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Mower County transcript., 1890-10-08
. FEMALE EMANCIPATION.
II Il Not viSwed with Favor by the M.
:. tlve6 Of India.

II Il Not viewed with Favor by the Ma
tlves Of Indls.
The National Indian Associ alton 10
beset with peculiar difficulties In its OF.
forts on the behalf Of indian women in
the attainment of higher educa tion,
not the least OF which is the strong oh
jection raised in all classes Of native 20.
ciety against any attempts In the direo-
tion Of female emanci cipation. This feel.
ing finds singular expression in the yer.
rnacular literature Of the country, the
advanced and educated woman invaria.
bly, coming to grief both in novels and
dramas; and in a recent volume Of es.
says on the "Moral Teaching Of Bengal
Women" the Bengalee author gives
utterance to the well.worn and now dis
puted theory that when women are
educated they devote their time to tho
reading Of novels to the neglect
Of household duties and forget
the Difference due their superiors.
Native men Of refinement and educa-
tion view with apprehension the oman
cipation OF women through education
from the old-time code of social ethics
and the religious beliefs which have for
centuries held Hindooism together, nor
Is the apprehension wholly unwarrant
able, for the educated Indian woman
has no means of livelihood, and the thin
varnish of Western culture sometimes
acquired among men have In many
cases produced class OF discontented
and lawless agitators, which effect re-
peated in women, would produce an
Oriental version Of the typical English
advanced female clamoring for woman's
rights, and forgetting woman's duties
and high prerogatives.
Another hindrance to the progress OF
woman's education in India is tho sys-
tenn OF child marriage, which, wherever
1t prevails, necessitates the isolation
of girls at an age when study is most
advantageous and productive OF good
results On the other hand, it is proven
that these unfortunate women, though
hedged in by their traditions, are INTEL
ligent and apt pupils, quite as capable
OF reaching high plane Of intellectual
attainment as their moro fortunate sis
terA
Many OF the large estates in Bengal
are entirely in female hands, and many
large and successful commercial enter
prises are conducted by women through
their agents. Among the noted women
feudatories are the Rance OF Jhansi, the
Bhopal Begun, and Ahlia Bal, who has
been described by an English writer as
''an extraordinarypicture;a female with
out vanity, bigot without intolerance,
q mind imbued with the deepest super
stition but receiving no impressions ex-
cept what promoted the happiness of
those under its influence, q being exer-
cising despotic power with sincere hu-
militv under the severest moral re-
straint strict conscience could impose
on human action" The education
commission has determined, too, that
1.-The intellectual activity of Indian
women is very keen and seems fire.
quentlv to last longer in life than the
| mental energies OF men.-N. Y. Sun.
Mower County transcript., 1890-10-08
THE PERMANENT HOME.

1t Fosters Friendship, Good Citizenshlp
and Family Happluess.
There is but one preventive for
areary worldlipess and lack of poesy
and of that delicate, misty vail of in
nocence which ought to inclose the
heart of youth, and that is the influence
of permanent home. Let John and
Julia, long before they have reached
their teens, each have = plot of earth
for roses and radishes, too, if they will.
In tending roots and shrubs they will
learn, as in no other way, the canons
of both beauty and botany. While thus
engaged. no cosmetic will the girl need,
no gymnasium the boy. Exercise in
the fresh air, the love Of nature, the
classification of flowers, minerals and
stars will impart mental tone rs we'll as
physical vigor. Like Carlyle, they will
learn to value real things and not the
shows of things"
Then, too, the permanent home fos-
ters friendships that will continue dur
ing this life and beyond it. good citizen
ship, sense of responsibility, and
neighborhood kindliness Without it
there can be little development in all
that gives charm, individuality and
local atmosphere. Z -
To wrench the tap-root Of affection
from the soil in which it tbrives, not
even the communist raises . hand. 1t
is his desire that all shall have part in
its allotment
In conclusion let me urge that the
wife and mother he made, if homo
can be had, its inalienable owner.
Begin with = three-room cottage il
must be, not in the city, but beneath
sheltering trees and the broad blue sky.
Husband, save the dollar you would
spend in foolish indulgence, to 20 toward
making it free from debt Work with
her to secure tho roof over your heads
and the soil under your feet With the
venerable Whittier you will then agree.
ut is . great thing to own little bit
Of the Lords earth up to the heavens"
A man feels the better for it.
Help your chosen one to realize the
full dignity of = householder, not
pensioner. Though she bring you only
brave heart and willing hands yet if
she be q true helpmeet she deserves to
own the inalienable home--Hester II.
Poole, in Chautauquan. 80,
Mower County transcript., 1890-10-08
Dlnsrent Points Of View.

He-I understand that George ana
Arabella have determined to separate,
She-Yes, and 80 should l If were
in her place--he deceived her shame
fully.
He-Why, don't see any reason for
blaming him. He discovered her riding
in the park with another man.
She-Thats It'll The deceitful wretch
told her he was going West and he
didn't 70 at al The Jury.
Mower County transcript., 1890-10-08

81 see that button parties are being
held IN some parts Of the West re-
marked Mrs. Cumso. II wonder why
they are so nsmed?'' Because they Are
bound to como on" replied Gumso ~
Harper's Bazaar. . s. III. .5.S
Mower County transcript., 1890-10-08

~~J~Sse'
himself in the chair he placed his hands
in readiness for the cords, only takiug
care to close his fists tightly and thus
swell his wrists as much as possible. A
silk handkerchief was then tied over
his eyes, and after fewremarks by the
professor the door was slammed shut.
Clymer Immediately devoted himself to
the .task Of slipping his hands out of the
cords This was no easy thing to do,
and the bells and tam mbourine had been
going for . minute or two before he
finally got free and pushed the handker-
chief up from his eyes. One glance at
the materialized spirit before him sat
isded him, and stepping to her side he
put his arm around her waist and said:
Amy, why did you leave me2'
The being in his arms gave slight
scream and dropped the bells on the.
stage as she jerked her hands back into
the cabinet. II the audience hadn't
been deyoting themselves SO vigorously
TO applause over the supposed discom-
ftnre Of Clymer the professor might
have gotten some inkling that his spirit
sFas f trouble, but he only knew
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-08-07
BY the Way.

Nashville BanDer.l
Great Cesar Houk has come again
with all his iegions true, and Alfred
Taylor comes to train, and Random
Roderick Dhu.
When Brother Buck is Governor
and dishes out the pie, only "the grip"
can clutch a slice; no merchant need
apply.
The newspaper boys have returned
from Bristol and Norfolk. When the
ig.hearted Tatum, Of the Obion Dem
ocrat, saw the sad, salt sea, look OF
distress came into his usually mirthful
eyes, and he said; "Boys, there must
have been some very heavy rains here
| never saw such an overflow before
We ought TO take up collection for
the sufferers"
The dickey bird has begun to twit
ter something about the likelihood al
the Democratic Executive Committee
making private appeal to Mr.. Buch
anal to resign his presidency of GER
tain secret political organization.
Whom the bosses would destroy
they 6rst make mad.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-08-07
Nailed.

EDITOR COMET:
Please nail the following principles
to your masthead and keep them fly
ing there until we have fully absorbed
them. You know we need them:
a. Municipal government is bust.
ness, not politics.
(2.) Municipal elections should be
divorced from State and National
politics.
49, Municipal officers should be
chosen solely for business ability and
personal integrity.
a. Municipal officers should be in
dependent of political parties, halls,
BOSSES and factions.
90 The care of city property, the
management OF city franchises, the
collection and expenditure OF city rev.
enues, the development OF systems Of
rapid transit and the impartial and
vigorous enforcement OF labor legisla.
ton ard of measures for the improve
ment OF the homes OF the industrial
classes can safely be intrusted only to
officers chosen under the operation Of
these principles. j. S. W.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-08-07
Killed over Cards.

OLIVER SPRINGS, August 5.-The
usually quiet and peaceful town OF
Oliver Springs was thrown into state
of wild excitement this morning by
the news of a most terrible: tragedy
in which two men lost their lives and
a third was MORALLY wounded.
Joe Hembree and Bert and Ben
Tolliver were playing cards near the
depot, when some misunderstanding
arose, Hot words were INDUCED in.
The Tolliver's rushed at Hambree,
who drew his revolver and fired five
shots. Both OF the Tolliver brothers
fell MORALLY wounded and died in a
few minutes. w, M. Burnett, who was
walking along the railroad track, re-
ceived q bullet in the stomach and his
life is dispaired Of. The Tolliver boys
leave families. The murderer has flee
and posse of armed men are pursu
ing him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-08-07
The Game of the Season.

Monday at s 80 am. the Base Ball
Park at this place was crowded with
the most immense throng OF people
that ever assembled for the laudable
and praiseworthy purpose OF witness
ing a game OF ball, 1t was between
the Bristol Sluggers and the Johnson
City Moguls and commenced with the
Sluggers at the bat, but they were
quickly sent to the field without a
score. From this point on the game
was skillfully done up and holly con-
tested, and finally wound up with the
Moguls as the victors by a score OF 4
to 8. The defeat # the Sluggers was
due, we are told, to the misfortune OF
little Ben Martin in getting his arm
broken in two places and likewise lit
tie Frank Hart having to give up the
box on account OF broken or smash
ed-up conscience. With the exception
of these two mishaps, the game was
excellent throughout. 1t is said that
Jobe's assistant livery stable manager,
"Nig," was on the grounds and rem
dered valuable assistance in the pre-
llminaries of the game. He was vocif-
erous in his applause whenever either
side made a good play, and when he
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-08-07
Washington County Normal.


The Washington County Normal
convened in Jonesboro on the 2Stb
ult.. and continued in session one
week. Prof. Chas. Mason was elected
chairman and Messrs. w. S. Squibb
and W. F. Hufine, secretaries. The
instructors we're Profs. Chas. Mason,
D. L. Earnest and John NJ. Reid. The
enrolment reached rs teachers. The
session was interesting and the most
successful normal held for years Dur
ing the week able lectures were deliv-
cred by Profs. ]. W. G. Willoughby, of
Washington College, d. A. Bolton, of
Grant Memorial University; also by
Hons. Newton Hacker and John Ali.
son, ex-Secretary of State. At the
close OF the Institute the following
resolutions were adopted:
/. Resolved. That the thanks OF this
Institute are due our worthy chairman
for the able, efficient and impartial
way in which he has presided over
this body.
2. Resolved, That we express our
hearty appreciation of the faithful,
earnest and able work OF our worthy
instructors, Profs. Charles Mason, d.
J.. Earnest and John M. Reid
3. Resolved, That we tender our
thanks to Rev. J. w. G. Willoughby,
Prof. Bolton, Judge Newton Hacker
and Hon. John Allison for :heir inter-
esting and instructive lectures.
4. Resolved, That it is the sense Of
this Institute that a course of study
and reading should be adopted by the
teachers OF the county.
5. Resolved, That we, as teachers,
pledge to our present worthy and eff
cient county superintendent, F. I.
Watts, our hearty cooperation in his
efforts to elevate the standard of teach
ing and carry forward the great work
Of eductien in our county.
Resolved further, That we earnest
ly request our County Court to
carefully consider the constantly in
creasing demands and needs of our
public schools and the consequent
necessary labors of our County Su.
perintendent, and that his present sal
airy be increased to an amount suffi'
cient to justify him to give his entire
time and attention to the work.
6. Resolved, That we return our
thanks to the people of Jonesboro foy
their hospitality, and especially to
Col. R. H. DUNCAN for favors extended
us, including the use of this church
z. Resolved, That it is the sense oil
this Institute, in view of the cordial
, invitation extended by Prof. w. A
Ramsey, Mayor and citizens of John
son City, that the next session of the
Washington County Normal be held
at that place.
8. Resolved, That a copy of these
resolutions be furnished each one Of
our county papers for publication
Respectfully submitted.
VIM. M. Vines. @. X. Remine, w
H. Walsey, Francis Marion, Esther E
, Wilson-Committee.
w. S. SQUIBB, Secretary,
w. F. HUFFNE, Assist. Sec
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-08-07

Hon. Jos. E. Washington takes the
Democratic view of the alliance sub
treasury bill and disapproves Of it
He says the bill is unconstitutional
and impracticable, and that it is a
species of proposed legislation which
compasses the dangerous principles
the farmers have so constantly con-
demned. Mr.. Washington places him.
self in line With Carlisle and Mills and
other lights of Democracy, and he is
to be commended for expressing his
convictions when other members OF
Congress are cringing and trucking
and surrendering their party princi'
Piles in order to catch votes.--Nash'
vile Banner.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-08-07

1t took just ten minutes Tuesday
morning for the house committee on
elections to adopt the report drawn up
by Mr.. Lacey, declaring that Repre-
sentative Breckenridge was not elected
from the Second district of Arkansas.
This would have been done last week
but the Democratic members did not
attend the called meeting, and no quo
rum was obtained until reached by
Geographic notices. However, the
full attendance OF Republican mem
bers was obtained this morning, and
the report was adopted with but sim
gle dissenting vote-that OF Repre-
sentative Marsh, the only Democrat
present.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-08-07

We claim that we have the finest as
sortment of canned meats and vegeta-
bles Of ANY house in East Tennessee.
We give a partial list only Roast
Chicken, Turkey, Duck and Beef,
Lunch Ham, Tongue and Beef, (chip-
pcd) Dried Beef and Ham, Potted
Ham, Tongue and Beef, Boneless Pigs
Feet, Minced Steak, Tenderloin Steak
in cans, Spiced Oysters, Clam Chow.
Ger, Holsters, Dunbar's Shrimp
French and American Sardines, &c.
&C., to arrive this week.
Mock Turtle, Ok Tail, Chicken and
Mulligotawny Soups in tins.
Canned Apricots, Pears, Plums
Peaches, Apples, Peas, Okra and To
matoes, Succotash, Beans, Pine APP
pies, GRATED and sliced) Gross
& Blackwell's celebrated Pickles
Chow Chow and Marmalade. Hun
dreds of other fine goods, but fot
want of time we cannot enume rat,
them. All to be sold for SPOT CASH
Do not ask for credit, as we will Ger
tainly REFUSE YOU.
w. ]. GRAHAM & Co.,
Leading Fine Grocers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-08-07
The Crockett Celebration.

Jonesboro Herald and Tribune, 3lst,l
w. A. Nelson, president of the Davy
Crockett Historical Society of Lime
stone, was in town this week, and in
forms us that the society is pushing
matters with the energy that always
wins. They are determined on giving
a grand celebration in honor of the
hero OF the Alamo. The celebration
which will be held at Strong's Springs
August 10Th, it is reported, will be one
Of equal magnitude with that of last
August. 1t will be a common festival
and day of enjoyment to many Ten
nesseans, Among other noted speak
ers the following have been invited
and are expected to be present; Col
Crockett, OF Arkansas Hon. Emer
son Etheridge. Hon. ]. P. Buchanan
and w. A. Henderson, of Knoxville
and Gov. R, L. Taylor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-08-07
A Shame.

A shame it is that there is a corpo-
ration in existence which has that lit
tie regard for the comfort and con-
venience of its patrons that the f. T.,
V. & G. Co. have for the people OF one
OF the best towns on its line of road,
and a town that gives to the road
more Tonnage than any between Bristol
and Knoxville.
The people Of Johnson City have
waited long and patiently for a long
promised depot, which this railroad
has been building for the last five
years. We have begged, we have
have plead, and have even tried to
hire them to remove the old eye.sore
we now have and give us depot, but
it has all proven Of no avail.
Now the time has come when our
city council should take steps to pro.
tect the lives and property OF our peo-
pie. l say property because it is well
known fact that every time mer-
chant Of this town receives bill Of
goods the drayman who hauls them
from the car to the store not only runs
the risk of getting his horses killed
and wagon smashed up, but is himself
exposed to danger by the trains that
dash over the crossing at this place a t
an unlawful rate of speed.
Whilst | have no desire to criticize
the action of the Board OF Mayor and
Aldermen, l do think it is high time
we were having, if possible, the old
fire-trap, now used as a depot, con.
demned and gates put up at each OF
the following crossings; Main, Market
and Roam. The safety and welfare of
our town demand that these steps be
taken at once. Let us assert our rights
and have what the State laws say we
shall have. A CITIZEN.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-08-07

Some Interesting Census Figures.
II is source OF great pleasure to
THE COMET to be able to show that
johnson City has grown more rapidly
in the last decade than any town in
tie State. 1t has grown from the
smallest to the largest in East Ten
nessee, and from the iorty-seventh to
the eighth in the State. While other
towns have enjoyed a healthy growth,
the Queen City OF the Central South
has outgrown all competitors, as the
following figures will show. They
were furnished us by the Supervisor
OF this district and are correct:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-08-07

Just one hundred years ago, July J.,
1890, the United States issued patent
No, l TO Samuel Hopkins for making
pots and pearl ashes. Only three pat
ents were issued during the year 1890.
At present the average weekly issue
is about four hundred and fifty. Dur
ing the year 1889 the aggregate num-
Der Of patents issued was twenty-three
thousand three hundred and sixty
The highest number attained is four
hundred and thirty-three thousand
four hundred and thirty-two, in the
list issued for the week ending July
20, 1890
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-08-07

Will the Danville Register please
inform the public down this way what
position Mr.. Harrison holds on the
Atlantic & DanviIle railroad? THE
COMET can't make out from the inter
view, whether he is flagman on the
local freight, or passenger train
brakeman. He evidently knows very
little about the company, or he would
not say that the r, & D. people had
nothing to do With the A, & d. He
will be wiser some day, when General
Thomas axe falls ON his neck. 0ccu'
plying the place he does, it is not pre-
snmabla that he should know what
disposition the owners OF the road had
made Of the stock, and we will forgive
him. He says the reported sale OF the
road to the Z. T., Y. K G. Co. is a
chestnut and proceeds to prove it as
follows;
"That road Is a part OF the Rich
mond and Danyille system, and il the
Richmond and Danyille had gobbled
us up they would hardly have three
freight soliciting agents in Danvllle
to-day to combat our Mr., Mason.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-08-07
THE CAMPAIGN OPENED,
The First Gun Fired For Buchanan

NASHVILLE, TENN, Aug. 4,-Hon.
Ed Baxter, attorney for the Louisville
and Nashville Railway, and brother
of Jere Baxter, opened the Democratic
campaign in Middle Tennessee to-day
with lengthy speech in support of
Buchanan for Governor. Concerning
the objection to Mr. Buchanan on ac-
count OF his being a member Of a Sc
cret organization, he said
ave have no more right to refuse to
support farmer who is the nominee
of the Democratic party, simply be-
cause he belongs to a farmers secret
society, than we have to refuse to sup
port Mason who has been nominated
by the party, simply because he be-
longs to a secret Masonic society }"
He then combatted the idea that
the Alliance is secret political or
ganization, and read the constitution
concerning the claim that Mr.. Buch-
anan could not be elected. He said
the average Democratic majority OF
the past five elections was above
81 900, and if all the 1890 Prohibition
votes came from the Democrats, there
would still be 10000, so that 5000 dis
affected Democrats would have to
vote the Republican ticket to deiea
Mr.. Buchanan. But" Mr.. Baxter
said, upon the farmer Democrats
rested heavy responsibility, and they
should conduct themselves very dis
creetly in the canvass Thirty.fvt
Iper cent. OF the Democrats in Tennes
see are not farmers. If one OF the five
OF the non-farmer Democratic elemen
vote the Republican ticket Mr.. Buch
anan will be defeated"
Mr.. Baxter made strong opposition
to the sub.treasury plan, and close
by dsnouncing the force bill.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-08-07
What Might Have Been.

Danville Register.l
President Ewing OF the Atlantic
and Danville road is reported as hay
ing said
! think we shall build the western
road think 30. OF course, it is dis
agreeable and discouraging to be de.
layed but it was unforeseen and un.
avoidable. 1t might have been avoid
ed If we had foreseen, but we did not
foresee it.
Yes. 1t might have been avoided il
the Atlantic and Danville had been
wise enough to purchase the Danvillt
and New River. What a great mis-
take.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-08-07
The UnIvereity OF Tennessee


Was very fortunate indeed in securing
that distinguished Justice and learned
scholar, Judge Thos. ]. Freeman, as
Dean of the Department of Law re-
Gently established there. Judge Free
man served two terms on the Supreme
Court of the State. During that time
he earned the respect and confidence
of all the people of Tennessee. He is
especially noted for his great learning
in the law and his powers of expound-
ing it.
1t was to be expected, therefore, that
the Law Department In his charge
would be great success. The school
only began in the middle of last SEES
sion, but is already an established
fact. We have learned that the pros
poets for next session are very fine
and that this Department of Law will
soon be as largely attended as any in
the South.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-08-07

opened his head by way of encourage
ment to the contestants the by.stand-
ers had no difficulty in obtaining a
good view of the interior of Africa.
In tho afternoon the fun was re-
peated, resulting, as before, in vic
tory for the Moguls by score Of to
Is, Our information comes from Doc.
Watson, of rabbit.ioot notoriety, and
is, therefore, correct, Come again,
boys-the Moguls are champing the
hit
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-08-07

The mighty Houk is no longer the
greatest Republican statesman in Ten
ness. Henceiorth he must stand
aside and give way TO Mr.. Clarence
Garrett, OF Smith county, who intro
duced the resolution in the late con-
vention indorsing the Federal fraud
bill. II that bill becomes law Mr..
Garrett will receive the nomination
for Congress in this district, as a
matter OF right, and will be counted
inf the supervisors do the counting,
and return as duly elected, though he
may have but thousand votes to his
Democratic opponents fifty thousand
Then he will be a greater man than
Houk or Reed or any other Republi-
can Statesman, except Lodge. But
the aspiring Garrett is not there yet
Memphis Avalanche.