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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-04-08
Madame Carreno Tonight.

Tonight. at Staubs opera.hcu3e,
Knoxville music-lovers will be offered
a splendid opportunity to enjoy scme'
thing enchanting and divine ia music.
1t is the first engagement of Nine
Carreno's Grand Operatic and Concert
Company. OF their appearance In
Nashville Monday night the American
says:
Madame Carreno's executi ions On II g
pianO-a magnificent Grand Of Uecke
Bros. was as finished as any We ever
heard. 1t is Gel tainly not claiming TOO
much to pronounce her on the bills the
greatest of female pianist, and it
would be hardly an exaggeration TO
claim her the greatest of either sex.
For power and Gelieacy OF such we do
not know another artist her superior.
Her flexible fingers seem to be in love
with the keys and their rapidly of
motion in some of her brilliant runs
might be likened to the vibrstions of
humming birds wings. She opened
the concert with Litzt's Rapsodie Hon
gro!se No. 2, and t. an encore played
very pretty waltz On her
own composition, entitled "5pring-
time.' A rare treat and an agreeable
surprise to her Nashville admirers was
her appearance in the role of vCc llist
70 which, with remarkably sweet,
powerful, well-trained soprano, sic
displayed vocal capacity not inferior
to her great skill in instrumental
music and dramatic power and taste
in the tower scene from "TfOys t)reN
that gives promise of brilliant ca
Teer on the lyric stage.
Signor Stautini sang an AHA from
Martha" His voice is a tiiip, but
unusually SWEET tenor, managed with
Judgment and taste. Fer an encore b g
sang the Muleteer's song, from B4'fe's
g Rose Of CASTLE"
NJ IS Underhill sang with good exe
pres sior, in pure, though not power
fal meZz0-sOprano, toe Jewell song,
from " Faust" There are some very
sweet Lotes in her voice, especially in
the lower register She was compli-
mented with hearty encore, and re-
sponded with pleasing little ballad.
Then came the gem of the evening,
he duet from "Martha" between
Lionel and Plunkett, in which Tag
liapietra, the great, appeared with the
tenor S antinI, and the formers ap-
pearsnce was the eignal for what NJ u t
have been very gratifying reception
to the distinguished baritone. He
was never in better voice, nor, ap-
psrently, In bttter spifit. The encore
was enthu=isstic in the extreme, and
| they good~naturedly repeated the per
| fOrmance. The quartette from "Rig
/ Oletf," in which all Of the company
appeared, concluded the first part.
| Part second WAS Re "Mieerers. fl -
4iot aG"A~r = -, "i'h " au-
| anne Carieno as LeonOra, Miss Under
hill as Azuc,ns M. St4ntini &s Man
rico ard Sig. Tagliapietra as Count
| Di Luna. All the parts were credita-
bly, sustained, especially toe L.onora
of Nine Carreno, who furnished 8
revelation of vocal and dramatic
powers as ag'eeably surpcising to her
audience as il was crtGitabie to heI
art sic sk'll and musicai genius.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-04-08
The County Superintendency.

AS is known to our readers there is
now vacancy in the Office Of super
intendeAt of public instruction for
Knox county, which ID to be filled by
the county court on Monday, 18th
inst. We have heard a number Of
persons mentioned as candidates for
the p s'tion. 1t Is position Of su-
preme Importance, and great care
should be exercised in filing
it. Among the names mentioned
is that OF Prof. w. C. Gibbs, a we'll
known teacher of this county. With
out any detriment to any ether aspi-
rabt We maybe allowed TO say that in
our opinion the curt would do itself
and the public schools of the county
credit by elet ting Ptof. Gibbs. He
has been closely End ain ost exclusives
iy identified with educational inter-
este, in acquiring and imparting
knowledge, for mere then % years,
aud is possessed Of the necessary quail,
ificaticns and knowledge Of the duties
TO an extent th5t would render him
admirably fit ed fer the place.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-04-08
FOREIGN.
Flashes by submarine Gable from
the Old World.

LONDON, April 7.-Lord Beaconss
field had very serious attack Of
spasms during the night, owing to a
chill, but he rallied toward morning.
His physicians state, however, that
be is very seriously i'll, and they are
in constant attendance.
A bulletin issued at 7 o'clock this
morning announces that a great
change has taken place in Lord
Beaconsfeld's condition. The pa:
tient is free from spasms, and there
is now no fear of a fatal termination
of the severe attack of the night.
A bulletin issued at IL o'clock,
states that Lord Beaconsfeld suf-
fered severe attack with difficulty
of breathing, during the night,
and there was some conges-
ton of the right lung. These symp,
toms, which for some time created
great anxiety, have row nearly
passed away, leaving the patient not
materially worse than before the
relapse.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-04-08
MINOR DISPATCHES.

ST. PAUL BAY, QUEBEC.-April Z.
At mi might shock OF earthquake
was felt here. The shock was suffi-
GENTLY strong to awaken the people
from their sleep.
New ORLEANS, April "A dis~
patch from Little Rock to the Demo-
cret says, Geo. w. Curtis, who muir
dered Scot May, two years ago, in
Johnson county, has been sentenced
t, be hanged at Clarksville on May
2)th.
GALVESTON, TEX, April "A News
Austin special says the Houston and
Texas Central Railroad has given
notice of the consolidation of the
debt of the company aud its different
branches. 1t provides for The Issue of
eighteen and half million dollars in
per cent forty>year bonds, to take up
outstanding bills.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-04-08
Disgrac eful Work In ROane Coun v.

Kingston East Tennesseean At a
late hour on Saturday night week, a
colored man named James Johnson,
working It the Welcker ore mines,
aud who lives near the mines, was
visited by tour men In masks, who
demanded admittance. Obtaining en-
trance, Johnson was confronted with
several pistols and required to dre' 9
himself and follow them, which lie
did, and being taken eff some dis
tsnce, he was halted, and t1ld that he
had the choice of two evils, viz: II
receive ninety-niue lashes, or be shot
to death. He chose the former. which
was given him, and well laid or, as he
says. His arms and shoulders b ar
evidence of the severity Of the LASH
ing he received.
He applied to and received wsr-
rant for tue arrest of tue parties tie
next day, from Squire Barnard. He
says, although the men wore ma-fs,
he thinks he recognized one OF ths N.
Johnson is Tepc1t ID to be an impu.
dent, staggering. qnarrelsome man,
and had had difficulty with one of
the bosses the day preceding, indulg-
ing in many threats
No arrests have az yet been made.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-04-08

was necessary for a man to live in
Southern State before he would be
recognized as anything but a carpet
bagger
Mr. Vance replied that if he came
with trunk twenty-four hours
would do, but if he came with
carpet-bag and hunted around the
purlieus of the cities looking
for the colored man to cooperate
with him in cheating the people, "a
years would not do.
Mr.. Rolling said that the gentle>
men on the other side were shocked
at the idea that Repas should dare
to give his vote for a Readjuster in
Virginia who was with them on the
questions of free vote and an hono
est count.
Mr.. Vance-What difference is
there between counting a man out of
his vote and out of his money?
Mr.. Rollins-You have tried both
and ought to be able to answer that
question yourself. Laughter.
Mr.. Vance, have not tried both !;
I have not tried either, and the
Senator knows I have not tried
either. My State has not tried
either. The assertion was witty,
but it lacks truth.
A colloquial debate then followed,
somewhat sharp at times, between
Moccrc Vonoo Daupao Ro11ipo o,l
Salisbury.
Mr.. Call challenged any Republi-
can Senator to produce evidence to
prove there had been either intoler-
ance, ostracism or violence Of any
kind on account of political opin-
ions in any Southern State. He
then proceeded and went into an
exhaustive history of carpet-bag
governments, dwelling at some
length upon the corruptions and in
fanny which he found had char
acterized those governments.
He was frequently interrupt
ted by Mr.. Blair, who as
serted that carpet4bag government
had assisted materially in the pros
perity of the South. He denied that
the right of suffrage was restricted
in the South, and criticized with
great earnestness the laws which in
Massachusetts did not restrict that
right. He also charged that many
voters in that State had been de
prived of a free ballot by the infu-
, ence of money and by the influence
of corporations. This brought
Messrs. Dawes and Hoar to their
feet in emphatic denial of any
such state of facts.
A long discussion ensued, the
Massachusetts, Senators maintaining
that no man in that State was de-
priyed of his right of suffrage, ex>
cept by his own choice, and Mr..
Gall oontondiuS UntU eIecLIOns III the
Southern States were fairer and freer
than those held in Massachusetts.
At the end of this discussion, on
motion of Mr.. Burnside, the Senate
adjourned until Monday, yeas %:
nays 16-the negative vote being
cast by the Democrats.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-04-08
What is the Remedy ?

GALVESTON, Tex, April 1.-The
News Richmond special says: A
negro named Lewis Townsend and
white girl about 13 or IA years
old were brought up from Walker
Station last night, where they were
living as man and wife. The girl is
of good appearance, but very ignor-
ant and of poor parents. Her name
is Emma Balkin. Her father, brother
and uncle came down from Colum>
bus to-day. Her father refused to
see her. The girl claims she was at
the well, when the negro came up
and compelled her to go with him,
threatening to kill her if she refused.
is talked of.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-04-08
WASHINGTON.
Miscellaneous News from the Ma
tiOnal Capital.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Presi-
dent sent to-day the following nom
nations to the Senate Postmasters,
VIM. A. Taft, at Charleston, S. c.;
John B. Nicholas, at Denton, Tex;
John Nichols, at Raleigh, n. c., vice
ex-Gov. Holden, withdrawn.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-04-08
Arrival OF the -. Johns Rector.

Rev. II. Il. Morrell, of Eiyria, Ohio,
who has accepted a call to the rector
ship of st. Johns Episcopal Church
arrived on yesterday evenings train,
accompanied by his family, which
consists OF t"o daughters. Miss E.
Morrali and Miss NJ. Morrell, and
three little soDs. They were met at
the train by number of the
~--'''fr5 of the Oh -"
conveyed to the Hattie House,
where they have taken rooms
and will remain until their furnit ire
arrives. when they will take the par
sonage, on Walnut street. The reyer-
end gentleman will enter at once upon
his work. We extend to him AMI bis
interesting family a cordial welcome
to Knoxville, where We hope they
will find pleasant and agreeable ssso-
Citations.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-04-08
The Capture OF Tag IOr, the Murderer

The Capture OF Tay yI0r, the Murderer.
The capture of John Taylor, the
murderer of Captain Fletcher, at
Chattanooga, in February, which was
noted by US yesterday, was effected
through the excellent maneuverings
OF Sheriff 81. J. Spring fl ED, OF Ham
ilton county, who is one of the mo. t
efficient fficials in the Sate. He has
been quietly working up the case
all the while, and was not
bstfied in the least by the reports of
Taylor's having gone to Texas, and
other reports. He received informa>
ton Tuesday cf the exact whereabouts
of the fugitive, and at once organized
a posse of six assistants and left on the
train.
Arriving at Loudon at IL O'Clock
thst night, they were joined by
Loudon county's young and efficient
Sheriff Joe d. Fou'e and three others,
and put out for Taylor's rs treat, which
was at the home of Mr.. Van Stowe, Is
miles nor h of Loudon, on the Clinch
River. They reached the place about
daylight, taking all by completH sur
prise, the man Of the house having
Just risen from bed. Taylor was yet
asleep, and uususpecting. He frs!
talked as though he would show fight,
but soon realized the situation, and
dropping his arms quietly surren-
dered. He eXonorated the family
from barboring him, saying he forced
them to let him stay there, where he
| al been a week.
A special telegram from Loudon WAS
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-04-08
Signal Office Bulletin.

WAsHINGToN, April The chief
of the signal office, in a snecis1
weather bulletin, says: The indi-
cations are that the storm which is
IS central in Indian Territory, will
advance to the eastward durino
Friday, causing rain in the Middle
and South Atlantic States, and rain
or snow in the lake region, with
slightly warmer weather. The tenn
perature will probably fall in the
Southwest during Friday, with a
light norther in Texas.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-04-08
ENDORSEMENT. T.
The Pennsylvania Senate Com
mend the Action Of the Repub-
icans at Washington

HARRIsBURG, Pa, April 1.-The
Republican caucus resolution in
dorsing the course Of the Republi-
cans in the United States Senate was
passed in the State senate to-day by
a party vote. Senator Gordon, Dem
ocrat, moved to amend by inserting
a proviso that the resolution should
not be construed to indorse the bar
gain made with Mr.. Malone, but it
was defeated after considerable de-
bate.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-04-08

the first intimation Chattanooga had
of the proposed capture, and great ex-
element was created over it. On his
arrival on the 6 80 train Wednesday
evening, there was an immense jam
and confusion, and iDtin a ions of
lynching, but the prisoner was safely
iaifa6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-01

crimes purposely, in revenge for her alb
sence and delay. He said he had pur-
posed it, but thought such combina-
ton of novelty with beauty would en-
rapture her and thus reward him for a
month OF slavery. Even the kitchen,
upon which he had chiefly prided him
self, she declared looked like the kitchen
of some demon and, when the kitten,
once white, but, by falling into paint
pot, had become red, ran up to her,
my mother shrieked at the apparition
and ran behind red chair.
1t was an awful day for my father,
and no less SO for my dear mother for
alas for her, for him and for me. when
by-and-by she traversed all the house.
and saw what he had ruined, she became
suddenly overcome, and doctors and
nurses were sent for with all possible
alaerity.
/ have but few words to say, but
those embrace fact of considerable i'm
portance to me. On the following day
was born. Whether the hate Of my
mother for red paint had anything to
do with my eyes others may Judge. For
my own part, / am thankful for my
escape from being born Indian, or from
having eyes as red as white rabbits.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-01
Perils OF Ridicule.

know of no principle which it is OF
more Importance to fix in the minds OF
young people than that of the most de-
termined resistance to the encroach-
ment of ridicule. Give mp the world
and to the ridicule with which the world
enforces its dominion, every tliing
question of manner and appearance, it
is to toss courage and firmness to the
winds, to compass with the mass upon
such subjects as these.
But learn from the earliest to insure
yourself against the perils of ridicule !;
You can no more exercise Your reason,
II you live in the constant dread Of
laughter, than you can enjoy your life
II You are IN constant dread of death.
If You think il right to differ from the
times and to make stand for any valu-
able point Of morals do it, however rus
TIC, however Anticipated, however pelan-
TIC 1t may appear, do it,-not for insol-
ence, but grandly and seriously-as a
man who wore soul Of his own in his
bosom, and did not wait until it was
breathed into him 10y the breath eli
fashion.
Let men call You mean, if you know
you are just; hypocritical, if You are
honestly religious pusillanimous, if you
feel that you are firm resistance soon
converts unprincipled wit into sincere
respect, and no aftertine can tear from
yon these feelings which every mau car
RES with him who has made noble and
successful exertion in a virtuous cause.
Sidney Smith.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-01
Taking ont Patents.

Apropos of the editorials that are gen.
orally written ON patent reforms the
Scientific Amer:cdn notes the fact that
the line of argument is substantially
identical in most newspapers. 1t holds
that the idea that an inventor who has
brought forth, painfully or otherwise,
something of value to the rest of the
community should be compelled to pay
for the privilege, heavily or lightly. is
simply absurd. Also that the penalty
imposed should increase with the amount
of the benefaction is still more absurd.
1t says Indirectly the successful in
vention does contribute to government
support in taxes in proportion to the rate
at which it increases individual and pub
lie wealth but that is for service by the
government other than and independent
of the issuance Of an official certiication
of the invention in the form of letters
patent. The assertion that the majority
Of patents are worthless is so contrary
to the evidence of fact that il cannot be
set down to Ignorance. The american
denomces the advocacy of the policy
of extinguishing "useless patents, . on
the ground that it is a mischievous as
which are not speedily developed and
made commercially productive are use
less. The american pointedly observes
that the aforementioned positions on
this subject ARE taken by those, and
those only, who are pecuniarily inter-
ested- as principals or attorneys-in so
modifying the operation of the patent
law as to facilitate the seizure and en-
joyment Of PAT uted Inventions without
the preliminary forlnality Of consulting
the inventor or mourning any subse-
quent risks Of damages for Infringement.
With large number of classes Of iuven-
tions ii rests with a few wealthy or
carnations to decide absolutely whether
new invention within the class, how
ever meritorious it may be, shall or shall
not be speedily developed AMI made re-
munerative to the patentae.'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-01
HOUSEHOLD HELP,
lrrom The Defro, Free Pros, =" Household. .

Iron the DelipN ffes Press - Hou hold. ~
MEAT CAKES. -Take cold meat mince
fine with fat bacon season with pep
per and salt mix well fry in cakes and
serve in gravy.
Boiled LEG or AlUTToN-Boil well in
clegr water until tender, seasoning the
water with salt; serve with egg sauce
and garnish with parsley, sliced lemons
or curant jelly.
OLD CoLoNY CAKE.-Three eggs. one
scaot cupful of butter, two and one-half
cuplGls Oh sugar, one cupful of sour milk,
three and two-thirds cupfrlls of flour,
teaspooniul of soda, spice to taste. Sift
powdered sugar over the top of the cake.
SPTcED APPLE TARTs.-Rub stewed
tart apples through a sieve; sweeten
and flavor with mace or cinnamon. Line
SOUP plates with crust, fill with the apple.
and lay bars of crust quarter of an inch
wide over the top OF the tart Bake till
the crust is DONE
VEAL PATEs.-Chop some cold veal
fine, moisten with cream and an EGG
beaten; season with salt and pepper
then make up with the hands in tho
shape Of cones or patty pans, and roll in
crumbs: Either fry in buttered pan OF
bake IN hot oven.
LAME STEAK.-Lamb steak dipped in
egg and then in cracker or bread crumbs,
and fried until 1t is brown, helps make
variety for the breakfast table. With
baked sweet potatoes, good coffee and
buttered toast or corn mullins, one may
begin the day with courage.
PUFF PASTRY. pound Of -four,
little more for rolling pin and board.
Cut the batter and lard through the
flour (which should be sifted) into small
thin shells, and mix With sufficient ice
water to'roll easily. Avoid kneading il
and use the hands as little as possible ii
mixing
RICE FRUIT PrDDTSG. One large tea
cup of rice, & i tie water to cook Il par
tally: dry; line an earthen basin viii
the nee I'LL up with quartered apple. 81
any fruit Won choose. Cover wifi rice.
Tie a cloth over the top, and steam one
hour. To be eaten with sweet sauce.
Do not butter the dish.
PoTAToEs A La TsTASoS.-Wash. pee
and slice some very good potato,sS N
medium size, cutting each potato into
six pieces; steam until tender; have
ready some fresh butter cut into dice,
place the potatoes Il a hot dish, sprink {
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-01
In a Till Place.

4 young fond du Lac lawyer was o,t
calling on lady, when young mar
and another young Lady called, and the
young lawyer thought it would be cum
ming to get down behind the lounge and
not let them know he was there, and
surprise them by bobbing up serenely
from below when the time came. They
came in and the first thing they asked
was for the young lawyer, who had told
the young man he would be there that
evening. Then they began to talk
about him, discussed the size of his
feet, which they claimed were large, and
the size of his head which they asserted
was childs size. He perspired and they
talked about his masking qualities, how
he mashed girl that worked III a lau..-
dry, and the opinion was expressed that
he was regular fiirt Then thoy talked
about his family, and he tried to stuff
his cars. Just then little terrier be-
longing to the girls brother came in the
room, and somebody said '.rats," and
told the dog to hunt for them, and the
dog went under the lounge aud began 10
growl and shake something. and there
was a sound of reyelry by night The
other young man and two girls rushed,
out of the room, and the lawyer got up
on his feet, pulling the dog up near his
suspenders by the teeth. and the dog
shook, and the young man yelled. ana
presently the girls father came in and
seeing the dog trying to hold what he
supposed was a burglar, he took an old
hair cloth covered chair and was going
to brain the burglar, when the youllg
man told who he was. and she father
unlocked the dogs teeth, after he had
remembered the combination, and the
young lawyer took himself in his hand
and went away. He won't speak to the
young people now, and it is said he will
sue the owner of the dog for AKRON or
aipace,. or some Latin phrase. The
worst thing in the world is to be attacked
by conversation or a dog, when you aco
not looking. -Peck's SIM.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-01
WHAT I'D DO.

BIZ lAMUEL LOVER.
- Whst viii ye do, love, when am going
Ni,b white sails flowing
The seas beyond;
hat VIII ye dc, love, though waves divide us,
And friends wiz chide us
For beng fond?"
Though wares divide us
ANA ends may chide us,
an faith abiding, III still be true;
III pray for ynG on TIC stormy ocean
with deep devotion,
That's what III dois
''W-lat would We do, love, II distant things
Your fond conhdsngs
Shuuid undermined
And abiding meath foreign skies
Should think other eyes
We're az bright as thine?"
''O1, name it not love, though guilt and sham
We're your name
Id stl be true;
II that heart Of thiue-should another share!
/ could not bear it
That's what I'd dol"
" y hat would you do, love. If home returning
In hopes high burning,
And wealth for you;
II MY bark that bounded on foreign foam
should be lost near home
What would you do7"
SO .hou vert spared I'd bless the morrow,
In want and sorrow,
That left me you;
And ia Welcome thee from the stormy billow,
This heart Thy pillow
Taat's what I'd do.n