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OTHER FoRGEEIEs.

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The investigation has disclosed the fact
that in the course of the past two years,
Mason has had discounted, at the Merchants
Bank, notes to large amount bearing the
forged endorsement of F. c. Kennedy, and
to some extent of other parties, which, how
ever. have been taken up with the proceeds
of later forgeries. All the notes with forged
endorsements now in the bank, we believe,
bear the name of John l.. Mason, as in
dorser, in excellent limitations of that gentle
mans signature. 1t is believed that the
money withdrawn by II. W. Mason from the
business, and procured by means Of the for
ceres amounting in all 10 upwards of S50,-
000-has been taken by him within two
years past About two years ago the inter
est of Mr. S. L. Smith, who had been part
ner TO moderate extent in the concern, was
bought by Mr. Kennedy, who paid Mr.. Smith
back his capital and handsome sum as ac-
crued profits thereon. Shortly before this
careful inventory was taken by Mr..
Smith, (who is an experienced mer-
chant and bookkecper,) with which
Mason had nothing TO do. Everything then
appeared to be all right; and it is hardly sup
possible that any considerable crookedness
could then have existed without discovery.
The examination of the accounts of sales and
bills of goods, and the concurrent testimony
of the clerks and statesmen, indicate that the
business was done at 4 good profit. Mason
was himself sharp buyer and an excellent
salesman, and that the legitimate transac-
tons of the concern were handsomely pro
fitable is considered demonstrable Mason
wrote from Bellows Falls, after his first de
parture, to Mr.. Kennedy, asserting that his
defalcation would be found 20 amount TO
about $40. 900; that the business was good
one; and that if he could be permitted TO
come back and manage it, the profits would
make good the deficit in two years.
What he did with the large sums surrcp-
titiously obtained and used by him, is still
a mystery. lie has intimated that he had
Investments" which would he made known
hereafter. During his first absence after the
discovery of his fraud, he went TO Bellows
Falls, Rutland and Glens Falls Al his last
departure, as has been stated, he went
north, and it is reported that lie was in Mon
treal on Friday last. 1t may possibly
turn out that he was not alone IN the opera
tons which have proved to he so disastrous
O. l. 4 l..
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Held FOR William ScarbO, the
burglar whose exploits and arrest have been
chronicled heretofore, was arraigncd in City
Court Wednesday, States Attorney NJ. A.
Bingham appearing for the prosecution, and
bound over for trial at the county court in
the sum Of $500. 1t is understood tina,
Scarbo will file an information, shortly, and
take bis sentence
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President GARFIELD and the Governors of
several States have been invited TO attend the
coming session of the Institute of Instruction
at St. Adams. A mass meeting will be held on
the parl, the day Of the Presidents visit. The
members of the Institute will probably begin
to arrive the first day Of July, and some of
them viii remain till the 12lh. Excursions
Will be made from St Adams to the White
Mountains, Niagara, Thousand Islands, Sara
toga, Montreal, Quebec and the Saguenay,
Ottawa, Lake Champlain and Lake George.
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MARCH WINps' Iae aIicn changes and high
winds which prevail in Glrcl. makes bottle of
DOWNS ELIAiE 1!E4a necessary 10 have at
hand. 1t is a sure r1.' nf ,u,ilrn colds ami ali
lung diseases.
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FATAL ACCIDENT-In Granville on the 9Th
inst, JOHN Kerr, while telling trees in his
sugar lot, was instantly killed, by limb of
a tree falling on lis head. A correspondent
describes MIR. Kerr as an earnest Christian
man, highly respected by all who knew him,
and his loss is deeply felt in that community.
tie leaves n wife and SIX children.
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Diseases prey cnied and medical bills lss-ened by
. timely ust OF Mali Bitters.
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TLis institution g";fa3'r-. the p.srl--- . .-
posiis and interest. thereby sseur.n-. ,!.as'.l,4
corporation.
Dcposors are Nor LIABLE 10 rlzr... arl
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'''fVVN
Mason's operations have thus absoi al The
total capital and profits of the business, est
mated at $4,000, and leave the concern
with liabilities exceeding the assets hy s$2s,
200. The inventory of the goods has not
been quite completed, but the estimate of
$50, 900 is probably not far from correct
Upon the discovery of II. W. Ma
sons dishonesty, letters were des-
patched by the other partners To all
the creditors, informingi them of the fact,
and that an experienced and reliable man,
Mr.. S. E. Smith, of Winooski, had been
placed in charge of the property and that a
careful investigation and inventory would be
at once made, and a full statement rendered
at the earliest possible moment. Replies
have been received from almost all the crcdi-
tors representing over $50, 900 of the indebt-
cdness, approving this course. The business
will accordingly go on, and settlements be
effected as soon and far as possible.
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AGoo: as1,i.ru-ifr,

The good houseIifc. when She Is giving her
house lis Spring rricY.ituE. should bear in mind
that the dear inmates OF her house are more
precious than man, h0Esrs, and that their systems
need cleansing by iuufyiug the blood, regulating
the stomach and bowels. 10 prevent and cure the
diseases Arising froa spring malaria and miasma,
and she must Know that there is nothing that will
do 1t SO perfectly ana surely as Hop Bitters. the
Patriot marlGeodAw2w
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This Company Will also i-sle p-f.1-'t g. .- ..s.
payable dsari'id, wi'l Interest a. au11 81 -,
NAV be agreed ulna-
The interest On these Eccu.Tj- " ~ D. I-.. B.. .-
end of every ~ months after :hs:l tsr'. s ID .-.
Iorsed upon The frc.irr when r;e--.4-.i
purpose.
Tie INSTITUTION Is ,~i,rl..i iD, q, e r.I.-
opra 10 all.
Individuals. FitiHs AMI Spy!,i4,- 7,Tt.a.4 '.-
from moHry al', iIi,'s u- a: d, . y,.Il ...i
and l.iVIntls- m THIS Institution.
Tine hG,In.,. q ms Ilmi.lLlN :. -.l-..-..
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E'zss
E.U1yCt,c AND MECEsAN{+.
SAVINGS INSTITUTION
AND TRUST Ca si7
,sEiNGs1-. yE.sLTss",.

CiattcTe by an Act Of ia" IeEi~lifur.. li ....s
approved November I1th. I-.a Ut...
pad up capita, ui :if.,-i'
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MERCHANTS SsrsUNls ENN0- -.
iis .sI.E Ns.'s1N.

And deposits viii H. received anI plil dl. . .-
bank hours. MONEY MAY BE- ssSr III GtiL =
ElPRHSS, Az, deposit iiDoA Nhl be- g..-.
returned.
HENRY T.. H:'kUk- Pr,-.!.u-.
GHAS- ". MOObI.pt ~. I!.s
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Tho Winooski Defalcation.


Stock of goods on hand estimate. $50, 900
Good bills and accounts. ................ 5000
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Real Estate for safe Chrl.
CtIAJNINs
Commission y estrEicI, g

Col. q. -. Harrington. "
March u. ,iA,.tl
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Argal Motifs.

WELLS Rich ,ErsCs \ Co i;uTliu.''u. ,.f-
Agents, viii Supply ;ac ti..i'' 81 ua.l.. .-"
prices. NJ, it'.'-.'
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OPENED TODAY!

Five Cases New Spring Prints,
Cambrics, POulards, CretOnnes,
Monies, CheviOtS, ETC.. etc.
Also the haNdSOs1leSf
line of Ginghams
in the city.
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Large assortment of handsome goods In Cotton,
l.sl- and SIX. We have special bargains at rs,
3i% and 80 cents per pair. Also large variety Of
lower and finer grades. Misses Hosiery in great
variety. Mems Half Hose in Foreign and Domestic
manufacture.
THE best English Sock in the country at rs cents.
Beautiful assortment of Fancy Socks and large
line OF Mems and Boys Cheap Hosiery.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-05-04

the prelude to those strains of music that
that she will produce with golden harps in
the eternal heavens of bliss and felicity.
Prof. Smith is great worker in the school
room, and is gentleman who possesses
every prominent characteristic of good in
structor. He is graduate of Carson Col
lege at Messy Creek. He has done much to
elevate the standard of education in Granger
county.
1t is with sadness of feeling that we re-
late the deaths of Mrs. Elizabeth Yates and
Mrs. Martha Whitlock, of our county They
departed this life few weeks ago In all
their relations of life, as wives and moth
ers, they exempified all in a high degree.
They died, leaving many weeping relatives
and many saddened friends to mourn their
loss. But they have left them the legacy of
a memory fragrant with the perfume of good
deeds, and they sorrow not as those who
have no hope. W. r. J.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-05-04
From Granger County.
TAMPICo, Tenn, April 30, 1881

TAMPIco, Tenn, April 30, 1881
Mr.. EDITOR Last week we had the
pleasure of witnessing the examination and
closing exercises of Prof. T. R. Smiths
school, which was taught at Forest Hill
Academy, in our county. The examination
on Thursday was the best we have heard for
years. Glasses in Algebra, Latin. philoso-
ply and the primary branches were rigidly
examined. The manner in which the younp
ladies and gentlemen and the little bows and
girls answered the many intricate questions
and solved the many complicated problems
was an evidence that they attained great pro-
ficiency in their studies, and that the golden
moments of the past had been spent in hard
study.
The closing exercises on Friday were held
in the grove near the academy. They con-
sisted of declamations, compositions and
| orations by the students. The exercises not
| only reflected credit on the participants, but
they also reflected credit and honor on the
gentlemen who taught for US for the last few
| months. The exercises We're interspersed
with fine vocal and instrumental music.
Miss CorneGa Whitlock. lady of fine
musical talent, performed on the organ
with grace and elegance, She was the re-
dipient of many compliments for the music
which she so sweetly rendered. May the
music that she rendered on that occasion be
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-05-04
An Urgent Demand.

We want the girls! Girls who can
get themselves up in good shape to
go to a dance. The boys are getting
tired OF receiving invitations with
request that they "briDg ladies.
They are like oranges and apples
very scarce. We want girls who will
go to church and to Bible class on
Sundays, and that kind which can
draw a congregation of the other sex,
and who will take a buggy ride after
the lesson is over. This will help
the livery bushes, and will also hasten
the sale of residence lots, for buggies
are the vehicles in which homes are
first thought of by many people.
We want girls who can wait on the
table, and can smile us into an apes
tite when stomach bitters are impot-
ent, and who will make the boarders
regular at their meals.
Girls are wanted for sweethearts,
so that when we get an arm shot oft,
or kicked by a mule, or are thrown
from bucking horse and are laid
away for repairs, we may hear a gen
tie voice and see the glitter of crys-
tai tear, spoken and dropped in an IN
conscious sympathy for our pain.
Fat funny girls are wanted to make
us smile all over, and lean and fragile
ones to hang upon our arms, and
petite blondes who show themselves
on sunny days, and stately brunetts,
80 beautiful in the twilight.
We have mineral enough, and
plenty of coal and oxide of iron. The
only lack of our resources are those
potent civilizers of their pioneer
brothers-the girls.-Exchange.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-05-04
THE IRON INTEREST AND THE
SOUTH.


We alluded short time since to
the rapid development and increase
OF the iron interests of this country
IN the last ten years, as shown by the
recent census. The same report
shows that this increase has been
large IN some portions of the South.
In Alabama it has been 1872 per cent;
IN Georgia 265 per cent; in Tennes
see l25 per cent, One of the largest
manufacturers of Bessemer steel in
Pennsylvania will soon. remove his
works to Alabama, it is said The
reason why the iron interest has de-
veloped with so much greater rapidly
in Alabama than it has in Tennessee,
is that the iron regions of that
State have been penetrated by rails
roads, while in Tennessee they have
not, to great extent.
But at the end of the next decade
this state of affairs will not exist.
We predict that the next census will
show that the increase in the pro,
ductlon and manufacture of iron will
show larger per cent. for Tennes~
see than any State in the Union. In
the first place, the Cincinnati South
ern road was completed only little
more than year ago, and opened uI
region in which the iron interes
had never before been developed.
The completion of the narrow
guage road from Johnson City tt
the celebrated Cranberry iron region
will mark the beginning of a new
epoch In the iron business in thi.
section. The quality of the ores
found in great abundance in tina
locality are equal to any on tn,
continent, and will be in great de
mand. The parties who intereste'
themselves in getting the road con
structed are also largely interested
in the iron property and have ampl
means for it's development. This i
certain to lead to the erection of
number of blast furnaces at som
point in East Tennessee.
In addition to this, that part O
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-05-04

In a recent letter thinking q gen"
tleman for calling his attention to an
autograph letter by John Brown, Mr..
Frederick Douglass says: g You have
made me very much obliged to you
for the letter Of John Brown. Every
line and syllable written by the grand
old hero has an especial interest for
me- About the time this letter Of
his was written he was living with
me in Rochester, n. y, and hence
letters for him were directed to my
care. There were reasons growing
out of his free State work IN Kan
sas which made it necessary at that
time to avoid publicity. Ineyer had
under my roof at any time such an
incarnation of justice and the true
marty spirit as when John Brown
lived with me. He was a constant
thorn in my side. [ could not
help feeling that this man S
zeal in the cause Of my enslaved
people was holier and higher than
mine. [ could speak for my race
he could fight for my race. I could
live for my race-John Brown could
die for my race. My zeal was bound
ed by time; his stretched away into
the silent depths of eternity. His
call to me was come up higher, and
not being able to rise to his height
his calls troubled me; still 1 was
drawn to hin-loved him. He was
one of the few men | have met with,
the greatness of whose soul grew
upon me the more [ saw Of him.
Thanks to Ingalls, and to Edmunds
the two noble Senators, one speak
ing for free and glorious Kansas,
and the other for Vermont (whose
green mountains were III the darkest
days of slavery too sacred to liberty
to tolerate the footprints of a slave
hound), for the singing rebuke they
gave to the Senator who tried to
stamp upon the grave of John
Brown"
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CBe 4ailg CBrmlclt.
[Entered at the Post Once at Knoxville, Ten
aessee, as SecOnd-claSs matter
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4. 1881.

The st. Louis Globe-Democrat
takes this view of matters in the
South, pertaining to public credit:
In Tennessee the Democratic quar-
rel was SO admirably managed that
the Reproductions elected their gov
ernor, and as a result, the States
creditors have made better arrange
ment than the most sanguine among
them ever dared to hope for. They
have received a low-interest bond,
with the coupons receivable for taxes,
and many of the Democrats are flu
rious thereat, but the settlement will
doubtless stand It will be certain
to endure if the State continues to
elect a Republican for governor
There is no certain cure for Demo>
cratic dishonesty but Republicanism,
and Tennessee is fortunate in having
applied it. In Arkansas the Demo,
cratic troubles are increasing, and
threaten ~ Cu1mluato i'll IL grand nght
over reputation. If it results in
placing the State in Republican
hands, it will be a most excellent
thing for Arkansas and it's creditors.
The plight in which the Southern
Democracy now finds itself is an in.
evitable consequence of its evil poll
icy. Having begun reputation,
there is no stopping it SO long as
anything remains to be repudiated
without disrupting the party. What
there is of honesty in the South will,
in the end, be absorbed by the Re-
publican party, and the disgrace in
flicted by Democratic reputation will
be effaced, and Southern wrongs will
become things of the past.
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the road now in process of construc-
ton necessary to complete the link
between Knoxville and the Knox
vile branch Of the Louisville and
Knoxville road will still further aid
in the development of our iron IN
terests, as will also the connection
with Western North Carolina. With
these additional railroad facilities,
and with our abundant. coal and our
facilities for making charcoal iron,
we indulge in no extravaganza when,
as above, we predict that the increase
in our iron interests will show
larger per cent. in the next ten years
than any State in the Union.
But the increase will be large in
several Southern Substantially in
Alabama, Virginia, Kentucky, Geor-
gia and North Carolina. And this
increase in the production of iron
will add to the general prosperity of
the whole South. It will open ave-
nues for enterprise and industry
heretofore unknown to our section.
It will add to the value OF our farms
and city property. It will increase
wealth and population. It will be a
stimulant to our people, and cause
them to forget the past and strive to
improve the future, The outlook is
highly gratifying.
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CHANCERY SALE
Of One the Most Desirable
Residences in Knoxville.

NO. 3ZJ9
Robt Ewing, Receive. &c, ct a.. VS.. NJ. D.
Bearden and wife ct al.
DURSUANT TO A DECREE PRONOUNCED IN
1 the above cause at the January term, 1881, of
the CHI ANGER. court at K OWL e, will sell at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder, in front of the
courthouse cor in K OXyi1-,
ON SATURDAY,, THE 14.h DAY OF
MAY NENT at IL o'clock a. m,
the property mentioned and described in the plead
mig tO-Wit: A lot If land lying and icing III the
city OF Knoxville, county of Knox and ale OF
Reservoir streets and fronting Is feet on Prince
.et and IS feet on Reservoir stree and is
b yundCd on the north by Reservoir street, on the
west by III pIOpe. ty of .MaTgare Harvey, on the
nth by an alley and on the east by Prince street.,
and upon which Ot th9 c are two dWelllng-hOuseS,
two Ci.t1rnS and OF er necessary improvements.
One OF the dwellings is a small frame house and
the other is a large frame house with y room
well supplied with presses, close 5, bathroom and
Otha' cOnVenenceS, in good state of repair, and
built III modern style, is centrally located upon an
eminence. i'll a good neighbOthOO convenient to
market, p St-Office church and the business pant
of Knoxville, and is one of the most desirable
res denc5S in Knoxville. Said property will first be
and thsn as whole and the sale ad0p ed that re-
allies the high st price.
TERMS.
Said sales will be made on a credit OF 6, Il and
10 months and in bar OF redemption, taking from
tha purchasers notes. bearing interest from date,
with ap rOved security and retaining a lien as
further security. This April 18th, 1881.
NJ l. PATTERSON, G. & M.
iy2Sdtds
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