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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-12
OF For UnAka.

Last Saturday morning H. r. Ken
yon and Miss Mamie Patty, G. A. Lyle |
and Miss Retta Smith, Classic Nc
Neil and Miss Mary Lyle, Cy Lyle and
Miss Stacie Crumley started for Unaka
Springs to spend Sunday. The drive
OF 20 miles was made without any mis-
hap, and the Springs were reached at |
o'clock in the afternoon, much to
the delight of the party. A word
about the Springs will not be amiss
here but we viii not attempt to de-
scribe the place. 1t must be seen to
be appreciated, and al! who visit there
once love to think Of the happy days
spent there and are anxious for the re-
turn Of summer that they may again
visit this pleasant summer resort.
AS q mountain resort, is fast gaining
popularity. It is 20 miles from John
son City and Is from Jonesboro, and
is easily reached from either place in
hacks or buggies. Arriving at the
Springs one is struck with the idea
that there is but one way tolget outland
that is by the entrance, but what is
most strange about the place is that
one never wants to leave. The Nola.
chucky river flows along one side Of
the hotel and mountains rise several
hundred feet high on all sides com
pletely shutting the place off from the
rest Of the world, as it we're, and max
ing it a regular mountain Paradise
where the Goddess of Pleasure reignl
supreme and guests are governed sole
!. ly by their feelings and are allowed tC
r "do as they please" Guests amust
: themselves in different ways. Fo
D those that love the sport there is gooC
: fishing either with hook and line O
s seine. For those inclined to fish will
| hooks baited with love, the catching
s is not SO good but the sport is eagerl,
K INDUCED in and for the benefit of TIN
n latter class there are rustic seats il
n shady hooks and trees, rocks in tn
e river and on the bank, and "ever viii
e ling 10 assist cupid" the river keeps VI
a continuous murmur so that eve
a the birds cannot hear the sweet moth
r, ings of the love.sick youths an
'e maidens. Swings and hammocks an
n moss covered logs also lend a helpir
g hand and altogether this is grea
e place to 90 TO. The johnson Cit
Or party took in all these things durin
IN their short stay, and reluctantly too
er their departure Monday afternoon an
lg drove home by Jonesboro, where tbs
is took supper. The trip was vel
it pleasant one and will live in the mer
he DRY Of some of the party until tn,
shuttle off this mortal coil.
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Picnic.

The ladies of the M. E. Church. at
Roam Mountain will give picnic on
the Goth inst. for the benefit Of the
church. The young people of John
son City are especially invited to be
present and and enjoy themselves
while aiding good cause.
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Mr.. Lum Emmerson had the mis-
fortune to lose his house by fire one
day last week. He lost everything
but his sewing machine. No insur-
anca
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-12
THE COMET.

as Second Glass Matter.
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f A. Stratton is at Cloudland.
Jelly tumblers at H. w. Weiler's'
Frank Seton has returned from
Morristown.
Mr.. Perry Hunter has returned
from Carter County,
A fine line Of Stone ware at
Hunter & Browns.
s. S. Crumley returned from Una
ka Springs last night.
Fruit jars pints, quarts and half
gallons at H. w. Weilers.
Call on W. w. kirkpatrick for cheap
clothing.
Pierce & Mann have on hand large
stock of fly traps and dish covers.
C. H. Slack, editor of the Bristol
N~--I
Courier, was in the city Monday.
Mr.. A. Dickinson Of Moristown, is
visiting his son, Mayor Dickinson.
Shoes cheap at Kirkpatrick d Co.
w. W. Kirkpatrick leads the town
in low prices on clothing.
Buy one OF those refrigerators at
Pierce & Mans, and please your wife.
Mr.. Ramsey, Of Richmond, is visit
ing Charlie K;ncanrfon.
Go to Kirkpatrick's for bargains in
summer clothing.
For rent an 8 room house on Wa
tauga Avenue NJ. l. GUMP.
Fruit jars and jelly tumblers, at
II. w. Weiler's.
The Kirkpatrick Bros, OF this place,
will open clothing store in Green
Vile soon.
Charlie Kincannon is spending q
few weeks with homef0lks in thif
city.
John Yocum, who has been attend
ing school at Pennsylvania, returned
home last Thursday morning.
r. Kidwell, Of Carter's, passcC
through the city with his bride Tues
day.
Mrs. DR.. Slower and daughter, Mis-
Effie, Of Richmond, are visiting Mis-
Constance Tnsley.
Col. Matson' 3 assistants, j. G. Lyol
and G. K. Mccormack, have arrived
in the city.
ii. w. Weiler's is headquarters 10
fruit jars, Jelly tumblers and queens
ware Of all kinds.
Kirkpatrick has determined to clos
out his stock Of summer clothing n
gardless Of cost.
Gen. Wider returned from Ne
York last Saturday morning, and lie
at once for Roam Mountain.
Boyd & James have moved the
barber shop next door to the Pie'
mont House.
Miss Retta Smith, of Jonesboro, r
turned home yesterday alter spendir
several days with Miss Mary Lyle
this vicinity.
Go to Kirkpatrick's and get ba
gain in summer clothing before it
too late.
Geo. T. Williams's little baby z
died OF brain fever last week ne
Milligan College.
John w, Behring'S little son fell OF
broken fruit jar, and cut his knee bi
ly on Sunday last.
Ap Miller is smiling because
tie Democratic voter has arrived at
house.
Mrs. T. A. Faw and daughters,
this week for Taylorsville where II
will stay some weeks.
The many remarkable cures Hoo
Sarsaparilla accomplishes are 81
cient proof that it does possess pc
liar curative powers.
w. w. Kirkpatrick win sell 'yol
straw hat or anything in the way
summer goods at your own price.
Summer style dress goods at y
own price at
Campbell & Martin
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down from Watauga Tuesday even
ing.
The second issue OF the Dover,
Tenn, Courier has reached us. 1t is a
six column folio and presents neat
Ayers Sarsaparilla cures liver COM
plant, rheumatism, and all diseases OF
the blood.
Carpets cheap at Kirkpatrick &
Co.'S, also oil shades and lace cur
tains.
The telephone to Jonesboro is
working nicely and has proved to be a
great convenience.
Mammoth stock Of silks at Kirkpat.
rick e. Cos, if you want a cheap silk
dress call and see.
Ayers Pills promptly relieve stom,
ach troubles, correct foul breath and
an unpleasant taste, and cure constip
alton.
Orders for wire screen doors OF
windows filled promptly at
The Red Bird Factory.
Mr.. Sam G. Roney, of Knoxville
was in the city Tuesday selling oul
merchants shoes.
Seventy to eighty cents per bushe
is the price paid for new wheat il
West Tennessee.
Commissioner Hord has offered Il
each county in the State $S5 premi
ums for the best crops raised
The corn crop looks quite well. Ii
fact, a brighter prospect for crops o
all kinds was perhaps never seen be
fore.
Mr.. Geo. Seavers was called t,
Greeneville Tuesday on the accoun
OF the illness OF his father-in-law, MI
Reeves.
Mrs. r. X. Collins left Tuesda
morning, in company with her sol
for visit OF few months Mt her oil
home at Horace, Ill.
10000 pounds of blaekberries, %
600, b of wool. $4,000 bushels Of whea
wanted at Kirkpatrick & Hughes
Co's. prices paid and goods sold cheaI
For anything in the tinware 0
stove line call on Pierce & Mann an
save 20 per cent ON all purchases.
A large stock OF summer goods jul
received at w. w. Kirkpatrick
clothing store and will be sold cheap
J. f. Harr, keeps frst-class stoc
of goods in his line, and has added r
Gently the celebrated Ballot Bo,
cigars. Give him call. 224
Quarterly meeting at the NJ.
Church next Saturday and Sunda
the 14th and 10Th. 1t has be-
changed a week earlier. Thomas
Russell, the Presiding Elder, will
present.
The tip" craze has struck Clarl
vile. The young lady counts t
number Of times gentlemen tip thu
hats to her, and the one who max
the Tooth tip is supposed to be the o
whom she is to marry.
Campbell & Martin will pay t
: highest market price, for your DIR
" fruit, dried berries, beeswax, ginsel
onions, potatoes, beans, wheat, flo
r &c.
ls Don't fail to hear Edward N. HI
next Wednesday night at Jot
RI Opera House. He is an actor Of n
ar and will interest you.
The A. NJ. f. Church of Zion
n reserve four benches for the wi
d. friends of Johnson City, next Sun,
the 18th, and request that they &C
:, out and ill them.
lis Kirkpatrick can suit you in Ii
weight clothing and summer GO
#, and will sell you anything in that
- ct low figures to close out his stock
The largest stock OF heating
A.. cooking stoves and wrought
a ranges ever seen in this city have
~ been received by Pierce 4 M.
Prices surprisingly low.
May Brothers, Nuserymen, Ro
ester, N. Y, are in want of good s.
VI men to sell their choice varietie
Nursry Stock, either on Salar,
our Commission. To the right l
steady employment the year arc
J. Write them for terms.
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A BARGAIN TN MISSOURI HOMES.
400 ACRES

Ofchoice land on Railroad town in Webster county,
Missouri VIII exchange for choice property in Johnson
in different parts of Webster county, Missouri, in tracts Of
from 40 to 20 acres Also dwelling house and 20 lots for
sale exchange for Johnson City property property
near town. viii exchange for good mining property
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-26
OPENING THE CONVENTION.
The Conviction That Blaine Is Out OF
the Race

DI0 noC6.
CHICAGO, June Sat II :03 o'clock the
convention was called to order by Chair
man Estee, who was again in good voice.
The convention meets with almost absolute
certainty that Blaine is entirely out of the
race, and that all candidates must combine
to prevent the impending nomination of
Sherman. The proceedings were opened
by prayer by Rev. Arthur Edwards of
Chicago. Evidently there is some occasion
ior delay, for as soon as the prayer was
concluded Chairman Estee rung a little
electric bell which starts the band.
Mr. Houston of Virginia arose and said
he desired to offer a resolution regulating
the order Of balloting in the convention,
which would prohibit the casting of any
vote for any candidate who had not been
regularly placed in nomination before the
convention.
The chair ruled that this could not be
done, as nothing was in order except ballot,
ing.
Mr. Boutelle of Maine arose to a question
of privilege.
Raymond Of California made the point of
order that nothing was in order, except to
ballot. If there were any speeches to be
made he wanted to make one for Blaine.
[ApplauSe.
BLAINE's TELEGRAM.
The chair said that he understood the gen.
tleman from Maine desired 70 make privi-
legged announcement, and he was given the
floor. He mounted the platform ald said !:
81 find myself somewhat embarrassed i'll
being thrown even into semblance of an
tagonism to the representatives of that
delegation from the great Pacific slope who
have come here manffesting such devotion
to the chieftain whose banner / have fol-
IL 4
years. Applauss.1 / would like an occa-
sion more appropriate, and did feel it
proper, in view of the courtesy
to which / am indebted for an appearance
here at all TO preface the announcement
am about to make by some explanatory re-
marks. shall not attempt to do 50 in this
convention. No one in this magnificent
auditorium has any doubt as to where the
affection, devotion and allegiance of the
republicans Of Maine has been and always
will be. Applause No delegate here will
doubt the regret with which / discharge a
duty imposed upon me, but, Mr.. President
and gentlemen of the convention, / am
under a constraint which | do not feel at
liberty to ignore, and without attempting
to give constructions or interpretations of
my own to the language of one greater than
myself by far, discharge my humble duty
as representative of the Maine delegation
by presenting to you. without preface or
comment, the following dispatches which l
have received"
MR.. BLAINE's TELEGRAMs.
Mr.. Boutelle read two cablegrams. The
first was dated
EpIEBURGH, June "a, 1889.
To Bouteile and Mandy, at Chicago:
Earnestly request all my friends to respect
my Paris letter. JAMES q. BLAINE.
The second was dated to-day. and said:
think have a right to ask my friends to
respect my wishes and refrain from voting for
me. Please make this and former dispatch
public. JAMES @. BLAINE
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no nomination, and the representatives of
at least four candidates conclude that Blaine
is the only solution, they can nominate him,
and have no doubt he will accept.
MUST BE UNANIMOUS.
But we must have it practically unani-
nous or we won't listen to it. At any rate,
we are intent on holding down those whose
bind fidelity to Blaine would make it ap-
pear that he wished to obtain the nomina-
ton by antagehiziug the other candidates.
They are ali his friends, and he wouldn't
thlnk for moment of destroying the in
terests of single one of them. We do not
want the nomination for Blaine unless we
get 1t as | bave indicated, and no one will
labor harder to prevent any thoughtless or
hasty action than l will or his friends in
the Maine delegation. This is why they of
his own state have peremptorily refused to
cast single vote for him unless the condi-
tions exist which / have pointed out AS
for myself, though l am a personal friend
of Blaine, | am for Gen. Harrison, and
know that New York is almost solidly for
him and will SO remain"
THE STEERING" COMMITTEE.
The subcommittee of The Blaine caucus
remained in session after the main body
had adjourned.
The subcommittee It is understood, is in
reality Blaine steering" committee, to
whom the Blaine men on the floor of the
convention will look for directions Half
dozen men compose this committee, aud
among them are Powell Clayton, Creed
Raymond aud Charles Emory Smith. just
before o'clock this morning, a messenger
left the room hurriedly and soon returned
with s. j. Fessenden and j. s. Clarkson.
Both these gentlemen had apparently re-
tired for the night and had only come to
the meeting on urgent summons.
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THE TAIL OF THE TICKET.
Announcing Candidates for the Vice
Presidential Nomination.

Announcing Candidates for the Vice
Presidential Nomination.
CHICAGO, june 25.--After making the
nomination for President unanimous, Mr..
Thompson Of Indiana thought that It was
desirable for the convention to take recess,
and no therefore moved one until o'clock
this evening.
Tho chairman stated that the motion was
not srconded, and directed the clerk 10 call
the roll Of states for tine presentation Of
The clerk proceeded TO call the
roll amid much confusion, occasioned
by tho frantic efforts OF the chairmen
of various southern delegations 10 persuade
the chairman that they had seconded the
motion.
Mr.. Houk OF Tennessee finally succeeded
in getting recognition from the chair, and
renewed tine motion that n recess he taken
until o'clock Tho motion was seconded
by several states, but the convention, by an
overwhelming vote, declined 10 adjourn,
and went on with the regular order, placing
i'm nomination candidates for tho vice presi-
dental nomination.
A SOUTHERN MAN SUGGESTED.
When Kentucky was reached Mr.. Denny
of Kentucky ascended the platform and
declared that the nomination Of southern
republican for the vice presidency would
send a thrill of confidence and hope through
out the republicans Of that section, who mad
so long been "hewers of wood and drawers
OF water" lie placed in nomination VIII
lam o. Bradley Of kentucky, and the nomi-
nation was seconded by Mcs5rs. Griffin OF
Kansas, Warner Of Alabama and Houk OF
Tennessee. Houk charged that the south
was solid much because Of the neglect Of the
republican party to look after the republi-
cans IN the sontA
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BATTLE OF THE BALLOTS.
Harrison Selected as the Presidentia
MOaeR.

Harrison Selected as the Presidential
Moses.
CHICAGO, June 25.--After the applause
and confusion which followed Mr.. Boutelles
announcement had died away, the conven-
tion proceeded to the sixth ballot.
CALIFORNIA VOTES FOR BLAINE.
Little excitement was occasioned by the
roll call, outside of tho usual murmurs Of
OF applause when California again cast her
solid vote for Blaine, until Ohio was called
and Gov. Foraker announced 40 votes for
Sherman. Then delegate arose and chal-
lenged the correctness Of the announcement.
The chairman demanded the name of the
delegate, and there being some delay
occasioned by tho efforts Of Gov.
Foraker and others of the delega-
ton to persuade their colleague
TO withdraw his challenge, the chairman
stated that unless the name was given the
announcement would stand. J. j. Luckey
arose and anpounced his name and insisted
upon poll The result of poll was as votes
for Sherman and one vote for Harrison,
which was cast by Mr.. Luckey himself
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Benjamin Harrison, the republican nomi-
nee for President, has a histo ic and distin-
guished lineage. His gfeat-grandfather of
the same christian name as himself was
member of the continental congress from
Virginia, and was one Of the signers of the
declaration OF independence, twice man.
Der of congress, and three times governor
OF Virginia. President Harrison, eminent
soldier and statesman, was his grandfather.
His father was congressman and was quite
prominent in politics in his day. Benjamin
Harrison is a resident of Indianapolis. He
was born at North Bend, Hamilton county,
Ohio, Aug. 90 1885, He received classical
education, graduating at Miami university,
Oxford o., in 1859. He studied law at Gin
cinnati, o., and removed in March, 1854, TO
Indianapolis, and engaged in the practice Of
the law. He was elected in October, 1850,
reporter of the decisions of the supreme
stoned in July, 1862, as second lieu
tenant Of Indiana volunteers. He
raised company A Of the Seventietl
Indiana volunteer infantry, was commits
stoned captain, aud on the organization OF
the regiment was commissioned colonel.
In August he went with Tho regiment to
Kentucky, and served until mustered out
in June, 1865. He was breveted brigadier
general In February, 1865, and In October,
1864, while In the field. was reelected re-
porter Of the supreme court, which office
he had lost by accepting his commission in
the army. After having been mustered
out, he entered upon the duties of reporter
and served for four years. In 1876 he was
the candidate of the republican party for
governor of Indiana, bup was defeated.
He was appointed member OF the Missis-
sippi river commission in 1870, and was
elected to the United States senate as a re-
publican, to succeed Joseph b. Mcdonald,
democrat, and took his seat March 4, 1881.
His term expired March 8, 1887, since which
time he has been engaged in the practice Of
tba au at Tudiauanniis
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ALLISON WITHDRAWN.

mckinley ''.'....s..'........... 10
sherman. ...sss....ss,,s....ss..... .zjl
Raymond. ...........s..............
ALLISON WITHDRAWN.
The convention then proceeded to the
eighth ballot. Mr.. Henderson Of Iowa Gre
ated a sensation by rising in his seat and
Withdrawing the name OF Senator Allison.
Mr.. Henderson spoke briefly and to the
point He said that he thanked the friends
of Senator Allison for their support, and
with his authority withdrew his name. 1t
at once became rumored that the Allison
strength would go to Harrison, and not to
Sherman, as the Sherman people were
claiming in the morning. Assurances which
we're received soon after the withdrawal of
Allison that his vote would go TO Harrison
took the last hope from the friends of Sher-
man, and Senator Quay, finding that
THE GAME WAS UP,
told his friends to fall In line, and as soon as
1t became known that New York would not,
now that the nomination was in sight, de-
sert Harrison, there was no longer any
doubt Of the result, and the reading of the
roll became a mere formality Harrison
was nominated after the Tennessee vote had
been cast, giving him 43i votes. Only a
single vote stood by Sherman in Pennsyl-
vania, and after that states vote the Harri-
son movement became a landslide.
EIGHTH BALLOT.
The following is the eighth and final bal
LOT making Harrison tine nominee:
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AT HARRIsON's HOME.
How the News was Received and
Congratulations Extended.

INDIANAPOLIS, June 25.-When Gen
Harrison left his Office his carriage was wait
ing to take him home. AS he descended the
steps he looked somewhat pale from monen
tary excitement, but his manner was cool
and collected. The crowd was anxi-
Gus TO haul his carriage. Thousands
shouted. Take the horses OUT
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sd 5 80 iOOIlis 4
REHABILITATION.
nrcrIvKn WITH APpLAUsF

The result was received with a burst OF
applause and the great audience arose 10 It's
feet and shouted until II had tired itself out
One Of the officers of the convention
climbed on the chaIrman's desk and waved
o banner bearing portrait Of Harrison.
The ladies in the galleries waved their hand
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-26
The Candidate For vice President.

Levi P. Morton, the nominee Tor
vice president, Is member Of the well
known banking firm Of Morton. Bliss q
Co, OF New York. lie is about 80 years Of
ago, and is man Of great wealth. he was
a member Of congress about ten years ago,
and was minister to France during Presi
dent Arthur's administration. He is a man
Of fine presence, and is liberal with hi,
uaalth
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-26

While nominating speeches were being
made, Chairman Estee resigned the gavei
to Gen. Hastings of Pennsylvania, who
presided with dignity and success. Wall OF
Georgia, joined In the secondiEg of Brad-
ley's nomination. Atkinson Of Michigan,
on behalf of large part of the Michigan
delegation, seconded the nomination Of
Bradley.
A RECESS TAKEN.
When New Jersey was called. ex-senator
Sewell stated that ID was the intention of
New Jersey to present the name of William
Walter Phelps for the vice presidential
nomination. There would be, he said,
some brief seeonding speeches. and as the
members of the convention were tired he
would move 30 take recess until O o'clock
This motion was, nt 3:0j o'clock, agreed TO-
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up and scene of enthusiasm followed.
Cries of Hes all right" were heard in the
din. Finally, with three cheers for Harr-
son, the convention became quiet enough to
hear the nfficial announcement Of the reenlt