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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-12-17

The short hair craze has struck
Washington, and Pennsylvania avenue
of bright afternoon is filed with
the daughters Of noted men who walk
along the sidewalk dressed in sealskin
cloaks, fine dresses and nobby hats,
under which the hair, cut like that Of
boy, shows forth. Some look better
for the change; others are made hor-
rible by it. A pretty girl looks well
with short hair. and her plump, rosy
cheeks, round, full, soft, white neck
and jauntily poised head on q pair OF
good straight shoulders ares brought
into the more striking contrast by
the rakish cut Of to-day. The thin
scrawny, scraggy-necked girl, howev.
er, looks thinner, scrawnier, scraggiel
than ever, and the ugly daughters O
some Of the Senators and Represents
tives attracted less attention and .sp
peared to much better advantage un
der the old cut Fashion rules Wash
lington, and before the season is owe
there will be a lot OF natural hal
switches for sale cheap.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-12-17

To maintain 8 pure and virtuous
condition OF society, man as well as
woman mast be pure and virtuous !:
both alike stunning ell acts inping-
ing on the heart. character and con-
science-shunning them as poison,
which once being imbibed can never
be entirely thrown ous again, but
mentally embiters, 70 greater or less
extent, the happiness of after life.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-12-17
some linlc since Ihe Protectlonist!

Some time since the Protectionists
OF France succeeded in getting
tariff to prohibit the expor-
tation OF American canned meats.
Now thc lIavre and Paris Chambers
Of Commerce have united in an appli-
cation to reduce the tariff to a revenue
basis, and modify it so that it will no
longer be ''protective.r n. Dantresme,
the Minister OF Commerce, has prom
ised to introduce the desired bill.
Trade should be reciprocal. We cam
not consistently ask France to abolish
her prohibitory duties, unless We do
the same for France.
Naval Examiner.--"Fow, sir, / will
examine yon for color-blindness
What color is this lightf" "How the
deuce can / tell, unless you take the
red globe off Of it,"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-12-17

eExcelsiorla exclaimed the young
man, as he watched the girl of his
heart pull down the curtains.
"Pray tell me why you give utter
ance to Excelsior What applica-
tien has that to window eurtain?"
eAre they not the shades OF night.
and are they not falling fsstl7--Na-
tional Weekly.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-12-17

Die Lewis says that wearing large,
thick, heavy boots and blue-knit stock
ings will improve a woman's complex
ion.
"A lovely night, isn't it2" she re-
marked as they strolled home from
prayer meeting.
"And the night is like yourself" re-
piled her escort.
"But the ground is more ike your
self" she replied, as she yanked hel
number three hoof from the mud
making a sound similar to that hearS
when emptying bottle,
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
Not So.

rumor was around last week that
Lawyer Walter J. Scott the --latest Lac ac,
cession to our colored professional men
had been disbarred. There is no truth
in the rumor and it probably arose arose ! droii III
the fact that Mr.. Scott was re1nseu ao-
mission MS ion to the Chancery Court Judge
froth from the prtme Court Of the District strict
to to Virginia Courts when the aPPi;Ghhhi' Pn;ihin
intended residing and practlc.ni; ant;cod nI'ir in
92sna the si5e two n SsG5 and paS has been
ed vrs'a 70 seven IN virginia Courts, but being
er graduate ID sC Of Yair and not fearing an ex-
animation he submitted and was ths e1am,a, Ciro,,i,
ed ID by Judge Wexford Of ofd the oircIle of fhe
Court and Judge Fa"mlieros a,,;Itr ossssed I'd sue ne
Court G1 Arpe"iSd .,pe dnIv ni,T admitted to the
eSall",:T Chlnccyy Court, C and the world w"s4
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
The Acme Literary Association.

The Acme Literary ASSOCIATION met
last Tue day night at the Leigh ST; =
Me. Church. John Mitchell Jr. presiugu' En
A defamation was delivered by Mr.
DaniaII 7 Farrar Prof. D. n. Vassar gave
an excellent lecture on Communism"
al The professor explained the principles
q, the cdnmun sts or socialists. He
trac ~ caJ ed and explained their history III
Germanv. France and Russia. He spoke
also Of tieIspirit in England and even III
America. fIe gave pain unvarnishedi
sta,ement f the facts in the case ano
lett the Al, Hence to form their own opln,
ions. He closed amidst the applause o.
tbe % %assembAge. The subject was after
wards discussed by r. j. Chiles,, Hro1
los r Jones, NJ. B. Jones, and Thelber
G.. White. +ho7e+
Tuesday il March at the 3D. St; A. IN; N; Z Z
Church where All entertainment WI y
0iv,.n for the benefit of that church.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
FORSAKEN ME.

at any time. You can see from the
above that l can not boast of High
School or college learning, bu. l have
been sustained by the same Spirit and
grace, also actuated by the same power
that Peter and John were when they
were on earth, which was an astonish-
ment to many to see what success those
men made, not from any learning Of
which they could boast, but by the pow
,er.a - ~: -e "a tho. i-ss;9S'sts 90
Acts " k3and 18Th verses.
ia nothing to boast OF, for all AIN
1God made me. and it is by his grace am
what am. that is Il humble munster ol
the gospel Of Jesus Christ.
'"o ? r. WELLS.
/ Aswe were informed that it would
Interfere with certain arrangements, we
refrain from. giving the history or 'he
Fhenezey Baptist Church as first intend
cd however we will state that Its pres
4 ont membership is 1859. 1t has peel
latclv remodeled and with its attractive
stppnle makes one of the most impOslll:
eIifires on Leigh St. The elder has pas
ed through many dangers Dut wil'lal II
stands supported by the love and eSteer
of his DeDDle altlcu Uy IliC "l'i.A
inc and consolation of the Almighty
May his prosperity be continuous an an
' When the last second OF time, to hun
: has nassed away may he ascend throug
e the the pearly portals Of the new JerusaIy {,
greeted by the celes'ial strains OIL Oh u
h Most High and the glorious words "Tht
q last heen faithful over few things, b
lold, | will make thee ruler over man
n enter into the joys of thy Lord"
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
Presentation.

The Good Hope G .uncil,, No. ID. Of
l. O. of S.. Like was presented L lesday,
18th inst with large aud handsomely
bound 3 hle by club of ladies and ;rntle-
men. w. NJ. L. FJrester, secretary r. w.
G. G.. made the presentation speed Ill a
very happy aud appropriate manner, and
was responded to by 2. w. c. Wallace
TavIor of the above nam-d lodge. The
following are the officers of the club; Mrs.
Armstead w lshinston President;, Mrs
Mamie nth, Vice president; Mrs.
RiseIl NTH, Treasurer; Mr.. Gorge
Fentress, chaplain.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
A brilliant Affair.

Tba Hall of Mr.. John B. Harris on
2rd St bet. Marshall aud Clay last Iues-
I,, nirht was brilliant with lesplehdeHI
Iirbt Stain after strain OF sweet hi''-
s;7. t,oated upou the air while the gay
,Ssamhlare :, .tripped the fantastic toe
- tha order of the enthusiastic hddler.
" Wa rn,o occasion was that of masqne-
roda Marty riven by the young gehtle,
nam mann Of this city. Pleasure r0lShed
'''nrorop and all went ''as merry as a
r"p. ,''arr;a Ga hell ~ All tnmasked at l1'3O
nmd manv were the calculations OF sur
",1 ,,;Ho of the discoveries. Later on all
p t"aro introduced 20 the welcome table
''.h;cb was loaded down with refresh
wants II is needless to say that full
Justice was done to th' eatablts thereo7.
The following are the characters;
Misses Kate A. DaDncy, Aulu Aull. !.
| Jemima; Marietta "aIN'ns, olsCer Vi
Charity; Martha ii. Harris, Buttercup'
: FIorplja G.. Tucker, Flower Girl; Miss
Addie NJ. Johnson Night; Mary NJ
Mitchell, Old Woman: Sarah ). Banks
Peddler; Henrietta f. Wingtield, Dali
81: Katie G. Randolph, Snow; Mrs. Fan
ME Murray, Madame MaShlngton; MIS-
A. B. johnson, The Housekeeper; MR.
John &. FerSuSOI, N"9t"llC VI 1c'i
e Century; Mrs r. A. Pau, Village Belle
l. Mrs. VIM. Ferguson, Indian Girl
!, Among the gentleman were Messrs
:. Chas, b. Roane, Hunter; w. J. Scott
" ESQ, Dom Pedro; Benz. A. Graves, Ro
IS mcn. VIM. Wood. Duke of Nemours; A
e B. johnson, The German Count; DR.
N John G. Ferguson, The Highland Sui
le and Count Lopez; G. W. Wilson, KinI
N Henry VIII; Capt. R. A. Paul, Marshal
"a New of France; Dr.. r. E. Jones, Th
III sailor: r. w Johnson, Jr., Uncle Sam
n. w. /. Sampson, Sir Knight We ais
OF Noticed in their Official duties Mr.. r. j
r. Chiles. correspondence of the New Yor
'r, '1; Freeman aad Mr.. Johu Mitchell, Jr
~ editor of the PLANET.
=. The costumes were costly and attra'
u tive.
10 The committee, Capt R. A. Paul. an
" Nessrs Chas. B. ROane. VIM. Ferguso
and DR.. John C. Ferguson deserve muc
credit for the energy displayed in IL
enterprise and many congratulations f,
the success OF 1t.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
Truth Seekers Lodge No, 3S, knights
of King Solomon. IL

Met on last Monday mig and elected
officers for the ensuing term. The oftl-
GERS are as follows:
DR.. C. B. Jackson, w. P. David Scott,
W.D., J. w. Berkeley, w. Chanc, A.
johnson, w. F. S; d. Carey, w. L; w.
w. Wallace, w. r. S; Lewis III. Wing
field, w. ST.. II. Pride, w. G. r; 5. D.
Jones, X. of w.
This Order is doing much good frater-
nally among our people through the
country we find among the officers OF the
Supreme Grand Lodge, such names as
DR., j. C. .Fergu on, A. Solomon Walton,
Rev. NJ. C. Young and Lawyer R. c. o.
Benjamin.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
The Ever True CInh

The first anniversary y the Ever True
Club took place, T1uist9y the 5th inst
of the residence OF MIS- PGrnley, ITO West
L-igh st. A large nflOeI OF persons
were present and all "fl as lively as a
marriage bell. Tle mo9rratOr called the
house t. order aud enESsembled to the
table which was beantlI u arranged. The
ladies were beautifully, ffeSsed. The fol
loving are officers Of thi e qb J. T. Mosly
! Pre>idenr. E. F. TAylOf Wee President
R Mason Tre"sureI +. W. Wilson
| Moderator. This was L hrst entertain
ment this Club gave III season.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
Rev. Richard Wells
A COIOred Photographer.

The photographs fror< which the ..cuts"
are made that appear III this journal are
finely executed by Mr.. j. c.. Farley, our
colored photographers, He has shown
remarkable abb ity fer the work and
ranks among the best photographers in
this city, he having fey equals and no
superiors. AS to the ichm"nd public
they have long ago leai aed to appreciate
the excellence of his Frk and strangers
';lt ';at No. S27J E. Broad St. where he may
be found.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
What the Planet Hears.

Ihat President Arthur has refused TO
appoint postmaster in the place of DR..
Gumer who resigned.
That colored office-seekers MIGHT a.
white ones.
ihat the people are watching the Re-
publican leaders.
1haI some OF the so-ca ed Repub. leaders
would make of the rank ,st kind Of Dano.
ocrats. They just need 10 be remolded.,
That some men who ave voted tb.
Republican ticket all Il cir days, have
been swearing ''the legs off Of brass
monkey that they have been lifelong
Democrats,
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
A Serious Affair.

In bar room on Grace ST. bet. 9TH and
18th fight occurred between awhlt man
named Lambert gnd colored man Combs.
An officer was summoned and att 'mpted
70 arrest Combs. He resisted "a the
noliceman asked Lambert to assls' him;
He did so when he Was cnt in the tace oH
the colored man. R1bt. Evans. coioreo
man assisted Combs and between them
rave ali concerned tough time. IhtH
wrre sent on to the grand jury OF the
H asting's Court
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21

we understand that Mr.. Frank Pear
son was married to Miss Laura Cox Frs
day the 18th inst. at the residence of
the bride.
You remember those rolls that / ase
at your residence a few mornings :.o5s
Well, I've often since wanted to kn.su
where you bought them. At Mr.. BeTof-
ly Boyds? Why l might have known il
I'll go at once and get some.
Rev. L. w. Tyson is conducting reyr
val services here.
He was set apart by Bishop VIM. III
Dickson and comes highly recommend-
ed by The citizens of Raleigh, being ep-
dorsed by ex-governor Tho.. j. Jarvis pf
that state.
+
A snow fell in this section last week
which was about7 inches deep.
MessrS. r. D. Epps & Co.. are polite
and o liging, You desire groceries, then
give them call.
A colOred man hung the jury at tb.!
Husting's Coult last week. M.
Rev. j. E. Brown of Chester was in
the city last week.
r. c. 0. Benjamin, Esq, has returned
to the city. He spent pleasant time in
South Carolina and Florida. He is lock-
ing well.
Mr.. VIM. E. Jackson of Charlottes-
vile was in the city last week.
-.
Rev. A. p. Dunbar of Columbia. S. G.
was in the city this week. He preached
last Sunday at the 9Th St. Baptist Church.
You want good groceries Yes, know
you do There is Mr.. w. III. White.
Give him call. See his new advertise
aent
The friends Of the Planet are inc;y as
s.Remember the Dog" was the inscrip'
tion on the fence. 1t was dark and the
fellow that g"t into the yard didn't see
it. He felt it though.
Mr.. Irael Bee died a few weeks age
and left to the St. Philips ?. 4. Church
a house and lot valued al 5about 500.
The gullies in various sections OF tli'
city are being filed in. Persons Wht
bought sections Of it at low figures art
rejoicing.
Youlook sad. When didhe die? Ic'
say Won saw Mr.. Henry Cooke?
That is right. w were just about e
recommend him. He has two establish
ments, you know.
!, The man that stole that hog from tn
butcher is requested to return 1t at ono
. a. he wishes the meat to sell.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
Who Changed the Switch!

Robert II. Hopkins who was charged
with changing the switch Oh the Chesa-
,'oate v, AK and OHIO Road and the eby caus-
| i"% the death OF engineer AIeXand. +
Hall was trielin the !iustihS @ No"l not ~
his lis citv aud scquitted, the evidence not
being sufficient to SUSTAIN 'n' '"
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
Where to Buy the Planet.

RT Hill & Co, Bookshelf RS. S alton
ers and Publishers 222 f Broal Street
RI. Bass, Dealerin Notions, Clothing
Toys &c. l7l7 E. Grace st.
j. II. Burke, sign painter, 125 N. 18th
st.
w. II. White, Dealer in groceries &C.,
sol w. Leigh street.
Mr.. J. II. Cox is our city collector.
Pay him. 80 -
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
Tho r and A. r. r. Company.

The Richmond and Alleghany o+dd Kan, =
road Company has had eonstr3cseui 1 p pr;iaa
model nod of the picturesque Natural ! Dt.tSe ot tSe
" WnrId's % Exposition. This road IS a me mn e
one e md any one desiring pleasant nt Trip
% ohould invest their money i'll tlcke'
over this road.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
COIOreh Presbyterian Church.

Rev. William Harrison Lee, pastor
Services every Sabbath afternoon in the
Samaritsan' building corner of Duval
and Sixth streets. Sabbath-srhOol at &
2. NJ. Preaching at 4:15 Z. n.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21

csf,Te Gnu dos;red me to join with nlin'
anu ,,,d n not. so he kept me ouI OF tile ! s%2t
t;st church for five " ars: .pn+;st
Alter that l Joined the L flrs' o"p'i''
Church and was
pApr1zED BY REV. ROBERT n I nA-'
I'M +hat had been moved upon 10
l 1elI I,a rosnel. but had no learn,
preach "a. What TO do knew not. Goo
lng' nd " the way by sending young
Prep"tfo from scotland, nephew OF Mr
nl"n Who. when he came, Vle"eu ti'G
helat; Melton of things, and toid me Il
a'',d elt"ttI 20 get book he Woula 1sacI Inv
W.T. w." he could privately. l usu ~ ~
'hich method got all lue" ol n,t tIav
DIT as soon as 1t Wa io"1lu III Thon 7
stonped him from teacnIns anSih,e mi alone,
had W iir' h"le q, the inside of my 1ackel,
cuI nocket and carried my New
maue cnelIing book in there ana uSeu ST. ~
1orh P9f,ct dinner and at night. (lhelo
1r.s no supper time.) 20 nreach
49, Cnirit moved upon me 10 p 80 -
lhe heop.fnlIv. that l had to report "
so power 3nd DR.. Ryland gave me
the cllu,Unf lhafore the congregation lheS ap
hearing of nv statements and grahteu
proVeu to nreach. | only coulo prehcl
me h1em h1,,neraI occasion, il went any lIl
thsr than that to preach "0
.,pEsTED AND WHIPPED
came on in 1861, then wen
me "Shoemaking business with MI MI
INTO W. i;ons Liggon and stopped W.T.
Corn o.Iroe wears up to close Oh tue w"
MN .' .tn excitement OF the eVacutI'o
A11el .nr went into the shoe Dusln1'
was and remained on the seat oitSrr E;r
asa'n, nn,surd off to take charge ol 'nJ hioh
Hnant;st HaS church of Mancnestelii i, "n char.
Sid in May, 1868. w hem ear,hership W
~ said Church. the hninpd with Il
caven-hundred, L IG Ihft # in SepteI
shurch five years. anu hrsbin te,. Of 1i66.
ber. lolo, NV stay there | was elect
During ' +he Shiloh Association "
modef"tT, ,eft the chair in Angus, 10.
years. I 1e70 | was elected the 'pl
and III If ,bs v. B.S. Convention, !"
sideni n u over ave, that body for eleven yea
pres!uco 20 took charge of the Eoehe1
Again, Chnrch on the first SUNDAY
Bap'lsU 1870 which at the close oi
octoova asr made it IA years anu III
m9n,rGiii united to state that While G sNa MaH
,,anhnster l "I,a the A. b. IL. NJ. boI. bo .,
Mnnd Mnod a school in what useu " W IN
80 O d Bell Tavern 6otaoni I,;,s 7
bonse that was called En i1nnt and
Rex DR.. Glover was PresiuT"; listed
Robert Ryland teacnei; n the morn
school every day tronl &nr 80 two sessit
untll ar -, died, then. DIR. Z. II. "
DR.. O'oNof Ond took his place. L wen
came am Nm until my work becam
school W ,hnt 7 had to leave ana ren
Gs;i;a5 tabor ssd ss ss
sphit sfi st't Of God who has not 'S'' H''
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
What the Planet Would Like to Know.

Mnat the Planet Would Like to Know.
II the Worlds Exposition will be :
failure?
Why Judge Holladay refused to allow
colored lawyer to pra tice at his court
after the lawyer had c Jtained certificates
to practice in the courts of the District
OF Columbia and th' Sc of this city?
Why the aforesaid Judge changed from
Keadjuster to Pst( Pst( pcrat?
when the City Naonncil will be through
wrangllng about alCity Hall?
Why our city fathers do not give US
workhOuse?
How much baper is used annually by
'the average shoemaker.
Why costly valentines are sent to
some residences.
Why certai.S \ distinguished professor
is so often attracted to the ''city Of seven
hills''
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
Did She Forge it!

oo1orad woman named J. l.. Deane
has been locked up in the I'd Ponce PA pa
ton charged with forglng gas OIL
receipt.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
Notice..

The P llmetto Club will meet to morrow
at 4P. NJ. at 316 n. 7th ST.
BY order, a FTP
IA. Robinson, Pres. Armstead Walker Jr.
Sect.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
Mr.. EditOr:-
Sir:


According to your request, do here
By present you with synopsis Of my
life.
| was born in the city of Richmond.
Va. August 3rd.. 1927. on Clay street
between 4th and 9Th streets. | lived
there until was about years old, then
| was taken away from my mother and
went to Manchester (Which was hen
town but now a city, to live with a free
man y Il year for vicluals and clothes.
lived W III him three yea $, after which
| was brought back again to Richmond,
and was hired out to Mr.. David Bridget
for $50 year; stopped wi h h IN two
wears. then | was sold, and Mr.. John r.
Kerr bought me, and lived with him up
to the Evacuation. | prOfessed religion
when l vas quite young. but did not
ioiu thec,b ch until five years after, be-
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
Personals and Briefs.

DR.. Harris of Petersburg was in the
city last week.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21

Mr.. VIM. E. Jackson of Charlotte.
Vile was in the city last week.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21

We understand that Mr.. Frank Pear
son was married to Miss Laura Cox FRI
day the 18th inst. at the residence OF
the bride.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21

r. c. o. Benjamin, Esq, has returne
to the city. He spent a pleasant timei
South Carolina and Florida. He is loo
ing well.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21

You remember those rolls that l ate
at your residence few mornings :,oS
Well, I've often since wanted to kn.sN
where you bought them. At Mr.. BeTos-
ly Boyds? Why l might have known il
I'll go at once and get some.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21

Rev. j. E. Brown of Chester was il
the city last week.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21

A colored man hung the jury at tb
Husting's CouIt last week. -.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21

Messrs. r. D. Epps & Co.. are polite
and o 'liging, You desire groceries, then
give them call.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21

Rev. A. p. Dunbar of Columbia. S. &
was in the city this week. He preache,
last Sunday at the 9Th St. Baptist Church
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21

Rev. L. w. Tyson is con.lucting revf
val services here. 81
He was set apart by Bishop VIM. RI
Dickson and comes highly recommend
ed by he citizens of Raleigh, being ep
dorsed by ex-governor Thos. j. Jarvis Di
that state.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-06

ers said the Vanderbilt party were not yet
ready to buy their own stocks, but Vanderbilt
himself talked bullish and said he still held
10000 shares of Lake Shore. This stock is
reported 10 be getting scarce, with large de-
mand for it in the loaning room. The short
interest out is thought to exceed the entire
amount of available stock on the street. The
Denver & Rio Grande earnings for
Decem Der were S413,924. 1t has been de-
cided to put the East Tennessee, Virginia
d Georgia into the hands of q receiver.
Now that the Pennsylvania company declines
to join the new coal com alton, there is a
proposition to form another pool with the
Pennsylvania out. on the basis of 81, 500, 900
tons for the yearly output. The Manitoba's
earnings for the month of December in
creased $126, ,S13, and those of the Canadian
Pacific for the same time increased $50, 600.
Northwestern rose to 81. st. Paul followed
suit, and there was considerable strength
visible all along the line. The shorts ap-
peared frightened and covered great many
shares. The railroads in Iowa were reported
as reducing rates on grain. Illinois Central
was lower, though the earnings show an i'm
provement. The coalers did not respond to
the advance in other stocks. l. was stated
that the combination failed to fix up matters
to-day. In the final dealings stocks were
firm, especially the grangers. At the close
prices were upt the top notch for the day
all round, and the feeling was quite buoyant.