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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-23
INDUSTRIES.

150Ton Blast Furnace is under construction.
Mines being opened with the furnace railroad
A Brick Yard is in active operation.
The following industries have agreed locate at this
Rolling Mill and Horse Shoe Works.
Planning Mill and Sash, Door and Blind Factory
Negotiations progress and will probably be concluded within the
ext few weeks for
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-23
zIEGLER BROS SHOES FOR
LADIES'.

So shoe, $a.5o; $3.25 shoe for
$2.75; $3.50, for $50 81, So IS.
Misses and Children's Shoes sub
iect TO the same cut.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-23

Butler cheated the boys OF East
Tennessee out OF an appointment to
the Military Academy at West Point
and sold the place to man in New
Jersey, That is not all, After that he
appointed the son Of Col. Felix Reeve,
OF Washington, d. O., to cadetship,
although Col. Reeve had not lived il
the Fsrst District for many years,
Democrats, you endorse Buffers rec
ord if you vote for him. Don't do it.
Vote for man Of your own p rty.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-23

The Republican tax on the work
mans tin dinner pail, and on the
binding-twine which the farmer is
compelled to use in getting his crop
ready for the market, are features Of
tie new tariff law which the Republi-
can orators world gladly ignore until
after the election.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-23
LOTS ARE OFFERED AT VERY REA,
SONABLE PRICES,

and the public given opportunity Of pfng by the rapid increase in
values follow the large increase population guaranteed
payment $500 account of the cash payment will be required
purchasers day OCTOBER $780, recepto
SALE be prior execution deeds which will be prepared
rapidly as possible.
Applications should be pqde to the
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-23

Nothing brings speedier wealth than
good patents, If you have an idea,
write to Messrs, G. A. Snow & Co,
no, sth St., N. w. Washington, D. c.,
the old and trustworthy Patent Solici-
tors, and they will inform you free of
charge whether tits patentable Read
their advertisement in this paper.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-23

There desire the the Company auction large number
lots every opportunity will be given parties ordering the same lot
change their The auction held simply give equal
chance get the lots desired.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-23

Bill Bowman is making inroads on
the Republican candidate every day.
William is going to be elected.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-23
CASH PRICES and NO TIME


former price, zoe. now, soc,
Doe-skin Jeans, former price,
Coo. now, 45c.
Wooden Dress Goods, former
price, Isc. now, I2c.
Wooden Dress Goods that were
22c. now I5c.
Dress Goods that were 3oc,, for
20 cents.
Dress Goods that were SIC, for
70 cents.
Broadhead Dress Goods that were
SOC, for $50, and it is the best
goods for the money in America.
Broadhead Dress Goods which
we sold for 65c. we will sell for sac.
Two pieces of black Henrietta
Cloth, very fine, at 90 and 95c.,will
be sold for "a and 49,, and same
kind of cuts on all Wooden Dress
Goods.
A few pieces of side-stripe Mus
Inns that cost &C., which you can
have at SC. a yard.
A few pieces Sateen which cost
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-23
AT MAX MEADOWS, WYTHE CO., VA.

ceived will be sold at auction to the highest bid
der at p. m, on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER rs, 1890.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-23
CASH, you KOW.

&C., you can have for 10 cents
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-10-23
| MEAN WHAT | SAY.
For the ext Thirty Days j
will make a Great Slau8h-
ter Of Goods for the
CASH. :,

/ will sell you goods at prices
below what you have had.
do this because, in the first
place, l need the cash. and in the
next place, l want to clean up the
present stock for full new stock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-08

journals, with view Of purchasing. II
seems improbable. however, that the gentle
men will get control Of any OF the Norfolk
dailies, as their propretors seem pretty well
satisfied with the revenues they are earn
ing them. In case the syndicate Is unable
TO purchase one Of the city dailies, II Is be-
lieyed that they will start daily on an in
dependent basis.
the work on the battie-sbip Texas and
crusier No. is progressing very rapidly AZ
the nayy-yard. Constructor Bowles has
been hampered for some time past by at
tacks made on his management in building
the Texas. but has come out with such
dying colors when the Navy Department
has examined the charges, that he Is.now en-
joying Secretary Tracy's full confidence. lie
has fought all along against the turning out
Of competent democratic workmen TO make
room for an inferior class OF Republicans.
and on that account has not become very
popular with Congressman BOwden's hun
CRY place seekers.
The statement sent out from Washington
last night that cruiser No. was four times
as far advanced as her counterpart, NO.1.
being built at the New York yard, shows
pretty well the advantages of the southern
yard.
The damage to the machinery Of the gun.
boat Petrelsduring the dock trial on Thurs
day last was not rs bad as first reported.
The accident consisted Of Oyerbeating one
OF the journals and melting the soft brass
work. IL is thought repairs will be COM
pleted by Tuesday or Wednesday next. The
lrlal IN every other respect was perfectly
satisfactory, the sicaming qualities being
better than ever before developed.
The United States receiving ship, Frank
lin. one of the oldest and largest Of the old
wooden ships, is going TO lie given an over
hauling. She will be placed in the dry
dock at the navy yard next week.
Pickett Buchanan Camp of Confederate
Veterans at their meeting last night decided
TO attend the ceremonies in connection with
The unveling Of the monument in Peters
burg Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-08
BATH COUNTY.
Warm. Hot and Healing Springs Circuit
Court, Special Term.

WARM SPRINGS, Va, June 7.-Ispecial.
The hot weather is driving the people from
the cities, and this beautiful valley is get
ting its share of guests at the three beautl-
ful and attractive and health-giying water
ing places, the Warm, Hot and Healing
Springs.
The Warm Springs Valley is at its pret-
test now, and the Warm Springs hotels
have quite a number Of guests already, and
The outlook is especially encouraging. II is
the general remark as 10 how neatly the
place is kept under the present manage
ment. The luxurious baths. with q uni
form temperature Of - degrees, is an at
traction that makes those who have once
enjoyed them wish to return the next sum-
mer. Hence great many familiar faces
are seen here every summer. There was "A
gentleman here from New York only a dav
or two since, who has been here for ten
successive seasons.
At the Hot Springs there are also quite a
number Of guests, and the number is
steadily increasing, Almost every day the
hacks come full of passengers for the Hot.
There are about thirty or forty there
The Healing Springs will he especially
attractive this summer The whole place
has been undergoing repairs. Splendid wa
ter has been brought in pipes at great ex-
pensc, ana the sewage has been rendered as
near perfect as possible. The old dining
room part has been raised to two stories.
and painted in a color which will certainly
attract attention.
\ special term Of the Circuit Court has
Just closed here. Judge McGlOughlin was
too much indisposcd to be present at the
regular term, and as he has not entirely
recovered, Judge Blair held this term for
him.
DIR. Douglas Tardy, resident physician at
the Hot Springs. died to-day, and his re-
mains will be taken TO Lynchburg for inter-
ment DR.. Tardy, though quite young
man. held high place among the medical
fraternity Of Virginia. He was for one or
more sessions demOnstratOr Of anatomy at
the University OF Virginia, leaving there ON
account ofhis ill-heath. He has been resi-
dent physician at the Hot Springs for sew
eral seasons.
Hon. George Reycrcomb, Supervisor Of
Census of this district. has been absent for
several days at Millboro distributing the !
blanks for the enumeratOrs.
The special editions Of The TINES during |
the ceremonies a: the unyeiling were highly |
here, and eyinced much enter |
prise
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-08
SETTLING THE DEBT
Work of the Colored Young Mems Chris
tian Association.

ttan Association.
Recently, ut a called meeting Of the white
white advisory board and the board Of di-
rectors Of the Colored Young Mems Chris
tan Association Of this city, the general
secretary. j. Milton Waldron, who has just
returned from the Northern and Eastern
states, where he has been soliciting funds
for the payment Of the debt upon the Asso-
citation building. reported that he had Sc
cured 3,76il3 in cash aud good su6scrip'
tions, which will amount TO the indebted
ness upon the building.
Among those who gave 10 this work were
Mr.. &. l.. Huntington, Mr. W. l.. Dodge,
Bishop II. {. Potter and Mesdames Ihaw,
Dodge and the wife of the Bishop.
The secretary stated that he was greatly
assisted in his work by letters of recon-
mendation and introduction given by Rev.
Dr. Dashiell and Mr.. John l.. Williams, OF
Richmond.
That this work is greatly needed among
the colOred men of Richmond, VIII be EVIL
dent TO all who will read the following care
fully prepared statistics, rs gathered by
this association: There are in Richmond
and Manchester about 5000 cOlOred young
men. only about |. 100 OF whom are church
members; there are four club-houscs and
fifteen bar-rOOms kept by colored men III
Richmond.
The report showed that during last year =
building with rooms had been secured and
well fitted up; that reading room with y
papers and magazines, and library Of s1'
volumes has been opened, and that nigh
school. 3 weekly bible classes, l., 100 house
Toulouse visits, and 80 gospel meetings
have been held: and that more than 2yount
men have professed faith in Christ in these
meetings. and united with the churches o.
this city. d, .,,.,,,..,,. ...,...
who cive their whole time 20 the work ah'
il publishes a monthly bulletin in the inter
est of young men.
In order to carry on their work during III
coming year the Board Of Directors nee'
81. 800. This they hope to secure from whit
and cOlOred citizens.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-08
Rejected a Reform.

Massachusetts Republicans continue 10
give the Democratic opposition the prestige
due 90 earnest support Of electoral reform
measures. In the senate Monday the Re
publican majority was almost unanimous
In refusing 10 pass 10 a third reading the
bid providing for the publication OF eiec-
tiou expenses. The only possible dcduc-
ton from this refusal is that the party oi
morality does not care 70 disclose the
methods it resorts 10 in order 20 carry
elections. 4 similar law was passed by
the Republican Legislature OF New York,
and when il was proposed leading journals
advocated n on the ground that II would
never do 70 permit the Democracy 70 AFRO
gate the claim of superior virtue. our
State il seldom backward in introducing
reforms. and the refusal Of the Republican
Senator's 10 approve Of the Democratic sug-
ge,tiOn about expenses is an indication OF
The reyulsiOn of feeling following the pas
sage of the new voting system with its
assurance Of Democratic gains ia places
where the power Of the employer was felt
previously by the employe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-08
FlNCAS
Closing Exercises of the Seminary Death
The Peach Crop.

ny th'H RIbD.
fINCAsTLE, Va, June r Special. r.
The closing exercises Of the Fincastle Semi
nary took place last night in the Baptist
church in the presence Of large and al
preciative audience. Judge Swami. of thu
place, delivered an able address before the
classes, and Professor Gravbill. of the
synodical college, Of Tennessee in very
iOrcible and pleasant manner, delivered the
certificates Of distinction TO the graduates.
Among the graduates we note Misses May
Goodwin, Viola Amspaugll, Annie Loop Of
this place.
Mr. Samuel Obenshain, one Of the best
known citizens in this county, died at his
home at Blue Ridge this week.
The new fence around the courthouse i'm
this place is rapidly approaching compile
tion, and presents quite IA handsome ap-
pearance.
Rev. Percy G.. Elsom, Of Louisville,
Kentucky, is holding a series OF meetings
in the Baptist Church here. Mr. ElsOm
will probably be called TO this church.
The engineers have finished the surveys
on the railroad from Fincaste to French
Vile. The road will be let to contract in
July. it is thought.
The peach crop in Botetourt this season
is failure. and it is no little loss to our
farmers and Gamers, when ii amounts 10
about $2j0.OO0.
Miss Annie Sencndiyer.of West Virginia.
is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. B. Dorsey. in
this place
There have been more deaths in and
arOlsd Fincastle in the last two weeks than
for the same length Of time in number Of
wears
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-08
Mr.. Richard Lewis, Of Richmond. is Wis.

Mr.. Richard Lewis, OF Richmond. is Wis.
iting relatives in the city.
Mr.. l.. +. Sweeney, Of Clover iliIl, Miss,
IS visiting his sister in this city.
Miss Mary Gibson. OF Richmond, is visit
ing friends in Petersburg.
Mrs. w. W Baker, Of Washington. ID. c..
is visiting Mrs. B. i. Jacques, No. 227
Byrnc street.
Misses Lee and Annie Petty, Of Roanoke,
who have been visiting friends in Peters
burg, left for home this morning.
Mrs. X. II. Akers. Of Alexandria, is visit
ing relatives in Petersburg.
Mr.. William Burton and bride have re-
turned to the city.
Mrs Robert Evans, Of Farmyille, is visit
ing her mother.
Mr.. Julius Liebert. Jr.. is quite sick.
Mr.. Nathan Reiss. son of Professor
kelss, OF this city. has joined Professor
BOrge's orchestra at Ocean View.
Seventeen deeds were admitted 10 record
in the Office Of the CLERK Of the court Of this
city during the past week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-08
An Independent Peasant.

The parents of the artist lyasoVsky were
Armenian peasants, living at a village not
Ear from Moscow. One day the present
Emperor's grandfather was riding through
II with a small suite. As Nicholas was
nassing by IyasOysky's hamlet somehow
His Majesty dropped his whip. The En-
neror. il is said, beckoned TO young iyaso'-
sky. who was admring the gay cavalcade,
and told him to pick itup. Thereupon the boy
approached boldly and asked; "Who are
yo,ly, Nicholas replied: 81 am the I'm.
peror.- The Armenian genius added; III
YOU cannot take care OF your WHIP, now
Tmneror was ple ,ed with this remark, aud
ordered him 20 be educated at his own ex-
pense. and in any profession he chose. lie
took TO the brush, and he is to-day the per-
SON whom Armenians are proud to see re.
war,led wa by France with distinction worthy
OF her own sense Of appreciation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-08
ITEMS IN VIRGINIA.
BIG LOT or CHICAGO BEEF CON-
DeMNED IN DhNvlLlE.
cavalry Company for Pctersburg-A Pick
nicker Drowned Proposed Railroad
Purchase-The Coiored Lodge-peopIe
Going To the springs-Other News.

's COMPANY i"f ''ief-Durg-A fiCk-
nicker Drowned Proposed Railroad
Furchase-The Coiored Lodge-People
Going to the springs-Other News.
DANvuLE, Va, June L. Special. The
excitement growing ont Of the rum0red pur-
chase of the Danyile and New River Rail-
way by The Richmond and DanvilIc con
tinues. II has now developed that an
ayOwed agent of the Richmond and Dan
vile has been here buying outstanding
bonds Of the Danyille and New River, to be
paid for with new issue Of > per cent.
bonds, on the entire road guaranteed
by the Richmond and Danvile, il being the
purpose Of the latter road, when it pro-
cures siX-tenths Of the bonds, thereby oh
tanning a controlling interest TO buy the
road and broaden the guage 20 Cascade and
make IL part OF their proposed road 10 the
south and west, via Lcaksyille. Madison
Winston and NilkesbOro. The proposition
which tho friends OF the Richmond and Dan
vile, claim has been practically accepted.
Is 10 pay the city Of Danyilie thiriv-siN
thousand dollars cash for her sixty-ihou-
sand-dollars preferred stock claim. and
ing in the supreme Court Of the United
states which keeps the road tied up.
John King. young man and member Of
happy picnic party, was drowned at
LeaksNille yesterday while trying to swim
across Dan river.
The nineteenth session of the Grand
Lodge Of Virginia Of the Independent Order
of Good Samartans and Daughters OF Sa-
maria, "a col0red order, will begin here Tues
day next, and last three days.
The sales Of leaf tobacco were very small |
here this week. Old dealers declare prices !
are higher than they have been since the |
war. The shipments Of manufactured to-
hacco this week amounted 10 10000 pounds. |
Al Arbof Baptist Church. in Halifax |
county, tomorrow, memorial services will |
he held in hOnOr Of the late Christopher I !
>utherlin, Sr.. who was for fifty years be |
fore his death one Of the most prominent |
workers in the church and sunday. schools |
in that section. and was known as the |
''BishOp Of Halifax"
Nearly four thousand pounds of Chicago |
beef were condemned on the market here to-
day, the health officer declaring it to be un-
sound meat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-08
NORFOLK.
Business. Mems Association-Work on the
Texas and Cruiser No. q.

NORFOLK, Va, June 7.-lspecial.l-The
Norfolk Business Mems Association, which
was organized about month ago, TOOK
charge of its new quarters this morning.
The association starts out with member
ship Of ore hundred and fifty, and mas
leased the cutire second floor Of the new
Baltimore building, which is on Main street
IN the heart Of the business population. Inc
rooms have been luxuriously furnished.
and were turned over TO the association this
morning by Captain James w. Mct arrlch,
chairman of the associations executive
committee. Speeches were made by mayor
T.. NJ. Henry, president Of the association
Judge ID. Tucker Brooke. vi. Glennan,
Esq, and Walter sharp. The furniture III
the rooms was made % order, and IS AFTER
the s,yle Of the XVI. century makings.
The company Of English and Northern
capitalists who recently made snch large
purchases OF land near the city, will proba-
bis 20 into the newspaper business. one
OF their representatives has been in commu-
nicaiion with the proprietors OF the Norio'S
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-08
NATURAL BRIDGE.
Ex-Governor Lee and Family Outlook
for the Season.

for the Season.
NATURAL BRIDGE. Va. June 1.-TSpc-
ciaL '-lhe season at Natural Bridge prom
The arrivals are daily becoming moro
numerous. and already large number oi
rooms have been engaged for the season,
and applications are coming in every day.
Ex-Governor Fitzhugh Lee. with his fam
ilv. have taken rooms here for the summer,
and are now enjoying the cool breezes ana
cXhileratng air Of this famous and wonder
nl spot. Among the recent arrivals are
samuel Grocer, Jr., and family, Of the Cro-
zer Iron Company. who have taken rooms
at the ApplcdOre for the season.
Hon. William Anderson. Of Lexington,
and Mr.. Moore and son. Of Glasgow, scot
land, well-known geologists and mineralo-
gists. who represent a wealthy English syn
dcate, are also enjoying The hospitality OF
Forest Inn.
MIR. George Newton ana wife, oi Noriolk'
and Dr. Newton are here for few weeks.
The transient travel is growing heavier
every day. Seycnty-fve guests are now re-
gistered at the hotel, of whom large mum
Der are permanent hoardcrs. The hotels
were fully opened June lst for the accomo-
dation Of guests, and every thing connected
with the place Is in lirsl-class order, and to
those desiring a quiet and beautiful spot in
which 10 spend the summer. we can recon-
mend no more desirable place than Natural
Fridge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-08

LONDON, June The warlike zone W
the London Times in regard to the seai
fisheries of Behring sea hndr no echo ih III.
iluentiaI quarters. Nevertheless, lnc Ia..
hat the Times il i'm close sympathy With
Lord Salisbury's government gives quasi
official character 10 its utterance, ana u Is
the impression in well-informed circles mat
British vessels Of war will be found eruss-
ing. at an early date. In the waters Wnefe
some Jurisdiction Is claimed by the niisu
states. but that this action wiz ps
taken without parade or NOISE, Az, an.
moi AS If seeking any connie.
with the Americans. The ownership oi
Alaska by The American Republic Is avery
sore fact for Englishmen, interfering. q, u
does. with the access from the Canad'ah
Dominion to the Pacific Ocean, ana pre- pre-
venting the vast possessions on 49,, 49,. so,are-
ian m \ Ortn america from reaching rpuais-
IN 10 the northern boundary OF the CONT
mont
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-08
LYNCHBURG.

Decrease in Tobacco Sales - President
Elected.
At meeting oI tne ni,vin'o", '.anU COM
panv last night Mr.. George B. Mclane r..
signed his position as President. and Cap
tain Charles NJ. Blackford was unanimously
elected i'm his place. The company is IN a
most flourishing condition.
Thetity Council, at it, session last even
ing. increased the salary Of Il. &. ii. hean,
CITY Attorney. TO $1,000.
The decrease in tobacco sales for the
present tobacco year has been 2,9Ol, I8O
pounds. the greatest falling oil ever known:
Prices keep at high figures, for ali good
grades.
There was an extraordinary increase Of
earnings over the new lynchburg and Dur
ham Railroad for the month of May, show
ing the great prosperity Of the road when II
opens up in few months 10 Durham.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-08
BY THE CABLE.
Mammoth Temperance Demonstration NJ
HYDE PARK, London.

LONDON, June There was held To-Day
the biggest temperance demonstration ever
Organized. IL was Of greater proportions
than the demonstration Of lsSs. 10 has
often been said that the temperance party
* the best organized party IN Ehgiahd:
and today thet leaders have proved
il. For more than two weeks past COM
mitieos have been sitting in LONDON
until Yesterday, when the organization ior
the demonstration in Hyde Park was com,
pleted. and where to-day tbe publicans'
nension bill was denounced as Dlli mas
seldom been denounced before. III was
neither purely nor mainly metropolitan
gatborn ne. Delegations from distant pro-
yincial towns came up 10 London, not IN
singles and couples, bur in dozens ana nun
dreds. Indeed special excursion trains
were run fiom surrounding towns. WINE
those centres which could not he person.
aIIv represented rained in letters on
congratuati0n and support. Nltbou, ois-
tinction of party or creed all reIormers AZ
tended. One OF the most useful contingents
WAS the Roman Catholics, 10 whom sarui-
nal Manning addressed a few words oi ad-
vice before they marched. support rom the
advanced wing OF the Church Of Engiana
TEMPERANCE society was also aided. lhefs
were councillors by dozens and members oi
Parliament by scores
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-08
ADRiANCE.
Tobacco Crop Wheat Crop
Failure.

Tobacco Crop Wheat Crop
Failure.
ADRIANCE, VA, June T. special. The
weather is warm, exceedingly, and the
farmers are rushed with their work.
The prospects for Il tobacco crop are quite
encouraging. As general thing, the
stand is good and the plants are growing
Of beautifully.
The wheat crop in Cumberland is COM
paratiyely a failure.
The recent rains have so improved the
clover as to GLADDEN. the hearts OF the hay
makers. -,
Miss Mamie T. Blant0n, who has been
teaching in oxford, y. c., has returned 10
her home for the summer.
Miss sarah Blanton, Of Roanoke, Is Nlsll-
ing the family Of DIR. James Banton.
Quite number of the old vets" were
unable To attend the unveillng, but we en-
loved Immensely the graphic dellneatl"ns
of the memorable event so yiyidly portrayed
in the columns of your most excellent
paper.