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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-10-08
THE BRIBERY SENSATION.
Some Startling Testimony Said to Have
Been Given Before the Grand Jury.
Nashville American 9Th


Nashville American, 9th.
Louis B. McWhirter was examined by the
grand jury yesterday, in reference to the
bribery alleged to have been done in
passing the 1908 bill. During the examin-
alton, which was conducted by Attorney
General Washington, Mr.. McWhirter re-
fused to answer a question relative to
conversation which he stated was had with
Senator Barrett, on the ground that Sena-
tor Barrett made certain remarks under the
apprehension that he (Mr. McWhirter)
would act as his attorney, until the court
had ruled whether we was compelled to
testify. Mr.. McWhirter stated to the court
that he did not desire to keep back any
thing, but as his testimony would event
ually so before the country, he did not
WISH to be placed IN the attitude of divu]g-
ing facts cleaned as an attorney in the case
The court ruled that Mr.. New hirter must
testify.
1t was rumored on the streets, last night
that the testimony given by Mr.. McWhirter
was of a most sensational character Among
other things, it was stated that Mr.. Nc
Whirter testified that Senator Barrett had
acknowledged to him that he Bar
rett) had been offered $4,000 to vote
for the 1908 bill and had given the name
of the party Offering it also that he had
signed an agreement not to vote for the
1908 bill; that he (Barrett) was taken from
one hotel by low-tax men to the LaPierre
House; that he was captured at the Capitol
on Thursday, the day before the vote was
had, and taken to the Maxwell House by
State credit men, where the low-tax mer
could not get chance to see him Mr.. Nc
Whirter is also said to have stated thai
=" shorts " to to the amount os $1,000 has
been bought for him, placed to his credit OF
placed in such a manner that Barrett could
realize the profits therefrom. Whether Mr.
McWhirter stated that Senator Barrett die
actually receive any profits arising from
these bonds the reporter could not learn.
From other sources reporters learned that
number of gentleman who had invested in
Tennessee bonds as legitimate speculation
accused Mr.. McWhirter of having given
then away, or in other words of having
taken such speculation as evidence OF
bribery near relative of Mr. McWhirter,
Is mentioned as having been among this
possible number. All these rumors are
gwen merely for what they are worth,
though they received credence in many
quarters h -
The grand jury have now been engaged
on the case week and it is probable tha
another week will be consumed in the in
vestigation
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-10-08
Philadelphia Printers on a Strike.

PHnADELpH1A, Pa, October g.
The striking printers are determined
to insist upon their demand, which
they look upon as just. The ground
taken is, that the printers wages are
not in proportion to the amount paid
skilled labor in other branches. The
employers, on their part, argue that
competition has reduced prices,
while material has advanced, making
it impossible for them to pay any
more for labor than is now given.
Among the men who did not quit
work were those employed by Sher-
man & Co., southwest corner of
Seventh and Cherry . streets.
This morning the committee from
the Union called at the Office snd
ordered the men to leave, but they
did not appear anxious to comply.
The firm denied the right of the
committee to enter their place OF
business and make such demand, SO,
after CONSULTATION, the firm deter
mined to prosecute them for doing
so; accordingly, one of the firm
appeared. before Magistrate Pole
and made affidavit, charging three
members of the committee with
conspiracy in Interfering with the
firms business. Warrants were is-
sued for their arrest and placed in
the hands of an officer. E&
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-10-08

Rev. STUART ROBINSON, D. D., one
of the best known ministers in
America, died at his residence in
Louisville Wednesday. He was
noted for his strong character, and
yigorous intellect. NJ
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-10-08

Fort MONROE, October 7.-Cn Wednes-
day, during heavy gale, the schooner JAS.
L. Hewett, Washington for Norfolk, an
chored off New Point, foundered. The cap
tain, mate and two men were rescued the
same day by the British bark Revelo, and
subsequently landed at Fort Monroe. The
othor two men took the yawl, which was
picked up, bottom-upwards, by the bark
Harriet jackson.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. October 27.-Eugene
Valletti, Thomas s. Coons and Daniel
MacNamara, business committee OF Phila-
delphia Typographical Union No. 2, were
given hearing this morning. charged with
conspiring to interfere with the workmen
employed in the establishment Of Sherman
Il Co., and held in $500 bail,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-10-08

A STORY has been circulated that
ex Senator's Conkling and Platt have
engaged to furnish testimony upon
which Senators Lapham and Miller
are to be excluded from their seats.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-10-08
Shock Of an Earthquake Felt,

BRIsToL, N H., October Ga
shcck S.S of an earthquake was felt here
d 4 little after midnight. It passed
IRON: rom Vest to East, and made. a
t hoise IKE the rumbling of a heavy
.perceptibly. %
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-10-08

CAUcUsrs of the Republican and
Democratic Senators will be held to.
day, preparatori to the organization
of the Senate, Monday A ad-lock
is not anticipated.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-10-08
Three SchoOners Lost.

WASHINGTON, D. c., October, =
The signal corps station at Cape
Hatteras, n. c., reports to the Chief
Signal Officer as follows::s The three
masted schooner before reported
ashore, is Thomas j. Lancaster,
Captain Hunter, of Philadelphia
bound to Savannah, Ga.,. laden with
ice. She went ashore at 3 clock yes
terday morning, four miles south OF
New Inlet. Thirteen persons were
on board. all told, seven Of whom
were lost. The captain and his
three children were drowned, but his
wife was saved. The second mate
was saved, but had his thigh broken.
She will be total loss.
The signal corps station at Cape
Hattrass, N. c., reports that the
body Of Capt. Hunter, of the schoon-
er Thos. J. Lancaster, was washed
ashore near life saving station No.
20. at o'clock this morning. All
three of the schooners wrecked near
this station are total losses.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-10-08
FIRST gDITIO N.
1t.30 P. NJ.

VIZ fully agree with the Cincinnati
Commercial that the best way to
safely keep Guitea is to promptly
hang him.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-10-08
A Boom for Sweetwater.
Monroe Democrat.

The Secretary of State has recorded a
charter for the "Sweetwater Manufacturing
Company" and the same, with the great seal
of the State affixed has been duly received.
The charter members are N. P. Hight, Matt
Carter, B. A. Cliff, A. A. Boyd, Thos. G.
Boyd, Chas. E. McLin, S. E. Young. The
charter extends the power of the incor-
porators to the manufacturing of -four,
bran, shorts, meal, cotton yarns, cotton
chaiu, carpet twilling, domestic prints and
furniture.
At meeting of the stockholders of this
company, October 1, 1881, the following
proceedings were had:
G. A. McLin was elected temporary presi-
dent
The following committees were APP
pointed:
On finance, stock, etc-Jos. K. Brunner,
Chas. E. McLin and DIR. F. Bogart
On bylaws, rules and regulations Chas.
e. McLin, Thos. G. Boyd and d. E. Grace.
Adjourned, subject to call of the presi-
dent. 5
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-10-08
Chancery Court at Knoxville, Ten
EeSS6e.

w. Walker Admir- of Elijah Walker, deed, vs.
the Heirs o. W. w. Walker ct al.
No. 1929.
lit APPEARING FROM THE RET URN
l of the sheriff Of Knox county. that the
defendant, iobert Fl. Wake, Is n0t to be
found, but is SAID to be in the State OF Texas and
is therefore, a nonresident OF the State OF
tennessee, it is ordered that the defendant
above med appear before the chancery court at
Knoxville, Tennessee, before the first Aonsgy In
December next 1881. and make defense TO the biil
tiled IN this cause, the same Will be taken Tor
contested. This no ice will be published In the
Knoxville WHIG AND CHRONICLE tor four con-
secutiye weeks. This September %, 1891.
A true copy. Attest. IL l.: PATTERSON.
sep28-w4t. Clerk and Aast@'
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-10-08

F. H. Drake, Esq, Detroit, has recovered
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-10-08

Few complexions can bear the strong
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est spetting of eczema. In DR.. Densons
Skin Cure is sure relief from the annoy
ance of these blemishes on the cheek of
beauty.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-10-08

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Special to the chronicle.
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NO. lO7

DR.. HARTER MEDICINE
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1881-01-09
She Played Out the Tram.

That's played out, " said tramp to q
st. Louis lady. Don't give me none OF
your games. You can raise couple of
dollars anywhere. It's not much to you, but
I'm bound to have it, for I'm out of meat, -
" Poor fellow, - said the lady, "I'm sorry
for You stay here while see If can get
you the money" She turned away and
went through amiddle room into the kitchen,
with the stranger following her. In corner
OF the kitchen sat her sewing machine, and
she fumbled around in the drawer after the
money, with the man watching her closely.
She did not find the money, but in the back
OF the drawer she found her husbands
derringer, which carried forty-two-calibre
cartridge. She cooked IL. whats that :"
he said. "0h, nothing, 4" said the lady, as
she thrust the derringer under his nose,
only my pistol is loaded and yours is not
This might 60 of. Hadn't you better 90
instead ;" T" believe--that is to saw |
know--you are about right. Hold it down
and take your finger OFF the trigger. I'm A
leaving. He backed out of the house.
stumbled down the steps, and ran into
neighboring alley-the last that has ever
been seen of him.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1881-01-09

Among those who contributed very liberall,
to the defeat OF Gen. Hancock was Gen. Wade Hamp
ton. II ,hs Republican Leaders had been preyiousi,
consulted they could not have suggested any cours,
better calculated To elect Garfield than that which en-
Hampton saw ut TO pursue Of his own yolition. Nj
satisfied with shaking the Confederate bloody shirt IA
the lace OF the Northern people. he engaged IN su.
pfemey inopportvne discussion with Secretary sher.
man, New the track, and, In the opinion of Ills own
friends, wound up with phrase which was equiya-
lent 70 an invitation TO substitute passage at ars
ior the war OF words. II was generally agreed, and
nowhere authoritatiyely contradcted, that Gen.
Hampton's last letter to Secretary Sherman was in-
Tended to have this adjudication. The Republican
campaign orators rolled the supposed warlike missiye
as sweet morsel under their tongues All this time
Zen. hampton was us mute as a fish, and this very
silence was taken as confirmation OF the general belief
that lie had proposed al adjournment 10 the deadly
ned Now, however, after the election he comes 10
the front and consoles the defeated Hancock and the
rest OF the disguised Democracy with the positive as
hufahce that lie never Intended challenge or to sug-
gest challenge Why Gen. Hampton did not say SO
the lime Is the pnzzling question he has thus far
iaed 10 answer II may be quieing 10 the nerves of
secretary Sherman to know that Gen. Hampton does
not now, and never did. mean to summon him TO
mortal combat, bntthe Democratic party win 10 under
no obligation TO their South Carolina friend for pols-
oning the minds OF the doubtful voters In the North
anu then declining To apply the antidoe until the day
aiter the funeral. GdirestOa TtIds) Necs Dee 92
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1881-01-09
HELIoTRoPE.

Amid the cbapcl's cbeckered gloom
She laughed with Dora and with Flora,
And chartered In the ,ccture-room-
Tho saucy little sophomore
Yet while Gas In her other schoois
She was a privileged transgressor,
She never broke the simple rules
OF ono particular professor.
But when he spoke OF varied lore,
Paroxytones and modes potential,
She listened with face that wore
look half fond, hair rcversntiai.
To her that earnest voice was sweet;
And, though her love had no confessor,
Her girsh heart lay at the feet
or that particular professor
And he had learned, among his books
That held the lore Of ages olden,
10 watch those ever-changIng looks,
Tho witful eyes, and tresses golden,
That stirred his pulse with passion BAN
And thrilled his soul with soft desire
Longing for youth 10 conn again,
Crowned with It's coronct Of nfc.
Her sunny smlNc, her w,nsome ways,
wctc more 10 him than all hin knowledge.
And she preferred his wotas Of praise
To an the ifosrofv bf the college.
sct 'What am foolish TO him 7''
She whispered to her one confessor.
81 She thinks me old, and gray, and grim -,
In silence pcndered the professor.
Yet once, when Christmas bells wefc fune
Above ten thousand solemn churches,
And swelling anthems gfani,y slHt,
Pcalcd through tho yilm cathedral arches.
Ere home fctut!ng, filled with hobo,
sofuy tho stole by rate and Ssbe,
And a sweet spray OF hsiiotrope
Left On his Uttered study table,
Nor came eEe more, from day to day,
LIKE sunshine through the shadows lifting,
Above her grave, far, far away,
The ever-silent SHOWS were drifting.
And those who mourned her winscn,o iace
Found In Its stead swlft successor
And loved another In het place
All, save the silent, old professor.
hut, in the tender twilight gray,
Shut from the sight OF catplhg critic,
His lonely Thoughts woNld often stray
From veaic vetse and tongues Semitic,
Bidding the ghost of perished hope
Mock with Its past tho sad possessor
OF the dead spray OF tcotfope
That once she gave the old professor.
From 2ictn Cotumbfano.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1881-01-09
Unbecouning Dreyiay.

II might have been imagined by those " ho
We're III the habit Of attending dances during
last season that it would be impossible for
dresses to so further in the direction of short
ness and general scantiness than they did
then; but this winter they are often so short
as to suggest the idea of fancy dress rather
than thakof an ordinary evening toilet. A
debutante appeared at ball last week IN a
white tinsel dress over white satin, the latter
very tight, and certainly not more than six
inches below her knees.-London TruM.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1881-01-09
Some One Always wins.

correspondent invites attention TO the
iaet that It has been everywhere remarked by the
readers OF the leading journals IN all parts of the
country that the drawings OF the Louisiana State Lott
teiy company, which occur without any inter-
lupon IN their regularity on the second Tuesday of
each month at New Orleans La, and any assertions
made over the name OF MA. Dauphin, New Orleans
IA, or same person at No. ai9 Broadway, New York
e are Invariably Justified BY the subsequent action
ssrtaih happiness In store for some happy mortal
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1881-01-09
THE SPHINX.

The marble form grew all alive,
The stone began to quake,
She drank my burning kisses up
With thirst could not Stake.
She drank my iife-brsath fairly out,
And, wild for rapture more,
She clasp'd me, and my tender flesh
With lion clutches tore.
D torture sweet o heavenly pangs
bliss, deep as the dole
Her months kiss steep'd me In delight,
Her clutches rack'd my soul.
HEINRICH HrINr
Middletown transcript., 1881-05-06
OLD STATEN ISLAND
DYeing Establishment

9s Duane ST., New York, and 4s n. sth ST., Phila.
Dyers, cleaners, and finishers of ladies', gen
tlemens and children's clothing. Best and
largest establishment in the world
S. NJ. REYNOLDS & CO., MIDDLETOWN,
will receive and forward goods to the above
establishment Prices the same as charged at
the principal offices. aprl5-2ni#
Middletown transcript., 1881-05-06

CryFg UP By DocToRs.-"Is Il possible that
Mr. Godfrey is up and ut work, and cured by
so simple a remedy ?"
n assure you it is true that he is entirely
,,,,ad and with nothing hut Hop Bitters:
and only ten days ago his doctors gave him
81, and said he must dieF'
"R "Re.WSSaIl-o-dayi That is remarkable! 1 will
- tI,Ss dax' and get some for my poor George
" LnnT- hons are good. ."-SnleHI Post.
Middletown transcript., 1881-05-06
:.

We would make The webbing $50 yards long,
Is feet deep when stretched the same as rope,
that is the Mesh stretched as per diagram
NO2
Middletown transcript., 1881-05-06

A WAR RELIC.-In very full re-
port recently published in the Phila-
delphia Ledger, reference is made to the
case of Mr.. George 1. Graham, promi-
nent politician and active journalist,
connected with the Philadelphia Sun-
day Mirror, who, by using the great
German remedy, st. Jacobs Oil, was
cured Of troublesome case of rheu-
matism, contracted during the war.
He closes his statement with-i'to
those who are afflicted with that COM
plaint, it is worth its weight in gold. y
ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
Middletown transcript., 1881-05-06
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