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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
TRADE PALACE
Special ment'

The Ladies of Knoxville are cordially
invited to be present at our Spring
Gpe ming OG Earts Hats and
Boanefss Flowers. Feathers,
&c. on z thursday, March 3Ess,
and Friday, April Ist, ISSa.
Ladies who have heretofore attended
our openings, or examined our Mil
iinery thereafter, are well aware our
selections have ever held The highest
rank for novelty, beauty of design
and superior workmanship, and we
desire TO say no effort has been spared
this season to maintain and even ina
prove on this high standard. Call on
az, as We can insure you pleasant
visit.
iii27dif YOUNG & DYER.
Mrs. Agnew has received new and
splendid stock of SPRING MILLINERY
GOODS. latest styles, a. lowest prices.
Rooms on Asylum street, near Gay
next door t. DR.. Harris office.
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
Amusements Ahead.

F. Mr.. Chas. A. Miller, business agent
of Carreno's operate aud concert com~
pany, is in the city stopping at the
Hattie House, and gave the CHRoNI-
Gle a call yesterday. He is pleasant
and agreeable gentleman, one whom it
is pleasure TO meet in business. He
comes to herald the appearances ct
Staub's opera-house, on the nights of
the 9TH and 6;h of April, the above re-,
nowned and favOTi!e musical c0mbih
nation. The principal people, Nine.
Carreno aud Sig. Taglispetris, are
we'll known and need no intfoduc-
ton to Knoxville music lovers,
and they may calculate Oh an enthu-
siastic reception at our hard'. It is
an event that will be looked forward
to with bright aDticipstions, and about
which We will have more to say.
The favorite daughter of the blue
grass region, Miss Selena Fetter, with
the support OF the J. 81. Huntley Dra-
matte Company, are expected here
about ten days later.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
Death of Esq. X. =. Rhea.
Rsistol Nous

Esq. Robert P Rnea. perhaps the
beat known man in Suilivan county,
Tennessee, died last Saturday evening.
He was nearly "a I'D a. the century,
having been born 1902. He was gen
orally known as Uncle B)b, and was
very popular. For years he has de-
voted himself largely to the interests
OF the farming class. and was verv
conspicuous aren't OF the Patrons of
Husbandry. He was one of the orlei-
nal directors aud stockholders Of the
E. T., V. q q. Railroad. being one OF
tue sIgners of its charter. He was
buried at BlouDtville yesterday, and
will be regretted by q vast number OF
relatives and friends. being related to
many Of the best families in South
western Virginia and East Tennessee
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
THE DOCTOR WHO CURss---HE
CANNOT GEC AVIAN.

Testimony of Mr. Watts. the Jeweier
and Master Mechanic, of Knox
Vile Great Cure of Ish cum attsIn.
Partial Paralysis, Disease Peculiar
to Ladies, Complete HeiDIessness
and Intense Suffering Day ana
Night.
"Mv wife has suffered long time
with paralytfc rheumatism, general
Ioss of health, female disease, consti-
nation, &C.; could not move nor ne
turned in bed without intense pain.
She suffered day and night, and had
given up of ever being cured. III
seven weeks USE Of Dr.. Jones' N lid,
pleasant and wonderful medicines,
she has regsined her health; is
cured of her many diseases, be-
sides her rheumatism, which Is all
gone, she walks every day, eats and
sleeps we'll, aud says she never felt
better in her life. DR.. Jones has &C.
complished more, in less time, than be
promised. aud what our family physi-
clan utterly failed to dc. I cannot rec
ommend him too highly.
"HENRY 2. WATTS,
"Jacksboro Street, Knoxville, Tenn,
march 26, 1881"
On account of the urgent appeals OF
many of the best people Of this city,
DR., Jones has extended his stay at the
Hattie House, Knoxville, until April
the oath. DR.. Jones will practice at
the Maxwell House, Nashville, Tenn,
from the 18Th Of April 10 the Sth OF
May.
sA- Read his column in smother
part of our paper.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
A Good Housewife.

The good housewife, when she is
giving her house it's spring renovating,
should bear in mind that the dear In
mates of her house are more precious
than many houses, and that there sys-
TENS need cleansing by purifying the
blood, regulating the stomach and
bowels to prevent and cure the dis
eases arising from spring malaria and
miasma, and she must know that there
is nothing that will do it 80 perfectly
and surely as Hop Bitters, the purest
and best Of mediciues.-Concord, n.
H., Patriot.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
A Caution to our Readers

Inferior imitstion frequently follow
successful invention. This has been
the case with the patent LINoLEUM
floor cloth. Beyond all controversy
it's durability and beauty are proven.
When purchasing look on the back of
the cloth for the word "LINOLEUM."
Itis printed on every equare yard.
None other is genuine. All carpet
dealers keep 1t.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

Before you do your heavy spripg
work after winter of relaxa alton, your
system needs cleansing and strength
ening to prevent an attack of Ague,
Bilious or Spring Fever, or some other
spring sickness that will unfit you for
a seasons work. You will save time,
much sickness and great expense If
you will use one bottle of Hop Bittsrs
in your family this month. Don't
wait.-Burlington Hawkeye.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

10 McTeer has just returned from
New York and is now receiving his
second spring stock of Mems. Youths
Boys and Children's Clothing. They
are also receiving very large line Of
Fine Fancy Half Hose, fine Neckwe
of all kinds, Linen handkerchief,
SusperdeTs white and coIored SHIFTS,
Linen and Paper Collars; In fact
everything in the Furnishing Goods
lne,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
GEO. w. ALBERS.
AND PHARMACIST
East Side Market Snuara

[ desire to call the attention of my
friends and the public to my complete
stock of Fresh Drugs, Chemicals
Paints, Oils, &C., which I am prepared
to Offer al the lowest fguree. A
specially made Of Physicians Pre-
scrjptione. [ have secured the services
of Mr.. A. J. Heinemau, a Practical
Druggist and Graduate of the Cincin-
nsu College of Pharmacy, to assist me
He can be relied upon as being thor
oDgh in his profession.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

BRONCHITIS, OR CHRONIC SORE
THROAT-It ia st'endeG with irrita-
ton Of the bronchial tubes, which
convey the air we breathe into
the lungs. This irritst on produces
sore throat, hoarseness. coughing, and
sometimes spit ing Of matter s;reaked
with blood. II it is neglected it will
extend down to the lungs, and eettTes
into confirmed consumption. ALIENS
LUNG BALsAM will be found q MOST
valuable remedy for curing this dis.
ease, and prevent its running into
consumption.
For sale by all Medicine Dealers.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
HabituRI CasttVenesS

Is the bane of nearly every American
woman. From it usually arises those
disorders that so surely undermine
their health and strength. Every
woman owes it to herself and 10 her
family to Use that celebrated medicine,
Kidney Wort. 1t is tae sure remedy
for constipation, aud for ali disorders
Of tie kidneys and liver. Ty it in
liquid or dry form. Equally efficient
in either form.-Boston (Mass.) Sundy
Budget.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
Iron Roofing and Weaths rboarding

Iron ROofisg and Weaths rboardins.
Ambrose & Co.. Knoxville, TeEnese
see, have the general agency for East
Tennessee for Iron Roofing and
Weatherboarding, and are prepared TO
build fre-proof houses cheaper than it
can be done with tin. with material
far superior to tin. Specimen of
work can be seen in Knoxville.
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
Sehubert's New Place.

Our enterprising restaurateur, Mr..
ID. Schubert, has completed the fit-
ting up and occupied his new place on
Gay street. 1t is indeed bon ton
place, fitted up after the very latest
style, and is truly inviting to the pub
lie. Everything presents q city ap+
pearance, even to the good-looking
young ladies who manage the till. We
understand Mr.. Schubert contem-
plates constructing hotel on the
European plan in connection with his
| res tauraDt.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

Ifyou feel dull, drowsy, debilitated,
have frequent headache, mouth tastes
badly, poor appetite and tongue coated,
you are suffering from Torpid Liver,
or Billiousness, and nothing will cure
you so speedily aud permanently as TO
sake Simmons Liver Regulator.
Take a haif-taolespoonful imme-
diately after each meal. Increase or
reduce the dose as will be found
enough to produce one action from the
bowels every day, and in short time
you will be perfectly cured.
81 have used Dr.. Simmons Live,
Regulator myself aud in nv family
for years, and pronounce it one of the
most satisfactory medicines that car
be used. Nothing would induce zoe
to be without it, and 1 recommend
my friends. if they want 10 secure
health, TO always keep it on hand.
ZION. r. l.. MOTT,
Columbus, Ga"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
COME AT I,ASTI

Roc's Liver, Rheumatic and Neu-
ralgic Cure can now be had at
Lyons & McCampbell's. This
medicine is guaranteed to do what
is claimed for it, or money re-
funded. iii2536t
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
Telegraph from Toledo. Ohio.

Mr.. EDITOR: Say TO your readers
that DAYS KIDNEY PAD ia extern
sively used here by our best citizens
and is effecting most wonderful cares.
It is the best Kidney remedy ever cold
in this locality. ". <. WEST,
Druppiat
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

10 McTeer has just received second
stock OF Fine Imported Piece Goods
for Goats and Vests, Cashmere Suits,
Black Cloths and Doeskine. Give
them q look.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

In regions where Liver complaint
and Bilious diseases prevail there has
long bt en- felt the need of a medicine
that would act specifically On the Liv-
er, be safe from after ffsets, and yet
so simple that it mig hi be used by any
one. DR.. TUFTS Liver Pills supplies
this want. They sre prescribed by the
most eminent physicians.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

DR.. J. II. Carriger has removed his
Office and residence to the Sd door
west of Market Square, On the south
side CT Union street. iii3ld3t.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

BALTIMORE, writes: Fl have used
Colden's LIEBIG'S LIQUID Elk
TRACE OF BEEF in my practice. In
consumption. debility, weakness, ane-
mia, chlorosis, &c, it cannot be sur
passed. Sold by Sanford, Cham berlain
& Albers and MoCrum d Yeager,
Knoxville.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
GET YOUR MEATS

at Meter 4 ZeigIer's stall or store {.
If you want Choice Meat of any kind, don't fail
to call at Mttler d Zeigler's Stall, West Side Of
Market House; or, If after market hours, call at
their store, West Side OF Square. They always
keep the very best Of Ere h Meats Hams, Break
fast Bloom, Sausage and everything in their line,
They guarantee satisfaction.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
WISHING CARDS.

WISHING CARDS.
Just eeeIved at the CHRONICLE
Office, q beautiful line of New Styles
of visiting Cards. Call and see al In.
The ham soonest In the city
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
To Contractors.
ENGINEERS OFFICE e. T.,V. &
G. AND K. & 0. RAILROAD Com
PANIEs, KNOXVILLE, TENN,

VI. AND n. CH ". hAlL6OAD COM
PANIEs, KNOXVILLE, Tenn,
March q, 1881.
The Knoxville & Ohio Railroad
Company will receive sealed proposals
until April IS, 1881, neon, for the grad
uatior, masonry and ballast on the en-
tire line of road from Careyville to the
Kentucky State line. The distance is
81 miles, crossing the entire range OF
the Cum berland Mountains, presenting
large amount Of work inviting to
contractors. Bids will also be received
for II miles of crOsstiee between Carey
VILE and Elk Gap.
From this until the same dste, the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
Railroad Company will receive bids
on four and one half az miles grading
aud the masonry for Two important
bridges across the French Broad River,
on the line of their North Carolina
extension, between Wolf Creek and
the State line at Paint Rock.
Plans, profiies and specifications are
ready for inspection. The right is re-
served to reject s!l bids.
r. c. MCCALLA,
Constructing Engineer, East Tenn,
Va. s. Ga. anu Knoxville & Ohio
Railroads. m22d&wlm
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

2 600 boxes Window Glass in "Glase
Store" Chattanooga, Temp.
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
MILLINERY AND DRESS MAKING


IAfs. kA"te Daiids E1sus OH "1S street.
Ladies can always find at Mrs. Titus Millinery
Establishment a full stock Of Goods In her line,
selected by herself, and she feels confident that
she can please her customers
HER DRESS-MAKING DEPARTMENT
Cannot be surpassed, as she gives her personal
attention to all orders and guarantees satisfaction
in every particular. With many years expert nee,
she feels confident sh0 can please all.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

All kinds OF stomach and bowel
troubles are cured by free use of Tate
Spring water. Peter Kern keeps it.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
River News.

The commodore" reports the fol-
lowing arrivals st the wharf yester-
day:
Captain Julian, IS pounds fish for
the market.
Captain Tiusley, 325 bushels corn
and wheat for J. Allen Smith, l75
dozen eggs for Condor Brothers, 10
chickens for Smith s. Bonjuraut.
Capt. Jack Alien, 125 cubic feet
marble from the Knoxville Marble
Company.
The river is three feet above low
water mark.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
New Carpet in the Court Reem.

The inside OF the bar in the criminal
court room, at the courthouse, is be-
ing supplied with new carpet. The
work of putting it down was COM
menced yesterday evening, by the
work>house convictF, under the super.
vision of Judge A. t. CottreIl, chair
man of the county coulty. The room
has been cleaned up and washed out,
and the old carpet from inside the bar
will be laid outside, and altogether q
decidedly improved appearance will
be given the roon
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

The best line OF Cbildren's Boys
and Youths Suits in the State, just
received at 10 McTeer & Co.'S,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

Dyspepsia is always relieved and
often permanently cured by use of Tate
Spring Water. For sale by glass or
gallon at Peter Kern's. Try it once.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

The best stock of Mems Shoes in the
city If Knoxville 1t Gossett, Ford &
Bros. ii2S st
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

If you wait first-cIass Suit made
to order, 60 TO 10 McTeer & CO., AS
Gay st. Mr.. Moore has charge of the
Shop. He is first-class cutter. A
good and satisfactory fit or no sale.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

1000 Oliver Chilled Plows and full
lines of Repairs. for Sale by
w. w. WOODRUFF & Co.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

The latest styles of Cent? Fifth
avenue Silk Hats, at Haynes & Hem
sous.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

London Box-toe Kid Baton 3 ,ote.
for ladies, at Haynes & Henson s.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

A large line Of Worsted Goats and
Vests just received at 10 McTesr 4
Co.'S.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

For torpid Liver there is nothing
better than Tate Spring Water. For
sale st Peter Kern's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

Hess Rubber-tjpped Insole Shoes
can't be best for wear and comfort.
Try pair from Haynes & Henson's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

In large sizes of Window Glase
keep a full stock of French.
P. G. WILSON. "Glass Store"
iii30d2t Chattanooga, Tenn.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

ECO boxes Ssl0. 200 boxes lOs12 200
boxes 1Ox16. Thee sizes are often
hard t. get in large quantities.
GLASS STORE"
iH7odzt Chattanooga, Teun.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

Lovers of honey will be gtatified to
learn that DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is q
much sWeeter article in winter and
much better for cough.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

Ifyou want nice Bovs' Suit, be
sure and see 10 McTeer & Co.'S stock
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

For fine Fancy Half Hose 20 to 10
McTeer & Co.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

Roach Traps,
NOye's Harness Soar,
Dixon's Graphite Axle Grease,
For Sale by
w. w. WOODRUFF & Co,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
Burnett's Cocaine for Lrss Of Hair


CHICAGO, Oct. IA 1880.
Three years ago my hair was coming
out very fast. and l was nearly bald.
[ was also troubled with dandruff. I
began using BURNETT's COCAINE, and
my hair Immediately topped coming
out, ana has constantly bien getting
thicker. My head is now entirely free
from dandruf. My wife has used the
COCAINE with equally as gratifying
results. p. 7. PLATT,
with M. MacVeagh & Co.
BURNETT's EXTRACTS are the pureet
fruit flavors.
The Young Mems Relief Society.
The regular meeting Of the Y. NJ. r.
s. met in their hall On Market Square
last night al 80 p NJ.
The report of the special com mite Q
on rock pile work was rendered by MIR.
Jud Reeder and received, sid the
Committee retained.
The following repO Of the treasur-
er, J. Fl. Ctrs0n, was read and referred
to the fl aaEce committee aud by then
adopted:
Cash received ......... ........ S435 81
Cash dlsburs eG................. 454 70
Balance on hand.............. 70
This, of course, does not
include contributions Of cca', Gle tn ing,
food, etc.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing qua!tar:
J. Harvey Carson. president.
Jud Reeder, vice-president.
w. A Jones, secretary.
William FentoD, treasurer.
Fl. .. Jones, corresponding secretary.
William Esperandieu, orator.
The following finance commit ee
was appointed 10y the president for the
ensuing quarter: /. l., Ford, William
Formault, George Brown.
81. .. Jones was appointed collector.
Eloquent speeches were delivered by
the retiring and incoming presidents.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
ALL THE GIRLS

Use Roc's Medicine, because it
beauties the Complexion.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

Dwelling For Rent. z. MANN.
mar29-St.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

10 McTeer & Co, have now in store
the best line of Boys and Children's
Clothing ever brought to Knoxville.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31


Don't fail 10 see 10 McTeer & Co. e
stock OF Neckwear.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
WOPkfngmeu.

Don't buy your Fancy Hose unit!
you see 10 Meier Il Co.'s stock.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

Just received the finest line Neck,
wear ever in Knoxville at 10 McTeer
& Co.'s.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
For Sale,

commodIous Brick Dwelling.
yi24dN WA. HENDERSON
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

10 McTeer & Co. work only the best
workmen In the tailoring department.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

q. KOhlhase
Kesps the NlWau1kss Bottled Lager Beer,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

The elegant line of Fren CHI Milline-
ry Gaods, now opened at A. D. Dun
bars, is greatly appreciated by the
many ladies who visit his store daily.
ijiG9itf,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

1000 Bags Plaster, for Sale by
w. W. WOODRUFF Il Go.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31
WHAT THE DOCTORS SAY!

DIR. FLETCHER. of Lexington, Missouri SAYS ::
81 recommend your 'BALSAM' in preference 10
any other medicine for coughs and colds"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-31

Millinery Goods were never more
lovely, styles more varied, and stock
more complete, than is now to be
found at A. =. Ddnbar's. iii29dtf.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19
jamaica.

On Friday evening, 18th inst, Lovett |.
Devoll was found by Mrs. d evoll hanging by
the neck in his kitchen, dead. Mrs. Devol,
with the assistance of her two sons took him
down, laid him on settee, thinking that life
was not extinct, and made efforts to restore
him to consciousness, but in vain. He had
not been dead long, as Mrs. Devoll says be
left her presence only about 10 or 20 minutes
before she found him as before stated. Dr.
Ray aud two of the selsctmsn were immedi-
aiely summoned, who looked the premises
over, heard the story of Mrs. Devoll and 9TH
ers, and became satisfied that the deceased
had come 10 his death by his own hand. An
inquest was held the next day by Justice
Phelps, under the direction of the authorities,
at which the evidence all indicated suicide,
The directors of Jamaica agricultural SOC
iety hold a meeting at the town hall on We'd
nesday, gath inst, to arrange for a fair.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

A civil-service reform conference was held
at Newport last week Thursday, which was
attended by sixty representatives from thir-
teen of the fifteen organizations in the coun-
try. There was a free interchange of opinion
disclosing a wide variety of sentiments, but
the practical element in the conference pre-
vailed and presented as the basis of future
action few points which are clearly set forth
in the resolutions adopted. Upon motion of
George William Curtis, the meeting Endorsed
the Pendleton bill, which provides constitu-
tioual practice and effective measures for the
remedy of the abuses known as the spoils
system resolution introduced by Dorman
b. Eaton recommends local competitive ex-
aminations in the different states as a con-
venience for candidates for the public service.
Carl Schurz introduced resolutions which
were adopted, providing for the organization
of National Civil-Service Reform League,
with auxiliary associations in every congress
sional district The action of the conference
in presenting to public attention purpose to
be accomplished and plan of general organ
izatiou marks definite advance in the cause
of this reform.