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In Excellent Spirits.

BROWNSVILLE, PA, April 9.-Visitors
arrived in this historic town by the
scores today for the express purpose OF
catching glimpse Of the camp Of the
army of peace aud watch it as it passed
out Of town for UniOntown, The sun
came out clear and it was a perfect day,
such as the commonweal has not had
for some time Camp Chicago, located
on a level piece of mellow near the
Bridgeport bridge and just on the
banks of the Monongahela, river, was
visited by the members of the army
early as they pulled out of their warm
quarters in Brace Bridge hall into the
frosty air. They had enjoyed them
selves-spent such night of pleasing
rest az it had not been their portion
since their departure on this overland
trip. This state OF comfort was greatly
enhanced by supper of unusual
delcacy, cans of corn, peas, tomatoes
and other vegetables we're opened with
great prodigality and sixty gall ms Of
vegetable soup made for the half
famished men. 1t was their first treat
in the way of decided change from
Bologna and weak Office, and was high.
Iy appreciated. No assertions have
been reported during the night and
only two recruits showed themselves.
The announcement that no foreigners
need apply for admission to the army
has deferred several who are in smpa,
thy with the move from making ap'
plication. The men are in excellent
spirits and at 10 O'Clock stepped out
| hrisklv an the march to UniontoWn.
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Sudden DeNlh.

Henry Robertson, prominent lum-
Der snd saw mill man, died very sud
denly at his residence, on Watauga
avenue, last Monday nigh a little a.
ter midnight. Mr. Robertson was re-
garded a. man Of splendid health
not having been i'll scarcely day in
his life. but his eudde n taking off is a
Iorcible rominderoi the precariousness
of lie, He had been feeling n little
indisposed for few days and had nn.
gun the use of tonic which probably
had something TO do with bringing on
heart failure, with which he died He
was awake a few minutes before ne
died and after taking some soothing
potion and remarking that he felt ike
he conld rest the balance of the night
turned over and was dead in five min
utes. Mr. Robertson was about 50
years old, thorough business man
and gent eman of culture. He came
here from Asheville, n q about two
years ago, but he Is Il native of Cana
da. He leaves wife and two small
children who wtre dependent upon
him His remains were buried in
Monte Vista Cemetery, Wednesday
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Our Roy.

Since we began this series Of articles
this is the first time We have had oc-
casion to speak of the sterner sex, But
fate decreed that the 9th OF April,
1894, should put new song IN our
mouth. With two girls and boy,
our cup of happiness is full, but, like
an omnibus. We are aware that
other boys have been born-but not
with q caul, as this one-therefore, we
ask YOU to excuse us while we smile,
or, il you'll join us, name your pizen?
So far, we have been able to observe
that there is only slight difference
between boy and girl babi's, but we
know that boy has many advantages
in after years. For instance, he can
take course in Kelley institute
and be eligible to seat in the United
States senate. The subject OF this
straightforward, was cauled Tor a no.
bier purpose, and, if his appearances
90 for aught, his decided resemblance
to a beet suggests that he is pre- emf
nently qualified to conduct couutry
newspaper in boom-worn town.
Subscribers will please note that we
now have three healthy babies with
appetites like their papa's, and-now is
the time to remit. Here's hoping that
everybody's boy may bring as much
ioy as this one has to us. Concluded
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-04-12
Singular, Sad Suicide.

New YORK, April 9.-Anton Rus
chicka, formerly packer in cigar
factory, was iound dead IN q vacant
room on the third floor of 404 East
Seventeen street, where be used to
live. He had committed suicide, hay
ing hanged himself from transom
over the door. His method Of suicide
was somewhat UNUSUAL, for he had
fastened a string around his feet in ad.
dition to the moose around his neck,
which had str2ngled him RusChiCka
was out OF work and respondent. He
had been employed up to coupe OF
weeks ago, when he was discharged
because he had complained of the
wages, which he said were not enough
for the support Of his wife and four
children. His wife was at that time
jauitress of the house where they lived,
AS the msn had 10 work he could not
pay their rent and WAS dispossessed a
week ago last Thursday. But every
since he left the place the unfortunate
man hung ABOUND bis former home.
On Saturday night he spent several
hours in near by saloon. He left
there about midnight, and taking a
rope from a wagon in front Of the sa
loon went IN the direction OF his old
home.
Yesterday afternoon some children
who were playing in the house went
iuto the vacant Rooms on the thrC
floor and there they saw RnSebick'
hanging dead
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-04-12

she should open it and read it before
sending her answer.
Messrs. P. II. Boring, S. H.. Gray
and E. T. Wine went up to Jonesboro
Monday to the Democratic conven-
ton, and also to attend the meeting
of the executive committee.
We were much pleased last week
with the remarks OF the Boon's Greek
correspondent on the subject Of our
public schools. and if time will permit
we may say something on that sub
ject ourself before long. This is a sub
ject Of the greatest Importance and
deserves the attention Of all.
April 10, 1894. TATTLER.
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WASHINGTON, April 9.--After a pro-
tracted hearing in police court, the
gang of men who came here Saturday
night with Capt" Primrose from the
borders Of Texas and Arkansas, and
who were arrested as suspicious charac-
tiers, were ordered released by Judge
Kimball, VINO held that they didn't APP
pear to be Migrants, but working men
in search of employment. He said he
would give them one weak in which
either TO find employment or leave the
city, and if at the end of that time they
we're still here they might expect to be
dealt with under the law.
He gave warning that any actual
emigrants coming to the city would
We severely dealt with.
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rules, and hold their places indefinite
ly-even for life SO long as they per-
form their duties correctly, and 10
charge of inattention or neglect OF
duty, or incompetepcy 10 perform
duty, is brought and sustained agains.
them.
Mr.. Harkleroad's appointment by
Mr.. Cleveland has yet to be confirmed
by the senate, which will doubtless he
done very soon, perhap this afternoon
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-04-12
StonewalI JacksOn's Bible.

The Johnson City STAT OF last week
says that Corporal Whitley, OF IT.
dianapolis, has just returned to Mrs.
Jackson the Bible he took from the
house he set on fire at Lexington, Va,
June, 1864.
For this generous act Mr. Whitley
deserves much credit, but at the same
time we can not see why he wished 10
take the Bible 0s relic of the event,
for ut all the many houses that We
saw burned by that imp of The fiery
rpgio y" Gen. Hunter, none seemed
to seo~ more fully the brute that he
was while in tine Shenandoah Valley
in 1864
Yes, we remember it wei II was
one OF those beautiful still Juoe morn
ings in "a, just as our old brig de-
Vaughan's Tennessee-led the sd
vance Of Jubal Early's corps into the
Vallry of Virginia, that we reached
Lexington, where all was quietly yelled
in IL heavy log. AS we entered the
town, it WAS granted that we march
in through the cemetery and file past
the grave of our old chieftan, "Stone-
wall
Not word was spoken or word said,
As we marched by with bowed head.
But what was our revulsion OF feel
ings when, as we passed from the east
gate into the Main street, we beheld
the home of the dead Jackson wrap.
ped in flames, kindled by men who
claimed to be superior both in intel.
lect ana physical ability to the sol
diers of the South. The family was
only allowed one hour in which to
leave the house and hide themselves
away from the presence OF such very
highly civilized beings as Hunter and
his gang Of vandals, who also burnt
the Virginia Military Institute, with
its valuable library and apparatus
The act became necessary, we sup
pose, in order to avenge the brave U.
S. soldiers who allowed themselves to
be repulsed just one month previous,
at New Market, by 1875 students Of
that institution, many of whom lost
their lives and had only few days
before been buried near the school
buildings, The young heroes being
dead. were not longer feared, and con-
sequently some bloated Dutch corpo
raj applied the torch which destroyed
the home OF Mrs. Jackson and the
| Virginia Military Institute. Such in
considerate conduct was completely
avenged by the forward march Of
Early's army, which stopped not SO
long as one of the enemy was left
south of the Potomac. Therefore,
while we are pleased to hear of the re-
turn of the Bible to Mrs. Jackson, for
which Corporal Whitley deserves
much credit, it is not possible for us to
forget She fact, from what we saw that
morning, that such conduct towards
dead men and their families, even in
times Of war, can ever DO considered
other than that Of low cellar-bted and
garbage-fed creatures Of course
grained nature.
W. A. KITE.
5Tohnsnn Clty.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-04-12
Downtown Office.

For the convenience of It's patrons
The COMET has established down
town Office at the book store OF Lyle d
Co.'S, next door to the postothce.
Copy for advertisements and orders
for Job work and subscriptions may
be lett there and receive prompt at
tention.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-04-12

Hon. PAT WALSH, newspaper
man, has succeeded Senator Colquitt
in the United States Senate from
Georgia. Shake, old boy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-04-12

THE tree OF life On Watanga avenue
is putting forth new branches contn-
ually in spite Of the late freeze.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-04-12

THE Strengthening of Judge Brown in
the Jonesboro convention is another
striking instance of the treachery aud
mercilessness of the Republicans OF
pthe first district
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-04-12

CoxEY is a crank, but, like John
Brown, he has his plcae, and has be
gun movement which will some day
nrove blessing to the country.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-04-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Representative.-We are authorized
TO announce the name of Niles N. Warlick as
candidate for the Legislature, subject 10 the
decision of the Democratic Convention.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-04-12

REMEMBER, the Republicans are
controlling the affairs OF this town.
Keep that in mind these cold, bad,
rainy days
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-04-12
RECORDERS REPORT.

To the Honorable Board of Mayor and Aldermen, City,
Gentemen:erewh find report and of c. w. Carr
Recorder from March 28 1893 April 4h 1894 inclusive as an
proved by the Finance Committee
Respectfully Submitted,
Approved, c. II. BROWN, Chairman. c. w. CARR Recorder
R. n. PENLAND, Jr.
J. w. CAMERON.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-04-12
THE COM EFT
Notice of Removal.

The COMET has moved into the
Hoss q Hodge building on Market
street neal Roam street.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-04-12
Decoration Day

Is coming. To beready for it, orders
for monuments and tombs should be
placed at once. III. @. REMINE,
Johnson City and
Limestone, Tenn.
507-3t-om-1t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-04-12

Fine line of four.in-hand ties--all
shades and cloors at Wares.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-04-12
a. G. HARKLEROAD
Wins the Bristol POstoflice After
Hard Fight.

Hard Fight
The following telegram was received
today at l 40 O'clock. 1t explains it
self
Washington, d G.,
April 10, 1894
john III. Caldwell,
Britol, Tenn.
Andrew G. Harkleroad appointed
postmaster at Bristol. J. |. Cox.
Mr. Harkleroad will have the power
to appoint an assistant postmaster"
or "chief clerk. All the other a.
taches come under the civil service
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-04-12
OUR CLUBBING OPFER.

THE COMET has arrangements by whlcn ~
can offer the following newspapers ana PERIOD
Gals in connection with THE COMET at the lol-
wv. -. q. Oh IL, o pAnnn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-04-12

April 9Th, 1894, warrants outstanding
Doard 1871 .........................,S 46l.50
Apr 4,'94, warrants ouist Dig board 1892 7,52SSS
do do do do 1893 9,755A
do interest due and unpaid on
street and school bonds ....... 100000
April 4, 1891, interest due and unpaid
on S-CsR, R. bonds .,........... 2,91A67
April !, 1924, By balance ...... ......... 112z4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-07
LOCAL MENTION.

The supreme court has decided the
Shawnee county court house Injunction
case in favor Of the county. The decis-
ion sustains the decision Of Judge Hazen
and MIR. Carl Jockheck must take the
appraisers price for the lots.
Second Adventists meet at the resi-
dence of Mrs Welty, northwest corner of
Washburn avenue and Twelfth street, at
2 p. m for Sunday school and bible
study. Subject, Presentation in the
Temple" Services at the city park at 8
p m Subject, '.The Saints inheritance"
Chairman Chas- 5. Elliott Of the Re-
publican county central committee has
appointed the folloging executive com
mittee: w. E Stewart, J. B Mills, c. E.
Gault, L. S. Ferry, Alex ncNair, A. l.
Brooks, Riley Ayers, ". J. Price and
Peter He'll. The chairman and secreta-
~ are ex-onicio members of the commit
tee.
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THE COUNTY ASSESSMENT.
Interesting FACTS and Figures About Per-
sonaI Property in Shawnee.

Interesting FACTS and Figures About Per-
sOnaI Property in Shawnee.
The report of the board of county as
SCISSORS just completed contains a great
many statistics of interest, and especially
interesting are those relating to the per-
sonal property owned by the citizens of
Shawnee county. The report is sup
posed to be a truthful and authentic
statement of the number of horses, cat
tie, wagons, pianos. jewelry and bonds
owned in the county and the value of
each. Some of the statements appear
ridiculous, however, especially that to
the effect that there are 1899 gold
watches in the county and only ABS silver
watches The report also shows that
there is only one goat in Shawnee coun-
ty. The pianos in the county are valued
at over $4,000.
A part Of the report of the appraisers
is as follows:
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c. 5. GLEED GETS BACK,
Accompanied by mrs. GIesd and Mrs.
Geo. T. Nicholson.

Accompanied by MRS. GIeed and Mrs.
Geo. T. Nicholson.
Mrs. Geo T. Nicholson and Mr.. and
Mrs Chas. S. Gleed returned this morn
ing from Ration, New Mexico, where
they have been strike bound for the past
ten days.
They came through on the first train
stopped at Ration one week ago last
Tuesday, and it was also the first to be
taken out 1t arrived here At a N. to-
day and consisted OF two baggage cars,
a day coach, the Pullman sleeper s'Ghent'
and a special car Of the National City 81
Otay railroad. The sleeper was the first
cut out of any train in the United
States. It contained, among other
passengers, a Mrs Mecklin OF Mon
treal, who was suffering from
heart trouble, made doubly serious
by the high altitude. The physicians
agreed that it was exceedingly dangerous
for Mrs. Mecklin to remain at Ration. but
the lady was better when the car reached
Topeka.
Mr.. Gleed says that not wheel was
turned at Ration except in the yards, I'M
til eighty deputies and hundred soldiers
brought order out of chaos The track
st the tunnel was CREASED and eighteen
cars were run down the BIossburg switch
into the Dillon yards to the ruin of
everything in sight, and a dispatcher
who tried to work was run out Of town
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SUNDAY al lie cHuRcHEa

First Presbyterian church, Rev. s. III
Anderson, pastor Preaching at II "a. m.
and p. IN. Morning subject; Temper
ance and the liquor crusade in Iopeka#
evening subject; lis there a personal
deviIYv The Chautauuua vesper service
Will be used at the evening meeting.
Cumberland Presbyterian church, corr
ner Polk and Huntoon. Sabbath school
at 3 o'clock. No preaching.
First Unitarian society. Preaching at
II a. N. by Rev. A. Wyman. Subject.
"The liquor question and legislation"
Brethren (Dunkard) church, Oakland.
Preaching at IL a. IN. aud 8 =. Ia by
Elder Naniman.
United Brethren services at Ladies'
Library hall, on Kansas avenue between
Eleventh and Twelfth streets. Preaching
by Rev McAHerty az IA a. IA. and p. mt
The Oakland Presbyterian church.
corner Riverside and Winfield avenues.
Preaching at IL a. N. and 8 y. m. Ser
vices conducted by the pastor. Rev. H. 81
Childs. Morning subject: "Who Art
KeptI" evening, The Brazen Serpent"
North Topeka Baptist church, corner
Laurent and Harrison streets, Rev. M. B
Hutchinson, pastor. Services at j "a. m.
and 8 b. N. Morning subject "For he
and Thee" Open air service in the ovo-
ming.
German Evangelical church, Third and
Hancock streets. Rev. G. Ditel viii
preach at 1920 a.. m
Second Presbyterian church, North
Topeka, opposite Quincy school Rev.
T. c. Jacka Of Wellington will preach at
IL a. m. and p N. Sabbath school and
Bible class $3.50 a. IN.
Church of Christ, Scientist, 30 West
Sixth street. Services at II q. m., con-
Quoted by the pastor, Willis Il. Gross
Subject Of sermon. lin Paradise
First Christian church-Regular SER
vices at II a. N. and s .. m. Sunday
uf ar j N.rf4 ga u
d. m. Y. r S. Q. E., 2 p. IN.
Grace Cathedral. Episcopal, Eighth
and Polk-Nery Rev. Frank r MILLS
pauRh Holy communion a. 10. "Horm
Of Sound Words" II a. m. Even song Q
D. N. Sunday school, 9:45 a. ~.
Dean Millspaugh will preach 81 Good
Shepherd, North Topeka, a. 8 b. "a.
Lutheran Church-Morning serviceas
ii a. 10. Subject, ESTHER Before che
King" Evening service at 8
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owed him at the time they struck $780,
600 for rent alone.
II agree with Governors Altgeld and
Waite that the United States troops are
auperfuous in this trouble
@If you do not win this strike it is your
own fault You are powerful enough to
do it,
Mr.. Close closed by Offering his ser
vices to the strikers any time they want
ed them.
"Patriot'' Clemens. with tragedian
locks and fiery eye, was called for by the
crowd, and made a speech that was a
regular archipelago OF eloquence and
applause. He spoke feelingly of the
seven bereaved families in Chicago the
result OF yesterdays riot there and when
he charged George Pullman with having
their blood on his hands he emphasized
it with wild waves Of his arms that said
much
Frank Forrest, the rising young Popu-
list, addressed the meeting next and de-
clared that the t.strike is backed by
George NJ. Pullman, knight of Italy,
Andrew Carnegie of 6coylan q and Grover
Cleveland OF Beelzebub." OF course
this made a hit
1t was half past ten by now, and some
Of the crowd arose to 20 home. The
majority was not yet satisfied, how
ever, aud there were loud cries
for people whose opinions might
have proved interesting had any of
them been there to respond. Among
those whose names were called out was
Major Morrill,, j. J. Frey aud few call
ed for David Overmyer This last was
bad break and almost resulted in riot.
One gentleman with flowing whiskers
and deep rooted hate for Democracy
arose and yelled at the top Of his voice,
''we don't want him. If he gets on the
No one responded and the meeting was
adjourned.
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The following opinions were rendered
by the supreme court of the state Of Kan
sas this 9th day of July, 1894
Harlan @. j.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-07
ELL. HERE.s YoUR oHANcE.
To Make a Great Reputation an Ora.


Hon. W. E. sterne. State Senator, Shawnee
County, Kansas:
DEAR Believing that your polit
icaI record demonstrates that you have
represented the railroads Of this state in
matters of vital importance to them and
against the best interests Of the people
and that you are authorized repre-
sentative of the railroads interests on
the Republican state committee, here
by issue you a challenge to discuss
the question of Railroad Ownership of
the Government VS.. The Government
Ownership of Railroads, with K. B.
Whalev, he to represent the government
and you the railroads.
The time and place to be adjusted at
your convenience.
j. III. HARRIN GToN, Pres. p. p. l.
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gIey, error from Marshall county, motion
for rehearing overruled; D. T. Chapman
ct al. VS.. J. 9. Carroll ct al, motion for
rehearing overruled.
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and barely escaped lynchin9. All pas
senger trains are now running through,
though not yet on time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-09-10
CHANCERY NOTES.

Chancellor McGil and Vice Chancellor Van Fleet
were in Chancery Chambers TINS morning
Hudson County Railroad Company in the matter OF
re- p nv raouest Of 10th counsel loi Two
The application for a receiver OF the Hudson
River funnel Company was again laid over Ior two
weeks.
Kraemer Brewing Company, asked for the confirma
ton OF The sale Of the insoivent coinpany's bank
debts. The debts were about $1,000 on so0 and the
sale brought S2I6,15) The sale was confirmed. The
amount on the books was for mon.ys loaned to
saloon keepers to procure licei S. a large amount
of which moneys was uncollectaole.
Ths German American Bank OF New York. which
holds against Ferger. Becker and koal of the
a claim against tie brewery. TAe bank claimtd it
had not heard of the application fer a receiver.
fling q 4ims which had expired on July |.
Counsellor {. 1; Corbin brought up the applica..
ton to take additional testimony IN the of
Miss Eliza Wall for leave TO file claim against the
Cordage Trust Company. The Chancellor post
uoned the hearing until Monday next.
Receiver Hardin Of the Eagle Brewing Company
OF Newark obtained permission to pay S4i5 wages to
Counsellor Gilbert Collins asked Chancellor Nc
Gill this morning behalf of the opponents to the
a forgery, for counsel fees and expenses. Counsel
said that the fees of stenog aphers, witnesses and
will has been declared forgery these disburse-
ments ought to be paid
Col Leon Albeit, for some of the parties, opposed
the motion and said that the state had no power
apply monies for expenses other Counsel in the
postponed until al parties could come in and be
heard.
Gummere, postponed the matter for one week.
In the matter of an application for receiver to
Brlehton Carpet Company, Counselor lawrence
complained that car loads of valuable goods
erty spirited away Chancellor McGlI said that he
would take steps TO protect the property, which
Carpet Company was criminally guilty in spiritng
the property away, He ordered that the Trustee Of
the Company should pc made party defendant Of
the petition for a receiver.