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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26

The National Democratic Commit
tee will meet at Washington on Feb.
%, to decide at what time and place
the National Democratic Convention
shall be held. The New York Sun
thinks the convention should be held
in New York and says; The Demo
cratic Committee has selected an
suspicious day for its meeting The
birthday of Washington is an occa.
sion to revive and brighten the memo
ries and the hopes Of unselfish patriot
ism, the love Of union, and the con-
conciliatory temper. If the Demo.
cratic party does not ritter away it's
strength in idle controversies about
nonessentials, the next Demo
cratic National Convention will name
the next President. On the 30th dav
of April, 1879, George Washington
was inaugurated as President in this
city. In this city, still the intellectual,
social, and commercial capital OF the
United States, 1t is fitting that the
representatives of the Democratic par
ty should meet to select the man
whose inauguration will mark the be.
ginning OF the second century Of the
United States Government,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26

We see that aspirants for the Office
OF Governor are bobbing up serenely,
and with great patriotism, in different
parts Of the state. What is the matter
with Governor Bob? The almost un.
broken custom OF the party has been
to give the second term, and no rea-
son exists nor can be made to appear,
why there should be any departure IN
the case of the present incumbent.
That he has made a most excellent
Governor cannot be denied. The
Record to-day places his name at the
head OF its paper with pleasure and
enthusiasm, and will do its best to Sc
cure his denomination and election
Springfield Record
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The tariff reiormers have won the
first preliminary skirmish in the Ways
and Means Committe. Mr.. McKin-
ley, of Ohio, who shares with Reed, Of
Maine, the Republican leadership Of
the House moved to take up his bill
to repeal the tobacco tax, but the
Democratic majority refused to dis
cuss any specific tax reduction bill,
proposing to consider that class OF
bills only in connection with the gen.
eral tariff reduction bill. This reso-
luton was passed by a strict party
vote--5 to 4.
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Condor Elected Mayor.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 21.--There
was great excitement here over the
municipal election to-yay. Martin
Condor, Democrat, was elected Mayor
over H. W. Clark by 925 majority in a
total vote of 1888. The Board of AL
dermen stands as following; Selby,
Hockenios, Albers, Boyd, Horne and
Perry, Democrats, all reelected ex.
cept Boyd, and Barry, Jones and Nc
Daniel, Republicans, all reelected.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26

During m acute attack Of Bronchitis, >
ceascless tickling In the throat, and en-
exhaustlng, dry, hacking cough. atalss
the sufferer. Sleep Is banished, aud great
Prostration follows. This disease IL Alss
attended with lIoarseness, and sometimes
Loss of Voice. 1t Is liable to become
chronic, involve the lungs, and terminate
fatally. Ayers Cherry PectOral affords
speedy relief and cure In cases Of Duon-
chitIs. It controls the disposition "
cough, and induces refreshing sleep.
have been a rract!clng physician for
twenty-four years, and, for the past
twelve, have suffered from annual attacks
OF Bronchitis. After exhausting all the
usual remedies
Without Relief,
tried Ayers Cherry PectorAl. Il helped
me Immediately, aud effected speedy
cure. "a. StOveall, NJ. D., CArrollton, Miss.
Ayers Cherry PcctOral Ia decidedly the
best remedy, within my knowledge, foS
chronic Bronchitis, and all lung diseases.
M. A. Rust, NJ. d., South Paris, he.
was attacked, last winter, with severe
Cold, which, from exposure, grew worse
and finally settled on my Lunga. BY
night Sweats was reduced almost to q
skeleton. BY Cough WAS incesSAnt, and /
frequently spit blood. My physician told
me TO give up business, or | would not
live u month. After taking various RENE.
dies without relief, was finally
Cured BY Using
two bottles OF Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
am now IN perfect health, and able 10
resume business, after having been pro.
nounced incurable with Consumption. --
s. p. Henderson, Saulsburgh, Penn.
For years l was In decline. / had
weak lungs, and suffered from Bronchitis
and Catarrh. Ayers Cherry PeetorSl re.
stored me TO health, and have been for
long time comparatively vigorous. In
case OF a sudden cold always resort 10
the Pectoral, and find speedy relief
Edward L. Curtis, Rutland, VI,
Two years ago suffered from severe
Bronchitis. The physician attending me
became fearful that the disease would ter.
minate In Pneumonia. After trying vzFi-
Gus medicines, without benefit, he finally
prescribed Ayers Cherry PectOral, which
relieved me at once. ! continued 10 take
this medicine short time, and was cured.
Ernest Cotton, LogAnspOrt, Ind.
Ayers Cherry PeCtoraI,
Prepared by DR.. j. c. Aver x Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold BY oil Druggists. Price eli siT bottles, o.
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7. II, H. LUsK, Up.
Washington county, Tennessee
NON.R ESEDENT NOTICE,

PALMEB, CARPENTER & Co. Order of Pub.
VS.. , LEGATION in ms
and PETER TiNsLY.
1t appearing from the return of the summons
heretofore issued in this case that the defendant
E. C. Tinsly is a nonresident OF this State, re-
siding in the State of Virginia, it is ordered by
me that publication he made as required by law
-serfo7se consecutive weeks in the COMET"
newspaper published in the town OF Johnson
City, Washington County, Tennessee notifying
said nonresident defendant to appear before
]. W Crumley Justice of the Peace for said
county at his Office in Johnson City, Tennessee
on the 18th day of FEBRUARY 1888 and make de-
tense to an action of detinue instituted against
him by said Palmer, Carpenter and Company
or said cause will be heard exparte as TO him.
This January 18th 1888.
W. CRUMLEY, j. r.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26

From the Courier,
Miss Meena Smith at Sullins Col
lege is quite i'll Of remittent fever.
Mai. John G. Wood has bought the
old Saul corner, on Front Street, from
Col. H. A. Brown, for $4,250. Mr.
Wood will build a $4,000 hotel.
Bristol is booming in the hotel line,
on paper. DR.. Hicks announced last
summer that he would build big
one. Mr.. J. r.. Anderson expects to
build big one this spring. Messrs.
Barker and Reynolds are getting
plans for a hundred thousand dollar
one. The syndicate that bought the
Hamilton House property has plans
for big one, also. Wait til. the re.
turns come in from the back counties
and, perhaps, we will get one ont OF
the lot in few years,
From the Reporter.
Mr.. !. Cam Anderson succeeds the
firm of Dickey & Anderson. Mr.. An.
Vrson is young man of fine bust
SO qualifications and is bound to
'cceed. DR.. Dickey will devote his
Hole time to the practice OF medi
ne. He is fine physician.
The Committee on Water Works,
"pointed by the Bristol Board, will
commend that the Tennessee side
Esue bonds to the amount of $4,000,
&C per cent interest, to build water
orks. The Committee appointed by
e Goodson Council has done moth
2 IS yet.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26

The long talked Of new book, intro
duced by Rose e. Cleveland is being
published by the ] L. Herbert Pub.
CO., ST, Louis, Mo. The reputation Of
Miss Rose Cleveland as writer is
such as to guarantee large sale for
any thing coming from her pen. The
Publishers offer a rare opportunity to
Agents. See advertisement in snoth-
er column.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26
From Whites Store.

The sick OF this community are no
better. Prof. McKany's child seems
to be at deaths dark door, it has
brain fever.
1t is reported that Mrs. Greed Wolf
is no better, but is growing weaker.
DR.. NJ. NJ. Martin, of Piney Flats, says
he has gained five pounds in a few
days. We are glad to hear he is i'm
proving. Mr., G, G. Benefits wife
died the Goth and was buried
at New Bethel grave yard. She
leaves husband and some seven or
eight children Oh, the loss of a mother
can not be told Weep not husband
but tiy to meet her where there will be
no separation. Children, forget not
the words Of kind mother, but re-
member that she has just crossed over
the river of death, and joined in with
the angels choir to sing forevermore.
Mr.. Tom Myers is no better. Prof. w.
D. Masengill's school at poplar Ridge,
will close the 9th. The scholars at
Hockey Springs had a lively discuss
ion last Friday evening. The subject
was Resolved that the female should
be eqally educated with the male"
The girls defended the affirmative
side and gained the decision. Poor
boys.
The lstture boys are covering their
barn.
Will some one please give me some
light on the following question
/, Would the earth rise and set to a
LunarianI
2. How could a child be eight years
old before a return OF its birthday?
3. What influence has Jupiter's
moons on the cotton trade?
Jan. "a, 1888.
"WHrPPERwtLL."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26
TO Be Written up.

"The Knoxville Journal will publish
next Sunday, a complete write up OF
of Johnson City its surroundings and
advantages, etc. Those desiring ex,
ira copies Of the popular should mott
fy the Journal Office by Saturday
morning. Mr.. F. A. Stratton will
take orders for extra copies of the
Journal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26
A Lndy,. PerGect Companion.

Painless Childbirth, a new book by
DR.. John II. Dye, one of New York's
most skillful physicians, shows that
pain is not necessary in Childbirth,
but results from causes easily under
stood and overcome. Itclearly proves
that any woman may become moth
er without suffering any pain what
ever. 1t also tells how to overcome
and prevent morning sickness, swrlled
limbs, and all other evils attending
pregnancy. Its reliable and highl,
endorsed by physicians everywhere ar
the wife's true private companion
Cut this out it will save you greal
pain, and possibly your life, Send two
cent STAMP for descriptive circulars
testimonials, and confidential letter
sent in sealed envelope. Address
Frank Thomas & Co., Publishers, Bal
timore, Maryland. 1S9 202
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26
Who Stole II?
CARS WELL.

The figures Of this year 1888 resem-
BILE three big girls and dude as they
spread themselves across the pave
ment on a fine afternoon.-Greeae.
Uille Democrat, Bristol Courier or some
0therp0per.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26

Mrs. Eliza Ballou Garfield, the aged
and beloved mother OF the late Presi-
dent James A. Garfield-"Grandma"
Garfield, as she was familiary and at.
fectionately termed throughout the
country-died at Mentor, Ohio, last
Saturday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26
Railroad Notes.


Capt. H. Lumsden and Capt. w. j.
johnson, came in FROM the Breaks
last Saturday, and spent two days in
the city, returning Tuesday, Capt.
Johnson has the line OF tie Three C's
located beyond the mountain and is
pushing the work in Kentucky.
Capt Lumsden is working force OF
hands grading the line in the Breaks,
and reports work progressing as
rapidly as circumstances and the
weather will allow
Col. r. E. Matson returned from
New York last Saturday morning,
Important business was transacted at
the meeting of the officers OF TIE
Three C's road but the exact time for
beginning work in Johnson City has
not been definitely settled but we are
assured it will be in the early spring
From what Col. Matson says we find
we are no surer Of getting the road
than formerly but we are only little
nearer the time when work will posi-
lively begin here.
Capt A. J. Dula, Chairman of the
Board of Commissioners, finished
signing up the coupons and bonds OF
the comfy to the Three C's road last
week, and in compliance with the re-.
quest OF Col, Coke left last Monday
evening for Philadelphia, where he
will deliver them over to the Trustee.
Col. Johnson promised that as soon
as practicable after this was done the
Company would commence throwing
dirt between this point and Ruther-
fordton, and we expect to hear OF con.
tractors accommodating along the line
in few days.
Owing to the unfavorable weather
OF the past few days, work in this sec.
ton has been suspended. The con
tractors are we'll up, however, and will
doubtless be ready in ample time for
the track'layers.
Capt. NJ. G. Lewis, the bridge-build-
er. has returned to Yorkviile. He
has practically Rrished the trestles
over Kings Greek and Manning
Branch, this side of Blacks, and is
now here for the purpose of building
the bridge at the crossing of the Ches-
ter public road, about mile south of
the Court House. The railroad will
cross the Chester road on a sub grade
of about thirty feet, and near the
same point it will also cross the Ches,
ter and Lenoir Railroad on a sub.
, grade OF the same depth. This exca.
waiting is in the contract of Griffin &
Gorton, who are making all possible
speed with the work.
! Our Camden correspondent writes
: as follows under date Of last Monday
Tho heavy work in Young's cut ha:
! been completed by Taylor & Elmer
! and they are now laying track on the
thirteenth mile out from Camden
Major Adams is taking out the Ste
venson cut, on the fourteenth mile
He will have the grade ready for the
track in a few days. This is portion
of the Amory & Ripley contract. Mr.
Snyder has the twentieth section
. nearly completed, and am informed
the track-laying force will have M
, more delays south Of Lancaster. Thu
! company bought oil cloth suits TO
the men who were taking out Young
cut, and the force worked steadily al
through the holidays, not even stop
e ping on account OF rain. - YOrkriH
8 Enquirer 18th.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26

Twelve thousand tons OF Pocah0n
tas coke is shipped through Bristol
every month. When this and twice
as much more from the S. A. & o. is
used in making Bessemer pig here it
will make things lively.-Courier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26

On motion OF Mr.. Phelan, OF Ten.
nessee, a bill has passed the House
authorizing the construction OF a
bridge across the Mississippi river at
Memphis, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26

President Cleveland has sent his
photograph and SIS bill to the par
ents of a Kentucky baby that was
named for him. Babies in other
States get only the picture.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26

The Jackson Dispatch advises Tom
Mcconnell to keep out Of the govern.
or's race if be does not wish to be left
Tom is going to flirt with the damsel
that totes the congressional bauble in
this district.--ChattaaoOgd CONNER
cial.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26
OriginaI Attachment.

H. G LITTLE rs B. BRYANT MARCUS BRYANT.
To a. BRYANT AND MARCUS BRYANT: In
pursuance of an order heretofore made and en-
tered by I: II Fl Lusk, Esq, justice of the
peace of Washington county, in all attachment
suit wherein H. G. Little is plaintiff and you are
defendant, you are hereby notified that upon
affidavit OF the plaintiff, in which II is alleged
that you are indebted 10 II q. Little in the sum
OfsiXty-three dollar and sixty cents, that you
are nonIesdents OF the State of Tennessee,
writ of attachment was, on the 3lst day of De.
cember, 1887, issued in this cause against you,
by T. H. II. Lusk, a justice of the peace OF Wash
ington county, which writ came to the hands OF
NJ. Crumley, constable OF said county, and
was by h m, on the Slst day of December. 1887,
duly levied on certain property of yours, viz:
One dark brown horse as appears from the re-
turn of said constable. mad. on the 2nd day OF
January 1885, to said Lusk justice as aforesaid.
Now then you the said Bryants are required to
appear at noon on the 18th day of February, 1855,
at the Office of the said T. II. H. Lusk, ESQ.,, in
the 9th Civil district OF Washington county be.
fore him as the justice having cognizance Ofthis
cause then and there to defend this action so
commenced against you by attachment, other
wise the cause will be proceeded in against you
exparte,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26

Mr.. r. R. Butler has introduced a
bill in Congress for The erection OF
public buildings at Bristol and Nor
ristown.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26

Gov. Taylor is stronger than two
years ago, iC is only the leaders oppos.
ing him, and these mostly opposed
him en.--Humphreys County News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26

The President last Monday appoint
ed John w, Ross postmaster at
Washington and Jno. H. Currey post
master at Nashville.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26
THIS COLUMN BELONGS
HOss&HOdSe.
WATCH IT. IT WILL PAY YOU.

WATCH IT. IT WILL PAY YOU.
Young man is it your desire to be
something or somebody in this world?
II SO then build you character
that will be impenetrable by th9 SLAM
ders and evil influences of the world
You must build character not reputa.
tion, character is what you are, repu.
tation is what you may seem to be,
you may have the reputation OF be.
ing good industrious, sober and hon
est man, and yet you may be a very
bad man. Character will stand the
storms of persecution and trial, and
will shine out bright after these things
have passed away while reputation
may perish as soon as persecution
arises. Character is built by doing
that which is right. Reputation by
covering up that which is wrong and
doing that which will appear right in
the eyes of the world.
Character will stand forever. Rep
utation only till the storms of perse-
cution, trial and death may overtake
you.
Then we say build character, let
truth be your foundation and bull
wark never say that which is untrue
in order to accomplish any thing that
you may succeed in driving a good
trade once by misreprese ntation, but
lying lips and perverse tongue will
not prosper, you can deceive a friend
or customer once, but they will be
sure to steer clear of you the next time
SO act, and SO speak, that your word
will be rs much a surety, as your bond
Truth may not alwaysbe stranger thai
fiction, but truth will stand long af-
ter fiction has been submerged and
has persisted beneath thd mighty roll
ing waves, the incoming time.
Prime geese feathers at 35cts.
Then be prompt to meet every
promise or engagement, it will serve
you in after life. Be earnest and
punctual to a T. Be careful TO dC
nothing in haste, be courteous anC
polite. Politness is a cheap commo
dity, and it goes further in iormin,
llfe's friendships, than many thing
which are costly, and beyond tn,
reach Of many people, OF this country
The rich only can enjoy tina benefit
of that which is costly, but the poores
boy in all the land can enjoy til,
benefits of poitness. Be accommo
dating to all as far as it is PRACTICABLE,
to do 80, do not run too great risk t,
accommodate others however, unless
the emergency should demand it
then go as far as you can 20. b,
sober, be industrious, be just, be mer
ciful, be upright in your walk, ant
conversation, and build entirely OF
truth, and you will be apt to succee,
IN this life. Make as many friend
and as few enemies as it is possible 10
you to do. and pursue an uprigh
course; but never try to make on
friend by deception, for you will max
more enemines by that course tina
you will friends. Pursue this cours
through life, and If you fail here, rel
assured that it will be brighter turtle
IN VINO ,,, III a,,ooood IN, hor cortha g.;
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26
A Change of Raiment.

Let us give the bloody shirt a rest
while we consider the wooden shirt
and the tax it pays,-San Francisco
Alta.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26

A banquet was given by the Nash.
vile bar to the supreme court judges
last Thursday evening at the Maxwell
House.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26

Dan Driscoll the leader of the noted
Whyo gang was hanged in the
tombs in New York last Monday
morning q 7 30.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26

Gov. Taylor will deliver an address
to the Jackson, Tenn, Public Library
Association on the 9th inst.
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THE COMET.
Johnson City. Tenn. Jan. 2s 1888.
Speaker Carlisle is improving.

The McEwen trial at Jackson, re.
suited in an acquittal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26

A resolution confirming the title of
Carlisle to his sent was adopted by the
house Monday. Yeas 1914, nays, z,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26
The Wien who sell.
continued From an Race.


The only tobacco commission house
in johnson City, is now conducted by
Messrs Harr and Reeder, who entered
partnership last December. Their
capacious warehouse measures so by
$50 feet, and is grandly adapted for
buying, selling and auction bust.
ness. Taking into consideration that
little or no tobacco is raised in Wash
ington County, the business has been
quite active, especially with North
Carolina growers. Good sales have
been made frequently, touching 500 90
all around and prospects are good.
VIM. Harr, Esq, has been a
prominent merchant here for seven
years, and is well known all over this
belt country, His partner however
is but late acquisition and wor
thy one at that. Mr.. r. B. Reed.
er, who was born, raised and lived in
Henderson County, Kentucky, until a
few nonthe ago, when he was in
duced TO visit Johnson City. MIR.
Reeder is experienced in tobacco
business, and q cordial gentleman
who is bound to make hosts OF friends.
1t may be new to many OF you
readers to know that there is a first.
class taxidprmist in Johnson City. ]
refer to F. NJ. Chritzman, specimens
Of whose tNxidermy occupy promi-
nent place, in the Smithsonian In.
stitule, Washington. In the gentle
mans elegant jewelry establishment
display is also given to his skill in
maintaining the beauty and life like
appearance of birds and animals.
Mr.. Chritzman is also an expert in
the intricacies Of Matchmaking and
jewelry and has been engaged several
ly in the celebrated works OF the e.
gin, Waltham and Springfield compa-
MES. His establishment is a little
palace, with its cabinets and glass
cases stored with rich and rare jewel
ny, silverware and articles Of virtu and
the holiday trade proved the good
taste OF the citizens. The stock is
very complete for such a region OF
country and includes from diamond,
and gold to precious stones OF lesser
value and plated wares.
In repairing Mr.. Chritzman ha'
patrons from North Carolina and since
his coming to Johnson City in March
1887 has gained a grand business
and grand reputation.
The gentleman was born at Gettys
burg Pa, in 1857 and since fourteen
years of age has been connected with
his present line OF business. He is a
stakeholder in the tobacco works and
is interested in every public advance
ment in fact he is live, active and
progressive gentlemen.
CARswELL.