davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08
Claiborne County Convention.

Mr.. EDITOR: A mass meeting of the
republican voters of Claiborne county was
held in the circuit court room at the court
house in TazeweIl, Tenn, on the 5!h day
of jelly, 1880, when the following pro-
ceedings were had
W. B. Hodges was made chairman and
J. L. Rogers, secretary.
On motion, the following gentlemen, to-
wit j. G. Rogers, Isaac Davis, Randolph
Jones, J. II. Brooks and Ben Parker, who
were, on the 7th. Cay of June, 1881, ap-
pointed delegates to the congressional con-
vention to be held at Greeneville on the
8th of this month, were reappointed and
their appointment, as heretofore, ratified.
But upon the request of Ben. Parker, DIR.
Sam. Atkins was appointed Instead of said
Parker.
On motion. the convention proceeded to
the domination of candidate for county
trustee OF Claiborne county, when j. s.
Mayes, Daniel Farmer, j. T. Brooks and
b. +. sim mons, were placed in nomip a.
ton, and the first ballot taken resulted ::
Mayes, ~; Farmer, 18, Brooks, 8; and
simmons, /. j. S, Mayes having received
majority of the votes, was declared NOM
mated, and his nomination was made unan.
imOus.
jesse L. Rogers moved that vote oi
the convention be taken to ascertain its
preference between the congressional can
didates, which motion prevailed and the
vote was taken, which resulted For Ran
dolph, 80; and for Pettibone, 20.
The secretary was ordered to forward a
copy of these proceedings to the republi-
can papers of Knoxville and to the Morris
town Times, with request that the same
| be published.
And, the eupon, the convention ad
| journed sine die.
W. B. HODGES, Chairman.
! JESSE. L. ROGERS, Secretary.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08
Mixed.

According to the Oil City Derrick
the London Times, having read the
editorials in the New York World and
and New York Tribune, says: "The
two great parties of America have
made very poor nominations this
year. Mr.. Hanfield, the repocrat
nominee, served ten years in the PEN
itentiary for attempting to kidnap
Mr.. OaRes Ames's daughter, Miss
Credit Mobilier Ames; while Mr.. Gar
cock, the demublican's nominee, was
sentenced TO be hanged for numbering
a woman and was reprieved while on
his way to the gallOws. He has been
out Of prison only four days"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08
The Normal School.

The normal school is now open and
at work at the University of Tennes-
see buildings.
The work of yesterday was very sat-
isfactory to all present. Seventy six
teachers are now on the roll. Quite a
number of visitors were present. The
invitation Is extended to all.
The teacL ers are all pleased with
Col Lockett as principal. He is evi-
IDENTIFY the right man in the right
place Remem Der that Friday is field
uay and you may expect something
good from Prof. Lockett, Major Nc.
Bryde and Prof. Robertson.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08
The Spanish Outrage ON Amer1-
can Vessels.
Special dispatch to the World.

WASHINGTON, July 3 3-Some days
ago the captains of the Philadel-
phia and Boston schooneers which
were fired upon by the Spanish cruiser
Nuncio were called upon by the state
department for a foil statement re-
garding the affair. Their answers
have been received as we'll as a state
ment of the Spanish authorities in
Cuba. There is, Of course considerable
discrepancy between the two stories Of
the affair, and bef,re this government
should proceed any further, it was de-
clded to make further investigation
in regard to the precise facts Orders
were therefore issued to-day that the
Tennessee, now at New York, should
proceed Immediately to the West In-
dies and make a searching examina-
ton of all the circumstances and re-
port as early as possible to the state
department.. It is believed that the
naval report will form the basis of the
future action of the government.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, July 6.-In the house Of
commons last night the debate on
Forster's Irish relief bill was resumed.
Lord Churchill said be had exception
al means of III formation, and had no
hesitation in saying that the distress
did not warrant the bill. The distress
might be great, but there was also
much fraud and imposture.
ROME, July 6-The pope Sunday
gave audience to the sacred orators
who came on a pilgrimage from all
parts of the world, including the
United States. The pope, replying to
their address, urged expediency, sim
plicity and humility in preaching, and
recommended the study OF the works
Of st. Thomas Aquinias.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08
AMERICANS REJECTED.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 6.-The
steamer Guy of Pekip, from Hong
Kong, via Yokohama, arrived yester-
day, with advices from Shanghai to
June Sth. Sne brings news from Brit
ish sources that overtures Of Ameri-
cans for a treaty OF commerce with
Corea have been rejected, although
the Japanese consul acted as mediator,
and that Commodore Scheriftdt has
returned to Japan, but proposes another
essay. The Russians also tried to open
similar negotiations with C0rea, but
failed.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08
BOILER EXPLODED.

CINCINNATI, July IA Dun
kirk, Ohio, special says that the
boiler of a theshing engine exploded
yesterday, killing seven and wound>
ing eight persons. Two of the lat>
ter have since died and three more
can not survive. The engine was
new and had not been used before.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08
ENEMIES OF THE REPUBLIC.

LONDON, July IA Paris dis>
patch says an attempt is being made
by the enemies of the republic to
get the communists to meet at the
cemetery of Pere La Chaise, July
14th, but there is reason to believe
that the senate is alarmed at the
situation and is disposed to yield.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08
A Great Enterprise.

The Hop Bitters Manufacturing
Company is one of Rochester's great
est business enterprises. Their Hop
Bitters have reached a sale beyond
all precedent, havin from their in~
trinsic value found their way into
almost every household in the land
Graphic,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08
NEW YORK.

New YORK, July 8.-General
Baldy Smith, who was removed
from the Office of police commits
sioner by Mayor Cooper, but rein
stated by the courts, appeared at
headquarters to-day and resumed
his seat. A large throng of politi,
clans outside of the building cheered
him as he entered.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08
ALABAMA.

MOBILE, July IA negro named
Sylvester was arrested yesterday in
Pensacola and brought to this city
to-day. He is accused Of the mur
der of officer Jerry Lynch, who was
killed May 9th, 1872. Sylvester
has been identified.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08
POTATOES.

DoUBL1N, July IA dispatch
reports that the weather all over
Ireland has been most favorable.
1t is expected the potato crop will
be enormous. Root and cereal
crops are also luxuriant.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

OUR only wonder is that the Cincin.
natl platform isstrong enough to hold
a man of Hancock's adipose. 1t is
quite evident, even to our inexpe-
rienced mind, that he has carefully
absiained from treading on plank
No. /
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08
DIR. TANNER.

New York, July 8.-Dr. Tan>
ner, this afternoon, entered upon
the tenth day of his fast. His con-
dition at 2 o'clock was considered
favorable, his pulse being normal
and his temperature 90 to SO den
Urapc
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

MAST discovered Tilden's lightning
rod, and the women can tell why
Hancock was struck by the Cincin-
natl lightning. In was the steel of his
French corset that attracted the bolt.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

THE man who would not "play sec-
ond fiddle" for Tilden will not serve
as second fiddle for second fiddle.
NotWi'nstanding the opportunities Of
the English men, Hendricks will not
serve on the Indiana central commit.
tee.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

GEN. HANCOCK wants to be relieved
from the Warren court of inquiry, of
which he is member. If he is un~
willing to perform his military duties
because it might iDjure his candidacy
he had better resign.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

THE scientists say The state of the
weather Is due to the spots on the sun
and they are caused Oy the attraction
Of Jupiter, which is approaching it's
peIihelion.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

GARFIELD has been distinguished
from party men by broader views, q
more liberal mind and more intel-
ligent statesmanship. These charac4
teristics are bound to tell with the in
dependent voters.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

INSTEAD of making him dressing
gowns and slippers, Hancock's lady
friends can devote their time to max
ing elaborate, Irish linen, lace
trimmed corset covers for him.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

The Catholic Universe is mad be-
cause priest was not invited to open
the convention at Cincinnati a single
time
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

THAT ratification meeting must have
been used as a waddiug for the salute
those ex-confederate fired and pro-
PEELED 30 far that our democratic
friends are unable to find it.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

THE Cincinnati Gazette has made
new departure in the field of journal
ism. Il has bought the wire which
connects its Washington bureau with
Cincinnati.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

THE corners of Billy AndersOn's
mouth are to be sought for under each
ear, but even Billy's seraphic smile
won't elect him sheriff this year.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

THERE are sermons in stones, and
the smoke. stacks of the country will
hurl many phi ippics at the tariff for
revenue" democracy.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

SMITH and GarceIon has dropped
out of the popular mind, but when
jim Blaine's forces get to work in
Maine they will be rapidIy revived.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

WHO is the democratic nominee for
trustee of this county? If it wasn't
for the CHRONICLE he would never be
heard Of
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

"MY countrymen, of all things, let
me advise you to be born in Ohio."-
George Washington'8 Faree0eU I'D,
dress.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

THE democracy cling to but one
principle, states rights, and in this
alone are they unwilling to take al
vice of sad experience.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

FATTY Smiths steed has degenera-
ted into a saw-hOrse, and old Squire
Swan is so far ahead that he will fin
ish the race in a wheel-barrow.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

THE agricultural bureau reports that
the yield of wheat this year will be
one-sixth larger than it was last.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

LAST winters attempt at revolution
will figure Prominently in the car
vsss In the old Pine Tree state.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

THE republicans in an eminently
constitutional manner could elect 1913
electors if they chose so to do.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

THE democratic brick yard are out
of water and their mud doesn't ad-
here now.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

PENNSYLVANIA never was the
mother of presidents. The fates are
against the democrats.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08

HANCOCK loses strength every dsy.
The sober, second thought is begin
ming to be considered.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-08
FIRST EDITION.
1880 p. Nj.

A COAL "corDeI" is next to a bread
"corner" in the minds Of the people
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-24
The Destruction of Game Food.


So long as America continued in the
occupation of the ahorirnics. the order
of nature was apparentlv hu, little dis
turbcd. The buffalo and deer. the wild
fowls and turkeys, furnished abundant
food to the savagcs without serious en-
croachment upon the fertility of nature
In savage life there appears to be no
wanton or Unnecessary destruction or the
natural means of support. Ii was re
served for the civilized white man to car
ry on wanton war against the bounty
of nature, and to kin and destroy. with
out thought or study of those impertiye
laws under which nature holds in trust
the food supply of man. From the first
settlement of the country The process of
eradcating and annihi}atinq the useful
animals, birds and fishes natural to the
country has been carried on with an
energy and success but too characteristic
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-24

and unless Republicans believe that So
cession is constitutional doctrine, how
can they charge that plcdge to mean Sc
ccssion. [Cheers.
The Democratic party is now the onl,
national party of the land. Cheers.
1t finds its supporters both in the Nortl
and the South, and expect to elect it,
candidates by electoral votes comm.
from each. Hancock and English car
be elected in no other way Choose then
for your President and Vice President
and it will put a end to sectional strife
and the people of this whole country vii
be prepared to 90 forward as one people
TO the destiny that awaits Them of soon
becoming the most prosperous and the
most powerful nation Nat exists ON the
face of the globe. and, what is better
than all, we shall ho people whose
rights and liberties a.c regulated aud
protected by constitutional law. Pro
longcd cheers.
Little more need he said of Hancock
and English than that tdny both possess
the Jefiersonian qualifications for Office
That they are houa.' no man questions.
There is no smell of corruption or the
improper receipt or misuse of money
about the garments Of either That they
are capable, the able and efficient dis
charge of public trust abundantly proves.
That they will be faithful to the consti-
tuition we have the highest evidence. in
that they ever made il The guiding star
OF their political action They are both
committed by their letters of acceptance
to the principles cuuuciated in the Dem
ocratic platform; but what is more salts
factory still is the ability, craftsmanship
and moral courage shown by Gen. Han.
cock in his private letter to Gen Sher-
man, written years ago at most critical
time in our history, and without any view
to political prefernent. In that letter he
shows a thorough knowledge of our sys
TEN of government; that he has opinions
and is not afraid to express them; that
he has the moral courage to dare to do
right, quality in which Gen. Garfield
has shown himself sadly deficient
The Democratic party has now be
come the party Of reform, and, thank
God! the signs in every quarter promise
that the time drawcth Mvh when it will
he afforded an opportunity, both in this
State and the nation. to look into the ac-
counts SO long KEEP, by fh9 Republicans.
Loud and prolonged applause.
General Garticld, who was one of the
electoral commission, iu his opinion
in the Louisiana case said:
"The determination lf the board, if
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-24
RULES AND REGULATIONS.

'. All persons having articles for exhibition or
competition must secure Exhibitors checks OF the
Association before entering them.
2. Minors can become exhibitors when their pa
rents have exhibitors checks.
.. The held Of competition is open to all. Persons
from other counties and States can become exhibit
tors on the same terms as citizens Of this county,
owned by the competitor for 80 days Fruits. vcge-
tables, flowers &c.. must be grown 10y the competi-
TOR and all manufactured articles must be made by
the competitor.
5. No horse mare win bo eligible to enter Farm
ers ist or County sporting List, under trials OF
speed unless owned by the competitor thirty Gays
previous to the Fair.
O. All stock entered must be what 1t is represent
ed TO be, or ~ cmlums VIII he forfeited.
I. All articles Tor exhibition or competition must
be entered by o'clock p. m. on Wednesday, the
exhibitor.
$. No gambling or game OF chance Of anv kind
whatever Will he allowed upon or in the vicinity of
the tair grounds. And Tor the purpose OF preventing
the ADMISSION OF any person TO the grounds with
games OF chance, and to provide for the expulsion Of
any who shan by any means gain admission, ther :
vii be license granted TO all persons entering with
by the Librarian OF the Association, III his dscre-
tion II the object Of admission Is lawful and proper
upon the payment OF such sum as he may deter
mine, which lcel Sc shall be forfeited and the hold
tr thcreOt driven rom the grounds Immediately
maioh given him by any person, Of the practice OF
any game Of chance or gambling by the person
hoGlhg such llctLSe; and without license as afore-
Slu no person VIII be permitted to give an eXhibi
uon OF any kind for personal pront, or expose any
article Tor sale upOn the grounds.
o. No license wiz he granted to starCs that sell
Spirituous or ma liquors.
10. CAUTION An articles exhibited, whether eata-
DleS or not, must b. respected private property;
ana any person detected In purloining or lnturlng
them, VIII be dealt with according to law.
II. Judges appointed TO examine the different
Classes, Will confer a favor on the Association by
calling al the Secretarys Onlce early on Thursday
morning to obtain instructions.
~. The reports Of the several Judges must be
passed upon and approved by the Revising Commit
tee before orders viii be drawn for Premiums.
Is. Premiums awarded 10 persons residing out OF
the town II BlOomsburg, win be paid The after
noon OF the last day OF the Fair, bv the Treasurer.
on presen'ment OF their PROPER orders
pn wednesday the grounds Will be open TO the
pubic and continue open four days
NO person Will be permitted 10 vote at the next
annual election OF the Association without produ-
cling his membership ticket.
Exhibitors wW confer tdror on the Society By
sending hStofM lie articles they irish 10 erhiJit, 10
The Secretary as carly as possible, hot they may
be entered prerious 10 the first day of the fair; or
ieaue them at the office Of r. JeG. Vandersiice,
phere they wW be called for.
l.. j. McHENRY,
y. II. HARTMAN, Sec'y, President.
Buckhorn, Col. Co., Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-24

SYMPTOMS Slight pain in the side, the
skin and eyes assume thick vel
low coat, digestion is impaired, and un.
pleasant sinking sensation at the pit of the
slomache is experienced, the bowels are ir-
regu lar, the mind fretfnl, the memory weak
entd' sometimes a slight cough, GOODNESS in
the hands aud feet, sometimes loss of appa-
ule and al others unnatural craving for food,
dizziness of the head, depressed snirits, fee
ing of unceTtainty.of having left something
undone, but can't tell what Il is. Take SIM
mons Liver Regulator,it will remove all uu.
pleasant feelings and make you well.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-24
Shrewdness and Ability.

Hop Bitters 80 freely advertised in all the
papers, secular ard religious, are having
large sale, and are supplaniing all other
medicines, There is no denying the virtues
Of the hop plsni,snd the proprietors Of these
Btlcrs have shown great shrewdness and
aolliiy 10 e0mp"nndinR BitteIs, whose vir-
tues are 80 paipsble TO every ones obstrya.
tion -Eaam3,tr and CasoaieiA
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-24

If the mother i feeble, il il impossible
that her children should he strong. L,dia
l.. Pinkham's Vegetable Conn, und is a
perfect spaoific in sll chronic diseases of n.
sexual system Of wnmon. Send 10 M.
LYDIA L Pinehain, sS3 Western Avenue.
Lynn, Mass for pamphlets.,-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-24

The Canadian courts have decided that
releRraPbic companies have no power to de-
stroy or injure shade trees The employees
OF the Domain Telegraph company have
been fined for such ffenses
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-24
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

yearly advertisements payable quarterly. Tran
silent tadvertlseentH must be paid
except whore parties have accounts.
Legal ladvertlsementstwo doIlaTeper inch for three
Insertions and at that rate for
without reference 20 length
Executors, Administrators and Auditors notices
three dollars. Must be paid for when Inserted.
Transient or Local notices, twenty cents llDel
regular advertisements hall rates.
Cards II the "Business Directory column onel
dollar per YoartOr eachline.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-24

The great straincrs OF The human system.
the Kidneys, are subject % variety of dis
eases that Days Kiinsv Pad will certainly
cure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-11
The "Fair Count" in Alabama.

Alabama increases daily in solidity.
The democratic majority is now estimated
at $4,000, and may 60 higher. The Sen
ate is solid. the bench is solid, the counties
are solid. In many counties not single
opposition vote was cast. In fact, such is
the solidity of the State that the Demo-
cratic National Committee will find it per-
fectly safe to offer chrome for every
citizen who was caught in the act of vot-
ing against the Brigadiers.
General Hancock should address spec
ial letter to the Alabama Democrats. Evil
IDENTIFY they do not take to heart what he
said about the bayonet's not being fit
instrument for collecting the votes of free
men. At all events they seem to think
that in the hands of their militia it is a
good instrument for dispensing the votes
of Republicans Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-11
Political.

s. r. Mason, who ran as the greenback
candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania. two
years ago, and made eighty-five speeches.
has returned to the republican ranks
Senator Butler, speaking at Lexington. S.
c., voices the ruling sentiment of his section
thus: THE radicals are preparing now to
deceive many under the guise of greenback-
ers and independents. A State ticket will
be nominated. We must be prepared to
crush it in any shape
Gen. Adam F.. King of Maryland. is the
latest victim of the stereotyped democratic
falsehood about the veteran republican who
has come out for Hancock. He saws. like
all the others. that as he has been. so he
is. and so he intends to remain, supporter
Of the republican ticket.
Congressman De La Matyr went into the
Southern canvass with the belief that the
greenbackers would carry all before them
He returns full of bruises and disgust. He
went for wool and comes back shorn. The
sectionalism of which he complained in the
republican party he finds is in the Southern
democracy. And he was moved to admon-
ish those whom he met in the South tina, if
they persisted in their course they would
speedily make solid North.