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The morning call., 1894-01-06
A HANDSOME CROOK.
Swindling Career of an Ex-Police-
man of Los Angeles.


Los ANGELES, Jan. 5-There is hardly
a resident in Los Angeles who does not
know Jerry Comosey, the handsomest
man who ever wore a star. Jerry went on
the police force in 1856. and for many
years was looked upon as being the most
conscientious officer in this section. He
was known as a Swiss-ItaliaD. and was
always at the head of every Italian organ
liza ton or public movement.
From the evidence now in the possession
of Chief of Police Glass, Comozzi, as his
name is spelled in Italian, turns out to be
a regular ''crook" and confidence operator.
Comosey about two years ago went north,
where he remained four months. During
his brief stay he managed to bunko prom
inent Italian residents out of large sums
Of money, getting away with several thou
sand dollars.
Last fall he went East, visiting among
other places. Baltimore. The Chief re-
ceived a letter from Henry NJ. Cowles,
SO Rotary of the Board of Education of tn al
city, in which some of Comosey's transac-
tions were pretty we'll pictured. The last
job in this State was performed IN connec-
ton with another "crOok" named Ventura,
in which poor Italian was feeced out of
$500 at Santa Monica. AT that time it was
not known that Comosey was a slick
worker. The climax was reached when
Chief Glass received letter from prom
inent resident IT Tucson. AriZ., stating
that Comosey had called upon him. Com
osey stated that be was detective under
Glass. and with forged telegram bearing
the Chiefs signature. obtained $40.
The smooth individual is about 35 years
of age, five feet eight inches in height,
weighs about It's pounds. is we'll built and
snnrts q haauu dark mnstanha
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TWO CONFIDENCE MEN.
They Fleece a Los Angeles Res
taurant PROPRIETOR

Los ANGELES, Jan. 5.-TwO of the cleverest
and smoothest confidence operators that ever
visiieo this section dropped INFO town the OF her
day, picked out their victim, did him up brown
and then left for pastures new. These TWO
worthless are known IN every city In he United
States and canada. They are ltalians by birth
and generally operate upon their own country
men. hey selected for their victim in this
city the proprietor OF a restaurant on East
First street, known as Toms Restaurant, from
whom they got $500. This occurred Wednes-
dav morning, but tile matter was not reported
TO the police until 700 late 10 do any good. The
last place these Italian crooks were heard from
was Kansas City. They generally fleece their
victims in game of cards.
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DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
Whipping the RecaIcitrant Members
Into Line Again.

WASHINGTON, Jan. s. There was
good attendance at the Democratic caucus
tonight. Holman presided, and it is esti-
mated that 147 out of total of ZIG Demo-
Gratis in the House were present when the
proceedings began. 1t was decided to
limit speeches to five minutes. Wheeler
made a vigorous speech against putting
coal and iron ore on the free list.
Speaker Crisp followed. lie offered
resolution declaring it to be the duty of
every Democrat to vote for the considera
tion Of the tariff bill, and also the duty of
all Democrats to attend the sessions of the
House and maintain quorum until the
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WHIPPED A LAWYER,
Two Women Make Things Lively
for ATTORNEY HoIcomb,

Los ANGELES, jan. 5.-Attorney W.
w. Holcomb was publicly horsewhipped
on Spring street this afternoon by his
divorced wife and woman named
Hylands. Mrs. Hylands. week ago.
brought disbarment proceedings again st
Holcomb. alleging that he used his wife as
dummy for other women in divorce
cases. Holcomb was on his way up Spring
street when he noticed his ex-wife and
Mrs. Hylands following him. He went
into the hallway of Stowell block. Mrs.
Hylands followed him In, but Mrs. Hol-
comb remained on the outside. Holcomb
The morning call., 1894-01-06

the first Chinese newspaper in America,
published at San Francisco. The scheme
worked by Wills and Bell WAS to enter
into correspondence with the owners of
patents, pretending that they had an offer
OF farm to exchange for a patent. A fee
OF S25 was required for an examination Of
title and when the money had been sent
the owner of the patent was notified that
the farm property was very poor aud this
closed the CORES pondence. A large num-
Der OF letters of this sort have been Sc
cured by Government officers to be used
as evidence
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Tramps Defiant.

RIVERSIDE, Jan. Sat the present time this
county is Overrun with tramps. and as a conse-
quence the County Jail is well filled with the
undesirable element. FOR some time tramps
have been kept at work on the roads, but to-
day they refused to WORK ana were locked up
in close confinement, where they will be kept
on bread and water until willing 10 go 10 work.
The men are defiant and the outcome of the
difficulty is matter Of conjecture.
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CHARGES AGAINST PowDERLY.
Accused of Trying to Disrupt the
Knights of Labor.

NEW YORK, Jan. Ga morning paper
publishes dispatch from Philadelphia to
the effect that charges have been pre-
ferred before the General Executive
Board of the KnighisTof Labor ag 1Inst ex-
General Master Workman Terrence V.
POwderly and ex-General Worthy Fore
man Hugh Cavanagh.
The charges against Powderly are that
since bis displacement as the head of the
order he has in published and spoken Ut
terances persistently endeavored TO dis
credit the order, and has entered into a
conspiracy with prominent members of
the Republican party for the purpose of
disrupting the silver spd POpulist organi-
cations of the West and winning them
over to the Republican ranks.
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FLORENTINE CARCASS DEATH.
The Mexican Probably Died From
Poisoning.

SANTA BARBARA, Jan. ga post mortem
examination to-day of the body of Florentine
Garcia, the Mexican who died suddenly
Wednesday, resulted in the discovery that the
organs were all healthy, and that death was
undoubtedly caused by poison. The contents
OF the stomach will b. sent to San Francisco
for an expert analysis. Garcia was a single
man, aged 50. 1t Is thought that the poison
was administered by other hands than his own,
but the crime Is not fixed on any one and no
arrest has yet been made. Garcia had a quar-
rel with all AmeI lean over girl, and this may
have some connection with the suspicious cir
cumstances of his death.
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THE RIVERSIDE BANK.
A Report That 1t Will Reopen Next
Week

RIVERSIDE, Jan. 5-The directors or the
suspended Riverside Bank held meeting to-
day, and it is announced that the bank will he
opened for business next week. This bank
has now been closed sine last June. and the
deposiofs are becoming very uneasy over the
tact That The prospect for settlema Mt see m a
quite as remote now as 1t did months ago. The
report that the bank Is TO reopen is received
with considerable satisfaction by those inter
Is true. ~ 0 'NP0i'
The morning call., 1894-01-06
Jumped From a Moving Train

LODI, JAN 5.-At noon day Robert Griffith.
miner from West Point, came TO town bound
Tor sacramento. but got on the wrong train
he soon discovered his mistake, and, Instead
OF notifying the conductor, he Jumped of and
i &c against switch, cutting his fac badly and
members OF the local lodge took charge OF him.
ne is now resting easy and will recover
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WASTED MONEY.
A Young Man Who Had an Expensive
Education Goes Wrong.

KE oKUK. Iowa, Jan. 81. II. Wills
and W. A. Bell are held under $4,000 bonds
to appear before the Federal Grand Jury
on a charge Of using the mails for fraudu-
lent purposes. Wills father was the cap
tain of merchant ship trading between
San Francisco and China and the son was
educated in Japan, the father spending at
least $4,000 on him. The son established
The morning call., 1894-01-06
Held LIN a Suburban Car.

PORTLAND. Jan. ga suburban streetcar
was held up last night by two masked men,
who relieved the conductor OF $50. The car
contained no passengers.
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An Overdue Bark.

VICTORIA, B. c., Jan. 5.-Anxiety is felt on
account of the long passage Of the British bark
Archer, now out l53 Gays from Liverpool. She
Is consigned To RiIhet & Co.
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Wrote Threatening Letters.

VICTORIA, B. G., Jan. 5.-GeOrge L. Brown
was to-day committed for trial for writing
threatening letters TO Dr. Remington.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
Postmaster Willett,

The people of this ancient town were
taken by surprise last Friday when the
Associated Press dispatches announced
the nomination by the President of
Capt. George w. Willett to be post
master of the only finished town on
earth.
Captain McPherson's time is not out.
and it was generally understood that
no change would be made until his
term expired, and that a Democrat
would then go in for a full term of
four years. Hisremoval withoutcause.
in face of the fact that the office was
being conducted to the satisfaction of
the people without regard to party, has
given the black eye to four year terms,
and shortly after March 4, 1897, an
other change may be looked for, based
on the precedent established by the
change now.
Personally we congratulate Captain
Willett on his success. and hope he may
ba able to give the public no aus of
complaint against his administration
of the p~ostoffice.
Captain Mcpherson and his son,
Fred, will retire with the good will and
esteem of all the patrons of the office.
The change we presume will take place
about July /.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
County Convention.

Pursuant to previous notice a con
vention of the Republicans of Wash.
ington County met in the Court House
Monday at l O'Clock. E. A. Shipley,
Chairman of the County Committee,
called the convention to order and read
the call of the State and County Chair.
men, under which this convention
meets to select delegates to the State
Judicial Convention at Nashville, June
Ia. On motion E. A. Shipley was elect
ed Chairman, and H. G. Hart Secretary
of the convention. On motion of
Judge Hacker the Chair appointed New
ton Hacker, A. B. Bowman, T. H.
Reeves, W. P. Smith and o. NJ. Brab-
son, a committee to nominate a list of
delegates and who recommended the
following as delegates; A. B. Bow
man, Jno. P. Smith, Judge Newton
Hacker, o. M. Brabson, T. H. Reeves.
7. B. Hacker, j. A. West, Ed. Boyd, j.
l. Hawkins, E. A. Shipley, ]. T. Brown
ing, "a. c. Hart, DR.. H. B. Hankle, Jne.
Marshal and L. T. Moore. On motion
the report was adopted. On motion
it was ordered that the delegates pres
ent cast the vote of the county, and
that no proxies be allowed. On motion
the convention adjourned sine die.
H. G. HART, E. A. SIMPLIFY,
Secretary. Chairman.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
BRoWNsBoRo


We are having some lovely weather
which we all enjoy so much; we had a
frost the 3lst, bat no damage done. The
health OF our community is improving.
Dr. 3. b. Morelock has returned to cheer
the hearts of the sick. The farmers are
getting along with their work nicely.
some have plowed their corn the second
time; wheat looks tolerable we'll: oats
IL almost q failure in some places Miss
Dora Bayless was the guest of Miss Ida
stanton the 9th. Misses Lille and
Hattie Stuart were the guests of ]. w,
Stanton and wife recently. We are
having a good Sunday school at New
Salem; hope that the good work will
continue. Death has visited our vicin.
ity since our last, j. B. Chase's infant
child and j. F. Perkins, was laid to
rest in New Salem cemetery, there to
rest till the resurrection morn, when we
all shall go forth to stand before God.
The friends and relatives have our SYM
patty. We have only to say to them
weep not, your loss is their eternal gain.
While death has visited us the wedding
bells have been heard-John Duncan,
OF this place, has recently taken unto
himself a helpmate, a beautiful lady
OF the land of the sky. Mrs. j. B. Chase
IS still very sick is not expected to
live. Miss Retta Martin, of Jonesboro,
is visiting her cousin, Miss Eugenia
Martin, of this place. j. w. Stanton
has got able to be out and is hustling
around among the dear people for their
taxes, n
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
CelehratiOn..JnlY Fourth.

S. H. Anderson, President of the E
I. S. S. Convention and other Sunday
School workers, having suggested a
Washington County Sunday School
Celebration and pic mic for July 4, in
Dosser's woodland west of Jonesboro.
A committee on arrangements consis-
ting of S. H. Anderson, E. G. Mcclure,
j. M. Fink and 7. II. Reeves, represent
ing all the Jonesboro Sunday Schools
was appointed last Sunday, and met
Monday morning, all the members
being present. On motion of Mr.. An
derson T. H. Reeves was elected Chair.
man of the committee, and j. M. Fink
Secretary. After a general exchange
OF views on the subject it was decided
to invite all the Sunday Schools in
the county to take part in the celebra.
ton and pic mic. Appropriate addresses,
Rotations, music etc. will be arranged
for the occasion, and everybody is re.
quested to bring a supply of provisions
for a basket dinner on the grounds.
One or two songs from each school
present is earnestly desired, and the
Jonesboro Brass Band will add to the
musical entertainment of the day. .
The following committees were then
on motion appointed for the purposes
indicated. The first named to be the
Chairman of each committee where
there is more than one. To supply
water, T. P. Britton; to select speakers.
s.. II. Anderson, ]. w. Crumley and R.
M. X. Deakins; on finance, S. II. L.
Cooper, j. A. Worley, DR.. T. w. Whit
lock, Prof. Wilson and DR.. A.. s. N.
Dobson; to provide stand, Col. R. H.
DUNCAN, J.. A. FEBRUARY and DIR. NJ. H.
r. Panhorst; on music, w. S. Hickey,
+. +. Dosser and G. A. Reeves: t. look
after provisions, j. q. Smith, D. NJ.
Slonaker, A. G. Broyles and G.. L.
Smith. Chief of Police, j. l. Hawkins:
with as many assistants as he NAV
The committee will bein SEES.
sion during July A, and under its d.
rections the Chairman will be Marshal
of the day. The other committees are
requested to meet Monday, June II, or
earlier if possible, and proceed to ar
range that part of the programme as
signed to each, reporting their action
from time to time to ]. M. Fink, Score
tary, for the information of this COM
mittee. Let us make July A, 1894, a
day of pleasure and recreation long to
be remembered by the people of the
county. The committee adjourned
subject to the call of the Chairman.
j. M. FINK, T. II. REEVES.
Secretary. Chairman.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06

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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
CASH HILL.

The health of our community is very
good at present. Corn blowing and
politics are the order of the day.
Some of our district candidates have
already began a thorough canvass of
the district. Rev. j. FL. Moore preached
q very interesting sermon at Cherokee,
Sunday, also at this place in the after
noon. We desire to return our thanks
to the Misses Hunter for the excellent
music given Sunday evening. Emory
Boothe received a kick from a horse
Saturday; we learn he is not seriously
hurt, and hope he will soon be out
again. Some of our boys while re.
turning from escorting their girls home
the other night, had to strike the trot.
Boys "a good run is better than a bad
stand" Every one is looking forward
with great expectations for an e~njoya-
BILE time at the celebration, Saturday.
Every effort possible is being made to
make it such. In regard to the time
we wish to correct a false report. 1t
has been slightly circulated that the
time for these exercises has been put
of ; this is a mistake the time is next
Saturday, June9. Let everybody come
and enjoy themselves. PUER.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
Timber Land for Sale.

have for sale about 100 acres of
tim bel lands lying on the Fall Branch
road, about II miles from the Jones'
bore depot. No better body of timber
can be found anywhere. Consists
largely of white oak, hickory and other
varieties OF oak, chestnut, etc. l will
sell at a reasonable price. 1t is a good
opportunity for a safe and profitable
Investment. No better soil car be
found anywhere. With anything like
proper management the timber can be
utilized in such way as TO more than
pay the price of the land. Easy of ac-
cess on two public roads leading into
town So call and get a first class bar.
gain. Il. A. SHIPLEY.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
INTERESTING
FROM CORRESPONDENTS.

Mrs. E. A. Biggs, Trenton, used Elec-
tropoise for acute rheums tism, and
says: II am now well, and am al
ways thanking God for Electropoise."
f.. s.. Whitman, Nashville 1.-THE
Electropoise has permanently cured a
chronic sore throat, and also cured me
of a case of pleurisy."
Il. Wilson, Tullahoma, used Electro
poise for indigestion, torpid liver, con-
stipation, nervous p~rostration and
heart trouble, and after being cured
says: II am 30 years old and feel il a
duty to say to all who are suffering.
buy an Electropoise and enjoy life."
Nj. j. Dalton, Nashville: II consider
the Electropoise invaluable"
T. j. Atkins, Memphis: "The Elec-
tropoise is the family physician at nv
house."
Prof. A. NJ. Burney, Gallatin:
speaking from experience, l have no
hesitancy in saying that the Electro
poise possesses great curative powers.n
L. NJ. Clark, Mckenzie: L got tenn
porary relief from doctors, but there
has not been one in my house since I
got the Electropoise."
j. Jack Wilson, Memphis: Unless I
could replace it no amount of money
would tempt me to sell my Electropoise.
a. b. Robertson, Beech Grove /: I
used the Electropoise for over two
years, and would not take 5000 for il
ii could not get another"
Travis Winham, Nashville l con
slider it the greatest medical discovery
of the age"
Rev. G. A. Lotion, d. d. Nashville /:
Judge East told m after having ex-
haustive speaking he found the Elec-
tropolse OF great value in equalizing
nervous equilibrium, and l have found
the same effect under like circum-
.stances.n
Standard and Pocket Electropoises
Tor sale or rent. For particulars apply
to Dubois & Webb, Cole Building,
Nashville, Tenn.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians
as the damage they will do is ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halle Catarrh Cure manu-
featured by F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
o., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is
taken internally, and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. j. Cheney & Co., Testi.
monials free.
! EySold by Druggists, price roc. per
bottle.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
Special to our Friends.

When you come to town it will pay
you to call and see the new goods at
Patton and Burners. They carry a
full line ofdress goods, calico and ging.
ham, also ladies and gents shoes and
slippers with prices to suit the hard
times. Produce will be taken in ex-
change for goods. The highest market
price will be paid for produce. Don't
forget it, but give them a call and be
convinced.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06

Bland un~questionably represents the
prevailing sentiment in the Democratic
party on the currency question. That
Is to say, a majority of the members
of that party are in favor of cheap
money and abundance of it.
1t will be noticed that the Senate
added a little more protection to Il Q
tariff bill last week, and the chances
are good for eve so many more amend
ments of that sort before the measure
gets in the way Of being passed.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
A Good River Farm for Sale.

Known as the 81. H. Ruble farm, ly-
ing in Washington County, District No.
2, on ~Nolachucky river, one mile from
Conkling, one and one fourth below
county bridge, consisting of about 175
acres, about 100 cleared land all tillable,
timber pretty fair. The soil is mulatto
except 10 or 90 acres river bottom: I'm
provements, one brick house, two barns,
grist mill and saw mill, good out build
ings; handy TO church andschools, good
neighboorhood, good running water on
the farm. Address Ruble Heirs, Conk-
ling, Washington County, Tenn. mes If
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
Bueklsn a Arn,oa sa,xa.

The best salve In the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and positive.
ly cures piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by f. f. BrittOn.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
Famous
Words.

One OF the greatest physicians in
America said to a lady patient the
other day: "Lf you can keep YOU
bowels active you will never need
my services"
Constipation is one of the most danger.
GUS complaints. 1t creates a disordered
liver, and then follow sick headaches, bill
iousness, loss of appetite, etc.
A physician would first prescribe a
RarnOn's Tonic Liver Pill
to open the bowels and clean out all
the poisonous bile. He would then
give you RamOn's Tonic
Pellets for purifying the blood,
stimulating the appetite, and
strengthening the system. The two
medicines would cure you completely
and make you feel better than YOU
have felt for years. Ask your drug.
gist for R lannon's Tonic Liver
PILLS. They cost csc. a box, and
you get with them a box ofPeI1ets
free. TEI
Atail dealers, or mail, for 25c., 8 boxes 81. 90.
BROWN MFG. CO., New York.
Sold by F. E. Britton, Druggist.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, sho gave them castors
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
VoungWives

Who are for the first time to
undergo woman's severest trial
we offer
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
Mothers Friend"

A remedy which, if used as directed a few
weeks before confinement, robs it of its
PAIN, HORROR AND RISK TO LIFE
of both mother and child. as thousands who
have used it testify.
"Iused two bottles OF MOTHERS FRIEND with
who has to pass through the ordeal Of childbirth TO
know IL they will use MOTHERS FRIEND for a few
weeksi II will ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF tdis and HeriNg,
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