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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
EXCITEMENT AT BRISTOL.
Caused by False Report Of the
Cholera.

When the west bound Washington
and Chattanooga vestibule, limited,
rolled into the union depot yesterday
at Bristol no little excitment was Gre
ated around the depot by the corps
OF a little child being taken off the
Pullman sleeper, together with its
mother and father.
The child had died between Roam
oke and Bristol from what cause we
know not. But the idle tongue Of
some fellow around the depot soon
got the report started that the child
had died from cholera and that it to-
gether with its father--and mother had
just been let out of quarantine, hav-
ing come over on the ill tated steam
ship Normania.
This is all we could learn Of the af-
fair. We do not know whether the
child was buried at Bristol or taken
back East.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
BIG FOUR ROUTE.
Wold's Fair Route to Chicago.

All trains of the popular Big Four
Route are vestibuled and equipped with
palace sleeping cars, private compart-
ment buffet cars, reclining chair cars
and elegant parlor cafe dining cars,
start from Central Union Station,
where connection is made with the
Queen & Crescent Route and Louis
vile & Nashville Railroad, avoiding
the disagreeable transfer across the
city necessary via other liues, enter
Chicago in full view of the Worlds
Fair Buildings and stop at Van Buren
street opposite Auditorium, Leland and
Richelieu Hotel.
Five trains daily between Cincinnati
and Indianapolis, two trains daily for
St. Louis and Peora; sure connec-
tions for all western and northwest
ern points.
Rates as low as the lowest
Tickets via the Big Fom Route are
on sale at coupon Offices throughout
the country. Be sure you get them. D.
B. Martin, General Passenger Agent
Cincinnati. 297-tl
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
THE DOCTORS.
They Meet Here To-day In Their Sixth
Semi-annual Convention.

1t is the pleasure Of The COMET, in
behalf Of the city in general, to well
come the physicians from all over
East Tennessee who will assemble
here today, it being the occasion OF
the sixth semi.annual convention or
meeting of the East Tennessee Medi-
cal Society.
The meeting will be called to order
promptly at 8 o'clock this morning in
the First M. L. Church by the presi-
dent, DR.. D. e. Shields, Of Morristog gn.
An address OF welcome will be deliv-
cred by Hon. Thos. E. Matson on the
part of the citizens, and by DR.. S. H.
Toy on the part of the local profession.
The public is invited to be present
during the opening exercises, and to
stay and hear the reading and discus
sion of such popers as they may, like.
The Society will remain in session
over tomorrow, and they will be en-
tertained in royalmanner and made
to enjoy themselves. All the places
OF interest over the city will be visited,
and everything possible done that will
tend to make their stay enjoyable.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
FROM WASHINGTON TO ELIZA.
BETHTON.
The Cooperative Town Company Will
Run an Excursion on Oct. 4th.

On the morning Of October 4th o
special excursion train will leave
Washington City for Elizabethton,
the site ofthe Cooperative Town Com
pany.
On the first day out the party will
dine at the Grottoes, take supper at
the Maple Shade Inn, and spend the
night and take breakfast on the 9th at
the St. Lawrence Hotelin Bristol.
They will then leave on the newly
completed broadgauge B., E. d N. O.
rallload for Elizabethton. During
their stay in the Watauga valley the
programme includes visit to this
city that they may see what wonder
ful city we have.
The Cranberry mines, smelling
works, the Gorge, White Rock gran
ite cliffs, Iron Mountain and many
other places of interest will be visited
by the party.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
dread White Gaps.
They Have Moved Their OPP
eratiOns From Sc
vier County
And are Now Terorizing the Good
Citizens of Cooke County
Some Of Their
DoingS.

For many months an organized
band Of white caps have bee n teroriz-
ing the citizens of Sewer county.
Both men and women were visited
and warned to leave the county at
once, and if they did not do so in the
specified time were taken out and
flogged numerically, and in one in
stance one was tarred and feathered.
It seems that they have moved their
base OF operations-so THE COMET is
informed by Mr.. VIM. Bell, of PARROTS
vile, cooke county.
The first OF the outrages committed
in that county was on Friday night
when three masked men posted no.
tice in fro2t OF Simeon Eisenhours
home, informing him that unless he
left within two days he would be Sc
verely dealt with. The same was done
at the homes of several other citizens,
all of whom are highly respected.
They then went to the home OF an
old negro man and shooting his wife
through and through several times,
warned him to leave the country in
two days or he would be likewise
dealt with.
they then went to another house
which is only occupied by poor old
blind man together with his wife and
child and stoned and shot through the
house. The same was then done at
many other houses throughout the
county.
One OF the most inhuman deeds
done by them was to go to the house
OF an old lady who lived by herself
They knocked the front door down.
nearly scared her to death and went
through the house to back room in
which she kept her fruits and jellies.
They took all they wanted then broke
the beds down, tore the bed clothes
up and poured all the jellies and fruits
out, running them forever
The best citizens of Cooke county
are very much wrought up over the
actions OF this band of white caps and
bloodshed is sure to result from theil
action as the first one will be lynchec
that is caught, as they all deserve to
be.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
THE GEORGIA MINSTRELS
To Open the Season at the Opera
House Tonight.


Richards and Pringle's Georgia
minstrels will open the season at Jobe's
Opera house tonight.
They are stronger and better this
season than ever. The company is
composed entirely Of colored people
and each individual displays talent Of
a high order. Modern minstrelsy is
but an imitation and when the imitat-
ed are impersonators the success is
genuine. There will be a noticeable
deviation from the general rule in the
first part. That sameness that marks
the overtures of all minstrel perform
ances will be entirely different.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
Windsor Restaurant Arrivals.

Edgar Wilkins, Isham Hickey, John
Faucette, John Nance, Barney Herman
Mike Mckinley, w Scalf, John
Pierce, M M Kreisher, Sam Hamilton,
g F Derbee, city; Benson S Rupe,
Washington; L Leach, Green Mead ;
] M Simerly, ] w Upton, ] G EN-
inert, S NJ Williams, II Alexander,
W P DUNCAN, Eliz; ] S Stuart, Jones
boro; Haley, Bote John Smith,
Beaufort; w M Lovelace, Allentown I;
AG Hartman, J w S Hartman, Lo-
Gust Mount; John Haynes, Youman /;
G w Orman, Quincy ] R Miller Va
w K Martin, city; w H Krisleyforth,
Ind; B w Bowman and wife, Austins
Springs; L S Mellinger, Elizabethton
7 M Creech, Ohio; I J Campbell,
Washington; ] K Scalk, N Y; James
Richardson, M M Landlord, 0kolona
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
MASSACHUSETTS DEMOCRACY.
Bay State Democrats RenOminate Gov.
Russell and Full Ticket.

BosroN, Sept. 2S.-The Democratic
State convention was held in fremont
Temple today.
In the northern balcony space was
reserved for the Governors family and
immediate friends, and in this space
was quite large number of ladies, a
feature somewhat novel in Democratic
conventions. Upon the platform were
seated number of distinguished
Democrats, including Congressman
Williams, Crosby, O'Neil and Stevens,
Mayor Matthews, Hon. Jas. S. Grin
nell, of Greenfield, and many Senators
present and past.
Josiah Quincy, chairman OF the
State committee, called the conven-
ton to order at IL :35 a. M, and the
cali was read by Secretary Buckley.
Messrs. Quincy and Buckley were con-
stituted temporary officers of the con-
vention. The usual committees were
then appointed.
The report OF the committee on Gre
dentials showed the presence OF 1851
delegates, representing 2S cities and
334 towns.
The committee on permanent orga-
nization made a partial report, recon-
mending Hon. Charles Theodore Rus
sell, of Cambridge, as permanent chair
man and Daniel f. Buckley, Of North
Easton, as permanent secretary. The
recommendation was adopted, and Mr..
Russell was escorted to the platform,
where he received grand ovation.
Governor Russell was nominated
for reelection by Congressman 0'Neil
and the convention made it unani-
nous.
Congressman Geo. f. Williams
nominated James B. Carroll, of Spring
field, for Lieutenant Governor, and
the nomination was made unanimous.
The platform was read and adopted.
Governor Russell then appeared on
the platform escorted by the commit
tee appointed to secure his attend
ance.
He was received with perfect babel
of enthusiastic demonstration, and ad-
dressed the convention in felicitous
speech. The committee on the bal
ance Of the ticket reported as follows,
the report being unanimously accept
ed:
Secretary of State Chas. S. Hamlin,
Brooklyn; Treasurer and Receiver,
General James S. Grinnell, Green
field; Auditor, Irving B. Sales, Mil
bury; Attorney General, Chas. F.
Jilley, Lowell. The Presidential elec.
tors at large are Patrick Collins, Bos
ton, and John Russell Leicester.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
Buchanan to Speak.

Hon. John P. Buchanan, indepen-
dent candidate for Governor, will
speak at the following times and
places
Morristown, Oct. 1st
Blountville, Oct. 3rd.
Greeneville, Oct. 4th.
Knoxville, Oct 9Th.
Col T. 9. Cain, Of Morristown, is
chairman Of the State executive COM
mittee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
The Father Of Annles

Is in our possession. 1t was handed
to us by Mr.. Jno. Gregg who lately
came from Johnson county.
This apple which is known as the
"horse pippin" was raised on the M
A. Dugger farm, where hang its dupli-
Gates on numerous trees.
Capt. John Gregg, our readers re-
collect, took his boat and sailed up
Salt river. Returning, as one Of his
treasures, he brought with him the
largest apple we have ever seen Of
tasted.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
FAST MAIL ROUTE
To Be Put on the YestibuIe Trains
Today.

On and after today through pouch
mail will be carried on Nos. 5 and 6,
the vestibule trains between Washing
ton and Chattanooga.
No. 5, which arrives here at 1910
p. m, will have a pouch of mail from
Washington to Johnson City, and No.
6, which arrives here at 6;71 p. M,
will carry through pouch from this
city to Washington and cities of the
North and East. Everybody will be
glad to know that I'VE will get mail
earlier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
CLEVELAND AND STEVENSON CLUB
Addressed ByHon. Robert BurrOW, of
This City, at ElizabethtOn
Tuesday Night.

Hon. Robt. Burrow, of this city ad-
dressed the Cleveland and Stevenson
Club, of Elizabsthton, at that place
Tuesday night. The club has now
over 200 members, and mere are join
ing it every day. Hon. F. P. Burch,
Democratic candidate for State Sena-
tor from this county, was present, and
said that Mr.. Burrow made very for
chile speech which was full Of Democ-
racy and well received. His remarks
frequently met with applause
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
VIM. ChinOuth Comes Very
Near Losing His
Life in a Plan
in Mill
At UnIcOi City,iW ednesday-- brought
to This Place.. May
Recover.

What may result in fatal accident
happened in the planning mills Of
Mcdaniel and Stone, contractors, at
Unicoi City yesterday.
Mr.. Chinouth, a mechanic, was
at work in the mill when the band
flew off the fly wheel and caught the
saw table, throwingit up in the air
and letting it fall on Chinouth. 1t
Mashed him to the floor and he is
thought to have been injured inter-
nally.
He was brought into Carnegie by
the work train on the Three CPS load
and thence to his home in this city
where he was given the best medical
attention.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
Church SOciabIe.

There will be a social meeting OF
the M, E. Church, South, at the resi-
dence of Mrs. e. G. Reeves tomorrow
evening from 7 to 10, under the aus
pices of the Woman's Missionary and
Parsonage Aid Society. Refreshments
will be served free. Admission 10 cts.
The members and friends OF the church
are cordially invited to be present.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
Hotel Piedmont Arrivals.

J r Miller. Va; / L Counsel, Elk
Park; ] L Cook. Louisville; B F Mar
tin, city Hon r R Butler, Mt City /;
f B St John, city; R L Roberts,
@ L Davis, W B Hufmister, A s Buck,
Knoxville; J. H Church, Mt City D
F Smith, Chicago; W NJ TENNIS,
Roam Mt; Fred Williams, Bristol ] +
Tony, Erwin: F G Cornstalk, Nash
vile A H Parker, De Witt Ark; J +
Mood, Telford H P Waugh, city.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
Windy Winstead.

Hon. Geo. w. Winstead, the Repub-
lican candidate for Governor will be
in johnson City on Tuesday, October
18th, and deliver his famous stereo-
typed speech that he has been boring
the people all over the State with for
the past two months.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
VIC. T. U.

There will be the regular weekly
meeting of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union at Mrs. McFar-
lands on Watauga avenue Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Remember
the change from 4 to 2 o'clock and be
prompt. All the members are asked
to be present at this meeting as there
is some important matter to- be attend.
ed to before we can so to work for the
winter.
Lucy HARDIN, Secretary.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
William Raan,s Cabin.

lrhe ruins of William Beams cabin
who was the first settler OF Tennessee,
may yet be seen on Boone's Greek, q
few miles out from this city, in this
county. There is talk of taking them,
bgether with the Boon tree to the
Eorld's Fair.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
Register Democrats.

The books were opened on Friday
and Saturday OF last week for voters to
register. They will be open again on
Friday and Saturday of each success
i've week for three weeks. Democrats
come out and register or you can not
vote.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
Speaking at Piney Flats.

Hon. J. B. Harr, Democratic candi-
date for State Senator in the Shoe
string District, composed Of Sullivan,
Hawkins and Hamblen counties, and
J. 7. Burrow, Of Bristol, spoke at Pi-
ney Flats to large and appreciative
audience last night. Hon. Robt. Bur
row, Isaac Harr, DR.. G. J. Broyles and
others from this place were present.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
VIII Preach Twice More to His Con-
gregatiOn.

Next Sunday will be next to the
last sermon that Rev. X. @. Atkins,
pastor of the First NJ. E. church South,
will preach to his Johnson City con-
gregation as far as the conference
year is concerned, for on Tuesday Oc-
tober IL, he will leave for Wytheville,
Va, where HoIston Conference meets
on tile 18th.
lie has acceptably filled the pulpit
of the Methodist church here for the
past three years and his congregation
and many other friends of the city
hope to see him returned to this
charge another year which is the lin
it OF one position.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
II WAS A PLEASURE
To Attend the Opening at T.. e. Hurst
&CO's. Last Night.

The store room Of I. f. Hurst &
Co. was hardly sufficient to hold the
crowd that visited it last night be-
tween the hours of 7 100 and IL. On
account OF the large numbers attend
ing the patrons were asked to enter
at the Main street entrance and after
viewing each department at leisure to
make their exit at the Spring street
entrance.
1t is only the truth to say that it
was one of the most elaborate displays
ever made by this enterprising firm
and has seldom been equalled in the
city. In fact it would have been a
credit to much larger city.
Entering on Main street the eye and
ear were both delighted. The ear
with the mellow strains of sweet mu-
sic that foated on the air from hid
den stand, and the eye in beholding
the effect of evergreens intertwined
with Americas emblem, the golden
rod, that had been arranged in exquis-
ite taste by delicate hands to best
show off the handsome stock of
goods.
1t was evident from the display in
the dress goods department that Mr..
Hurst must have been in happy
mood when he selected the stock, for
there were displayed some OF the love-
liest Ito use woman's expression)
patterns that have ever been shown in
the city. Many of the latest novelties
were arranged for the hurried inspec.
ton OF the throng and a large number
OF the choicest patterns were marked
"sold" before the day closed
Passing through the arched door
way in the rear you we're ushered into
the various departments where ladies'
goods are kept exclusively and in pro
fusion. On the right as you enter
you find the notions and ladies wear
Immediately in front was the milli
merry department and under Chinese
pagoda made of velvets and ribbons
Miss Bourne, the head milliner, fount
pleasure in showing the many toquel
and bonnets that had been deity
trimmed nnder her supervision in tht
latest Partisan styles.
The display was indeed striking anc
the ladies tarried long and delighted
ly.
4 To the right was the display o
cloaks and some choice specimens, Ell
egant in every detail, we're on exhibi
ton.
The dress making department i
again in charge of Miss Helfrich ant
she found many ladies in the crow'
who expressed pleasure at having he
return. She has never had an equa
as modiste in Johnson City and ou
people are quick to show their appre
citation of her abilities and Mr.. Hurst
interest in their behalf.
Last but not least the grocery dc
partment is visited and here we fin
the genial Henry Diamond who pre-
sides with all the grace Of a Chester
; field.
Each department. is in charge {
8 competent and polite salespeople.
Misses Pierce and Bullock will b
2 found in the dry goods and ]. "
| Leonard in the shoe department.
Miss Bourne is associated in th
: millinery department by Miss Taggal
s late of Loyeman & Co, of Chattano,
9 ga.
g A large number Of efficient sean
5 stresses are in the charge Of Mi
: Helfrich in the dress making depar
ment.
1t will be worth your while to Wis
the store today as the opening co
! tinues.
J.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
Marion Coffee Robbed.

Last week as Marion Coffee was on
train en- route from Radford to enter
school at Milligan he was robbed, he
claims, of $50 in cash, his watch and
sleeve buttons. The things were taken
between Bristol and this place.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
Did Not Meet.

The call meeting Of the board of
Mayor and Alderman which was to
have met last night did not material
ize, but has been postponed until the
regular meeting which is the first
Tuesday in October.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
Cumberland Presbytery.

Rev. F. P. Baxter and family left
yesterday for Mount Pleasant, Greene
county, where the East Tennessee
Presbytery Of the Cumberland Presby-
terian chuch meets today for two
days session.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29

Happy and content is a home with
"The Rochester," lamp with the
light of the morning. For Catalogue,
write Rochester Lamp Co., New York.
Sep-22-6mo.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
Hon. Jno. M. Taylor's Appointments.

Hon. John NJ. Taylor, Democratic
Elector for the State-at-large, has the
following appointments in Tennessee ::
cambridge, Saturday, Oct. l, morn
ing.
Messy Creek, Saturday, Oct. l, at
night.
Morristown, Monday, Oct. 8, morn
ing.
Newport, Tuesday, Oct. 4.
Gereeneville, Wednesday, Oct. 5.
Jonesboro, Thursday, Oct. 6.
Johnson City, Thursday, Oct. 6, at
night.
Elizabethton, Friday, Oct. 7.
Blountville, Saturday, Oct s.
Bristol, Saturday, Oct. s, at night.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
Ex.Gov. R. L. Taylor's Appointments.

Hon. Robt. Z, Taylor, Democratic
Elector for the state-at-large, has the
following appointments in East Ten
nessee
Blountville, Wednesday, Oct. 10.
Morristown, Thursday, Oct. 20.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
Dime Social.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Pres
byterian church will give Dime So
cial on Friday evening, September 30,
At the residence Of Mrs. Will Crawford
on Watauga avenue.
All the congregation and friends
are cordially invited to attend.
An observation party is to be the
entertaining feature Of the evening.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29

E% If you are not subscriber to
The COMET you should be. 10 cents
per week is all it will cost delivered at
your door.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
Surprised Their Friends.

Mr.. Edens, clerk in the pension
office at Knoxville, and Miss Robert.
son, the charming daughter Of a prom.
inent Elizabe thton merchant, were
married at that place few days ago,
The marriage was great surprise to
the friends Of the contracting parties
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29

Toney & Brown sell clothing cheap,
457-8t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
WATAuGA BANK.

DrREcToRs-Judge John L.
l...flh N IA tuael n u laeu
John Sanders, A b Bowman
las A Martin, Jas + Crum
ley, Win Harr, W P DUNCAN.
ueo D Taylor, @ K Lide.
Isaac llarr.
We have the largest paid up
capital of any bank IN the
city. Our stockholders are
among the best men inWash
ington and Carter counties.
We do a conservative bank
ing business In all In
branches, and all busness
entrusted to us will be faith
fully and promptly trans
acted.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29

Ii you want a nice overcoat 60 70
ronoy 3 Browns. 457-st
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29

Toney 4 Brown are now receiving
the largest stock of clothing that has
ever been opened in Johnson City.
457.3t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29

Toney & Brown lead the trade in
fine suits and overcoats. 457-St
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
Street Work.

A force Of hands is at work grading
West Watauga avenue and otherwise
improving its appearance.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-09
Berar.

San Antonio, Nov. s.-(Special.) 1.-THE
weather to-day throughout southwest
Texas was disagreeable. Ninety per
cent of the registered votes was polied
In San Antonio The Australian ballot
Is pronounced failure. Reliable esti-
mates Indicate that Clark received 10
per cent Of the votes Of the city and will
carry Bexns county by a good majority.
Nugent and Hogg divided, remaining %
per cent.
San Antonio, Nov, s.-lspecial. Count
proceeding slowly. No precinct vet COM
plete. Precinct No o. total vote polled $40,
30 per cent for Clark Precinct No. II, 653
votes, Clark 1870, Hogg p, Nugent .. Pre-
cinct No. 10, 4a3 Clark 1913, Hogg 2S, NJ
gent - Precinct II, 25i, Clark 90, Hogg
u, Precinct No. 10, $50, 20 per cent for
Clark. Precinct No. 10, 51i, 20 per cent for
Clark.
San Antonio, Nov. s-lSpecial. THE
vote OF the city on congressman estimated
Terrell Ropub lican, 1900, Paschall, Demo
crat, 2l0O McMinn, Populist, 100
San Antonio, Tex, Nov. ESPECIAL. -
The vote Of the city is about 1900, being
200 short Of registration. The count Is
slow and will not be completed tonight.
Half Of the city precincts give Clark 1894,
Hogg 529 The Mexican and country pre-
ciucis will give Hogg and Nugent heav-
Ter vote Terrall, Republican for congress
VIII carry the city by 800 votes.