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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1891-04-15
A Quarterly Meeting.

The third Quarterly Meeting of
the Blount County Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children
and Animals was held at the Court
House on Thursday, April End, 1891.
The meeting was opened with
prayer by Rev. F. E. Moore, after
which the minutes of last meeting
were read and approved.
An account of the work of the
Board of Directors was then given
by its chairman, w. G. Chumlea.
He showed that while the work is
being done quietly it is we'll calcu.
lated to accomplish the purposes of
the organization by directing atten-
tion to the principles which it is in.
tended to represent.
The Finance Committee then re.
ported the Treasurer's accounts
correct.
The program of exercises for this
meeting was then given as follows;
Reading by r. s. Kithcart. This
was brief but instructive account
of the English philanthropist, Will.
liam Forster, whose body lies at
Friendsville, this county, his death
having occurred while he was in
the United States on a humane
mission in 1854.
At this point Mr.. Charley Alex.
ander's rendering of the sailors
definition of "A Hanthem" was
found highly entertaining.
An interesting account of the
laborS Of Dorothea Lynde Dix, who
did much for children, as well a.
for various classes of unfortunates
and criminals, was then read by
Miss Ida HOOke.
A well delivered recitation, aHis
Mothers Songs" by Willie Hatha,
way, closed the list.
After the distribution of q hun
dred copies Of "The Humane Edu
Gator" w. A. McTeer read thu
Statutes of Tennessee, defining ant
providing for the punishment O
cruelty to children and animals.
A benediction was then pronounc
ed by Rev. Moore and the Societ,
adjourned to meet on Thursday
July End, 1891.
VIC. CHUMLEA, Pres.
L. ID. CLARK, Sec'y.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1891-04-15
At the Convocatiop Of the Nation.

At the Convocation of the Nation.
al w. G. T. U. in February at WASH
ington, d. C, Bishop Hurst gave
the address of welcome in behalf of
the clergy and Judge M0ult0n on
behalf of the city. At the first ses-
sion Mrs. Zerelda q. Wallace gave
the principal address. The public
press says: "Mrs. Zerelda G. Wal
lace, the venerable mother in Isr@l,
who has rocked three generations
in her arms, spoke on Christian
Motherhood With fearful eye she
related how within the past few
weeks she had stood by the grave
of a loved grandson, whose death
had been brought about by the traf-
fic recognized by the laws of the
nation.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1891-04-15
HUMANE SOCIETY.
Catechism.

When was "The BlOunt County
Society for Prevention Of Cruelty 10
Children and Animals" formed?
Ans.-Oct. 10th, 1890, at our Court
House. ~
i What was the immediate occa.
sion of its creation?
Ans.-It was the spontaneous
protest Of humane citizens to \ ter
rible act of cruelty committed here
last summer. =;
What are its objects as stated In
its Constitution?
ADs.--"The objects of this Society
are to create public sentiment
among the people Of the county In
favor of enforcing the laws for the
prevention of cruelty to children
and and animals; to prosecute per-
sons f und violating such laws; and
to establish and encourage auxili-
ary societies and agencies through
out the county,"
How can any resident of the
county become an active annual
member?
Ans.-By paying fifty cents, the
annual dues.
When are the meetings held?
.Ans.-The Board Of Directors
meet on the last Friday of each
month: the whole Society meets
quarterly, viz: on the End of Janu.
ary, April, July and October, when
everybody is welcome.
Aside from the Board of Direc.
tors who are the officers Of the So
ciety?
Ans.-President, w. G. Chumlea
Vice. President, ]. Burger; Secreta
ry, l.. d. Clark; Treasurer, Miss A
M. Lord; Agent, w. G. Stanley
Attorney, w. A. McTeer.
How does this Society come t.
occupy Q half column in the TIMES
our county newspaper?
Ans.-By the generous courtesy
of the Publishers of the TIMES
And the Society takes this OppOr
tunity of returning to Messrs Bish
op & Goddard it's sincere thanks
for this privilege of speaking fo
those who cannot speak for them
selves"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1891-04-15

The prospects are good for gen.
eral strike among the coal miners of
Pennsylvania May 1st. A confer
ence was held last week between
mine operators and the miners but
they could not agree.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1891-04-15

First Actor-Did you hear about De
Rantei He vas playing in Kansas Q
few nights ago. and the house fell upon
him.
Second Actor-How fortunatei That
is the first house he ever brought down.
Ihope il was big one. Epoch.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1891-04-15
Home and Mother.

Home and Mother.
Home and mother are two of the
sweetest names to mortal ears since
at the mention of them our hearts
turn back again to the old house at
home where mother dwelt. At the
mention of the name of mother
memory carries us back again to
the days of our childhood when
mother took us on her knee to
brush away the falling tear or
sOOthe our childish sorrows. When
we cast a look behind us and re-
view the years that have so swiftly
fitted by and around which clusters
SO many pleasant recollectiCns Of
the past, we see the name and face
of mother associated with them all.
The early Impressions she made
upon US, do what we may, clings to
US still. Twas she, who when the
evening sun had set and thu sable
curtain of night had wrapped the
earth in darkness and silence, took
US on her knee and heard us lisp
our evening prayer, and sent peti.
tions to heavens high throne night
and morning on the wings of prayer
commenting us to the care and
keeping Of Him who is the match
less Maker of US all. We have
grown to manhopd's years andduty
has long since demanded that we
leave loving friends and happy
home to 60 forth into the world
among men, in the struggle for hu-
man existence, and we are called
upon to take our stand as man
among men and play our part in
the drama of life; and should we
ever play our part with credit and
honor to ourselves, we shall ascribe
all the praise to the teachings of
our devoted mother, who would al
ways have us, if she could, to walk
in that straight and narrow path
that leads to life eternal. Some one
has said, know not whom, that
"he that has no home has not the
sweetest pleasures of life" IT'S
true with us; we wrap the drapery
OF our couch about US and recline
upon bed of ease TO while away
the hours of night in balmy sleep
tired natures sweet restorer; We
often partake of repasts fit for gods
} and we call these comforts of life
home; tits home no more when
mothers spirit has scared to yon
bright cline, the common comforts
of life don't fill the void of our ach'
ing hearts. When JnO. Howard
Payne wrote that famous song
"HOme, Sweet Home," I am salts
fed he was thinking of his mother
Had he never written anything else
that one song was sufficient to i'm
mortalize his name, and often in 8
temporary fight of Imagination, We
J are inclined to believe that should
; our immortal soul ever be safely
anchored within the shining portals
of the golden city, that We will heal
that never dying song, Home
, Sweet Home," sung in the courts o
, heaven. Not long since we visited
. the home of friend, scarcely ha(
We taken our seat when turning il
our chair we spied that vacant sea
/, the old arm chair, sitting in tn,
> corner draped in mourning. It ga
: there unused and unmolested, ,
, fitting monument to remind US o
. the mother who was
3 Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
!, From which none ever wake t,
weep.
3 Suspended from the back of thi
4 old arm chair was that soul stirrin,
3 heaven inspiring motto, "What /
. Home without q Mother"
I J. ID. TRIMBLE.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19
THE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE.
The Elegant New Quarters CORNER o1
Milk and Exchange Streets.

The telephone company will move into
their new building at the corner Of Milk
and Exchange street. this evening at seven
O'Clock. The new numbers will 20 into use
at that hour. The distribution Of new
books to subscribers began yesterday and
will continue today.
The elegant new quarters Of the company
are heated by steam and lighted by electrici-
ty. They are situated In the second and
third stories of the building. On the second
hoor are the superintendsnt's private office
and long distance public office. from which
the public can telephone to Boston, New
York, Philadelphia, etc. The rooms are
we'll lighted and finished In hard wood, and
desks are furnished for the use of patrons,
which will prove very convenient. On the
third floor is the operating room, distribut-
Ing room, ladies' toilet and lunch room. They
are also furnished in hard wood. The ladies'
toilet room Is fitted with hot and cold water
and wardrobe.
There are eight young women operators.
Each operator attends to sixty lines, aud can
connect any two subscribers without leaving
her seat, where formerly she had to repeat
the call to the operator on whose line the
number wanted was. The multiple board Is
twenty-five feet in length and is wired for
460 lines. but has capacity for 1900 II need
ed. On the boaId are long distance lines to
Boston. New York. Philadelphia, and ada
cent towns to this city. which are In charge
OF a skilled operator. In the centre Of the
operating room is a table at which the chief
operator sits, where general oversight Is
kept of the work going on.
The number of wires moved to the new
building were 399, capacity Of subscribers
lines. 1900; number Of snldered wire connec-
ti0n, 5000. The cost of the apparatus is In
the vicinity Of $4,000. The multiple board
Is one OF the best In the country, as the COM
pany mean to give their subscribers the best
service possible.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19
WITH MASONIC CEREMONY
The Corner Stone of the Inflrmary
Building VIII Be Laid.
What kas Been Accomplished by the
Eye and Ear lnfirmary.
A Description Of the Handsome
Structure Now Building.

The corner stone Of the new Eye and Ear
lnfirmary will be laid with Masonic ceremo-
MES this afternoon, at 4 O'Clock. by the
Grand Lodge of Maine. Albro E. Chase,
Grand Master.
The laying of the corner stone of the Maine
Eye and Ear Infrmary, marks an important
period in the history of this charity. ltis
a custom of ancient practice, and as such
should receive due attention. It is we'll to
consider the steps which have led up to this
occasion in the history of the institution.
Nearly six years ago, papers were circulated
to obtain names as petitioners for inco rpora-
tlon. In due time these petitioners were
formed into a corporation known as the
Maine Eye and Ear Infrmary. A constitu-
tion and bylaws were adopted and officers
chosen. Rooms were secured at ITO Federal
street. aud daily clinic opened Apru %,
1886 for the treatment Of diseases of the eye
and ear Of the poor. The attendance at
once became large and there were among
the applicants for treatment, patients need
ing special care with board and nursing. The
property was bought. an addition built and
changes made to meet these immediate re-
quirements. In its present location great
many operations have been performed and
great results for good accomplished.
The new infrmary will be large enough to
meet the increasing demands made
upon the institution. 1t will be
be seen from the cut herewith pre-
sented that 1t will be five stories high on
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19

Congress street. the first story being de-
signed for stores, from which a certain in
come may be derived. Its exterior will be
composed of stone, brick and terra Gotta.
The second story on Congress street, which
will be the first on Vaughan street, will be
devoted to reception, waiting, library aud
clinical rooms. In the second story on
Vaughan street, will be large private rooms,
dining room and bath room. The third
story will be for wards. The fourth story
will be for private rooms, laundry, etc. The
plan shows that the rooms for the kitchen
on the scond. third and fourth stories are
the same so that either floor may be used for
this purpose. but ultimately the kitchen Is
intended to be on the fourth floor. There
will be lift running from the
cellar to the fourth floor and also
an elevator. The building will be finished
in natural woods and heated by hot water.
The architect of the building Is John Cal
win Stevens; the masonry Is being done by
N. E. Redlon. the carpentering by A. ID.
Smith, the iron work by Megquier & Jones.
the painting by J. R. Horr, the galvanized
iron work by W. 81. Wescott. stating by NJ.
~ oOuAAO " OObs anu tuo SkdfCA LOOuuk Uy
Elias Hersey. 1t is expected to get the roof
en- by the last of the fall and to finish the
building during the winter months. The
cost of the building will be about $4,000,
and about $4,000 has been subscribed by
those whose names arc appended. Quite
sum will be realized from the sale of the
premises now occupied by the Infrmary,,
and the state appropriation Of $1,000 will be.
used for the building. The lime dealers of
Rockland, Thomaston and Rockport have
generously donated about thousand barrels
Of lime, equal to about that amount OF mon
ey. 1t will be seen that quite sum is yet
to be raised II the building is to be completed
free from debt, and 1t Is to be hoped that all
who are able will contribute something for
the promotion Of this worthy state charity
for small sums from large number amount
to good deal when put together. Mr.. Geo.
F. French, at Loring, Short 6 Harmon's, is
treasurer. and will be pleased to give due
credit for all donations, and to acknowledge
the same With receipt.
There will be fair held in City Hall
from April 18th to April 25th, 1892. for the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19
2.10 Or BETTER.
Nelson Is 0aea More Tho King Of
ffstiiGg StalliOHS.
The Record Lowered on tie Second
Trial Yesterday.
Some Watches Made The Time as
Low as 200 IL.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, September Ia
In the presence Of 10000 people at the West
Michigan fair to-day, Nelson lowered his
record to 2.10 on the second attempt. He
was In pink Of condition and the new track.
Just completed on the plan Of the Cleveland
track. was at its best and the fastest ever
trotted on. 1t Is four feet four inches over q
mile. The first quarter OF the first heat was
made in 32A, the second quarter in 31i and
the three-quaIter pole was reached In 80. a
a zoe i-3 gait. At this point. the runner
crowded the trotter into the fence, whore be
broke, finishing In 214 fiat. IS (.
Nelson, the owner. stated that Nelson the
horse would make second trial In 80 min
utes, and the crowd applauded. In AS min
utes the stallion appeared and the running
mate was changed. Without scoring, the
horses got away and trotter kept up his uu.
precedented pace to the finish without
skip. each quarter being trotted In .32i and
the mile in 2.1o fiat. The exhibition closed
amid scene Of wild enthusiasm. The grand
stand was emptied into the quarter
stretch and the crowd surrounded the judges
stand. Starting Judge Leathers then pre-
sented Mr.. Nelson with fine silver water
set on behalf OF the society. The timers
caught the time In 2.10. The judges from
their positions all caught 1t In 2007, and q
dozen water In the paddock caught IL Ia
2O93. Nelson caught the time at 2O94.
This performance again makes Nelson the
king OF trottlng stations. Considering the
extra length Of the track and the fact that
the official time certainly does not favor the
horse In view OF the fact that many made Il
less. this will more than Offset the perform
anee OF AlertoD, who trotted in 210 at Inde-
pendence, Ia, September 4th
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19
Fythian Field Day.

Twenty-Five members of Lewis A. Barker
Division, Uniformed Rank, Knights Of Py-
thias, Bangor, will attend the field day of
the order at Portland next week, and they
are now drilling In preparation for the
event, which promises to be very successful
The set of colors of the First Maine Regi
ment. which has been purchased. has arrived
In this city, and is ready for use on the occa-
sion Of the field day, September 23d.
The Knights would be pleased II the citi-
zens of Portland would decorate their houses
and display flags In honor OF the occasion.
On Wednesday. the Uniformed Rank will
parade. at p. m, the regiment will form
on Congress street, right resting near Monu-
ment square, left extending up Congress
street. The Supreme Chancellor and Major
General will be received with the proper
honors. The column will then move down
Congress street to City hall, where line will
form, and short address of welcome be Civ
en- by His Honor, Mayor True, after which
the march will be continued through Con-
gress street. to Franklin, to Cumberland, to
High. to Deering, to State, to Congress, to
Vaughan, to Western Promenade. At this
point the parade will be dismissed for As
minutes, during which time exhibition drills
will be given by several different divisions.
At p. m, assembly will sound. and the
divisions will fall In for regimeptal dress pa
rade and inspection. After the dress parade
the colump will move down Pine street to
State, through State to Spring, to High. to
Congress, to Preble House, where the parade
will be dismissed.
The next day. Thursday. will be made
memorable by trip to the Islands. where
clam bake will be opened. Before taking
the boat, the Knights will make a short pa
rade, as follows:
Formatlon-Line formed at 8 o'clock sharp.
Uniform Rank on Federal street, right re sting on
MOnunlenL square. Carriages on Congress, be-
tween Prebio and Elm streets Lodges on Tenn
pie street, right On Federal street. other lodges
On Federal strees, right On Temple street.
houtr-J0pgress 70 State, to Gray, to Pa q to
Pleasant 10 digD, to Congress, 10 MIDDLE 10
Pearl to Custom house wharf.
Aa addition 70 tue enjoyment Of tle ocea-
sion viii come on Wednesday evening, in
the fOrm Of a ball given By pnrtland Dlvis-
ion, Uniform Rank.
At special meeting OF Damon Assembly,
Pythian Sisterhood, held Wednesday after
noon, the following arrangements were made
for September 23d: Headquarters will be
established at the United States Hotel,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19
GOT A DEAD MANS PENSION.
But His Scheme Didn't Work and the
Money was Returned.

AUGUSTA, September 1s.-The pension Of
ficials are constantly on the lookout for Of
tenders against the law. They have just
brought to grief man residing In neigh
boring town who thought to obtain money
due him through little sharp practice. 1t
seems he had been In the habit of fu rnish-
ing pensioner with goods on credit, the lat
ter paying him every pension day. One day
the pensioner died, owing the storekeeper,
who was also postmaster, quite sum for sup
plies. The day after the veterans death his
pension certificate came, and under the law
was worthless, as 1t must receive the sigma
ture of the pensioner in whose name 1t was
drawn. But the storekeeper was eager to
get his pay, and the wife of the deceased
gave him authority to sign the certificate.
Accordingly he affixed a cross to the paper,
which the pensioner, who was unable to
write, was in the habit of doing, and had 1t
witnessed before justice of the peace. He
then presented 1t to the pension Office and
received check made out In favor of the
dead man in return. This be banked and
put the money In his pocket. But the pen
sion authorities got wind of the affair, and
the grocer, on condition that he return the
money to the government. which he did, was
not prosecnted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19

rooms and 6 having been securad for ,h.,
DAY. This will give visiting members an ON
pOrtunity to meet the members Of Portland.
Inc rooms face on Congress street and will
snord hne view Of the procession. A re-
ception committee win be at the rooms
through the day to receive the visitors. La
oies VINO accompany the Knights. who are
NOT tmembers Of the Sisterhood. win be cor
aialiy welcomed at the headquarters. Ills
noped that every member Of Damon Assem-.
oiy VIII be at the headquarters at some time
curing the day. to meet the visitors. AT the
eniform Rank ball. refreshments win he fur-
nished by the PythIan SIstsrhood In Racan.
tion Han. Flowers will also be on sale.
members Of Damon Assembly, who have not
Deen provided with complimentary tickets 10
the ball can obtain them at the regular meet
Ing this evening. '-''''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19
SAVED SIXTY.
The Story Of The Hero Of the Con.
suegra Floods.
Twelve Hundred Bodies Of the
Victims Buried.
The London Times Correspondent and
the Truthful Sealers.
SAVED SIXTY.

MADRID, September 18.-The bodies Of
twelve hundred victims of the flood at Con-
suegra have been buried. The town wears
a most desolate aspect. The streets are
covered with deposit yard deep. Of
sinking mud which probably still contains
many corpses. Hundreds of Franciscan
priests have displayed heroic devotion In
recovering and interring the bodies which are
now badly decomposed, owing to the ex-
treme heat. The superintendent OF the
military works CALAMITY saved the lives of
sixty persons by means of hastily construc-
ted RATS Of furoiture secured fro m the float
ing wreckage. Though badly injured him
self, he did not finch In his efforts to save
his fellow beings. He lost the whole of his
own property and the savings of many
years. Notwithstanding his misfortune, he
is now building wooden bridge across the
river TO restore communication. Other
similar heroic deeds are reported. A chap
lain plunged repeatedly into the flood, at the
danger OF his own life, to rescue women and
children.
The official report of the disaster says that
$50 buildings In Consuegra have vanished
from their sites while 100 are in precarious
condition and need to be demolished. The
lines OF 4S streets of the town have been
completely obliterated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19
ON TECHNICAL GROUNDS.
Sir Julian Pauncefote Complains
About the Seals Again.

WASHINGTON, September 1S.-Sir Julian
Pauncefote. British minister. has asked the
attention of the Department of State to the
alleged violations of the modus vivendi re-
specting the maximum number Of seals to be
taken In Behring Sea. The officials of the
department decline positively to make any
statement respecting the alleged breach of
the agreement or even to admit that any
protest has been filed. The British minister
and his secretaries are absent from Wash
ington, and no information could be cleaned
In that quarter. But there are the best of
reasons for the belief that the matter at Is
sue Is not of a serious nature or one that
threatens to disturb the progress of negotia-
tions looking to arbitration, although its
interp0siti0n at this stage may result In fur
ther delaying the settlement of question
that the President very much desires to
spring speedily to conclusion. An inspec-
tion of the terms of the modus vivendi
makes it appear that the protest is based
upon technical grounds and that there is fair
room for the contention that there has been
no violation of its provisions, which is insis-
ted upon by the treasury oficiale.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19
DONORS.

Francis Cobb & Co., A. +. Crockett & Co., Far
rand, Spear Co., John s. Case. A. j. Bird & Co.,
II. y. Curdy q Co.. Perry Brothers, Joseph Abbott
& TO-. X. w. Messer, q. Henrahan, A. G. Gay &
Co., Almond j. Bird, Rockland.
z; 7. Burgess, Carleton, Norwood & Co., 8. Z.
q II. l.. Shepherd, Rockport
J: A: Creighton & Co Burgess, O'Brion s. Co.,
j. o. Gushing. Thomaston.