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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04
PERSONAL.

y. II. Lyle, of The COMET, has been
nominated as postmaster for johnson
City. We congratulate Cy on his
good luck.-Herald and Tribune.
The Morristown Republican COM
ments on our appointment as follows :
And although Republican, we do
rejoice! 1t is not often that a news
paper man gets anything to rejoice
over-not that they don't deserve it.
but simply because they can be "put
off," Cy Lyle has done enough hard
work fer his party to entitle him to a
foreign mission, and we wish to the
Lord he had got one!
Cy H. Lyle, eiitor VI THE COMET at
Johnson City, has been appointed
postmaster at that place. Here's our
90, shake brother Cy. May the
good work go on throughout this
broad land of ours.-RogersviHe Re-
VieW.
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Death Of An Excellent Lady.

Mrs. Laura Lillian Mathes, wife of
Representative John A. Malhes, died
at twC o'clock Tuesday afternoon at
tue home of her mother, Mrs. Mary
Gentry, on Jobe street. Mrs. Matbes
had been suffering for several months
with chronic bronchitis, but the direct
cause OF her death may be attributed
to u severe attack Of the grippe which
che contracted about week before
her death. She was q bright, cheerful
christian and q consistent member of
the Presbyterian Church In 1886
she married John A. Mathes but had
no children to leave motherless. Her
death occurred in the morning of life.
The chronological hind had Just
passed the 25th annual mark on the
dial of time when the sun OF her life
went down. The Contemplation OF
death is always sad, but more espec.
tally when it comes III the morning oil
lite. But the friends and relations
have the consoln ton TO know that
Mrs. Mathes died in the full hope OF q
blessed immortality and an unwaver'
ing faith in Him who has sounded all
the depths and shoals of darkness and
death and said II am the resurrec
ton and the life."
The funeral services were con
Quoted at the Presbyterian Church by
]. G. Cowan, assisted by the Rev. W
S. Neighbors, pastor of the Southern
M. E. Church, and Rev. G. W. Cole
man, pastor of the First M. E. Church
The house was filled with sympathiz
ing friends, and beautiful flosbl trib
utes were placed upon the casket o
the dead
The obsequies were solemn and i'm
pressive, and so closely had the deceas
ed nestled to the hearts of her friend
and acquaintance during her shor
and happy life that there Was scarcely
dry eye in the house. The inter
ment took place at three o'clock il
the family plat at the old cemetery
A large concourse followed the re
mains to the grave. The following
distinguished friends acted as pal
bearers: J. w. Cure, @. K. Lide, Dr.
J. w. Cox, ]. c.. Campbell, ]. F
Crumley, F. B. st. John, J. E. Gran
dali, II, D. Gump, Guy L. Smith, c
F. Melcher, @. I. Ware and w. 2
Harris.
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Bee Hive Drug Store for drugs.
FROM WATAUGA.

January l, 1894.
A happy New Year to all.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Small
ing, a daughter. <.
Miss Ina johnson, of Elizabethton,
is visiting relatives here.
The brethren held their regular 9th
Sunday meeting at the church here
at IL q. m. yesterday.
December Goth an old colored wom-
an, named Betsy Edwards, died here
and was taken tc Bluff City for burial.
R. w. Smalling, Jr., who has been
attending Grant University at Athens,
has been spending the holidays at
home.
James Jobling, young medicine
student who has been attending the
Knoxville Medical College came home
to spend Christmas with homefolks.
w. V. Magee has sold out his pos.
sessions here and has rented farm a
few miles from Abingdon, Va, and he
and his family will leave for that
point tonight.
G. A. Reese, of Radford, Va, T. T
Reese, of Selma, Ala, and w. E.
Reese, OF Johnson City, all had Christ
mas dinner at home, and left the next
day for their different places OF bust
ness.
The school taught by Jonathan
Elkins, of Sullivan county, closed last
Friday night. A large crowd attended
the closing exercises. The scholars
acquitted themselves creditably, and
gave evidence that the teacher had
been faithful in his work.
Malvina Dempsey, aged 70, died al
her home near here last Saturday
night, and was buried at the Thomp
son burying ground today. She wal
followed to her last resting place by {
large crowd of relatives and friends
The funeral exercises were conducted
by Parson Martin Glover. She haC
been a member of the Christian
Church about 40 years. She was tht
daughter of Larkin Thompson, who
came from South Carolina to THU
neighborhood over half century ago
She was the widow OF the giant ant
fighting man, Nathan Dempsey. wht
came from Spartanburg, s. c., will
his two sons and one daughter, whc
attended her burial today. She ha
one son in West Tennessee and twt
in Texas.
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HOLIDAY SOCIETY EVENTS.

The swell social event of the season
was the masquerade ball." given by
the members Of the Thursday Evening
Dancing Club at their room on East
Main street Monday evening. Some Of
the costumes were very elaborate and
the figures danced were beautiful.
Those in mask we're: Misses Sallie and
NenA Chandler, Nettie Shortridge, Matte
Henderson, Florence Harris, Florence
Wilson, Estell and Blanche Blaesi; Mrs.
W. Jackson; Messrs. Lon Mcintyre,
F. D. LOve,F. B. st. joint. F. Crowder,
L. D. Gump, Geo, Wofford, Paul
Shortridge, Charlie Wofford, w. w.
Kirkpatrick, E. D. Duncan, G. H. Taylor,
- Armbrust and W. Jackson. The
hall was crowded guests whose names
can not appear here on account of space.
~
Mr.. and Mrs. G. X. Lide compliment
ed Chas. doom and Walter Martin very
highly last Wednesday evening by Civ
ing, in their honor, one Of the hand
soonest entertainments that the young
people have had the honor of attending
this winter The dining room was most
prOfusely decorated with evergreens
and the choicest of flowers. The re-
freshments were elegant and delicious.
Those present we're: Misses Ida Reeves,
of Jonesboro; Matte Henderson. Sallie
Faw, Sallie and Nena Chandler, Florence
Harris, Florence Wilson, Alice Carr,
Annie Miller, Minnie Harrison, Fannie
Nugent, Lula Young and Retta Lyle;
Messrs. j. W. Crumley, E. D. Duncan,
F. B. st. John, F. D. Love, J. F. Crum-
tey, A. T. Burris, Arthur Simpson, oil
Jonesboro; S. r. Miller and Lon McIn-
tyre.
'...r ~
Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Farr entertained
a few friends at their home in Carnegie
last Thursday evening. The evening
was spent in playing whist and enjoying
the delightful refreshments which were
served. The invited We're; Mr.. and Mrs
IC. T. Ware, Mr.. and Mrs. Ellsworth
| Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Crandall, Mr.. anC
| Mrs. Friberg, Mr.. and Mrs. Ward, Mis-
Nette and Paul Shortridge. ~.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04

Miss Nellie Brownlow was up from
JOneshoro last week visiting friends.
Mrs Nehle is n charming and attract
i've young lady and meets a warm well
come when she comes tc this place.
Mrs. W. O. Snapp has returned from
st. Clair, Hawkins county, where she
had been called by the illness of her
sister, Mrs DR. Harnrr Mrs. HSrner
died Thursday. She had friends and
relatives who are sorry to hear OF her
sad death.
J. M. Brown has sold his house and
lot on Myrtle avenue to the King
Bros, who, with their mother, are now
occupying il. Mr.. Brown is on the
road for Baltimore firm, while his
wife and family are boarding with Mr.
Patton on Buffalo street.
The residence of Mr.. Houtz on Wa
tauga avenue caught fire on Sunday
morning. There was little yelling
some drumming on something, which
brou ght out enough men TO put it out
while many near by did not know
what WAS the trouble. Where is thu
fire alarm Tor this district What be
come of the plan for the whistle on the
electric plant.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04
The Columbia Desk Calender,

which Is issued annually by the Pope
Manufacturing Company, of Columbia
Bicycle fame, is out for 1894, much
improved in appearance. 1t is a pad
calendar of the same size and shape as
those of previous years, having a leaf
for each day. but its attractiveness has
been heightened by the work of a
clever artist, who has scttered series
of bright pen.drawings through its
pages. 1t also contains, as usual many
appropriate and interesting contribu.
tions from people both bright and
wise,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04
EDiOy Good Health.

You can easily do it, if you will keeFs
your stomach, the laboratory of your
body, in good order. Tyner's Dyspepr
STA Remedy will do this. 1t will buiSEa
you up and give you good health. H.
stands alone as the best. Send fErv-
book of full particulars and be cured
enjoy good health and be happy. Boo11
free to all. Price SOC per bottle. Foe
sale by drug gists. 397-4t.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04

After January lst 1884, we propose
to collect all accounts due us, and dur
ing the month of January every one
will be called upon to settle them, and
we trust those who owe us will be pre-
pared to pay US. Hereafter we positive
ly Will not extend credit to any one who
will not pay us at the end of each
month. We propose to adhere to this
rule strictly. MCFARLAND & Co. If
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04
Big ShOwi. Heap Good!

Tonight Capt. Bill Dickinson's Big
Show will exhibit at Jobe's opera
house for the benefit of the poor OF
johnson City. Let everybody turn
out and help the Captain in his noble
work and make his greatest show on
earth dazzling success. Come early
and avoid the rush.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04
Registrars.

The commissioners of registration
have appointed the following registrars
for the March election
LIST Ward, S. M. Crumley and Jas
Sirey.
End Ward, E, L, McNees and John
Mongle.
3rd Ward, J. D. Crowell and Mat R
Miller.
4th Ward, Ed Hale and W. B. White
side.
w. R. RHEA, } Committee o
G. E. OsBoRNE,} Registration fol-
L.W. COOPER, ) Wash. Co., Tenn
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Boots and shoes at the Bee Hive.
0tice.

N0IlCes
OFFICE OF LlDE & ODoM WHOLESALE
AND RETAIL HARDWARE.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn, JANUARY Z, 1894
On January LIST, 1894, co-partner-
ship was formed by G. K. Lide and G.
L. Odom, under the firm name of Lide
& Odom, as successors to G X. Lide.
Mr.. OdOm will continue on the road
as travelling saleman for W. W. Wood,
ruff & Co. The general management Of
the new firm will be under the supervis-
ion of G. K. Lide. With greetings Of
the new year, we are,
Yours Truly, LIDE & ODoM.
1875.
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Removal.

Faucette & Co. have removed from
their old stand on Spring street to the
room recently occupied by the Bruins
wick Cafe near the corner of Main and
Buffalo streets, where they will be
pleased to meet and continue business
with their old patrons and solicit in a
business way the addition of new ones
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04
Mass Meeting.

There will be q mass meeting held
next Sunday night at the First Pres
byterian Church, to which all the PEG.
pile Of Johnson City are cordially in.
vited. By order of the Committee.
REV. NEIGHBoRs, Chairman.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04
StOekitOidera' Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the First National Bank Of
Johnson City, Tennessee, will be held
at their banking house in Johnson
City on Tuesday, 9th of January, 1894.
493 At ]. E. CRANDALL, President.
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Death Of Mrs. Crawford.

Mrs. Caroline Crawford, mother of our
fellow townsman, w. H. Crawford, died
at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
Trobaugh, in Morristown the 9th ult.
She was a good christian lady and was
IA years old.
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Opened Well.

The second term of the JohnsOx,a
City Institute opened Monday wikaza
fatterlng prospects. 1t is gratiSi11=s
to learn that the cause Of education
is being more and more advaneeFR
year by year.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04
New Barber ShOD.

W. G. Price, the popular tonsoriaI2
artist, has opened new baber shop ne
the Piedmont Hotel, where he will Boz
pleased to meet his old par.ons.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04
knights of Honor.

The Knights of Honor will meet tE~-
night for the purpose of installing oE-
ficers. The iniation OF one candidaAxy
is also on the programme.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04

If you contemplate making a gen.
tlemen acquaintance Christmas pres
ent you should not fail is see that ele-
CANT and stylish line of neckwaer at
W. W. Kirkpatrick.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04
Still Another.

VIM. Humphreys, who inhabits tle-
region round about Sinking Greek
was married one day last week 10 -.
Miss Bard. This is the fourth, tira.e~
VIM. has launched his bark on thss,s
stormy sea OF matrimony.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04
Lost.

Two warranty deeds. One from 8.
T. Harris and wife TO DR.. Fl. Brown,
and one from DR.. H. Brown to Eliza
May Cooper. Return to The COMET
Office and receive reward. 406.tf
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04

w. W. Kirkpatrick has decided to
reduce his large stock of boys and
childrens clothing and make the price
do the work. If you contemplate a
purchase in that line you will make a
mistake by not calling and examining
his stock and prices.
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Cash Paid for Wheat.

Dickinson & Duke want to buy ten
thousand bushels of wheat. Will pay
highest market price in cash for
same. 494 tt
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04

You will be strictly up to date in
style if you wear one of W. W. Kirk
patrick's hat. They are now going at
extra low prices.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04

Lyle & Summers have received a
new and complete line ofbuilding ma
terial. such as sash, doors, paints, oils,
etc. The best and cheapest on the
market. Get prices before purchasing
elsewhere.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04

Everything first class and fresh, fine
cakes, bread and pies at the Philadel
phia Bakery.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04
Cheapest at the Bee Hive.
Organ For Sale.

A first class second hand organ car
be obtained on reasonable terms by
applying to Mrs. Moore. 1876 If
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04

You can buy boots and shoes cheap
er at the Bee Hive than anywhere
else. Better try it.
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Married.

Miss Sue Jones and Charlie LesensS.
both of this city, were married Sum
day.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04

Fine line of four in hand ties-all
shades and colors--at Wares.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04

Get yonr pies and cakes at Leach's
on Main street.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-04

W. W. Kirkpatrick's line of neck.
wear is right up to date.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-05
.ARMORY NOTES

The Rifle Match-NavaI Reserves-Grays' ,,.' New Uniform After the Old Style.
 The annual rife match of the Sec .pnd regiment will be held at the Quin- nipiac range September 25.
 The shooting for the skirmish medal will be held at the same range on Sat ,urday, October 6. .....
 The naval reserves will hold meet Ing Thursday evening to decide upon turning out with the New Haven Grays on the. 18th of this, month.
 At the meeting of the Horse Guard H. A. Stevens, staff officer, was elected quartermaster in place of Sergeant l.. E. Tucker, who was elected at a meet ing some time ago, but whose election caused so much disagreement that Major Blakeslee ordered-another cleo ton with. the result as given.
 The Light Guard took in one new member last night.
 The Grays' new uniforms have ar rived, and vii be worn for the first time on their anniversary night September 13. 3 >/ 'A'-eTi,S'y>,,s s..sS5,
 Adjutant General Edwart1sE. Bradley, Quartern1ster General John P. liar bison, Major B. E. Brown and Archi- tect: William H. Allen were at the ar- mory yesterday and looked over the ground for the new Foot Guard armory and plans for 1t will no doubt be pre- pared. rs..,.J. ...r
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-05
Eiuancial.
The Opening Was Characterised by Firm
 ness.

-'N"
 New York, Sept. 4,-opsning dealings at the stock exchange were character ized by frmness and evel Sugar, which has been under the hammer for {, me time back, develo1e little more strength. This was succeeded by a weaker tone. London having sold some Louisville and Nashville. which was ac- eepted by local traders, who were bear ishly inclined, indicating change in sentiment on the part of the foreign operators. That Tthe foreigners should think of accepting profits in this stock after its recent 10 per cent. rise did not appeal to bearish fraternity. Tn fact they forced the issue and extended their lines. especially in the grangers. which they argued would have to go lower on account of the tremendous forest fires In the northwest, following the partial failure of the corn crop and the poor showing of earnings made by the Rock Island for August.
 Except In the stock named. which sold down from 65;s to 64s. they met with poor success. st, Paul refused to yield and In fact held strong, the increase in earnings for the month of August operating against sellers. Sugar after its fractional gain dropped 1h to 103h. and Chicago Gas was also heavy, selling down to 7Sh on the story of a big gas war. In the meantime Western Union had been ruling strong and had gained nearly per cent. sell ing up to 917s. This rather discon- certed those operating for lower prices and about ? o'clock there was a scram- ble 70 cover.
 Sugar rose 2% to lO5S. Western Union 9 to 92, St. Paul h to 67k, Rock Island K to to 66h, Burlington and Quincy lN to 7sh, Canada Southern lh to 57h. Big Four to 4lh. Louis vile and Nashville 1 to 57h. Northern Pacific preferred B to 22$. Missouri Pacific < to 3oM, Northwest x to 1O7. Omaha N to 3SA, General Electric 19s to F. Cordage 1k to 19, Cordage pre- ferred 1 to 32N, Lead 1h to 43&. Lead preferred 1A to SsA. Cotton oil pre- ferred 4 to 7s%, and Manhattan to 201a, Panhandle common # to 1872, and Panhandle preferred 2S to 52%.
 The last named figured more promi- nently in the dealings and were un- usually active. The rise in the market was generally ascribed to manipula- ton by a pool, which has been credited with bringing about the recent wide changes in American Sugar. They now, so the street story goes. have turned their attention to the general list. Be this as it may, it should not be forgotten that the settlement of the tariff question, at least for the time being, has stimulated trade.
 General business is better and rail- road earnings are improving and while the rise may not be warranted, as claimed, the extension of business and larger railway receipts make a pretty good argument in Wall street, where sentiment is the controlling factor. Net changes show gains of Y to per cent, Western Union and Manhattan leading. The market closed strong. The bond market was active and strong. Sales were $2,245,oOO.
 Following are the cioslne prices re- ported by Prince & Whitely, bankers and brokers, 46 Broadway, New York. and 15 Center street. New Haven:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-05
AT SEA ON A FLOAT.
xIRROW ESCAPE OF THREE WE'LL
 KNOWN NEW HAVEN BOYS.

They Were Tossed Around All Night on a
 Teupestuous Sea, hut at Daylight
 Found They Were Near New Haven
 Breakwater.
 Edward. O 'Brien, son of Captain Law renee o'Brien, Thomas Began. son of Signal Officer Began, and John Burke, driver for Captain O'Brien, were in a most dangerous and trying predicament last Saturday night. ~r The young men were camping out near waverly grove, at Savin Rock, in a small covered float. This float has been down there for several weeks and several of the young men, friends of Captain O'Brien's sons, have been camping there.
 Saturday night the three young men named went down intending to stay short time and make preparations for taking the float home.
 The fioat,had been anchored behind a small breakwater and they brought it out and anchored, as they thought, out side. They had not allowed enough rope, however, and when they looked again they were away out from shore with tide and wind forcing them still further. Soon the waves began to rsck and, suddenly one of the rowboats which was tied to the float broke loose. Any attempt to regain ths boat would have been foolhardy and the young men wisely refraiDed.,
 They decided to stay in the float as long as they could, as 1t seemed i'm possible to keep a rowboat alright in sea like the one in which they were. The night seemed to last for more than twenty-four hours. In fact, 1t seemed IS though several days had passed be- fore daylight broke at last. By the first streaks of gray light they were able to outline the west breakwater. Later when 1t became brighter they Jaw that they were very near to the rocky ledge. With daylight came a calm and when the sun had fully risen they put off for shore.
 Help was secured at Cox's Surf house and the float was lowed back to it's first anchorage The little boat, which broke loose during the night has not been found. ~y s,-- } The young men were none the worse for their adventure. They were tired out with watching and anxiety, but af- ter a long sleep all were as well as ever. Several times during the night the waves seemed tremendous and 1t seem- sd as though everything would be swamped. The float, however, proved itself most 'seaworthy. The young men said that it was to be preferred to most Iailboats for weathering good storm.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-05
Incidents of Lord Coleridge's American

Incidents of Lord Coleridge's American
 Visit.
 had the honor, in company with the late Lord Hannen, the late Lord Bowen, Sir Horace .Davey, MT. Bryce. M. F., and MT. Marten,Q. C., formerly mem- Der for Kilkenny, of visiting America with him in 1883. we were invited by the bar of the state of New York, and most of us were subsequently, the guests of MT: Willard, then the presi- dent of the Northern Pacific Railroad company, on the first through journey by that t=route across the continent to the Pacific slopes. Lord Coleridge did not accompany us on this part of our travels; but in several of the New England states he received marks of honor, and all of us enjoyed the pro- verbally generous hospitality of the great American people. This visit add ed a large number to his budget of anecdotes which he used to tell with much enjoyment, although now and then some of them told against himself Desirous of information, Lord Coler- idee was inquiring from MT. Evarts, the distinguished New York barrister, formerly secretary of state, how American lawyers were remunerated for their work. .... Lord Coleridge-Pray, MT. Evarts how do clients pay their lawyers with you? t,' -~ r1
 MT. Evarts-well, my lord, they pay retaining fee; 1t may be $50, or it may be s5,000 or $50,000.
 Lord Coleridge-Yes; and what does that cover?
 MT. Evarts-Oh! that is simply the retainer. The rest Is paid for as the work is done, and according to the work done
 Lord Coleridge-Yes, MT. Evarts; and do clients like that? :,
 Mr. Evarts--Not bit, my lord, not 2 bit. They generally say, T guess, MT. Evarts, I should like to know how deep down shall have to go into my brooches pocket to see this business through ?"
 Lord coleridge-Yes, what do you say to them? ss a-., |, MT, Evarts--Well, my lord, I have in- vented a formula which have found answers very we'll I say; .Sir, or ma dame, as the case may be. + cannot undertake to. say how many judicial erroys I.shall be called upon td correct