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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05
4 Brakeman Killed.

Cal. Howell, colored brakeman on the
E. T., V. & G. Railroad, met with horri-
BILE and untimely death about 9 o'clock
Wednesday night. He was braking on
freight train No, 6, which goes east, and
was knocked from the train by the bridge
at Gap Greek, between McNillan's and
Strawberry Plains, and killed. The remains
were taken in charge by Dennis Shea, sec
ton boss, and burial case was sent up by the
railroad company yesterday, in which the
remains were encased to be sent to Cleve-
land for burial.
The home of the deceased is il Cleveland,
and he leaves a wife and three children
there. He was a new man, having been
running on the road only obout three weeks.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05
Some Wonderful Shooting.

BosroN, Mass, August AT the
Victory long range match at Wall
nut Hill yesterday, there was brill>
liant shooting. Totals of the first six
men, 1920 points, exceeding the
best score ever made by any six men
in this country, and coming within 2
points of the best one On record
that was made by the American
team at Dallymount, Ireland, in
1880. The range was 800, 900 and
/ 900 yards, and the marksmen were
w. C. Gregory, J F. Brown, W. III.
Jackson, F J. Robber, J. S. Sum
ner. III. Tyler and j. W. Hanson. The
average per man was 215.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05
Texas News.

GALVESTON, August "A special
to the N-ws from EIpaso, says :
Governor Terasas, of the State of
chihuahua, drove the silver spike
yesterday morning, which united
two republics by re in the presence
of few spectators from both sides.
A few appropriate remarks were
made by Goveror Terasas and
were appropriately responded to by
Governor Anthony, vice president
and general manager of the Mexican
Cen tral.
A speci | to the News from Corr
sicnu lex, says that at the third
annual renrion of Parsons cavalry
brigade Of the Confederate army
yesterday, resolutions expressing
deep sympathy with the wounded
Presiden. aud thankfulness at his
promised recovery We're adopted
unanimously.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05
AN ASSASSIN'S PUNISHMENT.
Punishment of Pierre Damiens in 1857
A Terrible Death.

From Correspondence Washington Repub-
In reading the Life of Voltaire, -
by James Parton, [ came across a
description of the punishment of a
religious fanatic who attempted to
take the life of Louis XIV. of France.
[ beg leave to present the following
abridgement of the account given by
the author. On the 5th of January.
1857, as K ng Louis XY. was enter
ing his carriage at Versailles, stout
young man pushed through the Swiss
Guards and stabbed the King with q
pocket-knife. The wound was slight,
but all France was convulsed. The
assassin WAS Pierre Damiens, fauat-
ical Jansenist, a poor lunatic, without
accomplices, plan or rational motive.
In his pocket was found a neatly
bound New Testament, and his pur-
pose was to promote the orthodox
faith, From the hour of his arrest
to the moment Of his death, period
OF two months and tventy~three
days, he was in torture whenever he
was awake, so cruelty was he bound,
chained and confined. When at last
the day of execution came he was
taken to the torture chamber and
subjected to the greatest amount of
anguish which the human frame is
capable of enduring, surgeons stand
ing by to give timely notice OF in>
sensibility.
Then he was driven by circui4
tous route through the streets of
Paris to the place of execution.
This took an hour and a half. Ana
other half hour he vas kept waiting
in full view of the preparations, the
apparatus not being ready. Then, in
view Of the assembled multitude,
many of whom were women, be
was placed on lofty platform, and
the hellish work began. First his
right hand was burned off; next
masses of flesh were torn from him
by red-hot pincers and melted lead
and rosin poured into the wounds;
lastly, a strong horse was attached to
each of his four limbs, and IN as
tempt was made to tear him in
pieces.
After considerable period it was
found impossible to DO this, and a
message was sent for permission to
cut tie muscles Of the joints. 1t was
refused, and again an attempt was
made qai to tear the limbs apart But
sent that "c6g" horses oc0uiGTqgd ,Eaf
the dying wretch asunder, Permis-
sion was then given, and the muscles
were severed, bus not till both legs
and one arm ha been torn off did
the prisoner expire.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

THOSE of our readers who also
read the Tribune, will have noticed a
very remarkable coincidence in the
two papers yesterday. We presented
some extracts from TIE Philadelphia
American on the su ject Of abolish
ing the internal revenue system. 1t
so happened that the Tribune had
an editorial on the same subject, in
which, not only the same views were
expressed as bY the American. but
these views were expressed in pre-
cisely the same language, verbatim,
ct literatim, in many consecutive
sentences. Of course the coinci-
dence is none the less remarkable
from the fact that the American S
editorial appeared several days before
that in the Tribune. 1t shows how
great minds not only run in the
same channel, but also have tie same
methods of expression,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05
Nathan stern

Has removed his stand to the marble front
building, opposite Sanford, Chamberlain a
Albers, where he win be glad to me al his old
friends and customers. From that day
he will carry a larger stock Of clothing and
at lower prices than ever. He will absolute
ly knock the bottom out. Having been %
years in the clothing business, he knows ii
thoroughly in all It's details. All that he
wants is for country merchants and retail
buyers to examine his stock and he will
make it to their advantage
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, August Flour quiet and
firm. Wheat active, firm and higher; No.
2 Chicago spring, 81. 2Oaal.2l, cash ~. 20f,
August; Sl.16sa1. l6s, September 81. l5s,
October. Corn strong and higher, ol4,
cash and August; 52aa52ss, September /;
521a525, October Oats strong and higher.
Bulk meats quiet and firm; shoulders,
500; clear rib, $3.50. ,os Bacon stronger :
shoulders, Il; clear rib, log sSos clear sides sides
IL. Whisky active and grim, SlOo. Sugar
easier; hards, 104s10ss; New Orleans, o5ao3
Hogs firm common and light, S5.25a6. 70 !;
pacing and butchers, $3.50; receipts
LOO; shipments, !, 2OO.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

GUITEAU has presented his petition
praying to be admitted TO bail. 1t is
addressed to Judge Wylie, and re-
views the legal aspect of the case,
reciting that the President is recov-
ering and that he, the prisoner, is
therefore entitled to bail. He asks
that his bail be fixed at $4,000. He
drew his petition himself and it
shows him to be anything else thar
insane.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

Acting Commissioner Carmen, in
his letter accompanying the forego-
ing table, states: Our estimates of
acreage are not yet completed, but
indicate an increase of about 4 per
cent. in winter wheat and lessoned
area of spring wheat, owing to an
unfavorable season for sowing.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

Commercial drummers frequently run
across unexpected obstacles to business in
the form of special taxes. The States of
Virginia, Texas and North Carolina are in
exorable in this matter, demanding 500 to
$50 year, and there are isolated cities,
such as Savannah, Charleston and Wash
lngton, quite as exacting The little town
of Hawkinsville, Ga, practically excludes
agents by taxing them $5 a day Mobile
demands $3.50 week, and Little Rock So.
Georgia cities range from SO to $40 week.
Several States make no attempt to enforce
their laws on the subieat.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05
A Day Of Rejoicing in Brooklyn

New York. August 4.-Mayor
Howell, of Brooklyn, dec ded that
to-day should be the day of rejoic
ing, when it was found that the
President was convalescent, and tn 1t
the exhibition of fireworks should be
given thlg evening at the different
localities fixed upon by the cons
mittee having the matter in charge,
To-day, in accordance with the wishes
of his honor, the citizens of Brook
lyn decorated their dwellings with
flags and bunting. The city hall
courthouse and municipal buildings
have been handsomely decorated. In
all the principal departments the
Offices were closed at noon and BUSH
ness suspended.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

THE bourbon Democracy Of Vir-
ginia adhere to their policy of re-
quiring the payment of the per cap
ita, or poll tax, as prerequisite to
voting. If it is right to require a
man to pay his poll tax before vot-
ing, isn't it also right to require
the payment of property tax?
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

HENRY CLAY DE4E:, the great un-
washed of the northwest, takes the
ground that the only way to reform
the civil service is to have all Fed~
eral officers elected by the people
except the heads of departments.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05
FROM FOREIGN LANDS.
News From the Old World Through
the Atlantic Ocean.

LONDON. August "A dispatch
from Durham Natal say the Trans
vaal convention has been signed and
the government of that territory is to
be transferred to Beers on Monday
next. General Sir Evelyn Wood and
Governor Sir Hercules Robinson,
high commissioner for South Africa,
will leave Transvaal at once.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

ENGLAND has 400 ships of war,
meuned by $500 men. France has
22j, manned by 42,169. The United
st ties has 1872 of the class de-
scribed, manned by SOFA men, of
fcers and all.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

THE Tribune folks fCun time and
space yesterday morning to allude
briefly to the lost apers. But they
appear angry. Tleic mental tenn
pera ure is far above normal. Keep
cool, boys.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

TIE greatness of the election in
Kentucky last Monday continues to
be a subject of remark.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

"CHAR1EY FOSTER is beginning
already to make the campaign in
Ohio lively one.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

The people of kentucky decided
last Monday that they do not want a
constitutional convention.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

The people of Brooklyn reioiced
yesterday over the conyalescence of
the President.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

Tue Democratic papers continue
to abuse Senator-elect Miller. 1t is
q pretty good recommendation.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

The President passed his best day
yesterday. He viii be'ou soon, ac-
cording to present appearances.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

If the President cont nues to i'm
prove most Of the Cabinet will leave
Washington next week for a short
vacation.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05
Politics in the Old Dominion

RICHMOND, Va, August 4-The
following is an outline of the plat
form prepared by the subcommittee
of the Conservative State central
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

GUITEAUis now engaged in writing
bis autobiography.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

ATTORNEY MCVEAGH will
make it hot for the manufacturers of
Internal machines.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

The drouth in Middle and West
T. T.nnessee continues, to the great
detriment of the corn and tobacco
crop.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05
FIRST EDITION.
11.30 P. Al.
PARNELL will visit America again.

BooKwALTER has added another
$4,000 to his campaign contribution.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

ANOTHER employe of the White
House succumbed to malaria Tu s.
day.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

The II ght b1twoou the bulls and
bears IN wheat at Chicago G es
bravely on. The bulls are On top
vet,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05
TELEGRA
President Garfield Rapidly Re-
covering Strength.
His Pulse 90, Temperature and
Respiration Normal.
Discontinuance of the Bulletin
Heretofore Issued at Noon
Great Joy Manifested in Brooklyn
at His Convalescence.
-a4->-- g.
Fireworks, Tllushinatiou of Build
ings and General Rejoicing.
Conservative Democratic State
Convention of Richmond.
WASHINGTON. August 4.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN,

EXECUTIVE MANSION, $50 a. M
The President continues to improve
He slept we'll during the night and
this morning looks and expresses
himself cheerf fully. At present his
pulse is 80, temperature SO 4, res
piration Is. The next bulletin will
be issued this evening and hereafter
the noon bulletin will be dispensed
with.
[Signedl Frank H Hamilton
ID. W. Bliss. J. K Barnes, J. J
Woodward, R)bt. Reyburn.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05
The Condition of the Wheat.

The following figures give the
details of the late crop report more
at length han they have as yet been
presented:
DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURE,
WASHINGTON, ID. G July 80, 1881.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05
UNOFFICIAL BULLETIN.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, 1890 p. m.-
DIR. Bliss authorizes the statement
that the President is having an exr
Gel ent day At 1870 an examina,
ton haI been made with the follow
ing result: Pulse 96, temperature
and aspiration normal. The patient
continues to take increasing quanti~
ties of nutrimeat, and is daily gain>
ing in strength. All reports of un-
favorable changes should be DIS
credited, unless they have official
authent cation. the Presidents
condition at this hour is better than
at any time since his injury.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05
OFFICIAL BULLETIN.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, p. MAS
the mo:ning bulletin indicated would
probably be the case, the President
has passed another good day, with
out a drawback Or unpleasant symp-
tom of any kiud. He has taken his
nourishment we'll and shown little
fatague after his dressing and
changes of position. The wound is
doing well, both in appearan and
in character and the amount of dis
charge. At 1890 p m his pulse
was 96, temperature 96.4, respira-
ton Is. The afternoon rise of tem~
perature came on late and was mod
crate in degree. At 7 p. m. his
pulse is 1O2, temperature 1902. res
piration 19.
TSigned D. W. Bliss, J. X
Barnes, j. J. Woodward, Robert
Reybarn, F. III. Hamilton.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

rnrss new aud Scientific cure for Nervous Desility
LII L without Medicine from whatever cause. Mailed
uLI free Electro Chemical Fad CSP n box sS2aN.Y
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05
UNOFFICIAL BULLETIN.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, 4.30 p. M
Doctor Bliss reports at 4.30 NJ,
that this is very decidedly the best
day the President has had since his
injury. He has had no. foyer and
he ate quite hearty freakfast Of
beefsteak, potatoes and toast at ii
a. ~, and he has ben comfortable
all day. The weather is very warm
again, but the refrigerating machines
in the basement furnish an abun dant
supply of dry air at a temperature of
So, and the Presidents room is kept
at about IS dezrees, which is found
to suit the patient best.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-05

From Correspondence Washington Repub-
lican
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-16
POLICE NEWS,

P. ]. Snyder was arrested by officer
Brennan, for being helplessly drunk.
Magistrate Cropper listened to his plea and
fined him So and costs. Paid and dis
charged.
Joseph Hanberg was drunk and making
nuisance of himself, when officer Rugh
happened along and jailed him. Magis-
trate Cropper fined him So and costs. Paid.
Thomas Barnabee was drunk and disor-
derly, and inclined to raise a row with
those he met Officer Etzel hauled him
in and Magistrate Cropper fined him So
and costs.
James Mcguire was on a spree yester
day and used indecent language. Officer
McCabe seemed to be specially obnoxious
to him, and that officer took him to the ar
mory. Before Magistrate Cropper the
prisoner was very abusive, SO much SO that
he was sent to the cooler to sober up. He
will have a hearing tomorrow morning.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-16
FOREPAUGH,s SHOW.

Two immense audiences were attracted
to the Forepaugh show yesterday afternoon
and evening, and it is safe to state that few
if any of the vast crowd left the tent dis
appointed ON account of the performance.
The menagarie was itself an attractive
feature, being fine collection of rare
animals and curiosities for which Fore
paugh is justly celebrated.
The arenic performances were also
meritorious as they not only included dual
rings in which double acts were represent
ed, but they also were composed of many
new and novel exhibitions that caused them
to be highly enjoyed by all in attendance
Among the prominent attractions might
be mentioned the twenty performing ele-
plants, whose obedience to A. Forepaugh,
Jr., is certainly remarkable as well as as
tonishing.
The Selbne and Wilton troupe of
bicyclers and gymnasts was also big card
of the show, while Zuila and her thrilling
performance on the tight rope, Loyal the
human cannon ball, the Reynolds, Broth
er's and their clever acrobatic act, the
numerous riders, leapers and other per
formers constituted a performance that is
seldom equalled and never excelled.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-16
THE CITY.
Presentation at the upper
Saw Mills.
An Accident to S. Allen last
Evening.
Camp Meeting, blue Ribbon,
Viola Trouble. &c.
PRESENTATION.

This noon an unexpected incident occur
ed at the upper saw mills which will long
be remembered hy those who were present
As the noon hour arrived the various
employees of the ''B" mill, to the number OF
so, gathered about the door, and prevented
the exit of the foreman, Robert Linn.
An informal meeting was then called
during which the engineer, J. W. Herbert,
presented Mr. Linn with very pretty
watch the donation of the men who were
directly employed under him.
The speech was very neat and effective,
as without ornate or flowery words, it con-
tanned the information that the relations
between the foreman and employees had
been of such pleasant character, that the
latter felt inclined to present the former a
watch as a token of their esteem and re
gard.
The recipient was unable to reply, but
by his actions testified that he was deeply
sensible of the gift and motives which had
prompted it.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-16
CAMP MEETING.

The camp-meeting at Tyndalrs Grove
will close tomorrow. 1t has been very
successful gathering, and some good re
suits have followed. The attendance has
been very large, more than in some years,
and the society will be able to meet expen-
ses it is thought, and feel encouraged to
try again next year. On Sunday there was
a constant stream of visitors all day, and
at all the services the interest manifested
was good. A number of conversions are
reported, and it is stated that since the
opening of the meeting about 800 have
professed the faith.
The services yesterday were very inter
esting, and although the number present
was not as large as on Sunday, the attend
ance was good; better than at the same
time last year.
The Executive Committee this year was
arranged differently from last, and things
about the camp were in better order. 1t
was also commented on that the tent ac
commodations were better than last years,
and in all respects the meeting, as com
pared with previous ones, was better man
aged, more beneficial in results and ahead
of all others.
The Society will, it is said, hold services
until tomorrow evening, when the camp
will break up. Next year the camp will be
held full week and perhaps ten days.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-16
PERSONAL.
CITY.

Phinney, of Herdic's coach fame is in
the city
L. D. Woodruff and family leave for
California in about a month or six weeks.
J. S. Keator and family, of Moline, are
enjoying the cool breezes at Minneapolis,
MINI.
M. M. Briggs, leaves this evening for
San Francisco, and thence to Portland,
Oregon.
s. II. Velie, of the Deere Plow works,
who was absent in Colorado, for while,
has returned to Moline.
W. E. Brooks and wife, left this morn
ing for his old home in New Hampshire, to
be absent several weeks.
City attorney Entrkin and family of
Moline, who have been camping out on the
banks of Rock River, have returned to live
with the balance of mortals in that city.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-16
RIVER IMPRnVFMENTs-

The work of improving the channel
through the rapids has been prosecuted
the present season with vigor and the i'm
prov ement has now about been completed.
The work has been in charge of Major
Hoffman, while the contract has been let
to Capt. Whitney of Keokuk. During the
present low water a force of men have
been engaged in widening the channel
through the ST. Louis chain of Rocks 10
Gated a short distance below Hampton.
The object in view is to secure channel
200 feet wide, and it is now believed that
the obstruction to navigation has been per
manently removed.
The same contractor has gang of men
at work below this city and before the sea
son closes material Improvement will be
made in the river in this vicinity.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-16

though every effort has been made to find
his whereabouts. The father is impressed
with belief that he is with some show,
and told the reporter that he had gone to
every circus within a hundred miles Of his
home for year to hunt his boy.
He is not easily rebuffed, and although the
showmen told him repeatedly that no such
person was with the show. he was not sat
isfied and when one refused him he went
to another, and even went to the circus
stable and managed to slip in and inter-
view nearly all the employees about his
boy He was finally induced to quit his
annoyances, though he was not satisfied
and insisted that his boy was with the
show. He enlisted the sympathy of all
with whom he came in contact by his plain
tive earnest appeals for information con-
cerning his boy. His name is Adam Wolf
son, and he says he has fine farm in
Warren county. He has three other chill
dren all married, and the missing boy
whom he describes as my SON John, was
his special favorite..