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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-31

Senator Vests resolution for an in
vestigation OF the meat product OF the
United States having been passed, the
following committee was appointed to
make investigation; Messrs. Vest,
Plumb, Maderson, Cullom and Coke.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-31

Mr.. BLAINE has written another
letter from Paris in which he again
declines most positively to be candi-
date for the Presidency. II this last
letter had not been written he might
have been the candidate but the great
people had determined that he should
not be the President.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-31

For Governor
ROBERT TAYLOR.
state Executive Committee.

First Dist rict-Isaac Harr OF Washington.
Second District-J. F. Lewis of Knox.
Third District--John A, Moon of Hamilton
Fourth District, L. Mckenzie OF Lincoln,
Fifth District-H b Williams Of franklin.
sixth District-M. Savage of Montgomery.
Seventh Dstrict--W. l.. Grigsby of Dickson.
Eighth District-W. p. Robertson OF Madison.
Ninth District-John NJ Nichols Of Dyer.
Tenth Distrct-N. w. Baptist OF Upton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-31

Gen. Sheridan has been dangerous.
ly i'll, he is now somewhat better,
though the danger is by no means past
Valvular disease of the heart is his
complaint.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-31
Hominy, rice, faxed oats,

1t is now quite cool, but later in the
season it will be very warm, and you
will want to keep cool, the way to do
it is to call around and get you a fan,
We have them from cents to $1.25
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-31

The Democratic caucus OF the House
had a long session Saturday night, de-
voted to the consideration OF the re-
port of the Democratic members Of
the Ways and Means committee upon
the proposed amendments to the Mills
tariff bill. Quite number of minor
amendments were agreed to.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-31
BE WISE

Now and henchforth, and when you
want shoes, and good value for the
money, buy you a pair Of Ziegler
Bros. shoes and you will not be disap.
pointed,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-31
SEE US AND OUR GOODS.

We need net tell you that we have
Gas boys say the daisiest stock of
goods in the city. You need only
come and see for yourself, and then if
you are not convinced we are sure no
amount of talking on our part could
do it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-31
Best coffee only 20 cents.

When you want to buy lets Of goods
for little CA s H just call around
this way and you will find goods so
cheap as never vas.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-31

If a man should eat pins we are GER
tain that he will be stuck, SO are they
who buy goods without a thorough
examination. We invite the very
closest inspection of our goods.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-31

Don't forget that we sell St. John,
Kirkham & Co.'s shoes at cost for
cash.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-31

We mean to do lots Of business this
year, and our object is to offer goods
for cash on a small margin ambush off
larger amount of goods and thus
make our profit, true we will have to
work the harder to do this, but it viii
be no disadvantage to you.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-31
Hard w are!

If you want bottom prices go to
G. K. Lide & Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-31

Our Satteens from 80 to 20cents for
American, and 30ce for fine French
Sstteens we are sure can not be turn
ed down.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-31

Ladies' cashmere searis in album
dance at prices ranging from 20 cents
up to $4.25.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-31

Johnson City, Tenn.
WIN practice Ia the Law and Chance y Court.
ofthe counties Of Washington, Sullivan Carriers
Johnson and Unicei. Collections made any.
where In East Tennessee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-31
LII WYERS.
BURROW,

ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN
CnANCERY,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-31

Ladies we have superabundance
OF satin, grosgrain, crown, pignot and
watered ribbons, it will be real salts.
faction to you to examine cur stock.
We have more hats and less prices
than you will be apt to find outside of
our house.
Best calico, that will wash all right,
good fabric and colors, at ~ cents.
These are standard goods, best styles.
Other standard calicOs and good styles
at and ca cents, then we gradually
go down in price to and 4 cents per
yard, and we have in all about three
miles or over 1000 yards and we want
to sell it bad nough to give you bar
gain.
Our stock of velyeteens and plush,
for thinning, is the most complete that
you will in the burg.
Take a peep at our hamburg and
nainsook embroidery laces and ruch-
ling,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-19
SHOWING 4 NEW rYPE.sErr1NG MACHINE.

There was an exhibition yesterday afternoon OF a
new typescttng machine in the factory Of A. wirsch
ing the inventor of the stock and news ticker, now
in extensive The typesetinS machine IS the
invention OF j. E. Munson, the author of the steno
graphic system known by his name. He calls his
apparatus an automatic typesetting machine. The
mechanism runs by electricity. lie has first an
apparatus that works from a keyboard. puncturinG
holes in paper tape. Each combination OF holes
represents letter or figure. After passing through
another apparatus that brings the holes nearer together
the tape IS put the ypesettng part of the appara
tus and passing between fingers opens circuit that
moves the levers Operating the type. The entire
machine IS Of extremely delicate mechanism but the
inventor claims speed of 5000 ems an hour for II.
The apparatus used yesterday. 10 which his automatic
key-b0ald was attached, not rapid enough, but
the exhibition fairly successful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-19

Ms o man who had been faithful TO his daily
trusts, faithful to his friends and faithful to his
country" and who would be elected Lieu
tcnantGovernor next November" Colonel Cru
ger received warm greeting He said:
IT Is most encouraging sign TO see so many busI
ness leaving their Offices and stores
to show their interest IN and devotion
10 tho principles that involved In
this campaign Il means that the In the dry
goods disrict--cmploycrs and empoycs-are going to
do noble work from until election for Harrison
and Morton. Cheers
Mr. Plummer--And for Miller and Cruecr. iRencwcd
cbcef1ng.D
Colonel Crnscr Communicating Republican party
has taken unmstakabc ground In favor of protection
IN this campaign. You know full well how much your
Interests depend the maintenance OF That princi.
plo. Concerning state Issues. Mr.. Miller has stated
HIS position clearly and distinctly. and tho platform
Is such commcnds itself 10 the support OF all public
spirited citizens. loud ctcers.)
Congressman White. of Brooklyn, and cx-Con-
gresham Carr Of Illinois. also made short ad-
dresses, which were loudly applaudcd. The meet
ing broke up with enthusiastic cheering for Har-
rison and Morton, and Miller ard Crugcr.
Many workingmen, going home from their work,
stopped TO cheer the banner. much 10 the
disgust of the few Democrats gathered around the
Democratic Dry Goods Clubs headquarters, I'M
mcdiately opposite the Republican banner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-19
THE BIG RALLY AT THE POLO GROUNDS.
PROTECTION TO AMERICAN INDUSTRIES TO d

THE CAUSE PRESENTED.
Arrangements for the biz Republican rally at the
Polo Grounds, under the auspices Of the Harlem Re-
publican Club being rapidly completed In man.
highly satisfactory to the committee In charge OF
the meeting. 1t has been decided 10 invite out-of
town clubs living within convenient distance Of this
city TO take part in the proceedings and yesterday the
formal notice TO this effect sent out &c numerous
organizations belonging TO the National Republican
League The circular containing this invitation also
contains general programme Of the exercises. It's
main points arc follows:
The campaign protection American
now Open Harlem Republican Club has decided
help the cause by holding a meeting the Polo
Grounds Onehundred-s feminist and Fh-avc., in this
city, on Saturday evening" September o9. The Polo
Grounds comprise some ten acres anordng ample room for
all who choose to The great Coliseum at Onchun-
ana Fourthavc has also been engaged
OF Indictment weather This Is Of the largest
buildings New York. having floor space
Madison Square Garden and Will accommodate 10000
To this meeting respectfully invite club ard most
earnestly that assist In making this occasion
one OF the great events OF the Republican campaign
Among the speakers have presence Of
the Hon. James g. Blaine OF Maine the Hon Chaunccy NJ
Depew OF New York Governor j. b. Foraker and tn Hon
William Mckinley, of Ohio; the Hon. John Finncrty OF
Illinois the Hon. ID. X. Bruce, OF Mississippi; General
Adam T. King OF Maryland; the Hon. James Z. Foster
president Of the Republican League OF the United States
the Hon A. w Tcnney and General stewart L. WCodford
OF Ncw-Nork; the Hon. Benjamin Buticrworth OF OHIO ;
the Hon w C. Plummer of Dakota, and the Hon. w. f.
Mason, of Illinois
Preceding the meeting there Will be short parade from
Onehundred and twenty nfh-st. the Polo Grounds,
One hundred and tcnth-s There will be fireworks speak
ing from several stands and grand rally generally for
noble National and candidates. II possible
bring member OF your club in uniform II
uniformed, without uniforms and nep swell the
triumphant march victory Bring patriotic music and
protection banners bring the enthusiasm born OF the
surance Of united Tary grand and the victories
OF Rhode Island Oregon Vermont and Maine; bring your
Democratic negi Dor who is opposed to free trade and let
US ali join in showing strength and zeal for the dear
To the hearts Of all true Americans:
PROTECTION TO AMERICAN INDUSTRIES.
Major Charles Appeby has been appointed marshal, and
has accepted the position His first order IS inclosed
herewith and requested report to him at the
above headquarters
This is signed by the committee. which consists Of
Andrew T. Humphrey, president of the club; Charles
d. Baker, secretary John I. Reynolds and Onesimus
T. Shaffer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-19
MR. BLAINE At THE POLO GROUNDS

From The Nsw-York Evening Sun
Instead of going West to grow up with the country,
the Harlemiies have the country where they live
gr W up most remarkably with them,
Think OF n The bis political meeting Of one of
the great conestng parties In New York City In q
Presidential campaign To be held the Polo lVundsl
IT'S enough To mako the upper part OF the Any swef
itself Into overflow beyond the spuyten DuyvlL
This meeting Will be held when the Hon. James G.
the great Republican slugser takes his stand upon
this historic ball field what style OF play will he
adopt
YIN he face the grand stand from whore Tim Kcefe
and smcful Mike have dug out their stcadying holes,
and hurl sinuots, delusive pleas the 10 600 ndl-
viduals, mt 70 o. less who Will face HIS delivery
VIII hs strike them all OFT thr ugh their inability o
comprehend him and solve his puzzle
VIII he stand at tho home plate, with his face TO
hs me run shots with the bat OF lmprcgnable argu-
ment and convincing rhetoric
VIII he do all his playing nom one spot will
he ship around the bases and every point Of
the field like a VIII, lc nine himself!
Or win he pose The umpire. impartial, calm.
authoritative telling the plain, unvarnlshed and UNI
questionable truth, DESTROYS only thar the best sldo
may win? The political championship will be do
clded In this sta,c and city, and Brother Blainc's
the most important OF the series.
IL will be great time when nom 1000 To 30 600
people accustomed TO &C. 10 Harlem TO other
fellows toy with the sphere viii march there 10 hear
political discussion by great political leader, and
TO consider It's value. II will be interesting for tho
whole baseball fraternity. and to the country, especial
ly Harlem, when II occurs.
Brother blaine Is sharp player when he tries.
lie Is apt to make errors. but no Is hard one to beak
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-19
BURTTS L. SyOWS STRANGE DEATH.
TAKING MORPHINE AT FRIENDS HoUsE-THE
CASE SAID TO BE A SUICIDE

CASE SAID TO DE SUICIDE.
The mysterious death Of Burtis l. Snow. OF No 212
Pacific ave. Jersey City, at the house Of George T. Ba
low No. 35s Nnth-st Brooklyn. on saturday, Is I'M
der investigation by the Brooklyn coroner. Mr. Snow
was young man OF tweniy-six, who was employed In
the Office of the Adams Express Company, In Jersey
City. He had a wife and child, and his father.
w. F. Snow is wealthy resident of Jersey City
Heights. On Thursday, Mr.. Snow called at the house
of Mr. Barlow lie invited TO remain to dinner.
and proposed TO return home at o'clock e
At that hour he complained Of sickness and was IN
vited to remain all night and the next day not feeling
any better. he remained also. In the afternoon ne
went to bed and said he should like some morphine
Mr.. Barlow got him ten grains at neighboring drug
store. When he went home he mixed It in water and
gave IL to Mr. Snow. lie said IL was all right, and
that he was accustomed to taking II, but In an hour
he grew alarmingly Sick and Dr. sherman. OF No. 3S5
Nnth-s was called IN. lie found that it was hope
less to try to save the patient and shortly after mid
night Mr. Snow died.
The autopsy showed that death was due TO NOR
phnc poisoning 1t is asserted that Mr.. snow COM
mitted suicide deliberately, and story Is told that he
was counting young woman In Ninth-st. as an UNI
married man. and that he visited her on Thursday. and
asccrtaned that he married and gave him such
an expression OF her opinion of the false character he
had assumed tha, he ended HIS life rather than face
the exposure that she promised 10 make 10 his wife
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-19
"rRrp- NAYS BoypsMAy HAS TO PAY

Fred May, expected, did not answer TO his
name when It called yesterday In Part Of the
General Sessions the indictment charging him with
assault In the first degree In endcavorng 20 shoot
Policeman Gowan, June 18, in Warren-sf. Recorder
smyth directed thar Mays baiLbond be forfeited The
bond for 81 900. and the surety was Louis II.
Livingston. of No. East seyentecnh-st Mays c0un-
sci In court, but made no statement as to Nays
return this country lie will probably not be
here until the witnesses disappear, or the Indictment
is dismissed. A bench warrant will be issued against
May.
amncd the law 10 find whether May could be extra
dltcd from any foreign country on the charge made
against him. Assistant Dstrict-Atorney Davis
said that under the treaty with Great
Britain, assault with intent to murder is
cxtradablc. As is urging the pro-
ccedngs against May II Is not probable that exradi-
ton proceedings will be begun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-19
SOME UNFORTUNATE STATEMENTS.
DEMOCRATS SHOW THEIR TRUE MOTIVES IN
BROOKLYN MASS MEETING.

DEMOCRATS SHOW THEIR TRUE MOTIVES IN
BROOKLYN MASS MEETING.
Despite tho persistent attempts to snub him. on the
part OF the local leaders OF the Brooklyn Democracy
Mayor Chaplin the meeting In the Academy OF
Music In Brooklyn last evening But he did not sit with
party On stage but with Corporation Counsel
jerks occupied the if hand proscensu box set apart
for the directors Of the Academy His entrance was so
timed received heatcr welcome than the speaker
Of and given for himto wnieh
he responded BY bowling his Acknowledgements lie DC
cined however. 70 respond To call for speech
The superb rally OF the Republicans In the rink on Mon
day evening led especial efforts TO I'LL the building but
only onc,hird many people assembled as at the rink
Postmaster HENRIK, Commissioner OF Jurors Furey am
Thomas T. Pearsall were the stage. City Works COM
missioner Adams, in the capacity OF Chairman OF the
County Committee, post he retains despite
his Official position under Mayor Chaplin
made the opening speech. There was
far more applause when he mentioned Governor H than
when he referred President Cleveland. showing with
sympahies OF those present at the meeting
The speech Of the evening made BY CONGRESSMAN
Roger O. Mills One Of his characteristic phrases was
Now we are In charge OF the Government" Another
statement that tariff duties be repealed
the tax whskey would have to be taken OF. An un
fortunate alluson this In other country could
YOU man like Grover Cleveland elected to the chief
magsacy who eight nine the Sheriff OF
Erie County" District Attorney Ewing. Of Chicago :
District Attorney Rdcway. OF Brooklyn and others also
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-19
BRUEA, THE GANG LEADER, CONVICTED
TEN YEARS IN PRISON STARING THE wHYo IN
TILE EAcE-IIIs SISTER FAINTs

TEN YEARS IN PRISON STARING THE wHYO IN
THE FACE-HIs SISTER PAINTS.
Owen Brucn, the whyo leader, who has had SOW
eral narrow escapes from conviction OF criminal
Offences had a harder time yesterday than ever be-
fcrc in the attempt to persuade the jurors that no
was not guilty Of the crime charged against him. Hs
willing to plead guilty to lesser charge than
that made against him. Tho whole struggle between
District Attorney Fellows and Assistant District -Atfor
ney Jerome on one side, aud ex-Assistant DstrctA.
torney Purdy on the other, as TO the degree of
crime of which ,Brucn should be convicted Herman
Bruins, the Parlst. grocer who was assaulted by
Brnen, repeated his story as 1t has been TOLD before
Lrucn, he said first hit him with The butt OF his re-
volvcr, then knocked him down with two-pound
weight. and finally fired bullet which hit him In
the back August Bruins, brother of the complain
ing witness and the wife Of the injured man corroDc
rated his story.
Bruens own testimony, which was the only evil
dencc for the defence, given In mild tone OF
voice He had none of the offensive bravado of some
Of the gang leaders. He said that he tried to secure
50 so from the complaining witness By offering his
revolver as security. When Bruins gave him only
81 so Brucn became angry and struck the grocer
The Jury after an absence Of less than an hour con-
vcted Brucn of assault in the first degree. He was
rcnandcd until Friday for sentence. He will I'M
doubtcdy receive as ten years as the law pro-
vding for the release of in the months
will allow. Brucn's sister. who has been close at
tendant at the trial. tainted when informed OK the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-19
FACTS ABOUT THE PROTECTIVE TARIFF.
A REPRESENTATIVE RUBBER COMPANY SHOVE
HOW TIE SYSTEM is OPERATING.


representative OF large and vell-known rnoocf
mandatory states that the average weekly wages
pad 10y their concern In 1850 - 30 and In 1881
gil A. increase OF 100 per cent, and that inc
same goods that brought them net In 1850 IS @-lo
cents in 1857 brought but ~ 33vl0oo cents; Or IN
other words that they received in 1860 substantially
"a per for their product than In 1857, when
shows that while the tariff has protected the labor OF
the worl1neman and increased his wages moro man
100 per cent competition has brought down the prices
OF the goods above stated.
He also said that considerable portion OF the VII
lagc In which their factory is located Is owned by inc
working men and women in their employ the hsh
wages that they received enabling them In large
number OF Instances purchase homes for themselves
further that while the result OF the business sho"eo
fair the nominal capital stock Of the com
pany. II all the money which they employed In thcr
business had been pu: out at an annual interest al
the moderate of per cent, tho result would nave
been greater gain than they showed, making 1t evident
that the interests Of tho aborers arc carefully CON
sldcred rather than the accumulation OF tho iargcs,
possible gains.
The reporter to whom the above figures were gwen
was aso Informed thar the thing
true of nearly all rubber companies and thar inc
facts as stated can be verified By affidavit at am
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-19
MR. CARLISLE RENosnNATED.


DEFENCE OF HIS PARTY's POLICY.
Cincinnati, O., sept. ls.-Tnc session OF the Dem
ocrafic Congressional Convention of the With Ken
lucky district to-day I'm C6vIngon was an Interesting
occasion The crowd far beyond the limits OF
accommodation, although there was no SHADOW Oh
doubt as to the action Of the convention. Marx
Gray, OF Grant County, KY, placed John u Cafisio
In nomination, and Theodore iallam seconded inc
motion The nomination was made with enthusiasm
and Mr. Carlisle made long speech on the issues Oh
the campaign. lie said among other things;
You Will find BY an examination OF the labor statistics
that from 30 to CO. and IN cases even as high rs
100 per cent more is pain aho in the same occupation
In Chicago than Is paid in NcwNoFk or Fhlancpha III the
tarn regulated submit; that the rates o wages
the woult be uniform In the same oceufa
throughout the Unitei States under the same tariff An
fact is that differences between the rates
OF wages paid here and paid 10 European coun
those occupations which nobody peteha
can be protected under the tariff laws. A"c
paid in his country, TOO IN the uhp"-
,cced industries larger on the average than the rates
Of wages paid this country in the protected industrn
and the difference between the In and those
paid Europe the ether is still planer-mu;h
palmer Another Is that since 1916 when the Eng
sh laws repealed and England entered on fTc'
trade wages have Increased from 90 to 90 an
high 100 per In some occupations Can we
that increase in country during the same time
Another fact Is that the In the mechanical and
manufacturing Industries the United States increased far
during what Is called the ffcerade period, from 1890
to 1860 than they have ever sincc that time
They say n you reduce duties this country will be
overwhelmed with foreign cheap goods and all our manu-
featuring and industries will be ruined Why
gentlemen, II all the ships In the world were employed
continuously in bringing goods from Liverpool to New
York it would take them two years bring much as
single railroad in this country carries In one year II all
the Cunard vessels plying between Boston and Newfork
and European ports b. employed. 1t would require
them years bring 10 this country as much
goods Pennsylvania Railway carries In one year
applause yet gentlemen expect sensible
believe reduction Of the taxation on tho peo-
pic will up all manufacturing establishments and
compel people rely upon foreign products for the
necessarics Of life The proposition is too absurd and pre-
Dosterous 10 no aryucd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-19
THE UEATHER PEPORL

GOVERNMENT INDtcArioNs-FoI "a HorRs.
WASHINGTON Sept IS 10 D. m.-For NewEngland. fair.
preceded By the coast; slightly warmer south
eriy winds.
For Eastern New.York, Eastern Pennsylvania New-Jer.
.ey and Delaware stationary temperature southsriy
winds
For we.tern New.York and Western Pennsylvania fair
slight changes in temperature.
From MARYLAND Texas the same except rain on tho coast
south OF North Carolina
For Arkansas fair: slightly warmer In tho eastern por'
ton stationary temperature IN the western portion
For Tennessee Kentucky West Virginia, Ohio, indiana
and Ilnuois. fair slightly warmer.
For Lower Michigan. light showers on the laKes fair In
tho slightly warmer in the western portion station
ary ten peraturc In eastern portion
For Upper Michigan Wisconsin, except In the eastern
pcrton light showers slightly warmer.
For Missouri and Minnesota warmer falr followed
"Wednesday nIgat by cooler weather In western Minnesota
Far Eastern Dakota fair warmer the eastern portion
cooler In the Western portion.
For Kansas and Nebraska fair and cooler