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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24
CHRISTMAS NOTICE.
From New City Ordinances,


1. shall not be lawful and all persons are
forbidden to fire any gun Or pistol, or cast
or throw any rocket, cracker, squib or
other combustible fire works, within the
corporate limits of the city, and for every
such offense the party shsil be liable to for
felt and pay to the use of the city the sum
of three dollars. Sec IL, chap I4).
1t shall not be lawful and all persons are
forbidden to deal in, vend, give away, or
keep Ill store, any rocket, cracker, squib or
other combustibie fireworks, within tho
corporate limits of the eity-pyopided, this
section shall not be constructed
so as to prevent the keep
ing in stock and sale of, at retail,
matches and percussion caps, provided ths
same be kept i'll tin or metal boxes with
closed lids, and the keeping in stock and
sale of, at Wholesale, any of the articles
enumerated in this section, under penalty
of threc dollars. (Sec. 13, chap. ~
Sec. II, chap. 20, prevents carrying of
pistols and other weapons.
Sec. 1S of the same chapter reads: - 1t
shall be unlawful for any person TO sell or
keep for sale within this city, or within one
mile of Its corporate limits, any toy-pistol
discharged by percussion cap and powder,
or other means; and no person within said
limits shall have and use for sport or other
purpose, on their own premises or on the
streets of the city, any bow, cross-bow, rub
Der 'hipper,' or other device, by which shot,
arrow or other projectils is cast so as to
endanger life or limb under penalty of not
less than three nor more than twenty-five
dollars.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24
The War Ship Tennessee.

New YORK, December 23-The
flagship Tennessee was foated out
of the dry dock and proceeded to
the Ellis Island, in the bay, where
she anchored. She was colIided by
a steamer and struck the amid ships,
cutting her down to the waters
edge and therefore had to be over
hauled in order to prevent the rush
ing in of water.
The vessel which ran into the war
ship Tennessee, was the Western
Texas. The weather was foggy, but
the officers of the Tennessee claim
that it was not so much so as to war
rant the accident. The Tennessee
was anchored out of the channel and
had her fog-bell going western. The
Texas was uninjured. The plating
of the Tennessee was cracked five
feet below the water line. Her pumps
were kept going all night, and o-day
she was docked at the Navy yard
from whence she had just emerged.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24

NEW YORK, December 2I.-Southern
fiour dull and heavy, common tofair extra,
S.. .65a670; good to choice do, Sc. .75aS. 90.
Wheat unsettled, opening higher, but sub
sequently lost the advance and declined
trihe, closing strong at shade over yester-
days prices; ungraded spring, S1.35a
lao; ungraded red, s1.2l4a1.42; No. 2
red, january, S1.40{. Corn higher, closing
very strong; ungraded, 674a70; No. 2,
January, 6sa3694. Oats shade better,
closing strong; No g. 474a475. Coffee
dull and unchanged; sales of l,476 bags
Rio at 60. Sugar steady and moderately
active; sales of $40 hhds centrifugal at
S7,0l 1-16; 10000 bags formosa, 81; fair to
good refining quoted at 7sa7k; refined,
quiet and steady; standard A, Ssast
Molasses, foreign, dull aud nominal; New
Orleans, firm and fairly active; sales of
5000 bbls. at 5Sa65 for fair to fancy. Rice
quiet and steady. Wool unchanged and
dull. Pork dull and slightly in buyers fa-
vor; old mess; spot, $16,75; middles, dull
and weak; long clear, 94a9t. Lard unsettled
opening stronger, but afterwards declined
closing with more strength
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24
EaiIroaders' Holiday,

Major F. K. Huger, Superintendent of
the E. T., V. and G. railroad has issued an
order by which the railroaders are to be al
lowed some time for holiday On Christmas,
a kind act which will be appreciated. Ali
depots are to be closed on Sunday and Mon
day, 18th and 26th inst, except for passen-
ger business. Agents will not re-
ceive live stock, or any other portable
freight from yesterday, Friday, up till
Tuesday, 9th inst. No freight trains will
be run either Sunday or Monday on tho
North Carolina and Ohio divisions, but all
freight will resume regular runs Tuesday,
9th inst
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24

MOUNTS Y ROADS, December %, 1881
MR. EDITOR: We learn from, DIR. J. ".
Carmichael, that on last Sunday evening
Mr.. Andrew Douglass. of Sewer County,
committed suicide in the following way and
manner: He took a butcher knife and
milestone out to his stable, and had whetted
the knife to a keen rough edge, where,
with one stroke he severed ths windpipe
and swallow just above what is called the
Adams apple. 1t is said he had been brood
ing or was troubled over some family af-
fairs.
We have not been permitted to see that
academy and Masonic hall go up yet. The
friends of the Masonic fraternity are con-
tented to remain in their lodge at Dan
pridge.
As for the school house, Prof Cline
taught this fall in Capt. Joe Eaton's black
smith shop.
Prof. Zirkers school closes at Newman's =
school house, near this place. this week.
Yours, JOE CosELy.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24
BRILLIANT ENTERTAINMENT.
Japanese Tea Party at the Second Presby-
terian Church,

terian Church.
tho ladies of the Second Presbyterian
Church, in the chapel and parlors of the
church, that was novel and very attractive.
1t was Japanese tea party. One of the
first objects to greet the eye upon entering
the chapel was the veritable Japanese tea
pot, of ample proportions On either side
of the hall were booths, made of lace and
surmounted with Japanese umbrellas. One
of these was presided over by Miss Mary
Temple and the other by Miss Fannie Sal
mon, who had for sale genuine imported
Japanese ware rare and handsome. These
wang ladies were arrayed in japanese
costume A number of other ladies who
were engaged in waiting upon the tables
and otherwise contributing to the success of
the occasion, were similarly arrayed, among
whom we noticed Mrs. Goodrich, Miss
Mamie Barnes, Miss Adela Armstrong,
, s'iss Ella Ingerson and Miss Oates.
On the tables were Japanese napkins and
Japanese fans, on which were written the
bill of fare. In the rear of the room were
the tables, laden with everything to tempt
the epicure-splendid bread, chicken salad,
oysters, cake, coffee, etc. These tables
were presided over by Mrs Barnes, Mrs.
Richardson, Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. DIR. Nor
gan, Mrs. finnegan Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs
Craig, Mrs, Dr. Rhea and others, the bare
mention of whose names are guarantee
that the arrangements were perfect.
The room presented very attractive ap-
pearance. It was crowded with gentlemen
and ladies, many of the latter in very hand
some costumes, while boys and girls were
industriously engaged in vending fruits,
fans, perfumery and other articles peculiar
to Japan. Japanese lanterns adorned the
walls and hung about the doors, adding
brillancy to the scene. Everything was
conducted III the most orderly manner,
showing how perfectly the ladies who are
entitled to the credit of the entertainment
were prepared for it. II evidently cost
them a great deal of labor, and we are glad
to know that it was universally appreciated
In the centre of the room stood large
table covered with beautiful cakes, orna-
mented in the most artistic manner, and
We are sure they are as good as
they are beautiful. Several of these
are for sale, and will be sold at the chapel
to-day. Any one wanting nice Christmas
cake should not fail 10 call upon the ladies
early to-day.
The object of tho entertainment is to
raise funds for the purchase of an organ
for the church. They evidently realized a
handsome sum last night, aud they certain
ly deserved it. We wish them success The
church is one of the handsomest in the
South, credit to the congregation, and an
ornament to Knoxville, and they ought to
have first-class organ. We trust they will
get it.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24

The Sisters of St. Joseph were honored
with very large attendance of patrons and
friends last night at the Christmas exhibit
ton given by the pupils of the school, at
the academy, and all seemed highly pleased
and thoroughly entertained by the exercises
The opening exercise was the singing of
"Christmas Bells" by aclass of young ladies,
folio wed by recita ton by Miss n. Cochran
and singing, ''Sweet Spirit Hear my
Prayer by Miss F. Renshaw.
A drama, entitled Lila" was enacted,
in which the following young ladies par
ticipated: Misses NJ. McHenry, K. Culi-
nan, n. Cochran, J. Ashe, I. Sullivan, NJ.
Wendlandt, A. Condor, NJ. O'keefe, 4.
Neefe NJ Fitzgerald and little Miss J.
Cochran, the cute little housekeeper. The
next feature was a play entitled The
Christmas Tree" rendered by Misses L.
Callaghan, A Dillon, L. McGratb, L. Sui
ivan, NJ. Ashe, X. Condor and K. Zeigler.
A very comical and amusing play entitled
Looking for servant" was eSceliently
rendered by Misses F. Renshaw and N.
Kennedy and excited much laughter.
This part of the programme
was appropriately brought to close with a
tableau ''Vesta and niana," by Misses NJ.
OKeefe and NJ. McHenry, two beautiful
and graceful young ladies, and the effect
was splendid.
"A peddler of Very Nice" burlesque on
"The Merchant of Venice" was given, ex.
citing considerable mirth, and in which the
the following very NICE young
gents took part: Masters J.
Condor, j. Wendlandt, A. Crawey, H.
Cochran, J. McGrath and T. Ashe. The
class sang Down among the Lilies" and
the exercises were brought to close. The
exercises were under the immediate super
vision of the Sisters, who deserve much
credit for the success of the entertainment.
The magnificent Decker Piano used at
the entertainment was from the music house
of Messrs. Steen 6 Marshall, for which the
Sisters desire to return sincere thanks
wishing the estimable firm a merry, merry
Christmas and prosperous, bright New
Year.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24

It is well known to all newspaper read
ers that that dread disease, smallpox is
raging to On alarming extent in many of the
cities and towns throughout the country,
and steps are being taken everywhere to
guard against its encroachments. We have
information from indisputable au-
thority, that there is fully de-
veloped case of smallpox at Graveston,
about 16 miles northeast of this city, in
Knox County. The case is that of lady
in family, and was taken from man who
was passing through the country, from Cali
fornia, stopping over night at the lady's
house. He was infected, and this is where
the case came from. 1t is isolated, under
skillful treatment and is getting along all
right, with hope of preventing q spread.
This is not made public for the purpose
of creating alarm, but we deem it to be the
duty of the press to give fair warming of
any approaching danger, and it is well that
people, and city and medical authorities
should be on their guard, and take some
steps to guard against possible approach
of the disease.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24
JOE JOHNSTON'S STORY.
What Reagan and Williams Say About
It.

WASHINGTON, December 21.-A
Western Associated Press correspon-
dent, to-day, questioned Represen-
tative Reagan, of Texas, about the
Joe Johnston-Jeff Davis affair, in
which it is alledged that Johnston
charged that Davis made off, at the
end of the rebellion, with the coin
reserve of the collapsed Confederacy,
Reagan was Postmaster-General of
the Confederacy, and was also its last
Secretary of the Treasury. After the
evacuation of Richmond and after
Davis and his Cabinet had left
Charlotte, n. G., Trenholm, Secre
tary off the Treasury, became so i'll
that he had to resign and leave,
Davis Immediately appointed
Reagan as Trenholm's success
sor. Reagan says: 1.-The charge, if
it was really made against Davis, is
absurd and unfounded. For the last
several years of It's existence the
Confederate States did not have at
any time as much as S2,500,O00 in
coin in this country, All the coin
we got was in exchange for cotton,
and it was kept in Europe and drawn
upon for supplies. At Washington,
Ga, when it was evident the collapse
had to come, the money chests were
opened and the major portion of the
coin distributed pro rata among the
Confederate troops there. [ believe
each man and officer got SIG. That
is what General Dibrell says, and he
was there. TIE amount of money
there belonging to the Confederate
States was about $4,000 in gold
coin, $35, 1000 in silver coin, and $780,
900 in silver bullion in the form of
bricks. l do not know how much
was paid out to the soldiers, but
Dibrel thinks it was about $780,
00O 1 hardly think it was
that much. The silver bricks
were put in charge of the
quartermaster in an old warehouse,
and We're subsequently found and
taken by the United States troops.
A sum of money, I don't know how
much, was put in the hands of two
naval officers, who were directed to
go to Nassau and reach Europe with
it. They failed, were captured, and
the government got the money.
That is the manner in which the coin
of the Confederacy went. AIr. Da-
Wis got none of it.
Senator Williams, of Kentucky.
who commanded the remnant of the
division of cavalry, and was at
Washington, Ga, with his men when
the Davis Cabinet disbanded corrob-
CRATES Reagan's account, and says !;
Il got SIG of the money, the same
amount each private was allowed.
The soldiers knew the chests con
tanned money, and one day they
made raid upon them, intending to
take the money and divide it. l
made speech to them, advising
them to let the money alone, and
they respected my advice. The
money was hauled away from Geor-
gia in wagons, but, after a day or
two, was brought back, and in my
presence divided among the sol
5iers "
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24

Kidney diseases af6ct the greater part of
the human race, and they ere constantly on
the increase, but where the virtues Kidney
Wort have become known, they are held in
check and speedily cured. Let those who
have had to constantly dose spirits of nitre
and such stuff, give this great remedy
trial and be cured. In the dry form it is
most economical, in the liquid the most
convenient. .-Phil0. Press
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24
No Opposition.

CHICAGO, December % j. NJ. Al-
len, of Genesee. and ]. 81, Murphy,
of Davenisont, representatives of the
Pentepin Canal commission appoint
ed to visit New York in the interest
of the canal, returned to the city
yesterday. In an interview Major
Allan said that Judge Murphy and
himself had found all of the CONNER
cial interest OF New York, like those
of Chicago and the northwest, to be
IN favor of the canal. No opposition
to the scheme was encountered ex-
cept from a few railroad men, who
were afraid the canal might prove
inimical to their interest.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24
MINOR DISPATCHES.

PALERMO, December 23.-Esposito
was found guilty, but in consequence
of e1tenuating circumstances in re-
gard to the murder with which he
was charged, he was sentenced to life
servitude.
HALIFAX, December % The steam
Ell Rochdale, which went ashore at
Indian Harbor, got off this morning
and is now on her way to this port.
GALVESTON, December pa spec
ial to the News from Austin says
A narrow guage railroad will be
graded to Rusk.
BARBADOS, December % The
yellow fever is reported to be dis
appearing.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24

IHE bill introduced by Represent
atI7c Pettibone to the retirement of
army officers provides that all gen
eraI officers and officers of different
staff corps shall be retired from ac-
tive service when they have served
torty-fve years in the army, and all
officers Of the line be retired when
they have reached the age of &C. The
bill further provides that general
and staff officers wEo have not served
1orty-five years, ard line officers who
Lave not reached the age Of 60, who
are unable to properly perform their
duties, shall be reported by the Gen
eral ot the Army to the President,
who Will convs lie board Of officers
and report the facts of the case with
recommendations. Should the board
report disability as a result of ser
vices in the line Of duty. the officer i.
to be placed on the retired list other
wise, he shall be retired With one
Years pay.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24
The Holston Annual

Which is the official publication of the NJ.
E. Church, South, is out for the year 1881
1882, and copy has reached our ta-
table. 1t was printed at the Methodist
publishing house, Nashville, and is edited
and published by Rev. j. r. Payne, secre-
tary of the conference, whose post-office is
Morristown. Besides giving complete
resume of the proceedings of the confer
ence and other church matters, MIR. Payne
has added an almanac for 1882, which en-
hances its value, and it is valuable docu-
naent for ministers and members of that
church. He charges only 90 cents per
copy for the Annual.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24

WASHINGTON, December 23--In
the Guiteau trial to- day, ,Chas. II Reed
assumed the duties Of associate coun
sci for the defense.
VIM. A. Edward, of Brooklyn, who
was clerk in Shaw's Office, testi-
fed to overhearing a conversation
between his employer and the pris-
oner, when the latter, as alleged by
Shaw, said he would some day kill
some big man as Booth had done.
The witness was ross-examined
by Col Reed.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24
Railroad News.

CHEYENNE, WYoMING, December %.
The Central Pacific railroad CT
W, oming organized under the laws
of Wyoming. The promoters are of
ticers of the Central Pacific railroad
Of California. Capital, sl5 100000.
The object is to build railroad from
a point on the boundary between
Utah and Wyoming, to point on
the eastern boundary of Wyoming,
north of the Union Pacific road. The
distance is $50 miles.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, December %
The Lengle interest in the Florida
Central Railway was to day sold to
Sir Edward J. Reed, an English capi-
talist who has recently purchased
two million of acres of land in the
State, and who is reported to be ne
gotiating for the transit railroad from
Fernandina to Cedar Keys. This
transfer gives Sir Edward Reed q
controlling interest in the Florida
Central Railroad, of which he was to-
day elected president.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24
Riot and Revolution.

PoRT Az PRINCE, December 23.-An
alarming revolution is reported to
have broken out OF Jeremi and Cages
and Saint Marc. President Solomon,
with strong force, landed at Saint
Marc and quelled the rioting there,
after $50 men had been killed on
both sides. The government house
was sacked and other honses were
+. burned. President Solomon returned
to Port au Prince to obtain rein
forcements.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24

CHICAGO, December 23-Flour steady
and unchanged. Wheat moderately active
and higher; No. 2 Chicago spring, $l.25t
cash and December; January, S1.255. Corn
quiet, firm and regular, COZ; gilt-edge, 81 !.
cash; January, GOT Oats firmer, A.
Dressed hogs finer, 6s0a6. %. Pork in
fair demand and lower; old, S1625; new,
1852. Lard active and lower $40. .s2ba
1885 cash; January, sl0.S5a10S7s, Bulk
meats easier shoulders. 5000; short rib,
$50; clear, 90 50 Whisky steady and
unchanged, Sill.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24

The struggle over the Federal
Offices in Cincinnati is bringing the
American Paris into notice at Wash
ington. A vigorous quarrel there
over local Offices might prove very
efficient means in the election of two
Democrats TO the next Congress.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24

The Nashville correspondent of
the Courier-Journal says there are
six "low-tax" candidates for Gov
ernor in Tennessee: d. l.. Snod-
grass, S. T. Wilson, J. J. Williams,
John Railroad Beasley, ". P. Tolley
and Judge Sneed.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24

There are times in every ones life when
energy fails and a miserable feeling comes
over them, mistaken for laziness. Danger
turks IN these symptoms, as they arise from
diseased organs. Parker's Ginger Tonic
VIII restore perfect activity to the Stomach,
Liver and Kidneys, purify the blood and
renew your lease Of health and comfort -
Adg0cQte.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24
How to Get Well.

Thousands of persons are constantly
troubled with combination of diseases.
Diseased kidneys and costive bowels are
Kidney-Wort acts on these organs at the
same time, causing them to throw off the
poisons that have clogged them, and SO re-
newing the whole man. Hundreds testify
to this. Pittsbstrg Post,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
New York Stock Market.

New YORK, December %, ii a. m.-Ths
stock market, opened at decline from yes
terday's closing quotations of ! to D per
cent, Richmond and Danville and Mem
phis and Charleston leading the downward
movement. In early dealings the market
was irregular and unsettled, the most imper-
tant changes occurring i'll Northern Pacific,
preferred, which fell off 81 per cent to loa1,
but recovered i. per cent, and Richmond
and Dsuville, which advanced II per cont
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24

ACCORDING to the New York World
the Tennessee Senators are of opin
ion that the decision of the Supreme
Court in advancing the State debt
case on the docket, means that the
question is to be taken out Of po j.
tics. They appear to believe thatthe
court wi sustain the validity of the
act and then the people Of the State
viii acquiesce in it. With the excep
ton ofa few agitators we think this
is so. No true friends of the State
would wish to re open the question.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24
Excitement.

SANTo DOMINGO, December IA
The news that a United States war
steamer will survey SANTANA Bay has
caused excitement to such a degree
that the authorities have prepared
two war schooners, Thunder and
Capitalize to watch the American
man of-war.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24

THE Tribune nominates Col. Thos.
L. Williams for chairman of the
Democratic Convention next Tues
day night, in recognition of his valu-
able services in the last campaign.
We offer an amendment that Col.
Sam Mckinney be made Vice Presi-
dent, for similar reasons.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24

We are strongly disposed to regard that
person as the best physician who does most
to alleviate human suffering. Judged from
this standard, Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, 233
Western Ave, Lynn, Mass, is entitled to
the front rank, for her Vegetable Com
pound is daily working wonderful cures in
female diseases. Send for circular to the
above address
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24

'Oh, how do wish my skin was as
clear and soft as yours" said lady to her
friend. ''You can easily make it So" an
swered the friend. How" inquired the
first lady. by using Hop Bitters, that
makes pure rich blood and blooming health
1t did it for me, as you observe" Read of
it.-Catro Bulletin.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-24
Saved from the GallOws.

NEw YoEK, December 23.-A
special from Lexington, S. c., says
the death sentence of Squire Clark,
colored, has been commuted to i'm
prlsonment for life. He was to have
been hanged here to-day for the MUIR
der of a white man named w. Scott
Hook, in October, 1879.