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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
VOODOO DOCTOR FINED.
a Man Who Claimed 10 Cure by Strange
Incanfatipns.


WEST CHESTER, Pa, Feb. ]. = Prof.
Alfred Brown, professor of med
cine was yesterday convicted of
practicing medicine without diploma,
and using incantations and '.Noodoo"
methods, and sentenced TO three years
Imprisonment and SO fine. The plain
tifs were Mrs. Annie Smith and her
father, John VI. Burnite, of
Franklin Township, this coun-
". Their testimony showed that
brown came 10 their home. and in
protesting to relieve Mrs. Smith of pain
III her foot anolnted her body with
oil and gave vent TO incantations which
she could not understand. lie also
praved while ascending the stairs back
ward, cooked eggs. and killed one of
their chickens by tearing Oft its head
with his hands. He claimed. by means
OF a nutched grapevine, 10 repel devils,
and. strange TO say, the woman admit
ted that hv this process he managed to
work some kind of 4 cure.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
WILL HOLD a CONFERENCE
The EnsisUd-Pnrtugaf Troubles to be
Settled by Arbitration.


LlsEoN, FEB. In consequence of
the recent change Of Portuguese minis
ters al London, the proposal Of Portu-
gal FOR the holding Of an international
conference 10 settle the Anslo-Portu-
guesc dispute concerning territory in
East Africa VIII not be dis
patched before Thursday. Portugal IS
willing to submit tie questions
in dispute to the Congo conference,
now sitting at Brussels, but would pre-
fer Special conference. Spain, France,
italy, Austria and Russia favor the
holding OF q conference. Germany las
made no official statement as TO her
position on the subject. Glynn Petre,
the British minister at Lisbon, has in
formed the Portuguese government
that England will agree to the holding
at a rO0fpypDp.l
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08

STATE SUPT. THAYEE has issued a crcu-
lar explaining the Bennett law.
ANERFw SPoTTERS, an old hunter in
the North Wisconsin pineries. fell
from tree in which he had stationed
himself to sight deer, fractur.ng several
limbs and receiving serious internal in
juries.
AT Eau Claire, Judge Bundy refused
the injunction against the electric
street railway asked by the telephone
company.
TIE transfer Of Milwaukee mills TO an
English syndicate has been declared Off
JUDGE MAsBAUN, of Forest County,
charged with Violation Of the internal
revenue laws, was found not guilty.
EDWARD J. GoNNoR, assistant train dis
Datcher Of the La Crosse Division, st.
Paul road, died suddenly OF apoplexy
in Milwaukee.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08

THURSDAY, Jan. 30-The Senate bill
instructing the superintendent of CEN
sus to collect information about mort
cages on homes and farms was passed
yeas AZ, nays /. Senator Vance spoke
iii opposition to Senator Buffers
bill to provide for the en-
igration of colored people from
the nited States. A resolution, look
ing Ia the providing OF better accom-
modatious at the executive mansion
was adopted The Senate. in secret
session, confirmed the following nomi-
nations: United States attorneys.
Thomas K. Borland, N!rainia; II. u.
Wickersham, Alabama. River agents,
George A "A Hen, Colorado Indian ageucv,
Arizona, Eghert Nasholds. Lemhi
agency. Idaho; David !. NJ. Wood,
Ponca, Pawnee, Otoe and Oakland agen-
cies, Indian Territory; Jose Segura, Pu
eblo Agency. \. NJ. Po5tmasters: Hi
nois. Orange l.. Campbell. Knoxville;
VIM. Ii. Shaw, Canton; G. ". Butts,
Psns; {. X. benny. Greenvllle; ]. +.
Sayles. NandaIia; j. b. Parsons, Dwight;
g. F. Bucher, Mount Carroll; Michigan,
Clark Crawford, Milford.
TUESDAY, Feb. 4.-Mr ingalls, Of the
judiciary committee, reported resoiu-
ton. which was agreed TO, directing the
attorney general 10 com uiuBit q Z a state
ment OF all expenditures In connection
with the niteG States circuit court
for the Northern district of Florida
in November and December, lS>9,
with copies all communl-
cations between the Department of
Justice and the officers of that court
relating to criminal prosecutions durl &
those months. Among the bills intro
duced and referred was one by Mr..
Woicott for admission of the state Of
New Mexico; and one by Mr.. Plumb
for the protection OF the American bison.
Mr. Ingalls, presented pc ton asking
an appropriation of $50 per CAPITA
for enigrants "a Liberia. It was re-
ferred. Mr.. Plumb offered a resolution,
which was agreed 10, calling on the
secretary OF war TO furnish copies of
the various reports OF military officers
in relation TO affairs at Guthrie and Ok
lahoma City, |. 7. In executive session
the Senate confirmed q large mum Der CT
presidential appointments. and also
took favorable action on the Samoan
trp4ty
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
ITALIANS USE THE sTlLLETTo.
a Woman Killed aud Several Men Badly
Wounded At ir,e, ia.

NouHuei ~ fa-
ERIE, Pa, Jan. 3l.-The Italian quar-
ter OF the city has contributed another
bloody chapter TO the history of that
section. Antonio Eossi called at the
house of Antonio palombo, and was
there attacked by Jas. Palombo, who,
while slashing Mt Rossi with a stIlletto,
inflicted wound upon his sisterin-
law, Mrs. Antonio palombO, In
the abdomen, which will prove fatal.
That blow was intended for kossi, who
then turned and cut James Ialombo's
side open, imbedding his knife in his
antagonists lung. Joseph Palombo,
while attempting to part the iniuriated
dagos, was aI5e % badly slashed that he
may die. Rossi, who viii without
doubt have to stand trial for murder,
is aleo badly wounded, and declares
that he WAS only fighting tor his life.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
MAGNIFICENT CHURCH suRNED.
Iht 'a>uy Iditice at iiesuport, Near
Guetssc. IL A shes

Ih, ,a>tIy Editice at iiesuport, Near
0aensc, II Ashes
Feb. 5.-Ile total i struction
Tie magnlfc, nt Roman Cath
e ars-h church, of Beauport. be-
fNy d tins city and Montmorencl Falls.
a.u tag Oldest and most costly sacred
offices il tlis section OF the province,
s -.,g 1reatest calamity that has bcIail-
81 thi~ district tar many years. Beau
nolt Church was one Of The strlk-
a- catures Of the landscape around
1.rlca. ami was well known
a IS" tourists, its twin spires
le.a. visible Tor miles. The building
N.s o, Heaaport, stone with Il facade n
oat tone. and originally cost $4,000.
4, 500 painting IT the interior cost
Tie organ S9,NGO; the bells 81
the paintings sSo}@, and other
ra.on- S2o.ta0. All has been de-
st.ol 1T Total loss is estimated at
i aat 5-5aet0, against which there ls
a.eut $500 insurance. Most OF the
- red vests and ye~tments We're saved,
trtna.hia- else. The origin OF the ire
Is q my ~tarS-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
GREED KILLED HIM.
A Wealthy San Frapciso Wiser Dying for
Lack Of Primer Cnn lott

Lack CT Proper Comfort.
San FRANCISCO, Cal. Feb. IA case of
avarice almost unparalleled was brought
to light yesterday, when man worth
over s3G, ,000 was carried to the hospital
In dying condit on from lack of food
and proper comforts. He was found in
an old silanty which he owns. clothed
in rags, surrounded by filth and
utterly helpless from exhaustion
and want of .ood. The uelghbors knew
him only "a Capt. Harrison. The am
briarCe-driyer overturned an old iron
pit, and q number Of so gold pieces
and smaller coins, amounting in all to
l435, rolled out. 1hese were thickiy coy
cred with mold. In the OLD mans pock-
cts were found several deeds and mort
cages, which Indicated that he was
worth $1,000, besides the house he
lived in, and several other pieces OF
property. He will hardly live another
wool
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
DIDN'T MAKE THE AZORES.
No New. OF the Missing Erin Heard At the
Islanis.

LosDos, Feb. l.-Hopes had been en-
tertained here that the first vessel to
arrive from the Azores would bring
news of the safety OF the National
Line steamer Erin. Capt. tyson,
from New YORK for Lond-n, noT long
overdue. These hopes, how ever, were
dispeIled to-day, upon the arrival OF the
British steamer Gibraltar rom ST.
Michael. The Gibraltar reports that up
to the time OF her sailing nothing bad
been heard at the Azores o. tie missing
stpQmaY
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
STRIKERS Up IN ARMS.
Fins at Palmer. Mich. Defy the Law
Posse Out with NinC sters.


Posse Gut with Ninchesters,
lSHrEMtNG. Mich, Feb. 4.-Fiftv Fin
lsnders. employed as laborers st
the Volunteer mine, receiving Sl.G5
per day, struck for s. per
day yesterday morning. Sheriff Adams
and several deputies went to Palmer
L5st night. This morning the Fins
turned out IL a body, heavily armed, and
prevented other miners and iaborers
rom going 10 work. Sheriff Adams ana
five deputies. armed with NIHchesters.
were on tie spot, snd commanded the
Fins to di-perse. They refused. and an
armed posse is now being gathered in
!shpeming and Negaunee to proceed TO
Palmer and Cuell the rot.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
SOLD FOR SIX MILLIONS.
The Et. Scott 4 Wichita Railroad DIS
posed of at Auction.

TOPEKA. kas., Feb. 4,-The St. Louis,
Fort Scott 4 Wichita Railroad vas sold
to-day, by order of the United States
circuit court, at puolic sale. The mon
Trust Company, OF New ork, was the
purchaser. The price paid was so,ibh,-
- .6-. the amount OF the Hrst mortEage,
held hy the trust company galnst the
road. The only other bidder vas 3. z.
Wacrauer, OF Atchlson. representing
the Missouri Pacific hallway. BIZ this
.ale .eeoud mortgage held by Dillon i
sage. Of New York. of fl,-7i,23o, is en-
,;,aIy xinad ont
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
DEATH IN A FIRE.

An Awful Visitation to Gen Tracy's
Maid Perish in the Flamcs--The
Secretary's Narrow Escape from
Death--W shington Plunged in
Mourning by Terrible Calan-
ity--The Secretary is Rescued ia
an Unconscious Dondition.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
MONEY FOR THE BABIES.
The Stephenson bankruptcies Meet with
Hearty eicnine.

The Stephenson lnadrurIets Meet with
q Hearty eIcnme.
STEPHENSON. Mich, Feb. "A sub
scripiion paper is being passed among
the people in this vicinity, to raise
money whcrewith 20 purchase a cow to
provide food for TIE four babies which
we're presented 10 George iemcrade
by his good wife OH Thursday morn
ing last. The newcomers have been
la ti5ed and named as follows: No. l.,
Herman Antoine Lemerade: No. ,,
George Leonar NJ. ;, Frank Am
hTosr; 40. +, Eliza beth Lemerade
Tie babies are a. pretty as wax dolls.
The attending physician, nr Edward
Sawbr.dge, SAYS that the babies are
neaithv, bright and active, and with
proper care wifi ike.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
TAKES A NEW NAME.


ST. PAUL, Mimi, Feb. The St.
Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba road
ceased its existence under TINT name
with the close of to days business, and
commencing to-day will be known az
the Great Northern Railway. The Off
cial circular designating the change of
the name and Of The officials was issued
Yesterday afternoon over the signatures
Of President J. J. Hill, Of the Manitoba;
President H. ID. Mlnot, of the Eastern
Minnesota. and President {. A. Broad
water, of the Montreal Central.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
FLEMING Is GOVERNOR.
End of the Long Contest in Yves, Virginia

Democratic Nictory.
CHARLESTON, ". Va, Feb. 4.-The
Gof- Fleming Cubernatorial contest was
decided at noon to-day in tsver of
Fleming. The vote stood 40 for Cot
and IS for Fleming. Carr, the Union
Labor senator. voted with the Demo-
Gratis. The he puhl!cans accept the
situation gracefully.
TIE committee appointed to investi-
gate the bribery charged by d. NJ.
HarT, reported at II o'clock, stat
ing tnat while there were grounds for
believing that the charges were true
no evidence was offered t. implicate
Fleming or Goti Ia the matter.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
LIVE STOCK COMMISSIONS.
Chicago Dealers to Discipline Members
Who Cut Rates.

Who Cut Rates.
CHICAGO, H., teb. AT meeting of
the Live Stock Exchange a movement
was inaugurated which will probably re-
suit in the adoption OF rule fixing the
rate OF commission at per cent. The
change in rules is said to be aimed st H
powerful firm that las been rebating at
the rate of 50 cents head to its Gus
toners.
Iii Titus has succeeded +. {. Rogers
as manager of the American Live Stock
Company at the stock yards. His sal
ary is $4,000 year. The company is
composed of wealthy western stock
owners Mr.. Titus is from Kansas, and
is one Of the best known stockmen in
the West
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
a DISASTER AT SEA.

fsIslencs tha: the steamer Cape Clear
H.- Iauanered on Lundy Island.
LnNaaN Feb IA number OF lie
haoys. latcLts, cabin fixtures, ETC..
have cone ashore on Iundy Island and
tie coast Il Wales. The appearance OF
tie WreckaEe !, taken TO indicate the
.otnaerlns nj the British steamer Cape
icar, from Liverpool, January 20, Tor
s.asaftu. W..eh is now overdue II -.
.lceat, Where The steamers OF the line
- winch So belongs call.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
THOMAS WARNOCk DEAD.
The Secretary of the Pennsyivsnia
Ohio Railroad Passes Away.

New YORK, Feb. 4.-Word reached
here to-day that Thomas Warnock, sec
re!ary and auditor of TIE New York,
PENNSYLVANIA & Ohio Railroad Com
panv, died suddenly this morning in
cleveland, Q. tie has served the COM
panv as secretary and auditor through
all It's changes since 1879. He was a
man highly esteemed by al with whom
be came in contact. The funeral Will
take place in Cleveland on Thurs day.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
FiFTY-FiRST CONGRESS.
House,

House.
THURSDAY, Jan. 31.-The uproar Of
yesterday was renewed to-day. when aG
attempt WIS made to correct the Iuur
nal alter II had been declared approved
by the Speaker. The po!nt OF no Orio-
rum was raised, but tie Speaker an
nourCed tcst quo~Gm was pres
ent, though number OF Dymr-
Gratis had refused to vote. Aa
appeal was taken amid grea,
confusion, followed by motion
10 table the appeal and another 10 adj
l0urn. 1he motion II adjourn was los,
after W hlCh the motion to table the an
peal was announced as carried Then
motion TO adjourn WAS carried. The
widest scenes Of disorder were enact-
ed during the session. Nothing like It
has been seen on the floor OF the House
since the days ot the war.
FRIDAl, Jan. 3l.-The scenes of yes
terday were repeated to-day, with the
same result. The journal WAS declared
approved by ma gorlty OF the me mbef3
present. An appeal WAS taken, and the
appeal laid on the table. The contest
ed election case of Smith vs jackson,
from West Nirginia, Was then taken up
and Mr.. DaizeIl, OF Pennsylvania, I'd
dressed the House III favor OF the adon-
ton of the majority report. This re-
port recommends the unseatlng Of Jack :
son, the sitting Democratic member
At the conclusion of his remarks the
House ad ourned.
SATURDAY, Feb. l.-After q repetition
OF the tactics Of the three previous
days, with similar result, the Demo-
Gratis finally, under protest, took up the
contested election case of Smith ".
Jackson, and MIR. Crisp, Of Georgia,
presented the minority report, favJring
the claims of the sitting member. It
was the intention of the Re-
fore adjournment, but Mr.. N'FerraII
took the floor, and as he was evidently
prepared, by calling for the reatilng of
long extrscts from the record, 10 pro-
long the session indefinitely, a compra-
mise was agreed 70. Each side is 10
have three hours Tor debale on Mon
day, after which a vote will be taken.
MONDAY, Feb. 3.-The House had !
Republican majority, Messis. CasYel!
and Wllber being tie only absenteeF.
The West Virginia contested election
case talon uf. ara d!apossd q, Nr.
seated and taking the oath OF Office.
The House then adjourned.
TUESDAY, Feb. 4-After the opening
ceremonies, which occupied long
time. DELAYS beng caused by calls for
yeas and Days on every motion, the
speaker iaid before the House q mum Eer
OF Senate bills for reference, and the
balance of the session wss taken up i'll
debate and dilstory motions as to the
disposition Of the Senate bills.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
SHOT HMM LF-DEFENSE
san Francisco the Scene of Bloody
Tragedy.

SAN FRASCIsco, Cal, Feb. MARK
Herr was shot and killed, yesterday, by
j. J. Naughton. He was Tor some years
the president OF the loan association OF
which Naughton VAS secretary. The
only witness Of the shooting was II. l..
Brewer. an agent Of the company. tie
ami Naughton were friends. In regard
TO the murder, Brewer SAYS Herr enter
ed the office and assaulted Naughton
sith heavy seal. Naughton lodged
forward. but tinaily fired our shots IN
self-delense. One struck Herr IN the
left arm, and one IN the iett side OF the
body, proving fatal. both were Well
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
TRAVELLING MANS SUICIDE.
Frederick T. Burnett Kills Himself In
FhiIadelphia Hntel.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. "A man
who registered at Green's Hotel last
night as Frederick T. Burnett, of Wash
insson, committed suicide in his room
by shooting himself through the heart.
The man was travelling salesman, and
had frequently stopped ct the hotel,
but none OF the attaches knew anything
O oborrt him
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08

CJrxroy. do. Ich. Just before the
circuit court adjourned Mrs. Sarah
Brown was granted divorce from her
husband on the ground OF desertion
len minutes later h- tree woman was
standing before minister belrg welded
10 J. Gier. This l. thought 10 beat the
rac1rd
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
Edirnr Goes 10 Prison.

BEKlIx. Feb. Herr Schmits, editor
Of the Cologne .,szette, mss been sep
teuced u one months imprisonment ID
a lcltfess for publishing ,Alu-a 4 les
against the Empress frederick, mother
oi Emperor Wiihsm.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08

CHICAGO, H., Feb. 1.-Jriad ! Hair, q
well-known cap taizt, j victim of "a
grippe, st the a-e Of - years. He
leaves widow and six Children; I've
sons and cns daughter.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
Iudrc NanisIy Dead.

IosDox, Jan. 5!,-TuGge Manisty, of
the Queens Bet eh Division Of TIE
High CouTt oi jG=tlca, who vs. recently
stricken with p-.-.y s's 4 ale on the
bench, died to-day.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
Shot Him on the Street.

Troy, \. Y, Jsn. 30.-Mrs. Hen,
~ Wsrnecke, Of Chicago, shot snd
badly wounded Edwin Firth on the
streets hero. She followed him rom
Cl-rsgo, alleging that bs bad ~ronged
Ler deeply
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
The Bottom Falling Out.
Chicago Increases Her Bid.

At meeting of the ex ecutive COM
mittae OF the Chicago Worlds Ex-
position on the Goth, Mayor Crieger was
instructed, after the passage OF resolu-
ton, TO send TELEGRAM to Col. Geo. r.
Davis at Washington 10 the effect that
the committee 0. the Chicago Worlds
Exposition proposes 30 increase the
fund to So Goo, ,G00hy the issuance Of s5,-
ffa0O in bonds. TITS matter has been
in contemplation for some time, and in
view Of the satisfactory condition OF the
finances, and the Iiberallty and public
spirit displayed by tie people Of Chica-
90 and the Northwest generally, it was
deemed hest 10 take such action at tins
time in order 10 assure Congress that
Chicago will DO her share toward max
ing the exposition the greatest success
possible. It has never been questioned
but that Chicago Wonid do more, or as
much, as any other city competing for
tile exposition
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-02-08
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Ohio's Lieutenant-Governor.

The hearing in the Marquis -Lampson
contest case for the leutenant-eover-
norship was concluded in the Ohio SEN
ate on the 30th, and Lampson (Rep,)
was ousted by strictly party vote.
The Republican members filed nlm-
her OF protests against the proceedings.
and the conclusion was reached with
stormy scenes. Lampson gave notice
that the case would be carried to the
supreme court.
The Bottom Falling Out.
The bottom of portion of the town
OF Plains, about four miles from Wilkes
barre, Pa, dropped out on the 3lst, and
with 1t three single houses and a double
block. The danger NOW lies in an ex-
tension Of the cave-in, which is alto
gether probable from present indica-
lions. \ few feet from the scene, and
IN direct line with il, is the cemetery,
and Tears are entertained that this will
yield to the pressure Of the squeeze
The earth Is working in that direction.
The Catholic church and parsonage,
tha We're wrecked a few weeks ago by a
caYe-in, are within a short distance.
These caveins are caused by the remov-
I'll Of pillars IN the mines
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
New Store.

There is q new store on Market
street in the Hale block. 1t was open
ed this week and the proprietors,
Ward & Friberg, will be glad to have
you call and examine their goods.
They carry full line of drugs and
make a specially Of prescriptions. Mr..
p. M. Ward, the senior member Of the
firm has charge Of the compromising
and has had ten years experience in
that department. They also carry a
q large line OF school books and sup
plies togather with miscellaneous book
and stationary. Their school books
are those adopted by the schools of
the city. A large soda fountain is being
placed in position and they will soon
be able to serve variety OF pleasant
and harmless drinks. A feature of
their store is their toy department.
1t is filled with all the late novelties
to amuse the children and they also
supply you with fancy candy, cigars
and tobacco at nominal cost. The
gentlemen composing the firm recent
ly moved here from Dakota but they
are business men and will deserve a
share Of patronage.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
East Tennessee Loan and Guaran-
tee Company.

The East Tennessee Loan and
Guarantee Company has been organ
lied by the following gentlemen: w.
B. Hosmer, Boston, Mass, A. NJ.
Young, Waterbury, Conn, W. w.
Faw, j. H. Preas, f. A. Stratton, j.
F. Crmuley, j. E. Brading. With two
exceptions the incorporators are home
men and are we'll known in financial
circles. The capital stock is 100000,
and it il thought at least one-half OF
the amount can be placed in the
East. The object of the company is
to loan money on improved real estate
and for purposes of improvement and
to guarantee loans and titles to prop
erty. As an organization it will not
only encourage building, but will en-
able parties with small means to Sc
cure homes on easy terms. TIE Of
flee OF the Company will be at the
Citizens Bank, and as soon as the
charter returns from Nashville the
stock books will be opened.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09
Hynnenea

On Sunday evening, last, at half
past eight O'Clock at the brides home,
Mr.. G. E. Jones was united in mar
riage to Miss Leila B. Bowman, eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. F.
Bowman, Justice II. G. Hart oficiat-
ing.
The writer joins their different
friends in the wish that their hearts
may symphonic and always pulsate
in sympathy one with the other, SO
that when they approach the twilight
OF their lives and revert with pleasant
memories to the felicitous dawn
thereof, they may be able to congratu-
late themselves that each chose wisely
and well.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-09

That great convention called by the
Bristol Courier to meet at Jonesboro
last Tuesday to nominate candidates
for Senator and Floater failed to ma.
terialize. The Large delegation" APP
pointed the day before to go down and
vote for the Courier man for Floater
came not, but made default, No dele.
gates appeared and nobody was nomi-
mated. Thus the fellows who wanted
to swap off the Congressional race for
seat in the Legislature are relegated
to the rear. In disorganizing the Dem.
ocratic party they have disorganized
themselves. Like Byron's struck eagle
they see their own feather on the fatal
dart