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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23
THE COMET.


Very truly
The COMET.
Oar Premium 0fer.-To all our sub
scribers who will pay their accounts
to date and renew for another year,
and to all new subscribers we give the
AMERICAN FARMER, a 16 page
monthly farm journal, for one year
free, No farmer should be without a
farm journal in his household, and
this is the best one published. The
subscription to the AMERICAN
FARMER alone is 81. This is an ex-
traordinary offer and we reserve the
right to withdraw it on a weeks no
tice through The COMET. See ad.
on 4th page.
Sam is Moon-struck this week.
Oliver repairs at G. K. Lide's.
BEEF, first-class, at Kites.
Donald Hobson, of Bristol, is in the
city.
For any kind of pressed tinware 60
to Farris, Pierce & Co.
Oliver Chill Flows and repairs at q,
@. Seaver's.
l. D. Henly, of CARRIERS Mill, had
THE COMET sent to him this week.
Save money by eating Kites beef
and mutton.
Stoves were never so low as ]. w.
Crumley has them this season.
THE COMET Office is the place to get
frst-class job work.
Hosier Drill, the BEST in the mark
et 5 or s hoes. Call on Henry Lyle.
Corn, Flour, Beef, Chop, Eggs,
and Vegetables, at Kites.
Subscribe for your county paper
and get the american Farmer free for
one year.
SODA WATER at Kites.
G. G. Seaver will give low prices on
hardware.
Miss Ada Caldwell came down from
Bristol to day to visit her sister, Mrs
w. L. Mcfarland.
Farris, Pierce & Co.. have the largest
and incest line of tinware ever
brought to this market.
II you want to buy good goods
cheap go to ]. w. Hunter & Bro.
There is newspaper in East Ten
nessee that claims a circulation of II
90 and still Furnishes its readles with
patent outside.
A handsome set of napkins given t.
the washwoman who buys the mos
laundry soap within the next 80 day
at Netherlands.
There are enough stoves at ]. w
Crumley's to supply this country.
THE COMET gang are under obliga
cations to Matt Cannon for a trea
to apples yesterday. Of course he i
the INCEST man In town.
A car load OF stoves and tinwar
just received by
Farris, Pierce & Co.
We want to buy 10000 pounds drie,
blackberries J. w, Hunter & Bro.
See advertisement of Mrs. ]. G
Hodgson in another column. She wi
open a stock OF millinery in q few day
in the Rankin Block.
800 axes at 65 cents G. K. Lide.
Go to the old reliable stove house c
J.W. Crumley if you want bargin i
stoves.
Misses Fannie Nugent and Lulu E.
erett, accompanied by Mr.. A. F. Hos
made THE COMET very pleasant ca
last Tuesday.
Wood aiid coal stoYe at low dow
prices at J. W. Crumley.
Cheapest Hardware at Q. X. Lide'
John w. G. Bell, a former typo
this Office, has accepted position Q
the Bedford Star, at Lebonan, Vi
and left for that place last Monday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23
no Advertisers.

WE WILL ACCEPT NONE BUT METAL
BASE ELECTRoTYPEs IF THE ADvERTIs-
MENT is TO RECEIVE MORE THAN ONE
INSERTION.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23

Farris, Pierce & Co. sell all kinds Of
cooking and heating stoves. II you
want bargain call on them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23
Special Notice.

We do not furnish advertisers a copy
OF THE COMET free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23
FOR SALE. :

A Steam circular saw mill
G. w. VENNER,
Johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23

All local advertisements will be pub
ished until ordered discontinued.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23
From Missouri.

The following letter will be read
with interest by the writer's many
friends in this country;
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23

Pay up your subscription and re-
new for another year and receive a
years subscription to the american
Farmer free.
The large stock OF stoves at ]. w.
Crumley's is bound to sell because they
are so cheap.
~ II you want to sell your farm
or any real estate advestise with
Baxter & Campbell Johnson City
Tenn.
TIE COMET acknowledges the re-
ceipt OF a complimentary ticket to the
Loudon County Fair and Turf Asso
citation which begins on October 9th
and continues 4 days.
J. w. Crumley has the largest stock
OF stoves in the city.
Sam " Fulkerson Esq, Of Bristol,
spent last Tuesday in the city. His
mother came down from the Roam in
the afternoon and they returned to
Bristol on the evening train.
K New lot of goods to arrive at
]. w. Hunter & Bros
The Johnson City Furniture Com
lpany are now selling their fine lines of
Cherry & Ash Furniture at Whole
sale and Retail, at prices that can't be
beat.
A large large lot of boots and shoes
at ]. w. Hunter & Bros
Curt Simmons is agent for the Peo-
Piles Mutual Accident Association, Of
Pittsburg, Pa, for this city. 1t is the
best company in existence. Call on
him at the City Drug Store for partic-
ulars.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23
Buy Hardware of G. X. Lide.

Messrs. D. n. Reese and R. w.
Smalling, two Bob Taylor democrats
of Carriers, called in this week and de-
posted $3.50 each in THE COMET treas
my and still it is not full. Next.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
IN. Health Of ool,ss. GIr,A

The investigations which have been
conducted by the Massachusetts, bureau
of labor have resulted in some interesting
facts regarding the health of female stu
dents The commonly accepted opinion
that mental labor. II at all severe or long
continued. is prejudicisl to health, is here
refuted by statistics derived from various
sources.
In one case, Of 705 returns made, it was
found that rs per cent Of the women
graduates heard from were in good health.
Upon entering college the health of 20
per cent was below par After gradua-
ton, impaired health was only II per
cent, showing that the physical condi-
ton OF the student became improved un-
der the restrictions and requirements Of
college life.
Those whose hsalth was not good suf-
fered chiefly fren nervous diseases It
was also found that girls from the coun-
try do not make as good q showing as re-
CARDS health as those who were natives OF
cities Although these statistics are
looked upon b., the advocates of higher
education Of women as conclusive evil
dence, we cannot admit that they are suf-
ficiently large or complete TO convey much
weight The variation in physical CO, di
ton, before and after the requirement Of
a collegiate education. was only per
cent This fact. which is the one from
which anv conclusion can be drawn.
might be the result Of improved hygienic
surroundings, both m sntai and physical.
making the effect of study itself wholly
negative In character
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14

iNew YORK Cor. Chicago Times
l had charming glimpse of humble
home life recently in an evening call at
the establishment Of little French cob
bier
The shop will be closed at this time. y
/ said to the friend who suggested the
visit
-Oh. no. we shall be sure to find him: +:
a Frenchmau's shop is his saloon, you
know, returned my friend
We saw the lighted windows as we
turned the stree. corner. and knew our
old cobbler was at home As we entered
q burst of laughter greeted US that
would have moved the heart Of . cynic.
Behind the counter that ran across
one side of the small room sat eight young
men, sons of the Frenchman, with their
friends. all busily engaged in playing
checkers. while the gray haired old
father watched the four games with i'm
partial interest, and the smooth-faced
smiling mother supplied refreshments
and gave merry answers to the talk Of
the boys. Their games were in no re
spect the pleasure exertions" which so
many Americans mistake for recreations.
They found time between the moves for
laughter and conversation. and when a
game was won all Joined in the merri-
ment On the other side of the room sat
a workman busy with his cobbling and
full Of interest in the mirth. which he en-
joyed without annoyance or envy.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
tn. whit. Nan in Afrie..

The. uncivilized Congo negro regards
the white man, not in the light of enc
with whom he is to put himself In compe-
tition, but as . being Of altogether
different calibre, almost of a different
humanity, from himself. He believes
that the whites possess powers almost un-
limited, and it is always a matter of
wonder to him that they allow themselves
to be conquered by death. In one in
stance, where tribe was strong in its be-
lief that white men came from the water,
and one Of our party was unfortunately
drowned, the chief Of the tribe would
often ask when he would return. 1t was
useless to urge that he was dead, for the
old chief would always give this pathetic
answer: mo; he was tired of the black
man, and he went to his home In the
water to rest. He will soon return
Blackwood's Magazine. ans
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
DANGEROUS OCCUPATIONS.
How Employees Are Affected by Slow and
Insidious Po' sons


Insid ious Po'sons
IChicago Newsl
A day or two since some thirty girls,
employed in a rubber goods factory in
Massachusetts, were so seriously affected
by the fumes Of naphths used in their
work, that the services of several
doctors were required in car
ing for them Some became
suddenly insensible. while others laughed,
danced, and shrieked in the most violent
and uncomfortable manner so that for
time the shopresembled an insane asylum
A short time ago the daily papers con
tanned an account of sundry cases of
paralysis among the children employed in
the manufacture of toy balloons in this
city. These, and kindred occurrences.
which are brought to the notice of the
public from time to time in some such
sensational manner, are merely the sur
face indications of constant and general
dangers TO Lealth among wage workers-
dangers which are often more or less pre-
ventable. Most of them are slow and in.
sidious in their action. and attract little OF
no attention, even from the sufferers
Naphtha fumes are rarely SO concer-
trated in workshop as to produce the
effects above described Diluted. as they
usually are, they cause train of symp
toms which may be readily ascribed TO
other causes Catarrh. giddiness. head
ache, loss of memory. distur bance of men.
tai activity. are common affections. and
their occurrence in special class of hand
workers is not often traced to any condi.
ton of employment But these effects
are constantly produced by the fumes of
naphtha and other petroleum products Il
is seldom that they are inhaled to such an
extent or in such strength as to pro
duce the intoxication and an esthesia
which require medical attendance Health,
neyerthe ess is being steadily undermined
by their action.
What is true In this individual instance
Is true of many other occupations There
are diseases due 10 the inhalation of the
poisonous gases or vapors of sulphur in
the manufacture of straw hats and in the
drying or processing Of hops; of muri-
attic acid In fruit and meat canning: of
chlorine in bleaching; of carbonic oxide
in gas works, iron smelling coking and
charcoal furnaces Of carbonic acid gas In
mining. distilling brewing, yeast and
wine making Workmen in lead Roast
ing and smelling the ores. manufacturing
white aud red leads. acetates and chro,
mates, type making. painting. etc In
mercury: Smelling mirror making. fire
gliding illuminate and instrument making,
and hat making. In zinc. cop ,er, brass,
and arsenic all are iniuriously affected
and their lives shortened bv inhaling the
fumes or gases, or by direct absorption
Of the poisonS
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
He Dian't Want EN-
TExchans sa.l

The Springfield Republican records the
following incident as happening at West
field: while the members of profess
sional base ball team who recently visited
the town were cooling their heels on the
curbstone in front of the Wilmarth hotel
after supper an honest old farmer hap
pened along. and, seeing the lot of sun
burned young men, stopfed and asked If
any of them wanted few days job hay
ing. what do you pay1" inquired one
and half day and board ye.' said the
honest yeoman Pooh, we get 3 good
aei swo %11e s1an Wba s bs nS%r nsV
ersf Well. wouldn't give a peck of
nubbin partaters for the whole grist Of
ye was the disgusted reply of the farmer
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
New Disposition Of Grandmethsr&
New Guinea 81. James Gazetts.l

1t was resting day at village far away
from the coast: and. spreading my chart
out on the middle of the floor 10 the small
native house in which We were camping.
several sitting around. l was tracing our
journey done, and the probable one to do.
when strange drops we're falling around. q
few on the cnart They came from q
bulky parcel overhead Jumping up
quickly discovered that they were the
family grandmother's remains being
dried Our chart was placed on the fire.
and the owner was called Justify, who hur.
riedly entered and walked away with the
parcel II was altogether hurried time.
and spoiled our dinner.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
Subor Innate to the Star.
fClara Bellies letter.

The jealousy of theatrical people on c
question of this sort is astonishing to an
outsider II one actor has q scene-that
is, II the lines deserve prominence and
the exigencies of the play require that he
should be heard to advantage-he will
allow nothing to interfere with his work
He must have the middle Of the stage.
and the other actors must stand near the
fooslights. and place him so that he
may look toward the audience while he
addresses them. 80 that If one of them
raises hand. makes q motion. or sue
ceeds in the faintest degree in attracting
the attention of the audience, there is
scene the instant the men are out of sight
of the audience 1t is usually scene of
some vehemeuce. too. for an actor is very
jealous Of what be considers his rights in
. matter Of this sort
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
The Unsuitable ExIgencies-

John Bright recently declared that the
resources of the nations of Europe were
being swallowed " by the Unsuitable
exigencies of the militarism in which they
live " Last year the armies and navies
of Europe cost the enormous sum of
$917, 59y.9 5, while the national debts
absorbed the sum Of 81 ,035. 159. 075 for in.
terest alone. the aggregate national debts
reaching the almost ineonceivab,e amou nt
of $23, OIL ~. ,i01. At the head of the
list stands Russia. whose army and navy
estimates reached $3.50. u :. 800, and the
interest on her national debt $16 !, ,653. 935.
France England and Germany come next
in the order named
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
Remedy for q Cold.
tCshis NO Tfma,l

An eastern medical journal publishes
the following remedy for cold: Eat
no supper On going TO bed and on ris
ing. drink tumbier Of cold water. For
breakfast eat pie of dry bread as large
IS your hand. 60 out freely during the
morning For dinner eat the same as at
breakfast. During the afternoon take a
sharp walk, or engage in some active ex
ercise that will induce perspirltion Go
without supper aud retire early Be-
tween cold and starvation there is but
one choice The remedy. however, is
one tbA. will he warmly recommended by
boarding house keepers
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
Echoe. from the Henuery.
IBurdette in Brooklyn Eagle.l

An ambitious young Cockerel lifted his
voice one breezJ morn. in his first attempt
at growing. A venerable Shanghai lis
tened with great attention. and then said:
A little crewed. but you will chrow mo-
correctly as you grow older. See waffle
little practice will do. And he played
-0h comb. comb away. on his corn eat
with spur ii that brought down the
barnyard- Every fowl en- Dyed it except
the Turk. who. according to his time
honored custom, lay dreaming in his tent
aud did not awake until al hour later
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
A Case OF Hydrophobis-

A few days ago Dr. Thorowood related
the following snecdote Of hydrophobis
@Some years ago, when out walking with
a valuable dog. q man called out, You.
dog is best away from that gate. for they
killed q mad dog there yesterday Tue
warning came too late, and within week
nv dog had unmistakable rabies, and the
veterinary surgeon advised that he should
be at once shot II certainly seems as il
the poison had got into his system in some
way by his smelling about the place
where the mad dog had been put te
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
THE GLOBE REPUBLIC sUNDAYMORNING, FEBRUARY A. 1886
FUlFilME ENT.

When we reach the shining strand,
Where the waiting angels stand,
In the far-off Father-land,
We shall know,
In the happiness unending
OF blissful comprehending,
What our life-work meant below.
In the fulness, deep and wide,
Weary souls by sorrow tried,
Knowing, shall be satisfied
In His rest:
Finding in the perfect sweetness
OF an Infinite completeness.
That Gods way is slwayi best.
Maria Uph&m Drake.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14

The use Of nitro glycerine as a substi-
tute for alcohol for stimulating the action
of the heart has been recommended by
Dr. j. B. Burroughs The advantages
claimed are. that only minute quantity
is required, that the nitro glycerine Is
practically free from taste and odor. that
Il acts Immediately, and that it is no.
likely to induce craving for alcoholic
stimulants
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
ApInye.,i.a.ion Of SUNDAY L.bor.

An Investigation of Sunday Labor.
An investigation Of Sunday labor by
Carroll Wright shows that while the dis
placement of rest by recreation has
vastly increased In America, thus max
ing work for those concerned In transit
and other means Of pleasure, no fact can
be produced to support the statement
that the mere toll for wealth occupies any
more time on Sundays than 1t did CEN
tury sgo.-ExcLange.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
Prepare for the Cholera.
IPhiladelphia Sanitary Gleanings.

IPhIadeIphia Sanitary Gleanings.I
Timid people should remember thai
cholera is not necessarily fatal disease
Thousands recover in any epidemic, and
are healthy and hearty in the future after
an attack Should you find the symp
toms upon you, give up at once. remain
quiet in q recumbent posture. and by the
aud Of judicious med cal treatment there is
very little doubt that you will recover,
unless your constitution is thoroughly
broken down by dis -ipstion, overwork OF
BY allowing yourself to be nearly fright
ened to death when the attack seizes you
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
The Girls Have tina Call

-Sojourners at Bar Harbor are highly
delighted with q beautiful girl, of good
family, who whistles continually operatic
selections and national airs with charm
ing precision and most ravishing
pucker. Oh. yes. it's all right as
long as it's girl If it was a sun burned.
tow headed boz, now. he couldn't whistle
two notes without some one yelling at
him TO shut up
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
Chicago Times.

Ses water has been converted into 9
beverage by Thomas Kay. A little
citric acid or citrate of silver is added to
the briny liquid. chloride of silver is pre-
cipitated. and harmless mineral water is
produced An ounce of citrate renders q
half pint of water drinkable. Seven
ounces would furnish a shipwrecked man
with water for a week
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
The Jamaic. Ginger Habit.

The use of Jamaica ginger is being car
ried to excess. A Philadelphia druggist
gays he has scores of customers who take
from one TO three ounces at a time. The
alcohol which Largely forms the basis of
ginger accounts for the strange relish
shown for the novel drink by those who
thus gratify their perverted appetiies
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
They Were Both Half Breeds
New York Times.l

Yes. boasted an Englishman in the
west. Il have Tudor blood in my veins
from my mother side Of the family and
flaDtagenet from my fathers
lis that SOY" said q citizen: My
blood is a little mixed. too. My grand
I, ther was a jersey tenderfoot an my
grandmother a Iigger Indian squaw.
We're both balf-breeds. stranger. Shake :
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
Keep Your Seat.

When cry Of fire. or any sudden
alarm is raised in public building, sit
still, and remain tranquil till the assem-
blage is allowed to disperse in quie;
manner On no account yield to alarm.
Granting there is real cause of danger.
you are infinitely more safe sitting than
trying to rush wildly to the door.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
Nearly Stamped Out.

The Germans have nearly stamped out
smallpox. In the years 1S'O-Is74 the
number of deaths from the disease per
100, QUO inhabitants in London, Paris,
Vienna Prague and St Petersburg was
10l0a In Berlin. Breslsu, Hamburg,
Munich and Dresden during the same
period Ii was but La
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
To Take Away the Bad Taste.

Oleoze, tne favorite German prepara
tion for Disgusting the taste of the most
unpleasant remedies. is said to have this
composition: One part each of the oils
Of lavender. cloves. cinnamon, thyme,
citron. mace and orange flowers; three
parts of balsam of Peru, and 24O parts of
spirits
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
Passes No. = Gratuity.

The court Of appeals. of Connecticut.
has decided that railroad passes except in
cases Of charity are given to the re.
cipieuts in expectation of reciprocal favor.
or in return for favors already extended,
and that they are consequently not
gratuity.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
The Trick OF Bat-FowIing.

Batfowiing was a slang word for par.
ticular kind of cheating in old times. The
trick was prscticed about dusk, when the
rogue pretended to have dropped ring
or jewel at the door Of some well-fur-
nished shop. and going in. asked the ap-
prentice Of the house to light bis candle
to look for it. After some peering about,
the bat-fowler would drop the candle. as
if by accident Now. pray you, young
man" he would say, do so much as
light the candle again While the boy
was away the rogue plundered the shop.
and having stolen everything he could
find. stole himself AWAY.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14

ICincinnati Commercial Gazette

ICincinnati Commercial Gazette.l
A medical journal tells -How to take q
pill If the pill is one of the brand war.
ranted to cure an invalid liver. ingrowing
nails, rheumatism, bunions. dyspepsia,
warts. strabismus and divers other
diseases. the best way is to take IL be-
tween the thumb and foretnger and drop
Il into the ire
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
E,-Prs.ident Hayes Gold Ring.

A lady not long ago noticed the plain
gold ring which ex- resident Hayes al
ways wears. and he said good nsturedly,
observing the direction Of her glance.
though she had not spoken: -les. that
ring has history Mrs Hayes secured
me with that. We were bridesmaid and
groomsman together at wedding. and
when the cab e was cut that ring was In
my slice. a I'd when found it. of course
l gave il to the bridesmaid. Miss Lucy
Webb. When after time she promised
to marry me, she gave me back the ring.
and have always worn il since.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14
Before Making an Analysis.

L. GARNER insists on the necessity of
never attempting to attenuate the effects
of putrefaction in any organ reserved for
chemical analysis by the addition Of any
antiseptic or disinfectant whatever
which may introduce a poisonous sub
stance, and so occasion trouble, II not
ror-New York Times.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-14

The carcass Of every animal butchered
in Berlin is microscopically examined for
disease before 1t Is allowed to be placed on