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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-10-01
THE czAR's GAR is SHOT PROOF.
A Ruler Who Travels Continually Be
tween Two Files OF Soldiers.


A Ruler Who Travels Continually Be
tween Two Files OF Soldiers.
When the czar travels in Russia the
precautions taken for his safety could
not be greater il he were in an enemy's
country A battalion Of infantry is de
tailed for every two miles of distance,
and allowing 500 men as the effective
force of each battalion, every spot of
ground on both sides of the track is
covered by sentinels within easy dis
lance Of each other The czar is sud
denly whirled off to the station, &C,
companied by the chosen twelve of his
body guard without pomp or circum-
stance, swiftly and silently. The GEAR
always travels in a train of five car
riages. His carriage is built in a pc
culiar style.
The windows, while ample for light,
are high, so that person sitting down
is invisible from. the outside, and the
sides of the car are fortified with plates
of steel concealed in the ornamental
woodwork, but strong enough to resist
bullet, There are two sentry boxes
in the carriage, one at each end, and
each looking out at an opposite side
from the other
Z The guardsmen on duty in these
apartments are shut in from any OBJ
servation from the interior of the car
riage, but at intervals of about two
feet, the whole length of the saloon, are
electric buttons, communicating with
the guard chambers, as well as with the
two carriages, one containing the suite,
and the other, in the rear, occupied by
the guardsmen not on duty. So far,
therefore, as the train itself is con-
cerned, the car could be no more Sc
cure in st. Petersburg
The train speeds on to its destination
without a halt, except on account of
accident. At q distance of not less
than five miles ahead is a pioneer train,
In which the imperial director of rail
ways and the chief engineer of the par
ticular railway on which the car is
travelling always ride. AS the pilot
train whizzes by the reserves along the
line rush to arms and guard the tracks
of the railway, waiting until the impe-
rial train has passed, SO that the spec
tacle is presented of continuous lines of
soldiery for hundreds of miles. Ar
rived at the end of his journey, the
czaris escorted to the quarters intended
for the imperial family.
The streets are guarded by special
constables, in the attire of citizens
Every property owner has been called
upon to supply one or more of these
men at his own expense to do duty
when the sovereign makes public APP
pearance. The constables average one
in ten of the crowd that throng the
streets, and being in ordinary dress
they can mingle with the people, note
what is said, and, perhaps, do some
thing that will obtain them regular
employment among the secret police.
With one-tenth the population en-
gagged as spies upon the remainder,
with troops enough concentrated to
stand a formidable siege and his faith.
full guardsmen logging every step, the
car goes through the forms of visit
to the ancient capital of Russia, OF
whatever city he may choose to honor.
Philadelphia Telegraph.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-10-01
The Roman Nose and Crime.

1t is very interesting that the arched
or Roman nose should have been found
remarkably frequent among murderers.
A peculiar illustration of the supposed
relation of this organ to character is
found in Arabia, where horses with
arched noses are not admitted to the
breeding stables lest they transmit an
evil temper to their offspring. Wash
ington Star.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-10-01
Waste I'm Steamships.

Many years ago an ocean steamship
made only ten or twelve revolutions of
the engine, using only five pounds of
steam pressure. With this she averaged
about eight knots. High powered ships
of the present day use thirty-six times
this pressure and make seven times the
revolutions. Their speed is only two
and half times as great. New York
Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-10-01

RE A EZNEsS. 3 HEAD MUSES. CURED by
80 Ez1 ~ "A u CUSHIONS. Whispers heard Com.
Portable Successful where all Remedies fall Sold by HIsCOY
0Hy, $50 BdWay New York. Write for book preoh FREE
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-10-01

An ex-policeman, who has done ten
years duty in one of the large cities Of
the east, says that he has never seen a
baldheaded tramp. Here is an inter
esting subject for discussion. Are bald
headed men too honorable to take up
the life Of tramp, or do they stop
tramping when the hair begins to fall
out?
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-10-01
Hair Tl.nt Change. wien care.

Says DR.. Samuel II, Dickson; "A
distinguished surgeCp assures Ike that
particular lock Of his hair always
grows white when he is specially an
noyed with care for any time, resuming
It's natural brown hue gradually after
this passes away. New York Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-10-01
coninral Agreement.

Mr. Wrinkle There. I've forgotten to
post your letter again ann very alb
sentminded
Mrs. Wrinkle Yes your mind has
been absent q good many year.. New
York Weekly.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-10-01

The hest salve in The world III cn's,
bruises, sores, letter, chappod .L:dudr /,
chillblains, corts aud al skln r,ll-
tions, and positively rnre piles, er n"
pay required u = guaranteed 70
give perfect sati-ftctian ~ money re
funded Price. - cents per box For
sale at NJ. A. Nc Farland's drug store.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

BROWN.-In this city on the 2sth instant
Mhry -, daughter OF Mrs. Sarah Il. Brown
Of 1919 Chippey street.
BURKE.-on the 2sth instant. Sophia
~, widow OF the late Joseph Burke, aged q
years.
CRUMBAUGH.-In this CITY. on the 9stb
instant, Emma Crumbaugh, aged is months
OF membraneous Group.
CRUMLISH-Sudd In this CITY. ON this
14tn instant. james Crum tsh
HESsION On THURSDAY. December "a
MARY HessiOn, aged Is years,
Mrs. Mary Kane.
MILLER. -On December q. 1891. Mrs. Ann
Miller, agei 81 years.
MoRRQW.-In this city. on the sd instant
Mary n. Morrow. in her SD year.
MosELEY.-- I'm this city, on the 9th IN.
slant. Margaret f., wife OF William r. Nose.
ley, aged Sc years.
REDMfLE.-At No. lois West Seventh
street, on the 28th instant. Thomas Redmile
In the s0th ear OF his sge.
RUDOLPH.-At his late residence. Moore's
station. Pa. on December "a. j. Horace
Rudolph. aged s3 years.
SELLER LIN this city, on Thursday. De
cemoer p, Agnes Seller. widow OF ANTHONY
SELLER. aged IS years.
SMITH On the a5th instant. C.. Leslie
Smith.
sMITH.-on December Is, Robert smith,
aged years.
TOPPIN.-At Red Lion, Del. December %.
leel. Miss Amanda Toppin. aged "A years.
WALSH In this city. on the 10Th instant,
Anna daughter OF John and Flea Walsh,
aged years.
WELDIN .--In Brandywine hundred. on
car.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

CRISFIEL D--VANSA NT.-At the Asbury
n. n. parsonage 222 Walnut street. on We'd
mes day evening, December %, 1891 by Rev,
John u. g. Hanna. Edwin II. Crisfield and
Md -
-BURNHAM.-On the 24th
instant, BY Rev. n. IA. Browne, James II,
Honecker and Miss Caroline Burnham, All
CT Middletown, Del.
LOFLAND-WILSON. the Asbury NJ.
II. parsonage. % Walnut street. on Thursday
morning, December "a 1891 by Rev. John ID.
@. Hanna, So onion Lofand Of wilmington
and Miss Maggie Nj. Wilson OF PHILADELPHIA.
PHILLIP s-THOMAS.-On December24 al
the residence Of the brides sister, Mrs Joshua
Peirce, Tacoma, Washington. BY Rev James
N. Patterson, Katharine }. Thomas, formerly
Of Bristol, Pa and Calvin Phillips, formerly
Of Wilmington
RUSSKLI4-E NS.-At the Asburv N
Il. Parsonage. 223 Walnut street on We1nas-
day evening, December q, 1891, BY Rev John
Lulu X. Evans both OF this city.
TAYLOR BRRARLEY.- the residence
or the bride, Stanton. Del, on ThursdAv
evening, December "a, 1891. By Rev. JOAN ID.
g. Hanna, Arthur o. Taylor OF New Castle
county, and Miss Alice A. Brearley OF
Stanton.
ILLIAMs-LORD.-At the Asburv NJ. <
parse mage, 22 Walnut street. on Thursday
evening, December 24th, 1891, by Rev. John
-. q. Hanna, Martin Fl. Williams Of Kent
county, Nd, and Miss Aida NJ Lord OF this
city.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
TELEeRAPHIc RREWTlEs.

At Philadelphia, Newell J, Minor, eastern
auditor for Armour a Co, committed suicide
at Martindale's Turkish bathrooms.
Lawrence, Mass, is flooded with spurious
silver and bills
Judge Learned, Of the Third Judicial dis.
trict, supreme court, New York state, hsae
retired from the bench, TO be succeeded by
D. Cady Herrick, formerly Of the Demo
cratic state committee
Daniel Wood, one Of the Oldest Odd Feb
lows in western New York, died at Rochas-
Ter He was born in Wolcott, Wayne
county, June IL, 1929
At Lake Linden, Mich, Marshal Mayatte
attempted TO arrest Alexander per1la and
Michael Kotila The men made stub
born resistance, and Mayatte shot them.
An order has been issued by the
navy department RENTING the unexecuted
portion Of the sentence OF suspension i'm
posed on Commander B. H. McCalla
Commander McCalla was sentenced to
three years suspension for cruelty 10 sub
nrdinates.
immigration Inspector Mallory, at En-
Paso, Tex, has returned 60 Mexico nineteen
contract laborers.
AArc NtM 4hAhs 0nNa1Ah anu " Ratt1l
railway has withdrawn from the boycott Of
the Chicago and Alton railroad
Governor Russell has refused To sign the
pardon of James Dunlop, the notorious bank
robber now in the state prison az Boston.
Strenuous efforts have been made many
times By influential persons TO secure Dun
lops pardon.
Fully 10000 Of the residents Of Hamilton.
Ont, are affected with the grip.
A. Ritzler, wholesale and retail crockery
dealer Of Chicago, has made an assignment.
Liabilities, SSl, 600; assets, $1,000
r II. King, postal clerk on the Paducah,
Tennessee and Alabama railroad committed
suicide by shooting himself He had been
discovered in petty theft,
Emma de Clerque, Of Chicago, committed
suicide with morphine rather than live with
a stepmother
Leopold Stocker, an Austrian, died in
Avon, Ms, aged eghty-hve years. He
came to Bordentown, N j., with Lucian
Murat in 1895 and soon after became the
valet Of Joseph Bonaparte, who finally died
IN his arms.
Lem Jones was hanged at Oliver Springs
Tenn. In June, 1890 Jones br,lined his child
and split his wife's head with an AK.
4 General S. G. Armstrong, OF Hampton in
stitute, who had a stroke Of apoplexy on
Thanksgiving day, is rapidly recovering.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

SALISBURY, Nd. Dec. 2s.-The resi-
aencs Of Sampson p Downing.
located near the New York, Philadel.
phla and Norfolk railroad station. at
salisbury, vas burned on Sunday night.
The alarm was sounded about o'clock
q. m, when hardly anybody was on tbs
street Before help could reach the
burning house the flames had made CON
siderable Roadway. The house was
several hundred yards from the lake.
and the IRE engine was Of no service ia
eonsequ ence. Adjoining property was
saved only BY the active work Of bucket
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

San ANTONIO, Tex, Dec 29-The strike
On the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass rail-
road system is stiI on and the entire sys-
lem is tied up. There are nearly 900 teleg-
faphers out. United States District At
lorney Evans declares that he win prosecute
The roads officials If the mails are not car
ned. The grievances Of the striking oper-
stors are that they are underpaid and
abused generally.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
An Ovation for Jim corbott.

New YoRs, Dec 29.-Jamcs J. Corbett
the champion boxer Of California, met with
remarkable reception at the Peoples thea
ter last night, when he sparred three rounds
with Jim DAILY, of Philadelphia Corbett
announced his willingness 10 sign articles
with both Slavin and jackson today, with
the understanding that he was TO fight the
winner He had no use for losers, he said,
and until Slavin beat jackson he would not
talk to the Australian. He would fight
Charley Mitchell anywhere, under any CON
siitionS
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-The first annual
meeting Of the national conference on uni
Tersity extension opened here today. Among
he delegates are Bishop John HI Vincent,
chancellor Of Chautauqua; William T. Harris,
United States commissioner Of education,
md Presidents Patton Of Princeton, Gilman
# Johns Hopsine ing Of Western Re
erye, Harper 81 chicago, and Keane o.
Washington.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
LIGHT IN DARK DAYS.

For, as in the days Of winter,
When the snowdrifts Wilton the hill.
Some birds IN the air wiz fiutter,
And MARBLE 70 cheer rs still;
50, II we would bark 10 the music,
Some hope with a starry wing,
In the days of our darkest sorrow,
Will sit IN the heart and sing.
Phoebe Cary.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

NEW ORLEANS, Dec 29-Tonight Andy
Bowen and Austin Gibbons viii fight before
the Metropolitan club for purse Of s, 500,
And the indications are that the contest will
be one Of the events Of the season.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
a Moar RRMARRARLE ARrfnr.R-

II you desire transparent, clear, fresh com
plexion, free nom bloth. blemish. rouEhnees,
cQarseness, rednesr, freckles or pimples use
"LEArRELLE OIL,n Has the magic effect Of
enlargipg. invigorating or plumping ont any
ehrunkcn, ahriveled or updeveloned parts.
yec and Sl.Vo At Druggists; large size prepaid
By express for SIG. e. J. Wells, Jersey
City, n. J.
BUOHU- PARA sarss kidney Affections.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
cuNNINeHAM's ginger ale.

MRS HIcHs-"Do you and your hus-
band belong to one of the mutual socie.
tiesT Mrs. Dix-'No; what gave You
that idesY Mrs. Hicks" Husband said
he thought you were charter mem bers Of
mutusl admiration society New
York Herald
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

RoNDoUT, n. H., Dec. e9.-At meeting
4 the trustees 81 the Ulster County Savings
Institution DR.. Charles W. Deyo and Henry
Hardy were chosen additional members Of
he board, and Or. Deyo was elected as its
resident Dr.. Deyo is cashier OF the State
4 New York National hank. It's expected
nat the bank win resume In about two
raekE
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

brigade. Mr.. Downing had 1878 in
surauce on the building. The furniture
was nearly all saved. The insurance is
adequate to cover all losses, It is asti-
mated. A defective aue Is supposed 70
have given orlain to the Ere
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

sIAvtn and Mitchell Roundly Hlssed IN
brooklyn.
NEW YORK, Dec. 29-Gharles Mitchell
and Frank r Slavin, The boxers, made their
first appearance, since their arrival from
London, at Hyde g. Behman's variety thea
Ter, Brooklyn. They were greeted with but
little applause, and their exhibition was
miserable. Neither man was in condition,
and SO bad was their boxing that the large
crowd Of spectators Kissed and hooted them
sor several minutes.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

HE-'I hear you attend the Handel
and Haydn performances Were Won
present at the 'Creationgn She QndiR
nantly)-"l suppose you will next want
TO know II | sailed in Noah 3 ArkY'-Bos-
ton Beacon.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

NEWARK, N j., Dec % Tommy Kelly,
the Harlem Spider, and Bin Plimmer, the
1l0-pound champion Of England, win make
a new match TO finish, with skin gloves,
for $1,000 a side and purse Of 500 today.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

NEWARK, n. j., Dec 29.-Anthony Il.
schlothan, farmer living few miles from
his city, who last week shot an italian who
vas trying to steal a calf, has become crazed
y the fear that the mans friends win kin
Lm. He reported to the police that he had
seen shot, but investigation failed to sub
tantiate his story
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

Ross has thirty styles Of gents fall
and winter Underwear IN all sizss-raue-
ing In price from % cents to SO each !;
also large assortment Of latest styles 10
Derby and Crush Hats, at No 80 Market
street.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

SAN Francisco, Dec. 29,-The partner
ship which has existed for so long time be-
tween John L. Sullivan and Jack Barnitt
has at length been dissolved. Barnitt gives
as a reason for the separation that he has
become Disguised with the big fellows 90
tons and has left him TO shift for himself,
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

Your bump OF imagination is
abnormallv large, sir. You should write
poetry" Viaitor-'I do write poetry
Only yesterday took poem TO an editor
and that bump you are feeling is where
be hit me. Don't beat on it SO hard. -
It'd Bits.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
Yan nee.t No. aIccnrthr.

RosroN, Dec. 29.-Johnny Van Heest, the
wen known featherweight pugilist, Is anx-
ious to fight Cal Mccarthy before the
Olympic club Of New Orleans at lis pounds.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

MIR, PIeGERY Of Chicago, isn't a
physician, is he DukaneY "Oh. no, .
Then why doyou address him as doc
tori He cures kams. "-Pittsburg
Chronicle.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

AUNT LANE-"Who is this uncle that
henry talks about-the uncle You know
with whom Henry left his ovorcoat and
his watch, too, | believer" Uncle George
II" uncleY Uncle7 Oh, yesl He belongs
70 collateral branch OF Georges
family. Boston Transcript.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

TRoTTER yale, '96-"You say your
father writes 10 you with unreleDting
regularity Camper-"Yes, a letter
every week, but no cash. Epoch.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

ALBANY, Dec. 29.--It is rumored here that
Matter NJ Thayer, of Troy, has been an
sointed warden Of Clinton prison in place Of
De present incumbent, Isaiah Fuller.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

Low Rates via II. q o. Railroad for
Christmas and New Year Holidays,
For Christmas and New Year HOLIDAYS
the =. q o. railroad will sell tickets at
greatly reduced rates at all stations east
OF the Ohio river. Tickets will be sold
from December 23d to January 1st in
elusive, and will be valid for return pas
sage until January 4th inclusive.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

Warmer and generally from fair 70 partly
scudy, followed by slowly falling tempera-
nre axd possibly rain.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

ROBES, blankets and whips for Christ
mas AZ + >. Dure's. 407 shipley street.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
cUNNINaHAM's ginger ale.

sHowTER-"Why do you swallow that
fiery whiskeyf IL doesn't quenoh your
thirst. does it2' Hennesy-"Q nench III
Well. should rather hope not ."-Puck.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

Cigars 90, 80 and 100 In boz 70.
Xmas gifts Also meerschaum pipes and
smokers outfit, at J. H. Harkins. 2l5
West Fourth street.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

The "EquitAble's" business for 1890
alone, nearly equals the total insurance in
force Of the ProvidentFife. Penn Mutual
ana Manhattan Life combined
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

And cages, at J.H. Harkins, .215 West
Fourth street. A written guarantee with
every bird.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

DoKN-"Why do you call Jake a
oorkerf Core Because every time
draw him out little he pops. New
York Herald
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

The place Co get one quart or City
quarts Of milk Is at Porter's. corner
seventh and Madison streets. satisfac-
ton guaranteed or money refunded. De-
hvered or sold at store. Telephone Gal
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

CUMso-"Mrs Bobbit is a regular
after dinner caller" Mrs. Cumso-. In
deed She invariably comes Just before
dinner, Cumso-"Thats what say
Dinner is what she's after Brooklyn
Life.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

Robes, blankets and whips for Christ
mas at +. 5 Dure's. 407 Shipley street.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

Clothing cleaned, dyed and repaired by
skilled workmen at Oil Market street
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

FoR your trunks and bags 90 to F. S
Iure's, No. 407 shipley street.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

Was saved by Hoods Sarss psrilla, " says
Mr.. B. b Jones OF Alma, Maine she
had seven running sores in different
places on her body. but since giving her
Hoods sarsaparilla she has become strong
and healthy"
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
ITEMS OF INTEREST

mn. EEJooR," said the church
trustee 10 the pastor. I'VE are going TO
raise your salary he FIRST OF the year. I"
Indeed, said the minister YES The
congregation feels pretty poor this
winter, but II we can't raise 1t all we will
at least raise some Of it," And then he
wondered why the minister didn't seom
overJoyed. = Washington Evening Star.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-19
Tri-State Brevities.


THE winter term at the Mt Union Military
College at Alliance opened yesterday.
GEORGE s. WAINWRIGHT, the Greensburg
forger, has been convicted, but has applied
for new trial.
A LITTLE daughter of Joseph Smith, of
Ligonier township, Westmoreland county,
was fatally kicked by horse Tuesday.
JOHN VAorER, the Jail breaker from Little
Washington, has been returned to custody
in that place from Youngstown on q requisi-
tion.
THERE is prospect of trouble between the
Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad and the
East Liverpool and WellsvilIe Electric road
over crossing at East Liverpool.
SALINEvILLE, near East Liverpool, is over
run with an organized gang of burglars
Jhss Ghssg she vags nt5Rssppssning to pi the
tinues to publish their exploits.
Two fatal accidents occurred in Dunbar
yesterday. John Farley, aged 10 years, was
killed by train, being hurled through a
wall, and Charley Kelley, the mail boy OF the
furnace company, was crushed between a
car and a pile OF pig iron.
MISS JULIA MARY MITCHELL SHEEHAN, who
figured in the Pittsburg courts few years
ago as the reputed heiress to the Sheehan
estate, is soon to wed a journeyman printer
in New Castle, named Charles Parker. He
wooed and won her when she was as Door as
himself.
THE residents of Duquesne are agitated
over what they consider the unwarranted
action of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany in fencing in its line through the city,
almost cutting off the town from the river
front, except at one or two crossings.
But in addition to this Inconvenience, the
people claim that the company is fencing in
from six to eight feet more than its right of
way. AT an Indignation meeting held 1t was
decided to apply Tor an injunction.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-19
Wild Bill as a Pony Mail Carrier

Famous Wild Bill was once employed as
one of the pony mail-carriers who formerly
carried mail across the mountains to the
Pacific coast. As he was dashing up to a
lonely station on the plains, he saw several
men standing about the entrance of the
ssstore," which was almost the only build
ing there. His practiced eye perceived in
the fraction of second that he was going
to be attacked. Leaping from his horse, he
ran into the side entrance of the store,
which led to the dwelling quarters over
head. The men followed him with drawn
weapons, and, while he retreated up the
stairs, he killed all seven of them one after
another.