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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
Another Virginia Railroad.

NORFOLK, VA, Sept. 80, 1890.
EDITOR MANUFACTURERS RECORD:
In reference to the railway from Dan
vile to Bristol or johnson City, Tenn, !,
l can only at the present writing give
you few particulars. The road will be
standard in every respect, and is de-
signed to be short line from Bristol
to Danville Several preliminary sur
veys have already been made and the
route sci, cted. The location OF the
line will begin at cnce. The parties
interested are New York and Chicago
men. H. A. Hitchcock, of Norfolk,
Va, is financial agent and the under
signed is chief engineer and general
manager. | will be able to give you
definite information shortly.
T. w. M. DRAPER.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
WANTS A CANDIDATE.
Sullivan County Democracy Wants
a Leader.
EDITOR COMET :

EDITOR COMET:
Such so-called Democrats as are ad-
vocating the election of R, r. Butler
as an independent Republican to Con-
gress in the present campaign are very
inconsistent in regard to the same.
They say, let the fight go on between
Taylor and Butler; that in the fight
Butler is favorable to the Democrats
and opposed to the force bill but they
say further, that il a Democrat were to
run, Butler would withdraw from the
race, and thereby insure the election
OF Taylor.
Wherein then is the force Of their
reasoning? If Butler is opposed to the
Lodge Force Bill, why, certainly, any
Democrat ought and would oppose it,
and, therefore, those opposed. to Mr..
Taylor's advocacy Of said bill (and he
ought to be defeated for his position
on this measure) could not vote for q
Democrat who was an honest an able
man. But they say Mr.. Butler would
withdraw from the race il Democrat
were nominated. II such be the case, as
it is said Mr.. Butler has announced,
wherein then is Mr.. Butler consist
ent? If Mr.. Butler had been in Con-
gress he would be to-day just where
Mr.. Taylor is on the said bill and
his pretended opposition to said bill
is mere cunning device of the cred
Fox" to decoy unsuspecting Demo.
Gratis into his snare. And now while
these tive candidates have each other
by the ears and neither can afford to
let loose, unless Democrats intend to
exert their influence in behalf Of Mr..
Butler, why should the Democratic
party lose the golden opportunity OF
electing worthy man as their rep
resentative to the next Congress 0f
the United States?
The Democrats of the Second Con-
gressional District deserve praise
for their course in running an honest
sober and decent man against Mr..
Houk, relying upon the virtuous SEN
timent of the Republican party to
down Mr.. Houk in his unworthy ca
reer, and elect a man who will fifty
indicate the decency, sobriety and
intelligence of that district. Why
should Democrats of the First Distric
stand idly and suprinely by, disorgan-
lied willie the Republicans are Sc
badly demoralized? Mr.. Editor, there
is no reason for this inaction of the
Democratic party in this district; and
harm will result to the party for its
inactivity and want of organization.
Democrats awake, arouse yourselves
and yield not your suffrages TO either
Of the candidates for Congress, but
by Democratic influence place wor'
thy representative Of your party in
the race, and I prophecy that. you
will be successful. KoNGo.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
Time Makes Many Changes.

A mans "war record" has nothing
to do with his fitness for Office. The
war was settled nearly thirty years
ago, and since that time there is no
telling what happened to the men
who fought and tasted. 1t dosen't
take a century for o mans brain to
become soft and his character to de,
generate. A fellow could make 8
brave soldier and fool governor
Murireesboro Home Journal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09

/ viewed it, from one OF the lofty hill
tops near by, it presents scene for
the artist and the poet. Here resides
an uncle, DR.. A. Jobe, whom l had
not seen since my boyhood days. He
has resided here for many, many
years, and has played a conspicuous
part in the history Of this section.
Bidding a reluctant adieu to Eliza
bethton, and making short stops at
Johnson City and Cleveland, / reach
ed Chattanooga at 6 80 this evening,
viii leave here tonight for Ringgold,
Ca, 23 miles south, the, place OF my
birth. After brief stay there, l shall
turn my face homeward, and will
reach there, probably, before this is
put in type. ].
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09

Wanamaker has given notice of an
advance in the price OF all articles
made of tin for sale at his bargain
counter. When the consumer real
ICES, by paying out OF his own pocket,
the effect of the Mckinley bill, he will
begin to understand some Of the things
he has been told u thousand times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
The Proposed New Congressional
ApportIonment.

ApportIonment.
Philadelphia Times.
The first objection that will occur
to Mr.. Dunnell's bill is the general
one that against any further increase
of the membership of the House oi
Representatives, which is already SO
large as to be unwieldly and to make
deliberation difficult. The size OF the
House has, OF course, been growing
with the growth of the population,
After the census Of 1860 the number
of Representatives was fixed at 249.
After 1870 it was increased to 293 and
after another decade to 1926, allowing
one representative to every $4,000
inhabitants.
The addition Of six new States has
since increased this number to 332, the
present actual membership of the
House. If this number were retained
under the census OF 1890, it would give
one representative to about 10000
inhabitants, every State having at
leatt one representative, even if its
population be less than the ratio. AS
the increase of population has been
greatestin the newer States, the West
would gain by this at the expense
OF the East, but the general political
relations would not begreatly changed
By changing the number of mem.
bers OF the House and increasing OF
diminishing the ratio OF representa-
ton, various mathematical result can
be obtained OF advantage to one party
or the other. Mr.. Dunnell has presum'
ably figured the matter out and has
decided on a number most advantage.
GUS to the Republicans. He proposes
to increase the membership of the
House to 354, an addition OF % mem.
bers, making the basis of representa-
ton about 10000. 1t is calculated
that on this ratio the Republicans
would gain about two thirds of the
additional membership. Minnesota
and Nebraska would each gain three
representatives; Pennyslvania, Hi
nois and Kansas each two, and Cali
iornia, Colorado, Michigan, Washing.
ton and Wisconsin one each, while
Ohio would lose one. In the Demo
cratic States there would be a gain ol
two members in Arkantas and one
each in Alabama, New Jersey, Mis-
souri, and Texas, with loss OF one ia
Virginia.
The great Importance OF thes,
changes, it will be understood, is ir
their effort on the electoral vote. By
adding to the electoral vote OF the
Republican States-reinforced by th,
new States that have each three votes
though some OF them have not the
population for one Representative
the chances OF that party in the Presi
dental election are greatly increaaed
even though the Democrats carry ,
majority of the congressional district
1t will be necessary for the latter,
the Dunnell bill be adopted, in orde
to elect the next President, to carr,
New York, New Jersey, Conneticu
and Indiana, and all the Southern
States. This, however, they are likel
enough to do If they carry any @
them, and apportionment bills do no
always work out just as they are e1
pected to do.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
That Terrible Cough

In the morning, hurried or difficult
breathing, raising phlegm ,tightness in
the chest, quickened pulse, chilliness
in the evening or sweats at night, all
or any of these things are the first
stages Of consumption. DR.. Acker's
English cough remedy tgiH cure these
fearful symptoms, and is sold under
positiue guarantee, by Kirkpatrick
Wofford & Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
An Eminent Doctors Prescription.

DR.. G. P. Henry, Chicago, ILL.,, who
has practiced medicine many years
says; Last Spring he used and pre-.
scribed Clarke's Extract of Flax, (Pa-
pillon) Skin Cure in 40 or so cases
and never new a case where it failed
to cure. 81 know of no remedy l can
rely on so implicitly" Positive cure
for all diseases of the skin. Applied
externally. Clark's Flax Soap is best
for babies. Skin cure ST. Soap 25c
AT Mcfarland & Co.'s Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
shlIol.,s Consumption Cure.

This is beyond question the most
successful Cough Medicine we have
ever sold, few doses invariably cure
worst cases Of cough, Group, and bron-
chitis, while it's wonderful success in
the cure OF consumption is without a
parallel in the history of medicine.
Since it's first discovery it has been
sold on a guarantee, test which no
other medicine can stand. II you have
a cough we earnestly ask you to try
it. Price 10 cents, so cents, and ST. II
your lungs are sore, chest or back
lame. use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold
by Kirkpatrick, Wofford & Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
p1spensla and Liver COMPLAINT.

Is it not worth the small price of 70
cents to free yourself OF every symp-
tom Of these distressing complaints, If
you think so, call at our store and get
a bottle OF Shiloh's Vitalizer. Every
bottle has printed guarantee on it,
use accordingly, and il it does you no
good it VIII cost you nothing. Sold
by Kirkpatrick, Wofford & Miller,
druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
WATAUGA BANK.
DIRECTORS.

Judge John P, Smith, E. H, West, C
T. Cass, John Sanders, A. B. Bowman
Jas. A. Martin, Jas. f, Crumley, Will
Harr, W. P. DUNCAN, Geo, d. Taylor
@. X, Lide, Isaac Harr.
We have the largest paid-up capital of any
Bank in the city, Our stockholders are among
the best men of Washington and Carter counties.
We do a conservative Banking Business in all
Its branches and all business entrusted to us
will be faithfully and promptly transacted.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
Do Not Suffer ANY Longer.

knowing that a cough can be cneck-
ed in a day, and the first stages of con-
sumption broken in a week, we here
by guarantee DIR. Acker's English
Cough Remedy, and will refund the
money to all who buy, take it as pei
directions, and do not find our state
ment correct. Sold by Kirkpatrick
Wofford & Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
Deafness Can't be Cured

By local applications, as they can not
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
infamed condition OF the mucous lin.
ing Of the Eustachian Tu5e. When
this tube gets inhamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing
and when it is entirely closed deaf
ness is the result, and unless the in
flammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition
hearing will be destroyed forever
nine cases out OF ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous sur
| faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case OF deafness Caused by
Catarrh) that we can not cure by tax
ing Halls Catarrh Cure. Send fo
circulars, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, 0.
90 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
Answer this Question.

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

"Mamma," remarked the blooming
daughter of the Cawnied's from Chi
cago, II hear those stuck-up Blew
bluds have all got the influenza"
"They have, have they? Then
your father must buy it for us.
guess we've got as much money tC
spend as they have"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09

A nephew of Senator Hoar has been
nominated for Congress on the Demo
cratic Ticket in Massachusetts,. He is
a tariff reformer and substantially q
free TRADER.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09

A great deal of the human hair OF
commercle in England comes from
Canton, China and is taken from the
heads OF beggars, criminals and
corpses.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
The universal Verdict of ihe PeOnlc

Who have used Clark's Extract oI
Flax (Papillon) Skin Cure award il
the first and highest place as a rene,
dial agent in all cases of Skin Diseases
Erysipelas, Eczema, Pimples, insight
ly blotches, humiliating eruptions
boils, carbuncles, letter, etc, all yield
to this wonderful preparation at once,
Price $1,00 for a large bottle at McFar.
land & Co.'s Drug Store. Clark's Flax
Soap is good for the skin. Try it
price % cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
RuclkIen,s Arsicn saIre.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
Bruises, Sores, letter, chapped Hands
chiIlblains, corns and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. II is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded Price, 25 cents per box. For
sale at M. A. Nc Farland's Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09

The white wash applied by the Re-
publicans TO Commissioner Raum
will not wipe out the charges made
against him by the great organ Of the
party, the New York Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
Can't Sleep Nights.

Is the complaint of thousands suffer
ing from asthma, coughs, consump'
tion, etc. Did you ever try DR.. Ac'
ker's English Remedy? 1t is the best
preparation known for all Lung
troubles. Sold on q positive guaran
tee at 25c. and SOC. Sold by Kirk
patrick, Wonord & Miller, druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
Dr.. JOHN W. PURNELL
DENTIST.

HAS an improved Method for ex.
11tracting Teeth, absolutely without
pain, Ono danger.) Any child or deli
cate person can use it. Price, $1,00
per tooth, Fine gold work done. All
work guaranteed Six years in the
Practice OF Dentistry.
Office in Harr-Burrow Building,
Johnson City, Tenn.
Use Purnells Hydronapthal Mouth
Wash. Price, 25 and SOC, per bottle.
3351y
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09

"Time is money, my boy, Remem.
Der that" 81 think their must be some
mistake about that, father, it's so hard
to pass in some localities"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
A Duty to Yourself.

1t is surprising that people will use
q common, ordinary pill when they
can secure q 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 dc
not grippe. Sold by Kirkpatrick
Wofford, O. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09

"Mr. Porter, how many people are
100000 people plus 100000 people%
"H'm! Democratic or Republican
districtP
democratic"
"H'ml About 10000 people.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
WHOLE NO. 337
Carter County.

N'''iiNN va Ndll VI W. II
DUNCAN, the Chairman of the Demo-
cratic Executive Committee of Car
ter County, for the purpose of nomi.
mating delegates to the Senatorial
Convention to be held Oct. 9TH at
Jonesboro and for such other busi-
ness as might come before this con-
vention whereupon Dr. Nat E. Hyder
was duly elected chairman and N. L.
Murrell secretary, on motion OF D. p.
Wilcox, a committee of FIVE on reso.
lutions was appointed as follows.
Geo. D. Taylor, G. N. Wilcox, w. R.
Henry II. NJ, Folsom, John Morrell,
who, after due deliberation, submit
ted the following resolutions:
We, the Democrats of Carter county.
Tenn, in convention assembled, do
resolve first, That the action of the
Congressional Committee of the First
Congressional District in not calling
convention to nominate a full Demo-
cratic ticket was wrong and contrary
to the interests of Democracy, and, if
carried out, would lead to demoraliza-
ton.
Second, That it is the senso of this
meeting that a convention be called
to nominate full Democratic ticket
in the First Congressional District,
from Congressman all the way down,
for every office.
Third, That if a Senatorial o. Flo
terial convention is called hereafter by
the proper authorities, we recommend
the call of county convention to elect
delegates to the said convention.
Fourth, That if no Congressional
Convention is called, then we do not
favor the nomination of candidates
for Senator, Floater or Representative.
Signed by GEO. D. TAYLOR,
G. N. WILCOX,
JOHN MoRRELL,
w. r. HENRY.
H. NJ. Folsom dissenting.
The vote, being taken, stood as fol-
lows:
Yeas-2S. Nays-99.
The report of the committee on res
olutions was lost by the support of
Democrats who favor the election of
r. R. Butler to Congress.
The minority vote, consisting of
true Democrats who favor full ticket
and straight fight, from Congress
down, withdrew, with the exception of
the chairman, to another hall, and
elected w. r. Henry as chairman and
N. L. Murrell, secretary.
The convention rs organized sp-
pointed the following committee on
resolutions G. N. Wilcox, Robert
Smalling, Geo. d. Taylor. who report
ed the resolutions as aforesaid, which
were unanimously adopted
Hon. D. P. Wilcox was nominated
before the convention as our choice
for Congress, but he declined the hon
or conferred on him. The following
named gentlemen were then selected
as the choice of the convention:
For Congress-Hcn, A. j. Patterson.
State Senator-Hon. Alfred Dead
erick
Floater-Hon. w. r. Henry.
Reoresentatiye-Hon. Rob't Small.
ing.
1t was ordered by the convent on
that a copy oil the proceedings OF the
convention be forwarded to the John
son City COMET and Knoxville Tri-
bune for publication, with the request
that other Democratic papers also
copy. w. r. HENRY, Chm'n.
N. L. MURRELL, Sec'y.
Sept. 27, 1890.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09

A telegram from Havana states
that negress named Julliana Alder
terry Corrales has just died at Sar
Antonio de los Banos at the age o
15o wears.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
sap,ri1sapDts,? ?siGpsghstSgs2risD
Will be found in each Department of
Our Large Line Of New and
Seasonable Goods.
Dress Goods.

A complete line, Everything new and sea-
sonabe; consisting of Henriettas, Serges, CASH
neres, Camels' Hair, Striped and Plaid Novel,
ties, Combination Robes, Plain and Plaid Dress
Flannels.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09

"No, sir; ! cannot live without your
daughter"
"But why not ask your employers
for raise in your salary?"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
The End.
Tie Bennett Law.

The Chicago Herald, the leading
democratic organ of the west says:
IN D sane American wishes to dim!n-
ish the study of other languages than
English. Happy, indeed, is that Am
erican who can get a chance to study
in their essence the culture of other
nations and of other ages. But it is
no par. Of the duty of American tax
payers to provide training in any Ian
guage but the language of the country,
or any training elementary. 1t IS the
right and it ought to be considered
the good fortune Of every American
parent to provide his children with all
the additional culture he can at his
own expense.
This, then, is the sum of the Bennett
law business: The state claims that
whether in public or in private schools
every child who IS to be an American
citizen ought to become able to read,
write and think in the English Ian
guage, The legal requirements cover
ing this responsible and obvious obi
CATION is limited to twelve weeks in
the year; and every American citizen
who values the liberty and intelligence
Of the commonwealth in which he re
sides will concur in the opinion that it
is reasonable How far into other
Ian yuages private schools, no matter
by whom conducted, shall go is their
OWl fair
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
lie Is a CanIidate.

In a recent number of the Shell
Lake Waterman we find the following
From conversation we had with
Hon l.. A. Mead we learn that he is a
candidate for the state legislature and
is seeking the nomination of the re-
publican party of this district for that
place \ more suitable man for the
place cannot easily be found, as 1.-The
Judge (as everybody calls HIM posses
ses in a marked degree, many of the
necessary qualifications of good leg
islator. In his profession as a lawyer
he has large and extensive practice,
which has enabled him to obtain a
thorough knowledge of the interests
and business needs of Northern Wis
consin. He is a good speaker and a
ready debator, and in the last session
of the legislature his power was felt,
and he was recognized as one of the
leaders of the republican party of the
state. We are pleased, yes more than
pleased. to know that he will again
suffer his name to go before the CON
yentiOn.
If the Judge is wise he will not
allow his name to come before the re-
publican convention. His sell out
tactics and trickery in Superior legis-
lation will not Win here again, and SUI
perior will see to it that 1.-The judge, as
he is CALLED will stay at home next
time
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
Notice OF ShcrilTs Sale.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE.

COUNTY OF Dol'rIAS. s.
NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue and
| ~ i'll pursuance of an execution issued out Of
and duly atte>ted and sealed with the seal of the
Circuit Court for st. CrolX county, Wisconsin.
upon Judgment rendered by said court on the
18th day OF May, 1SgI i'll an action then pending
in said court wherein Peter Jourdiln ana samuel
Mathews. co-partncrS rs Jnnrdaln X Mathews
were plaintiffs, and Patrick Fox and Daniel Fox,
co partners as Patrick Fox x Son, were defend
ants. in favor Of said plaintiffs and against said
defendants for the sum of seventeen hundred
and seventy eight and eighty iour one hundred
| tbs dollars damages and costs, and one and
eighty nine one hundTcdths dollars subsequent
costs and which said jud gment was entered and
doc ketcd III the office of the Clerk of the Circuit
| Court, of said county, on the 18th day of May,
1850, AID transcript of said judgment was duly
filed entered and dockctcl in the Office of the
C.crk of the Circuit Court for douglas county.
Wisconsin. on the 18Th day OF Juic, 1870. which
said execution was t. me directed and delivered,
| have levied upon all the right. title and inter
| est which said defendants Patrick Fox and Dan
iel Fox, partners as Patrick Fox " SON. h "a on
ne sth day OF November. lS~', or .ase AZ any, my
time since said Gate acquired III and TO the follow
ing described real estate toWlt: Inc Northwest
quarter Of the Southwest quarter of Section
twelve t1oi: the Southwest quarter Of the South
west quarter of Section thirteen 90: the South
east quarter of the Northeast quarter OF section
quarter of Section fourteen t1ic the Southwest
of Section fourteen I'D; the Southeast
quarter of the southeast quarter OF Section four
teen q II: the East half of the Northwest quartet
| the East halt of the Southwest quarter and the
Southeast qnar'er Of the Southeast quarter OF
Section twenty-two (22(; the Northeast quarter of
the Northeast quarter of Section twenty three
(-,); the Southwest quarter of the Northwest
quarter the Southeast quarter OF the Northwest
quarter. the West halt OF the Northwest quarter
the Southwest quarter and the West hale OF the
Southeast quarter OF Section twcnty-six co; the
Southeast quarter of thcrSoutheast quarter OF Sec
ton twenty eight tesl; the Southeast Quarter OF
the Northeast quarter, the Northeast quarter ct
the Southwest quarter and the Northeast quar-
of the Southeast quarter OF Section thirty -FOUR
l:1iG all in Township forty three (i5), Range ten
in V. II,