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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-02-27

The surgeons attending Mrs. James
G. Blaine, Jr, will be compelled to
break and reset the bones Of one OF
her legs to save her from becomming
cripple for life When that opera.
ton is over they should take hold OF
Mr.. James G. Blaine, Jr,, and break
his neck.-Avalanche.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-02-27

John G, Emo is The social leader oI
Quebec. He owns fashionable resi-.
dence and gives superb entertain.
ments, which are attended by the
most aristocratic people Of the city
He has asdperb summer residence on
the St. Lawrence.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-02-27
LAND RATES TO JOHNSON CITY.
$17.O0 from Cincinnati and Return
In Forty Days.

The following letter from D. G. Ed
wards, G. p. and T. A, OF the Queen 4
Crescent route, to B. w. Wrenn, G. P.
A, OF the E. T., V. & G. road, explains
itself, and shows that the railroad
companies recognize its Importance
and are fayoring Johnson City.
"Yours of February Sd, received. |
have placed tickets on sale to John
son City and return, at late of Sl7.0O
from Cincinnati, limit forty days for
return. Have written connections re-
questing that they place tickets on
sale on same basis"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-02-27
We Can and ne

Guarantee DR.. Acker's Blood Elixir.
for it has been fully demonstrated to
the people of this country that it il
superior to all other preparations for
blood diseases. 1t is positive cure
for syphilitic poisoning, ulcers, erup.
tions and pimples. II purifes the
whole system and thoroughly builds
up The constitution. Sold by Kirk
patrick & Wofford, druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-02-27
Line Changed at Erwin.

UnakeRn
The engineering corps have chang
ed the line of the Three C's so that
the road will be built north of town in
stead Of passing through the southern
portion as first located. The last line
passed near G. L, Phillips hotel and
through Capt McLaughlin's orchard.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-02-27
A Duty 10 Yourself.

1t is surprising that people will use
q common, ordinary pill when they
can secure valuable English one for
the same money. DR.. Acker's Eng
lish pills are a positive cure for sick
headache and all liver troubles. They
are small, sweet, easily taken, and do
not grippe. Sold by Kirkpatrick &
Wofford.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-02-27
A Child Killed.

Another child killed by the use of
opiates given in the form of Soothing
syrup. Why mothers give their chill
dren such deadly poison Is surprising
when they can relieve the child Of its
peculiar troubles by using DR.. Acker's
Baby Soother. 1t contains no opium
or morphine. Sold by Kirkpatrick &
Wofford.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-02-27

The name of Benton McMillin bobs
up pretty often in the stormy proceed
ings Of Congress, and it is apparent
that he can hold his own with the best
of them Avalanche.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-02-27

William Thornton, of Bluefield,
Tennessee, probably leads all other
centenarians in this country. He
claims to be l27 years old and has rec
ords and documents to substantiste
his claim.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-02-27
The Three C's only ask the right
of Way.
Mountain City Tomahawkl

The railroad business is getting
quite breezy. The Bristol, East Ten
nessee & North Carolina railroads s
proposition to Carter and Johnson
counties has stirred up the Three G s
people and now they are talking OF
building up the Watauga Valley to
the North Carolina line where they
hope to join the Atlantic & Danville.
Don't crowd US too much, all of a
sudden gentleman.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-02-27
Can't Sleep Nights

Is the complaint Of thousands suffer
ing from asthma, coughs, consump-
ton, etc. Did you ever try DR.. 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, druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-02-27

The man from Maine may not be A
Reed to be shaken by the wind from
the Democratic side OFF, the House,
but he will never be able to withstand
the cyclone OF popular indignation
that is due next fall.-Avalanche.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-02-27

Kate Field rises in her wrath to de.
clare; eve have the meanest and
most short'sighted government on the
lace OF the earth. As am not in
congress, canI.afford to tell the
TRUTH
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-02-27

The unmarried women Of Massachu-
setts do not seem to be an impecuni-
Gus lot. Besides their real and per-
sonal property they have on deposit
in the savings banks Of the State
$29 100000.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-02-27

Governor Taylor says the Knoxville
Journal, fatty denies that in removing
to Chattanooga he has any intention
of running for congress in the Third
district.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-02-27
WATAUGA BANK.
DIRECTORS.

s. II. Yocum, II. Gidersleeye, j. L
Orumley W. P. DUNCAN, J. w. Hun
ter, Will Harr, @. G. Taylor, Isaac
Harr, @ K Lide, f. X MountcOstle
Judge john P, Smith, A. B Bowman
Transacts a Conservative Banking
Business Buys and sells exchange
discounts notes and enjoys ii g conf
dencr Of the entire community.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-26
j. a. DALBY, SONS & co.
nvll-6rn3taw
ROANOKE STREET RAILWAY.

On and after Sunday. November 10.
1880. the Salem extension of the Poa,
noSc street Railway will be open for
passenger traffic
untll further notice regular trips viii
be made from Roanoke Corner Shenan-
doah avenue and Commerce. streeO to
salem Corner Fourth street and Roa
noNo Houleyard) by the following SEIZED,
ulo;
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-26

thor to be informed that he writes as
wcll as those who are of tho elect. He is
always quito confident OF that himself,
ind it is really his principal cause OF
grievance that he can not have tho OPP
portunity to stand with his equals, or,
as no is even moro apt to think, to out
shine his interiors
Every body writes nowadays, and wo
are becoming, if, indeed, We arc not al
ready. nation Of scribblers. We arc
voracious readers as we'll, but tho sup
ply of literature is far in excess of tho
demand. When 50 many write we'll,
and there are SO few chosen to achieve
publication, tho outlook for the multi
tude of literary aspirants is not en-
couraging
The lndn or woman who is OF pro-
eminent ability can DO pretty confident
OF securing recognition. But that is
within the scope Of few only. Tho
average Of American literature of this
generation is respectable mediocrity.
There arc undoubtedly hundreds Of re-
jected writer's who can keep up to that
standard as we'll as those who are recog-
nized. Circumstances independent of
their literary skill prevent them from
becoming known. Literature is in no
sense tho loser on this account, nor
would it BIO tho gamer if the neglected
aspirants for literary fame could usurp
the positions now held by their moro
successful, even if not more talented,
competitors. National Publisher and
Printer.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-26
THE CUNNING BEAVER.
Some of tho Strange Things Said of Ills
ayicity and Courage

Some of fhC Str,urr 'rbiprs S,i.l IF JJia
sayacity ana courage.
There is no doubt of tho soracitv and
intelligence Of the beaver. and the at
tempt of the writer of the article 10
catch beaver by scttinr tran in tho
dam after cnttinr it. AWAY will amuso
every old trapper that reads Tho
beaver will invariably use tho tran TO
repair his broken dam. and will very
seldom be caurht in that wav. Nunv
trappcrs have also had tho cynorienco
of having their trans filed with mud
and sticks when tlev havc attrmntnd 10
trap him on q los. by REMOVING tho nilo
OF mud placed there before and scttiuor
n trap in its place. Tho beaver is foo
sharp for that. bnt is onsilv cnurht
when the traprcr has learned how
lis an impression with MANY that
the beaver uses his broad. nat tnil as .
trowcl and to carry mud. etc. to build
their dams. but such is not tho case.
They use their short foro lcrs and
paws TO carry M mud and rrass from
the bottom of the lakes thov inhobit
and mako piles OF mud and rr,ss. such
as settles 10 tho bottom on the lorrs thot
lay ont from the shores Tho writer
was never ablo to learn Tho object Of
this, but presumcs they found some
article of food i'm it,
Their food consists. mostly. OF tho
bari, OF the willow and cnttonwood
which they cut down and cut into
sticks about four feet lone and bv
some process known onlv to tho
beaver himself. thoy will sink 10 tho
bottom of the lake or bavou. and thcra
they remain until needed for use. Tbcv
also will cut down tho white ash. The
writer of this measured q white ash
that was nearly cutdown that mo,eured
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-26
LITERARY PRODUCTION.
According to Authorities the Supply Far
Exceeds tho Demand


Exceeds tho Demand
Tho editor of prominent American
magazine makes the statement that
during the past two years be tween eight
and ninc thousand articles, beside many
more suggestions for articles to be writ
ten, have been submitted to his period
zeal. Out OF that number the maya
zinc had room for the publicat on as tho
most Of only about four hundred
Tie editors of other leading maya
ziNcs, a dozen in number nearly, could
probably tell similar story. Then
there is Il large contingent Of weekly
newspapers, and the Sunday edition of
the dailics. that to considerable OK
long time principally occupied by tho
magazines. Those print very mach
moro than the magazines, and they,
too, arc overwhelmed with offer
ings. The presses of the book pub
fishers run day and night, and the book
stalls are crowded with twenty-five and
fiftv-cent novels each one OF which
represents 4 score that have been re-
iectnd. The literary productivity of
the present generation OF Americans is
something phenomenal
The editor already quoted states that
many of tho articles arc rejected, not
because they are not mcritorious, bnt
because thoro is no room for the publ
cation Of more than 4 limited few OF all
that are good. Other editors will rive
similar testimony. IL will hardly as
suagc the pangs OF the disappointed gu.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-26
Southwest Virginia Mineral,
Timber, Farm and City Property
Agency.
Principal ONCE, Roanoke, Virginia.

Tho undersigned have opened an Of
ico for the sale OF mineral, timber and
farm land, and city property on commits
sion. They will develop mineral lands,
analyzo ores, give instructions for de-
vcloping on reasonable charge, sell
farm and timber lands. Ali mineral,
farm and timber lands listed with them
for sale will be extensively advertised
through agencies in tho Northern States
and Europe. A record of all ores, their
analyses and location will be kept in
our Office for inspection of buyers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-26
MINERALS A SPECIALITY.

AL persons having Einaral, farm or
timber lands arc requested to list them
with las for sale. The long experience
OF our senior. Mr.. j. ~. Daily, in mining
and sale OF real estate warrant us in as
surfing our patrons that their interests
will he properly guarded in the sale OF
their property, and all money coming
into their hands will be promptly paid
over. Owners may, ii preferred, employ
their special agent or .torneys.
Persons, in sending descriptive list Of
property, are specially eau stoned against
giving overdrawn descriptions, as it
lessons chances of sale. We also advise
against giving options on mineral
properties, they often Interfere with
sales and lead to litigation
We shall do y legitimate commission
business.
Active. reliable agents wanted in
every county i'll Southwest Virginia.
All city property listed with us wiz
nave prompt attention, and sold to best
advantage.
We have booked for sale n list of inn
proved and unimprovcd propertv. bpsi-
ness and dwelling houses in difreront
sections OF the city.
Persons wishing to buy or sell are
respectfully invited to cali on us.
Office, Room 3, Moomaw Ruilding,
Jefferson street.
nolle, Virginia.
j. \. DALEY, SONS & co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-26
Room
MINERAL LAND.

offer for sale POI acres Of Coal and
Iron Land. situated in the Catawba val
ley of Virginia, eleven miles from Roam
okc. The outlook for great develop
m"nts ON this property is splendid. The
ore Is a vein of soft brown hemat;to 80
feet wide and assaying 80 per cent. me-
tallic iron. And the coal prospects arc
fineEtwo shafts having been sunk. one
20 and the other % feet, through solid
coal slate The property also contains
Il mineral spring, which the analysis OF
Lehman * Magcr proved to possess re-
markabic curative powers for all kidney
troubles. especially Tor diabetes. The
enormous quantity of coal and ore that
will be required foi the large numbcrof
furnaces and other industrial plants in
course of construction IN Southwest Viz
ginia viii greatly increase the already
large demand for these minerals. and
consequently enhance the value OF such
property. Two railroads have hccn SUR
vcycd near the property, one OF which
the Roanoke and Craig railroa |, and the
other. the Virginia Western railroad.
will afford valuable connections. Fuller
information can be had by addressing
II. R0SENllEINl, ll3 w. baltimore st.
lialtinore. Md. novS.3m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-26

John McCrancy, living near Kings
ton, has found q most wonderful stone.
says the Savannah News. While plow-
ing on sand-bar in the Etowah river
he saw something shining with tho
most brilliant of lights just to ono side
OF him. lie stopped his plow and went
to pick it up 1t was i clear. whito
stone the size OF an egg, rejecting in
one way the colors of tho rainbow
Turning it over, the colors took on tho
character of spirit Lowell, following
each other up through the center Of tho
rock till all were gathered at one end
Mr.. McCraney has boon offered 81, 600
for it, but refused it. He will take it to
Atlanta to have it tested. 1t may be a
diamond. il emits a perfectly white
light in the dark.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-26
A Ffst-C|ass Investment

We offer the best security in the city
and pay scmi-amnual dividends. AS a
savings bank this institution offers
special Inducements. Paid up shares
so each. Installmcnt shares 81 per
month. Shares may be subscribed for
atany time. For further information
address Tho Peoples Perpetual Loan
and building Association
WIN. i WINCH,
Scc'y and Treas.
Room Tenn If
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-26
a Pretty Iamp-shnde.

A very pretty lamp-shadc may be
made of satin or tafTcta ribbon, with
white cotton lace or embroidered net.
This Lace is found in cream or white
only, but at tritling expense NAV be
dyed scarlet yellow, bridegroom or any
artistic color desirable. After dyeing
it, match it in the ribbon, as dycrs are
not always certain of exactly the shade
they may hit in their work Mako tho
lamp-shadc three times the circum-
ference Of the frame on which it is to
rest, put alternately Of rows of lace or
ribbon. When it is of sufficient width
shrr it with four or five rows OF gather
ing into shape at tho top, leaving
little standing ruflie about an inch wide
OF double-satin ribbon. The stirring
should all be in the satin on the ribbon.
The new brass frames for these silk
shades are SO ventilated ut the top tina
the heat of a Rochester does not scorch
them or turn the color of the most deli
cato silk.-N. y. Tribune.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-26

Tho coins OF Siam are made OF por-
selain; those of Japan are made prin-
cipally of iron.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-26

"A citizen of Griffin, Ga, planted
nearly quarter OF an acre with morn
ing glories, thinking they were potato
sims
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-26

Asthma, Consumption, ATARI, Bron-
chitis Rheumatism, Kidney 81 Liver
Disease, Chills and Fever, Female
Troubles, in all its forms, and in fact,
every disease known to the huiaan IS
tenn.
Beware OF Frau lulcnt limitations
See that cur Trade Mark Isl me as
abovs) appca,s on each jug.
JOHNSON ~ JOHNSON.
Druggists, Sole agents or. jefferson
ana FIRST ave. s. W. junlT-ly
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-26

nR. ROBERTSON, lis n. Liberty
81 street, Baltimore, Md, tho Oldest
reliable Specialist Irregular gra luatc)
in Baltimore, with % years experience
in hospital and special practice, guar
antees euro without mercury or
caustie) in all acute and chronic dis
eases OF the urinary organs, Nervous
and Organic Weakness, Structures, otc.
Urcthral diseases recently contracted
positively cured in four to six days.
Consultation confidential. Write or
call. Medicines sent to any address.
Special treatment to Ladies. Board
and nursing if desired.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-26
TheCitizens BankofRoanoke
Roanoke Virginia,
Salem Avenue, latwecn jefferson and
Henry Streets.

j. Ii Levy, President, Ia . ca hier
commercial Bank Roa1olaa, Va
u Nj. DlCKEso.s.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-09-26
BUILDING ASSOCIATION.

Committee Appointed to Consider
the FsasIbility or Organizing Under
q Trusteeship a. In Hartford and
Meriden, Pending Legislative Ae-
Hon.
The Building and Loan association held
another large and enthusiastic meeting
corner Elm and State streets. The hall
was filed to overfowing, several of the
audience being compelled to stand during
the proceedings Of the meeting. There
were number of ladies present and much
enthusiasm was manifested. The pamphlets
explanatory of the "modus operandi" Of
the association were not ready
for distribution, but will b.
at the next meeting. The association
made substantial progress last evening
A committee consisting of Messrs. Georg'
s. Beers, M. S. Doohan, II. 81. Blake, ex
Corporation Counsel G.. T. Driscon, ant
Lawyer n. w. Asher was appointed t.
consider and report at future meeting O
the association, concerning the feasibilit..
and practicability of organizing without
charter; by resting the power in thre
trustees, the same as is done in the organ
izations in Hartford and Meriden
The secretary was also in
| structed to communicate witt
these organizations with the en-
in view of securing regularly organizes
and concerted pressure upon the mex
legislature to obtain the passage of Law
governing building and loan associations
Mr.. Amos P. Wilder was present at th
l = -
encouragement A vote of thank was ten
dered him by the organization for tn
interest he had manifested in the associs
ton About ten new members were en-
rolled last night and much enthusiasm
in the plan was manifested.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-09-26
RAID ON A TOBACCO SHOP.


Young Boy Burglars In Bridgeport
They Come to This City and Give
the Police Some WOrk-Three Cap
tured.
The New Haven police have the laugh
this time on their Bridgeport brethren over
burglary that happened there early yes
terday morning, which the New Haven
guardians of the peace surmised and had
caught the offenders before it was known
in Bridgeport that anything of the kind
had occurred. The conductor of the up
freight which arrives here between and
O'Clock a.. m. notified, yesterday morning,
Officer Woodruff of the suspicious charac-
ter of three boys on his train who had
boarded it at bridgeport. There vere five
in all, but two failed to get on. They were
all loaded down with boxes of cigars, Gig
arettes, tobacco, candy, etc., and present
ed veritable travelling cline of goods'' APP
pearance. The boys managed to jump off
before the train came into the yards, and
escaped for the time being, but were after
wards caught through Officer Tghe's
watchfulness. They, however, made salts
factory explanations aud there was appar-
emily not evidence enough to hold them.
In the meantime Roundsman Mcbride tel
ephoned Bridgeport to see if they knew
about any burglary, and received answer
that there was no knowledge of any there at
the headquarters. Soon word came up
from there that a burglary had been com
mitted in the tobacco shop of J. D. le San
teles, 80 Main street. Detective Finn
came up satisfied that the boys who had
been arrested earlier in the day were the
guilty parties, and an effort was made to
apprehend them once more. The effort
proved successful, as they were caught
about o'clock last evening in the neigh
borhood of the Derby depot. But only
one of the original three. was with the
party this time and it is thought that the
two whom the conductor spoke of as hav-
ing staid over a train reached this city
later in the day, perhaps jumping off at
West Haven and walking into town. The
three taken gave their names as James
Higgins, Thomas Boucher and John Kelly.
Their ages range from sixteen to eighteen
at the most. They were taken back to
Bridgeport by Detective Finn.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-09-26
NEARING THE END.

The High school Tournament Con-
tinued Yesterday-W1n be Finished
Next Week.
The tennis tournament was almost fin
ished yesterday up on Oak street between
the High school players. First round:
Walker and Mansfield beat Lee and Brennan
81, "a.
default
Second round:
Tracy and veitch beat Fisher and Chapman
S6, g.
Chamberlain and Farren beat Tracy and
Holcomb-6-2, go.
Foote and Sargent beat Mansfield and Walker
"a, 60.
81, 63.
Finals:
ren-64
The match will be finished some time
next week.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-09-26
CITY FATHERS

The city officials do not seem very en-
thusiastic over having a clambake this
year. The season, they think, is too late,
the weather too cool at the shore. and that
it would be impossible to fix upon a day
convenient for a large majority to attend.
The committee met last night and ad-
journed until Saturday, October 4. The
clambake will probably be represented by
a banquet this year, the date of which will
not be known until the report made next
Saturday
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-09-26
Company KS Reunion,

The ex-members of Company X, Wal
lingford, have reunion and dinner next
Monday evening at the Wallingford hotel,
with toasts as follows: "The Second Regi-
ment in the Past Colonel Walter J.
Leavenworth; Second Regiment in the
Present, Lieutenant William H. Newton;
Company K of the Past" Captain George
Yale and William N. Mix; "The Active
Company" Captain George G. LaBarnes
Veteran Rifle Team" Lieutenant David
Ross and First Sergeant John B. Mix
"Active Rifle Team" Lieutenant Robert
E. Hall and Lieutenant Henry Norton, jr.
''The Veteran Association" Captain Byron
A. Treat and Corporal Charles A, Barker
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-09-26
WEATHER RECORD
INDICATIONS FOR TODAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TODAY.
.., WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE,
WASHINGTON, DC, p. M, Sept. rs, $780,
Forecast till 8 p. m. Friday
For Maine, New Hampshirs and Vermont
Fair followed by light rain in northern Vermont
warmer, southerly winds Saturday
For Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecti
cut: Fair; warmer, southerly winds Saturday
For eastern New York: Rain, preceded by
fair; warmer, southerly winds.