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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-11-11

a Dootoi NudV was lhaAlnB hh cF-
ening call upon Beacon-st young Ia
dy last week, and among the many
subjects which came up for intelli-
gent discussion was the chrysanthe-
mum show
"Have you visited the chrysanthe-
mum exhibition YETI" asked the
theyoung lady.
"Oh, dear no." he said II find such
things very trying, y know l am not
what you call a literary man at all,
and such performances are a duced
boah,..y' know"
1T doesn't require very pronounc-
ed literary taste to appreciate chry-
santhemum show" said the young
woman, with tired glance at the
clock.
"No? Well, perhaps ..notr.s much
a literary taste, y 4 know, as a fond.
mes for-for-the antique-the ancient
-the-the classical, y know" replied
the slim, trying to hide his feet.
81 do not see that the antique The
ancient or the CLASSICAL as you are
pleased to call it, has any particular
connection with such a display"
"Well, possibly not very much y
know" he assented, knockinga piece
of.bric-a.brac off the table "it all de.
pends on how one looks at those things
y know, By the way" he continued
"who is it that plays the part OF ebay
anthemum?1
"You seem to be laboring under
some mistake" replied the young lady
politely. ut is not play, simply al
exhibition Of flowers bearing tha
name"
bah Jove," said the slim, II hac
obtained the idea that it was some
thing of the nature of a Greek TRACE
dy, y know"
A little later he bade her good even
ing, and while on his way home gus
Of wind blew him againsta a lamp-pos
and Killed him.
MARY, what is that piece you'v
been playing on the piano every nigh
for the last three weeksi" inquired tn
old gentleman just as Mary was turn
ing up.
"That is called the Maiden's Prayer
papa"
"Maiden's Prayer" he repeated.
"Well look here, Mary"
"What is it, pa?"
According to my experience in th
prayer business, every we'll regulate
prayer ought to have an amen to
and"
But Mary had shut the piano an
was telling her mother about hov
cross pa was to-day.
Tennessee Tuesday elected the 10
lowing Representatives in the mex
Congress; R, R. Butler and L. {
Houk, Republicans; John R. Nea
Benton Mcmillan, James d. Ricdart
son, Joseph E. Washington, W.
Whitthorne, B. 4. Enloe, P. T. Glal
and James Phelan, Democrats Heul
Neal, Mcmillan, Richardson and Glai
were reelected. The other FIVE vi
be new members.
+ The expenditures from the Peabod
t education fund the past year were ael
Loco.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-11-11

Blind Toms last name is Virgins
Ia fact that seems to prove the say
ing that one man often is made the
victim Of many wrongs.
Nine. Boucicault, the proprietress OF
the Bon Marche at Paris, has recent
" contributed 100000 francs to the
pension fund created for the employ.
es Of her vast establishment.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-11-11
FasI.ion Esreyities.

But little jewelry is worn upon the
street.
The return to white and cream tint
ed hosiery is a fixed fact.
Ostrich plumes tipped with pearl
beads are revived.
Fancy turbaus are the most fashion
able hats for winter.
Plaids, judiclously mingled with
plain fabrics, appear in stylish cos
tunes.
A plain basque or bodice is the ex
ception, not the rule.
Bonnet trimmings are massed in
front and stand upright.
Very few dresses intended to be
stylish are made of one fabric.
Pastrons, pleated, folded, gathered
or crinkled, adorn most basques.
Reyers OF velvet or other heavy
trimming material appear on each
side Of plastrons and vests.
4 corsage without vest or plastron
is usually fastened diagonally across
the front,
The capote is still the most popular
shape in bonnets, and appears in felt
or velvet.
Vests Of undressed kid, with pock-
cts, and buttoned high at the throat
are worn under jackets with cutaway
fronts.
Panels, cuffs, collars and vests of
braiding in ali over patterns, adorn
many Of the imported costumes.
Link sleeve buttons have cats
head in low relief and pug's face in
high relief, signs of the zodiac, or any
two objects not alike.
Many Of the new wool goods for
winter wear have stripes and plaids in
plushefIects introduced but these must
be made up with plain material.
Variety is greatly sought after in
making up new winter costumes,
three materials being sometimes EN-
ployed, plain goods, fancy stripes or
plaids, and plain velvet
Only tailor gowns are plain and Sc
we're in style these are often made OF
one material only,-vicuna cloth OF
ladies cloth-the perfect fit distinguish.
ing the garment
Hats in the shape OF pine cones, sim.
ply trimmed have been introduced
and Puck is out with peaked hat
made of an ear of corn, trimmed with
husks.
Fur will be greatly used for trim
ming winter costumes and wraps
Bands, collars, cuffs, tall and ball
trimmings are equally stylish, and Of
ten all used on one costume.
Leather cord applied on alpacs
band for protecting the bottom Of dres
skirts is a novelty and is to be had il
all colors. is destined to supersed,
braid trimming.
Yellow and brown furnish the key
note of the colors of the season; vel
low entering more or less into all mix
lures Of cclor, and often supplying
the motive for complete toilets.
Some of the best and pretties
American women abroad have vowe,
to do all that is possible to Danish dc
collete toilets, and hence wear thei
evening frocks with high bodices.
: Closely-ftting tailor-made coat
with tailor gowns, Of wooden materia
: turban hats, and gloves OF undresse
3 kid are the styles for shopping, wall
ing or travelling.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-11-11

Henry Garfield, the eldest son Of
the ate President Garfield, is betroth-
ed TO his cousin, Miss Mason, of Cleve-
land, Ohio.
Secretary Lamar is frequently seen
riding horse at the capital whose
ribs stand out like the burrows on a
field.
Attorney General Garland has deiv-
cred an opinion to the Secretary Of the
Treasury that national banks must de-
posit interest bearing bonds to secure
their circulation and that the called
per cent. bonds cannot be used as the
basis of circulation.
Never select farm merely because
it is cheap. 1t may cost more to bring
it up to proper state Of fertility and
convenience than to buy good one at
the start. You have theright to choose
your home where you can be most con
venient, comfortable, and happy.
American refugees in Canada will
be interested in the tria. Of an alleged
embezzler from Kansas under a Do
minion statute that mskes it crime
to carry into Canada property stoler
or embezzled in other countries.
The rumor that proof has been dis
covered showing that George Wash
ington ate with his knife has caused
some CONSERVATION. But there is nc
cause for alarm. Whatever George
may have done with his knife he al
ways knew what to do with his sword
A strange kitten got into the house
Of Thomas Moore Of Wingham, Cana
da, entered the room where the bab,
was sleeping, and sucked its cheek un
til it bled. 1t was discovered and put
out of doors. Again it came in ant
attempted the same thing again, snt
then Mr.. Moore killed it.
! As General Burnside's memory is Il
be honored with fine equestrian
statute, Rhode Island people are re
marking that Senator Anthony ais
should be the subject OF public mon
ument. His grave is marked only b
3 huge boulder bearing a plain bronR
tablet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-10
WORK OF THE oroRS FUND TRUSTEES.

The rooms of the Actors Fund, in which the
trustees met yesterday Afternoon were heavily draped
in black memory OF the dead treasurer Samuel Col
ville Managers A. NJ. Palmer and William Henderson
paid tributes to Mr. Coivos personal qualities and re-
minded the trustees that to his persistent efforts aud
undagging interest the Of the fund was due
and the remaining trustees would have to redouols
their efforts II they wished TO maintain Its efficiency
T. Henry French was UNANIMOUSLY elected treasurer
John r. Ford OF Baltimore, elected trustee to III
the vacancy caused by the death OF Mr. Coyllle T.
Henry French was appointed succeed Mr. Colyils on
the Executive Committee and Board OF Apportonmen.
T. j. Gilmore on the Cemetery Committee, and John L.
Smith on the Theatrical Bureau Com mittee.
Upon tho suggestion OF A. NJ Palmer, chairman or the
Board of Trustees, Harry Watkins, f. j. Gilmore and
Harry Miner appointed committee to
correspond with managers OF theatres and combina-
lions throughout the country in regard to the
feasibility Of designating one night In each year, when
portion OF receipts should be contributed to the
fund. Mr.. Palmer explained that the public we're uring
O, extra benefit performances and he thought that IL
single night should be set apart TO be known all over
the United States Actors Fund Night the receipts OF
the fund would largely increased He suggested the
night Of birthday as being the appropriate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-10

jumping from his bed he exclaimed oxcltedly dn Ger
mani They are pursuing me- then calming GOWN
he said 20 his faithful servant Mschko. like"'se III
Gcrmsn: "Oh, this Is Mischko-ycs. yes-you arc
ischko Don't no angry With me for talking thus 'n
cohor enty-you see, am sick 4" And he les tho ser
want put him to bed again very quietly, after wn,oh
he only murmured word now and then Ine 1881 ~
tell gDle word heard was Tristan !"
During recent eisht minutes speech In the House
Commons Lord Randolph Churchill was observed 10
make 1870 gestuses with his hands, besides numerous
changes OF general attitude.
There Is proposal extant to purchase from Mr. j.
r. Osgood the Healsy portrait OF Longielow and give
TO Memorial Hall, Harvard.
The North China Herald, In referring TO the fact tha'
Charles Lever held the post OF British Consul az
spezia while General Garbaldl imprisoned there
after the fight Aspromonte states that the following
facts in reference 20 his imprisonment may be feneu
upon As being absolutely authentic Lord Palmerston
who was greatly Interested In Garbald, notified Lever
that Garibadi have anything that could aeVao
his suherings from bis wound and his imprisonment
Mr. Partridge tine eminent surgeon was consnlteo anu
he suggested providing the Deiverer OF Italy Win
surgical couch. Accordingly COUCH with all the ne
cessary fittings, was bought OF the wei-known masor
Alderman soho Square, and sent out TO Lever 10,
presentation to Gsribadi, the cost between S3oV anu
SlOO being met out OF the secret Service funds AZ tho
disposal OF the British Foreign Once"
BUFFALO n. Y, Sept 9-secretary Manning and wife
arrived in this city morning Mr. Manning will re-
main here days the guest Of his brother ID
law, Robert l. Fryer.
LINCOLN Neb., Sept. "a banqust was gwen 70
Michael Davitt by 200 prominent residents hero lss'
night. Governor Dawes presided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-10

houses most, but II is this class-thc women and
cbildren-which has most to apprchend from
expos urc. Since the earthquake the weather
has been fortunately mild, but heavy storms
must be expected during the present month
and if they catch thousands OF people nvihe
under tents or in the open air there can DC no
doubt that formidable access OF disease VIII
follow. II is said that 10000, or more than
tbrcc-fourths, of the Charleston people, are still
living in the open places and squares. Ohe
severe storm falling upon such mass OF
humanity, ill-provided as it is with shelter and
clothing, would unqucstonably cause ten tunes
the loss of life resulting from the earthquake.
Such a blow would fall most heavily upon the
children. and the secondary Ill effects would he
not less serious than the primary ones. Under
the circumstances, therefore, every effort should
be made to restore as many houses as possible
to babitablc conditions, and then to persuade
as many people as possible to occupy them.
1t may be regarded as certain that Tor some
time to come brick and stone dwellings, VIII NC
unpopular in Charleston. 1t is not at all certain
that this distrust is mcrited, save where the
architecture is intrinsically unsound, but
wooden houses no doubt possess greater elas-
ticity and arc less likely to fall TO pieces ana
bury their occupants. 1t is, however, to be
noted that little loss of life occurred in this way
during the recent earthquake. The majority
of those killed were trying to escape, and were
crushed by bricks or fragments OF masonry TALL
ing outside of buildings. The same fact was
observed in the California earthquakes. NO
body was ever killed in the latter so long as
they remained in the houses. All the casualties
occurred as in Charleston. But for the present
wooden houses will be demanded, and as they
should be cheaper than more substantial build
ings it will be easier to rebuild the ruined por-
lions of the town in this way. There should
he an opening for capital at Charleston just now
in the organization of building associations.
If some of the funds now being so freely sub
scribed for the aid Of the sufferers were en-
ployed in assisting poor heads of families to put
no frame houses, the practical good resulting
would be considerable. The securing OF per-
manent shelter for the homeless is clearly the
most urgent need of the honr, and it is to TIC
hoped that this problem will be solved soon, or
the consequences Of delay may be serious.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-10

opposed to the views now held by the State De-
uartmcnt. We refer our readers to the copions
extracts from DR.. Wharton's works cited In our
Washington dispatch for full confirmation OF
This statement. The antagonism between the
views of Mr.. Bayard and his Solicitor is 50
marked that no comments are needed to enforce
It,
How humiliating is tho plight in which the
unfortunate Secretary of State now finds HIM
self II he persists in maintaining the right OF
the United States Government to demand tho
abolition of Article 1856 Of the Mexican Code,
he must ask for the resignation Of Solicitor
Wharton, who has worldwide reputation
as an authority on international law. II he re-
moves the present Solicitor and substitutes Tor
him either Consul Brigham or Special Envoy
Sedgwick, he may succeed in debating to the
Mexican Legislature the repeal OF an I'M
portant provision Of the Penal Code. But so
long as the Mexican Government can cite the
opinion of the legal adviser of the State Depart
mcnt in support Of that provision, 1t Will be
homeless undertaking to demand It's abolition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-10
TO FORM A NATIONAL OPERA COAPAyY

The Board of Directors of the American OPP
era Company Yesterday decided to recommend to ts
stockholders reorganization whereby . new central
company would formed. to be called the National OPP
era Company. and the present American Company be-
como the NewYork City Company, corresponding to the
local au Hillary companies heretofore formed In other
cities Tho present American Company will transfer
all its plant, contracts with artists, etc. TO tho
new company IN which all local companies includ
ing the Ne w-York Company. will have share IN tho
management and bear proportionate share OF the ex
pense The National Campauy will have It's head.
quarters Ia NewYork Boston for tho nrst year and
thereafter In each auxiliary city annually In rotauon
on lis own account, but will perform
only in cities having local American
onera companies aud at their risk. and each in
advance OF the opera season, tho representatives OF
these local hey being the directors OF the
Nation al Company, with aud decide on the roper
toire route dates for the ne 1t season Inecap,
tai stock OF National Company Will all be subscribed
for by the companies III the various Cities nciud
inr NsW-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-10
ARE SMITH WEED AND BETSY QUIZ

Saratoga Correspondence Cincinnati Enquirer
A year ago when President Cleveland went to the
Adirondacks he was the guest OF Mr. Weed with DR.;
Ward OF Albany. Mr. Weeds business partner anu
prolege, ex-Charman William j.. Smith, was tLen
the Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury but has since
resigned This year Mr.. Cleveland came into the
Adirondack region through Pattsburg before but the
very night before his arrival Mr. Weeds house was
closed and Mr. Weed and his family took to the WOODS
They been camping out somew here IN tho Ad0n-
dacks, but not 10 proximity to the President IL
this week IN the papers IN that region that
through Mr.. Weeds influence, promise has been
secured fom Governor mn to attend the Clinton County
Far and make address there The Democrats IN tbat
region preparing TO give him a great reception III
winch Mr.. eed will be "a lOremost hgie. These Things
are cant by the people who watch New
York politics. indicative OF Mr. Weeds purpose TO
cut himself loose from President aud SWING INFO the
Hill column. This would not be very difficult, since mn
aud always been associated together III the
TLden following. 5000,
asked prominent New Yorker to-day II he could tell
ine the real inside motive OF Mr. Weeds action ahd he
replied: You will md II In the tarll question. Mr
Weed protective tari man both 10y personal interest
End IN principle. Hs bnlieves In high protective tarh
and Is member Of the National Tarih League ne
follows this view tue opinions and belief or MS hte
leader Samuel j. Tlden Another reason IL 70 b' omn
the fact that he differs from the President upon Cl'h
Sapx rafp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-10
THE SHELTER QUESTION At CHARLESTON

THE SHELTER QUESTION At CHARLESTON
The Charleston people are naturally reluc-
tant TO return TO their shattered and shaken
houses, and many of them appear to think that
tent life can lie made a peImanency. But it
should lie obvious that The only practicable
course is for them TO resume occupancy of such
dwellings as are habitablc or can DC made so
10y slight repairs. While Of course no one can
say positively that there will be no more dan 9.
gcrous shocks, it can he said with confidence
that past earthquake experiences justify belief
that the worst is over now. Light shocks there
may bc for some days to come, but it Is not
probable that any houses which have stood the
disturbances so far will succumb to the insig-
nificant uemors to be anticipated. Therefore
il is time that the dangers attendant upon tent
life were fairly considered, and weighed against
the risks 10 be encountered in returning TO the
houses.
OF course it is tho more helpless and delicate
part Of the population that fcais return to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-10

an hour and so long as the race was on the
Yankee sloop left the English cutter badly be-
hind But then the mist settled down ana IL
was speedily evident that there would be no race
within the specified seven hours. The perior-
manccs of the day, however, go to show thar
even in strong wind and rough sea the
Mayaower is a better boat than her English
rival. Yet there probably is degree OF pad
weather in which the Galatca would display
Letter ca-going qualities than the Mayn1wer;
Lieutenant Hem should accept inc Maroeno''
challenge If he is beaten in the coh'eS' Vo-moi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-10
Nesu'1prk 1mlp Gribn're
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 10. 1886.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoRsIeN.-The majority in the House Of Com
mons disturbed by MIR. Parnelrs Land bill. =
Alexander PASSING through Austria on his way 10
Darmstadt. - Soldiers mutiny against evlctions
IN Ireland. - Proposals of the British traces
Union Congress an to land reform. - American
deleeatoo A. tho Provincial Synod of the Canadian
Church. - Fears Of O gcncI~l insnrrection IN
n, xico
DoMEsrIc.-Rain rendered the houseless people In
Charleston uncomfortable; two slight shocks OF
earthquake reported during the day. - ne
rublicans Of Connecticut place state ticker
IN the field headed by Phineas Z. Louns-
burv for Governor. - Apache captives started
for Florida. - Movements of the Presi-
dents party. - Lectures at the Naval War Col
} lece. r. New-Jersey Republican State Conven-
ton called for October 8. - investigation VI
bIavor Smith - Social Science meeting. -
horticultural Association meeting at Cleveland.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-The race of the MayhoWer
and Galatea unsuccessful for lack OF wind. -
The excursion steamboat Empire State went ashore
near Sandy Hook. - dredge sunk by the City
Of Alexandria. g. Winners at Sheepshead Bay
Freedom. Endurer Jim Gray Brown Duke. Battle
dore, Edgefeld. - Many subscriptions for
Charleston sufferers, - Lieutenant-Co Colonel
Psckner made Colonel of the 18th Regiment -
Gold value of the lega-tender silver dollar (4l2l2
srains,-at 45d per ounce-75.20 cents. -
Stocks dull and declining, closing unsettled.
I'm Observation-Disclosures for to-day: Nearly
stationary temperature, coGdiness and light rains.
Temperature ye tsrday: Highest. TO-; lowest
72o average, 1882
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-10
D4YID THE HORNY.HANDED GRANGER

D4VID THE HORNY-HANDED GRANGER.
Attention has already been called in these
columns TO the interesting agricultural
announcement that Governor Hill was to make
the tour Of the county fairs this fall and adj
dress the farmers Of the State in attendance at
those gatherings There is something touching
| in the Governors devotion to agricultural pur-
| suits. 1t is rs ardent as it is newly acquired,
| and the man who nsinuates that it has It's roots
| in his Presidential boom ought to be ashamed
| Of himself-but probably isn't. There doubtless
| has been some speculation in Granger circles
| as to which Of the departments of the fairs the
Governor would find most attractive. The
| Hudson RegiStcr throws a food Of light on this
point The Governor is to visit the Columbia
County Fair next Tuesday, and The Register
| reports that
Mayor Gregg Of the Common Council have
for reception to take place AT the
Common Council chambers from o'clock until 10 o'clock
H. day arrangements will be made in committee
OF the carry the into effect The Governor has
many admirers city Will thus he given oppor
ny his hand who otherwise would be deprived OF
the pleasure.
The Governor may not have much taste for
such familiar agricultural topics as shorthorns,
the rotation of crops, farm fences, the best var
lcty oil straw OcrfcS, inc preservation Oh inc
integrity Of the melon patch during the dark CT
the moon, the most approved method of stand
ing off a map pedler, steam ploughs, the pro-
lection of conscientious butter from proiligatc
olcomargarne, or how to make two blades Of
grass grow where one grew before. The depart
mcnts of the fairs suggested by such farm
matters our newly 6edged Granger Governor
may pass coldly by. But the farmers will find
him at his best in the reception departments
lie is bound TO shine there. lie may not be
able TO tell when eggs are ripe enough to pick,
but there is no one of his brother agriculturists
who surpasses him in that sort Of farm work
which consists in allowing voters TO take his
hand" lat the Common Council chambers from
o'clock until 10 o'clock p. M" Nor is il alb
solulcly necessary that Farmer Hill should be
provided with Common Council chambers for
The prosecution Of this his favorile branch Of
az ricullure lie has been known TO allow his
fellow citizens to take his hand > in hotel
parlors on the cars, under horse sheds and even
al funerals.
We certainly hope that Mr.. Hill will enjoy
the fairs and that the fairs will enjoy Mr.. Ill.,
and for his own sake we advise him not to enter
his Presidential boom. 1t couldn't hope to WIN
the blue ribbon. The committee would bc.suIe
10 reject ii as being too fresh.