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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-05-03
Wou,nn's First IDuty.

One of the first duties OF woman,
says an English paper, is to always
look pretty as possible.
And, what is more, woman ought no
moro neglect trying to look pretty to
the end Of her days than she ought to
forget to do her duty.
1t goes without saying that wives,
mothers and maidens shall he good
tempered, skilled in housewifcry, true
hearted and kindly-tempcred.
Leaving the greater matters of the
unwritten laws of life, however, among
the minor ones is that which makes ii
an instinct with beauty to adorn itself.
But grandmother is pretty still, and
will always be pretty till the white
hands are clasped over the quiet
breast, and she goes home to those
who went home before her.
A woman, no matter how poor she
is and how deep the cares Of family,
ought to take more and more pains
with her dress as time rolls on. A
young girl may wear almost anything.
A matron, however, who has lost the
first plump charm and indehnable
beauty Of youth, has to be careful.
A bit of ribbon here, a touch of col
or there charm of face and figure,
shapely hands and pretty feet, comely
waist and supple neck here and there
and everywhere about beautys per-
son, from the curve of the dainty little
pink ear to the slope of the shoulders
and the carriage of the person, there
is one manifest voice to be heard-"I
am trying to look my best.
Who does not know the dear old
grandmother, whose sweet wrinkled
face, clean cap, clean dress and layen-
der-scented lace carry one back to
childhood's days? There are years
there, and the experience of trouble,
the sadness of losses, memories of bri-
dals and of graves, and a rapid APP
proach to those silent churchyard
gates through which we must all walk
whether We will or not.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-05-03

Honesty pleases God; falsehood
fiatters man.
Home made goods are bought by
home aid people.
A publisher needs patience to meet
his pay shants.
Truth is naked falsehood is cloth
ed in regal garments.
The key to hell may resemble gold,
but it is only fire guilt,
Mans individual character is judg-
ed by his individual associates.
Never kick unless you can do more
than despoil the toe of your boot.
Man is tenacious of his character
and money-more especially the lat
ter.
To be successful the work of genius
must withstand the criticism of fools.
The busy man has more leisure to
do favor for friend than an idle
one
Man may attain the height of his
ambition even in the lowest depth Of
infamy.
Men preach from the house
tops while tile devil is crawling ii
through the basement windows.
Were there no rogues HEAVIER
would be limitless. Were there NJ
honest men the devil would languisl
with ennui.
Were we the creator of man W,
would make race of people wh'
understand their own business as wei
as they do the affairs of their neigh
- hnr
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-05-03
A Mob Kept at Isssy by "a JniIer

Mt. Sterling, KY. April 25.-At an
early hour yesterday morning between
forty ond fifty men went to the resi-
dence of the iailer and demanded admit
tance, the leader stating that he was
the Sheriff Of Breathitt county with a
prisoner. The jailer was on the point
of admitting them when he discovered
the party to be mob intent on hang
ing prisoner sentenced for five years
for killing Henry Thomas. The lea
der of the mob told the jailer that un.
less he surrendered the keys the mob
would batter down the doors. This
was done, but the jailer and his two
sons, who were in the second story
well armed, defied the mob to ascent
the stairs. After searching the lower
part OF the house for the keys of tn,
Jail the mob left the premises,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-05-03
Al legal Excuse.

Although the country is well sup
piled with professional jurymen, yet
at every term OF court there are men
summoned who would pay any price
and offer any excuse to be released
from such duty. The other day, at
st rural Arkansaw court, largo
number of busy farmers were in watt
ing, having been summoned to serve
their country. Each man had an ex-
cuse. Old man SlimtoTe said;
Judge, | would like very much to
be excused. / am busy putting in my
crop, and when nm away, everything
is at standstill."
81 cannot excuse YOU" the Judge
replied.
Another man said "Your honor, |
am postmaster at Stony Ridge. |
have no deputy, and if | am not there
the people of my ncighborhood must
do without their mail"
"Not a legal excuse, sir; take your
scat"
The old man Snackwilder arose.
Judge" he began, give got an ex-
cuse what win appeal to every man in
this here room. ! am runuin' still
house, an if stay away, none o the
folks ken git whiskey."
"Your excuse is legal" replied the
Judge. "Go home and discharge your
duty az citizen"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-05-03

Washington, April 25.-Thc leaders
in the tariff discussion contemplate
closing general debate Of the tariff
question Tuesday, May 6. They are
of opinion that Tuesday, Wednesday
and thursday of next week and Tues
day of the week following will be devo-
ted to the Consideration of the mea-
sure. Representative Kasson will
make the closing speech on the Re-
publican side. lie expects to make
the motion to strike out the enacting
clause of the bill,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-05-03
Delegates lsI.ibed.

WASHINGTON, April 25,-A call has
been issued for a special meeting of
the Republican central committee of
the District of Columbia to be held to-
morrow night. 1t is understood that
the object of themeetingi is to consider
charges OF bribery, which will be made
in connection with the recent election
of delegates to the National Repubh-
can Convention at Chicago. The
Euening Star tonight says;s at is
asserted that delegates to the number
of twenty-five have subscribed their
names to sworn affidavits specifying
that their votes were purchased i'll the
interest of Conger and Carson. Some
of the atiidayits state that the candi-
dates in person offered the money OF
made the promises, and others that
they were approached by persons who
represented the candidates."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-05-03
What She said.

A boy who had been sent to carry a
silver card basket to young lady as Il
bridal present was asked on his return
to Office if he had found the right
place.
"Oh, yes"
"See the girl herself?'
Eyes"
"Did she seem surprised?'
Every much So"
"Say anything"
"Why, yes, she told her mother she
presumed it was plated, but would be
good enough for her aunt out in the
country"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-05-03
A Mysterious Hanging

DEs MONIES, a., April 2G.-Four
men entered the farm house of Mr.
Jellison, near Audubon, at O'Clock
this morning and dragged him and
his wife out of bed. Mr.. Jellison, who
is a cripple, sixty-five years old, was
taken out into his yard and hung to a
tree, where he was soon after discov-
cred dead. A mystery surrounds the
whole affair. Jellison was peaceful
farmer, the father of a grown-up fam
ilv, who have scattered from the home
stead, leaving it occupied by the aged
couple alone. Great excitement pre-
walls, and the perpetrators, if caught
of which there seems very little chance
will be mobbed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-05-03
The shotgun Policy i'm Georgia.

Two men were standing Mt the gate
OF country farm whiting sticks, and
giving each other dots about man
aging women. "Talk sassy to 'em,"
the man OIL the outside of the fence
said, "and yen see how they'll be fotch-
ed down."
Just then the cabin door opened,
and red-headed, long-necked woman
yelled
"Say, 'Zeke, ther flour's outn
"Out wharf" he yelled back.
"Out'n the barl," she answered
"Wall, put it back uncover it up
tighter he replied, while the outside
man grinned.
"Don't you see how she's hacked a
ready| ho laughed when the fiery top
knot disappeared.
II does" spoke the elated victor.
Presently the same shrill voice cri-
ed:
"Zeke, Use gwine over to mars, an
cf We think ther Weasles air ketchin'
I'll leave the baby hyar."
dunno whether they're ketchm' cr
not. replied the husband. "i'ye
never seed 'em ketch anything"
! Again the head was drawn back
amid applause from the outside. The
next time the door opened, the muzzlo
of shotgun was poked out, and d
bead drawn on the s,tucy man.
"'Zeke," came the solemn voice.
\ "Melindy," he gaspcd, looking in
vain for some place to dodge.
Z. "Zeke," she continued, ether -four;
out"
"All rite, I'm off ter the mill a
once," he answered, shiveringly,
"'Zeke, I'm gwine over ter mar
: for spell dye think the measles i
e ketchin'?'
: "No, Molindy. l seed pap ter day
an he sed the chillunz wuz all well.
"Kerrect" she said, lowering TIL
n gun. 'I'm off. Ye can sorter cleai
" up the place till | get back, but b
" shore ter stay inside while I'm gone.
y "All right" he answered meekl!
moving aside to let her pass.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-05-03
Ex-Governor Ward Dead.

NEWARK, April 25.-Ex-Govcrnor
Marcus l.. Ward died at his residence
just before O'Clock this afternoon
from malarial fever contracted in
Florada recently lie was 72 years
old. He was delegate to tho con-
ventions that nominated and renomi-
mated Lincoln. He was elected Gov
ornor in 1865 and to Congress in 1872.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-05-03
Proposed lncrease Of Pensions.

WASHINGTON, April 25,-Represen-
tative Morrill, was instructed by the
House committee ON invalid pensions
to-day to favorably report his bill pro-
viding for an increase of pensions to
soldiers who while in the service lost
one hand and one foot or who were
totally and permanently disabled in
both. The increase is from $3.50 to SIS
per month.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-05-03
James Acquitted and Rearrested.

CHATTANOOGA, April 25.-The trial
OF Frank James at Huntsville, Ala,
for participation in the Muscle Shoals
robbery in 1881, resulted in verdict
of not guilty. The verdict was receiV-
ed with n r0nnd of cheers. James
was Immediately arrested by the Sher-
itf of Cooper county, Mo.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-05-03
brother smith Led i'm Prayer.

Some years ago a preacher was on
his rounds in one OF the Georgia coun-
ties below here and ut the conclusion
of his sermon he called on Brother
Smith" to lead in prayer Imagine
the surprise to the man of God when
fifteen men-all Smiths-fell to their
knees and commenced praying.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-05-03
NO.. s.
A prayer to be efcctual needs amen


The world doughs every man the
bread that he kneads.
An age unknown to women is the
middlepge.
A corset is supposed to have great
staying qualities.
In this Office, when man falls into
the waste basket, he drops into poe
try.
A young man sticking close toIhis
girl for an entire evening is very
nice kind of courtplastcr.
We are having a jawcy us time, said
the man who was quarreling with his
"betterhalf'
Cyclones are becoming so plenty
out west that almost every poor fami-
ly can afford to have one.
ooh myl' exclaimed little Edith,
upon her first entrance into the roller
skating rink.
They're all on casters, amt they"
Oars two pussons whut Use 'spi-
cious er about" remarked old Sandy;
"a free trade merchanic an DINER
crat niger.
Otlcrin candy to an elephant is like
an offer of marriage to an old maid.
She may turn up her nose, but she
accepts it all tho same.
Smith-"What fiery red hair that
girl has. Looks as if she were ablaze.
Do you know herr"
Jones-"Oh, yes she is an old flame
Of mine"
"Put that cover on the sofa, said the
lady of the house to the chambermaid.
"It's sofa it already" softly respond
ed the girl.
An amateur punster informs us that
some houses have wings, and he has
often seen house fly. We thought
no part of u house save the chimney
t1ue.
An Indian prince has had a throne
made of solid glass. 1t will now be
possible to see the power behind the
throne without any trouble at ALL
Thrce-year-old to his pater, whose
head is graced with very prominent
bald spot Papa, who made the hole
in your hair?" Papa is stumped.
Some one asks: How long is a
man bridegroom" Not very long.
In majority Of cases he becomes
"short" before the wedding tour ends.
Something ought to be done to
keep our Young men at home in the
evening" says an exchange. True, it
is a pity to see so much good material
| going to waist.
| Miss Annie Huggup is one Of the
players in the Salem ladies' polo team.
She is the 'rusher" OF the club, and
when the captain calls out "Now Hug
gup," it completely paralyzes the
, young men in the opposing team.
"What are you doing2" said Fogg's
wife as she saw him bundling ur
something suspicious to go fishing
"Spirit-rapping," said Fogg, and he
winked to himself all the way down tc
the creek.
Doctor" said the grateful patient
:, seizing the physicians hand, 81 shal
never forget that 10 you / owe my
!, life" "You exaggerate," said the doc
tor mildly "you only owe me for fif
teen VISITS; that is the point whicl
| hope you will not fail to remember.
!, Edgar, darling,
II Precius creature!
You're so sweet
want to eat yer!"
O, Laurie, my own!
0, glorious fate,
= To be the Poe
Et-Ldurie-dte."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-05-03

1t has been decided that the inscrip-
ton placed upon thh bust of Beacons-
field in Westminster Abbey, shall be
simply "Lord Beaconsiield, twice
Premier of England"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-05-03

No, Laura, no, they do not "open
the campaign with can opener.
They do it with corkscrew. How
little, alas do women know about po
litics.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-05-03


The poet Whittier has attempted
little literary work Of late. At long
intervals he stays for day or two in
Boston, but spends most OF his time
quietly in Danycrs He has long
been lar from strong, and unless he
gains new strength during the snm-
mer he'will cease writing altogether.
More than 100 tons of human hair
are annually bought and sold. Four
ounces is.an average clipping from a
human head so that 100 tons repre-
senHthe products of from $4,000 ia
100000 heads. In Europe the heads
OF female criminals are shorn, and
they supply a large market, but thu
greater part is bought by travelling
pedlers. Between the ages Of Is anC
40, a woman can grow about sever
crops Of hair
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-05-03

Ex-Gov, Fosters daughter, Mrs.
Mussoy, has lheen compelled to leave
her husband, who turns out to be n
trifIing fellow. He was the private
secretary of Foster while Governor,
and is one of the numerous "mug-
wumps' Of the grand old party"
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1884-08-21

Mr.. VOORHEES,, in his Terre Haute
speech glorifes the Democratic party
for framing the constitution of 1851
and quotes from it the following: "Tha,
all power is inherent in the people, and
that all free governments are, and OF
right ought to be founded on their
authority and instituted for their peace
safety and well being" And yet the
Democratic trainers of that instrument
violated that declaration at the time
they made it. 1t was not until the Re-
publican party was organized and had
suppressed the Democratic rebellion,
that the peace, safety and well being
of large portion of the people of In
diana were secured. Under the Dem
ocratic constitution as it was originally
made, it was crime to recognize por-
ton of the people of Indiana as any
thing better than the brute creation.
They had no rights that the Democratic
party were willing to respect. No de-
cent Democrat should refer to the con-
stitution of 1851, as the Democrats
made it, without blush of shame.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1884-08-21
THE IRISH AMERICAN REVOLT
TON.

One of the most remarkable features
of the present canvass is the general
secession of the Irish-American vote
from the Democratic party. 1t was
something not counted on, and came
with such suddenness as to be almost
bewildering. IF there was anything in
the past history of politics in this coun-
try that could be regarded as absolutely
certain, it was that the almost solid vote
of Irishmen would be givento the Dem
as SO much a matter of course that
Democratic politicians never considered
it necessary to make any special effort to
retain that vote, it was one Of the GER
tain quantities always to be depended
upon, no matter who might be nomi-
mated for the offices. The Germans re-
quired looking after, and German rep
resentative generally graced the ticket,
but the Irish needed no such induce
meut This was the Democratic view
of the situation. The Irish revolt was
therefore a startling surprise. There
seems to have been, however, all the
time smouldering spark of discomfort
with this assumed ownership of the
Irish vote, by the Democrats. which
only needed touch to make it burst
into fierce and angry fame. This
touch was given at Chicago, where q
candidate was nominated over the
earnest protest of representative Irish
men. accompanied by the gratuitous in
suit that be was all the more popular
and indeared to the party because of the
enemies he had made among the Irish
leaders of the country.
The result was not only q surprise
was bewildering to the startled leaders
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1884-08-21

The most important question before
the people of this country at this time
| is that of tariff to protect American
industries. 1t is one of especial inter
est to the farming and laboring classes,
and one which they are discussing more
than any other Yet Mr.. Cleveland in
his letter of acceptance totally ignores
this important subject He has no
views upon it whatever. He doesn't
know whether he is for protection or
free trade, and is willing:to indorse any
thing his party may suggest. He does
indeed indorse his party platform, upon
all points, and this may properly be con-
sidered as included. But what is his
party's position on this question? Some
of the leaders say it means free trade,
others equally prominent in the party
say 1t means protection. There is no
agreement among themselves as to what
it does mean. Then what are Mr..
Cleveland views upon this important
question. Which of the factions of his
party will he represent if he should be
elected? No one can answer this ques-
ton from anything Mr.. Cleveland says
in his letter He simply has no views
upon the subject, he knows nothing
about it. And this is the statesman
the Democracy present as their candi-
date for the presidency In what strik-
ing contrast are the bold manly utter
ances of Mr.. Blaine on this subject.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1884-08-21

Of the Democracy. They could not and
would not believe for time that it was
anything more than an angry impulse
which would soon die out, and the Irish,
smothering their discomfort, be found
supporting the nominee. But the in
suit ranked deeper and was sorer than
they supposed, and political revolution
soon confronted them. One OF their
own number describing the ferceness of
this revolt says: This is the situation
from Maine to California, but, as might
be expected, the irritation and resent
ment are greatest in this State. where
the original authors of the insult exer-
else their power and where it is conced-
ed by all the contest must be prac-
tically decided. And to say the feeling
among Irish citizens of the Empire
State is confined to irritation and re-
sentiment alone would be putting the
matter very mildly indeed. 1t is re-
volt of the most determined character
and of the widest possible scope. 1t
reaches from end to end of the State
and from top to bottom of the social
structure. 1t is equally strong in the
workshop of the mechanic and the
mansion Of the wealthy merchant. The
young Irish-American and the gray
haired exile of Erin who has stood by
the Democratic party for nearly half a
century feel the insult with equal keen
ness, and the women of our race have.
tor the first time since the dark days
of Know Nothingism, become active
workers In cause that appeals to their
feelings as no ordinary question of party
politics car"
This statement is a strong one, but it
is scarcely any exaggeration of the truth
But Republicans must remember that
this is only revolt from the Democ-
racy, and not properly an accession 10
Republicanism. Many thousands of
these Irishmen will vote for Blaine and
Logan and do it heartily and cheerfully
Others will support Butler, and some
possibly remain indignant neutrals
They have broken with the Democrats,
but they will be slow to form perma-
nent party affiliations for time They
will be allies of the Republicans in the
present campaign, but they will await
Republican recognition before enlisting
permanently under the banner of the
party. They will be the uncertain
quantity in future political contests, and
will no more serve blindly any party
If the Republicans treat them and
their interests with proper respect they
may hope for their support, but the
Irish American will hereafter assert
himself in the politics of the country
as he has never before done.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1884-08-21
Broke Her Pipe.

:
81 wancher to be pow'ful ticker wild
dat pipe warned Aunt Gincy to Uncle
Sykes. as the latter picked up her clay
pipe and hmped around the house to his
favorite seat against the chimney.
He had been gone only few moments
when Aunt Gincy heard a terrible rumb-
ling on the outside, followed by negro
woman running in, and crying mourn
fully:
30, Aunt Gincy, de ehimbly done fall
an kill ole Uncle Sykesf'
With pain distorted eountenance. and
terror blended IN her gaze, Aunt Gincy
looked passionately UP, and moaned:
Oar, now, bress de Law6 an / bets
a dollar dat bit done broke my pipe all
to pieces"
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1884-08-21

If Mr.. voorhees, is not inconsistent
he is nothing. He lauds the doctrine
that all power is inherent in the pso-
pie, and that all free governments are,
and of right ought to be, founded on
their authority, and then proceeds to
argue that the people of Indiana have no
) power to prescribe their form of gov
eminent. Daniel is exceedingly lame
in his logic.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1884-08-21
Mr.. HENDRICKS neglected to repe

Mr. HENDRICKS neglected to repeat
in his letter of acceptance, his prize of
fer of 10000 offices for votes enough to
elect Grover Cleveland to the presiden-
cy. Possibly G. William Curtis told
him it was wicked to attempt to bride
the people, or, probably Grover insisted
that the offer was too small and
wouldn't half supply the hungry de-
mand. But whatever the cause. Mr..
Hendricks failed to reassert that i'm
portant Democratic principle.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1884-08-21

lows: Il take my pen in hand to inform
you that am well and hope these few
lines will find you enjoying the same
blessing" And this the old sage of
Gramercy must have run his pen
through maliciously, knowing it was the
best thing in the letter.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1884-08-21

NEITHER of the candidates on the
Democratic national ticket are aware
that American laborers are demanding
protection for their labor. They are
probably more interested in the money
the Golden club is sending over from
England to help elect them to office.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1884-08-21

Mr.. ALEXANDER SULLIVAN, the
president of the Irish National League,
declines reelection because he proposes
TO enter the canvass as public speaker
in behalf of Blaine and Logan. The
Irish-Americans will generally follow
his example By voting for the Repub-
lean candidates. F&
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1884-08-21

BEN BUTLER, in his speech at Rocky
Point, said he left the Democratic party
because. that party at Chicago refused
to recognize the rights of labor, and he
appeals TO the people to sustain him.
Butler as a laberer is an imposing
figure,
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1884-08-21

HENDRICKS is greater know moth
ing than Cleveland In his letter of ac-
ceptanee he is only sure of two things
that he was nominated for the vice
presidency and that he accepts.