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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02
Only a Simple Question.


Senator Zeb Vance, of North Caro-
lima, while at the Palace hotel, San
Francisco, with party of friends,
noticed young man with a slight
limp walk acrossthe corridor and panse
to glance at the register The senator
eyed him for a moment, and turning
to a reporter said: "You didn't know
that l lmped for years, did you2 Well,
was hit in the leg by a. Federal bullet
that caused me no little inconvenience.
l got around pretty well; but while
standing in Jackson, Miss, 1 noticed g
long haired countryman eying me
pretty closely, and hefnally approached
me.
"'Look here, my friend he said, q
don't want to appear curious, but
would like to know if you're really
lame
II replied that was.
"'Well, you'll excuse me, won't you
Lust kinder thought I'd ask, reckonin
you wouldn't get riled aboutit. Wound
ed, Isuppose, in the WARP
Yes, was wounded 1 said alb
ruptly.
"'You see, don't know, and II
like to ask you another question, still
eyfng me critically.
Go ahead. What is itT
"Td just like to know if you wa
j.. shot runnin' or caught in trap2'
Everybody roared who heard it. y
Louisville Post.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02

Talking of patent medicines-you
know the old prejudice. And the doc.
tors-.some Of them are between you
and us. They don't like you to think
that what's curedthousands won't cure
you. You'd believe in patent medi-
cines if they didn't profess to cure
everything-and 50, between the ex-
periments OF doctors, and the expert
ments of patent medicines that are
sold only because thefe's!money in the
"stuff," you lose faith in everything.
And, you can't always tell the pre-
scription that cures by what you read
in the papers. So, perhaps, there's no
better way to sell remedy, than to
tell the truth about it, and take the
risk Of its doing just what it processes
to do.
That's what the Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, OF Buffalo, N. Y.
does with Dr. Pierce's Golden Medica
Discovery and DR.. Pierce's Favoritt
Prescription.
If they don't do what their makers
say they'll do-you get your none!
| back.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02
Merit WINS.

We desire to say t,"n,r'2
for years we have ban
Kings New Discov"r,
ton, DR.. Kings NrN,
lens Salve and Elrctr g. Dil .l
have never hPndpir.i r'
sell as well, or that lla,
universal satisfacri'r ~
hesitate to guarantee ~"
and we stand ready b. II Il a.
purchase price, il shll-f ~ I,.n a.
10 not follow their use. rarse rrn
lies have won their great popular j.
purely on their merits. For eale by Me
Farland Co., Druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02
IL Works wonders.

The tonic and Alternative properties
of S. s. S. are now widely known, and
it enjoys wonderfule popularity as a
spring medicines It is as perfectly
adapted to- the delicate system of a
little child asst is to that of the adult.
1t works wonders on those who use it
aG a tonic, san Alternative, and as a
blood purifier. 1t gives health,
strength and heaftiness to the sick and
the feeble. II is adapted to the very
young and the very old. 1t revives
renews and build up the feeble or the
broken-down system.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02

} The flying jenny has at last taken
its exit. sIt'ranshere in hard luck. It's
days were busfew and full of trouble.
Its manager laekedthebrass necessary
to run administration oftthe kind, and
he therefore failed to coin the copper.
Only a,year ago one Of these tassel
edged Concernspnt on 4 little extra
steam andacariBd off $S 900 from this
town in three weekstimel II is said
that there was aF'deal made for the
latest flying jenny, on the part of GER
tain parties in town who believe they
can grow rich on its earnings.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02

There was hard fight between two
Irishmen at the big spring Tuesday.
They were both full of liquor. Jim
Carney got the best of 1t and knocked
his man out in the first round, giving
him a badly scared face. The police.
men we're on the grounds in few
minutes, and Carney was captured.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02

Judge Hart officiated in a wedding
in which George Orr, alias Soap Goard
Orr, and Laura Butler, Of Potliquor
Flats, were united for life. The couple
left Immediately ina two horse wagon
for Cherokee, where they hoped to
spend a pleasant honeymoon. Not a
word has been heard from them since
the jolting wagon'roIlsd out oftown.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02
Rare Presence OF Mind.

Just as lover had dropped on his
knees and begun popping the question
a pet poodle, who thought the proceed
ings rather strange, made dash for
him. With remarkable nerve for a
woman, the girl reached over, seized the
dog by the throat, and at the same
time calmly uttered:
go on, George, dear; Pm listening
to what you are saying. Exchange.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02
RuclxIen,s Arnfcn saIye.

The best salve in the world for cuts
Bruises, Sores, letter, chapped Hand,
chillblains, corns and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded Price, 25 cents per box. For
fsale at M. A. Nc Farland's Drug Store
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02

-Four millions of pills are taken by
Che inhabitants of the United Kingdom
every week. In France the quantity is
about one-haf. Only about 100000
are taken by the people of Russia. The
Australians are the biggest pill takers
In the world.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02

Perhaps the best known pearl neck
lace in London, England, is that of the
Countess TolStoi, wife Of the sturdy
Radical, Philip Stanhope, M. P. The
gems are not only large and perfect in
shape, but are nearly black, peculiar
fly which, though some think does not
add to beauty, is, by reason of its rari.
ty, exceptionally valuable.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02

Since 1900 there have been retired in
France SO ministers of justice, 81 min
listers of the interior, 70 ministers of
foreign affairs, "a ministers of finance,
II ministers of war and 65 ministers OF
the navy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02
still in the Field.

1 am agent for the best mowers,
reapers, binders, rakes, engines and
threshers and saw mills in the world
Also machinery Of all kinds. DO not
listen to drummers but write to head,
quarters and save money. l am the
largest dealer in fire supplies in the
South. Type writer's and supplies
Monographs and supplies.
PHILo B SHEPARD,
159 Gay St. Knoxville, Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02
HIs BODY TERRIBLY Manpled.

|. A shocking accident occurred at the Union
knitting Mills, whereby Isaac Cox was horribly
lmutilAted. Red Flag OIL the Famous Pain
Dure, was quickly applied, and recovery soon
followed, you can try this great remedy for 25c.
IS you want to drive away Dyspepsia, Bilious
heS1 Constipation, Poor Appetite, and all evils
klislAG from disordered liver, use DR.. Lees
ksnd b Cos drug store
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02

With the yearly pie product Of the
United States tower 10, 46s miles high
could be erected, and stretched in a
line they would girdle the earth three
times. These pies of a year would
weigh 500, 600 tons.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02

Nine hundred and fifty submarine
telegraph cables are now in operation,
most of them In Europe; their tctal
length is over 80, 900 miles
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02
He Doesn't Call Any More.

He had never kissed her, and was
somewhat anxious to make up for lost
time, SO he said:
''You might let me kiss you--just
once"
"No," she said, playfully shaking hel
head; II know what just once means
it means half a dozen of times. You
are like all the rest. New York Press,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02

DIR. SMELL eco, Specialists Chron
ic Nervous, Venereal and Female diseases; Ca
tarrh of the Nose, Throat and Lungs; diseases
OF Lungs, Heart, Stomach, Bowels, Liver, Kid
neys and Bladder. All private and special dis
eases. Ghonorhoea, elect, Structure, Speematar.
rhoea, Self Abase, Sterility, lmpotency, Blood
and Skin Diseases, Syphilis, Cancer &c: Di-
senses of the Rectum., Piles, Fistula and Tu.
mors. Particular attention given to diseases Of
women. Cure guaranteed in all cases arranged
and taken. Consultation free and confidential.
Treatment sent G. 0. D. to Ill parts of the Unit
ted States. Send stamp for reply. Call or adj
dress DR.. ALBERT f. SMELL & CO., Knox
ville Tenn Office over City National Bank,
Conner Reservoir and Gay Streets Office hours,
s to u a. m, 2to s and 7:30 to $50 p. m. sun
days, 80 II am. Pernienty locatec'
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02

We offer liberal reward for a bet
ter wagon than the "Old Hickory,
cost considered.
SEAvER & SUMMERS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02

Of the newly endowed sees in Eng
land, Liverpool is the richest, the gross
yearly income, derived entirely from
dividends on invested capital, being
$16,225. The average annual income
Of the other five new sees Newcastle,
st. Adams, EouthweTl, Truro and
Wakefeld-is $12,225.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02
Some Startling Facts.

!, Ae, Ofacial returns from boards OF health
AhoM that nearly three fourths of all deaths are
from consumption. When we think over this
RApt II 10 really awful, though every cAse started
Nth Staple cough or cold. Realize how i'm
tettent II tsto check this terrible nlulady hi II
Dan BIZ done by using Pan-Tina Cough and on.
kuMptlNu Cure, Price rs and SO cents TriPl
bother tree At McFarland's drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02

In roasting meat turn with spoon
Instead of fork, as the latter pierces
the meat and lets the juice out.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02
70 OPERATORS OF MACHINERY

We now carry in stock all sizes OF
gum betting of the New York stamp
and can furnish without the custom
airy delay OF ordering.
85e.tf SEAyER & SUMMERS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02

Circumstances are beyond the con-
troll of man; but his conduct is in his
power.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02

In the construction OF monuments
granite is often put to base purpose.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02

The directors Of the Mountain View
Land Company had aneeting in the
city Tvesday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02

Lye made OF wood ashes will soften
hard putty.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02

One of the duties that man owes to
himself is to live so that he can respect
himself
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-02

Soda crackers are much nicer if
heated in the oven before using.
Evening journal., 1891-04-24


GEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE
- CElVED BY THE TRUSTEES OF THE
POOR OF NEW CASTLE COUNTY UNTIL
10 O'CLOCK A. VI. OF APRIL ~, 1891;
For supplying the Almshouse from April
% TO July - with Beef, Mutton. Salt Pork.
Bread, Groceries. Dry Goods. Drugs. Shoes
and Carpet slippers, Flour, Feed, Coal and
Gasoline
Bids for Beef will be bv the quarter In pro.
portion OF one hind quarter to four fore quar-.
ters, out of cattle well fatted. and dressing
not less than 500 pounds.
Bids for Mutton will be fore quarters only.
bids for Groceries and Dry hoods viii be
for the various kinds named on the schedules
which will be furnished 70 bidders on Appli
cation TO the superintendent.
Gasoline must not he of q less standard OF
gravity than IS degrees.
Bids for Coal win be for one years supply
and for the following kinds, namely.
Lee Broken.
Sohuylkill Broken.
A fout four hundred tons OF Broken and
about fifty tons Of Egg Coal will be required
All goods TO be delivered az the Almshouss
at such times and ia such quantities as may
be ordered.
All persons having claims against the
trustees for the quarter ending April IN, are
requested 70 send their bills to the Almshous,
On or before the 2sth instant, by order Of the
Trustees Of the Poor.
JOHN GUTHRIE. supt
Evening journal., 1891-04-24
Regulating Bridgetenders' Pay

Yesterday afternoon the question Of
regulating The salaries Of The county
bridgetenders was discussed in Levy
Court, but owing to the absence OF Mr.
Hickman, chairman Of the Public Build
ings committee, no action was taken.
rhe Committee on Magistrates and Con
stables, to which was recommitted the
bills Of Thomas Bratton, justice OF the
peace for Appoquinimink hundred. Of
$l17 20. and OF William E Duhadway /.
constable for the same hundred. Of
S217 AS, reported that the correct
amount due could not be determined
aud recon mended that corrected bills be
required from both officials before any
allowance was made. A resolution,
changing the mode Of compromising the
Brandywine bridgetender, was passed II
provided that instead Of the treasurer
and the Wilmington hundred commits
siorer each paying 500 per year. the
Levy Court should pay 5000 annually
Evening journal., 1891-04-24
HOSTS OF FRIENDS.
Prominent Persons Attend Mr.. and Mrs
Fishers Wedding Anniversary.

prominent PERSONS attend Mr. ana MIS-.
Fishers Wedding Anniversary.
The fifth anniversary of their wedding
was celebrated by Mr., and Mrs w. j.
Fisher at their home No. 500 Jackson
street last evening The house was
handsomely decorated and the guests in
cluded the most prominent persons in
this city. Numerous and valuable
presents were received by the host and
hostess
Those present were: Rev. Il. Ashton
Henry A B, Marks and wife, g. Morrow
and wife. J. E " Platt and wife, VIII
liam BriRton, w. j. Ellison and wife,
J. R. Lambson. S. B. Cooling and wife,
H F. Dure and wife, E. A. VanTrump,
leighton VanTrump, Frank E. Her
bart and wife, David w. Maull
and wife, Edward Belts and wife,
George w Bush and wife, E T. Bellah,
William Candy, DR.. Augustus Negendank
an wife, K 2. Moody and wife. Charles
Doughten and wife, H. R Robinson and
wife, William Stewart and wife, ] g
Fishs, and wife, Misses Herbert, VIII.
liam Cloud and wife, William Oorson,
kew. and Mrs. H. Gardiner Littell,
John S. Grohs and wife, Joseph L. Car
penter. Jr., and wife, @. E. Dubell and
wife, Milo W. Locke and wife, w. b.
Clerk and wife, Leslie George and wife,
H. H. George William xennard and
wife, Miss Rumford, Rev. and Mrs. r. B.
Cook, DR.. and Mrs Robert a. Jones,
j. G. Green and wife, Mrs Samuel Cool
ing, A. P. Hyatt and wife, R O. Lupton,
Miss Pennock, DR., Charles Lawton, G
E. Hyatt and wife, Mark Cleaver
and wife, Samuel g Cleaver, Miss
Guthrie. DR.. a. M First. L. L Smith,
Miss Chandler, Misses Lewis, William
Winston and wife, Samuel W. Nc
Caulley and wife, A. @, Griggs AMI
wife, }. NJ Harvey and wife,
Henry F. Pickles and wife, w H. Billany
and wife, George A. Elliott, Mrs. Webb.
Miss Chambers, J. Q. Elliott and wife,
Mrs. Bratton, Jacob T. Clymer and wife,
]. A McCaulley snd wife and Thomas
Gifin
Evening journal., 1891-04-24
GRATITUDE GROSSLY ABUSED.
A Young Man Tears the Hands That
DTinistered TO HIS Necessity.

mtnistered TO HIS Necessity.
A clergyman in the vicinity of this
city was called upon several weeks ago by
a young man whose father had at one
time been known to him. The young
man was in great distress and told
plausible tale Of the way in which he
had been cheated in misfortune. He
represented that be had been wounded In
a railway accident In Philadelphia, and
taken to the hospital In an unconscious
condition, where he had remained for
eleven weeks. When his condition be-
came such that he could leave the hospi-
tai and he sought out his boarding house
he found his boarding mistress had gone
to Baltimore, taking with her his clothes.
money and personal effects, leaving him
an invalid without the means of sup
port.
The clergyman being of a kind hearted
credulous disposition, gave the son Of
his old acquaintance an asylum at his
home until he had fully recaperated
Then he furnished him with money to
carry him to Baltimore and prosecute his
search of the boarding mistress who had
carried off his clothing, but in this the
fellow was, OF course, unsuccessful. But
he returned. Then the clergyman began
to look out for positio for his protege
and succeeded in securing one for him,
which lie did not seem over anxious to
accept.
On the day before he was to go to
work he saw the Clergyman count a
large sum of money-the proceeds Of a
church social of which he was treasurer
He also saw him deposit the money in a
closet in the library but he did not see
him few hours afterward take it out
pgain, and send 1t with his servant to the
bank. Next morning the clergyman
went to church. leaving the library de-
serted. his protege entered and with a
piece Of iron, forced open the door Of a
little closet, but he found only few
pennies for his pains. Leaving the
premises hastily he took his leave and
has not since been seen nor heard from,
His bsnefactor has made inquiries as to
the fellows antecedents and found that
he had been lying Systematically. The
clergyman asserts that heretofore he
fancied himself a judge of human
nature, but ROW he will no longer lay
claim to that distinction. The simple,
unsophisticqted manner of the fellow, his
tale of apparent genuine distress, and
his own acquaintance with the young
mans father completely duped him His
hospitality is still cordial as ever, but he
is determined TO exercise more caution in
the future as to those who shall receive
Evening journal., 1891-04-24
THEY ALICE PREJUDICE.


Defence in the Aceoo Case Holds That
Jealousy Prompted the Acousers.
The third days session of the seventy
ninth annual conference of the A. y M .
E Church opened at o'clock this morn
ing After devotional exercises by Rev.
Asbury Smith. Bishop Williams requested
all non members to retire and the trial
Of Rev. Robert s. Accoo was resumed
with closed doors
The trial has greatly agitated the
colored people throughout the conference
district Ii appears that the minister
was very popular among the young
women OF his charge, and they became
so lovable that they made him their
"confdante, acquainting him with all
their actions. About five months ago
while one OF the girls was on a regular
visit to the parsonage somebody acted
as eavesdropper and it is upon this testi-
mony that the present case has been
brought up
Mrs. Accoo, it appears. was in the
house at the time and firmly testifies
that there could have been nothing
improper on that occasion without her
knowing something Of It. The girl, her
self, declares that she had no improper
relations with the minister aud was hor-
ri aed to hear Of the charge. Several
witnesses have testified to the girls good
character.
II was recited this morning that the
whole case was the result Of the petty
jealousy Of two or three brethren who
sought this method to vent their spleen,
Mr. Accoo, as is we'll known, is one OF
the brightest and most successful min
listers in the conference He has been
looked to for advice by many Of his
brethren and 1t has been great blow to
his many friends.
The Central Church Of Philadelphia Is
probably the best appointment In the
conference That church, 1t 10 alleged
secretly asked for Row. r. s. Accoo, the
officials OF the church voting a unani-
nous faye" TO the call Now the de-
fence claims that Mr. Accoo's enemies In
the faith heard Of this and determined
that he should not get the appointment.
This is why the charges were preferred,
they hold, against the popular minister
Evening journal., 1891-04-24
CITY NEWS in BRIEF.

The Front and Union street line will
entirely reconstruct its road using new
sleepers and rails.
The Charles Warner Company has
received the contract for furnishing sup
plies TO the federal building for the year
ending June 30. 1892.
Collector Barlow, the discussing officer
for the new post Office, gave $40, 900
additional bond yesterday. Joseph l..
Carpenter, Jr., and A. l. Ainscow being
his bondsmen.
The Republican Invincibles met last
night and were addressed by Walter
H Hayes, Joseph K. Adams, Milton S
Shippers, Mark Singley, Mayor Harring.
ton, Wiley, N. 7. Dannenburg and
s l. Roop.
The employees Of George W. Stone
Co, are working on the VIII
mington city railway on Market
street at night for the purpose Of getting
tine line ready for the electric cars soon
as possible,
Evening journal., 1891-04-24

Johnnie Joyce is destined to become
famous. He is yet but z years old and
already columns have been written OF
him in the newspapers Yesterday he was
attacked by dog on East Fourth street
and bitten in two places He was
carried home bleeding profusely, and a
physician cauterized the wounds The
dog also bit several other dogs It was
brown setter and was supposed TO
be mad Great excitement was
produced on East Fourth street
by the incident at the time.
When the boy fell man picked him up
but for time no one would volunteer to
assist in taking him home Men stood
around with their hands ia their pockets
looking on, but motionless
Johnnie is the same who about six
months was kidnapped and taken TO
Philadelphia but returned the same
night by the kidnapper's brother. He
was also arrested few weeks ago for
malicious mischief, and about to be sent
to the Delaware City Home, but got sick
at the police station and was sent home
He is recovering from his wound. The
dog was not killed.
Evening journal., 1891-04-24
Musical Festival.

Delaware Avenue Church choir, as
sisted by Professor Hyatt's Orchestra
gave an excellent musical festival last
night in the church before a large and
appreciative audience The anvil
Chorus" was admirably given by ten
boys, each with set of dumb bells
keeping time with the music of the choir
and orchestra They were complimented
for their work under w z Hoffman
Miss Lore, Mr. King, Miss Wales and
Miss Brown also received loud ap
plause. Those who took part in
the evenings entertainment were: Miss
Emma Lore Miss Virgie Conner Mrs
w B. White. Miss Annie Magill, Miss
Belle Wales, Miss May Brown, Mrs. C.
B Desom; Howard Carver, Harry CAREY.
w Eaton. Jr., Harry Baird, male quatette
J. R King, director, j. b Westcott,
assistant director; Miss Ella Doran,
church organist; Misses Anna Prince,
Emma Harden, Clara Griffin. Bessie
Davis, Dora e. Westcott, A. Newman,
Mabel Iredell. Mrs. B. T. Shakespeare,
Mrs. J. H. Westcott, Mrs. A. l.. Downs,
Mrs 7. Il. Messenger Mrs. A. Q. Bayliss,
A. Cline. J. 5 Butler, Otto Mayer O.
B. McKsig, w. B McKaig, G. w. Mann,
Harry Dallay, B, Vansant, Louis Fritz,
A. Q. Lingo. 7. q. Messenger, George
Cummings, B. F. Shakespeare, J. Il
Westcott.
Evening journal., 1891-04-24

State Treasurer Burnite is in the city
to day.
Andrew G. Wilson of this city, is in
Dover to-day.
Thomas Mcguire, member OF the Petral
Bay Club, has returned from a two
weeks trip to Pottstown.
Peter Ginder of No. 635 West Third
street, arrived home from New York
city last night, whittier he went two
weeks ago to visit friends.
The following Delawareans have re-
ceived pensions: James @ Reed, viii
liam t Parsons, Samuel Moore. John W.
Thomas. Navy-Edwsrd Dixon. Ad-
ditional-John w Louis, William Car
ney. Cornelius Ridgewsy. Increase
Charles w Buckmaster. William Fl.
Baldwin. Howard Hanson. Original
Alexander Hollis,
Evening journal., 1891-04-24
GORDON HEIGHTS.

Handsome building sites now for
sale The whole property is surveyed
and plotted, streets and avenues laid
out and the most prominent OF them
are being graded and macadamized or
paved. The land lies facing the South.
Magnificent outlook aud views from
all parts Of the property. The Public
Buildings in Philadelphia can be seen
on any clear day Unobstructed view
OF the Delaware river from Philadel.
phia to Fort Delaware. Woodland
mostly Of fine old oak trees, rocks.
springs, SC will be- left as park.
We invite parties to 20 on the ground
and look over this property. It Is is
minutes drive from the city and s min
utes from p, w Il B. railroad station.
An idea of 1t can be had by view
from the Court House win be
pleased to give further information
or show the property to anyone who
will call al eur office or address.
GEO. R. TOWNSEND. g. co.
Ga Market Street.