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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02

Clerk and Master Bowman has an
important notice of land sale in
this issue Of THE COMET.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02

The baby crop is good this Spring.
DIR. Geo. II. Berry has been sick for
several days.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-10-31
NEGRO MINSTRELS,
Georgia View of the Pheuomena-Not
Even a Passable Burlesque.

Georgia View of the Phenomena,-Not
Even Passsble Burlesque.
While the weather is too warm for
circus, it seems to us that it is just about
right for full-fedged negro minstrel
troupe. Everybody would enjoy it, and
the most cynical would refrain from Sc
we're criticism. OF course, negro min
strelsy is an illusion. 1t represents moth
ing on earth except the abnormal
development of most extraordinary
burleSque. Perhaps the very breadth
and statue ESQ to speak, of this burles-
que, overshadowing and putting to
shame all other modern burlesques, gives
1t strength and vitality, for it is enjoyed
with as keen relish in the South, where
the negro is supposed to be known, as it
is in any part of the North, where all
that is known of the negro is that he
was slave, and that he has what may
be called a humorous turn.
In Georgia, for instance, we have
long ago ceased to ask ourselves why the
stage negro appears in variegated
clothes, with his coat tails dragging the
floor; or why II is that his paste-board
shirt collar threatens to scrape the hard
oil nish from the moon; or why his
buttons are as large as saucepans. We
have long ceased to remember that the
negro was and is anything but. q comic
character; that he made no puns and
asked no conumdrums. Under the vital
influence of the stage, we have even
ceased to remember his seriousness, a
feature intensified rather than lightened
by mis- humor. When, therefore, the
Mammoth (or the MaStodon, as the case
may beg Aggregation of Minstrels
march in and proceed to crack the old
jokes we have seen in the almanac, and
perform on all sorts of difficult instru.
ments and MARBLE sentimental songs
we accept it all as genuinc-at any rate
we enjoy it rs keenly as if it were an ex
aggerated transcript from life. But it i.
all false in fact. 1t is not even passabl,
burlesque; for a burlesque, to be pass
able, must have some grain Of truth q
bottom.-AtantG Goa Constitution.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-10-31
INDIAN MARVELS.
An Illustration of the High Art Attained
by Asiatic Conjurors.

An Illustration of the High Art Attained
by Asiatle COnJurors.
The wonders of conjuring seen in the
southern part of Asia, especially in Hin
dostan, are almost beyond human belief.
Travellers agree that such extraordinary
feats as changing wigs into snakes, and
causing seeds to grow Immediately to
the stature of trees, are actually per-
formed Through what delusion of the
senses trustworthy witnesses have been
made to believe in such jugglery, we
are as yet ignorant. Areccnt traveller
in India thus describes anew a very old
trick in scientific conjurng:
Taking out of his pocket long, thin,
silk rope, the conjurer curled it up into
severalfolds and made itIinto circle, the
ends OF which We're bound round and
round this circle. He threw it on the
ground, where it lay,
Alternately hummiDg wild air, whist
lng,singing amonotonouS chorus. knock
ing two sticks together all the time, and
dancing to the noise or sound, the tied
cord on the ground began to move about,
to twist hither and thither. to gyrate in
circles, to leap up couple of feet into
the air, and then gradually to unfold
itself. till at length it appeared only a
tangled mass of rope.
In few moments, however, the per-
former all the time playing Louder,
knocking his sticks together violently,
singing more vigorously. and leapipg
about almost in a fury,--the tangled
mass became unraveled, and the rope
was at once seized by him.
Taking it in his right hand, vet hold
ing one end in his left. and with a vigor-
GUS shout and great bodily eXertion, he
threw it perpendicularly into the air.
1t fell He threw it again. Each time
it went higher, though it fell several
times.
All the while he kept muttering, ges-
ticulating, whining, imploriug, expos
tulating. crying. At length, warning
the spectators, who were crowding upon
him, to keep the circle around as wide
and broad as at the outset, he gathered
the rope once more into circular coils in
his right hand, and with supreme eff.
fort aad wild shrek, threw it up g
great height towards the sky. He then
all of q sudden pulled it with the great.
est violence two or three times. 1t did
not fall, however, but, on the contrary
seemed tightly fastened. With q yell Of
triumph, he at once, as it seemed
climbed up the rope, first with one hanC
and then with the other, his legs equal,
agitated. He rose higher and higher
and Theoretically vanished out Of sigh
in the air. Youths Companion.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-10-31
A Most Unique Lawsuit.

A Russian paper gives an account of
the circumstances which have led to
most unique lawsuit. A rich lady at
her death placed her pet dog Gypsy in
the hands of q friend, with the request
to provide for her with the annual inter-
est on one thousand rubles, set aside for
that purpose in her testament. The
other day Gypsy died, and the lady who
had charge of her took it for granted
that the money was now her own. An
other lady, however, appeared on the
scene, who owned son of Gypsy, and
who claimed that her dog was heir to
the income of the one thousand ru5les,
since nothing was said in the testament
regarding the disposal of this money
after the death of Gypsy. The result of
the trial will be awaited with interest,"
N. Y Post,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-10-31
KINDNESS.

How softly on the bruised heart
A word OF kindness falls.
And to the dry and parched soul
The moistening teardrOp calls.
On! IL they knew, who walked the earth,
Mid sorrow, grief and pain,
The power word of kindness hath,
'Twere Paradise aga.n.
The wealthiest and the poorest may
The simple pittancc give,
And bid delight to withered hearts
Return again and live.
Oh what is life, II love be lost,
II mans unkind to man;
OH what the Heaven that waits beyond
This brief and mortal span.
i stars upon tho tranquil sea
In mimic glory shine,
So words of Kindness In the heart
Reflect the source divine.
Oh then be kind. whoe'er thou art
That breathest mortal breath,
And il snail brighten all thy life
And sweetcn even death.
IhreRO oTicdl Journal
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-10-31

A New Yorker in looking for rooms
for winter quarters struck cookbook
ing !andlady on Shawmut avenue, and
after terms were arranged for "board
and lodging" remarked that he wanted
something hot for supper, and was met
with the reply that they always had it.
On taking his seat last evening, with a
slim-looking spread before him, he re-
marked TO the girl that he expected
something hot, when Bridget said;
Pots the matter wild the tay?"-Bgs-
ton Globe.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-10-31

-Ario Bates, of Boston, has been tell.
ing story of woman who went to
Concord, Mass, and asked for some of
Ralph Waldo Emerson's old clothes to
use in poets rug made of patch
work. II can corroborate this story"
writes George Parsons Lathrop, "be-
cause, when l owned and lived in The
Wayside, Nathaniel Hawthorne's old
home at Concord, the same woman APP
piled there on similar errand. Being
told that ii was futile, sac asked: May
l pick up something around the place
to carry away as a memcnto?' PERMITS
sion was granted, and she finally caught
a cricket in the grass of the lawn and
put it into bottle. She said she also
had cricket from Emerson's front
yard. "-BOst0p Journal.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-10-31

Ono of the Mexican editors who re.
Gently Travelled in the United States in
a well-ntentioned effort TO express his
delight at the busy air of Pittsburgh.
Pa. described that city in a letter to a
Mexican journal as 1.-THE workhOuse Oh
America
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-10-31

In lie Yacht, the French authority
in sea sports, writer declares that the
perfected type of center-board yacht, as
exempiitied in the Puritan, is the true
type for builders OF fast boats to follow.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18
THE CIdL DELiVERY.

Something Additional as to the Working
of the New system.
Springfield is one of the forty three cities
aud large towns in Ohio, the list also includ-
ing Xena and Urbana, in which the new ten
cent special postal delivery is ordered, TO go
into effect October !, next. The working of
the system and its object has been already
explained in some detail Ia these columns.
1t is the intention Of the postofIice depart
ment TO put the new service in operation
within The next two weeks. il pos
sible. There have been demands from
all sections for stamps for this SER
vice, and 1t is believed that within
year the stamp will be on firm basis, and
one Of the institutions OF the country. The
grea eat demand comes from towns that lie
near the larger cities, and from which the
mails are carried alter shutdown, reaching the
cities between and IL o'clock at night.
When this system is in full operation the at
tschmeEt Of special ten-cent stamp will
insure the delivery of letter within a fe W
moments after its receipt, and will in many
Instances prove of great service, in that il
will do away with the necessity Of using TIE
telegraph in order to secure prompt attention
to business matters.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18
4 run AWAY HORSE

By which Mrs. }. 3. Kitchen Is Thrown
From Her Buggy and Ssriously Iniui ed.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. J. s. Kitchen,
wife OF the county commissioner, met with a
very serious accident. She was driving in a
buggy with her young son about five miles
west OF town when she came to culvert
where party OF men were trying to drag a
steer across. The animal was bound ard his
ferocou, believing frightened Nts. Kitchens 3
horse so that 1t turned! square about like a
flash, upse ting the buggy and throwing out
both the occupants. Toe child escaped with
few scratches about the face, but
Ms. Kitchen was thrown against the
fence and tell back In an un-
conscious condition. She was carried to the
house on Kitchens farm near by, occupied by
Albert Garlough, where she was made al
comfortable as possible and medical assistance
was summoned. The injuries WIRE on the
left side, but the doctor was unable to say
whether or not any bones were broken. !,
will at least be several days before she can b,
removed to her own home. The horse wal
captured IA short distance away and the buggy
found to he total wreck, two wheels being
smashed, the top broken, and the body al
scratched up.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18
LOCAL BREViTIES.

D'puty county clerk Daniel Cushing leave
today for business trip to Indiana.
Regular meeting of city council tonight
Another flow of gas will be the result
Michael Marooney has received the ap
pointment as postmaster at Enon, thi
county.
The mayor held brief session Of court
o'clock last evening and fined Fraak Star
ley 81 and costs.
Frank Buck, wanted on an old warrant fol
disorderly conduct, was found on the "Ilill'
last evening by Officers Nicklas and Ward
and promptly locked up.
The managers of the Lutheran church din.
ing hall on the camp ground las, week, NEE
this a ternoon to settle up its business. 1t is
thought they will come out about even.
Willie, the fright and attractive little son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Chandler Robbins. fell at bis
play last evening, breaking his arm above the
wrist. Dr.. Van Norman set the fracture.
The patrol wagon was called to Sycamore
and Nam streets yesterday afternoon and took
lost boy named Johnny Mains to the sta
tipn house, where his parents found him.
The commissioners OF Greene county met
the Clark county commissioners here
again yesterday afternoon in the Rankin
ditch matter, but nothing was done. day
will be set for The hearing and the Greene
county officials notified.
II was expectsd that the assignment of
teachers for he coming year would be made
AZ the session Of the school board last even
ing, but MS the teachers committee had not
finished the work the matter will not come
up until the pext regular meeting.
Rev. f. Grumbine, the eloquent young
mirister who preached in the Universalist
church last Sunday, will be here again next
Sunday and will preach morning and even
ing. Theme in the morning, "The Kingdom
Gt God " In the evening "Immortaliiy."
All cordially invited.
In 1873 the salvation army colors were
hying in two countries; today they are to be
seen in seventeen. Seven years ago there
were 8 corps; today there are ,o5O. They
had then u officers; now there are 1850.
Seven years ago there were no small CORPS in
the villages affiliated with the large corps;
now there are GG2.
The Greene county Mossbacks downed the
Z KIDS in the democratic county convention at
Nenia last Sa urday. Chas. f. Darlington,
E'qp II Wit'enberg msn and p, G. h st.
Il. railroad attorney for this district, was
nominated for representative in the legisla-
tnre, and will come as near getting there as
will Frank Grove in this county, although
10th are good fellows.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18


brief item in last nights paper was to
effect that Mr.. d. Brunner had been arrested
for throwing bucket OF slop on the pave.
mcnt at Main aud Market streets. The facts
age that Mr.. Brunner carried a small "crock"
or ir containing mix ure for cleaning
coats down stairs. and in throwing the con-
tents iuto Ihe gutter, some fell upon the pave
mGnt. H. remembers that two ladies with a
bsby-buggy passed about that time, but is
sure none of the liquid touched them. A
little later n policeman notified him to appear
at the mayors flee at 2 p. m, which he did,
but could not then be heard. After the
docket had been run through Mayor Goodwin
inquired into the matter, and promptly dis
charged Mr.. Brunner.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18

Mrs. Emma Ciark's Combined Medicine
and Hair Rcstorer removes all dandruf
from the scalp and renders it perfectly
healthy. II viii cure all diseases OF ths
scalp also cures neuralgia headache, ner.
vous headache and removes pimples from the
tace, restores gray hair to Its natural color
and produces luxurihnt growth OF the hair
This preparation is perfectly free from pois-
onous drugs. Satisfaction guaranteed ol
money refunded. This Hair Restorer is PIE.
pared and sold by Mrs. Emma Clark, South
Charleston, Clark county, Ohio, or her su.
thorized agents. Agents wanted. Give it q
trial. Price 81 per bottle.
For sale by Ad. Bakhaus h Co., Druggists
% East Main street, and Il. Fl. Wolfe, corner
Market and High streets, Theo. Troupe, T. J
Casper, and Montanus Il Garwood
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18
LOCAL NOTiCto.

It is justly complained Of many Of the So
called patent medicines that they are but
thinly disguised alcoholic beverages pu, up
and labelled as medicines, and absolutely de-
void OF any remedial properties. Mshler's
Herb Bitters, for dyspepsia, kidney and liver
complaints, indigestion, constipation, pileo,
cholera norbus, etc. does not belong to tins
category, being family medicine, pure ana
simple. Baslis Davis, druggist OF Chilli
cothe, who writes: "Add my testimony to
your list. 1t is an excellent remedy for all
diseases arising from an impure condition OF
the blood"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18

DIR. Robert Newton, late president of the
Eclectic College, of the City OF New York,
and formerly Of Cincinnati, Ohio, used DR..
WIN. Halls Bilsam very extensively in his
practice, as many of his patients, now living,
and restored to health by the use OF this
invaluable medicine can amply testify. He
always said that so good a remedy ought to
be prescribed freely by every physician as a
sovereign remedy in all cases OF lung dis
eases. 1t cures consumption and has no
equal for all pectoral complaints.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18
CURES FOR PILES,

Piles are frequently preceded by a sense Of
weight in the back, loins and lower part OF
the sbdomen, causing the patient to suppose
he has some etfection OF the kidneys or
ueighboring organs. Al times, symptoms Of
Indigestion are present, fstulency, uneasiness
OF the stomach, etc. A moisture, like per-
spration, producing very disagreeable itch
ing, after getting warm, is a common At
tendsnt. Blind, Bleeding aud Itching Piles
yield at once to the application OF Dr.
Bosanko's Pile Remedy which acts directly
upor the parts affected, absorbing the
Tumors, allsying the intense itching, and
effecting permanent cure. Price 80 cents
Sold by Ad. Bakhaus d Co.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18

Read, ponder and profit thereby. Kemps
Bilsam for the Throat aud Lungs Ia conceded
by all who have used it to excel any prepara-
ton in the market as a complete throat and
lung healer. All'persons afflicted with that
dreadful disease e-consumptan---will find
speedy relief and in majority OF cases
permanent cure. The proprietor has author
ICED DR., T. ]. Casper, druggist, to refund
the money to any party who has taken three
fourths of bottle without reliet. Price, so
cents aud 81. Trial size free.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18

When the body that is to become the dwell
ing place of the "new immortal first CON-
meuces to take form, the kidneys aud their
appendages are the first to appear, growth and
development proceeding from these out
wardly. Hence the kidneys are the focal and
nervous centre Of the body, and any disease
or arrangement there is soon communicate
call along the line" DR.. Carpenters Calculi
Resolvent removes all distractions to their
perfect working, subdues Inflammation by re-
moving the cause OF it, and the exclamation,
'Why, feel like a new mani" becomes an
everyday expression among its patrons. Sold
by J j. Brown
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18
THIN AND mar.


TIE world says is SOZDDQNT. 1t renders
the teeth pear!y whit, gives to the breath II
fragrant order, exiting uishes the ill-humors
which usually flow from n bad and neglected
set Of teeth. SOZODONT is so convenient,
and produces sensation at once so delight
full that it makes it a pleasure TO use it.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18

Russia has neuly Iuu out OF money, and
seems to have no friends among the nations f
Europe. The Niblists give the government
all manner Of botheration and threaten its de-
struction. Russia is like a debii'ated dys-
pep'ic without funds. But there is hope for
the most debilitated dyspeptic il somebody
will only supply him with bottle OF Browns
Iron Bilters Mr.. !. B. Thorpe, Charlton,
Iowa, was afflicted with debility and dyspep-
sia of five years standing. Browns Iron
Bitters cured him.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18
Proper Trea,mcnt Cor Coughs.

That the reader may fully understand what
constitnt's a good cough and lung syrup,
we will say that Tar aud Wild Cherry is the
basis OF he best remedies yet discovered.
These ing'eiients with several others equally
a eilicaciou5, enter largely into DE-. Bosanko's
Cough and Lung Syrup, thus making it one
OF the most reliable now or the market.
Price 90 cts. and 81 90 Samples free. Sold
by Ad Bakhuu5 4 Co.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18
Rose Cold and Hay Fever

Are types OF cartarrh having peculiar symp'
toms. They are attended by an inh,med
condition OF The lining membrane OF the nos
trils, tear-duc,s and throat, affecting the lungs
An acrid mucus is secrcted, the discharge i.
accompanied with burning sensation. There
are severe spasms of sneezing, frequent at.
taCks OF headache, watery and infamed eyes
E!y's Cream Balm is rememedy founded or
a correst diagnosis of diseases and can be de.
pei ded upon. 80 cents at druggists, or by
mail Send for circular. Ely Bros, Drug
gists, Oswego, n. Y.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18

In the case of the lad, Johnny Taylor
elsewhere referred to, the man who brought
him here claims that he was given to hisem-
ployer by the mother, or left at his house for
a lew days
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18

Don't fill the system with quinine in the
effort to prevent or cure Fever and Ague.
Ayers Ague Cure is far more potent pre-
ventive and remedy, with the advantage Of
leaving in the body no poisons to produce
dizziness, deafness, headache, and other dis
orders. The pfopriet0rs warrant It.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18

Ayers Sarsaparllla is the best medicine ior
every one in the spring. Emigrants and
travellers will end in it an eilec'u' cure fol
the eruptions, boils, pimples, eczema, etc, tina,
break out on the skin--the effect OF disorder
in the blood, caused by sea-diet and life OIL
board ship.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18

fairy lost precious charm
To keep the rosy gums from harm,
To keep from teeth decay aud death,
To sweeten and purify the breath
This charm the fairy lost mortal found,
Aud SOZODONT't it's called on earthly ground
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18

crying through countless nerves for rest and re-
nTyIo - lief" Like mama to the children Of
uS0 | rnI Is the Cuticu'a Plaster to the
~V tired, overworked. aching muscle. DO
/ HlN not derv yourself tho con fort afforded
this new iiinal and speedy anti
~ n frE lpte to pain and Inflammation. At
dtdggi,is &c. ive for 81 Mailed free. POTTER
DRuu AND CHEMICAL 60, Boston.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18

CVIuDIUUH, DtIHWHre 4 Dayton AC.. TIU d IN
sFhese trains are the only ones running ON
Sunday.
Tram ieaving at $50 a. m. has through
sleeping car to Boston and New York with.
out change.
The train leaving at 1896 has parlor car TO
Cleveland, connecting with the through
sleeper to New York aid Bo.tCn.
Train leaving Springfield at $40 m hss
sleeper 10 New York without cDange.
All trains run ny Centrai standard Time
which 10 20 minutes slower than Springfield time.
lao. II. kNieHT,
Ticket Agent, roude lie mt
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-18
SANFORD'S
RADICAL CURE
FOR RCATARRH
"htch-h"n"i, American Pine, Canada FIJI
Marigoid, and Glover Blossoms,

a single dose of sanforis Radical Cure in
staniIy relieves the most violent Sneezing or Head
Colds. clears the hea as by magic stoIs watery
disch rg $ from the Nose and Eyes, prevents
Ri giig Noises in the Head. cures Nervous Head
acne ana suhdues Chills and Fevers In Chronic
Catsrrh it ceanses the nasal passages Of foul mu-
Gus restores the senses Of smell, taste and hear
ing when Affected, frees the head throat aad bron-
hcs the h'edth, stops the cough, and arrests the
progress OF 'atarrh towards consumption.
pne lotue Radical Cure one box Catarrhal Sol
vent aud sanfoid's Inhaler, all in one package of
all druggists for 81 Ask for sanford's Radical
Cure. POTTER DRus AND CHEMICAL CO.,
Rnt