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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-04-23

The work of the Convention was fin
ished, considerably after midnight, with
The nomination of General Osborne for
ongressman-at-large on the third bal
lot. The attendance dwindled rapidly
towards the last, and between the lead
ing candidates, Gen. Osborne and Gen.
Lilly, the question was simply as to
whose delegates whould have the most
staying power.
Altogether it was long and tire
some Convention, but there was much
less friction than might have been ex-
pected, and the chief results give gen.
eral satisfaction.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-04-23

Having been maligned and slandered
TO a great degree with reference to the
destruction Of the ballots of the End
Ward of the borough Of Butler, voted
at the late Republican Primary Elec-
tion, without the least foundation, and
/ might say maliciously, now in order
to set myself, as well as Others who
have unjustly been brought into con-
nection with the matter, right before
the public, and in the interest Of truth
and right, | submit herewith the affi-
davit OF the true facts Of the case.
w. HOWARD COLBERT.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-04-23
A VOTER.

Since the above was in type we re.
ceived the following from Mr.. Colbert.
The two papers will explain themselves.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-11
THE POLITICAL JUDAS.

The EAGLE has received several letters
begging it To hold up on st. John, for the
reason that he was being made martyr.
Our answer is and has been, we will hold up
on st. John when We have nothing more TO
say, and not before. As to the martyr bust
ness. one cannot make dove of a skunk,
nor Will purity and true principle ever be
found on the hide of ~. John. He is now
writing whining letters denying that he sold
out in the late campaign. but il looks very
much as if the truth would be brought out.
In the first place, the political sqirt and adj
venturer said too much at the homo of his
nephew. DIR. McLain, in Philadelphia, who
is n good strong Republican, and in the
next place, our own national committee
know too much, 10 say nothing of The
knowledge Of certain prominent Kansas Re
publicans. But outside of all this special
to the Globe-Democrat from Washington
dated December :. says prominent Repuh-
lcan member Of the house said that he was
informed at the National Republican Cen
trial committee rooms, that II. John offered
TO get off the track for 100000. The DEM
ocratic National committee heard of il and
took immediate steps to keep him on the
track. His name Is Judas Prohibition
Stinker John.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-11
A CRANK ORA DEMOCRAT,

Some Hchi-headed crank of about the
calbre Of st. John by the name of John
Henry, writes letter to one of the Topeka
papers charging Col. John \. Martin with
the defeat Of Blaine by having made J.. T. St
John factor in Kansas politics. The same
illogical SOUR, Says further along that had
the national Republican party at Chicago
put a prohibition plank into the platform it
would have gained the day. He winds Up
his thin sputter by declaring that the Re-
publican party must either endorse Proh'-
bi,ion or dsband, as the Prohibition party
has come to stay. Such logic is simply over
powcring. Suppose the Prohibition party
has come TO STAY, measured by ST Johns
vote in Kansas. Il does no, amount to drop
in the bucket But even # it were squarelv
in the majority, no, only in this state but
throughout all the states. Is that any reason
why the Republican party or its principles
should die Why should no; the Republic
can party live for a. leas; quarter century
more backed by il ever iyingprinciples and
glorious record. when the Democratic party
with no principles 10 speak Of and an igno-
bic record has not only lived but is now on
top.
The man who says the. Republican party
must die is either crank or Democrat Of
cranky tendencies.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-11
A DAILY AT WELLINGTON.


The Wellington Press appeared in daily
edition on Monday. Mr.. Stotler has had o
great deal of experience in running daily
papers, and knows what an expensive luxury
they are, and has therefore no doubt figured
the matter out satisfactorily. When Wich-
ita was no larger than Wellington there was
Tor many months the strongest possible
pressure brought upon the EAGLE TO start a
daily, backed by the offer Of fine bonus,
but our judgment could not be over
come. Had VIC Welded financial ruin
would have inevitably resulted.
And to-day, was not the present daily back
ed by the profits of the most extensive job
office in this section of the state, together
with the profits of the book bindery and the
weekly edition it would be burden if not a
financial ruin, and the EAGLE boasts the
most liberal advertising patrons and enter
prising friends of any daily in the state.
Publishers can figure to their hearts content
but no influential and successful daily has
ever vet been established except through
the expenditure Of money, time and
labor, All ungreedingly dumped in.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-11

As appears in our telegraph to-day, Gen
Grant refuses TO accept Il pension from the
United States. The feeling that prompted
the Introduction of bill looking to that re-
suit exists all over the north. 1t is feeling
of gratitude to Con. Grant, and desire to
give him substantial recognition of that
fact. His refusal Of it viii be received with
regret. but viii at the same time increase the
admiration of the loyal American people for
bim--ieavenworth Times.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-11

The Commonwea lib says Of Kansas men
on the Pacific: +. c. Montgomery, former
" Of the Hays City sentinel, is running the
daily and weekly Courier at Olympia, W. T.
W. II. Smallwoodi is running the Spraguc
Herald, semi-wcekly. Jenkins Il Nicklin,
formerly of the Smith Center Pioneer, are
making money with the Whatcom Reville.
Jim Steele, Of Wichita, is the real estate
at Tacoma, and Tom Cayanaugh is special
agent Of the in dian department at Olympia.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-11

The first general conference of the Meth
odist Episcopal church ia the United States
met in Baltimore December q, 1884. When
Francis Asbury was ordained bishop. the
church had so ministers and $4,000 mem
bers. The Centennial conference, which
viii meet IN Baltimore to-day, will represent
u church with 25,00O ministers and 3 ,S00, 900
commitments. Mcthodism has done n
great work in the century past What will
il do in the century 90 comeg
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-11
SOUND FRESHMAN.

AusrIN +. FORD. president of the hide
pendent lrish-American organization in New
York city, and the Executive Committee of
that body have issued an important address
10 Irishmen ia the United States. They re-
gard the election of a Democratic president
as Il triumph of the English free trade ele-
ment II. politics. and refer 10 the rejoicings
of the English press ever the result as an evil
omen. They also consider ii of Importance
that the Independent political movement
among irish-Americans should he fostered
and SUPPORTED
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-11

Congressman Tucker, Of Virginia, says
that President Garfield once asked him if he
knew where the national motto, AZ plnribu:
unum," came from. Tucker admitted that
be did not. "Wcll,' said Garfield, at come:
from description in Horace Of the prepar'
alton Of a Roman salad,' and he turned TO
it. There, sure enough, was the list Of in.
gradients, and the remark that the result was
.se nluribus unufn."
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-11
OUR ATTORNEY GENERAL

The Capital very naughty plucks the
plumes from our laicly-nedgcd attorney gen
erAl of state, Colonel Smith. County at
torneys and the states attorney can and do
violate their oath of office, but they ought
to have more sense than TO attempt defense
of such a course through the columns of a
ncMsnancr.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-11

''Babyhood," s the title ola new maya
zine reaching Us from Is Spruce street, New
York, devoted exclusively 70 the care Of in
iants and young children, and the general
interests Of the nursery, at Sl.50 per annum.
II is beautiful magazine Of thirty or forty
pages, book form, and Of genuine interest
especially to mothers old and young.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-11

We are authorized to state that Col Mar :
tin rendered the position OF private secreta-
ry TO himself TO Hon. James NJ. Smith,
gentleman day or two ago accepted the
position. The governor could not have
made a better appointment, or one that will
be more popular all over the state.-Com
monwealth.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-11

General Grant refuses to be pensioned
He does well. He is entitled to the grade
and pay of the rank in the army which was
created for him and his name ought TO be
placed upon the roll. He only left the army
at .he earnest solicitation Of the American
people and he should no: have lost bis rank
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-11

Not satisfied with the results of the decis-
ion of holding the Scott law unconstitution-
al, the Liquor Dealers Protective association
of Cleveland, Ohio. have begun another suit
TO recover from the county treasurer the tax
paid under the Scott law both this yesr and
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-11

Blood hounds beat the best time OF de-
tectives. BY their use The train robbers who
did such neat job near Little Rock were
captured within twenty-four hours, and
three Of the robbers recognized.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-11

Mr.. Beecher must have been laborinS I'M
der the impression during the campaign
tina, he was ofiicia,iug at funeral. He now
expresses the hope that the Democratic party
VIII 'throw of its old grave clothes and
move forward" How is the corpse is not
a charrfll snlntaiion.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-11

We offer special inducements to pur-
chasers of a few blocks suitable for sub
dividing in Perry's addition. The extension
of the street car line south on Topeka ave.
to Lincoln street, insures rapid advance in
this property. 1t is offered in blocks of one
to five acres, and can be retailed at once
with fine profits.
N. F. NIEDERLANDER.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22

SENSATIONAL REPoRTs. The New
York daily papers contained few
days ago, . long sensational story Of
young woman who died several
years since and was buried ct Eyre
mont, Mass. She was said to have
been restored TO life In dissecting
room, and to have been married after
wards to young surgeon. The story
was 80 preposlerous on its face, that
the grave Of the young lady was
opened, and the b. dy found to be just
as it was when buried. The iuveD-
ters Of such crime and wicked false
hoods, deserve severe punishment,
and the newspaper that would resort
70 such fabrications. is unworthy the
support and patronage If any com.
munity.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22

GAS PIpEs TAXABLE The Court
Of Appeals has just decided that gas
pipes are taxable property. Would
It not be we'll for our City Fathers to
make note Of this Taxes upon
real and personal property in this
city are simply enormous, when coun-
", State aud school taxes are added.
The gas company Of this city is veal.
thy and can we'll afford to take on
their shoulders some Of the burdens
under which we oil groan and labor
and sweat.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22

PARTRIDGE SHooTINa.-The sea-
son for partridge shooting viii close
with this month. In view of . prob
able severe winter. some means to
protect these birds from its rigor
should be adopted by sportsmen. It
would cost very little time and money
to do this Is they are . hardy bird.
When the ground is covered with
snow food should be put out to them
regularly. If thus cared for they
win repay the trouble by increased
broods for another seasons sport.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22
Vienna Pressed Yeast.

THIS valuable yeast. free from ali de-
literious matter, and the best yeast
for bread, can be had OF any grocery
slofe IN Annapolis or Of the agent. for
this city MORRIS MARX.
noy-7-tf. No Market Space.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22
AavsyAr-x-xn. AR
hf0NDAY EKENp. DEC. %. 1884.



ATTORNEY GENERAL Brewster re-
Gently called attention to the abuses
Of the jury system il the District Of
Columbia, and especially to the BUSH
ness Of 'jury.fxing," BY which it is
alleged men not only support their
families but actually amaes wealth.
There can be no doubt or the fact that
such practices are TOO common in
Courts outside be District Of CoIum
bia, and that instead Of furthering the
interests Of ju lice. the jury is often
made the very instrument Of frustrat
ing its ends. Aud this is not more
frequently effected by actual bribery,
than by the less reprehensibIe but
not less disastrous method Of select
ing men whose most conspicuous
qualities are ignorance and obstincy.
The laws which govern the selection
Of trial jurors invite to these results.
The whole system needs reformation.
Let those whose duty it is to make
new laws and amend old ones attend
to this matter.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22
Established. asS7.
COAL. COAL. COAL.

Read Carefully and Note the FOLLOWING !:
Now is the time to buy your coal, and
before doing SO call ON
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22

JOSEPH >. M. BASIL.
and get my prices ] have large stock
on hand, purchased before the recent ad
vance in prices, and which | can and will
sell as cheap, if not cheaper, than any
other dealer My facilities for receiving
and handling coal are unequaled, and be-
sides this think have the best coal in
the City, and why
first, because purchase il from one
company, year after year, who mine but
the one kind, consequently always have
the LEE COAL, which IS vein of the
old Baltimore Company Coal.
Second, my coal is sent TO me In steam
barges, direct from the mines. thereby
saving one or two landings Of it which
causes II to break up and form dust.
Ny Lykens Valley Coal for cooking
purposes is the genuine article. This be-
ing very superior coal it always sells
high, and there are many counferfeits on
u, but parties wanting II can depend upon
getting the
Genuine Lyhemn valley Coal
If they win order it from me
All kinds Of wood, either in the stick on
prepared to order at my Steam Mil
Cgsan C0ul,
FaR Weight.
Prompt DsEiosry,
and prices q low always Is fuel can be
furnished.
JOS. S. NJ. BASIL,
jy1O-tf. Foot Of Church Street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-11-25
G.. T. BEAUREGARD,
j. A. EARLY.

Applications for rates to clubs
should be made only to the Office of
the company in New Orleans.
For further information write
clearly, giving full address.
Remit by Postal Note. Money
Express Order, New York Exchange
or draft on New Orleans.
Letters with Currency invariably
by Express. Wei paw Express char
ges u. ali Sums of S5 or upwards.
Address, NJ. A. DAUPHIN, New
Orleans, La.
Address Registered Letters and
make Money Orders pay able to New
Orleans National Bank, New Or
leans, La.
ALBERT & SON,
General Agents. Alexandria, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-11-25

Notice Tickets are Ten dollars only
Halves So. Fifths 81. Teutbs 81
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-11-25
lCAPITAL PRIZE 4

APPROXIMATION PRIZES.
100 Approximation Prizes of 5000.
$4,000.
100 Approximation Prizes of 800,
$4,000.
100 Approximation Prizes of SIS,
$500.
2,276 prizes, amounting to 1922 500
CERTIFICATE-We do hereby Ger
tify that we supervise the arrange
ments for all the monthly and semi
annual drawings of the Louisiana
State Lottery Co., and in person
manage and control the Drawings
themselves, and the same are con-
Quoted with honesty, fairness and
in good faith toward all parties.-
We authorize the Company to use
this certificate, with fac similes of
onr signatures attached, in its ad.
vertisements.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-07-26
Obituary..

Died at Johnson City on 18th OF
June, 1884, Mrs. Sarah l.. G. Kilby,
wife Of ii. j. Kilby.
The deceased was born at Taylors-
willie, Tenn, on the 18th of May, 184S,
and was the daughter of Archibald
and Louisa Bradfute. She was mar
ried to Mr.. j. G. Bell, of Morristown.
in 1867, who died the following April.
She made profession of religion,
and united with the baptist church in
1872, and lived an exemplary
christian in that connection till death.
She was married August, 1872, to
Mr.. II. J. Kilby, and with him moved
to johnson City.
She leaves husband and sew
EN- children to mourn her loss
In her the pastor of the baptist
church feels he has lost member and
christian helper whose place will be
hard to fill. But she has gone to serve
her master in the pure relms of Joy
where there is no sin or suffering.
]. w. WHITLooK.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-07-26
Will YOm Help UJs?

1t now takes half a day to print
one side of TIE COMET on our hand
press, and that Nrequires one day out
of each week for press work alone
We want power press, one that will
print our present edition in two hours,
and we mean to have it if our friends
will help us. We want our subscribers
20 send us the amount OF their sub
scriptions and then get their, neigh
bors to subscribe. Wewan two thou
sand more subscribers before the
campaign is over. We will have to
have power press to print them
Help us get it, and We win make THE
COMET bigger, and brighter, and new
sier than ever
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-07-26

As the self-vaunted Democratic and
Republican organs of this district
have progressed from mutual admi-
ration society at Jonesboro, through
several sorgham-taffy gradations of
billing, cooling and love-making, and
have at length mixed, mingled and
merged into concern half-horse, half
alligator and the rest skunk, now in
the course of divine dispensations,is an
suspicious time for qualified and
decent Democrat and Republican to
engage in a profitable journalistic
enterprise. 1t is true there are but
few gentlemen in either party that
have the ready cash for such heavy
investment, but there can be found at
least one or more in each organization
who can make the undertaking with
out compelling dozen or more de-
pendents to furnish the material and
without drawing on sixteen thousand
dollars of other peoples money To pay
expenses, and keep up show of shod-
dy nabob grandeur in private estal
lisment. The opportunity is open
and let it be taken hold of at once.
INDEPENDENT.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-07-26
Wide Awake Druggisas.

Messrs. J. B. Hash & Son arc 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 a posi-
tive guarantee. Trial Bottle free
Regular size 100.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-07-26
HUMOROUS.

Oh, where are the booms that are
busted?
She was looking for pieces for a era
zy quilt.
Couldn't you tear off few little
pieces from those silk patterns?"
IL shouldbe delighted to do so,",re-
piled the clerk, "but you see this house
is in favor of a tear-of for revenue on
ly."-Chicago Netos,
"My dear brethren" said the minis
ter, leaning forward and speaking very
earnestly, "in this excessively warm
and oppressive weather ! can excuse
little drowsiness during she sermon,
but do wish that you would try and
keep awake while the collection is be-
ing taken up."-M. Y. Sun.
A man met a girl and kissed her.
She was terribly indignant, and had
him arrested She gave an account
in the witness box of how he gazed at
her, and then, throwing his arms
around her, imprinted a kiss upon her
lips. The prisoner made no defence
and the jury was expected to promptly
convict him. They returned to the
court room.
"The jury would like to ask the
lady two questions" the foreman said
The Judge consented, and she went
on the stand. "Did you wear the jer-
sey that you've got on nowf" eyes
sir" was the demure reply. "And was
your hair banged like that?" ayes
sir" "Then your Honor, we acquit
the prisoner on the ground Of emotion
al insanity."-N Y. Sun.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-07-26
u. II. McTeer & Co.

One of the largest morchantile es-
adjustments in the State is McTeer's
great wholesale clothing emporium in
Knoxville. The immense building
occupied by this prince of merchants
is now literally packed with clothing
OF evrey decription and of splendid
quality. Merchants who want good
bargains and fair dealing will make
mmy by trading with McTcer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-07-26
Thousands Say So.

Mr.. T. w. Atkins, Girard, Kan,
writes ~ never hesitate to recon-
mend your Electric Bitters 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 a bottle by DR.. ]. B. Hash &
Son.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-07-26
Bachelors Picnic.

A large crowd of our young people
made tour to the wonderful Crock
House," on Wednesday. The "Rock
House" is very large cave, five miles
south OF this place. There is cham
Der, far within its depths, that looks
like il had been chiseled out of the
solid rock. 1t is called the "Ball
ROOM" and has rung with many a
laugh, and trip on the light fantastic
toe. Our young friend, Sam Crumley,
says it is SPLENDID room to court in.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-07-26

The copartnership which has existed
between us has been, by mutual con
sent, this day dissolved. J. NJ. and II
p. King continuing the mercantile
business, R. Z. Hodge retiring.
All parties indebted to King, Hodge
& Co., must cali at once and settle W
their accounts, as it is very necessary
that the old business be closed up.
Very respectfully,
J. NJ. KING,
X. C. HopGE,
II. P. KING.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-07-26

| 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, the best hive now in use, and al
so the Austin moke, the best in use
/ offer special premium for honey
made on these hives of $1,000, to be
at the fair this year. For particulars
address or call on me at my homo
soon. II. G, AUSTIN.
Austin Springs, Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-07-26

THE COMET viii be furnished from
now until the LIST dayof 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.