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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-06-01
EXECUTORS SALE!

The undersigned executors of Robert Thomp-
son, deceased. late Of Clinton township, Butler
CO. Pa, offer for sale the following described
property. located in said Clinton township:
One hundred acres of land. partly cleared.
bounded ON the south by lands of John Glasgow,
on the east by lands of James Criswell's heirs,
on the north by land Of ~m Thompson and on
the west by land Of Ahsolom Monks, situated on
the threedegree road which passes nesr the
house. GO to 20 acres in good state OF cultiva-
ton. good frame and log house. wagon-fhed and
spring house. good spring of water near the
house. and frst-cass young orchard of bearing
fruit trees. Convenient to schools, churches,
mills coal bank, etc.
ALSO-Farm of VIM Thompson. djoining
same tract. and containing about 100 acres. and
having ON it goodbrick house. good neg frame
bank barn and outbuldinGs, good orchard, it
being part of same farm.
ABSOLOM MONKS,
J.W. MONKS. In rS'
of Robert Thompson, decd, late Of Clinton twp.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05
MONSIEUR DeLESSEPS.
His Canal Company Obtain Con-
troll Of the Panama Railroad.

His Canal Company Obtain Con-
troll Of the Panama Railroad.
New YORK, June 4.-Negotiations
for the transfer of the Panama Rail-
road to the DeLesseps Panama Canal
Company, which have been pending
for some time past, have been virtu-
ally concluded, The necessary papers
will be signed Immediately. Negoti
atiOns have been concluded on the
part of the Canal Company by
the American commi tee 1t is
understood that control of The rail
road company is obtained by pur-
chase of it's stock. The price agreed
upon is $3.50 per share, but the assets
of the company are retained for the
benefit of stockholders. It is said
that these assets are equal to IS per
cent. of the stock, 50 that stockhold-
ers receive an equivalent Of about
S295 for their stock. Capital stock
of the Panama Railroad Company is
$7,O0O,OO0. The terms of transaction
for transfer of control provide for
payment of $4,O0O,0OO in cash on
July l, The remainder to be paid in
installments of one>fifth every year.
The canal company, however, re-
serves the privilege of paying the
whole amount at any time within Is
months by giving 3 months notice.
Until the entire sum is paid tie Pan
anna Railroad Company retains the
possession and management of it's
line. It is stated that the Panama
@ nal Company has no intention Of
abandoning the railroad, even after
the canal is completed and opened
for travel.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05
FOREIGN.
Flashes by Submarine Gable from
the Old World.

LONDON, June 4-The Sportsman
says that it is scarcely to be exe
pected that the Cornell crew should
comply with the conditions of which
they were totally ignorant, and the
circumstances of their being unin-
formed must rest at the door of
Henley Stewards. We do not hesi-
tate to say that by all rules
of courtesy and fair dealing
Henley Stewards are bound to adj
mitthe Cornell crews entry. We are
delighted to see that at least one ass
sociation of English amateur oars
men have raised protest against the
action of the regatta, the London
rowing club having written the Hem
ley committee, asking that a mistake
OF the Cornell crew in not sending
Their entry in time be overlooked.
LONDON, May 3.-The House of Lords
mas adjourned for Whitsuntide HOLIDAYS un
til the 18th. The House of Commons will
adjourn from the 4th to 10th inst Consid-
Grafton of land bill in committee will ha
postponed from tonight until the 18th inst
The British Electric Light company has OBJ
tanned permission to experiment with light
ing the House of Commons during recess.
In the House of Commons to-day, during
the time of putting questions to ministers,
Mr.. Thomas p. O'Conner was called to
order for using the word mendacous
O'Kelly, home-ruler, member for Roscom-
mon, thereupon applied the epithet colum-
nous and lying to several members of the
house. and his suspension for the remainder
of the sitting was moved by Mr.. Gladstone
and carried by vote of 188 to IA. O'Kelly
then withdrew quietly Parnell gave notice
that he would call attention to circumstances
of the suspension of Mr.. O'Kelly on Friday.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05

The bill of Lewis Tillman, ir., city at
torney, for expenses to Nashville, on official
business, for S15 was ordered paid
Two bills for the Dispatch Printing Com
pany, one for $40 and another for $50, the
latter being for the publication of the city
bond ordinance, were read for the second
time, but not approved.
Aid Nelson asked why the bills had not
been approved.
Aid. Sheppard stated that the bill for
printing the bond ordinance was, he
thought, to high, he had been informed it
could be printed for $3.50.
Mayor Staub said he ordered the Dublica-
ton. but made no contract, thinking the
charge would be reasonable.
Maj. Cox, of the Dispatch, explained that
1t occupied over column, and the regular
charge for one insertion would be $50, but
he made it $50, in the interest of economy.
He said If it was KEPT in the paper two
years the charge would be no more
Alex. Summers, of the Tribune, by per-
mission, stated that the Tribune would print
the same matter for $12 So
Alderman Logan moved to pay the Dis
patch $12 so.
Alderman Michaels moved to pay the full
amount, $50, inasmuch as there was no con-
tract. Carried, and the bill ordered paid.
Recorder White was granted permission
to destroy the old water works bonds in his
possession.
Profs. E. S. Joynes and Jas. Dinwiddie,
as committee from the faculty of the State
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
CONTE ST AT ALCANY.

ALBANY, n. Y, June 4.-The joint
convention reassembled at II o clock
no. The following is the result of
the first vote to-day for the success
sor to Hon. Roscoe Conkling: Ja~
cobs 81, Conkling 20, Wheeler Is,
Cornell Is, Rogers 13, Brad ey l,
Crowley 2, Lspham 4. The follow
ing senators were paired: Astor-with
Fowler, Williams with Murtha, Pitts
with Zebacher, and Schroeder with
Stevens. The following assembly
men were paired: Andrews with
Cowles, Brehm with Brooks, SIR.
Wells with Boardman. The follows
ing were changes made: Maiden,
from Woodin to Crowel Fenner,
from Fenton to Cornell Holt, from
Lapham to Rogers; Palmer, from
Cornell to Crowley; Scott, from Cor
nell to Lapham. No choice.
The following is the result OF the
first vote to-day for successor to
Platt: Herman 81, Platt 26, Depew
%, Cornell 8, Lapham 2, Crowley 3,
Folger 3, butcher 2. Miller 8, Ire
maine 2, Vancott l, Wheeler /, Fen-
ton l. The following were the
changes: Fenner, from Cornell to
Fenton; Hall, from Tremaine to Cor
nell; Sheely, from Cornell to Tres
maine; Young, from Lapham to Ire
maine No choice
Both branches of the legislature
have adjourned until Monday.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05
knights Templar COnclave NOTES.

A detachment of Cour de Lion Command
cry, Knights Templar, was being drilled on
Gay street yesterday evening, by Sir n. S.
Woodward, and attracted much attention
The gentlemen of the local committee of
arrangements are making extraordinary ex-
ertions, preparing for the proper entertain
ment of the knights at the conclave next
Thursday and Friday. An important fea-
ture of the occasion will be a grand supper,
TO be set for the guests. The matter has
been placed in charge of the ladies of the
Industrial Home, aud the proceeds will go to
their benefit
A number of ladies and gentlemen are en-
gagged preparing about 100 yards of ever
green covered rope, with which to decorate
the Opera-house, where the exercises will
occur
1t has been decided to have the supper at
the Opera-house and the grand reception
and dance at that spacious hotel, the Lamar
House, which will also be suitably decorated
and fitted up.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05
Homes for Whiting knights.

We are requested by the committee Of
arrangements of Occur de Lion commandery
to state that homes have not Dcen provided
for all of the visiting Sir Knights and ladies
as yet, and they desire those who can and
will entertain to signify the same, stating
how many, either by note or personally, to
either Mr.. n. S. Woodward at Office of
Southern Express Company, or Mr.. E. Bolli
at Room No. 2 in Masonic Temple, as early
on Monday as possible, SO that the arrange
ments may all be completed.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05
Michigan Race News.

DETROIT, Mich, June 4-The first
yesterday was for PAGERS. Sorrel
Dan took first heat, Matte Hunter
second, and Lucy the last three and
the race, Matte Hunter second, Sor-
rel Dan third, Ben Hamilton fourth.
Time, 2.22, 221, 2.21 4, 2.25 4,
2 % Second race, 223 class, Sill
verton took first heat, the second was
a dead heat between Edwin Tborne
and Minnie r, the third was taken
by Thorne, fourth by Picard and last
two by Thorne. Time, 2.235, 223,
2,23 la, 2. 26, 2.26 1884, 227 IA.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05
Railroad News.

GALVESTON, TEX, June A
special to the News from Hous ton
says that the reorganization of the
Texas Narrow Guage Railroad Com
pany was perfected yesterday and
the road transferred to the new
management. At a meeting of the
stockholders the following officers
ana directors were elected: Presi.
dent, .. S. Grant; secretary. Jnd1a
Tracy; executive committee. Gen
Z. S. Grant, IL, Victor Newcombe
Josiah G. Rieff; directors, Gen. u
S Grant, FL. Vic or Newcombe, John
Bailey, Col Frederick Grant, Josiah
c. Ref, A. NJ. Gentry, w. D.
Cleveland, S. K. McIthenny and J.
c. Tracy. Active operations will
begin at once in connection with the
construction of the road to the Rio
Grande.
CINCINNATI, June ALBERT Meter,
a broker, yesterday closed negotia~
tons by which a syndicate of Eastern
and Ohio capitalists bought the con-
trolling interest in the Kentucky
Central Railroad, The purchasers
are Geo. ". Ballou, of Boston, G. T.
Geney, Samuel Thomas, G. S. Brice,
d. ii. Il. Lyman, and Jno. L. Martin
Ihe price paid is sixty cents on the
common stock and par for preferred
The amount bought is nearly SO. 500
OOO' the whole amount being $4,000
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05

AUGUSTA, June 2.-Messrs. Wadley, AL
exander, Haskell and Phinzy have been in
conference here ali day. 1t has not trans
pired what was the object of their meeting.
1t is supposed, however, that the Clyde syn
dicate are endeavoring to make some sort of
terms with the Wadley combination. There
is no doubt that the Clyde syndicate viii OBJ
tain the Augusta and Knoxville Railroad,
giving the city of Augusta all the guarantees
required, one of which is that there shall be
no freight determinations against Augusta
1t was understood that if the Clyde com
bination obtains control of tho Augusta and
Knoxville, G. J. Foreacre, former suberin-
tendent of the Air Line Railroad, is to be
president of the Augusta and Knoxville and
its extensions
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05
Letters for ex-Federal Soldiers

Nashville Banner: Adjutant- General
Ernest Hawkins has received the following
letters for United States Army offers: Lieut.
Joel II. Williams, late Thirteenth Tennessee
Cavalry; Lieut.. W. J. Campbell, late Sixth
Tennessee Cavalry; Lieut. Jas. Hix, late
Fifth Tennessee Cavalry; Lieut. Franklin
Travis, late Seventh Tennessee Cavalry ::
Col. JAS T. Alternately, late Tenth Tennes-
see Cavalry; Capt S. T. Erwin, late Eighth
Tennessee Cavalry; Capt. Joseph Greer,
late Third Tennessee Mounted Infantry !;
Capt. Geo. W. Gray, late Fourth Tennessee
Infantry; Maj. VIM, F. Bradford, late Thir-
teenth Tennessee Cavalry; Lieut. F. A.
Smith, late Thirteenth Tennessee Cavalry ;
Capt. Rufus Dowdy, late Fourth Tennessee
Infantry; Lieut. Geo. W. Wester, late Third
Tennessee Cavalry; Capt. j. W. Greasy,
late Twelfth Tennessee Cavalry.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05
Hanged for Murder.

LIVINGSTON, ALA, June ALBERT
Williams, colofed, convicted Of the
murder of Major Hutchings, was ex~
ecuted at this place at half past
o'clock yesterday afternoon. He adj
mitted having committed the murder.
He said he was sorry for it and ex-
pressed his readiness to suffer the
penalty. He was composed and died
without struggle. A great many
negroes came to witness the execu--
ton and complained that the law re-
CURED that it should be private.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05

The State Railroad Tax Assessors are in
daily session at the capital, Nashville, Jo-
seph r. Dillin, chairman They have
adopted the following resolution:
Whereas, the true value of property is the
amount of money it would bring on the mar
ket; therefore, be it ~E
Resolved, That in order to estimate and
arrive at the value of any railroad the entire
Indebtedness of any railroad which is stu
ated wholly in Tennessee, or the proportion
of its indebtedness corresponding with the
proportion of the road, which isin the State,
with the cash value of its stock added to its
any road.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05

THE Cotton Exposition to be held
at Atlanta in November promises to
be one of the largest and most satis~
factory exhibitions of the kind ever
held in the Southern Sates. The
people of Atlanta are alive on the
subject and have already secured the
necessary funds to carry out the en-
terprise on grand scale.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05
MINOR DISPATCHES,

New ORLEANS, June 4.-General Grant
Capt. J. B. Eads and other passengers by
the steamship City of Merida are detained
at quarantine. They will arrive here at
noon to-day.
ATLANTA, GA, June ii. B. Killebrew,
of Tennessee, reappointed chief of the de-
partment of minerals and woods, will COM
mence at once to collect the finest exhibit of
woods, miners ores, &c, ever made in the
history of the United States for the South
ern country.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05

The closing exercises of the Tennessee
School for the Deaf and Dumb will take
place next week.
The change Of schedule which was con-
templated on the E. T., V. Il G.. Railroad
will not go into effect to-day, as was ex-
pected. 1t will possibly take effect next
Sunday. The trouble is still with the Vir-
ginia road. Our authorities are still unable
to get the necessary arrangements with them
for double daily trains
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05
The Lamar House will be sold at the court
house door, Monday, at II o'clock.
S rvices by Bishop Warren To-Day.
From the Mexican Republic

CITY OF Mexico, June 4-Ex PRESS
dent Diaz has resigned the portfolio
of public works. Whether he will
go to France or be elected governor
of Oaxaca, is uncertain. General
Pacheco, secretary of war, will take
his place about the 9th inst. Senor
Ramon Fernandez, government
leader in the senate, will succeed
General Pacheco in the war ministry,
if General Diaz goes to France.
The RESIGNATION of G-peral Diaz
takes effect Immediately.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05
Hosiery.

Naples and Children's Plain and Fancy,
in great variety. Silk Mitts, long and short
in colors and black. Silk and French Lisle
Gloves. Kid Gloves in two, three and six
buttons, in white, black, medium and opera
shades. The Bernhardt Kid Glove, in black
only. Misses and Childrens Kid Gloves,
in colors only.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05

KNOXVILLE will put on her Sunday
clothes next week. With the COM
mencement exercises and the meeting
of the grand commandery, Knights
Templar, it will be gala season.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05

Hon. w E. CAMERON, who was
nominated, Friday, for governor by
the Readjusters of Virginia, is now
mayor of Petersburgh. He joined
the Readiuster movement in 1877.
He is a good stumper and a strong
personal friend of Senator Malone.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
Proceedings of the City Council Last
Night.

Proceedings of the City Council Last
Night.
The board met as usual last night.
Mayor Staub presiding, and the fol
lowing aldermen present:
Allison, Burrier, Michaels, Brooks, Crlze,
Murphy, Logan, Sheppard, Nelson, Hudi-
burg, Mackey, Hockenjos, Fields, Irwin,
Anderson and Deaderick
The minutes of the previous meeting were
read and approved.
Mr.. L. II. Heald, by permission, asked
for some curbing on Morgan street, by a
new house being erected by him. On
motion of Alderman Brooks, the curbing to
the amount of about $50 feet was ordered
laid
The following bills We're presented by
Alderman Sheppard, chairman of the
finance committee, properly approved and
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05
County Court Proceedings.

County Court Proceedings.
The following proceedings were had in the
county court for Knox county, before Judge
A. L. Cottrell. chairman, during the past
week:
Albert Porta selected as guardian for
Robert E. Porta and William L. Porta, also
appointed guardian for Thomas F., Freder-
ick A., and Emma l. Porta
Nancy j. Holloway appointed guardian Of
Frank Armstrong.
John c. Chiles presented a petition to re-
sign his position of guardianship of Wesley
FL. Ingram and others.
Last will and testament of Henry Lusk
probated.
Sarah A. McClain of the 10Th district,
declared to be of unsound mind, and the
appointment of guardian asked for
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05

CoNKLNG received only 20 votes
on the first ballot yesterday. -Four
of his friends were paired, however,
which, added to the %, would make
33, two votes less than he received on
the first ballot.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05
White Goods.

Bishop and Victoria Lawns, India Mulls,
Swiss, Persian Lawns, Nainsooks, Piques,
Hamburg Embroideries on Cambria and
Swiss, Valenciennes, Point Dion, Brabant,
Normandy, Duchess, Point Brussels and
Languedoc Laces.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05

SIXTH AUDITOR MCGREEN has been
forced to resign, because of his al
legged connection with the Star route
contractors. His offense consisted
in remitting fines against delinquent
contractors.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05

The action of Jumping Jack Viii
1iams, in the interest cf the shorts"
has not deprecated Tennessee bonds
to any great extent. They were
quoted at n in New York Friday.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05
University Commencement.

The examinations in the University of
Tennessee, which have been in progress
during the past week, will close Monday
The baccalaureate sermon will be preached
Sunday night by Rev. W. P. Harrison, D.
D., late chaplain of Congress. The literary
address will be delivered Monday night, by
alumni address Tuesday night by Thos. J.
jackson, Esq, of Nashville. We'd
nesday morning the regular commencement
exercises occur. All the exercises will be at
the Opera-house.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05

Mr.. HALsTEAD, of the Cincinnati
Commercial, denies the story that he
seeks foreign mission, and says he
would not accept one il rendered.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05

GEN. GRANT has returned from
Mexico, and it IS claimed hy Mr..
Conkling's friends that he will pro-
ceed to New York and try to elect
Mc. Conkling to the Senate.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05

The voice of the Indian quack
doctor is still heard on the streets.
We suppose he deceives some peo>
pie and gets their money, or else he
WO1ld not remain.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05

Don't you forget that the Lamar House is
now renting at price that pays 10 per cent.
on $25, 900, and that it viii be sold by the
clerk and master, on Monday, at the court
house door, on easy terms.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05

If you want to invest your funds to good
purpose, attend the sale of the Lamar House
in front of the courthouse, Monday morn
ing at II o'clock.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05

The clerk and master will sell tho
Tor one-tfth cash and the remainder on 6
II, Is and "a months.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05
FIRST DITION
11.3O P. NJ.
11.30 P. NJ.

The nomination of Governor Fos-
ter for reelection as governor of
Ohio is a foregone conclusion.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05
Sundries.

Ladies' Linen and Mohair listers, Have
locks, English Walking Jackets, Striped
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05

Maximum thermometer 1875 , minimum
thermometer So 0. Rainfall 010
INDICATIONs-For Tennessee and the Ohio
Valley: Warmer and fair weather. northerly
winds becoming variable and generally
higher barometer
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05

MEssRs. CoNKLING and PLArT both
left Albany Thursdly evening. They
were expected to return Tuesday.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05
HsAasTON'S
GOODS !
Dress Goods

In great variety, Summer Silks, Florentines,
Organdies, Linen Lawns, Plaids, Armures
Buntings, Ginghams, Beiges, Cashmeres,
Henriettas, Australian Grapes, Brocade
Cashmeres, Brocade Satin De Leon, Plain
Satin De Leon, Trimming Silks, Trimming
Satins &c
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-05

The light running Domestic Sewing Ma
chine, at S. P. Angels. Wifi