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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-15
Result of Smoking Cigarettes

LANCASTER. Pa, Sept. l4.-The BODY
OF Harry b. Johnson, agent of the
Anglo-Amevican Saving and Loan As-
ISOLATION, was found on one of the prin-
cipal streets OF Columbia last night.
The coroner's jury render verdict of
death from excessive cigarette smoking.
Johnson smoked cigarettes almost con-
stantly when not sleeping.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-15
a Wife Murderer Shot.

LElHI JUNCTION, Utah, Sept. IA
Enoch Davis, the wife murderer, was
executed at l0:4s to day. lie was placed
in chair and blindfolded and a. sig
nal six soldiers shot him. firing through
loop holes in tent He died in three
M nutes
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-15

New York, Sept. 1.-The police
board this afternoon resolved to discon-
tinue the trials of police officials during
che sessions Of the Lexow committee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-15
Leo wheat's Testimonial.
ROANOKE, Va, Sept. II, 1894.

ROANOKE. Va, Sept. IL, 1894.
Hobbie Music Co..
GENTLEMEN-You ask my opinion of
OF the Marshall & Wendell pianos, and
reply that find them very fine in
struments, having clear, sweet tone
and responsive action, securing thereby
excellent effects.
1 hope to have the pleasure of using
them in my next engagements, which
is the best commentator can give or
any one could desire OF me. Very truly
yours, LEO. WHEAT.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-15

II. G. STARKEY & Co., coal. wood and
feed; successors to A. L. Jamison & Co
phone los.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-15
SHORT SESSION OF COUNCIL.
But Little Business Transacted
BY That Body Last Night.

Accounts to the Amount of S0.e9s OF Or
dered Paid-Permission Granted to
Move "a Buiiding-Roanoke Light In
fantry Ask for Assistance-Petition
Received and Referred to Committees.
Will Meet Again Next Friday Night.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-15
Pacing Record Again Broken.

TERRE HAuTE, Ind, Sept. 14-Robert
j. wont to beat his record of 2:O2x at
$40 p. N. to day. He made the mile in
2:01H.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-15
THE WEATHER.
j F'reca't for Virginia: Fair; east to
southeast winde.
CORNICES.
CEILINGS.
SKYLIGHTS.

Roanoke Roofing and Metal COfniCe Co
Commerce st. and Franklin Road
). R. WOOD,
Phone 228. Manager.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-05-24
In q Linen Buster.

This has indeed leen a very cold
spell, but it is not without Il prece-
dent, and no one is probably more
able to find the shivering parallel
than Dr. S. A. Bowman.
He says that on the 21st day OF May
five or six years ago, he distinctly re.
members Of procuring a long white
linen buster, and going cut to Milligan
College for the purpose Of attending
the commencement on the 22nd. 1t
was excessively hot on the eve OF his
arrival upon the college grounds, but
thatthat night it rained and to his sur
prise and disgust, and when he got
up next morning there was snow on
the ground to the depth of two inches.
The weather had changed suddenly,
but the doctor was unable to follow
suit, as he had imprudently forgotten
to bring a winter coat. He did not
go to the college that day, but as soon
as breakfast was over he started for
home post haste, amid the subdued
mirth OF his friends.
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A Big Suit Decided.

A big suit against the Western
Onion Telegraph Company has been
decided at Abingdon, Va, by Judge
Paul, of Bristol,
The suit was brought by R. E. Fin
ley to recover $4,000 damages for a
delayed telegram.
John K. Snapp, Of this city, was the
OPERATOR at Abingdon three years ago
when the action was begun, and was
witness. The trial lasted two or
three days and was decided in favor
OF the company. Mr.. snapp, who
has been regarded as culpable by the
company, has been restored to com
plete confidence.
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Close of the City Schools.

The city public schools closed Fri.
day night. The speeches OF the grad.
uating class constituted the exercises
at the opera house. The hopse was
crowded TO its utmost capacity. Most
OF the productions were original and
were well written and well delivered.
The Synodical College, Of Rogers
vile, had offered free scholarship to
the member of the class who received
the highest grade. This YVES awarded
to Miss Willie Reeves, who stood high
est in her classes.
Miss Sue Wood, Messrs, w. R. King,
W. H. Gildersleeve and Roy Reeves
received free scholarships in the Uni
versity of Tennessee at Knoxville.
These scholarships were offered not
for the ones receiving the highest
grades only, but for those whose merit
ability and future promise rendered
them worthy OF such gift.
A gold medal was presented to Miss
Leona Latture for neatness, pune
tuality, order and best grade in study
She was a student Of the Martha Will
der building and was in the fifth grade
The exercises were OF very salts
factory nature and showed not only
eloQuence, power and promise in the
student, but also reflected credit upor
the instructors who have toiled so ear
nestly and faithfully to build up oul
system of public schools to what they
are; for it must have taken much Ia
Dor and patience on the part of thu
teachers to enable these young people
talented as they are, to acquit them
selves SO honorably and creditably a
they did before the audience Frida,
night. THE COMET regrets the lacl
of space to give ample laudation t.
THESE worthy efforts OF the student
and the proficiency of their teachers
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-05-24
WILL 1T START.
A Movement on Foot TO Blow In the
Carnegie Furnace,

MVftHitht "h EOOt 10 DION III tht
Carnegie Furnace,
There is strong probability Of the
Carnegie furnace going into blast in q
short time.
The Philadelphia company who
have claim against it in the Federal
court, have sent an agent. down here
to look over the grounds, and If his
report IS at all favorable, and it can
hardly be otherwise, we look for oper-
atoms to begin at once.
II the result Of the agents investi-
cation is satisfactory the Philadelphia
company will allow the court to per
NIT the original company here to issue
receivers cert hoates TO complete the
furnace and put it into blast.
This is the matter which has been
hanging fire 80 long, but the claim
ants have decided Mt last that there is
a better chance to get their claim out
OF n furnace in blast than one idle.
A responsible company has been
found which will sign a contract to
take the entire output of the furnace.
We may confidently hope to see work
begin in few weeks, and new life in
fused into our city.
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Stop Ii!

A crowd OF boys, good, bad an d in
different, have been having great
sport, from their point OF view, this
week, killing chimney sweeps. A
motley group could be seen almost
any time during the first Of the week
in the Love lot, in front of the Pied
mont Hotel, with bushy limbs and
sticks, knocking down these harmless
little birds as they would sweep along
near the ground in search of food
Three or four hundred have probably
been killed, and what for? Just for
cussedness. Such wanton cruelty as
this ought to be stopped.
These birds are not only innocent
but useful, sweeping almost every
chimney in town during the summer
and destroying blighting insects. /
they were being used for food no one
could object, but they are not mos
of the boys who were engaged in tbs
cruel slaughter would not strike licl
for food-only for deviltry
The reporter went around often ii
order that he might get to write VI
the policeman who stopped them, bu
there can be no oommendstion Of tn
force in this issue.
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The Institute Closes.

The first days Of the week were
devoted to the examination at the
johnson City Institute. These ex-
aminations were public and proved
very satisfactory to the patrons Of
the school.
The musical exercises we're good
and showed wonderful advancement
and painstaking on the part
of the teachers. The public
are delighted with the way this
school has been conducted, and
showed its appreciation by its at
tendance and frequent applause.
Tonight one Of the literary socie
ties will give an entertainment.
Friday night the closing exercise
will be held in the opera house
consisting of orations, essays, decla
nations, recitations, and a drama
employing the best talent of tn
institute of both sexes and al
grades.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-05-24
LITTLE MARY.
The Operation Has Not Yet Been Per-
formed.

Mrs. G. X. Lide and her little
ten year old daughter Mary went
to Nashville last Thursday, where
the latter was placed in the Briggs
lnirmary, preparatory to having a
surgical operation performed on her
for enlargement of the cerrical
glands. Mr.. G. X. Lide, the hus-
band aud father, has been hearing
from them every day. The doctors
have been dieting and examining
her daily and will probably put the
little girl under the knife today if
the weather is clear Several
months ago Mr., Lide took his little
daughter to the Infrmary and had
an operation performed which was
thought at the time sufficient to
insure recovery, but it was found
necessary to perform a second and a
more extensive and difficult opera
ton, which is hoped to lead to re-
covery. 1t is a great trial to little
Mary's brave mother and tender
hearted father and they have the
sympathy of all who are apprised
of their great anxiety and fear.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-05-24
Adiudged Insane.

Mr.. Kellar, living on Knob Creek
near John Edens, was examined by
Drs, Cox and Hodge last week, and
pronounced insane. He is now con-
fined in the Jonesboro jail awaiting a
further procedure. Mr.. Kellar came
to this county in 1886 and bought the
property OF James Hauts. He showed
great industry and hospitality, and
all the people of the neighborhood
were most favorably impressed with
his integrity.
A few years ago one Of his daughters
took sick, his horse and several of his
cattle died, and at last ne concluded
he and his family were bewitched
He has been advocating this very
strongly ever since, and has been 60
ing from bad to worse, until he has
become perfectly insane. The people
all express their sympathies for hin
and bis family, and hope that he will
soon be restored to his proper mind
and that he will make the neighbo
he once was.
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District Conference.

The District Conference Of the M
E. Church meets in this city.
About thirty preachers and seventy
five or 100 laymen are expected 10 at
tend.
They certainly have the freedom o.
our city, and everything will be done
to make them enjoy themselves in re
turn for the wholesome influence
which these good men always leave
in the community where they
hold their meetings. Among the
prominent ministers who arrived yes
terday are DIR. Carroll, Revs. r, M
Hickey, A. B. McAlister, F. D. Drum
ley and E. H. Broyles. A good con
ference is expected, 1t will hold ovel
to Sunday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-05-24
Local Snlinter.

Las ] Was. ~ev0 4 j.. M whet
the STORM was about TO hhfl ia rgi
right and left, Uox's army in the
rural districts working the streets OIL
Johnson City, that his q dermaniu
majesty, Dapy JOINTS, one OF the big
Six" might have a smooth road over
which 10 convey his fluid, long called
milk, to the good citizens of Johnson
City, as is his daily custom, whereby
he earns his "daily bread" At the
given time the great chieltain, Cox
himself, viewed the raging elements
with great wonder and greater fright.
He concluded suddenly that it would
be- the far better plan to command his
army TO dispense and seek quarters
where they would be safe from danger,
which he did in short order and grand
style. He tiptoed, and, while the
fierce wind whistled through his au-
burn locks, he gave the order in steu-
torian tones and and true military
style. The army, obedience it elf,
proceeded to carry out their beloved
chieItain's order, and succeeded in do
ing so to the letter. But what OF the
leader? All, he stirred not one jot I'm.
til he had breathed his little prayer !;
then he reviewed with greater trepi-
dation and fear than before the storm
king as he increased in fury, his pray.
er, it seemed, having been Of no avail.
Suddenly he bethought himself that
that place was no place for him, and
he was seen to reach for his hat with
one hand and to tear his hair with the
other. Then his time for action came,
and Holy Moses how he did act He
moved off like mogul, until his speed
increased TO that Of a horse on race,
his beautiful auburn locks streaming
back on the air, in the direction OF
johnson City. Very soon he came
upon the tool box, which he tried 10
get into, but he was so terribly in ear.
nest that he failed to make success
OF his effort; 80 he danced fran 'ically
around the box awhile, until the great
big drops of rain that were being
Showered down by an unseen hand be
gan to wet his tender person; then he
looked on high with pitiful gaz4 as if
rebreathing his little prayer, and, with
equally as great speed as before, re-
traced his steps, and when at last he
reached the spot wherein few min
utes before he had given his praise
worthy order, he was seen to shoot
into the woods in the direction OF Sill.
giles stable, which he reached in safety,
having lost not even one of his red
auburn-golden locks. Having effected
an entrance into the stable, he
soon felt at home and in short time
was all composure. After time the
storm subsidized, and the commander
that he is, Cox soon concentrated his
army and proceeded TO fix up the
chyle vendors road. There is moth
ing short about Cox's army, unless
perchance it be the "water boy" but
then he was always on hand with a
bucketiul of sympathy, and that
kept down mutiny.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-05-24
Gone to Linyille.

Col. H. Hollerith and family, OIL
Washington, arrived in the city Tues
day on No 5, and Immediately took q
special train on the narrow gauge ioi
Cranberry, en- route to Linville, where
they will spend the summer.
Col. Hollerith has a royalty on {
calculator used by the departments a
Washington, and is a man Of means
He owns property at Linville and ha
moved his family and effects there TO
the summer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-05-24
1t Stands Well at Home,

You can learn a mans character
from his neighbors, and if you want to
know the merits of the best remedy
under the sun for dyspepsia, indiges.
ton, headache, etc, the Atlanta people
will tell you that Tyner's Dyspepsia
Remedy stands at the head One dose
benefits, and a b)ttle or two will cure
the worst case. Send for book of par
tioulars to Chas. o. Tyner, Druggist,
Atlanta, Ga. Price Doc per bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-05-24
Commencement Of Washington College.

commencement or Washington College.
1t was a lovely day last Thursday
and large crowd had gathered IN the
campus of Washington College to wit
ness the closing exercises of that time
honored institution which has wit
messed ninety.nine annual commence
ments since it became the pioneer of
learning south Of the Ohio.
A handsome stage had been erected
under the gigantic oaks surrounding
the institution.
There were five members OF the Sc
Nor class; one young man, S. F.
Mitchell, and four young ladies, Misses
May Dobson, Matte Brown, Della
Bell West and Maud Miller, all of
whom delivered orations of a very
high grade.
In the afternoon George Beidleman,
of Sullivan county, and Miss Anna
Iruan, OF Knox county, sub. graduates,
made eloquent speeches.
The annual address, which closed
the days exercises, was delivered by
Rev. B, B. Bigler, pastor OF the Pres
byterion church at Jonesboro, Mr..
Bigler is a profound thinner and a
brilliant orator. His address was well
received. Much interest was mani
tested in the singing of Miss Wardlaw,
the institutions instructor in music,
which was interpreted through the
program.
DR.. Bartlett, Of Maryland, preached
the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday.
he remained through the examina-
tions and exercises OF the week..
The annual meeting OF the Alumni
Association was held Wednesday
night. 1t was most enjoyable affair.
A sumptuous banquet was spread in
the college chapel, to which the mem
bers and invited guests repaired and
were refreshed by the fat OF the land
and by the wit and wisdom OF the re-
sponses to toasts.
Nap B. Remine, of the Bristol Cou.
rier, a member OF the class OF 80, de.
IL
livered the address to the association
on "Misapplied Labor" It was re
plete with tender sentiment, humane
philosophy, brilliant oratory and re
fined thought.
Mr.. Remine is a hard worker, close
student and an alumnus of which the
college should be proud. He was, fol
some time, city editor of the Daily
C@ET, and is at present doing service
for the Bristol Courier in the same
capacity. Washington county should
be proud of this venerable colleg,
which has sent out some leading light
to pulpit, press and State.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-05-24
Answer to "a Brain PulVerizer. p"

The following is the correct answer
to puzzle No. /, which appeared in
last weeks COMET:
Three pencils at four cents, 10 cents
Fifteen pencils at 4 cent, ~ cents
Two pencils at a cent, 4 cent
Correct answers we're received from
Hood Nah, D. B. Bell and ]. NJ
Han pton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-05-24


been iudisposed for several days, buS
the tax payers may prepare to receive
the benefit Of his complete recovery.
Col. Matson, who is general agent
for the Pocahontas Coal and Coke
Company in the Southern States,
went up to Roanoke and Pocahontas
Miss Gussie Jones,wile R. H. Jones,
Of Newport, Tenn, stopped off on Sat
urday and remained as a guest of Mr.,
]. T. King and family, on her way to
Big Stone Gap.
Harry Williams, the champion wing
shot, went down to Knoxville Monday
and took part in the shooting tourna-
ment Tuesday lie won some money
and ranked well with the boys,
Willie Pouder has put up wire be-
tween his fathers undertaking office
and the narrow gauge depot, and he
and Willie Reese will exchange cleo
trical fluid until the former bee Dmes
proficient in the manipulation Of the
key
H. G. L. Richman, the common.
wealth's attorney for bis district, was
over from Gate City, Va, Sunday,
paying a visit to Mr. and Mrs. ]. B.
Cox on Unaka avenue. He is a broth.
er of Mrs. Cox, and one Of the leading
lawyers OF his section.
S. H. Hendrix, of Watauga, was in
the city Monday. He has been spend
ing few days very pleasantly enter
tanning his old friend, Jack Taylor, of
Kansas, with whom he soldiered dur
ing the cruel war, and who he had
not seen for twenty years.
w. A. Myers has opened a black
smith chop in the old foundry near
the City Hotel. Mr. Myers is All ex-
cellent workman an it is to be hoped
that he will receive his share Of pat.
ronsge as he has been confined at
home with sickness and unable &c
work for some time
Big Bill Bowman was in from
Boone's Greek Monday He is the
nominee for Representative on the
Democratic ticket, and is laying hi
big hand on the pulses of the voters o
Washington county and is bringing
his big warm heart in closer contac
with those whom he is always PROUD
to call his constituents.
Last Monday Wiley Porch 'pickeC
up letter near the opera house oil
Main street, which had safely wealth
cred all the vicissitudes, manipulation
and red tape incident to voyag
from London, to be lost after reaching
its destination before its owne
) had opened it and learned it
contents. He returned it to the post
Office, and it is now probably in tn
hands of the right person, who j
doubtless wondering how postmaste
can be so careless as the incumbent a
johnson City and still hold his job.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-05-24
Illinois. Kentucky.

From Danville, ILL.,, Mrs. H. j. Ma
bors writes: I have been using your
medicine for scrofula and am greatly
benefited. Ny back was almost one
solid sore. Two boxes of DR.. Hale's
Household Ointment healed il entirely
From OliyeHill, KY, Mrs. NJ. j. Mat
ney writes, May Ii, '92: MY daugh-
ter has been afflicted with erysipelas in
her eyes from infancy. She is now Il
years old and one 25c. box has cured
her" 1t costs no more to get the best
This is the best ointment in the worlt
for general use. Get box at McFar
land & Cos drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-05-24
The Doctors Meet.

The East Tennessee Medical Socie.
ty will hold It's ninth semi-annual
meeting in Knoxville today and to-
morrow. A great interest is being
manifested in the society, and much
good is being accomplished by these
meetings. Dr. J. W. Cox, who il
secretary OF the society, went dowr
yesterday on the vestibule and will
stay until the close.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-05-24
SermOn;tc the G. A. R.

Rev. w. M. Vines will preach the
memorial sermon TO the G. A. r. in
the Main street Baptist church next
Sunday at 10 o'clock. Decoration oil
the graves will be made on the S0th
by the 8. k. N. Patton Fost. All are
cordially invited to attend.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-05-24
SEEN AND HEARD.
z ersOnaI and Other Items That Have
Present Interest.

z ersOnaI and Other Items That Have
Present Interest.
Charlie Osborne was in Bristol
Tuesday,
w. L. Taylor went up to Bristol
yesterday.
Lawyer John Bowman was in Bris-
tol Sunday.
J. ]. White, was in from Embree-
vile Tuesday.
w. A, Massingin, Of Piney Flats, was
in the city Tuesday.
Amos Wells, of Glover Bottom, was
in the city Tuesday.
9, G. Deaderick, OF Chucky Valley,
was in town Friday.
G. J. st. John, prominent attorney
OF Bristol, was down Tuesday.
Hon. Walter P. Brownlow, was in
the city short while Tuesday.
Worley Willard returned from a
short visit to Bristol Saturday.
Harry Hargreaves came up Tuesday
from Birmingham for few days.
Z ISIS Hattie Hendrix of fillmore, H.,
is visiting Mr. aud Mrs. Joe P Hart.
T. S. Lingenfelter, the n1ur mill
man, was up from Telford yesterday
Miss Bell Hylton is in town attend
ing the close Of the johnson City In
stitute.
James Jeter and W. M, Call, o.
Whites Store, were on our streets
Tuesday.
Sam Willioms, the handsome livery
man, Of Elizabethton, drove dowr
Tuesday.
Judge Hacker and Capt. A. L
Deaderick drove up from Jonesbort
last Friday.
M, l, Gump, our hustliug candidate
for magistrate, spent Sunday with rel
atives in Bristol.
NAT simerly, and his brother, Brown
low passed through Tuesday on thei
way to Nashville.
9. F. Camp, who has been on an e1
tended business trip to Phil adelphie
returned Saturday.
Nat Taylor, was down from FL
Park Tuesday. He says the cold spe
was . plenty up there.
Billy Fraser, the sturdy lineman
the Lighting and Power Company
was in Bristol Sunday.
Miss Kate Young came to tn , cit
last Tuesday. She is visiting her auu
Mrs. G. w, Hodge.
A. G. jenkins, circulation manage
OF the Chattanooga Times, is here t
day in the interest Of his paper.
]. w. Watson, (Rabbitfoot who h
been suffering for several weeks wit
cellular erysipelas in his right arm,
much better.
The Foundry has just complete
some nice cast columns and do,
plates for Taylor Bros new house {
Spring street.
Miss Bessie johnson, of Elizebet
ton, is visiting her uncle ]. 7. Kin
as also was Miss Ella Dickson, Tn,
returned Tuesday.
Fred Default and wife, Of spurg
made this office q pleasant call Ii
Tuesday. Mr. DEFAULT is prosp
Gus merchant at Spurgin.
win Gillenwaters, Of Clinton,
holding the electric key TAT the f.
Tennessee depot for Gus Sparks, W
is taking a short vacation
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-05-24

Take your dresses to Mrs J. B. Lady
and get them made in the latest style
Work done neatly and we'll; also q
perfect fit insured, Brown Bros store
Main street
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-05-24

The postofice burglars, Rad Perry
and Chas. Short, who were captured
on Little Rock Greek, N. O., last week,
were brought to town last Friday by
their captors, Parker and Herrell and
were tried before Commissioner
Keebler, who bound them over to
Federal court. In default OF bond
they were taken by Deputy Marsha
Ray to Jonesboro and lodged in Jail.