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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-05-04

The National House has passed a
bill granting permission for the cree
ton of bridge across the Mississippi
river at Hickman, Ky, by the Pa1u-
cab and Hickman Bridge and Rail-
road Company.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-05-04


An exchange says the "IIopkinsville
papers are devoting their time and
space to railroad discussions" Yes,
that's right, we are just fighting time
and space.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-05-04

Henry James latest book is "The
Liar" 1t is doubtful whether Mr..
James treatment of the subject is ex-
haustive or not.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-05-04

The President has nominated Mel.
vile W. Fuller to be Chief Justice
Mr.. Fuller lives in Chicago and his
nomination gives universal satisfac-
lion
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-05-04
EStray Notice.

Taken mp by c. T. Mason, on Locust Grove
farm near Beverly, Christian County, Kentuc-
ky, about April 18th, one deep red heifer year
ling with crop of right and half crop OF left
ear, valued by me at 5000
I. Ii. MAJOR, j. p. C. G.
A l. ni
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-05-04

- Times the Most Ouen and Spectacular Street Parade
Ever Seen any Age or Unppoacab Indccbe
ing in Grand Review Before Cheering Muludes IA
Usual Popular Prices of Admission. Per-
tormances at Customary Hours.
Positively and Emphca Anybody Special Cheap
Round Trip Excursions All Railroads Agents for Partc-
urs Also Exhibit at Russeve May 9th Henderson, May m
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-05-04

DIR. Walter Byrne, of Russellville,
will be appointed to the Anchorage
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With Professional jockeys
and 10 Thorougbreds.

Impressive Object Lessons In Geological Science
so Cages of Rare and Costly Wild Beasts-The only
Pair of Hppopotami, Male and Female everplaced
on Exhibltlon-Greatest Grandest, Most Famous
and Best Trained Herd Of Elephants on American
Soil Including the Colossal "Rajah," the All Oyer
shadowing, Central Figure of Ills Race; 'sld," the
Rollicking, Precoclous Elophantine Clown, and the
Only Baby Elephant this side Of the ORIENT
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-05-04
Big Brilliant and Bewiderng in Every Department.
90 Minutes of Circus with 800 Meteoric Pwfoymera|,

5000 ooo cingthi Towering
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-05-04

Swiss Embroid-
cries, Hamburgs,
India Linens, Vic
toria L a W n 3,
Checked Muslins,
and all White
Goods for cheaper
than you can buy
them d W n in
town. Please try
us on these goods
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-05-04

The Legislature could not even
grapple with the feeble minded insti-
tute.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-05-04

Our stock OF hats
cannot be surpass-
ed by any house in
the city. All shapes
and shades and
cheaper than any
in the city.
We brag on our
stock of Shoes, and
would be glad to
show them to you
and feel confident
we can please you
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-05-04
FACTS THAT CAN Be
? R Q Y E n {!
CALL AND BE
CONVINCED /!

We have a large
stock OF hosiery.
Would call atten-
ton to our abso-
lutely fast color
black hose. viii
refund money for
every pair that
stains the feet or
Nice quality and
very cheap.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26
To The Voters of Washington County.

~ AHt fOtcTS vi washington county,
LocUsT MOUNT, Tenn.-MR. EDITOR,
Will you please permit space in your
valuable paper for few dots from
this section concerning the election
Two years ago, N. E. Gibson and
myself, were working at Pleasant
Grove, when Bro. ]. s. Mathes came
along electioneering for the office of
Trustee.''I told Bro. Mathes that I was
abruptly against any one man holding
office too long; In reply he said these
words, 81 am opposed to one man hold
ing Office too long, but boys, | have
made you a good officer, now if you
will stick to me and elect me this time
will uOt be in the way or on the
track next election, These are the
words he used and they must not be
disputed. Some one asserted that Mr..
Mathes never made any such prom
Use, that he wouldn't be on the track
any more. Such statement are alb
sued he did make such a promise
and it can be established. How does
Bro. Mathes expect us to support
him in the coming election, after max
ing promises and then deny
ing them? Does he think we are fools l.?
or does he think we will gulp such a
dose down and say nothing?,If so you
is sadly mistaken my brother, we can
not and will not support any such a
man, nor do we propose supporting
any man who will resort to the whis-
dy jug to secure his nomination.
When our party dos'nt put the proper
man out, then it becomes our duty tC
step over in the Democratic party and
get the proper man, In this case we will
support Campbell, he lis good citizen
and is competent to fill the position
OF course Mr.. Mathes made an efficient
officer, has done business on the
square, but let him stick to his word.
Now concerning Mr.. Oliver; did
Mr. Oliver and his friends resort to the
whisky jug to secure his nomination
Where did it come from, and by whom
was it sent out to the Buffalo Distric
to secure divers nomination? Will
any one deny whisky being sent GU
there? We are for peace and pros,
perity to have this we must cleo
good men for Office / am a whole-sou
ed republican, and will stick to my
party if the right man is put in front
can not vote for Mathes or Oliver, be
cause of their own conduct. So bring
in new horse. Respt
T. Gilbert GIBSON.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

Last Tuesday Misses Nettie Short
ridge, Stacy Crumley, Mildred Smith,
Jennie and Nora Crumley and Lucy
Sells, chaperoned by Mesdames J. E.
Crandall and-F. A. Stratton, went out
to Austin's Springs to spend the day.
Being composed entirely OF girls Of
course the party never got started un-
til after ten o'clock but they created
no little excitement as they drove
through the street with four horses 10
the hack and John Howard holding
the ribbons" The day was spent
in chatting (about those ABSENT and
such q noise was kept up that people
passing the ground thought drove Of
wild geese had lighted there and be-
gun to Il ok for them. The COMET
representative refused to report or to
be interviewed in regard to the day
but it has leaked out that some OF the
party know how deep the Watauga is
at that point. In the absence of any
official report we think it safe to say
the day was spent very pleasantly
especially to the young men that es.
capped invitations.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26
The "Pale Yaller Moon" Hides HeI
Face.

The total eclipse Of the moon last
Sunday night took place under most
favorably auspices for terrestrial OBJ
servers. Throughout the eclipse last
ing altogether five and one-half hours,
the sky was perfectly clear. The few
people on the streets stopped on the
corners to watch the progress Of the
shadow over the moons face. Sew
eral people sat up later than usual to
see the event and were richly reward
ed for so doing.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26
NONRESIDENT Notice.

samuel II. Miller and
]. NJ. Carr In the Circuit Court
rs. Sof Washington Coun-
Andrew B. Cross and ty, Tennessee.
William S. Cross.
The plaintiffs having stated on affidavit
that the defendants are indebted to
them, and are non-residents ofthis State,
having obtained from the Clerk OF
Circuit Court Of Washington County, Tennessee
an original attachment against the estate of the
defendants, returnable to said Court at its term
to be held on the third Monday after the fourth
Monday in July 1885, and the same having been
levied on the defendants property, 1t is Or
deTed by the Clerk of said Court that the de-
PENDANTS appear before said Court, at the Court
House in Jonesboro, on the 18th day of August,
1885, to defend said attachment suit; or 1t will
be proceeded with ex parte 1t is further order
ed that this notice be published in the COMET,
County. This the 7th day of July, A. d. 1888.
LEWIS COOPER, Clerk.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26
Possibly Petriiied'
SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE:

pTEUIAL TO he IKIBUNE.
BRISTOL, Tenn, July 21.-The body
of Mr., VIM. Thomas, who died near
Morristown April 9, 1861, was brought
here to-day for interment, and casket
being opened curious spectacle pre-
sented itself Every feature and ev.
cry article of clothing was almost per-
fectly preserved. The case was me-
tallic, and was not very much rust
eaten. The body, it is believed, was
petrified, though a close investigation
was not made.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

committee on resolutions consisting
OF H. NJ. Folsom, John Stuffey and
Sam ?. Hyder, and a committee on
delegates as follows; N. H. Vanhoy,
W. E, Carter and Col. VIM. Shell.
The committee on resolutions re-
ported as follows
The Democrats OF Garter County in
Convention assembled, declare
|, THAT they are in iull accord with
the Platform af principles enunciated
by the recent National and State Con-
vention's Of the party, and will give to
the candidates nominated by them,
their cordial and hearty support.
.. THAT they favor the nomination
OF their fellow citizen, David Powell
Wilcox, for a seat from this District in
the next Congress of the United
States and hereby instruct the dele
gates to the Congressional Conven-
ton to be held at Morristown on the
3lst. inst, to be appointed by this con-
vention to vote for him as long as his
name shall be before them for the
nomination.
3. THAT recognizing in VIM, Russell
Henry a tried and true young Demo-
crat, they favor his nomination for
representative from our Pictorial Dis
trict and instruct their delegates in
that Convention to vote for him for
the nomination as long as his name
shall be before them,
4. THAT Isaiah Sans OF Unicoi coun-
ty is the choice Of this county for Sen
ator from the LIST. Senatorial District
and that if he will consent to accept
the nomination our delegates be in
structed to cast the vote of this coun
ty for him.
These resolutions we're unanimous
ly adopted
The comittee on delegates reported
the following as delegates to the vari
GUS conventions to beheld at Morris
town July 81, 1888.
E. W. Heaton, G. N. Wilcox, n. G
T. Simerly, w, G. B. Smith, Sam P
Hyder, Geo. D, Taylor, Nat Williams
, Lewis Simmons, R. Kidwell, H. M
Renfro, G. N. Brown, w. G. Carter, H
NJ. Folsom, T. R. Burgie, A. I. Shell
w. A. Glover, l. H. Hyder, D. T
, Chamburs, Dayton Hunter, DayiC
Brummit, R. B. Bradley, Dan l Smith
DR.. A. l. Campbell, RobL. A. Long
VIM. Blackwell, 4. G. Campbell, A. l
+. Estep, w. r. Henry, Nat f. Hyder
Jno. W. Cameron, E. H. PlummeI
Lewis Persinger, N. H. Vanhoy, L. H
Rhudy, T. M. Humphrey, w. E. Can
: ter, D. A. Holly, S. L. Lewis, Jas. II
Henry, Jno. L. Henry, Thos. Goodsor
!. w. NJ, Cameron, Jas. P. Scott, Wn
, Shell, Jr., Capt. L. Garter.
On motion w. P. Duugan, Esq. wa
!, reelected county chairman for tn
# next two years and and John "
h Stufey county secretary.
On motion it was ordered that n
. proxies be allowed from this count
in said convention.
e On motion the COMET was reqeste
S to publish these proceedings.
Convention adjourned.
H. NJ. FOLSOM, NAT E. HYDER,
Secretary. Chairman.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26
Land Sale.

By virtue of an order of sale issued to me
form the Circuit Court of Washington County
Tenn. at its April trem, 1888, will on Saturday
the 18th day OF August 1888, ofeI for sale at the
Court House door in Jonesboro, at public out
cry within legal hours to the highest bidder, for
cash in hand, all the right, title, claim and in.
terest that Jesse William Humphreys has in,
and TO, one-one story house and lot, said lot
containing about 4 acre and situated in John
son City, on Division Street. Civil District No. 9.
OF said county. adjoining the property of G. W.
Lindamood, and Peter Riley, to satisfy judg-
ment that VIM. Morrison obtained before T. H.
H. Lusk, ]. p, against John s. Humphreys,
Jess W. Humphreys and John Hughes, for
the sum DISH Ga debt, and 1885 cost together
with cost of suit, condemnation, advertisement
notice. and sale, unless debt and all costs are
sooner paid. This the 18th. day of July, 1885,
222-225. GEO. W. WnLETT
Sheriff
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26
Garter County Convention.

AT meeting ofDemocrats of Carter
County in Convention at Elizabethton
on July 2lst, 1888, the following pro-
ceedings we're had
The convention was called to order
by DIR. Nat E. Hyder, who was upon
motion elected permanent Chairman
and Maj. H. NJ. Folsom Secretary. On
motion the Chairman appointed q
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26
The FIrst Gnn.

AhNNA AA9N OuHs
Gov Taylor yesterday delivered the
first speech of the Gubernatorial cam
paign. II was characterized by a
manly vigor and aggressive force
which beftthe champion of trium-
plant party, His discussion OF the
issues OF the day was characterized
by substantial realization OF their
Importance and the clear intelligence
OF man who reads Alright the signs
OF the times and the needs Of the
hour
Impressed with the high duty OF APP
pealing to judgment and reason rather
than to prejudice and passion, he pre-
sented the principles of the rival
parties in amanner, inviting calm and
untrammeled investigation by the
masses.
Gov. Taylor announced to gentle
men of opposite political faith that
the Democracy OF Tennessee, in har-
mony with the Democracy Of the Ma
ton, challenge the attention Of their
countrymen not to resumect dead is
sues, but to discuss the living; not to
exercise the wiles of the demagoguei
but to urge the value OF unruffled dis.
cussion not to support principles by
appeal to prejudice but to dignity
principles by eliminating all alien
matter for their presentation.
1t is to the vigor Of American
intelligence that he addressed
himself, not to the dwarfed fan
cies which cluster about emasculatet
ideas.
Gov. Taylor placed himself in sym
pathy with the spirit OF his people
Tennesseans have no time and lesi
inclination to pander to the narrow
devices OF political trickery. Tit
party which appeals to their judgment
will be sure to receive an intelligen
audience and no other course will b.
accorded substantial attention.
The enthusiasm with which hi
courageous and intelligent declare
d
ton Of Democratic principles was re
ceivcd yesterday emphasized tn
readiness of his party to meet al
corners in an arena where no force
but principles are factors,
Invigorated by the prestige of
, successful National Administration
and sustained by the accredited hon
ors which have attended his own, Go,
Taylor rightfully assumed an aggres
g sive attitude.
Y His presentation of the merits {
: Democratic appeal to State and ns
tional Endorsement was compact an
admirable his arraignment Of the OF
o posing party for the evils it ha
:, wrought, the pledges it had broker
j. the hypocricies and inconsistencies {
its present course was aglow wit
the power of a man whose cause
l. just.
A !
y The first speech delivered by tn
Is Governor will commend itself to h
u party and to the people of his State
Nashville AMERICAN
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

THE expression, "He's all right"
which is now so frequently used origi-
mated inconnection with the candida.
cy of st. John, the Prohibition nomi.
nee for President in 1884. Governor
st. John had been well-known as a re-
publican party leader, and when he
accepted the Prohibition nomination
for the Presidency he was roundly de.
nounced by the Republicans. They
started the cry, WHATS the matter
with st. john" The answer to this
was, aOh, he's all right" This was ac-
companied with significant shake Of
the head, which was meant to imply
that the Democratic barrel bad been
tapped for st. John, and that he was
abundantly supplied with lucre and
LIQUID refreshments.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

SOME Of the papers in the far West
have shown their independence Of the
English language in writing up &C
counts Of the elopement of st. Louis
editor which took place few week;
since. Already the words "eloper, y
"qlopee," "eloperdized," "eloperdited,
"elopediary" and "elopedermist" have
been coined to describe the action, anC
many more notifications may yet bt
expected.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26
Notice..

Having been qualified as administrator of
the estate OF H. Lumsden, deceased, l hereby
notify all persons in any way indebted to hi
eitate to come forward Immediately and makes
settlement and all persons having claims
against said estate are also notified to file the
same with me within the time required by the
Statute of Tennessee or they will be forever
barred. This July Goth 1888.
H. W. LUMspEN. Admir-
Johnson City.
roop
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

THE latest thing in the interior dec
Grafton is "bandanna room," recent.
ly prepared for New York broker. II
is abundantly draped and decorated
with bandanna handkerchiefs, of all
sizes, shades and qualities, in such
profusion that .he walls are entirely
hidden by them. Calvin S. Brice
chairman of the Democratic national
committee, is the happy possessor o.
this charming apartment.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

THE Lake Superior Iron Company
have dug up nearly four hundred
pounds of itch gold-bearing quartz on
their and near Ishpeming, Mich. A
number of prospectors have already
FASTENED to the place and are locating
mines in the vicinity.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

The Senate having agreed to drop
the Objectionable canal amendments
to the River and Harbor bill, the
House passed it, and it is now in the
hands OF the President.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

Chief Justice Melville w. Fuller
that's the way to write it now. The
republicans, after all their trouble,
could not get twenty votes against
Mr.. Fuller's confirmation, while forty
one voted in favor OF it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

Ii you are blessed with an educa-
ton, Or if you are regretting the fact
that you are not, 60 out to the polls
Monday and vote "For Tax For
School Purposes"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

ACCORDING to the record in the Of
fee of Vital Statistics in New York,
three children each day are being NAM
ed at present after Ben Harrison. A
few years hence these same children
will be asking their parents who their
namesake was, and the biographical
encyclopedia will have to be consul
ted for the information.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

If you are in favor of educs ting the
children go to the polls next Monday
and vote "For Tax For School Purpo-
ses."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26
NOTICE

The Sind session of Emory and
Henry College opens September 18th
1888. For catalogue apply to
Pres. r. w. Jones,
M. A. L. L. d.
Emory, Virginia, $50
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

In the 3rd Congressional District
Greed F. Bates was nominanated on
the 34S ballot to succeed Hon. John
R. Neal-H. G. Snodgrass withdraw
mo
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

Mrs. Garfield has given $4,000 to
the Wichiti, Kansas, University,
which was named for her dead hus-
band.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

1t is now generally conceded that it
will be impossible for Congress to adj
journ before September.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

Mrs. John A. Logan is seriously i'll
at the home OF her son in Youngstown,
Ohio.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

Geo. w. Willett has made Il good
Sheriff and the people will re-elect
him next Thursday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

Madison Campbell is the peoples"
candidate and will be elected Trustee
by safe majority,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

Vote the Democratitic ticket next
Thursday and elect good men,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

r. s. Patty will be elected and will
make a good magistrate,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

peleCla camDrlcS, WlgWamS, &C, all
OF which is low for cash.
An old gentleman who acted as
suttler fot federal regiment who lisp
ed very much, but always had an eye
to pushing bushes, was leased a great
deal by the boys and was frequently
minced by them. So one day one of
them accosted him with Hello, Mr..
0 have you got any thardines?" and
received the answer "No, but I've got
thum firth rate tuein tobacco though"
Straw hats at cost.
Ladies ask to see our tucking and
frilling.
Cheviotts and heavy chambras at
10 and 1879 cents.
We have few pieces felt goods 2
yards wide at $125 yard.
See our stock of cassimers, doeskin,
jeans, cottonades and other pantaloon
goods.
Velveteers, stripe velveteens, stripe
plush and plaid silk velvets, best stock
in the city.
For crockery and glassware ca | on us.
We desire to close out our entire stock
in this line and CASH will take the
goods down to the hard pan,
Persons owing us will please bring
us some produce or cash and square
the books.
We carried over q heavy stock Of
winter boots. that we are offering at
prices to make them go.
Our satteens must go, call and see
them ere they depart,
Ask to see those Foulards, good val
ue at 10 cents per yard now offered
for cash at the low price of ~ cents
these goods are nearly l yard wide
and fast colors.
Crinkled seersuck ers at cost.
Come and see us. Bring us your
produce, and buy your goods from US
Oil holland for window shades.
Oil tabling.
Turkish table covers for center ia.
bles.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

Vote for R. S. Patty and T. H. H,
Lusk for magistrates.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

Owing to the close margin on staple
groceries We will in future sell for pay
down on these goods. We can not
afford TO wait long time on these
goods because the interest on the
money invested is worth more than
the profits received.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26
THE COMET.
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
FOR PRESIDENT,
FOR yICE-PREsIDENT,

GROVER CLEVELAND OFNEW YORK
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-07-26

FOR ELECTORS,
For the State at Lsrge-Albert S. Marks of
franklin: Josiah Patterson OF Shelby.
First District-H. Y, Huges of Claiborne.
second District-L. A, Grat2 of Knox.
Third District
Fourth District--W. NJ. Hammock OF Trousdale.
Fifth District-W. c. Houston of Cannon,
Sixth District-Eli 7, Morris of Davidson.
Seventh District-Flourney Rivers Of Giles,
Eight District-R p. Cole of Henry
Ninth District
Tenth District--H, NJ, Hill of shelby,