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Richmond and Danvllle Railroad.

Richmond and Danville Railroad.
The Winston Daily says The re-
porter learned this morning from reli-
able source that Civil Engineer M. O..
Hanklns, of Richmond and Danville
company, has been instructed to make
three surveys for the extension OF the
road from Wilkesboro to Bristol Tenn.
1t is understood that the road will
certainly be extended. Ashe and Al.
leghany counties are both making
bids for it, and it is said that each
have offered 100000 if they can Sc
cure it.
1t will be seen from the above that
the Richmond and Danville people
are beginning TO show their hand. The
Winston, N. c., paper is wrong about
the objective point. The fact is, it
would be impossible to build rail
road from Wilkesboro to Bristol with
out coming within three or four miles
of Johnson City, and it is not at all
likely that the Richmond & Danville
would build to a connection with the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
at or near Johnson City and then
build separate line to Bristol, when
the two roads are one, The COMET
has official information that the Rich.
mond & Danville will be extended, but
will come to Johnson City. A knowl-
edge OF the situation leads conclusive
ly OF that opinion, regardless of what
the railroad officials may say. Nature
has not only made it possible to build
q railroad through this section, but il
has also made it impossible to build by
but one route, and that route is up the
Yadkin river from Wilkesboro to the
top Of the Blue Ridge, and, crossing
in low gap near Boone, strike the
headwaters OF the Watauga and follow
the stream on an easy grade to John
son City. The distance is about eighty
miles, and, with one exception, les,
than one per cent. grade can be had
over the entire line, in no place being
more than one and one-half per cent
The road which is TO be extended t
this place is already built from the
main line of the Richmond and Dan
vile at Greensboro, N. c., through
Winston to Wilkesboro, and, as above
stated, there remain only about eight,
miles to build to give the Richmond
and Danville, and East Tennessee
Virginia and Georgia an Independent
line to Danville, and over the Allan
tic and Danville to Norfolk.
: Every one at all familiar with rail
road matters in this section know
that this road is an absolute necessity
under the circumstances and that i
will be built at once.
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Attachment Notice =. Men. Resident.

Hart Bros. VS.. John Evans.
In pursuance OF an order heretofore made and
entered by H. C. Hart, a Justice of the Peace for
Washington county, in an attachment suit
wherein Hart Bros. are plaintiff and you are
defendant you are hereby notified that upon
the affidavit of plaintiff in which 1t is alleged
that you are indebted to Hart Bros. in the sum
OF $500, that you are nonresident of the State
of Tennessee, so that the ordinary process OF
law cannot be served ON you; that said debt is
just; writ OF attachment was, on the Goth day
OF July, 1890 issued in this cause against you by
II. C. Hart, a Justice OF the Peace for Washing
ton county, which writ came to the hand of B.
F. Murray, Deputy Sheriff OF said county, and
was by him on the I'd of August, 1890, executed
by punishment on Mcdonald, Shea & Co., as
appears from the return of said Deputy Sheriff
on the I'd day of August 1890, to said II. c. Hart,
Justice OF the Peace aforesaid. Now, then, you,
John Evans, are required to appear at noon on
the 9th day of October, 1890, at the Office Of II.
G. Hart, Justice of the Peace, in Johnson City,
Ninth Civil District Of Washington county,
Tenn, before him as the Justice having cogni-
zance of this cause, then and there to defend
this action so commenced againstyou by attach
ment and punishment otherwise the cause
will be proceeded in against you exparte
H. G. HART, Justice of the Peace
1886 For Washington County Tenn.
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That E. T.,V g. G. Deal.

ATLANTA, Sept. 6.-The reported
big deals in the southern railroads,
which have been discussed for several
days, are now vigorously denied.
President Inman, of the West Point
TERMINAL comrany, telegraphs that
there is absolutely no truth in the re-
ported scoop Of the Monon by the
East Tennessee, though that the re-
port that such deal had been per-
fected grew out of statement by an
East Tennessee official. Gen, Alex
ander, President of the Central OF
Georgia, is equally as emphatic in
denying the report that his road has
absorbed the Covington & Macon and
the Chattanooga, Roame & Columbus.
The placing OF the Covington & Ma
con in the hands of a receiver, COM
ing as it did Immediately after this
statement, has given rise to much Cos
sip over the causes possible or proba-
BILE which led to that result. And now
the question is, who will get the Gov
ington and Macon. The West Point
Terminal people say they are not
after it, but the general belle; is that
the Georgia, Carolina & Northern peo-
pie will be on hand when the road il
sold.
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C.S. Yost VS.. John Evans.
In pursuance of an order heretofore made and
entered by II, C. Hart a Justice of the Peace Of
Washington county, in an attachment suit
wherein G.. s. Yost is plaintiff and you are de-
PENDANT, you are hereby notified that upon the
AFFIDAVIT Of plaintiff in which 1t is alleged that
you are indebted to c. S. YoHt in the sum Of
1890, that you are nonresident of the State of
Tennessee, so that the ordinary process OF law
cannot be served on you; that said debt is just,
writ Of attachment was, on the 9th day OF July,
1890, issued in this cause against you by II. c.
Hart Justice of the Peace OF Washington
county, which writ came to the hand of B. +.
Murray, Deputy Sheriff Of said county, and was
by him, on the 9th day of July, $780, executed
by attachment and punishment on Mcdonald
Shea & Co. to appear before H. c. Hart, Justice
OF the Peace, as appears from the returnsof said
officer on the 9th day II July, 1890, to said H. C
Hart, Justice of the Peace. Now then, you, John
Evans, are required to appear at noon on the 9th
day of October, 1890, at the ONCE of II. C. Hart
Justice of the Peace, in the town of johnson
City, Ninth Civil District OF Washington county
before him as the Justice having cogniEance o.
this cause, then and there to defend this actor
so commenced against you by attachment ant
punishment; otherwise the cause Will be pro
ceeded in against you exparte.
H. C. HART, Justice of the Peace
SSS-396 For Washington County, Tenn.
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The Great East Tennessee Into
Chicago.

OnlCdBO'
CHICAGO, Sept. 6.-1he Evening
Journal says; Tho Central Georgia
and East Tennessee have, it is report
ed, purchased the Louisville, New
Albany and Chicago road, the Monon
route, and made part OF their great
southern system. This gives ter
minal line into Louisville over popu-
lar road, and thus enables it to fight its
strongest rival, The Louisville and
Nashville, has a line into Chicago,
making a powerful triangular system
from such southern points as Rich
mond, Savannah, Brunswick, Angus
ia, Atlanta, Chattanooga and Knox
vile to Chicago. The Monon's posi-.
ton makes the West Point Terminal
a powerful competitor in Chicago with
the several systems that now control
southern freights to and from tie
! northwest.
1t is rumored that the Louisville
and Nashville will secure the Mariet
ia and North Georgia contract calling
for 40 per cent. OF the stock OF the
Georgia railway and the Sonth Caro-
lima railway from Augusta to Charles
ton and Columbia.
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Tho Congressional Race.

The coming Congressional election
in this district is receiving considera-
BILE attention from both Republicans
and Democrats. The Bristol Courier
comes ont strongly against the DelL-
ocrats running a man. But what ii
expects to accomplish for the good OF
the Democratic party, by such a
course, the Courier does not state.
We are unable to see any good rea-
son why the Democratic party OF the
First Congressional district should
abandon its policy, its usage, its Gus
tom and its principles, and surrender
without contest, to Rod Butler and
ALI Taylor, its bitterest enemies
Heretofore, when there was not the
slightest chance TO elect a Democrat
to Congress, we have put candidate
in the field to keep up the organiza-
ton OF the party, but in this good
year 1890, with the Republicans di-
videj by feuds, separated by dissen-
tons and supporting two candidates
Of nearly equal strength and both
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Attachment Notice -. Non. Resident.
Cox & Irwin VS.. John Evans.

Cox & Irwin VS.. John Evans
In pursuance of an order heretofore made and
entered by II. c. Hart, Justice Of the Peace for
Washington county, in an attachment suit,
wherein Cox and Irwin are plaintiff and you
are defendant, you are hereby notified that upon
the affidavit of the plaintiff in which it is al
legged that you are indebted to Cox & Irwin in
the SUM of $72.72, that you are nonresident of
the State OF Tennessee, so that the ordinary pro-
cess Of law cannot be served on you; that said
debt is just, writ OF attachment was, on the I'd
day of July, 1890, issued against you in this
cause by II. C. Hart Justice OF the Peace for
Washington county, which writ came to the
hand OF B. F. Murray, Deputy Sheriff of said
county, and was by him, on the I'd day OF July,
1890, executed by punishment on Mcdonald,
Shea & Co. to appear before II. C. Hart, Justice
of the Peace, as appears by the return of said Of
ficer on the ID day Of July, 1890, to II. c. Hart,
Justice of the Peace. Now, then, you, John
Evans, are required to appear at noon at the of
fee Of II. G. Hart Justice OF the Peace, on the
9th day Of october, 1890, in the town OF Johnson
City, Ninth Civil District, Washington county
Tenn, before him as the Justice having cogni
zanee Of this cause, then and there to defend
this action so commenced against you by at
tachment and punishment otherwise the
| cause will be proceeded in against you exparte
II. C. HART, Justice of the Peace
1886 For Washington County, Tenn.
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to about 1900, or 1880 at the most.
This is unexampled in the history OF
the State since the organization of the
Republican party.
The first Republican majority OF
Vermont was, in round numbers,
10000 for Fremont in 1856 the last
Republican majority for Governor was
2S, 400 in 1888, and the lowest majority
ever given for Governor, even in the
several sweeping revolutions against
the party, was 20,500 Now it falls to
$4,000, and why?
Vermont is an unerring finger board
Of the thinking, honest Republicans
Of the nation and the Importance Of
the vote of Vermont as the first to
vote in the fall elections has always
been fully appreciated by the Repub-
licans OF that State. 1t was their large
majority in September, 1856, that
started the Fremont tide it was their
large majority in 1872 that sounded
the death.knell of the Greeley move
ment, and it was their reduced major
tiles in 1882 and in 1884 which fore
Swallowed the Republican disasters oil
those years.
But the majority of $4,000 in 1890
judged by all precedents OF the last
, generation, must mean more thar
party defeat. 1t means that the con
siderate, conservation, honest Repub
, lican vote Of the country is wearieC
D into either refusing tovote or votingth'
: Democratic ticket. In short, the samt
causes which made Northern Repub
4 lican business men vote the Demo
cratic ticket in Alabama, Kentucky
e and Arkansas, has made Vernon
+ Republicans stay at home and refus
n to vote at all,
d The Vermont break is fatal to tn
s psrty this year, and all political ez
y amples of the past must fail if Their
y shall not be general disaster to tn
y Republicans in the fall elections {
n 1890.
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Look out for the Main Chance.

If Democrat should be elected 10 Congress
from this district this fall it would be to his per
sOnal advantage alone. He could draw salary
Of ten thousand dollars for his two years ser
vice, but he could not dictate the appointment
of n crossroads postmaster nor fire single radi
cal mail Singer. lie will not be needed by the
party, for the next House will be overwhelming
ly Democratic.
But, if the party will stand with their hands
off this time, Butler will beat All, Taylor, who is
recognized as the regular Republican nomi-
nee by the Congressional Committee. Two
years hence Butler can so manipulate the pri-
maries that he will be nominated and 1t will be
Taylor S turn to see that good Democrat e.
fents him.
Every sign indicates the election of a Demo
cratic President in '92, and a Democratic Con-
gresham could do the party in the district some
goed,-Bristol Courier
The Courier virtually admits that
a Democrat can be elected this time,
but prefers 70 wait until the next cleo
ton, when it hopes for Democratic
Congressman who can control postof-
fees.
Has it come to this, that Democracy
is advocated and sustained only for
the offices that it brings? If that is
the aim OF the party, it had better
quiz. But, giving the owe sugges-
ton credit for any merit it may have,
1t depends upon too many contingent
cies. Butler might not be nominated
two years hence. He might not live.
A Democratic President may not be
elected in 1892. A happening of either
OF these contingencies would spoil the
Couriers case. Besides, Democrats
cannot stand with "hands Off
Butler is to be elected. If ALI. Taylor is
recognized as the regular Republican
nominee by the Congressional Com
mittee," he will presumably get more
Republican votes than Butler, and il
the latter "beats" Taylor, he must do
it by the aid OF Democratic votes
And wouldn't it be a sublime specta.
Gle of political honor and manliness to
see the Courier supporting Roderick
for Congress, or giving him even a
quasi support
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Attachment Nstice =. Non. Resident.

Citizens Bank vs. John Evans,
In pursuance of an order heretofore made and
entered by II. c. Hart, Justice of the Peace OF
Washington county, in an attachment suit
wherein Citizens Bank is plaintiff and you are
defendant, you are hereby notified that upon
the AFFIDAVIT of plaintiff, in which it is alleged
that you are indebted to the Citizens Bank in
the sum OF 1906, that you are nonresident
of the State of Tennessee, so that the ordinary
process OF law cannot be served on you that
said debt is just writ Of attachment was, on
tae Goth day of August, 1890 issued in this cause
against you by II. q. Hart, a Justice OF The Peace
of Washington county, which writ came to the
hands OF B. f. Murray, Deputy Sheriff Of said
county, and was by him, on the 10Th day OF Au
gust, 1890, executed by garnishment on Melon
AID Shea & Co. to appear before II. c. Hart
Justice Of the Peace, as appears from said Off
GERS return to II. c. Hart, Justice Of the Peace
Now, then, you, John Evans are required to ap
pear on the 9th day OF October, 1890, at noon a
the Office of H. c. Hart, Justice of the Peace, IL
the town of Johnson City, Ninth Civil District
Washington county, Tenn, before him, having
cognizance of said cause, then and there Il
defend this action so commenced against yol
by attachment and punishment otherwise tn
cause will be proceeded in againstyou exparte
II. C. HART, Justice of the Peace
333-SS6 For Washington County, Tenn.
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Blckley's Mills, Va. Virginian.

Bickley's Mills, Va. Virginlan.
The Three C's are again in doubt
where the road will cross the river
which accounts for there being no
work going on near Minneapolis.
The Three C's bridges on the Clinch
have been let to contract and the best
material for building is now at hand
at all points and they can be put up
in short time.
NJ. Crowley is just finishing fill on
the Three C's line, below Minneapolis,
which is one OF the largest ON the
road, great part OF it is under water
us the river makes sudden bend
there at depth Of 20 feet; seven
months and $4,000 has:been consum-
ed upon it.
Work is now being pushed all along
the line of the Three C's road. -Four
forces OF hands are working on Grow
ley's works. The hands are at work
in difficult parts as the grade is nearly
completed and if from any cause
it becomes necessary y large force
will be put on and the grade complet
ed in short time.
NJ. Crowley, boss on the Three CT
while making side cut in the rive
cliff, near Minneapolis, struck a ricf
vein of red hemitte iron ore. yielding
80 per cent. Of pure iron. 1t is though
il the vein was followed the ore would
be found in abundance. In the mids
OF a solid limestone, near the vein o
ore, was a great hole in the rock filled
with white sand.
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A. A. Taylor voted for the force
bill now pending before Congress,
r. r. Butler voted for a force bill
equally as bad while he was in Con
gress. Butler is no better than Taylor
For Democrats to choose between the
two would be to swap the devil for &
witch.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11

The Blacksburg News says: The
new iron railroad bridge OF the Three
C's road to span first Broad river be-
tween Rutherfordton and Marion, ar
rived in this city few days ago, and
we l"arn win be Immediately put up,
This is the forerunner of other iron
structures which thu Three C's con
templates using for their road.
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Attachment Notice =. Non. Resident,

]. D. Faucette 4 Co. vs. John Evans.
In pursuance OF an order heretofore made and
entered by II. G. Hart Justice of the Peace
for Washington county, in an attachment suit
wherein ]. D, Faucette & Co. are plaintiff and
you are defendant, you are hereby notified that
you, upon the affidavit of plaintiff in which it
is alleged that you are indebted to j. D. Faucette
d Co. In the sum of sl15.sS, that you are a non
sident OF the State of Tennessee, so that the
ordinary process Of law cannot be served on
you that said debt is just, a writ OF attach
ment was, on the Sd day of September, 1890, is
sued by H. G. Hart, Justice Of the Peace for
Washington county, which writ came to the
hand Of NJ. F. Hickey, Deputy Sheriff of said
county, and was by him executed on the Sd day
of September, 1890, by punishment on Melon
aid Shea & 90. to appear before II. c. Hart
Justice of the Peace, as appears from said Off
GERS returns to said Justice OF the Peace on Sep
TENDER Sd, 1890. Now then, you, John Evans
are required to appear at the office OF II. @
Hart, Justice Of the Peace, on the 9th day OF DC
tobcr, 1890, at noon, in the town of Johnson City
Ninth Civil District, Washington county Tenn.
before him as the Justice having cognizance o
this cause then and there to defend this action
so commenced againstyou by attachment ant
punishment otherwise the cause will be pro
ceeded in against you exparte.
H. C. HART Justice OF thu Peace
33S936 For Washington County, Tenn,
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Public Speaking.

Hon joni P, Buchanan, Demo.
cratic candidate for Governor will ad.
dress the people Of Johnson City, on
next Tuesday the 10th inst lie ought
to be greeted by rousing crowd
from Washington, Garter and Unicoi
counties, Let tho people turnout and
hear him.
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FaVorabIy Impressed.

CHoCoLoCCo, ALA, Sept. 2nd, 1890.
EDITOR COMET.
DEAR SIR: had the pleasure OF be-
ing in your little city not long since
and was so favorably impressed with
it, l would like to have you send me
your paper for while SO can know
more of your nice growing town.
Enclose find $1.00, l do not know
the price for years subscription, il
this is not enough let me know and
/ will remit the balance.
Very truly, L. j. Davis.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11

Complete returns of the August
election for supreme Judge have been
received by the Secretary of State.
The total vote polled was 202,317,
more than 100000 less than usual, and
divided as follows Lea, 1875, 294 East
40. LEAFS plurality oyer Smith
G2,32O; LEAFS majority over all, G2,271
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A New and Most Valuable Book.

"The Story of Jesus by Canon
Farrar, one of England's best
preachers and finest scholars. Pro-
nounced the best work of the kind
ever issued from the press, by the
leading journals Of America and of
England. The special agent is now
beginning the canvass of this place.
Is also agent for other good books
and Bibles, rom one of the cheap
est and most reliable houses. Sub
Agents wanted: See special agent
in next ten days, at Montgomery
Hoss' residence in this city, west of
railroad about fourth mile, on
Montgomery street, at 6 a. M, or
or S p. M; Or address Special
Agent of "Story of Jesus" Chucky
City, Greene county, Tenn.
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Attachment Notice -. MOI. Resident.

N. j. Jackson VS.. John Evans.
In pursuance of an order heretofore made and
entered by H. C. Hart. Justice ofthe Peace for
Washington county, Tenn, in an attachment
suit wherein N. ]. Jackson is plaintiff and you
are defendant, you are hereby notified that up
on the affidavit of plaintiff in which it is alleged
that you are indebted to N. J. Jackson in the sum
$64.%, that you are nonresident of the State of
Tennessee, so that the ordinary process OF law
cannot be served on you; that said debt is just,
writ OF attachment was on the 9th OF July,
1890 issued in this cause by II. Q. Hart, Justice
of the Peace OF Washington county, which writ
came to the hand of B. F. Murray, Deputy Sher.
If of said county, and was by him. on the 9th
day of July, 1890, executed by punishment on
Mcdonald, Shea & Co, as appears from said of
cers return on the 9th day of July, 1890, to said
II. C. Hart, Justice of the Peace Now, then
you, John Evans, are required to appear at noon
on the 9th day Of October, 1890, at the oHaee Of
II. c. Hart, Justice of the Peace, in the town Of
Johnson City Ninth Civil District, Washington
county, Tenn, before him as the Justice having
cognizance OF this cause, then and there to de
fend this action SO commenced against you by
attachment and garnishment otherwise the
cause will be proceeded in against you exparte
II. C. HART, Justice of the Peace
sSs-Ss6 For Washington County, Tenn,
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The Democrats of the 2nd District
have nominated Hon. j. G. j. Will
Jams for Congress. They could not
have done better The good Lord
never made better Democrat than
Jim Williams Courteous, Courage
GUS and honest, he will make an able
canvass, and whether elected or de
feated is worth a ten acre field full o.
such as Boss Hauk
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-09-11

To Chairman Shields and the Dem
ocratic Committee at Morristown
Lead us not into temptation but
deliver us from ALI Taylor and Rod
Butler.
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Pursuant to promise made two
weeks ago Col, G. II. Hudson visited
Johnson City last Friday to take a
view of the depot situation. He was
met by the committee and a consul
tation was held in Maj. w. S. Camp
bells Office. Col. G. H. Nimson OF the
Z. T. & w. N. G.. road was present
No definite action was taken but Col
Hudson is considering the matter
more seriously and the committee is
confident that Johnson City VIII be
properly taken care OF by the East
Tennessee. Messrs. Bowman, Camp
bell and Matson were appointed sub
committee to confer with Col. Hud
son at any future time. The sub com
mittee drove Col. Hudson over the
city and showed him the sights.
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Speaker Reed has been reelected
by Maine strength.