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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

4 clause of the platform adopted by
The Republicans i'll convention assembled
at Chicago last week, has the unblush-
ing eiirontery to utter the following:
"The perpetuity of our institutions rests
upon the maintaing of free ballot, hon
est count and correct returns. We de-
nounce the fraud and violence practiced
by the Democratic party in the South
ern States, by which the will of the voter
is defeated, as dangerous to the preser-
walton OF our free institutions, and we
solemnly arraign the Democratic party
as being the guilty recipient OF the fruits
of such fraud and violence"
Shade of old Zack Chandler, come
forth! Let not the glory of thy dazzling
deeds be furnished thus. And We con-
cocting christian crowd OF "visiting
Statesmen" where art thou, that the
fame of your grand achievements is thus
set at naught? Is the memory of that
faithful band OF cOnspirators. Wells.
Anderson, Casanav 4 Co, to be ruth
Icssly blotted from the political page and
consigned to oblivion by a petty Plat
form paragraph Never! Though an
ungratcful party may be quite willing to
drown the entire batch in the waters of
Lcthc without the benefit of clergy, an
nprreciative people will take care that
the knowledge of their deeds is kept in
pernueial grccnness and that.the reward
so richly earned shall be meeted out to
them.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

The Oriental Lodge of San FranCisc,
has decided to proceed against Senator
Sharon, General Barnes and others cor.
nected with tine exhumaiion Of the body
OF Anson e.. Olin in the Masonic ccmc.
terry in order to obtain testimony in the
Sharon-llill divorce case.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

a Redwood City dispatch of June 3,
says: n. L. Anderson, a Swedish la-
borcr, who is quite well known about
Redwood City, was found with his throat
cut from ear to ear on the Loponda road
this morning. A large jackknifc was
found, with the blade covered with
blood near by, which, coupled with the
circumstance of his hands being bloody,
lcada to the opinion that he committed
suicidc. lie had been considered insane
for several days.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

Idaho Avalanche: Snake river. which
heads In the Rocky mountains, was
higher last week than ever seen 10y tho
white man. It's banks were nearly full,
and its current swept the banks ms II In
anger. aud went rushing on u sec,hing
mass Of white caps We hear IL report.
ed but with how much truth we are un.
able to shyp, tha, IL left it's channel be-
low Mnndy's Ferry, leaving bare pitco
"f mining ground Of wonderful richness,
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

y Prescott, Arizona dispatch OF the
18th says; The Democratic Central Com
mittcc has elected W. X. Meade and G..
II. Oury delegates to the Democratic
Convention at Chicago, and l.. C.
Hughes and T.. X. BoIun a!trruatcs.
They are instructed to vote for TiIdcn
and Hendricks.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

Congressman Cassidy writes that he
will surely pass the Carson Public Build
ing hill this session. He writes tho
Presidential tickets will lie T:;,!nu and
Hendricks against Blaine and Logan.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

\ single cattle ranch in Texas. at the
he" Of Red River, j. said to contain
n"nrIy 2'.0oC acres more than the entire
Stat" Of Rhode Island contains in ter
ritOry.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

The lIca'dshurg Enterprise Rnys: \
siN-ycar.old chill Of Eli Cummings, uf
Geys"r Peak. Somomn county. chi. had
nm exceedingly narrow escape from
being bitten 10y rutilrsnakc last week.
While cracking pinc.nuts under a tree
lac happened To sit down exactly over
the sInkc, and it was his close proxmi,i.
~ that saved him. 4 little sister gave
the alarm ana the reptile WAS killed II
had six rattles.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

The hill providing for the forfeiture Of
the Oregon Central land grant passed
the House Of Representatives Wrdncs-
day 10y vote Of 1873 ayes To 2G NAYS.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

Edward Tcgnn, for n number Of years
connected with the rcportoriol md cdi-
torinl staff Of tho st. Louis Republican,
suicidcd Tuesday.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

There i said to be man now living
IN Wilcox county, Ga, who had thirty
siN urphows IN the late war. all Of whom
except three. were killed in battle. Fiji
teen @! them belonged to the same COM
nlmv.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

William l.. Sharon Of the RunFwigk
mill last SUNDAY assumed the position
uf Superintendent Of th" yellow jacket
mine IN Gold Hill, vice Charles Formun,
resigned.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

Michigan raises nearly onc-half the
world. crop Of peppermint, the annual
crop Of oil being nearly 20. 900 pounds.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

The Manhattan S. VI. Co.. shipped
Wednesday 20 bans Of bullion, weighing
LIS pounds. VALUED at S2l, ,765 G7.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

a violent earthquake occurred on NAV
10Th on the island of Kishm, near the
mouth Of the Persian Gulf. Twelve
villages were destroyed and two hundred
persons killed and many wounded.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

William ii. Irwin, lately freight
clerk in the Central Pacific railroad Of
flee nt San fmncico, WAS arrested Mt San
Jose last Tuesday on telegram from
Chief Crowley, charging him with grand
larceny.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30
SCIENCE HILL.

o. FL
Amonth ago we were ashamed of
our school building, now we may well
be proud OF it. The building has
been thoroughly repaired. It's fine
appearance on the hill adds much 10
the looks of our town. A new bell has
been purchased. The rooms have
been furnished with new desks and
benches. Everything necessary to the
comfort and health of pupils has been
provided. The improvement of Sci
ence Hill Institute is in large meas
ure due to the energy Of Prof. Evans.
He is an excellent teaeher and we'll de.
serves the patronage of the people.
Let everybody who has, children,
send them toischool. Factories do
much for a town, but one good school
will do more towards the ad.
vancement of a town than half d doz.
Ell factories.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30
a Trip 10 Bond's Camp Ground.

On last Sunday q party six ladies
and gentlemen, left Johnson City for
Bonds Camp Ground. After pleas
ant drive OF 10 miles, they arrived at
the scamp meeting" at II o'clock.
We made one tour OF the grounds, to
see who was there, and shook hands
with a Carr load of our Bristol friends,
who, by the way, had been more
thoughtful than us, they brought
Nickels for the missionary box. and
we were Gumps enough to throw in
dollars. The ladies had prepared din
ner for the occasion, and after doing
without breakfast, it is needless TO. say
the splendid dinner was enjoyed by
all. The good things were rendered
more palatable from the fact that tht
young ladies actually did all the cook
ing. They did have good pie, cause
am a judge. And that cocoanut cake
we'll, | can't talk half sweet enough
it had to be eaten TO be appreciated
At 2 O'Clock we started on our return
home, and arrived in good sine, not
withstanding, our wanderings In tn,
woods. All were well pleased with tn
| trip to scamp meotin'."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30
TA ssJsssCRsssIlEkS.


II YOU receive your paper with a
blue mark upon it you may know that
We want you to send us $l.25, or the
amount for the time you subscribed,
by the next mail, or call at our Office
and settle. The amount was due
when you subscribed. We have wait
cd on some of you one month, on
some three months. and on some five
months. Our pocket book is not full
enough to enable us to meet all the
expenses Of running the paper, and
wait till the end Of the year for sub
scribers and advertisers to pay us.
A large number Of those who have
not paid us are our warm friends.
We shall very much dislike to cut one
name from our book, yet unless
prompt payment is made we shall be
driven to take 'this extreme course
We mean What tce say.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30
science Hi Institute.

This school begins Sept LIST 1884,
andwill continue SO weeks. :.
Arrangements have been made to
teach the public school for the FIRST
four or, five months in.connection with
the Institute. All pupils who Legality
belong TO the public school in this
district will DO taught free Of tuition
in the free school branches for the
public school, term, with the under
standing that they pay q contingent
fee Of one dollar each in advance when
they enter the school, All branches
outside Of those prescribed by the
law of the State, win be charged for at
the regular published rates Of tu-
itiOn. ,..... ,.-. ...,
The children OF Ministers of the
Gospel will be taught at half the regu-
lar rates OF tuition, provided they pay
the contingent fee as above given. p
All are earnestly SOLICITED to send
their children regularly, and to sustain
the teachers in their work.
Thanking the people for their aid in
finishing up and improving the school
building, and hoping to have the sym
pathy and constant support Of all the
good people Of Johnson City and
vicinity, am with much respect,
Your obedient servant,
w. A. EVANS,
johnson City Tenn, Aug %, 1884
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30

Several subscribers failed to get their
papers last week. All the papers are
mailed At this Office every Friday and
we connot tell what Is the matter.
We shall do everything possible to
have our subscribers receive their pa
pers at the right time.
The s O'Clock freight is in tho habit
OF stopping at the depot and remaining
every night for forty minutes, II stops
here merely to kill time, It stops
right In the business part Of town and
prevents passage across the street. 1t
could pull down the track one hun
dred yards and would not be so much
in the way. This nuisance should
not be tolerated by the corporation.
Campaign cigars at Hunt & Lide's.
J. W, Crumley is very anxious to
marry somebody, That is he is a
magistrate. Any body desiring to
marry will find him at his Office.
That is, we mean to say-Squire
|Crumley marries people--that is, he
don't marry them himself-well, he
marries people himself-but he is
never the bridegroom, but the squire.
But nevertheless he wants to marry
somebody-we desire to convey the
idea that--Squire Crumley wants to
marry somebody.
Misses Mamie Patty, Lucy TaS-
lor and Mamie Bushong, Of Johnson
City and Misses Minnie Folsom, Nam
ME Snyder, Meena Smith, Garry Car
ter and Fannie Atwater, Of Elizabeth
ton, and Misses Mary and Sallie But
Ter, of Dry Greek, went up to Bristol,
this week, to attend Sullin's College
next session.
Oh, was there ever schoolgirl,
Who spent not half the night
In fixing up her bangs in curl,
To catch the boys on sight.
The Junior editor of THE COMET
moved this week into room in Harris
building On sleeping there the first
night the following verse came tc
mind:
| 'Itumblod an editors bed last night
And as rolled from left to right
| / laughed and heaved sigh,
And thought how easy editors he.
The junior editor will be at Bristo
Saturday, and will be happy to see
any one wishing to pay his subscrip
ton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30


+, "No tombstones mark the graves in
the cemetery where lost hopes are
inferred" We Gull the following from
the wooden headboards
THAT mark them from the ruderg graves around,
That the passing strangers footsteps might re-
spect the spot of ground"
On the first Was written in red ink !:
Here lie the remains OF little All,
On earth he was noted for his lies,
The girl he loved broke his heart in half.
And now he sleeps beneath the skies. )
This on the second in green: "a z
Underneath tD,is fresh turned sod
Lies. lone who has life's journey trod,
While yetso youngs Ills sad that VIA !, Il
should find love such bitter phi.
Toad's last words before he died:
why did you laugh whom first we met. /.
Your silyery toncs can meier forget
You laughed whom first | sat by your side,
And firmly believe you laughed whenI died.
The sad wall ofbroken-heartedSam :
OF all tho girls have flirtod with yet,
A preachers daughterie the hardest to get;
begged, plead, cast round hor my spell,
And Why cant win her, I'm sure Ican'ttell.
In my ''prelsmtnayY" acts I made mistake,
And find 1t out now, when 'tls forever .oolato.
Then, Oh, fair lady. when yor pass BY my grave
Think kindly OF ono who died as your slave y,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30

A baby is baby. II anybody can
tell why baby is not baby, let him
speak or forever hold his peace. It
would be a funny thing to see grown
up person act like a baby. How sweet
to watch a baby eat feathers, and try
swallow dead humble bees, and dabble
in the slop bucket, and crawl head
foremost off porch four feet high, and
tumble into washing tub full Of soap
suds. Suppose great big overgrown
man should do thisY He would be
set down rs fool. The most anus.
ing'thing in the world is 30 see fat
baby trying to get his big toe in his
rosy mouth. What kind of lookin
thing wound a man be if engaged in
the same sport? Suppose you should
find man sitting in the middle oil
the floor with mouth spread wide open
with the tears running from both eyes
and both sides OF his nose all at same
time, and yelling like panther, when
you go home of an EVENING" You
would clean him up before he could
say scat. But baby wouldn't be d
baby if this was not his normal condi
ton. A baby is baby. s..
30, when was baby
They made me such nice cloes,
They bought me nice morocco shoes
And wiped my little nose
I'd choose to be baby,
A darling little flower
For the girls to hug and cuddle me
As they did In childhoOd's hour"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30
wide Awake Druxgis.s.

Messrs, J. B. Hash & Son are always
alive to their business, and spare nc
pains to secure the best OF every arti-
Gle in their line. They have secured
the agency for the celegrated DR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump.
ton. The only certain cure known
for Consumption, Coughs, Colds
Hoarseness, Asthma, Hay Fever
Bronchitis, or any affection OF tbs
Throat and Lungs. Sold on s'aposi
tive guarantee. Trial Bottle free
Regular size 800.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30
BEES, REEsls

! am prepared to furnish pure Ital-
ian Bees and Queens from improved
mothers, on short notice. ] am agent
and manufacturer for Washington
county of the Diehl Improved Bee
Hive. tho best hivo now in nso, and al.
no the Austin moke, the bost IN use
! offer special premium for honey
mado on those hives OF $1,000, to bt
1t the fair this yoar. Fof particulars
address or call on me at my home
soon. III. @. AUSTIN.
h ea,s. Austin Springs, Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30
thousands Say 10.

Mr.. T, W. Atkins, Girard, Kan,
writes: 81 meyer hesitate TO recon-
mend your Electric Bittes to my Gus
toners, they give entire satisfaction
and are rapid sellers" Electric Bit
tiers are the purest and best medicine
known and will positively cure Kidney
and Liver complaints. Purify the
blood and regulate the bowels. No
family can afford TO be without them
They will save hundreds OF dollars in
doctors bill every year, Sold at fifty
cents q bottle by DR.. J.B. Hash &
Son. @ e
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30
During che Campaign.

THE COMET will be furnished from
now until the LIST day of December for
SO cents. You can send the amount
by postal note which will cost you but
three cents. If your Office is not sup
piled with postal notes, send postage
stamps. ,,.--e-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30

The Best 6alve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands,
.Chilblains, Corns, and ell Skin EFup-
lions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. Il is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per boz
For sale by J. B. Hash & Son.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30
Sullin's Female College,
BRISTOL. TENNESSEE

The sixteenth session will open Au-
gust 2Sth. The advantages offered are
equal to. the best found anywhere. in
this country. $4,000 will pay all ex-
penses for board, contingent and tut
tion fees in literary department for a
year. Extra studies and other neces-
cary expcnseslow. Send for catalogue
10 Rev. D. 8. HEARoN, NJ. A.
Bristol, Tennessee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30
DENTISTRY.
DER. u. A. PIERCE.

JOERsBORO, -- TENNESSEE.
Has increased his facilities for all operations
and now offers his services and abilities at ex-
tremely low terms. Plates so low us 5000 and
1880 according to grade and quality and for
beauty, neatness and durability, they cannot be
All plates guaranteed to fit Office Johesboro,
Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30
A new bell rings clear.

new Dell rings clear.
A full line of groceries at Sellers &
Scalf. s..
The Tayl of THE COMET will speak
ut Marion tonight.
Prof. N. G. T. Love has been rustica-
ting ut Mr.. Kinohcloe Hale's.
Frank Glover, one OF the tan yard
company's drivers, is down with fever.
Seq the Rushford wagon at Hunt 4
Lide's.
! Bread. cakes, and pics at the City
Bakery.
Miss Mamie Neil. of Kingsport, is
whiting Mira. Rob't. Burrow.
Mrs.. Helen Stockton and family de
parted for Jockson, last Wednesday.
Hal, fish Ai~ays on hand Mt Sellers
4 Roau,.
The Tsyi nf THE GoNET spoke at
Abingdon last Friday night.
Glass and Putty at Hunt & Lidos,
Dan Hamilton, of Edgworth, is our
authorized agent TO solicit and receive
subscriptions for TIKI COMET.
New crop coffee 1T Hunt h Lide's.
The man who burnt the calaboose
may well look out, for the authorities
are going to have him.
Bacon, butter, eggs, and cheese al
Sellers Il Scalfs.
Lord Mayor Harr departed Wednes
day for Sullivan, to rest amid tho
shade trees of his home.
Tho hog law will gointo effect abou
the time the hogswill be pat in thu
pen to fatten.
Cross cut saws at Hunt & Lide's.
Preparations are making for an On
tortainment to be given in the city b.
troupe from Jonesboro.
Canvassed hams, and everything
good at Sellers Il Scalfs. Prices low.
Bob Love, who has been enjoying
tho mountain air has come back to tn
city to see his girl.
Cider Mills at Hunt & Lide's.
Tom Swingle is not happy. A fai
maiden, who left these parts lately
took his gizzard with her.
The King and Wolfe block present
neat appearance, since the now fron
has been put up.
Bread and cakes can be made at tn
y City Bakery, on short notices. Price
reasonable.
DIR. Will Dulaney, of Blountville,
not only fine physician, but, it
said, he sings well. ;
Beat flour at Sellers & Sealfs.
Editor Kinsloe, OF the Jonesbol
Journal, was one of THE COMET
visitors this week. Long may
Journal.
Miss Maggie Luter, OF Athens, r
turned home on Tuesday last, after
pleasant visit among friends aroun
the city,
Big lot OF bost files at Hunt d Lide
Particular attention given to We
ding and party orders at the City B
kerry.
Mcneil & Wolfe have been gcttiI
Furniture this week by The car loa
They have the largest and best selsG
cd. and cheapest stock in upper Ia
Tennessee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30

You will got so pounds Of coal to the
bushel, and no guessing at weight
from s. II, Pouder.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30

Hack Diamond IL Jellic0 COaI.
Best Black Diamond lump coal de-
livered for IA cents per bushel by
S. II. Ponder.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30

mere than the price OF one.
by paying us $2,25 you will receive for one
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can do so at this Office.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30
81 A GRAND COMB NATION. 81
THE COMET
WEEKLY CoURIER-JOURNAL

One year for only $2N Two papers for little
More than the price Of one.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-30

The junior editor will be ct Bristol
Saturday, and will be happy to see
any one wishing to pay his subscrip-
ton.
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-27

We hope the big wheat crop of
Dakota will not set farmers wild on
the subject of wheat, and cause them
to neglect other crops. Let them re-
member that it is general farming
that pays in the long run. A one
crop country is always a mortgaged
country. Nothing looked so we'll to
II eyes, when we traversed North
Dakota early i'll August, as to see the
fields of Indian corn, oats and pota-
toes i~nterspersed with the big wheat
fields. We should like to have seen
more of them, and also more stock.
1t will pay to keep cattle and cut hay
to feed them in winter. Ii anybody
doubts this. let him remember that
stock-raising pays in New England,
where the winters are as long as in
Dakota, and the land is worth 800
per acre.-The Northwest.
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-27
Chicago Eloauence.

"Eloquent!" said the Chicago law
yer of his partner. "He's able to
reason the kick out of a mule. Why.
here a while ago business was dull,
and he decided that Mrs. Dasher
ought to have a divorce, and he'd go
into court and get it for her then
charge her for it. Somehow she
heard what was going on. She gal
Hoped down to the court house to stop
him, as she didn't want a divorce.
She got there just as he was making
his plea for her. And, mind you, she
was mad at him, but by Jove, sir, she
listened to him five minutes and be-
came convinced that she ought to
have a divorce, that she walked right
up where the jury could see her and
shed tears while he recited her
wrongs. And when he won the case
she embraced him and said he should
conduct all her divorce cases. 1 call
that e%lOQuence."
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-27
PAPER OF sTARK COUNTY
Saturday, September %, 1884.
Republican County Convention.

The Republicans of Stark county
will meet in convention at Collister's
hall in Dickinson, on the the 4th day
of October, 1884, at 2 o'clock p. NJ.
for the purpose of electing two dele
gates to represent the county in the
legislative convention called to meet
at Bismarck on the 18th day of Octo-
Der, 1884, at 2 o'clock p. M.
The Republicans of the different
townships will meet at the usual
places of holding elections on Satur-
day, September 9th and elect dele
gates to represent them at the county
convention as follows: Dickinson, -;
Gladstone, 4; Taylor, 3; Richardton, 3.
H. l.. DICKINSON,
Chairman Republican County Central
Committee.
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-27

TIE Republicans of Billings county
held a convention at Medora last
Monday and elected Robert Roberts
and j. G. Fisher delegates to the dis
trict convention. They sat down on
the Mandan Pioneer by unanimously
passing the following resolution:
Whereas. the Mandan Pioneer upon
various occasions has presumed upon
the good sense and judgment of the
Republicans Of Billings county in try
ing to dictate to them through the
columns of the paper, be it,
Resolved, that grateful as the Re.
publicans feel to the editor of said
journal for the deep interest taken
i'll Billings county, the voters of said
county feel sufficient confidence in
themselves to manage their W af-
fairs and assume all responsibility
for their actions.