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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-06-10

Ew Sale-A new Remington sew
ing Machine, new Chicago Cottage
Org. IN, a Remington breech loading
double gun, an improved steam in
cubator, FOR Matching chickens. VIII
be sold cheap for cash. Apply at
THE COMET office.
THIlESHERMEN expecting to buy
threshing outfit this season wlli dc
well to call on Henry Lyle, johnson
City, before placing their orders.
THE WAYNESBORO ECLIPSE
STEAM AND HORSE POWER.
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Live md Let Live.

Why don't the BARRIERS Of Johnson
City have fine patent chairs, hair-clip-
pers, fine mirrors and other fixtures?
Because "bad pay" prevents it. A
shave costs 10 cents, haircut 25 cents,
shampoo .25 cents, mustache dye %
cents and boots BACKED 10 cents.
Gentlemen, we cannot afford to have
these things and do business upon a
credit. | am poor man and want to
make an honest living, and / cannot
afford to do q credit business any more,
for | have to live. I mean to deal
honestly with every one. Gentlemen,
you know who you are that are owing
me for work please come and pay me,
for | need it; and don't ask for more
credit. BY so doing you will greatly
oblige your friend.
N. P. BREWER,
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when you visit or leave New York City save
Baggage, Expressage and Carriage Hire and stop
at the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Cen
trail Depot
Elegant rooms fitted up at a cost Of one mill
lion dollars, reduced to s1,OO and upwards per
day. European plan. Elevator. Restaurant
supplied with the best Horse cars, stages ard
elevated railroad to all depots, Families can
i've better for less money at the Grand Union
Hotel than at any other frst-class hotel in the
city,
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An Editors Present.

ITHIcA, N. Y, June 5, ..1SS6.-Post-
master Gregory will forward tomorrow
night to Washington, as a unique
present to President Cleveland, a copy
of this weeks issue Of his paper, The
Democrat, printed on white silk, with
white satin bows. The paper contains
an elaborate account of the wedding,
with wood cuts.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-06-10

The Best Salve in the world for cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblaine, Cornes, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. tits guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price % cents per box. For sale
by j, B. Hash.
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For Sale.

One 80 Horsepower engine, boiler
and Saw-mill with pulleys, betting
and all necessary Fixtures complete.
One 20 Horsepower engine, boiler
and connections all in good order.
Address, Johnson City Foundry and
Machine Works.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-06-10

All Odd Fellows are requested to be
present at the next regular meeting.
Business Of Importance demands their
attention. Mr.. T. B. Pickering, OF
Greeneville, will be present to organ
ize an encampment
The editor OF the Johnson City
Comet states that they dined on peas
out Of their garden. We suppose they
ate them in their dining room. =
GreeaeVilIe Bulletin.
Why is the above criticism like the
"Flowers that bloom in the Spring."
Because (they) it has nothing to do
with (editor) the case,
Our sanctum was frightened, on
Tuesday morning last, by the pres
ence of three charming and accom-
plished young ladies, Miss Pearl
Barnes Of this city, and Misses Minnie
and Fornie Berkeley Of Limestone.
The door OF THE COMET is always ajar
for angelic visitants.
Mr.. G, N, Estes, one of the most ac-
commodating drummer boys" on the
road, representing the reliable hard
ware house of George Brown, and
handsome John" Boyd, with San
ford Chamberlain & Albers, presented
the Johnson City "Reds" with a doz-
ed base ball bats this week, for which
the boys are truly grateful,
The Johnson City "Reds" return
thanks to the following citizens for
substantial favors: Will Harr, Ike
Harr, John Harr, M. II. Cannon,
Kirkpatrick & Co., Jim Crumley,
VIM. Allen, John Gregg, Maloney &
Bro. w. D. Martin, Chas Mcneil, Bob
Hunter, W. w. Faw, M. /. Gump,
Chas. Yocum, F. Evans, ALI Hickey,
and VIM. Patton.
The "Never Fail" Sunday School
class at the M. E. Church, South, in
the absence Of their teacher last Sab
bath, took charge Of themselves. AT
ter the lesson was heard, Mr.. G. w.
Carr was unanimously appointed a
committee of one to see what the
class needed for the picnic and to re-
port same to Superintendent. He
did so without the class knowing what
was ordered.
We have received the first copy of
the Go,maniar', a literary journal pub
lished by the Gormanian Literary
Society at Newport, Tenn. Mr.. L. S.
Smith, is the editor and Mr.. w. 0.
Minis is the local quill driver.
While the first number is filled with
that excessive elaboration which is
the inevitable precursor Of success it
is verdant with perennial resurrec-
ton, but we hope that it will be some
time before this momentary seeming
arises to evanescent view.
The FfrSt-Dr. Geo. II. Berry show
ed us an Irish potato this week that
weighed IL ounces and measured II
inches in circumference. 1t is the
largest and first OF the season. 1t was
raised by Mr.. VIM. Folsom, OF Eliza
bethton.
Horrible Accident.-Mr. John Young
son Of "Bob" Young, living some five
miles south of Jonesboro, met with
a serious accident on Sunday the 30th
OF May which came near costing him
his life. While he was returning
home, under the influence OF liquor
his horse took fright and run off will
him in piece of woodland. He was
either thrown or fell off and in falling
a snag struck him in the right eyC
and stuck through his nose breaking
his skull and knocking out both eyes
causing painful and very dangerou
wound. At last accounts he was rest
ing as easy as could be expected bu
he is hardly expected to live.
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iJECT TO MARKET CHANGES.

Many person is starving with a full
table before them. Appetite gonel Am
bition gonel Life burden II What is
the matter? Q The Liver has ceased to
do its proper work. The life channels
are clogged. - Poisonous. fluids are
thrown back into the blood, which
should be thrown out. SMITH'SBlLE
BFANS will surely stimulate the liver
to do its work well, and headache, sal
iowness and bad breath will flee away
Price, 25 cents per bottle, All druggists
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-06-10
FOR SALE.
l Perkins Shingle Machine.
| plannr and Watcher

l Perkins Shingle Machine.
l Planer and Watcher.
l Pony Planer.
The above machinery is in good
running order, and can be seen al
work in our factory any day. The
shingle machine can't be beat and
will cut 10 to $4,000 a day. The
planners are offered for sale to make
room for heavier machines. Will sell
cheap for cash, or will trade for lum-
Der. GRANT & Son,
Johnson City, Tenn.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

To tie voters of Washington county. here
by announce myself as candidate for re-elec'
ton to the position of Sheriff of your County
at the ensuing August election.
March %, 1886. GEO, W. WILLETr
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-06-10
Is CentsaDraw

100 cans baking powders at J. w.
Hunter & Bros. An elegant piece
of glassware with each draw ranging
in price from 10 to % cents each. All
it costs is 15cents q draw.
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FOR REGISTER.

We are authorized and requested to announce
the name of JAMES H. NELSON as can.
lidate for the Office of County Register of
Washington County at the ensuing August
election.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-06-10

The best thing of the season is the
great bargains offered in Pianos and
Organs by R. B. 0verman, of Bristol
Tenn. Write or call for price.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-06-10
FOR TRUSTEE.

We are authorized and requested to announce
the name of BRUCE F. Broyles as a candidate
for the office of County Trustee for Washington
County at the August election.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-06-10
F0R county COURT CLERK,

We are authorized and requested to announce
the name of ]. M. CARR as candidate for the
Office of County Court Clerk of Washington
County at the August election.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-06-10

Alllocal advertisements will be pub
lished until ordered discontinued.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-06-10
NOTICE, to Local Advertisers.

NOTICE, to Local Advertisers.
Alllocal advertisements will be pub
lished until ordered discontinued.
1000 lbs. Pure White Lead at
G. K. Lide's.
Trigg Thomas, colored, died Tues
day of fever,
Oliver Chill Plows and repairs at q.
@. Sewers.
See ad. of Tennessee TomahaWk in
this issue.
Prof.W. A. Evans left Monday for
Nashville.
The hest hoe is the cheapest.
OK. Lide
Maloney & Bro put up new avn
ing yesterday.
E. B. Clark & Co. are putting up an
awning
Mrs. Geo. E. Naff returned from
Bristol this morning.
Hardware!! Hardwarel!
G. K. Lide
never was to trade any where only
at Kirkpatsick & Co.'S
See ad of Geo. E. Naff, Kalsominer
and paper hanger in this issue.
THE COMET until after the Nov
ember election, so cents cash in adj
vance. Now is the time to subscribe.
/ will not be undersold.
G. X. Lide.
Only the best people can appreciate
one OF those 20 cent crates of honey
at w. A. Kites.
The people say that Kirkpatrick &
Co. sell goods cheaper than any one.
We will not be undersold on drugs,
paints, oils, varnishes, leads or paint
brushes. Dickey & Anderson.
Mr.. Eugene Horton, Of New York,
interested in the Watauga Tannery is
in the city.
Price Hardware at G. X. Lide's be.
fore buying.
THE COMET Office is the place to gel
first-class job work.
Mrs. ]. A. Mathes and Miss Carrie
Gentry left Monday to visit relatives
in Union Tenn.
When want bargains rgo to the
cheap cash store Of Kirkpatrick & Co
Webster Wagons. G. X. Lide
agent
Mr.. John w. Hunter and wife re
turned last week from q visit to Sulli
van county friends.
G. X. Lide has the best single ant
double shovel Plow in East Tennessee
New Orleans syrap at,
G. K. Lides.
! can buy good goods for less none,
at kirkpatrick & Co.'s than / can il
any town in Tenn.
Remember Dickey & Anderson's il
the place to get drugs, chemicals
fancy and toilet articles, cheap.
Cotton yarn and bats at Factor,
prices. G. K. Lide.
Mr.. Geo. E. Naff, spent Sunday an,
Monday in Bristol. His wife is visit
ing friends near there.
Cross cut saws at low prices.
G. X. Lide
GO New goods still coming in q
Kirkpatrick & Co. to go out at lowe
prices than was ever heard of before
Save money by buying paints, oill
varnishes, lead, &C., from
Dickey & Anderson.
H. 7. Campbell, candidate for a
torney General, on the Republica
ticket was in town last week.
High prices have been smothere,
and we are selling paints, oils, lea,
&c. cheap. Dickey & Anderson.
Hoes Hoesl Hoes!l
G. X. Lide's.
Mr.. w. ]. Stout, a substantial ia
mer of this vicinity, called in and su
scribed for THE COMET this morning
will not be undersold ON Har
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-06-10
FOR CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.

FUK CIRCUIT UUUKI ULEhh'
We are authorized and requested to announce
the name of A. NJ. JARVIS for the office Of
Circuit Court Clerk Of Washington county
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why HOwI2

We will sell the John P. Many
mower direct from factory
w. A. Kite.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1886-11-24
APHENOMENON IN JOURNALISM.

In the fall of 1854 there was u farm
er's paper established at Minneapolis,
containing Is pages, 81 columns, and
published two times monthly at u
subscription price of only SO cents d
year. So ridiculously cheap did this
price appea: that its early death was
frequently and openly predicted.
However, its fearless attacks upt n
the many organized wrongs which OPP
pressed the farmers of the Northwest,
and its general excellence, convinced
them of it's loyalty to their cause and
its value as an educator, and induced
such liberal support that the most
successful and popular farm paper In
this country is now Farm Stock and
Home. By a special arrangement
with the publishers We can furnish it
in connection with the TRIBUNE for
one year, to all tho pay in advance,
for 500. Every farmer should have
il. 46tI
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1886-11-24

she hears only one voice, which
exclaims, why, its Chatty, my little
Chattyr' and now that danger is past,
she gives out and faints away in her
fathers arms, for the tall man is no
other than Captain Macdonald, given
back to home and family from the perils
of the deep. And very proud he is of
his Young daughter, when, restored to
consciousness, she tells the story Of the
flood, and receives the thanks and bless
ings of the grateful travellers. What a
Thanksgiving that was in the old red
house when the crickets-not a whit the
worse for their journey in Chatty's pock-
et-chirped merry chorus on the
hearth Chatty nestled close to her
fathers side and beamed with happiness,
while the dear old grandmother, her
mother and Jessie fairly scintillated with
delight Mrs. Peterkin's turkey did not
grace the feast; but far larger and
bumper bird, over which Sandy related
his adventurous story of shipwreck,
fever, and weeks of insensibility in a
foreign hospital, and lastly of a lucky
stroke which sent him home with honor
and fortune.
And just as Chatty thought her cup of
happiness was running over, another
drop was added in the arrival of a beau
tiful little lithe-limbed steed, 1.-THE gift of
the grateful passengers of the rescued
train to the heroine of the Five Forks"
The dear little crickets brought us a
shower of good luck after all, did they
not, Grandma" asked she. gaily. yes,
my bairnie, so far as if you had not
gone for them yesternight the rest
would not have followed; but much
more fancy is owing to the bravery OF
one wee lassie named Chatty. agnes
Carr Sage, in american Agricutturist.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1886-11-24

neck. Every moment seemed an hour.
She had attempted short cut across the
lots, and all at once there arose before
here high stone wall that she had en-
tirely forgotten. Could Wildfre take it?
Her heart was in her throat; but she
braced herself for the leap. Wildfre
paused, breathing heavily, hesitated,
and then, lightly as bird, vaulted
gracefully over. 1t is nearly dark, but
the lights of CranSton can be seen glim-
mering in the distance! Get up! Get
up, Wildfrev urges Chatty impatiently,
for the horse, having expended his super
fuous energy, is beginning to quiet
down. Her plaid falls back, her long
hair floats on the evening breeze and her
pulses beat wildly. A bright SPOT like
red and fiery eye suddenly shines across
the fields. 1t is the headlight of the en-
CINE. The train is already at the re-
freshment station, where they linger ten
minutes for supper. o! if it should start
before she gets there! Hurry, hurry,
Wildfre," she screams, although the
horse is almost running. She hears the
whistle, hears the bell sound the signal
for departure, and, carried out of her
self, stands up in the saddle, shouts
aloud and waves her plaid, in the hope
of attracting attention The long re-
freshment counter has been swept clean,
and the passengers are hurrying to the
cars, when all pause in surprise at a
huge black steed that comes dashing on
to the platform, stopping so suddenly
that the little rider loses her hold, flies
over his head and is caught in the arms
of tall man with bushy whiskers,
while she cries: "Stopl stop the rail-
road bridge is down and you will be lost
If you go on.
The excitement is intense. Passen-
gers and employees crowd around; but
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1886-11-24

There is much to do in the next
legislature. Besides the usual amount
of special legislation, there should be
passed judicious amendment to the
grain and railroad law, laws relating
to the penal and charitable institu-
tions, an effective high license law, as
we'll as amendments to the election
and tax laws OF the state. The labor
interests will also demand attention.
There should also be complete re-
shaping of the congressional, legisla-
tive and judicial districts of the state.
The Fourth and Fifth congressional
districts have much greater popula-
ton than the First, Second and Third
combined and the judicial andllegisla-
tive districts are almost as badly OUT
grown. This gives a hint regarding
what is to he accomplished and,
while the work is being done, the
people should watch closely the action
of the two parties and each and every
one of their representatives. whether
in the House or Senate. 1.-THE people
will do this, they will haye no diff
Guilty in deciding how to vote two
years from now.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1886-11-24

"You must wear my plaid, then,
bairnie," said the grandmother, and she
hobbled of to bring her tartan scarf-a
relic Of her early home in the land Of
hills and braes'-and wrapped it about
the bright head and slender figure, cross
ing, and tying it carefully behind.
Five minutes later, then, Chatty was
speeding up the country road, fairly fly
ing indeed, for the wind was in her back
and helped her On her way.
"Chatty should have been a boy"
Sandy Macdonald had often said; and
fragile, ladylike Jessie frequently found
fault with her young sister for climbing
trees and fences, playing ball with the
country lads, and even indulging in
stolen rides on the bare backs Of the
horses which had been turned out to
pasture by the neighboring farmers.
She was indeed fearless little horse
woman, and her most ardent desire
was to own spirited animal of her very
own.
IF father would but come home, it
would be the best Thanksgiving we
could have; for he has been gone so
long-so very long!-more than eighteen
months" said the girl to herself, as she
turned into lonely road leading to the
river; and q rush Of tears blinded her
eyes as she thought it might be they
should never see the gallant captain Of
the. Heather Bell again.-"But hat is
that?-A rushing, roaring SO. I'D fell on
her ears, and, wondering, Chatty hurried
forward until, on reaching the railroad
bridge that in q secluded spot spanned
the Five Forks, scene of devastation
suddenly burst upon her view.
The heavy November rains-longer
and more severe than had been known in
many years-had swollen the small river
to an enormous height. 1t had over
flowed the banks, and now appeared q
broad and really imposing stream, that
rushed turbulently along, bearing on its
heaving bosom q motley mass Of fotsam
and jetsam that it was whirling angrily
onward towards the sea.
why, the water is nearly up to the
railingw exclaimed Chatty in surprise, as
with some misgivings she stepped upon
the weather.beaten old bridge and picked
her way along the iron track. There
was no danger of train at this hour;
but it was rather frightful to hear that
seething, boiling torrent directly beneath
her and feel the wooden structure vibrate
and culver like creature in distress. 1t
was with sigh of relief that she touched
Mother Earth once more and fastened
up the hill to the Jellife farm, for there
was not another person in sight, most of
the men and boys of the rural district
having gone to assist at the village,
where there was serious apprehension
of an overflow and much destruction of
property.
Chatty found the usually cheerful,
busy farmers wife standing idly by her
kitchen window. She welcomed her
young visitor cordially saying, I'm SO
glad to see some one. for am all alone
in the house, and that noisy water out
there makes me as nervous as cat.
Such flood has never been known in
the fall Of the year before: and Jake
Spindle, the peddler, just came down
from Millville, and says they are afraid
there the dam viii give way. II it does,
there is no telling where the damage will
STOP"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1886-11-24

Farmers too often entertain the idea
that choice stock is something for the
rich to indulge in; but not for them.
They are wrong. The best stock will
thrive better than inferior stock, will
produce more valuable progeny,
and when grown will be worth price
proportional to the value of the
original stock. This, then, suggests
that he who can keep only ten be-
cause he has accommodations and
feed for no more, should keep the best
he can get, that he might realize as
much from them as his neighbor does
from thirty. No man who has had
experience will question the sound
ness of this teaching. This; then, is
the enterprising farmers policy
Keep only what you can care for, but
keep the best you can get in any and
every department of the live stock
business.-Rural World.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1886-11-24

The Republican majority has bet n
cut down this year by farmers who
are suspicious of the influences APP
parently back of Gov.-elect McGill.
Much in the. future now depends up
on Mr.. McGill and his approaching
administration. If he boldly follows
the spirit of the Republican platform
and acts in accordance with the in
terests of the whole people, all will be
we'll. Ii, however, he allows those to
whom he owes his nomination and
election to control his official actions,
nothing, not even the unworthiness
OF opposition candidates, will save
the Republican party from over
whelming defeat at the next general
election. The Republicans of the
state will tolerate ring rule no longer.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1886-11-24
A THANKSGIVING RIDE.

THE long storm is over at last, but
how the wind does blow remarked
Jessie Macdonald, glancing out OF the
window at the rapidly scudding clouds
overhead.
Eyes, we shall have cold day for
Thanksgiving" replied her mother; and
she sighed as an unusually fierce blast
shook the old red frame house, and her
thoughts few to her absent husband,
who, if still in the land Of the living, was
probably tossing about on the high,
tempestuous seas. But nearly q year
had elapsed since any news had been
heard Of brave. warmed hearted Sandy
Macdonald, and vague fear, as well as
the gaunt wolf Poverty. was stealthily
but surely creeping into the little house
hold of women and children, waiting
and watching for the son, husband and
father among the fair New England
hills.
AYE, aye; tomorrow is Thanksgiv-
ing. sure enough" chimed in the old
Scotch grandmother Sandy loved the
day as weel as though he were born
Yankee like you, Susan; but I'm think
ing it will be sorry Feast well have
this year, with him away and ne'er a
pasty in the pantry. nor bubblyjock
Scotch for turkey in the barnyard."
Yes, the luck Of the MacDonalds
sailed away in the Heather-bellT' re-
sponded her daughterin -lsw, sadly.
DO you mean. mother, that we are
to have no Thanksgiving dinner ut allf
cried thirteen ear-old Chatty, who al
that moment appeared.
Corn beef and cabbage, perhaps, but
there is no money to spend on delicacies.
Mrs. Peterkin promised me q young tur;
key, but the weeks storm has prevented
me sending for it,"
LET me go now, then" exclaimed
Chatty.
why, child, you would be blown
away" said her mother, while Jessie
shivered, saying, ''Tomboys may like
such things, but would not stir out to.
day for all the turkeys in the country.
"Oh! I'm strong" laughed Chatty,
And I love to feel as though | was Q
leaf tossed about by the wind. Then l
have an errand of my own. want to
call on Mrs Jellife and ask her for two
or three of her crickets, Dan says they
are overrun with"
"Crickets! And what would you do
with them" asked Jessie.
LET them sing on the hearth, OF
course. They sound SO CHEEKY; and be-
sides, you know, they are said to bring
good luck to a house; and I'm sure we
need it bad enough.
But the Jellife farm is half mile
farther than the Peterkin's and beyond
the railroad bridge" protested her moth
er.
II shall not mind that if can get my
lucky crickets, and / will stop for the
turkey on my way back. Do let me go,
mamma dear"
Mrs. Macdonald could rarely refuse
any request Of bonny, auburn-ha
Chatty, and she now yielded, although
reluctantly.