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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-07-08

Mr. Perry Hunter, who left here
two months ago to spend year with
his daughter in California has con-
cluded that Tennessee beats the
world, and will return in September.
Drugs and Chemicals.
Dickey & Anderson.
The Ladies aid Society" OF the
PRESBYTERIAN Church will meet at the
residence of Mrs. r. J.. Rankin next
Friday evening at three o'clock. The
members are all requested to attend
as there is important business requir-
ing immediate attention.
MRS. KATE Hoss, Pres.
The Johnson City Reds went out to
Austins Spring last Saturday to play
q match game of base ball with the
Highlanders, but the game was drawn
on the fifth inning on account OF rain
The game between Boone's Greek anC
Piney Flats at the same place wa
called on the second inning on TIN
, same account.
Owing to the failure OF the cats t
arrive, Messrs. Crumley and NAH WI
have to postpone the exhibition c
their cat thresaer that was advertise
to take place in Public Square on tn
10th inst. AS soon as the weathe
clears up so the cats can be hauled il
the public may expect a treat. In tn
J, meantime some important improv
i ments are being made on the M
chine.
s Installation of Q6iccrs.-At a regul'
k meeting of. Watauga Lodge, No, q
I. DOR, the following officers we
n installed for the ensuing term
40 wv. Eakin. N. G.; w. ]. Bush,
G; G. H. Lyle, Sect; E. L. McNees
Treas; w. P. Kelly, Warden; j.
e. Strain, Condr; ]. H. links, R. 5.
'g G.; JC, Harris, l. S. Guardians;
G. McNeese, 0. S. Guardian; S.
er Maloney, R. S. S; S. w. Hendrix,
til S. S; c. G. Mitchell R. S. "
Frank Evans l.. S. Y. G.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-07-08
Clerk & Masters sale of Hand

Jesse HARDWOOD, I In the Chance
Vs. }ryCourt at Jones
Daniel Snyder, etal. boro Wash. Tenn
Pursuant to the decree of the Court,
rendered at its May term, 1886, in the
above causes, will on Monday the
22nd day Of August, 1886, sell at pub,
lie cutlery, to the highest bidder at
the Court House door, in Jonesboro,
Tenn, the tract of land mentioned
and described in the pleadings and
said decree ordered to be sold, to wit :
A tract of land situated in the 18th
civil district OF Washington county
adjoining the lands of Daniel Snyder,
James Hodges, John S. Fridays heirs
and others, and containing about nifty
acres. -,
Said land will be sold on a credit Of
six months and note, with approved
security required of the purchaser iol
the purchase money. and lien retain
ed OH the land therefor until uIll
paid.
This June Goth, 1886.
A. B. BOWMAN, G. q M.
BY w. f. You've, D. G. x NJ
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cause of Neuralgia.

It IS conceded by the Medical Pro-
foss,on that Impoverished nerves is the
r camse of neuralgia. When the nerves
s are not properly fed, it is an indication
a fbet Nh The digestive organs are not doing
the; T work well. SC SMITHS BILE
RTTFFA a will surely relieve indiges,,
ION and when the digestion is right
eyer,y f else will be right. Vigor and
One One Bean. For sale by all druggists
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-07-08
FOR SALE.
| Perkins Shingle Machine.

/ Perkins Shingle Machine.
Planer and Watcher.
Pony Planer.
The above machinery is in good
running order, and can be seen al
work in our factory any day. The
single machine can't be beat anu
will cut 10 to $4,000 day. The
planners are offered for sale to make
room for heavier machines. Will sci
cheap for cash, or will trade for lum
her GRANT & Son,
Johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-07-08
wExcursiOn Rates"

The best thing of the season is the
great bargains offered in Pianos and
Organs by r. B. Overman, OF Bristol
Tenn. Write or call for price.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-07-08


DEAR COMET Il promised you :
some time ago, that l would write you
occasionally, and as this is the first
leisure time that have had l have
concluded to give you few miscella-
neous dots from this section al
though there are others who could
WELD the mighty pen with more style
and ability than your unworthy cor
respondent.
Farmers generally are very despond-
ent over their crop prospects, on the
account Of the heavy and frequent
rains. It is certain fact that much |
of mans happiness depends upon his
success through life, whatever his
avocation may be. The old adage is
true one, "Disappointments sink the
heart Of man." Should this letter
:, contain more shadow than sunshine,
II it can very easily be accounted Tor.
7, we have had only about five days that
we could work in the ground since
. the hail storm, which occurred about
Nav "a, consequently the corn crop
= has been only partially cultivated
=. Some fields will have to be abandoned
" If it continues to rain few days long
err as the weeds, briers and sheep sor-
a rel are about to supercede the corn
is The wheat is harvested and is badly
is sprouting in the shock. Glover GU
down and rotting on the ground
Farmers cannot make hay wlthou
~ sunshine. Everything foreshadows
~ IN. gloom to the farmer, no doubt bu
- what it is for the best.
%" "God moves in mysterious way,
His wonders to perform"
No one feels the Christening 70
'u' more forcibly than those who recelV
az it. [ for one have felt it in the ma
re, storm, (even in the criticism OF the r
leu port,) in the heavy and frequent rain
in the fish pond overflow and ST
aw- more keenly in another Tor
row which will explain. Since my bear
mia less harley headed out find tn
I a there has been great mistake ma
o a somewhere or somehow. | find tn
ock the oats are the predominant crop.
feel that ought to much satlsfacto
=, explanation through the columns
" THE COMET, especially to those W
S'i'' bought seed from me. The mlsta
Meie was made, | think, while threshl
!, Wv accidentally and not intentlally
Oo'0 some will accuse, who do not KIN
me personally. Feeling so sure t
loyal it was all right, when took 1T out
arris the garner, | sowed my entire crop
. 90 the mixture of barley and oats.
4hot went to a great deal of trouble to
'n"V mare nv ground for the reception
Us it par Eha sa 90 besides the expense of
ing commercial fertilizer. m
this statement as regards my
,ehio- crop to prove to you that l did
Wash sell the oats and barley mixed a
srday. fraud and swindle, and wlii sa.
rough those who pougns seeI i ~ nav !
It'll OF they 10 nov tso g1J I will refund
ice to ~, r,op nav invested in seed, If they
to. write to me, as | wish to deal +
and squarely with all men. Not'
standing my loss has been eonsl,
ble this season, after saving all
, take wheat | possibly could, we put
IDS, at about one hundred uohg Sn,, W. ~
rs will Jake ap3u' W. W. a. a. farmers are
van with the new variety OF wheat
was introduced into this section
teit wears AGO. G. +. SwADL
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-07-08
THE COMET.
10 Advertiser.
ANNOUNCENKFNTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

To Il e voters of Washington county mere
by announce myself as a candidate lof 100
ton to the position of sheriff OF your county
At the ensuing August election.
March %, 1886. GEO. W.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-07-08
WANTEDl

5000 more customers to help taxi
away our present stock of goods, a
prices most liberal. Customers vii
receive the courteous attention. VII
be glad to see you.
Christian & Crockett.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-07-08
FOR REGISTER.

We are authorized and requested to announce
tho name of JAMES II. NELSON as can
S,do,e for the office of County Register OF
Washington County at the ensuing August
election.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-07-08
Gents Draw.

100 cans baking powders at J. W.
Hunter & Bros. An elegant piece
Of glassware with each draw ranging
in price from 10 to 25 cents each. All
II costs ia Is cents a draw.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-07-08
ron corNrY COURT CLERK.

We are authorized and requested to announce
tho name of ]. M. CARR as a candidate ior the
office Of County Court Clerk OF washington
County at the August election.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-07-08
For TRUSTEE.

We are authorized and requested to announce
the name of BRUCE F. Broyles as candluate
for the Office of County Trustee for washington
Comfy at the August election
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-07-08

The Cranberry Coal and Iron Co.
want so or 100 good, steady men to
work in the mines. None but steady,
sober men need apply.
G. II. NIMsoN, Supt,
Cranbery, N, G.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-07-08
NOTICE. TO Local Advertisers.


Circuit Court Clerk of Washington county
NOTICE, to Local Advertisers
All local advertisements will be pub
lished until ordered discontinued
Scott Hickey was in town Sunday.
Oliver chilled Plows, c. X. Lide'
Oliver Chill Flows and repairs at u
G. Seaver's.
The town was full of Republican
candidatet this week.
Buy your paints OF G. K Lide
We sell flour for 50 per 100 to-day.
w. A. Kite.
Mrs. S. H. Toy returned this morn
ing from Virginia.
Go to G. X. Lide's for pure white
lead.
Beef, bacon, mutton, flour, meal
and vegetables at w. A. Kites
G. C. seaver will give low prices on
hardware.
Another lot Of beautiful lawn at
Christian T. Crockett's.
J.B. Thomas, OF Jonesboro, was II
the city yesterday.
Pure paints and oils, at
G. X. Lide's.
THE COMET office is the place to ge
frst-class Job work.
DICKEY & ANDERSON,
DRUGGISTS,
Bristol and Johnson City, Tennessee
MASON FRUIT JARS CHEAP, a
Christian & Crocketts.
Beet fresh and cheap and mutto
6rst class at w. A. Kites.
OK. Lide will sell you bargains
hardware.
Harvest goods in abundance at
G. Seaver's,
Miss sallie Faw is visiting at N
Will DEFAULTS this week,
Lubricating oil at so cents per 6
Ion at ]. w. Hunter & Bros.
Builders Hardware at
G. K. Lide's
Melons and apples at Kites Korn
Oils, paints and varnishes, cheap
Dickey & Anderson
Mrs. w. M. Christian, has return
from visit to Kingston friends
Blasting Powder, Steel and fuse
G. K Lide'
W.P. Duncan, Esq, Of Wata
Point was in the city this week.
All who want paints 60 to
Dickey & Anderso
Umbrellas and gum coats Tor
rainy season at Christian 4 Crocl
Wagonsl Wagons! at G. K III
Mr.. G. w. st. John, one OF VI
Depot's best citizens was in town
week.
G. X. Lide will give lowest p
on all goods in his line.
A largejob lot of laces IT, W.
ter & Bros, from 3 to II yards
~ piece. Your choice for 10 cents
Buy the Solid Cigar at G. X. u
= THAT TIGER MOWER and
beats all, Call on Henry Lyle
Wagons! Wagonsll at
G. X. Lie
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-07-08
J. A. CARGILLE. W. H. HoD"h0'
CARGILLE & HODGES,
PRoPRIEToRs OF THE
NEW ART GALLERY,
Johnson City, Iennessee'

We now have one of She best gal
leries in upper East Tennessee. ouf
nr;ces are reasonable. We have the
perv hest facilities for charging old
nictures of any kind, ranging IN price
from $500 to $500, including frames
and fixtures. III .,
When in the city be sure to call on
MS whether you desire work or not
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-07-08
non c,peu1T COURT CLERK

FOR CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.
We are authorized and requested to announce
the name Of A. NJ. JARVIS for the once OF
circuit Court Clerk OF Washington county
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-07-08

All local advertisements will be pub
lished until ordered discontinued.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-07-08
Important

whom Won visit or leave New York City save
Baggage, Expressage and Carriage hlre anu s'Op
at the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grahu 0eh'
trail Depot
ELEGANT rooms fitted up at a cost oil one mn,
linn dollars, reduced to $l.0O and upwards per
dav. European plan. Elevator Kes'auran.
s,nn,iad with the best. Horse cars, stages anu
elevated railroad to all depots. Families can
i've better for less money at the Granu on.V ol
Hotel than at any other frst-claSs ho'ei IN WV
| city.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-25
TENURE OF OFFICE ACT.

Notwithstanding the determined tight
for its retention by Senator Edmunds,
the leading Republican in the Senate,
there is good reason 10 believe the ten
ure of office act will be repealed, and
the President left free 70 make up his
subordinate force. The law never
should have gone into the books; It
was bad in It's inception and has proven
bad in its operation. Up to. the time OF
Andrew johnson the Presid en- had
absolute power 10 remove at will OH
Gals appointed by him, and while the
executive has the appointing power he
should certainly have the right to re-
move. To deny him that right IS to tie
his hand sagainst making changes when
change may be demanded for the good
of the public service. The President is
morally if not legally sponsible to the
country for the acts Of every man he
appoints 10 an Office; it is unreasonable
to expect that he will always make wise
selections, and it is unjust to
bind him to keep any man, after
it has been discovered that the
appointment was an unwise one. When
Johnson undertook to exercise the
prerogative enjoyed by all his prede-
cessors, and began to arrange his su-
coordinate force by masking up an army
of men such as he could trust, an adverse
Congress stepped in and passed the
tenure of Office act, which left the
President at the head Of a vast force OF
officials, but without the power TO get
rid of such as were unworthy or not to
be trusted. In Johnson's case, he
found himself compelled to retain an
army of men in the public service
many Of whom were opposed to
him in policy, and were his enemies
in party politics. Grant. on more than
one occasion, directed the attention of
Congress 10 the unressonableness Of the
law, and asked that it be repealed, and
every President since his timehas done
the same thing. Now the repeal will
probably come, as the Senate has voted
in favor of striking the inconsistent
statute from the books, and there can
be no question as to the favorable &C
ton of the House. Rdmunds was the
most vigorous opponent of the repeal
proposition, but several of the Repub-
lican Senators openly declared the un
constitutionslIty of the law, and voted
for its repeal.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-25
CHRISTMAS WISHES.

Among the Christmas wishes are some
in which all true friends Of the Terri
tory viii unite. Among these are, that
ere another Christmas shall come, Utah
will have escaped from her Londage.
and been freed from the clutches OF
those who have their foul grasps upon
her fair throat; that her people viii be
restored TO their heritage in broader
sense than the mere possession Of the
soil; that the prosperity which has been
so long depressed by senseless and
ruinous agitation, will have set in to be
checked no more; that the check so long
held upon progress will have been re-
moved, and the Territory fairly started
on that grand upward march which will
place her at the head Of the common
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-25
NOT REAs5URISG.

Ever since there have been disputes
between employers and employees.
there has been talk Of adopting a sys-
tenn Of legal arbitration Tor the adjust
ment of the quarrelsi but in two States
only, we believe, has provision been
made by law for arbitration. In New
York and in Pennsylvania there are
State boards Of arbitration, and the
laws make provision for county and
district boards. In these States, strikes
have been more frequent than in any
others, nearly l 600 having occurred in
New York alone within the past eight
months, and nearly as many have
been recorded in Pennsylvania during
the past year. While boards have
been provided for in the counties, 1t IS
worthy of note that in New York such
subordinate boards have not been asked
for or formed in half dozen counties
and in Pennsylvania perhaps there are
not more than q dozen sub-boards. II
is also a significant fact that in New
York, while strikes have been so num-
erous and violent, less than ten of the
disputes have been settled by arbitra-
ton. and not more than that number
of auarrels has been adjusted by the
legal boards in Pennsylvania. Whenever
applied to, boards have responded, and
in many instances the boards have
rendered their good offices only to be
refused.
The record is such that it should put
a stop to all further talk of legal arbi
tration as q means Of settling disputes
between labor and capital. If arbitrs-
ton will not take with the people OF the
States claiming the highest grade OF
popular intelligence it will not be &C
cepted elsewhere; and if the fair and
reasonable plan of arbitration will not
be received what other rule can be de-
yised? 1t would seem that no
plan for the adjustment OF
these constantly recurring dis
putes can be provided while hu-
man nature remains as II is
grasping. selfish and unreasonable. Il
IS 8 gloomy outlook which presents
money as taking advantage Of the neces-
sites of the toiler TO squeeze him all
he can bear, and the laborers as COM
bining to gouge the capitalist when
ever they can get him in their power.
When reason and common sense fail it
is useless for laws 10 try.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-25
SARATOGA
The Home Clubs Brilliant Bill FOR
New Years

On page Is Of the CHRISTMAS HERALD
will be found the full cast and synopsis
of the brilliant Saratoga. which the
Home Dram attic Club present for a ma
Iinse at I'd a night Performance st s
on New Years Day. IL IS the iltention
to make OF Saratoga-which by the way
is BY the author of the Bankers
Daughter" as brilliant a holiday pro-
duction in point Of scenery. costumes.
music and general ensemble, as it is pos
slble to afford. The list OF ladies is Ger
tainly the strongest which the Home
Clue has put forward for many q day
including as It does Edith Clawson
Birdie Cummings, Mrs. s. II. Clawson.
Florence Whitney. and Ivy ClawSou. a
feature will be the first appearance in
the drama of the popular young canta-
trice, Miss Jennie Hawley, who makes
her deoet as Mrs. Gayloyer. and who
sings Molloy's beautiful song. Love ;
old sweet song" in the picnic scene in
act Iii All the ladies have PARTS es-
pecialiy suited 20 their talents' and as
all wall vie with each other in brilliant
costumes, r splendid effect may be
looked for.
The cast OF the gentlemen is particu-
iarly strong. Mr. Wells as Robert sac
ketf, who loved not wisely. but four
well. and Mr.. Spencer as Benedict. his
chum, have parts which they can not
but do up to the handle" Mr.. Young,
Mr.. Cummings, Mr.. White and Mr..
TAYLOR, as the advertisement, shows
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-25

Az INTERESTING feature Of this morn
ing's HERALD is the financial and IN
dustrial review, which will be found in
another column. The review is inter
esting on account of the excellent show
ing that it makes. Without an excep-
ton trade, in all its branches, has been
better this year than it was last, the
improvement ranging from 10 to 50 per
cent. The facts have not been given in
the form Of dreary statistics and firing
columns o; figures, but are presented in
a condensed, readable form.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-25

that religious persecution wiz have
ceased. and men viii no longer be-
compelled to violate their consciences
in order to escape physical suffering
aud imprisonment, that Justice viii have
reasserted her supremacy ID the Courts,
and bigotry and PARTISAN hate been
driven from, The bench and forced to
retire fFom high places; that a desire
10 build up instead Of tear down Will
have taken possession Of all the people
and that a reign OF good order, Of peace
and Of good will TO men will have set in
throughout oppressed and distressed
Utah.
ANY man who cannot echo these
wishes is an enemy to the Territory.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-25

enact characters towhich they areas r,,,
suited. To all mp the heavy cast the vel vel
vices of great number Of young -.
tours have been Impressed. and
Jennings. J. +. Young. Wash Yor,saA a.
others and viii! appear with the CHM -
A strong feature will be made Of a..
two scenes, The Academy OF Dss;.s
on a reception night" one OF TsSss1
bournes handsOmest efforts, and -.
picnic scene II act III. when the .i5S
ing occurs. The stage will be ms.
handsomely mounted; aud the thirty -
forty people in view Will be attire5 y
perfect unison with the surroundings
The sale OF s, ats commence sat botb
the usual places on Friday, the last dsv
of the year.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-25
tt Il GOVERNOR.
The FIorences in Light, but HiIarI-
Gus Comedy.

No one ever expects to see a heavy
audience at the Theatre Christmas Eve
and even Florence and his clever wife
could not charm the people away from
stockings and Christmas trees. The
lower part of the house was lightly
filed and the galleries not at all. But
hilarity reigned supreme whenever
Florence or his wife opened their lips.
and there was as much noise of APP
plause, as II the gathering had been as
large as at the opening night. They are
an incompatible team, and one could
sit forever and hear them rattle away
with no thought of growing weary. To-
day The Flirt; tonight The Mighty
Dollar.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-25

In looking over an old collection ~
"Footlights" volumes the other dav vra
unexpectedly ran across Saratoga. a. !
was given here in the summer OF IsT5bv
Augustin Days incompatible com
pany. The version was identical wiz
that to be given py the Home Cl16
every line of the css- appearing lust as
il is given on page Is. James Lewis
took the part now assigned 10 M
Wells: d. II. Harkius that taken nv
MIR. Spencer; Fanny Davenport tina,
taken by Edith Clswson; Emily Rlgi
that Of another OF the ladies, and he
balance of the cast is made CD from
names equally prominent in the theatri
cal world tO-day-rhOugh few u them
now remain in Mr.. DAILY company.
"A Big Bonanza" :and Divorce were
given during the same engagement
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-25

scant dinners to-day unless charity
shall find them; unless charity shall
search them out there viii be some
little boys and little girls who will go
without sweetmeats and toys and even
without the clothes to make them warm
and comfortable. The poor are not
numerous. yet there are poor and
needy. and ifeu are not remembered
and cared for on this day, the teachings
Of Christ have not become universal !;
the seed sown by Him whose anniver-
sary we celebrate has not al fallen in
good soil.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-25

THIS MoRSIse's issue OF The Herald
is a credit to Utah journalism. The
people will be proud Of their fayorite
paper, just as THE HERALD is proud of
the people who make the issue of such
a journal in the far west possible.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-25

II WILL be a Merry Christmas to
Deputy Marshal William Thompson,
of Beaver. He has killed Mormon
and thus made himself the hero Of a
Iawless element. in the praises Of which
he delights.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-25

And now abideth faith, hope,
charity, these three; but the greatest Of
these is charity"
It's sweet to give, but how much
sweeter to give in charity The gift
which has in it only a selfish motive,
produces no pleasure; the gift which
counts the dollars OF its cost is made
with pain, and it viii be strange if it
Goes not carry with it unpleasant con
sequences. But the gift inspired by
charity rewards the giver in the
knowledge it brings him of the good
that IL does. There are some in the