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The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1895-08-15

ceived Mr.. Unlukikus upon his en-
tering his favorite haunt, the little
red shoemaker's shop on the corner,
after an absence of several days.
Unlukikus looked mournfully at
his friends out Of the eye that wasn't
black, rested his crutch against the
wall, and taking hold of the back of
the chair with his unbandaged hand,
slowly let himself into sitting pos
ition, then he got his lame foot up
into another chair, run his hands O.
yer his face to see il any of the court
plaster had come off, and heaved a
sigh.
"Say, pard, you look worse than
the 'befOre taking of a patent med
lcine advertisement" said the funny
man with a grin; "been on drunk"
"Gentlemen," said Unlukikus, in
sad, deliberate tones. ''this may be a
matinee for you, but it's melan-
.cholly occasion for me, and don't
you forget it. When a man has
been down so close to deaths door
that he could look through the key
hole, he does MT as a rule regard the
situation with much hilarity, and l
hope that you will under the eircum-
stances, excuse me from joining in
your mirth. / want to be as cheer
full as you can though. / wouldn't
for the world cast gloom over this
happy assemblage. In fact | limped
over here on purpose to exhibit my
wounds for the amusement and edit
cation Of few monumental idiots,
whose sole joy proceed from the con-
temptation Of human misery, and
who undoubtedly look upon the
Spanish inquisition as most stu
pendous joke" and the speaker
made savage attack upon a plug
Of chewing tobaccoto hide his emo
ton.
ooh, come now, tell us what has
happened, said the shoemaker, coax
ingly: 1--WE are all anxious to know
whether you have been flirting with
an earthquake or merely experiment
ing with dynamite"
DWELL, gentlemen" said UnIuki-
kus slowly, 81 supposed you won't
let me rest until you hear all the
CHASTITY details of the catastrophe, and
SO I'll tell you how | got wrecked.
When was down to Yumbagog
last week | purchased a horse-or at
least that's what | thought I'd done.
l was proud and HAPPY that day in
the belief that was an owner of an
equine wonder. 1t turned out how
ever, that I was merely holding a
quarter section of perdition under a
defective title. When / climbed in
to my buggy to start for home l
wouldn't have given a cent to be
President of the United States, or a
member of the board of supervisors.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1895-08-15
UnlUkikus Buys a Horse.

BY CLARENCE H. PEARSON.
"Why, old man, what's the mat
ter?"
"Who did you cali liar?"
"Were any of the other passengers
saved?"
"Next time turn out for the loco
motive"
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1895-08-15

The News is the best paper in
the Valley for the money. Fifty
cents buys it for a year.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1895-08-15

The Governor of Tennessee in
his Labor Day proclamation says
"Let JOY abound. Perhaps he
was thinking of the "Man who
Laughs.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1895-08-15

Stop growing. Don't make
hard times harder by continual
growing.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14
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 ar
ticles 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. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. J. Cheney Il Co, Toledo, o., con-
tains no mercury. and is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the
genuine. 1t is taken internally aud is
made in Toledo, Ohio, by +. j. Cheney
and 20. Testimonials free.
O. Sold by Druggists, price Zoe, per
Ottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14
Missionary Work.

Rev. d. N. Good, Presbyterian Sun
day school missionary, has been en-
gagged in holding series of meetings
for about ten days in Greene county.
The meetings resulted in number of
conversions and spiritually quickened
and revived large number of inactive
church members.
During the time Rev. Good was hold
ing the meeting he visited some thirty
five homes, some of which had never
been entered by minister. The way
to reach people is to go after them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14
THE WAY FADS START.
Paris Went Wild Over an Old RED
ParasOl and Length Of Vel.
low Msterial.

1t is not universally known that
Queen Victoria's desire to hide ban
daged foot brought in longer skirts
than had previously been worn, nor
how the frantic craze for yellow which
once obtained in Paris was brought
about. A poor woman came to Rachel
one day with a length Of yellow mate
rial, which the great tragedienne pro-
nounced impossible" yet bought out
of kindness of heart. CHANGING to
come upon the stuff some time after,
she had gown made Of it to wear in
one of her favorite roles, and thas it
began the famous yellow gown which
everyone raved over and made haste to
initiate. Much more recent is another
incident. A lady who was making
only temporary stay in the capital
wished to attend the races, but had no
suitable gown unpacked. AT the last
moment she contrived to furnish up an
old black dress, and completed her toll
let with brilliant red parasol, which
she was told would enhance the effect
of her simple gown. To her boundless
establishment Paris went mad over the
flaming sunshade, and no other color
was really chic for long while after.
The most extraordinary and hideoua
objects often served to inspire some
exquisitely lovely creation, but in such
cases no one will deny that the credit
of original discovery belonged to the
| man whose fertile brain could trans.
form them and adapt them to his own
use Worth always made note o.
any incident which struck him as in
teresting, and there should be enough
material among his papers TO supply Q
valuable book Of memoirs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14
FINE CALENDARS FOR 1896.
1t VIII Pay You TO Look Over Our Line
Before Placing Your Order.

rHE COMET has been fortunate in
securing the agency fer very extern
sive liue OF fine imported and domec-
tic calendars. furnished by the we'll
known Aug. Cast Bank-Nete and
Autograph Co., OF ST. Louis, and has
arranged to supply the same at prices
certainly as low, II not love-, than can
be obtained anywhere.
Over one hundred samples TO select
from.
A fine calendar is always appreciated
and preserved, and proves constant
daily reminder through the year.
Drop Us line and We will be pleased
to call with samples-over one hun
bred to select from.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14
MtsrOaiUAn
Its Second Mpetingat JOnesborO..O .,
line Of Pr0p0SCd Work.

line Of Proposed Work.
The Washington county historicalso-
ciety held its second meeting, in the
court house, at Jonesboro, Tenn, Mon
day, November 18th inst. DRILLING
rain and threatening skies prevented
any large attendance. The sheriff of
the county, however, had the court
room opened and warm fires for those
who did attend. The object OF the
meeting was TO hear reports from va
rious committees appointed ON the jth
of October
The president of the society, Judge
s. j. Kirkpatrick, was absent because
of sickness, and Rev Mr.. BigIer was
invited to preside.
The first committee called to report
was committee on 'Inyitation to the la
dies of Washington county" to aid in
the work of the society. DR.. Leah,
chairman, reported that invitations,
through the press and by postals, had
been sent ont, and many ladies had re-
sponded most cordially. The ladies of
Johnson City had expressed lively in
terest in the society, and, he was in
formed, many expected to be present
hut the inclement day had prevented.
Letters had been received, also, from
others in the county expressing the
same interest.
On motion of Judge Deaderick, the
invitation was renewed and thanks ex-
pressed for their good wishes and of
fered help.
The committee on organization, char
ter and bylaws, through Mr.. Arnell, re-
ported working plan. 1t proposed
the erection of permanent museum
and library at Jonesboro.
1. To represent prehistoric life in
Tennessee mound-builders cave
jewellers and relics of the Stone age.
2. Indian life, as it existed when the
first settlers came over the mountains
3. Early pioneer life, social, domes
tic, civil and military.
4. A cabinet showing the fora, fauna
| and geology of Tennessee for study.
The report also suggested the cree
ton of some old historic house, on the
court house square, to contain these
exhibits.
The scheme of library was also out
lined, with its various departments
to-wit
/. The preservation, in scrap book
and portfolios, indexed, of all the earl!
manuscript papers now in the variou
courts at Jonesboro.
Q 2. A collection of early, private ant
individual letters, and other papers; ex
Q pressing the life of our ancestors.
/, 3. A collection of every book an
newspaper ever published in Washing
ton county.
A. A collection OF every book writ
, ten by Tennessee author.
s. A collection Of school books fror
the earliest day,
: G. A general historical library fc
E reference. The report was unanimous
ly adopted.
n The next meeting was appointed &c
2 the Sth Of January, 1896, with the TO
lowing program:
- L.. Regular business of the society
y and in addition to it,
:, @ Address by the president, sui
, -"Practical Uses Of Historical Al
sociations," by Judge $. j. Krkpa
Ie rick.
= = 3. ANDREW Jackson at New o
- leans, " by Rev. b. B, Bigler.
4. jackson as Judge at Jonesboro
8 by Judge A. S. Deaderick.
N 5. "Jacksonian photography" |
s. J. S. Mathes, ESQ,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14

Prepare for the worst, but hope for
the best" says the old proverb. Hope
for health, but be prepared for colde,
coughs, Group, bronchitis, pneumonia,
or any other throat or lung difficulty
by having Ayers Cherry Pectoral
always at hand. It is prompt to act,
sure to cure.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14
RUckleu's ArniCA SalYe.

The best salve in the world tor Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
Perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
price rs cents per box. For sale By
Mcfarland & Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14

The most delightful bread and cakes
that have ever been in this city we're
to be found at G. E, EIliotts place, on
public pquare, this morning He has
just secured baker from Peter Kern,
OF Knoxville, who is a practical baker
and who is noted for hi, fine bread
ard cakes. Give him trial am see,
We guarantee satisfaction.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14
RIRTHS.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. st. John
on the 18th inst, boy.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Ross on
the 9th inst, boy,
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Faw
on the 9Th inst, a girl.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14

We have sold fifteen car loads oil
Big Stone Gap coal in this city, al
1925 p,t ton, and have not heard q
word OF complaint. T. J. Cox & Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14
Fer Sale.

Under foreclosure lien, three Of the
finest farms in East Tennessee. For
particulars and description apply to
JOHN S. THOMAS,
SCOTT Happy Valley.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14
"Big Jog"

Enos Kinchel Esq, of the 18th
district, has J " thirty months old,
that weighs 65 pounds, gross. ''He
reads THE Con- ct" Who next?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14
J. F. WALTUsDoRF, baker.
G. E. ELLIOTT.

We have Just put in good plank
floor in our coal yard and you get no
dirt in your coal when You buy from
the City Coal Co. Telephone number
IL.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14
Help Wanted.

To put in chair seats. Apply to the
Watauga Chair Works, G. R. Hurlbut,
agent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14
The best -four is Gold Dust.

Ring up number II for nice dry
stove wood and the best and cleanest
coal in town. CITY Coal Go.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14

Good dry- owe wood for rs cents a
load. CRY Coal Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14

Iwoud ! money in your pocket
to enrich "a 'blood with Ayers sar-
ssparilla.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14
Buy Cold Dust -four.

Nice clean coal for $500 per ton
and up. Telephone number II.
CITY Coal Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14

Leave orders with John L. Hilton
or Webb Bros, for coal. CRY Coal Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14
OYSTERS.

The only place in ,the city TO get
fresh oysters ANY DAY in the week is at
George r. Browns European Restau-
rant.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14

Buy your stove wood from City Coal
Co. Telephone IL. .
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14

Gold Dust flour--best made.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14

The entertainment Friday evening
at the opera house will be amply worth
your time and the admission charged.
The best local talent will present Fan
chon, the Cricket, and no pains are be-
ing spared to make it success in
every particular. The admission will
only be %, 50 and 90 cents and the pro-
eeeds go to the public library, there
fore secure your tickets early aud avoid
the rush.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14

Cold Dust flour will please the
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-11-14

Col. Geo. w. Kirk was in town this
week and had some splendid samples
of gold that he procured out of the
East Tennessee mountains, where he
has been prospecting and purchasing
mineral rights. He says the noun
tains through Tennessee are full of
gold, silver and other valuable ores.
Greeneyille News.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-14

komponents of the supper, although 1
CHOW that it was very good one. The
exception was a dish of pigs feet, for
which my host and his guests seemed to
have a passionate admiration. | have
nothing to say against pigs feet. and,
turning to the "Dictionnaire de Cuisine
of Alexander Dumas the elder, l find a
very succulent menu for cooking these
delicacies. The feet must be split in
halves and securely bound with tape to
keep them in their proper position; then
they must be placed in a saucepan with
some broth, some pepper and salt, an
thyme, a bay leaf, two cloves and three
sticks of celery.
After simmering for three hours the feet
are drained, the large bones are drawn out
and the feet are pressed between two
dishes till they are cold and stiff Then
they are dipped in clarified butter, COW
cred thickly with highly seasoned bread
crumbs and broiled over clear fire. l am
not quite certain as to whether the pigs
feet at the Grand Pacific were not fried in
batter, but in any case l found them
highly appetizing.
But why, you ask, should I have re-
garded these pieds de coohon la Sainte
Menchoulde as an exceptional dish? The
only explanation that l am able to offer is
that | had never before eaten pigs feet
prepared in any manner whatever; and
cogitating during partially sleepless
nlght-the insomnia may have been due to
the supper - over the porcine dainties
which Henry Irving had consumed with
such infinite relish, 1 arrived at the con-
viction that pigs feet were additionally
avorite supper dish with actors.-G. a. Sala
n London Telegraph.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-14
TWO VIEWS REGARDING A CENT.

Bank President Thought 1t Worth Hunt
ing For, the Bookkeeper Didn't.
The president of one of Wall streets
wealthiest banks finished debating pri-
vate telegram to his stenographer and
taking out some change to pay for the
message dropped penny on the floor.
johnson" he said, "just find that
cent"
Johnson searched diligently, but the
coin refused to be found.
eff you can't find it never mind. Get
that telegram off and send Robert here"
Robert, one of the banks messengers,
came in and was told to find the cent He
got under the desk and removing the thick
fur rug made search after the missing
coin without success.
''Wel, exclaimed the president testify,
get light"
A candle was brought, and after third
attempt the penny was discovered and was
handed to the president, who dropped it
into his pocket without a word. Just then
customer came in.
"Ah, good morning, Mr.. JONES'" said the
president. will renew your $50, 900 loan
at the same rate and time as before pr
"Why, certainly. sir; certainly. The
money market, | understand, is easier to-
day"
Inc next morning the head boOkkeeper
of the bank sauntered jauntily down to the
correspondence department, took cent
from his pocket, tossed it on the mail
clerks desk and asked for penny stamp.
The coin twirled merry dance on the
desk, then rolling off plunged into the
waste-paper basket and was lost to view
"Confound it," exclaimed the book
keeper, after poking among the papers
few times, 81 can't bother with such
small thing as that" Producing another
penny he got his stamp and walked off.
salary is well up in the thousands, and
he is a very wealthy man besides. The
bookkeeper has salary of S2500.-New
York SIM
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-14
LESS THAN ST. PER ACRE.
The Annual Cost of Irrigation When the
Work Is Done by Electricity.

The Annual Cost of Irrigation When the
Work is Done by Electricity.
1t is well-known fact, says the 1rriga-
ton Age, that in nearly all the arid land
regions artesian wells can be obtained at
depth of from 800 to 600 feet, the water in
these wells rising to within fifty feet of the
surface. In some localities they flow.
There are many places where abundance
of surface water can be had by digging
only few feet. Especially is this the case
near streams. To utilize water-power costs
much less than steam.
A power plant is imperative. The full
capacity of 15-horsepower electric motor
will yield power equal to a 10horsepower
engine, and if its capacity be not over
worked will last indefinitely. The same
may be said of dynamos without regard
to size. The cost of a 15-horsepower
motor is $500. Foundation, horsepower,
two 500-horsepower dynamos with engine
directly connected and everything ready
for operating could be constructed for
about $50, 900.
The power-house, when run by steam,
should be placed at railroad switch. To
construct for Water-power might cost as
much, but the operating expenses would
be much less. A 600-foot well can be sunk
for $500. 1t takes 27,15A gallons of water
to cover an acre one inch Deep A 10
>
per minute and raise the water fifty feet.
One well will furnish water during the
irrigation season, from May to August
ID, to cover $50 acres seventeen inches
deep. This is an abundance for almost
any crop, and great deal more than most
crops require. The water could be pumped
into a ditch or reservoir. The well could
be sunk where most convenient, as the
power comes to it by wire. One thousand
horsepower will run fftysix 15-horsepower
motors and allow Is per cent loss for trans
mission OF power from dynamos to motor.
The lines for transmission, including
poles, wires, etc., would cost from $4,000 20
$4,000. Thus we see that 1000 horsepower
would furnish an abundance of water for
tifty-six times go acres, or 1860 acres,
about twenty-four and a half sections, at a
cost, not including bitches and reservoirs,
of about $160, O00-a very little over $40 per
acre. A larger amount is often expended
in clearing some Eastern lands of timber
and stones.
1t takes three pounds of coal per horse
power per hour, or 1900 pounds for
twenty-four hours, at a cost of 81 to 81 per
ton, according to freight, or $72 per day for
coal. The other power house expenses,
including all, can be run for $18. One man
with the use of a horse can look after ten
motors, making an expense Of $40 day,
giving total operating expense of 500
per day, or $12 800 for 1913 DAYS, the entire
irrigating season, less than 81 per acre.
In valleys where the fall of streams is
not sufficiently rapid to admit of taking
out bitches, bitches can be built, the
stream damned and the water raised 20
the required height by pumps through
means of pipes, each pump working by
motor. 1t makes very little difference
whether the water be raised perpendicu-
larly or otherwise.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-14

the voyage to Under-America to find out
what coffee really isl entered store on
the plaza and bought twenty-five excellent
cigars for IS cents. The merchant rang
my tve-dollar gold piece on the counter
and without emotion handed me six silver
dollars and IS cents in small silver. For
tunately, the Western habit of Railways
coming downstairs that way'' stood
by me. He had counted too ex-
haustively to make any mistake. There
was contagion in this. I went to
an opposite store and purchased
box of twenty-five such excepcionales
as are seldom smoked with US, for 50, hand
ing out another half-eagle. The vender
counted out and gave me S. so in silver
with pleasant smile. 1t was hard to leave
spot where one can make handsome
salary simply by spending money. There
was but one hard reality. tempted the
national drink for dime and got back but
80 cents from my silver dollar. That, how
ever, is easily overcome All one has to do
is to take gold along of gold-then
one can revel in swapping dollars for dol
lars and a half, if one have the mind to
withstand prosperity. Some would require
strait-jacket after a few miles on this
royal road to fortune.-C. F. Lummis in
Harper'S Magazine,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-14
Yachting Notes.

Commodore Tracy has started to prepare
his yacht Secret for the coming season.
The only change that is contemplated is
the taking of one cloth out of the lib.
which will bring the stay about sixteen
inches inboard.
DR.. Thomas L. Hill has changed his
yacht, the Oracle, SO that it is now inpos-
sible to recognize the once famous yacht of
the open regattas. From white she has
turned black and has been given red bot
tom, and the doctor is thinking seriously
of tanning the sails, which will bring her
under the head of private crafts. The
centerboard has been rebuilt and she has
been given thousand pounds of cement
ballast inside. The name will be also
changed in all probability to the Falcon,
although the name of Trilby is very
strongly favored
Captain Bartlett of the Frolic has pur-
chased the fine tender that lately belonged
to the Hirondelle, and DR.. Hill is having
one built after the same lines.
The earth moves.-Evidence you can buy first
class liniment, Salvation Oil, for % cents.