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AN ELECTION RIOT.
What Singing Hang Grover Cleveland
to a Sour Apple Tree =" Resulted In.

10 u sour apple Tree heSulteu HE
WASHINGTON, November IA spe.
cial to tie Post from Norfolk, Va,
says: A riot occurred in Portsmouth,
about o'clock tonight, between the
whites and blacks. Four hundred nc
groes marched down High street, the
principle thoroughfare in the city,
singing; Hang Grover Cleveland to
sour apple tree" At the corner of
Dinwiddie street, a large party of
white men were congregated and a
white boy and negro had a scuffle.
The negroes came to the rescue of
their comrade and were charged by
the whites. Hardly had the fight
commenced before shots were fred by
the negroes. Then the widest con-
fusion prevailed and, after about forty
shots had been fired, the negroes re-
treated. The whites then discovered
that three of their men had been
wounded. Samuel Gust was shot in
the leg, Jas. Mahoney IN the abdomen
and John Reiger in the eye, the two
latter are probably fatally wounded
Immediately after the negroes had re-
treated, the whites Began arming
themselves. Everybody is now arm.
ed. Mayor Baird has called out the
Old Dominion Guards, and 100 special
policemen have been sworn in. In,
tense excitement prevails, and negroes
are reported forming just outside o.
the city. Another outbreak is feared
A detachment Of guards will be Sent
to dispense the mob of negroes.
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THE Democratic rally and torch
light procession last Monday night
was a great success. More than one
thousand voters were in line and the
procession was half mile long. Fol-
lowing the band in front of the pro.
cession was a wagon containing u
young ladies dressed In white, repre-
senting the beauty and purity of DEM
ocratic principles. The dwellings on
the streets through which the process
sion marched were brilliantly illumi-
mated, and fair women, young and old,
waved handannas at the marching
throng. After marching over the city
tho procession halted in Public Square,
where stand had been erected, and
listened for two hours to Democratic
speeches made by AS. Deaderick and
John Allison, Of Jonesboro, w. F.
Rhea, Of Bristol, and y. P. Wilcox, OF
Elizahethton.
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THANKSGIVING DAY.
The President Appoints Thursday, No.
yember Goth.


WASHINGTON, Nov 1.-The following
proclamation has been irsued by the
President:
Constant thanksgiving and gratitude
are due from the American people to
Almighty God for His goodness and
mercy which have followed them since
the day He made them nation and
vouchsafed to them free government
With loving kindness He has con-
stantly led us in the way of prosperity
and greatness. He has not visited
with swift punishment our shortcom-
ings; but with gracious care He has
warned us of our dependence upon
His forbearance, and has taught us
that obedience to His Holy Laws is a
continuance of His precious gifts,
In acknowledgment of all that has
been done for us as a nation, and to
the end that on an appointed day the
united prayers and praise of a grateful
country may reach the throne of
grace, l, Grover Cleveland, President
of the United States, do hereby desig-
nate and set apart Thursday, the
twenty-ninth day OF November instant,
as day of thanksgiving and prayer,
to be kept and observed throughout
the land.
On that day let all our people sus'
pend their ordinary work and occupa-
tions, and in their accustomed places
OF worship, with prayer and songs Of
praise, render thanks to God for all
His mercies, for the abundant haryests
which have rewarded the toll OF the
husbandman during the year that has
passed, and for the rich rewards that
have followed the labors of our people
in their shops and their marts Of tade
and traffic. Let us give thanks fol
peace and for social order and content
ment within our borders and for oul
advancement in all that adds to the
national greatness and mindful OF the
affective dispensation with which &
portion OF our land has been visited
let us, while we humble ourselves be
fore the power of God, acknowledge
His mercy in setting the bounds to the
deadly march OF the pestilence, an(
let our hearts be chastened by sympa
thy with our fellow-countrymen who
have suffered and who mourn. An(
as we return thanks for all the bless
ings which we have received from the
hands of our Heavenly Father, let III
not forget that He has enjoined upor
us charity, and on this day Of thanks
giving let us generously remember thu
poor and needy, so that our tribute o
praise and gratitude may be accepta
BILE in the sight OF the Lord.
Done at the city of Washington or
the first day of November, eighteen
hundred and Lightweight, and in thu
year Of the independence Of the United
States the one hundred and thirteenth
*~N~* In witness whereof have
SEAL hereunto signed my name
&N~>~& and caused the seal of thu
United States to be affixed.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
BY the President:
T. +. BAYARD, Secretary of State
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SALE OF LAND.

By virtue Of an execution issued by
Lewis Cooper, Clerk Of the Circuit
Court, Of Washington County, Tennes-
see, issued the 28th day Of September,
1888, / will sell to the highest and best
bidder, for cash in hand at the Court
House door in Jonesb9ro, Washington
County, Tennessee, on the 10th day
of December, 1888, the interest Of
Samuel Adams in the following tract
OF land, and known as the Tennessee
Adams tract and bounded as follows {:
Lying on the great road leading from
Johnson City, Washington County,
Tennessee to Carter's Depot, being
about one-half mile east Of said John
son City. Beginning at the County
Road running from Johnson City to
Carriers Depot, thence north west
ward up a Knob--feet thence along
the side of said Knob westward -
feet, thence down the Knob eastward
to the said Road, thence with said
Road-feet to the beginning, the
said lot to contain three acres more OIL
less, to satisfy Judgment rendered on
the l4th day of June, 1888, against
Samuel Adams and in favor of A. r
johnson.
B. f. MURRAY,
Dept. Sheriff
Nov. Sth, 1888 23S-241
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Consumption Surely Cured,

To THE EDIToR-Please inform your
readers that have positive remedy
for the above named disease. BY its
timely use thousands of hopeless cases
have been permanently cured. | shall
be glad to send two bottles of my rem
edy FREE to any of your readers who
have consumption if they will send
me their express and postofiice address.
Respectfully, T. A. SLocUM, M. D., ISL
Pearl street, New York.
222-2S8.
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GEN. WILDER said that if Harrison
was elected work would commence on
the Sos in ten days. Now let us see
what these clap-trap promises made
for political purposes will amount to,
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D Z Shields, NJ D,
G X Turner, M D,
NJ H Smith, M D,
Jno. B f Dice. M D,
d A Nelson, M D,
of Morristown, Tenn.
MoRRIsToWN, TENN,

YOUNGSTOWN, TENN, J
August %, 1885,
This certifies that DR.. Knapp who
is now stopping in our city after care
fully examining my eyes and testing
their strength has furnished me pair
of glasses so clear and nicely adjusted
as to enable me to see better than
have been able to for several years.
Ny difficulty was not only impaired
vision in both eyes, but the impair
ment was greater in one eye than in
the other and his glasses have in a
great measure corrected this trouble,
Judge JAMES G. RoRsE,
President Lookout Bank
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Fifty First Congress.

In The Fiftieth Congress the Demo,
oerats have 16S members, the Repub.
licans 152, and there are Independ-
ents In the Fifty-First Congress
there probably will be ia Democrats
and 151 Republicans.
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DR.. KNAPP.
=" y - = :
The Eminent Optlelan of Louisville, nv.
Cat present at Bristol),

will be at Johnson City about the 10Th
OF November, offering those who are
suffering with weak and defective sight
his Brazilian Pebble and Rock Crystal
Spectacles, superior to all others in
use. DR.. Knapp makes an accurate
examination of each eye to learn its
exact shape, condition, retroactive pow
er, conveyance, &c, and makes lens
for each eye, so accommodating the
two lenses that the wearer sees with
perfect ease, comfort and distinctness.
DR.. Knapp comes recommended in the
highest terms Of praise by the most
eminent physicians, divines and the
most eminent men OF our country,
among whom are those of Bristol and
Morristown, Tenn.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Consulta-
ton free.
To Whom II May Concern
We have Investigated DR., Knapp's
method of testing the eyes, as we'll as
large and rare assortment of Optical
instruments and Lenses used by him
for correcting defects of vision, and
we know from personal experience that
he is thoroughly qualified in his pro.
fession to relieve the various infrmities
of sight by the scientific application
of glasses, and as such we recommend
him to our friends and the public.
j f Hicks, M ID,
NJ M Butler, M D,
J A Dickey, NJ D,
WB st, John, NJ D,
N H Reeve, NJ D,
W.T. Dulaney, MD,
j NJ King, D DIS
G Wheeler, M d,
formerly Of Carriers Station),
of Bristol, Tenn,
Also,
DE Shields, NJ D,
G X Turner, M D,
NJ H Smith, M d,
Jno. B F Dice. M D,
d A Nelson, M D,
of Morristown, Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

Our rooster is sick, but he will live
long enough to scratch over the grave
OF the Republican party, and to crow
for many Democratic victories to
come.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08
Old 90M.Nl1N ! IVES? VIRGINIA
SOLID FOR CLEVELAND
Colorado a nd California
ARE STILL DOUBTFUL
NEW JERSEY is ALL RIGHT
FLORIDA AND HER ELECTORAL
VOTE FOR CLEVELAND AGAIN.
Illinois Republican, But Elects
Democratic Governor.

At the time of going to press the
news indicates the election of Harri-
son, but there is still reasonable hope
for Democracy, as it will require the
official vote in New York and Indiana
to decide. The result will not be
known for several days.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

Judge Jno. P. Smith might have
stepped into Jim Williams old shoes
but he went back on Little ALI fol-
Brownlow at the wrong time.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

The Lord afflicted his chosen peo-
pie with grasshoppers and frogs and
lice to try their faith, and-we ought
not TO murmur too much.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

Little Will at Jonesboro might have
been Alf's right bower in distributing
the spoils, but he went back on ALI at
the wrong. time.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

ADAM BOWMAN will have the most
inhooence in getting offices. Boys,
you'd better get on the good side of
Adam.
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MoRRIsTOWN, TENN,

August, Is, 1885
This ccrti6ts that DR.. Knapp exam
med my eyes and adjusted glasses to
them which admirably answers the
purpose for which they were designed.
1t gives me pleasure to certify to his
ability and to cordially commend him
to all who have imperfect vision.
Maj. GEO. W. FOLSOM,
President LIST Nat. Bank.
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WE would rather belong to the de-
feated Democrats than to the victorious
Republicans.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

DIS. HANKLE, Davis and Cox are
after the scalps of Drs. Miller, Hunter
and Dobson, pension examiners.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

SAM PoUDER, John Mathes and
Dan'l. Gaines are running neck and
neck for the Johnson City post Office.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

THE Doodle of the protected monop-
olies and trusts has given the Republi-
cans temporary advantage.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

THE democratic party is composed
OF three-fourths of the white people of
the United States.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

THE democrats OF New York tried
to Hewitt to the line, but the chips
did not fall right.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

Judge Hacker may be United States
District Attorney. The G. 0. P. ought
to do something for him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

THE Democratic party's face is to-
ward the future and its watchwords
are Courage and hope"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

TIP JOHNSON will be postmaster at
Elzabethton, Rufe May at Jonesboro,
and Hal Haynes at Bristol.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

REALLY we don't see much chance
for uncle George to get any pie.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

Tim Patty will open up a Chinese
laundry as Benny sends him the Chi
namen, "Tulee mucky hi"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

TIE "coons" were out painting tn
town red last night.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

HARRISON caught the coons" and
has gone on.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

SORROW may endure for season,
but JOY cometh in the morning.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

WE may be happy yet, you betl
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

In the sweet bye and bye.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

MAT QUAY's Doodle did the work.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

OUR rooster is not feeling very well
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

THE ubiquitous republican is ready
with his petition for post Office.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

S66927 25-$66,927 %
~. W. BORING, Cashier of the above bank,
do certify that the above statement is true TO the
best of my knowledge and belief.
]. W. BORING Cashier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

WE beat the Prohibitionists any.
way.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

TWAS ever thus from childhood's
hour.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

We feel like Lazarus-licked by the
dogs.
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BLoUNTYILLE, Tenn, J

BLoUNTyILLE, TENN, !
October, 10, 1885,
This certifies that Dr. Knapp exam
ined my eyes and adjusted glasses,
and that they give most excellent sat
isfaction. His glasses enable me to
see with almost as much case and
comfort as | could in my youthful
days. | cheerfully recommended him
to my friends who are needing glasses.
Judge G. ]. ST. JOHN
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Cash Paid for Wheat

and you will always find us at the top
Of the market
The Best Coffee in Johnson City can
be found by calling on u.s.
~ Highest price paid in cash for
Wheat.
Ladies Wool Flannel Skirting.
Ziegler Shoes, the bestin the market.
New Orleans Molasses.
Don't forget the Hygeia Tobacco.
Come and see our Underwear
Clothing, Clothing at taken quick
prices.
Country Bacon, Hams,
Owl Soap,
Yellow Rose Smoking Tobacco.
Overcoats, sizes from No. 81 to AZ
Call on us for Winter Boots.
Let us sell you your Domestlcs.
Buy your Shoes from us.
We meet all competition.
Navy Blue Tricot.
See our line of Wool Overshirts.
Come and see us when you want
anything; satisfaction guaranteed.
See our excellent stock of Flannels.
When you want Pantaloon Goods
please examine our stock and prices.
Umbrellasl Umbrellas! Umbrellas
Prepare for rainy day, for it is sure
to come.
Gents Rubber Goats.
Roasted Coffee
CHRISTIAN, HOss & HODGE.
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For Sale or Rent,

A new cottage on Elm st., 4 rooms,
pantry, closet, cellar and cistern.
Us. WILSON.
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Get prices and then go to c. X. Lide
4 Co. They defy competition.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08

j." SIGH is life"
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-23
Purify Your Blood.

Bodily and mental health depend upon healthy condition of the blood. Tho blood particu .arly in the spring and summer months, becomes clngged with impurities, which poison it and generate disease. A harmless blood purifier is necessary to restore 6 healthy tone. Tho best purifier and tonic known is Swift's Specific (S. s. S.). Of it's won- derful purifying and tonic powers we give few testimonials: Mir. Wm. A. Sebold, with George P. Powell & Co.,, 10 Spruce Street, New York, writes: 1T feel it my duty, for the benefit of others who may be af- ficted as was, to write you this letter, which you can use in any way you choose. I suffered great pain from turn my head without acute pain. After trying all the usual remedies. and hnd-, ing no relief, used one bottle $. s. s., and very soon was entirely relieved of my Jobs Comforters.' Now not 8 sign of my affliction can be seen"
 Mr: NJ. 8. Hamin, Winston, N. C., writes: 'I use it every spring. It al- ways builds me up, giving me appetite and digestion, and enabling me to stand the hot summer days. On using 1t soon become strong of body aud easy Of mind."
 MT. c. E. Mitchell, West 23d St. Ferry, New York, writes: "l weighed ll6 pounds when 1 began taking your medicine, and now 152 pounds. would not be without $. S.S. for several times It's weight in gold" \
 Treatise on Blood and Skin Disease mailed free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,,
 Drawer 8, Atlanta, Ga
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-23
SOUTHFlELD.

The cold winds and weather still predominate with us and we predict twill be hot enough for comfort soon. A new preacher occupies part of the time in church here nearly every Sun day. A man from Lanesboro was here last Sunday :. The Mill river muddle and the Hartsville new road matter occupies some of the present comments . A lecture was delivered Sunday evening by Mrs Hawk, os Lee, to the Ladies' Temperance Union in this place MT Benedict's son, from Waterbury, was with him over Sunday . .. MT Hunt goes to Binghamton this week.
 Misses Minnie and Bird Ford from Great Burlington spent Sunday at I. R. BaIdwin's. MT Woodwell preached on Sunday afternoon, the 18th, and also the 9th inst. :. Sunday evening our young folks had an entertainment, full house and done themselves much credit. MT Cheney and wife went to Lee on Satur- day and she Is to stay two or three weeks. .... George Pratt goes to West field, in the employ of Pomeroy & Van Deusen this week. =. Our blacksmith, Warrington, having been under the weather week, tries the shop again this week =. Mrs E. S. Garfield is re. pairing her house.
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-23
KENT.

Our ever attractive village is looking it's best just at this time, the opening leaves shading the level streets, the well-kept lawns and orchards covered with rich green, and bright with fra grant blossoms. Several residences have been repaired and repainted, and taken altogether there is not a more attractive place for city boarders and visitors than Kent. It is hoped they will fill in here this summer and make things lively Mrs H. s. Disbrow, of Gaylordsville, is visiting her daughter Mrs E. Ward The residence of Mrs Moses Smith, in the hands of carpenters and painters is being very much inn proved. The grand concert mention ed in our correspondence last week is announced to take place Tuesday even- ing, May 29th. HI. A. Crane with his family and friends, load of eight or ten, drove into town from Claverack, N. Y., in large carriage one day last week on visit to Rev and Mrs Porter. They started on the return trip Thurs day morning Macedonia had wedd- ing last Wednesday, May IT. At the home of the brides parents, Miss Stella Bolt and Mir J. Ineson were united by Rev G. w. Griffith. The happy couple departed immediately for Oakville, Conn.,, their future home. Rev G. w. Griffith has received and accepted a call to church in Meriden, Conn.,, he has therefore resigned the rectorship of St Andrews church here, and after Sunday next will remove immediately to his new field of labor, leaving St Andrews once more without clergy. man. =. B. J. Ingersol and family have returned from the city and have re. opened their house.
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-23
SAllSBORY.

Louis Seeley, aged IT, while driving up a horse from rolling on the garden, received kick which proved fatal in about 13 hours. His funeral was ob- served on Sunday afternoon, the Good Templars leading in procession and burying him according to the customs of the order, of which he was a member. =. Mrs Dr H. M. Burtch has had bilious fever and is convalescent. -. The upper dam on Mt Riga is to be rebuilt at an early day Clifford James made his friends flying visit on Mon- day last, returning to Croton Falls, N. T., the same evening MT and Mrs John Mckay arrived from the south on
 urday last. Mir Mckay is in poor ..> .th and desires a change of air. ... The following will probably be the programme for Memorial day : In the forenoon veterans will visit and deco rate graves in Lime Rock, Falls Village, South Canaan. Huntsville, Spencers corners, MG hlSa auu OnaPAuFhAo' In the afternoon they will meet at Salisbury Center, form and proceed to the cemetery and decorate the graves of all soldiers.s Rev D. Phillips will deliver an oration, and music will be furnished by the Holley Mfg. Co. s Band. In the evening they will have camp fire al their rooms in Lakeville. Martin Harris is building south piazza to his house.
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-23
CLAYTON.

R. l.. Taft was home over Sunday. Miss May Benjamin came with him and went Monday to Boston with him to remain until the last of the week, when MT Taft expects to be through there and the family will return to their home here again, after an absence of about four months Fostina and Orlo Moore were home over Sunday from Westfield and Wlnsted respectively Wallace Bently has bought cow... Mrs Harry Goodwin died on Saturday, of consumption, aged "A. -. Mrs Wallace Bently went to Afford Sunday to see Dr Beebe. He was crowded with patients as usual. Sidney Hart and Burt Moore are at work for Wm. Lawrence, of Millbrook. Mir Hart is now quite sick.
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-23
THE COUNTRY EDITORS THURSDAY '.

You don't mean to say that the editor has anything to correspond with the minister's blue Monday |? Certainly. Still there are differences. The minis ter's trouble is within himself-the edi- tors with his readers the minister's grief comes on Monday-the editors on Thursday. It is Thursday, the day after the paper is published, that John Q. Smith wants to know why the middle initial of his name, the only thing that distinguishes him from the great army of ordinary Smiths, was omitted in the last paper. It is Thurs day, this same after publication day, that Farmer Jones comes in with fire in his eye and thunder in his vei
 Thursday ..--. Lompkins comes in to know why that item he "writ" about his heifer calf wasn't put in just as he writ it. It is Thursday that Miss Good enough rises to enquirs why the notice of the church sociable, that she took
 
 special pains to prepare just as she wanted it, wasn't all printed, for she knows, she does, there is not thing in the paper that was more interesting reading. It IS Thursday that the editor is asked why he devoted so much space to temprsnce and so little to woman suffrage so much to politics and so little to religion {; so much to prose and so little to poetry. It is Thursday that the man who can hardly spell his own name correctly wants to know why 8 man isn't smart enough to get up 8 paper without mistakes. It is Thursday that all the grumblers appear, and it is on Thursday the editor saith unto him. self, will get me out of this business. Certainly the editor has his Thursday, but then that is only one day out of seven, while the other six, conscious of the nobility of his calling and of his calling and of his own virtue, (which in his case is generally its own and only reward) he is the happiest man in the country-[From the St. Johnsbury Caledonian.