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, 1884-10-11
Z e L e G. r A M S.
ST.. THOMAS STATION.

W. AONAAo O1LA AON''
New York, Oct 4th-rhe Wash.
ington Government denies the state
ment that the American Minister had
presented a formal request for China
and France to mediate. Both, it is
said, are anxious to obtain mediation.
The "Times," in an editorial on the
question of American mediation, ex-
presses the opinion that negotiations
carried on through the American
Minister would be unlikely to result
in success as Nj. Young's sympathy
with China is undiplomatic.
Intelligence from the Soudan re-
ports that Major General Gordon has
bombarded and now occupies Berber.
Major Kitchener from Dongola will
communicate with him for the pur-
pose of ascertaining the necessity for
the Nile expedition.
Continental news states that a fnan-
ciaI crisis is expected at Naples.
A Copenhagen despatch announces
that the Royal Castle of Christians
borg, including the Chambers of the
Rigsdag, has been destroyed by fire.
The historical paintings, however,
were saved.
st. Thorn, Oct 6th-The communi-
cation between St. Croix and Jamai-
ca is interrupted, cutting off Jamaica,
Cuba, United States and Europe from
Geographic communication. Posi-
bly, the break may be between St
Croix and Ponce, Pto. Rico, in which
case communication will be Te-esta-
bIished in about 48 hours.
The repair of the duplicate cable
between Pto. Rico and Jamaica is
momentarily expected.
, 1884-10-11
New York, 4th October.

New York, 4th October.
Flour per bril-, st. Lawrence brand 81. Is.
Meal, best Brandywine, per bril-, $3a to 81
Fl M. Pork, per bbl., $3.50
New Seasons Pork per Dbl 8 II
s,oor Crystals per. b, 81 to 81.
Fairto good refining pr 10 Al to s
Cuba Centrifugal, Max. 6 5-16th. Min. 81
English Islands Molasses, 20 to 81 cts.
Exchange, New York and London, 8 4.81a
to $4.82
London, 4th
(Demerara Crystals per cwt go 18s
Cd.
Sugar Muscovado per cwt., go lis OIL
Olayed Havana, No. IL, afoat.
go las Cd
Demerara Rum per gallon, Is I'd.
Trinidad Cocoa per cwt. G3 18s. Cd.
Consols lO14 to 1919.
Bank Of EnglandRate of Discount 2 pct
Liverpool Cotton Middling Upland, p.lb
81
3 per cent Rentes in Paris Fcs. 1880.
, 1884-10-11
UNCLAIMED LETTERS IN FREDE-
RIKSTEUS POST OFFICE.

PAID.
Benjamon Bartlett; J. E. Emanuel;
Margareth James TOdman.
A
Christina Andrew; P. NJ. s. Finegan /;
Mis-. NJ. Heyligar; E. Isaac; Angelina
Petrus; Penine Roberts Thomas Ramsay;
Jacob Williams.
REGISTERED LETTER.
Mrs. Robert Mclean.
Frederiksted's Post Office, 3Oth Septem-
Der 1884.
DICTTTTNn
, 1884-10-11
Benefits 0fReciprOcityaciM HaW0ii.


proposition to have reciprocity with
the Hawaiian Islands, favoured by
the leading merchants Of the city and
opposed but by few, received the
stamp of Congressional appreciation,
and then became the will of the people
of the United States. 1t then seemed
desirable, from a political as we'll as
from a commercial stand point that
this close connection should be made
with these fertile islands, and the re-
suits have abundantly provedthe wis
dom ofthose who approved the move
ment. The rapid growth of trade
with the Islands exceeds any thing de-
fore witnessed on this coast, while its
present development promises still
better for the future. In the first
place, the group has been made prac-
ticaIly American, most Of the capital
invested there during the past few
years being American caPital-the
trade of the group being carried on
for the most part by Americans, and
the mercantile marine being essential
" American. To shew the importance
of its trade, we need only remark that
out of all the countries with which we
have had relations, it shows the largest
import trade for the past half-year-
$50 out of a grand total OF
ST., 917,457, by sea, or twenty-seven
per cent of the whole-more than
thirty per cent. in excess of China,
nearly double that of Japan. nearly
five-foId that of England, while # the
value of the teas and silks from China
and Japan shipped East be deducted,
it exceeds them much more largely
still.
And this does not represent money
paid out to the IIawaiians with no re-
ciprocal exchange, for besides the ex-
ports thither which support a large
fleet of vessels, all sailing under the
American flag, and built in American
ports, the freights on goods both ways,
the brokerage, profits, insurance, in,
terest on Californian money invested
in the plantations, and the plantations
themselves, all accrue to the United
States, much of it is to San Francisco.
1t has also built up a f1ourishing Cali
fornian industry in which millions of
dollars are invested, and which, in
stead Of being subject to heavy COM
petition from the East, invades the
trade regions of the East itself, and
there boldly completes with Eastern
manufacturers, and with success. What
more can be desired in the line of sue
cess in commercial matters "a flour
ishing trade, a fonrishing manufac-
turing industry and a thoroughly
American commercial marine Ameri-
can interests paramount, American
capital supreme, nearly all the profits
coming to crown American industries
in a thousand lines with a measure of
success. Given a score Of such indus
tries the fruits Of such a treaty, each
of the average value of ten million
dollars, and with its grand army Of
workmen both in it, and in allied en-
terprises, each supporting its fleet of
American-built ships, and what pros
perity would be the result!
The Hawaiian Reciprocity Treaty
has been productive of great benefits
, 1884-10-11
UNCLAIMED LETTERS IN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OFFICE

Mrs. Cordelia Andrew; Mr.. w. Fl. Bal
four; Mr.. w. Alfred Creagh; George
Alexander Crab Miss Amelisa Crowise :;
Miss Albertine Gibbs; Miss Catherine
Isaac; Mrs. Rosita jackson Mrs. Luisa
Lewis Mr.. James Ludvick Mrs. Nome
Messer; Corporal SybrouSky Mr.. James
Williams Mr.. Philip Vesey Il n~ewspaper)
Dead Letter returned to Sender. Mrs.
Martha Williams.
Christiansted Post Office, 3Oth Septem-
Der 1884.
A. j. BOYE.
, 1884-10-11

G9sHE undersigned hereby in
90 forms the public that he will
undertake the grinding and setting
RAZ0RS and SCISSORS
at his residence No. 5 Ltr. B West
ern Suburbs, having received a suit
able grindstone for said purpose.
Razo1s, setting 2Octs, grinding and
setting 4Octs. ; Scissors, 10cts.
Christiansted st. Croix, 3rd October 1884.
r. A. LEADER.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-09-12
Ada County Democratic Convention


Convention met in Turn Verein
Hall in this city at 10 4. NJ. Tuesday.
Fred. bangle was elected Chairman,
and Harlan Petty, Secretary. :
The real business of making nominal
tions was not reached until Wednes-
day afternoon, when the first series
of balloting resulted in the nomlna-
ton Of Oric Cole, of Boise City, for
Sheriff. Next came the struggle for
the Assessors place on the ticket,
which resulted on the twenty-third
ballot in favor Of Calvin Johnson, OF
Payette Valley. K. B. Tage, OF
Boise City, received the nomination
for Treasurer, and John M. Lamb, of
Boise City, was nominated for Dis
trict Attorney, Charles I. J. Peter
son, of Lower Boise Valley, for Aud
litor and Recorder, and L. J. Curtis
for Probate Judge. Messrs. Fred.
bangle, of Boise City, Hamilton Da-
Wis, Of Boise valley, and David Muir
ray, of Emmettsville, were nominate
ed for County Commissioners. Col.
Il. A. Stevenson was nominated as
Legislative Councilman. The con-
vention then took recess till Z P. NJ.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-09-12
Mo,ice to Creditors.

In the matter Of The estate Of george
Esmond, deceased.
HuoTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN BY THE UNDEh,
M signed Administrative of the above named
Estate to the Creditors OF, ana Ell pers,uI,s
having clairns AGAINST said deceased, to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers within four
months after the first publication of this notice. 70
the sal ADMINISTRATIVE at her Residence AZ DeioW
Horseshoe Bend or to NJ b. Moore, Probate Judge.
at his office in Idaho City. Boise County, l. 4.
= - TERRISSA ESMOND
Administrative.
Idaho City, Sep. Q. 1884.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-09-12

Abraham was not poker player as
far as we have any profane record,
but the Bible mentions the fact that
he beat four kings. 81 Times Review.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-09-12

0Hlnd HAS pau Cno iciich No''"i
at Hong Kong $4,000 indemnity for
losses incurred by French subjects IN
the Canton riots, in 1888.
Martin Weinberger, Jew, was
hanged at Pittsburg, Pa, recently.
He is believed to be the second of
his race ever hung in the United
States.
A Times Albany special says:
Within few days Conkling is report
ed to have substantially said to a per-
sonal friend: eff Cleveland was a
good enough man for Blaine's friends
to make Governor Of New York, per-
haps some Republicans may think ne
is good man for President"
"John Smith has gone and tied a
knot in my horses tail" complained
Stookyards man to lawyer this
morning. sNow what can do about
it?" he demanded. "You can go and
unite it." loconically replied the law
yer, and pay me five dollars for legal
advice."- Elk.
Irate farmer: 'See here, sir. If
you are going to run a railroad thro'
my farm want $4,000 damages"
Superintendent: "Forty thousand
dollars! Great Caesar, man! You
only paid $4,000 for the whole prop
erty three months ago!" Irate farm
er: "Yes, but a railroad through it
makes it ten times more valuable
philadelphia Call.
Congressional delegates are begin
ming to show up their strength. The
anti Mormon counties are calling on
Col. Il. A. Wall to appear in several
articles published throughout the ter
ritory. Hon. J. Fl. Hawley is inform
ed officially of three counties who
want him to get the Democratic nom
ination, and Hon. John Haley is un.
derstood to be in the field with as
many delegates as the balance. Won
der who the Ketchum convention viii
instruct for?-- lnter-Idaho.
Law Clark st. John, of the Genera
Land Office, who was detailed to in
vestigate fraudulent entries in South
eastern Colorado, reports that h,
found number of fraudulent entries
In Las Animas county, Col, Mr. St
John says that he found at least 100,
900 acres of public land fenced il
with barbed wire. The penalty in
fiicted by stoolmen upon persons
who dare to cut the fences or leav
the gates open, is death, and upol
many such fences are to be foun,
signs reading, "Cut this fence and bu
your coffin"
Mr.. Blaine, in his "Twenty Year
in Congress-" says of the election c
Thomas A. Hendricks to the Unite
States Senate: "IIe was but thirt,
one years of age when first chosen
and his record in the House had ne
prepared the public to expect I'll
strength and ability which he display
ed as Senator. He was in the flu
maturity of his power when he too
his seat, and he proved able, watchf'
and acute in the discharge of h
public duties. He was always at h
post, was well prepared on all que
tons, debated with ability and rapi,
ly gained respect and considerable
In the Senate"
Rev. VIM. Taylor, the recently a.
pointed Methodist Episcopal Bishe
of Africa, at his farewell reception
Boston lately, made this statemen
st is reported that most extraord
nary discovery has recently be,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-09-12
IS RAY.

Taken up on the Payette, near Banner,
a light bay horse, about years old, weight,
obout 1900, small white strip down the face.
Branded circle I on left houleer, &c on
right hip. | hereby give notice to the
awner to prove property, pay charges and
take the horse. M, Gallagher.
Banner, Boise County, Idaho Aug. 10. 4w
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-09-12

China has paid the French consul
at Hong Kong $4,000 indemnity for
losses incurred by French subjects in
the Canton riots, in 1888.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-10-11

Mrs Splitter is, as usual enllven-
ing the matutinal meal by scoIding
about everything in general, and moth
ing in particular, and is telling Mr..
Splutter for the hundi, ALI time, that
she never in all her born days saw a
hired girl that could wash dish rag
properly, much less make adecent cup
of coffee, when little Tommy pipes out
the following conundrumi "Why is
the new servant girl like the letter Dr.
None OF the little Splutterers being
able to answer, Tommy sings out,
"Because she makes ma mad, Then
alter his mother, slipper in hand, has
chased him around the table three
times without catching him, and has
hit her bunion on chair leg, he es-
capes through side door, and goes
up the street singing Sweet Violets.
Meanwhile Mrs. S. gives the re-
mainder OF the family piece of hel
! mind in language more emphatic thar
amiable.-Ex
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-10-11
Our Sentiments Well Fxressed.

Pcttiboae has had ample time to ca
hibit his ability in the lotcer House Of
Congress. With an arrooance and ego
tism that is disgusting, he claims that
he mas manifested the most brilliant
qualities of a Leander and that he is
equal to Reed, Hiscock, Kelly or Kasson.
The records are against the Major, how-
eper, and Show that voting when his
tins came 'ras the only thing he at
tempted to do, Nth the exception Of
making tete toiady and pointless
speeches achich invariably caused the
House to dose off into dreamland. Pet
Hbone is not a leader and nepcr can be
He does mol measure up to the STANDARD
Of Congressional mediocrity. He Il
simply diSdgreeable compound Of ego
tism and arrogance, beref Of brains dnt
breeding. --Mountaineer (Rep.)
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-10-11
From. Bristol.


Bristol, Tenn, Oct, 9TH 1854
To THE COMET Business is quite
dull in our town now, and many faini-
lies are put to great Inconvenience to
get water, as their wells and cisterns
have been dried up by the continued
dry and hot weather
News came an from Blountyille to-
day of the death Of Lola, the little
daughter of W. H. Fain John An
derson's little child was thought to be
dying this morning The sad death
Of its mother was recorded only last
week. The general health of the town
is hardly fair
The writer had conversation, to-
day, with leading Republican. OF the
sixth civil district, and the latter spoke
freely about politics and the coming
election, He said he had been Re-
publican ever since there had been
such party and expected to remain
one, but said he could not vote for
Pettibone. He denounced Pettibone
as scalawag, and declared that he is
no longer the leader of the party, but
the candidate OF band of Office seek
ers and "oihce mongers.' He said
that he expects not only to vote for 0.
c. King in November but declares he
will use his influence to get others to
do so.
j. A. Faw and ]. w. Massingill in
dependent candidates for the Legis-
lature spoke in the Courtroom last
Saturday night, to about one hundred
: citizens. Col Gregg. the nominee OF
| the Democratic party was not able to
: be with them Faw is too much foI
5 either of the other gentlemen in de-
/ bate, and if active steps are not taken
pretty soon to unite the party, Jack
A will be the next Representative OF Sui
: livan county. STEELE
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-10-11
An Appeal.


/ have been requested to organize
the counties of Sullivan, Garter, John
son, Unieoi, Greene and Washington
into the LIST E. Tennessee or Johnson
City Mineral, Timber and Agricultu-
raj District, and to procure from them
for exhibition at New Orleans, Il dis
play of their resources that will in all
respects be a credit to their latent
wealth. Sullivan and Greene coun-
ties have appropriated through their
respective county courts, $3.50 each to-
wards getting up this exhibit, trust
that the courts of Carter, Johnson,
Unicoi and Washington were equally
as liberal Monday but of their ac-
ton / am not informed. The time is
short. Action must be taken at once.
If the county courts refused to help
in this grand enterprise, appeal
must ba made to every Intelligent cit
zen who takeg an interest in the de
velopmept of his soction-the richest
and grandest ON the continent, Con-
trbutions of money to meet necessary
expenses in procuring articles for ex-
hibition, or articles for exhibition
themselves, will be equally acceptable.
We want specimens OF corn, wheat,
oats, tobacco, fruits, vegetables, fores-
try, minerals, marble, slate, etc. Ev-
cry citizen who can contribute any
article that will go to show the wealth
and character Of our section is invited
to do so. Virginia, North Carolina
and other Southern States are NOV
: ing. Tennessee should not lag be-
hind. All articles should be prepared
, in the best manner, the name and ad
9 dress of donor marked on inside az
i, well as the outside of the box, witt
full description Of article. The top o
the box should be screwed ON. Corn
g will be received in the ear or shelled-
+ adozen ears or a gallon shelled o
q of each variety. Wheat and oats il
y the sheaf and by the gallon. Hay, il
! five and ten pound bales with. sampl
;, in small punches to show natura
= growth. Apples should be CAREFUL
w picked and handled and packed i
;, boxes. Address to the undersigned
~ but request agent to hold until motif
Il ed to ship to receiving depot. W
10 will make Greeneville receiving d.
n, pot, provided enough matter can
+ secured to make carload. Timbe
- minerals, and all articles that it is M
= necessary to box, should be plain
Vi marked. Persons willing to contri
of ute such articles can got deiinine i
,st structions as to preparation by calliI
- on. H. Robinson, Grccncyillo
h. II. Dosscr Jonesboro Col. T. +. NJ
~ son or Mai. II. NJ. Folsom, Elizabet
ar ton; the Chairman OF the Coun
bo Court or Judge r. K. Butler, Taylo
+. yillo; Stephen Clark, Erwin, or
calling on or addressing TIE und'
"a signed at Bristol.
for Please notify me Of deposit Of az
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-10-11
blaine Denounced.

The Independent Republicans OF
Iowa have organized and issued to the
people an address, in which appears
the following paragraph:
Believing that James G. Blaine,
whose corrupt public career has not
been successfully defended by his sup
porters, represents the worst elements
OF demagogy and venality known in
American politics, and that his cleo
ton to the Presidency will further
lower the standard Of public morals
and open doors to political corruption
hitherto closed that monopolies will
Cypress the public still more, and that
premium by his election will be put
upon place hunting for dishonorable
ends, we ask the republican voters Of
Iowa on the 4th OF November next tC
cast their ballots for other than the
republican electors, to show by theil
quiet protest that misrule must stol
and arrant knavery hide its head fo
at least little season. We leave ii t.
each dissatisfied republican voter t.
settle with his own conscience hoy
his ballot shall be cast on election
day but We believe that the emergen
cy has come to our nation when it
best for republican voters to proven
hy the means in their own hands, TIL
accession Of James &. Blaine to til
Presidency of the United States.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-10-11
And pettibonc woptl
Tilt5c n's G.eStCr.

On Monday last Samuel j. Tilden
wrote letter in response to the reso-
lutions presented to him from the
Democratic National Convention. TIL"
entire letter is good reading. We
print below the concluding part of it
in which he givesyery strong reasons
fer the election OF Cleveland and Hen
bricks.
All history shows that reforms in
government must not be expected
from those who sit sercnely on the
social mountainous enjoying the
benefits of the existing order of things
Even the Divine Author of our reli-
gion found his followers not among
the self-complacent Pharisees, but
among lowly-minded fishermen. The
Republican party is largely made up
of those who live by their wits and
who appear in politics to advantage
over the rest Of mankind similar to
that which their daily lives are devo-
ted to securing private business. The
Democratic party consists largely o.
those who live 10y the work of Their
hands and whose political action il
governed by th2ir sentiments or mag
nation. 1t results that the Democrat
ic party, more readily than the Repub
lican party, can be moulded to tn
support of reform measures which III
volve sacrifice of selfish interests.
The indispensable necessity OF on
times is a change of administration i
the great executive Offices OF the cour
{ try. This, in my judgement, can onl
be accomplished by the election OF tn
e Democratic candidates for Presider
n and Vice President.
: SAMUEL J. TILDEN.
: To R. II. HENRY, chairmani b.
t SMALLEY and others, OF the speci'
+ committee OF the Democratic M
Is tional Convention.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-10-11
ANTE PErrunONE MEETING.
Republicans Assemble, Denounce
Bossism and Declare that
Pettibone Must Go.

On Monday Oct. 9th, about one
hundred Republicans met at Jonesboro
for the purpose Of organizing Blaine,
Logan, Reid and anti Pettibonc club.
The meeting was composed OF the best
men of the county. The meeting was
called TO order by Hon, James A. West.
On motion r. NJ. X. Deakon was made
chairman and Hon. james A. West
secretary. Upon investigation 1t was
found that every district except three
was represented, A committee Of
three was appointed in each civil dis
trict to organize Blaine, Logan, Reid
and anti Pettibone clubs, The CON
tvention denounced Reeves and Brown
low for unseating Mr. West who has
always supported the Republican tick
ct and electing as chairman Mr.
FEBRUARY who did not support the Re
publican nominee in the last two
Congressional elections On motion
of r. NJ, May all present pledged
themselves to vote the Republican
ticket with Pettibone's name left out
About twenty speeches were made b!
prominent Republicans. Every speak
er denounced Pettibone in the strong
est terms, denounced him for proving
| false to his promises, and as unwol
thy of the support of the Republical
party of this District.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-10-11
A Section of the Republican
Platform In 1860.

That the people justly view pith alarm
the reckless eatruUagdpce, lchich per-
vades erery department of the Federal
Government; that a return to rigid econ
osny and accountability is indispensable
to arrest the systematic pIunder Of the
public Treasury by fauored partisans;
while the recent Startling developements
Of frauds and corruptions at the Fedora
metropolis shoW that, an entire change o.
administration Is impefa'ipely demand
ed"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-10-11
And pettibone wept!
Anti PcttibOme Resolutions.

We are crowded this week with mat
ter and only have room to copy one OF
the resolutions of the Central Blaine,
Logan, Reid and Anti Pettibono Club,
which met in Jonesboro last Monday.
BE IT RESOLVED, That in view Of
the fact that the leading and influen-
tial friends Of Maj. A. H. Pettibone
authorized so to do, made the solemn
and voluntary promise at the Greene
vile Compression Convention in 1882
that Mr.. Pettibone would not be can
didate for reelection in 1884 and that
Hon. A. A. Taylor should have clear
track in view of the fact that this
solemn and voluntary pledge became
the understanding and win OF the par
ty, and that Mr. Pettibone frequently
in public and private, unreservedly
approved and confirmed it; in view Of
the fact that, Mr.. Pettibone, with
these friends authorized by him to act
in his behalf, willfully and arrogantly
disregarded this solemn and volunta
ny pledge in view of the fact that, il
the late primary, high handed frauC
and open bribery were used to nomi
nate Mr.. Pettibone and that he is nov
publicly and without provocation de
nouncing the adherents of Hon. A. \
Taylor in the most opprobrious AM
insulting terms, we will not condor
his dishonoring non-performance of
sacred and unsought obligation, an
the foul corrupting methods used t
defeat the will and choice of the part
and that we will new and in the fl
| tme withdraw our confidence and SUI
tport from Maj. A. ii. Pettibone.