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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1897-01-02
the PERSIAN NEW YEAR.
Ne Begsar Asks For Aims In Vain % tihs
21st Of March.

S1st OF Mhrch.
There lis day In the Persian calendar Of
which men, women and children, one and
all, Of this phleginatic race bestir them
selves and roam about In frenzied glee
That &ay is the New Years day, according
to our chronology the 21st Of March In
round, hoslow boats which look like tur-
ban turned upside down they sail over the
emerald waters of the Euphrates, and in
tine center at the stream they dip the wa
ter with which they bespatter afterward
the walls of their houses, gardens and fields
10 keep at hay tho evil spirit. The men
fall upon each Others necks, kiss and ca
ress each other and VOW eternal brotherly
love. No beggar, and their number is le-
gion, asks In vain for aims on this day.
The ordinary Persian laborer and peddler,
who does not mind If his hands and feet
are dyed the color of the night on other
days, takes bath and has his hair cut,
and If the SUMS rays are more than ord-
narily fierce he orders his head shaved
clean of all hirsute ornament. Balancing
himself on the ground by holding OH to
his toes, he delivers himself over to the
hands OF the Persian figaro, tonsoral art
ist of no mean development Several of
these public BARRIERS have become quite
rich notwithstanding they perform their
hardest labor on this great holiday In the
interior of Persia, beyond the bleak desert,
is found on the banks of deep river the
post station of Pullydallack, the name of
which is derived from a bridge that crosses
the river at that point, the "barber''
bridge, for 1t is the gift to his fellow men
of whilom barber, who became nabob
in the pursuit of his professon--the only
barber, no doubt, who INDUCED in erecting
bridges for other men to cross. But the
Persian BARRIERS are considered the best
tonsorial artists in the orient.
Speaking of the peculiar boats in which
the Persians navigate their river, they
have retained that queer shape since time
immemorial. for they were known in pre-
historic ages. They are made of light
straw wood, which has become hard as
rock through exposure to the briny waters
and the atmosphere. All the cracks and
interstices are filed up with gumlike clay
and dry reed grass, which makes them per-
fectly waterproof. Selected.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1897-01-02
Old People

Old people who require medicine
to regulate the bowels and kidneys
will find the true remedy in
Electric Bitters. This medicine
does not stimulate and contains no
whiskey nor other intoxicant, but
acts as a tonic and Alternative. 1t
acts mildly ON the stomach snd
qowels, adding strength and giving
tone to the organ, thereby aiding
Nature in the performance of tie
functions. Electric Btters is al
excellent appetizer and digestion,
Old People find it just exactly
what they need. Price fifty cents
psr bottle at George d Mont
~ Drug store.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1897-01-02

The wassail bowl was an invariable &C.
compartment of New Years among the
Saxons and ancient Germans. The name
is derived from the Saxon wasshael, an
expression equivalent to "to your health, :"
The drinking of pledges on New Years
day was general, and pledging ones health
is an expression significant Of the treachery
and bloodthirsty character of the times.
When one rose to drink from the ceremo-
NAL cup used at feast, he was obliged to
hold it with both hands, on account of its
size, and while he drank his next friend
stood with him, a drawn sword in his
hand, to pre;ent his being stabbed while
drinking. Exchange
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1897-01-02
To Henriana G. Hackney, Josephine
II. Thompson, w. Jasper Thomp-
son, Hoag Marsh.

H A. Hackney
vS.
T.. r. Lee Executor Of Francis Hackney Decd,
ct ais
In Chancery Court Of Blount Co. Tennessee.
In this cause it appearing from the bill which
is sworn to, that Henriana G. Hackney, JOSE
phne H. Thompson. W. Jasper Thompson and
Hosg Marsh, defendants are non-residents of
the State, they are therefore. hereby required to
appear, on or before the first Monday of Janu-
airy next, before the Clerk and Master of said
Court, at his Office in Maryville and make de-
Tense to the bill filed against them in said Court
by H. A. Hackney, or otherwise the bill will be
taken for Confessed as to them.
1t is further ordered that this notice be pub
lished for four consecutive weeks in the Mary
vile Times.
This day of December 1895.
Cotes & Cunningham, w. c. Chumlea,
Soils. an
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1897-01-02
BuckIen's ArnIca Salve.

The Best Salve In the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chap
ped Hands, Chilblains. Corns, and
all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect sat-
sfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale
by George 4 Montgomery. 11-4-yr
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1897-01-02
CASToRIA.
The fac. n
'; ':i'i LnzzZzzM ~! !; Il; &

WANTED-SEvERAL FAITHFUL MEN
or women 10 travel for responsible es-
tablished house in Tennessee. Salary
$3.50, payable SIS weekly and ex-
penses. Position permanently Refer
ence. Enclose self-addressed stamped
envelope. National, Star Building
Chicago.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1897-01-02

After the fall of the empire and the res
toration Of the Bourbons in Paris fashion
arose of giving bonbons as New Year s
present. The confectioners prepared for
the New Years trade, and 1t was estimat-
ed that on the two days before New Years
OF 1929 q thousand tons of candies were
sold in the confectioners' street in Paris.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1897-01-02
The Caliph's Diary.

The caliph Abdulrahman. who reigned
in Cordoya, toward the close of his long
and prosperous career made an entry in
his diary one New Years day. ~ have
reigned 80 years, beloved by my friends
feared by my enemies, suspected by my
allies. My reign has been one of peace and
prosperity. have had riches and fame and
power have enjoyed all that heart could
wish. have counted the happy days ex.
perienced in all this time, and they num-
Der just IA. st. Louis Globe Democra
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1897-01-02
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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1897-01-02
Wanted Idea e.: G. !: s : las:
Protect your ideas they may bring you wealth.
Write JOHN WEDDERBURN q CO., Patent Attor.
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and list Of two hundred inventions wanted.
The Discovery Saved his Life

Mr.. g. Caillouette, ILL.,, says, ITO
DIR. Kings New Discovery 1 owe
my life. Was taken with La
Grippe and tried all the physicians
for miles about, but of no avail and
was given up and told I could no
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and after using three bottles was
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weight in gold. We wont keep
store or house without it" Get
free trial at George & Montgom-
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-09
RaiIroad Men in New yorh.

New York, September Sat meeting
of the New England passenger association
today at the Manhattan hotel with Presi-
dent Weeks presiding the following roads
were represented: Boston and Albany.
Bangor and Aroostook, Boston and
Maine, Central Vermont, Fall River line,
Fitchburg, Grand Trunk, Maine Central,
New England railroad, N. Y. n. H. and
H., Old Colony System, New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad New Haven
system), Norwich Line, Providence and
Stonington line. A number of small
matters were attended to and in the after
noon the application of the merchants as
ISOLATION of New York for New England
rates created great deal of discussion.
President VIM. r. King of the Mer-
chants association, spoke in behalf of the
application. He used the same argument
as he did before the Trunk Line associa-
ton.
1--WE discussed the question on making
a reduced rate for members of the Mer-
chants association from all New England
points in all its bearings said Chair
man Weeks, after the meeting, but did
not come TO any conclusion as several OF
the passengers agents wished to discussed
the matter more fully with the officers of
their companies. In view of the fact that
a rate from Boston to New York was re-
Gently refused do not think that the
present application will be granted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-09
Police stopped the Fight.

Syracuse, N. Y, September s.-Policc
interference put an end to the Ryan Nc
Coy fight in the fifth round here tonight
when ''Tommy" was doing the majority
of the work and chasing Mccoy all over
the ring, inflicting series Of wicked in
side upper cuts Although by no means
going, Mccoy was having the worst of
the contest, when Inspector O'Brien rang
the gong and Referee George Siler of
Chicago, sent the men to their corners
and announced the bout a draw. Politics
is said to have been at the bottom OF the
action of the police.
Mccoy played II lively tattoo On ISyan S
jaw with his left in the first TIVE rounds,
but after that IS Tommy resofteh to in
fighting and asdid much bett9rat this
mode. George Siler said to aSEepreseiita-
tive of the Associated Press, after the row
had subsidized ::ssttRyan had the best of the
last round, bug there was only one de-
cision possible under the circumstances
and gave it, There was no necessity of
police interference, as both men were
strong enough to continue the fight.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-09
An Astor launch sank.

New York, September 8.-John Jacob
Astor's electric launch was sunk in the
North river off Thirty fourth street today
by colliding with the feet river steamboat
Mary Powell, which was bound down
from Kingston, N. Y: The engineer Of
the launch, Norwegian, was rescued
from the water by the crew of the steam
boat and landed when the boat docked at
the Albany Day line pier here. Captain
A.gE. Anderson of the Mary Powell
claims that the accident was due to the
careiessness or negligence of the launch s
engineer. who was alone in the frail
craft. He says that he blew warning
whistles, slowed down and finally stopped
and then the launch never altering its
speed or course, crashed into the port side
of the Mary Powell forward of the wheel.
Mr. Astor arrived this morning on his
yacht from Newport, anchoring in the
North river opposite Thirty fifth street.
He was conveyed from the yacht to the
shore by the electric launch and the latter
was returning to the yacht when the acci-
dent occurred The launch was valued at
several Thousand dollars.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-09
FLAGS AS BADGE OF NATIONALITY.
Sir Charles Tupper Continues Argumen
Before Behring Sea Commission.

Halifax, N. S., September S.-Sir
Charles HILBERT Tupper continuing his
address before the Behring sea commits
sion on the question of the Importance of
flag displayed by q vessel as badge of
nationality and quoted from q letter from
Mr.. Bayard to the British ambassador in
1886, which supported the argument. In
the discussion it was admitted by United
States counsel that If the regulations de-
stroyed pelagic sealing in the Behring
sea all American and Canadian vessels
could easily avail themselves of the pro-
lection of flag other than those of the
two countries In 1894 the commander of
the United States navy in Behring sea
issued orders by which all vessels than
those displaying other than British or
American flags should be warned If found
DENTS proclamation and II again found
there transgressing that the vessels should
be seized, etc. This order was Immediate
ly revoked by the secretary of state.
He claimed to have shown that the
ships seized were British ships no matter
what municipal laws might be brought
to bear on the contention that they were
not vessels of that nationality. He dis
puted what he termed the remarkable
claim of the United States that it was
within the province Of that country to
seize any American vessel no matter what
her nationality In support of his con-
tention by calling to his support SO emil
nent an authority as VIM. Beech Lawrence
in his treatment of visitation and
search -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-09
Annual Meeting Somerset Railroad.

Oakland, Me-, September S.-The an
nual meeting OF the stockholders of
Somerset railroad company was held at
the Offices in Oakland this afternoon. f.
W. Hill, Exeter; B. P. ]. Weston, Madi-
son; A. j. Libby, Emblem; John Aver,
W. Mayer, Oakland; r. W. Dunn, W. NJ
Dunn, E. f. Webb, Waterville; o NJ
Clark, Carratunk, A. R. Small, Oak
land, and Thomas Flint, San Juan,
California, were elected directors, and by
them John Aver was reelected president;
r. W. Dunn, vice president; W. M. Aver,
superintendent; A. r. Small, clerk, and
treasurer and H. W. Greeley, auditor and
paymaster. The treasurer's report showed
slightly less business than in 1866
owing to the shutting down of Industries
which are now operating. Expenses for
the year were increased by $40, 900, owing
to washouts by freshets. One hundred
and twenty-five box cars have been added
to the rolling stock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-09
DIDN'T SEE HIS ASSAlLANT.
A Man Probably Fatally Shot in Hyde
Park, Mass.

Hyde Park, Mass, September S.-A
mysterious and probably fatal shooting
affair occurred here about midnight.
Michael Leonard, middle aged man
who, 1t is thought, lived at 70 Kessuth
street, Providence, was shot in the abdo-
men, and was taken to the Massachusetts
General hospital in a dangerous condition.
James A. Cronnick. Of this town, is in
custody on suspicion of having shot
Leonard. The shooting occurred on
Water, street. DIR. Holmes, the town
physician, was called. The ball had
penetrated the intestines, and DIR. Holmes
thought it doubtful If the man could re-
cover.
At a. m. he was taken to the Massa-
chusetts General hospital. Leonard was
unable to tell who his assailant WAS. Iron
and Frazer, the men who found him re-
ported that previous to the shooting they
heard a dog barking. Two shots were
fired almost Immediately after. They also
said that James A. Cronnick had visited
them and had left for home at 11.45, a
few minutes before the shooting. Cron-
nick had been drinking and he had his
dog with him.
Cronnick, after his arrest, denied that
he did the shooting. He said he reached
Leonard was found, before the shots were
fired.
This afternoon 1t was stated that
Leonard had told an officer before he was
taken to the hospital that he was held
up by two men, that one shot him. He
could not give any description of the men.
Leonard is about SO years old.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-09
THEANNExATIoNIsTs WORRIED.
Prospective Visits of United States Senator
Causes Commotion in Honolulu.

Honolulu, via Victoria, B. C., Septem-
ber S.-The annexationists are very
much worried over an alleged attempt
of the anti-annexationists to influence
Senators Morgan and Quay who are ex-
pected to arrive here soon on tour OF
investigation. They say that Senators
White of California and Thurston of Ne
braska, who will lead the fight against
annexation in Congress this winter will
also visit Hawaii and attend the mass
meeting of natives which it is alleged by
the annexationists has been called for
the purpose of convincing the senators
that the natives bitterly oppose annexa-
ton. 1t also alleges that the mass meet
| ing will be conducted entirely by Haw-
aiians and will be made as dramatic as
possible.
1t is believed that the ex-Queen may
arrive on the same steamer as the sena-
ators and that she will address the peo-
pie at the mass meetings. The second
card of the anti-annexationists will be
played on the arrival here late in Sep
tember of Senators Pettigrew of South
Dakota, Lee Mantle of Montana and
Frank Cannon of Utah. They are now
in Japan and China studying the silver
question.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-09
INSISTS ON REslGNlN0.
DR.. Andrews Formally Notifies Brown
to This Effect.

. Providence, Septem ber S.-Dr. E. Ben
jamin Andrews, of Brown university, to
day sent letter to the corporation, FORM
ally renewing his resignation. 1t will be
presented to the corporation at another
meeting to be held within two weeks
N The letter is laconic and couched in
very polite language, but 1t is a firm
refusal to remain president of Brown
university.
The prior engagement with John
Brisben Walker and DR.. Andrews's pre-
dilection for the scheme of education to
be undertaken by the Cosmopolitan uni
versity, coupled with the action of the
board of fellows, only one of whom voted
to request him to withdraw his resigna.
ton. were powerful fact ors in inducing
him to stick to the determination first
expressed.
it is also believed that the strong SEN
timent manifested in the corporation
meeting last Wednesday against his CON
tlnuing at the head of two universities,
the comments of members of the cor
poration declaring the corporation want
ed DIR. Andrews's services exclusively and
that they would insist upon maintain
ing the conditions which obtained before
| the resignation was rendered, also had
their influence.
| An attempt was made this morning tC
| interview DIR. Andrews at his residence
He would speak only through mis- son
Questioned as to whether the Statements
of the secretaryi of the corporation wer.
true, DR.. Andrews refused to answer 9th
er than by the statement that Hthe mat
ter has passed out of my hands
While the corporation is being called to
gether and the search for successor il
being made, DR.. Andrews will continue
at the head of the university and direc
its affairs concurrently with those of the
New York experiment., to which he is nov
definitely committed.
Prof. John Howard Appleton is still
looked upon as the temporary successor
| the corporation will choose.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-09
BOAT LOADS OF GOLD.
Steamers Ladened With Precious
Metal from KIondike.
TIE NATIONAL CITY ARRIVES TN
SAN FRANCISCO.

Brings Important Letters from Gold Fields
Wages Are $40 a Day But Provisions
Are scarce-Mines Richest on Earth
Says One Writer.
San Francisco, September 8.-Accord-
ing to information brought by steamer
National City from ST. Michaels an i'm.
mense amount of Klondike gold is on its
way from the mouth of the Yukon to San
Francisco. The National City reaches
here after voyage Of eleven days from
St. Michaels bringing three passengers
who just made the trip down the YUKON,
besides important letters fro m the Klon.
dixie region. One letter received by G.
Murray of this city from DR.. J. w. Nc
Kennan, says:
"We leave tomorrow for the Yukon.
Two steamers arrived last night from
Dawson loaded with wealth. The mines
are the richest on earth. Men can get $50
per day, but they must have provisions as
they are scarce
Captain Anderson of the National City,
says he knows that large amount Of
god came down the river from Dawson,
but he could not give figures as the
miners were very reticent about their
work. The captain said the Excelsior left
st. Michaels for San Francisco and he
believes she will arrive some time today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-09
The City Government Party.

The City Government Party.
ihe party of the Portland ..city govern
menu' as it was made up when it left
y MON station Wedneday morning for It's
visit to Boston was as follows:
+. aldermen-E o. Rounds, F. I. Moore.
Councilmen-Wilson Sprague, James T.
Johnston, W. 81. Dougherty, E. F. Dris-
coli, ". B. Bryson, Edwin E. Brown, S.
A. Stone. Hugh T. Barker, j. f. Wood
oury, ). L. Corey, Rufus Lamson.
City Auditor-Leroy S. Sanborn.
City Clerk-E. L. Dyer.
City Messenger-George e. Macgowan.
City Physician-O. p. Smith.
Gity Liquor .Agent-C.. G. Douglass.
Clty Electrician-Levi Il. Cummings
- commissioner of Public Works-George
N. Fernald.
Morse.
City Assessors Walter L. Lefavor and
ii. A. Hallett.
:, Overseers of the Poor-F. E. Lowell,
Fred i. King, G. A. Rounds, F. G.
hent, Q. II. Ross.
- Superintendent of School Buildings
Thomas A. Bowen.
inspector of..Buildings-J. G. Ward.
assistant Treasurer-James L. Dyer.
Commission of Evergreen Cemetery
Frank M. Floyd, Elmer E. Brown, Geo.
w. Barbour.
Superintendent Of Clocks-J. Bryson.
]. Dougherty, W. E. Howell, E. B..
Bishop, G. E. Snow, f. II. Little, D. A.
Calhoun, II. r. Cook, Wilbur c. WHEEL
don, f. A. Libby, Chief Engineer of Fire
Department. M. N. Eldridge, Martin
Sullivan.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-09
SONS OF THE BOYS OF 'eI.
The Second Generation of the Country IS
Defenders Meet at Indianapolis.

Indianapolis, Ind, September s.-The
young men who sit in the councils of
the Sons of Veterans of the United
States, are registering at the hotels. The
headquarters 5rain;that will bring Com
manderin-C Chief James Lewis Rake of
Pennsylvania, will come by way of Gin
cinnati, and will arrive here this after
noon. The Western men, under the COM
mand of Rudolph Ioebenstein of Chica-
go, the quartermaster general and the
bearer of the official documents, will reach
here this afternoon. Many of the Grand
Army posts of this state have accepted
invitations to participate in the parade,
and 1t is estimated that at least 400D
veterans and Sons of Veterans will
march.
Cincinnati is working for the next en-
calnpment. The contest for commander
in chief promises to be spirited. Com
mander Rake is asking for reelection.
The other candidates so far announced
are John r. Neely Of Washington, d. C. !;
l.. p Dilly of Iowa, l.. j. Macy of New
York, W. G. Stillson of Michigan and
Charles p. Darling of Massachusetts,.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-09
Mysterious Assault on Young Woman.

Macon, Ca, September S-Niss Sally
Chapman, living at 152 First street, with
her brother, j. G. McInvale, was as
saulted in her bedroom by an unknown
man, between three and four O'Clock this
morning. Miss Chapman is q handsome
young woman about twenty years old.
She was sleeping in the same room with
nine years old girl. This morning she
was aroused from o sound sleep by feeling
a hand on her throat and saw dim form
bending over her She tried to scream
but her assailant closed his hand on her
throat and choked her. He afterwards
escaped through the window. There is
not the slightest clue to the assailant.
This is the second assault of a like nature
in the last two weeks in this city.