The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-02


chambers of the mine, underground
coming out at the mouth of the upper
tunnel, nicely cooled off by the mir in
the mine, and refreshed by the excel
lent water found in spring in the
mine.
They next passed up the hill into
the open works OF the mine, where
the entire mine operations and the
iron ore were discussed at some length.
After which the march was continued
to the top of the mountain, at point
where all the workings could be taken
in at glance.
At this point Col. Nimson explained
the workings OF the mine and the ex-
tent Of the deposit, its future prospects
and the effects it must have in furth-
ering the interests of all classes of
Mitchell county, adding some anus
ing anecdotes.
1t was now half-past ten and all
hands ready for a rest.
Col. Nimson had previously arrang-
ed to have a series of blasts in the face
of the mine ready to set off, and had
also invited the numerous ladies and
gentlemen, guests at the Cranberry
Hotel, to be on the ground to see the
manner in which the ore was blasted
ed out of its layer All hands were
| then placed in the best possible posi-
| ton, with the ladies under a cover to
secure them against any stray rocks
| flying through the air. After all was
ready and the word given, Mr. Phillips,
| Supt. of the mine, lighted the fuse of
} some twelve or fourteen charges, and
very soon the booming commenced
and hundreds OF tons of rock began to
roll out OF their long kept beds, to the
great delight of all spectators.
After this another inspection was
made of the material blown down.
and then everybody proceeded to the
Cranberry Hotel to partake of one Of
Mrs. Hahn's finest dinners.
Dinner over the party was taken to
the train for ronnd trip to Johnson
City, Tenn, accompanied by Homo. B
Sonnet, OF New York Hon. j. Evans
Brown, M. P, of New Zealand; Hon
w. ]. Whipplc, Of Little Rock, Ark.
Mr. Nelson, OF st. Louis Mr.. Schu
bert, of Knoxville; Mr.. /. Banner
Esq. Pritchard, Mr.. Ellis, Mr.. Taylor
I of Elk Park, and others.
The run from here to Johnson City
! was made on the regular passengel
, train, leaving here at pm, on the E
? T. & w, N. G. R. R., arriving at John
son City promptly on time. For hal
an hour after our arrival johnson
= City was done up lively, with some in
quiry for the little brown jug, but tn
J. johnson City fellows kept it hid, fear
It ing it was too near Sunday to risk th,
loss to stock, but all hands were mucl
+ refreshed by the excellent cool bee
d served at the different bars in the yer,
. best style.
: Promptly at O'clock the whistl
s. sounded the time for leaving, when al
is hands reported ready to start for Gran
# berry. "All aboard" and blow OF
e brakes started the train with all il
% most excellent spirits.
q The train sped on through the beau
e tiful valley of the Watauga and Do
e river, until reaching the gorge, whel
the party was placed on open cars
from which they had the best possibl
u view Of this grand scenery. 1t was
e fine sight Between the clear SIX,
l. and cool air Nature seemed to max
o its best efforts to please the eye aloni
!, the entire line,until they reachedCran
v berry Hotel.
e Here supper was in waiting and t
y which it is a question who did tn
o most justice, Mrs. Hahn i'll getting j
g up, or the party in showing their rel
V ish for it.
r After supper and a smoke, the pai
,e ty organized by appointing a chair
n man and secretary; resolutions c
thanks to the Cranberry Iron an
y Coal Co. and Col, Nimson were offer
Is ed. The days doings discussed a
e, length in very instructive and anus
T. ing speeches, the final passage {
: the resolution and presentation, Co
Nimson accepted them in a prope
T manner and was followed in his speec
es by Hon. G. B. Sonnet, Hon. j f. Brow
Hon, w j. Whipple, allmaking very il
terestingand instructive speeches, afte
which the meeting adjourned and tn
balance of the evening was spent j
telling anecdotes, interpreted wit
ID music and song
st This was one of the many pleasar
~ entertainments which present oppoI
H. tunities afford to the people Of TIL
In country by the introduction OF raj
ne road and public works, Tor the deye
is opment of their country, and shoul
r. be more frequently INDUCED in Sue
II. gatherings give great pleasure an
D. tend to concentrate and direct nor
n intelligently the efforts OF the peopl
nv to develop their country, educat
It, themselves to see their best interest
te and stimulate them TO make their be'
e. efforts for their own individual welfare