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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02
John NHorgan's Escape

COLUMBUS, o., April 2S.-Chief JUS
tice Hines, OF Kentucky, who has
been in the city for the past few days,
gave an account yesterday Of the es-
cape from the penitentiary here OF
the famous Confederate raider, John
Morgan, which finally settles that
much. discussed subject. Judge, then
Capt. Hines, and his chief and sixty
eight others, were captured early III
November, 1868, while raiding through
the southern part OF Ohio, and him
self planned and executed the success
full delivery. He says that he dis
covered that two feet below the tier Of
cells in which himself and six others
were confined ran an air chamber, or
sewer, which emptied outside the pris-
on walls. Having purloined two
knives from the dining room, he dug
his way down through the cement
floor OF his cell until he struck the
sewer, secreting the debris in his bed
after each days work. Once in the
sewer, he easily located the cells of his
companions, and in twenty-five days
had dug hole through the thin floor
of each cell large enough for them to
squeeze through.
On the night of November 81, at
midnight, they dropped into the air
chamber and CROPPED their way toward
the outlet. They we're dismayed to
find the mouth of the air chamber
completely filled up, large quantities
of debris having been dumped at its
mouth. Fortunately for them they
were but few feet below the surface
of the ground After tunnelling up.
ward short time thoy found them
selves in the prison yard. The night
was cold and dreary, heavy rain fall
ing all the time, SO they had little tc
fear from the guards, who were vel
under cover. TO scale the walls was
the work OF minute. Once free, the
party separated, Morgan and Hines
boarding train for Cincinnati. anC
getting across the Ohio river before
their fight had been discovered TIL,
other five, ]. G. Bennett, L. d. Hook
ersmith, G. G. Magee, Ralph Sheldor
and s. B. Taylor, hid for time, anc
finally made their way south withou
trouble.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02
Mayor Harrison s Heavy Libel Suits

Mayor Carter II. Harrison, to day
entered three heavy damage suits in
the Circuit Court, one for 100000
against the Inter-Ocean Publishing
Company, one for 100000 against
Edwin Lee Brown and one for $780,
600 against the InterOcedn and Ed
win Lee Brown jointly. Mr.. Trude
said that the suit against the
Inter Ocean was based on fourteen
hbelous charges, in which Mayor
Harrison's private character was at
tackled, during and prior to the late
campaign. The other suits were based
upon speech by Mr. Brown, publish
ed in the Iater-0ceaR, in which the
speaker said that Mayor Harrison was
consort of thieves and ballot-bo,
st, fiers or words to that effect.
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Silently, without jar, without fric-
ton this great Government is gliding
into the hands Of Democrats


There is hardly any occasion fol
Rlarm over the prospect of what may
occur off the American coast in the
event of war between Russia and
England. The administration will
undoubtedly mind its own business
without worrying much about foreign
affairs. But should the neutrality
Jaws be broken by sympathizers with
either side, there is no doubt Of their
being promptly halted.
The only interest the United States
can have in a foreign war, outside o.
IL regard for the observance OF the
rules OF civilized warfare, is to keep as
far away from it as possible, and the
administration is quite certain not to
do anything for the mere purpose o
winning lingo fame.-Philadelphi;
Times
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02
Ina a Pickle.

Several manageable young men
of Rochester, N. Y, are in q terrible
pickle. They have heretofore given
as a reason for not marrying that they
could not afford the luxury. About
a month ago several manageable
young ladies put their heads together
and prepared a document proving
conclusively that families of from two
to six Qhey provided for the future,
you see) can live we'll on $9a week.
Having disposed Of rents, fuel and
provisions, these artless girls turned
their attention to clothing, and docu-
ments aforesaid states that the wo-
man who can not dress stylishly and
save money on $50 year is not worth
the marrying. Then these girls made
copies of the original and sent one to
each OF the eligible young men.
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Frauds Arrested.

CHATTANOOGA, April 25.--John b.
and w. w Fondren, of Jackson coun-
ty, Ala, advertised extensively offer
ing 800 for $40. To all replies they
answered that they had perfect coun-
terfeits which they would sell at l per
cent. face value. They received 1900
letters sending money to buythe coun-
terfeits, but they poeketed the con-
tents,answeringnone. They are now in
jail in Huntsville. Among the letters
we're orders from number OF post
masters who express desire to pur-
chase counterfeit money. Sensation
al developments will ensue.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02

From time inmemorial, no ono win pretend
to deny the fact that kisses have been held IN
high reputc by both sexes whether active or
passive. II hns been decided that a LEGAL
KISS implies ACTON on both partlesj but
when la.ly simply consents to be kissed with.
on the action of her lips it constitutes only a
PASSIVE kiss-a sweet deprived of its nectar
snugly cnseonsed within mossembowercd
and yne-cad vcrandah, and almost hid from
view amid sweet-Scentcd honeysuckles, was
seated Il fair Atlanta nymph, whose beautiful
dark eyes, alabaster complexion and yoluptous
contour, seemed to DAzE the young gent by
her side who ever anon while circumnaviga.
ting her slender waist, gave her BUSs and
then RE-BUsS to the umazenent Of q pedes'
train who happened to be passing that beauti-
full moonlight night. At shat moment the lover
was heard 10 ask, 'My dear darling Sarah Jane,
you are becoming more beautiful every day
your eyes sparkle with more brilliancy, your
once pale checks have been painted by the
roscato hues of nature, and you seem to have
entirely regained your health. win you tell me
the cause of the changer"
II have simply used that wonderfully effective
blood remedy known as b. b. b."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02
Gladstone Speaks.

LONDON, April ga debate was
had in the house of commons this .ev-
ening upon the governments request
for vote of credit of $55,000,000 for
the army and navy.
Mr.. Gladstone said the time had ar
rived when it was necessary
to have the entire resources
of the empire we'll in hand. In regard
to the Soudan, he said Ell Mahdi was
but the shadow OF his former self in
power or influence, and the operations
in that region had lost much of their
significance. In regard to Russia the
case was not one OF war. There was
no war-actual or proximate Despite
the important nature of the pa. leyings
which were passing between the two
governments, he challenged the world
to deny that there were not abundant
grounds for the preparations made by
England. The Ameer of Afghanistan
was absolutely entitled to English pro-
lection, and he would get it. CHEERS.
He did not feel confident of the cor
rectness OF the view of the Penjdeh in
cident entertained by Sir Peter Lums-
den, though he han complete conf
dence in that officer, who might have
been misled. AT any rate u blow had
been struck, and Russia had struck it,
and England would defend the rights
Of the Ameer. (Cheers.)
The general opinion indicated by
comments in the Hobbies upon Mr.
Gladstone's speech is that war is inev,
liable.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02
SLOW Hut Sure.

Our impatient Democratic friends
need lhavc no fears but what their
time will soon come. The changes
in Office may be slow but they will
surely come. The mills Of the gods
grind slowly, but they grind dreadfully
fine. The work of decapitation has
already commenced, and it is only q
question OF time when there will not
be one left to tell the story. Some Of
them will accept tho result as the nat
ural consequence of a political contest,
in which they lost, and gracefully
yield and step down and out. Others
will hang on by their eye lids until
the Democratic pole will have to
knock them loose. But whether they
go willing or unwillingly, they will
have to go.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02
How a Dreamer Can Work.

1t has always been the fashion to
style Mr.. Lamar dreamer" but it is
already evident that, even if he does
believe that there is a time to dream,
he understands that there is also a
time to refrain from dreaming. So
far from hearing the complaints of the
inattention and unbusiness like
methods on the part Of the Secretary
which were so confidently predicted
when his appointment was announc-
ed, all authorities agree that Mr.. La
mar is n model of an executive officer
in point OF industry, regularity, de-
cision and capacity for turning of
work.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02

In long article relating to the B, b. B., Of
that city says
The Blood balm Company started one year
ago with $4,000, but to-day the business cannot
be bought for SjO,0OOl
The demand and the satisfaction given is said
to be without parallel, as its action is pro
nounced wonderful.
We are glad to announce that our druggists
have already secured supply, and we hope
our readers will supply themselves at once.
1t is said to be the only speedy and perma'
nent blood poison remedy offered, giving entire
satisfaction in all cassos, before one bottle has
been used. For Blood Diseases Kidney Troub'
les, scrofula, Catarrh, Old Ulcers aud Skin
Diseases, try one bottle b. b. B.
Blood Balm Co.. Atlanta Ca, will mail free
of cost, book filed with information about the
Blood, the Kidneys, Scrofula. etc. etc.
For Sale by J. B. Jones.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02
Grants O3d Birth Day.

New YORK, April 27.--General
Grant passed a comfortable night.
This morning he remarked that he
felt good and was refreshed. The
flags are flying and the bulletin is dis
played to-day ON the street where
Grant lives in commemoration of his
SD birthday.
General Grant to-day has received
messages OF remembrance, eongratu-
lations and sympathy from so many
different sources, that it has been
next to impossible to acknowledge
each separately. Hence, the General
sends the following for publication
"To the various army posts, secreta-
ries, cities, public schools, States, cor
porations and individuals, North and
South, who have been so kind as to
send me congratulations on my Odd
birthday, | return grateful acknowl-
edgements. The d spa C h G S
have been so numerous, and
SO touching in tone, that it would
have been impossible to answer them
if l had been in perfect health"
(Signed) L. S. GRANT.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02
S55.OOO.OOO For Wnr.

LONDON, April ga dispatch from
st. Petersburg, to the Reuters Tele-
gram Company, says: "War between
England and Russia is now inevitable.
The Car leaves to-day ior Moscow,
and from that historic city he will is
sue his manifesto or declaration OF
war, if such extreme measures should
become necessary.
Rumors from st. Petersburg Of a
fresh conflict between the Russians
and the Afghans are causing great
uneasiness in London, and on the
continent the news of the Pen battle
having been preceded by similar
rumor. 1t is generally believed that
Russia keeps back the news that the
Car going to Moscow is considered
ominous, as similar visit preceded
the Russo-Turkish war. The press
comment on public telling in all the
European capitals is more despon-
dent.
1t is asserted that the British
government is in possession of infor-
nation which proves beyond doubt
that Prince Bismarck has been urging
Turkey to side with Russia, in the
event of war between England and
Russia.
SMLA, INDIA, April 27.-Prepara-
lions are being urgently pressed for a
quick despatch of troops to the front.
LoNDoH, April 27.--Mr. Gladstone
in the House OF Commons, bringing
up the subject of the vote a credit Of
500, DOC, 900 asked for the government
on the army and navy account, said
he hoped that the notion to divide the
credit would not be pressed. The
government, he said, would not dovorC
any portion of the money voted ioi
that particular purpose for use IN
Soudan, but would reserve discretion
to apply the money taken from the
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02

WASHINGTON, April 20.-The Star
sthis evening says: 1t is stated on
very good authority that the Presi-
dent has determined to follow an alto
gether different policy with relation
to the appointments in Virginia from
that in other states. 1t is said that all
the Malone appointees will be dis
missed upon the ground that appoint
ees made under Malone rule were
piratical, and the President will trust
to public sentiment to sustain his ac-
ton. Protests are being made from
all parts of the state against the con-
tinuance of Malone control, and it is
expected that about five hundred APP
pointments in the state will be made
next week.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02
A MOnsGrOsity.

Sallie Carter, colered woman re-
siding in Shieldstown, an eastern sur
burb OF this city gave birth Sunday to
still-born babe. 1t weighed ten
pounds, and the limbs, and body up
to the neck, were perfect in shape and
form. But, resting upon the neck
was a small head out of all proportion
with the body, and shaped very much
like snakes head, with the eyes sci
high on top, and all presenting a
most remarkable appearance.
The freak Of nature is accounted fol
by the friends OF the woman in the
statement that she attended the LIST
circus and became frightened at q
large snake. The corpse was buried
yesterday and the nother is reported
as getting along very well.-KaOrril
J0arHdk
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02
Whitthorne...Porter.

WASHINGTON, April 25,-The New
York World prints the following, rela-
tive to the Porter-W hitthorne trouble (;
"Whitthorne arrived in Washington
to-day and remained IN the house. oc-
cupied by Senator Harris throughout
the day, lie was seen by the World
correspondent in the afternoon. He
would not talk about his difficulty with
Gov Porter as yet. He had said all
he cared to say about the subject i'll
the public prints Of his state Perhaps
later on he would have u good deal to
say. Although Whitthorne is very
reticent, it is evident that there is
more in this quarrel than has yet
been made to appear, Porter, it is
said, has in many ways insulted Whit
thorne, and the friends of the latter
are inclined to the view that he will
push his difference with Porter to a
definite result. There is a great deal
of speculation about the character oil
the note sent by Whitthorne to Porter
Opinions differ as to whether it is a
challenge or not.
"There is no difference Of opinion
about the fact that Whitthorne is
ready to accord to Porter any kind Of
interview the latter may desire, The
assistant secretary Of state will not be
able to dismiss Whitthorne with the
silent contempt he has assumed in the
latter stages Of his controversy. Por
ter has already said too much to bt
permitted to remain silent. There
Will be probably new developments in
this case within a few days, as Whit
thorne is now on the ground and vii
remain until the controversy is settled
Tennessee people are greatly excited
over the quarrel which promises tC
have quite an influence in their loca
politics"
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Chancellor st, John is holding
court here this week. Everywhere
Judge St. John has held court he has
demonstrated his eminent fitness for
that position, and the attorneys at this
place are specially pleased with him.
He is naturally quiet and disposition
ate and possesses in an eminent de-
gree'that quality so seldom found in
judges called "the judicial temper-
ment." In the trial of causes and in
disposing of business he tries to be
the personifcation of the law ITSELF
Rogersuilie Telephone.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02
Governor Curtin Predicts War.

WASHINGTON, April Ex-Governor
Curtin was asked to-day what he
thought OF the prospects of war be-
tween England and Russia. He re-
piled: 81 thing it inevitable. 1t is a
necessity now to the perpetuation OF
the Russian dynasty" In regard 10
the probable effect of war in Europe
on business in this country, he repli-
ed ]: "War between to great powers
like England and Russia will natural
ly agitate the whole world. If it lasts
along time, as il probably will, it will
create demand for many of our pro-
ducts. Of course after war shall have
been declared we can't sell arms and
ammunition legitimately, but We can
legitimately the raw materials which
so to make up the materials of wal
and that will increase trade. Then in
the event OF a protracted war oul
breadstuf1s and kindred product will
be in demand. 1t will be war that
will shake all Europe"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02
The star Route Juror Acquitted

WAsHINGRoN, April 27.-The case
of VIM. Dickson, foreman of the jury
in the first Star Route trial, in which
the defense improperly influenced the
jury, which has been before the court
for some time past, was concluded
to-day by a verdict OF not guilty.
When the foreman made the an
nouncement, there was an attempt at
applause, which was quickly sup
pressed BY the bailiffs. Dickson was
discharged and hand shaking was in
order for some minutes later
Mr.. Dickson, through counsel, has
filed suit for libel against ex-Attorney
General b. II. Brewster, claiming $780,
600 damages for having stated in an
interview in the Philadelphia Press,
of the Odd inst, that he (Mr. DickSon)
sold the Star Route trial
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02
No Pardon for General Swain.

President Cleveland has refused to
execute the power of Executive elem
ency in regard to the sentence of Gen.
G. D. Swain, Judge Advocate General
of the Army. After the sentence OF
the court martial which recently tried
him was approved by President Ar
thur, and after the new Chief Execu-
tive had assumed the duties OF his Of
flee, General Swain appealed to the
latter for pardon on the ground that
he had not been allowed fair trial
The sentence of the Court was sus-
pension from duty for twelve years on
half pay The "half pay" win amount tc
about $1,000 a year.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02

Rev. DR.. Burchard, the Rum, Ro-
manism, Rebellion" pastor OF Murray
Hill Presbyterian church, had his con-
nection with the fashionable church
Dissolved on the 18th inst. Before the
Presbytcry of New York DR.. Bur
chard, through two representatives,
recited the fact that since the defeat
OF Blaine the congregation did not
seem in accord with him, and he
thought it best that their relations
should be dissolved. This was agreed
to, and the trustees then turned over
the church property to the presbytery
DR.. Burchard being retired on n salary
Of $500 year.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02
SCROFULA

can only be cured by a thorough puriHca.
tion Of the blood. If this Is neglected,
the disease perpetuates its faint through
generation after generation. Among Its
earlier symptomatic developments are
Eczema, Cutaneous Eruptions, Tu-
mors, BOils, CarbuncIes, Erysipelas,
Purulent Ulcers, Nervous and Ply.
steal Collapse, etc. If allowed to con-
tinue, Rheumatism, Scrofulous Ca
tarrh, Kidney and Liver Diseases,
Tubercular Consumption, and vari-
Gus other dangerous or fatal maladies, are
produced by it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02

THE COMET.
johnson City, Tenn. May ?, 1885.
a Change.

the COMET has changed hands
since the last issue, Robt Burrvw and
G. H. Lyle becoming the purchasers
Mr.. Lyle viii return from New Orleans
in few days and take charge. when
we hope to make many improvements
in the appearance of the paper, Hon
r. L. Taylor will continue to be one o.
the editors.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02

Notice 10 Charlottesville good
people Of Boring, Sullivan county are
making preparations to erect a fine
building for educational purposes near
DR.. Crawfords, The building is to be
of brick and two stories high. The
Committee in charge of the contract
want reliable mechanics and builders
to bid for the work. The brick can
be made on the ground; water and
wood convenient. Bidders will adj
dress n. d. Bachman, Blountville, so
as to reach him by May 4th at 2 p M,
when the biddings will be closed.
Specifications as follows Foundation
az brick /; centre wall for joists, one
brick ; all walls from foundation up
IL brick pillars to support arches in
vestibule 1x2la lower joist to be
2x10; windows to be jam cased in
stead of solid frames columns to sup.
port roof; blinds half pivot. Will
consider bid to build a faced wall
and to plaster second story.
Johnson City is to have Powder
Agency. Lids 4 Smith have just
completed a powder magazine at this
place and win receive car load oil
rifle and blasting powder the last Of
this week. They will sell powder tC
tile merchants OF East Tenn, and
Western North Carolina at the same
price that they can buy in the large
cities. This is quite an addition t
our town and will be great saving
in freights to the merchants Twin,
near here.
Messrs, W, NJ. Christian and inc
Crockett have formed partnership
in the mercantile business. Thei
place Of business is in the new store
house Of Hoss& Hodge near r. j. Ran
kins, where they have splendid as
sorsment OF bran new goods. MI
Christian is an experienced merchan
and Mr.. Crockett is young man G
energy and good business qualification
and we have no doubt but what til
firm will succeed
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02
Gen. Grant Growing Stronger.

New YoRK, April 2S.-Dr, Douglas
said at noon to-day that General Grant
rested comfortably last night, and that
he is daily growing stronger The
general slept shortly after 10 o'clock
last night, with intervals Of wakcful-
ness, until between 3 and 4 O'Clock
this morning Then he fell into nat
ural slumber, and this continued until
nearly 5 o'clock. General Grant, his
wife, Mrs. Dent and Mrs. Sartoris left
the house at noon to-day and went fol
drive.
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Gladstone Without Information.

LONDON, April 2S.-In the house OF
commons to-day the government was
intcrogated concerning the report OF
a collision between the Russians and
Afghans, in which it was said the for
mer were routed with heavy loss. Mr.
Gladstone, replying, stated that he
had not been advised of any such
fight.