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BOODLERS,
The French Government Deter
mined to Punish Them.

It is the only Thing That Will save
the Country From Anarchy.
what has Been Formed i'm the
BOOdIer,s Home.
PARIS, December 1.-THE determination
of the government to clear away all mys-
terry surrounding the affairs of the Panama
canal company is undoubtedly founded on
belief that in this alone lies the safety for
itself and the country. Any display of
hesitancy now would result in ruin, and as
their official lives depend on probing the
affair to the bottom, there can be no doubt
the whole mass Of corruption will be
cleared away. Today the police searched
the house of Laur, Boulangist member of
the chamber of deputies, and seized
number of documents pertaining to the
Panama affair. The ministry will ask the
chamber of deputies to authorize the ar
rest of any of its members found to have
been implicated in the scandal.
La Libre Parole, which appears to be ex-
ceptionally well informed on Panama mat
ters, states that the amount of bribes dis
tributed by agents Of the company reaches
the enormous total of 20,O00,O0O francs.
Eclair says among the papers seized be-
longing to Charles De Lesseps were found
minutes signed by three directors, giving
full revelations Of the affairs of the COM
pany for several years.
VIENNA, December I7.-Cottu, who is
wanted by the Paris police to answer for
his part in the Panama canal frauds, came
to this city week ago. The Paris police
have warned the Vienna police that he
should be detained. The department here,
however, refused to arrest him.
VIENNA December 17.-Cottu declares
emphatically that the stories that he fed
from Paris to escape criminal prosecution
heard that an order for his arrest had
been issued, he made preparations to re-
turn to Paris, and says he will 60 back at
nnQa
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The union Pacific,s Futnre.

OMAHA, Neb., December 17.-Regarding
the report in Union Pacific circles that
George Gould is snre to control the COM
pany in the fnture Assistant General
management will continue the same as
now. Allindications seem to point to the
continuance of Clarke as president Of the
system, which be has built up in the years
he has been president in a manner that it
is astonishing to stockholders. 1t is true
that Dpexel, Morgan 81 Co. have been
largely interested in purchasing Union
Pacific stock and it is also true that ].
Pierpont Morgan Is a close second of
Could and / believe their interests are
identical"
, 1892-12-17
Big Fire in brooklyn.

BROOKLYN, December 17.-Fire broke out
this morning in the large cotton storage
warehouses of David s. Arnott, of South
Bryoklyn, shortly after 1 O'Clock The
walls fell burying, it is said, twelve fremen,
several of whom it is thought we're killed
The loss will be heavy.
There we're fifteen fremen standing on
the dock when the walls fell. A number
of them were knocked into the basin, in
Guiding Chief NeYins. All were more or
less injured but none fatally, and passing
tug rescued these struggling in the water.
1t is rumored that an unknown man was
The warehouse was of aimsy construction.
1t contained 5000 bales of cotton and
large amount Of jute and other stores; loss,
about $350.0OO.
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Frozen 20 Death.

GREAT FALLS, Mont, December 1.-THE
body Of w. Goldsmith, well known cattle
mau was found on the prairie near Fort
Benton, 40 miles east of here yesterday,
frozen stiff. He left the ranch Saturday
on horseback to attend a republican COM
mittee meeting at Fort Benton, and that
was the last seen Of him alive. The sup
position is that he fell from his horse, was
severely stunned and when he became too
numb from cold to get up and so perished.
He was prominent in politics.
, 1892-12-17
PERSONALITIES.

Contractor Rigby is in the city for the
purpose of settling with the county COM
missioners.
H. l.. Bilger and Emery Vaut left for
Portland today on weeks vacation.
Herbert s. Conner, of La Conner, Skagit
county, was in Olympia today on the
way to Santa Clara, California, with his
sister. who will visit her brothers, college
students at that place, for few weeks.
Judge H. Mcbride, superior Judge OF
Skagit county, is in the city today.
Samuel Greene, of Seattle, was in the
city today.
Charles Whitney is in Portland on busi-
ness
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ChamberIIn is missing.

NEW YORK, December 1.-THE Herald
says Edward P. Chamberlain is missing.
He is trustee OF an estate worth million
and half in the aggregate and is known
to have lost considerable speculating in
grain Friends fear dependency over the
losses has affected his mind.
, 1892-12-17
shotin a saloon.

PORTLAND, December 17.-William w.
Smith, shot and seriously wounded Sam
uel Woodwork, Second street saloon
keeper early this morning. The quarrel
arose over Woodworth's attempt to rob a
man named Franklin, who was in Wood
ruff's saloon in a drudken condition.
, 1892-12-17
What Nc mny lead no.

VIENNA, December 17.-It is expected
scandalous developments regarding the
Panama canal enterprise will lead to the
repproachment between Russia and Ger
many, owing to the fact that the fall of
Bouvier, the French minister of finance,
will prevent Russia from obtaining loans.
, 1892-12-17
The nero OF waterloo.

BERLIN, December 27.-The city of Ros s-
took was the scene yesterday Of the cele-
bration Of the hundred and fftieth ami
versary of the birthday of General Won
Blucher, the Prussian soldier Of Waterloo.
The city was gaily decorated and there was
a great military parade.
, 1892-12-17

NEW YoRK, December 1.-THE weekly
bank statement shows reserve decrease Of
S55 5000; specie decrease $4,000; banks
hold s., AZ, 900 in excess requirements.
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Down with the Trusts.

NEW York, December 1.-THE stock
holders of the Linseed Oil company, has
been notified that that their property has
been appraised for the purpose Of reaching
a basis of consideration with the National
Lead company. The scheme for consolida-
ton will be officially announced January 4.
, 1892-12-17
OffIcInI Voto OF Idnho.

BOISE. Idaho, December 17.-The official
canvass of the vote Of the state today gives
Weaver Al $50; Harrison, $3.50; Weaver's
plurality, 1,72l. The plurality Of McCon-
nell, republican, for governor, is 1 400. The
remainder of the republican state ticket is
elected by pluralities ranging from 700 TO
20O0
, 1892-12-17
Less WORK for the workmon.

WAsHIN 9ToN, December 1.-THE house
committee on appropriations has vigor-
ously slashed the fortifcations appropri-
alton bill. The total appropriated by the
new bill is 81, ,735, while for the current
year it aggregates 81, 734 ,276, a reduction of
5000 221
, 1892-12-17
Assnmed the Losk.

NEW YORK, December 17.--General Agent
Stedman, of the Wells-Fargo Express, says
his company has assumed the blame for the
loss Of two packages of money shipped
from this city few weeks ago to Calves
ton, and will ma he good the entire loss Of
$35, 900 to the banks.
, 1892-12-17
nInine,r bad CondItlon.

NEW YORK, December H. A Washing
ton special says; Blaine is. in the last stage
of Brights disease and is undergoing the
usual pheonema Of that malady. There IS
high medical authority for this statement
and Blaine's physicians, when not seeking
TO control the truth, admits it.
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CIEoIEEATI, o., December 1.-THE Gin
cinnad Lead works, K. H. HunnfeIes tin
plate store, Clark & HaWleys lead pipe
store and restaurant and boarding house
adjoining were burned this morning. Loss
S10OO 900. Insured for three quarters.
, 1892-12-17
BIshop wells, OF Spokane.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, December 17.-Rev.
Lemuel H. Wells has been consecrated
bishop Of the diocese Of Spokane, Wash, in
the Trinity Episcopal church. There we're
present nine bishops and about fifty clergy
men from this other dioceses. The
bishops were; ans, of Connecticut,
who presided. BIsnop Morris, of Oregon,
who delivered a sermon OF consecration; (;
Bishop Paddock, Of the diocese of Olym-
pia, Wash Bishop Niles, of New Hamp-
shire Bishop Neeley, Of Maine; Bishop
Walker, Of North Dakota; Bishop Talbot,
of Wyoming; Bishop Brewer, Of Montana: !:
Bishop Lyman, Of North Carolina. Bishop
Wells was a student in Trinity college
when the war broke out, and resigned TO 20
into the army in the Thirty-second Wis
consin volunteer infantry
, 1892-12-17
OoIored PopnIIsts.

TOPEKA, December II. Twenty-Five col
ored men Of the state are here today to
form a colored mems brotherhood Of the
peoples party, They propose to have an
Organization in every county.
, 1892-12-17

PITrsBURe, Pa, December 1.-THE jury
in the embezzlement cases against the ex-
supreme officers of the order of solon this
morning brought in verdict of not guilty
, 1892-12-17

HAMBURG, December 1.-TWO fresh cases
of cqolera are reported here, and are fatal.
There are three cases id the Hammerbroeck
district
, 1892-12-17
n The Tacoma Woman Arrested.

HUNTSVILLE, ALA, December 17.-E. A.
Wolfe and Mrs. NJ. A. Earle, alleged pro-
fessional forger of bank drafts, are under
arrest here. Everything points to their
being the same parties who figured in
Knoxville two days ago with a man named
Hoyt and in Tacoma in last October, We'd
nesday afternoon, just before the banks
closed, Wolf went to the Farmers and Mer-
chants national bank with a draft for 1926.
The draft was payable to Wolfe and drawn
by w. Wallace, cashier of the Commercial
national bank Of Tacoma, on the Chase
national bank of New York. The bank
here had received notice of the forgery
The cashier refused to cash the draft and
as Wolfe turned to 90 out, he was nabbed
by the chief of police and lodged in jail.
Mrs. Earle has been under guard at the
hotel, yesterday several other dispatches
were received from HOyt at Savannah and
Augusta, and the arrest at Huntsville kept
quiet, hoping to bag HOyt,
, 1892-12-17
GOVERNOR M'GRAW
In Olympia on Strictly Private
Business.
He is Looking Well but is not Dis
posed to Discuss the Political
Situation in DetaII--A Brief In
HarUFeNU.

terV1eWs
Governor-EIect John H. McGraw ar
rived in the city today on the forenoon
train and at once went to the Olympia ho-
tel. He did not seem to be in much Of
hurry to emerge from the comparative Sc
clusion Of the hotel rotunda and encounter
the gaze of Olympians On the contrary,
he preferred to carry on friendly conyer-
sation with congenial friends, who, like
himself, preferred to finger about the ho-
tel. Mr.. McGraw looked we'll. Indeed,
he appeared to be in perfect health.
When THE TRIBUNE representative was
presented as ian Olympia newspaper man"
he arose and shook hands cordially.
81 suppose it is hardly fair to ask you
what you are down here for" was the first
interrogation.
ooh, merely some private business, was
the pleasant response.
"Are you going back this afternoon" 2"
"No, shall probably stay over until to-
morrow"
"Do you hear much about politics now,
governor ?"
mot much. have been so busy since l
returned that / have not had time to think
much about politics."
The TRIBUNE man did not ask many
leading questions, because you know, un-
der the circumstances, it would have
been hardly proper. And besides
that, Governor-elect McGraw seemed
somewhat averse to discussing
his private plans tor the benefit of the
great admiring public. He chatted pleas
antly about general topics, however but
evinced quiet determination not to COM
nit himself on political questions.
So far as anybody knows this is the first
time GoveInor-elect McGraw has been in
Olympia since his election.
Governor McGraw will receive a cordial
welcome TO the capital of the state by the
people of Olympia, among whom he will
make his home while chief executive of the
state
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DR.. BAKER ACQUITTED.
-
Snch is the Outcome of the
Great Legal Battle.
The Prisoner Released in His Old Age,
After His Fortune has Slipped
From Him.
Special to THE COMET.

Special to THE COMET.
Abingdon, Va, March THE jury,
in the Baker murder case, came in
this afternoon at 3 10 and rendered a
verdict OF Not Guilty"
DR.. Baker is once more n free mai,
but he m out minus "a fortune. He
has been behind the prison bars since
the spring of 1891.
The crime with which he was
charged is we'll known-that of having
poisoned an! murdered his wife, Susan
Baker, in the fall of 1889. His arrest
was led to by the discovery of the let
ter3 which were made sc promi lent in
the trials.
His first trial was had last June, and
| after eighteen days Of evidence and
argument by counsel, he was found
guilty of murder in the first degree, as
charged in the Indictment.
The case WAS appealed from the
county court to the circuit court, and
on technicalities Judge Kelley granted
a new trial. This trial resulted as above
stated.
The cost to Washington county, Va
has been immense.
Baker viii be glad to to get back to
his li,tle children. There will be much
speculation as to what will come OF
The love-spell that holds him and Mrs.
Gilmet somewhat dear to each other,
Some thi0k4 that he will elope with
her, md they will yet realize that they
we're "made for each other"
There are those who think that DR.
Baker has long since forsaken her
and as the letters indicate, that she is
doing all the counting.
Perh ps it would be better If the
lWo could marry and spend the re-
n,Iadtr lher days in peace.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-03-10

An old darby from the neighborhood
remarks that he found a goose's nest
in a neglected stump on the border
OF a sedge field, and there were five
eggs in it. Says he-"rwenty years
dar-aftah, | went back to dat same
stump an look into dat same mes
an dah wah five lettle goslin's."
The mosquito is an ingenious fellow,
His bill has been a torture to the hui
man ace from time immemorial, He
was slightly knocked out by the mos
quito netting, but we learn he has
called a convention of his tribe to
meet in April, the purpose being to
organize for a charge upon mans in.
humanity to the mosquito.
1t is annoying to the citizens Of
Lancaster, Pa, when the farmers in
the sky begin to worm their tobacco.
The vermin must be a plague up there.
Judging from the recent shower that
accompanied the falling snow to Ian.
caster.
After Il long struggle Joshua has es-
capped from the wolves at the win ter
solstice, and is riding back to begin
his war upon the country sagers, Oh.
it's h-ll how he'll make them boil!
The man who lives above suspicion
and without enemies dwells in an
upper garnet in the sky, and nobody is
interested in him.
When a girl finds a new fellow the
next question is, how old is he?
The Mardi Grass is growing rank
and high down on the gulf,
Mr.. Hardin, the new landlord, is
now in charge at the Piedmont.
The Bristol papers were a little toe
fresh in their announcement that the
big tannery would go to Bristol.
1t is given out that still another pa.
per will be started in Johnson City.
This one wi be known as "The Jour
nal" 1t will be published by H. G.
Austin, who claims to nave the proper
backing. The paper will be issued
weekly. 1t will be q non-political
sheet. The first issue will appear
about March 25.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-03-10

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys.
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efiectually, dispels colds, head,
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup CT Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro,
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIC syrup CO.
SAN F2AEClSC0, GIL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK, N.Y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-03-10

rhe Grahem Ice Manufacturing Co.
has it, plant 'cady for TIE manufac-
turr Of ice, and will begin operations
about next Thursday Mr.. Graham
stated Yesterday that the comp"ny hns
made arrangements with George T.
McNtil. the coal man, to handle their
ice during the coming season. Mr..
Mcneil informs us that he will con
duct the business n a cash-in-hand
basis.
The proprietors feel confident that
they will manufacture an excellent
grade Of ice with their new ma
chinery.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-03-10
AN INfANI MURDERED.
Hurled From the Suspension Bridge
ut Cincinnati late the Ohio River.

cincinnati, March One Of the
most shocking and hcaItIess cases OF
iutsrticu'c }itught to light today
,v ,le Volunteer detective work of
two women
man purporting TO be James Du-
nose took rooms three weeks ago in a
board ug house mere. On Sunday
1ast Ms. DubOSe gave birth TO a male
.rnitd ia perfect health. Wednesday
pubue announced that he intended
% take the child to a niece living near
Hamilton, 0. For this purpose he
placed it in a basket, and Mrs. Arnold
and Mrs Moore assisted. Dubose left
the house at Z 40 and returned at II.
The papers of Friday morning con-
tanned an account Of the finding Of the
dead body of a male infant in the
Ohio near Cleaves. y
Meantime Mrs. Arnold and her
mother went to Cleaves, had the body
exhumed, identified the clothing be-
yond question, and this afternoon re.
turned to the CITY with the chiid's
body and told the story to the police,
and the man and his wife were arrest
ed. The man at first denied every.
thing, but broke down and said he
went to the miidle Of thu suspension
bridge and threw the babe INTO the
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-03-10
The Vacancies Fllled.

Tbo Republics Executive Commit.
. has selected J e BradinS nd g
H.. Ie my as candidates fpr the al.
Il rm4nic board to fiji thu vacanrie,
caused hy the resignation Of w. T
Painter AID Jno, A. Monele. Mr.,
Brsiiug and Mr.. Mongle bave both
consen ed to make the race, and thus
the action of the committee makes the
ticket comp etc once more.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-03-10

It il our present information that
the Press will be revived. DR.. Denton
has bought the outfit and proposes to
sttrt a weekly newspaper OF Republic
can proclivities, The first issue of the
new paper, SO We are informed, will
make it, ap arance next week.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-03-10
THURSDAY, MAR, 10, 1892.
Local and Other News Notes.
N Disnel Onlds.

Headaches and @feverS, to ciense the
system ellectually, yet gently, when
c%ostivs OF bilious, when the blood is
impure or sluggish, 10 permanently
cure hahitusd constipation to awaken
the k,dueys and liver to IA hps|thy at
%tivity, without irritating or weakening
them, use Syrup Of Figs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-03-10
Two Valuable Frieds.

A physician can not be always had. Rheu-
matism neuralgia, sprains, bruises and burns
occur often and sometimes when least expect
ed. Keep handy the friend of many house
holds md the destroyer OF all pain, the famous
Red Flag Oil-25 c0nts.
.. Many n prerlons life 20 lid be saved that is
being racked TO death with that terrible cough;
secure a good .ight's rest by investing . cents
iar Il bottle of PAn-Tina. the great remedy for
q ugh.. cold and consumption; trial bottles of
pat- rina free ~ Mcfarland Il Cos drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-03-10
East Tennessee Worlds Fair Con
venti0n.


The following circular letter has
been sent to the leading citizens in all
the counties of East Tennessee:
Knoxville, Tenn, March 4, 1892.
If the resources of East Tennessee
are to be exhibited at the Worlds
Fair next year the time has come for
decisive action. A convention of the
representatives of the manufacturing,
mining. railroad, marble, timber, and
industrial enterprises and interests OF
East Tennessee, is called to meet in
the public hall of the court house, in
the city of Knoxville, on Thursday, the
9th day Of March, 1892, at 10 o'clock
II m for the purpose OF considering
and taking action IN to wl> n d
means for providing for said exhibit,
&c. Let those interested be represent
ed and prepared to say exactly what
they will do In this important matter
1t has been recently decided al Chica-
60 that unless the several States take
decided action on or before the first
day OF May next, toward providing for
n State building, the space allotted to
the State so falling will be forfeited.
o. P. TEMPLE,
President State Board Worlds Fair
Managers.
THos. l.. WILLIAMS,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-03-10

Gauge tcs;~ ah W. pressure of GO to
rs pounds per square nch on The new
water pine.
1t is important to have your supply
pipes put IN first class order to avoid
leaks and c nsequent damagr to your
house.
The Johnson Git Foundry and
Maclnne Works are now prepared to
do all kinds OF Plumbing Work and
guarantee it. They are here to stay.
Not for Il month or two only. Call at
the office and set estimate on your
W0r1. |S-su
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-03-10
TO0N III, OWN LIFE.
10 Save Himself The Sting Of Disgrace
and Tr0nhle.
HOS. J.. ILLIAMs,
National Commissioner


Ex.Cunluctur A. NJ. Leach, who has
been IN the employ OF the E. T. Y. 4
G.Co., - 4 breakmun and conductor
for about three years, committed su
eide at Knoxville Friday afternoon by
taking Rough on Rats" He had put
himself into trouble by drink and
other disgraceful conduct, and was
without the courage to reform and
live. He sought peace and freedom in
death.
While he lay dying he said to those
about hin-"Boys, | want to die, and
am going to die. | have taken Rough
on Rats"
Following is the explanatory letter
which he left;
KNOXVILLE, March, 1882.
To all it may concern
j do this day commit sawarside by
.aking this poison hope i will meet
meet all of my folks in heaven before
i will 60 to Jail any moor WILL Die i
will kill myself as i set here and as j
write this can't see for the tears.
Tell Miss |. 7. K Goodbye fore me
That hope i will meet her in heaven
goodbye to all Of my folks and friends
Yohr only son A NJ Leach
the one that finds this will Please
let my father know it "a all SO report
IL to squire Leahe officer
Yours Resp A NJ. Leach.
Young Leach was about twenty
three years Of age and was to have
been married next September to Miss
Ida Kesterson, OF Coal Creek, to whom
he refers to as Miss /. T. X. in the
above letter. His father is an infu
entiai and one of the most highly re
spected residents Of Coal Greek.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-03-10

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises. sores, letter, chapped hands.
~chillblains, corns and all skin erup-
tions, and positively cures piles or no
nav required. 1t is guaranteed to give
deriect abstraction or money refund.
bed P,ice % cents pei box For sale
by Netherlands drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-03-10

The Watauga Water Co. have been
fill G quite a number Of orders Tor
water on Wataugd avenue. Mr.. Ev-
ans says the people are beginning to
realize the worth aud convent, ice of
a supply of good, pure ireestone water
fresh from the mountains.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-03-10

There seems to have been no foun-
dation for the rumor that the Carlisle
Hotel had benn leased and was soon to
be opened up. The talk probably
originated from the change at the
Piedmont, when Mr.. HARDIN took
charge.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-03-10
Nothing sncceeds Like Success.

1t crn be said without fear or contradiction
that no medicine has mad greater success IN cn.
ring Coughs. colds, H0aiseness and consump-
ton than Pan-Tina This celebrated rem edy
stops coughing, soothes the throat and lungs,
aud induces u good nights rest Hundreds can
testify to the remarkah,ca nd life aving virtues
nf this great remedy Pan-Tina costs only p and
80 cents trial b tiles e. az Mcfarland IL Cos
TOru store