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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
Enternrlse Appreciated.

That johnson City is a hustler is
not to be denied and when THE COMET
announced last Sunday that the town
would expend $4,000 in getting an
exhibit Of its wonderful natural re-
sources for the Worlds Fair, it per
haps did not surprise those who know
our cnterprising people but as # is
the first town in the south to take
such step, it naturally elected APP
plause from an appreciatiyo public.
The Knoxville Tribune Of yesterday
under the heading, wide Awake
johnson City"-says;
1t is announced that the people OF
Johnson City will raise a fund Of so,
coo for an exhibit at Chicago. They
will send a solid train load ofraw ma
tcrials--a total Of two hundred tons
The exhibit will consist of magnetic
iron ores, Bessemer Pig, coke, marble
limestone, silver, lead, copper, yaIiou.
hardwoods cereals and a diversity o
agricultural products
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
Women and Conversation.

In our time any one who seeks to
improve conversation will soon find
himself In the dilemma of modern
painters and novelists. Burning to fill
their works with a moral purpose, and
desiring to deal frankly with the prob
lens OF our time, they find themselves
confronted with the British matron'
and the American ''young person. y
Now, these are the most devout wor.
shippers at Mrs, Grundy's shrine. On
the education of women they impose
their superstitions. Hence men are api
to think that the presence of the aver
age woman imposes a restraint, moi
really moral, but menial and which
tends to make conversation thin or un
real.
Mrs, Wynne Finch asked of Nine
Mohl French in everything but birth,
permission to bring a friend. my
dear" said Nine. Mohl, ''if your friend
is a man bring him without thinking
twice about it; but if she is a woman
think well before you bring her, for o.
all the creatures God ever created none
does spoil society like an English lady.
-Gentleman's Magazine.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
He Won the Bet.

At an evening party given by the
Prince of Wales was young lord. 1t
was his first invitation and his royal
highness showed him particular atten-
ton, which so impressed the young
nobleman that he came to regard him
self as a particular favorite of the
prince. He even went so far as to
declare that he would get the prince
to wait upon him in person. He was
laughed at for his pains; then a bet
was proposed and accepted. After
dinner, when all the gentlemen had re-
tired to the billiard room, the flavor
lite" suddenly called out:
Look here, Walesl Be good enough
to ring for glass Of punchp
Everybody was thunderstorm; but
the prince, with a genial smile, walked
up to the bellrope and rang. When
the footman came in he quietely said:
"Get this gentleman-his carriage. ~
WeStfulischer Kurter.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30

SAM SMALL is playing in hard luck
lately. Not long ago some one got to
thinking Sans books were a little UNI
balanced, but an examination vim
Dictated cold ST." Last Sunday night
he lectured to a large audience at the
Olive street Presbyterian Church, Of
Philadelphia. As soon as Isl got eX-
cited and began to tell the truth some
Of the more conservative got up and
slid out. He still kept presenting the
truth in such original nakedness that
they gave him am organ accompani-
ment for while but the DR.. told them
that he could get along without it and
fought it to the finish without gloves
Every body has more or less sin-bun-
ions but it is delicate matter to
tread even gently ON them without
causing a kick Of pain. 1t will be a
source of pleasure to DR.. Small to
know that few people in that au-
diencc did not think he was talk
ing about them There is nothing
small about Small.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30

record There is too much nj stake
this year for paltering The Demo-
cratic leader must be in earnest against
the Force bill, against the iniquities Of
Republican financial legislation,
against extravaganza and usmpation
in Congress and against Bill McKin-
ley's tariff with ayigor and earnestness
born Of conviction The whole ticket
should he made up OF men of that
stamp, and the party organization
should be completelyi in line with them
There is no doubt about where McKin-
ley stands, Nobody questions his sim
centy as high tariff advocate. There
should be no doubt as to the standing
OF his opponent
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
About DEMOCRATIC Leadership.


Cincinnati Enquirer
The Democratic organization and
leadership in Ohio this year must be
equipped for n thorough all-around
campaign, The Democratic party is
one,of abiding principles. 1t must be
a great force in politics as long as our
present form Of Government stands,
for it is the party OF simplicity, econo-
my and popular rights. 1t is opposed
to the assumption and assertion Of
strong powers OF Government at Wash
ington, and is the unwavering foe Of
usurpation Of all kinds. The incroas-
ing tendency Of the Republican party
toward centralization and the wicked
ness and extravaganza of the billion
Congress call for buckling on of old
Democratic armor. There must be a
fight for original doctrine. And there
must be no trailing Of the Democratic
colors on the issue OF last year, when
the Democrats swept to victory. The
Republican managers would be glad
to have the Democrats surrender ON
the tariff question, and concentrate all
their energies ON other phases of the
campaign.
The nomination of Major Mckinley
for Governor by the Republicans will
mean Haunting of the high tariff
banner in the Democratic face 1t will
challenge the party to- combat on one
of the most important issues of last
,,nor ,,,1,on 4Io Lottl, ,,.,. MA ,,,l A.,
Democrats triumphant 1t will have
to be met with sincerity and breadth
of intellectual beam that will be effect
i've against the high tariff champion
and the powerful help at his com
mand, and ~ the same time present
and emphasize platform ON which
Democrats can unite
No hyo can do this. No man who
has been hali-heartcd or wabbhng is
equal to the emergency. Nobody who
has been trimmer or a turncoat car
satisfy the popular demand. No per
son who may be merely playing Al
revenue reiormer will dare to hghr
Mckinley on his chosen ground.
Important as the other questions are
and active rs the Democrats should b,
in keeping them to the fore, the mos
conspicuous truth is that a terrific en-
gagement on the tariff question il
Ohio can not be avoided Here come
Mckinley, the unanimous choice o
the Republican Convention for GOV
ornor, with the announcement that h,
stands by his record. He offers to bat
tie on the tariff, and the Democrat
will be obliged to meet him. The,
will be "eager for the fray" though
they will appreciate the tremondou
pecuniaIy odds against them. The
must fight ON this question or sur
render and the campaign is not goin
TO be a mere exchange OF pleasantrie:
Who viii lac the leader Of the Demo
Gratis in fight like this2 Tob a win
ncr, he must be man thorough
grounded in Democratic principle;
fearless in the expression of them, an
enjoying the absolute confidence of hi
party, He must he sincere and cor
sistent. There must be no flaw in hi
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
The Revision of Franchises.

Chicago News,
From the city Of Toronto Canada,
comes an object lesson of extraordinary
value to all cities that are wrestling
with the problem Of granting frame hises
and'still protecting the pubEc's inter
ests.
Toronto has just completed ubitra-
ton proceedings by which the value Of
the street railway system OF that city
has been determined, According to
the terms OF the street railway charter,
granted when Toronto was but fMc-
ton OF its present size, the city re-
tanned the right at the expiration of a
certain number of years to acquire the
company's property at a fair valuation.
This right is now being exercised. The
company protested and employed the
best lawyers in the dominion in vain.
Three arbitrator were appointed,
whose labOrs have extended over six
months and have just been conc ludcd
The total value of real and personal
property belonging to the company
including land, buildings, rolling stoc,j
horses and other plant, is first founJA
then the membranes in the WY q
mortgages are deducted and tbr city i
to pay the balance and receive legNl
possession OF the entire system. n {
1t is worthy of note that the, w
onto arbitrator have ignored IN
company's contention that the "goH
will of the street-car franchise shBSd
be considered as an asset for which the
company could receive payment This
claim was clearly in violation of the
terms Of the original charter, but i
was nevertheless strenuously insisted
upon by the company. If such claim
had been entertained it would have
amounted to a dangerous precedent il
all similar transactions, 1t would
have been equivalent to saying tina
the owner of any franchise derived
from a city council should not only
the benefits aceruing from the city,
growth during the tenure of the fran
chise, but should be allowed to levy
tax ON prospective earnings after tn,
franchise had passed beyond their con
troll, The Toronto arbitrators deserv,
credit for sweeping aside this untena
able plea and establishing the precc
i dent that when the life OF a franchis
ends its profits end also.
This reyersion of franchises at tn
expiration of limit Of years during
which they may be enjoyed is sui
ject demanding the immediate after
ton Of public-spirited administration
in all large cities In Chicago ther
are special grounds for the assertion
that no other issue surpasses this il
| public importance. Successive COZ
rupt city councils are squandering tn
peoples treasure in way that is erin
inal when the citys future interest
are considered. 1t requires an admir-
istration Of lofty public spirit and tho
ough business qualifications to resis
the clamoring OF a host of corporation
that are continually seeking franchise
for purposes Of private gain, 1t shoul
be an axiom OF the incoming mayor {
Chicago that no franchise shall be a
lowed to become a law that does NJ
provide in express terms for the prope
protection of the city's interest.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30

u0us place, the upper Congo cluDi oeeu- |
pied during the day as a laundry and
Tuesdays and Fridays as a club room.
The franchise of the club consisted of
the inalienable right to meet, mediate
and adjourn. The club properly consist
ed of a guests register, made in imitation
of a butchers order book, with pine
lead pencil tied to it by string, a gallon
beer pail and a set of dominos,
The Upper Congo club allows no mill
ionaires' sons to join. Of course if q
member should become a millionaire's
son after he had united with the club he
cannot be expelled without a two-thirds
vote;. but / was told that "brains, and
brains only, was the quali6cation-self
made brains. Wealth could not come in
and corrupt the pure thought gangha Of
the Upper Congo club.
Sam Jones preached in Texas and lect-
ured and licked the mayor Of Palestine
last fall. Everywhere one goes he hears
of Sam Jones and the good work done
by him. Also by DR.. Talmage, who with
Mr.. Jones, another well known reyivalist,
and myself, furnished n star course Of
lectures the past season for Texas with
great success, people coming in some in
stances for hundreds of miles, bringing
their dinners and paying dollar apiece,
looking upon us with awestruck features
for a few moments and then retiring
cheerfully to their distant homes.
Texas people say that Sam Jones re-
minds them of John the Forerunner in
some ways, only that John, so far as they
know, did not eat with his knife, Sam,
however, is a plain, offhand man, and
since he and and DR.. Talmage have
worked together in Texas / do not feel
like hearing either one criticised, and l
know that neither of them will sit calm
ly by and allow me to be run down.
Dallas is beautifully surrounded by
the state of Texas and Oak Cliff, hand
some suburb. with thriving hotel and
a rigorous gITis oonege Also a pawn
ion for speakers and concerts during
the summer, and a menagerie. There
is train running between Oak Cliff and
Dallas which is called an accommoda-
ton. 1t is owned by the hotel, and goes
along with the reading room, parlor and
Mushroom. You board at the hotel and
the proprietor throws in the railroad,
say this so that the interstate com.
merce outfit may look into the matter
and throttle this giant evil.
Dallas did business in 1889 of oveI
$31, 0O0,O 900. Since then trade has greatly
increased. While there l met a com
pany of Boston capitalists, headed by ex
Governor Bracket. They had just
bought a building for $250,000 that day
Four million dollars are (or is) invested
in factories, and the yearly product il
over $S,OO0,000. l was also in Dallas
two days, and put quite little sum o.
money in circulation while there. can
not help it. The western spirit of free
dom and reckless expenditure comes
over me, and buy the morning papel
} sometimes and do not read half of it.
Il went to see the "Clemenceau Case
while in Dallas, l had avoided it il
New York, but the pictures and printing
were so beautiful that accepted the in
: vitation Of real nice man and went Il
see the "Clemenceau Case" I will neve1
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
In the Garden.

Come out into the garden, Mande;
Come out and watch me make it.
I've got two spades, three pecks of seeds,
And rake with which to rake 1t.
Come out, and watch with what def skill
A gardener hire;
And help me sit upon the fence
To watch the man perspire.
When was young and foolish, MaudA
used to do that work,
And showed big blisters on my hand
As proudly as Turk.
But now, although my head Is bald,
It's twenty times as foxy,
And when the gentle springtime comes
Igarden it by proxy.
New York Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
Honor to Whom Honor Is Due.

Mrs, Jinks-Our woman's rights 80
ciety is going to erect monument TO
Queen Isabella. We hold that America
owes its discovery to woman, for had
it not been for Isabella, Columbus would
not have been furnished with ships and
sailors.
Mr.. Winks7America owes more TO
another woman than to Queen Isabella.
Mrs. Jinks--Indeed! What other wo-
man?
Mr.. Winks--Old Mrs. Columbus, Had
it not been for her there would have
been no Christopher. New YorkWeekly.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
An Evidence of Faith.

Groeneylle Republican
The Daily Comet, II new venture in
journalism, just launched at Johnson
City, is on our table, and a welcome
visitor it is. We hope the enterprise
will meet with the financial success
that such pluck deserves Mr., Cy. II.
Lyle, the editor and proprietor, is sure
ly a young man OF courage and energy
and has abundant faith in the future
Of his growing city, May his fondest
hopes be realized.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30

When a newly welded pair com.
mence life in home of their own, it Is
customary to issue "at home" cards, for
few afternoons or evenings at no dis
tant date, unless the marriage occurs
in early summer, when these informal
receptions are deferred until the au-
tunn. Only such persons are invited
as the young people choose to Keep al
friends, or perhaps only those whom
they afford to retain.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
Dental Commission Appointed.
Nashville Herald.

NASHVILLE Herald.
Gov, Buchanan has appointed the
Dental Commission, composed of two
dentists from each grand division OF
the State, whose duty it will be to eX-
anime and issue certificates to appli-
cants for license as dentists. Follow
ing are the gentlemen appointed DR..
j. Y. Crawford and DR. R. B. Lees,
Nashville; DR.. J. i. Newborn, Mem
phis; DR.. +. A. Shotwell, Rogersville,
and Dr. S, b. Cook, Chattanooga.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30

Charles Louvier, a carpenter of Paris,
found it child's play to roll tin basin
between his fingers into cylinder. On
one occasion he carried off soldier on
guard who had gone to sleep in the
sentry box, and deposited both box
and soldier on low ehurehyard wall
close by.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
A willy Statement,

ats too bad about Jack Farthingale,
isn't itf' said one member of the Bo-
hemian club to another.
"What has happened to himY was
eagerly asked.
"They say Ire is crazy"
"Who says sop
"Slocombe. He says when he passed
Jack on the avenue his head was turned.
Detroit Free Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
Poor Attendance.

Grieveley-Are you the proprietor of
this restaurant
Proprietor-Yes, sir. What can do
for your
Grieveley (who has been waiting half
an hour to give his order)-Not much.
I only wanted to know If there was any
other waiter at this table excepting my
ef,--Judge
"A Literal inquirer.
"What do you mean by saying that IL
is sad SO and so should die at the begin
ming of his careerT"
HE did die at the beginning,ot hii
career, didn't hep
"That's what want to find out. How
much Of a career did he have after'hG
diedT-New York Sun.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30

Stoves should be kept in dry place
when not in use. Stove pipe flues and
elbows must be well cared for, or they
viii rust out in single season. If
there is no dry place for them, they
should be well rubbed over with taIlow
or other grease, which will do much to
keep them In good condition.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
An Exquisite Pleasure.


sw0etwater News.
We have the pleasure of seeing a
COMET every day. 1t appears in sight
every afternoon at 6:l6. 1t is pro-
NOTED by Cy Lyle, of Johnson City,
1t is Il neat paper and deserves sue
ppSs
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30

COMPETITION between Pittsburg and
Alabama coal for the Western trade
has begun in earnest. A barge line
between Grcenyille, Miss, and New
Orleans has been opened by the Geor-
gia Pacific Railroad for carrying Ala
bama coal, and the. first shipment OF
5000 tons was madc.la week.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30

THE claim by his friends that Prcsi
dent Harrison wrote Blainc's letters
so completely Knocked out Joe Mul-
haitian that he had to be confined j
m asylum, Poor old Joe, he han
worn the Annanias belt for so long, the
thought OF giving it up drove him
crazy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
Halls It With Pleasure.

Nashville Herald.
The Johnson City DAILY COMETS
orbit has been exterded 1t has ex-
panded from weekly into a daily,
and under the bright and skillful
management of Cy H. Lyle is one OF
the most readable of our exchanges.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30

EX-GoyEBNoR Forakor's little speech
to the Republican League in Cincin-
matt proves the truth of the old adage,
"Raise a crow and he will pick your
ewes ont.R
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30

Even the kindeSt hearted of us some
times say things that without explana-
ton sound rather queer.
1t was one of the best of women who
said to her husband, What a pity 1t
is that none of our neighbors is sick
nowl"
"Whyq was the surprised query.
Because If they were could Oend
them some of this nice jelly" was the
complacent answer. - Youths Com
panion.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
Just Cast Your Eye on Johnson City's
Mercury.

Bristol Courier
Judging by the thermometer, i. e.
advertisements in the local journals,
business is not very brisk in Bristol,
The fact is, but few of the business
men Of the place have learned the art
Of advertising, When we take into
consideration the fact that nothing
speaks so we'll for place us to see the
local journal overlooking with live bus
mess advertisements, this is to be re-
GREETED. Hang out your signs, gentle
men, and let abe world know what You
are doing.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30

BRIsroL's smallpox is characteristic,
Bristol gets a little of everything, good
or bad, that comes along, but not
enough to become prevalently epidem-
ic
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30

Aunty-D1d tno dentist give you
laughing gasl
Little Girl-Yes'm.
'tDidn't it make you feel like laugh
ingl"
"Yes'm-after til tooth was out. y ,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30

THE Vermont delegation to the
league convention at Cincinnati all
say that Secretary of War Proctor will
be made Senator to succeed Edmunds,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
@41A AMe
Where the How Was Hoavlest

Miss PaHsade-I have just heard that
your brother has lost two of his fingers.
am SO sorry. and the pain must have
been frightfull
Miss Brainy from Boston)-Oh, the
pain was nothing, but just think sob
bing), he won't be able to tie his own
neckties any ore.--Clothier and Fur
nisher.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
TIE COMET
J lnnson City, Foun, April so, sol.

JOHNSON cry leads-ncycr follows
Note its action in reference to the
Worlds Fair.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30

Supplying the Peoples Wants.
Mountain City Tomahawk
The Daily Comet issued an eight
page edition Sunday,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
A Literal inquirer.
Ercep. Noah ana companr.

"He can trace his ancestry back to the
food"
''Oh, pshaYl That's nothing. Every
body was in .the.eyim then g>-Edse.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
Represents the People and Meets
EmerRe

Cedar Bluff Ala Free Press.
The COMET, OF Johnson City, Tenn,
is nm excellent Democratic weekly,
representing the manifold interests OF
that young and prospectiyely thrifty
city and the country around.
1t has issued also the first edition OF
its daily, now begun to meet the de-
mands its present prospects augur as
the destiny Of the future.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
BILL NYE IN TEXAS.
his ANNUAL FAREWELL TOUR OF
THE GREAT STATE.
Strange Scenes and Moving Incidents
Down by the Rio Grande-Tho Intel
lectuai Atmosphere of the Congo Club.
Different Styles OF Grips.

Down pY THE RIO GRANpE. (

DOWN BY THE RIO GRANDE.
/ am preparing at this time a large
and costly testimonial for the young
man who suggested the idea of making
this spring my first grand annual fare
we'll tour of Texas. 1t has been a great
success from boxoffice and social
standpoint. Artistically, of course, the
carping critic might see places where he
could have done a great deal better him
self.
Texas, as we know already, is mighty
empire of itself, connecting the stern
and sturdy elements of the Farmers
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
IMPORTANT TO LADIES ONLY.

We want woman In every county to estab-
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Celebrated Spiral Spring Corsets and Clasps,
three ordinary eofsets Wages $40 to SIS per
month and expenses We furnish Complete
Stock on Consignment. Settlements monthly.
position permanent. 1890 outfit free; inclose
references,
G. D. NICHOLS & CO., Is East lith St., New
York.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-30
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