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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26

1t was anticipated that, under the new
assessment law, the increased valuation, ex-
elusive of the railroads, would at least have
reached the total of 1873, but enough coun-
ties have reported to show that the assess
ment will fall below that amount. The to-
tai assessment of railroad property will be
about $26, 100000
In large number of instances the pro-
visions of the law have not been fully car
ried out and this may account for the de-
crease in the few counties that have re-
ported a reduction in the value of property
and the small increase reported in others.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26
THE BULLETINS SHOW NO
PROGRESS YESTERDAY.
DR.. Boynton Says the Question is
One of Time and Endurance.
Fifty Five Days Of Prostr ton
and Waste of Strength
How Much Longer Can this I'm
equal Struggle Last ?
WASHINGTON, August 25.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, s 80 a. NJ
The President slept most of the
night. He has taken liquid food by
mouth at stated intervals and III
sufficient quantity, SO that enemata
have not beea renewed No modi-
fcation of the parotid swelling has
yet been observed. His general
condition is much the same as at this
time yesterday. Pulse 106, temper.
ature SO 5, respiration Is.
Signed D. W. Bliss, J. K
Barnes, J. ] Woodward, Robert
Reyburn, D. Hayes Agnew, Frank 81
hamilton.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26

On the fourth day of August, 1881,
Messrs. E. and A. w. Freels, of Roane
County, had the misfortune to loose.by fire
large threshing machine, about ATS dozen
of good wheat, from 200 to 300 bushels of
oats, large shed filed with lumber The
fire was first discovered under the shaft run
ming from the horse power to the machine,
when first discovered the fire was about the
size of match. The driver who first saw
the fire stopped his team and started to
extinguish it, but the mule became fright
ened and starting suddenly caught him be-
tween the arms of the power holding him
fast until assistance came and he was cut
out The other men threw down their i'm
plements and run, leaving the fire to do its
work of destruction
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26
MINOR DISPATCHES.

MILWAUKEE, August 25.-Rev. Father
killian Flasch consecrated the Bishop of
Lacrosse yesterday.
WORCESTER, MASS, August 25.-The
Greenback convention yesterday nominated
Isaac w. Andrews, of Donvers, for Gov
ernor; George Dutton, of Springfield, for
Lieutenant Governor, and George Foster, of
Lynn, for Treasurer
PARIS, August PA La France, an
nounces that NJ. Gambetto was not elected
for Charrune and there will be a second
ballot
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26
Mr.. Tilden Looming.
New York Herald.

The long eclipsed visage of Mr..
Samuel J. Tilden becomes more and
more visible to the eyes of the DEM
ocratic politicians of the State. Some
Of them wear the expression of men
who have seen q ghost, but others
assure their neighbors that the old
seN0eman is undoubtedly alive.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26
Futures,

New York, August 25.-Cotton, net re
ceipts, 1872 bales; gross receipts 1877 bales.
Futures closed firm; sales, 77,00O bales;
August, 1851; September, 11.34a11 35 !;
October, 10.77a10.75; November, 10.91a
1892; December, 10.96al0.97; January,
I'LL; February, 11.23a11. 25; March,
11.39a11.3S; April, 11.47a11.4S May,
II. 59aI1 80
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
The following were registered at the
different hotels yesterday:

lno IoHo~luB Were registered AT the
different hotels yesterday:
HATTIE HOUSE
I. Noa, Chattanooga w. l.. Armstrong.
Stoney Point; S. w. Wax, Kyle's Ford j.
c. Lane, Estillville, Va; J. W. Drummer,
Atlanta, Ga; w. J. Pogue, Durham, n. c.;
Sam W. Helm, Big Lick, Va; John Haire,
Philadelphia !; B. Leavell, Chicago; C. J.
Lewis, Tennessee J. Fl. Bryan, Huntsville,
Ala; E. F. Mead. Covington, Ky; F. NJ.
hampton, Louisville; Jno. w. Robertson,
Austin, Tex; Roy S. Woods, Rogersville !;
D. P. Rowe, Morristown; W. B. H. Wiley,
Coal Greek; J. J. Cole, Mt. Horeb; E. W
Deveney, Philadelphia; D. P. Gillison
Augusta, Ga; Fred Fl. Field, G. S. Ry.
ATKIN HOUSE.
c. 81. Smith, Graveston G. A. Gibbins,
Riceville Miss F. NJ. Stewart, Warm
Springs; j. H. Buckles, JOS. Wilkens,
Blountville M L. Me Connell, T. p. Hood
and wife, Maryville F. M. Walker, Jones'
boro; j. T. Whitman, Dalton; Mrs. W. S.
Hodge, Powell's; J.. L. Offutt, X. * 0. r.
r. j. Fl. White, E. T., & w. n. G. r. R. !;
M. N. Cannon, houdons . X. p. Goodin,
Lebanon, Mo. Fred Fl. Field, Chattanooga :;
JAS. Hill, DawnsyiIle.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26
New York Cotton Market.

NEW York, August 24-Cotton dull /;
and nominal; sales, 173 bales; uplands, 12a5 !;
Orleans 12ss consolidated net receipts 5397
bales exports to Great Britain, 24SS bales !;
to France, $3.50 bales
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26
New York General Market,

New YORK. August 25.-Southern flour
tirmer and quiet. common to fair extra,
Sc 00a7.00; good to choice do, ST. 10aS 25.
Wheat 3a49 hiffher, closing strong with a
brisk trade on speculative account; re-
jected spring, $1.17; ungraded de-, $1.1Sa
1.25; No 2 Chicago, $1.36ka1 3S; No 2
red, 81 .44a145a; mixed winter, $1.4ORa
1.Ha; No. 2 red, August 81. 44a1 454
September, 81. 4ta1. .46s October, $147a
Isl. Corn 1a2 higher, closing strong un-
graded 61a744 No. 3, 67a69; No. 2 white,
7Sa79; No. 2, August, 7Oka71 September,
72aaf2ff; October, 7544a754. Oats 1a2lower,
closing dull and weak; No. 3, 40. Coffee
dull and rather weak: Rio, 10a104 Sugar
steady and quiet; fair to good refining,
7sa7aa; Trinidad, g.; refined rather weak
with fair business; standard A, OF. Mo-
lasses unchanged and dull. Rice quiet and
unchanged Wool unchanged and demand
light. Pork about 10 per barrel better, but
less active; new, spot, $3.50; do, Au-
gust and September, $18.40; middles firm
and quiet; long clear, 81; short, 81 Lard
opened firm, closing weak, $11.42ta11. All.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26
Louisville Market.

LOUISVILLE, August 25.-Flour firm
and unchanged Wheat steady, $l.33.
Corn firm, TO- Oats steady, As. Provisions
steady. Lard 12aa14. Bulkmeats -shoul-
ders Il sides 10t; bacon, shoulders, 1926
aS50; sides, $11.62t; sugar-cured hams,
134a14 Whisky firm, $1.5O.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26
Married at the Plains.
STRAWBERRY PLAINS, Aus

STRAWBERRY PLAINS, August "a.
Married, at the residence of the brides
father, Mr.. Frank Bunch, att o'clock p M,
J. II. Caldwell, Esq, officiating, Mr.. Sam
Branson to Miss Mollie E. Bunch, all of
this place, No cards. IsAw.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26
Mules Wanted.

One or two car loads of large mules
wanted by Reps Jones, at Jack loves old
stable, on Cumberland street.
aug24d3t
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26
The Presidents condition shows

The Presidents condition shows
no marked change. The symptoms
of yesterday are reported to-day.
At this hour Il o'clock, his fever
seems to increase, while the parotid
swelling has not diminished. He
continues to swallow liquid food in
sufficient quantity without disturb
ance of the stomach.
BLAINE. Secretary.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26
University Trustees.

| The board of trustees of the University
of Tennessee, are hereby called to meet
this morning at $50 o'clock, to conclude
the arrangement with Fisk University. A
full meeting is desired
JAMES PARK. Chairman.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26
THE ASSESSMENT OF 1881
The Probable Valuation of the Property in
the State $500, 100000.

Nashville American Under the new as
sessment law the total value of the property
of the State, including railroads, will not
reach much more than three hundred mil
lions. Under the system of assessing prop
erty in 1873, which was similar to the
present one, the total valuation, exclusive of
railroads, was $308, ,0S9, 738. From that to
the present year the assessment steadily in
creased under different system as follows:
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26
UNOFFICIAL BULLETIN.

EXECUTIVE MANSION. August 25.-
Soon after the morning dressing of
the Presidents wounds the attending
physicians and visiting surgeons met
and continued the consultation begun
last night relative to the removal of
the President from the Executive
Mansion. The result of their delib-
erations this morning has just been
made known in the following bulle-
tin:
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26
FIRST DITTO N.
11.30 p. M.
Mr.. L. SCOTT of Erie, Pa, was a
page in Congress in 1916. He Is
now worth $4,000,000.
l 11.30 P. M.

BARNES history of the United States
has been brought down to the present
time. and gives an account OF the
ehoot,ng of President Garfield.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, August 25.-F1our in good
demand at full prices. Wheat active, firm
and higher No. red winter, $12S; No.
2 Chicago spring, cash and August, $1.36 !;
September, 81. 35sa1 .35s October, $1.27a
1879. Corn active, firm and higher :. cash
and August, So; September, 63sa63I Oc-
tober, 65sa6544. Oats moderatively active
and shade easier; cash and August, 81 !;
September, 37s; October, 3Sa. Pork
steady and in fair demands cash, $500 !;
October, SIS. 20a1S.21.. Lard steady and
in fair demand; cash and September,
&11.4 40. Bulk meats moderately active and
higher; shoulders, II; clear, 81. Whisky
steady and unchanged.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26

McCrum & Yeager, Prescription Drug
eists, S. E. corner Gay and Clinch streets.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-26
Strange Fire.

JAMES PARK, Chairman.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-06-18

The farmers who do not keep
up with. the times would be surpris-
ed at the unparalleled activity
among men of capital throughout
the South in establishing factories
of various kinds. The industrial
papers are full of accounts of cotton
factories, both of the old process and
Clement Attachment, that are being
established, as well as iron foundries
and shops for the manufacture of
engines and farm implements and
machinery of all kinds. If the far
mers were advised of the remark
able activity in the towns and cities,
which indicate an era of great i'm
provement and rapid progress in
our section, they would catch the
spirit that now animates other
classes and be no longer content to
occupy a subordinate, stand still
position. When farmers Join the
Grange, they will soon appreciate
the power and attraction of co ope-
ration, and the establishment of CO.
operative stores and small Clement
Attachment factories will be an
easy matter.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-06-18

is as fully alive to his interest, and
possesses, perhaps, more general IN
telligence than characterises his class
in any other country in the world,
the Grange theory is, that he needs
to be specially educated in knowl-
EDGE of his rights, interests ard re-
sponsibilities; to be jostled, IA fact,
out of the ruts, to prepare HIM for
that upward and prosperous career
that is possible to him with proper
effort.
We have claimed in this article,
not the fullest fruition, but results
that prove that Grange methods are
practical, pleasing, instructive, and
especially adapted to the ends II
seeks to accomplish, and we cnai-
lenee for them the closest scrutiny
and the severest criticism.
The Grange has achieved for itself
permanent foothold, not only in
the hearts of its followers, but as an
established institution, and claims
the highest consideration from all
thinking farmers because OF It's
methods and the results it has
achieved. The subject is well wor-
thy of serious thought, and the far.
mer who thinks for himself should
investigate the claims of the Order
before he condemns or turns lndlf'
ferently from movement in the IN
terest of the vocation he pursues Of
the class with which he is identified
Aspen Hill, Tenn
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-06-18

Worthy Master I. b. Harwell, of
of the tennessee State Grange, in
It recent letter to US, has this to say
of The PATRON:
Il like THE PATRON, because it
more fully comprehends the true
aims of our Order and enters more
fully into the spirit of the work
Chan any other Grange paper l read
1t takes range as wide as the in
terests of the farmer as an indus
trial factor, and as a citizen de
mands and clearly defines his duties,
and recognises a higher duty than
simply to improve himself IN agri
cultural methods.
Il like the heading of the paper,
because the device is very appro
pirate 1t embodies an idea that
should enter the public mind
through the eye, if it fails to pene
trate the understanding: that the
way to the grand Consummation our
Order contemplates-an intelligent,
prosperous and happy peQple-lies
through the school room, the work
shop, and the mandatory, and re-
quires intelligent cooperation be-
tween those who have common
interest in promoting a more init
mate social culture, higher inteliec
tual attainments, and greater indus
| trial success"
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-06-18
The failure of a Grange may gen.

The failure of Grange may gen.
orally be traced to one of two causes:
to the ignorance of the community
in regard TO the principles and pur-
poses of the Order, and the impor-
lance of organization, or to the hos
tile influence of the town or city.
There are thousands upon thou
sands of farmers in every State who
know nothing whatever of the
means used by the town classes to
rob them of the profits of their toll,
of how they are made to subserve
the ends of the politicians. They
know they ought to receive larger
rewards for their labor, and that
they are growing poorer every
year; but they attribute the low
prices and hard times rather to nat
ural than to artificial causes. The
ignorant farmer is unable to see
how bad laws or the business sys-
tenn of the towns and cities have
anything to do with his personal in
terests; and the idea of farmers or
ganizing for mutual aid and protec-
ton is, in his judgment, simply a
waste of time, labor and money,
1t is to get:such farmers informed
of all these things that the intelligent
members of the Order should labor.
If the masses understood them, they
would rally to the Grange and
work with the utmost zeal, tor every
one, no matter how selfish he may
be, has an innate desire to get along
IN the world, and if he has a family
he loves them as devotedly as the
merchant prince of the city loves his
The opposition to the Grange in
the town and city works in variety
of ways, and always with effect
Its most potent influence is that
which it yields through farmers
sometimes members of the Grange
who have close business and per
sonal relations in the towns. Thi:
opposition ought to be met at every
point, and it is necessary only te
meet it in bold, determined spiri
to crush it.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-06-18

Intelligent farmers know that our
political affairs, National, State and
county ARE badly and corruptly man
aged and are outspoken in con-
demnation of it, but tn y take no
practical steps towards reform; in
deed, they may be said to be directly
responsible themselves for the in
capacity and corruption that mark
every branch of the public service.
They remain quietly at home or &C
lively support the political E'rings"
of the towns and cities that take
control of the conventions and nom
mate the candidates, and they must
know that these rings are generally
composed of and controlled by
selfish, INSCRIPTIONS politicians of
low order of intellect II is the
rule in this country that where
man fails as lawyer, doctor,
merchant, a minister or a farmer,
and IS too lazy to gain a living by
hard work, he turns his attention to
politics, and sets himself up to man
age the public affairs of a county or
q State with all the assurance of a
quack who attempts to practice
profession the plainsst principles of
which he is ignorant. And these
professional politicians, by forming
rings, are generally able to control
the people of county or of an en-
tire State, and the result is that in
almost nine cases in ten men are
nominated for important offices
who are obnoxious to the people
for their known incapacity or lack
of honesty. This will always be
the case as long as the people ac-
cept the candidates nominated by
packed conventions. Let it be
known in advance that the people
will support whoever the conven-
ton dominates, and a majority of
the candidates will be professional
politicians whom intelligent, careful
men would not entrust with a dollar
in private transaction.
Farmers, is it not time to put
stop to the rule of the professional
politicians?
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-06-18
TRnneSsa

Worthy Master H H. Lovelace,
of Henry county, Tenn, informs us
that the County Grange met last
week, appointed a delegate to the
State Grange, and instructed him to
vote for the adoption of THE PA
IRON as the ofic al journal Of the
Tennessee State Grange.
Worthy Secretary C. c. Chap
man, of Coffee County Grange,
writes that Worthy Master E NJ.
Whitworth was elected delegate to
the State Grange. The Patrons in
Middle and West Tennessee are
wo king for a full meeting of the
State Grange at McMinnville.
We hope TO receive the names OF
all the delegates for publication.
and Secretaries of County Oranges
are requested to forward them to us
promptly.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-06-18

The policy that was first adopted
by State Oranges of establishing or
endorsing so-called Grange Agen-
cies in the leading cities was a great
mistake and entailed considerable
loss upon the membership. That
system has about fallen through,
and we hope to see it thoroughly
eradicated. 1t was wrong in prin-
ciple and suicidal in practice; it
gave all power to the agent This
system flourished in St. Louis, Chi
cago and Cincinnati especially, but
it is being rapidly superseded by
the cooperative. The St. Louis
Branch of the Southwestern Coop
erative Association is already sue
cess, and will enable the Order
throughout the South to avoid the
so-called Grange agencies that still
exist in St. Louis. We recommend
Oranges, Cooperative Associations
and Patrons throughout the South
to send their orders for Western
supplies to the Branch office of the
Southern Cooperative Association
at ST. Louis. 1t is their true policy
to do so. The President of the AS
ISOLATION is in that city giving his
personal attention to the House.
His address is DR.. VIM. Maxwell,
o3I North 9Th street.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-06-18
From The Master of The Banner
ssrange OF GeOrain.

Editor Patron: Thinking lh.t
your numerous readers would Ne
Interested in what is going on n
this part of the Grange vineyard, |
will say that Doves Greek Gran e
is still booming. Rehobath and
Oak Hill Oranges both echo the
same sound As you have been in
formed, last summer Doves Creek
Grange was almost dead. For a
number of meetings not enough
members met for quorum. About
that time we began to think that we
were gone, and our enemies were
rejoicing over our SRbt0Sed death,
but in stepped the farmers friend,
THE PATRON OF HUSBANDRY,
and through its advice and wise
counsel we again rallied to the
Grange banner, and the enemy put
to flight, and our.rapks have been
growing at the rate of Is per month
ever since. Doves Geek Grange
now numbers abouI 200 members
and IS new petitions for our n M
meeting. Doves Creek, RehobaIn
and Oak Hill Oranges have united
and they intend opening a Orange
Co operative store in Elberton next
fall. We believe the oniy salvation
is through co operation, and any
farmer that will read The PATRON
OF HUSBANDRY will see the neces
sity Of it. Bro. Maxwell, by ms
contributions has done great WORK
in opening the ewes of the farmers
TO their true Interests; and rot MN
alone but the numberless contrlou-
tors, who are farmers, are dong
work by expressing their thoughsS
to the ignorant, incapatitated cloa,
knockers, as they are called by oIhei
professions.
Mr.. Editor, if THE PATRoN.
could be placed in the hands o.
every farmer in Georgia in less th4I
six months there would be fevlVi
in the Grange that would embrace
all that would be permitted to come
within its gates. Doves Nle'Hf
Grange is now taking 80 copies o
THE PATRON, and before ChFls',
mas | believe it will take 100 LIZ
the farmers unite and CO operate u
all things, have more confidence il
each other and less in their pre-
tended friends, subscribe at oh''
and read THE PATRON and sou"
they will be looked upon as 'n'
true nobility of the land and ooou
plying the position that the ga
i Am intended for them from 'i''
beginning.
Fraternally, H K. DEADwYLhN'
Doves Greek, Ebert Co. une ,
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-06-18
The order In Arkansas.

We are exceedingly gratiied to
announce that vigorous measures
are being adopted by leading Pa
irons in Arkansas to thoroughly
revive and reorganize the State
Grange and the Order generally
throughout the State. Worthy
Secretary J. V. Scott, of Texarke -,
has been appointed General Deputy
by the Master of the National
Grange, and is now actively en-
gagged in the work of reorganiza-
ton. He has sent u sa list of County
Deputies. which will be published
in our next issue He is in fine
spirits, and writes to US:
II am Almost daily in receipt of
letters informing me of the reorgan-
ization of a Grange, or asking for
information how to reorganize. I
received one TO-DAY stating that
Holly Grange, $50, had reorganized
and elected officers, and would
henceforth be found battling in be-
half of the farmers cause. We will
hold a meeting of the State Grange
about the Ist of August"
Scores of active, jealous Subordi-
nate Oranges throughout the State
will give an earnest support to the
movement TO reorganize the State
Grange. We will keep our readers
posted with the work and progress
of the Grange in Arkansas, and we
know that the reports will be en-.
couraging.
We send copies of this issue oil
THE PATRON to each of the County
Deputies, and hope that they viii
all distribute them properly and
secure a large number of sub.
scrihers.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-06-18

How can an intelligent farmer,
who appreciates his duty to his fam
lily and desires to promote their hap
piness, lose interest in the Grange:
We can understand how an igno-
rant, selfish farmer may do so; but
for an intelligent farmer, considerate
of the true interests of his family, to
be willing to give up the organiza-
ton, passes our comprehension.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-06-18

The lesder. whose portraits we
print to-day have devoted years OF
earnest work, on the rostrum, in
the columns of the newspaper press
and in the Grange hall to the build
ing up of the Grange. In this great
work they have been prompted by
a lefty patriotism-a patriotism that
glowed all the brighter when dark
ness surrounded the cause and de-
feat seemed inevitable. They will
have. their reward in the welcome
plaudit that will come up from the
hearts of millions of farmers: '.well
ID and faithful servants"
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-06-18
Louisiana.

The leaders in Louisiana are max
ing earnest efforts to revive the Order
in that State, and if the active Gran
ges will sustain them promptly aud
vigorously, they will succeed. The
State Grange will meet early in the
fall, by which time, it is hoped, there
will be general reorganization oil
dormant Oranges. We request State
and Subordinate Grange officials &c
reports their progress through the
columns OF THE PATRON.