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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-01-31
CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT.
Expressions On the Subject by Repre-.
sentative Republicans.

CINCINNATI, Jan 27,-The CONNER
cial Gasette today prints two pages OF
preferences for the next Republican
nomination for President from repre-
resentative Republicans all over the
country, especially from Ohio, Indiana,
Kentucky, West Virginia, New York
and Washington city. In its. summary
it says:
Ohio is for Mckinley, and. Indiana
for ex President Benjamin Harrison.
New York hardly knows where she
stands. The Republicans in the EN-.
pire State are holding off, in the end
to either dictate the nominee, or fail
ing in that, to drive the beat bargain
they can with the man they see is
bound to win. One New Yorker de-
clares himself for ex.Gov.ssForaker.
West Virginia seems to-be for the
best man, whoever he may be. One
West Virginian declares himself for
Senator-elect Elkins, while several Re-
publicans of that State express pref
erence for Judge Nathan Golf for
second place on the ticket. Governor
Mckinley seems to be the first choice
of the Republicans of Kentucky.
At the National capital the prepon.
derance of sentiment appears to be
for Tom Reed. Attention is called to
the declaration for Reed made by Gen.
John Beatty, of Columbus. In the
Washington interviews it was sought
to obtain expressions from either Sem
ators or Representatives from every
State In the Union. Mckinley seems
to be their second choice, while Har.
rison, Allison and others have quite a
respectable following.
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JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE. THURSDAY, JANUARY 81 1896

ence has not been free from interest
charges and that the longer they are
outstanding, judging from the experr
ence of the last year, the more expen,
sive they will become. In conclusion,
| desire frankly to confess my reluc.
tance to issuing more bonds in present
circumstances, and with no better
results than have lately followed the
course. can not, however, refrain
from adding to an assurance OF much
anxiety to cooperate with the present
congresses in any reasonable measure
of relief, an expression of my deter
mination to leave nothing undone
which furnishes hope for improving
the situation or checking a suspicion
Of our disinclination or disability to
meet with the strictest honor every
national obligation.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Executive Mansion, Jan, 1895.
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HOw's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can not
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CeHENEY & Co., Props, ,Toledo,0.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
]. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve. him perfectly honorable in all bus
mess transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by their
firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, 0.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
ly acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Price
Toe. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Testimonials free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-01-31
Information Free.

If you are going to the West, North
west, or Southwest on business or
pleasure, and wish correct and reliable
information as to rates, routes, etc, the
country and its resources, call on or
address the undersigned. It is no
trouble for us 10 answer questions and
look after comfort of passengers in
person. Please bear in mind that the
Great Mckenzie Route" offers the
best facilities for families moving West.
Only one change of cars from Atlanta
to Memphis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Lou
isyille and Chicago. Jno. L. Edmond
son, So. Pass. Agt., Chattanooga, Tenn. f;
S E Howell, Pass. and Tkt. Agt, Cor.
9th and MarketSts. Chattanooga, Tenn.
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Guaranteed Cure

We authorize our advertised druggist
to sell DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds, upon
this condition. If you are afflicted with
cough, cold or any lung, throat or
chest trouble, and will use this remedy
as directed, givingt fair trial, and ex,
perienee no benefits, you may return
the bottle and have your money refund
ed. We could not make this offer did
we not know that DIR. Kings New Dis
covery could be relied on, II never dis
appoints. Trial bOttes free at McFar-
lane & Co.'S. Drug Store, Large size
so ents and $I.00.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-01-31
DON'T STOP TOBACCO.
How to Cure Yourself While Using

H0W W OuIb AVutscll WhliO Using AOs
The tobacco habit grows on man
until his nervous system is seriously
affected, impairing health, comfort
aud happiness. To quit suddenly Is
too severe n shock to the system, as
tobacco, to an inveterate user becomes
a stimulant that his system contin-
ually Graves Bacco euro is scien-
tific culo for the tobacco habit, in all
it's forms, carefully compounded after
the formula OF an eminent Berlin
physician who has used it in his pri
vate practice since 1877, without a
failure, purely vegetable and perfectly
harmless. You can use all the tobacco
you want while taking Bacco euro /;
It will notify you when to stop. We
give written guarantee to perma-
nently cure any case with three boxes,
or reinnd the money with 1923 inter
est Bacco-Curo is not substitute,
buta scientific cure that cures without
the aid OF viii power and with no In
convenience. It leaves the system as
pure and free from nicotine as the day
YOU took your first chew or smoke.
Sold by all druggists, with our ironclad
guarantee, at 81 per box, three boxes
(thirty days treatment,) - 90, or sent
direct upon receipt of price SEND
SIX TWO CENT STAMPS FOR
SAMPLE BOX, BOOKLET AMI
PROOFS FREE Eureka Chemica
K Manufacturing Chemists, La Crosse
Wisconsin,.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-01-31
SIXTEEN YEARS A MAN.
At The End of that Time Milton d.
MAtsOn Proves to Be q Woman.

AT Inc Emu Oh IhaJ lime MlItOn bs
MatsOn Proves to BE Woman.
SAN JOSE, CAL, Jan. 2S.-A sensa-
ton has been created in the county
jail by the discovery that the prisoner
booked as Milton B. Matson was y
woman. She was arrested at Los
Gatos ON the charge OF issuing bogus
checks. For about two years she con.
Quoted a hotel at Ben Lomand, and
owed many debts there. The discov
cry was made through remittance
from Englewood to Louisa Matson on
the bank of British North America
while Matson was in jail here. These
remittances heretofore have been paid
to bogus man on her endorsement.
The woman says she has masqueraded
as a man for sixteen years, but has
committed no crime,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-01-31
Cure for Headache.

As a remedy for all forms of Head
ache Electric Bitters has proved to be
the very best. 1t effects permanent
cure and the most dreaded habitual sick
headache yield to its influence. We
urge all who are afflicted to procure a
bottle, and give this remedy fair trial.
In case of habitual constipation Electric
Bitters cures by giving the needed tone
to the bowels, and few cases long resist
the nse Of this medicine. Try it once
Large bottles ouly Fifty cents at McFGr
land and Go.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-01-31
Statesmen Wanted.

Good wages to sell our Nursery
Stock Apply for terms We will have
t)r Spri y 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 a 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. Ad,
dress: southern Nursery Co. Win
chester, Tenn. 552 52t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-01-31
Bristol Courier.
Ties On the Track.

BRISTOL, TENN, Jan. 28.-Mis-
creants attempted to wreck the east
bound vestibule train six miles west
of Greeneville last evening. Ties
we're placed on the track.
Engineer Patterson applied the air
brakes, but could not stop before
reaching the obstruction, which was
knocked off by the pilot.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-01-31
NONRESIDENT NOTICE,
In Chancery Court ct Johnson City.
Washington County,
Tennessee.
Hugh Neal, next friend, ETC., VS.. M. A,
Miller ct al.

In this case it appearing from the
allegations OF fcomplainants' bill, which
is swora to, that the defendants, NJ. A.
MilIer,S D. Carmichael, G. NJ. Parsons,
trustee, A, L. Burris, w. Jackson, -
Bardar, - Adamson-partners un-
der the firm name of Bardar, Adam.
son & Co,--are non-residents OF the
State.of Tennessee: 1t is ordered BY
me that publication be made four sue
ces,ivc weeks, as required by law, in
THE COMET, newspaper published in
Johu.on City, in said county, notify
ing sUd non resident defendants to
appear before our said chancery court
at tha urt house in Johnson City,
on the first Monday of March, 1895,
it being q rule day, and make defense
TO said bill, or the allegations thereof
will be taken for confessed and this
cause set for hearing exparte rs to
them
This January 18th, 1895.
w. f, Young, @. & M,
BY g. w. HODGE, d, @. & M.
printers fee SO SOL At
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-01-31
Baptist Divine Says He's Sanetifled,

MIDDLEsBoRo, KY, Jan. 2S.-Rev.
W. A. Berum, pastor of the Baptist
church here and a leading divine of
the State, has declared from the pulpit
that he issanctified and is now leading
holiness meetings. This doctrine being
contrary to Baptist teachings his de-
parture will create ensation among
That people.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-01-31
RnnAina.s Arnicn SalYe.

The ,.cst 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. Itis guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price rs cents per box. For sale by
Mcfarland Il Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-01-31

Sampson Pope, Democratic candi-
date for Governor of South Carolina,
at the last election, has, through Sen
stor Butler, presented petition TO
the Senate asking the appointment Of
a Senate committee 70 investigaie 'he
November election 10 South Caroiins.
He asserts that gross frauds were prac-
ticed and that he was counted out.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-01-31
AFTER TRICKS.
Wants the Kind that Take Things in
the Dark.


j, ". Mort, dealer in fire arms, ETC.,
on Front street, received letter yes
terday indicating that the spirit of
safe robbing and general thieving is
not entirely without candidates in
this country. The letter came from
Garter county. 1t was written in
rather rugged but legible hand. Fol-
lowing is what it contained
"Dear Sir;--I will drop you few
lines to let you no that | would like to
have the prices of your fire arms and
handouts and dark lanterns, sling
shots and billeys and everything in
the line OF detective or thief. Please
send me list OF prices and will
come up soon to buy"
Yours truly, "
-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-01-31
CONDENSED NEWS.

w. A~A N>)=D AN@ w %|H
The seed. distributing annex of the
Federal Government is making itself
useful by supplying part the demand
from Western Nebraska for seeds.
1t is now claimed by friends Of the
income tax that it will yield about
$50,O00000 of revenue. The original
estimate when the tax was first pro-
posed was $15,000,000.
Judge Hagner, of the district equity
court at Washington, has overruled
the petition for a mandatory injunc-
ton to prevent the collection OF in
come tax. An appeal will be taken to
the United States supreme court.
Howard jolly, the defaulting Mem.
phis ticket agent, has b sen indicted on
two charges. Friends haye raised ST.
500, and hope to raise by subscription
the entire amount Of the shortage that
the indictments may be dismissed.
A bill has been passed by the Ala
bama Senate, which, il it should be-
come a law, would enable the Southern
Railway Company to exercise control
OF the Alabama Great Southern, thus
knocking out the Cincinnati, Ham
iiton and Dayton.
Senator Carson will introduce in the
Tennessee Legislature bill for the
appointment of Board of Railroad
Commissioners who shall have super.
vision over all railroads, express,
steamboat, sleeping car, telegraph and
telephone companies.
The bill to repeal the differential
tariff ON sugar has been reported to
the House. In his report Chairman
Wilson attributes the discriminating
action OF Germany and other countries
against American products to this tax,
and he strongly recommends tne pas
sage OF the bill.
It was decided by the Flour Millers'
Association to form new organiza.
ton on the delegate plan on the basis
of one member from each State. 1t
was also decided to get before Congress
"the fact that an import tariff does
not benefit an export industry"
The statement of an indianapolis
paper that certain members of the
Indiana Legislature had been sub
sidized by railroad passes has caused
tumult of righteous indignation in
that body. The intimation that any
member is 50 green as to sell out foI
so little is scornfully resented.
The Malta, which has been quie
since New Orleans mob lynche(
several OF its Members, is again show
ing signs Of activity. The murder o
an Italian Wednesday has been fol
lowed by a demand upon one of th'
wealthiest Italians in New Orleans TO
$4,000, upon pain OF assassination.
The Currency Bill prepared by Sena
tor Jones, OF Arkansas, which hai
: been under consideration for SOM
| time, was offered in the Senate las
week. Senator Smith also offered bill
: for currency commission. The prin
. cipal feature of Mr.. Jones bill is
provision for the issue of bonds to th
! amount of $500,090,0O0, at 3 per cent
: payable IN thirty years. The proceed
. are to be used for the current expense
of the Government and for the redemI
e ton of the legal tender and Treasur
r notes issued under the act OF 1890. Nj
b tional banks are permitted to issu
I notes to the par value OF bonds depo
e Lifted to secure their circulation. N
+. notes less than $40 except silver cerLil
6 Gates are to be issued. The bill ais
i authorizes limited form OF free silvt
b coinage.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-01-31
FINANCIAL POLICY
OF CLEVELAND.
He Asks of Congress Prompt
and Effective Action.
The Real Trouble Lack of Conf
dence.

WASHINGTON, Jan 28.-The Presi-
dent today sent to Congress the fol-
lowing special message on the fnan-
cial question;
To the Senate and the House of Rep.
reSentati0eS:-In my last annual
message recommended to the serious
consideration of Congress the condi-
ton OF our national finances and in
connection with the subject endorsed
the plan of currency legislation which
at that time seemed to furnish prOtec
tion against impending danger. This
plan has not been approved by the
Congress. In the meantime the sit
uation has 80 changed that the emer-
gency now appears so threatening
that deem it my duty to ask at the
hands of the Legislative branch of the
government such prompt and effect
i've action as will restore confidence in
our financial soundness and avert
business disaster and universal dis
tress among our people. Whatever
may be the merits of the plan outlined
in my annual message asa
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-01-31

Do you trayel9 Are you a shipper?
The "Rand-McNslly Railway Guide
and Hand Book" contains all peril
nent information. Ask your news
dealer.
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Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Forty Yeaas Lhs STANDARD.
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REMEDY FOR ILLS

REMEDY FOR ILLS
then existing and as safeguard
against the depletion of the gold re
serve then in the treasury, 1 am now
convinced that its reception by Con
Igress and our present advanced stage
Of financial perplexity necessitates 8
different legislation. With natural re
sources unlimited in variety and pro
ductive strength and with people
whose activity and enterprise seeA
only q fair opportunity to achieve
national success and greatness, oul
progress should not be checked by {
false financial policy and d needless
disregard of sound monetary laws
nor should the timidity and feal
which they engender stand in the way
OF our prosperity.
1t is hardly disputed that this pre-
dicament confronts us today. There
fore, no one in any degree responsible
for the making and executior Of Gu
laws should fail 20 see patriotic duty
in honesty ana sincerity in attempt
ing to relieve the situation. Mani
testify this effort will not succeed un
less it is made untrammeled by tn
prejudice of partisanship and with
steadfast determination to resist tn
temptation to accomplish party ad
vantages. We may we'll remembe
that If we are threatened with fnan
cial difficulties all our people in ever!
station of life are concerned and surel,
those who suffer will not receive tn
promotion of party interests as an ex
cuse for permitting our present trou
bles to advance to a disastrous conclu
sion. 1t is of the utmost importance
that we approach the study of til,
problems presented as free as possible
from the tyranny of preconceivet
opinions to the end that in the com
mon danger we may be able to seel
With unclouded vision safe and res
sonable protection.
The real trouble which confronts IL
consists in a
LACK OF CONFIDENCE
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-01-31
DIFFERENCES OF OPINION

concerning the extent to which silver
ought to be coined or used in our
currency should interfere with the
counsels of those whose duty it is to
rectify evils now apparent in our
financial situation. They have to
consider the question of national
credit and the consequences that will
follow from its collapse. Whatever
ideas may be insisted upon as to the
silver or bi metalism the proper solu-
ton OF the question now pressing upon
US only requires q recognition of gold
as we'll as silver and a concession oI
its importance rightfully or urongfully
acquired, as basis OF national credit
a necessity in he honorable discharge
Of our obligations payable in gold and
a badge OF solvency. / don't under
stand that the real friends Of silye
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-01-31

"iNOo oPi0hN CIV COuouuuuy iuCI 6hollS X
in the continuing ability or disposi-
ton of the government to pay its
obligations in gold. This lack OF con-
fidence grows to some extent out OF
The paipable and apparent embarrass-
ment attending the efforts of the gov
ernment under existing Laws to pro-
cure gold, and to a greater extent out
Of the impossibiIity Of either keeping
it in the treasury or cancelGng obliga.
tons by its expenditures alter it is
obtained.
The only way left open to the gov
eminent for procuring gold is by the
issue and sale of bonds. The only
bonds that can be 80 issued were au
thorized nearly twenty-five years age
and are not we'll calculated to meet
our present needs. Among other dis
advantages they are made payable ir
coin instead Of specifically in gold
wi ich in existing conditions detractI
largely and in an increasing ratio
from their desirability as investments
1t is by no means certain that bond
Of this description can much longe
be disposed of at price credItable h
the financislcharacter of our govern
ment. The most dangerous and lrritaI
ing feature OF the situation, however
remains to be mentioned.
It is found in the means by whic
the treasurK.is despoiled of the gol
thus obtained without cancelling
single government obligation an
solsly for the benefit of those who tin
profit in shipping it abroad or who,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-20
Boston Man and the Iowa Man.


 Talk about local conceit! The most stupendous example on record was shown last Tuesday by a reporter on Boston daily.
 The reporters special work was interviewing. Whenever any well known person from abroad started for our shores he was invariably sent down the harbor loaded with questions on the foreigners impressions ofour marvellous country.
 We'll, on Tuesday morning he was as- signed to interview an eminent west erner, recently arrived.
 The reporters knock at the stranger s door was answered by a cheerful Come in"
 T called to apologize for our wealth er," began the man of the press. He narveled at his own impromptu clever ness.
 The westerner smiled. Don't be dis turbed," he said. ITO be sure, out in Iowa"
 Are you from Iowa?" the reporter interrupted.
 Yes"
 'Tndeed! And how do you like Amer ica?'--Boston Budget.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-20
rhe smithsonian 1nstitutlon,s Monld..

Strewn along for a distance of fifty
 yards in the rear of the Smithsonian in-
 stitution are bloeksof plaster of paris of
 every imaginable shape, some of large
 size and others fitted together as if
 to form boxes. For the most part they
 look like the refuse of a workshop.
 Here and there one fragment or anoth- CT is seen to resemble a part of a fish or other animal-perkaps a tail, or a head with pair of foref1ippers. A big slab bears the impression of snake. as if the creature, having buried itself in the mud for the winter, had walked from it's torpid state and crawled away. Other objects yet more stranger are faces and various parts of human bod ies apparently fossilized.
 These odd-looking things are moulds. Smithsonian institution has been col lecting them for thirty years past, and some of them have cost a great deal of money. Quite a number have been fetched all the way from Alaska, rep resenting various animals peculiar to  the regions of the frozen. north. If a queer reptile or fish is found anywhere there is nothing better than to make cast of it in plaster of paris. By this means its shape is copied to perfection, and that is a great help for museum purposes. When, few years ago. whale was stranded on the New Eng land coast, Dr. Palmer, taxidermist of the Smithsonian institution, was sent to make a copy of it in papier-mache. This he did-that is to say he made a mould of the cetacean in plaster, of which he took several barrels full with him, and the papier-mache cast was produced afterward in Washington.
 Only one-half of the whale was cast, however, representing what might be termed the port side of the animal. This is now -hung up in the National museum. On oneSide it shows the outside of the creature, and from the other side the inside. It was clergyman who on a certain occasion not long ago was