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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28

The Greek and Indian Rider Compared.
When riding merely and not fight
ing the Greek sat on his breech in a
natural position, took a firm hold with
his thighs. but let his Ices from the
knee down hang free. His attitude, as
shown In the Panathenaic procession
on the frieze of the Parthenon, was
singularly graceful in style, and that it
was the common one is to be seen from
Xenophon's rules for keeping the seat.
He managed the reins with light and
easy hands The Indian, on the con-
trary, was as singularly awkward and
ungainly. He sat on his crotch, leaned
forward, with the thigh not far from
perpendicular, and the leg thrust back
at almost right angle.
This he could do with the plains
pony, whose barrel was far from as
well rounded as that of the Thessaian
chunk, and he got goodly part of his
grip from his calf and heel. The con-
trast between the statue of Alexander
or one of the Parthenon riders and any
of Catlin's pictures is striking But
though the old time Indian was the
equal-probably the superior-as a
mere rider, of the Greek, it is the latter
whom we must select as model if we
wish to preserve any semblance of
beauty in equestrianism. Colonel Z.
A. Dodge in Harper's.
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Married..

Sunday evening at z o'clock there
were married at the residence of the
brides brother, Daniel Mccoy to Miss
Sarah G. Gregg, Judge Hart officiat-
ing. About twenty-five or thirty Sc
lect friends were present to witness
the marriage ceremony and enjoy the
elegant supper set for the occasion.
The bride was handsomely dressed,
and the groom was attired Hastily, his
face the while showing the giadness
he felt at his choice After congratu-
lations from the numerous friends the
happy assemblage went to the dining
room and enjoyed the good supper
which had been so tastefully arranged
for them. Judge Hart reports that the
occasion could not have been more
pleasant and that it was an evening of
unanimous enjoyment. The friends
remained in social conversation until
IL O'Clock when they repaired to their
homes, leaving the happy couple to
the fate of the years that stretch be-
fore them.
Prof. G. K Remine,o of the Limestone
graded school, was married Sunday to
Miss Laurah Painter, of Chucky City.
1t was happy wedding, after court
ship of about six years, during which
the young professor was seemingly
contesting for the girl against the sup
posed wishes of Ossa, who is now his
father-in-law. Ossa persisted in his
opposition for two or three years, but
the two still loved, and when the time
came for their marriage, the old man,
true to the practiced strategy, had re-
pented and was willing to exclaim,
.'well done, though hast fought good
fight" Henceforth, as the years
would have it, there will be harmony
and no doubt Osa will often laugh to
think that he was far seeing strate-
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THEIR FIRST FLOUR.
Brown & BiddIe Set Their Great Mill
AgOing to be In Motion Soon.

Johnson City's first and only flour
ing mill has been completed and is
now in operation They made their
first flour Monday. The mill. which
IS estimated to make 125 barrels of
Hour per day, is the latest improved
roller process and runs with perfect
grace and ease. tits one OF the most
substantial plants in ti.e CITY. The
base is built from heavy limestone.
The three upper stories are construct
ed from timber, the frame work being
heavy and staunch The outer surface
OF the structure is over laid with cor
rugated iron which has the appearance
OF brick. There is no doubt that the
machinery is of the very best brand /;
and II has, moreover, been well put in
place, so that it insures successful
operation, comparatively without fric-
ton or jar The machinery was put
IN place by Mr. Ferguson, OF Buffalo,
N. Y, a thorough mechanic.
Here now is another of the varied
industries which are seeking this mag
netic place, and its whistle will be
heard each morning along with the
foundry, furnace, lumber shops and
other industries. They seek this Won
derful country whose beds of iron and
coal are inexhaustible and stand as Sc
curity to capital in whatever branch
of industry it may be invested This
is good point for Touring mill and
the move which these gentlemen have
taken is all that has been necessary !;
for otherwise the success of the in
dustry was already assured. A hun
dred and twenty-five barrels per day is
a good beginning for the flour indus
try of Johnson City.
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WASHINGTON COLLEGE.
Special Correspondence to The Comet.

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Special Correspondence to The Comet
Since school closed several of our
boys have gone to Johnson City to en-
gage in business.
President J. w. c. Willoughby has
gone to Detroit, Mich, to attend the
General Assembly.
Miss Alice and brother J. w. Whit
lock returned to their home in Grain.
ger county, Friday
Will Howell of North Carolina, was
visiting friends here this week.
Mrs. Sanders, of johnson City, is
visiting relatives at this place.
Misses Matte Lyon and Lula Bax-
ter and brothers made flying trip to
Jonesboro, Friday.
The latest fad-croquet and straw
berries.
Mrs. WilIoughby is spending a
month in Cincinnati.
Mrs. Gibson of johnson, spent few
days of this week with Mrs. Henry.
Our teacher of the primary depart
ment, Miss Jean Rankin, has returned
to her home in Indiana
Sam Russell has just returned from
Smithwood. Sam looks rather lonely,
and we predict speedy return.
DR.. J. w. Whitlock and lady gave a
croquet party Wednesday afternoon.
About two dozen were present, and
were entertained with games and re
freshments.
Miss Viola Stepp has gone to Erwin,
where she will teach school.
The eyes of the young men of this
place are turned toward Johnson City
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28
lanes II. Dosser Dea d.

James H. Dosser, one of the most
prominent business men in the history
of Jonesboro, died at his home at that
place yesterday morning. Mr.. Dosser
had been feeble for the past few years.
He was, perhaps, seventy years OF age
He had been an extensive merchant
and business man during his life, and
accumulated great deal OF property.
His indefatigable efforts in the busl-
ness world, perhaps, account for his
physical decline which has been IN
progress for several years Hefeaves
several children all of whom are IN
good circumstances, and some ofwhom
are following the wanted course OF
their father, as prosperous merchants
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south watauga.
Special Correspondence of The Comet.
SoIrTu WATAIyGA Ma,

Special Correspondence of The Comet.
SOUTH WATAUGA, May %.
Early this morning, notwithstand-
ing light rain was falling, crowd
collected to lay and see laid the cor
ner stone of the new tannery
The stone and morter having been
prepared, Mrs. Gouverneur Morris fit
ed it in pace, put some coins of 1891
and other articles in the stone and
took trowel and spread the mortar
over it, after which G. G. Potts, Vice
President of the Improvement Com
pany, made a few appropriate remarks
in regard to the inauguration of the
new industry began under suspicious
circumstances which it is hoped may
be profitable to the builders and owners
and benefit to the town and adjacent
counties; and the forerunner of some
larger industry in the near future.
William H. Willets, an architect
from Middlesborough, and who made
the plans for the large hotel there,
came to our place Saturday to view
the ground and make out the plans
for the large hotel which the Improve
ment Company are intending to build
here soon. 1t will be upon the block
betwet Second and Third avenue and
between First and Second street, and
commanding a fine view of the river
scenery, both above and below the
town and on both sides of the river.
7. E. Adams, of Middlesborough,
made the trip with Mr.. WITHSTAND they
started for home this morning.
The tan bark men are in rush to
get in their bark while it is in prime
condition. Some is being sold here
and some is being loaded for Horton,
Gildersleeve & Co, and VIM. T WAR
right, of Duncan, N Y, who has been
here for some time left for home a few
days ago.
w. S. Miller, formerly of Lancaster,
but who now lives at Knoxville has
been here for several days on business.
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Traditions Of the Piute indians.


The Piute Indians have tradition
that extends back they know not how
far into ''the long ago" of an Indian of
giant stature who gave them trouble
They say that the giant warrior came
from the north He took up his abode
near Pyramid lake and made war on
the Piutes. killing many of their men.
The giant was finally slain by a Piute
David. who crept up behind him and
drove poisoned arrow into his body
between the shoulder blades. Two or
three of the giants tracks and his grave
are shown TO this day The tracks are
near the Truckee river, between Wads-
worth and Pyramid lake They are in
soft sandstone, and are still kept clear
of sand and soil
Every Indian that passes that spot
stoops and sweeps out any dirt that
may have lodged in the big tracks
The giants grave is not far from where
the tracks are seen The grave is al
ways kept clear of vegetation; any
grass or weeds seen growing uponis are
pulled up by the roots. In this way
the spot has always been kept marked.
The Indians also have a tradition of
huge animals that roamed the country.
They say these animals had horns with
which they were able to uproot trees.
To rid themselves of these great beasts
the whole Piute tribe turned out, sur
rounded the herd, and drove them into
Pyramid lake, where all were drowned.
Even now, when the lake is seen roll
ing about far out from shore, the In
dams point to the waves and say they
are the backs of the monster beasts
Virginia City (Nev.) Chronicle.
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Better at Home.

A good woman was listening one day
with intense interest to her daughters
account of a long stay in Italy. The
different customs of life were touched
upon, and when the narrator paused
Aunt Hetty drew a long breath and
said, well, I'm thankful I've been
called to end my days in New Hamp-
shireT'
80 you don't think you'd like Italy.
motherp'
mo, not mite. !"
Not the pictures and churches and
wonderful climate"
81 might put up with them," inter
rupted her mother, but guess should
get pretty well beat out sometimes,
wishin' for a good riz doughnut i''-
Youths Companion
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Mr.. Houk,s Successor.

~ am exceedingly panied to hear OF
Congressman Houk's DEATH" said
Capt. A. G. Sharp, when informed of
the fact yesterday. "He was, a large
hearted, whole-souled fellow, despite
his weakness, and was one of the
brainiest men ever-knew.
Gas to Mr.. Houk's successor as con-
gresham, 1 think it will be either
Chancellor Henry r. Gibson. of Knox
vile, or J. F. Tarwater, of Roane coun-
ty. And l am inclined to believe it
will be Mr.. Tarwater. Knoxville has
named the congressman for so many
years that the District will unquestion-
able insist on naming the. candidate.
Congressman Houk was held in of
flee largely by his remarkable popular
ity with his constituents. In 1888 his
majority was somewhere about 1900,
and he carried every precinct in the
entire district. He originally ca me
into prominence duri ng factional con
troversy and was nominated as a com
promise candidate. And despite the
fact that Knoxville has number OF
Republicans who would represent the
district with ability and distinc-
ton, he remained in Office ever since.
"Mr. Tarwater has been largely
identified with the iron interests OF
Roane county, and was Chairman OF
the last Congressional Committee.
He was until recently the silent part
ner of r. C. Erwin & Co, and is a
brother in Law of Capt. ]. L. Kendrick,
of this city.-chattanooga Times
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28

= An offer to purchase "the entire
American tinplate product of the year
1891" has been hanging in the New
York Posts front window since May
IA. The same offer has been printed
in the Post. Up to the present no one
of the infants among the tinmanufac-
turing Industries has been seized with
an anxious wish to snap up the OPP
portunity. Why doesn't Maj. McKin-
ley stir them up little.-Chicago
News. 4ae
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28
To My wife.

To My Wife.
House keepers Weekly.
Friend of my soul, whe time hath sealed
His conquest on thy brow,
And marred the charms to which yield
SO much of worship now;
My memory, still, shall look beyond
Thy faces outward show
And see thy beauty as it dawned
So radiant long ago.
AS graees clustering round thy head
Are one by one Withdrawn
III prize them, as we do the rain.
More dearly that they are gone;
And think that yet, in fairer guise,
They wait for thee above;
And see them with my spirits eyes.
And by the light of love.
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still in the Field.

| am agent for the best mowers
reaners. binders, rakes, engines aud
threshers and saw mills in The world
Also machinery of all kinds. Do not
listen to drummers but write to head
Quarters and save money. / am the
largest dealer in fire supplies in the
south Type writers and supplies
Monographs and supplies.
PHILo B SHEPARD,
159 Gay st. kno1Vihe' "''
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28
JOHNSON CITY TO GREENSBORO.
ORGANIZATION For a New Railroad Be-
tween these Points.

f. A Stratton Henry E. Cotton and
others, went up to Cranberry yester-
day to meet with parties who are in
.terested in the construction of a new
railroad from misplace to Greensboro,
N. c., by way of the Watauga and
Yadkin Valleys. An organization
viii be effected for that purpose today.
This is an important route and will,
when opened up, add greatly to john
son City. Further information can be
had in day or two.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28
Parrot scares a Hawk.

Speaking of parrots, Mr.. 4. A. Hous-
ton tells story how tame parrot OF
his routed hawk. The parrot was
hopping about in the yard, when tbs,
hawk, probably installing it for new
breed of chicken, bounced down uporl
it. Polly gave squawk that rather
startled the bird of prey, and then
turned on the fierce intruder with such
vigor, beak and talon that the stronger
bird was driven from the field in great
shape. The parrot is no meek barn
yard fowl. -SpringfieId (Mass.) Home
stead
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28
Tourists,

Whether on bn-in. = bent or pleasure.
should take on every trip 4 bottle of
Syrup of Fig-, a. t acts uiost pleasant
ly and effectuaily on the kidneys, liv-
er and bowels, preventing fevers, head
aches and ether forms of sickness.
For sale in soc and 81 bottles by all
leafing druggists
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28
The Three C's Case.
Under Consideration i'm Chancery
Court at JOnesbOrO.

Court at JOnesbOrO.
The counsel representing the various
interests in the complicated Three C's
case met in Jonesboro yesterday.
The motion insisting that the case
be removed to the Federal court was
dissolved, and Chancellor Smith still
retains jurisdiction in the consolidated
cases of the Tennessee division. This
virtually covers yesterdays proceed
ings. Today other matters will be con
sidered respecting the litigations, and
we hope to give a full report of the
same.
LAIER-Judge Smith ordered all
creditors in the case to file proof of
their claims by or before the 9th of
next month, on which date a decree
of sale will be made
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28

When the Third Party Convention
recited the Lords prayer all the hum
CRY old war horses champed upon the
bit at the duplication: GIVE us this
day our daily bread,' and fervently
added: "An6 give us few fishes to go
with the loaves. New York World.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28
How,s This?

We offer one hundred dollars re-
ward FOR any case # catarrh that can
not be cured hy taking Halls Catarrh
Cure. F. CHENEY & Co, Props.
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known
f. J. Cheney Tor the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business TRANSACTIONS. AID financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
WEST & TpUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O.; WALDING, KINNAN &
MARvIN, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all drug
gistS
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28
at w. M. Christian

at w. nj. Christians.
Try w. M. Christians Congress or
Lace Shoes at 81 25; it's RATHER
Young man; go to Christians for your
Neckwear, he has the handsomest line
in the citp.
This senetnce-Multum in Parvo-the
Best Overalls in Johnson City can be
found at w. M. Christians.
A nice line summer styles of Dress
Goods at Christians.
You can get drawer Demorest Sew
ing Machine, equal to any and inferior
to none, for $21 at w. NJ. Christians.
w. M. Christian sells for cash that's
why prices are so low at his house.
w. M. Christian buys butter, chickens,
eggs, corn and cornmeal, country ba-
con, lard, feathers, clean cotton rags,
beeswax, wool, ginseng, spiknard, com
frey root, butterfly root, snake root,
golden seal, and all kinds botanical
roots and herbs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28

Col. C. NJ Parsons, of Kentucky, is
in the city again after visit OF several
days to different points He spent a
a few days at Big Stone Gap and other
points of interest, going from there to
Lexington and Cincinnati. from which
place he came back here. Col. Par
sons is very much impressed with
johnson City and will doubtless make
this his future home.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys.
Liver and Bowels, cIeanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head,
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK. ny.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28

Talks cheap. but when = backed
mp by a pledge of the hard cash of a
financially responsible firm. or com
pany, of world wide reputation for
fair and honorable dealing, it means
business
Now, there are scores of sarsap-
arillas and other blood purifiers, all
cracked up TO be the best, purest
most peculiar nd wonderful, but bear
in mind (for your own sake) there's
only one guaranteed blood-purifier
and remedy for torpid liver and I'll
diseases that comes from bad blood.
That one-standing solitary and
alone-sold on trial, is DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery.
fit doesn't do G 'od in skin, scalp
and scrofulous diseases-and pulmon-
airy consumption is only lung scrofula
Just let its makers krow and get
your money back.
Talks cheap. but to back poor
medicine, or common one, hJ selling
it on trial, as Golden Medical Discov-
cry is sold, would bankrupt the lar
gest fortune.
Talks cheap, but ouly Discovery"
s guaranteed
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28
Wanted.

wanted.
First-class Building and Loan Agents
Especial or LocaD to represent one of
the strongest and most progressive
associations in the country.
Liberal and permanent contracts to
the right men.
HENRY G. AMOS,
District Manager for East Tennessee,
Johnsob City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28
TO OPERATORS OF MACHINERYr

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, 1891-05-28
nuckler... Arnica saIye.

The hest salve i'm the world for cuts
Bruises, Sores, letter, chappcd Hand,
chillblalns, Germs and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
uay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded Price, 70 cents per box. For
fsale at NJ A. Me Farland's Drug Store
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28

We offer a liberal reward for bet
ter wagon than the "0ld Hickory"
cost considered
SEAvER & SUMMERS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28

The Knights of Pythias of this city,
are practicing their drill with the in
tention of attending the National En-
campment at Chattanooga during the
summer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28
To Rent.

Nine-room house on Walnut street.
Large lot and plenty OF fruit. Apply
to Mrs. CLARA BALL 36S-tf
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28
Good for All Day.

Criminal oh, for heavens sake,
Jim, do something to keep the sheriff
off my track for little whilel Shoot
him. if necessary. T.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28

Friend-Fll do better than that. Pll
engage him in game of chess. Mum
sey's Weekly.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28

We have 1000 Yellow Locust Posts
for sale SEAvER i SUMMERS If.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28
A sad view of 1T.

Gilhooly-This world is full of mis-
cry The happiest man is the one who
is never born.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28

There is a growing belief that the
star-eyed goddess has packed her
trunks and moved ont of KENTUCKY
Chicago News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28

Hostetter McGinnis-Yes, but there
isn't one in a million that has such q
streak of luck Texas Siftings.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28
THAT PUZZLE.

Go see the Puzzle on the sidewalk in
front of w. M. CHRISTIANS, Market
Street. The puzzle represents g popu-
lar book by noted author. A nice
handkerchief will be given each to the
first five person furnishing a correct
solution. w. M. Faw will receive the
solutions and award the presents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-05-28

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