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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-24
From Nashville Americas OF the 10th.


The man whom yesterday the De-
mocracy OF Tennessee for a second
time chose as their Gubernatorial
standard-bearer has barely turned his
thirty-sixth year. The main features
of his political career, as we'll as fam
lily history, are now familiar to the
people of the State, but may bear rep
etition in brief His mother was a
sister OF that silver-tongued Demo-
crat, Landon G. Haynes ; his father a
minister and farmer whose po-
litical faith in his later years was
identified with the Prohibition party,
though inclining upon other questions
that that party represents to Republi-
canism. Robert l.. is the only Demo
crat OF a large family When. "a years
old he engaged in his first political
contest seeking to represent Carter,
his native county, which was largely
Republican, in the State Legislature.
He was defeated, but two years later
achieved a triumph in the Firt Cong
ressional District, which established
his reputation as stump speaker in
Tennessee and gave to him a national
clientele of admirers. Volumes have
been written OF that memorable race
he made in 1873, for Congress against
A. III. Pettibone, one of the ablest pol
iticians and debaters in the Republl-
cah party in the South. Facing Re
publican party in the Sonth Facing
Ia Republican majority of 1000 the
young Democrat boldly essayed the
task OF overturning it, and after a
struggle In which his veteran oppon-
ent was thrown On the defensive from
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-24

You cannot afford to waste time in
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permit amy dealer to impose upon you
with some cheap, imitation Of DR.,
King'sNew- Discovery for Consump-
tion, Coughs and colds, but be sure
you get the genuine. Because he can
make more profit he may tell you he
has something just as good, or just
the same. Don't be deceived, but in
sistiupon getting DR.. Kings New Dis.
eovery, which. is guaranteed to give
relief in all Throat, Lung and Chest
affections, Trial bottles free at DR.
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-24
The Battle Brings Peace.


The news from the country points
to a most enthusiastic reception Of
Gov. Taylor when he starts into the
canvas in all parts OF the State. The
delegates who united in making the
nomination, and especially those who
stood by him from the beginning to
the end, were welcomed home as dele
gates returning from a convention
never before were in the history of
Tennessee.
In several instances they were met
at the depot by large crowds, hauled
in wagons with banners and music,
to the courthouse or other public
places, and honored with speeches and
the congratulations of the people as
il they we're conquering heroes re-
turning from great military victories.
There is but one way to account for
the uniform fidelity-the spirited dash
| for the lead, and then the iuvincible
march in the front, under heavy fire
until the battle was won-and that is
tho backing and Endorsement which
the delegates had from the people at
home who loaded down the wires with
dispatches. Magnetism is hard to un-
derstand, but it is apparent that some
leaders bind the people to them by in
visible chords, and this power Gov
Taylor has more than any man Ten.
nessee has had for many years.
That such man will have enemies
| is as certain as human nature remains
the same.
In this memorable contest there
were few delegations that are de
serving of special mention, The dele
cations from Madison, Upton, Glib
son, Rutherford, Giles, Greene, ant
Knox, were never divided Through
out there was a good deal OF general
ship on both sides. Several charges
were made with courage and skill
that would have done credit to al
army of invincibles. But these charge
were always replused with spirit tha
brought shouts from the lookers-on.
The grandest of ali these battles wa
the one on Friday night, when th
Opposition moved one line of troop
after another into the ranks OF TrouS
dale, and for time it seemed tn
Taylor forces must give way--tha
5 they could not stand the assault Bu
: when the attacking forces rested fror
what seemed a great victory, one {
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-24
That Tired Feeling

iAffiicts nearly every one in the spring
The system having become accus.
toned to the bracing air Of winter, il
weakened by the warm days Of the
changing season, and readily yields tc
attacks OF disease. Hoods Sarsspa'
rilla is Just the medicine needed. II
tones and builds up every part of the
body, and also expels all impurities
from the blood, Try it this season,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-24

Gov. RI Taylor was re-nominated
on last Tuesday on the 40th ballot. II
is the, duty OF every .truey Democrat,
no matter whether or not he favored
his denomination, to do all in his pow,
er3so give him a. rousing big majority
In November We place. his name al
the masthead Of the. Democrat this
week, and shall do all We can to Sc
-edre his election by a largely increas
ed majority. ---GeeneVille Democrat.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-24

Carroll County Democrat The
Democrats saw proper to advocate the
cause OF another for the nomination,
but it has laid aside all feelings Of
opposition and antagonism to the gov
ernor, and will give him hearty sup.
port.
Clsrkson Tobacco Leaf Taylor
nominated, the breach has been healed
the opposition has wheeled into line,
and Tennessee democracy presents
the enemy a solid front
Humbolt Messenger; Work lor
Taylor, Support the regular nominee
and let us have big democratic ma
jority.
Knoxville Tribune: The Tribune
has opposed the denomination of Gov.
Taylor. We have fought him honest
ly, honorable and without prejudice.
we nave not abused nor mlSrepresent-
ed him. Every charge we made
against him has been proven. We
are not sorry for anything We have
said about him; we take nothing
back and make no apologies. We did
not think his renominstion would be
for the good Of the democratic party
but wouldido it harm. Our opinion
has not changed. He was not our
choice and not the choice Of the great
majority of the democracy Of Ten
nessee. For the sake Of har-
money the majority gradually yielded
up its rights to the persistent and in
sisted minority.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-24
: A Sou nd legal OpinIOn.

+, f. Bainbridge Munday ESQ., County
Atty, Clay Co, Tex. says: Have used
Electric Bitters with most happy re.
suits. My brother also was very low
with MaIarial Fever and Jsundice
.butfwas cured by timely use Of this
medicine. Am satisfied Electric Bit
ters saved his life"
st Mr. D.I lWilcoxson, Of Horse Cave
KY, adds like testimony, saying
He positively believes be, would have
died, had it not been for Electric Bit
tiers. ......
This great remedy will ward off, al
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for all Kidney, Liver an stomach Dis
orders stands unequaled. Price SOC
and ST.. at DR., ]. B. McFerrin'l
Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-24
Go West.

No portion OF the United States TO-
day sffers as many opportunities for
making money as can be found at
Great Falls, Mont, and on the reser-
yation just opened, in business, min
ing, stock-raising or farming. Rates,
maps and particulars will be furnish.
ed by @. II. Warren, Gen. Pass. Agent,
St. P. NJ, & NJ. Ry,, st, Paul, MINI.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-24
Governor TayIOr's Democracy.

From the American
The speech made by Mr.. Vertrees,
which was published in the american
yesterday, impugning Gov. Taylor's
Democracy, after the struggle to
defeat him had been practically
abandoned, goes to the country as
Democratic testimony against him.
The speech, on the whole, is simply an
arraignment Of Gov Taylor's Democ-
racy.
We know Of no better mode OF get
ting at a mans Democracy than to in
quire what he has done for Democ-
racy.
II a military man wins all his bat
ties, always leading the charge in
person, it matters little whether he
read Scotgs or Hardee's tactics. Men
may, and <o, differ widely on the
questions OF the day---even men in
the same party lit: who stands to his
|
guns when shells are fiyingY
Gov. Taylor was Brought up in a
Republican family, surrounded BY
Republican influences, and in a coun-
ty were every Democrat who showed
his head above log was fred upon
from every quarter.
There seemed not the slightest hope
for young man as a Democrat. But
this young man had convictions and
dared assert them.
His two canvasses in the Congress
Honal district with more than 1900 OF
a majority against him, developed a
power that had not been found in any
young man in the State. One victory,
and another race which threatened
the overthrow Of Republicanism in its
greatest strength, made young Taylor
at once the most prominent young
i Democrat in the State.
East Tennessee never presented him
as its candidate for Governor, and in
1882, with a strong probability OF be.
\ ing nominated, he withdrew as soon
as Gen. Base got six votes ahead oI
him.
When the party, in 1884, wanted d
strong man for Elector for the State
at large this young man was taken
; and the result for Tennessee was 9
matter of pride.
In 1886, when the party wanted a
strong man as candidate for Gov
ernor, as we had come within 6,O0(
votes of losing the State on the last
preceding election, it took up thil
young man and he swelled the major
ity to near 1900, giving up an Office
:. worth $4,000 year to do it,
y Has he ever bolted the ticket
: Never, Has he ever scratched tn,
ticket? Never, Has the party eve
= called on him for work that he diC
not do it? Never
r Is he looked to as d leader, and d.
It the masses know his voice and com
when he calls? The answer came in
and through delegation from al
. parts OF the State, whose final actio,
! in the convention was but the will Q
the masses eventually and powerful
expressed.
If No other man in the State has sue
y hold on the masses, and certain
o ly no young man in the State hs
e done as much for the Democratic pa
ty,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-24

q Professor Virchow, after careful ex.
animation Of Emperor Frederick's
throat reports that he finds no proof
that cancer exists and many reasons
to doubt it's existence.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-09-28
Death of q French Patriot.

Marshall Bazaine died in Madrid Sept. %
of heart disease.
Francois Acnille Bazaine was born at
Versailles, France Feb. IL, 1911. Although
as the son of prominent and wealthy army
officer he could have got an officers com
mission in the army, he preferred TO seek
his murshal's baton, won in 1854, in the
knapsack of a private soldier. His active
service began in Africa in 1888 and contipu-
ed through all the French campaigns TO
1870, 81 years in all, of which 81 were passed
in campaigns, in the course of which he re
ceiyed six wounds or contusions. In the
war with Prussia in 1870 by the concentra-
ton OF all invading armes into the "Armee
du Rhin" under the Emperor, Marshal
Bazaine had only single corps under his
command instead OF an entire army.
by a series Of defeats the emperor and
MacMahon, Bazaines competitors, were
overthrown, and the latter found himself at
the head of the army of the Rhine. But he
could not concentrate and reorganiZe the
demoralized army in time to prevent "a
crushing defeat at Mitz, ty which he was
obliged To surrender his army Of 10000
men, Oct. %, 1870. He was arraigned be-
fore court martial charged with having
capitulated TO the enemy and surrendered
his army before he had exhausted all his
means of deferse. After two months
trial he was found guilty and sentenced TO
be degraded and shot, with the recon-
incubation from the court that the sentence
be not carried out because OF Bazaine 6
former brilliant service and the circuin
stances under which he received the com
mand of the army. His sentence was com
muted To ~ years imprisonment without
degradation. August ., 1874, Bazaine
aided by his wife, made his escape from his
prison, pleading in justification in a letter
left behind that no sentence IL legal unless
pronounced by ths peers OF the accused"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-09-28
FOREIGN.

Another rumor that Bismarck is about TO
resign is afloat.
A German named Ludwig has been ar
rested in London charged with being inn
plicated, If not the perpetrator, OF the many
mysterious murders which have occurred
recently.
The workmen in the Grand Trunk shops
at Hamilton, have been removed TO STRAIT
ford Ont
Calvin du Binson and his wife, who live
in settlement called Catamount, in Kent
county, N. b., went TO call on ncighbor,
leaving their three children in the house
had gone but a short distance when they
noticed the house in flames. but arrived too
late 10 save the children, all Of whom per.
ished in the flames.
The publication OF the late Emperor
Frederick diary is everywhere recognized
as an event OF the greatest national import
ance. Official and political circles, how
ever, that are intimately versed on the
lnnermoSt history OF the construction of
the empire, have been astounded by the
publication, whilst the whole German peO-
pie are stirred TO their very depths by
revelations which show the real greatness
Of the deceased Emperor Frederick, his
influence in creating the empire and his
noble aims for its future. Prince Bismarck
in particular, is unfavorably affected by its
publication, inasmuch as ii was pub ishcd
WITHOUT MS consent. Emperor William
was not consulted in regard 10 its publica-
tloil, and is said TO be very much incensed.
No credit is given i'm French Official cir
Giles TO the San Francisco dispatch, that POO
French marines and thousands of natives
had been killed at the Marquesas. Govern
ment oflic ais say that group has been UNI
der French protection since 1912, and few
gendarmes have always suffced TO main
tain order.
A destructive cyclone passed over the
Bahama islands the other day. Many
houses We're wrecked and great damage
done 10 vessel property.
The executive committee of the cotton
spnners met at Manchester, Eng, the
other day and unanimously adopted reso-
tuition 10 work on short time in order TO de-
feat the SPECTATORS ring at New York and
Liverpool
II. A. Field. hardware merchant, II. B.
Wright, fruit merchant, Henry Bagg. "a
book keeper, and Herbert and Ford Shep-
herd, sons of Herman Shepherd, a mer-
chant, all of Brockyille, Ont, were drowned
by the sinking of sailing yacht in mid
channel the other morning. A gale was
blowing at the time and the yacht shipped
considerable water, and being heavily bal
lasted she sank.
The German government viii ask the
reichstag 10 sanction the building Of a num-
Der of men of war.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-09-28
SH ERMAN ON ANNEXATION.
az Pluribus Unum" Must be the Motto
of North America.

The annexation of Canada was the propo-
sition which Senator Sherman advanced in
the senate the other afternoon in speech
which received the closest attention from
both sides. 1t was the first time the SEN
ator had been heard on the question. He
stripped off all ambiguity, and said the ne
cessity Of political union has become
an absolute necessity. Reciprocity or com
mercial union was but "A temporary device,
for the political amalgamation of both coun-
tries was inevitable. The Canadian PROV
inces were now so organized that they could
readily enter as states Of the union. We
had acquired Texas, Louisiana and other
portions Of our territory, and this further
extension should be carried on in the same
way. instead of on the lines of border forti-
tications, custom houses, smugglers and
war ships There should be the same I'M
checked freedom as between other sister
states. Canada is SO situated that she
would gain by the union. and the only ones
seriously opposing would be those having
empty titles. Great Britain would also be
wiling, owing TO the added commercial ad
vantages. but ho matter what of opposition
should come. this country should at once
take the initiative towards politically unit
ing the two countries. II should not stop
until "E Pluribus Unum' was the motto of
all Canada, as well as this country. and the
American flag fioated everywhere, from the
Rio Grande to the Arctic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-09-28
Settlers Have Clear Titles.

The Marquette, Houghton Il Ontonagon
railway company has formally given no
tice 10 the general land Office of its with
drav'al Of all claim TO land grant opposite
the unconstructed parts of its road. This
is understood to be final abandonment of
its claim TO over 10000 acres of land to
which the railroad company has heretofore
stoutly maintained its rightful title, and
has succeeded up To the present time in
defeating adverse action, although bill to
forfeit the grant was passed by the senate.
The settlers of those lands who have re
sisted the right OF the railroad company TO
the land will now be able TO perfect their
titles free from controversy with the rail
road company. This action has been taken
by the railroad company, ii is understood,
for the reason that the road has recently
been sold 10 the Canadian Pacific. which
does not desire TO build the eXtention along
which the grant lies
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-09-28
NEWS SUMMARY.
CONGRESSIONAL.

SEPTEMBER 10, SRSATE.-A Joint resolu-
tion was passed, appropriating 100000 10
be expended under direction of the Presi-
dent for the relief of the yellow fever suf.
terers. The following bills were passed
also: Senate bill for the ascertainment Of
the amount due to the Pottawatomie In
dams OF Michigan and Indiana; house bill
70 amend the river and harbor appropria-
ton bill Of 1854 in relation 10 the use OF the
st. Mary's Falls aud other canals; senate
bill 10 forfeit lands granted TO the state OF
Michigan to aid in the construction Of
railroad from Marquette 10 Ontonagon, and
senate bill appropriating S15 900 for pub
lie building at Kalamazoo, Mich.
HoUsR.-The time Of the house was en-
tirely taken up in discussing the library
building clause Of the conference report on
the sundry civil appropriation bill, which
began Immediately after the reading OF the
journal. Several members took part in the
debate and the vote on agreeing TO the con-
ference report rcsulted-yeas, 6s, nays, ~;
no quorum, and the house at 2:25 ad-
lourned.
SEPTEMBER go, SESArE.-The feature of
the days proceedings in the senate was the
passage of the house bill creating the de
partment of agriculture Mr.. Stewart in
troduced bill regulating the transmission
TO the president OF the bills which have
passed both houses and gone through the
ordinary routine of legislation. 1t was re-
Stewart also introduced resolution recit-
ing the delay Of passed bills IN transmits
sion to the president by the house com
mittee on enrolled bills and calling the
attention of the house TO the alleged delays
and asking the house to require its officers
TO present such bills without delay.
HoUsE.-The senate bill FORGETTING the
grant Of lands to the state of Michigan 10
aid in the construction OF railroad from
Marquette TO Ontonagon was taken up in
the house today ana after having been
amended by striking out the provision linn
iting the forfeiture TO lands along the un-
constructed portion Of the road and extend
ing the forfeiture TO lands granted in aid of
a road from Ontonagon TO the Wisconsin
state line, was passed. The house then
went into a committee Of the whole on the
private calendar. The committee having
arisen, the house passed number Of pri-
vate bills and then took a recess, the eve
ming session TO be for the consideration of
private pension bills. At the evening SEES
sion, Mr.. Bingham of Pennsylvania, called
up the bill granting pension TO the widow
of Gen. Sheridan, but Mr. Cheadle of Indi-
ana, objected. Subsequently Mr.. Bing-
ham asked unanimous consent 10 have the
bill made a special order for December q,
but 10 this proposition Mr.. Kilgore OF
Texas. objected. Thirty two private pen
sion bills were passed, and the house at
1920 adjourned until Monday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-09-28
Condition of State Crops.

Seret. Conger says in his crop and
weather service report for Michigan, for
week ending Sept. % The weather con
ditions have been very favorable to the
growing crops and the copious rains have
put the ground in condition for the fall
seeding which is now being rapidly pushed
The wheat will be nearly all seeded by the
last Of next week. In the southeastern
part of the state the rain was not sufficient
for soaking the ground and more is needed
Corn cutting and potato digging were pro
crossing rapidly, until the rain made the
condition Of the ground ready for wheat,
when the seeding took the place Of the har
vest The farmers are well pleased with
the conditions at present. p stUres have
been materially improved by the rains.
The cool weather did not affect crops. as
the rainfall Offset any effect it would other
wise have.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-09-28
EX-PrisOuers of War.

The sixteenth reunion of the nat ona as
sociation of the ex-prisoners of war was
held in Indianapolis on the 18th inst The
secretary has enrolled during the year "a
new associates and las individual members.
The cash receipts have been SS24; balance
on hand, including badges, etc, s2Gl. In
the afternoon the delegates called on Gen.
Harrison, and at night campfire was
held in Tomlinson hall
The following officers were chosen
President Thomas Mckee, Washington,
u c.; vice president, r.. III. Williams, In
dianapolis; secretary and treasurer, l.. u.
Williams. Washington, ID. C.; chaplain, G.
&. McCabe, New York; historian, tranl,
f.. Moran, Philadelphia The next annual
meeting will be held Ia Milwaukee,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-09-28
THE STATE.
Given Their Work.

The following are the appointments OF
the Detroit M 4. conference for the ensu-
ing year:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-09-28

G. l. Pearson, missionary to Arizona.
o. w. Willis, l.. w. Pitcher, G.. X. Da-
Wis, Wang Ching Yum, missionaries to
China
ID. G.. Challis, missionary to Bulgaria.
Edwin Craven, missionary TO Dakota.
Samuel Weir, Geo. >. Davis, 5. A. Dean,
A. II. Delong, Henry r.. Wolfe, C. III. Tai
mage left without appointments to attend
some of our schools.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-09-28
('urtjs Accents.

The demos ratio congressional convention
for the sixth strict of Kentucky was held
in Covington on the 18th inst. Hon. James
G.. Carlisle was UNANIMOUSLY renominat-
ed. and in his speech of acceptance deliver
ed an address outlining the policy Of the
democratic PARTY
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-09-28

Meyer Goldstein, % years q clerk for
Morris Creenebaum, an auctioneer of New
York, has been arrested and held for trial
on the charge Of swindling his employer
out of $50 600 by forging checks. 1t is said
he confessed his guilt and surrendered
property worth 5000 in the hope Of immu-
nifty from punishment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-09-28
Rosecrans Elected President.

General Rosecrans has been elected presi
dent Of the society Of the Army Of the Cum
borl. nd, TO succeed the late General Sheri
dan. The ncxt meeting will be held IN
Chattanooga, Sepsember ~, IS and 20, iSs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-09-28

CATTLE-Market firm for good; other 10
@l6c over; steers, q Jf0j %; stockers
and feeders, s2(d3 %; cows, bulls and
mixed, o. 41d2 10; Texas critic s!op3 81;
Western ranger, g u ga So.
Hoes-Market strong. 30 higher for
good mixed, t5 Goat 30; heavy, 81 lOta
= rs; light - 9O@6 50; ssips, SO 50Ce5 40.
bnEEP-Market duh logic lower;
natives, 81 7Jn3 20: Western, IS 3Qfs ";
Texans, AZ .6a3 ~; lambs, S4ta5 ~. TIE
Drovers' .ournsl special London cattle.
gram quote. osst beeves lc lowvr at i2c.
Wee Fine. t4Qrz!c: medium, 2S1r2sc
. <r,s. A<t2.s; IN wAsAsA, =. sR.