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Smyrna times., 1888-09-26
"a Japanese Temple and Bell.

IF were a good Buddhist I would say
q prayer or two to the Chioin bell, the
largest in Japan, but monster breathing
sweet music that thrills one from head to
foot, and ringing so seldom that the dates
are kept in mind carefully, lest one miss
the great treat The bell hangs in a
shady little place at the top of a stone
staircase by itself, and is struck from the
outside by a swinging beam that gives
the soft reverberatiOns that do not jar ON
the ear, no matter how powerful they are.
When the huge beam is unclaimed and
swung it is generally at the time of the 3
o'clock mass in the morning, and heavy
sleepers have been unconscious of tho
musical booming and missed it all. Others
are wakened by the strange vibration and
the soft music ringing and pulsating on
the air, and in the half consciousness f
waking it seems like part of some bcauu
full dream. 1t is the greatest pity that
with such q magnificent bell the temple
does not see fit to ring it oftener.
The Chioin is a rich temple, and its
altar one of the most gorgeous in KiOto,
a mass of carved and gilded ornaments
/ surrounding a massive - ded shrine. Oc-
! casional worshipers come and kneel on
! the mats and mutter their prayers, but
most often one finds the only occupant
of the space before the altar is lone old
priest industriOusly hammering away at
a modern drum shaped like a huge round
sleigh bell. From o'clock in the morn,
ing until the temple closes at in the
afternoon the thunk, thunk keeps up. A
nice old woman, who must be profes
sional mender, from the incessant patch
ing and darning of blue cotton garments
that she keeps up, takes care Of the shoes
while one roams the temple stocking
footed, but she does not offer to mend the
foreign stockings one wears out on matted
and polished wood foors.-Kioto Cor
Globe Democrat
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26
Origin of the Cattle Range.

The origin Of the range cattle growing
industry in the United States dates back
TO about the Fifteenth century, when
horned cattle were introduced from Spain
by way of Mexico among the Pueblo In
dians residing along the east bank of the
Rio Grande. Later on the early colonists
to the republic of Texas took with them
herds of horned cattle, and in this way
Texas became the mother of the range
cattle industry in the United States.
Here it Was almost wholly confined until
after the rebellion. Prior to the late war
nearly the whole of Texas was given up
to cattle growing. After the war the dis
banding of the great armies lessened the
demand and Texas swarmed with great
herds in excess of the market demand and
local consumption. Cattle were of little
value, and yet these herds were rapidly
increasing. What was to be done? The
more enterprising ranchmen of Texas be-
gan to look for new ranges and markets
that would consume the enormous surplus.
California then had but few cattle. The
states of Kansas and Nebraska and the
territories west of the Missouri river were
sparsely populated. The vast region of
magnificent grazing area to be found
there, and upon which the buffalo roamed,
readily offered the temptation for a field
of experiment
If the wild bison could subsist on these
plants and in the valleys and parks of
the Rocky Mountain country, why could
not cattle? Winter and summer the
buffalo found sufficient grass, and hence
the more enterprising Texas cattlemen
came to the conclusion that domestic cat
tie, bred and raised upon the prairie grass
of Texas and left to their own exertions
for a subsistence, would be adapted to the
fine grasses of the plains of the west and
northwest states and territories, and
where at that time only the buffalo grazed.
Thus the study of the life and habits OF
the buffalo led to the idea which has made
this the greatest range and cattle growing
country in the world. Not a few Texas
men came, and some from California, anC
all drove their herds into this newer
country. Their success caused others tC
follow, and eastern spectators were at
tracted by the fine opportunities for in
vestment. Thus sprung up this wonder
full industry for soon the unoccupied ter
ritory of the plains country of the west
was filed with great herds of grass RAISED
cattle-cattle that knew not home o.
master, and to which grain would hav,
been almost a scarecrow. And with al
this there came a cowboy, sui generis
about whom there clusters so much O
romance.-Denver Cor. Globe-Democrat
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26
The Newshors of Mexico.

Our contemporaries are making many
suggestions as to the material of which
the clothes of the newsboys should be
made. Some think leather suits would
be advisable in view of the short time the
striped suits presented by the city gov
ernment lasted, while others urge tin as
the best material. This discussion en-
ables newspaper men to air their wit, but
it really seems unnecessary. The city
government presented a given number of
newsboys with uniforms, with the under
standing that the boys would replace
them at their own expense when worn
out. Those suits have long since served
their time and been discarded, and not q
single one has been replaced by Its owner.
Unless the city government intends to
clothe outright the urchins who sell
papers in the streets, our contemporaries
are wasting their time in discussing the
kind of material that should be used for
their uniforms, for there is no legal way
of compelling the boys to buy the clothes
that may be designated as proper for them
by the authorities. To deprive a boy Of
the right to earn an honest living because
he cannot or will not dress in a prescribed
manner is not practicable in free coun-
try.-Mexico Two Republics.
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26
california,s First cold Coin.

The first, or among the first, gold pieces
coined in California were of pure gold.
They were $50 in value, octagon as to
shape, and were made, not by the govern
melt, but by patent pill dealer. On the
face they bore his pill device and adver-
tisement. In years time names and
figures were worn off, and the "slug," as
1t was called, was as smooth as q billiard
ball.
In the mines we did not bother much
with any kind of coin, and as for paper
money, we forgot there was such a cur
rency The miner paid for his groceries
in gold dust, and weighed it out to the
storekeeper in bis own little troy weight
gold scales, or tho storekeeper's, at the
average rate of $17 per ounce. A ''pen-
nyweightn was reckoned at something
over so cents and q grain at 8 cents.
Brass filings were sometimes mixed with
the dust, to give it ''body," if business
was being transacted with a greenhorn.
Gray sand, which was difficult to distin-
guish in fine gold dust, also sometimes
served similar unrighteous purpose
Prentice Mulford in New York Star.
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26
WHOLE NO. l,73l.
Periodicals.

Frank Le8Ije's Sunday Magazine for
October contains many interesting and
valuable articles, all freshly written
and brightly illustrated. The con-
tinued story, Genevieve," opens the
number. 1t is a story of the Huguenot
troubles in France. Mrs. Alexander
contributes very touching story
Faithful in Duty" and "Rubcu-
G. b. Todd, is a story about I'll. ....-
gent and faithful dog T. .-ua.rl
articles are, Pionc,r N--...- m t.u-
tral Africa" by l... E.smuud Pit
man, wit. I.. .4. u. celebrated Afri-
can cNf .... vi tl.-rI.lcS,N ~ bV l.. +.
t.. ID mc- and Shrines," by
..... \t..rtIe; "DOlls and DOLL
..A,.- Francis Scott Key" by
Walter Edgar M'Cann; and mime.
Dieulafoy and her Travels" A vigor-
Gus sermon by DIR. Talmage, entitled
THE Age of Swindle," will provoke
thought and comment The poems
and short articles are numerous and
good, and there are a number of full
page engravings of much beauty. 1t is
a specially good number of this favor
lte family magazine.
The excellence of Harper's Magazine
for October is apparent even from a
hasty glance through its pages. There
are short stories and long ones, sketch
es, skits," poetry, and unsurpassed
| illustrations. The articles most strik-
| ing, perhaps, are Mr.. Theodore Child's
Dimoges and its Industries" and 2.
L. Whites description of western
] Ion noli foiv
store of new information, and even the
old facts are so presented that they
strike the reader with new force. The
portraits of Western editors will be
scanned by the public with interest.
Scribner's Magazine Charles Scrib-
ner's Sons, New York; for September
carries forward its series Of railroad
articles by an interesting paper on
Railway Passenger Travel" by Gen
eTal Horace Porter. Scenes in Cy-
prus," by w. H. Mallock, and 1.-The
Modern Greeks" by Thomas D. Sey-
mour, are entertaining travel papers,
richly illustrated and Gustav Kobbe
describes large collection of "Presi-
dental Campaign Medals" The last
part of Henry James's A London
| AAllC 10 SlNCLl3 anu CA-OCClCl ldIy 11uSn
McCulloch records his Memories of
Some Contemporaries" Robert Louis
Stevenson contributes letter of advice
to young man who proposes to en-
brace the career of art.
The Century Magazine THE Century
Company, New York. for September
is an attractive number. George Ken
nan describes the details of Exile by
Administrative Process !" in Russia, and
gives an interesting account of some OF
the exiles whom he met. Charles NJ
Carter treats of the Industrial Idea in
Education" and George R. Parkin de-
scribes "Uppingham--An Ancient
School Worked on Modern Ideas y
Arthur Gilman writes about Women
who go to College ;" John Addison
Porter about college Fraternities,
and A. c. Gordon about Hard Times
in the Confederacy." There are two
short stories, "The White Cowl," By
James Lane Allen, and THE Noun
taineers About Monteagle," by Marths
COlyar ROsebOrOugh.
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26
Washington as a Farmer.

A certain farmer and granger, about
hundred years ago, wrote the following
farm notes-good yet: Economy in all
things is as commendable in the manager
as 1t is beneficial ana desirable to the em-
ployer, and on a farm it shows itself in
nothing more evidently, or more essen
TALLY, than in not suffering the provender
to be wasted; but, on the contrary, in
taking care that every atom Of it be used
to the best advantage, and likewise in not
permitting the plows, harness and other
implements Of husbandry and the gears
belonging to them to be unnecessarily ex-
posed, trodden under foot, run over by
carts and abused IN other respects. That
farmer and granger's name was George
Washington. He was as good a farmer
as he was Father Of his Country.-Globe-
Democrat.
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26
Annthor I,nsh os rnuo,,a.

Now there is another rush of invalids
like that of the consumptives who 60 to
the abattoirs to be cured. This time the
rush is by rheumatics who believe that
they can be cured by standing near the
dynamos in electric light establishments.
This new fad grows out Of the idea that
men employed in the manufacture or use
Of electricity never have rheumatism Of
neuralgia. It is said to be a fact, and
another statement is that if q rheumatic
gets work that takes him constantly be.
side dynamos his disease quickly leaves
him.--Ncw York Sun.
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26
A Governor Of Greenland.

The governor of the Danish colony Of
Greenland receives by the ship which
brings him his annual supplies, copies of
the daily papers Of Copenhagen for the
year preceding. He arranges these pa
pers in the order of their dates, and then
quietly and calmly reads paper each day,
Just as though it was fresh from the
press. He is sometimes strongly tempted
to peer into futurity by reading some pa
pers ahead when he comes across interest
Ing news; but he resists the temptation,
no matter how anxious he is to know the
fate of some measure. One days paper
for each day is his rule; and so at the end
of the year he is thoroughly familiar with
the news Of the preceding year, He says
he is just as happy as though he pulled
each days paper off the press.-New YorI
Tribune.
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26
The Lick Telescope.

The great Lick telescope in California
promises wonderful discoveries in the
skies. Professor Holden is very enthusi-
astic over its revelations, and says that he
has had views Of the planets, the stars,
the milky way and the nebul@ that no
other astronomer ever before had. The
telescope resolves the nebula in Lyra into
wreaths of ''sun stuff" which are in the
process of developing into solid bodies,
and the observation Of Jupiter promises to
solve some of the curious questions about
that planet.-ChicaGo Herald.
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26

Mr.. FRANK HAYDEN, of Beverly, N.
J., writes.-I was treated for a long
time and spent large amounts of money
with various doctors, but without BEN
eft for Blood Poisoning, which had
progressed so as to threaten great and
lasting Disagreement of the face, when
DIR. Theel, 53S North Fourth St., Phila-
delphia, cured me. Thanks to his
wonderful ability. 1 am well man.
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26
Saved.

Anxious Mother-"And so you are
in love with the widow De Pink ?"
Son-"Desperately."
"She has six children"
q" / know it,"
"All girls"
eyes"
"And every one of those six girls
will soon be old enough to practise two
hours day each on the piano."
Great snakes! 1 didn't think of
that. Thanks, thanks, mother, Saved !
Saved !'-PhiLadeLphiG Record.
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26
AWnman,s niaooverr.

"Another wonderful discovery has been made
and that too by lady in this county. Disease
fastened its clutches upon her and for seven
years she wihstOOd its severes tests but her vital
minent For three months she coughed incess-
antly and could not sleep. She bought of us a
bottle Of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
tiOn and was so much relieved on taking first
dose that she slept all night and with one bottle
has been miraculously cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz." Thus write W. C. Hamrick & Co,
of Shelby, n. C.-Get free trial bottle at James
P. Hoffecker's Drug Store.
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26

The damage in Augusta, Georgia,
caused by the flood is estimated at
81 100000. No estimate can be made
of the damage to farms and crops from
Augusta to Savannah, while the coun-
try along the river is submerged. All
railroads have been damaged, and the
cotton mills have shut down. Eleven
persons were drowned.
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26
SMYRNA. DEL. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. SEPT
CRICKET SONG.

CRICKET SONG.
Chirp, mad cricket, in the grain
Chirp, thing garrulous and free;
If thy chirping could be words,
Tell me what the words would be7
Chirp shrill, chirp soft,
Pipe high, pipe low:
In vines, aloft,
In grain, below;
Only tell-were kinds spoke,
If in words thy tumult broke7
Cricket, would thy words be wise,
or of tender things, and sweet,
If you sent out verbal song,
And not clatter, from the wheat
Chirp shrill, chirp soft,
Pipe high, pipe low;
In vines, aloft,
In grain, below;
Only tell--were kind words spoke,
If in words thy tumult broke?
Dealest thou in memories
Dost thou know of ancient things?
Anyhow, love thy note
More than any bird that sings.
Chirp shrill, chirp soft,
Pipe high, pipe low;
In vines, alOft,
In grain, below;
Only tell-were kind words spoke,
If in words thy tumult broke?
Lew Vanderpoole in Outing
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26

That earnest Democratic paper, The
Albany Times, is distressed about Pres
ident Cleveland's praise of his own
Civil Service record. There great dan
ger, it declares, that this may split
George William Curtis into two par
ties.
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26

The yellow fever fund keeps on
growing and unfortunately the fever
does also. The unselfish generosity of
the country is the only ray of light
that pierces the gloom at Jacksonville.
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26

The apple crop in Warren county,
New Jersey, is reported to be unpre-
cedentedly large, and local dealers
offer only 20 cents q bushel for the
fruit. The cider production will be
proportionately large.
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26

The political campaign in Indiana
is in full swing, and so active are both
sides that it is estimated that 1000
speeches are being made nightly in
that State.
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26
From the Ex-President of the New
York State Senate.

State of NelO York. Senate Chamber, |
Albany, March 11th, 1886.
have used ALLCoK's Porous PLAs-
TIERS in my family for the past FIVE
years, and can truthfully say they are
a valuable remedy and effect great
cures. 1 would not be without them.
l have in several instances given some
to friends suffering with weak and
lame backs, and they have invariably
afforded certain and speedy relief.
They cannot be too highly commended.
EDMUND L. PITTS.
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26

To eradicate the poisons which produce fever
and ague. take Ayers Ague Cure. 1t cures with
out leaving any injurious effect upon the system,
and is the only medicine in existence which may
be considered an absolute antidOte for malaria.
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26

An Englishman who has been travel
ling in this country says that all the
men worship the golden cali, and all
the women worship the golden rod
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26

The Printer Girl is the name Of a
new paper to be published at Topeka;
Kansas. The projectors hope II VIII
live long enough to be an old girl.
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26

There is respect due to mankind
which should incline even the wisest OF
men to follow innocent customs. -Dr..L
Watts.
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26

Prohibitionists claim that forty coun-
ties ia Arkansas voted against license
at the recent election,
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26
VII BaggS'
Established and Reliable Shoe Store,
OPPOSITE THE FRUIT GROWERS BANK.

While changes in the Shoe Business frequently oc-
curing elsewhere in community, you will find no change
here hope be able be found at post ready to sup
ply you with shoes your and reasonable prices as
can be had regularly elsewhere opening large stock
for the Spring Season. which you would do well to see Come
and see me. l will take pleasure in showing them
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26
WA. FAIRIES & Bro,
Furnishing UldGPtakarS,
AND DEALERS IN
FURNITURE,
yA!N Street, opposite The Smyrna House.
Furniture of all kinds.

Parlor anl Chamber suits. Bureaus. Bedsteads,
Chairs Lounges. Tables Stands. MattresSea. spring
Beds and every thing in the Furniture Line guar
anteed at Or less than City prices for the same
quality of goods. jan II
Smyrna times., 1888-09-26

The Famous Newspapers beginning One
Hundred Years Ago-POliticaI Shifting
of The Times-HOw Its Pages Are
FiIled-EditOr John Delane.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-08-02
Died.

Athigh noon to-day, Mrs. G. N. Es-
ties, hardly in the meridian of her life,
breathed her last. She had been sick
only about three weeks and while she
was thought to be in critical condi-
ton there we're still hopes of her re-
covery, hence the news OF her death
shocked and saddened the whole COM
munity, Mrs. Estes had only been
living in Johnson City a year or two
but she has many warm friends who
will mourn with the husband two chill.
dren her untimely death. Funeral
tomorrow morning at 7;30 at the
M. e. church, South. The remains
will be taken to Knoxville for inter.
ment.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-08-02
School,.
M. /. GUMP.

Mrs. G. Heuser, of Wytheyille, Va,
will open school Sept 3rd, in the
building on Watauga street, owned by
Mr.. Gump.
Girls preferred boys under 10 years
of age admitted. The session will
embrace terms OF 20 weeks each. Tu-
ition in different departments from
1,50 10 $3.50 per month.
Further particulars. can be obtained
by addressing me at Cranberry, N. G,
References: Prof. Rob. Suavely,
Prof. G. Huffard, Judge G. Hoolbrook
Rev. s. R. Preston, Mr.. G. B. Thomas
Gen. Jas. Walker, all of Wythevllle.
Va, Rev. ]. !, Vance, Alexandra, Va
222-229.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-08-02

We are informed that the delin-
quent tax list is now in the hands OF
A. s. Deaderick, tax attorney for this
county. The statute is imperative
and requires the trustee to report the
tax attorney to Immediately file bills
in the court to collect the same.
This is a matter in which the coun.
ty court, the trustee nor the tax at
torney have any discretion. The i'm.
peratiye demands of the statute must
be met, and tax payers should MOI
neglect for an hour to settle their tax
es, as costs rapidly accumulate afte
the books are placed in the hands o
1.-THE attorney.-Hfrald 4 Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-08-02

I'D. Woodruff, at Shell Greek, has
on hand large lot OF framing lumber
that he offers to the public cheap fol
cash. Orders for all kinds of framing
in any quantity will be filled prompt.
ly.
Don't forget to write him for any.
thing in his line.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-08-02
Dissolution Notice.

The firm of Gump & Co. has been
dissolved by mutual consent, A. S.
Gump retiring. The business will be
continued at the old stand by M. J.
Gump. All parties indebted to the
old firm are requested and expected tc
call and settle at once.
M. /. GUMP.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-08-02
Died.

DR.. NJ. NJ. Martin, died at his home
in Piney Flats Monday morning after
long illness, and was buried with
masonic honors Tuesday afternoon
The deceased was a good man and
Sullivan county loses one of its best
citizens in his death.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-08-02

Entered at the Postofiee at Johnson City, Tenn,
as Second Class Matter.
Jelly tumblers at H. w. Weiler's.
Col. Matson has returned from Rock
Hill.
Gov. Taylor left this morning for
Nashville.
J. E. Wade has returned from Chris
tiansburg.
500 kegs Old Dominion nails at
Knoxville prices, at
Seaver & Summers.
Orders for wire screen doors or
windows filled promptly at
The Red Bird Factory.
Kirkpatrick & Co., are selling goods
cheaper than ever, go and see.
Campbell & Martin wants all the
dried black berries in the country.
Try Kirkpatrick & Cos, 1873 coffee,
good as any 20 cent coffee.
We will pay the highest market
price for dried blackberries,
Hunter & Brown.
Mr. John Easterly, OF Parrotsville, is
in the city.
J. r, Toney, Of Erwin, was in the
city Tuesday.
II. J. Smith, OF Savanna, Tenn. is
visiting at R. S. Patty's,
Editor Pritchard, of the Elk Park
Chronicle, was in the city Tuesday.
Mr.. Frank LaRue, of Newport
Tenn, is in the city on private bust
ness.
Miss Birdie Barnes has returned tC
Bristol, Miss Fannie Barnes accompan
led her.
r. ]. Lusk has torn down his old
frame store room on Railroad street
and will erect brick store house al
once.
Seaver & Summers are buying di
rect from factory and can save YOU
money.
J. f. Harr, keeps first.class stock
Of goods in his line, and has added re
Gently the celebrated ballot Box
cigars. Give him call 224
Try that 40 ct. factory jeans, thai
Kirkpatrick Co are selling for 25 Ct 6
> yard.
II. w. Weilers is headquarters fol
fruit jars, Jelly tumblers and queens
ware OF all kinds.
Cheapest Sugar in town found at
Hunter & Browns
w. w. kirkpatrick leads the towr
in low prices on clothing.
For anything in the tinware O
stove line call on Pierce & Mann ant
save 20 per cent on all purchases.
Will Fitzsimmons, editor of thu
Elizabethton Mouataineer, was in tn,
city Tuesday.
Ayers Sarsaparilla contains Iodid
OF Potassium and Iron, and vegetabl
blood purifiers.
Miss II. Persinger, the 16 year ol
daughter of Jas. Persinger died of fe
yer on the 30th ult.
Miss Carrie Carter of Elizabethtor
passed through the city yesterday re
turning home.
Mrs. +. A. Stratton and son, Wilder
went up to Roam Mountain yesterda
10 SpSHu IiiOHbu.
Contractors and builders supple
at low prices at
Seaver & Summers.
Highest price paid for all kinds {
produce and lowest prices on goods.
Campbell & Martil
Pierce & Mann have just receive
another car load of stoves Be SUI
and price their stock before buyin
They will save you money.
We%ant TO buy all the dried blal
berries in the country,
Hunter & Brown.
We trade at kirkpatrick 4 Cos. /
cause there is nothing mierepresente
full measures and down weight alwa
given, all goods sold at lowest ca