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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-02-19
BATTLESHIP MAINE SUNK.
over One Hundred Said TO be Killed
or Wounded.

or Wounded.
Havana, Feb. 15.-(Bulletin)-At a
quarter of seven o'clock this even
ing terrible explosion occurred on
board the U. S. Cruiser Maine in
Havana harbor. Many are killed
or wounded. AS yet the cause of
the explosion is not apparent. The
wounded sailors of the Maine are
unable to explain it. 1t is believed
the cruiser is totally destroyed.
The explosion shook the whole
city. The windows were broken IN
all the houses. The explosion took
place while all were asleep so that
they can give no particulars as to
the cause.
The secretary of the navy re-
ceived the following telegram from
Capt. Sigsbee: "Maine blown up in
Havana harbor at nine-forty and
destroyed. Many wounded and
doubtless more killed and drowned.
Wounded and others on board
Spanish man-or-war and Ward line
steamers. Send light house tenders
from Key West for crew and few
pieces of equipment still above
water, No one had other clothes
than those upon him.
"Public opinion should be suspen-
ded till further report. All officers
believed to be saved. Jenkins and
Merritt not yet accounted for. Many
Spanish officers including represen-
tetives of Gen. Blanco, now with
me a. d express sympathy,
(Signed) SIGSBEE."
The officers referred to in the a
bove dispatch are: Lieutenant
Friend w Jenkins and Assistant
Engineer Darwin r. Merritt.
The widest CONSERVATION prevails
in Havana. The wharves are crowd.
ed with thousands of people. 1t is
believed the explosion occurred in a
small powder magazine.
AT quarter of eleven o'clock
what remains of the Maine is still
burning.
Captain Sigsbee and the Other
officers haXe been saved. 1t is est
mated that over one hundred OF the
crew were killed but it is impossi
BILE as yet to give evact details.
The Maine is a battleship of thu
second class and is regarded one o
best ships in the new navy. Sh'
was built at cost of about two ant
one half millions of dollars.
LATEI;---Over 260 lives were lost
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-02-19
CLIFF.

1t has hten some time since any
thing has appeared in your columns
from this place, and a few items
may not find the waste basket.
A Debating Club has recently
been formed at this place and the
boys are having lively times.
Mr.. j. r. Parkin and Family
will soon remove to Knoxville from
their home near here. Mr.. Parkin
is one of our j. P's. and will be
greatly missed in this community.
Several oe-our ladies celebrated
their birthday anniversaries this
week. Grandma Keeper, Miss
Duckie Parkin 18th, Miss Ina
Walker Sth, Miss Celia Tayler 9th,
Miss Maggie Smith 10th, Grandma
Keeper is y, the others are not
quite so old.
Misses Ada Ina and Daisy,
Walker visited Miss Emma Chap
man of Meadow one day last week.
Candidates have been very
numerous here for few days and
several are very anxious to serve
their country,
There is some sickness here now
Doc. Anderson has symptoms OF
bilious fever.
d. r. Ridge has been indisposed
for some time.
Mr.. Wright Logan weighed a pig
here a few days ago that tipped the
scales at over 800 lbs.
The Clew by Wire was good
story and was eagerly read by your
patrons here.
We are glad the TIMES is enlarg
ed and bespeak for it success.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-02-19
MCKINLEY.

Feb. Is.
Health of community very good
at present.
Farmers are taking advantage of
the nice weather and are blowing
for corn.
RObt. Garner who had his leg
broken some time ago is in Chicago
having it treated.
Mrs. Samuel Costner is suffering
very much with her finger, having
torn the nail loose.
Joseph Tuck has discontinued his
school on account of the fine wealth
er.
Andy Morton has purchased the
property occupied by Honest Law
son. Mr.. Lawson will soon vacate.
The series of meetings which be-
gan at the Camp ground the 30th of
jan, are still in progress and are
likely to continue throughout this
week. Quite a number of persons
have been converted and reclaimed
under the preaching of DR.. Eckles
the present circuit rider. He is a
very able minister and an energetic
worker in a revival
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-02-19
COLORED NOTES.

Mrs. Sally Owans whose house
was bnrned some months ago has
begun to rebuild again.
The members and friends of the
A M. E, u. Church are digging a
basement under the above named
church.
Mrs. Jennie Whitlock of Louden
is here visiting her mother Mrs.
l.. Scott.
Bishop A. w. Clinton will be
here the last Saturday in this
month and will preach at the A. M.
E. Z.Church Everybody is invited
to attend.
Miss Lula Chandler is sick.
Calliopean Literary Society was
reorganized last Friday night This
is move in the right direction for
our young people.
Mr.. Ben Cleveland is very sick.
Last Tuesday evening Rev.
Whitfield and wife entertained "The
DeCOn" dramatic cOmpany,with the
A. NJ. E. Z. choir and other ladies
and gentleman, the host and host
ess eXerted themselves to make 1t
pleasant for all present, and every
one left declaring that they had
spent a most delightful evening.
Misses Emma and Mary Valen-
tine visited their sister Mrs. G. S.
Boyd of Knoxville last Sabbath.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-02-19
A Revival Meeting.

Rutledge, Tenn, Feb. 18th 1885,
Rev. J. T. Sexton on last night clos
ed a successful revival meeting at
this place. He was assested by
Revs. Philips, adener and Pike.
The meeting was a grand one and
it's effects will be felt in Rutledge
for many years to come. The Bap-
fist church, being the most commo-
d lous was selected as the place OF
work and its capacity was fully
tested day and night for two weeks
with all classes and denominations
known to Granger County. There
were forty-eight professions and re-
newals and numbers of people who
had left their church duties undone
came back to the churches.
There is something peculiar about
the Blacksmith Preacher. We
have noticed his work carefully,and
while a christian we have but little
over praise for any one, but he
seems to be the right man in the
right place.
His work is simple and all most
childlike, his sermons make no
pretentions to learning or eloquence
except in their way of warning
men of their duty, and his faith is
wonderful.
How it can be so true and trust
ing after forty years of the hardest
life is something we can hardly un
derstand. 1t is wore like the faith
of a child than a man of the world
like he must have been, judging
from his manner of handling his
work now.
There were twenty, two acces'
sions to the Baptist church and
some several to the other churches
! in. Russell.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-02-19

Miss G. F. Johnson of Flint, Ohio,
has entered college and will also teach
a class in Physical Culture.
Valentine day passed off quietly.
Although many hideous and gaudy
cartoons were sent and received, yet
we feel that no one, as Pope says,
would be willing to change his place
for that of his neighbor.
The Athletic Association authorizes
the announcement that the new base
ball uniforms are to be the finest ever
worn on the hill, new throughout, and
complete throughout.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-02-19
A Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our thanks for
the loving help and sympathy shown
by our friends and neighbors during
our late bereavement. We certainly
have no cause to inquire, "Who is
my neighbor."
Mr.. and Mrs. N. L. Hastings.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-02-19
Special Offer

From now until March Ist we will
give the TINES and one of the best
farm papers published, The Farm
News, for only $I.oo In advance.
This is to new and old subscribers
alike. Of course all back indebtedness
must be paid up.
Remember this offer will not be
extended beyond March 1st.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-02-19
COUNTY GOSSIP
GREENBACK.

FeD. l4tn.
Farmers are busy blowing for
corn as result of this pretty
weather.
A great many of our town and
community are sick with colds.
Quite a number of Meadows win
some young ladies visited in town
on last Thursday.
Mr.. G. T. Stones health continues
to improve as result OF the eff
cient treatment of Drs. Kerr and
Jones.
Prof. John II. Henderson of Lou
don was see1 on our streets last
Friday.
Mrs. T. G. lies who has been quite
sick with pneumonia fever, is better
at this writing.
Mr.. w. M. Chapman is painting
the new dwelling house being cree
ted by Mr.. Robert Thompson. The
body of the house is white with
dark red trimmings.
Miss Lettie Blankenship of Ewes
Mills is visiting her sisters, Mes
danes. J. b. McCollum and J. H.
Scott of this place.
The meetings conducted by Rev.
Rows continue to grow in interest
there being one profession on last
night. He preached most inter-
esting sermon Sunday from John 6:
g., So.
Miss Kittie, eldest daughter of
Rev. d. Mixer is quite sick with
fever.
Mrs. G. A. Chapman and Miss
Matte Blankenship visited Mr.. and
Mrs. r. III. Belt Wednesday night
of last week.
Messrs Robert Armstrong and
Will Simmons, enterprising young
men of Maryville, put up at the
Logan Inn one night last week.
Messrs L. N. Thompson and ]. A,
Logan went to Loudon the first OF
last week on business.
Mr.. j, F. Hammontree circulated
among the citizens of the 9th dis.
trict Friday on business.
Two of Sinking creeks most win.
some young ladies, Misses Nettie
Conner and Neva Keene. attended
the closing exercises OF the writing
school in town Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Scott with
their charming daughter, Miss Pet
visited in town Friday as the guests
of r. l.. Thompson and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Mayo of Phil
adelphia returned home Monday
after visitidg several days in Green
back and Morgonton.
Rev J. Il. Kerr is doing some
brick work for Mr.. r. l.. Thompson
by way of chimney building.
Messrs DR.. McBath and Hugh
Griffets, wide awake young men o
Unitia, attended church at Pine
Grove Sunday, ond called on theil
best girls at this place.
j. B. McCollum boarded the trair
this morning for Gudger where he
goes to look at some hogs.
Mrs. Will McCollum with Mis-
Vira visited Mr.. Andrew Carpente
and family Saturday night ant
Sunday.
Mr.. p. ID. Hammontree has pro
cured a boss in the person o
Frank Henly (colored) who will
occupy the "little old log cabin OF
the hill," instead of the one IN TIL,
lane as sometimes sang about.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-02-19
Pension Board.

The Pension Examing Board Of
meets on the first Wednesday of each
month at DR.. Blankinship's office.
The Board consists of DrS. Blankin
ship, Ellis and Jones.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-02-19

Ripans Tabules cure dyspepsia.
Ripans Tabules assist digestion.
Ripans Tabules cure bad breath.
Ripans Tabules cure biliousness.
Ripans Tabules cure indigestion.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-02-19
County Court.

J. S. Greer Admr. of E. ]. Beals VS.
VIM. Beals. Order of sale awarded
]. M. Williams, ct al VS. VIM. Rod.
gers ct al Bill filed partition Of land.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-02-19

que at this place is one among the
best in the county
Miss Maud Irwin, of Maryville,
is spending two weeks with her
sister
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-02-19
To Correspondents.

We expect more letters from our
Correspondents. Let us hear from
you next week sure.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-02-19
EPwORTH LEAGUE Tories FOR
FEBRUARY.

Feb. 2o-Saved to the uttermost.
Heb. 7;25; EEh. 3:I7-19. First
clause Epworth League pledge.)
w. A. Moore.
Feb. ,27-Temperate in all things.
I Cor. gas. Temperance meetino y
l.. S. Goddard.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-02-19
Maryville Markets.
Corrected Friday morning)

Delivery bonds at this Office, one
cent each.
Road Commissioners blanks at this
Office. Two for one cent.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-02-19
3.-Your Subscription will be Renewed
ONE YEAR FREE.

If you will send the names of three new
subscribers with $500. This means
three subscriptions besides your own.
Fo"r in all fer S., 90
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
Bon
Ami
THE FINEST CLEANER MADE
WILL CLEAN ANY SURFACE.
All Grocers.
DIETARY STUDIES.
Facts Cleaned by IN Investigation
Among New York's Poor.

Facts Cleaned by IN Investigation
Among New York's Poor.
Washington. Feb. 14.-The result OF in
vestigations into the food habits of a
number OF families in the congested dis
tricts of New York city In 1895 and 1896
has been made public by she agricul-
tural department in a report entitled
Dietary studies in New York city,"
The general plan of the work consisted
In visiting a number of typical families
In the worst portions of the city. observ-
Ing the kinds and amounts of food which
they bought and the prices which they
paid. noting whether they obtained good
weight and measure, and subjecting
specimens OF the materials TO analysis
for the purpose of learning their nutri-
tive values.
The people in whose families the
studies were made represented a large
number of occupations. In some instan-
ces they were slovenly and shiftless. and
took little interest in the appearance OF
their homes and tables. Other families,
though ignorant. were willing and anx-
ious TO learn how they might improve
their habits of living. The main results
cussion of the chief features.
In many of the families there was no
attempt to spread an attractive table
One of the most common observations
among those who are familiar with the
habits of the poorer classes of wage
workers, the report continues. is to the
effect that not inconsiderable amount
OF the prevalence of intemperance can
hn 20. O.,
tables. Throughout all these dietaries
there was shown very little comprehen-
sion OF the actual nutritive value of the
food purchased. the selection apparently
being made according to some whim or
taste. the presence of certain food ma
terials in the market, or because the
housekeeper had become accustomed to
purchasing certain kinds of food.
The larger number of families spent
more than they really could afford for
food. and yet frequently received In
sufficient nourishment. The question
how these people could have obtained
more nutriment for the money expendi-
ture is answered only in the most general
terms. 1t is suggested that one Of the
best and surest ways TO improve the con-
dition OF the poor is to give them prac-
tical instructions and object lessons I'm
the preparation of attractive yet simple
and cheap foods. The subjects upon
which the women should be instructed
Include lessons upon the best and most
nutritious food materials. and those best
adapted in point of cost and ease Of
preparation to the needs and circum-
stances of the family, and instruction
such as shall enable the housekeeper to
prepare simple. wholesome and palatable
dishes from such food
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
AT THENORTH END.
Slight Fire In House en- Gladstone
Avenue-Capitol Hill Notes.

The occupants Of the house at 26S Gladstone
avenue at about 10 80 o'clock last night discov-
ered smoke in one of the rooms. They hur-
riedly informed their neighbors and the hre
was soon under control. No alarm was sent
in. The tenement where the blaze,w which was
Cue 20 a bad chimney, took place was occupied
by Sarah Johnson and the houss is owned by
Jacob Jeffers Damage was very inconsequen-
tiAl.
It will be pleasant news TO the many friends
of Officer Gilfoil to hear that he Is somewhat
better and that he will soon be able to be
about again.
The Emmett Cadets closed very successful
bazar Saturday evening. A complimentary
ball will be rendered by the organization TO
its canvassers OH Monday, Feb. 2st.
The employees OF the city highway depart
ment began cutting the ice out OF the cutters
of Randall square this morning. The fogs and
warm winds combined with the feet of travel
RS have at last made the crosswalks Mt the
foot of Gladstone avenue fairly passable.
The woman's mission at the Immaculate
Conception church which was attended by 2lOo
women communicates closed yesterday after
noon, and the mems mission began last night
The attendance last evening was lar enough
to completely fll the body of the church and
the adjoining chapel.
Marriages last year were not as numerous as
usual IN this section for in the parish OF ST.
Patrick's, which comprises 5000 souls there
were but 20 Rev. Father Briscoe of this
church announced yesterday that,the galleries
would be removed from the church, and the
ground space covered by the structure en-
la rged.
No'arrests were made by the police OF the
Second station last night.
The funeral of Mrs. Bridget O'Hare, an old
and respected resident OF this section, took
place from her late residence, Benefit street
this morning. Mrs. .O'Hare was 81 years OF age,
and two sons and daughter survive her one
of them Is Rev. Michael o Hare, pastor Of ST.
Ann's Church, Ccanston. The attendance at
the high mass of requiem, which was solemn
lied at ST. Patrick's church for the soul Of
the deceased was very large.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
ORIENTAL ADVICES,

San Francisco, Feb. 1.-THE Gaelic
arrived Sunday from Hong Kong, Yoko-
hama and Honolulu, bringing the fol-
lowing advices: Three Chinese were
hanged simultaneously in the Victoria
Jail at Hong Kong on Jan II. the drop
being made TO accommodate all three
and the trio falling together. The exc
cuted members were members of an
armed gang of shop thieves and in raid
Ing store killed Chinese employe.
The criminals We're disbanded soldiers.
The annual cotton report from Shang-
hal states that the year OF 1897 was one
or extraordinary vicissitudes TO those in
this trade. The year began with an
enormous stock of unsold goods on hand.
Prices declined steadily until the end
or August Then came a stringency in
the money market. the result being wide
spread disaster among the cotton deal
ers, veryfew importers escaping heavy
losses. The turning point Is believed TO
have been reached, however, 1898 open-
ing with an improved demand and an
Increased number of transactions.
During the trip OF passenger steam
er from Hong Kong to England. the
Japanese crew, armed with knives
crowbars and Delaying pins. brutally
beat the chief engineer and his assis-
tant and attacked a passenger in hi,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
LAXITY OF LEGISLATORS

Boston, Feb. 1.-THE legislative COM
mittee or the Massachusetts, Federation
or Labor considered yesterday a num-
Der of labor difficulties through the
state. In the matter of the strike at the
Apsley rubber factory at Hudson II
was voted TO request the executive Off
GERS to prepare a plan for securing
financial aid for the strikers. A reso
luton was also adopted commencing the
working girls of the Hudson factory
Tor the magnificent spirit they have
shown in their fight for principle"
Complaint was made that legislators
elected by the votes Of trade union peo-
pie were not attending to their duties
several Boston Democrats being Sc
verely criticised for being absent when
labor bills were being considered. The
chairman desired TO prepare a report OF
all representatives and senator's who
appeared lax in their duties so that il
might be submitted to their constituents
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14

lana, Nora Rounds: Arkansas, Mamie
Mieggs; Texss. Jennie Herman; Ten
nessss, Lottie Francis; Nevada, Ada
Pickles; California, Mamie Farley;
Oregon, Edith Smith; Montana. Edith
Thaysr; North Dakota, Jeannette Mofiit;
South Dakots, Hope Miller; Washington.
Ida Hermann; Colorado Lottio Tilley;
Wyoming. Rosa Farley: Idaho, Nellie
Darling; Utah, Mildred Close. After
the crowninx Of Washington thire will
be vocal solo by Miss Katherine Kirk
wood, followed by the farce comedy, "A
Precious Pickle, To bs given by seven
girls, and vocal solo by Willie Kirk
wood. After the entertainment dancing
will bs induleed in until midnight
Tho school committee will hold a reg
ular monthly MEETING this evening. 1t
being the last meeting of the year, ana
the reports of the chairman, superintend-
ent and finance committee will be made.
The board OF managers of the Bristol
Trotting Park Association will ho'd a
meeting this evening a. which contrac-
tors will submit figures for the building
Of stables, grand stand, bleachers and a
fence to enclose the baseball grounds.
The monthly meeting of Bristol
Chapter, Daughters Of the American
Revolution, is to bs held this afternoon
in Burns ile Memorial hall.
Mr. John Edmund Douglass died at his
residence on High street Saturday after
noon after long illness, he having been
coniined to his home for eighteen years.
Mrs. Stephen Pack, who resides on
Hope street, will tomorrow celebrate her
s2d birthday. 1t is expected many iela-
tives and friends will be resent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
PAWTUXET.

Saturday evening the friends Of Mrs
Edward j. Walter paid her n surprise visit
at her home on Jefferson street, 10 being
her birthday. There was large number
PRESENT and good time was enjoyed.
"A collation. was seryeu. IL being the
birthday Of one of the guests also, IL made
n doUbis surptiss.
During the coming week revival services
will be held at the Baptist Church. Rev.
J. b. MARSH will corauot the services and
Mr.. kalph f. Storey is to provlds the
music
The Young Ladies' Social Club held its
meeting saturday evening at the rtsidenc,
of Miss Jessie Cam
Misc Fannie ColWell of providerc,. who
has beoa visiting Miss Ella s. Cottrsli for
the last week. has returned IN her home
Albsrt Field was arrested st bi. home
,n Smith street ~ Oiilcsr Allen Saturday
night on the charge Vt last arriving IL
will he tiled Nv the Eigtth District Court
"Wednesday ~ orDiug
Henry y. Noit1n is confined to his
home on Bank street with a severe attack
Of scarlet fever
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Sunday was an ideal day from the
earth up, but in nearly all the streets the
walking was something terrible. Never
theItss, the bright sunshine drew many
people from their homes, and as result
the churches were we'll filled. At the
First Universalist church Rev. II. w.
RusR, y. d., preached In the morning,
and the young people conducted the even
ing meeting. At the Second Baptist
church the pastor, Rev. G. w. Rigler,
peacned special sermon In the evening.
his subject teinR why Baptists Inn
merse." At tho conclusion OF the SER
mon the ordinances of baptismIwas admin
istered to five persons In the evening
Rev. II. 4. johnson, pastor of the
Luthers Corners chapel. preached at the
Union church. Grange hall, Armington'
Corners.
A very interesting meeting was held
yesterday afternoon and continued again
in the evening, In Ingraham's hall, by
the Volunteers OF America, Of which
Ballington Booth is commander -in-chisf.
The meetings were In charge OF Captain
Sadie Moore OF the Providence company,
and Captains Annie Renke and Lydia
by several other volunteers. This Is the
llrst meeting of the kind ever held In the
town. and 1t was quite we'll attended.
Among the audience was Rev. SH, +.
johnson, who spoke encouraaingly to
those interested in the movement.
Sunday morning at the Haven n. f.
church Mrs. DIR. Miller, who has labored
among the lndiars in Washington,
under the direction of the womnn's Home
Missionary Society. spoke upon Life
Among the Indiana At o'oolok there
was Bible lecture on "The Gnlilean Min
istry of Christ illustrated by stereop-
ticcn views. At 8 o'clock the Epworth
Il. S. Moulton. The subject was, Gods
Unfailing Fro nises" This evening Rev.
J. X. Ever, pastor of the Union Baptist
church Of Providsncs, will give a lecture
In this church under the auspices OF the
Epworth League. His subject will DO
"Hsroism of Great Men,
Yesterday mild case of diphthoria
was discovered in family on Anthony
street. 1he usual precautions were taken
tn isolate the case and prevent its spread
inR
Thursday evening tho Watchsmoket
Fire Company will tender q reception
and supper to the mem bers of the organi-
xation who will depart the following
Monday for Klondike. The men ars
Joseph Graham, Samuel W,lmsrth and
Irving Howsrd.