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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-31
CLICKINGS.
The News Told by Dots and
Dashes.
THE BURROWS DISASTER.

The following dispatch has been
received from the governor of Bonn
bay: General Phayre, replying to
q telegram asking all the particu'
lars of the disaster, telegraphs from
Quettah to-day as follows The
following are notes of a converse
ton held yesterday with General
Primrose before the wires were cut.
Gen. Primrose said: 81 am glad to
see you coming in with as large
forces as you can. Small parties Of
Gen. Burrow' forces are constantly
arriving. It would appear that they
were only pursued three or four miles.
I have not yet ascertained the
losses, but fear they are
severe. have sent out men to
arrest stragglers. The enemy are
very strong in artillery. They have
thirty-five guns, which they work
we'll. Gen. Burrows and the wall
Shami AID are all right. The latter
has reached Candahar. DR.. Harvey
says only two of our guns were
lost. Others are coming in. Here
follows a list of eight British offs
GERS killed and FIVE wounded. Nine
officers have arrived safely at Cans
dahar. This is all we know"
A Bombay dispatch to the Stand
ard says: News Of the disaster was
brought to Candahar by thirty In'
dian horsemen, who had ridden for
their lives. Great anxiety is felt
concerning the garrison of Khelat
Igelz4i, consisting of four guns, a
squadron of the third Scinde horse,
two companies of the Goth regiment,
the 4th regiment of the Bombay ma
tive infantry, and one company of
the 26th regiment of the Bombay
native infantry. r
The St. James Gazette this even-
ing says: The news to-day from
Atghanistan shows that yesterday
kilograms exaggerated Gen. Bur.
rows defeat. Candahar ought tc
be perfectly safe. It was success,
fully defended in the old Afghan
war by force inferior to General
Primrose against a night attack by
thirty thousand Afghans.
The Pail Mall Gazette in an edi.
torial says: The disaster at Canda>
har would be half compensation il
it awakes the country to a determi,
nation to come out Of Afghanistan
"bag and baggage;" have nothing
to do with Candahar, and as little
as possible with Cabul; to abandon
that imposture called scientific
frontier" and place ourselves, al
the earliest possible moment in q
position from which we can look
back upon the monstrous Afghan
blunder of our day as we look book
upon the monstrous Afghan blunder
of generations ago. @sa
LONDON, July Boa Bomby dis
patch says the native mind is great
ly excited by the Candahar disaster
The bazaars are full of rumors
The natives think the Russians as
sisted Ayoob Khan and led biz
+coa~.c
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-31

u AOopc'
The last telegram from Candahar
stated that all discipline in Bur-
rows command had disappeared,
and: ,.disorderly crowds of Officers
and soldiers were pouring into Can
dahar. o EyS .'1As
It's stated arrangements have been
made to dispatch four or FIVE thou.
sand troops to Afghanistan from
England within few days, and that
the military authorities are prepared
to supply from England, within the
next fortnight, $4,000 troops of all
arms. lzasss -IsaE
The Admiralty has signifed to the
war department lis readiness to pros
vide transportation for 10000 men
within three weeks. aaa
The India troops ships, Crocodile
and Zerapo, are undergoing repairs,
and are, therefore, not available for
service this season. a5
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-02-27
VIRGINIA.
A Sensation In the Asscmbiy-A New
Debt Bill IiIntroduced-The Republicans
Supposed 10 be Breaking Away from
the eRendIusfcrs.

A Sensation in the Assembiy-A New
Debt Bill IIiIntroduced-'rhe Republicans
Supposed 20 be Breaking Away from
the eReadIustcrs.
RICHMOND, Va, February 2G.-In the
House Of Delegates to-day, when the Rid
dleberger debt bill, which passed the
Senate few daysago, came up as special
order, Mr.. Hamilton offered substitute
therefor, providing thatthe principal Of
the debt be recognized at the sum fixed In
the Mcoulloch bill, about So, ,0OO, 900; that
on it three percent erannum be paid, and
that the new bonds issued there under be
exempt from all taxation in Virginia
taxes, except such as 60 into the school
funds. The substitute further provides:
II on or before the first OF June, 1880, the
Council OF foreign bondholders and Fund
ing Association OF the United States shall To
gether or separately accept the terms OF the
act they shall be authorized to do the fund.
ing, g,oriftheyfa fail to acceptthe Governor can
make q like contract with other RESPONSE
bic parties. The bill and substitute were
passed by, and the latter was ordered
printed. The Introduction OF this substi.
tute has produced quite a sensation. Il is
stated that the terms OF the bill were
negotiated by prominent Republicans, in
Guiding Congressman Jorgensen, Gen. ".
O. Wickham, Vice President oithe Chesa.
peake aud Ohio Railroad, and DR.. L. Il.
Smith, who conferred in friendly spirit
with the representatives OF the bondhold.
ers, and the movement is looked upon az
q detection Of 1.-THE Republicans In the GEN.
eral Assembly from the rank OF the Read.
justerr, with whom they have heretofore
| onerated, Dr
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RUSSIA.

sr. PErERspuRo, February 28.-The
3folna states that on Sunday last the
Superintendent OF Police delivered to the
chief OF artillery six shrapnell shells found
in tramway car. The chief thereupon
ordered yerification to be made Of all am.
munition stored in the district and dis.
covered that thirteen shells were missing.
The office OF Governor General OF st.
Petersburg Is to be succeeded by the Com
missioner Of Supreme Control, under the
independent direction Of General Lorin.
smelikod, who will be invested with the
largest powers. The commission will take
energetic measures TO stop the revolution.
ary actions. 1t will comprise delegates OF
the various departments, who will ex-
ecute the instructions OF their chiefs.
General Gourko remains commander.in in.
chief Of the troops Of the Imperal guard al
81. Petersburg,
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Reineiion or PrcIrht Rnte..

cH1cA 10, February Representatives
OF all the leading eastern and western rail.
roads met hero to-day, commissioner
Fink presiding. II was decided to reduce
the rate on grain and flour, east bound,
1--WE cents per 100 pounds, beginning
March Let, and to make a similar redue-
ton on other articles, beginning March
Sth at l2 o'clock. A classification Was
adopted in place OF the present four
classes. Tobacco was placed in class by
itself. A committee consisting Of repre-.
sentatives Of the eastern trunk lines and
their western connections, was appointed
10 examine the charges OF cutting and re.
port tomorrow. Various changes ol
minor importance were made. The rates
on hogs were reduced five cents per 100,
and the rates to all New England points
were made the same as those To New
York. Rebates were established. It ID
intimated that further reductions in grain
rates are not improbable.
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THE WINTER PALACE EXPLOSION.

ST. PETERSBURG, February GA semi
official statement says it is impossible to
rectify all erroneous statements published
in foreign journals relative to the explo.
sion in the winter palace. No member OF
the imperial family has removed TO other
apartments since the explosion. The En-
peror informed the Empress OF the explo-
sion day after it occurred. No arrests
we're made in the winter palace, accept
those OF workmen occupying the room
where the explosion occurred. The dy-
Mantle was in all probability brought to
the palace in small quantities by pre-
tended carpenter who had been working
in the palace since September last, and
who is now supposed to have been a me.
chanical engineer. After having sent
away his fellow workmen, this person
made his final preparations, ignited q slow
match and Quilted the palace. Two other
carpenters are in custody, and are more or
less suspected OF conplicity in the plot.
The reports OF wholesale arrests at st.
Petersburg are unfounded.
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THE KING KILLERS.

PARIS, February 2G.-A dispatch from
st. Petersburg says the people are begin
ming to attribute to the students all the re.
cent menaces and crimes there. Threats
are consequently heard on all sides against
the students, and the inhabitants affirm
II any criminal act occurs on the ami
yersary OF the Emperor's accession to the
throne, they will hold the students re.
sponsible and will burn the University
and lynch every student that falls into
their hands. The Government is, there
fore, forced to take measures for protect
ing the students.
Semi.ollicial provincial correspondence
from Berlin declares that while the Nihi'
lists are gratifying their thirst for destruc-
ton and confusion by ruthless attempts
on the Cars life, the 'Panslayists are seek
ing to inhame the minds Of the people fol
a conflict abroad.
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NICK.
BELLAIRE.

1880 cents are remarkably plenty, and so
new they look like gold. A Bellaire
merchant was deceived this week by this
resemblance and took one and gave change
for gold dollar.
jtMr. Pennel was brought in Thursday
on the narrow gauge and taken up to his
home near Lagrange.
DR.. Kurz has bought from Capt. Fink
the house now occupied by the captain
on Belmont street, and will move there
himself. The price paid was $500.
The Etna glass works are rapidly as
suming shape from the old Implement
works. Piles are being driven out in the
river bank, on which one Of the buildings
will be placed.
The wrecked cars are on flat cars near
the creek bridge Of the d. & S. W.
Those who have been regretting that
they did not hear the Jubilee Singers
when they were here lately can now be
happy. These singers will be here, at the
Methodist Church, Friday evening Of next
week, and will give matinee at half.past
two Saturday afternoon, at which children
will be admitted for ten cents. Those
who have heard these singers need TO heaI
no praise OF them. Those who have moi
have, no doubt read OF their reception
hero and in Wheeling. They sing at Ben
wood Monday evening.
The second ball for the benefit OF Capt
VIM Lilly will be held at Turner Hail or
Friday evening.
Mr.. McGraw, who has several houses t
build, is bringing his lumber from Cleve
land.
The Soldiers and Sailors Monumen
Society will give ball for the benefit o
their treasury Saturday evening. Mis-
Won Blumen will walk for the same OBJ
iect II arrangements can be made to tina
effect. 1t has been proposed TO have thu
walk on one OF the floors OF the tobaccC
warehouse, but 1t seems there Is somt
trouble in getting permission from whoey
or has control OF that building, The low
or part Of the warehouse Is used for seyer
al purposes and the State might as well dc
rive some revenue from the upper part,
The legislative committee, having iii
county seat question'in charge, will probl
bly, report some time next week, the argr
ments and evidence being now before h
The school authorities are about havin
, the ianitor Of the Fourth Ward buildin
lgtyen policeman powers, in order that tn
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A Cnse OF IurI,.IletIen.

DANvlLLR, Va, February ee,-Inthe case
Of the Reynolds negroes, which was re-
moved from the State court in Patrick
county to the United States Court here
under an act OF Congress, the counsel for
the prisoners to-day moved for their dis
charge entirely on the ground that three
terms Of court had passed without trial,
and under the late statute they were enti.
tied to go free; Judge Riyes oyerruled q
the motion and said he would continue TO
hold the prisoners until the United States
Supreme Court decides the question oil 1u-
risdiction now before them involving the
constitutonality OF the law.
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MARTINS FERRY.
The Cantata of Queen Esther-A Great
Success.


MARTINS FERRY, February 90.
Editors IntellIgeneer.
The rendition OF the cantata Of Queen
Esther, under the direction OF Professor
schofeld, assisted by our best local talent,
Is, with us, the all absorbing topic, and all
who have had an opportunity Of witness
ing 1t are enthusiastic in their praise and
accord to it the merit OF being the finest
entertainment ever given in Martins
Ferry. Had the King searched from
"India TO Ethiopia" or through the "hun-
dred and seven and twenty provinces"
over which he was supposed to rule, he
could scarcely have found fairer Queen,
or one who would have more completely
captivated the audience with her sweet
song and graceful personation. To speak
In praise OF King Ahasuerus, Is almost a
work OF supererogation as every thing he
does is well done; his singing Is always
good and his acting on these occasions has
been OF the highest order. Haman, whose
part is difficult one and requires more
acting than any other character in the
piece, acquitted himself handsomely. each
night. Mordecai, who possesses voice re-
markahly pleasing to the ear, performs his
important part in a manner exceedingly
satisfactory to everybody. Zerish, whose
voice is 'ever gentle" presents fine ap-
pearance upon the stage, and sang her
part very creditably, and especially so, as
she was scarcely able to be upon the stage
at all.
The singing OF Mordecai's sister is cer-
tainly very good, having sweet voice,
and her appearance would indicate that
she belonged to the Royal family, "or had
friends very near the throne. The Pro-
phetess made fine appearance, and is al
ways equal to any emergency, but in her
singing she has not been able 10 do herself
justice, being very hoarse from bad cold;
her voice Is naturally very good. The
High Priest, with his magnificent costume,
and fine singing, was one OF the most
noticeable characters. The Prophet did
his part finely and his singing Is good.
The Herald's part is well performed.
The prettiest scene in the piece Is the
pantomime, when Haman's wife and child
plead for his life, and is certainly very
touching. The next prettiest we shall.
style is the dancing OF the FAIRIES, which
was beautiful in the extreme. The march
ing and song Of the Jewish boys and girla
was also very pleasing feature Of the en-
tertainment. The maids, heralds, pages,
and the fine chorus were valuable ad.
juncts in this beautiful drama.
Upon the whole, We do not hesitate 10
say that it has been an entire success
throughout, and never did Parsian King
or Oriental Queen in their banqueting
halls look upon scenes more fair, or listen
TO more enchanting music. TO those who
have not already seen 1t we would say,
avail yourselves OF the opportunity this
evening affords. W. @. MITCHELL,
For the committee.
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.hali.grown boys, who come around SO per.
sistently and regularly, may be squelched.
A little three wear old child Of Mr..
Wiley had its arm almost broken by a
playmate Wednesday levening. It wears
the splints, but Is otherwise well.
John Miller, Of South Bellaire, returned
from Arkansas Wednesday.
W. Il. Stadler has had quite siege of
sickness. He has been sick for two weeks.
The new addition or extension Of The
Window Glass House is to be larger than
the old part. The old has only eight pots
and the new will have ten pots. This ad-
.dition increases the importance Of Bellaire
as glass manufacturing city as much as a
new glass house, and with the Union
Window Glass House will make large
production Of that article for one town.
The men for these new pots have been
engaged.
Or. Mcclure has an offer OF $500 from
Dr.: Eddy, now Of Iowa, for his young
stallion.
Freeze, the livery man, exhibited fine
new cab on our streets Thursday.
IL
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The Labor Question on the PaeIae Coast
The Incendiary Language Of the
Agitators AIienates the sympathy OF
fla Masgaa


The Labor Question on the Pacific Coast
The Ineendiary Language of the
Agitators AIienates the sympathy OF
the Masses.
SAN Francisco, February 26.-There
was no parade of the workingmen to-day,
and the meeting at the sandlot was COM
paratively tame. Mr.. Gannef chairman Of
the committee, reported that after this
week the committee would cease calling
on the employers Of Chinese, and the
week day meeting at the sandlot would
be discontinued. [Cries Of agitate. We
will agitate In different way, said Gan.
nef. His speech was principally devoted
TO comment OF the recent meeting OF
merchants with view oil raising sub.
scriptions for the benefit OF the unemploy-
ed. several OF whom he abused roundly.
The meeting of merchants, held this
evening to hear the report Of the commit
tee appointed to conduct the relief mea-
sure, was very small, and the report was
not submitted. The committee stated
that since tho last meeting incendtary Ian
guaCe OF the agitators had put the mer-
camille community in frame Of mind in
which it would be Of little use to approach
them for contribution. The feeling
seemed to be that they were ready to as.
sist the unemployed, but wanted TO wait
and sec the result Of the agitation. The
meeting adjourned without action.
The Impression seemed to be that the
project had fallen through until such time
as more temperate counsels might prevail
among the workingmen.
Considerable inquiry to-day among gen
tlemen supposed to be interested In the
reported vigilance committee movement
failed 10 draw out any direct information
on the subject, but there Is good reason tc
believe the report Is we'll founded and tha
q thorough organization exists.
It Is understood that Kearney has gone
10 Sacramento. .a.
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THE TRUNK LINES.


Conference of the Leading Magnates-
They Advise Western Roads 10 Dcsist
From Cutting Rates.
New YoRI, February 2G.-During the
present week q number Of representative
railroad men have been in the city, and
the fact has given rise to various rumors
and many conjectures as to the object Of
their visit. To-day W. A. H. Loyeland, oil
the Colorado Central, Mr.. Gallop, of the
Boston aud Albany railroad, Judge 4. o.
Sears, Of the Kansas Pacific, and General
Howard, OF the Boston and Providence
railroad, arrived here late this afternoon.
It was reported that meeting OF the rail-
road magnates had taken place the night
before, and Col. Thomas Scott, Of the
Pennsylvania railroad, who was called on
in regard to the matter this morning, said
II was true, they held meeting at the
Windsor Hotel last night; that Its object
was 10 harmonize as far as possible all the
conflicting interests Of the trunk lines.
Messrs. Garrett, Jewett, Vanderbilt, Rob.
erts and himself were present. he said
that there was meeting to-day OF the re-
preientatives Of the western lines in Chi.
cago, and that the meeting here last even
ing was to determine on the best advice "a
send them on the subject Of east bound
freights "We decided" said Mr.. Scott,
so counsel them to abandon their fight.
ing, and to agree on some system oI
equitable rates, There were no othel
special matters 10 be acted upon by oul
conference, beyond that We want to make
a little money out OF this boom in the
lcnnntry.n
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WHAT'S RANIsuED BursEr FREE,

LONDON, February 2G.-0ur st. Peters.
burgh correspondent telegraphs to-day
the reasons which led to the Punishment
OF Countess Hendrikof. This lady, the
wife OF one OF the Masters OF Ceremonies
at the Imperial Court, was recently "ad-
ministratively" hurried across the frontier
without a moments warning. This meas.
ure excited no little surprise at the time.
The Countess was well known in St. Pet
ersburg society, especially for her oif-hand
manner and free speech, and it was sus-
pected that she had been guilty Of ex-
pressing herself too freely on affairs con-
nected with the Imperial household. It
now appears that the Countess did ex-
press herself to the effect that in case the
Empress should die the Emperor would,
in all probability, marry the Princess Dol
goronki. This report having been report
ed to the Gar, he at once ordered the
Countess to leave the Empire within
twenty-four hours. To make sure that
these orders were carried out, two officers
were sent to escort the lady across the
frontier
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l1tilA Exporter,
I!a, Marshall county has done but
SipGdell figuring, but the Republi-
nrs now waking up, as the time for
Gnp work approaches. James 6.
its.&sns to be the first choice Of q
y niiority, for President, OF the Re-
Ft6aaS Oi NOundsyille, and from what
RnkEn in the county, with Sher-
N nd Washburne as second choice,
ala&s nomination OF Grant depended
aea@uRty, We do not thiuk'he would
lRldagle friend to indorse him in the
lEcil Convention. But we will await
kasIneuts and "see what we will see" "
AbAs State ticket, DR.. I. II. Logan, OF
Altius, is tue only man prominently
Staot IS a candidate for Governor,
1thave been reliably informed with.
tptst few days that under no clrcum.
sea Wlll the Doctor be u candidate, he
liTns Petemptorily declined when ap.
eAstd by his friends and admirers.
~ Yang the case. the Reporter nomin-
Eailoa. George c. Sturgiss, OF Monon.
Z county, as the head OF our State
dsar lSSO. Mr.. Sturgiss is a gentle.
Aatle attainments, agood lawyer and
iltrasive, sterling Republican. His
~ y al orator. combined with
latahl and physical strength, would
u vigorous canvass OF the State.
T. Caldwell, Of Wheeling, has a
AS i'iends in this county, many oi
a9 RIyed with him in the army, and
sssu!t like to see him llonored with
Aasl on the State ticket. Mr.. Cald.
csTlg the late war, was Adjutant Of
sMelia W. Va. Vol. Infantry, aud was
.Gae battles Of his regiment, and was
ssisd out Of the service with honor al
N ~ Of the war. Hanging up his
~ be opened the dusty volumes Of
i jia.lSSoae, |. Chitty and Kent, and return.
1Sae Practice Of his profession, that o.
ave-, and his marked success is Q
lsaeaI guarantee Of his ability. Fol
si'ssy y General, George B. Caldwell, o.
~ 5SS@9eItY, Is the way We want 1t to reaC
n. sSs,1,sEst. ;,,st AG to the remainder OF thu
~ >: lStet there has been neither sug
~ ', q g discussion, but 1t is the inten
~ ~ .EaSe a strong, popular ticket in tht
S,isS ~ give the Democracy a hand Il
S,siIt In regard TO county politics
- ~ aad speculation, at present, Is al
ls sJsSSiiIhle oR The Sheritfalty,, with a mum
s,s,s \ sadltates in the field, and thei
"'aehgth Is an uncertain quantity
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NRw YoRx, February 26,-An old four
story brick structure at Nos. Stand 50
Elizabeth street, burned this morning.
The firemen were throwing water upon
the flames from a low extension, when the
rear part suddenly fell, filling the exten.
sion with flying bricks and clouds Of dust.
The fremen escaped, however, with the
loss OF their hats and implements. The
total loss is between 5000 and $4,000.
Partially insured.
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CoRPus oHRtsri, Texas, February 90
Fifteen Indians attacked Mexican wagon
train Of six wagons, heavily laden, from
chihuahua for Loredo, and captured three
drivers. Two stock teansters escaped
and brought the news to Euceras. Men
have gone in pursuit Of the Indians, well
mounted and armed, who went toward
the Rio Grande river.
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unproiyokr,, ,tnr,,..

d asATl' y's' February 9G.-A special
Sul., N,on, o. says that an unprovOked
Ia W. occurred there last evening.
h,S,aa'a .oaas had atlght with two boys
t5,'s,IGd 5ssa1d was badly punished. He
aaEl Si.S iSSIlGg vengeance. He soon re-
d; p'a.5 .a . big knife, and approaching
Z. 6rS, Sey J. who had taken no part In
llsoSt lS',.s.oed ,ooed HIN twice, killing him
Aaty. He was arrested,