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Tribute TO the Memory Of Mrs. ]. A.
CargiIle.

Mrs. J. A Cargile was born April
10, 1859, departed this life March 81,
1895. She was therefore, 35 years, II
months and q days old, at the time
Of her decease. Mrs. CargilIe was
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. W
Phillips, Of st Clair, Tenn. Her grand
father. Thos. j Lane, was one of the
leading Baptist preachers of East Ten
nessee in his day. Sister CargilIe pre-
'essed faith in Christ twenty.three
years ago, ut The the age of thirteen
years, aud united with the Liberty
Baptist church, Hawkins equity,
Tennessee, Immediately after her con.
version. She was married to Mr.. A.
CargiIle May 10, 1886, and united with
he Johnson City Baptist church sool
at er her marriage. In the departur.
of our sister the word. Of the Master
come with beautiful and most appro.
pirate application, "Well done, thou
good and faithful servant, enter thou
toto the joys of thy Lord "
Sister Cargile during her illness
often spoke of the future and express.
ed herself as being ready to meet the
Saviour, but her life above all else
poke most beautifully and eloquently
Of Him whom she loved and served.
Her quiet, modest, humble, and pure
yet earnest and aggressive Christian
life has left an influence that speaks
most forcibly for the Christian relig.
ion and the doctrine of the immortali.
ty OF the soul. Her devoted. unassum-
ing Christian life In the home, in SO.
cety and in the church has left halo
OF light to lead others to a higher and
better life. The writer would espec-
tally commend her faithful attendance
at the house Of God, her noble mission
airy spirit, her gentle culture, and
Christlike character; and he ieels that
he should not refrain from saying that
her words of encourage ment, and the
refining and elevating influence of
her life have lifted him TO higher
Jhere # spirituality.
"They live, the beautiful, the dead
Like stars of fire above our head"
"Her sun is gone down while it il
yet day" To us her death is a mys-
terry, taken away in the midst of ust.
funess and promise, but to Him who
doeth all things well and makes no
mistakes, we bow in humble submits
sion, knowing that our loss is her eter-
nal gain, and that while the church
below has lost a faithful member, the
church above has gained a bright
level 1t is noticed that the writer
speaks with great assurance and Posi-
tiveness in regard to the departed one
but all who knew her noble, gentle
| Christlike spirit will accord to me only
words of truth and soberness in pay
ing this faint tribute to the memory
OF one who emiuently deserves all thai
has been said of her by her
PASTOR.
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Still After OAlce.
presence

Counsel for l. N Beckner, who was
defeated at the recent election for al.
dermen in the Second ward on &C.
count OF twelve marked ballots being
thrown out, has secured II mlndamus
compelling the election judges to
count tie votes thus thrown out. This
would give Beckner one majority.
The case will be heard before Chan
ce'lor Smith he first Monday in May,
This action is brought to test the va
Iidity of Judge Harris election as mag
strate to succeed G. E Osborne, whose
term it is claimed by Hart has expired.
There are two important questions to
be decided in this case. First, whether
or not Osborne's term had expired,
and (2) if proper notice was given for
the election of his successor. The re-
suit is awaited with a great deal Of
interest.
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THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
VIII be Opened to the Public on May
the First.


The ladies who have been i'm
strumental in establishing II pubic
library in johnson City have been 30
successful that they desire us to an
nounce the library will be thrown open
to the public on May the first, from
two to FIVE O'Clock p. m. A cordial
invitation is extended to all 70 be
present. ThoseWho have not donated
books and contemplate doing 80 may
bring them on the opening day. The
library ls on the second floor of the
Eagle building on Main street. There
will be no opportunity of mistaking
the room. TT e ladies OI the Monday
Evening Club will he present, and it
you will halt moment at the head
Of the stairs you will no doubt be able
to locate them bv the unusual quiet
ness in the locality. All persons inter
ested in a library should attend and
encourage the ladies' who have worked
so untiringly in this undertaking by
their presents rs well as by their
presence.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-25
THE CITY COUNCIL.
Mayor Hart Appoints New Committees
for 1895.

The regular meeting of the city
council was held last Tuesday.
Several matters of minor Importance
were disposed of, and a number Of bills
allowed. The recorder was instructed
to publish all reports. of committees
intended for the public in both city
pape. S, The most important work Of
the meeting and that which created
the most excitement during and since
the meeting among the Republicans,
was the announcement OF Mayor
Hart of the personnel eff the variou.
committees for the ensuing year The
committees are as follows: Fina, c,
j. W. Cameron, (D) ]. @. Camp'al,
Or NJ. Jackson, (D); Streets, J g.
Campbell, lR) ]. w. Cameron, (D)
]. D. Collette, (R); P. II. Wexford,
R) W. @. snapp, (D) d H, Jones,
(R s; Building, D. H. Jones, (R) NJ
Jackson CD P. H, Woffprd, (RD;
Grievance, j. NJ Martin, (R) D. H..
Jones, (R) NJ. Jockson, (D); Police
and Lookup, ]. D. ColIette, (R) ]. c..
Campbell, (R) W. @. snapp, (D);
Schools, M. Jackson, I'D Martin, Ct J
j 9. Campbell, (R) Sanitary, w. G,
snapp, (D) J. G. Campbell, (R) j. D.
Collette, (R)
The objection on the part Of the
Republicans was to the appointment
of a Democrat as chairml If the
Finance committee, but the appoint.
ment is generally conceded to be a
good one as Mr. Cameron is a capable
and careful man and financer Of
recognized ability.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-25
FREE HILL.
d. N. r..
April y

Our cool Easter weather has gone,
and for the past few days the sun has
been sending down its rays almost as
warm as if it was midsummer. i. Z. Corn
planting is the topic of the day. -.
The present prospects, tor an
abundant fruit crop are very favorable.
-. Rev. Bandy preached at Mt, Zion
last Sunday to large audience. He
received five additions 10 the church.
80. Mrs. Isaac Wine, who has been
very ill for sometime, we are sorry to
say, is no better Miss Inez Mar
tin, one OF our Free Hill girls, who is
attending school at Jonesboro, payed
her home folks aud relatives, of this
vicinity, visit last Saturday and
Sunday -. The school at Hodges
school house closed last Saturday.
Had quite nice time. The exercise
consisted OF an examination in he
morning, and in the evening declama
tons, recitations and music. The
school was taught by 7. s. Crouch
who is an excellent teacher, and who
has sowed seed, the harvest OF which
will, no doubt, be reaped many days
hence . Robt. Gray and the widow
Shipley, formerly Miss Slaughter,
were married Last, Saturday. Mr.
Chas, Hodges and wife will start for Cali
fornia in a few days. .Gabo Sylvester
saya of all the flowers he ever saw
pauses are the sweetest. II "Tattler'
doesn't look out Gabe will come down
and steal away the little bloom that
has Cheered his life SO long,
April %. SNUGGs.
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"WALK INTO MY PARhOR."
Tie First National Bank Pays a l 3 Per
Cent. Dividend.

Information as to the First National
Bank received via Bristol Sunday
morning conveys the pleasing intelli-
gence to ii number of people that the
defuuct First National Bank is to
very soon pay dividend OF 1879 to
creditors OF said bank. Information is
further handed out by Receiver John
|. Cox in his interview with the Bris.
I'll Courier that those bringing suits
will be delayed in getting their money
until their claims are considered and
passed upon by the highest courts in
the country, and they are then likely
to be worsted in~their course"
We thank you, Mr.. Cox, for this gen.
tie information waited to US on the
balmy Sunday morning, through the
columns OF the spicy Courier, and
known to select few IN johnson City
on Saturday, but we will follow YOU
little further, Mr.. Receiver, and an.
swer your cunniug little hint to "those
who come in and accept under the
trust will get their pro rata share as
fast as the assets of the bank can be
realized on"
Very nicely put, Mr. Cox, and no
doubt you will find bait ready to &C.
cept this cunning idea but, as one Of
the contestants in said suits, we can
assure you there Is nothing that will
afford us more pleasure than to have
you follow us through these highest
courts" you speak OF with our claim.
While we are on this line we will
digress a little and ask all pensioners
in this aud surrounding counties, " no
are in the habit of having their pen.
sion cheques cashed in Johnson City,
to bring all their cheques to us next
month and we will cash them for you
with pleasure, and it will not cost you
penny. we will have sufficient funds
on hand daily to supply all your needs
aud demands, and will take pleasure
10 accommodating you.
- Respectfully,
April 90. r. L. BRUNER.
n. Y. Racket Store.
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We Want to Sell n Baby

Carriage for every dimpied darling IN
Washington county. We'd do it il
every mother knew she could get one
at wholesale price, direct from factory,
freight paid, and could return it and
get her money back if she or the baby
SHOULDN'T like it. Catalogue free,
American Furniture Agency, Galeusi
IMansas
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-25
First National Bank Dividend.

After nearly six months OF careful
work on the part of the receiver Of the
First National Bank of this city, suli-
cient funds have been collected 10
warrant the comptroller OF currency
in declaring dividend of15qo. Tie
checks are being prepared and viii be
distributed by the middle OF next
month. This dividend will be a sur.
prise to some people, particularly
those who had so little confidence in
the institution paying anything that
they sold their deposits for 1921.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-25

Law court adjourned Tuesday after
a session of two days. The only case
of any Importance heard was Hardin
vs. Hart for malfeasance in office
which resulted in a mistrial. The Ca e
of Watauga Bank VS. ID. Hunter was
also a mistrial.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-25
The Missing Link.

We're the missing link between
makers and users of household furni.
ture. Wholesale prices guaranteed
We sell for the worlds largest facto-
ries. Send for catalogue. Postage G
cents. American Furniture Agency,
Galena, Kansas.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-25

A small farm with new four room
h rruss--pantry, cellar, poarches, els
te nm, stable, etc in good neighborhood
n, Nth If Johnson City. Can be bought
oh can MRS. KATE r. STAPLES.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-25

The best wearing most stylish, and
the greatest value of any $500 Mems
Shoes on the continent.
Best calfskin, dongola tops, solid
leather soles, with all the popular toes
lasts and fastenings, and Lewis Cork
Filled Soles.
Each pair contains paid-up Acct
dent Insurance Policy for 800, good for
90 days.
Wear Lewis'Accident Insurance Shoes
once and you viii never change. The
insurance goes for "full measure"
Talk with your dealer who sells Lewis
Shoes.
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R0hrinrS WRnfad.

Day boarders, also board and room,
beginning May /. Fol terms apply to
MRS. l. NJ, CRANDALL,
$50 At Johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-25

The DR.. r. s. Bolton residence.
East Market street, for rent. Apply
10 Robert Burrow.
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Fire Company Dlsbanded.

At meeting of the fire compsI y
Tuesday evening, it was decided by a
vote of 10 to 4 to disband and mott, g
was drawn in accordance with this
decision aud given to the city council.
This action was taken because of the
appointment of a chief and assistant
chief by the newFire committee of the
city council without regarding the
wishes OF the fire company, or at least
such is the reason given. 1t seems
that j. D. Collette, as chairman Of
the Fire committee, was informed
that these offices of chief and assistant
chief were vacant, and after consulting
several citizens, including some mem
bers of the company, appointed S. B
McKeehan chief and l.. Armburst
assistant chief. These appointment
we're ratified by the full committee
The action of the fire company leaves
the city temporarily without com
pany, but steps are being taken tC
organize over.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-25

Rf0 OTHER Sarsaparilla has eff
~ fected such remarkable cures az
HOODS SaFsaparilla, of Serofula,
Salt Rheum. and other blood diseases. ;
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-25
For 10 ID Johnson City, Tenn, by
NEW YORK RACKET STORE,
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y
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and gives tone and strength to theSex.
ualorgans. Stops unnatural losses or
nightly emissions caused by youthful
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and liquor, which lead TO consumption
andinSanity. Their use shows immedi-
ate improvement. Insist upon having
the genuine NERVE BERRIES, no other.
Convenient to carry in vest pocket.
Price, Shopper box, six boxes, one full
treatment, $500. Guaranteed to cure
any case. If not kept by your drug
giSt we will send them by mail, upon
receipt Of price, in plain wrapper.
Pamphlet free. Address mail orderSt0
AMERICAN MEDICAL CO., CINCINNATI, 0.
For sale in Johnson City, Tenn, by
Mcfarland & Co., druggists.
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$1.4o.

Our sale inaugurated on
Monday, April Is, for ten
days giving you % per cent.
discount OH the dollar, has
demonstrated to us fully
that when we advertise a
thing our trade accepts it
as q truth.
The sale was all we 'eX-
acted and we handled
hundreds and hun dreds of
dollars by it.
We thank you fM' your
patronage, and can SILL be
found ready to serve you at
all times pleasantly and
proftably.
Yours respectfully,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-11
NnvY-XRrd Notes.

The workingmen were paid OF
yesterday Tor the last half OF De
cember.
The new cruiser Columbia, from
the West Indies, arrived in Hamp
ton Roads at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning.
The United States steamer Raj.
elgh was placed in the stone dry
dock this morning to have her bot
tom painted. The dock was not long
enough to hold the ship, and had 10
be extended by the removal of sew
ernl stones at the west end.
Miss Ammen, daughter of Admiral
Ammen. is visiting Mrs. Claiborn at
the Doctor residence, at the United
States Hospital.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-11
01aS1A1AS1SS12 SSSSSSSSSSN

After adjournment meeting of
the directors was called Immediate
ly. Routine work was proceeded
with, following which E. e. Hol
land, present encumbent, Was nomi
mated and elected as president of
the bank. The board then ad-
iourned.
This bank, for the amount of cap.
ital stock, ia considered one Of the
solIdest institutions in the State,
and the shares are worth several
times their par value. One Of the
stockholders yesterday refused q
ilattering offer for portion of his
stock. MIR. w. H. Jones, Jr.,
cashier, has been no small factor to.
wards the creation of the banks
present condition.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-11
NAVAL News.
BY Southern Associated Press.

~ ooueuei II hs5uClete1 fro59.
WAsHINdroN, January lO.-Ths
Inspection Board has reported the
cruiser San Francisco, now at New
port, ready for three years foreign
cruise and sailing orders have been
sent to her to leave as soon as Dog
sible for the European station,
where she is to dlsplace the Chicago
as flagship. The Chicago will 20
out Of commission at the New York
navy yard before the end of Feb.
ruary and will undergo repairs
which will take more than a wear.
New engines will be- installed which
will increase her speed from Is to 10
knots.
NEWPORT. Re- l.. January TO-
United States cruiser San Francisco
sailed to-day for Gibraltar. She will
relieve the Chicago on the European
station,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-11
Elope;Cru.hra 4. rnr,n

viii rise again in the bosom Of a dyspep
TIC wise enough to substitute tor 10.
pseudotonics. which have bambool
him out OF his belief i'll the possibility OF
cure. the real lnvigorant and stomach {.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The
bilious, the nervous. tho dyspeptic the
rheumatic al derive SPECIFY bene Ill
from his helpful botanic me icinc Per.
sons suffering from indigestion will gain
no positive permanent good from the
fiery. nnmedi a,ed stimulants OF com
merce, zoo often used recSiessly. Tho
Bisters Is immc"snrably to he preferred
to these as u tome, since ITS pure basis is
modified by the conjunction with 1t OF
vegetsb ingredients OF the highest
Remedial excellence Malaria is pre-
Ror into the weak and sickl.. A wine.
glassful three times day is the average
dose,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-11
Election oROfficrr.

The Young Mems Mission met
Wednesday night and elected the
following officers: T. w Owens, presi
dent; Y a Grant, vice president:
Johnathan Martin, second vice presi
dent; j w Joliif, corresponding
secretary; W j Joyner, financial
secretary; + l. Grimes, treasurer
D ; Clark and Ed H Parker, Execu
tive Committee; Ii L Stafford and
thomas Armstead, Finance Com
mit'ee; T. Grimes and w j Joyner,
Committee on Rooms,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-11
a RfOdOo at Work.

Yesterday negro man named
VIM. Smith, from Norfolk, walked
home with colored chamber maid
from off the Baltimore boat, and
after getting there he told her he
was fortune teller aud could cure
all kinds of diseases. He asked il
she wanted her fortune told and was
told to go on with 1t.
He then said: "Bring me a glass
Of water with some salt In it," He
next asked if she had paper dollar,
which was produced. After some
preliminary requirements he told q
little story about tho water and took
the dollar and tied it, as they sup
posed, up in q handkerchief and told
the woman to put 1t in her pocket
and not to open it until after he was
gone.
The woman did as requested, but
opened it before he left, having
suspicioped that something was
wrong. When the handkerchief was
opened she found the money was
gone. She soon informed some boys
of what had happened, they chased
the man and captured him. He was
carried to the station house aud
Mayor Davis held special session
OF the court and sent him to Jail for
fifteen days.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-11
ANNUAL MEETINGS,

Stockholders of the Bank of Ports
mouth and Merchants and Farm
ers.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Bank of Portsmouth,
was held at II O'Clock yesterday.
Judge l.. r. Watts, the president,
submitted his annual statement OF
the condition Of the bank which was
very gratifying.
During the year the bank paid to
It's stakeholder So, 900 in dividends,
and during the same period carried
to lts surplus fund the amount of
$40. 900. The following gentlemen
were chosen to serve as directors for
tho ensuing twelve months: l.. Il.
Watts, j. +. Weaver, w. V. Fl. Will
liams, q. l.. Neville, Thomas Scott,
j. l.. Watson, j. e. Trotman, L. N.
Wilcox, Goodrich Hatton,
After the stockholders adjourned
the directors assembled and re-
elected Judge L. r. Watts presi-
dent. and MIR. Joseph L. Bilisoly
cashier.
A banquet was served to the stock
WAC 81 CatiJ ShJOJ Cds
THE MERCHANTS AND FARMERS BANK.
The stockholders of the Mer.
chants and Farmers Bank met yes
terday at II O'Clock. A large ma.
Jority of the stock was represented
IN person and by proxy. This was
shown to be in "a prosperous condi-
ton, the reports of the officers
showing surplus fund of $50. 600.
| The following officers aud directors
were elected for the ensuing year
John L. Griffin, president: james
II. Ioomer. cashier; ". q. Maupin,
assistant cashier and teller; james
Wilson, bookkeeper; Daughtery,
runner; John L. Griffin. Joseph a.
Parker, Wright 3. Carney, Jnmes
L. Borum, Henry Kim, r. 6, Mar.
shall, I. j. Barlow. b. Fl. Owens,
John l.. Thomas, j. s. Crawford,
were elected directors.
A banquet was served at 2 p. N.
in the Kirn Hall.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-11
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE,
First Meeting Since the Last EIec.
ton.
BY Southern Associated Press.


WAsHINaToN, January 10.-The
Democratic Congressional Commit.
tee held meeting this afternoon in
the House Committee room. Six
members, including Senator Faux
ner, chairman, and Mr.. Lawrence
Gardner, of Washington, secretary,
were present.
A statement submitted by Mr.
Gardner showed that all the OK.
penses connected with the campaign
last autumn had been settled and that
fair working balance remained in
the treasury.
1t was decided that permanent
headquarters should be established
at the Riggs House Annex, In this
city.
An advisory committee of Eve was
ordered appointed to consist of the
chairman, secretary and three other
members whose duty 1t shall be to
communicate with members whose
seats may be contested and with
candidates who purpose contesting
the seats of their victorious Repub-
lican opponents in the Fifty. fourth
Congress. This is the first meeting
held by the committee since the
last election.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-11
TO rendezvous m ere.
By South ern Associated Press

New York, January 0.-Admiral
Meade who is in command of the
North Atlantic Squadron says that
the squadron would rendezvous at
Hampton Roads in the middle OF
next week, and would shortly there.
after proceed to the West Indies
where they would cruise about the
Winiward Islands, making port
probably at Bartadoes, Martinique,
Trinidad, st. Christopher, st.
Thomas, st. Crox and Santa Lucia.
The chips In the North Atlantic
Squadron are the New York, Colum.
bia, Atlanta. Marblehead, Cincinnati
and the Raleigh.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-11
IN PETERSBURG,
THE COCkAOE CITY,
Many Matters to Interest Peters
burgers in Norfolk.
Special Dispatch to tho virginian.

Special Dispatch to tho Virginiau.
PETERSBURG, January l0.-Messrs.
j. ii. Mancke and T.. e. Braniaan.
of Columbia, s. c., who for some.
time past have been negotiating with
MIR. julius Liebert for q lease of the
Appomattox Hotel. telegraphed this
moarning to Mr.. Liebert that they
wonld be here on next Tuesday,
when 1T is possible that final arrange.
ments for the lease of the hotel will
be made.
j. Fl. Huntington, captain of an
oyster sloop at the wharf, was at
tackled to-day by two negroes named
George Davis aud Charles Dabney,
who threatened to shoot aud Kill
him. The negroes were arrested.
Meherrin Lodge No. 70, ]. O.
.. f., Of Emporlu, Greenville coun
ty, have elected the following oil
GERS for the ensuing term: Il L.
Turner, noble grand; E q Tredw way.
vice grand; j q Lifsey, chaplain
l. Il DIekins, secretary; Benjamin
w Wycbe, treasurer.
Messrs. j B Blanks and p S Sea
pury, tne kotate Eassessors, are at
work transferring property for
which deeds were recorded in 1894.
Mrs. Robert Z. Valentine and her
daughter. Miss Bessie Valentine,
who have been visiting Mrs. P. j.
Trlce and Mrs. III. NJ. HOPE, left
this morning for Baltimore.
Mir. Jos. Is. Worth returned home
this morning from New York.
MIR. W. NJ. Flanagan. of Pow hatan
county. who has been spending the
past day or two here, left this morn
ing for Richmond.
The Dodson homestead, in Din
widdie county, occupied by Mr..
John Wray and family, was des.
stroyed by fire last Tuesday night.
Mr.. Wray's son was to have had his
bridal supper there tonight. The
origin OF the fire is not known.
At the annual meeting of the
Petersburg Club, held last night.
MIR. L. Z. Venable was elected pres,
ident. The club enjoyed very fine
banquet.