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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
The Flipper Case,

San ANTONIO, December 9.-Argu-
ments in the Fipper case were de-
livered to-day, and the court rendered
it's verdict, but what it is will not be
known until passed upon by the re-
viewing authorities. The question
of embezzlement was dwelt upon at
length by both sides. Defense
claimed that FIipper could not be con-
victed legally under the charge, and
that aside from that, he was entirely
innocent of any guilty intention
or conduct tending to establish
embezzlement. That he had been
careless in his manner of selling
commissaries to enlisted men and to
laundries on time, and in not collect
ing money, but not dishonest, That
when he discovered his shortage he
was afraid to speak of it because of
his peculiar position in the army,
and he was then led into making a
false statement, hoping to be able to
raise money to make al counts good
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
Professor CurP on Scotland,

Prof. Allan Curr entertained another APP
preciative audience at the opera house last
night, with his lecture on Scotland, which
Was amusing, instructive and deeply inter-
esting. Mrs. Curr gave two humorous Sc
lections and rendered againin in excellent man
ler the ''Bugle Call" The entertainment
was given for the benefit of the organ fund
of the Baptist Church.
Prof Curr will give his last lecture in the
opara-house tonight, on GA Night in the
English House of Commons, and Shall
Ireland be Free" sketches of Bright, Glad
stone and Parnell. This has been pro-
ncuncad to be Prof Currs most amusing
dramatic and entertaining lecture. Mrs.
Curr will also give select, humorous
and other readings 1t is earnestly hoped
that there will be full and encouraging at
tendance.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

In the death Of Hon JohnW. Forney,
noted in our dispatches this morning,
this country has lost one of the re-
markable men of the age. He was
for years editor and proprietor of the
Philadelphia Press, and also the
Washington Chronicle. He was one
OF the most vigorous newspaper
writers in tho country, He was The
author of two volumes 'Anecdotes
of Public men, which We're widely
circulated He served several years
as secretary of the United States
Senate.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
TEXAS NEW 8.

GALVESTON, December "a special
dispatch from Cooper's Chute to the
News says: It is rumored that a
we'll known drummer of this section
named Purman, and his man, have
been killed near Rio Grande City.
A special dispatch to the News
from Laredo gives the particulars of
the killing of four men. One a
watchman of an oil tank was shot
through the heart, as was also a
man employed by the railroad COM
pany there.
Two Mexican officers across the
river who had quarrelled, fought
with fatal effect.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
ALABAMA.
A Burglar Arrested-Death from
Hydrophobia.
A Chapter Of Murder and Suicide

A Chapter Of Murder and Suicide.
MOBILE, ALA, December "a man
calling himself Charlie Leslie, was ar
rested here for burglary, and think
ing that he was arrested on q remisi-
ton for murder, he admitted to the
detective that he committed one,
but discovering his error, refused to
tell where the deed was done.
MIR. Mullhall died yesterday, of
hydrophobia. He was bitten three
months ago by his own dog. No
symptoms of disease were shown
until two days before his death.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, December g.
Four nights ago w. McCanne, a
merchant of Chambers county was
called up by some negroes for d pres
tended purchase. AS soon as he
opened his door he was struck down
by them and killed. Suspicion rested
upon certain negroes, and on arrest
ing one he confessed the crime and
took the party arresting him to the
place where the money was buried.
He was placed in jail at
La Fayette, but there is a
strong probability that he has
been hung, as last accounts were to
the effect that a great crowd from the
scene of the tragedy was going to the
jail to demand the prisoner.
At the Pratt coal mines, in Jeffer-
son County, an officer attempted to
arrest a negro. Resistance was
made. The negro refusing and
drawing a shot gun to shoot. Be-
fore he could fire, the officer shot
him fatally.
A man named Stephen Cook COM
mitted suicide at New Castle, by
shooting himself. He was 45 years
old, and has been considered de-
ranged for some time.
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Readiusters in Conference.

RICHMOND, Va, December 9-The
Readjuster members of the General
assembly, in conference last night,
decided to hold caucus on Tuesday
night next for the purpose of mons
mating candidate for United States
Senator. The Republican members
of the legislature also held a confer
ence, and it is reported they unan-
imously agreed to insist on having
the Senators Democratic. The Re
adjusters favor H. H Riddleberger
1t was confidently asserted last night
that Hon. Jno, d. Lewis will be the
Republican choice.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
Striking Coal Miners.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, December Sat
Harris mines, a few miles from
East St Louis, the striking coal
miners gathered at o'clock this
morning, several hundred strong, and
established a Gordon around the
pitts through which the miners
would have to pass. The sheriff
and posse appeared on the scene,
and the strikers retired. But later
they returned in increased numbers,
armed with revolvers. Affairs were
critical, when the sheriff and posse
bravely arrested several ring leaders
and quelled the riot. For a time
the situation was a grave one.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
A Boisterous Passage.

ST.. JOINS, December On. F.
Aliens steamer, Hibernia, after q
frightfully boisterous passase of II
days, arrived here from Queenstown
last night. She lost three boats,
skylight, donkey>engine and a por-
ton of her forward bulwarks. While
the third officer and two seamen were
busily engaged securing a tarpaulin
and matches, a heavy sea was had,
and all three were blown overheard.
The two seamen chung to the ropes
and were saved. The officer was
swept eastern and perished.
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FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON. December 9.-The steam
er British King, from Liverpool for
Philadelphia. returned to Queens
town to day, having lost two blades
of her fan when 600 miles west of
Fastnet.
The steamer Monarch, bound from
Gibraltar for Antwerp, which is a
month over due, is supposed to have
foundered in the Bay of Biscay, and
it is feared all hands, numbering 40
persons, a-e lost.
The Standards dispatch from
Vienna says: The estimated audi
ence in the theater numbered 1000,
and many persons were trampled
to death i'll the panic which ensued.
As soon as the fire was seen there
was An explosion of gas, and the
audience was plunged in darkness
A later telegram from Vienna,
dated this morning, says that two
hundred and seventy bodies have
been recovered from the ruins OF the
Ring theatre. The fourth gallery
has not yet been explored. It is be !.
lieved that not a single person es-
capped from that gallery, and that
very few escaped from the third gal
lery. The corpses last recovered
are little more than charred frag~
ments. Gross neglect is charged
against the management of the thea
ire. The law prescribes the use of
oil lamps in the corridors Of thea
ters, so that exit shall be discernable
in the event of failure of the gas.
But this precaution was utterly ne
elected The person in charge of
the proscenium between the stage
and auditorium appears to have fed
at the first alarm.
The Manchester Guardian in it's
commercial article this morning says ::
The demand continues slow from all
directions. Prices are not appar-
emily affected by American advices,
indicating a more abundant supply
of cotton than has lately been looked
for.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

The latest estimates fix the loss to Messrs.
Cherry, o Conner & Co., Iessees; at $3.50, 900,
in round numbers, by the destructive fire at
the psnitentiary Monday evening, and their
actual insurance was $9S, 900; this includes
machinery and material. The loss to the
State, in the destruction of buildings, is
placed at $35, 200.
An investigation by Governor Hawkins
and Comptroller Nolan, Treasurer Polk
and Secretary of State Mum, Ok.
officio inspectors of the penitentisry, de-
velopsd the fact that the fire was entirely
accidental. 1t seems that one of the con-
victs, whose duty it was to black the wagon
irons by heating them and dipping them
into kettle of coal tar, heated the iron too
hot, and when it was put in the tar it blaxed
up, catching the wall, on which tar had
been dripped, and burning so fast that it
was impossible to check the fire.
1t was understood that the rebuilding of
the shops for the machinery, DC, will be
commenced at once, and Messrs. Cherry,
O'Conner Co., have volunteered to fur
nish the inspectors with the money to re-
place the buildings, which will obviate the
necessity of an appropriation by the present
special session of the Legislature for that
purpose. The new buildings will be
erected far enough apart to prevent another
such col fagration, and will be SO arranged
that they can be sold for manufacturing
purposes, in the event of the removal of the
penitentiary.
Speaking of the operations of Messu.
Cherry, OConner & Co., the American says:
Few are aware of the immense business
done by this firm. In the first place they
have had to provide stock of lumber two
years ahead of its use, They received 100
car loads of lumber by rail per month and
An equal quantity by river. Besides, lum-
Der is hauled to them out of Davidson coun-
ty, as far as fifteen miles. From October l,
1880, to October 1, 1881, they expended
1915, 900 for lumber alone. They have es-
tablished mill near Celina on the Upper
Cumberland and this has been saving out
large amount of lumber, which was brought
here by river.
| The lessees confine themselves to the man
ufacture of wagons, making, before. the fire,
an average of forty-five wagons complete,
per day castings, stoves and hollow ware,
making 5000 pounds per day, and furni-
ture, making from $50, 900 to 100000 per
| annum.
The Inspectors have advertised for plans
for the new shops contemplated. They
have received from the Superintendent and
Warden a communication urging that
prompt and immediate action be taken to
replace the buildings. An estimate has been
drawn up fixing the cost of erecting the
buildings that are necessary at $44, 500.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
CONGRESSIONAL.
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, December 9.-On the
meeting of the House this morning
Mr.. Robinson, of New York, took
the floor to offer q resolution which
he desired to have referred to the
committee on post offices and post
roads. He was, however, taken from
the floor by Mr.. Robson, of New
Jersey, with q motion to adjourn
until Tuesday. Before making that
motion, however, he asked leave to
yield to Mr. Taylor, of Ohio, who
had a resolution to offer for the ap>
pointment Of a committee to audit
the expenses attendant on the illness
and death Of President Garfield.
Mr.. Hazelton, of Wisconsin, oh
jected, at the present time.
Mr.. Mills, of Texas, then appeared
at the bar of the House and was
sworn in.
The speaker announced the ap-
poiutment of the following commit
tees:
On mileage-Mr. Smith of Penn
sylvania, and Messrs. Ryan, Cobb
and Mckenzie
On the death of President Gar
field-Messrs. Mckinley, Pacheco,
Belford, Wait, Forney, Dunn, Mar
tin, Davidson of Florida, Stephens,
Cannon, Orth, hasson, Carlisle, Glib
son, Dingley, McLane, Harris of
Massachusetts,, Horr, Dunnel, Hook
er, Ford Valentine, Cassidy, Hall,
Hill of New Jersey, Cox Of New
York, Vance, George, O'Neil, Chase,
Aiken, Pettibone, Mills, Joyce, Deck
er, Wilson, and Williams of Wiscon-
sin.
The House then at 11:20 adjourned
until Tuesday when the introduction
bills will be allowed of Monday.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
Railroad Accident,

ST. Louis, December 9.-Two of
three een who went down with a
freight train on the ST. Charles bridge
last night came out alive. Only one
man, Jack Kirkley, engineer, is un-
accounted for. The train consisted
of an engine, tender, 80 cars and ca
boose. When the engine was nearly
across the span which fell the caboose
was away back on span No. 3. Just
on leaving the ST. Charles side of the
river the span which went down did
SO in its entirety, as the two survivor .
fell, the bridge seeming to drop out
from under them.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
South Georgia Conference.

COLUMBUS, GA, December 9.-1n
the session to-day of the South Geor
gia Conference of the NJ. E. Church
the following delegates were elected
to the General Conference, which
meets in Nashville, Tenn, in May
next: Ministers J. w. Hinton, J. S.
Key, J. B. Megeho and I. F. Chris
tian; Laymen W. T. Green, Isaac
Bordman, E. M. Butt and G. P. Glim,
The business of the Conference will
be finished tomorrow, and appoint
ments will be read on Monday night,
when the Conference will adjourn.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
Another Bank Failure.

BISMARCK, DAKOTA, December "a
Tribune special from Miles City says:
''The extensive contracting supply
firm and bank of N. Munger & Co.
have failed. Their liabilities are re-
ported at $285,000" Mr.. Munger
is now in Bismarck and says the re-
port is exaggerated; that their liza
bilities will not exceed $4,000, with
ample assets, and that an assignment
has been made to Alexander Harding,
cashier,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
Sugar Planters Association

New ORLEANS, December 9.-Isaac
A. Hodges, of st. Louis, President of
the Mississippi Valley Cane Growers,
Association, delivered an address last
night before the Louisiana Sugar
Planters Association, which was well
received, Acting on the suggestion
of the speaker, the Louisiana Associa-
ton will appoint e committee of Is
to attend the next annual meeting of
the Mississippi Valley Cane Grow
ers Association, which meets at st.
L >uis, June 3.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

WASHINGTON, December 9.-The
Republican publishes the following:
OFFICE OF NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
WASHINGTON, d. G., Dee. s.
DEAR GENERAL: I had CONVERSE
ton with the President this evening
in relat on to the statement in TO- day S
.Post" and Star of this city, at
tributing to him certain views on
the senatorial election in Virginia.
La those statements h is represented
as expressing a wish for the defeat Of
Riddleberger. learn from him that
this is wholly destitute o.; founds-
ton. In the interview which has
been SO grossly misrepresented he
was told that it had been stated that
he was taking part in the matter in
behalf of Riddleberger. He merely
stated tnat he has not interferred at
all. He suggested that Senator
Lewis had q friendly talk with you
on the subject.
The President expressed no desire
as to the political antecedents Of the
man who should be elected; nor did
he say one word, which correctly
stated, would in the slightest de
gree embarrass you or call in ques-
ton your course on the contrary,
He desires it understood that he has
no views which in any manner con
tiict with friendly sentiments hither
to expressed by him to you. These
assurances are as unnecessary TO you
as they are to me, but they may be
useful in correcting misapprehen-
sion.
Very truly yours,
GEO c. GoRHAM,
!
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
A w Wealthy Estate.

BOSTON, Mass, December .8.-The
estate OF VIM. T. Weld, who died in
Philadelphia, yesterday, is estimated
10 be worth ten million of dollars.
he refused several years ago to pay
taxes In this city on $2,OOO,00O worth
OF personal property, but paid the
assessment under protest and sued
the city in 1878 to recover it. He
was defeated, but obtained an abate,
ment on the assessors valuation, and
shortly after went to Philadelphia to
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
Brewers Association.

MILWAUKEE, WIS, December S.
Arrangements are opening between
the brewers of Milwaukee, Chicago,
st. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit and
Louisville, to organize an independ-
ent association, to be known as the
Western Brewers Association. The
price of beer is to be fixed at So per
barrel and SO per keg.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

There are times in every ones life when
energy fails and miserable feeling comes
over them, mistaken for laziness. Danger
turks in these symptoms, as they arise from
diseased organs. Parker's Ginger Tonic
will restore perfect activity to the Stomach,
Liver and Kidneys, purify the blood, and
renew your lease of health and comfort
A1rosnte
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
MINOR DISPATCHES.

GALVESTON, December "a special from
Dallas says The mail pouch, containing
$17, 900, which was stolen several days
ago from Garrill's Station, was found on the
prairie near there unopened.
ATLANTA, December 9.-The Cotton
Planters Convention adjourned last night
to meet at Little Rock, Ark, on October
II, 1882.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

Treasurer at New York to redeem
S5,O00,0O0 of the bonds of the
1O6th call, in each week, until fur
ther orders; beginning with Wed
nesday next, and to pay the interest
on bonds to the maturity of Jan
uary 20, 1881,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

The Franklin Review says there
are a hundred Judges and Colonels
in Tennessee who are as hungry for
the Governorsbip as Judge Sneed.
And there are several thousands who
are as likely to be Governor.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

SENATOR TELLER's proposed method
o. dealing with Mormonism is not
to interfere with existing plural mar
riages, but to prevent them in the
future.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

HoN. GEORGE ". JONES, Of Texas,
will resign his seat in Congress to
become an independent candidate for
Governor, An attempt will be made
to Mahonize the Lone Star State.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

C1Nc1NNvr1, O., December 8.-The
firm of Essel Bros. & Co., wholesale
millinery, of this city, has made an
assignment. It has been one of the
largest firms in the State.
Some firm under the name of Essle
born & Bro, failed idn 876. No re-
port of assets and liabilities has yet
been made,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
Suicide and Dyspepsia,

A most remarkable cure for dyspepsia
tonic, best bilious and Liver Remedy known.
81. Druggists. Depot, Sanford, Chamber
lain & Albers, Knoxville.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

SENATOR PENDLEToN is cooked and
primed for speech on civil service
reform, which he hopes to deliver
before the holidays.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

CONGRESSMAN ATKINS has the blues,
and he proposes to shake them off
by changing front on the State debt
question.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
An Unprovoked Murder.

WARREN, O., December 9.-Yester-
day at Bristolville, Ohio, NJ. ..
Phelps was shot and killed by his
son, William Phelps. It was an un-
provoked murder.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

SECRETARY BLAINE says he has re
ceived no intimation as yet from the
President, that his resignation has
been accepted.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
The Mayoralty.

Owing to the lateness of the hour when
the announcement of Mr.. Ed. S. Sheppard
was received at this Office, it was not seen by
the editor until the next morning, and ab-
sence from the city prevented an earlier
notice. MIR. Sheppard is worthy gentle
man, has had considerable experience as
member of the city council, and is qualified
to make an efficient mayor.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

Hsw, quick, complete cure days, urina-
" affections, snartins. frequent or difficult
usinatisn, kidney diseases. o. Drugsists
Depot, Sanford, oAanbsrAain X Alsers,
KnoxvNs.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

Gro G. GoRLEAM explains that the
President does not propose. to so
back on Billy Malone.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

THE President gives audience to
between two hundred and fifty and
three hundred Office seekers daily.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

f. L1E5r. -GovUNoR ELECT EEwIs is
an avowed candidate for United
States Senator in Virginia.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
Forney Seriously Ill.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, December s.
John W. Forney is seriously i'll and
it is feared he cannot recover
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

SMALLPOX is said to be prevailing
in Chicago to an alarming extent.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
Annoyance Avoided,

Gray hairs are honorable, but their pre-
mature appearance is annoying. Parksr's
haif balsam prevents the annoyance By
promptly restoring the youthful color.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

SENATOR DAVID DAVIS Is satisfied
with the Presidents message.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

The record of the Guiteau trial
thus far covers over 1000 printed
pages.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
Death of John w. Forney.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9.-Col. John
W. Forney died at 8 o'clock this
morning.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

CONGRESSMAN ATKINS is probably
afflicted with bad case of dyspep-
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

KATE CHASE SPRAeUE will reside in
New York City this winter.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10
WASHINGTON.
Gorham Writes q Letter to
Malone.

WASHINGTON, December 9.-The
Republican publishes the following:
OFFICE OF NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
WAsH1NGroN, d. c., Dec. 8.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

SENATOR MALONE is to be serenaded
at Washington.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-10

To Hon. WM. MALONE.
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