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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21
The Tannery Moves.

Let the people rejoice and send the
news along the lines till our sister
town, Elizabethton, can hear it. We
are not doing such a rushing business
in etter.writing down here, bu We are
going into leather-making right. A.
r. Wing was awarded the contract for
the stone work yesterday, and is to be-
gin putting it up at once. 1t is to be
finished n thirty days. How does this
sound? Let the good work 60 on. Get
into line. Forward, march!
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AZariah PEOPLES Dead.

AT 8 o'clock Tuesday night "uncle
Aaariah Peoples breathed his last, at
his home in the Bowman House on
Railroad street. He was 70 years old
and for two years has been confined to
his bed from the effects of the grip
The deceased was a member of the
Baptist church and was an honest,
conscientious man. The remains were
inferred in the family burying ground
on Knob Creek Wednesday.
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Sunday Night Fire.

T. r. Gilliam's dwelling is in ashes.
tie lived in a small house on the cor
ner Of Myrtle and Baxter streets, and
while he and his wife were away from
home Sunday evening visiting a
neighbor he discovered fiery tongues
licking up through the roof of his
kitchen. He hurried home and mott
fled his children, who were there in
the house, and with the help of neigh
bors began saving their household
effects. On account Of the distance
from the city proper, the fire depart
meni did not reach the building until
it had almost fallen in and could be Of
nc service. The building was insured
for $500 90 and was a total loss. To
Motorman Lindamood the honor is
due for giving the alarm with his car
gong, that saved the contents of the
house. He was one of the first to dis
cover the blaze and aroused the people
along WatauIa avenue and vicinity
WHO responded promptly.
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Prof. Ratcliff Suicides.

Special to the COMET.
CASTLEwooD, VA, april 16.-prof
Ratcliff committed suicide this morn
ing at Blue Grass, Russell county, Va,
where he was teaching peDmanship.
He was from North Carolina. Family
troubles seems to have been the cause.
PROF. Ratcliff was famil,a ar to some
OF the people of Johnson City. He
was a brilliant and brainy man, but
excessive drink involved him in much
trouble, and it was a common expe
rience tor him to get locked up on ac-
count Of drunkenness. 1t is not long
since he left this city for parts in Vir-
ginia.-Editor.
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DOES NOT.
ALICE MITCKELL'S ATTORNEY.
Looking for Insanity Among Her Re-
lativeS at Washington, Pa.

PITTsBURG. Pa, April 18-A Wash
ington, Pa, dispatch say the attorney
for Miss Alice Mitchell, who is c%onfin-
ed in the jail at Mempis, charged with
the murder of Miss Freda Ward, came
to this county to ascertain whether or
not any insanity exists among the re-
la:ives of Miss Mitchell. Several Of
the relatives were summoned by At
torney Wiley Of this place, and ex-
amined. AS yet the result of this
hearing has not yet been announced.
and the attorney has returned to his
home. He is ~endeavoring to secure
evidence in support Of the plea of in
sanity
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21
Jingle, Dingle.

Those wedding bells, whose chimes
make the sweetest sym phonies that
lovers ever heard have been pealing
forth their notes Of union and sweet
concord. Rev. J. R. Bellamy, of Va.
led Miss Mamie, the daughter of Col.
Wilcox, CT Elizabethton, to the altar
of the M. E. Church, South. There,
IN the presence Of a large audience,
the Rev. X. G. Atkins, OF this city,
united this beautiful couple in holy
matrimony. After the ceremony, the
bridal party repaired to the home Of
the bride, where an elegantdinner WAS
waiting their arrival When this had
been dispensed with, tho happy pair
left the home of the bride and came
to Johnson City on the 8 80 train. go
ing to the home Of the groom to spend
a few days, and they will return tn
Elizabethton, where Rev. Mr.. Bel
lamy's field of labor is. HE COMET
extends most happy congratulations
and hopes that the sea of life may be
calm. AS they sail on may many
Emerald Isles appear along the hori
zen of their conjugal bliss, and the fra
GRANGE OF sempiternal flowers scent
the air.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21
SAFETY In the Midst Of Danger.

This would s,cN n contradiction--is SO, in
fact, TO tho eve But experience has proved its
feasibility. Take the Ca.c of the individual
who dwells In Il malari0us region A robust
constitution is no certain defence against the
dreaded chills what is? Recorded testimony
covering u neriod little short OF half n century,
proves that Hostcttcr's stomach Bitters is pre-
cisey this. This continent does not limit the
field where the medicine has proved its eff
cheney In South America. the lsthmus of Pa
mama. Meico everywhere in factwhere miasma-
horn disease takes on its most obstinate and
formidable ypes. the Bttters Is a recognized
specific in iiimitabl demand, and prescribed
by physicians OF repnte Potent, too, is it in dis
orders of the stomach, liver and bowels, and
against that destroyer. la grippe. Vt improv 5
appetite and sleep, neutraliscs rheumatism and
Kidney complaints
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21
THURSDAY, APRIL 81, 1892.
Local and Other News Notes.
Syrup Of Figs. .

Produced from the laxative and nutri-
tious juice OF California figs, combined
with the medical virtues of plants
known to be the most beneficial to the
human system, acts gently, on the the
kidneys, liver and bowels, efectually
cleansing the system, dispelling colds
and headaches, and curing habitual
constipation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21
Why Don't You Stop

Coughing before the entire mucuouus
membrane lining the air passages
leading to the lungs becomes inhamed
as It surely will be from a cough neg.
lected, There is bnt n remedy that
gives instant relief and cures quickly
DR.. Hale's Household Cough Cure
cures every kind of cough from a
simple cold to incipient consumption.
% and SOC bottles at Mcfarland & Cos
drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21
Ben ID. Bell.

Druggist Of Lexington, KY, rays that
DR.. Hale's Household remedies (con-
sisting of DR.. Hale's Household Cough
Cure, DR.. Hale's Household Ointment
and DR.. Hale's Household Iea) are
the best sellers he has ever had in his
store. This is owing to the great
merit of these popular remedies. They
invariably give great satisfaction, save
many doctors bills and work wonder
full cures. Everybody should use
them, 25 and SOC aizes at Mcfarland
& Cos drug store.
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LIMESTONE.
We are having some more rough

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weather,
DR.. j. N. Stout, Of this place, attend.
ed the 49th annual session of the State
Medical Society at Knoxville on the
10Th and returned home on the 18th
E. ]. Walker, Esq, of this place,
who has been attending court at Jones
boro for a few days, returned home on
Wednesday,
Mrs, G. w. Hufiaker, of this place,
returned home last week from Nir-
ginia, where she has been visiting rel
atives for a few days.
G. L Jones, of Bristol, was visiting
in tins place Sunday.
@. X. Remine, of Fullen's, was visit
ing friends and relatives Sunday.
Limestone school will close Friday
with a grand entertainment.
Mrs, VIM. Kelley, who has been con-
fined to her room for some time, we
are glad to say is improving.
Mrs. John Keeper, who has been
on the sick list for some time, is inn
proving.
J. NJ. Keeper has been confined to
his room for some time.
Miss Sallie Fisher, who has been
critically i'll for some time, is reported
worse.
Willie Archer is seriously ill at this
writing, but it is hoped she will soon
recover.
j.. NJ Lewis met with a painful acct
dent Thursday. He fell from an apple
tree 10 feet high and bruised his shouI-
ders up considerably.
Mr.. Willard and family, of Horse
Greek, Sullivan county, is visiting
JohA Keeper this week,
Mrs Carson and daughter, Miss
Carrie, were the guests OF Mrs n. A.
Moreiock Thursday and Friday.
N. w. Moore was visiting home folks
Sunday at Telfoad's.
A Ehraige, Of this place, is visiting
friends at Tel!ord's.
w. B. Glaze is critically ill at this
writing.
Mr. Estes. of Wytheville, Va, has
been here repairing machinery for N.
A. Moreluck.
Flick Leslie, of Washington College,
was visiting his sister, Mrs. +. j.
Walker Sunday.
Messrs. J. S. Rpmine, Fred Dobson
and Viii Baxter, of Washington Col
lege, attended the presbytery at Rog-
ersville.
n. B. Remine, Of Johnson City, is
home visiting relatives,
r, r. Strain. postal clerk on the Z.
f. V. & G. Ry., is off for a few days
visiting relatives.
Nm. Walker, of this place, and fam
lily, were visiting relatives at Telford
Sunday.
There were several of the College
students passed through II place
Saturday and Sunday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21
DIR. Hale's Household Tea

Is the great blood purifier and nerve
tonic. 1t acts upon all be secretions
of the system, enabling the liver aud
kidneys to perform their proper func-
tfons, giving tone and strenath to- the
nervous system, a certain cure for
dyspepsia. Two months treatment
for SOC. Get a free sample at MCsFar-
land 4 Cos drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21
Female Weakness Positive Cure.

To THE EDITOR; Please inform your readers
that | have a positive remedy for the Thousand
and one ills which arise from ~deranged female
organs. shall be glad to send two bottles of
my remedy FREE to any lady If they W II send
their Express and P o. address. Yours respect
folIy. DR. ANARCHIST, UTICA, NY. npr7-4t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21

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 ~eflectually, dispels colds, head,
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of 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 FIG SYRUP CO..
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK, n.y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21
Agents Wanted.

Good men can make money by can
vasing for the Deep River Nurseries
Jamestown, N. G. Call on or address.
J. II. Cameron,
Milligan, Tenn.
White & Cameron, Proprietors.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21
To Operatrs 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.
356-tf SEAvRR & SUMMERS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21

A poem on the landing Of Colum-
bus has been found among the manu-
scripts of Walt Whitman. 1t is said
to possess much merit, and will be
offered to the Worlds Fair managers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21
A Coed Thing.

For the prompt relief of pain of all
kinds, there is nothing so good as DR..
Hnrt's Great Relief. This remedy is so
well known that it is probably not nee
essary to speak of its merits, but lest
there should fe some one who has fail
ed to give it a trial, we say if you have
any sort ofpain try DR.. Harris Relief.
Trade statistics show that the total
exports from Germany to the United
States have largely decreased during
the past year.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21
The Mother Care.

The mother more often than the
father is the one who looks most care
fully after the little ills of the family
The frightfnl cut made by the new
jackknife or the ominous cough which
threatens little pueumonia and all the
other ailments little and great, come
to her for relief add sympathy. She
must be often sorely tried to know
what to do, and TT such time she turns
with confidence, born Of long acquaint-
ance withe his remedies, to DR.. Hart,
and from abe shelf takes down his Re-
lief, Discovery, Pills oe Wlnslows.
Vermifuge, as the case requires, adj
ministers the proper dose and feels
that all has been done that can be.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21
THE COM
Announcement.

We are authorized and requested to annou nee
w, A, HANcHER, ESQ of the Third District. as a
candidate for County Tax Assessor, subject to
the action of the Republican Convention. WITT
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21

J. w. Cass, of Campbell, Cass & Co.,
made a flying trip to Elizabethton to
attend the wedding Of his best girl.
THE COMET offers profoundest sympa.
thy and hopes u friend may find
some one who will be true to last.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21

DR.. SMELL CO.. Specialists, Chronic
diseases. GhonOrhoea. elect, Structure, Sperma-
and Skin Diseases, Syphl lis, Cancer &c. Di-
sesses of the Rectum., Piles. Fistula and Tu-
mors. Particula .~ttention given to disease Of
women. Cure guaranteed in all cases arranged
and taken. Consultation free and confidential.
Treatment sent G.. O. d., to Ill parts of the Unit
ted States. Send stamp for reply. Call or ad-
dress DR.. ALBERT 7. SMELL d CO., Knox
Vile, Tenn. Office over City National Bank
Conner Reservoir and Gay Streets. ONCE hours
Sto u m 2to5 and 7:30 to $50 p. m. SUM-
days, 90 II an. Permenty locatee'
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO SIS
InnaC GountU

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO IS
Lucas County
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner OF the firm OF
F. j. CHENEY & Co., doing business
in the city or Toledo, County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm will
pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case Of
Catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th December,
AID. 1886.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21

:. II Hale, who has been con fined
to his bed for several weeks, Is, we are
glad 10 learn, some better.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21

}sEAL} A. w. GLEASON,
~ Notarv Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal.
ly and acts directly on the blood and
muous surfaces Of the system. Send
for testimonials free,
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
EGT Sold by Druggists, 75c
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-04-21

Jake Bewley was in the city yester-
day looking after dead animals. Jake
says he would just like to know how
anybody can tell the difference be
tween the fine Jersey and the scrub
dun species.
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the advantages of the free delivery SER
vice now enjoyed 10y the larger cities of
the country, and reatiirm the declaration
contained in the republican platform of
1888, pleding REDUCTION of letter post
age 10 cent at the earliest possible mo-
.ment consistent with the maintenance
OF the postotfice department and the
highest class of postal service.
civil Service.
We commend the spirit and evidence
of reform III civil service and the wise
and consistent enforcement by the re-
publican party OF laws regulating the
same.
Nicaragua Canal.
The construction OF the Nicaragua
canal is OF the highest Importance to the
tional defense and to build up and main
tain American commerce, and it should
be controlled by the United States gov
eminent.
Territories.
We favor the admission OF the re-
naming territories at the earliest prac-
ticable date, having due regard to the in.
terests Of the people Of the territories aud
the United States. All federal officers
appointed for territories should be
selected from bonatide residents thereof
and the right of self-governmen should
be accorded as far as practicable.
Arid Lands.
We favor cession, subject to the home
stead laws, of arid public lands to states
and territories in which they lie, under
such congressional restrictions as to dis
position, reclamation and occupancy by
settlers as will secure maximum benefits
to the people.
Columbian Exposition.
The worlds Columbian exposition is a
great national undertaking and congress
should promptly enact such reasonable
legislation in aid thereof as will insure
the discharging of expenses and oblIga-
tions incident thereto, and the attain
ment Of results commensurate with the
dignity and progress of the nation.
Intcmperance
We sympathizs with all wise and
legitimate efforts to lessen and prevent
the evils OF intemperance and promote
morality.
| l'enSlOnS.
Ever mindful Of the services and sacri.
fees Of the men who saved the life Of
the nation, we pledge anew to the vet
eran soldiers Of the republic the watchfu
care and recognition of their just claims
upon grateful people.
Harrison's Administration.
We commend the able, patriotic ant
10, A .,,.. -
President Harrison. Under it the country
has enjoyed remarkable prosperity, anC
the dignity and honor of the nation, a
home and abroad, have been faithfully
maintained and we offer the record Of
pledges kept as guarantee Of the faith
full performance III the future.
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reverend gentleman who was to have
offered the opening prayer was also
conspicuously absent. At ll:27 o'clock,
however, Chairman Mckinley, with a
few vigorous raps of his gavel, called
for order, and couple of minutes or
more were occupied by the great mass
of people rustling into comparative
silence. Then the Rev. William w.
Brush, chancellor of the University of
South Dakota, opened the proceedings
with prayer,
Then Mr.. Mckinley said: "The
regular order this morning is the re-
port of the committee on credentials
and recognize General Cogswell of
Massachusetts chairman of that com
mittee.
General Cogswell arose and said:
"The committee on credentials is still
in session, 1t hopes to report in full
tonight at S o'clock. 1t asks for time
(Cries of mo, no. ""
General Sewell of New Jersey re-
marked: Gas it is impossible to go on
with any work in the convention until
! the report of the committee on creden-
tials is made, move that a recess be
taken until o'clock this evening.
Of Again cries of No, no. -
Senator Cullom of Illinois spoke up:
81 ask that the gentleman withhold
his motion until introduce resolu
ton for reference.
There being no objection offered the
following resolution was read by The
secretary:
Resolved, That the Worlds Columbian
exposition to be inaugurated in the city o
Chicago in 1898 is rightfully considered b!
all classes of our citizens regardless o
their political utilization as "a great nation
al undertaking. and That, in recognition
of its character and importance, con
grcss ought promptly to provide b,
appropriate legislation, such reasonable
appropriation in aid thereof as will enabl
the government to fully discharge its eX
press and implied obligation incident there
to and as will insure the attainment o
such results thcrefrOm as will be common
surate with the dignity, progress, cultur
anu uCNClOpulCuI VI IL lIct anu GlllS uJcllC
people, Great applause.
The resolutions under the rule wa
sent to the committee on resolution
without debate.
Mr.. Roberts of Illinois offered
resolution to admit every comrade {
the Grand Army of the Republic nc
holding ticket of admission to stanC
ing room in the hall and if any seat
should be vacant thirty minutes afte
the convention should have bee
called to order, such comrades shoul
be entitled to such vacant seats. Thi
was referred to the committee o
resolutions,
The chairman then said: "The gel
tleman from New Jersey moves thi
this convention take recess until
o'clock this evening. Those in fav,
say aye those opposed no. 1t was il
possible to say which side was in Il
majority"
: j. d. Lawson of New Jersey NOV,
for division on that vote and Il
e chairman put the question,
! The ayes and nays were taken on
e rising vote by Secretary Lee al
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-06-17
NEWS IN BRIEF.

A G-year-old Kentucky negro girl
killed her sister
Bloomington, H., has shut down on
the gambling-houses
Three men were killed and two
others hurt by lightning at Gaines
vile, Ga.
Lieutenant William Loveridge of the
Twenty-third infantry committed sui
eide at Fort Sam Houston, No cause
is assigned.
Chicago grainmen charge that the
Rock Island and Santa Fe roads are in
collision with two Chicago grain firms
to their detriment.
The jury in suit of Father Dent
against Bishop Ryan of New York for
500, GOO damages for Islander returned
a verdict in favor of the bishop.
Mrs. II. w. Huston of Eldon, Ia, was
the victim of gasoline stove explosion
ami literally roasted to death. Her
two children and servant were badly
burned.
An enormous increase is reported in
emigration from upper Alsace to
America, due, it is said, to the injury
caused to trade by the operation of the
Zollverein treaty.
Charles Carlyle was found opposite
Chester, ILL.,, with his neck broken and
his body mutilated. Henry Willis and
John Rector are under arrest, with
strong proof against them.
Warner observatory is to be aban-
doned, so far as Rochester, N. Y, il
concerned, on account of the action of
the Third Presbyterian society in plac-
ing its new building so near the street
as to destroy the western view frou
the observatory.
j. A. Van Horne, who left Yuma
Ariz., with Martin Weir to look fol
placer mines near the Sonora line, is
| believed to be lost in the desert Well
came into Ligurta station on the
Southern Pacific and wired Horses
dead on desert. Do not know if VaI
Horne is alive"
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Killed while sleepIng.

BoNNoT's MILL, Mo-, June 6.--Just
across the river at Cote San Desse, in
Galloway county, yesterday morning,
Henry Kicks Drained Johnnie Jones
with an AK and fatally injured PRINTS
Watson while the latter were asleep.
They were all colored men and were
working in railway camp. The direct
cause of trouble was a woman who, up
to ten days ago, ofticiated as the wife
of Kicks. At that time domestic
relations became strained, which cul-
minated in the woman leaving
Kicks, who drove her out of camp after
making her dsgorge apparel which ha
claimed was purchased by him. After
wandering about for day or two, she
returned to the camp and took up her
abode with Johnnie Jones This en-
ragged Ricks who Immediately swore
vengeance against Jones with the
above result.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-06-17

MINNEAPoMs, Mimi, June 10 AT a
caucus of Harrison men held immedi-
ately after adjournment of the conven-
ton over Central market the
roll of the convention was called
and one of the delegates present
says that twelve more than the actual
majority needed to nominate answered
to their names and said they were
going to vote for Harrison. Following
is the list of votes reported promised
to Harrison: Alabama l6, Arkansas l3,
California 3, Connecticut 3, Florida B.,
Georgia &c, Illinois 80, Indiana 3j,
Iowa 81, Kansas 10, Kentucky 20,
Louisiana s, Maryland 10, Massa-
chusetts IL, Michigan 8, Mime
sofa Z, Mississippi Il, Missouri
"a, Montana /, Nebraska IA, New
Hampshire 8, New Jersey 10, New \ DIRK
Is, North Carolina Is, North Dakota
2, Ohio 81, Oregon 4, Pennsyl.
vania 10, South Carolina Is,
South Dakota 4, Tennessee IL,
Texas is, Vermont 5, Virginia 9, West
Virginia 10, Wisconsin 10, Wyoming l..
Total, 494. Chauncey NJ. Depew
was chairman of the meeting and
Chris Magee secretary.