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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
Suppose.
philadslphia Times. ]

IHlAduulphlh
Suppose thatt the present Congress
shall pass an act requiring the next
Congress to be elected in precisely
, the same districts in which the pres.
ent Congressman were chosen, regard
less of any new appointments made
by the state since the last Congress.
ional election, where will the regula-
ton OF Congressional districts by Con.
gress stop? Suppose that the right OF
Congress to contine the election Of
Congressman to any particular state
apportionment is once established
will it not logically involve the right
of Congress to set aside any existing
apportionment, in defiance of the
laws of a state, as partisan interest
may dictate2
Suppose that Congress shall this
year establish the precedent OF over
riding State appointments in every
State and to change them as often as
party interests shall demand?
Suppose that the present Congress
shall assert the power OF Congress
Noyer Congressional Districts in disre
gard OF State laws, what is there to
hinder Congress from declaring that
States which are safe for tile party Of
power shall elect Congressman by
general ticket aud that adverse States
shall elect by districts as Congress
shall create them?
AS all violent partisan legislation
is sure to become dangerous preee.
dent to plague the party that creates
Il, il might De we'll that some Of the
cool headed party leaders Of the pres
ent Congress to count tho probable
cost before rushing blindly into rsvo
lutiolary methods. The swift muts-
tons Of American politics should be
sn admonition but, thus far, the
majority party Of the present Con.
gress seems to be utterly insensible oil
all the violent popular rsbukes against
violent power in the past.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20

so literally characterized your action
with respect to other cities and towns
in Tennessee. The circumstances un-
der which this proceeding is brought
about are indicative of the wonderful
spirit Of progress and development
that has seized upon our people, and
is rapidly carrying our proud COM
monwealth to front rank among the
States. Such q spirit ought to and
will meet the concentrations of every
Tennesseean and will incite you, gem
tlemen, to afford every aid in your
power to further the ends sought.
Believing that your wisdom APP
proves the action that ] have taken,
and feeling assured that you will
readily enter into and consummate
the ends desired, | am content to sub
nit it to your consideration without
further commentator.
[Signed RoB'T L. TAYLOR,
Governor
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
Horrible Accident.

AsHEvILLE, n. c., March II. News
has just reached this place Of hor-
rible accident near Hot Springs, Ma.
olson county, A l2'yearold SON OF
S. d. Chambers, highly respected
farmer, accidently killed his mother.
The father had been to Hot Springs,
bringing home with him a valisce
with some articles for the family in it.
He put the valisce down in the house
and stepped out, when tho lad looked
into it to see what his father had
brought him, he found a pistol and
said to his mother, "See what pa has
brought me-" The pistol was dis
charged, and the ball striking his
neither in the breast. Her only
words were ooh Lord, you have kill
ed me-"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
The Three C's.
Erwin unakean.l

Erwin Unakean
The county court Of this county met
in extraordinary session on Monday
of this week and received and &C.
cepted the proposition Of said railroad
company asking for all extension OF
time to complete the road from Erwin
to the North Carolina line from the
Goth Of next August to two years from
the 10th of this month, and agreeing
to bind themselves to complete the
road from Johnson City to Erwin by
the goth of July next The court
made an order submitting said propo.
sition TO the voters OF the county at an
election to be held according 10 law
on the 18th day Of April next The
bonds of tho county heretofore issued
and now held in escrow by the Jones
boro Bank are not tc be turned over
to the railroad company or draw in
terest aniil the road is completed and
in operation through the county to
the Nsrth Carolina line.
1t goes without saying, that the ex-
tension will be granted, and Unicoi
coGnty will be the winner.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
Another Furnace.

Mr.. Harry Hargroaves, the gentle
man who has the contract for build
ing the Carnegie Iron Company's two
furnaces, told the COMET yesterday
that he was figuring on another fur
mace for other parties. He says the
company means business and has
representatives here now looking
over the ground. There is little doubt
that the contract will be closed in a
few days and work commenced on
the plant in order to complete it be-
fere next winter. There is no ques-
ton about the future OF Johnson
City. is backed by the best coal
and iron ore on the globe, and iron
men are beginning to realize that pig
iron can be made here cheaper than
at any pointin the South.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
Distinguished visitors Coming.

General Wilder received telegram
yesterday from Maj. A. Cantwell, stat
ing that he left Springfield, H., at 8
O'Clock in the afternoon with party
of capitalize in private car for John
son City. Among the distinguished
gentlemen in the party are "Private
Joe" Fifer, Governor of Illinois, and
State Treasurer Tanner. These gem
tlsmen, with their associates, are com
ing to Johnson City to invest il real
estate, with view OF improving it at
an early day. As the COMET has said
before, the eyes Of the world are on
Johnson City and admirng its won
derful pluck.
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Hen. A. A. TAYLOR.

The following complimentary re.
marks concerning Hon, A. A. Taylor
are taken from q Washington dispatch
to the Trenton New Jersey Times,
OF March Sth;
Oneof the most useful members Of
the present house OF representatives
is Congressman Alf. Taylor, OF East
Tennessee, He is a fit colleague of
Judge Houk and Major Evans. In
TACT, the Tennessee republicans are
all good men and devoted to the in
terests of their constituents. Con-
gresham Taylor, however, is espe-
cially well Circumstanced to be OF
superior service to his people, As a
member OF the committee on pensions
he is able to have personal congizance
of the merits and condition OF every
pension bill, and his district is full of
loyal union people who suffer wounds
and diseases in defense OF the repub-
lie.
He is a hard worker and diligently
looks into this important branch OF
legislation. Moreover, Mr.. Taylor is
a member Of the committee on war
claims, and in this committee he often
has opportunity to aid SEINE OF the
good potriots of East Tennessee, who
not only suffer hardships and depriva
tons, but sustained great losses Of
property by depredations during the
civil war. 1t is we'll for these claim
ants that they have such a friend al
Mr.. Taylor on this important com
mittee. He will see that in every
case justice is done and the rights o
the people sustained. He is as popu
lar here as he is in the grand ole
state which he in parts represents
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
A Lost County.

Nashville banner.
Our county OF James, mere famil-
iarly called Jim county, is no more.
The extra session has taken jim
county from the roll Of political baili-
wicks in the state and it is now to be
but memory. There is 10 be moth
ing left Of it but its checkered history
James county was formed out of parts
of Hamilton and Bradley counties in
1871 and in 1880 the total vote OF the
county was 500 for president-309 for
Cleveland and 5S7 for Harrison James
has had rather hard struggle. The
people found the maintaining county
government was expensive, and when
their courthouse was burned they
didn't care to build another The
legislature came to the relief OF James
aud dissolved him into his original
elements and returned the pieces to
the counties from which they were
originally taken. 1t is political
metempsychosis. Jim county is lost
to us, but the good people of the
county will still move and vote and
have their being. Jim is dead, but
his soul has Unidentified itself agar
with Hamilton and Bradley. We viii
never more hear the politicians howl
ing for the returns from James county
but the votes will still be continued
We drop tear to the memory of jim
county.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.
Special Session Supplemented by Still
Another.

NASHVILLE, March 15-The SEN
ate met at 10 O'Clock, but transacted
no further business of consequence.
At IL M Speaker Lea raped for or.
der and said Senators, the hour
having arrived fixed for the adjourn
ment of this extra session, ! now de.
clare this body adjourned"
The Private Secretary Of the Gov.
ernor presented the Governors proc.
lamstion conyening the Legislature
III immediate extra session for the
transaction Of Memphis business.
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
When the two Houses met in the
afternoon the following message was
read from the Governor
To the Senate and
House of Representatives.
GENTLEMEN I'm compliance with
urgent request and in response to
what seems to be the desire OF the
members Of the General Assembly just
adjourned, i have called you again in
extraordinary session to consider
one subject of grave import, te-wit
The extension Of the corporate limits
OF the Taxing Districtof Shelby coun-
ty. The necessity Of this legislation
to effect the purpose indicated is dem
onstrated by the unanimity Of the de-
mand made for opportunity to con.
sumate it, and | therefore recommend
that you proceed at once to consider
matters and give Memphis the same
aid in extending her territory that has
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
Know a Good Thing.

Knoxville Tribune.l
John Shea and James Mcdonald.
who have been for some time at John
son City and along the Charleston,
Cincinnati & Chicago railroad, say
that things are booming at Johnson
City, and real estate rapidly changing
hands. Mr. Shea invested in some lots
Saturday morning and in the after
nosn was offered double what he gave
for them. He says it isgood property
to hold and he intends doing so unless
offered fabulous prices 1t is the opin,
ion Of these gentlemen that Johnson
City will be second to no town in East
Tennessee in a few years.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
A New Song in Their Month.

Bristol News.l
Johnson Co., Tenn, has ordered an
cleo ton for the Ord Of May TO test the
sense OF the voters on the proposition
to take stock in the Bristol, Elizabeth
ton & N. G. railroad, 1t will carry in
that county by large vote. 1t seems
to me also Carter is quite slow about
ordering an election. Well, it seem'
to me that it is not absolutely neces
sary that we beg Carter to go int
this arrangement. Her citizens seem
to think the road will be built anyhow
or some of them do. 1t may be well
for them to remember that it is fully
ten miles nearer to Doe Mountain by
way of Damascus than by Elizabeth
ton, and, as | learn, a better grade
They may find, after it is to late, they
have lost the opportunity of theil
lives.
How does that suit Elizabethton
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
A STEEL PLANT
Is the Next Big Enterprise for
Johnson City.
Pennsylvania Parties to be Here in
A few DAVIS to Investigate.

Pennsylvania Parties to be Here in
A few Days to Investigate.
Mr.. Harry Hargreaves returned
from Pennsylvania Monday, where he
had been to contract for the iron work
for the two furnaces he is building
here for the Carnegie Iron company,
While East he met several iron
manufacturers and naturally spoke OF
Johnson City as a coming iron center
in the Central South. They at once
became interested, and grew enthusi'
astic UhSn told that Bessemer ply
could be made here tor $40 or less, pei
ton and that the only steel making
ore in the South lay in inexhaustible
quantities within a few miles Of John
son City,
Other iron men were spoken to and
a banquet in honor of Mr.. Hargreavel
was given and largely attended. A
number OF the gentleman assured
him if he would prove his assertions
correct, especially in regard to Bes'
semer pig, that they would guarantee
to put in steel plant here at cost o
100000 and to have work well under
way in 80 days. Mr.. Hargreaves in
vitSd them to come down and see fol
themselves and having received thei
promise to do so left for their hom'
via Chicago. TO his surprise wher
he arrived hear Monday he found {
telegram awaiting him asking wheT
, their representatives could meet hin
at johnson City. He answered a
once and expects a, party of then
hear next week to make a thorough
investigation of the country and irol
ores.
: Mr. Hargreaves is an enthusiastic
believer in Johnson City's future an
is doing his share towards making i
, great iron manufacturing town.
+, As Seeing is believing" we are al
t confident as Mr.. Hargreaves tina
Johnson City will get the plant i
question when its advantages are cor
sidered.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
On next Wednesday, the municipal

On next Wednesday, the municipal
election will be held, and up to this
time no tickets have been put in the
field. There is time enough yet for
a dozen or SO to spring up and the
election may be even more exciting
than q great many expect. So far
there is only one avowed candidate
for mayor, and that is the present
incumbent, |. 7. lobe. Other gentle.
men have been mentioned, but as we
understand have not decided to make
the race. Mr.. Jobe is young man
and was the only candidate for
mayor last year, having been the
unanim Gus chsice of the citizens. His
record as mayor has been clean and
if there has been any mistakes they
have been of the head and not of the
heart, for there is not man IN John
son: City who thinks more of his
town, or would do more for it, thar
Ike Jobe. 1t is customary in all cleo
tive offices te give the officer sec0nC
term as an endorsement of his admin
istration if it has been satisfactory
In this case we think the majority
are satisfied, and there is little doub
that Mr.. Jobe will be reelected.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
To Rnild q New Line.

Col. 7. E. Mat.on received tels-
gram yesterday from Gen. A. Pardeo,
of Philadelphia, directing him to
make survey at once from point
on the East Tennessee and Western
North Carolina Railroad, near Wheel.
erS, through the Whteside Gap, to the
E. T. V. & G, and Three C's junction
1t 10 the intention OF the Narrow Gauge
people to build line 10 the junction
Of the two reads above mentioned, in
order to save great deal of expense
in transferring and shifting cars, but
principally to get a tack through
their ground on which they intend tc
erect two furnaces in the near future
Gen. Pardee arranged with Col. Mat
son while here the hrst Of the month
to make the survey and submit esti
mates of cost, &c. This line can b,
made cheaply and will be built al
once
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
A Hole in ElizabethtOn's Boom.

Bristol C0urierI
The railroad news from Johnson
county is encouraging to The friends
Of the subscription. There ia talk Of
not going through Carter county.
What will Elizabethton and Watsu-
ga City do if the Bristol road does not
touch Carter county, They say they
are tired pouring their wealth into
the lap of johnson City" II they
want to ride on our boat they must be
at the landing when the boat arrives,
as it only "knocks" once. We told
them they might go further and fare
worse. bat they would not believe us,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
Snring Goods Arriving.

We are receiving our spring stock
of carpets, and can show you as nice
a line OF velvets, body brussels and
tapestries with borders to match, as
was ever displayed. Three phys, ex'
ira supers and all the cheaper grades
Mattings, oilcloths, druggets, rugs, etc
Parlor suits, chamber suits, side
boards, bookcases, hat racks, cabinets
desks, tables, chairs, etc. A full line
of all grades and latest designs, and
at lowest prices.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
Federal Courts nj johnson City.

WASHINGTON, Mar. 1S.-The bill re-
Gently introduced by Congressman A
A Taylor creating Circuit and Dis.
trict Federal Court at Johnson City
was today Iavorsbly reported to the
House by ths Judiciary Committee
and will be passed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20

The Knoxville Journal issued a "a
page edition last Sunday, that was
a credit to4he paper as well as East
Tennessee. With that issue the Jour
nal put on a new dress" of minion
decorated with antiques and gothics
The page devoted to johnson City
was filled with truths.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20

All that remains to make Blacks
burg another Chattanooga is fer the
Three C's to bring down the cheap
coal it proposes to furnish this region.
When this comes, which is not many
months off, we will at least see boom
in South Carolina, in spite of all we
can do "to keep her down."-Blacks.
burg News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20

Hon. A. j. Patterson is down from
Bluff City to-day. He has just re.
turned from the extra session of the
Legislature at Nashville. He told the
COMET that he was not q candidate
for congress- Andy is a Democrat
and a good one, and if called will not
know how to flicker.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
For Constable.

r. @. Hunter is candidate for con.
stable. He is young, full Of energy
and y good business man, and a. q
collector has few equals in the city
The position will be ably filled if he
lie elected and the people will have re
cause TO regret their choice
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20

IT was supposed that in view of the
facts and the law, and also of the fact
that the votes we're not specially
needed that the Senate Committee
on Elections could afford to be fair
in making a decision in the Montana
Senatorial contest, but by a strict
party vots it has decided to report in
favor Of the republicans. A more
outrageous and unfair decision was
never made by any committee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20

Hon. j. d. 0. Atkins, in letter ad.
dressed to DR., F, E. Porter, Chairman
Of the Democratic Executive Com
mittee of Henry county, declines to
become a candidate for the nomina-
ton for Governor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
The "Fischer" Piano at the White
House.

Evening Star, WASHINGTON, d. c.,
January %, 1890.
The magnificent Fisher" Upright
Piano, made to order for Mrs. Harri-
son, and which now adorns the red
parlor of the White House, was used
at the Musicale given there yesterday
afternoon, by Mr.. Francis f. Powers
and Mr.. Gerrit Smith, of New York.
MARSHALL & Co., General Agents, 143
Gay street, Knoxville, Tenn, and
Harris Block, Johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20

WANTED-2o,ooo pounds cotton
rags. 10000 pounds Goose feath-
ers; a few dozen chickens some
corn, corn-meal, oats, butter, bees
wax, bacon, lard or almost anything
you have to trade on.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
THE COMET.
Johnson city. Teun.. Mar. 20, 1890.

The Bristol Courier has been ell.
larged to six-column paper, which
very much improves its appearance.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20

Now that you are Looking for
Bargains, come to No. s, Mar
ket street. You need look no
farther. You can find them
to your own satisfaction. Come
One 4! Come All F.! And see me.
VIII be glad to see you. Yours
to please you,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20

Don't attempt to drown your sorrow
in drink; you will find that sorrow
can swim.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20

per Acre.
Offered for short time only.
CARNEGIE ADDITION,
We are Agents for the Carnegie
Land Co., and sell their property at
the Company's prices. Besides we
have a 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 if 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.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
Ladies I!

your Produce and will be glad to
get anything you may have to sell
that is at all marketable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-02
END OF TIE AGAssIz ASSOCIATION MEETING.

The final session OF the national convention Of the
Agassiz Association was held Yesterday in the
school Of Mines at Columbia College. In the morn
ing, after short business meeting, at which the
reports OF the various chapters read President
Harlan III. Ballard addressed the convention. giving
q detailed account Of the best methods of studying
natural history. At IL a. the young scientists
assembled in the museum lecture room TO hear "a
lecture on Early Man in America by Professor
J. ;. NewbeITy. The noon intcrmis,i0n occupied
in visiting the library and collections. Al the after
noon session it was decided 10 hold seaside
vention next summer. and committee to carry out
the plan appointed.
Professor y. l.. Br.ttOn lccturcd. at 80 on
.Thc Geological History of Plants" and illustrated
his subject with stcrcOpiicOn Views. jerome Allen.
Professor OF Pedagogy IN the University of the CITY
of New York. spoke Science Teaching Papers
were also read by G. j. kunz, of the New YORK
MineralOgca society. and BY Professor g. II.
IjefreSaard. Of the Astor Library. Among the dele
gates present at the convention :. Willard ldg
ham, Of Providence. X. J.: :. T.. Evans. OF stamford
Conn: " Ling, o' WilNnGlam, England JOhl
shacross. Of Philadelphia; and s. {. LaIncS' OF
Orange n. j..