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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
DoBERT BURRow
ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN
CHANCERY,
Johnson CITY, Tenn.
VOL. VII.

Wiiipractice In the Law and ChAncery Courts
OF the counties OF Washington Sullivan, Carter,
Johnson and Unioi. Collections made any
where In East Tennessee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
From Under the Snow.
Joncsboro Herald and Tribune.

JUHNsUVIU IIUIHIU HIIU IIIUTIIIts
The Johnson City DAILY COMET is
on our table. 1t is lively and newsy
and generally creditable. AS the
larger part Of THE COMET force consists
of graduates Of the Herald and Trib-
une Office we feel peculiar fatherly
interest in the new enterprise, and are
anxious that it shall win success and
credit
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-16
The Cincinnati Conference.

Elsewhere will be found a report OF
the proceedings of the Cincinnati con.
ference. Little need be said in com
ment upon the results attained. The
enthusiasm was unbounded and uncon-
trollable. The people went there for a
purpose. Leaders who proposed modi-
fications were pushed aside. Nothing
could stay the torrent of public senti-
ment. While this is true, the action OF
the convention was sufficiently conserv-
alive to merit the approval of those ele-
ments not actively identified with the
convention. The platform is that al
ready adopted by the several great in
dustrial organizations of the country.
Due regard was had to the convention
called to meet on February %, 1892.
The committee appointed is instructed
to meet and cooperate with. that con-
vention. 1t is empowered with full au-
thority in the premises. Its work
prior to that meeting will be work of
Organization and education, and it will
be pursued persistently and vigorously.
There is no longer any doubt that a
new party will have candidates in the
feld in 1892. Neither is there any
doubt that the entire country will De
united in its support.-The Advocate.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-16

tirely constitutional. The piutocracy
will meet them with methods as lawless
as pirates on the high seas. The plans
are being laid and effort will be made to
Involve the leading advocates OF the
people. Unprincipaled demagogues are
to be employed TO engineer great strikes
and riots, thus finding excuse to call
the militia and police into action.
Troubles of all kinds will be precipi'
tated, and efforts made to place the
blame in the wrong place and thereby
prejudice public opinion, and dissipate
the voting strength of the reform
movement The need of the hour is
watchfulness, frmness, discretion.
Let no man finch from duty.
Let no man pass judgment
on labor troubles or labor leaders as de.
scribed by the associated press dis
patches. Let reform papers everywhere
make it regular business to keep the
public we'll informed on all the plots OF
the enemy. Let there be concert OF
action with the reform press in expos.
ing and crying down the conspiracies
against human welfare. This is nc
alarmist cry. 1t is written after sober
rejection. We cannot act too quickly
now in the work of opening the eyes Of
the people. The vilest plots ever hatch
ed against an unsuspecting public are in
process of development this very minute.
The people and the reform press must
sternly rebuke these vilainOus schemers
right now Pass the watchword along
the line. The danger is imminent
NOncOnformist.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-16
Chilian News.

WASHINGTON, June 11.-Mr. Rich
ard ]. Trumbull, representative OF the
Gillian insurgent party, had long in
terview with Secretary Tracy to-day.
The subject of the interview cannot be
learned definitely. but there Is reason
to believe that Mr.. Trumbull made q
strong plea for the insurgent cause, and
sought to have the arms still on the
Itata remain in the custody OF Admiral
McCann until judicial determination
of their ownership can be reached.
To representative of the Associated
Press Mr. Trumbull said that the con-
dition of affairs in Chill is one of absO-
lutte despOtism. In his communication
to his congress, Balmaceda, he asserted,
confessed the truth of this.
He (Mr. TrumbulD had no hope of re-
lief as result of the presidential cleo
ton which takes place in Chill this
month. Balmaceda, he said. controls
all of the Office holders and hangers on
and favorites, but the people as awhole
are opposed to him.
The Chilian legation to-day received
a telegram from Chill saying that the
naval vessels of the government had
pursued the insurgents in Tarapaca.
ne OOuucll. b1O eAAiu oAAO AIAPS
rial have bombarded Pisagua and Iqui-
que without managing 10 bring out the
insurgents ships which hid among the
foreign vessels so as not to be destroyed
by the torpedoes. The insurgent yes.
sells are in very bad condition, the
telegram says, and all the veteran
sailors have deserted and offered their
services to the constitutional govern
ment.
LONDON, June 11.-President Bal
maceda has sent the following dispatch
to Reuters from Santiago:
Surprise and disdain have been pro-
duced here by the false statements
which the rebels publish in the Euro
pean press, The rebel congress closed
June 1st. The congress lately elected
here works regularly. 1t approved the
acts of the government, invested it with
extraordinary powers, and authorized
it to contract loans. Perfect order pre-
walls. The army is well disciplined,
and is actuated by great esprit de corps.
The government can not be van
quished by the rebels who are only able
to prOlong the struggle to enrich them
selves out of the nitrate deposits. They
have undertaken no expedition against
the government forces and are COM
pletely disorganized.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-16
Milling Notes.

MINNEAPOLIS, June 1.-THE North
western Miller says: The mills ran the
lightest week since February, which is
due to unsatisfactory markets. The ag-
gregate output for the week is 7,4OO
barrels, against 1913, 230 barrels the
week before, and 90, $40 barrels for the
corresponding week in 1890. Two more
mills are running than week ago, and
the production promises to be increased.
There is, however, very little induce
ment to make -four, and the tendency is
all the time toward curtailment. While
the flour market is still in most life
less condition, still the millers think
there is trihe more disposition to buy
than a week ago, and sales effected for
a week back appear to be larger. For
eigners are showing more interest in
patents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-16
An Imminent Mighty Struggle.

No thoughtful observer of the signs Of
the times can fail to see that a mighty
struggle is imminent between the peo-
pie and the powers that be-" Never
in the nations history has such grave
and great dangers menaced the general
peace. The producer is struggling for
his rights. The plutocrats are plotting
to render powerless every plan for hui
man betterment. The producer is be-
coming desperate. The plutocrat is to-
tally unfeeling, and INSCRIPTIONS. So
ciety's sponges will not surrender their
privileges without struggle. The
common people will try to rem
edy existing social and political
ills by methods that are en-.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-16
After the Pension.

CHICAGO, June 10.-A woman repre-
senting herself as the widow of "Clack"
Harrison, said to be brother of the
president, appeared at the pension office
to-day. inquiring for $4,000 back PEN
sion. paid within the past week to the
widow of Captain Archibald Harrison.
The latter was brother of the presi-
dent, and to-day's inquirer expressed
the opinion that the cases OF the two
had been mixed up. Investigation
shows that no person named Harrison
resides on the street named as the
home of the presidents. alleged Chicago
sister-in-law.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-16
A Boonville Kidnaper.

BooNvILLE, Mo-, June 1.-THE pre-
liminary trial of B. w. Plant, editor Of
the semi-weekly Star, of this city, who
was arrested in MOberly charged with
kidnapping a young lady under age for
immoral purposes, was held at the
court house in this city to-day. Plant
waived examination and was held in
the sum of S., 900 to await the action OF
the grand jury, which meets next DC
tober. Plants many friends seem to
have forsaken HIM in the time of his
trouble and he was unable to give bail.
Mrs. Plant has engaged counsel, and
will at the next term OF court enter
suit for divorce from her hayward
husband.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-16
Dead BODIES Found.

GAINESVILLE, Tex, JUMP II.-Near
Leon, 1. T., about 80 miles from here on
the Red river, the dead bodies OF a man,
woman and babe were found in a drift,
they having been drowned in the late
overflow. The bodies have not been
identified. William Lynn, farmer
residing 30 miles north of here ON
Hickory creek was drowned in that
stream yesterday while tr ing to ford
il.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-16
Labor Troubles.

LONDON, June 10.-A number of road
cars, loaded with non-union men,
paraded the streets this afternoon.
The occupants sang and cheered Justify,
and were answered with groans by the
strikers. The excitement was intense,
but the police preserved order. The
road car directors met and explained to
the men tonight that it is impossible
at present to increase wages and pay
the dividends proposed. -
A resolution pledging the men to re-
sumo work in the morning was passed
unanimously. This will enable the
company to start 100 cars.
John Burns addressed mass meet
ing of strikers in the street, and de-
clared that he had collected ESQ in
three minutes in the county council in
behalf of the strikers, and that victory
was certain. The speakers were hooted
by the non-union men, but the police
kept order. A concession of twelve
hours means loss to the road car COM
pany of 100000, and to the general
omnibus company of e7O, 900 yearly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-16
Bardsley Pleads Guilty.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 10.-John
Bardsley, ex-city treasurer, was ar
raigned in the court OF quarter sessions
this morning on seventeen separate In
dictments. When asked how he pleaded,
he plead guilty to every count OF the in
dictment. The district attorney stated
that in view of the plea and the fact
that his counsel has not had time to ex-
anime the bills of indictment he would
not press for sentence being pronounced
at once. 1t was arranged that this day
two weeks be set for hearing evidence
and the court could weigh it and pro-
nounce sentence. The Indictment on
which he plead guilty involves $685.
$50.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-25
cen. sherman.s EuneraI.

ST. LOFTS Feb. 20 All that was mortal of
General William Tecumseh Sherman was
consigned to mother earth here yesterday.
The funeral services, conducted by the Cen
erals son, the Rev. Father Thomas E. Sher-
man, were very simple and in striking con-
trsst to the military pageant that escorted
the remains through the streets of ST. Louis.
When the cemetery was reached. Father
Sherman donned his priestly vestmcnts and,
with other members Of the family formed a
semi-circle about the grave. The casket con-
taining General Sherman's remains was
placed on the supports above the grave, the
buglers blew a solemn call and the band
played few bars of Pliel's hymn. Father
Sherman removed his hat, opened his prayer
book and began the services of the Catholic
Church over his distinguished fathers re-
mains. The relatives and friends of the
family were gathered in a close group and
stood with uncovered heads during the read
ing Of the service for the repose of the soul
of the dead.
During the service the supports were re-
into the brass bound box placed above the
grave to receive it. Father Sherman con
clnded the invocation with May his soul
and the souls of all the faithful departed
res; in peace. Amen, in the name Of the
Father and of the Son and OF the Holy
Ghost Amen" The beautiful flag with
which the casset had been draped in New
York was removed and covered the box on
which il rested. The body was then lowered
into the grave, which was quickly filled
with earth The members of the family
stood by the grave till it was completely
filed, Father Sherman consoling his older
sister, who was much overcome by grief
When the members of the family had re-
tired to their carriages, General Forsyihe
ordered the space beyond the grave to be
cleared. Quick and sharp came the con-
mand Load fire by battalion ready,
aim, fire =! This was twice repeated Then
a solitary bugler mounted the little mound,
and, standing at the foot of the grave, blew
mournful, solemn call Taps lights out"
A guard Of six men was left at the grave.
the proct ssion was reformed and returned to
the city. The members of the Sherman
family Immediately repaired to their private
car and retired. The funeral train lelt al 5
o'clock for New York, all of the distinguish
ed members of the funeral party returning
on the train.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-25
A Clerical MoonshIner.

TuLLANoNA, Tenn, Feb. 20. = United
States Commissioner George W. Davidson
bad a rather peculiar case before him yester-
day. 1t was that of a Baptist minister who
lived in Lincoln county and who has charge
of church. The reyenae officers recently
discovered a dis,illery il the reverend gen.
tleman's smoke house, and he was promptly
arrested and brought Before Commissioner
Davidson on the charge of Illicit distilling.
In his defense the preacher claimed thai
the still had not been used for making liquor
for years, except to make little for bis own
family use. The revenue officers, however,
found a quantity of singeings with the STILL
and that fact, together with other testimony
in the case, constrained the Commissioner
to bind the preacher over TO the next term
of the Federal Court.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-25

The Farmers institute held at Berlin on
Saturday. February l4th, was decided sue
cess. At $50 A. G. Kimmell called the meet
ing : order, when d. ]. Brubaker was
chosen President, :. $ Forney Vice Presi-
dent and P. L. Miller Secretary. Mr.. 5.
Philson then contrasted past and present
methods of farming, and pointed out many
instances where Improvements can still be
made. He convinced all that he understood
not only Banking, but Farming as we'll
Mrs. Emma s Knepper's essay on The
home as a woman can make il, was listeaed
TO with great interest. 1t wss a carefully
prepared paper, in which was shown the in
fluence which a woman exercises ia the
home. The home, such as woman can
make it, is a fit type Of the home beyond
Hon. J. C. Weller in his discussion of the
subject, Grass and Hay Crops" called the
attention of farmers to the amount of seed
to be put on the ground per acre and the
method of cutting and curing the grass.
Mr.. Walker, of Meyersdale, to whom was
hSoibhCO NoihpaiatlNC PlouttO4ShcSo u
stock raising with cereals" was not present,
the subject was discussed by members of the
institute
Miss Turner's essay, The necessity OF
educating farmers daughters" was a very
creditable paper. Reading, writing and
arithmetic. is not enough of an educator for
farmers daughters.
Hon n b. Critchieid, favored us with
an excellent talk on the management OF farm
animals
The Solo by Miss Critchiield met with
much favorable comment as did also the
essay of Miss Kimmell. The subjects for
the evening weIe ably handled by these TO
whom they were assigned.
Several queries created much interest,
especially one referred to S. PaiIson with
reference to amount paid the Commissioners
of Bedford county for 1890 and that paid to
Somerset county Commissioners. Mr..
Philson showed from statistics, that, for sal
aries to Commissioners, printing and sta
tionery Somerset county paid about three
thousand $4,000 dollars more during 1890
than did Bedford county for the same items,
and that the expense of these two counties,
for the last years was about in the above
ratio.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-25
ingalls, Resigns.

WASHINGTON, d. c., February l9.-Mr. In
gals, who was occupying the Vice Presi-
dents chair as presiding officer pro tenn,
made personal statement. He said Four
years ago, on the 25th of the present month,
! was chosen President pro tempore the
Senate, and by subsequent election was con-
tinued in that station until the q of April
last. when, under resOaution Of March Il
preceding, ! was unAni mously designated
to preside during future absences OF the Vice
President and at the peasureof the Senate
function not previously exercised by any
member Of that body during tie century Of
its existence.
The Senate have been formally notified
that my service here will end with the close
of this Congress, in order to avoid embar-
easement and to afford opportunity for de-
liberation. now tender my resignation as
President of the Senate pro tempore TO take
effect on the election ofmy successor in
office. II would be an afIectaiion Of indiiier-
ence unworthy of the Senate, unworthy Of
myself and unworthy Of this occasion were
I TO pretend to be unconscious of the dis
tinction that has been conferred upon me
by the suffrages Of the Senate. And should
be likewise wanting in sensibility and desti-
tute Of gratitude were TO withhold the ex-
preston Of my grateful appreciation Of the
confidence and the consideration so long
continued with which have been honoied
by the most digniied. the most important
and the most influential legislative assembly
in the world.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-25

THE habit of charging men holding
public positions with being influenced in
their actions by improper motives when
ever they do not see proper to adopt our
views, is pernicious and reprehensible.
We do not believe that the public men Of
to-day are any more venal or corrupt
than were our ancestors, and we shonld
only charge wrong motives on the most
positive and convincing testimony. A
public official may differ from us and
be thoroughly honest in his conyic-
fions. and impelled in the course he pnr-
sues By the purest motives. Nay, more,
the difference OF views may be due 70
the larger intelligence be possesses, and
his refusal to defect from his line Of pol
jcy, the result Of a conscientious desire
70 do what is right, and for the best III
terests Of the counlry.-Ec.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-25

SENATOR QUAY, on Monday, read in
the Senate thorough and comPrehen-
sive refutstion of the charges against
him which were Published in the New
York World, in February and March,
1890. lie took up the charges one by
one and showed that they were false,
individually and as a whole. He made
his statement with 4 directness and
frankness that is characteristic Of the
man. The full text of his statement will
be fouad IN another column.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-25
The Pennsylvania Railroads Sec
ond Tour to the Golden Gate.

ond Tour to the Golden Gate.
Tourists on the first Pennsylvania Rail
road to the Golden Gate, left New Orleans
last week, after witnessing the great ClIni-
val of Mardi Gras. Their special train has
provoked the greatest admiration and the
most favorable comments from the Southern
people, owing to its palatial equipment. Let
tiers from the tourists en- route TO friends at
home are fall of expressions of delight in
regard to the trip. The second tour, which
will leave Philadelphia Tuesday, March 81,
is filling up rapidly, due in great measure to
the desire of many TO be in California in the
delightful season of early spring. The route
taken for the second tour west trayerses the
States of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Hi
nois, Missouri. Kansas, Colorado, New Mex
leo and Arizona, entering the American
Ctopian State California from the south,
while ast-bound it takes the same roate as
the first tour. Stops of longer or shorter
duration are made al all the prominent
points en- route in both directions. The rate
is remarkably low, being but S27j, yet in
Guiding Pullman Palace Car accommoda-
tions, meals ard several side trips. The de.
scriptive itinerary may be procured upon
application 10 George W. Boyd, Assistant
General Passenger Agent. For those who
anticipate joining the second tour applica-
ton for space should be made at once, as the
number TO be carried is limited.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-25

TllE announcement that Senator Quay
is forcing the nomination Of General
Alger, of Michigan. for the Republican
Presidential nomination year hence is
perhaps not authentic, as Dir. c. J..
Msgce has an announcement not pub
lished Of that nature out for himself at
least two years old, and Mr.. Quay is
aware Of il. But as between Blaine and
Alger il must be hard for Mr.. Quay to
avoid colliding with Mr.. Magee ia the
matter Of personal preference.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-25

TIE accidental Democratic majorities
in several Of the State Legislatures are
taking advantage Of their opportunity to
gerrymander the Congressional appor-
tionment in such a manner as 10 produce
the best party results regardless OF con-
sistency and the rights o; the masses. In
the hands of latter-day Democrat the
authority TO make an spportionment
means simply 10 grab everything within
sight, regardless Of the fact that such use
of power Is uniformly repudiated and
cDnecied bv the people.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-25
ORDERS OUTSTANDING OF THE YEAR 1890

We the undersigned Auditors of Somerset County, the Common
wealth of Pennsylvania do certify that pursuance of the 4 section
of the Act entitled "An Act relating Counties Townships &C.
ed the 18th day of April 1884 the Of Justice in the
County Somerset the 5 day January 1891 after being
duly did audit adjust and settle the required Of
law areeab the several Acts Assembly and supplements
and according the best of ability that
viz
George Black Treasurer of the County House
and House Of Employment, with the County Of Somerset
2nd. The Account OF the c. c. Musseman Donation.
3rd. The Estimate Accounts
4h The Poor Directors Individual
erset all for the year 1890
The said Treasurer and the Directors duly appear
before the Auditors with their book and and they did appear
and produced their books orders bills Vouchers
Summons atached)
In testimony whereof we have heento hands
Goth day of January A. D. 1891.
U. D. BROUCHER [sEM-l
HARMON SHAFER, IsEAI.l
Attest - JNO O. HAY, IsEA~l
c. HoIBERT, CLERK. County Auditors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-25

TIE annual discussion Of the bounty
question, in Us application othe destruc-
ton Of animals and birds supposed to be
noxious, has opened. The good resulting
from such bonnties has thus far proved
very limited, if il can be perceived at
all and the public mind is settling down
TO the conclusion that a sufficient induce
ment for the hunting Of such game may
be found in the sport itself or the profit.
In the present situation, II the animals
and birds in question are really noxious,
the bounty system Tor their destruction
has certainly bec5me obnoxions.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-25

Nrw ORLEANS Safc 30 far as the
South is concerned it las been well said
that it can stand anything except RePub-
lican rule, and 1t will give its solid sup
port to the Democratic nominee. whether
he runs as an anti-silver or free coin
age man, and there is coed reason TO
believe that in the next convention the
votes Of Tie Southern States viii be cast
for Cleveland, without regard to his
views on the silver question and that if
Governor Hill gets the nomination he
will have 10 draw his votes from other
sections Of the country.