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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

SENATOR VOORHEES,, chairman of the
Senate Committee on Finance, who
has always voted for the free coinage
of silver, is strongly in favor of the re-
peal Of the Sherman law and expresses
the belief that it will be repealed. The
Senator is always power in Congress
and his aid ENTHUSIASTICALLY be yalu-
able in the Senate, where the strongest
opposition to the repeal will be met.
1t seems to be settled in the minds OF
those who have been studying the
question that the House will vote for
repeal by majority OF not less than
20, although it may take good leader
ship and some hard fighting to get il
to vote.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

SINCE Mr.. Cleveland went to Buz-
Yards Bay, Mass, to allow himself
brief rest before the converting OIL Con-
gress, rumors somewhat sensational
as to his condition OF health have been
given currency. These reports we're for
a time greatly exaggerated and utter
1y groundless, and it is now quite well
established that there is nothing Sc
rious or alarming in the nature of the
Presidents complaint, and that his
general condition of health is good.
He has been suffering only with rheu-
matism in his knee and foot, and,
while the trouble has naturally caused
him inconvenience and annoyance, 1t
has not affected his general physical
condition. Recent reports from his
Massachusetts retreat indicate that
Mr.. Cleveland has so far recovered al
to be able to enjoy fishing and Other
recreations he SO much desired anC
needed, and there seems but little
doubt that he will return to Washing
ton in better condition than ever.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20
Why Not Go Westg

The Missouri National Bank of Kan.
sas City closed its doors monday morn.
ing. with assets OF II ,254.7S5, and LA
bilities OF 100000. Shortly afterward
the Grand Avenue Bank, of the same
place, assigned with assets of $2( 1000,
and liabilities of $4,000. Six other
smaller banks in Kansas suspended, all
of them State banks.
The Denver people sowed silver
whirlwinds at their recent famous con-
vention and are now reaping financial
cyclones. Their absurd utterances on
that occasion, and especially their
threats OF repudiating obligations, so
thoroughly ruined Colorado credit in
the East that the Danver banks were
unable, even on the best Of security, to
raise funds with which to meet SUI
upon their cash, and three of them
were Monday compelled to close theil
doors. Not cent could be raised on 0
note for $4,000 signed by Colorado
men worth 100000. The suspended
banks were all savings institutions
with Liabilities of 81, 10000, and assets
OF $1,500,0OO
| Although there were six more banl
failures in Denver Tuesday, the lead
ing finsncieys of the city expressed thu
belief that the crisis had passed, ant
that the reaction would set in t. day
provided the unIoly tongue OF Gov
Waite aud other frepzied blusterer
can be Kept still There were no fail
ures during the day in Missouri, an,
throughout the State the exprc ssed be
lief was that the worst YVES over.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20
The Editor.

The recent meeting OF the Tennessee
Press Association in Nashville brought
to the city many minds representing
in the aggregate the power of the press
in Tennessee. The courtesies shown
these newspaper men we're in recogni-
ton OF this power as we'll as in hospi-
table regard for the genial PERSONAL
ties that direct the potent agency W.
call the press Yet, while there is gen
eral though Oft 9ntimes somewhatvague
recognition Of this great factor of civ
illzation and progress. it is frequently
the case that the telling edit Or, espe-
cially in the country town, is not
given due credit for the part he takes
IN promoting the public interest. Gov.
Francis, Of Missouri, eyinced a right
appreciation of the editors work, when
he said, the other day;
"The editor, in proportion to his
means, does more for his country than
ten other men. He ought to be sup
ported, not because you like him or
writings, or not support him because
you dislike him or his writings, but all
should support local paper because
| it is the best investment q community
can make it may not be brilliantly
edited or crowded with thought, but
financially it is more benefit to the
people than the teacher or the preach
er. Understand me, l do not say NOR
ally or intellectually, but financially
and yet on the moral question you viii
find most Of the local papers on thu
right side. To-day the editors Of tht
home papers do more for the leas
money than any men on earth. y
Nashville Banner,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

Col. A. B. BOWMAN who has so faith
fully and efficiently discharged the du-
ties Of internal revenue collector since
the death of Col. w. A. Allen, retired
from Office yesterday. He has made a
most honorable record. With the aid
Of honest and faithful subordinates, he
has made the record of the office No.
|, and in the discharge of their duties
he and his subordinates have won the
confidence and esteem OF all with whom
they have had business relations. They
have reason to feel proud of their rec.
ord.-Knoxville Journal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20
TRANSIT METEoRs.

he fellow who always embraces his
opportunities oftentimes himself gets
Pulaski Citizen.
There is plenty Of money in the
country but it isn't travelling much
There's the rub.-Tennessee Toma-
hawk.
She-Am l the first girl you ever
proposed to, darling? He (sincerely)-
No; but you are the first girl who ever
accepted me, -B:ooklyn Life.
When Colored mines play base ball
the particular earnestness with which
they chase fouls is said to be quite re-
markable, Philadelphia Times.
"Hope springs eternal in the human breast
Maids uhwed here may wed By going West;
And those UNHAPPY welded in the East
BY going West may also be released
New York Herald.
Chicago has opened booth to vote
on national flower. Let's hope local
pride won't make them decide on the
pig.weed .-Philadelphia Times.
All that many people know about
silver is that they haven't any of it and
imagine they will get some of it when
it is free and unlimited. Dallas News.
The State bank advocate is strictly
Scriptural. When called upon to pay
debt he will say: "Gold or silver
have none, but such as / have l give
units the. "-Appeal-Avalenche.
Upstreet-Hullo! didn't konw you
were bicylist. How long have you
been ricing? B. Ginner-Bout two
weeks, Off and on.-Buffalo Courier.
"Ethel's young man came to see her
last night and she was considerably
tickled WAS she? / didn't know he
had mustache. New York Press.
In the matter of appointing editors
to Office by way of recognition OF their
services, Editor Dana puts it about
| right in single line. He observes that
no journalist worth bribing can be
bribed. That is as true as it is pungent
and it was never truer than it is now
boston Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

TIE recent death Of Justice Blatch-
ford at Newport, R. l., creates a va
cancy on the bench Of the United
States Supreme Court to be filled by
President Cleveland. AS possible APP
pointees the names of Edward J..
Phelps, of Vermont, ex-Minister to
England F. G. Coubert and James O..
Carter, of New York, and Secretaries
Gresham and Carlisle have been prom
inently mentioned. 1t is asserted, how
ever, that neither Secretary Gresham
nor Secretary Carlisle will be candi-
date. The opinion prevails that Mr..
Cleveland has fully made up his mind
concerning appointments to the Su.
preme Court bench he may be called
upon to make during his administers
ton, but just what he contemplates is
of course an unknown quantity,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20
Bristol Courier Pointers.

Capital is not doing much to induce
labor to 60 to work.
Who is controlling the East Tennes
see patronage anyhow?
Adam was the first man, but he is
out now aud Essary is in.
A Sunday excursions make many
head as big as a box car on Monday.
Walter Brownlow and John Houk
have the thing in a swing for next year.
Some people despise the plain truth,
and no one thinks strange that tLey
do.
The insurance companies, like the
|populites, have concluded to come on
back.
We all like the buoyant step OF
youth, and yet we are all receding
from it.
At best life is an uphill business, and
the man who makes success OF it
must pull.
1t would seem to be very generous
in one man to give another piece Of
his mind, yet it is often done without
the slightest generosity.
II woman regrets to say goodbye
she will tell you so in SO many words
that it will be impossible for you TO re-
member any Of them and at the same
time impossible to forget.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20
Col. W. c. Emmert.

The Erwin Magnet last week came
to hand in mourning over the desth OF
Col. w. G. Emmert, OF Erwin, which
occurred July z. He ives one OF the
leading citizens of Unicol County, at
one time State Senator from this dis
trict, and by profession lawyer. He
was married July 2, 1887, to Amanda
Renshaw, of Jonesboro, and has lived
to see his six children grown and mar
ried, all Of whom survive him. TIC
them and their relatives and friends
the Herald and Tribune extends its
sincere sympathy.-Herald and Tri-
bune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

THE thirtieth anniversary Of the
battle OF Gettysburg was celebrated on
the famous battle-ground on the End
inst, by the dedication with impressive
ceremonies of the handsome monu-
ment erected by the State of New
York, in honor of the heroes Of that
State who fell in the fight. The prin-
cipal address was delivered by Gen.
Sickles, who advocated the purchase
of the battlefield by the United States
Government for the purpose of turning
it into a national park and saving il
from vandals.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20
Almost a Blaze.

Hon. G. @. Collins, was down
from Elizabethton yesterday and stated
that what might have resulted in q
very disastrous fire was discovered in
time to be extinguishod. y blaze was.
discovered under tie counter OF the
Temple Of Econamy in the News build
ing and the entire block would have
been destroyed but for prompt work
The circumstances were so suspicious
the citizens decided to ask M. Wills,
the proprietor of the store, to take his
departure, but he refused to do so and
decided to stand trial for arson.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20
It Is impossible

To see all those who should be sub.
scribers to THE COMET, and we have
decided to send it to them regardless
of that fact. If you do not wish to re-
ceive it, and so notify us at once, it
will be discontinued. Otherwise you
will receive it regularly and be called
upon at the close Of the year for the
small fee OF SLIGO, which we accept
from our friends as an inducement to
continue publishing the paper.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

THE Illinois Steel Company, Of Chi
cago, has contracted with a number Of
coal companies operating in the West
Virginia coal fields, for their entire
entire output during the six months
commencing July /. The contract is
regarded as quite a victory for the
West Virginia coke over the Councils
vile companies.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

UNCLE SANS eagle on silver wheel
makes it go regardless of the price Of
bullion. 1t is unwise to create distrust
in silver; we have too much of it
in circulation to boast of its Decline
Courier. Would it not have been more
accurate to have substituted "There
is" for "we~
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

ANOTHER batch OF pensioners has
been dropped from the Philadelphia
district, making a total of about 500
dropped in that district since the e.
animation Of the rolls was commenced.
All of these were pensions granted I'M
der the act of 1890, commonly known
as the dependent pension bill.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20
A Card OF Thanks.

We desire 70 thus publicly thank
our friends for the many kindnesses
shown us during the illness and death
Of our beloved vile and mother. We
feel that we will never be able to show
our gratitude, but assure you that you
will ever occupy warm place in our
hearts. Very truly,
]. M. CARR AND FAIRLY.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

The Courier is mistaken. No dam.
age was done to the electric cars dur
ing the recent storm. The arrange
ments are perfect and the cars are
never even charged. AS much cannot
be said of the passengers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

SECRETARY GRESHAM says that the
administration at no time officially
criticized any act of Minister Blount'
That ought to put a stop to the silly lie
apparently originated in Hawaii that
Minister Blount had heen censured be-
cause Of his preventing the arrest o.
Mr.. Nordhoff, the correspondent, by
the pinchbeck government of Hawaii
because Of his letters criticizing tina
government and its methods.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

A WEEK ago itlooked like the Sher-
man law would be repealed as soon as
Congress convened. Now its repeal
seems to be doubtiul.-Herald and
Tribune. Things do not always look
the same. For instance, year ago it
looked Ike the Republican party VIZ,
in clover. Now it don't.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20
Attention, knights.

On Friday July Dist, Z 80, p. M,
at the regular meeting OF John Sewer
Lodge, K. of p, full attendance is
urged, as business of Importance will
be transacted. BY order OF Chancellor
Commander, j. P. HART.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20
WIn C0mpIete the Survey thLs Week

viii Complete the Survey this Week
Mr.. NJ. 9. Moser, manager OF the
Unalsa and Nolachucky engineering
corps, was in the city for a day or Two
last week. The corps was within four
miles Of Embreeville whenh he left and
he expects to complete the survey to
Erwin by Saturday next. He says they
have met few obstacles in locating the
road, and that the route is practically,
with easy grades and natural advan-
tages.-Moristow Gazette.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

IT is reported that the President has
rendered to Justice Edgars NJ. Cullen,
of the Brooklyn Supreme Court, the
position upon the bench of the United
States Supreme Court made vacant by
the death of Justice Blatchford.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

UNDER recent ruling of the Com
missioner of Internal Revenue all col
lectors have been notified to collect
retail liquor dealers tax from Kelley
institutes. II the hair of the dog is
used for the bite, payment must be
made accordingly.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20
Ice Cream Supper.

There will be an ice cream supper
given at the new Baptist church two
and half miles northwest Of this city
on next Friday at o'clock p, m. Pro-
ceeds to go for benefit of the church
Everybody invited.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

THE London Times correspondent
telegraphs from Malta that Vice Ad-
miral Tryon admitted that the loss OF
the Victoria was his fault, having or
dered the Camperdown to turn when
there was no room to do so.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

EDITOR ADAMS issues the following
sad wall in his last issue: "Next week
the Bakersville News will permanently
suspend publication. This step is Ia
ken from the fact that the News is not
paying running expenses"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

On account OF town ordinances we
are pushed for space.-Newport Week
ly. MANY poor fellow in a crowded
calaboose has been in the same condi-
ton and for the same reason.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

Mr.. J. J. Brown, one of the trustees
appointed by the late w. S. Culbert-
son, states that the executors would
undoubtedly endeayor to sustain the
codicil Withholding the fortune Of Mrs,
Leigh French.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

THE wife of the Bardwell rapist and
murderer will have happy time prov
ing that she has been damaged by his
death. She ought to be satisfied with
the damage he executed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

The Democrats of the Eighth Penn
sylvania district have nominated How
ard Mutchler to fill the term of his
father in Congress.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

THE New York Herald announces
the engagement of Miss Vanderbilt, OF
New York, and Don Scepeone Borg
hese, a Roman, and protege of Arch
bishop Satolli.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

EXHAUSTION of funds has caused a
suspension of all work on the Nlcara-
qua canal. The same complaint killed
the Three C's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

Hon. W. Fl. ENocHs, Representative
in Congress of the Tenth Ohio District,
was found dead in bed last Friday
morning.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

MONEY is said to be getting "easier."
1t ought to be; it has been resting, SO
far as we know, tor several months,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

Knoxville's Joe Harris made note
with his fathers name. He no doubt
believed that was write good way to
forge ahead.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

THE "Do Say" editor of the Newport
Weekly must be girl, the column is
so full Of spark ding items.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

The people want cheap rates to
Chicago, but some would complain at
a half Fair.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

THE naked truth ought to be as
comfortable as it is refreshing at this
season Of the year.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

THE heart of Elizabethton has been
destroyed by fire, Perhaps it was be-
cause it was so finder.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

THE Citizens Bank of Johnson City,
Kansas, has failed. Who says there
is nothing in name?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

The way they wind up things in
Iowa is calculated to depopulate the
country.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

LIKE salvation, if silver was free,
comparatively few people would have it
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

IT is the real estate owner who has
the most ground for complaint at the
hard times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

THE President is at Buzzard's Bay.
A mass Of applicants for Office is also
at bay.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

HOME without a baby must be a
mighty dry place after night.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

THAT rain Saturday was a blessing
undisguised.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

THE sight of an electric car con-
ductor gives some people shock.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

An idle rumof-a loafng lodger.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

JOHNSON CRY is "out" on bonds.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20
To PriYate Life.

w. K. Martin is now a private citi-
zen. For four years he has served I'm
Gle Sam in the capacity OF Deputy Col
lector Of internal Revenue. This is
the first time Mr.. Martin has ever held
office, but he retires with record Of
which he and his friends should feel
proud. The writer, while in the Col
lector's Office at Knoxville a few days
ago, learned that Revenue Agent
Kinsley, after examining the Nashville
and Knoxville Office, reported that w.
K, Martin had travelled more miles and
done more work at less expense to The
government than any other division
deputy in the State, besides doing in
a most satisfactory manner his regu-
lar division work.
Mr.. Martin has had considerable and
most interesting experience in the
mountains with the famous raider
Kit Spears, whom he has aided in the
destruction of many a moonshine dis
tillery.
We join in three cheers for our dis.
tinguished townsman, and wish him
success in whatever business he may
enter.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-20

J. Q. Tilson, Ya'e graduate, is
spending his vacation with home folks
in Unicoi county.
Bucephalous, horse belonging to
Andrew Mcmillan and John Davis, is
on the market for sale. This horse,
like the name he groans under, is
great one. He is large bay and pos
sesses qualities which commend him
to dealers in horse flesh, He is fine
mover, being high stopper, and, like
Bill Nye's COW, carries a high tail,
but he IS not half so naughty. This
elegant animal will be sold or traded
on easy terms. He must go. A good
saw mill or beer saloon will be taken
in exchange for Bucephalous.
Passing along the railroad afew days
ago, country man and his wife gazed
lntently at the type'setters of THE
COMET Office. They we're evidently
from the extreme backwoods and had
never seen any type set before. Pres
emily they paused directly opposite the
office, and the man inquired OF his
wife, Guide, what'n the nations then
thar folks er dom uv?" "Doan no,
said Jude, "onless they're fixin' TO pes
shoes That was a clincher and go
up The ire Of our devil, who didn't rel
ish the idea OF being called shoe
maker. His mad soon cooled down
however, and he said the insinuation
though "hard to stomach, was fair, h
| s'posed."
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-14
ACTION OF THE SENATE.

Resolution Introduced in Regard
 to the Condition Of the Union Pa
 ci6c Esoad-SsnatOr stewart on the
 Floor in ssIs Debate Asainst the
 Repeal Hin.
 WASHINGTON, Oot. 13-The senate set to work this morning just as if nothing had occurred to modify the situation as to the purchase repeal bill. MT. Voorhees, was in his seat at 1 o'clock looking some what tired, perhaps, but alert and resolved to push the bill to the last. At IL: 80 the bill was taken up on his motion, and Mir. Stewart took up his speech at the point where he had left off ten hours before. At p. m. MT. Stewart yielded the floor temporarily to MT. Manderson, rep, of Nebraska, who offered a resolution in structing the committee oa Pacific roads 10 investigate and report whether the Union Pacific road has passed into the hands of a receiver and if so, by what action, and | under what circumstances, and what steps, | If any, were necessary to protect the in | tereets of the United States and secure the ! indebtedness of the company to the gov ernment.
 MT. Brice, chairman of the Pacific roads, said he had had during the last few days consultations with the law officers of the i government. The attorneySeneraps office and the solicitor generals office had had | the matter under consideration, but there was an insuficiency of legal force in thoss | offices and there was an insufficient sppro | priation at their command to enable them
 to employ outside counsel. He suggested | that the resolution lie over.
 1 Mir. Manderson suggested difficulty a'
 to the right of the committee on Pacific
 roads to sutherizs the employment oi
 counsel He added that he had learned by
 telegraph that Mir. s. A. H. Clark, lst'
 president of the Union Pacific, had beer
 appointed receiver. After further colo Quy the resolution went over.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-14
West Haven Notes.


 It is the prevailing opinion of residents of West Haven that there Is gang of in- cendisries firing barns in the borough, and 1t is thought by many that a reward should be offered for the capture of the gang.
 Att special meeting held during tho past week S2,o0o was appropriated, msk jug S4. GOO, to build the new engine house. The house is to be located in the rear of the town hall on Campbell avenue.
 The matter of buying an engine is being talked of by the citizens and since the last fires it Is proven that one Is needed.
 Town Clerk George Thomas expects to leave for the worlds fair some day next week.
 The new cars are arriving very fast and the electric road will have all new cars on the main line in few weeks.
 Vice President Kelsey Is at the worlds fair.
 At the engine house of the West Haven Hook and Ladder company, No. l, next Friday evening, will be held a meeting of the committee of the company and plsns will be arranged for building hall, 45xCO feet, for local entertainments.