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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-06-13

OF Mr., 0lney, who has proven himself
TO be capable and iorcelul-the prime
requisites for the position--to the Sec.
rotary OF State has been we'll received,
aud the prediction is made on every
hand that he will add to the good
reputation he made as attorney gen
eral. Judge Harmon, OF Ohio, the new
attorney general, is not widely known
in Washington, but those who do
know him speak in the very highest
terms of his qualifications for the
place. He was endorsed by Senator
Brice, Ex-Governor Campbell, and
Secretary Carlisle, and any man en-.
dorsed by that trio of good Democrats
can count in advance upon the hearty
endorsement OF the rank and file Of
the party, His appointment is par
ticulsrly pleasing to Ohio Democrats
who have always regretted That their
State was not represented in the
cabinet, although their rePr I wa'
somewhat mitigated by the,r ~ wi
edge that Ex-Governor CampbeIs.mlgh
have had portfolio when the cabin
was first organized had he so willed
and they expect that it will have
good effect upon the party in tina
State in the pen ling campaign.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-06-13

GOVERNOR OATES, OF Alabama, who
is now in Washington, says upon a
subject that is being much discussed !:
~ do not believe that the silver move.
mentin Illinois is as importantas has
generally been believed. To my mind,
the Democrats who took part in this
movement showed their weakness in
their alliance with Populists. have
no idea that the Altgeld faction will
dominate Illinois Democracy" Gov
ernor Oates while in Congress was al
ways classed as a free silver man, but
he now supports President Olevelands
financial policy,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-06-13

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Neuralgia, Cramps, Cholera Morbus,
Diarrhea, &c. 2sc, for large bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-06-13

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND received .
document a few days ago that will
doubtless be priced relic with the
descendants 9th family for ages to
come. II is personal letter from the
Emperor Of China, thanking the
President for the kindly Offices exer-
cised by the United States in bringing
about peace between China and Japan.
The letter is beautifully engrossed on
parchment, in the Chinese language,
O. course, and was in case covered
with imperial yellow silk OF the finest
texture. 1t was presented to President
Cleveland by tire Chinese minister in
person, who gave Mr.. Cleveland q
verbal translation of its very flattering
contents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-06-13
Talmage and Newspaper Men.

DR.. Talmage is something Of a news
paper man himself as we'll as a preach
or who succeeds in having his sermons
widely published. He is sufficiently
acquainted with the inside wu k Of
newspaper Office to know something
of the lights and shadows of human
nature that are constantly revealed to
newspaper makers, as he shows When
he says One of the great trials Of tn
newspaper profession is that its mem
bers are compelled to see more of tn
shames of the world than any other
profession. Through every newspaper
office, day after day, go all the weak
nesses of the world; all the vanity
that wants to get its wares noticed
venges that want to be reaped ; all The
mistakes that want to be corrected
all the dull speakers that want to be
thought eloquent; all the meannes-
that wants to get its wares noticed
gratis in the editorial columns, IL
order to save the tax of the advertis
ing columns all the men who want to
be set right who were never right; all
the crack brain philosophers with
stories as long as their hair, and ss
gloomy as their finger nails in mourn
ing because bereft of soap-all the
bores who come in to stay five min
utes, but who stay five hours. Through
the editorial rooms all the follies and
shames of the world are seen day alter
day, and the temptation is to believe
in neither God, man nor woman. II
is NO surprise that in the profession
there are some skeptical men | only
wonder that journalists believe any
thing.
The last sentence puts it rather
strong. 1t is true that newspaper
men, Journalists" the doctor cali
them, though no newspaper man evel
applies that term to himself, arr
brought into contact with the shams
weaknesses, meanness, vanity, hypoc
risy, crankiness, falsity, selfishness
|
follies and absurdities that have such
large part in the make up of SO many
mortals but the sensible and thought
full among them don't become en-
crusted with cynicism, and while they
are not free from that wise skepticisn
born of experience and knowledge O
human weakness, they do not LOSE
faith in humanity or in Christianity
They see not shams and vanity anC
depravity and littleness alone they
see also much that is good and noble
in life; much that is to be admired
and honored and emulated mucf
that strengthens faith in humanity
much that is worthy and heroic ant
unselfsh. So does every person, 70
that matter, who does not seek alon
and delight to dwell upon the bas,
and the ignobls. Dr. Talmage pay
nc compliment to newspaper mel
when he declares that it is a wonde
that they believe anything. The maj
who believes nothing, who has n
faith in neither God nor man, has n
business in q newspaper Office ; he ha
no business on earth. 81" Fry q
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-06-13

SENATOR SMITH, of New Jersey, who
is in Washington arranging some
public matters in which he IS interest
ed, previous to making short
European t"1r, says on subject in
which Dem rats are greatly inter.
ested: 81 am not committed to any
candidate yet, but it goes without say.
ing the Hon. William G. Whitney
would make a most admirable presi-
dent. He is popular; he is conserva-
tive he is able, and he would unite
the Democratic party. think he
would poll the entire Democratic
strength"
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n. W. HOPPER, DsEaIh, Miss.
Statesmen Wanted.

Good wages to sell our Nursery
Stock. Apply for terms. We viii have
for Spring and Fall, 1895, an immense
stock of Apple, Pear, Peach, Plum,
Apricot, Cherry, Grape, etc. Also
small fruits, shade and ornamental
trees, roses, etc. We make speciality
of wholesaling to large planters direct.
We will sell to responsible parties and
take note payable in six, twelve and
eighteen months.
Write US for wholesale prices. AID.
dress; Southern Nursery Co, Win.
chester, Tenn. 552. 52t
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A Living Picture.

Mr.. Rufus M. Fields, the orator Of
the Tennessee Press Association did
himself proud Wednesday in Chatta.
nooga. The Times says;
R. M. Fields, the orator of the as.
citation, was introduced and deliver
i what Secretary Wright would term
" he prc Per oration''in mastery man
ner. 1t was genuine surprise to
everybody. The members were we'll
aware of The great ability OF Mr.. Fields,
but he surpassed himself. The orator
was replete with jokes, effervescing
wit, brilliant humor and telling pathos.
Among many good things Mr.. Fields
said
"As / believe in the teachings of the
blessed Book, so do believe as truth
that in the power OF pure, clean, in.
lligent, honest, earnest, devoted press
10 10 found the strongest thread on
which the hope Of empires ever hung
"The tired, eramped and aching
hand, that, in the dark and dead oil
night, when hands of others rest in
sleep, is to be found often without
money and without thanks, always
painfully and laboriously scrawling
paragraphs for the newspaper, is the
hand that moulds and holds the future
glory Of nation"
"The editor = must write
with glowing words Of praise, a tribute
to the prosperity he has never felt,God
help him, in all his life, and tell with
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-06-13

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Second Class Matter.
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
MARINE BAND TRIUMPH.
New York Music Lovers Were Conquered
al the Concert Last Sunday Night.

at the Concert Last Sunday Night.
The Marine Band captured musicloving
New Y ork when it went there Sunday night
last TO aid the Mercury fund for the erection
of a monument 10 perpetuate the fame Of
the late Patrick sarsfield Gilmore, the
great band-master.
The concert took place at Madison Square
Garden and it was attended by at least
5000 of the representative New Workers
The appearance of the famous musicians
was the signal for burst of applause, and
the audience settled itself for an evenings s
thorough enjoyment of soul-stirring music
In speaking of the event the New York
Mercury of Monday last says:
THE opening march, The Marine Band
by FanciullI, was splendidly played and
evoked well-merted applause. This was
followed by Wagner'S overture 'RienZi.'
Prof Fanciulli's repeated acknowledge
ments TO the thunders of applause would not
suffice, and an encore was the result. It
consisted of selections from patriotic airs,
so often heard at Manhattan Beach played
by Gilmores Band 1t was quickly recog
niZed by a majority OF those present in the
audience and again an encore was demanded.
The length of the programme, however,
made this impossible.
THE Marine Band followed with a grand
selection from Lakme,' by Delibes. As
an encore the familiar Salvation Army
March was played. The famous band next
claimed the attention OF the enraptured
audience with Guiraud's Dance Persane,'
followed by Greig's Dance OF the Imps'
from Suite l'Orc hestra). Both received
their wellmerted share of applause and
demanded another encore.
The next number was one that appealed
to every one present; a fantasie descriptive
"A Trip to Manhattan Beach-by Prof.
Fanc iulli.
THE band then rendered Fanciulli's
Inaugural March, which was written for
and performed at the Inauguration OF
President Cleveland. The progra mme,
which was admirably carried out in every
detail, was brought to successful close
by the national anthem. Columbia, writ
ten by the lamented p. S. Gilmore -
The band is making preparations for be-
ginning its grand Southern tour on the 18th
instant, and Dixie land will get its first
taste of one of the greatest of modern
music al organizations.
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
WASTING INSTEAD OF SAVING.

Among the items of penny-wise, pound
foolish legislation with which the Fifty-lhird
Congress is chargeable, is one the effects of
which will be felt In more directions than
one. Owing to the failure to appropriate
money for continuing work at the gun shop
ct The Washington Navy Yard, that estab-
lishment will have TO close down in Septem-
ber and about ninety men will be thrown
out of employment.
Everybody knows, OF course, that the Navy
is far short OF the number OF guns required
for the full armament OF the vessels already
in service. those now in process of coIstruc-
tion. and others yet to be built. Nearly sixty
guns. of different calibres, are yet TO be man
ufactured. and when the iorgings for these
arrive. and there is not sufficient force TO
handle them, the cost Of manufacture is rel
atively and actually increased. Thus it will
probably happen that instead of saving money
by falling to appropriate, Congress has
really wasted il.
Nothing is gained by dilly-dallying with
work which at last must be done. Every
business man knows that il is money in his
pocket to do necessary work as quickly as
possible. Procrastination steals great deal
more than time. 1t is responsible for the
loss Of dollars as well, and in this instance
the taxpayers will have to bear the burden
Unfortunately the time for the assembling
Of the next Congress is nine months distant,
and the only comfort to be extracted from
the situation is that in all probability that
Congress viii make good what its prede-
cessor has neglected.
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
TWO DISTRICT vKRDICTs.

The verdict OF the coroner's jury On the
killing Of Reuben Foster is either the result
OF rank stupidity or the offspring of preju-
dice because the victim was a negro. The
evidence shows that Officer Green deliber-
ately pointed his pistol at the fleeing man
aud shot him dead in his tracks. And no
intelligent, uDprejudiced jury could render
G verdict of accidental killing.
Another peculiar feature of the murder is
the immediate return of Officer Green to
duty. The police rules provide that wanton
disregard OF life 10y an officer, in the careless
use Of a revolver VIII subject him to re-
noval from The force.
A revolver should never be drawn. much
less discharged, for purposes of intimidation.
IN the face of these rules Green was re-
stored 10 duty. 1t might be well for those
in authority to explain this fragrant violation
OF explicit regulations.
The other verdict in the Chase-Ta ylor libel
case was not unexpected. The entire evil
dence was q mess of disgusting accusations
unfit for publication, unworthy OF notice. and
involving the unsavory records of nearly all
concerned.
In the minds Of the Washington public
Recorder Taylor's reputation will stand con-
siderable laundering. His prompt resigna-
tion would be followed by much rejoicing
and unless it is rendered without delay. he
should be removed for the good Of the ser
vice.
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
EUsTIs WAS CORRESPONDENT.
Son Of the American Ambassador i'll Paris
Figures in Divorce Suit.

A cablegram from Paris yesterday an
nounced the decree of divorce to have been
granted Mr.. George A. Ballantine, of New
ark, N j., against his wife upon the
statutory grounds. Mrs. Ballantine, there
fore, is allowed no alimony, but for
SIX months of the year is TO be permitted
10 have charge of her little daughter, who
viii live with her father for the remainder
of the time, which. by the way, is the same
arrangement entered into by Lord and Lady
Henry Somerset in regard to their son.
This decree is of especial interest in Wash
ington, as il is generally understood that
the correspondent in the case is Nj. Newton
Eusts, son of the United States ambassador
TO France. and at present first secretary
of that embassy.
Announcement to this effect was made
in these columns on Sunday, although at
that time the names were not given. The
news first came 10 Washington in private
letters received by several persons well
known in society from friends in Paris,
where the approaching divorce was the
talk of the American COLONY
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
IT'S A GOOD MOVE.

The Commissioners and the people of the
District are TO be congratulated upon the
removal Of the municipal Offices from their
very inconvenient location on First street TO
The far more central and in every way more
appropriate building on Louisiana avenue.
1t is move in the right direction, not
only fgurativeiy but actually, for the new
place of business is just across the street
from where at some. let US hope not far
distant. time viii rise the imposing NUM-
cipal building. the non-erection OF which
must be charged. with many other sins Of
omission and commission, to the now de-
funct Congress. When the Commissioners
shall have been comfortably settled in their
new quarters they can let their individual or
coll ctive gaze rest lovingly upon the white
washed expanse Of the old city hall, and
revel in the anticipation of the architectural
splendors which some day are TO take its
place.
Another thing They will have that awful
statue Of Lincoln before their eyes, and it
will be constant reminder to them to do
their duty and abstain from everything that
may condemn them to be done up in stone
like that
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
OUR SPORTING PRESIDENT
Placidly Proceeding to North Caro-
lina's Happy Hunting Grounds.
How He Looked and What He Did as the
Vessel Was Passing Into Abe
marie Sound.

Norfolk, Va, March 6.-The United states
lighthouse tender Violet, with the Presi-
Dental party aboard, which left Washing
ton on Tuesday morning, arrived at Norfolk
this morning about $3.50 O'Clock and pro-
ceeded directly to Portsmouth, where a
stop was made at the United States buoy
yard opposite the navy yard.
Very little interest was manifested in the
arrival ofthe party, and when they reached
the yard but TWO persons were at the dock.
As the President had not left his state
room when the Violet reached Portsmouth
the reporter had no opportunity to see him,
there being no one on deck but the crew ofthe
vessel
The scribe then went to Gilmerton Locks,
on the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal,
about seven miles from the city, through
which the Violet would pass on her way TO
the North Carolina waters, whittier she was
bound.
The President arose soon after leaving
Portsmouth, and was on deck when the
vessel reached the locks, shortly after 8
O'Clock.
On the deck besides the Chief Magistrate
of the nation there were DR.. O'Reilly, of
Washington, his physician: Commander
George F. Wilde, of the lighthouse board,
and Commander Lambertson, of this light
house district.
The reporter could not board the Violet,
but he saw the President on deck and in
answer TO his inquiries was Informed by
Commander Lambertson that the Presi-
dent was feeling very well indeed, and had
greatly enjoyed his pleasant trip down the
bay and through Hampton Roads
The commander stated further that the
Violet was making her regular inspection
tour of the lighthouses in this district,
and the President had embraced this op-
portunity 10 spend few days away from
the turmoil of official life TO enjoy the
scenery and the shooting TO be had in North
Cardinals famous sounds.
Commander LamDertsoD said the Presi-
dent would Ieturn in eight or ten days. The
President said nothing whatever, but was
busiIy engaged in conversation with his
physician during the time the Violet was
passing.
Mr.. Cleveland looked very well as he stood
on deck in the bracing morning air. He
wore dark suit of heavy clothing, an
open collar. black string tie and derby
hat He seems to have grown stouter since
his last visit 10 this section. few months
ago.
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
REFORM IN NAVAL SENTENCES.
Secretary Herbert Appoints a Board of
Officers to Consider the Subject.

Secretary Herbert Appoints a Board of
Officers to Consider the Subject.
The last Congress having passed an act
providing that whenever. by the articles of
the Navy, the punishment under sentence Of
a court-martial is left to the discretion of
the court, that punishment in time of peace
shall not exceed limit prescribed by the
President, Secretary Herbert yesterday ap-
pointed board of naval officers to consider
the subject and report schedule of punish
ments in such cases.
The board will consist of Capt. J. A.
Howell, Lieut.. Commander Richard VAIN
wright, Capt. p. S. C. Murphy, Marine
Corps, with First Lieut.. c. S. Radford, Ma
rine Corps, as recorder
The Navy has long felt the need of a re-
form in this respect, the sentences imposed
by different court -martials for like Of
fenses varying much in severity.
1t has frequently happened, for instance,
that one officer sentenced to remain sta
tonary in his grade and out of line of pro-
motion for a year, would lose eight or ten
numbers, while another officer, under
similar circumstances, would escape with
the loss of a single number.
The Washington times., 1895-03-07

the chute that Ham pulled him up. 1t was
reported that he had broken down, but
that was a mistake.
The judges warned Dwyer before he
went TO the post on Billy Boy.
Lotion ran a much improved race and
viii soon be Iipe.
The Countess came very fast in the last
hundred yards, and viii bear watching.
C. Nelson had $500 on Jack Wynn
Murphy rode a miserable race on West
Side, carrying him wide on both the turns.
Fred Miller's case viii come up for a
hearing Tomorrow Steve Sthlw ell was
out looking over IVY City. and says that
Engeman will open up if the test case is
decided in Miller's favor.
Vestibule is good and fit and should win
to-day.
It's bad enough to have dogs" running
around the merry-go-round, without hav-
ing them falling over other dogs.
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
PLENTY OF GOOD THINGS.
Ladies of L. 6. Grant Circle Hold a Sue.
cessful Pound Party.

The ladies of the q. S. Grant Circle
gave pleasant and quite profitable
pound party last night at the Frederick.
Mrs. NJ. Z. Houghtaling kindly gave the
use of her parlor and dining room for the
occasion.
The circle has done, and continues to do,
much good work in relieving the old
soldiers and their families. their charity
being confined to this class of beneficiaries
Mrs. Nellie c. Royce is the president of
the circle. Mrs. Sarah S. Thorne, secretary,
and Miss Carrie Shinn, treasurer.
Among the ladies present were Mrs.
Florence c. George, national president of
the order; Mrs. Celia A. Sneden, chair
man of the relief committee; Mrs. NJ H.
Young, Mrs. Cornelia Avery, Miss Avery,
Mrs. S. Backelford, Miss Gertie Thorne,
Mrs. NJ A O'Connell, Mrs. c. L. Thurston
Mrs. e Myers. Mrs. Mary Engle, Mrs. L. F.
StinsoD, Mrs. NJ. A. Clark, Mrs. NJ. A. Nc :
Carthy, and Mrs. NJ A Pine. Major j. T.
Powell was also present.
Quite large number of good things were
contributed and will be distributed where
they viii best serve a good purpose.
The affair, aside from the material
results, was quite social success.
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
CRUSHED AND MANGLED.
Andrew Mitchell Enters Suit Against the
Belt Line Company.

The February blizzard was the occasion
of most distressing accident, which re-
suited yesterday in the institution Of q
$4,000 damage suit
On February II last, according to the
declaration filed, Andrew Mitchell stood
on pile OF ice and snow thrown up besid @
the Belt Line track at Fourteenth and 3
streets southwest, and waited for a car.
AS it came along the snow pile under his
feet gave way and he was thrown under
the cars He was crushed and mangled
so that his sight is destroyed and his leg
had to be ampurated three inches above the
knee. 1t is believed his injuries viii yet
prove fatal
1t is charged the accident was the re-
suit of negligence on the part Of the road
in piling the snow so as TO make the accident
possible, and to Carelessness ON the part
of the driver, Charles Campbell, and the
conductor, William Phillips
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
Tremaine seized opportunity and purse.

Tremaine Seized Opportunity and Purse
Edwin c. Tremaine was arrested by De
tectives Boyd and Horne yesterday afternoon,
charged with stealing a pocketbook con-
tanning SO and some papers from j. b. Ag-
new, OF No. 1925 New York avenue. The
men were drinking together at Sixth street
and Louisiana avenue and Tremaine who
claims 10 be a sailor. was trying 10 induce
Agnew to get him reinstated in the Navy.
The pocketb0ok. papers. and $3.50 of the
money were found on Tremaine's person
when arrested
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
voudoo Doctor in the Tolls.

William Davis, alias David Harris, a
time ago as a voudoo doctor and fleeced
many colored people who took stock in his
alleged powers, was a prisoner in the
police court yesterday. The charge against
him was larceny from the person. 1t is
alleged that Davis succeeded in ingratiat-
ing himself into the good favor OF James
Speaks, an old farmer from RiveTdale,
Nd, and then after getting the latter
drunk, robbed him of SIS. The prisoner
was committed to jail for the grand jury in
default Of 81 600 bonds.
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
HIS LEG WAS SNAPPED.
Painful Injury to a Careless Youth on
Roller Skates.

Theodore Freeman. thirteen years of age,
residing atNo. 1887 Sixth street northwest,
had his left leg snapped and broken like a
pipe stem about 6:15 o'clock lastseveniDg
while skating on roller skates nearhis home.
Theodore laid hold of the tail gate of a
passing Dayton wagon, and was being
whirled along at a rapid rate when he
slipped and his left leg was caught in the
wheel and badly broken before the vehicle
could be stopped.
He was removed to the Emergency Hos
pital in the Second precinct patrol wagon
and from thence to his home.