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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-24
IFoNE, WHY NOT THEorHER

Judging from the declarations of
the democratic state, district and
county conventions this year, that
party expects to make the electoral
grievance and what they call "the
great fraud of 1876" a leading issue
in the coming canvass. If they do
this, how will they avoid nomi-
mating the ''great defrauder p If
Tilden is not nominated, it will be
owing largely to exposures which
followed his connection with the
cipher dispatches and the corrupt
methods by which he tried to change
the complexion of the electoral col
lege of that year. To make the
alleged republican frauds" of 1876
an issue of the canvass, and fail to
nominate the victim of the alleged
fraud, is an acknowledgement in
advance that they do not
believe their own statements.
The nomination of Tilden
logically follows the adoption of a
''fraud" plank in the Cincinnati
platform. To be consistent, the
adoption of the one means the nom.
nation of the other. 1t is a very
provoking dilemma for our demo
cratic brethren. They would prefer
not to make themselves exceedingly
ridiculous, but they dare not shoul-
der Tilden, with his great weight of
corruption. He has more volum>
inous record than any politician in
the country who has been 60 seldom
in official position. And the trou>
bic is, it is all, or nearly all, very
bad.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-24

VIZ suspect that brother Doak, Of
the American, had something to do
with the programme of the Nash-
vile centennial. We know of no
one else who would have'perpetrated
this for May 14th:
"Baby4how and awarding premi-
ume, and as this feature OF the expo
sition has been anticipated, the coca
sion will be one Of great INTEREST,"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-24
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-24

For Maps, Timetables and all informa-
tion in regard to this route call on, or ad-
dress, .stet..
A ID. wREwNE,
Travelling Agent, Atlanta, Ga.
..r VIM. Il. ROGERS,
Passenger Agent, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Or w. L. DANLEY,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
Nashville, Tenn
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-24

In conversation with Governor
Marks, a day or two ago, Governor
Williams, of Indiana, expressed the
opinion that the hegira of colored
people would benefit rather than
hurt the party in that State. Then
why, in the name of common sense,
did Dan. Voorhees, get so excited
over it? His instantaneous demand
for an investigating committee
which has cost the government many
thousands of dollars, has left thu
impression upon the country tina
Daniel was alarmed. And as h
cares for nothing in this world, o
the world to come, except the sue
cess of the democratic party, it wa
naturally supposed that he wa
afraid Of the negroes who were set
Ting in the Hoosier State. "Blut
Jeans" is not SO easily alarmed, per
haps, as is the "tall sycamore of the
| Wabash" ass
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-24
FOR THE NORTH AND WEST
Do not fail to see that your ticket
reads by the
NASHVILLE,
CHATTANOOGA
and ST. LOUIS
r. A | L Il OAD.

For speed, safety and comfort you will
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celebrated Springs and Summer Resorts
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on all night trains. Good coaches, good
road and quick time.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-24

The GREATEST LIVING AU.
THORS, such rs Prof Max Muller,
Rt. Hon. w. Il. Gladstone, Jas. A.
FrOude, Prof. Huxley, IL. A.
Proctor, Edw. A. Freeman, Prof.
Tyndail, DIR. w. ID. Carpenter,
Frances Power CObbe, The Duke
cray. Mrs. MniOch-Craik. Geo.
Macdonald. Mrs. OIfphanf, Jean
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Hardy, Matthew Arnold, Henry
Kingsley, w. w. STORY, Turgue-
nief, Carlyle, Ruskin, TennysOn,
Browning, and many others, are represented
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-24
OUR NEW STOCK
% lE(|
SPRING CLOTHING!

Just being received comprises the most choice novelties in
design, fabric and shape that the market affords.
In purchasing Stock do not hunt the cheapJohns
but make it point to buy Of houses who manufacture their
Clothing with an eye the b,auy and durability Of the
to the comfort of the Hence invariably
satisfy customers The BOOM does not affect prices
We have bought stock at last Spring prices and shall
sell them accordingly, being content with small profits Our
Chdrens Boys and Youths Department venture to
il the most complete in the City Cur Stock of Spring Under
wear White Fancy Shirts and Furnishing Goods generally
Is Large selection Choice and Prices very Cheap 81.
HEART Bros.
THE lone PRICE" CL0THIeRS.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-24
Select Dancing School.
MADAM LOUIS
HAS OPENED
At McKinney's Hail, over New Orleans Store.

At McKinney's Hall, over New Orleans Store.
The Madam Is gaining friends TlIldly amorg
Kn0xlilles dist gIished titlzens, all OF whom eX
press great pride I'm her achievements. These
Wishing to join shoul call on her at once.
TERMs.-One pupil, $40 for "a lessons. For two
of fami y, 50 each per month; 81 for IL lessons.
Young ladies or gents wishing TO join the Satur
day afternoon class, So per month.
Chi dren taught at three years old, on Tues
day and Thursday, at 3 O'Clock and Saturday
at O'Clock pm. Prya.e lessons given II desired
at residences or school, Call at academy on school
days, hours from O'Clock to 6, pm, or address
+. o., city. ap+1m
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-24
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-24
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.

DELIEF LODGE No. 1853, X. of H.-Meets on
n the first and third Friday nights OF each
month, at Teutonia Hall, corner Church and Cay
streets.
J. T. Ambrose, HID. Harvey Clark. Reporter
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-01-12
Word With My
Custom erS.

Two years ago, when | came
among you a stranger, you kind
ly extended to me a generous
patronage, and our relations have
been of the most cordial and |
trust mutually beneficial CharaC-
ter. | am certain you have all
shown me that you were friends
indeed, and [ have Striven to
merit your confidence and pat
ronage, and now being about to
return to my old home, not be-
cause {" | love Ceaser less, but
Rome more," | desire to give
you all some evidence of my ap-
probation of your friendship, and
have decided to offer my entire
stock of fGENTLEMEN'S FUR
NISHING GOODS, WINTER
SUITINGS, &C., at greatly re-
duced prices during the remain
der of my stay in Towanda.
The goods will be disposed Of
at a saCrifie in order to close out
stock. Hoping to see all my old
customers and many who have
never visited my store, | remain
Faithfully Yours,
]. DOUTRICK.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-01-12

to oats and beans, if weight and quality
be taken into account, no year of the ten
has given such bad results AS to wheat
the disastrous failure of the crop is most
strikingly shown by the fact that only
four out of four hundred and twenty-nine
returns represent it as up to the average.
The remarks of our correspondents as to
the condition of the grain and pulse are
as disheartening as the accounts of the
WELD" "
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-01-12
Death of an Eccentric Bachelor.

Leonard Case an eccentric bachelor
millionaire of Cleveland Ohio, was found
dead in his sleepingroom Tuesday NOR
ming. His head was envelOped in blan-
ket which held sponge saturated with
chloroform, which hal evidently been
placed by him against his mouth. He
had been consumptive for years, and
could have survived but "A short time
longer.
He was a graduate from Yale College
in 1912 and became lawyer. His father
and brother dying left him an immense
estate. He was very eccentric, and it is
said that disappointment in love made
him a recluse. He was fine mathemat-
clan and classical scholar. Some one in
1859 having made the assertion that the
atlantic Monthly would not accept Il poem
from western source, no matter how
meritorous, he wrote and sent, anOny
mously, "Treasure Troye," an historical
poem, which was accepted and afterWard
reprinted in book form In 1873 he pub
liShed volume of poems that was favor
ably received. His eccentricitieS were
many. When Il young man he purchased
ten beautiful horses and presented them,
handsomely caparisoned, to as many Of
his lady friends. Seeing an old acquain-
manner and evidently meditating on Il re-
cent loss of fortune, he slipped behind
him, and placed i'll his hands, which were
folded behind his back, $500 in bills, fled
before the man could discovee bis bcnc-
factor. One day he drove to the Clevc-
land Herald office and invited Mr.. Bone,
the city editor, to take drive. Passing
along one of the principal streets, he
pointed out several lots, and asked Mr.
Bone which he thought most eligible for
building. Bone mades II selection, and
Case said; "Well, build II house on it
and send me the bills when it is complct-
ed III give you Il deed of the property" !"
And he did SO. Wishing to give needy
person a suit of tlotheS without letting
the fact become known, he took him to Il
clothing house just after an election and
told the clothier to give the man Il suit,
as he had lost it to him on wager. A
few years ago he walked into meeting
of the Young Mems Christian Association
laid $1,000 on the table, and left without
saying a word.
He never would notice direct appeal
for charity, and some ladies having So
licted his help, he rebutled them fatty.
The next day they received 5000 bill
anonymously. He founded Case Library
in Cleveland giving the association Il
property worth $2OO,O0O. He employed
IN agent to dispense charity secretly, and
gave away during his life thousands OF
dollars. He left no will, and his property
will go to distant relatives.
The London Muk Lane ErpreSS'>
NJ
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-01-12

The London MuH Lane ErpreSs'S
annual crop returns from All correspon-
dents, representing every county in Eng
land, fully confirm the worst accounts
regarding the serious failure ofthe crops.
The Express says:
"The returns are the most diScouraging
we have ever published. OF 429 districts
from which the returns were collected
not one has produced a wheat or pea
crop, of over the average. Only two
represent barley crop, and only six a
bean crop as over the average. Oats is
the only crop that is not thoroughly had.
An examination of ten years tables will
show that we have had worse oat crops
and as bad Il bean CROP but for wheat,
barley and peas there has been no year
Of the ten-and we might 90 further back
nearly SO unfruitful Even with respect
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-01-12

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Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-01-12

We respectfully invite public attention to
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-24
Coming For Items.

n few days ago, q lady of Salt Lake
City commenced thinking on family eco
nomlcs, and the more she thought the more
evident 1t became that her girl, who had
hitherto done the marketing, was cXtrava-
giant, grossly cXtravagant There was no
reason in the world why few cents should
not be saved each day, and in few
years, when dark clouds of disaster hover
ed above the horizon, or words to that
eject, nice little sum would be saved for
her and her Johnny to live upon. There
was firm determination in her eye when
She announced her purpose to hereafter look
after the purchasing of provisions. She
stalked down the street like women with
hNidlty Of purpose, and shot into a pop
ular meat shop with the inquiry: Mr.. Nan
nal, what do you sell your pigs heads at2"
"rcn cents, Mrs. Blank
"Wcll, send me one."
"Do you wish large or small one."
"A big one, Of course-the biggest YOU
have" she replied, determined not to be
cheated.
That night when the husband went homo
he was dumfounded. Head cheese was
everywhere. No chair could be used for
its purposc-hcad cheese on it; refrigerator,
tables piano, barrels, all had head cheese
on them The wife had triumphant air.
ing spell, and then explained: "Bargain of
mine, johnny. Bought splendid head
for ten cents from MIR. Mammal. Didn'tpay,
either; told him to send in the bill ut
once"
On the following day the bill came. The
husbands eyes were like saucers as he
showed his consort the paper,
"Blcss mel" she exclaimed. "What an
old fraud he is, and just won't stand It,
now madca special bargains Of ten cents,
and he has tho inpudcdce to send in his bill
ior $9 60. III go and scc him right away
and give him my opinion, now you see if
don't!"
A few minutes later she was face to faco
with tho butcher.
''Didnt ! make special bargain with
you yesterday for that pigs head ?"
u don't know, am sure; but if you say
so, admit it,"
"Wcll, do; bought it for ten cents.
"fes, that's right: that't WHAT VIC sell
them at. You wanted the biggest one. and
| sent one from 1000 pounds, porkcr
which weighed ninety five pounds, and at
ten cents Il pound"
"Oh, bother tho pounds. said nothing
about pounds!"
Ibid you expect 70 got ninety five
pounds OF pork for ten cents2"
Don't say anything of this to my hus-
band. Let him pay the ten cents, and I'll
pay the rest"
:" won't replied the butcher, "but there
IS a fellow comlng here often for items,
IF you do. I'll kill you and him, too,
tho wretch !"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-24
An Early Romance.

In early life Sir Walter Scott fell deeply
in lovo with u girl of aristocratic family,
and as he was then merely poor barratcr,
thcrc was no prospect of success. His
father, knowing this, and being dcsirous to
bring tho matter to a close, suggested to
tho parents the propricty Of terminating the
acquaintance, and this was done in the
least painful manner. The lady was the
only daughter of Sir John Stewart, of For
farshire, and she afterwards married Sir
William Forbes, the noted Edinburgh
banker. AS Scott was we'll educated
young man,o fine personal appearance and
agreeable manners there could be but little
reason for giving tho banker preference,
except his wealth and social rank Scott
fclt this kccnly through life ; in "Rokeby"
he revived the episode at some length.
Matilda the heroine Of the poem, repre-
scnts the object of his love. who there re-
jccts poet in favor Of one of higher rank
and this scene becomes doubly interesting
rs picture of SCOTS curly experience, In
1911 Lady Forbes died; but she lived long
enough to see the once pennilcss barrislcr
tho first poet in Scotland. Her death was
deeply felt by Scott, for, although he had
been married for twelve years, tho old
flame was not cxLingushed ''Rokcby"
appeared next day, and Loclshart says
that there is nothing wrought out; in all
Scotts prose, more exquisite than the con-
trast between the rivals for the hand of the
heroine" Six years afterwards Scott wrote
thus TO Miss Edgeworth: ''Matilda was at
tempted for the person of lady who is
now no more, SO that am ilattcred with
your distinguishing it," AS this took
place nearly twenty years after the disap.
pointmcnt, it illustrates tho tcnacity whith
which the author held his first love. When
Lady Forbes died, Scott was so affected
that he called on her mother; and both fell
to weeping over the said affair. 1t is a
curious incident in domestic history to sec
man carrying his first love 30 tcndcrly
through life while married to another wo-
man to whom lie always showed attach
mcnt. Scott evidently mado Matilda the
ideal or drcam-wifc who accompanied him
to the last Having recovered from the
worst effects of his disappointment, he met
French girl, whose"father had saved both
life and fortune by fleeing from the dangers
of the Revolution. AT the time referred to,
Miss Carpenter (or Curpcntcr) was IN Or
phan, and to her Scott transferred his affec.
tions, as far 40 this was possible. He ap-
peared, as has been said, much attached
to his wife through life, and Sincerely
mourned her death. She was, however,
intellectually and physically inferior to the
Scottish ladies Of that city, and the rapid
dcgencracy of tho family may, in some de-
gree, DC ascrlbcd to SO unfavoraDle union.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-24
Tho Central Systom.

The substitution everywhere of the hun
drcd pounds avoirdnpois as the unit and
uniform standard of weight for produce
transactions, in place Of the bushel quarter
or hundred weight Of ll2 pounds, and ton Of
2,24O pounds, is greatly to bo desired. The
subject is Of such importance that it has of
late occupied the attention of Boards of
Trade and Produce Exchanges in this coun-
try and elsewhere. The system is In general
use IN France, Italy, Spain and some Dor
tions of England. 1t is also in vogue on
the Pacific coast, at San Francisco and in
Oregon. 1t has been adopted by com
mercial bodies in nearly all the centres Of
trade in the Atlantic States, and soon will
be by all. Our Produce Exchange, says
the New York Ship List, decided that on
and after October l, cali produce sold by
weight on this Exchange shall be by the
pound avoirdupois and by It's multiple, the
Genital, or 100 pounds avoirdupois." A
similar ruling was made in Boston,. but
the New York Produce Exchange conclud-
cd to postpone operations, 80 far as grain Is
Concerned, till January next, at which time,
very likely, the Exchanges of tho two
cities named will make the new departure
together. Philadelphia properly, Is wait
Ing TO SEQ what other cities will do. 1t will
be necessarily be some time before all the
arrangements for the change from tho old
to tho now system can be perfected. But
in view of the definite shape the movement
has taken in 80 many and so widely separ-
ated places, we may safely say that the
day cannot be far distant when everywhere
this new, simple and feasible system will
supplant the old. g4l8 a