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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30

hlCHMOND, May Zo.-ln the Guy
erius murder trial to-day the torn note
found at the American Hotel lGress-
ed to the prisoner in Miss Madison's
handwriting was claimed by the prose
cution as part OF the circumstantial
evidence in their case. Its admissi-
bility as evidence was disputed by the
defense and the Court reserved judg.'
ment.
7. p. billiard, a drummer, teotilied to
visiting the prisoner out Of sympathy
on the Goth. A companion asked
how he got the scratches on his hand
and was answered that he had struck
his hand against II railing at Centre
vile. L. 5. Robins, the policeman
who accompanied Captain Eppo to
King and Queen county to arrest the
prisoner, corroborated the latter's tes-
timony given on Saturday. Cluverius
said to him at the time that he thought
too much of Lillian to harm her and
that somebody must have personated
him at Richmond. lie also said that
on Friday, the night of the alleged
murder, he had been at a museum
and returned at II o'clock Lulu
Woodward identified prisoner as a
man she had known in 1882, when at
college, by the name of Merton. The
prosecution at this point announced
that this was their last witness and
suggested that defense begin the in
PRODUCTION of their testimony, but this
was opposed by the latter on the
ground of not having enough time,
After recess Judge Atkins asked Clerk
Dodson and the colored servant Hunt,
OF the American Hotel, about the
identity of the torn note. Hunt sud
that the pieces shown were the same
as had been taken from the waste
basket, and that on them Mr.. Dodson
had read the name I. J. Cluverius,
when they were pieced together.
Dodson testified that the note had
been given to him by the colored mes
senger when he brought it back from
his unsuccessful search for the adj
dressed that it had remained on the
Office desk till Saturday, when he had
read it and torn it up. In piecing it
together he had made the superscrip-
ton read T. J. Clemens. Judge. At
kins ruled that the note, having been
sufficiently identified, was admissible
as evidence. 1t read IL will be there
as soon as possible, 50 do wait for me. y
Prosecution then introduced letter
dated March II, from Miss Madison
to her grandmother, Mrs. Walker, say.
ing she was going to Old Point Com
fort with lady and that all her ex-
penses would be paid. Robert Car
ruthers, Assistant Postmaster, testified
that the above letter had been drop
ped into the street box the evening Of
the night before the 14th, as it had
been brought into the office the morn
ing of the day.
The prosecution here rested theil
case, and the Court asked if the de
/ Tense would be ready to go on in the
morning. Judge Crump replied tina
they thought so. The court then ad
journed until 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30

PARIS, May 26.-It is officially an
nounced that Victor Hugo will be
buried in the Pantheon Before this
announcement was made a decree had
been drafted secularizing the Pantheon
in order to permit OF the interment
therein Of Hugo's remains NJ, Rene
Gablet will deliver the-funeral Grafton,
Five hundred Populations have al
ready intimated their intention to at
tend the funeral The reyolutionists
of France have determined to take
advantage OF the event to make a
demonstration.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30
One Of the editors has u pardonable

One Of the editors has pardonable
pride in publishing the following:
1t is always pleasure to note hon
ors conferred upon Bristolians, and it
is doubly so in this instance. Last
Friday evening, Mr.. J. A. Burrow
won, over fourteen contestants, the
medal offered to the member in the
Theological Department of Vanderbilt
who is declared most worthy in elocu-
ton as tested by Scriptural and hymn
nal reading. Again, on Monday even
ing, he was awarded the Young medal
for oratory, The American says OF his
efforts: "The Chancellor announced
to the audience and committee that
the prize was to be awarded for the
three qualities which make up the
excellence Of u discourse, viz depth
and originality of thought, delicacy OF
hiction, and grace and propricty in
delivery. Mr.. j. A. Burrow, of Ten
nessee, representative OF the Dialectic
Society, was the first speaker, He
treated his snbjuct, "To Be or Not to
Be" or in political parlance the PRO
hibition Question" in an argumenta-
tive style that carried conviction. He
first answered the arguments against
it, showing clearly that the grounds
of unconstitutionality and the plea Of
liberty Of action advocated against il
are mere dogmas, unworthy OF the at
tention of intelligent minds. He clos
ed with q portrayal OF the miseries arts
ing from the use of intoxicating Ii
auors--the desolate hearts, destitute
homes and drunkards' grave--whicl
too often follow therefrom. Though
his subject was an old one, he deliver
ed his address in an impressive man
ner, winning much applause from thu
audience, as well as many flower
from his lady friends. Courier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30
General Grant Has a good DAY.

New YoRN, May 25.--In the after.
noon DR.. Douglas found General
Grant free of all pains In the region of
the ear, which has been the seat of the
darting pains that are understood to
be characteristic of cancer. The doc
tor thought the patients throat less
sore and painful to-day than in some
weeks and he found the swelling of
the glands below and behind the ear
to have much abated. He said the
General was having a good day.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30
The DOIphin's Successful H,xs
pertinent.

New LONDON, Conn, May 26.-The
Dolphin made an experimental trip
from New York to New London to.
day 1t was a private exhibition.
The machinery was in excellent or
der and the ship behaved splendidly
She made the required fifteen knots
an hour without extra exertion and
ran as high as sixteen knots.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30
The Communists at Victor Hugo 8
Funeral.

PARIS, May 25,-Victor Hugo's
funeral will take place next Sunday.
The poets body will lie in state, under
the Arc de Triomphe, until Saturday,
The communists OF Paris have resoly-
ed to attend the funeral and to march
with red flags in the procession, If
they do il is believed there will be a
riot
Two thosand students paraded be-
fore the Hugo residence to-day, The
funeral viii be attended by three
hundred and tifty populations.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30
More Of the Cincinnati Horror.

CINCINNATI, May 26.-The inquest
on the bodies of of the 9th street vic
tins was continued this morning.
Emma Pinchback, one OF the girls
injured, testified that she had never
received amy instructions from Sulli'
van as to how to act in case of fire
He promised to@ut a ladder up iol
the purpose OF getting on the roof, but
never did SO.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30

II is delightful to take a ride to
Cranberry these beautiful May days.
Nothing is more exhilerating. moth
ing mere refreshing. The mountains
are beginning to put on their gar
ments OF greea; the wild Sewers Src
bursting forth in their beauty, the
streams are leapins joyfully over the
rocks down the mountain sides, and
the breezes are blowing the sWcntest,
coolest and pnrest air The hotel at
Cranberry is model. II is elegantly
constructed, and the accommodations
are first class in every respect You
cant spend day more profitable or
more pleasantly than ia riding up tho
mountain to Cranberry. Some few
nervous people are afraid to ride on
the Narrow Gauge. To all such we
say, that there is moi read ia the
United States which has q better re,
cord 1t his been running three
YEARS saa re passenger has ever been
hurt aboge scratch What ether
rad can say shats
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30
Rough on Correspondents.

WASHINGTON, May Eft is an
nounced here to-day that the Presi-
dent has given orders that two cores
pondents, who telegraphed the late
stories about troubles at the White
House between Miss Cleveland, the
President and others, be hereafter ex-
cludOd from the building. The Post
prints the following social news con-
corning Miss Cleveland's return and
other matters at the White House:
Miss Nelson, who accompanied Miss
Cleveland, and will be her guest at
the White House for several weeks,
recently entertained the President
sister in New York city. After leav-
ing New York Miss Cleveland pro-
ceeded to Holland Patent, in Oneida
county, first, however securing a
promise from Miss Nelson that she
would return to Washington with
her. 1t is understood that Miss Mel
son will remain at the White House
for some time, and that when she
leaves, Miss Pitman ("Margery
Deane'O will be her successor. IT'S
doubtful If the President will go out
to Soldiers Home Cottage after all
as he finds the White House a very
pleasant place to live in, and does not
care to resign certainty for an un-
certainty. Although the grounds OF
the Home, he has not yet made per
sonal inspection of the interior of the
cottage in which it is proposed that he
shall spend the summer, nor has any
transfer been made of articles from
the White House to the cottage.
Within the last few days the con.
servatory has been completely cleared
of flowers, except tropical plants, and
they have been placed in position OF
the North and South fronts of thu
Mansion, and in the beds near thu
fountains. Visitors to the White
House have noticed and commented
upon the beauty of the grounds ant
their surroundings, and the Presiden
is always an enthusiastic participant
in such conversations. With the re
turn Of Miss Cleveland there will be
renewal of the social gayeties at tn,
White House, for when she is at hom
there is rarely an evening that sh
does not have company in the Re,
Parlor. Miss Cleveland has becom
very much attached to Washington
and one of her first utterances Frida,
afternoon, upon reaching the tamil,
sitting-room, as the Red Room is cal
ed, was, "How glad | am to be hom
again. Everything looks so brigh
and cheerful.
Miss Cleveland was very much benC
fitted by her trip, and during her sta
in New York she made numerous aC
ditions to her wardrobe, Mrs. Colont
Lamont will remain at the Whit
House with her husband and daugl
tiers for some time to come, and it
probable that Colonel and Mrs. LII
: mont will rent house whom the
t leave the White House, He has bee
offered choice building lot in tn
West End, and may conclude to bulk
A pretty sight TO be witnessed ever
morning in the White House ground
, is the feeding of the gold fish in tn
| fountain by the two little daughters {
Colonel Lamont The President take
u deep interest in all that these littl
people do, and occasionally he III
companies them in the morning I
witness the feeding OF tie 6sh.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30
A SUNBEAM.

Compared to other remedies. r. D. h. Is tho
radiant runbeam Of midday, finging its glitter
ing glare to saddened hearts, while others are
pale moonbeams, pushing through misty mesh
can cure.
1t cures Hood Diseases and Poisons, Catarrh,
Old Ulcers Scrufula, Rheumatism, Skin Diseas-
as, Kidney troubles etc, and we hold 20 page
book fun of eyidcnce-Atlanta evidenee--that
cannot be doubted, proving all we claim. Our
certificates are not phantasmngorical. nor far
fetched but are voluntary outbursls of men and
women of Atlanta.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30

PEKIN, May 26.-The French copy
OF the treaty Of peace between China
and France has been agreed to. Moth
ing now remains to be done TO con-
clude the entire work Of the convene
ton but the mere compilation Of the
Chinese copy OF The treaty. which will
soon be finished.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30

Although practitioner of near 20 years. my
mother influenced me to procure b. b. Il. for
her. She had been cosilned to her bed several
months with rheumatism which had stubborn
ly resisted all the usual remedies. Within a
hours after commencing Il. B. b. i observed
marked relief. She has Just commenced her
third bottle and II nearly rs active as ever, and
has beeii IN the front ynrd rake in hand.
cleaning up. Her Improvement Is truly won
derful and immensely gratifying.
&. H. MoNTGeMERY. NJ. n.
Jan. 5. 1875. Jacksonville, Ala.
For Sale BY }. B. Jones
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30
Two Negroes Lyncheii.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May pa spe-
cial to the Post from Franklin, KY,
says that Wesley Hicks and Jerry
Taylor, two negroes who have been
confined in Jail here for two weeks
past awaiting trial on two charges OF
arson, were taken from Jail last night
and after confcssing their guilt were
hanged to a tree just acress the line
in Tennessee, The bodies were cut
down this morning.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30
73O People Sick i'm Plymouth.

WILKRSBARRE, May 25.-There was
one death in Plymouth to-day. The
committees made their reports to the
general executive committee at ite
meeting tonight. There are now 73C
persons sick with the disease and thir.
ty new cases since last weeks report
The ward committees were requested
to keep itemizcd accounts of moneys
expended in the futmc and take re.
ceipts for the same. A letter from
the chairman Of the Philadelphia re.
lief committee was read, expressing
the Willingness OF that city to do al
in their power to relieve the suflerings
OF the destitute in Plymouth. A res
olution Of thanks was adopted by a
unanimous vote.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30

Hon. Joe. ]. WINS looks real sweet
In his new Office
Nine more stood without at the door
And all said they'd take sugNr in thern.
Wish Mr.. Cleveland would hurry
mp and pass round the sweetnin'.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30

The hoart of the Mahoneite growth
troubled The willy William gave un
to his turncoat followers all the soft
places in Virginia. But abumble bee
came buzzing by and stung them OF
the
Do take care of the bee
And listen while | sing
For if YOU let HIM longer stay
You'll surely get q sting.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30

GLOUCESTER, May 26.-The Schoon-
or Sarah c. Pyle, of this port owned
by Joseph Friend, while on her last
trip hooked the Mackcy- Bennett Com
mercial Cable, off Thatcher's Island,
and in order to save the telegraph ca
bic from damage, cut her own cable.
The company was notified of the loss
sustained thereby, and to-day Mr..
Friend received u letter OF thanks and
a check for $74.11 from George e.
Ward, the general manager, being tbs
amount Of damages claimed, which
was promptly paid.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30
Marshal Southern District of Iowa.


Killed IN Storm-During a severe
wind storm below town last Friday n
sad and fatal accident happened to
Miss Davis, young white woman OF
respectable family, whose home was
in the vicinity OF George McFarland's
place. She was at the house of Il
neighLor, with two little children,
when the storm came up, and attempt
ed to get home through the woods,
taking the children with her. The
unfortunate girl was 4 cripple and
could make but slow progress. Know
ing this, and seeing the fury Of the
storm increase, she babe the children
rum in advance and reach home,
They had scarcely left her when a
large tree was hurled across the road
near by, striking rail fence and send
ing one Of the rails with lightning
speed in the direction of the woman
She was struck in the head and in
stantly killed. When found her face
and form were weather-beaten and
presented an appalling spectacle
Three trees had blown in close prox
unity to the body. The children es
capped NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Ga
Eeiie.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30

Monday morning next, the old reye-
nue. ring will say, in the language Of
the old Baptist preacher: Farewell
brother Watkins ahw
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30

Detroit has a policeman who is a
graduate OF the University of Mich
agian. lie was advised by his physi-
clan to select profession that would
not keep him awake nights.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30
An Exploded Boom.

long, lnnk, lean and chronic Anti Potash
Boom not the new, fat and saucy Atlanta Big
Bold Boom. OH hot sultry day.
"who are you" asked the b. B. b. Boom.
II am the old Anti Potash Boom, was the sad
reply, as the perspiration rolled down. aud 1t
leaned haevily on the u. b. b. Doom for p
port
Don't lean on me, said tho Il. Il. h. Boom.
Il may lock strong, but an quite young--only
IA months old, am growing rapidly. and am
mighty weak in tho knees. ! am doing the
work which you have failed to do, although
you are so years old. You are old, AID tough,
md rich, and don't require support. But
what causes you to look so thin OF late?"
well, hardly know, '>replied the AntiPotash
Boom. my physicians tell me that my ablli.
Ties have beon oyer-rated, and that while trying
TO whip out all opposition by boast and brag,
that have proven my inability Old age is also
creeping on mc--having fought near 30 years
before any one knew was liying-and now
am unable to perform feats that others are do.
ing, am collapsed; my friends have turned
against me and call me Names and oh, Lordy
how sick become at the very sight of b. b. B.
Hold my head while die"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30

DO Kjth6eNV Use.

We commend to the Republican
ofiice.holders of East Tennessee, the
example OF marshal Root, Of Iowa
Who wrote the following letter;
KEokuK, April 10
To his Excellency Grover Cleveland,
Presidcntofthe United States, Wash.
ington, d. 9.
SIR: ] have the honor to tender
you my resignation as United States
Marshal for the Southern district of
Iowa, to take effect the lst day OF July
or as soon as my successor may be
appointed and qualified. tender my
resignation, Mr. President, for two
reasons, viz; First, believe that the
Democrats Of this district, who have
worked night and day for the success
of their ticket, with you Mt their head
while did all in my power to defeat
them and you, ought to be rewarded
by receiving the Offices within the
gift OF the Democratic party; second
| have been elected by my fellow
townsmen OF both parties to an honor
able position of trust and profit anC
| shall accept the position, In con
clusion, Mr.. President, permit me tC
hope that the great God of this uni
verse may give You health and spare
your life and that you may rule owe,
this great nation successfully for fou
years and that at the end of your tern
II good sound Republican may b,
elected to take your place. ] am, Mr.
President, your most obedient servant
r. Root,
Marshal Southern District of Iowa.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30

Poke Hall, oh where is he
Oh, tell me! Oh where is Jay Kay Pea,
The gallant Knight Of corn whiskee-.
On where is Mclton's Deputee!
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30

The humble bee come buzzing by
and stung brother Tommy Reeves.
Brother Watts says watts the matter.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30

No longer Sam Watts
Concocts little plots
lie has kerilumixed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-30
THE COMET.

Mr. Villas is bnsy'-~
The mahancitc Is di25y--
Pop goes the weazel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-19
ORITUARY NOTES.

LYNN, Mass. Aug. Is Special. Informal ion
has been received by his family that Minot Tirre,
prominent resident Of Lynn died at London, England
duy or two ago. Mr.. Trrell was loser TO consider
able extent by specuatons hereand this fact
tended to add TO chronic trouble He built the
Hotel Boscobeat. West Lynn, aud by IL was plunged
INFO hopeless bankruptcy. His peculiar actions created
much comment, aud he became noted because OF his
many eucentrcities. Ho was born IN Weymouth, Mass
and at one time practsed law here. He leaves widow
children.
Troy. N. Y, Aug. l5.-Wlliam g. Gilbert. prominent
manufacturer OF Cohoes, died to-day. age forty-four
LONDON, Aug. le.-wllllam John Thoms, the anti
ouaran and since 1868 Deputy Librarian OF tho House
OF Lords, died to-day. He was born In 1903.
QUEBEC, Aug ls.-Judge Loranger died suddenly to-
day ut his residence the Island OF Orleans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-19
THE TRADE IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. Aug. Is Especial. The visible
supply figures greeted by the hundred and odd
ard boys who working In the secrearys Office lass
night with adsafening howl Of pleasure An increase
OF 1500, 900 bushels larger than anybody had fg
ured out and everybody short hereabouts. and
trading hours long past they expressed their pleas
ure as excItabe people do at political conventions.
Everybody felt last night that there would be
slump" In wheat this morning aud there was. Tho
October option opened at 81 cents, against s5is
cents last night It had been any
other time than the present, instead OF being simply
cited. the market would have been pancky, but yester
days lul probably part OF the plan Of tho big win
to let the market down easily
Provisions aud corn started steadily Everybody
after the opening gathered IN the wheat pit to watch
hand 10 help her slide" Among these latter were
Andy" Shaw. Bangs. Singer Dupee and others. When
to Dick Ratnbun and Rathbun sold singer did has
selling. When the market touched SO cents for
October, and appeared uncertain whether To go up
down, Singer sold 5000 bushels at s2s cents 1t
too plain that he wanted 10 make the market and the
price not quoted shaw sold $4,000 bushels at SO
cents and this was bottom. There were plenty of big
sellers-Edredge * Co., schwartz, and Dupee, Lester
Co.. Singer and the provision crowd pretty generally
Counseman was the only heavy open buyer
Talk OF frost siifened the corn market The ship
ments OF meats to-day amounted to pounds 70
yards. AT o'clock the market closed as follows;
september wheat 51ia cents, October s3A cents aud
November SOS cents September corn 4oos cents oc
oats 24i2 cents and May 2sssa2Si9 cents September
pork 50 22la October 80 27la and November - 10;
September lard SO 27ia; At 2:3o o'clock, the close
and November S6as cents; September corn 45 cents,
October AN cents and November 40as cents; Septem.
Der pork 80 25 October 80 32la and November 50 Is;
september lard 10 27a September ribs Sc 32lai May
Dafs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-19
cAMrs IN OTHER CITIES.


Providence, Aug. 1s.-rhe Providence and
Boston clubs played to-day aud tho nine from the HAP
won easily. The champions handled the bat Win hito
skill and did ;her nelding work in bunEling manner.
Giant whitney pitched with creator elect than usual
The rs follows:
Providence ....-...-.............. 90 20
gsse PTovid ,noe Boston o. EuorsProv DE- nee
-. los on - Pitchers Sha" nsh whitney. UMPIRE MI
curry.
CuIcAoo Aug. ls.-A large crowd welcomed the Cat
caeo Club home to-day after their successful tour The
ST. Louis Black Diamonds their opponents aud fell
easy victims GARRISON pitched with his Od.tims skill.
The score follows:
Chicago ....-....-.....-..-..-...... %
81 Lsp,s bc;ro; D. 81 ioai. . ErroSs chieaEo St
LOUIS g. I1chefs-Ciatkson and Boyle umpiie-Ar' SUI
Ivan
DgTEoTr Aug. l3.-A well contested game was played
to-day between tho Buffalo and Detroit clubs. The
home players outbaed tho Bsons. but lost the game
through damaging fielding errors. The score was 40
follows:
Detroit. .............. 3 o9o9 o.
Hssr Detroit Bunalo s. Errors Detroit o. Baf
falo o. Piichsrs-BSldwin and conway. Umpre-Ar Gan
PHILADELPHIA Aug Is-Tho Athletic and Metropol-
itan clubs PLAYED heavy batting gamo today The
score ~ follows
AAt9 SsaS,,,,a - 20
R,.c Athletic % metropolitan Ia Errprs-Athetic.
Metropoltan.S IItchors- Mathews and Lynch Umpire
Mr. Kelly.
AT Pittsburg-st Louis 3 Plttsbnrg /.
At Bergen Pont-Bergen Point Athletic Club. 81 Rose
Hill Athletic Club. 2.
Al Observation-Disclosures 9; Flyaway. 8.
AT Observation-Disclosures, Sewburg, 2.
Al Wsshington-National.9 Norfolk. o.
At acknowledgements, ! Cincinnati, T.