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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1897-05-08
BANK.

Born to Henry Cochran and wife
last week, a girl.
Mr.. John Fauche, who has been
quite sick for several day, is i'm
proving.
We learn that Mr.. VIM. Keller is
considered in dangerous con-
ditiOn.
Miss Jessie McBath from near
Chambers Station has been visit
ing with Miss Mullendore for sew
eral days.
Messrs. Ruble, Toole, Chandler,
and Hull accompanied by Misses
Engle, Chandler and Hannum, from
Maryville, and a Miss McElwee
from Rockford, spent Tuesday at
Wildwood.
Mike Murphy was appointed
from the League at this place, as
delegate to the Convention which
met at Cleveland last week. He
reports good time.
Rev. Catlett, Robt. Walker and
several others took in the closing
exer Uses of Harrison Seminary
last Tuesday.
DR.. j. N. Nc Connell, who recent
ly graduated at the medical schoo
at Knoxville, has located in oul
midst. This young mon was ont
among the foremost of the medica
students and we wish him success
in this, his new undertaking.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1897-05-08
ELLEJOY.

The Rev. Mr.. Austen the Calpor-
terof the Baptist Association will
preach at Prospect next Sunday.
A little child of Will A. Coulte's
died last week, and was buried in
the Bethlehem graveyard.
John Whitehead's wife also died
last week.
Mr.. A. j. L. McTeers is making
a large addition to his barn. He is
to be complimented on his hustling
ability as he will now have one Of
the largest barns in the county.
James Cameron has gone to
Knoxville to try his fortune behind
the counter.
We are sorry to learn that our
physician DIR. Morton is .atflicted
with case of the mumps.
Will Harmon made flying trip
to Knoxville last Monday.
10 McTeer went to Maryville
on last Tuesday.
Carl Houston paid his family and
friends visit last Sunday. Carl
SAYS that he likes his work as
clerk very much.
The G. A. r. Post will hold theil
exercises this year at Bethlehem
church on May 30". Special com
mittees have been appointed to dec
crate the old soldiers graves a
Eucebia, Ellejoy, and Prospec
churches. Special music mill bt
furnished for tho occasion. A lis
of the speakers of the day will be
given later.
Poi. j. O. Wilson of Knoxville
is expected. to teach singing
school at Prospect this summer
This is a popular movement in The
right direction.
Ira McMurry writes that he is OF
a trip to Alaska on a fishing expe
diticn. He says that he is goins
through by land, and that it will
] probably take weeks TO make thu
trip.
Rily Graves has sold his stock o
goods to his brother Silas Graves
who will continue to do business
at the old stand. Riley will probab
ly open up a store near Chilhowee.
A bible agent was in our towr
a few days and reports qite a num-
Der of sales.
At the Mcconnell Epwortl
League meeting last sunday after
noon at Bethlehem James Camera,
gave his report as delegate to the
Convention which was held il
Cleveland on the Wednesday prev
ious. This report has been highly
complimented.
CASTORIA.
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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1897-05-08
GREEN BACK.

Every thing very quiet in town
this week as most of the men are
attending court at Loudon.
Mrs. Katy Hammontree who is
in her Goth year is very sick.
Mesdames Tennie Blankinship,
of Ewes Mill with her sister Bette
Mayo of Philadelphia, after a weeks
visit with relatives in town and
vicinity have gone to Morganton
from which point they will return
home.
Misses Mary and Cora Hughs,
who have been visiting their uncle
in Florida the past four months,
returned home last Wednesday
and report a nice time, and plenty
of garden vegetables.
Mr.. P. ID. Hammontree and
daughter Miss Lille went to Mary
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1897-05-08

Too many shoes. We want to sell them
andSo we have cut prices on Some lines.
Our 81 10 shoe to 81 90.
Our $140 to 81 %.
Our $3.50 to 35.

These shoes bought from the Manufacturers and cash prices and
bargains before the Cut price So will miss bargains do
besides line
Oxd children good value line Spring
goods Laces Handbags Neck pretty and
We line Hats. unaundd
white 45c We the best line of spec
Maryye. We buy goods New York. Baltimore Cincinnati
Chicago anywhere buy the cheapest shall undee
quality price Coffee thing grocery
line Fine 25cts
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-08
J. 7. WAREHOUSE.

REMNANT continue n more
SALES to the stock
and will be, until odd bits
are sold. Bargain days, these,
and you should grasp the
opportunity. Our regular
stock is made up of bargains,
by the yard or full piece.
Children's and infants lace
bonnets and caps. Muslin
underwear selling at less
than you pay for the mater
ial. Figure it up - muslin,
cotton, needles - and head
and foot wear, if you sew on
the machine, and compare
the result with our prices.
Outing flannels, cretonnes,
double faced and wide.
Swiss muSllnS dotted and
plain. All-over tucking and
putting at bargain prices.
Linen torchon laces. Table
damask, bleached and un-
bleached. Table cloths, as
sorted lengths and prices.
Napkins and fringed doylies,
oval and round; handsome
patterns. New stock and low
prices.
Lace curtains from s. a
pair up. Table felt--genuine
silent cloth, saves the table
and obviateS noise of dishes
when being placed on the
table.
Half hoSe--largest stock,
best quality and lowest
prices known in Honolulu.
For health comfort and
convenience, ladies should
wear Union underwear. 1t
has never been equalled in
the Islands.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-08
Circuit Court News.

The bond of j. II. kamio, as guard
ian OF Puhipaka Malama was filed yes
terday, also the bond of S. l. Shaw
assignee OF w. S. Bartlett
Priscilla Z. Hassinger. ct al have
filed petition 10 eject Helen B. King
ct al. from parcel land at Monomana
Stipulation has been made that the
hearing in the case of A. y. Kepoikai
ct al. VS.. Hilo Sugar Co. be held on
April 80.
The will of Kilikea was filed yes
terday. Real estate valued at 81 900
The plaintiffs bill of costs in the
case Of ]. K. Symthe, ct al. VS.. Haiku
ole, ct al. has been taxed and allowed
at s1015O.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-08
Ribbons and LaceS.

Monday, April 18th, will be the open
ing day for laces and ribbons at the
Temple of Fashion. The usual % per
cent discount on the actual cost will
be given; this guarantees you these
goods at least so per cent cheaper than
you can buy elsewhere. The stock is
fresh and new, and has never been on
the counters before at this price.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-08
The Horse Show.

The Mariposa will take from Honolu-
lu among its passengers Professor
Bristol and Messrs Frasier, Kennedy
and Pfuger, representing the horse
show. These gentlemen have made
many friends during their sojourn in
Honolulu, by whom they will be heart
lily welcomed on their return.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-08
REGISTRATION MATTERS.
Correspondent Wants to Know
Need of Many Documents.

MIR. EDITOR:-I note in the adyer-
tisement of the Board of Registration,
that they demand the presentation,
upon application for registration, of
tax receipts, letters of special service,
ETC.
1 can readily understand their right
to demand a tax receipt as the law
eminent must be paid" etc, and natur-
ally the burden of proof is on the
applicant, but to demand that a voter
being already enrolled and applying
for re-registration must show his pa
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-08

pers is TO my mind an unauthorized
assumption OF power.
Yours, F. W.
Honolulu, April S, 1897.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-08
FOR MEN!
THE NEW
ACKNOWLEDGED
Dress Shoe!

This is the only shoe for weddings, receptions or
dances worn by gentlemen who would be Dressed
Made of the delicate French Patent Leather VamP
and fine Serge top with large crystalline buttons This IS
button shoe lace od-faShioned congress, but
shoe of this seasonal modern, up-to-date boot
The evening times., 1897-05-06
MIR. HAZARDS ROSES.
Seventy-seyen Presented to Him In
Honor of His Birthday.

4 very pleasant birthday Celebra ton
took place last evening at the residence Of
Nh John L. Hazard on Q street north
west, when the class Of young ladies ct
Calvary BAPTIST Sunda y-sChool of which
he is teacher surprised him by calling
in a body, accompanied by Rev. DIR. and
Mrs 5. H. Greene. and several friends. DR..
Greene, on behalf OF the class, presented
Mr Hazard with a bouquet of seventy
seven beautiful roses, one for each year of
his life, and paid a high tribute TO the
worth of the recipient. who has been teach
ing q class at Calvary since 1866. Mr..
Hazard responded in a feeling manner
and assured the class of his appreciation
of their love md esteem. During the even
ing a bountiful repast was partaken of.
Those present were Rev. and Mrs. s. II.
Greene, Mr.. and Mrs. PiersOn II. BTstow,
Mr. md Mrs. Samuel Evans, Mr.. and Mrs
Waring Evans, Mrs. George G. SeibOld,
Mrs Walters, Mrs. Annie w. LeCkron, NJ rs.
f Pickett, the Misses Lou Aker, Belle Hal
iiday, George DOran, Annie D0remus,
Mamie Carter, Lillian Young, Carrie Miller,
Rose Turner, Mary Hefner, Frankie Knibb,
Lizzie Watkins, Josie Jeffries, Lena Haz-
Zard, and Masters Edwin and Clarence
Evans.
The evening times., 1897-05-06
Ellen Snee's VIII Probated.

The will Of Ellen Snee, late of this city,
was presented for probate today. Itbears
cate OF August Is, 1896, md names Cath
arinc Snee, daughter OF the testatrx,
as the executrix. Two houses and lots are
bequeathed to her children, the first men
toned, No 439 Six-and-a-haIf street
southeast, to be sold, and the proceeds
to be divided among Thomas A, Catharine,
Ellen, Mary and Michael W. Snee. The
other, No. 427 ? street, Is left to Cath
arine, Ellen, Mary and Michael, as joint
tenants while they remain single, but in
case they shall jointly agree TO sell the
property they may do so, giving to Michael
of the proceeds $500, and Thomas SO, the
remainder to be distributed equally to the
other three children.
The evening times., 1897-05-06
MEDAL FOR THE BEST ESSAYIST.
General Offer From Sons of Pafri-
.,.. otic Societies.

The Society of the Sons of the Revolution
and the Society OF the $ ons of the American
Revolution in the District Of Columbia
offer a gold medal To the boy or the girl
in the District of Columbia who shall
submit the best essay under the following
conditions:
l. The subject shall be The Greatest
Event of the American Revolution y ...
2. Essay must not exceed 1,2OO words
In length.
B Essays shall be sent through the
teachers and not by the scholars direct
and not more than three essays, if possible,
should come from any one class in a school.
4. The competition is restricted To the
high schools and classes in private schools
Of grade equal to the classes of the high
schools.
8. Each essay must be signed by en- as
sumed name, and IN a separate sealed cnvel-
ope, under cover of the assumed naHe, must
be Il statement OF the scholars real name
and the school he or she attends
The winner shall be selected under his
or her assumed name, and the envelope Te-
vealing the real name shall be opeacd after
ward.
g. Essays must be in the committees S
hands notlater than June D. They may be
sent to Dr.. j w. Baync, 116 Second
street southeast, or to Nj. GailIard Hunt,
1866 Rhode Island avenue.
The evening times., 1897-05-06
TRIED SUICIDE THREE TIMES
Desperate Attempt of a French
Negro in a Police Station Cell.
He Was Found HOwIIng in the Street
and Had Struck "a ChIId-Sent
to the Insane Asylum.

The most desperate madman the police
have been called upon to handle for some
time was Captured this morning near Ninth
and streets northwest by PatrOlman
BOyce A very black French negro, named
George Mercheossee is the prisoner and he
made three determined attempts to Commit
suicide after being placed in a cell Of the
Twelfth street station, besides tearing off
all Of his clothing.
Policeman BOyce was standing at Ninth
street junction, when his attention was
attracted by the negro struggling with a
white man. The latter was welding mis-
umbrella vigorously and had broken it
into fragments over the black mans head.
when Eoyce rushed up. The mailman was
bowling and utterng exCIamatiOns in
French. A large crowd had assembled.
and the white man informed EOyce that
the negro had assaulted a little girl by
striking ber and knocking a jar OF milk
from her hand
The policeman at once OWNED that the
negro was crazy and carried him TO the
patrol box. The prisoner continued his
howls and CALCULATIONS. but hc did not make
When taken TO the station-hOuse the
prisoner gave his name in badIy-br,,ken
English as George Mcrcheossee, twenty
three years Of age, and a citizen of France
He also stated that Be lived at a Certain
house on Ackers street, but investigation
prOvedthe house ne meltiOned was vacant.
The negro was very wild, and three po-
licemen forced him back To a cell There
Hn
in French.
Suddenly The noises CeaS Setl, and Detcs. i've
Sutton went back 10 the cell 10 see what
had caused the quiet. He found Mer-
cheOssee half disrObed, with his hand
kerchief tied tightly about his neck, one
end being attached to the crossbar above
the cell door. He was partly strangIed,
but Sutton quickly cut the handkerchief
The negro soon revived and commenced
u howl Again quiet reigned in the cell
room and another investigation found the
negro trying to hang himself with lis
vest. He had torn off his clothing I'D was
entirely nude, having on nothing but his
shoes and socks Againhe was rescued, and
all his garments were removed from the
cage.
a few minutes later Mercheossee made
tHe thlTu dJtethpt 10 tdRe MS me, using
his shoestrings, knotted together. These
We're taken from him and he was securely
handcIffed, to prevent him from making
fourth attempt at suicide. 4 close watch
was also kept on him.
Police Surgeons hewitt and HiCkIing later
examined the negro and pronounced him
insane. This afternoon Sanitary Officer
Frank had him removed 10 st. Elizabctn's.
The police are investigating him He said
be had a mother living in the northeast
section, and an effort will be made to
find her.
The evening times., 1897-05-06
HER HUSBAND MISSING.
Mrs. Carroll Requests the Police
to Help Her Find Him.

Mrs. Carroll has requested Inspector Fl d.
linberger to look for her missing husband,
James A Carroll, who disappeared from
their home, No. Ats II street southwest,
last February.
. Mr.. Carroll was a trusted eTnploye OF
the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Com
pany. He becam i'll, and was granted a
leave OF absence to recuperate. His i'll
ness, 1t 5 believed, unbalanced his mind,
and one day early in February he quietly
left his home, q nd since has not been seen
or heard from by his wife.
Yesterday she was informed that he had
been seen lettering about the Baltimore
and Potomac freight yards in South
Washington, and the distracted wife at
once notified the inspector. An active
search is being made for the absent hus-
band.
The evening times., 1897-05-06
AN ORATOR IN DISTRESS.
He ApostrOphizes, a Statue and Goes
to the Chain Gang.

Charles Robinson is evidently disguised
with the inactivity OF Congress. Yesterday
he entered the Capitol paFk and taking up
his position in 'front.' Of a statue proceeded
TO make a wild speech about everything in
general and nothing in particular
IT'S the tariff. is it?''' he yelled "Ha,
ha, there are better things nor the tariff,
and one OF 'cm S whisky"
Then he talked about Silver, gold, and
greenbaCks, and said he was an anarchist.
Capitol Policeman Akers was attracted by
RohinSon's shouts, gcstiCulations, and his
audience and placed the drunken orator
under arrest.
This morning he was charged with dis
orderly conduct in Jsldge Kimhan'S police
court. Theout door oEateTp Tpromptlypledded
guilty and was fined So. Not having that
amount about him the prisoner went to the
chain gang for fifteen days, where he viii
have an opportunity to work off his sur
plus stock OF Oratory.
The evening times., 1897-05-06
The Rest Remedy for Rheumatism.

From the Fairhaven IN " Register.
Mr.. James Rowland, ofthis village, states
that for twenty-five years his wife has
been sufferer from rheumatism A few
nights ago she was in such pain that she
was nearly crazy. She sent Mr. Rowland
for the doctor, butIhe had read of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and instead Of going
for the physician he went to the store
and secured bottle of {. His wife did
not approve of Mr.. Rowfs. I'd 8 purchase at
first, but nevertheless applied the Balm
thoroughly and in an hours time was able
to go to sleep She now applies 1t when
ever she feels an ache or pain and finds
that it always gives relief. He says that
Nc medicine which she bad used ever did
her as much good. The 25 and so cent
sizes for sale by Henry Evans, Wholesale
and Retail Druggist, 938 st anil Conn.
ays. and 8 st. NV
The evening times., 1897-05-06
GoRDY,s MOTHER SEES HIM.
Aged woman's Grief Before Her
Condemned Son.

Georgetown, Del, May 6.-Yesterday
James NJ. Gordy, who is under sentence of
death for killing his wife, Wa visited by his
mother, Lis brother John, his sister and her
husband
His mother will be siXty-eight years old
next Sunday. She has been in bad health
several months, but her desire was so great
to see her son that she came eighteen miles
by carriage, through showers and over
rough roads. The elder Mrs. Gcrdy locks
well for her age, has an attractive face and
is widely known a pious woman. In no
sense does her son James resemble her.
The meeting in the jail was a scene OF
grief. The Iamentation of the mother and
sister was 50 great that a messenger was
sent for Gordy 'sreligious adviser, Rev j. II.
S. Ewell. Upon the minister's arrival the
gTieying was somewhat subdued.
Through it all Gordy remained silent,
now and then wiping tears from his eyes
II is understood that this is the last time
his mother expects TO see him on earth.
Gordy desires r%Ewell TO visit him twice
a week
The evening times., 1897-05-06

man. These hunli1iating measures are
generally absolutely unnecessary, and
there is seldom any reason why woman
should submit to them. This statement
is made on the authority of DR.. R. v.
Pierce, an eminent specialist in the treat
ment OF diseases of women. For thirty
years he has been the chief consulting
physician at the Invalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute, at Buffalo, N. Y.
Doctor Plerce's Favorite Prescription
was designed for the cure of ali dis
eases and disorders of the distinctly FEM
inine organs. 1t has been successful,
even beyond the expectations of its dis
coverer. 1t acts directly on these deli
cate and sensitive organs, and brings
them back to perfect, vigorous health. It's
effect is almost immediate. It allays in
fam1natien, and stops unbearable, nerve
nagging pains, as well as unnatural,
debilitating drains on the system. It
corrects distressing and painful irregu-
iar1tles, and cures where doctors fail.
Every woman who would like to know the truth
about her own physiology in health and disease
should have copy of DR. Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser. This remarkable book has over
1000 pages and is a complete medical library in
one volume II contains several chapters on the
reproductive physiology of woman, written in
plain language, and Illustrated fully and very
carefully. 1t tells exactly what the Favorte Pre-
scription " will do for woman, and offers many
useful suggestions for the preservation of health
Nearly 700 ooc copies were sold at 81 so each This
IS the greatest sale ever reached by any medical
work ever printed in the English language. The
new edition of half-a-millon copies paper-cov-
cred, is now offered absolutely free to any one
who will send Al one-cent stamps to cover the
cost of mailing oaiy, to the Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N " In cloth
binding 70 cents extra t3I cents in alb
The evening times., 1897-05-06

The westfeiId 0ndI News prints the
following In regard to an old resident
of that place: Prank McAvoy, for many
years in the employ of the L N A. & c. Ry.
here sa Us: Il have used Chamberlain $ COlic
Cholera and DiarThoea Remedy for ten
years or longer-am never without itin my
family. ! consider 1t the best remedy Of
the kind manufactured / take pleasure in
recommending it. 1t is specific for
all bowel disorders For sale by Henry
Evans. Wholesale and Retail Druggist, Gag
+ st. and Conn. ave. and 8 ST NV.
The evening times., 1897-05-06
TROUBLE SOUTH AFRICA.
Naval Reserves Ordered to Prepare
for a Possible Emergency.

London, May GA dispatch from Cape
Town says that the army rcservesi in Natal
have been notified to hold themselves in
reaeiness for service, and 1t is believed
that the Transvaal authorities have given
instructions that tile Natal border be pa
trolled and any suspicious movements be
reported Immediately.
The Transvaal government has sent cir
culars into the Cape Colony and the Orange
Free State, asking the Afrikanders to as
sist the Transvaal. The circular says:
The Transvaal government does not want
money, but merely wants your moral sup
port. Come and help"
A million rounds of LeeMetford cart
ridges, and an immense quantity Of shells
will leave London for South Africa today,
and it is rumored in military circles that
there Will be 35 900 British troops In
South Africa within few months.
The evening times., 1897-05-06
A MURDERER REPRIEVED.
Slayer of Bessie Little Granted a
STAY of Execution.

Dayton, Ohio. May 6.-Albert j Frantz,
now at the Columbus penitentiary, SEN
fenced to death by electricity May 18, has
been indefinitely reprieved by the Second
judicial circuit court, pending a hearing
on the part of the condemned mans at
torneys.
The supreme court Of the State had been
appealed to, but 1t referred the lawyers to
the circrit court, w hiCh is not in session.
The execution was set for time before
the next meeting of the circuit. Three
members of the circuit met yesterday here,
and suspended the sentence.
Frantz was condemned for the murder
of Bessie Little last summer. After kill
ing her he threw her body over a bridge
railing into the Miami River.
The evening times., 1897-05-06
County Clerk a Forger.

Cincinnati, o., May Elm addition to
his mortgage OF $4,000, il is found that
County Clerk George HObson is also guilty
of forgery The examiners yesterday diS-
covered the name OF Robert West on his
pay roll at 81 500 per year. West left
the office over year ago. The examiners
expect to find other forged names Cn the
pay roll. Hobson is very sick at his home.
AS soon as he RECEIVERS, it is said, lie win
plead guilty.
The evening times., 1897-05-06
Robbers Terrify an Aged Coup,e.

Clearfield, Pa. May6.--Two masked men
broke into the house of Charles Brown,
on the mountain, near Sabula, Wednesday
night. One OF the burglars compelled aged
Mfr. and Mrs. Brown to stand in the corner
at the point Of pistols, W bile the other ran
sacked the house for $50. 900, which was
supposed to be hidden therein. After an
hours search the men bade the old people
good-hy without having secured any booty
The evening times., 1897-05-06
The X.RaY in a Lawsuit.

Wilhamsport, Pa, May 6.-The x-ray
photograph was used in civil court yester-
day, when pictures OF an injured joint
and of the joint in normal condition We're
offered in evidence and admitted by the
court. The suit was that of John G. Douty
against the city OF Williamsport to re-
cover damages by falling into an unpro-
teCted cellar
The evening times., 1897-05-06
Dean Hnfchins Accents.

Detroit, Mich. May 6.-Harry b. Hutchins,
dean OF the law department OF Michigan
University, has accepted the presidency
of the university in the absence of President
Angel, the newly-appointed minister to
Turkey Dean Hutchins will retain super
vision of the law school