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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30
GO,ored Narmai Institute.
Reported Specially for the CHRONICLE


The Normal Institute assembled at 6
o'clock, a. m., and proceeded to the exam
ination of the teachers until the hour of g.
when the examination was suspended to
hear lectures President Teft, of the Nash
vile Theological Seminary, was first intro
duced, who spoke for'an hour on the sub
ject of " Geology formation of the earth as
it now is" The learned gentleman showed
how the rocks were constructed and COM
posed, and also the composition of many
of the minrals in the earth. The lecture
/ was highly interesting from beginning to
! end
The next on the programme was lecture
by Prof. Spence. Subject Methods in
Arithmetic with beginners The subject
under consideration was presented i'll q very
intelligent manner, demonstrating the fact
that Prof. Spence was acquainted with his
subject
| DR.. Hubbard, at 10 O'clock, delivered an
/ instructive lecture on, "What and How to
! Read" We should read; snl he'meane we
should read Read books ON science on
history, &c, books that give US useful
knowledge, establish associations. libraries.
| Several good books were recommended.
| At IL O'Clock Prof. Spence resumed his
! lecture on. Teaching Mathematics by OBJ.
iects," prefacing his lecture with some very
appropriate remarks He succeeded in
making division simple
AFTERNOON
At o'clock p. m., Dr. Hubbard took up
! the subjact of physical and Astronomical
Geography" This lecture elected much in.
terest on the part of the teachers and spec.
tators.
Prof. Spence followed, at O'Clock, favor.
! ing us with his lecture on "School Punish
ment.' There are mental and physical pun
ishment Law has been violated, and il
must be vindicated Punishment is to make
the offender better. Preventive is better
than punishment. Self-centrol on the part
of the teacher is essential. Confidence in
bad boy secures the end, &c.
Quite number of the teachers were IL
their seats at $50 p. NJ, to hear lectures or
the following subjects: Hygiene, - by DR..
Hubbard, of Nashville, and The Response
bility of the Teacher to the State by Prof
Spence, of Nashville. These lectures were
quite instructive and profitable, and made 9
lasting impression upon the teachers who
are SO soon to enter upon their work. The
music Was quite good, Mrs. L. +. Minor
presiding at the organ.
The closing exercises of the Normal In
stitute will take place i'll the evening, com.
mencing at $50 p NJ, and will consist OF
orations, essays and debates, intersperseC
with singing, The public is cordially in.
yited
Professors Spence, Tetft and DR.. Hub
bard, of the Nashville institutions, have
been with US several days and have worked
faithfully and successfully since they have
been with us.
They have done excellent and good work
and left their impress upon the teachers anC
visitors. They are deeply concerned il
education, and show themselves to be edu
Gators of no ordinary degree. They vii
be welcomed here any time by all friends o
education. We are sorry that these gentle
men are compelled to leave us on the moor
train
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30

TRg Washington Star says of the
physicians who have charge of the
Presidents case:
The surgeons have evidently
handled the case with the greatest
care and skill. During the past
several days they have been subject
to sharp, almost fierce criticism from
some journals, but the marked i'm
provement IN the President will over
come any feeling of doubt in the
public mind that Their arraignments
of their course and treatment NAV
have caused. The surgeons may
feel assured that they have the con-
fdence of the country, and their eff
forts on behalf of the President en-
title them to the nations graft.
tude."
In regard to the origin of the late
sensational reports it says:
Quite evidently a pack of specula,
tive jackals are busy in Washington
sending out panicky reports in Re
gard to the Presidents condition
tor effect on the stock market,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30
Nathan stern

Has removed his stand to tho marble front
building, opposite Sanford, Chamberlain d
Albers, where he will be glad to me all his old
friends and customers. From that day
he will carry larger stock of clothing and
Iy knock the bottom out. Having been 20
wears in the clothing business, he knows it
thoroughly in all its details. All that he
wants is for country merchants and retail
buyers TO examine his stock and be will
wake it TO their advantage
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30
A Fool Once More,

For ten years my wife was confined to
her bed with such complication of all
ments that no doctor could tell what was
the matter or cure her, and I used up a
small fortune in humbug stuff. Six months
ago I saw U. S. flag with Hop Bitters on
it, and l thought would be a fool once
more. tried it, but my folly proved to
be wisdom. Two bottles cured her, she ID
now as well and strong as any mans wife,
and it cost me only two dollars. Such folly
pays" III. W., Detroit, Mich.-Free Press.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, July 29.-Flour steady and un-
changed, Wheat irregular, unsettled and
gen orally lower; No. q winter red, $l.14a
1.lS; No 2 Chicago spring, S1.1s9al 10 :;
cash; $1.1Sta1. 1S4 for July; S1.19al. .19t :;
active, firm and higher; soc cash and July ::
Oats active, and firm 443c cash and July
30t for August. Pork easier, SIS 90 ;
$500 asked for July, August September
and October. Lard fairy acti'e and a
S11. S0al1.o24 August; $11.70a11. 72ss
September. Bulk meats steady and I'M
changed. Whisky steady and unchanged.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30
Internal Machines.

PEORIA Ill, July 29.-J. J. Van
Martin, city editor of the National
Democrat, told an Associated Press
reporter, yesterday, he had discov-
cred that the internal machines re-
Gently received in Liverpool were
manufactured in this city. A
director of the association lives
here, and is supposed to know
all about them. The manufactory
is on Souh Washington street.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30
MINOR DISPATCHES,

PARIS, Tenn, July 29-Ata picnic near
here Wednesday, man named Stubblefeld
and his brother-in-law, both white, got into
a quarrel with some negroes. Two negroes
seized Stubblefeld by the arms and held
him while another blew out his brains. The
negroes were arrested.
WArERTowN, July 29.-Charles Parker,
a guide, who attempted an indecent assault
upon Mrs. George Bull, while conveying
her from Forked Lake TO Loug Lake, Tues
day last, has been arrested in Kingston,
Ont
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30
Funeral Services of Col. Burch,

WASHINGTON, July 29.-The fu-
neral rvlces of the late Col. Burch,
secretary Of the United States S n
ate, was held at his residence at 5
o'clock this afternoon, and his re-
mains left here at $50 for Nashville,
Tenn. The pail beares were Sena,
tors Blair, of New Hampshire; Jones.
OF Nevada; Pugh, of Alabama; But
Ter, of South Carolina; johnson, of
Virginia; Col. Bright, sergeant at
arms; Col. Peyton, executive clerk,
and Capt. Bassett, assistant sergeant.
at,arms.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30
HOW TO SECURE HEALTH.

1t seems strange that any one will suffer
from arrangements brought on by impure
blood, when SCOVILLS' SARSAPARILLA
AND STILLINGIA, or BLOOD AND LIV-
ER SYRUP will restore health. It is the
BEST BLOOD PURIFIER ever discovered.
etfectually curing Scrofula, Syphiitic disor-
ders, Weakness of the Kidneys, Erysipelas,
Malaria; all Nervous disorders and Debil-
lty, Bilious complaints, Diseases of the
Blood, Liver, Kidneys, Stomach, Skin, etc.
1t corrects indigestion. A single bottle will
prove to you its merits as a health renewer.
for it ACTS LIKE A CHARM.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30
Railroad News.

GALVESTON, July ga special to
the News from Austin, says that the
Paris and Great Northern Railroad
Company filed their charter here
yesterday. providing for a standard
gauge railroad from Paris to Red
River, a distance of shirty miles.
The capital stock is $300,0O0.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
New York Stock Market.

NEW YORK, July 29-11 A. M.-The stock
market opened irregular, but, in the main,
weak and lower, and the dealings, up to this
hour, have been characterized by feverish
and unsettled tone. The Memphis and
Charleston advanced from to 76a per
cent. Missouri Pacific declined II to lO5a
and rallied to 1911 The st. Paul fell off l
to 1919 and recovered to 11ls. Other
changes were slight
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30
Cincinnati Market.

CINCINNATI, July 29.-Cotton frmer but
not quotably higher, Wheat firm for best
grades; lower grades easier; No. 2 red
winter, 81. 19aa1 20. Corn strong, 51a52c.
Oats strong and higher. Pork firmer,
S1S.25. Lerd dull and IL &c. Bulk meats
scarce and firm; shoulders, 7c; ribs, 95c.
Bacon good demand and unchanged. Whis-
Ky unsettled and lower, S107. Sugar
steady ard unchanged.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30
Gnard Ag inst D,sease.

If you find yourself getting bilious, head
heavy, mouth foul, eyes yellow, kidneys
disordered, symptoms of piles tormenting
you, take at once few doses of Kidney
Wort. It is natures great assistant Use
it as an advance guard-don't wait to get
down sick. See large advertisement.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30

The statement made by a Wash
ington newspaper to the effect that
it is the intention of Mr.. Conkling
to retire from politics, is denied by
the friends of that gentleman. They
say he hes not and will not Withdraw
from politics.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30

PERRY DAVIS PAIN-KIILER is an excel
lent regulator of the stomach and bowels,
and should always be kept on hand, espe-
cially at this season of the year, when sc
many suffer from bowel complaints. There
is nothing so quick to relieve in attacks OF
cholera.
Sold at only 25 cents bottle, by drug
oists generally
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30
OFFICIAL BULLETIN,
WASHINGTON.
Miscellaneous News from tn,
National Capital.

NdIlOnal Capital.
WASHINGTON, July 29.-Advices re.
ceived by the National Board of
Health, from Havana, report that,
during the week ending July 10th,
there were IA deaths from yellow
frver, s from smallpox and 5 from
typhoid fever The number of deaths
from all causes aggregated 1856
During the week ending July 20,
there were 81 deaths from yellow
fever and about l20 cases IL the
city. The reports state that ship
ping at Cienfuegos has been invaded
by yellow fever and that the Amt RI
can brig Ortolan and the Spanish
bark V fedora, bound for Phlladel-
pima, are the suspected vessels.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30

The country takes a great deal
more interest in the speedy recovery
. : he President, than in the settles
&s,nt of question of ethics between
the Washington doctors.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30

CHATTANOOGA will be taxed to the
uttermost to entertain the thousands
of visitors, who will be present at
the meeting of the Society of the
Army of the Cumberland this fall
But if any city of the same popula-
ton and facilities can do it, Chatta-
noOga can.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30

The reports from the President are
still favorable. His temperature is d
little above norm |, as appears from
the oflicicial bulletin of 7 p. IN. yes
terd4y, and there is no material re-
duction Of his polse, the state Of
W ich indicates great weakn- ss. We
are led to believe, from the infOrma-
ton before US, that while he is not
at all beyond danger, the chances are
favorable to hi, recovery.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30

VENNoR predicted frost about the
last Of July, and the thermometer
went down to so at Cincinnati, last
Tuesday night. The nights are
pleasantly cool in this vicinity.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30

THE Charleston News and Courier
vigorously denounces the killing of
Deputy Collector Brayton, of that
State, and demands that his mur~
derer shall be brought to trial
promptly and punished as the law
provides. TIE days of temporizing
with the mOonshiners has past.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30

Wei nenry lawson, colored, who was con-
NJ No. H.i a. chattanooga, for ravishing Miss
d,,,-'y dar donaldson, July 4, was ON Wednes-
hanoi oJ5r1Gnced ,1;lp by Judge Trewhitt to be
of Ho'a;Itln SIlllln o1e mile Of the court house
''iIli'on county, September 2
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30

The tone of society in England Is
n It the h CHEST, if We may judge by
tne treatment accorded the lecher-
ou5 Colonel Baker, who two yea :
20 attempted to outrage young
Ia ly in the compartment of q rail
way car. H was prevented from
accomplishing his purpose only by
the most determined and desper; se
re istance on her part. He was inns
prisoned, nominally, for one year for
the grave offense, and at the expira-
ton Of his term, was admitted to
the Army and Navy Club in London
and into "good society"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30

Maximum thermometer "a. 2 .; minimum
thermometer 50. Q. Rainfall 600.
NDIoATIoNs-For Tennessee and the Ohio
Valley Generally fair weather, northerly
winds, stationary OF higher barometer and
temperature
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30

We shall probably never again
hear Of the lost papers. The Tribune
gives it up.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30
TELEGR Il A PHO.
Steady Progress Of the President
Towards Recovery.
Funeral Obsequies of Col. Burch
and Remain Taken to
Nashville. q
Weekly Report of Yellow Fever
Deaths in Havana.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN.

WASHINGTON, July %.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, $50 a. NJ
Immediately after the evening dress
ing yesterday the Presidents after-
noon fever began to subside. He
slept well during the night and this
morning is free from fever. He
looks we'll and expresses himse |
cheerfully. No rigors have occurred
during the past twenty-four hours,
nor at any time since tue 25th inst.
The moderate rise of his tempera-
ture in the afternoon is to be antici-
pated for some days to come. At
present his pulse is 90, temperature
SO 4, respiration Is.
Signedl Frank FL. Hamilton, D.
W Bliss, J. K. Barnes, j. j. Wood
ward, Robt. Reyburn.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30

GRANTS income is said to be $780,
600 IA year. We trust it is true. He
is entitled to a comfortable living.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30
A Living Curiosity.
Newport Sentinel.


six miles from this place and one mile this
about two months old, which has neither
eyes nor tail. Where the eyes should be
there are only the lids and lashes, without
the vestige of bali. The caudal ap
pendage is entirely dispensed with and the
spinal column lacks at least one joint of
having reached the natural terminus. The
animal is healthy and large to its ago, but
has never been known to partake of any
solid food-milk being its only life sustain
er. 1t is almost snow-white, and other than
the defects mentioned, is without a blemlsh
and the COW is an extra good one.
an object of loathing and disgust to your
self and society from Catarrh, when San
fords Radical Cure, externally and inter
nally administered, will cure every symp-
tom of the disease. Every package is a
complete treatment. Only 81.
The wife of Hon. L. L. Hawkins, repre-
sentative from Carroll County, died at
Huntingdon, Tuesday, after a lingering i'll
ness from consumption. Gov. Hawkins
and his brother DR.. Hawkins, commissioner
of agriculture, &c, were both summoned
from Nashville to attend the funeral.
The Knoxville Daily Tribune yesterday
bought out the Knoxville Daily Dispatch,
the latter transferring to the former its good
will and all the material of the office. The
Dispatch will appear this morning for the
last time, and will contain the valedictory OF
the editor Further particulars of the
business transaction will appear in the
Tribune.
Our old friend Uncle Jimmie Compton
of Branuer's Addition, is the most success
full og-raiser we know of. He has three
fine sows which have just brought fortl
each litter of pigs. one 10, the other two
IL each, making "a in all. Uncle Jimmie
is prepared to receive bids to do the scav
enger work of the city.
Mr. j. B. Hoxsie is having his Gay stree
store room, next door to Gaines shoe ans
hat store, fitted up in frst-class style for oc
cupancy by Fl. J. Owens millinery EN-
porirm. The front has been supplied will
two very large and beautiful French glass
100 inches long, by about 60 wide, abou
the largest front glass in the city. They SCI
off the building wonderfully.
Col. G. NJ. Branner, as may be seen il
our columns elsewhere, offers his stately anG
costly mansion, in the northeastern part O
the city, for sale. We understand tn,
colonel contemplates building a new resi-
dence on his property further to the north
east. His present residence is certainly de
sirable and valuable property, and bargain
viii no doubt be given some one.
The Banner gives an account of diff
Guilty in Nashville, Wednesday morning
between Col r. NJ. Edwards, of Cleveland
and Albert Akers, in which Col Edward
received some severe blows over the heac
with a large stick. The difficulty arose b,
Akers demanding to know if Edwards hat
said certain things about his (Aker's) char
acter, and Immediately striking him (Ed
wards). Akers was required to give an ap
pearance and peace bond.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30
UNOFFICIAL BULLETIN,

EXECUTIVE MANSION, II A. M.--The
President is having another quiet.
comfortable day. Since the morning
bulletin his temperature and respira
ton have remained normal and his
pulse is below 100. His nourish>
ment to-day has consisted chiefly of
the juice of freshly roasted beef,
milk and prepared meat extract. AS
an experiment, the surgeons have
also given him to-day small quan>
tity of Tartar beverage, known as
koumiss, which is in great repute
among the Calmucks of Southeast
ern Russia, as nutricious and slight
ly stimulating drink. Koumiss, as
prepared by the Tartars, is a thin
whitish fluid with milky taste and
slightly puugent flavor and is made
by distilling mares milk while it
is undergoing the process of fermen-
tatlon. 1t has great reputation in
Southeastern Europe and Western
Asia, not only as invigorating
st;mulant, but as nou ishing food,
aud large establishment, popularity
known as "Koumiss Cure, was
founded on the VaIga River, near
Samara, few years since,
and has been visited by in
vallds from all parts of Russia
OFFICIAL BULLETIN.
Executive MANSION. 1870 p m
The President bore the dressing o.
his wound well this morning, and ex
hiblted very little fatigue af er its
comp It on The appearance of the
wound, character and Quantity Of the
discharge, and general condition OF
the patient, are satisfactory. He
rests well and takes an adequate
quantity of nourishment. At pres
ent his pulse is 9S, temperature 9S4
respiration l6.
(Signed) d. w. Bliss, J. X Barnes,
j. J. Woodward, Robs. Reyburn.
Frank H. Hamilton.
WASHINGTON, July 29.-L,welI,
minister, London At l p. M the
Presidents condition is regarded as
entirely satisfactory. A slight res
turn of fever is expected later in the
afternoon, and will probably for
some time be a daily accompaniment
at this stage of his progress.
Signed BLAINE, Secretary.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN
WASHINGTON, July 2o-The Presi
dent has been comfortable and cheer
fuI during the day, and has had quite
nap since the noon bulletin was
issued. The afternoon febrile rise
came on later, and was not SO mucf
marked as yesterday. The wounc
has been discharging freely anc
looks Well. At present his pulse il
9S, emperature 100, respiration 20
[Slgned. D. W. Bliss, J. K
Barnes, J. j. Woodward, Rober
Rey Frank III. Hamilton.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30
FIRST EDITION.
11.30 P. M.
11.30 P. NJ.

The President has lost about
thirty pounds Of flesh.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30

Wanted---For Sale and Rent.
Improved and Unimproved Real Estate.
iy30d3t GEO. BRowNLow.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30

BAKERS PAIN PANACEA cures main
in Man and Beas. Use externally and in
ternally and find relief.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30

DIR. ROGERS VEGETABLE WORM
SYRUP instantly destroys WORMS and
removes all Secretions.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30

Signal Service Weather Report.
KNOXVILLE, July 20, 1881.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-07-30
Why

all object of loathing and disgust to your
self and society from Catarrh, when San
fords Radical Cure, externally and inter
nally administered, will cure every symp-
tom of the disease. Every package is a
complete treatment. Only 81.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-15
The Lime Kiln Club.

las mite as 1 war gwine pas McGuffy IS
grocery" solemnly began Brother Gardner as
Samuel Shin finally got through pounding the
stove, "as war gwine pas McGuffys grocery
dar sat de ole man Lee. I reckon you all know
de ole man. He sat dar on box, hat on de
back of his head, an feet obstructing de side
walk, an he was sayin' to de crowd dat de
present greatest need of dis kentry was an in
crease of currency. Las winter all he got to
eat cum from de poo master, an all de close
his family wore cum from charitable people
doan' reckon he has dun one squar days
work dis hull season, an I'm quite sartin dat
his wife am bar fut an his chil'en hungry, an
yit he sot dar spoutin' bout de needs of de
kentry same as If he was carryin' half de States
in his west pocket.
you need shoulder yourselves wild any respon-
sibility in regard to dis kentry. Jst let 'er
slide If she runs off de track OATS none of
your lookout. / Bnow a dozen GUILD men in
dis city who am continually worried about de
expansion or contraction of de currency, free
trade or purtecshun an odder questions, an
ebery one of 'em am ragged an hungry. Doan
you lose any sleep fur fear America won't git
up right eend fust in de mawnin'. All YOU
have TO do am to begin work an leave off at
six, an if de kentry busts her biler, you'll
have suthin' laid by to emigrate on. doan'
keer two cents fur de political fucher Let
'em contract or expand, swell or shrink, nail
down de kiver or leave de box open-I' m
counted out. When l have dun my days
work an got my pay have no furder claims
en- de kentry. While pay my debts an obey
de laws she has no furder claims on me. We
will now enter upon de usual reckless pro-
gramme of biZness.'