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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-03-01

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Feb. 26.-John Y.
McKane got another set back this morn
ing in his fight for liberty when Justice
E. M. Cullen, sitting in the court of over
and terminer, denied his application for
stay till the court of appeals can pass
on his conviction. This means that un-
less his lawyers can find some judge in
the state who will grant stay at once.
McKane will have to go to Sing Sing in
twenty four hours.
The defense hoped to get favorable
decision on the ground that McKane,not
being an election inspector, could not be
properly convicted under the election
law, which was the statute his indict-
ment was based upon.
Sheriff Buttling refuses to state on
what train he will take McKne to Sing
Sing. McKane's lawye refused to say
after the decision was rendered what
they would do next.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-03-01
Insurgent Ship Sunk.

New YORK, Feb. 26.-The Herald's
Montevideo special says: "An official
telegram has been received from Rio an
nouncing that the insurgent steamer
Jupiter was sunk Thursday m orning by
the batteries from Nictheroy. 1t is also
reported that four steamers and ten
torpedo boats of President Peixoto's
squadron left Bahia on the same day.
The destination of this fleet is not
known"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-03-01
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
BY The Ladies' Aid Society of the First
Presbyterian Church.

Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty
God, the Sovereign of the universe, to
send the angel OF death into our midst
and take from us our beloved
sister, Mrs. Bette Burts and, while
we mourn the death of one 80 dear
unto us, let us hold in sacred remem-
brance our faith and hope in the full
fillment of Gods promises and bow our
heads in humble submission to His
wise decree.
Whereas, In the death of Sister
Burts The Ladies' Aid Society has lost
one of the noblest and truest advocates
OF its principles and the kind compan-
ionship OF gentle, loving and gen.
erous-hearted friend and sister.
RESOLVED, That in the life of Sister
Burts, We recognize many noble traits
4, character worthy of emulation a
thfuL and consistent church mem
r, true and trustworthy friend,
sessing charity and generosity
thy of our highest respect and es-
n, for her virtues were many and
!. faults were few.
y;EsoLvED, That copy Of these res
tons be spread upon the minutes Of
society and published in the John.
son City papers.
Mrs. T. V. MCCowN,
Mrs r. S. BOYD,
Mrs. MAY JONES,
Committee.
Johnson CRY. Tenn. Feb. 25, 1894
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-03-01

Mcneil is always the cheapest on
coal and wood.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-03-01

brought by students OF the Atlanta
university, the big negro college which
stands near by.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-03-01

Extra trains will leave Johnson City when
necessary to accommodate the public on court
days excursions aud conventions, or any occa-
sion.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-03-01

Street cars leaving Johnson City at 700 a. III.
and I:2o pm. will connect with trains Nos I and
at Carnegie depot Street cars will leave
Carnegie depot upon the arrival Of trains Nos
and a.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-03-01

Ripans 1'aDules cure scrofula.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-03-01
Sing Sing Yawns at Him.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn, Feb. %, 1894
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

what this thing means, they had better
apply for information 10 the men who did
it. Col. Winslow knows what il means.
Gov Grecphalge knows what il means.
Mr.. Reed knows what it means. The
Home Market Club knows what il means.
The Republican party of this country
knows what it means In the first place
it means business. 1t means business in
both senses of the phrase. The American
people have got tired of idle capital and
idle workmcn, and they look to the Re
publican party to put "A stop 10 the cause
Of this condition of things. which is the
Democratic patty. They We're in earnest
and meant business when they did il, and
they did it because they were in earnest,
to have business revive and improve. lt
means also that the people of Massachusetts,
had become tired of the collection of poll
teal infants who had been prattling and
chattering for the last few years about
grave economic questions and have con
cided that they are not fit to be trusted
with edged tools.
Our majorities hayc been large, but the
real majority is much larger than has
been shown by the election returns.
Wherever elections are free there the
American people have spoken in favor OF
the principles of the Home Market Club.
Whenever they have not spokcn,it it is be
cause their voice has been stiiicd.
This does not mean the condemnation
of free trade alone-it is the condcmna-
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RICH MONO.
hqed Citizen Has Bad Accident-Change in
Hotel Proprietors-A Funeral.

Richmond, Nov. 22.-(SpeciaD.- Old
age having grown upon him County At
torney Newell's dog, General, who was
cvcrybody's friend, was decoyed into a
ncighboring piece of woods and shot,
Thursday He was given bcfitting bur
iaI.
w. c. Baker, aged about so, fell by his
stable door and fractured his arm, Thurs
day. He was attended by DR.. Rowe.
Ginn's hotel was vacated, Thursday,
Mr.. CHM has moved to Norway. 1t Ii
understood that f. H. Wilkinson will
presently assume management ef the
house.
A union temperance meeting will be
held in the Methodist chapel at O'Clock,
Sunday evening. Hon. John Kelley VIII
address the mecting.'
Will Rowe, who has recently under
gone a surgical operation i'll the Massachu-
setts General Hospital, is convacsclng.
The funeral services of the late Daniel
Bullcr were held Mt the residence on Lin
coin street. Thursday. The services were
conducted by Rev. Il. W. Churchill OF The
Free Baptist church and Elder Jesse Par
fridge of Gardiner. The remains were
inferred on Bowdoin Ridge.
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SPARKS FROM MtiHE WIRES.

Joseph b. Reed and Irving II. Libby
charged with selling lottery tickets, were
bound over to the grand jury,at Portland,
Thursday They furnished suretics in the
sum of $500
Schooner, Carrie B., which ran on Fish
rock, Wells Beach, Wednesday, was hauled
off, Thursday, by the tug Mathews of Ports
mouth. The schooner lost her rudder,
and has big hole in the bottom, and was
towed to Portsmouth for repairs.
At the annual meeting of the Bridgton
& Saco River Railroad held at Bridgton,
Nov. 81, William +. Perry was chosen
president: p. p. Burnham, treasurer; j.
4. Bennett, superintendent and general
ticket and freight agent. The reports show
that the road is in an excellent condition.
William Brockman, an employee of the
steamer Cottage City, fell into the hold,
Wednesday night, at Portland, distance
of only six feet. 1t was at first supposed
that his injuries were not fatal, but he
died. Thursday morning. He is survived
nv his wife and three children. He was
- wears old and a native of Germany.
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PAY DAY AT TOGUS.
Quick Work by Paymaster-SuccessfuI Per-
iormance Of 'Mikado' at Opera House.

Togus, Nov. 2-(SpeciaD w ednes-
day was payday for the third month of the
quarterly pensions of Sept. 4. Mr.. Henry
NJ. Pishon of Augusta, paymaster and
chief clerk in the treasurer's office, with A.
J. Rising, in charge of the pay rolls of all
the employees of the Home, paid out $500
to $40 pensioners in two hours and 45
minutes. Understand there are six com
panies and that these slips come from the
treasurer's office from each company and
are there assorted by companies and en-
tered on the treaSurcr'S books before pay
day. Then the slips are assorted by COM
panies, and as each company is called the
members file in and as their names are
called they step up and get their money
Eight hundred and seventy men in two
and thrce-quarter hours is pretty quick
work, but Mr.. Pishon has this matter of
paying pensions down very fine, and, l
doubt very much if any paymastcr in New
England can discount him.
Last night the "Mikado" was pre-
sented here by local talent from
Gardiner and Augusta, principally
from the former city. 1t must be
confessed that the audience was small, but
those who were present were agreeably
surprised. The performance was
thoroughly enjoyable and the young
ladies and gentlemen connected with the
entertainment have reason to be proud of
their success Miss Bartlett was especially
fine, and we have had no better prescnta-
ton of any character than her Yum
Yum. Mr.. Turner as Pooh Bah was fully
up to his part, while Mr.. Owen as ko-ko
was simply very fine indeed. Mr.. Holden
as Nanki-Poo was excellent. The young
ladies of the chorus had some little diff
Guilty in keeping q proper control OF the
facial organs, but on the whole did finely.
The play was a success, owing to MISS
Bartlett, Mr. Turner and Mr.. Owen.
There is one man here, holding quite
an important position, who is so quiet
that but few people notice his presence.
refer to Mr. Freeman Atwood, the sexton
of the church. He has had charge OF this
somewhat important place for u long
,imc and in addition to the Sunday scrvl
ces he has charge of the church services at
every funeral that occurs here, He IS .
thoroughly competent man for the place
Operations in the carpontcring depart
ment have, to certain extent, been sus
pended for short time, but things are il
fairly good shape for thc winter.
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AROOSTOOK MAS0NS.
Convention Held at Presque 'sle-O's'r'ct
Deputy and Others Present.

Prcsquc Isle, Nov, s2.-tSpec'ai' "a
Nosopic convention of the Masons OF TINS
county was held here Tuesday, and many
de,eg,tes were present from the various
,.a,ros District Deputy Robinson of
East Machias, and other leading officers
,,raro nrnsent. The object was lnstruc-
tion in the work. .;,,
'' The track of the b. & A. X. r. VIII
roach here in few days and in all prop,
ability a grand jubilee VIII coinii'.., .aIl'inc
it's arrival. as the people are taking
aho,,t ' IT the road and are waiting with eag'
hnuov ,,onos for for its completion. Workmen be
,ap nope yesterday, ,D to construct the station
ss,';,d;ngs snH which will he as large as at
any point on the line; they will will, be be eSn o
trally located and about tnem WIZ Of - nota @
o,' nnnSes "pp storehouses, etc. Indications
are op apparent that this town has q very
nromising future.
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SUPERIOR COURT.
November Term. Hon. o. G. Hall. PTesId-
ing

Watcrvillc, Nov. %.
Joseph L. Peabody, VS.. John lacomb'
w. c. Philbrook for plaintiff, W.T.. Haine7
for defendant. Assumpsit on account
annexed to writ to recover for 80 bushels
of potatoes at 50 cents per bushel. Inc
plaintiff, who lives in Troy, says he sold
tba defendant 30 bushels of potatoes, dellN-
cring half of them to plaintiff and half 20
two traders by the name of Nlguc on the
credit of plaintiff, and upon his request.
The plnintiff admits that he
has received compensation loi
the potatoes delivered to Lacomb.
Tho defendant denies that the potatoes
wore delivered to the Nigues upon ms
credit or by his request and claims that Ii
there was any promise on his part to pay
il was original and therefore should have
boon in writing, under the statue OF frauds,
ue also claims that the Vigues have pald
r. on the bill. This is denied by the plaln-
t;Nf Verdict for the plaintiff for sl3.19'
The Jury will finally be discharged TO
,nnrrpw
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REFUSE TO PAY.
Suicide Suspected in Death Of
Woodbury. Of Deering.
Was in FinanciaI Troubles a~d Took
100000 surance.
Died Suddeniy-Prussic Acid found-Insur.
ance Companies Refuse to Settle.

Portland, Nov. 22.-Clinton A. Wood
bury of Deering, who died here short
time ago, had been in financial difficulties
for some time. He was connected with
the Hall Moving Machine Co. ,and in that
lost heavily.
In order to relieve himself from his en-
barrassment he took out two policies of
life insurance for $50, 900, one in the
Mutual Life and the other in the New
York Life. In each policy one of the
heaviest creditors took share and paid
the premiums After his debts are paid,
if these policies are honored, his widow
will have snug sum left.
He died suddenly in his office here and
suspicion was at once aroused of suicide.
His stomach was sent to Prof. Robinson
at Brunswick, and he has now reported
that he found prussic acid in it.
This examination was made by order of
the Insurance. companies and they have
not paid the policies. 1t is said that they
refuse to settle and that Woodbury. s
widow and creditors will bring suit to
compel their payment.
All the insurance men are very rCticcnt
in this matter and no detailed particulars
additional to the above can be obtained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23
THE CHINESE WAR.
Captain OF a Wrecked Chinese War Vessel
Takes His Own Life.

London, Nov GA dispatch from Che
Foo to the Central News says that all the
vessels of the Chinese fleet are now at Tai
jen Wan and that the japanese troops are
marching southwark to attack Port Ar
6hur. The Chinese there are making prep
lrations to present a determined front
against the enemy.
The captain of the Chinese warship
Chen Yuen, Lin Tai Sau, has committed
suicide by taking a large quantity of
opium, because of the stranding of his
ship. The vessel struck rock and is
probably total wreck. The Chinese
authorities at Shanghai have arranged to
send ships and men to her assistance, be
lieving that the Chen Yuuen can be fioated
and repaired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23
MADAGASCAR EXPEDITION.
Chamber OF Deputies Defeat Motion to Post
pone Debate on Subject.

Paris. Nov. 22.-In the Chamber of
Deputies, today, Paschal Grousset, Radi-
cal, moved that debate on the question of
granting credit and sanctioning an ex-
pedition to Madagascar be adjourned un-
Ill the general situation could be care
fully studied. The motion was defeated
" the overwhelming majority of $50.
NJ Jourtlan Socialist, opposed the motion
and spoke at length against the proposal
to send an expedition to Madagascar.
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FiTZ Ex0NERATED.
Iury Says Riordan's Death Was the Result oil
Accidental Blow.

Syracuse, n. Y, Nov 22.-The inquest
touching the death of Cornelius Riordan,
killed in a sparring bout with Fitzsim-
mons, Friday night, was held, tonight,
and the jury brought in a verdict that
death was caused by an accidental blow
delivered by Robert Fitzsimmons while
engaged in sparring exhibition. 1t
exoncrates Fitzsimmons from blame.
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ror Improyement Of Georges River.

Thomaston, Nov. aa.-Mr. A. T. boeh
,f tho United States engineer department
,s making a survey of the Georges river
t.,,,, tho toll bridge TO the Point of ROCKS,
iroa,i i';o,,. &c the same being dredged by or
der of the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23
FAIR AND WARMER.

Boston, Nov 22-For New England
Friday, fair, becoming unsettled; gener-
ally fair and warmer; southerly winds
probably fair Saturday; cooler
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

Daniel Knights of Franklin street,
Lewiston, dropped dead on the corner of
Lisbon and Ash streets, Thursday morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

The Bath Iron Works will rebuild IN
patb contract for rebuilding part OF
the burned section of their works has been
awarded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Nov 22-For New Eng
land: Friday, fair; warmer; south winds.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-02-28

II. II. Smith. assessor Of Brothersvalley
township, hands Us the following statement
for publication
Number Of acres OF improved land, 22.-
99S3; value OF same, including improve
ments, $573 3si; number of acres Of timber
land, l3.365l; value, S66,4S2 number OF
acres OF unseated land, 1,4osi value, 81 2T4;
number of acres Of mineral land sold in
township, I,253i value of town lots, 81 $50;
number of horses, 500; value. 5.23S; num-
Der Of neat cattle, 6ss; value, s.. .265 num-
Der Of taxaoles. 5O4 number of registered
voters. 372; number Of births, IS number
Of deaths, s; average age Of same, i5i years;
number Of dogs, 1877 amount of money
bearing interest, $S3 .e76 So.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-02-28
SherIff's Sale.

The following properties were knocked
down at the sale of real estate by the Sheriff
at the Court House, Friday
EE Whitford lot in Evansville, 20 Geo.
W. Marteeny, for $50.
The Mountain Electrical Co. property in
Meyersdale, to John 7. Hooking, for $2lO0.
Jonas Steyanus tracts in Berlin and
Brothersvalley township, to P. J. Cover, for
S427O.
Nedrow lots in Evansville; to F. l..
and w. F. Countryman. for $50.
w. S. Mock lot in Meyersdale, to W. p.
Meyers and 5. d. LivengOod, for SS75.
Henry F. Albright tract in NJ eyersdale, 10
W. p Meyers, for $500
Godfrey Wiltrout tracts in Black town
SHY, 10 David Weimer, for SlSc.
George Fogle lot in Berlin, to VIM. A.
Brant, for S5i5.
Chas Miller tracts Nos. l, ? and 3, in Al
legheny township, to DIR. H. Carey, for s25l;
No. 4, to W. A. seibert and F. B. Collins, for
$50.
The other tracts advertised for sale were
continued.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-02-28
For Charity

The entertainment given in the Opera
House last Thursday evening for the benefit
of the local Children's Aid Society, was by
long odds the best amateur performance
ever given in this place. The bright par
ticular star Of the evening was Miss Mary
Zeth, Of Hopewell, Bedford county, who
recited Leah, the Forsaken," in capital
style. Miss Zsths elocution was excellent,
and her gestures were the perfection of girl
ish grace.
The Merchants Carnival was a really
splendid spectacle and ELECTED long cOntin-
ued applause. Nearly every business house
in town was represented by a charming
young miss, attired in costume Illustrative
of the business of the firm she represented.
All OF the costumes were unique, and ma
jority of them were very pretty. This was
especially so in the case Of Miss S9ank, who
represented the First Ma tional Bank She
was arrayed in a red satin dress covered
with bank notes and drafts. A necklace Of
gold coins adorned her throat, and a gided
crown completed her costume. 1t was
matter Of regret that the stage was so small
as to hamper the young ladies in executing
the marches they had practiced so patiently
and in which they had acquired such great
proficiency.
The drama, Among the Breakers" per-
formed by some of the best amateur talent
in town, was a delightful surprise to the
audience. It was a more artistic perform
ance than two-thirds of the travelling the
atrical companies visiting Somerset give.
Master John Colborn won the encomiums of
the large audience by his very clever por-
trsysl Of a colored servant.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-02-28
kulsd whlla smoking Hsr Pine.

Monday, about one O'Clock, when No. IA,
was descending the Alleghanies short dis
lance west ofGlencoe and was rounding 8
curve, the engineer saw just ahead an old
lady sitting upon the tracE. The train
could not be stopped in time to save her and
the engine struck her Upon stopping the
train, the lady was found to be Mrs. Hutzell
who lived near Glencoe. She was put on
board the train and brought 20 Hyndman,
where she died a few minutes after from her
injuries. which were ofs shocking character.
Undertaken Hitchcock took charge of the re-
mains and upoa the following morning they
were taken to her home where the burial
took place.
Her son from lockwood and number of
relatives from Glencoe come TO town Mon
day evening and returned in the morning
with the remains. Mrs Hutzell was about
seventy-two years old. Why she was seated
upon the track in such composure can only
be accounted for by supposing that she did
not appreciate the perilous position she oc-
cupied. The engineer states that she was
smoking pipe contentedly. fer soE Sam
mel Hutzsll is track foreman at Rock wood
HyEislau BuiefiH
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-02-28
Across in the Heavens.

At 10 O'Clock Wednesday night thousands
Of people in Oil City and vicinity were gaz-
ing at a marvellous spectacle in the heavens
High towards the zenith in the east hugh
cross, white in color and indescribably brill
liant, blazed in the sky, while the moon en-
circled by starlight, made beautiful cen
tire piece. At each corner of the cross ap-
peared to be huge balls of living fire of all
colors of the rainbow. The phenomenon
lasted for nearly half an hour.
The meteoroloeist silence the snperstitious
by saying it was caused by peculiar condi-
ton Of the atmosphere and the presence of a
thin cloud that formed sort of lens, caus-
ing a refraction Of the rays of light from the
moon
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-02-28
Not In the Equitable.

EDITOR HERALD, Somerset, Pa.
DEAR SIR -
There is a rumor afloat that Mr.. Oliver P.
Long, who died near Milford Station not
long since, was insured in the above Society
have been asked often about this, and
why the Society does no, pay the claim. l
therefore wish to advise the public of the
truth through your paper. Mr.. Long sra, not
insured in the Equitable of New York, be
made application, but owing to his condi-
ton of health, could not be accepted, hence,
he was not insured.
The Equitable pays al death claims on
immediate proofs Of death, and pays the Liv-
ing Policy Holders their investment and all
payments they may have paid at the end Of
their respective selected periods. Policies
issued for 10, Is or 20 years.
F. Z. VANDERsLooT,
Mammoth Block,
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-02-28
Criminal Court Proceedings.

TNOCCGain8o@
The regular term Of criminal court con-
vened on Monday morning, with Judges
Longenecker, Bieseeker and Homer on the
bench.
Rev. Hiram King, of Somerset, was ap-
pointed foreman Of the Grand Jury.
The tavern license of wm. H. Smith, of
Confluence, was transferred TO VIM. A.
Swan.
A nOlle proseqsa was entered in the follow
ing cases, upon payment of costs by the
several defendants.
Commonwealth.vs Charley Teets, F. & b.
on information of Maggie McBratney.
Same vs. Maggie McBratney, fornication.
Constable's return.
Same VS. Catbarine w thriller, fornication.
Constable's return.
Same vs. Caroline Lichty, fornicaIion.
Constable's return.
The various license petitions were, taken
up at Monday evenings session, but no def
mite action WAS taken. The argument on
the license question will be heard after the
trial list has been disposed Of
cAs5 TRIED.
The following cases were disposed Of up
TO noon Tuesday:
Commonwealth VS. Milton A. Yoder, F 4
B, on information of Annie Snowman.
Def't pleads guilty. Usual sentence i'm
posed.
Same vs. George A. Nsrteeny, larceny, on
information of Henry Darr. Defendant
pleads guilty. Sentenced to pay fine Of
81, costs of prosecution, and be confined in
the ReformstUry at Huntingdon.
Same VS. JohnA Naugle, A. & B. on infor-
nation of Harry Hanlin. Verdict, guilty.
Sentenced to pay a fine Of 81, casts of prose-
eution, and undergo imprisonment in the
county jail for period of 10 days.
Same VS. Abram Ssnner, adultery, on in
formation of Minnie Markle. Verdict,
guilty