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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01
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Guarded with shot-guns.

1t is a wonderful commentary on
any line of business when it is
guarded by armed men. There
must be something wrong when
this is the casein any peaceful COM
munity. The report comes to us,
and we give it as report, that the
prescription saloon in this place has
two pickets out every night, armed
with shOt-guns, to prevent boys
from stoning the building. Then
they fear that women, who are out
ragged every day by drunken hus-
bands, will burn the building to the
ground or blow 1t up with dyna-
mite.
We know nothing about it, ex-
cept that we frequently see men
step around behind an old out house
and .upturn the bottle. Men who
stand guard for such institutions
certainly have enlightened views
On heduty of man to man. They
certainly have. great concern for
their neighbors and their children.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

The Gust of inverting column
rules when a great man dies is one
Of the relics of former-day journal
ism. The practice of this is redic-
ulous and we are surprised to see
our friend of the Roane County
Republican still hanging to it.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

What does the Tribune receive
for publishing its half.column and
column railroad articles? A gold
watch: Do, drop the Richmond 4
Danville extension" and tell US
what is going on in the world.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

In the recent struggle the X, ,ox.
vile Tribune vas one. Of the r liter.
est opposers of the education Al hill,
In Saturdays issue Gne ind tho
Tribune saying that river bo,
e over the island" f... .,o-o
q way of forcing tt A. hin nnor
y Tribune?
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

The latest improved guns are be-
ing used by whiskey men. The caps
they use are not waterproof.
These are warranted to be "forty-
rod" guns.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

The sarvey Of the French Broad
from Unaka to Rockville,
via cambridge, has been completed.
The Sevierville route will now be
surveyed and win be completed in
about three weeks.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

A new party has been organized
in Chicago. 1t is to be known as
the United Labor Party. In the
oath of allegiance every joiner"
is required to denounce the two
political parties. All this is done
in writing.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

1t is said that the proprietor of
the prescription saloon feels SO good
over what he is doing that he hires
q person or twoto stay with him of
nights 70 keeyahe Hspooke of.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

Hon. R. L. Taylor has appointed
bis elder brother, James P. Taylor,
Fss hk privats secretary. A little
|iiepotisn, now and then, is rellshed
by political men.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

1t is stated at the U. s. Treasury
Department that the new two dol.
lar silver certificates will be ready
for general distribution this week.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01
John A. Logan has been appoint
ed postmaster at ClOyds Greek.

Five hundred hands are employ
ed in the marble quarries of Hawk
ms County.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

One month has passed since the.
election and there is still one Coun.
~ to hear from. This should not
be.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

eCioee the blinds &ently, do dear"
If you haven't any blinds, hang up
some shutters and start two men
out with double-barreled guns.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

During the month of October.
10000 tons of coat was shipped
from the mines adjacent to Knox
vile.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

It has been settled as to who
struck Billy Patterson, but the pub
lie wants 10, know who threw the
stones. G e. S'
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

Blind Tom, the wonderful mu-
sician, has been declared insane by
a New York jury.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

We that patrons shall have goods and
have the exclusive right to sell the Genuine Oliver Chilled Pows
neither nor sell the bogus ones In TACT all our goods are
among Blount County and with stay
article goods order make SALE Call and usand
tee full return dollar spend with "A word to the
Is sufcentz3 come and see j. A. GREER &CQ :
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

I President Cleveland Ting
his Message to Congress- PtsKyQ:
A coWmendable featufAs ~ 4he
I Aass will bs its 3 va /, ,itst 4!
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

The tax on oleomargarife for No
vember was about 100000.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

Bring in club of five old SUBJ
scribers with So, and we will send
you the TINES one year.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01
BREvITIEs.

Congress will have sixty-two
working days.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01
A SAD ENDING.
(OHN CALVIN Mccoy COMES TO
HIS DEATH BY EXPOSURE.
y Temperance Lecture for those
Who Use IntoxIcants.

On Sunday the community was
shocked to receive the intelligence
that one of the oldest citizens of the
county, Cal Mccoy, had come to
his death in sad manner.
Saturday evening Mr.. Mccoy
Was in town. While here he became
intoxicated to great degree.
Shortly after four O'clock he
started to his home, a little more
than two miles on the Morganton
road. Between sunset and dark he
was seen on the road near Graston's
This was the last time he was seen
that night.
On the next morning a search
was Instituted. Joe Coleman, living
cloee by,was passing along the road
near Seceder Church. When he
came to the spring branch which
flows near the road, he was attract
edsby several groans. Stepping to
ons side a few feet he beheld Mr..
Mccoy in an unconscious state. A
little pool, or basin, had formed in
the branch, and it appears that Cal
had attempted to step across 1t,
when he fell. The branch could
haye been crossed by child, but
owing to his unsteadiness, he fell
and soon dropped into q deep slum-
Der. His feet were in the water
but his body was on firm ground
Mr.. Coleman removed a pint flask
LOT whisky from Calls pocket and
bathed his head and pulse with the
4 liquid, but this did not revive him
1 He summoned help and removed
ls hody to a little cabin on the hill
RG exe shRi|t and DIR. Blankep
! Ant i6 Doctor ii
rived, the unfOrtuoate man Ora
ed,sws or three tIfdes Ind all wa
over. In the evening Coroner J. I
Hackney arrived at the cabin an
summoned seven jurors. The bod
was removed to the house of the dt
ceased and an inquest held. eth
jury returned the following verdict
STATE OF TENNESSEE,
BLOUNT COUNTY.
. An inquisitiOn holden at tn
3 house of the deceased, in the Coul
ty and State aforesaid, on the 2St
: day of November, 1886, before ia
p. Hackney, Coroner of said Coul
ty, upon the body of John Calvi
Mccoy, there lying dead, by tn
l jurors whose names are hereto sui
;. scribed, who, upon their oaths d
= say: That the deceased came
his death by reason of being intOx
4 Gated and falling, or otherwise ge
ting into, a branch or basin of WI
ter, where he remained over nigh
Z from which he died shortly aft
;, being removed therefrOm. The
were no signs of violence upon Il
s tperson of the deceased whatever.
# John Calvin Mccoy was an o
and >o(1t known citizen of tn
j., County He Allied the office
County Court Clerk for two tern
> before the war. He was alwa
y kind, generous and good-nature
y He had but one fault, and that W
the one which led to his death.
Mr.. Mccoy was never marie
% He has lived with his sisters I
d many years. He leaves three 81
d ters to mourn fer him, all of who
4 are over 20 years of age, and one
Is them has lived for 95 years.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

The members of the Memphis
bar gave Hon.Howell f. Jackson
a banquet, Saturday night. !
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

A new bank In Memphis, with q
capital Of a half million dollars, Of
which $3s5,0OO have been subscrib-
ed.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

Nights are getting pretty coo
for tn" shotgun policy.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

A lightning rod vender was in.
town Monday. Shoot him on the
spot. =.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-12-01

rived, the unfOrtunete man Dr'---.asn4'
edssws or three tIn1es and all was
over. In the evening Coroner J. P.
Hackney arrived at the cabin and
summoned seven jurors. The body
was removed to the house of the de.
ceased and an inquest held. 8The
jury returned the following verdict;
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-05-27
Teamster Jim.
BY ROBERT J. BERDETTE.


From the brooklyn Eaglc.l
II amt jest the story. parson. to tell in crowd
like this
weth the Nirtuous mstrons frownin' an
chidn' the gigglng miss,
An the good old deacon noeiiin' In time weth
hi patient suorcs.
An the shocked alCet Of the Capital ssalkin
away through the doors.
Bu; then. - story lhei happened, an every
word of it, true.
An sometimes We can't help talkin' Of the
things tibet we sometimes do.
An' though good sociois coldly .hcts it, doors
onto "Tcamster Jim
lm thlnAin ihcr'> lOt> worse people thci's bet
ter known than him,
mind the day De- ws- married, an danced
at the wc,ldin'. too:
Au Kissed ihs bride sweet Maggie-daugh-
ter Of Ben Mctircw.
mind how they sat up housekcepin. two
Young, poor, happy fools.
hen Jlm's only stock was heavy trunk an
four haintucky mules.
We'll. they lived along eontcnted. wcth their
little joys an cares.
An every year baby came. and twicct thev
came iu pairs:
Till the house was full Of children wcth their
>houtin. and playing. and squalls.
An Their singln. an langhin. an erwin made
Redam within its walls,
An Jim. he seemed to like it, an he spent all
hi eycnin's at home.
lie laid Il was full of music. an light. an
peace from pit to dome.
lie Joined the hurch, an he used to pray that
bis heart might De Kept from sin
he siumbn'c>t pTayiu'-hut heads and hearts
used to bow when he'd begin
20 they lived along in that way. the same from
Jay TO day.
With plenty OF time for drivin' work. an
little time for play.
An CROWN around EN- the sweetest girls and
ihc lyclc>i. manifest bows.
ltll the old gray heads Of the two old folk-
was crowned with the hom'iic.t JOYS
Lht Come 10 my story, Well, that's ai
They're liNin' just like said,
only ~ o Of the girl i married an one OF the
boys j. dead
IN they're honest, an decent, an happy an
the very hrst Christians | know
Though | reckon tn brilliant comp'ny they'd
b voted little slow.
e., Nou'rc pressed for tjme-cxcuse youf sure
I'm ~orry kept ynu - long,
H'o'i-h!e, Now he booked Kind o. bored Ike.
su ! reckon that | was wrong
To tel such commonplace story OF two such
commonplace iisc~.
lat We can't Ail ljt drunk an gamble an
hSA'. an rum 81 with other mcn'- wives.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-05-27

-Harper's Magdzine for June is in every
way an unusually strong number The lead
ing article, THE United States Navy is CON
contributed by Rear-admral Edward Simpson,
L. S. n, and no one is more competent than
he to say precisely what our navy is and what
1t ought to be. He shows how slowly the first
step-from sailing to steam ships-was taken ;
how reluctantly, later on, iron ships were sub
stituted for wooden ones; then with what diff
ficulty we recently adopted the construction of
steel cruisers; and that we are still waiting for
the two final achievements that win make our
navy effective-the steel armor plating Of our
ships, and the construction of heavy steel
guns, equal to those made abroad. The ar
tice is profusely illustratsd-each class of
vessels being represented, including the re-
Gently constructed dolphin Atlanta and
Chicago"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-05-27

The taboong of the gifted Murray by
the college church committee at Hanover
has precedent in the treatment of Helen
Potter, the reader and impersonator, in the
winter of 1889. The lecture committee
was refused the use of the church for Ter
readings, and the result was the biggest de-
monstration of indignation on the part of-the
students for years. The fence in front of the
residence of one Of the members of the COM
mittee was torn down, and the appearance in
chapel of the committee the morning after
the decision was announced, was the signal
for storm of hooting and kissing. The
bad feeling engendered lasted for long
tine.
Since that time the church has been oc-
cupied by colored singers, Spanish students,
Josh Billings, etc.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-05-27
Everything is Lovely and the Goose
Hangs High.

This expression Is corruption ot an old
fashioned saying that originated in the early
dnys Of thi, country.
As most Of you know, wild gee.e,when
they migrate il autumn form themselves into
lines shaped like The letter Y, the leader fly
ing at the point, the two lines following; and
as they .all away, far above the trees, and
beyond all danger from guns,-on those cold
mornings when the air IS clear, and the SKY
beautifully blue, they seem fall Of gle, and
Join IN a chorus, "Honk, honk, hoHk -
Any one who has heard those curiousp
sounding note, never could mistake them.
And the folks on the earth below who heard
the birds wild call, in old times, realized the
happiness Of the winged creatures in being
so high and safe And 50 it became quite
natural. when two persons met each other
under peculiarly favorable circumstances for
this or that enterprise for them to say
Everything is lovely, and the goose honks
high From Jaek-in.the-P Pulpit 81. Nicb-
olas for May.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-05-27

Patents granted to the citizens of the
New England States during the past week
aud reported expressly for the AMERICAN by
c. A. Snow & Co., patent lawyers, opposite
U. S. Patent office, Washington, ID. c.:
J. B. Green, Stamford, Conn.,, orucible
tongs.
p. H. Holmes, Gardiner, Me-, turbine
water wheel.
B. T. Olcott. Keene, n. H., shield for
trouser knees.
J. Bristol, New Haven, Conn, snap
hook.
A. Z. Bussell, Nashua, n. H., rein
holder.
&. II. Buckley. Deering, Me-, hammock
spreader.
X. l.. Comes, Danbury, Conn, barber's
register.
A. Daggett, Strong, Me, alarm.
J. Swan, Seymour, Conn, horer.
W. II. Dayton, Torring,on, Conn, wire
pointer.
II. l.. SliAuian, hheuto"H' ~ l., iaii-
way.
l.. G. Welch, Groton, VT, clamp.
J. B. Flue,te. Lewiston. Me-, lock.
J. A. Fancher, West CRANKY, Conn, cider
press.
f. B. Eastman, Watervile, Me, steam
trap.
G. Moore. Berwick, Ne, heel bur
nisher.
f. b. Crocker, Pawtucket, r. l.. check
rein hook
f. O. Wood, Nashua, \. H., sad iron,
{. II. Wiimarth, Providence, X. l., neck
tie fastener
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-05-27
A Touching Death Scene.

4 venerable clergyman in Virginia said
lately Men Of my profession see much Of
the tragic side of lite. Beside death
bed the secret passions, the hidden evils as
well as the good IN human nature, are very
otter dragged to the light. have seen men
die in battle, children, and Young wives in
their husbands arms, but no death ever
seemed 50 pathetic 10 me as that Of an old
woman, a member of my church.
Il knew her first as young girl, beau,i-
ful, gay, full Of spirits and sigor. She mar
ried and had four children her husband
died and left her penniIess. She taught
school. sne painted, she sewed. she gave
herself scarcely time to eat or sleep. Every
thought was for her children, to educate
them TO give them the same chance which
their father would have done.
''Sne succeeded sen, the bows to college,
and the girls to school. When the, came
home, refined girls and strong young men,
abreast with all the new ideas and tastes Of
their time, she was worn out, common
place old woman. They had their pursuits
and companions. Size fingered among
them FOR two or three years and then died Of
some sudden failure in the brain. The shock
woke them TO consciousness, IN an agony Of
grief. The oldes, son. as he held her in his
arms, cried:
"'You have been good mother TO US ?"
Her face colored again, her eyes kind
led into a smile, and she whispered, You
never said that before, John Then the
light died out and she was gone"
How many men and women sacrifice their
own hopes and ambition, their strength,
their life itself, to their children, who re-
ceive it as a uatter Of course, and begrudge
a earess, word Of gratitude, in payment of
all that has been given them.
Boys, don't consider that your only re-
lation to your father is to "get as much
money as the governor will stand" Look
at his grey hair, his uncertain step, his dim
eyes, and remember in whose service he has
grown old. You can never pay him the
debt you owe, but at least acknowledge IL
before ii is too late Youths Companion
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-05-27

In the May number Of the Dorcds, a mag
azine where the needle-woman i always sure
Of finding timely and practical suggestions for
making useful articles and for decorating the
home, Il number Of directions for needle-work
are given which will help great many women
to employ profitably their summer vacations
Crocheting and knitting, to which the magazine
j. especially devoted, are well represented by
Illustrations. and working directions for max
ing many pretty and useful garments. Bead
work, which promises to become a popular
Is In the olden time, has an article devoted TO
it, and other special papers describe Russian
embroidery and the revived Makart bouquets.
The books OF the month which are best cal
culated to interest woman are reviewed; and
many practical hints may be found in the care
fully edited column, Answers to Correspon-
dents.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-05-27

National News.

The President has vetoed two private
pension bills, signed 81 and allowed l57 to
become Law without his signature.
The national House of Representatives
has passed the military academy bill, appro-
priating S297,s65.
Grand Master Workman Povderly has
called special session Of the general as
sembly of the knights of Labor, to be held
in Ohio, Tuesday. May 25.
Mrs. Tyler, the widow of ex-President
Tyler, has left Washington and is now liv-
ing with her only daughter, Mrs. Ellis, III
Montgomery county, Va.
Governor Swineford, of Alaska, says he
is going TO return there, whether he is con-
frmed or not. He likes the country.
The formal announcement of General
John b. Gordon's candidacy for governor of
Georgia will soon be made.
The wife Of Senator Hoar is again i'll
and will probably be taken from Washing
ton TO her home at Worcester
The boat crew of Cambridge University,
England, have declined challenge from the
Harvard University crew for an internation-
al boat race.
john Kelly is improving in health and
will leave for the country in few days.
The family physician has not been called for
more than week.
Professor Timothy Dwight is mentioned
as likely TO succeed to President Porter. of
Yale
General Butler has sued his son-in-law.
\. \. Ames, for SO 900 and interest for
ten years and attached property belonging
TO Ames.
General Fltzhugh Lee and his staff are
to go to the Cincinnati May festival.
Post OHce Inspector George f. Dane,
Of New Hampshire, has been appointed to
succeed Mr. W. II. Blgeow as Superintenl-
ent Of the railway mail service Of New Eng
land.
The President sent to the Senate, We'd
mes lay, the nominations Of John +. Fuz-
gerald TO be collector of internal revenue for
Massachusetts,; and Of G. W. Jackman to
be collector Of customs at Newburvport,
Mass
Genera, Rosecrans has sent To the
Senate written answer to the charge that
he was connected with land frauds IN Cali
forn,a
MIR. Gallons bill 10 regulate interstate
commerce was passed by the Senate Wed,
nesday, by a vote Of T. to 4. 1t now goes
10 the House.
The army appropriation bill has passed
the House Of Representatives.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-05-27

Maddox. and was anxious to punish the vii
lsins who attempted to murder her; and |
believe this scoundrel got up the plot, and
ordered him to leave my house which he re-
fused TO do, and insisted he would pray here
in this mud on his knees, and to me the
howllng of a wolf would sound better than
prayer made by such scamp" Mr..
Murch again grabbed him BY the collar Of
his coat, saying III you do not instantly leave
my premises, will drag you through the
mud 10 the road" They took Hopkison by
the arms, said 10 Mr.. Murch, ''Let go of him
and We will take him away" They had to
force HIM to the highway. Then he insist
ed that he would go back and make pray
er. and wanted them to 90 with him. We
said Mr.. Mureh will thrash you soundly if
YOU 20 back, and We will not interfere. Fin
silly he concluded to leave. The above was
the substance Of their evidence, and they
agreed in their statements.
After few remarks by Marshal and Scott.
Justice Rose. made some extended remarks
not very favorable to Ilopkson and those
who had been engaged in Keeping up the
delusion Of witchcratt. He then gave his
decision saving. II shall fine Mr.. Murch
one cent and require each party to pay his
own cost" the moment the verdict was
given. Jacob Simmons sprang upon one of
the benches, and in loud voice sang out,
Three cheers FOR Mr. Murch Who ha, laid
out one Of the witch makers n The cheers
were given with a hearty will
When Hopkison and Marshal left the
court room they were assaiei in the road
b! lot Of Young men and boys led b, ia
cob simmons who tlubg rotten egss. mud,
and oil kinds Of rubbish upon them Mr..
Murch. Scott and several others went among
them and soon put stop to The riotous pro
ocedinss. Marshal sad Hopk,son were SO
completely bedaubed with oil Kind. of filth,
they could not be distinguished from each
other. Ms- Murch took Simmons hy the
arm and led him ava, .ltng q him II am
sorry to see YOU IN such . scrape aud prob
ably yod viii be prosecuted for It," Nr
Scott and several other gentlemen went
wi'h the sham minister. about 4 mile 10 a
house where they woal Ne ,Afc from fartb-
cr trouble
Marshal and Hopki.an Iet, Ellsworth
soon after the trial Jacob simmons l4n
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-05-27
A Poetic Surprise.

r. " Glider, editor of the century, was
at dinner next d charming g,rI, whom he
knew sHshty as clever Young woman
with somewhat decided ideas. which ,h~
spent good deal Of energy in carrying
out.
What are YOU doins now ?" he asked
utcre.tedy Of his bright n-ighbor.
Nothing, really nothing IN particuarJus'
now" vas thr reply, ,--"excepr, perhaps.
some verse, have been writing"
oh, my dear child, don't do that ,' cried
the editor, in n tone of Mortified regret
"Wh,. do YOU know you are really wasting
vour time People can't get twenty-five cents
for FIVE thousand verses to-dav.'
Cant they 4" with al surprise Il can.
though" shr continued "tor received 81
for some wrote last month
NY goodness ~ exclaimed Mr.. Glider in
m.ll amazemeni: WHO paid you hat ?"
why, YOU did :" crIrd the mcgy sIri.--
Washington Post.