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Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-11-01
She Wanted a Prescription.

One of our Belfast girls has gotten
the idea into her head that she would
like to be married. She broached the
matter to her father and he prompt.
~ thrashed her. The next thing she
did was to start out to find n lawyer
and get his as%sistancei in the matter.
But by mistake she got into q doc
tors office, and thinking him an
analyzer Of the law unburdened her
troubles to him. The doctor, think
ing her q patient, for some time list
ened to her tale Of woe.
Finally thetruth dawned npon him
that it was n lawyer she wanted, and
he told her OF her mistake. Thensbe
lighted on him with her tongue, and
said he bad deceived her and drawn
her whole story maliciously, and that
she would not only have a LAWYER to
assist her to get married, but to
send the doctor to prison, and with
all the of her sex she swept ont
Of the office. But 1t is safe to snv
she will be married by and by.-BeI.
fast (Me.) Age.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-11-01
She was a sprIn,er.

A pretty young girl with deter
nation in her eye and face like . pa
in color, chasing n dimiuuiive dan
down n crowded street in tbs ~
Of Philadelphia. Is n subieeiii
would any day make pedestrians .
and watch the race with GRIM
surprise.
Tho residents on Pine street am'
Seventh have bycn annoyed ever "a
wnrm weather SGT in by n lot q /
rolurpd boys. who have madeH
practice Ia got through the back sis
aud ring thrEate belts They ~
~ al hours OF the day or night
the housckecpors or their sf''
are kept on a run afraid mol Y
swer the ring for fear u misn.
Home Trademarks boy WITH
Ono young lady got even eisa
tormentors for tho many useless
che has had. The girl 10 qufs
took up her stand By the gate
the next time the bell rung do,.
after theimpish crew. The boy
the lead at first, but the girl ~
termined, and nt Seventh sire, !
low Pine she came up with VIZ
one. The culprit's shrek oi als
was drowned in the series OF rese
ing smacks which she ndmlnlsu
There has been itss door bells wy
in that ncighborhood since 'u'p
Philadelphia Press.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-11-01
An Old Time Congressman.

Kansas City tar.
Forty years ago or more Illinois
representative in Congress was m
uncouth, illiterate man named Ecy.
nolds. lie was possessed Of a deal
OF common sense, much natural
shrewdness, and an inexhaustible
fund, Of comic humor. Out in Illinois
he filed the gubernatorialchair and
other positions Of eminence in the
gilt of the state, and was apparently
very popular with his constituents.
Illinois was then n frontier state.
with a very small population, and
without refinement or culture Of any
kind. Reynolds was fond Of hear.
ing himself talk, and didn't mind
n BIT whether or not he was gryed.
and didn'tcare whether the house was
laughing with him or at him. His
conversation like his appearance and
manners, was tinged with all the
oddities and qunintness OF a back
woOdsman. Soon after he cnme to
Congress he paid a visit to Balti.
mere, and vas amazed at the size OF
the city, and the crowd of people
drove him wild. Passing down
Pratt Street to the river he saw the
Patapsco River at high water, and
six hours later saw it when it was Mt
low water. This rather puzzled him,
so, several hours later, he paid an.
other visit to the river. and found
the tide coming in again. This was
too much for Reynolds, who exclaim-
ed: "Goosh, If this don't beatall nv
calkerlations-two freshets in one
day and nary a sign of rainl"
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-11-01
Hired Women BathersS

/ learned recently Of a new
on the part Of n hotel keeper 70
trade. Noticing a large crown
locted about n bathing pa"
which we're situuted the bath nv
and pavilion Of very Ordinary
tel, / iourneyed thither to sa'''
not unreasonable curiosity
crowd was engaged in look,S "A
three young women VINO w.
emerged from the water. lns aa.l
we're fairly handsome, ana
fine forms, which were s9 9.n bath
fully exhibited. One had q lun .ouI
ing costume OF crimson, tle ~ "a
wore pale blue and the otns, .,s
white. They displayed no N
rassment as they walked aions ma
n multitude of eyes resting "A
them. The young women, ND
told, were employed by w ..stisa
keeper for the purpose Of nl.ss ID
n crowd TO HIS bathing h2u usI
pavilion. They serve INV, 4
pose successfully Long bra
Troy Press.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-11-01

pulled a string of thirty-two rattles
and n button representing 32years
and some months in age
''What ever became OF the rat
tles?" asked n listener.
Il was just going to tell you. Bill
and | worked ON and completed our
lob without further mishap, ana
made a good thing out OF our con-
tract, when we went on to Salt Lake
City, where we sold the rattles to II
museum, which a%tterward, We learn
ed, disposed of them to nm Italian
peddler, who took them TO Italy"
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-11-01
RINGAMY'S SECRETARY.

R. Johnson Rim
gamy, the ar
thor sat in his Ii
brary gazing idly
out OF the win
dow. The vie W
was very pleas
ant, and the early
morning 5 u II
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
Turn the Vulgarian Out.

Philadelphia Times.
The House of Representatives 10
Washington owe it to its own seli-rt-
spect and to every decent mao nd
woman in the United States to kick
the vulgarian, Cannon, ont Of the body
in disgrace.
Never in all the more than century
Of Congressional history was there
such hagrant breach Of decency III
the House never in all our histnry
has the speaker SO shamefully fitd
to maintain the dignity OF the body,
and there can be no halfway measure
OF a ouement to great nation for the
eruption OF obsceni y exhibited by
Mr.. Cannon.
When a member Of Congress, and
especially one OF many years Of SER
vice, INDUCES in such nde3ency Of
soeech as to drive the ladies from the
galleries, ii G House must accept the
standard OF indecency that is put upon
it unless it dismisses the offender in
the infamy he deserves. Turn the vu.-
garian out.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
Another Difference.

If we are not as large as Johnson
City and don't do as much business
and everything else but blowing as
she does-come and satisfy your
selves, read and find out, as you GER
tainly will, and that very quick. The
capital used by the above named city
in advertising its many advantages
is used by our people in grading our
streets and making general improve
ments In the town so it will make an
impression on those who come when
we do commence to advertise for them,
There is IA large force of hands at work
on First North street at present.
armed with two horse scrNpers. They
have made great improvement in the
last three weeks.-Morristown Cor.
in Knoxville Sentinel.
The above is noticeable alone for its
freshness. The writer admits that
MorristoW n is not as large as Johnson
City and don't DO as much business,
but claims to do as much blowing.
The difference is, Johnson City mere
ly tells the advantages it has over all
all other towns, and they are so great
that Morristown must "blow," and
and blow hard, if it keeps in sight.
All of the capital being used to adver.
tise Johnson City nature has supplied
1t lies piled up all around the city
and flows near its border.
AS to streets well, the writer had
no idea what was being done here, OF
he would not have mentioned the
matter at all, Instead of two scrap
ers Johnson City is working more
than fifty, and they are not confined
to one street, but streets are being
graded oil over the place.
And tnat's the difference between
Johnson City and Morristown in {
nutshell
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
BEN M'MlLLlN.
One of the Good Stories He Tells.

Ben McMillin, of Tennessee, told
one the other day which created much
merriment 1t was concerning prom
inent candidate for the Legislature
many years ago. He had given up
his business as saddler to enter the
political field. He had arrived at the
conclusion that he was a statesman,
and that the people were in need of
his services. His voice was heard in
every hamlet in the mountains and in
every town and village, He paid par.
ticular attention to the farmers.
They were overtaxed, and he insist.
ed that they should be relieved from
their burdens. He wanted the dog
tax repealed and the land tax reduced.
Railroad freights were too high, and
something should be done to reduce
them. In thousand and one ways
he tickled the ears of the agricultur-
lists. AT all times he waAed eloquent.
In some cases he overdid the matter,
He had read the ancient and modern
history, but rarely glanced at a news.
paper As to the living news OF the
day he knew comparatively little. One
night he appeared in a town of sew.
eral thousand inhabitants. Its opera
house was packed with listeners. The
speech was made while the Beecher.
Tilton trial was agitating the country.
A daily newspaper was printed in the
town, and the people were well versed
in the news o. the day. The orator, as
usual, began to descant upon agricul.
tural grievances. He went from one
proposition to another until his listen
ers became tired. His eloquence was
wasted. They understood his object
and were disposed to chaff him. FL
nally a man with a stentorian voice
shouted: "What we want to know
and know explicitly, is how you stand
on this Beecher-Tilton trial"
For an instant the orator was non.
plussed. He knew no more about the
matter than an Ashantee chief. He
fel: that a critical moment in his
exciting career had arrived. 1t was
necessary that an answer should be
made, and that it should be made
promptly. Gathering himself to his
full height, he calmly surveyed the
audience, and then said:
81 have not thoroughly studied tht
question, bot think, if the peopl,
want it, they ought to be allowed t
, have it,"
The answer brought down thu
house, but the orator failed to secur,
a seat in the Legislature.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
MagnanImIty.

New York Ledger.la
The magnanimous man will be u
great man intrinsically-that ia, he
will have something within him that
will raise hIm above what is petty and
trihing. In everything he will prefer
the greater to the less, the higher 70
the lower, the better to the worse. And
this he will do not so much from a
sense Of duty and by solfdenying ef-
fort as from simple love and prefer
ence for the good. If, for instance, he
is called TO choose between n success
ful stroke OF business and truthful
statement he cannot hesitate all his
impulses tend to the latter as the
greater OF the two satisfactions. II he
must decide between personal comfort
or ease and the helping Of neighbor
in distress his'warm sympathles forbid
a momen's doubt. If he is offered
some much priced luxury in exchange
for little meanness OF conduct he
refuses IL with scorn. Such things are
no temptation to him, because his
mind at once guages their compara-
tive unworthiness, and his heart re.
coils from them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
viii incorporate,
Unakean. ]

Unakean.
Steps are being taken to incorpo.
rate the town of Ewrin, and an cleo
ton will soon be held for that purpose.
The subject demands much earnest
thought, and should be considered
by the people in all its different phas.
es before reaching a decision. 1t is
true that we need streets and side
walk improvements, and our sanitary
condition also needs some attention,
the streets cleared Of swine and cattle
If the incorporation will bring us these
benefits without great narm, il it can
be carried on and not burden us with
taxation, are questions quite perplex-
ing. 1t seems tina, Ewing is rather
small and weak to don her city attire,
but the ballot box will decide the
matter.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
THE NEW PARSON.
He Gives His Parishioners Some Re-
mlniscenoes of More or Less
Interest.

hdN0 IhS ouDIOlhSu uieCuutoo hS-
livered by a southern divine who had
removed to new field of labor. To
his new flock, on the first day Of his
ministration, he gave some reminis-
cences OF bis former charge, as fol-
lows: "My beloved brethering, be-
fore taking my text, l must tell you
about my parting with my old con-
gregation. On the morning of the
last Sabbath | went into the meeting
house to preach my farewell discourse.
Just n front of me sot the old fathers
and mothers OF Israel the tears cours-
ed down their furrowed cheeks; their
tott@ring forms and quiyering lips
breathtd ont sad fare.ye-well, brother
Watkins-ah! Behind them sot the
middle ged men and matrons health
and vIgor beamed from every coun-
tenance and rs they looked up ]
could see in their dreamy eyes fare
ye well, brother Watkins-ahl Be.
hind them sot the girls and boys that
had babtized and gathered into Sab
bath school Many times had they
been rude and boislerous, but now
their merry laugh was hushed and N
silence ! could hear fure.ye-well, broth
,r Wmkins-ahl Around on the bach
seats and in the aisles stood and su
the co ored brcthering, with thei
black and honest hearts, and Al
looked upon them | could see a fare
ye-well, brother Watkns-ahl Whei
| had finished my discourse ant
shaken hands with my brethering-
all II passed out to take last lool
at the old church all! The broker
steps, the Hopping blinds and moss
covered roof suggested only fare-ye
well, brother Watkins-ah! Imount
ed my old gray mare, with my earth
ly possessions in my saddle-bags, an
as | passed down the streets the sci
want girls stood in the doors, and wit
their brooms waved at me a fare-yt
well, brother Watkins-ah! AS / pas
ed out Of the village the low win
blew softly the waving branches {
trees and mourned, fare-ye-wel
brother Watkins-ah! came dow
! to the creek, and as the old mar
} stopped to drink, could hear IL
water ripping over the pebbles .ar
We we'll, brother Watkins-ah Ar
3 the little fishes, as their br ght fiji
glistened in the sunlight, | thougI
: gathered around to say, as best thu
could, fare ye-well, brother Watkins
# ah | was slowly passing up the hi
! meditating upon the sad vicissitud
and mutations OF life, when sudden
I out bounded big hog from the fen
i corner, with abool abool and car
4 to the ground with my saddle.bags
t my side. AS lay in the dust of Il
d road my old gray mare run up t
hill, and as she turned the top s
e waved her tail back at me, seeming
r to say, fare-ye.well, brother Watkins
Il ahl tell you, my brethering, it
e, affecting times to part with cong
At CATION you have been with for thil
d years-ah
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11

The Sequachee Valley Banney says
the editorials OF its Nashville name
sake are causing more disturbance in
political circles thar those of any 9TH
er paper in the state. What differ
ence does it make so long as that kind
OF editorials does not disturb the
Democratic party nor make vote for
Baxter or Kelley that they would not
get at all.-Memphis Avalanche.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
WHOLE NO. 333
HARMONIOUS SESSION.
Hon. J. C. J.WtlIlams Nominated for
Congress.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Sept. AT IL
o'clock this morning the Democratic
Convention for this, the Second Con-
gressional District, was called to orde
at the courthouse. After harmo-
NOUS session of one hour Hon. j. G. j.
Williams was unanimously nominat-
ed, every county in the district voting
for him. There is great enthusiasm
among the Democrats, as they say
MIR. Williams is the strongest man
that could have been nominated. It
is said everywhere that this is Boss
Houk's last term.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
The Hatchet Buried.
Chattanooga Times, 9th

Chattanooga Times, 9th
There is an old adage Of the "lion
and the lamb" that very strangely lay
down together. 1t was exemplifed
yesterday in this city when Maj T. M.
Mcconnell and Gov. r. l.. Taylor we're
seen conversing in friendly manner
at the Read house, and lat, r on rode
away together in a landau, accompa-
MED by Judge Hugh Whiteside, ,who,it
is thought was the peaoemaker, For
some time Maj, Mcconnell, who is
Chairman Of the State Democratic
Committee, and GOV. Taylor have
been on the most un'riendly terms,
and how the reconciliation referred to
was brought about has not been
learned, Whether there was any
"falling and weeping on nocks" is not
known.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
That Terrible COugh

In the morning, hurried or difficult
breathing, raising phlegm, ,tightness in
the chest, quickened pulse, chilliness
in the evening or sweats at night, all
or any of. these things are the first
stages of consumption. DIR. Acker's
English cough remedy 1oiH cure these
fearful symptoms, and is sold under
a positive guarantee, by Kirkpatrick,
Wofford & Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
Do Not Suffer ANY L0nger,

knowing that cough can be cnecK
ed in day, and the first stages of con
sumption broken in a week, we here
by guarantee DR.. Acker's Englist
Cough Remedy, and will refund the
money to all who buy, take it as pei
directions, and do not find Our state
ment correct. Sold by Kirkpatrick
Wofford & Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
Saved from Consumption.

Several physicians predicted that
Mr.. Asa b. Rowley, Druggist, Of Chi
cago, would soon have consumption
caused by an aggravated case Of Ca
tarrh. Customers finally induced him
to try Clarke's Extract OF Flax (Papil
lon) Catarrh Cure. He says "ThC
result was unprecedented. l com
menced to get well after the first ap
plication and am now, after few
weeks entirely cured" 1t will do the
same for you. Price $1,00. Try
Clarke's Flax Soap for the Skin and
you will use no other. % cents. AL
of Clarke's Flax remedies are for sale
by Mcfarland & Co., Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
We Can and nO

Guarantee DR.. Acker's Blood Elixir,
for it has been fully demonstrated to
the people of this country that it is
superior to all other preparations for
blood diseases. 1t is a positive cure
for syphilitic poisoning, ulcers, erup-
tions and pimples. 1t purifies the
whole system and thoroughly builds
up the constitution. Sold by Kirk
patrick, Wofford & Miller, druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
Results of Protection.

Memphis Avalanche
The morocco leather manufacturers
Of Lynn, Mass, in anticipation Of the
passage of the Mckinley bill, which
increases the protection of their pro-
ducts, are making arrangements to
reduce the number and wages Of theil
workmen in the inverse ratio Of the
increase of the price of products Of the
factories. The protection" OF the dis
couraged workmen will come later
perhaps.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11

Abner Dorset, a negro living in
Hickory Mountain Township, N. c.,
has the largest head of anybody in the
United States, so far as heard from. 1t
is thirty-two inches in diameter and
gives Abner a decided "top.heavy" APP
pearance.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
RuckIen's Armica SaHye

The hest salve in the world for cuts,
Bruises, Sores, letter, chapped Hands
chillblains, corns and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cure. Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded Price, 25 cents per box. For
sale at M. A. McFarland's Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
FL. CHENY { co, Props.
Toledo, Ohio

Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. !. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, Ohio.
WALDEN, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blooC
and mucous surfaces OF the system
Price, rs cents per bottle. Sold by al
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
Answer this Question.

Why do so many people we see
around us seem to prefer to suffer and
be made miserable by Indigestion,
Constipation, Dizziness, loss OF Appe-
tite, coming up of Food, Yellow Skin,
when for rs cents we will sell them
Shiloh's System Vitalizer, guaranteed
to cure them. Sold by Kirkpatrick,
~
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
A DniY 10 Yonrselr.

1t is surprising that people win use
a common, ordinary pin when they
can secure valuable English one for
the same money DR.. Acker's Eng
lish pills arc Il postiirc cure for sick
headache and an liver troubles they
are small sweet, easily taken, and do
not gripc, Sold by Kirkpatrick
Woll'ord, & Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
Blaine not a Candidate.

A close and intimate friend OF Mr..
Blaine is said to have quite recently
asked him whether he would, under
any circumstances, be a candidate for
the Presidency in 1892, or whether
he would allow his friends to push
bis cause before the National Conven.
tion. The Secretary, in reply declared
in the most positive way that he had
no intention Of becoming a presiden
tial candidate and did not care tC
pose even as possibility. He hat
no doubt that his friends would bt
delighted to bring his name before
the cor vention at single word from
him, but he added emphatically tina
he did not intend to give that word.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
Johnson city Lends a HeIpIng Hand

Johnson City Lends a Helping Hand
Messy Creek Cor Morristown pnotl
AT $3.50 a, m. Monday dirt was bro
ken on the Messy Greek and Carson.
vile street railroad in the presence OF
a large concourse Of people, The first
dirt was shoveled by Miss Flora Ba-
ker, OF Carsonvile. She was followed
by Miss Dora Cargille, of johnson
| Citv
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
WATAUGA BANK.
DIRECTORS,

Judge John P Smith, f. II. West, G
7. Cass, John Sanders, A. B. Bowman,
Jas. A. Martin, JAS +, Grumley, Will
Harr, W. p, DUNCAN, Geo. d. Taylor
q, X, lide, Isaac Harr.
The methods of this Banking cstah-
llshment are careful and conservative.
1t transacts general banking lusi.
ness, and is in the confidence o lhp
community
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
Cant Sleep Nights.

Is the complaint of thousands suffer
ing from asthma, coughs, consump-
ton, etc. Did you ever try DIR. Ac-
ker's English Remedy 1t is the best
preparation known for all Lung
troubles. Sold on a positive guaran-
tee at 25c. and SOC. Sold by Kirk,
patrick, Wofford & Miller, druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
He-Will you marry me?

He-Stay right where you are till i
send messenger for the minister to
tie the knot. You may think Pm
hasty, but I've been left so often on
seaside engagements that will no
longer trust my happiness to the fu'
ture,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11

The Union City Times calls for the
selection OF statesmen and gentlemen
for Congress. Why not include edi-
torsY They generally make very good
Congressmen-when they get there,
sa,.,st tho NFa,,,pi,se Avalanoa
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11

81 was ordered to write an article on
the woman's bathing dress, and l
can't"
"WhY?"
There's almost nothing to write
about."-Philadelphia Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
shlloh's Ca1arrh Remedy.

Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy, marvel-
GUS cure for catarrh ,diphtheria,canker
mouth, and headache. With each
bottle there is an ingenious Nasal In
iector for the more successful treat
ment Of these complaints without ex-
ira charge Price so cents. Sold by
Kirkpatrick, Wofford & Miller, Drug
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
And stIlI They Come.

Messy Greek Cor, Morristown Pilot,l
The family of Mr.. j, A. Cooper left
this place Monday for johnson City,
where they will hereafter reside.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11

Clarke's Flax Soap makes the skin
soft and prevents chapping. Skin
Cure $1.00. Soap 25 cents. For sale
by Mcfarland & Co., Druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11
How,s This :?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case OF Catarrh that can
not be cured by taking Halls Catarrh
Nnra