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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27
They Spoke French.

When the English ENJOYS, TrevelysD
and Lemon, were introduced at the Aus
triaa court Count Kaunitz asked, do
they speak Frenchs" "Excellently well, {"
replied Lemon. For my part" said the
count aside, Il prefer the English who
used to come; they spoke French so de-
lightfully i'll" in that case" answered
the introducer, "you will be charmed with
this pair. "-Exchauge-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27
A Pail to Fill Long Felt Want.

A Schenectady woman has invented a
household utensil that will fill want that
must have been in existence for long
time, even if it hasn't been felt. The in
vention is so simple that the wonder is that
nobody has ever thought of it before. 1t is
simply pail for cleaning purposes which
is divided into two compartments, one of
which is designed to hold suds water, while
the other is filed with clean water for
rinsing. There is also partition for hold
ing soap in one of the compartments.-A
hanv EXPRESS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27

them some fruit. They would not eat it
until mamma had "bite."
The father was radiant and dignified and
grand. He never got kiss, nor "bite,"
nor a glance from those four children He
paid their fare and looked out of the win
dow. He had his fine clothes, but the
mother was rich in all the love that could
fill little hearts.-Teresa Dean in Chicago
Herald
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27

Agnes Repplier is one of the few quiet
and careful essayists among women. She
is native of Philadelphia and lives
quiet, studious life among her books, send
ing frequent and serious articles to the
Philadelphia and New York journals and
to The Atlantic Monthly, and delivering
occasional lectures during the season.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27
Who "Carrfe Careless Is.

Mrs. Augusta Prescott, who is known to
the newspaper readers as Carrie Care
less" is widow of a prominent scientist
and professor of natural history at an edu-
cational institution in Albany. She has a
department in Harper's Young People and
also edits the woman's department in the
New York World.-Current Literature
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27
He Had LIVED In = VA.

Miss S.-It IS dreadful that al your
furniture was burned Up last night in
your fat. Mr.. Smith.
NJ. Smith-Yes, it was pretty bad.
bat then Te got nd of the reaches
New YORK Truth
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27
4 Neglected Muse.

Returned Traveler-Is your daughter as
fond of music as ever,
HostesS-She has not touched the piano
for two years
Returned Traveler-Indeedl / did not
know she had married Good Nasx<
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27
Hairr and Hairfes. PennIa

The Lamattes are the nearest hairless
and the AMOS the hairiest OF all human
beings The last named have for centu-
ries been famed as having more hair and
less brains than any other species of the
gems homo on the face of the Garth
ST. Louis Republic.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27

Matilda Aston, young lady of seven
teen, completely blind. has matriculated
at Melbourne university. Anna Chamber
lain, also blind, has been trained as mas
seuse, and is meeting with considerable
success, as many people prefer her sensi-
tive touch, and are not at all opposed to a
masseuse who cannot see.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27

Miss Paddock, the daughter of Maggie
Mitchell, looks very much like her mother,
but is so different from her that she has
hardly crossed the threshold of dressing
room or seen the glare of the footlights ex-
cept family and from far away.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27

Joel Chandler Harris wife is the authors
best assistant. She looks over his manu-
scripts before they go out, often advises
upon them, and keeps a scrap book filed
with press notices Of her husbands pub
iished writings
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27

When molasses is used in cooking it is a
great improvement to boil and skim it be-
fore using The raw. rather unpleasant
taste of the poor qualities of moIasses is
much improved by this process.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27

The Baroness Won Teuffel, better known
to Americans as Blanche Willard Howard,
is reported to be singularly happy in her
married life. Her husband is very proud
of her literary gifts, and encourages her
in her work
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27

OF crew Of 215 msn on ths Un tied
States cruiser Omaha only forty are Amer
leans. The rest are principally English,
Irish, French, German, Scandinavian.
Dutch, japanese and Chinese.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27

Among the women's clubs in New Jer-
sey are some that have named themselves
1.-The Sparrows," because they live on the
crumbs that fall from the big clubs tables
In other words, they have the second read
ing of the papers from two or three large
clubs in the state.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27

Civil engineering is the only profession
in which women have not as yet figured
conspicuously, but it is known that for
some years the sisters of J. Edgar Thomp-
son, the railroad magnate, have worked
with their brother in the fathers Office at
civil engineering.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27
Good Measure.

Customer-You didn't leave any ice
here yesterday.
Iceman-Yes, Ibid. Didn't you notice
a small damp spot on the sidewalk?
Customer-Yes.
lceman-Well, that was your ice 1t
melted before could get it into the
house.-Munsey' Weekly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27

blister, rnen the who're part Is coyered with
cotton cloth and kept clean and moist.
Burns of large size are always danger
GUS, often resulting in death, and should
receive the careful attention of a skilled
physician.-Hall's Journal Of Health.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27

Mrs. Amelia E. Barr, the popular novel
list, has been the mother of fifteen children.
1t is only of late years that she has dis
covered her ability to write stories.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-27

L. r POWELL Priest q. ". LARfNEE v. PRESS
{. 4. FRANK. Asst Cashier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-02
Real Estate Active.

Real estate in Johnson City has
never been a drag, and it is now be-
coming quite active again. A number
OF transfers have been made during
the last few days that run up into the
thousands.
The largest deal was made by Kite
& Gaunt, aud was the sale Of the
Highland Park" and Bellevue" ad-
ditions, about sixty acres. to party Of
New York, Boston and Charlotte, N.
c., capitalists for $4,000 The two
additions lie adjoining one another on
the northwest side OF the city and arc
eligibly located. The result Of this
deal will be great benefit to Johnson
City.
Another deal was made Monday in
Main street property. F. A. Stratton
purchased the corner OF Main and
Roam streets from Mr.. Landreth. The
price paid was 500 per foot, cash
The property fronts rs feet on Main
street and is $50 feet deep. Mr.. STRAIT
ton will erect building TO cover the
entire lot, which will run up three OIL
four stories into the air. The planI
will be made at once.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-02
SOCIETY NOTES.
+. D. DUNCAN, EDITOR.

r.. u. DUNCAN EDITOR.
Mr. W. ]. Exum spent Sunday in
Bristol.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lyle have moved |
to the country.
DR.. Kincanon preached at the Bap- |
list church Sunday.
The Misses Faw returned from
Knoxville Monday.
Mr.. R. s. Boyd and Mr.. M. N. John
son, are at Newport on business
Miss Fornie Berkeley, Of Limestone,
will be in Johnson City for few
weeks with Mrs. Harr
The Longfellow Circle meets thin
evening at the residence Of Mr.. viii
Harr, on Fair View Ave.
There will be play in the Opera
House for the next three nights and
one aft rnoon performance.
Several Of our young men received
invitations to the recent peasan
Easter German ut Paramount.
Miss Fannie Lipscomb, who has
been sick for tho past week, is much
improved we are glad to learn.
The appreciative world, Of Jones
boro, as usual came up to our enter
tainment Tuesday evening.
Miss Laura Smith and friend, Of
Jonesboro, are the guests of Mrs s.
w. Wilson, on Watauga avenue.
In thsEspring the crocus
; And the hyaclnth appear
And you hear the crocker's saying
Food is higher (since) last year.
Mr.. R. N. Penland left for Knox
vile this morning, where he accepts
an important position in a wholesal,
shoe house.
: The tickets for Sam Jones lecture
we're placed ON sale yesterday morn
y ing, and by noon three or four hun
bred had been sold.
" Mr.. and Mrs. Osborne, of JonesborC
: spent several days the first Of tn
' week with Mr. and Mrs. r. n. Per
land, on Fairview auenue.
: Easter Sunday dawned in Johnso
:. City, and exceptionally Aawless morr
y ing. The churches we're all crowded
The music in all of them was gooC
d The deco rations ut the Presbvterria
!, church deserves special mention. TIL
. flowers at the other churches wer
r beautiful.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-02
PLANNING MILL LEASED.
The Cooper Brothers VIII Operate
the Harrls-WeaVer Building
and Manufacturing
Co.'s Plant.

Yesterday morning the machinery
in the Harris Weaver Building and
Manufacturing Company's plant was
put in motion again and will be made
to hustle for q year undor the manage
ment of Cooper Bros.
The lessees are experienced planning
mill operatives and will give it their
personal supervision, which is a suffi
cient guarantee OF successful opera
tor.
The plant has recently had several
new machines added and is now one
Of the best equipped wood working
establishments in East Tennessee
1t is the intention Of the gentlemen
to do general planning mill business,
and they will keep up with the times
by adding new and improved ma
chinery.
There are number Of houses under
construction now over the city, but
the weather has been such that out
door work is almost impossible. In a
short time, however, building will be-
gin in earnest, and then all the plan
ing mills will be crowded with orders
To avoid a rush these gentlemen vii
begin early and get stock Of materia
ahead.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-02


The Nashville American. in giving
a brief hosiery Of the records made by
the members OF the Forty-seventh
General Assembly, speaks Of some Of
the gentlemen as follows;
Bowman, OF Washington--DeWOl
Hopper's Psusanias in real life, the
wit Of the House, the tall pine OF the
mountains and the wind blew through
his whiskers.
West, OF Washington--he gives il
up as a bad job.
Brown, OF Sullivan--The lone demo
crat OF the wilderness q scholarly ora
tor, a brainy statesman and bashfu
lover.
Naples, of Carter and Johnson--Ar
ex- Baptist minister and game from
crown to sole. Something OF dandy
an admirer Of fine hair, but conservs
tive IN everything.
Hickey, Of Cocke-The silver-ton
gued orator OF morals and manners
author Of the Sunday freight bill.
Green, OF Hancock, Hawkins ant
Hamblen--A study in steel blue thu
champion county line lawyer.
Dykes, of Hawkins-A youth to for
tune and to fame unknown.
Fraker, OF Greene-Author OF ia
nous bill, but there's something thu
mattel with his grit.
Collins, OF Carter-Affectionate a
kitten, but he has claws and oftel
holds backyard concerts.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-02
TWO paws This Spring.

Listen, ladies, while we tell you
something that will please you! But
we expect you know 1t already, as you
have read the advertisement Of Hart,
Armbrust 4 Co. before casting
your eye on this. II you have you
are Just as anxious as can be for next
Tuesday and Wednesday to arrive.
On these two days this popular firm
will have their formal Spring Opening,
and you know that you have been
carefully looked after, and that all the
newest and most stylish goods Of the
season will be presented for your ad'
miration, with the privilege, Of course
OF purchasing. The firm have dis
played their usual good taste in the
selection OF dress goods and trim
mings, notions and novelties THU
spring, and THE COMET urges you Il
be present on one or both of these
days, and feels that you will be amply
repaid. Those who have visited thei
store on such occasions do not need I
second invitation, but others will mis-
a great deal more than they imagine
If they fail TO attend, Remember tn,
days, Tuesday and Wednesday Of mex
week, the 7th and 9Th.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-02
Election Echoes.
The old board has q holdover.

The old board has a holdover.
Frank Leonard heard them rattle.
Gabe Harris made a $500 pickup in
pcll-tax receipts.
Free coinage was not an issue, but
silver seemed to be on the free list.
Martin Gump and Dayton Hunter
are charged with doing some dirt W
work.
No one denies that there was illegal
voting. but there il difference o
opinion as TO the better way to stop it.
Some Of the enjoined party have
raised their bristles and speak OF sue
ing for damage Of character. Holy
Mosesl
The Sheriff has been enjoined from
issuing certificates TO tho newly elect
ed officers, and new election il
prayed for.
The schooner, flyaway, did no
leave port, as advertised. Pilot Matsor
refused to move the vessel until th'
wreck in the Csrnegie shipyard wal
cleared away.
Tennessee Lusk has come fertl
from his hiding place and will submit
his case before Squire Osborn, bu
Squire Osborn is unwilling to proceed
with it before advising With Judg
Smith.
Johnny, get your gum
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-02
Only Two Months Old.

In another column will be found
the advertisement OF the Mechanic
Building and Loan Association, OF
johnson City. This association Is
composed OF the representative busi-
meas and professional men of the city,
and is making rapid strides toward
success. Its now just two months
old and has made several loans, has a
large list OF stockholders and has sold
considerable prepaid stock. The plan
is new and has many striking features
that should be carefully considered by
both investors, and borrowers. Write
for literature and full particulars tc
W. g. Mathes, secretary, johnson
CITY, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-02
Neat Advertising.

Everybody has peculiariti, 8, but few
have such paying ones as our Mr. Jno.
A. Fine, proprietor OF the dress goods
and trimmings emporium on Main
street. His chief Characteristic is orig
inal advertising. One Of his latest at
tempts was decidedly novel and made
a "palpable hit" The large crowd at
the Opera House last night and the
night before was surprised to find on
the right wall large canvas, on
which was painted an exact duplicate
Of his storehouse with the words
"spring Opening, April TO-" The date
will be remembered by the ladies, BE-
cause they know that tho occasion
means a feast for their eyes on all the
spring novelties in dress goods.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-02
HARD TIMES.

1t is a well founded fact that
hard times and want of confidence
are closely linked together; in other
words, they go hand in hand. De.
positors get scared about the finan-
cial strength of their bank and
make run upon it unawares, and
the bank, not being prepared for
the onslaught, is forced to suspend,
the people become stricken
and lose confidence in everybody
and everything. Mr.. A has money
and needs goods, but he is afraid to
spend it, for fear he might need it
worse and could not get it, and his
money is withdrawn from circula-
ton. Mr.. B has money, but does
not need to spend it; he would be
glad to get the interest on it, but he
is afraid to let any one have it, lest
they might fail and-he lose. it = thus
his money is kept out Of circulation.
Men who could let the banks have
money on long time will not do So
for the want of confidence; they
only deposit on call. The banks
have money, but are afraid to keep
it in the vaults for depositors, in
lease they should make a run on
1 them; thus another large sum is
| kept out of circulation and lies idle
in the vaults Of the banks, while
everybody cries out HARD
TIMES, and each cry has ten
dency to increase the power OF
hard times to trigh'en the people
into frenzy. Start boy through
the forest and frighten him with the
cry Of wolf; then run yourself and
cry wolf at every jump, and the boy
is scared worse each moment. So
works the financial stringency. AL
for the lack Of confidence.
Remedy: Go spend your casl
with w. M. Christian, where yor
can get the most goods for the leasr
money; and you will ger your needs
, supplied, and will keep the money
in circulation
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-02

The Temple Of Fame has finally
happened. When the curtain arose
Tuesday evening the large audience
was at once transferred to fairy land
The Queen Of Fame attired in magni'
ficent robes assembled her imperial
throne. One by one the noted women
whose names have been stamped on
memories page Of history, passed in
review before her, and each in turn
demanded the crown OF fame.
The training certainly showed great
care and reflects credit upon the or
ganizers OF the entertainment. The
song by Miss Dora Cargille, i'll our
opinion, deserves special mention
The crown was finally awarded to
the mother. One grand chorus and
the play was over. The house was q
large one and the receipts entirely
satisfactory. The play was repeated
last evening to a good house.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-02
TidinRs OF Comfort and Joy.

Johnson City lie to have dearth OF
newspapers. The Advance will re-
sumo publication with w. o. Thomas
again on the tripod. 1t seems fitting
that it should do SO about Easter, as
that is a resurrecting period. ". D.
Peters will start The Messenger and
10. ]. Twins will launch the East Ten
nessee Chronicle. The gentlemen are
all able writer's and will make things
hustle in johnson City. The tables
may turn, however, and they them
selves may do the hustling. They NO
doubt have bright prospects, as they
have been busy several days bright
ening them, and the future has red
rosy hue that lures them on. Other
papers in this city have seen the same
hue but it turned out to be the hir
suit adornment OF deputy sheriff
Hickey. Prosperity as well as misery
loves company, and The COMET vel
comes them all to the field.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-02
A Fine Showing.

"The Watauga Bank is still grow
ing" is an expression often heard ia
business cirtcles that it is true is ev-
idenced by the statement OF its con-
dition at the close OF March q else
where in this issue.
1t is only the natural result, how.
ever, Of safely conducted and wisely
managed business and is merited re-
ward in this case. The statement will
be found especially interesting to the
stockholders and depositors. The re-
sources amount to 1928, 1893 SO; OF that
amount STATS 90 is paid-up capital,
and $l,760 so is surplus; the undi-
vided profits amount to the snug sum
OF $l2,715.64, large portion Of which
will BIO carried to the surplus account,
At the annual meeting on the 2lst
ult the following officers, who have
served so ably the past year, were re-
reelected: A. B. Bowman, President
g. w. st. John, Vice. President; Will
Harr, Cashier; G. P. Cass, Assistant
Cashier W, D. Harrison, Teller.
The directors are ] A. Martin, G
K. Lide, Isaac Harr, Hon. w. Dun,
gan, J. F. Crumley, Judge ]. P. Smith
@. P. Cass, G. W. Hardin, Will Harr
G. D. Taylor, A. B. Bowman and G
W. St. John.
The personel Of the bank is all tina
could be desired, and the directory il
composed Of come Of the most sub
stantial men in this section.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-02
A. CANTwELL, Cow
J. N, ERWIN, ADJ'T.

Beware OF Ointments for Catarrh
that contains Mercury.
as mercury will surely destroy the
sense Of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering il
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from repatabie physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can psssibls
derive from them Halls Cstarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney
& Co, Toledo, O., contains no mer-
curry, and is taken internally, and acts
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF she system. In buying
HALLS Catarrh Cure be sure you gel
the genuine. It is taken internally
and made in Toledo, Ohio, BY F J
Cheney 4 Co.
Co.'S Sold by Druggists, price 75c. pei
bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-02


SOUTH WATAUGA, March 90, 1891.
ED. COMET:
Financial matters having been ar
ranged and the weather somewhat
settled, work ia now progressing salts
factorily on the Watauga Valley rail
road
The trestle work has not stopped
since the work first begun, and stone
IL being quarried for the bridge piers
After saving up what logs were in
the boom, B F. French, the manager,
left for his home at Caledonia, Pa, 81
be- gone few days while some repairs
are being made on the mill. j. b
Bryan, of Cincinnati, is doing the re
pairing.
The Watavga Boom and lumber
90, paid off their hands Last week,
and Lewis Grundrum, of Williams
port, Pa, is in large of the work oil
repairing and making the boom safe
for the reception Of the large amount
Of logs that are in the upper waters.
Mr.. II. w. Foutz, of Athens, Tenn
OF the firm of Foutz & Jobling, has
moved his brick plant here, and will
begin putting the machinery in place
tomorrow.
Rev. G, G. Bowman preached hi
regular 9Th Sunday sermine in tn,
church here to day to large and at
tentive congregation; FROM Mathew
10th l4th to 18th verses inclusive.
Our Sabbath school was reorganizeC
to day, and George Smith chosen
superintendent. Mr..
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-02

Mortimer MurdUch's "Brave Wo-
man" Company, will commence a
three nights engagement at Jobes
Opera House Thursday, April End,
The opening attraction will be a
strong melo-drama, entitled "a Brave
Woman" of which Mr.. Murdoch is the
author. This popular play has had
an almost unparalleled run in the best
theatres OF the country, and the com
pany that presents it to our people fol
the first time are most favorably spok'
en- OF in TIE cities where they have
played.
"a Brave Woman" is a splendid
play and was we'll rendered. MORT
mer Murdoch as Sandie Cram de-
serves special mention, while Misses
Ruth Aylmer and Blanca Adams were
splendid. Little Mable Murdoch, al
Artie, proved a good card, and Waite
Mclaughlin, a. Nsrde Cree, can't be
beat.-Morristown Gazette.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-02
VERY NEAR GUT YET roo FAR.
Another Year and the Johnson City
Postofflce Will Enter the
Second Class.

AnotneF wear anu Atte JOHNSON lily
Postofflce Will Enter the
Second Class.
There is nothing in johnson City
that does not thrive, and there are few
things that grow more rapidly than
the business at the postoffice.
On October LIST, 1887, while w, X
Rhea was postmaster the Office was
placed in the taird class, the receipts
amounting to little over $4,000. A
the close Of the four.quarterS ending
March Slst, 1890, the receipts were
"a, 600 and 1t the close OF the four-qusr
tiers, ending March 31st, 1891, tins
gross receipts were $675S 20. Whe'
HI reccip reach $4,000 or over th'
office goes iutn the second-class al,
the Government ls compelled To cree
u public building. Postmaster Martil
informs THE COMET that with tn
same ratio Of increase for auothe
year ending March 1892 will close will
the receipts up into the teens Of thou
sands and in the 52nd Congress john
son City will get Public Building
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-02

Johnson City is now a good
market for Chickens, Eggs, Good
Butter, Cornmeal, Oats, Potatoes,
Dried Beans, Onions, Beeswax,
Feathers, Cotton Rags. Take your
products to w. M. Christian. He
pays best price for produce and
sells goods at bottom prices.