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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12


For fresh Family Groceries and Con-
dictionaries, 60 to Will Patton's.
The leading and standard prepare
tions always kept in stock at McFar-
land & Co.'s.
As Andrew Jackson was king among
men, SO is The sold Hickory" king
among wagons.
The finest favored extracts can be
found at Mcfarland & Co.'s. at low
prices.
Lime delivered in any part Of the
city for ten cents per bushel. Leave
orders at Rhea, Seehorn d Co.
Everything you want in the way Of
Groceries and Canned Goods, fresh
and nice, can be found at Will Pat.
tone.
Mcfarland & Co, are the leaders in
their line, and carry the largest stock
of drugs, toilet articles, cigars and to.
bacco in the city.
The Home Steam Laundryof Knox.
vile is represented at johnson
City by W. NJ. Patton. Shipments
are mad twice a week on Tuesday
and Thursday. Your linen will be
called for and delivered at your house
! rec.
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Sam Jones is coming Who wants
to be Mayor? We expect a thinning
out OF candidates Immediately. We
most respectfully decline to run.
The miseries of housekeeping can be
smeloristed by visiting The Fair and
taking home some Of the useful things
which he is selling out at cost.
The w. @. T. U women are prac.
ticing every day for the Temple Of
Fame and the Baptists for the Ten
Virgins. In the meantime Hurhut is
attending strictly to business and sell
ing Wall Paper as we'll as Fair at, ok
at greatly reduced prices. He wants
to get in money enough to attend the
above entertainments, as some one
will have to be audience, and so many
take parts. that all others ought to 20
and see them.
The EquinOctial will soon be here,
and will. we hope, end the rain and
mud. Lent has been observed more
closely in johnson City than ever he.
fore. People could not be gay for the
mud.
Hurlbut is selling Wall Paper
cheaper than was ever known before
in this section. Now is the time to buy.
E.V. Specimen. of Castill, N. Y, is
IN the 'ity looking around. We are
in hopes he will be iavorably impress
ed with the place and locate here.
Hurlbut keeps all kinds Of Collins
and Caskets, from the cheapest to the
finest. Rooms open day and night.
For night calls. push the button and
ring the bell.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12

Something is going to drop soon,"
say the wise ones, and it will not be
Johnson City mud. Prices have drop
ped at Hurlbut's down, down, low,
lower, lowest closing out in earnest.
Why not drop about twenty Of the
candidates for Mayor and put in few
Aldermen while we are about it?
We have some startling news for the
PEG pie. Every ore is telling it; 1t
rains. Suitable for any date.
How about the silver mine?
The Fair stock At Hurlbut's is going
fast. He is selling out to make room
for his Wall Paper, and is ready to
furnish contractors with paper Tor
houses-all styles, kinds and prices
G. r. Hurlbut has Il large stock
of Undertaking goods and some fine
hearses, and is prepared to furnish
everything required in frst-class style
Embalming done by an experienced
Ed.
Now when the spring sunshine q,
reveals the smoke and dirt OF the
winter, you are surprised to see how
dirty the old wall paper is. Call AND
see Hurlbut's new styles. No ole
stock. He started IN new this winter
Everything is "Comme Z fsut." Look
for to look is to buy.
Willis Hampton and wife, OF New
York, are expected in johnson Cit.
aboat April LIST We welcome then
in our midst and hope they will stay
Those great bargains that Hnrlbu
is offering il closing out his Fai
stock are attracting large crowds. H
is selling st prices that will aston
ish all
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12

l. f. Reeves is over from Jonesboro
to-day
II. Clay Jarvis, OF Rogersville,
Hawkins county, is in town tod y,
PITTsBURG, March 3.-The body OF
Emma Abbott was cremated on Feb
ruary II.
The lecture was delivered without
notes, but it was as uninterrupted as
though impromptn, Mr.. Burdette
talks to his audience and holds them
in unbroken interest,--Toledo Blade.
Hon. A. B. Bowman, President OF
the Watauga Banking Company Of
johnson City, and who is also inter
ested in large investments in that city,
is in Knoxville in attendance upon a
meeting OF the Proctor Land Company
and looking after other business in.
tereFts.-Knoxville Journal, Sat.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12

Some of the sentimental passages
were literary gems, and the humor
came in so Unexpectedly, and was 80
unaffectedly natural, as to make it
very enjoyable. The lecture was an
entertainment which might have been
expected from one of the most genial
humorists Of the age.-Pittsburg
Leader.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12

II Secretary Proctor wanted Ia
leave an impression with us he ought
to have laid down his poker hand md
come out OF his car Tuesday and
touched his No. 8 to what is called
earth in some countries, but here ia
name ia mud.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12

Come to G. Kirkpatrick's when you
want goods of any kind.
Mr.. W. w. Baxter, Of Washington
College, was in town Sunday.
w. A. Maloney, of Telford's, was on
our streets Tuesday and Wednesday
We have had twenty-four hours
drought but it has broken up to-day
with a rain.
]. d. Lyon, prominent merchant
OF Broylesville, has been with us a few
days this week.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12

Mr. F. P. Baxter announces him.
self in another column as a candidate
for magistrate. He needs no introduc
ton to our people as he has been one
OF US for sometime. II elected be will
make an efficient officer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12

VIII Patton has added a fine stock
of family groceries and invites tho
puolic to call for anything in that
line.
The Home Steam Laundry, AZ
Knoxville, is one Of the sest in the
State and does first-class work. VIM,
Patton is the agent at this place, and
will have your linen called for and
delivered at your house. Shipments
twice week on Tuesdays and
Thursdays.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12

Secretary Pre- ctnr layed the ground
hog trick on East Tennessee. He
came out at Bristol and saw his image
reflected in the sad and solemn mud
lake below and went back in his car
to hibernate six hours longer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12

My competitors mist not complain
If I announce myself candidate again;
And say to the people I'm running for Squire,
And to be elected, their votes desire,
And the race I'm determined to run,
Not so much on what have done,
As to perform what is required to do
While the duties OF the Office may pursue.
To make choice, there's five of us, you see;
Myself, Charlie, Leonard, Add, and Tennessee.
Ii on election day Pm not elected Squire,
Back to my tent, in good grace, I'll retire.
F. P. BAXTER.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12

From the wayside, the door yard
the palace of the rich and the cottage
of the poor, he CLEANS all that is light
and fresh and joyous, and dresses it
for the ed fcation OF his audience =
Topeka (Kansas) Times
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12

Hunter & Brown brought suit
against the corporation fos $500 dam.
age for changing the grade Of Market
street 80 as to back water in their
basement The case was before Squire
Martin Monday and they we're award
ed $115. The corporation appealed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12

J. P. Hart announces himself in this
issue for City Constable. Mr.. Hart is
ayoung man of integrity and good
business qualifications and would
make a good officer,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12
To TaXpayers.

All taxes due the State and county
must be paid at once, or | will have to
proceed according to law. Costs can
be saved by paying to Mr.. Cass at G.
X Lide 4 Co 3, or to myself.
q. Q. HARRIS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12

We are authorized and requested t..
announce N. H, Bullock as a candi
date for City Magistrate. Election
25th March, 1891.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12
EVERY FARMER SHOULD
READ THIS.

We can now sell you the Farmers
Oliver Chilled Plow for 5000 former
price $1050 Take advantage Of this
radunfiop
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12
cement Cementiy
TO OPERATORS OF MACHINERY.

We now carry in stock all sizes OF
gum betting Of the New York stamp,
and can furnish without the custom
airy delay Of ordering.
356.tf SEAvER & SUMMERS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12

We are authorized to announce the
name Of ], P. Hart az candidate for
Town Constable. Election March 25
sos 361.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12

We have good White Lead at 6h
mat will give you satisfaction, Rhea,
Seehorn & Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12
5. v. LEACH,
Wall Paper and Decorations,
MAIN STREET,
OPPOSITE EAGLE BUILDING.

WANTED. 1.-The consent of
lO,0OO smokers-tO send each. sample lot of $50
"NlCKEL" Cigars aud 20 year gold filled
Watch y Exress, c. o. D. IS 70 and allow ex-
animation. HAVANA CIGAR co,
356.362 Winston N C.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12
SEAVER G SUMMERS.

Oliver Chilled PloWs.
At reduced prices. Now is the time
to buy. RHEA, SEEHoRN & Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-03-12
Paints /! Paiptsti
Paints! PaintsII

Don't be deceived but 20 to @. K
Lide d Co., for pure paints.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-19
MISCELLANEOUS FCTES.

AT Cincinnati. Ohio. the wholesale no.
ton house of Joseph \. Bigcl & Co. has
teen robbed Of SILKS and velvet, to the
amount OF 1000.
AT 1t. Louis. Mo. the Cour. Of Appeals
has rendered an important decision that
will close club saloons. juJ:e ThGfniy-ou
In giving the opinion of the court. SAYS:
Certain it IS that person in this state
may lawfully engage in the practice of
selling liquors by the drink without a
dram-shop license"
At New York. the Commission If doc
tors appointed to examine into the rneni Al
condition of james NJ Dougherty la, de-
cidcd that tho man IS insane Dougherty
who imagined he was In love with Mary
Anderson, the actress, and that
his love reciprocated. was
locked up in the Kings County Asylum
to event him from annoying Miss Anders IA.
He escaped from the asylum and roncocted
a scheme for avenging himself by killing
some fifteen persons whom he supposed had
something to do with his incarceration. He
went to the asylum to begin the carrying,
out of his scheme. where he encountered
DIR. George f. Lloyd an assistant superin-
tcndent, and. although not on his list IF
victims, killed him. Dougherty will lie
kept In restraint the remainder of his life.
--FIorisaant, Col, Oh the Colorado Midi
land hallway, Is the scene Gf much excite
inent. Samples of the dust have been sent
into town and most carefully srrutinikcl by
experts. Miners have expressed their opin-
ions enthusiastically and say il Is by far
the richest pan they have ever seen. The
dust brought III double handful contains
as much copper and gold as is generally
seen in twenty pounds OF sand
james Storey, of Parsons, Kansas, was
granted patcat on an artificial egg. The
cost II manufacture, it Is said, will not eX-
coed cents per dozen.
A number Of smallpox cases have been
reported among the Mcnnoaitc@ Of Marion
county, No. and fears are entertained of IL
repetition of the srourgc which killed scores
of people in that community L few years
ago. These people are uncleanly toa large
degree, and 50 careless that all attempts 10
arrest the spread Of the plague have here
tofore proved futile.
An English firm of solicitors. through
its Montreal agency, has conveyed the i'll
formation that IL fortune of $50. 900, 900 re-
mains in the Chancery Court, to which the
French Canadian Trudcau family is en-
titled
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-19
THE OLD WORLD.

james Redpath, the famous Irish Ma"
tionalist, journalist, and lecturer. and the
Vice President OF the Anti-Poverty Society,"
who was ran down by a horse-car In New
York, is dead from his injuries. He arrived
in this country in 1s4s from England. the
land of his birth. He was then Is years
old, and obtained employment in printing
Office. He vas widely known in both the
United States and Ireland as the 1adopted
Irishman.n sobriquet given to him by his
enthusiastic Irish friends after his return
from Ireland. during the famine year OF
1890, when, as special correspondent OF
the New York Tribune, he sent over 4 series
of letters descriptive OF the distress in the
west Of Ireland.
Another man has been arrested In
whitcchap pei on suspicion Of being the muir
derer of aCarroty Nell" When taken into
custody blood was found upon his clothes.
The prisoner was seen in company with the
murdered woman about quarter OF an
hour before the crime was committed.
"A group Of French and English bankers
have signed q contract with the Paris and
New York Cable Company, whereby they
acquire q large amount of the obligations
OF the latter. The capital thus realized is
to be used in laying cable from New York
to Puerto Plata.
The invitation Of the United States to
France to be represented at the Worlds
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-19
FINANCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL

AT Aver. Mass, the First National and
North MiddleseX Savings Banks closed their
doors and ugly rumors are atoat concern
ing them. II. F.. Spaulding, cashier of both
institutions. is missing from town. 1nveSti-
cation tends To show that both the First Ma
tional and the North Middlesev Savings
Banks are solvent, the latter specially so as
none OF the funds have been tempered with.
If there is any loss it will fall on the Ma
tional Bank. Cashier Spaulding has doubt
less. been dabbling In stocks. This fact is
gathered from a letter sent by a New York
brokerage firm. demanding a remittance of
$1,000, which letter was opened by the bank
authorities Spaulding was regular mem-
Der Of the Methodist Episcopal Church. and
was accounted man of sterling habits and
upright character.
E. NJ. McGiien. of Cleveland Ohio.
sued the II. b, Clafiin Company Of New
York for S364.co0, which amount he claims
TO have lost by putting it into n cattle
trust at the solicitation OF the Clafins.
Riot and hloodshed occurred at Clark 5
thread-mill The non-union spiuners were
met by 4 thrJns Of 1900 persons-men.
women. and chiidren-hoodlums predom-
mating. Several girls We're crushed and one
girl was dubbed. Willie Richmond, aged Q.
was shot through the foot Intense excite
ment prevails. There i scarcely one un-
damaged sash in any window in the whole
mill. A thousand panes of glass were
broken. 1t is thought there is likelihood Of
a worse riot. and the probabilities are that
militia will be called out. The Hudson
County police. it is feared. viii be unable
to cope with the crowds.
R. G. Dan & Cos weekly review Of
| trade says:
There is some Improvement in business at
| the East and more confident feeling, and
at Chicago the tone is very hopeful, but at
| most Of the other Western and nearly all
| Southern points business SHOWS no increase
in volume and is rather hesitating. The
| business failures occurring throughout the
country during the last seven days number
| %. as compared with total of 306 last
| week. For the CORES pondinG week OF Hast
ranr the firuras Mern 40
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-19
PERSONAL NOTES.

Mime. Augusta Berg, q Swedish artist
40 years old and living at the Metropolitan
Hotel, New York, died from the effect of
morphine. supposed to have been taken
with suicidal intent. She left two letters.
one to the Swedish Consul directing him to
send her effects to her daughter and the
other directed to some naval officer. Nine.
Berg had been living at the hotel for some
time past. No cause was assigned for the
act.
AT Washington. Admiral David ID. Por-
ter died suddenly from fatty degeneration
Of the heart. His death was calm and
peaceful. 1t came almost entirely without
warning. He was surrounded by his family
and several of his old servants. His death
will make no change in military circles
His health had been so loor that
he had not for many months given any at
tention to naval matters. The President
was informed of Admiral Portcr's death by
an orderly and sent a feeling message Of
sympathy TO the family. He subsequently,
sent 4 message to Congress notifying that
body OF the death. and issued AN order
closing the executive departments on the
day of the funeral aud directing that the
flags on all public buildings be placed at
half-mast ON that occasion.
General William Tcrumseh Sherman.
after IA brave struggle for life. is dead.
| He passed peacefully and panlessly away
| In the presence of his family and Il few
| close friends. the change which marked
the approach Of the end WAS ST
| slight that at first even the physicians
| failed to grasp its meaning. The Cen
eral was unconscious for some before his
death He did not suffer any pain.
| His respirations grew weaker until they
! ceased entirely. The end came SO easily
| that for moment it was not possible to re-
| alize that he was dead. Dispatches were
| sent by Secretary Barrett to President Har-
| rison. General SciofieId Secretary Proctor,
! Mrs. Senator sherman, and other relatives.
| In compliance with 4 desire previously ex-
pressed by the General. his remains Will be
| inferred IN st. Louis.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-19
\ Kiss from Sittin. Bull.

Regard for my sex should. l suppose.
writes a Western lady. induce me to re-
frain from recording the fact, but il is
true that ! saw a New York belle in the
throng around Sitting Bull who, not
content with the autograph. aSpircd 10
bear away some more novel mcmenfO
and mncing mp to him WHISPERED somc-
thing in his car. The old chief griuned
and shook his head, then something
heavy passed from her hand TO him. and
with another grin to tie crowd the
grimy. dirty. smoke-sCcntcd Old heather
bent his head down and kissed her
Doubtless that specimen of dainty young
womanhoud boasts to day of the saint ,
given her by Sitting Bull. the famous
warrior, the grand old cheftain Of the
great Sioux tribe.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-19
HIM Arp:sos tn Meet Fffzs i'm aO as.

Jim Hall. the Australian Middle weight,
has arrived from Australia. Hail insists
that he once whipped FitZsmmons in three
rounds, and that the object of his visit to
this country is to fight him again.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-19

food in both rivers, unequaled by any
rise of the waters since that of February,
1854, Is looked for by river men of expert
ence in Pittsburg. Pa. The most conserva-
tive estimates place the limit at twenty i've
feet. The fall Of rain for over thirty hours
along both the Allegheny and Monongahela
rivers from their mountain sources has been
heavy and regular. and ii Is still raining.
At many places great damage has been done
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-19

Fair in Chicago has been formally accepted
by the French Government.
An attempt to burn the admiralty
buildings in st. Petersburg has been de-
feated The buildings adjoin the Cars
winter palace, and it is supposed that the
deed was the work OF nihilists intent upon
the destruction OF the latter structure.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-19

As the Turner's of Kansas City, Mo,
were celebrating the thirty fourth ami
yersary Of the institution of their lodge
by a ball aid sociable at Turner Hall,
William Benjamin was instantly killed by
a ball from a revolver which was dropped
by Henry Nathan. Il detective.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-19

A dispatch give, thrilling account Of
the burning of The RomScheid Theater dur
In; "A performance I he >aEc performers
appear to have been the principal sufferer.
three actres &c. being burned t. death and
several seriously injured.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-19
SHlL0h'S
CONSU N PTl0N
CURE.
100 l

The success of this Great Cough Cure ie
without parallel in the history Of medicine.
All druggists are authorized to sell it on pos
tive guarantee, test that no other cure can
cessfully stand. That it may become known,
the Proprietors, at an enormous expense, are
placing a Sample Bottle Free into every home
in the United States and Canada. If you have
Cough, Sore Throat, or Bronchitis, use it, for
it will cure you. If your child has the Group,
Or Whooping Cough, use it promptly, and relief
is sure. + you dread that insidious disease
Consumption, use it. Ask your Druggist for
SIIILOH'S CURE. Price 10 cts, so cts. and
SI.oo. If your Lungs are sore or Back lame,
use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price IS cts.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-19
Changes of Climate

Kill more people than is generally known. Par
ticularly is this the case in instances where
the constitution is delicate and among our
Immigrant population seeking new homes in
those portions of the West and where malarial
ard typhoid feVers prevail at certain seasons OF
the year. The best preparative for a change OF
climate. or of diet ami water which that change
necessltates, is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
which not only fortifes the system against
malaria, a variable temperature, damp, and the
debilltatIIs effects Of tropical heat, but it is
also the leading remedy for constipation, dys-
pepsia, liver complaint, bodily troubles spe-
clally apt to attack enligrants and visitors to
regions ,ear the equator, mariners and tour
lists. Whether used safeguard by sea
voyagers, travellers hy land, miners or by agri-
cnltulists in newly populated districts, this
fine specific has elected the most favorable
testimony
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-19
Rc Killed His Nan.

A fatal duel with pistol has been
fought at the village OF hra~nn-Helo. near
ST. Petersburg. The participants were
Prince Vnmbolsky and Lieut.. TomonoSsow,
both officers of the Imperial Guard. Tom
Onossow was killed.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-19
ried
And rue

Is the positive verdict Of people who take Hoods
Sar-aparila. When used according 10 directions
the good effects of this excellent medicine
felt in nrrre strength restored, thai tired feeling
driven Of. good appetite created, headache and
effects Of impure blood overcome. II yeu in
need Of good hood purifier tonic medicine do
fail o
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-19
Murderess McCube CAPTURED.

The Corpus Christi, Texas, Jail now
holds noted prisoner in the person of Mrs
Mary McCabe the murderess of Judge Max
Stern. Mrs. McCahe broke her ankle when
escaping from the Mexican Jail at Mata-
moras, but that did not prevent her walk :
ing mile to where horses We're in waiting
and riding horseback 10 the Santa Rosa
ranch near which she was recaptured.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-19
.siour Chiefs Tisn the Carlisle sehoo

The delegation OF Sioux chiefs from
Pine Ridge Inspected the Indian School at
Carlisle, Pa. The pupils gave an interest
ing programme OF exercises which was
ceived with many signs of satisfaction and
pleasure by the visitors. AID interesting
feature was an essay on the "Indian Mes
sahr by Chauucey Yellow Robe, Sioux
1nr
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-19
Brazils Constitution Passed.

The election for President of the repub-
nc of Brazil will be held Immediately. Tho
heading candidates are Gen. Da Fonseca,
chief of the provisional government, and
Senior Moraes, Governor Of the Province Of
San paulo
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-19
ELECTRIC FLASHES.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS OF
THE WORLD,
DRAINED BY ABOWLDER
KILLED BY A REMARKABLE
RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

The Texas Murderess Captured - South
dakota independents Victorious hrse
Actresses Cremated - Congress Still
Working on Appropria iOns-Danger of
Big Flood.