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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-04-03
Rogersvillo Review

Rogersville Review
Last Sunday afternoon Ihos. J..
Berry, a Justice of the Peace in the
10Th district of this country, went to
his spring to get some water and to
arrange the things in the spring house
that had been torn up by high waters
the evening before. Just as he step
ped to the door Of the spring house a
shot was fired from pistol, the ball
entering at his left eye and comeing
out at the back OF his head, striking
some boards protruding and falling
to the ground. Mr. Berry fell back
wards and died instantly The assas.
sin jumped out over mis- victims body
and made good his escape. A man
by the name OF f. NJ. Burton Was
with Mr., Berry at the time of the
shooting. He saw the man running
away and recognized him, but up 10
the time Of writing this he has not
told who he was.
The corener's jury held an inquest
over the body of Thss. J Berry and
rendered a decision chat Thomas ].
Berry came to his death from \ pistol
shot fred by the hands of Asa Jones.
Asa Jones is the leader on the Jones
side OF the Greene-Jones war of last
summer in Hancock county. He was
seen near the spring house about sun
down on Sunday. The killing occur
red lust after dark.
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The Progress of the Work on the
Three CPS.

Charleston News q courier 26 of March,
AS announced in the News and
Courier yesterday Major John F.
Jones, the superintendent of the Three
C's road, is in the city. He is accom-
panied by Mr.. G. w. Bentley, the vice
president of that road. These gentle
men are here for the purpose of study
ing the terminal facilities u the South
Carolina Railway and to note its i'm
portance as relates to the road with
which they are connected. Mr.. Bent
ley's connection with the road is Of
very recent date. He is railroad
man of varied experience, having
been with the New London Northern
Road, the Central Vermont systems
Of New England, the railroads of New
Jersey, and was the builder of the
jacksonville, Tampa and Key West
railroad.
Major Jones has been connected
with the Three C's road for the last
five years. He came South from
Massachusetts, first as chief engineer
and superintendent of construction,
to build the Rutherford division of the
great trunk line. Before coming to
South Carolina he was vice president
and general manager OF the Hartford
/and Connecticut Western Railroad,
Of Connecticut. Both gentlemen are
therefore fully competent to deal with
the present situation in this city in
relation to the trade and the rail-
roads.
The grading and construction of
part OF the Three C's are progressing
rapidly. The track between Ruther'
fordton and Marion has been graded
with the exception of about thr ee
miles and tracklsying will begin very
soon. 1t is, in fact, expected that
trains via that route for Asheville and
the mountains Will be running by the
LIST Of July, and perhaps in time for
the very first departures for the coo
climates. West of Johnson City the
grading has well progressed for about
ninety miles into the coal region,
which this road will develop
The report to be made by these
gentlemen will doubtless he a very
interesting paper to the citizens Of
Charleston.
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Our New Addition.

Elk Park Post
Col. G. H. Nimson and other South
ern and Northern capitalists have Sc
cured on the proposed line OF railroad
from Watauea Point to Carriers De-
pot, body Of 1e 900 acres OF mineral
lands, and where the E. T. V. & G..
road crosses the Watauga river they
have $500 acres of fine timber and
building lands. This syndicate pro-
poses to put up works at once on
their mineral possessions and the
railroad will be pushed straight
through. The new road will tap the
E. I. & w. N. 9. road at Watauga
Point, in Carter county, Tenn.
Where is there section with bet
ter prospects before it than this high
ly country of ours?
East Tenn. and Western North
Carolina have future prospect that
is indeed inviable.
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Highland Park.

Highland Park is the name OF a
new addition to Johnson City. il.
Dayis, Of Knoxville, and j. Hunt,
Of Jon esborO, are the principal stock
holders and are rapidly preparing the
land for the market. The addition is
located in the Southwestern part Of
the city and is beautifully laid cut for
residence property. 1t lies high up
and commands a grand view OF all
parts Of the surrounding city. Streets
will be graded at once and the lots
put on the market.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-04-03

Mr.. j. B. Tree, division superinten-
dent Of the w. U. Telegraph company
was in the city to-day, arranging TO
put in city Office. Their business
bias been handled heretofore by the
Il. 7. V. Il G. railroad company but
has increased so rapidly that it can no
longer be handled in connection with
the railroad business which has en-
ioyed corresponding increase. In
conversation with the COMET, Mr..
Tree expressed himself as very much
gratified with the prospects Of our
city and will hurry up matters as
much as possible in order to furnish
The DAILY COMET with the Associated
Press reports.
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An Every Day Occurrence.

Bristol Courier.
One year ago Col. E. @. Manning
bought tract Of land at Johnson City
for 81, 400, paying 81, 200 down. Up to
the present time he has sold $4,000
worth of it, and the remainder will
run his profit up to at least $4,000
Put your money in dirt anywhere be-
tween Norfork and Birmingham and
get rich.
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To Write up the Town.

Mr.. Hart, OF New York, is in the
city for the purpose of getting out 3
pamphlet in the interest of Johnson
City. He represents large publish
ing house that makes q specially OF
this class of work. The work will be
handsomely illustrated containing
views OF principal streets, business
houses, residences and factories and
will have general write up of the
Queen City of the Central South.
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New Planning Mill.

Illinois parties have bought ground
and are erecting a planning mill near
the Furniture factory. The mill will
be in operation in 80 days. The build
ing will be 30xS0 but will have all
necessary sheds, dry kilnS, &c. The
gentlemen mean business and will do
all kinds of house work as soon as
they get their plant in operation.
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Mrs. ]. 4. Drummer,
MILLINERY
Sand Fancy Goods%
Main st. Johnson City.
From Carter's.
CARTER's March 81, 1890.

Editor COMET: Work will progress
mere rapidly on the railroad and boom
this week than last.
They are now preparing to build the
foundation for the saw-mill.
Majors Huger and Fitzgerald are
expected here to-day in their special
car.
The brethren had their regular 9th
Tuesday meeting here yesterday Geo.
Bowman and Joseph Bowman con.
Quoted the services.
Dir. Brown Ramey, Of Philadelphia,
who lately returned from Tacoma,
Washington, is moving TO this place,
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THE COMET.
Johnson City. Teun.. April 8, 1890.

The Winchester Sentinel still in
sisis OH Col, Tom Neal entering the
gebernatorial race after he has declin-
ed to be a candidate before the con-
ventien in an interview with the
Memphis Avalanche.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-04-03

WANTED-2o, 900 pounds cotton
rags. 10000 pounds Goose feath-
ers; few dozen chickens some
corn, meal, oats, butter, bees
wax, bacon, lard or almost anything
you have to trade on.
Now that you are Looking for
Bargains, come to No. 8, Mar
ket street. You need look no
farther. You can find them
to your own satisfaction. Come
One f! Come All /! And see me.
Will be glad to see you. Yours
to please you,
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Projected.
THESE BUILDING LOTS

Are Situated in the Business Por-
ton of JOHNSON CITY are
high and at the head of drainage.
Good avenues and streets graded,
and sidewalked. This is the First
Auction Sale of Lots in this grow
ing city, and beyond doubt this
property will shortly show immense
increase in values to investors.
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In Operation.

Blast Furnaces, Tanneries, Lumber
Yards, Machine Works, Foundries,
Sash, Door and Blind Works, Ter
IA Gotta and Fire Brick Works,
Electric Lights, Carriage Factories,
Tobacco Factories, Furniture Fac
tories, Brick Factories, Water :
Works, Opera House.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-04-03

JOHNSON Cry, TRNN. Mar. 90, 100
Clerk Of County Court,
Jonesboro Tenn.
You are authorized and Instructed
to dismiss the petition filed in your
court by Mesars. Carr & Reeves, So
licitors for allotment of homestead,
dover and years support in my be-
half, as lido not wish to take dover.
Yours truly,
FRANCES v. GILLIAN.
State of Tennessee. &C
Washington County. ~
Before me w. w. Faw, a Notary
Public, in and for the county and
state aforesaid personally appeared
Frances V. Gillian, the above named
subscriber, and who acknowledged
that she executed the within instru-
ment, for the purpose therein con-
tanned. Witness my hand at office
this 22nd day Of Moh. 1895.
w. w. FAW,
Notary Public.
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"COpy of the Records at JOnesborO.'

"C0py Of the Records at JOnesbOrO."
In looking over the records in the
Registers office at Jonesboro last week,
we found the items below. AS they
refer to local matters of interest we
publish them just as we found them.
To the Honorable, the Chairman OF
the county court; the Judge Of the
circuit court and the Chancellor Of
the First District, presiding over
and holding said several courts for
the County Of Washington, and The
Honorable, The Supreme Judges of
Tennessee, holding the Supreme
Court at Knoxville;
This is to advise you, and each of
you, that neither e. G. Reeves, H. H.
Carr, A. r.. Johnson, or J. L. Wofford,
have any right or authority to appear
for me or in my behalf, in any suit
now pending, in my name, or in which
| am interested, in any of said courts,
they having been duly notified by me
that the retainer as my counsel was to
be considered terminated. 1t is my
desire that f, A. Stratton, remain as
the Guardian of my children, Fer
nando and Carrie, and that l DO al
lowed to select my own Guardian.
Very respectfully,
FRANCES V. GILLIAN.
State OF Tennessee, &C
Washington County, ~
Before me, w. w. Faw, Notary
Public, in and for the county and
State aforesaid, personally appeared
Frances V. Gillian, the above named
subscriber, and who acknowledged
that she executed the within instru-
ment for the purpose therein con-
tanned. Witness my hand this 32nd
day OF March, 1890.
w. w. FAw, Notary Public.
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READ THIS LIST.
ALL LARGE SIZE LOTS.
TERMS TO SUIT THE
PURCHASER.

Business Houses.
Two elegant Business Houses on
Main Street at low prices, easy terms.
Rents paying u TO Is per cent. on
Investment.
Residences.
Several Residences and few small
houses in various parts Of the city, on
easy terms at low prices Houses and
lots and lots and houses everywhere,
but not a house for rent.
We want 100 Houses for
rent, at once.
ACREAGE.
We have few tracts in and near
the city, which we offer at Bargain.
% Acres in the city at $3.50
per Acre.
Offered for short time only.
CARNE GLE ADDITION.
We are Agents for the Carnegie
Land Co., and sell their property at
the Company's prices. Besides we
have large number OF lots for sale in
the Carnegie Addition that are owned
by other parties. Come and see us
if you want to buy or sell house or
lot, or il YOU want information of any
kind in regard to johnson City, write
us. All letters answered promptly.
Come and see US. No trouble to show
you the city.
FARMS.
Several excellent farms on our list
RARE BARGAINSl
Brick Store-house 40xS0 feet. Best
storehouse in county. Frame dwelling
is rooms. Barn-15 stalls, all in
good repair. Five acres OF ground
good neighborhood and good Business
Point. All for $4,000 Buildings cos
over $4,000. Rare Bargain for shor
time only.
". u. q D. A. MAIHEl
REAL ESTATE
Agents, Brokers, and Dealers,
ROOM NO. !,
OPERA HOUSE.
Johnson City, Tenn.
References-All the Banks of tn
City; Dun's Commercial Agency.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-27
Great Engineering Feat.

The greatest engineering feat in the
history of anthracite coal mining is
about TO begin. 1t is the commence
meut OF what will be known as the
Jeddo tunnel, which will be driven for
the purpose of draining the flooded
,n;nes Of Jeddo and Harleigh. 1t will
he constructed from Butler Valley, Pa,
70 the bottom of Eberyale Mammoth
Vein, a distance OF three miles, through
solid rock, to be eight feet square in
the clear The scheme of tunnelling
through the mountain first occurred to t.,
John Markle, who is to be president OF Of
the company, which will bear the title OF
Jeddo Tunnel Company, Limited IL
will open an almost inexnaIs.lo Oo, sup tpr
thousands OF people for many years to
come. It will also serve the double p1r-
pose of draining all the collieries in the
valley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-27
Unreliable New York.


A study Of the full returns from con-
gressional districts captured by the De-
mocrats at the recent election IN certain
northern and western States is instruc-
tive. Ii seems to show that New York
and Massachusetts cannot be relied upon
to 90 Democratic In 1892, but that
Iowa and perhaps Illinois can. In New
York the aggregate Democratic vote for
congressmon was ", 444 less in 1890
than it was in 1888, while the
Republican vote was less by DID,
S3i. Hence. the Democratic ma
iority of SS.623. Should the Republi-
cans, as is likely, go to the polls in the
presidential year the Democratic ma
jority would perhaps disappear. The
Republicans were apathetic this year,
but they did not 60 the length OF voting
for Democrats. In Massachusetts, the
showing is the same. The Democratic
victory there was due chiefly to the fact
that some $50 Republicans stayed at
home this year, while the Democrats got
ont all but 1900 OF their votes. In
Iowa the case is very different.
There the Democratic vote this year
shows gains over 1888. There were
1876. 237 votes cast for Democratic can
didates in Iowa this year, as against
1874. 3s4 in 1888 Some 1900 Republi.
can voters stayed at home on election-dsy,
but some II, 900 went to the polls and
voted the Democratic ticket. The party
of tariff reform has actually gained, it
appears, some 1000 recruits in Iowa.
In Illinois there was similar phenome-
non. The Democratic vote was 343, 04l
in 1890. as against 329,472 in 1883, o
gain of Is, $50 for tariff reform. There
was no apathy, it would seem, in Iowa
and Illinois, but what Speaker Reed
would call pernicious activity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-27
ss5s. 900. 900 for SIG. 900, 600.


The remarkable acquisition to Mr..
Gould's railway riches and power will be
the better comprehended when 1t is APP
preciated that he could accomplish
such a mastery stroke OF railway iinan-
cieriug at SO small comparative sacrifice.
Jay Gould is and has been accommodating
wealth at the rate of s., 900, 600 q month,
or s24, 900, 600 year. At the par yalu-
alton OF Union Pacific railway stock,
which is greater valuation by
far than Mr.. Gould got his
holdings Of IL for so recently, he could
with $4,000, 000--just eight months
savings from his protits-secure the ma
joriiy or controlling interest in its shares
OF stock. That controlling interest ac-
auired on one and one third years pro-
Ats. means the control, the absolute dc
tatorship, Of a system Of railroads which,
with their stocks, bonds, and directly
subseryient connections, is equivalent ID
its valuation TO 1856, co., 600.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-27

State Executive Committee is Mayor !.
Taylor Eliyson, Of Richmond, and the
only Democrat by the namo OF Ouid
who has figured at all conspicuously IN
Virginia since the war was Judge Rober.
Ould, of Richmond, who has been dead
many years If "the Hon. Robert Q:
Ouid is genuine parsonage he is, OF
course. entitled to his opinions, but the
New York Sun slipped up badly when IL
quoted him ms the representative OF the
Democratic party of Virginia. Who Is
be, anyhow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-27
A Mistake somewhere.
baltimore SUM-

The New York Sun pupnsnes pui-
ported interview in Boston with gentle
man who is designated as ,hs n You
Robert @. Ould, chairman OF the VIZ
ginia Democratic State Central commit conn 7
tee" In this interview Mr.. quo lbs Is
quoted as saying: 81 do not -. lav : y
Cleveland for 1892. The SouIn n 40 An
idea that Mr.. Cleveland thinks ne e., rs
bigger than his party, and they are Wi, VIII
ing be should think 80. wouiu lna %.a
prefer Hill" The SIMS interviewer mSs
evidently been imposed upon. oo, aGo
chairman Of the Virginia pemoc2SA0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-27
A cool PROPOSITION.
A Columbus (Ohio) Man Writes to the
CiviI-Service Commission.
fWashin gton start

The Civil-Service Commission has re-
ceiyed a letter from O man in Columbus,
o., Offering them $50 if they would
raise his sons average on a recent ex-
animation from 50 to 70 per cent and
make him eligible to position in the
Pension Office. Chief-Clerk Doyle, OF
the commission, at once wrote him de-
Ginning the kind offer without thanks,
and telling him that such transaction
would render all parties concerned liable
toeriminal prosecution, fine and imprison-
ment and, furthermore. that if his son
had been eligible the commission would
see to it that his name was at once
stricken from the rolls.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-27
CHARLES W. GoDDIS, CLERK.
w. c. PREsTos. p. q. no 2-Thtw
VIRGINIA-IN THE CHANCERY

NIRGINIA-IN THE CHANCERY
COURT OF THa CITY or RICHMOND,
THE 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER. iss0-ls THE
MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM
CANS, DECEASED, TX PARTa: On motion OF
Rebscca Cans, widow Of William Cans. do
ceased, and as such distributes OF his estate,
~ distribute said estate without refundina
bonds, and IL appearing 10 tho Court that rc-
port Of the accounts OF jacob Cans. sfmiois-
traitor OF said William Cans, deceased, and OF
tho debts and demands against tho estate OF said
william Cans, deceased, have Oeen ni"d In tho
Clerks ONCE % this court, and that moro han
one year has elapsed since the Qualification OF
said Jaco aus as al administrator Of said william
CANS. deceased, tbs Court doth sdiudge, oroer,
aud decree that the creditors OF said william
Cans. deceased, do show cause on the sfh day OF
January, 1891, at tho courtroom OF this court,
Ia the city Richmond, Va, against mo pay mens
aud delivery OF tho estate OF said william
Cans, deceased, 10 his distributes without re-
funding bonds, and inst this order 10 published
once . wees for four successive weeks la Inc
Richmond DsPATcH, a daily Newspaper pub
lisned ia the city OF Richmond, Va, aud posted
at the front door OF tho Hastings Court Of The
city OF Richmond en- the nrst Monday Ia De-
comber, 1880. aud On tho nrsI Monday In jan
uAry, 1891 -
cSpy-Tes,e: CHARLES W. GoDDIN..
Clerk.
J.xzs QAThlu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-27

keeping. Ingenuity and cunning had
come to the rescue Of love. No detail
had been forgotten.
IL was now o'clock, and the end OF
the romantic episode was approaching.
Rev. G. II. Buchanan. OF Greene-Me-
mortal church, had been secured by Mr..
Hope. and arrived at the trysting- place.
Gathered about the room in little
knots we're the favored few who wee to
witness the ceremony, and to whom so
much was due for their exertions in
bringing to a successful close the events
of the day.
Solemnly we're read the words which
made the twain one !; brief were the
tears and many were the smiles. A
sigh OF relief, and the happiness of that
day found vent IN the congratulations
showered upon the couple.
A reporter for the Times called upon
Mrs. McMurray early last night. That
lady did not wish 10 talk, but finally
consented 10 tell the few facts which
she knew. Captain Lankford was a
most estimable gentleman and she re-
GREETED exceedingly for bis sake the pub
licity which would come OF the affair.
Mr.. Thacker, she said. WAS Of unex-
ceptional character. but she and Miss
Lizzies father preferred Captain Lark
ford.
ALL's WE'LL THAT ENDS WE'LL.
No. she could not forgive her daugh-
tcr-at least not last night. But the
matron's eyes beamed love as she spoke
herdaughter's name, and the reporter is
poor Judge OF human nature if this week
passes with Mrs. Thacker unfOrgiven Of
her mother.
Mrs. Thacker is the daughter of Mr..
G. G. McMurray, q well-known citizen
Of Roanoke, who lives at 7l3 Second ave-
nue.. Northwest. She was born IN Dur
ham, n. c., about nineteen years ago,
but has resided in Roanoke with her
family for the last three years.
Mr.. Thacker was in doubt last night
as TO where no would make his future
home, but said that be might conclude
TO live in Roanoke. He had been q con-
ductor on the Norfolk and Western and
might seek to change from the Rich
mond and Atlantic TO his old place.
That, however, was a matter for future
consideration.
Mr.. Thacker is a handsome, manly
fellow o! about thirty, of medium height,
and his blue eyes, fair hair, and light
moustache formed a pleasing contrast to
the dark trcsses, expressive black eyes,
aud glowing cheeks Of her who alter
nately laughed and looked serious as she
related the happenings of the day to the
Times reporter.
She expressed her convictions that all
would be well ct home in a few days.
She had but one regret. off you
publish anything please, please leave
out oil that part about cards being IS
sued for the marriage of Captain Lank'
ford"
And the bride hung her head in pretty
confusion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-27
TAKE THEM IN.

Another measure that will come up
for consideration in the councils before
long will be the proposition to have the
corporate limits of Alexandria city re-
stored to the old lines that were III ex-
istence when this city and county were
given TO the District of Columbia.
1t is but just that the Legislature
should restore the old lines, as there are
portions of the town lying to the south
and west of the city that enjoy all the
benefits of its fire department, &C., and
still pay no taxes for their support Up
10 a short time ago they also had all the
school privileges, but this has been
stopped.
If these parts of the town are brought
inside the corporation lines Alexandria
will have a population of 1900 or 49,
600 instead Of the 1860 that Superin-
tendent Porter has given it. EUKAc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-27
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
To Induce Prosperity and Increase Values
Old Corporate Limits.

ICorrespondenca OF the Richmond Disoatch.l
ALEXANDRIA, November %, 1890.
An effort will be made with the open
ing of spring to induce the City Council
Of Alexandria to do away with the Old
stvle cobble-stone roadways for the
streets and to put in their place some
hard and smooth substance.
Itisurged that with smooth streetsanew
era OF prosperity would come to Alexan,
dria as a place of residence. and that
its prosperity would be increased largely.
II is a well. fact that the rough
ness of the streets here, all except one Of
them being paved with cobble-stone,
has kept quite number OF families
now living in Washington from pur-
chasing property here and making this
place their homes. -.
Ii is thought that some systematic
method of street improvement will be
adopted IN the near future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-27

Keep it before the people. -Salva-
ton Oil rapidly relieves and psrns-
uently cures pain.