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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17
Telephone Exchanges


Owing to the fact that there is great
deal of Misunderstanding as to the terms of
the Maryville Telephone Exchange, we have
agreed to have the following made as public
as possible. there is no Company, no
Capital, no profits, no close Corporation,
all have vote who have Phone line con-
nected to the exchange, no salaries paid ex-
cept to the two operators at the board,
who are in attendance day and night, seven
days in the week. Each line is built and
owned by each one who puts in phone
Each line pays once for all $3.50 for at
tAching to the board and provided with
proper Tightening arresters, after this each
phone owner pays Seventy-hve cents per
month for attendants and repair fund. On
ly one Phone allowed on line within Two
miles of Maryvlle. Out of town lines or
"toll" lines, must pay rental per month
on the first Three Phones or less on the line
Of SI.oo and for each additional Phone on
same line Twenty-Five cents per month.
Whenever a switchboard is put in on
"tolP' line, then the rental shall be at the
rate of Seventy-Five cents per hundred mes
sages, passing through the Maryville Ex-
change, in no case shall it be less than ST..
per month against the out of town switch
board
Any Phone over Two miles and under
Five miles from Maryville, con letting with
an out of town line Switchboard, thence
through Maryvlle Board must pay Mary
vile Exchange Fifty cents per month, but
no other charge is made against said "out
Of town line" for messages from that phone.
No toll line allowed to connect with, or
place Phone within two miles of another
toll line having contract with the Mary
vile Telephone Exchange.
See the Committee for further and accu.
rate information.
w. A. McTeer,
T. F. Cooper,
r. NJ. Magill,
w. E. Parham.
John Hufstetler.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17
Ali There!

When you have seen the "Big
Show" don't fail to see the "side
show" at ]. F. Rodgers, Hood
Building.) See the biggest elephant in
town aed the performing monkey.
The cheapest Christmas goods, can
dies, S. S. cards and books. Christ
mas books from &C up to 7sc. / aim
to supply the cheapest and best re-
ligeous literature that can be had.
Subscriptions received for religious
periodicals.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17

Meaning" is the theme for next Sab
bath morning. Let those who go
not regularly to Church attend to hear
this discourse.
The Sunday School is providing for
a happy Christmas Tree. Mrs. Har-
per is training the children.
The Choir under the control of ].
M. Clark, is preparing music for the
Quarterly meeting which is set for
24th and a5th inst. Rev. Mr.. Bur
row, the new presiding elmer, will
attend for the first time.
Sunday School at o:I5 A. NJ.
Glass meeting at SIS P. NJ, led by
S. ]. Farr.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17

All who pay up be-
tween now and the 1st
of January. 1899. and
one year in advance
We will furnish the
Times and Farm News
for one Dollar or the
Times and Poultryman
this is only good to
January the LIST 1899.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17

Attention:--Have you hides to selll
DO you want them tanned on shares?
Ifyou have leave them at A. X.
Harpers ware house. ] am located
at Six mile on the Montvale road, at
the place known as the Taylor Long
Tannery. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Ipay the highest market price for
hides. A. Raulston.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17
Special Notice.

The first of the year, is drawing
near, we are busy making out ac-
counts. Those who are behind will
please settle between now and the
FIST Of January. If you receive bill
please give it your attention at once.
We cannot hold them longer than
Jan. tst. Pay up and take advantage
Of clubbing rates.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17
THE CHURCHES,
M. E. CHURCH SOUTH,
&c. CASH. Pastor.

The week of Prayer and Self denial
proved very interesting and profitable
to the congregation. We think that
fund raised by our denial of self
through the week will approach Sac.
''The Names of God and Their
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17
Holiday Excursion Rates.

The Knoxville & Augusta R. R.
will run excursion trains to Knoxville
on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Dec
ember IS, a6, At and on Sunday and
Monday January / and 2, 1899. Tic
kets sold on Dec. as and as good to
return until January and. Fare fol-
round trip SO cents.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17
Prof Leroy Warfel is very low.

Prof Leroy Warfel is very low.
Miss Lula Chumlea is visiting in
Knoxville, this week.
Miss Jennie Grifits of Friends,
who has been here visiting for some
time left Sunday for her home.
Rando McClung has been clerking
for R. M. Magill & Co., this week.
John Currier, of Knoxville, visited
his father at this place Sunday.
Sam Houston Inn, Robert H.
Alexander, manager. Board by the
day or week at reasonable prices.
You can get 4 cakes of Casteel soap
for gets, at F. M. Webb's in East
Maryville.
G. L. Hannah spent Thursday in
Knoxville.
When you see the editor coming
prepare to tell him the news. Tell
ing news is our business.
1t is reported that the force in the
Post Office will be reduced the first
of the year.
7. C. Bittle's father and mother of
Heiskell, Knox Co. spent Sunday at
this place visiting him.
Mrs. Geo. Coy spent day or two
in Knoxville the first of the week.
We had nice snow storm the first
of this week.
T. A. Hill, who has been in Illinois
for some time is here visiting his
family.
Robt. Armstrong spent several
days of this week in jacksonville.
If dame Iumor tells the truth, we
will soon be able to report several
weddings.
James Goddard was very sick the
first of the week.
The happy faces of the children
can be seen on our streets as they
think of what Santa will bring them.
John Logan and family, formerly
of Clover Hill have moved to Mary
vile.
Will A. Dunlap, our County Trus-
tee, who has been at Hot Springs for
some time, returned home Wednes-
day night. He brings the report that
DR.. R. w. Goddard's family who
moved there several years ago, is
getting along splendid, and doing
well. We are certainly glad to hear
this. Mr. Dunlap is much improved in
health.
G. A. Toole is at his old place. l
have the largest and best line Of Con-
dictionaries for the Christmas trade in
the town of Maryville, and if you do
not believe it come and see and | will
compete with any body's prices.
Candies, nuts, raisins, figs, apples and
oranges. Always first class line of
Groceries, Tobacco and Cigars.
Will have for the Holidays the best
Norfolk fresh oysters. Do not for
get my place.
G. A. TooLE.
The Young men Of our town have
organized a debating Society, which
meets every Monday night, at the
Office Of w. P. Seaton, Circuit Court
Clerk. All young men who are in
terested in this kind of work, should
become members of the Society.
The friends Of the Sewer County
murders, Upton and Wayne, who are
to hang Jan. 4th. are making desper-
ate efforts to get the governor to
pardon them.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17
ForSale

One Splendid horse, buggy, har-
ness, umbrella, lap robe and storm
apron, at sacrifice of only SIS.
This is great bargain. j. R. Peden.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17
Cofflns.

l am now prepared 10 sell Collins
cheaper than ever. l manu.act,se
my own Collins and can afford to seH
cheaper than any body.
Call and sew. D. IRWIN.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17
Look Here

The Sam Houston Inn, the finest
Hotel in town. All customers waited
on with respect, and their wants
promptly attended to.-Call and see
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17

Mrs. Mary Montgomery, of Madl-
sonville, is here visiting relatives.
Read G.. L. Hannah's ad and then
buy his Goods. They are both coed
and cheap.
We are sorry that we had to omit
the Greenback, correspondent this
week.
Mrs. Jane Walker, and son Of
Sevierville spent last week visiting her
sister Mrs. N. G. Seaton in Maryvflle.
Prof. w. o. Garner is the second
one Of our subscribers to pay to $1,000.
He will therefore secure the TIMES
and Farm News for 81. Who will
be the next.
All the ladies Of the town are in
vited to a ladies' prayer meeting
which meets at the home OF Mrs. +.
j. Anderson, every Friday at 8
O'Clock.
NoTIcE-To Road Commissioners.
Please come to the Court House
from the 20 to the 25th of Dec. and
make your annual settlement with the
Court.
J. S. Greer.
Chairman.
Services will be protracted at the
Baptist Church in this place from
Sunday, December 25th, '9S. The
pastor will preach every night during
the week from 25th, inst to Jan. 1st.
go. From the latter date, onward,
the pastor will be assisted by Rev. T.
G. Davis, of Athens, Tenn. All are
most cordially invited to attend these
services.
Let me have your renewals for
Ladies Home Journal for the coming
year, or any other magazine. Could
you think of any thing nicer than
yearly subscription to one or two Of
the many good magazines for Christ
mas present.
PLANE.
the Following is the program for
the Union Temperance Mass Meet.
ting to be held in the M. E. Church
on the evening of Dec. IS, at 6:3o p.
m.
Music; Congregation. Bible Reading
Prof. Wright.
Prayer: Rev. 7. l. Cash.
Recitation: "The Two Classes"
Leila Cooper.
Music: The Athenlan Quartette.
National Convention Notes:
Margaret E. Henry.
Music: Duet:
Misses Flynn and Arstingstall.
What the Church Has Done to Edu-
cate against the Saloon Evil.
Hubert Lyle
Music: Alpha Sigma Quartette.
What the Church Has Done to Miti-
gate the Saloon Evil.
Rev. o. c. Peyton.
Music: Solo, Mrs. Young.
What the Church Has Done to Erad-
licate ,he Saloon Evil.
DR.. S. T. Wilson.
Music: Sslo, Prof. Newman.
Benediction: Dr.. ]. ]. Robinette.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17
Settlement with Chairman for Nov
emaoer 1898.

Settlement with Chairman for Nov
,emsoer 1893.
COUNTY REVENUE.
To BAL. on hand Oct. 81, 1885 IL979'S9
~ Amt on w, II. B. for John
Robinson. 80
+" Amt. from County Court Clerk
Fees Sept. and Oct. IoI.5b
" Amt. from Clerk and Master
Fees Sept. and Oct. 1906
% Amt. from Register Fees Sept.
and Oct 92'75
~ Amt. from Circuit Court Clerk
Fees Sept. and Oct. 2i7o
+" Bal. tax on K. & A. r. R. 81 27.oo
I2,237.o5
CREDITS.
By County Warrants paid 1880
Bal on hand Nov. goth '9S 1850
SCHOOL REVENUE.
To Bal. on hand Oct. 3Ist '9S. 2I,46S.26
{" tax on K. & A. R. R. '97 1890
=" Picked up Polls for 1897 400
:" Delinquent Polls for 200
2I,492.26
CREDITS.
BY School orders paid I,SSI.97
Bal. on hand Nov. goth 1898 100000
RAIL ROAD REVENUE.
To Bal. on hand Oct. 3Ist 1898 3o2.o9
+" - tax on X. s. A. R. r. 81 s4.oI
Bal on hand Nov, goth 1895 4r6,7o
CREDITs-NoNE.
PIKE REVENUE.
To Bal on hand Oct. 3Ist 1898 2,33o.23
CREDITS.
BY Pike order paid 5000
Bal. on hand Nov. goth '9S 2,3oo.23
HIGHWAY REVENUE.
To Bal on hand Oct. 3Ist 1898 I,75I27
:" tax on X. & A. r. r." 800
Bal. on hand Nov. goth '9S I,7S4.a7
Respectfully Submitted,
]. E. Rowan,
Deputy Trustee.
Aunt Mary Pate, col. died Thurs
day night.
II,cle Johnnv Currier is yeTy low
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17

Aunt Mary Pate, col. died Thurs
day night.
Uncle Johnny Currier is very low.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17
Dolls and TOYS.

Walking king Jumping Running Toys The Nauroscope and surprise
whistle are rightly Albums Toilet Sets Work Boxes Neck
Ceud Goods Oxford Teachers Bibles $780,
SaS class flexible back and cheap
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17

They bought York. Boston, Chicago and Cincinnati Tor spot
cashSo that prices We only name few
Of goods Lamps Chnaware and Gwareon need seen to
he ced
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
An Object Lesson.

Speaking before the Congregational
club of New York upon the question OF
Hawaiian annexation, the American
minister from Hawaii, Lorin A. Thurs
ton, on Monday evening considered
hi ie1y the question of the relation OF
annexation to our navy. One of the
chief objections hitherto advanced
against annexation has been that 1t
would entail a large increase of our
permanent naval force. Mr.. Thurston
upon that point had this to say:
There are some who believe that
the days of war are passed, and IT Is
gravely argued that the best naval
policy of the United States is to sell
it's navy and go out of the navy busi-
ness. President Cleveland and Presi-
dent Mckinley have both stated that
the time might arrive when the oondi-
tons would require American inter-
vention in cuba; and Spanish author
tiles have passionately declared that
they would never submit to it. Sup
Hc Sc that tho United States should in
tervene and a Spanish fleet should APP
that you have no navy, what would you
do? Send them an essay on arbitra-
ton by Carl Schurz? l do not know
what else you could do unless you sent
them a copy of the New York Evening
Post demonstrating the iniquity and
uselessness of a navy"
In the crush Of Cuban developments
the Hawaiian matter has been for a
time obscured, but Mr. Thurstons re-
marks recall it into prominence and
bring into clear relief the essential stu
pidity of the attitude of those who on
grounds of economy oppose adequate
national defence. The presence Of the
Nizcaya in New York bay, with heI
guns commanding property the de-
struction of which, possible in a few
minutes should the Vizcayas captain
so elect, would cause a loss beside
which the cost of double our present
| navy would appear in a ratio of uttei
| insignificancc, ought to teach the Car
| Schurz type of craftsmanship a salu.
| tary lesson. We question if any treaty
| of arbitration or peace memorial would
| silence the Vizcaya's guns in the event
that CAPTAIN Eulate should receive or.
| ders from Madrid 20 open fire; and We
are equally sure that if it should be es
| tabltshed conclusivaly by our board o
| inquiry at Havana that the Maine wa.
wrecked deliberately by Spain arbitra
tion of the outrage would be the las
thing 'hought of.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
Money for Nava, Eu,arpeme nj

The patriotic suggestion is made in
the Sun by two veterans of the civil
war that those Of their fellow veterans
throughout the country who are pen
sioners voluntarily donate to the gov
ernment their claims for one year,
upon condition that the government
take this money and purchase an ade-
quate navy. If the suggestion were
carried out it would give us about 30
additional war ships. fully equipped,
and each equal to the Maine. That
would be too many. Without docks,
crews or supplies for them we could
not find use for one-half that number,
nor would so swift an enlargement of
the navy be desirable as a matter of
policy.
a much better plan would be to leave
undisturbed the pensions of all pen
siCners who deserve pensions and Sc
cure the money needed for increased
naval equipment by the temporary in
crease Of internal taxation. A cent ex-
ira a pound on tobacco and n few cents
extra on each gallon of distilled spirits
vine, beer and ale would do the busi-
ness and not a mothers son in all the
land would have the hardihood to OBJ
jet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
willing to Be Reuom In ated.

The authorized announcement by
Congressman Morgan b. Williams, of
the Twelfth Pennsylvania district. of
his willingness to accept a re-nomina-
tion If in the judgment of the Luzerne
county Republican leaders that would
make for party success will be gratify-
ing news to thousands of friends out
side his district as well as to the great
mass of his constituents. 1t is an
nounced in the Washington cores
pondence of the Wilkes Barre Record
that Mr. Williams was at first disin-
clined to consider a denomination. The
fact that no member from Luzerne has
ever yet succeeded in securing a re-
election had less to do with his hesi-
fancy to attempt this feat than the
fact that one term has exhausted the
personal fascination of congress-
mans lot.
But influential men in the party at
Washington as well as prominent Re-
publicans at home insisted that it was
his duty to run again SO that there
would be little possibility of the dis
trict being represented in the next con-
Gress by a free silver Democrat. These
arguments were brought to bear upon
him with such force that after mature
reflection Mr.. Williams agreed to re-
NIT the matter to the people of his
district. Another campaign, although
successful would mean to him a con-
siderable sacrifice but if the party calls
upon him to make it he will honor its
call and do his best. Should the party
desire another leader we understand his
position to be one of entire Willingness
to step aside, not reluctantly but with
pleasure.
1t is to be hoped that the Republi-
cans of the mother county will meet
this announcement in the cordial spirit
I'm which it is given and go to work
with will for Mr. Williams renomi.
nation and reelection. Apart from any
personal aspects of the matter the fact
is that by good judgment. faithful ser.
vice and staunch devotion to party
and district interests Mr.. Williams de-
serves an unanimous denomination anC
perience on his side; he understand
the ways and means of intelligen
guardianship of the interests committed
to his care, and it will be a serious
misfortune for the district if these ad
vantages are lost to il.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23

Colonel Sam Boyd makes modest and
graceful announcement of his retire.
ment as editor of the Wilkes Barre
News-Deeler. position he has occu-
pied with great originality and much
ability for ten years, but adds that the
paper under it's new management will
continue to be Democratic. This would
seem to dispose of the rumor that the
financial hand behind this new move
was the hand of ex-Congressman Leis-
enring. He could hardly have any use
for Democratic organ.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
Jaund ced Journalism and Its Cure.

Announcement is made that the Els
worth bill which sought to make it
possible for the publishers of corrupt
ing newspapers To be punished on gen.
eral principles has been abandoned by
the New York Legislature. This is not
due to any increase of sympathy for
yellow journalism but rather to recog-
milton of the inlpossbility of framing
law Of such sweeping character with
out opening the door to GrevOus abuse
of its intent Where specific injury
can I've proved the libel law already on
the statute books of the Empire state
is ample and the legislature has wisely
decided to let it go at that
rhe matter should not be dropped,
however If the lawmakers cannot
OF tlaW such reckless and vicious pub
llcations without endangering the
wholesome liberty of self-respecting
newspapers, the public itself can. The
newspaper buying public is, after ALL
the great editor n-chief SO long as
it offers induCement to wanton and
notorious lying on the part Of the
each new fake, meanwhile condemning
honorable journals to inferior rank
from the financial standpoint, the temp
tatOn to distort and to highly color
the news of the day will be serious
one among publishers. very few of
whom yearn to do business at a loss.
Their preference would be to print
reputable papers but if reputable
papers nre not wanted by paper buy
Crs then men with large sums of money
invested in presses and other printing
machinery will naturally begin to COM
promise with their consciences and
edge over toward the popular demand.
This may not be highly courageous or
beautiful in its ethical aspect but II
is human nature. Comparatively few
men engaged i'm mercantile pursuits
are constructed on a different principle
TO print a notoriously untruthful
paper, having no regard whatever fol
any of the amenities of public or pri-
vate life and pandering unblushingly
TO the vicious instincts of humanity
is not at first glance an alluring pros.
pect but II Is evidently the prospect
which the prevalent public taste Is
opening before a growing number OF
American publishers. In every city ir
the United States are decent papers
which aim to be truthful and fair. II
these were supported as they should b,
by men and women who profess t.
believe in decency and truthfulness the
yellow Journalism which is now be-
plauging the country like contagious
disease would speedily shrivel up anC
blow away. 1t has no substance, M
element of permanency save such al
the public gives toit, 1t is a fungus
growth, an abnormality. But II is no
especially encouraging to see amons
The most eager patrons of these filthy
eXcresences on the surface of journal
ism the very persons who ought, b!
resson, of their position In society, t
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
wANAMAKER vs.. QUAY.
w. L. Curtis in Chicago Record.

w. L. Curtis in Chicago Record.
The political storm center is in the
neighborhood of the Philadelphia post
office at present, and good deal OF plot
ting and playing Is going on there be-
tween the Quay and Wanamaker fac
tions of the Republican party. The new
postmaster is a Quay man, and the Wan
amakers are giving him as much trouble
as possible. A municipal election was
held in Philadelphia last week. In which
the anti-Quay faction won, and thus re-
tained control of the party organization,
which is very important, as it dictates the
nominations and runs the election ma
chinery. A few days before the event the
Wanamaker newspapers published cir
cumstantial account of an alleged case of
bulldozing on the part of the postmaster
1t was charged that he had called the
chief subordinates in his office for a con-
ference and delivered a lecture upon their
duties as citizens and individuals, in
which they were advised that the tenure
of their employment depended upon their
political influence and activity, and that
they were afforded a good chance to dis
play it in behalf of the Quay ticket at the
| approaching election.
%
| This publication, of course, caused a
| great deal of excitement among the poll
| ticians, and particularly among the mug
/
| was interpreted TO mean that the admin
| istration was anti-Wanamaker. and was
permitting the use of official patronage
| and power to secure his defeat. The pub
| lication undoubtedly cost the Quay cam
| didates a large number of votes. Com
| plant was made to Washington by both
| sides, and two Investigations were or
| dered. one by the postmaster general and
| the other by the civil service commission.
| In the latter case a volunteer commit
| tee, consisting of William Dudley Foulke,
| of Indianapolis Charles Jerome Bona
| parte of Baltimore, and Richard Henry
| Dana, of Boston. was authorized to con-
| duct the inquiry. while the postotiice de-
partment intrusted that duty to an ordi-
nary special agent. The great mugwumps
| have not yet completed their report, but
| il is expected daily. The postoftice in
| spector finds that no such meeting as de-
scribed in the Wanamaker newspapers
was ever held, that no such speech was
ever made and that the postmaster care
| fully abstained from any attempt to con-
troll the votes or political conduct of his
subordnates. Affidavits signed by every
| man who was represented TO have been
present at the meeting have been sub
mitted to that effect, and fully acquit the
| postmaster. 1t now appears that man
of the name of McDevitt gave the anti
Quay managers the information upon
which the published account of the bull
doing was based, and it appears to have
been an invention of his own.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23

taly of war, has advanced the opinion
that Spain will in no way be RESPONSE
bic for the loss of the battleship Maine,
in case it is demonstrated that the
ship was blown up by Spanish fam
atics. unless it can be shown that the
act was performed with the approval
of the Spanish government. Robert
Todd has evidently been talking to the
reporter who interviewed Commander
Sobral