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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
III ampden sidney mon,h,y Report.

The following is made by the monthly
report of Hampden Sidney school for the
month, of December, 1879; ...s.s,.. III,
Total number enrolled, 3oe; distributed
as follows: Third grade, 81; fourth, 5S;
fifth, AZ; sixth, SO; seventh, 81; eighth and
ninth, 81. Average per cent. of attendance,
whole school %; third grade, 50; fourth,
fifth, 3d. sixth, 95; seventh SO; eighth and
nintn, 9e. Average per cent scholarship,
whole school, 81, third grade, 3d. fourth,
81; fifth, Y; sixth, 49, seventh, 81; eighth
and ninth, SO. Total tardies s. third grade,
8; fourth, 3; fifth, 2; sixth. seventh, eighth
and nj nth, one each. Total number visitors,
65; third grade, 8; fourth, 10; ffth,. 4 sixth,
8; seventh, 8; eighth and ninth, Il.
Hampden Sydney reports the building
in good condition for the coming year
each room supplied with a handsome, new
organ; all the teachers ready to receive
their students; and all the students ready
for the WORK of 1880. ~ H
"Regnat ubique jfdes" is translated b,
an Hibernian Latinist into Faith, it rain
everywhere. @s,15 81 -
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
Prepared Buckwheat Flour,
Something good, at John Hudibnrg'G


The meeting for the study of the
International Sunday School Lesson
will be held In the rooms Of the
Young Mems Christian Association
over the Express office, on Gay street,
this afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock. All are
cordially invited. Special Invitation
to ladies.
The meeting at the University will
be held in the Association Rooms at
o'clock. All young men are invited.
The meeting last evening was well
attended and four new names were
proposed.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
g. w. HAND,
Merchant Tailor,

Gay street, next door. to Baptist Church,
has jus. received full assortment oil
Cloths, CatImeres, Worsteds and English
and Scotch Suitings, of the choicest pat
terms and latest styles. and is prepared to
make them up in the most perfect style
and workmanship, that can not be sur
passed by any tailoring house in the State.
Gs- Cadet Clothing made in the most APP
proved style. best workmanship. and all
goods warranted as represented. oct7-tf.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
the Public Library.

The Libr rian Of the Public Library
makes the following report as to the num-
Der of calls for each respective author,
emitting single applications, for the month
of December; ng-
Roe, Rev. E. P, 40; Bulwer, Lord
Lyton, 80; Holmes, Mrs, 10: Holland, j.
e., 10; Harland, Marion, II; Thackeray,
w. M, 5; Emmerson. Il. W., 8; Hume,
David, 8, Bancroft, George, B; Macanley,
Thos B., 4; Froude, James A, 4; Haw-
thorne, Nathan, 2; George Eliot, 6;
Scott, Sir Walter, G; Cooper, j. FennimoTe,
g harryatt, Capt, g. Abbot John 8. e.
w. d., 9; Muloek, Miss, 9,
Cooke, j. Esten, 4; Rsade, Chas., 8; Strick-
land, Agnes, 8; Collins, Wikie, 2; Weth-
erell, Elizabeth, 8; Irving, Washington, 9;
Shakespeare. VIM, 3; Carlyle, 1hos., I;
De Foe, Daniel, 2; Beckford, Thos. 2
Broughton, Rhoda, A. Moore, Thomas, g.
D. Aubigne, A. Headley j. p, 8; Eggles-
ton, Edward, s; Hack, VIM, 10; Prescott
Wn. II /, q Sue, Eugene, 2; "ouida," 8
Holmes, Oliver Wendell, s. BuR y =
Broute, Charlotte, 8; MARX Twsin," ie
Nordoiff, Chas., 2; Gibbons, Edward,
Kingsley, Chas., u; Morris, Edward E. G
Reide. Mayne, A; Porter, Jane, Z; Harris
Miriam Coles, s; Owen Mereidth,"
Hudson, Rev II. N, g.; Dick
ems, Charles. 81; Evans, Mrs. 8
Tennyson, Alfred, 2; Stowe, Mrs. II. b.
4; Alcott, Louisa NJ, 81, Green. j. K.
q Ramsey, J. G. M, 2; 'Oliver Optic
8; Santine, K. B., 3; Warren, Samuel q.
| a; "Artemus Ward 2; De Stael, Madam
2; Smiles, Samuel, 2; McCabe, Jas. d;
2 Harse, Brste' 3 De9a 1dav T1pS s 3 :
Pierre, g. Hutch, George, 2; Longfellow
FL. w, a; Hughes, Thos., 2; Dumas, Alex
2; Burnett, Francis H.. 2; Taylor, Bsyard
2: Collins, Rev. Lucas, 2; Barnes, Rev
4 Albert, 2; Bishop, n Nathaniel, 8; Lover
1 Samuel, 2. Miscellaneous las tota
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
Attracting Much Attention.

DR.. Prices Unique Perfumes are at
tracing much attention. His Floral
Riches is indeed toilet luxury. In
the sick room, a disintectant greatly
refreshing to the invalid. For the
handkerchief, persistent, delightful
perfume. Dentists, cletgymen, ora.
tors and professional men will be
pleased With it.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
The Holy land

The sixth lecture on the "Holy
Land hwih be delivered tonight In
the Second Presby terian Church by
Rev. +. e. sturgis. Subject: The
Wilderness OF Judea, Bethlehem and
the manger, Hebron, The Caves and
Vineyards Of Palestine, The Homes
and Life of the Patriarch. Eeats free |;
the public invited. - ~ p " y
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
A Card.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, ETC., /
will send recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send selfaddressed envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH T. INMAE, Station ID.
Mem Fork Cty Janldeod-w1y.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
New Firm.

Having associated ourselves to-
gether, we beg leave TO inform our
friends and the trade that we win con-
tinue the business at the cid stand un-
der the firm name Of Condor Bros,
and hope to receive the liberal-pat-
ronage heretofore extended to the old
firm. NJ. }. CoRDoE,
JAM 81. &C., 8. =. CONDOR,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
octl1-dtf.

Another Savings Bank gone up This
has been said SO often of late, that
people are beginning to look for safer in
vestments for their surplus cash.. Any
man who has Is els. to invest can not do
better than buy box of Motifs Liver
Pills, for they never fail. Always keep
them in the house. Geo. w. Albers,
Wholesale Agent, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
CITY CHURCHES


Services To-Day and During the Week
FIRST N. Il. CHURCH.
Sunday School a: 9 a. M. Preaching at 1917 ..
m. aud pm. BY the Presiding Elder, Rev. J. A.
Rubie. Love Feast at ~ O'Clock. at the CLOSE
Of tnel morning servics the sacrament Of The ;
strangers made welcome.
sECoSD M. Z. CHURCH.
Preaching at IL q. m. and p. N. Sunday
school at p. IN. Class meeting at4 p. N, All
invited to attend. Fk W
GERMAN Ey. LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Divine services, German, at 1893 a. m. No
service at night.
BROAD STREET N. E. cHURoH, SOUTH.
Sunday School at "a o'clock. a. m. Preaching
at 101z a.. m and p. In. by the pastor, hev. J ohn
Ii. Keith.
CHURCH STREET, N. Il. cHuRCH. SOUTH. "a
Sunday School at ~ o'clock a m. Preaching
at IL; 30 g. m. By Rev. Frank Richardson. Love
Feast at p m Preaching at ? m and tbs
invited. vfe sefa ea eFa.~ ..--,
xABRY STREET NJ. E. CHURCH, SOUTH 5@
Ssbbath-sohool at 81 a, M. Preaching at 10H
m. and y. m. by the pastor Rev. James l.
Cash. Singing at O'Clock.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
On Gay street, between Clinch and Church SITS.
pastor, Rev. Gsorge B. Eager. sunday
School at a. m. Pray or meeting. W ednesday, at
Up. IN. Seats tree. Strangers welcome. All are
cordially invited to attend. ~
ST. JOHNS EPisCOPAL CHURCH.
Services at lO19 a. m. aud p. m. by Rev.
Thomas Duncan, the keotor. All are cordially
invited to attend. es
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Services by the pastor. Re-. Il. E. Sturgis.
at 1893. a. m. New Year Sermon, after which
the sacrament of the Lo DIS eupper will tie a6-
ministered. Lecture on the Holy Lond at
O'Clock. Seats free. Public invited.
FIRsr PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Divine service at 1920 a. m. and 7:ls D. m
by, Req, James Park, the pastor. Seats free
All invited. f.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN cHURoH-PlFTH AVENUE
Sabbath-school at 9;l5 a. m. Preaching at
10: % a. N. by the pastor, Rev. W. A. Harrison,
ID. ID. Subject: A New Years Ssrmon. At p.
IN union meeting of the congregations OF
Broad street NJ Il. snd Third Presbyterl an
Churches. being the commencement of She
Week of Prayer. Subject: Full ness of the Sal
vation of Christ. All invited.
wsLsH AND ENGLISH COFGRKe ArIoNAL CHURCH,
AsCHANICsvILLE.
The Rev. r. D Thomas, the pastor, will pre- ach
in Welsh at 101s a, ID. and in Welsh and English
at 6i1 p. m, Sabbath School at2 p IN, All are
invited to attend. Seats Tree.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

Mrs. j. Y Johnston and family went
down to Loudon yesterday, on visit
TO relatives and friends. .....
Miss Victoria Mahoney, of Loudon,
who has been visiting the daughters
of Col. Carter, during the holidays,
returned home yesterday. ....-.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
Coal Oil lamp Explosion.

On Tuesday last very destructive fire
occurred at Paducah Ky, caused by the
explosion of Kerosene oil lamps. The FIRE
originated in the Dry Goods House of
james Bloom, which soon spread to the
Dry Goods Houses of Rhoads g. Hobbs,
and j. J. Gutberie, and the saddlery
House of Rebkof, all the Houses total
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
Heavy marble shipmept.

The Knoxville Marble Company
has been doing thriving business in
the shipment of marble OF late. We
noticed yesterday three car loads
ready for trapsportatlon to Cleveland.
During the week they shipped to
various points, IL car loads.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

Mrs. l.. .. French, having just finished
course of Elocution under the celebrated
Geo. Vandenhoff, will be pleased to re-
ceive pupils, either in class or alone, after
January LIST. For further information ad-
dress Mrs French, through the Postofiice
or Williams Book Store. d27lm.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

Old friends are always the best It lie
folly to try new remedies. when McCabe's
Medical Blackberry Brandy has for twenty
years been the standard cure for Cholera,
Flux, Diarrhea, and all Summer Com
plants For sale by Druggists every
where.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

A party having large residence of 10
to IL rooms, we'll located. will sell on easy
terms or will exchange for smaller resi-
dence, equally we'll located. For particu-
lars apply to K. Dean Dow, Central
Agency. uee apllOdH
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
Dissolution of Partnership

Dissolution OF PartnershIp.
The partnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned, is this day
dissolved by mutual consent G. Zlm-
merman retiring NJ. J. Condon and
s. P. Condor assume all liabilities OF
the late firm, aid are authorized to
collect all debts due The finn, and to
use the firm name in settlement Of the
business of the old firm of Iimmer-
man, Condor & Bro. / gAEE w
~ zFA AZ G.. ZIMMERMAN, 7 7
MICHAEL J. CONDOR
HISS I STEP HEMP. CoEDoN.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

Guilty of Wrong.

Some people have fashion Of con-
fusing excellent remedies with the
large macs of "patent medicines and
in this they are guilty of wrong.
There are some advertised remedies
fully worth all that is asked for them,
aud one at least we know of-Hop
Bitters. The writer has had occasion
to use the Bitters In just such eli
mate as we have most OF the year In
Bay City, and has always found them
to be first.class and reliable, doing
all that is claimed for them Tribune.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

Where do you get our Shoes and
Boots?
Why, get them at w. B. McMul-
len & Co.'s, and SO do my sisters, my
cousins and my aunfs.
Reason-The best of goods aud low
prices. . ...
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

Peter Ritter's is Headquarters
for Fine Cigars, Tobacco, Nicer
schaum and other Pipes. and
Smokers Articles, at % Gay
street.-the Old stand. E7st s-
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

Combs, Hair Brushes, Cloth Brushes,
Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes, Bath
Brushes, Dressing Cases, Cologne Sets,
Hand Mirrors, etc, at Lyons & Me-
Campbell's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
LAMAR HOUSE.

Miss Kate Thayer, Mrs. HELM Nor
man, Nine. Teresa CsTreno, Sig.
Tagliapietra. M. Arbuckle, O. E. Pratt
aud wife, Will. e. Chapman, Kate
Thayer Concert Company N. Boreh-
ers, New YORK; ]. F. owen, Sweet
water; Benz Leaveli. Boston. Mass /;
A. III. Pettibone. Greeneville; Robt.
H. Harle, Leadyale; L ?. Speck,
Rockford. & lid B fIesl r.. ia. J.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
PEECILETrrS.

Many cheap things at S!rong's.
See notice of week of prayer services
on third page.
Lace Ties, below cost, at StroDg's.
The Adah Richmond Comic Opera
Company was in St. Louis New Years
day.
The city of Nashville boasts Of $780,
900 improvements durirg the year
1879.
Marshall & Co. are agents for the
grand Weber Piano used by the
Thayer Concert Company
A large number Of new cars have
been passing down the road recently
for the Alabama Great Southern Rail-
road. They come from Richmond,
where they are manufactured.
Fine Linen Towels, very low, a.
StroDg's. ... -.s.e.s
You can fad great variety OF
Breech-loading Shotguns at w. w.
Woodruff & Co.'S, with all the
ecessary implements, Wads, Shells,
Chilled Shot, etc. ~. e-''' = Z
The trial of the Shipes and @ ueentr
for the murder CT Hugh Bonham,
comes up at special term Of the Cir>
cult Court at Clinton, Monday, 18th
instant. +
Messrs. H. G. Collins and j B. Hop
kins, two CHRoNIoLE typos, put In
the day at the famous Hazen's mill
dam yesterday, and brought away two
nice strings of fish, one hundred and
ten in all. .s..als ksLrae 2
Our Charleston correspondent in.
forms us by postal Of the marriage, al
the residence of the brides mother
three miles from Calhoun, Tuesday
Dec. 30, by Rev. L, w. Crouch, of Mr.
John Sharp and Miss Lizzie Porter.
Ladies remember those fineg cheap
Handkerchief at Strong's.
From The Argus we learn that the
two men, Felty and Sheriff, arrested
for the murder and robbery OF Elem
Carver, In the outskirts of Bristol
were committed by the preliminary
trial, and sent to Jail at Abingdon. III
Ladies buy your Kid Gloves AMI
Hosiery at Strong's, while he is selling
so cheap.
The boys and girls had better pre-
pare themselves with Skates before the
assortment is broken, and be ready
for the big freeze coming. A hand
some variety 10 stock, at W. w.
Woodruff & Co.'s.
A large black snake, said to be fully
four feet long, was shot and killed over
beyond Methodist Hill, towards the
river, day or two since, by Mr.. d. A.
Smith. A mate to ii ran into his
hole. Rather unusual for such snakes
to be out In mid winter.
Ladies' and Children's fine Shoes at
cost, to close out, at Strong's.
Nashville American, Thursday ::
Grand Master Wilbur F. Foster re-
ceived telegram from Mississippi, last
evening, announcing the death Of
Julius Caesar Napoleon Robinson, who
was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge
of Masons OF Tennessee in 1886. He
was the Oldest living Past Grand Mas.
ter OF Tennessee at the time of his
death.n - % ~
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

No other remedy so ef'ectual in reliev-
ing neuralgia as Whites Neuralgia Cure.
For sale by J. w. Sloeum, Druggist,
opposite Custom House, Knoxville, Tenn.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

AT the brides residence, in this city
on the evening of January /, 1880
Rev. James A. Ruble officiating, Mr.
M. l.. Crowley and Mrs. Lima d,
McBath. ''t' 70
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
WhiteWash,

l want to lend money on Jewelry,
Furniture, Clothing and Iron Safes;
also want to sell low for cash, Buggies,
Mattresses. Bureaus. Bedsteads, and
one extra fine Diamond Pin,
Z AEERs
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

Sherman & Co., Marshall, Mich, want
an agent In this county at once, at salary
of 800 per month and expenses paid. For
full particulars address as aboye.
dec30d&w1y
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
CITY ITEMS.
Election Notice!

On Saturday, January II, 1880, I will
open and hold an election in the different
Wards, at the regular voting places. for the
purpose of electing a suitable person TO
serve as Mayor for the city at large, and
two persons to serve as Aldermen for each
Ward, for the ensuing municipal yea.
J. B. PIcKENs,
Chief Marshal.
January 8, 1881. Jan.4tf.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
BLANK BOOKS !!

The season of the gear
being at hand aclsem
business men find 1t
Convenient to open a
New Set of Books, zoe m
cite their attention to
oar stock, aChich they
aCiW find Very compete
and ace 6eJSeVe aCiU 6e
foqtsstJ Gerry 1OaC aas
price. Respect1attty
RAMAGE & co.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
Zinc Ore wanted.

The Missouri Zinc Company, South St.
Louis, Mo-, wish to purchase zinc ores,
and invite parties having ores 10 send
samples to them. All letters answered.
oct7-d & 3mths -nEas
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
AT THE HOTELS.
List OF Arrivals I'm the CITY.

List Of Arrivals In the City.
The following is q list OF arrivals 81
the city hotels for January 8rds' D1
ATKIN HOUSE.
A. T. Word, Jno. E Buchanan,
Virginia; J. NJ. Cowan, Cleveland;
A. G. Mandel, New York; w. II
Taylor, Mrs. l.. A. Wilson, Sweet
water; Thos. I. Ramsey, Lenoirs; e.
A. Ramsey, Maryville; Lon lexis,
country; w. L. Douglas, q, Mar
shall, Nashville, E. s. Nixon, cha'ta'
DoOga,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

All Handmade Saddles, Har-
ness, Brides, Collars, &c. al .
MILLER a. HOLLINGSWORTH,
.,.s ~ Market square, ="
Knoxville, Tenn,
[Best and Cheapest. octld-n.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
To Save Money

Go to McMullen & Co., buy your
Boots, Shoes and Umbrellas, and save
your money and buy farm.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
HOGS! HOGS!l
Fat Hogs Wanted

Parties wishing to sell Fat Hogs
will find 1t to their interest to call ON
Ignaz FAM, at the East Tennessee
Pork House and Steam Sausage Fac
tory, on the Knoxville and Ohio
Railroad. as he proposes to pay the
HIGHEST Market Price in CASH.
novl9-dtf.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
Central coal Company.

The 0 CO of this Company is removed
TO the Opera House, Gay street.
E. K. McCRosKEY,
octl1-dtf General Agent.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

Just received, a complete line Of
Fall and Winter Clothing, mt A.
LObenstein's Cheap store. which
can not be surpassed tn quality
or price anywhere.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
q. KOlalIhaae

go TO II. G.. Locke for Cheap
Groceries.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

The latest novelties In Perfumes
Toilet Powders and Toilet goods gen.
orally, at Lyons 81 McCam pbeh's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

oysters Oysters Oysters {!
Fresh and good, by the Can, Quart
or Gallon, at PETER kERN'S,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

Cold Cream Csmphor Ice Lip Salvs
etc, at Lyons & McCampbell's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

Z If you want genuine goods get the n
of W. b. McMullen & Co. a..
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

When the lips are dry or SCARED,
When the teeth are dark or dull,
When the tongue is hot and hard,
And fills the tainted mouth too full
The magic sOZoDONT supply,
And all those ills. before II fly.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04
EIocution.

Keeps the Milwaukee Bottled Lager Beer
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

Preaching at IL q. m. and p. n. Sunday
school at 2 p. IN. Class meeting at4 p, m. All
invited to attend. %. va Z
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

Divine services, German, at 1899 a. m. No
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

Sunday School at "a o'clock. a. m. Preaching
at 101x q. m. and p. In. by the pastor, Rev. ohm
II aith
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-04

d27d8t.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-04-02
o.ms. An ,hs Ens,n. Houses

There has been some talk about the
rule iOrbidding any games In the houses
81 the various hose companies, enough
"a induce the reporter TO look the matter
up. lie lint cnQuired OF MIR Handlan,
chairman IT the Fire. Committee, who
said be knew Of no such rule which Tor
bale the Grrmcn from PLAYING checkers,
dominOcs. Backgammon, 81, The rule-
hal been taken from the old ones, and
from those governing the baltimore de-
partmenL
The reporter sought the card contain
ing the "tulgsand regulations govern.
ing the arc department" and found that
Rule : says ono carl playing" shall be
permitted. but says nothing about other
games. After having made this discoy.
ely. the reporter met Chief Eccles aud
asked him about il. lie said Il Vas true
the rules Jill not forbid dominocs, &C..
but he had. Down at the United they
used TO play dominocs AMI q great gang
Of ioaiers contracted the habit VI drop
ping In there and playing. and be quietly
shut down on 10 sl.ogctheL
The subject OF games harmless
games In the engine houses, has been
discussed in most oi the larger cities and
the result has been 10 permit them. In
New York many ot the houses have
billiard tables In the upper room, where
the men while away their IDLE time. II
i very severe op q man 90 be eompclle
b. stay continually In one place, with
nothing 10 DO and games seem the only
relief To strike the proper medium Is
the dilfcult part
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-04-02
The Capitol Contract

The contract for the State House ut
Charleston, mention OF which was
made in yesterdays REGisrER, was
awarded MIR. A. II sheppard for $780,
600 for the entire building. Altogether
there were six bids OF similar nature,
and they all ranged with 5000 Of each
other, showing the calculation 10 have
been close one. The various bids are
still in the hands OF the Board OF Public
Works, and are not ready 20 be made
publ C.
There is now the sun OF $4,000 in
the hands Of the BOARD. beyond which
present expenditures cannot 90. Mr..
Sheppard must depend upon !u,ure ac-
ton Of the Legislature for further
payments The hrst part OF the work
is OF such character that IL must neccs-
sarily consume great amount OF time,
and the chances are that the Legislature
will have met and acted before the $50
0O0 has been expended.
The terms 81 the contract are that
work must begin on next Monday week
April II, and the contract be completed
by the first day OF September, 1854.
This viii put a quletus upon all thoughts
Of taking the Capitol from here before
that time.