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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19

Cleveland's recent action on the all
yer question recalls what Chauncey
Depew said OF him in recent speech
at the banquet board OF the gathering
OF New York soldiers:
III | am 10 name the typical Ameri-
can, the man who loves and believes
in his country beyond everything else,
the man, who determining once in
what direction his duty leads, can
not be swerved from the path--the
man who is doggedly persistent In
what he believes to be right--the man
who thinks not of self, but Of the
country and its needs, l would name
Grover Cleveland. What he has &C.
complished is Of the very highest at
tlibute to the possibilities Of American
citizenship. A country lawyer in the
city OF Buffalo, he SIZED luster upon
the high profession which he had
chosen. As Mayor Of his native
city he presented as his record clean
and economical administration. Com
ing into the highest position In the
land without previous experience and
scarcely a precedent to guide him in
the conditions which surrounded him,
be won the affections OF his party and
commended the respect and admira-
ton OF his opponents. find myself
in one Of the proudest positions OF my
life in being permitted 10 present 70
you Grover Cleveland IS the typical
American
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19
A Novel Display.

During last week the show window
OF Z. T. Vinegar 4 Co., contained a
novel display that attracted quite
deal Of attention. II consisted OF all
the parts of watch separately and all
tho tools used in the manufacture Of a
time piece, as we'll as Mr.. Winegar's
diploma from the Chicago Horologi.
csl Institute declaring that he is a
practical matchmaker. Last, but not
least, was the watch that he made
himself while at the Institute. II is a
fine piece Of workmanship and is a
better testimonial, even than a diplo
ma, that he is master OF his trade.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19
Death of Mai. l. c. Hoss.

The death OF Maj. L. G. Hoss last
Monday morning was severe shock
to the community, as it came without
warning. He was as we'll as usual the
day before and up to II o'clock at
night, when he was taken sick. A
doctor was called, but he grew rapidly
worse until about 4 O'Clock, when, in
fit OF vomiting, he fell back in the
arms of the MUSICIAN a corpse. His
heart never beat single time after he
dropped, and the doctors pronounced
his death from heart failure.
Mr.. Hoss was we'll known in East
Tennessee and had many friends. He
was the first superintendent Of the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
railroad and owned, at one time, q
large portion Of the land now occupied
ly johnson City. He moved from
here to Knoxville years ago and
engaged in the mercantile business
Later he was in the hotel business in
different points in Tennessee and
Georgia, returning to Johnson City
from Cartersville, Ga, few month";
ago. He was "a years old and leaves
wife and six children, who, with
hundreds Of others, mourn his death
The remains we're taken to Jones
boro for interment Tuesday and buried
with Masonic honors, the johnson
City and Jonesboro lodges officiating
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19
EDIroR COMET /:


] notice in last issue OF THE COMET
an article signed "Gitizen,n wanting
to know II the Ordinance requiring
saloons to close at dark has been re-
pealed il it has not the police are
either bribed, or they are incompe-
tent; man with half an eye can see
the saloon doors wide open as late as
10 and II o'clock at night; il our pc.
lice have sold out to the saloons the
Board ought to put men in their
places who have some regard for
their oaths."
First, would answer "Citizen" that
there never has been an ordinance re.
quiring saloons to close at dark 4; but
there is one that requires saloons to
close at z o'clock p. m.
And now, Citizen" you have made
serious charge in your article in re
gard to the police force either being
bribed or having sold out to the So
loon; and also that the saloon door
could be seen open as late at night Al
10and II o'clo k.
AS the writer Of this is a member o
the Police Committee, and desires tt
fulfill the law to the letter, il possible
and thinks it due to the Board, anC
also police force, to have this matte
thoroughly investigated.
| And now, "Citizen," il you will bacl
your statement with an affidavit il
regard to the saloons being open a
the hours you speak Of, or furnish tn
necessary proof that such is the case
we will certainly have the effendin
parties punished. You certainll
would not make such statement
without the necessary proof to SUI
tain them. Come to the front.
WIN. B. WHITEsIDE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19

Last Thursday Chattanooga Times
contained the following from the cor
respondent at Jonesboro. The writer
may possibly get to come over 70 at
tend our Court in Hacker on the
train:
Johnson City has received its pom
derous elephant in the shape of Law
and @ hancery Court. About the
time the peopled johnson City are
required TO pay $4,000 or $4,000 to get
the thing started, and the people OF
Washington county are required to
pay six or eight hundred dollars adj
ditional taxes every year to keep it
running, the representatives who
rushed this bill through, will hear such
a popular thunderstorm about their
ears as win astonish them. 1t will ac-
commodato few lawyers at the ex-
pense of the taxpayers, overwork the
judges and do nobody else any good
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19
SOUTH WATAUGA,
SENATOR BRIcE AND PARTY
VIEW THE TOWN SITE,
Meeting OF the Improvement Com
panv and Other Notes.

SourH WATAToA, Tenn, Feb. l6. '9l.
EDITOR COMET.
Last week was a busy week with us
here Notwithstanding the rain and
bad weather and roads.
CT. Camp me down from Win
Transport, Penn, and had the boom
repaired and has arranged to drive
the logs into it this week.
B. F. Trimble, who has charge OF
the timber in the upper waters came
down to see il everything was right
to receive them.
w. O. Durand, the contractor on
the railroad, made partial payment
to his hands and has got in a fresh
lot OF commissaries, etc., and l under.
stand will begin work again to-day.
]. F. Robertson, who has for several
years been acting as agent here, was
married to Miss Callie Bowman, last
Thursday at 2 80 p. m. at the resi-
dence Of H. K. Bowman. Rev. ]. T.
Kincannon came down from Bristol
and performed the ceremony. The
newly married couple left on the eve
ming train on bridal tour east.
Senator Calvin s. Brice and party
came in on his private Car early Sat
urday morning and spent about halt
the day in looking over the town site,
and water power, and examining
specimens OF minerals and discussing
the advantages and failure possible
ties.
Saturday night Maj. Edwin Fitz
gerald and a party connected with
the Improvement company were side
tracked in their special car, and yes
terday President John w. Huffman
having come down from Philadelphia
and the Improvement company haC
a meeting looking to the future de
velopment of the place.
/, Thomas B. Heycock, of Knoxville
was here looking after some realestat'
! he had bought and arranged to blu!
} more.
F. B. st John returned a few day
ago from the Poughkeepsie Bushes
College where understand he gradu
ated with the highest hOnors.
' Rev. ]. r. Chambers filed his regu
lar appointment at 5 p. m. yesterday
. owing to the rain and la grippe th
, congregation was not as large a
usual. D n. r.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19
Elect the Old Board.

The agitation OF the coming mum
cipal election for the town OF johnson
City has been made principally by
those who favor non-partisan or
citizens ticket. II that is the thing
needed, then the very best thing the
people can do will be 10 re-elect the
present efficient board OF Mayor and
Aldermen. II is composed OF Repub-
licans and Democrats ard politics
have had little to do with the NUM-
cipal government for the past year.
Mayor Jobe has at all times been ac-
tive and vigilant promoting Johnson
City's interest. We do not believe an
other man can be found who will give
more time and take more interest in
the towns affairs.
Aldermen Whiteside, Miller, Gill
dersleeve, Simcox, Matson, Crumley
and Faw are representative business
men. Better men for the position
they occupy cannot be found. They
have been faithful TO the interest OF
the town. When they came into Of
fee the floating indeb' edness OF the
corporation, consisting OF outstanding
certificates ETC., amounted TO over four
thousand dollars. These have all been
paid off, and by the expiration Of the
year there will be in the treasury and
due from the taxpayers at least five
thousand dollars. This is an unansw-
cradle argument as to the financial
skill and ability OF the present board.
Why the necessity Of public meet
ing or convention? By unanimous
consent let the old board be renomi.
mated and elected. II would be dan
gerous policy to change our financial
managers at this time, and especially
weuId it be hazardous when we know
that better board cannot be elected,
We are getting along amazingly well,
and let's let we'll enough alone.
/ r. r.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19

The Atlanta Constitution knows a
good thing when it sees il. It is now
congratulating Atlanta upon inducing
two Chattanoogans (Gen. ]. 7. Wilder
and Capt. II. s. Chamberlain to in
vest in properly near that city. The
Constitution is eminently correct.
When Chattanoogans become inter
ested in developing section its sue.
cess is assured. With suah men as
Gen. Wilder and Capt. Chamberlain
interested in developing Atlanta's su.
burbs, it may confidently expect to
clip some OF the moss from its back
and follow along, a good second to
Chattanooga 1t will now easily dis
lance such little rivals as B,rming.
ham, Nashville and Knoxville. Even
ing News.
The News may have overlooked the
fact, but it is none the less fact, that
Gen. ]. T. Wilder is citizen OF John
son City, The rest will apply, how
ever, for when Johnson Citian un.
dertakes anything success follows sure
and soon.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19

1t become. more evident every day
that the object Of the free coinage
men in Congress is not to expand the
currency, but to secure e profitable
market for the output Of Northwestern
mines. y
We are the most progressive nation
in the world. and we want honest
money TO do business with. Give us a
silver dollar which is the equivalent
anywhere of gold dollar, and we are
content. But silver dollar that is not
worth a gold dollar, and will not pass
current as such except near home, is q
cheat and lie. Melt your gold dollar,
and il is worth one hundred cents in
any market; melt your silver dollar,
and IL is worth only eighty cents. The
other twenty cents are delusion and
a snare.--N. Y. Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19

The council has decided that the
Watauga Water Company has voided
its contract by discontinuing work
and failing to file the required bond in
a reasonable time. The franchise was
first given to r. A. johnson, who gave
bond in the sum of $4,000, with the
Carnegie Land Company as security
that the plant should be completed in
one year. Very little was done, how
ever, until the year had about expired,
when the franchise was transferred TO
Jeter & Boardman. These gentlemen
asked and received an extension OF
time in which to complete the plant,
binding themselves to continue the
work in good faith and complete II in
a specified time, and agreed to give q
bond Of $4,000, acceptable to the
board, for the faithful performance OF
their duty. BY the terms oi'the trans
fer r. A. johnson and his security
were to be held until the new bond
was filed. The bond has never been
given, and the board has decided to
proceed against r. A. Johnson and the
Carnegie Land Company for the
amount Of the bond. The parties have
been so notified. II the city wins it
will take steps at once to build its own
water works by Issuing bonds for the
purpose. A sensible conclusion.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19
Court House.

The duty of providing suitable
rooms for the johnson City Circuit
and Chancery Court devolved upon
city and has been performed
Two rooms in the Jobe block on
Main street have been rented and fit
ted up at the expense Of the Corpora
ton Of johnson City and are ready
for the clerks OF the court. What
ever johnson City wants it gets and
the people always "pay the freight"
Washington county will not e out a
Denny, additional, because OF this
branch court, notwithstanding writ
or from q neighboring town says il
will cost the county several hundred
dollars a year. johnson City pays
nearly OF o haif the taxes OF the count,
and never asks for penny even wber
she wants to buy fire engine, Meth
er did it object when the county as
sisted Jonesboro in getting an engine
What is sauce for the goose is no
sauce for the gander in Washington
county-some think.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19
NO REcIPRocITY!

New YORK, Feb. IVA special ca
blegram to the World from Batrea,
Brazil, says:
"The Americans who have been led
to believe that Blaine's commercial
treaty with Brazil is settled fact will
be interested to know that the treaty
has not yet been ratified and is not
likely to be. No binding action can
be taken by the Brazilian Govern
ment until the constitution is adopted
and then it is safe to predict that the
treaty will he rejected. The mer
camille community views the proposed
treaty with great dissatisfaction. Pres
ident Fonseca and his advisers are
anxious to see the trade relations be-
tween Brazil and the United States
developed and fostered, bit that will
be powerless against the hostility
evinced toward Blaine's treaty by the
mercantile community.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19
GEN. SHERMAN DEAD.
A SURRENDER TO THE GREAT
CONQuEROR.
The Last Great Central Figure Of
the War Passed Away.

New YORK, Feb. l4.--Gen. Sher-
man died at $50 O'Clock this alter
noon. The end came peacefully and
quietly while the General lay uncon-
scious, surrounded by all The members
Of his family, except Thomas Ewing
Sherman, who is now on the ocean on
his way to this country. There was
just a slight culver OF the muscles OF
the face, the old soldier ceased to
breathe, and all was over. The fun
eral arrangements are in charge Of
General Henry w. Slocum. The in
terment will probably be made in
Calvary Cemetery, st. Louis, where
his wife and other members OF the
family are inferred. The funeral SER
vices will take place on Thursday
from his late residence, although it
may be deferred if his son does not
arrive on that day from Europe on the
Majestic. Thursday evening the body
will be taken to st. Louis.
In this city the feeling is one OF
profound sorrow. Ex-senator Ker-
ran said, and he voiced the opinion
of all; with the passing away Of
Gen. Sherman we loose the very last
OF the great figures Of the civil war.
There is no man left about whose per-
sonality is grouped the great histori-
cal memories of the idealism and
sentiment OF the struggle for the I'm.
ion. He was man whose military
and civil life were untarnished by a
shadow Of doabt or suspicion, and his
death will be regretted as severely az
that OF any man in the world"
Every one was eager to add his en-
logy to the Others upon the character
Of this great man with heart as sim
pie as a child's. AS mark Of respect
it will be moved that the New Yorl
Legislature attend the funeral in /
body.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19
The wonderfuI MIdaets COMING.

The world renowned, original and
only Mrs. General Tom Thumb, with
the smallest comedians in the world,
Count and Baron Magri and a Refined
Novelty Company Of European and
Americas Specialties, inclu din &
0gaSa's Royal japanese Troupe, in
their wonderful Jugglery, Balancing
and Top-spinning performances, will
appear at the Opera House, Matinee
and Evening, Thursday, February e.
Every child should be taken to see
Mrs. Tom Thumb and her Congress
OF Midgets. as this will positively be
the farewell tour of this, the most Gel
ebrated little lady in the land. Watch
for the smallest coach and ponies in
the world. Popular price of admission,
evening, 25. so and 75c; Matinee, %
and Soc. Reserved seats can be had
for either performance without extra
charge.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19

William Hughes, foreman in the
EFT. 4 W. N. G. rock quarries at Mil
ligan received severe injuries by the
explosion Of premature blast. BY
some means tbs blast blew out before
the tamping was finished. The hole
was fifteeD feet deep. and the tamping
from the entire depth were blown in
to Hughes face. His face was partial
~ disfgured while his eyes we're so
much injured that one Of them is
likely to go entirely out. An
other who was standing near by re-
ceived part Of the load, and his eyes
have been much inflamed, but his in
jnries are not thought so serious as
these sustained by Hughes Herald
and Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19

A dispatch from Chicago under date
OF the 14th inst. says the Pennsylvania
iron men have again shown their
strong influence by enforcing reduc-
ton ia iron rates OF about twenty per
cent. The Central Traffic Association
has not yet officially decided to make
the reduction. but all the strong lines
favor it, and it is sure to be made.
The reduction is due entirely to COM
petition from Southern mines. The
Pennsylvania people we're being
crowded out OF the markets they had
come to consider their own. Figures
and arguments were brought to bear
on central traffic lines until their off.
ciala consented to share the loss con-
sequent on meeting the energetic
competitor Of the new South.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19


Ex President Cleveland has at laSt
satisfied the curiosity OF the country
as 70 his present views upon the sill
yer question. His letter to the Reform
Club anti-iree.coinags meeting shows
that his opinion is unchanged and
that he still has the full courage Of it.
Although conscious that his prophe-
cies OF disaster from compulsory linl-
tied coinage have not been fulfilled,
Mr. Cleveland believes that this is no
guarantee against disastrous reaults
from Stree. unlimited end indipen.
dent silver coinage. IN, 4. World.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19

Judge H. G. Hart entertained a
number OF his friends at the San Mar
co last Sunday night on the OCCASION
Of his thirty-third birthday. An enjoy
able supper was served in the San
Marcos best style and pleasant
time was had. Many were the ex-
pressions otgood will and THE COMET
joins others in the hope that he will
live to enjoy many happy returns Of
the season.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19
w. G. To. Notes.

Mrs, l.. Crozier French, the State
Organizer far East tennessee, viii visit |
our city in the near future, and We
congratulate ourselves on having such
cultured lady among us, as she will
address the ladies' OF Johnson City in
the afternoon and give recitations
and reading in the evening Mrs
French enjoys a growing reputation
as an elocutionist OF rare attainments,
and her endorsements are OF unquali
fed merit. We copy from paper:
To an Ex-Governor OF Alabama from Gentle.
man OF Knoxville
Mrs. l.. O. F.ench is the widowed
daughter Of the Hon. John H. CrozleL
If this city, and the granddaughter
by marriage of the venerable HUI. l.
White, and is, consequently connected
on both sides with the oldest and most
honored OF our East Tennessee fami.
lies. Like many others, Mrs. French
had her birthright swept away by Tn,
ruthless hand Of war, and now fnds
herself in the morning OF life with .
bright and entertaining little boy
not wholly dependent indeed-bu
with an ambition to employ her rare
talents and accomplishments in some
way that may aid the support OF her
self and child"
Knoxville Tribune
"Mrs. French has made a most en-.
viable reputation in our city as a bril-.
liant el0cutionist. She has united
careful study with great natural tai
emit She is happy in her concept on
and faulIless in her execution. In ou'
city, by her teachings, she has don,
much to train and develop the elocu
tionary talent OF our ladies and misses
and has formed a class whose achieve
ments are source Of pride to all ou
citizens"
Nashville Sunday Journal.
"The company were delighted will
the recitation OF Mrs. Lizzie Crozier
French, OF Knoxville. The Siou,
Chiefs Daughter was so admirabl,
rendered that ii MAS a continuous
: vivid picture before the hearers. An
? other selection was demanded, whel
+. an humorous poem was given, maxim
an entire contrast oil eloeutionar
styles"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19

John H. Inman says the Terminal
Co., will buy the Atlantic & Danville
railroad. The road will give the
Terminal system an outlet from Dan
vile to the sea at Norfolk. This pur-
chase is another star in Johnson City's
crown, because it insures the building
Of the road from here to Wilkes.
borough, making a direct and the
shortest line from here to Norfolk,
Senator Calvin s. Brice is our au.
thoritv.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19
The Struggle Ended.

PIERRE, S. D., Feb. Thames H.
Kyle was elected United States
Senator on the fouth ballot yesterday
by combination Of the Independent
and Democratic votes. The result
standing, Kyle. Is; Sterling, 55 Tupp,
8; CAMPBELL. Thirty members paired
He is staunch Prohibitionist and
was a Republican before the last
election.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19

1t will be an excellent thing for the
Pre.i, ent and his Cabinet to visit the
South after the adjournment Of Con-
gress. They will see the wonderful re-
suits Of Democratic Home Rule in
promoting peace and prosperity in
that section during the past ten years.
They will learn, too, how little need
or call there is for Force ill,--New
York World.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19

Rev. Jas. A. Burrow, closed pro-
trscted meeting here Sunday night,
which had been going on for about
two weeks, and never was the whole
town 40 stirred on the subject OF re.
liRion before, and the young preacher
faithfully acquitted himself and left
many warm friends who regretted to
have him leave. There was about
fifteen conversions. Herald and
Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19

That ancient desamer, Mr.. Charles
A. Dana, is in clover. Just as he had
exhausted the English and Greek vo-
cobularies in denouncing Mr.. Clevel-
and's cowardice in keeping quiet on
the silver question. Mr.. Cleveland
takes positive stand on that measure.
Now Mr.. Dana can begin ell over
again-oondemning him for saying
anything about it-Chicago News
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19

Gen. Sherman refused to accept Of
fee, saying with Marcius-"I cannot
make my heart consent to take a
bride to pay my sword" If an off,
Ger fails to do his duty in order to hold
office, is he not bribed?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19

The Chattanooga Evening News
pays the following compliment to
Johnson City merchants, who know a
good thing when they see it:
"The Johnson City COMET IL Ger.
tainly . hummer-judging from its
advertising patronage. 1t could not
wish for better appreciation Of its
always bright and readable paper"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-19

A party Of distinguished gentlemen,
the guests OF Senator Calvin s. Brice,
arrived in the Senator's private car,
Argonaut, last Saturday, and spent
several hours in the city. Johnson
City is one OF tho Senator's favorite
towns and he recognizes the fact, that
it is to be a great manufacturing city
in the near future, because Of its
proximity to the finest iron ores and
coking Goals in the world.