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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
FROM WASHINGTON.
Dynamite Cruiser Vesuyius
to be Tested Soon. ~
Purchase of Silver for Torpedo
Boats Rejected.
By AssocIated Press to The Comet.

By Associated Press to The Comet.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 22.-The
Navy Department proposes to deter
mine, as far as possible, the exact ef-
ficiency Of the dynamite cruiser, Vesu-
vius, which, though accepted long
time ago by the Government, has
never yet been thoroughly tested.
1t has been decided to hold a series Of
tests in Chesapeake Bay within
month and for that purpose board
Of officers will be selected by the Secre-
tary, in day or two. Experiments
will probably be mostly made with
dummy shells, but it may be concluded
to attempt to fire dynamite from
tubes, which has never yet been done.
The Senate Finance Committee met
this morning for the purpose OF de-
termining its course OF procedure
under the resolution directing the
committee to make an investigation
into the working Of the Mckinley
tariff law. The subcommittee, con-
sisting Of Allison, Aldrich, Hiscock,
Carlise and Harris, was appointed to
prosecute an inquiry. 1t will first
collect statistical information, and
not, until later in the year at least,
take any testimony. The sub com
mittee will meet next week.
OF $4,000 ounces Of silver offered
for sale to the Treasury Department
today, $4,000 ounces were purchased
at 96 36a96.40. The director of the
mint today announced that the Treas
ury Department having purchased
the full amount OF silver required
by law for the month Of April, no
further purchases will be make until
Friday, May l.
The Secretary Of the Navy has prac-
tically decided to reject bids presented
by Herreschoffs, OF Providence, and
Cowles Co., OF New York, to build a
torpedo boat. The Department be-
iieves that it can design boat more
suitable for naval service than that
contemplated in either OF the bids re-
ceived. These designs are, in fact, al
ready being prepared in the construc-
ton bureau for torpedo boat OF 120
tons, and when they are complete the
department will re-advertise for pro.
posals. An opportunity will, how.
ever, be offered bidders to present
their own plans.
James Mclaughlin, whe was ap-
appointed post master at Lynchburg
Va, just prior to the Presidents de-
parture on his present trip, today
filed his bond and received his com
mission. He will take possession oil
office May l. He was nominated tc
the senate, but was not confirmed
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
4 UNIQUE SETTLEMENT.
One Of The QUssTsst Matrimonial
HuddIss on The Record.
In IgyrisTsi Wife Falls IN Love With
Her Attorney.
By Assoelated Press to The, ,comet.

By Associated Press to The,Comet.
PITTsTowN, Pa, April 22.-The peo-
pie Of Stermerville, a small town across
the river from this city, are busy gos-
siping about the romantic settlement
of a lawsuit which threatened al one
time to put Michael Smith in the
penitentiary.
Several years ago Smith came to
Stermerville from Germany, where he
left his young wife. She was to join
him speedily. BY industry and thrift
Smith soon prepared home for his
wife and evidently looked forward
with pleasure to the time when she
would join him. He met comely
Lizzie Evans one day at Port Griffith
however, and his affec lion for his alb
sent vile began to waver. Finally
thO promised vows were forgotten.
The usual letters were not received
by Mrs. Smith and she grew suspi.
cious and resolved TO come to Ameri.
ca. She arrived here last October--too
late however to gain the recreant hus-
band, as he had already married the
Port Griffith woman and installed her
in the domicile he had intended for
Mrs. Smith No. l.
The poor woman would have re.
turned home in despair, but for the
arrival Of Michael Evans upon the
scene. E vans was also informed in
the same manner ard was not long in
making the astonishing statement
that Smith had married his (Evan's)
wife. Proceedings were at once COM
menced against Smith for bigamy and
he was put into Jail. During the in
terim in which Mrs. Smith was col.
lecting her evidence she naturally
often consulted Evans, whose heart, it
seems, still remained intact, and a
strong intimacy resulted. He found
his affection reciprocated and pro-
posed. The woman was willing and
said that if Smith consented she would
not press her charge against him for
bigamy. The latter, on being con-
suited, gladly gave his approval and
divorce proceedings win be shortly
commenced in the court.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
One Killed and Six Wounded.

ByrAssociated Press to The Comet.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April 22.-An
authoritative statement has reached
here from r. L. Watkins, manager Of
Burk Camp, near lockwood, covering
the report Of Sunday nights tragedy
on the Cumberland mountains. One
laborer was killed and six wounded
none of the latter seriously. The camp
was riddled with bullets, over one hun
dred bullets having been fired, The
trouble originated over the discharge
Of number ofmountaniers, and i'll
feeling existing aetween workmen. All
men injured were colored.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
THE PRESIDENT
In California; Journey
one Of Pleasure.
The Golden State Right Royalty Re-
eeiVeS the Party.
By Associated Press to The Comet.

ny AboVCAhtcu IItbh 70 lHe OOulSl
INDIo, CAL, April 22.-The Presi
dental party entered the state OF Cal
ifornia at Fort Yuma at 80 O'Clock
this morning. The President was
presented with large quantity Of
beautiful flowers and fruits. The en-.
tire party was asleep at the time, SO
they did not see the presentation
committee.
When the Presidential party
reached Indio, at S;15 o'clock it was
received by a large and influential
delegation, including Governor:Mark.
ham and staff, Ex-Governor Perkins,
Senator FELTON,, Judge Van Vleet oi
Sacramento, s. M. White Of Los An.
geles, Col. @. f. Crocker, vice presi.
dent OF the Southern Pacific Railway
and Mr.. Stump, chairman OF the Re.
publican committee. Governor Mark
ham made an address of welcome on
behalf of all the people of the State
He assured the President that the
people OF California fully appreciated
the efforts he had made in order to
visit the coast, but expressed conf
dence that the distinguished guest and
party would feel repaid when they
saw the wonderful features so peculiar
to the State. "And. sir" he contin
ued, "permit me to say that though
we are hundreds OF miles from the
national capital and separated from
the people OF the East and South by
what may seem endless plains OF i'm
passable mountains, yet we are in
close sympathy with them in all ma
tional affairs, and are exceedingly
proud of the position we occupy in
the great sisterhood OF States over
which you have been called to pre-
side" The Governor outlined the
features of the various sections Of the
State through which the President
would pass on his way northward
calling attention to the remarkable
development Of natural resources o
those sections, especially of the south
ern part of the state within the pas
ten years, and in closing requested
the President to make a particular
note of the great lack in California o
National public improvements, of tht
extensive shipping interests Of tn,
state, and her great coast. almost de
fenseless and almost without harbori
OF refuge except at San Diego and Sal
Francisco, either OF which could ac
commodate the commerce OF the worlt
but located nearly five hundred mile
apart.
| The President made a suitable re
sponse and afterward shook hand
with large number Of people.
Several Indians, including Chic
Cobason, chief OF the Indio tribe Z
Indians, who is over one hundre,
years Of age, then presented an at
dress to the President asking for jul
tice and assistance.
The ceremonies took place on tn
platform of the station and were yer
interesting. The Governor and part
left here in company with the Pres
dent at s 80 u. m. for Los Angeles.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23

A Child Wife Arrested in Atlanta BY
her FathOr's Orders.
By Associated Press to The Comet.

neT FAtnOr's UrderSs
By Associated Press to The Comet.
ATLANTA, GA, April 22.-Mrs. E. O..
Caufy, child-wife OF IS, was arrested
under peculiar circumstances. 1t was
done at the instance Of her father,
now living in Savannah, and quite a
prominent business man. He is Past
Grand Master OF the Knights OF Py-
thias and we'll known in that order
Two and half years ago this lady,
Miss Mamie J. Collins married E. G.
Cauiy at Milwaukee, where both fam
lilies were prominent in society. A
separation was insisted upon after
ward by her family because OF her
wretched health, and since then she
has been living with her parents.
Last night the young wife ran away
from home, starting for Chicago to
meet her hus5snd. 1t appears that
they had been corresponding. He
begged her to come back to him, and
she had made up her mind to go. Her
father ordered her arrested by teIe-
graph, and early this morning when
her train reached Atlanta she was
met and recognized by an officer and
quietly arrested. The telegram al
luded TO her as Miss Mamie J.Collins
but she has never been divorced. Al
soon as her fathers name became
known here the Knights OF Pythia'
took an interest in her case. She
vas taken from the station house anc
put in keeping OF the Kings Daugh-
| ters, where she is being cared for new
She says she loves her husband, bu
.utlfss.r. A. a..I1- tfr.~ -
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
Liberal Victory in England.

By Associated Press to The Comet.
LONDON, April 22.--An election to
fill a vacancy in the House OF Com
mons for the middle diyislon OF Ok
fordshire today resulted in the return
of Morrell (Liberal Unionist). The
vote stood, Morrell 4,44S, Benson
(G'adstonian) $3.50. In the previous
election the Liberal Unionist had nc
opposition.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23

second reading Of the bill enabling
trustees OF religious bodies to acquire
a acompulsory freehold OF places of wor'
chip upon paying a compensation
therefor. The motion was carried by
a vote of 21S to ITO, the measure being
intended to place dissentors on an
equal footing with the Church of Eng.
land. Division on the motion is tant-
amount to a defeat OF the government
Several conservatives voted for the
bill. A number of liberal members
made speeches in which they urged
that the measure was necessary in
order to secure for dissentors places ot
worship in districts held by Tory land
lords.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
THEY DIED TOGETHER
A Young Couple Meets Death in
New York Hotel.
By Associated Press to The Comet,

By Associated Press to The Comet
New York, April GA young O
pie registered at the Grand I'm
Hotel, Forty-second street and Fou
avenue, Sunday morning, as P. b
rend and wife, and were assigned
room D 5, a large room on the thi
floor. Last night at s 80 they WEI
found dead in the room from ga
asphyxiation, locked in each other
arms. They had employed the Q
familiar method of inhaling
through rubber tubes held In
mouth. On the woman's breast was
large and beautiful bouquet, evidently
purchased by the Young man for the
occasion Of death. None about the
hotel know who the couple were, but
they were evidently Germans.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
HIS CHILDREN STOLEN.
The Father Feared His Wife Would
Gain Possession Of Them.
-Four Young Ladies Arrested Oh The Charge
Of kidnapping Them.
BY Associated Press to The Comet.

by Associated Press 10 Ine comet.
SPRINGFIELD, O., April 22.-The
mystery surrounding probably the
most sensational case OF child stealing
since the Charley Ross affair has just
been solved by the arrest Of Miss Efiie
Cutler, Miss Drummer, Miss Bachelor
and Ellen Talbot on the charge of
stealing the Niles children. The story
Of the stealing reads more like ro-
nance than a sober realty. Dr. and
Mrs. Niles have been fighting in the
courts for the custody OF the children
for some time. Three weeks ago, on
the eve OF the decision by the court,
the children were stolen and could not
be found.
Miss Ellen Talbot, dressmaker,
has confessed that she hired horse
and buggy and stole the children at 5
o'clock in the morning from the house
where the sheriff had placed them for
safe keeping. and drove with them
twenty miles to lonely country place
belonging to Mr.. and Mrs. Cutler.
Here they were kept in secret and
allowed TO see no one.
Miss Talbot further confessed that
about week afterward she again
went into the country and visited the
house where the children were con.
fined. They were taken into room
and the sunny-haired boys, Paul and
Louis, aged respectively eighteen
months and four years, we're shorn Of
their curls. Some powerful black dye
was then applied to their heads and
their hair become deep black. They
were then dressed in two suits of girls
clothing. which Miss Talbot took out
for the purpose of completing the dis
guise.
The children were then taken TO
Pittsburg, and finally to little town
in Michigan (Howell, Livingstone
county,. A detective has started after
the children. The Cutters were to get
$40 for the stealing and taking care OF
the children. The money was placed
on a table aud taken without any ex-
PLANTATION except by movements in the
sign language
The father was also arrested and
lodged in Jail on the charge OF child
stealing, as he is said to have planned
the whole scheme. 1t is believed by
the lawyers and detectives engaged on
the case that the offense is clearly
comprehended under the Ohio statute
on kidnapping or child stealing, for
which the punishment is from one to
twenty years in the penitentiary. DR.
Niles had the children stolen, it il
claimed, because it was generally
thought the courts would give them tc
his wife, and she threatened to put
them in a convent, to which be wai
oppose !.
Mis-. Drummer and Mrs. Kate
Batcheler we're arrested last night fol
completely in the kidnapping case
| Mrs. Batcheler is a boarding house
keeper with whom the children wert
left for safe keeping. The sheriff hai
received telegram from Michigan
saying that the children would soor
be returned.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
Lamb With a Human Face.

By Associated Press to The Comet.
GOSHEN, IND, April 22.-William
Clark, a farmer living east OF here,
brought to town lamb with perfect
human face. The lamb was born
only few days ago, but the features
are we'll developed and look more like
the features Of mature woman than
a child. The lamb is alive and appar-
emily perfectly healthy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
GLADYS Left.
By Associated Press to The Comet.

BY Associated Press to The Comet.
LONDON, April 22.-The action foi
breach Of promise brought by Gladys
Evelyn against William Henry Hurl-
bert, which has been on trial the past
few days before Mr., Justice Cave in
the Court Of Queens Bench, was con.
cluded today The jury, after a short
consultation, brought in a verdict fol
the defendant.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
Financially Embarrassed.


I =
New YoRK, April 22,-Rumors Of
trouble in the finances Of the American
Cart Equipment Company, No. 10,
Wall street, have been current for
some time and today il is admAed
by its officers that the company has
practically suspended and will be put
in the hands OF receiver in few
days, Liabilities are said to amount
to several hundred thousand dollars
but no definite statement in regard &
the amount can be obtained from tbs
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
SENATOR VESTS SON
Escapes from an Asylum and Wanders
Aimlessly About.

Escapes from an Asylum and WandeIs
Aimlessly About.
BY Associated Press TO The Comet
ST. LOUIS. April 22.-George Vest,
Jr. son OF United State Senator George
G. Vest escaped from the St.Vincent's
Insane Asylum day or two ago and
the police were called upon to search
for him. They did 80 and succeeded
in finding him last evening.
The notification given to the St.
Louis police was the first information
any one except his relatives, had that
the young man had been sent to ap
asylum. Young Vest is about thirty
years OF age, and has led life that
has caused his iathera great deal OF
trouble. During the administration
OF President Cleveland he secured a
position, through the influence OF his
father, in the Diplomatic service, but
was compelled to resign on account oi
his erratic habits. About three weeks
ago he was placed in ~. Vincent's
Asylum, and it was announced to The
newspapers that he had gone to his
brothers ranch in Montana to live
He succeeded in making his escape
| from the attendan at the asylum or
Friday, scaled the walls surrounding
the grounds and came to this city, hi
absence being discovered only aitei
he had been gone considerable time
He wondered aimlessly around tn
city and was picked up by a police
man or the streets. He offered NJ
resistance. He will probably be sen
back to the asylum or planed in SOM
institution where be will receiv
proper treatment
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
Mayor Cregier Won't Contest.

BY Associated Press to The Comet.
CHICAGO, ILL, 22.-Should the GER
tifcate Of election be given to Hemp
stead Washburne as result Of the
pending canvass Of the mayorality
vote, Mayor Cregier will not contest its
legality. He has so stated distinctly,
and thus set at rest any fears of pro
tracted litigation over the office.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
Slack is The Man to Hold.

OHuVFHIIUUBW WV n
Charlie Slack gives Brother Lyle, Of
the sparkling little Johnson City
COMET, this unique warning "We
are sorry to see THE COMET trying to
commit suicide, on the very threshold
of its luminous career, by tickling the
heels Of the Courier" We do hope
two such nice, dear little fellows a.
Lyle and Slack will not get to quar-
relinp.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
NON RESIDENT NOTICE.
In the Chancery Court at johnson
City, Washington County, Tenn.
Mayor and Aldermen Of Johnson City,
Tenn, VS.. r. A. johnson ct al.

Mayor and Aldermen OF Johnson Olty,
Tenn, VS.. r. A. Johnson ct al.
III THE case il appearing from the
allegations Of comrainan''s hill which
Is sworn 10, that the defendant, Il. A.
johnson, is nonresident OF the State
or Tennessee, IL is ordered by PIC that
publication be made for foua success.
i've weeks, as required by law, In Tue
COMET, a newspaper published in
johnson City, Tenn, in said county,
notifying said nonresident defendant
10 appear before our said Chancsry
Court at court to be holden at the
court.house In johnson City on the
first Monday Of June, 1891, and make
defeEse TO said bill, or the allegations
thereof viii be taken for confessed and
shis cause set Tor hearing OK paFte al
10 him.
This March oath, 1891.
A. B. Bowman,
Clerk and Master.
BY p. II. PouDER,
s62-4t D. @. and NJ.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
How Judges Son Committed Bigamy.
By Associated Press to The Comet.

NASHVILLE, April 22,-Robert l..
Cantrell, son of Judge Cantrell, was
bound over on charge OF bigamy.
He admitted having another wife
when he married Annie Ruperts, Of
Aberdeen, Miss, but claimed he was
drunk when he met her in brothel
and at his wedding which followed
shortly afterward.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
Gold Excitement in South Oak
associated Press to The Comet.

BY Associated Press to The Comet.
PIERRE, s. d., April 22.-Great
citement was caused in Pierre yeste,
day by the report brought in that gol
had been found in paying quantitie
along Sage creek in Pieback cou'
10 miles west of here. A large
ber of people will start at once fol
gold fields. 1t has been known
some time that gold existed there, buC
it was not thought to be in paying
quantities.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23

ing from eating canned peaches. An
hour later physician was called,
when it was found that ten persons
were violently sick from poison, As
yet none appear to be dangerously ill,
but all are Suffering from the effects
OF the poison. 4 B. Amsdem is an
ex-Treasurer and Sheriff Of the
county and advanced in years.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
A Dangerous Period.

As the season moves swiftly toward
the boundary lines that lie between
winter and spring, it frequently hap
pens that the human system, which
has borne the strain OF winter, shove
signs Of relaxation. In all ages this
period has been noted as dangerous
one. especially to those who have
weak constitutions. A course Of the
great purifier and tonic, s S. s., wilt
enable the most delicate TO face the
seasons changes with imounity. It is
medicine that not only strengthens
the weak and the delicate, but ia an
additional safeguard for those who
consider themselves strong
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23

BY Associated Press to The Comet.
CHICAGO, April 22.-Fire in the fur
niture factory Of Wullwedder & Co, on
Randolph street, this afternoon, did
damage estimated at nearly 100000.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
Colorado and the Big Fair.

BY Associated Press y The Comet
DENVER, Cor, April 22.-Gov. Rout
today signed the bill appropriating
100000 for the purpose Of making
Colorados display at the Worlds Fair,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
More Kentucklans P0IsOnnd.

By Associated Press to The Comet
LOUISVILLE, April 22.-Ten people
were poisoned today by eating ice
cream at the boarding house, OF ]. c.
Jones in this city. All are recovering.
The cream was made, investigation
showed, from impure milk.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
nuclxIen,s Arnaca saIve.

The hest salve in the world for cuts
Bruises, Sores, Tetter, chapped Hand,
chillblains, Germs and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. It is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded Price, % cents per box. Fol
e..so.t II A M Fariasaasn nrsase Stnrc
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
WATAUGA BANK.
DIREC ORs.

Judge John P. Smith, &. III. West,
p ass, John Sanders, A. B. Bowman,
Jas. A. Martin, Jas. F. rumley Will
Harr, w. p DUNCAN, Geo. d. Taylor
X l.ide, Isaac Harr.
We have the largest paid-up capital OF any
Bank in the city Our stockholders are among
the best men Of Washington and Carter counties
We do a conservative Banking Business in all
It's branches, and all business entrusted to us
will be faithfully and promptly transacted.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
ONE DEATH FROM THE POISON.
Father of Albert SnOOks Dies from tn
Arsenic in the Wedding Dinner.

ArsehIc IN The Wedding Dinner.
By Associated Press to The Comet.
LOUISVILLE, KY, April 22.-van B,
Snooks, father of Winford B. Sneoks
at whose wedding dinner so many pS
pie were poisoned last week, died y
afternoon. Others are expected
die.
Albert Snooks, who, with his bri
was also poisoned at the wedding
still at the Barnett House, in Cine
natl, 1t is not believed he will recC
His young wife is in a fSir way
restored to health.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23

Choking, sneezing and every other
form OF catarrh in the head, is fadi.
cally cured by DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy Fifty cents. Sold sy Drug
pists everywhere.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23


It's sometimes said patent medici-
mes are for the ignorant. The doctors
faster this idea. "The people," we're
told, "are mostly ignorant when II
comes to medical science" Suppose
they are! What sick man needs is
not knowledge, but cure, and the
medicine that cures is the medicine
for the sick. DR.. Pierces Golden
Medical Discovery cures the edo be-
lieves" and the "don't belieyes." There
is no hesitance about it, no "ii'' nor
possibly" 1t says--"I can cure you,
only do as / direct" Perhaps it fails
occasionally. The makers hear Of IL
when it does, because they never Keep
the money when the medicine fails TO
do good Suppose The doctors went
on that principle. (We beg the doc
tors pardon. II wouldn't doD
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23

BY kssscated Press to The Comet.
LONDON, April 22.-In the House Of
Commons today Samuel Evans, mem.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
Polsoned hY Canned Peaches.

By Associated Press 70 The Comet.
sHEIByvILLE, IND, April 22-E. B.
Amsdem, his vile, daughter and seven