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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-10-08

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nsmncratin County Convention.

Democratic County Convention
The Democratic county convention VIII
assemble in the old Federal court room In
the Wasatch building. on Main street, in
Salt Lake city, Thursday, Oct ID, at II
O'Clock a. m, pursuant to adjournment
BY order Of the county central committee,
J. B. ToRoxTo, Chairman
GEORGE w. Snow. Secretary
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wu1<AM HYDE. Editor
cHAs. w. Assistant Editor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01
Thanks.

Mr.. EDITOR We are indeed a
thankful household today. Another
cause for gratitude has been added to
the long catalogue of obligations un-
der which we live to our many and
generous friends in Johnson City.
At an early hour Thursday evening
our house was literally filled by the
members Of our church and congrega-
tion, all bearing valuable gifts. The
useful and the ornamental, the valua-
BILE and the commonplace, were all
represented. From the elegant study
gown for the pastor to contents of the
coal house and chicken coop, from the
splendid silverware for the table to the
useful cake of soap, the taste of each
donor found expression. Those who
could not come sent reminders of thejl
thoughtful care in the shape of money
and gifts.
We do indeed thank you each and
all, dear friends, for these things anc
especially for the love which prompted
the act.
May God reward you all.
Yours Gratefully,
&c. CowAN,
! Pas. 1st Pres. Church.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01
A BIG SCHEME.
-Four Large Railway Sys-
TENS to be Consol-
idated,
With Terminal Points at Birming-
ham, Chattanooga, Allan
ia, Bristol,
MoRRIsToWN, MIDDLEsBoRoUGH AND
PERHAPS JOHNSON CITY.

AS mentioned in THE COMET a few
weeks ago scheme is on foot to con-
solidate four large Southern railway
systems, which will be very beneficial
to this city, as it will enter or connect
with roads entering Johnson City.
Here is something interesting from
the Manufacturers record in regard
to the scheme:
There has been for sometime
movement under way for the amalga-
nation of four Southern roads, and by
the building Of several links a new
railroad system would be formed in
the South, The plan has been engi-
neered by Newman Erb, receiver of
the Kansas City, Wyandotte & North
western Railroad, and young railroad
man of recognized ability. The plan
provides for the consolidation of the
Chattanooga Southern, Marietta &
Georgia, Knoxville, Cumberland Gap
& Louisville and the Morristown &
Cumberland Gap roads under the
name of the Tennessee, Alabama &
Georgia Railway. Mr.. Erb has made
substantial progress with the move
ment, and among those named as in
tel ested are II. A. V. Post, of New
York city, who is chairman of the re-
organization committee of the Mariet-
ia & North Georgia; Thomas Carmi
chael, of London Walter Stanton, of
New York, and E. E. Dennis, OF Phila-
delphia. A majority of the bonds and
stock of the Marietta & North Georgia
have been secured and it is intended
to extend this road from Marietta to
Atlanta. The Morristown & Cumber
land Gap is to be built from point
near Tate Springs, Tenn, to con-
nection with the Norfolk & Western at
Bristol, Tenn, and the Chattanooga
Southern is to be extended from Gads
den to Birmingham, Ala. The Mari
eta & North Georgia is also to be ex-
tended to Chattanooga, according to
the plan, the extension starting from
Twin City, Tenn. The committee
which has the work of recognizing
the Marietta & North Georgia an
nounces that the reorganization plan
has become effective. With the ex-
ception of the Knoxville, Cumberland
Gap & Louisville, the roads that are
to make up the new system are in the
hands of receivers, and the carrying
out of this plan will, it is believed
make what are now poor-pay roads
into very profitable system. Its ter
minal points would be Birmingham
| Chattanooga, Atlanta, Bristol, Morris
town and Middlesboro, from which
cities connections could be arranged
tor all places North, East, South ant
West.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01

regretted that boys so young will get
into evil ways so soon. Young
Crouck is from one of the best fami-
lies Of the city and has never been
known to be in any trouble before,
while the others have the reputation
OF being tough characters, and have
been in Jail before.
LATER,-Mack Bray, another one
of the boys wanted for robbery, was
arrested last night after the above
was written and is now locked up.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01
DEMOCRAT WINS.
Election of Democratic Senator In
Montana Assured.

HELENA, Mont, Nov. 25.-The off.
cial canvass Of the vote Of Choteau
county was made yesterday, and re-
suited in giving the certificate to q
Democratic member Of the Legislature
making that body Democratic on
joint ballot and insuring the election
of a straight Democrat as United
States Senator. Three Populists hold
the balance Of power in the House,
but the Democrats hope to get the or
ganization Of that body
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01
SOCIETY HAPPENINGS.
What Has Been Done During the Past
Week.

Tuesday evening the Ladies' OF the
W. @. 7. U. gave an enjoyable enter
tainment in Jobe's opera house.
The plot of the play was an old fash
Toned husking party, and the stage
had been decorated to this end, and
presented the appearance of an open
barn floor.
The young people who took part &C
quilted themselves very creditably.
We would especially mention the lit
tie poem of Riley's given by Miss Eas-
ley.
The hall was well filled. The enter
tainment was under the management
OF Mrs Mcneil, and was taking all in
all success for the ladies.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01

Thanksgiving evening the ladies of
the Baptist church gave public en-
tertainment in their church which
was a very enjoyable affair. The
church was well filed.
Friday evening the dancing CLUB
met under the supervision of its pro-
fessot. This class is making rapid
strides toward proficiency.
Sam Miller, who has been attending
lectures at the Vanderbilt Medical
College and who graduates this year,
has been electen valedictorian of his
class, and for the graduates OF the Uni
versity of Tennessee. We should feel
very proud that Sam has achieyed this
distinction, which is one all the more
distinguished in that it is given both
to merit and to popularity. There
are about 200 in the class.
Miss Smith, OF Kentucky, is visiting
her cousin, Miss Mildred Smith, on the
Love Hill.
Miss Weaver, of Asheville, N. c., il
visiting M and Mrs Robt Penland.
Miss Alice Pendleton, a sweet ant
charming young lady from Marion
Va, is visiting her friend, Miss Ini
Jobe, for few weeks.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01
HARRISON LOSES ONE.
Thr Vote of OrdgOn Divided, Weaerv
Getting One ElectOr.

Salem, Ore Nov, 25.-The Treasur-
er Of the State is in receipt OF the
complete election returns from all the
counties except five. The returns
show that Pierce, the Fusion elector,
has a plurality Of s29 over the highest
Republican sleotor The five coun-
ties to hear from will increase Pierce's
plurality. The electoral vote Of Ore
gon will stand: Harrison 3, Weavor /
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01
They Are The Same Gang
Who Robbed the New
York Racket Store,
SeaverS & Summers and Many
Others.
From Saturdays Daily COMET.

From Saturdays Daily COMET.
A deep laid plot was nipped in the
bud last night by our worthy police
force, and deep laid plot to rob the
Watauga Bank, was laid bare. For
several months band of young
thieves and robbers have been opera
ting quite extensively in and around
Johnson City, and for the same length
of time, Chief of Police, George Camp.
bell and his able corps Of assistants
have had an eye on their operations
and have only been waiting for ia
vorable opportunity to put them un-
der arrest, and that opportunity come
last night, when John Crouch was
caught in the act of bringing out
from under the Crandall building, on
East Main Street, the guns which
were stolen from the hardware store
OF Seaver & Summers, two weeks ago
tonight. AS soon as Crouch had been
put under arrest, the police went in
search of the others who were known
to be his companions in the robbery,
and in short while afterwards, John
Orr and Will Campbell were fouud at
home and at once put under arrest
and locked up in the city calaboose
A slight serch OF the houses failed to
find any of the stolen goods, but a
more thorough search will be made
to-day, when it is thought, that some.
thing can be found. Campbell's wife
has also been locked up, charged with
receiving stolen goods. The police
are now after two more OF the gang
whom they have warrants for and
who will no.doubt be put in the hands
of the law to-day.
The boldest scheme which wal
brought to light by the arrest was tn,
D lot to rob
THE wATAUGA BANK.
This they had been working on TO
some time and we're in an hours tim
of the coveted treasure. 1t seem
that there is an opening or stairwa,
between the Watauga Bank Building
and the one sccupied by N. Y. Racke
Store, this they had entered aud b
digging several feet into the groun
hal made large hole in the wall b
removing the brick, and all that re
mained to be done was to drill up III
der the vault through the cement fc
about one foot and they would fin
themselves inside the vault. Thi
they had planned to do last nigh
when caught, as the police wei
aware OF the fact, and had been watcl
ing the boys day and night for sever
weeks. The preliminary trials wi
come up before Recorder Gump tn
morning, and he will no doubt bir
them over to court, where they WI
stand good chance of getting lor
term in the Penitentiary. It is to
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01
A CHANCE FOR Tenn.
This State May Have an
Exhibit at the Worlds
Fair.
A Meeting To BE Held Looking to
That Effect.

Tennessee may yet have a display
at the Worlds FaiI.
1t is thought there is still time in
which to get an appropriation of cash
from the State Legislature and of
space from the Columbian Exposition
authorities, and with active and ener-
getic work to prepare a creditable ex.
hibit and save this State from the hui
initiation of being unrepresented at
Jackson Park.
Col. Robt. Gates, secretary of the
Memphis Commercial Association,
yesterday prepared and sent out TO
commercial associations all over the
State circular letter and call for q
conference at Nashville on December
20. Col. Gates feels confident that the
legislative representatives recently Sc
lected will deal more literally with
this matter than did the late Legislat-
ure. The one doubtful point is wheth-
er or not it is now too late to secure
space ut the Worlds Fair grounds.
The call issued ;s as follows:
To the Commercial Bodies OF Tenn
essee-It is widely published that
Tennessee is the only State in the Un-
ion that has not proved for representa-
ton in the Columbian exhibition at
Chicago. She was the only State not
present in official capacity at the re.
cent opening Of this great Worlds
Congress.
1t is humiliating position and
bitter fact. There are few Of her citi-
zens but that on reflection will deplore
the narrow and unpatriotic course
pursued by majority of the late Leg
islature.
But it may not be too late to retrieve
a humiliating blunder and snatch
honor from the very jaws Of disgrace,
The General Assembly-elect is com.
posed, for The most, of progressive and
patriotic representatives. 1t will, il
there be time, and organized co-opera-
ton is had, provide in some way for
creditable exhibition of the progress
and resources Of the State. To that
end suggest that representatives of
the commercial bodies of the State
meet in Nashville, Tuesday, December
20. snd formulate a measure to be rec
commended to the General Assembly
elect, for action Immediately after re-
ganization in January. Worlds Fair
managers will make to Tennessee, as
10 building or space, provided action
by the Legislature.elect is promptly
had. Each commercial body might
send two or more delegates to the con.
ference in Nashville on December 20.
The state commissioners heretofore
appointed and the national commits
sioners, representing the State should
consider themselves invited to this
conference.
AS the time for planning and acting
is very short, l respectfully suggest
that the commercial organizations Of
the State favoring this conference mo-
tify me at once, and if the responses
justify the conference will be promptly
announced. Respectfully,
ROBERT GATES.
Sec'y Commercial Association, Mem
, phis.-Appeal-Avalance.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01

John Temple Graves has been with
us, and Wednesday evening the good
people OF Johnson City had the privi-
lege of listening to his lecture, "The
Political Demagogue Of the Times"
The lecturer started in a quiet even
voice which held his audience SPELL
bound to the close. His style was one
we do not often hear. His own orig
inality made it very effective.
During the evening the lecturer
paid high tribute to Robt L Taylor,
Of oar city, and was applauded to the
echo.
He wound up with words Of a1mo-
milton for the youth OF our country,
which, if needed, would be well.
Altogether this lecture was the fin
est piece of rhetoric that we have
heard for many days.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01

Friday evening Mr. and Mrs Jno w
Hunter gave pleasant tea to a num-
Der of their city friends. Supper at
$50. Among those present were
Mrs R L Taylor, Misses Birdie Kin
cannon, Matte Kincannon and Mary
Allen, of Virginia. Messrs Chas Car
gille, Harry Williams and E. D. Dun
can.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01
Money Order once at MllIlgas.

Mr.. s. ]. Williams, Postmaster At
Milligan, has filed his bond, and Milli-
gan is to soon have the advantage OF
money order Office st that place.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01

Thursday at noon Joe P. Summers,
for some cause unknown to your writ
er, invited seven young men Chat is
about all that are left in Johnson City,
to dinner, and superb dinner it was.
AS we sat at that table we have faint
recollections of Joe's remark when
eying the gigantic frame OF that 20
pound turkey he said "His loss is
our gain, amt it boys" N. B., we are
all going to get married as soon as we
can. Those present were:
Tom Hurst, Paul Shortridge, James
Crumley, Alva Davis, Henry Waugh,
Jim Summers and E d Duncan.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01
DIED WHILE DRUNK.
Sam Lancaster's Drinking
Bet Ends Fatally.
He DIES In SALOON SURROUNDED
BY A CROWD OF Jewellers.

The Tribune OF yesterday morning
says OF young man who was well
known here;
Whiskey was the cause of tragic
death in Knoxville yesterday and to-
day in his old home in Jonesboro the
parents of the victim, Sam Lancaster,
with breaking hearts will take their
last look upon the face of their boy
who came to gladden. their home 81
years ago and whose prattle and child
ish footsteps were as music to their
ears, and little dreamed they then Of
the awful ending of a life that prom
ised so much in the years that were to
come.
1t was between 10 and II o'clock
yesterday morning when Lancaster
entered the New Virginia saloon, 116
CrOzier street. According to the sto-
ries OF those who were there when he
entered he was under the influence OF
liquor.
After remaining in the room where
the bar stands few minutes he ac-
companied friend who had just
bought pint OF liquor into one Of the
rear rooms, where they drank the
stuff and were in the bar room again
within ten minutes.
The question of how many glasses
of whisky man could drink was rails
ed and Lancaster said he would drink
ten glasses # some one would stand
the expense of the feat, and the offer
was taken by man named Hatcher.
The glasses used in the saloon hold a
gill and Lancaster emptied one OF
them three times, one after another.
He then went to the lunch counter
and got sandwich and returned 10
finish the contract.
Three more glasses OF fiery liquid
went down his throat as fast as he
could raise them to his mouth. He
called for a bowl of soup, but took only
a few spoonfuls OF it when he was seen
to start toward the rear of the build
ing.
The rooms of the resort were crowd.
ed and some of the jewellers were gath.
cred around the tables drinking and
otherwise making merry, and as Lam
caster passed staggering they scarcely
raised their eyes and then returned to
their sports thoughtless of his welfare.
On he went till he reached a corner
where plank lay across some barrels
and upon that he threw himself tC
sleep off his debauch. Men passed tc
and fro with scarcely a glance in hii
, direction, and there he lay for some
time before any attention was paid tt
him, and then physician was sum
, moned, but it was too late; for in
, short while he was dead.
The inquest was held by Justice Ma
pies and the jury upon the eyidenc,
, produced returned verdict that Ian
. casters death was caused by excessiv
indulgence in whiskey.
r His body was prepared for burial b,
Ziegler & Donnahue, and this morn
ing at 2 o'clock shipped to Jonesborc
| One Of his brothers is an engineer o.
!. the East Tennessee road, and abou
? the time Sam died he left town wit
1 his train, but telegram was sent t
y one OF the stations he would have t
!. pass telling him OF Sans untimel
: death.
!. Lancaster was 8 fireman on th
= East Tennessee road.
?. LATER.
John Hatcher and Chas. Reed wh
furnished Lancaster with the whiske
IL on the bet have been arrested an
u will be tried on a charge of mai
~ alaI1yhter
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01

Saturday night at our theatre, the
Little Lord Fauntleroy Company play.
ed to a moderate house.
The performance was very good.
This company ranks above the aver
age amongst companies of its class.
The play is an immortal one and
would carry an audience were it mere
ly read to them.
We would especially mention the
little star in this play who carried her
part with an artistic taste considerably
above her years.
These successive plays are getting
very near the lining Of our pockets.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01

From Sundays Daily COMET,
The attempted robbery of the Wa
tauga Bank, as told in a lengthy ae-
count in Saturdays COMET was the
talk of the town all day yesterday.
Early in the morning small knots of
men could be seen standing on the
street corners and in the stores dis
cussing the sensation of the day.
During this time the police had not
been standing still, but had been on
the lookout for the stolen goods. A
fine gun which was stolen from Sea-
yer Il Summers was found in a ward.
robe in John 0rr's house. The other
one is still missing, but the officers
say they have it located. Among the
things found under the bank building
where the boys had been at work, were
two picks, shovel, a large steel chisel
on the end OF which lead had been
poured to deaden the sound. Several
hammers, a bulls eye lantern and a
bottle OF
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01
EIzTEINR naIE
WAlAUHA BANk.

DIREcToRs-Judge John P.
Smith, Il. w. West, C.P.Cass
John Sanders, A B Bowman
las A Martin, Jas + Crum-
ley, win Harr, " p DUNCAN,
Geo D Taylor, Q X Lide,
Isaac Harr.
We have the largest pvid up
capital Of any bank In the
city, Our stockholders are
among the best men inWash
ington and Carter counties.
We do aconservat,ve bank
ing business in all in
branches, and all BUSINESS
entrusted TO un will be faith
fully and promptly trans
acted.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01

From Tuesdays Daily COMET.
No sooner had Mack Bray gotten
out of one scrape until he was taken
up on another charge. He was up
before Judge Hart yeste- day morning
harged with entering Webb Bros.
meat market and relieving the cash
drawer of from 81 to $40 in money
and some meat. He waived an exam
ination and was bound over 10 court.
He is now behind the bars in the
Washington county jail at Jonesboro.
Bray says that if he has to suffer all
must and that when the time comes
he will turn States evidence against
everyone connected in The Numerous
robberies that have occurred around
Johnson City Of late. II he does thii
we may expect a wholesale arrest o
| boys to take place.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01
LATER.

John Hatcher and Chas Reed who
furnished Lancaster with the whiskey
on the bet have been arrested and
will be tried on a charge of man.
slaughter
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01

A B BOWMAN. .. President
G W ST JonN. Vice President
WILL HARR Ro.,.... Cashier
pCAss. Assistant Cashier
IKE HARR. .,..A Attorney
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01
wATAIIcARAMK
UHbHVUn DnNUN9
Johnson City, Tenn.

Authorized Capital 100000 %
casb Cap rlpaid up 74,475 Ot
Undivided Profits. 10,5S7 90
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-12-01

of them being Will Leach, who played
the part of detective and done some
good work in the case. 1t was he who
had learned from the boys that John
Crouch had broken the window in
Seaver & Summers store, and that he,
together with young Orr, had carried
the guns off into the woods to hide
them, and had afterwards removed
them to the Crandall building. The
proof in this case was convicting and
Orr was also bound to court. Will
Campbell's wife was also bound to
court charged with being the receiver
OF stolen goods. Mack Bray, who was
also arrested with the gang was
brought up, charged with breaking
into the room OF Messrs. Hurst & Love
but came clear and was liberated
| Col. st. John swore out warrants foi
the gang, charging them with attempt
ed robbery. They also waived exami
nation on this charge and were bounc
to court, and all taken to Jail at Jones
boro by Sheriff Hawkins. Homer
Keys is also wanted, but has skippec
and is supposed to be in Bristol. Man,
more arrests are yet to be made on va
rious charges, the police saying tina
they intend to rid the city Of this ne
} farious gang of young toughs VIII,
have infected its borders for so lone