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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-09-19
AMERICA A CENTURY AGO.

There was not a public library in
the United States.
Almost all the furniture was import.
ed from England.
Every gentleman wore a queue and
powdered his hair.
An old copper mine in Connecticut
was used as prison.
There was only one hat factory, and
that made cooked hats.
Crockery plates were objected to
because they dulle the knives.
Virginia contained fifth of the
whole population of the country.
A day laborer considered himself
we'll paid with two shillings day.
Two stage coaches bore all the tlav
ell between New York and Boston.
A man who jeered at the preacher
or criticised the sermon was fined.
A gentleman bowling to a lady al
ways scraped his feet on the ground
The whipping post and pillory were
still standing inBoston and New York
Pork, beef, salt fish, potatoes and
hominy were the staple diet all thu
year round.
Buttons were scarce and expensive
and the trousers were fastened Will
pegs or laces.
A new arrival in a jail was set upor
by his fellow-prisoners and robbed o
everything he had.
When q man had enough tea, h
placed his spoon across his cup to in
dicate that he wanted no more.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-09-19

The attention of the reader is espec-
tally called to the card of DIR. Matthew
Henry Kollock, which is in another col.
umn. The doctor is native of Norfolk,
Va, QS34) OF prominent Southern
family Of Savannah, Ga. he is quoted
as a standard authority by the "Ency.
clop@dia Britannica" Vol. X, page
1876, the "largest and most important
work in the world" being in twenty.
five volumes, each the size OF large
church bible. He is noted as the dis.
coverer of the active principle of GEL
sEMNJM, a specific for neuralgia OF the
lace and womb. The doctor has been
all over the world, and has made
many cures, especially at Hot Springs,
Ark given up by other physicians.
s6sS
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-09-19
CARE OF THE HAIR.
Comb With It's Teeth Missing Ruins
the Hair.

According to certain distinguished
halrdresser, women do not know how
to comb their hair Their sins OF ig'
norance are almost innumerable, and
the result is not only unattractive
locks, but headaches and scalp dis
eases.
A cheap comb and brush, according
to this authority, belong in the same
category with cheap soap. They should
never be used. Cheap combs do not
have smooth teeth, which will make
their way INCREASINGLY through the
hair, but are rough and tear and break
long strands. A comb with some OF
its teeth missing does effective work
in running the hair. 1t can never be
run through the hair without breaking
off some hairs and dragging others out
by the roots. Rubber or she'll IL the
proper material for a comb. The teeth
should not be too sharp or they will
lacerate the scalp. On the other hand
they must not be very blunt or they
will not be effective in smoothing OH
tangles.
Brushes should be chosen will
equal care, They should not have
metal backs, no matter how attractive
silver may appear, fer he metal makes
them 100 heavy. The back should bt
OF light wood and the bristles SHOULD
he long and thickly set. Moreover
they should be bristles, and not veal
limitations.
After she has purchased her ton
serial supplies" the woman who as
pires to have beautiful hair SHOULD
learn how to use them. She SHOULD
brush her hair for five minutes at
time twice day, using long, ever
stokes. AT uight she should part he
hair and let it hang in two ZOOS,
braids. Once day she should rub he
scalp with her fingers to stimulate tn,
circulation. The brushing is abso
lutely necessary, for the hair attract
dust and dirt with fatal facility, ant
this, combining with the oil of tn
hair, makes it malodorous and un
pleasant in the extreme. A MONTH
washing with CASTLE soap and tn
daily brushing will keep it clean an
glossy, however.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-09-19
HEALTH TALK.
Beaaty Of Form and Face May be Ac.
quired 10y Anyone.

quired 10y Anyone.
Nervous headaches are often brought
about by tue abuses OF tea and coffee,
many women INDUCING in both of
these beverages to excess, and prefer
ring them to good solid food
Camphor, though an old-iashioned
remedy, is a very good one, Ond should
be rubbed into the painful part. Hot
flannels are also very soothing APP
piled to the head, and in some csses
ice chopped and laid between flannel
and applied to the forehead will in.
duce sleep.
i woman desires nothing more
than she does a good figure, yet many
woMen spoil their complexion and
general appearance under the impress
sion that smallness ofwaist constitutes
their greatest beauty, They compress
themselves into corsets sizes too ANAL,
and the result is indigestion, bad
complexion aud an accumulation Of
dism ders most difficult to cure.
Hygienically speaking, the waist,
with corsets on, should measure just
twice the circumference Of the neck.
Very few waists nowadays would
stand such test, it is to he feared.
Higt shoulders, Abnormally large
lips, varicose veins. rounded backs
pimples, red nose. curvature of The
spine and Internal affections are all
apt to result from this practice Of
tight lacing.
Many women lace under the i'm
preston that men admire small waists
1t is great mistake, for every man Of
any common sense whatever has NJ
liking for an abnormslly compressed
figure.
The value of exercise, if properly in
dulged in, cannot be overestiulated. |
carried on in conjunction with careful
dieting and regular bathing it will
give any woman clean, healthy skin
q pure and lovely complexion.
i II is especially good for women a
bilious or dyspeptic tendencies anc
will do much toward strengthening
the nervous woman who is always If
ritable and tired.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-09-19

mgO OTHER sarsapanna come
aS bines economy and strength like
HOOPS 1t is the only one Of
which can truly be said 400 Doses So
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-09-19
Furniture at Wholesale Prices.

We represent the largest manu-
facturers of household furniture in the
world, and sell to anybody at factory
prices All shipments direct ftom the
Chicago factory. Our large furniture
catalogue mailed to any address on re-
ceipt OF six cents in stamps to pay
postage. Our special baby carriage
catalogue, showing sixty three new
styles, mailed free. American Furni
tdre Agency, Retail Profit Smashera
Galena, Kansas
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-09-19
An Editor and His Snap.

An editor who died of starvation
after making DR. Tanner ashamed of
himself, was being escorted to Heaven
by an angel who had been sent out
for that purpose.
"May look at the other place be-
fore we ascend to eternal happiness? ''
Easily" said the angel.
s. they went below and skirmished
around, taking in the sights. The an
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-09-19
NJ : : WHoTfoIk sVStsrnR.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY 70, 1896.

LEAVE bhlSlOb, DAILY
7:4)a m, arrive East Radford Ills a H., arrive
Roanoke zap, m arrive Lynchburg 30
pm, Petersburg 7:ll p. M Richmond 835
p. M, and Norfolk 1925 p. m
S:45 p m, (Limited) stoTs at Marion, Wytheville
Pulaski aud Radford; arrives Roanoke at
TEA y m Solid train with Pullman sleepers
for Washington Batimo e,philadelphia and
New FORK via Roauoke, Shenandoah junction
and b, y D. r r. Dining car attached.
2:20 p. m, for all stations, arrive Ralford BAL
pm, Roanoke 1888 p. m Lynchburg l2;3U
a, Richmond 6;l0a M, Norfolk 8 20 IN ,
Pullman sleeper Roanoke to Norfolk and
LynchbuTg to Richmond.
WESTON SALEM DlvISIoN.-Leaye Roanoke dali
~ 10 p. m and 745 a. M, daily except
sunday, for Wiuston-Salem, N. c., and all
intermediate stations.
NoETil CAROLINA DIVISION, = Leave Pulaski 9 20
am. daily exc spt Sunday, for Bette Baker;
" and at iO "a a. M, daily, for Gosap;
NEW RIVER BRANCH.-LeAve Radford daily 1919
a. m. for bluetleld, Pocahontas. Taaewell
and Norton.
The CHICAGO EXPRESS Leave Radford G II
p M, daily, for Bluefeld, Kenova, Column
bus and Chicago. Pullman Buffet sleeper
Radford TO Columbus without change.
CLINcH VALLEY DIvIsIoN.-I.eave Bluefield $50
a, m, daily except Sunday and lilo p. m,
daily for Norton.
DURHAM DIvIsI0N.-Leave Lyuchburg (union
station) 3:45 p. m, daily $40 q. m daily
except Sunday, for south Boston, Durham
aud intermediate stations.
Trains from the East arrive Bristol daily at
ll:5qa m, 100 moan (Vestibu!e Limited) and
$50 p. m.
For further information apply to F. C. Wright,
Tickes Agent, Bristol.
h. Il. BRAGG, Travelling Passenger Agent.
w r. BEVTLL Gen Pass Art Roanoka w
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-09-19

gel lost sight OF the editor, and went
around Hades to hunt him. He found
him sitting by furnace tanning him
sell and gazing with rapture upon q
lot of people in the fire. There was
sign on the furnace which said dc
linquent subscribers"
Come" said the angel, eve must
be going"
"You go on" said the editor, "rm
not coming. This is Heaven enough
for me-"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-09-19
Or. Kollock in Nashville.

h. Il. BRAGG, Travelling Passenger Agent.
w. B. BEVILL, Gen. Pass. Agt., Roanoke Va,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-09-19
BuckIen'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. is guaranteed to give
Perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
price 70 cents per box. For sale BY
Mcfarland e. Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-09-19

3aoy carriages at wholesale prices.
Catalogue showing sixty,three new
styles free. American Furniture
Agency, Galena, Kansas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-12
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
CANV ASS NOTICE.

The Board OF Canvassers and Registration
Will meet for the purpose OF canvassing and
correcting the ward lists OF voters for the
Special Election TO be held September -,
lS5 FOR the Adoption or Rejection Of an
Amendment to the Constitution Of the State
on the following dates ana at the following
places viz:
September u, lsa5-F FIRST WARD at PIONEER
HALL on SOUTH MAIN STREET from
T0O 20 . 90 pm
September L.. isa5-sECoND WARD at the
WARD Room on NORTH MAIN STREET
September ls, lse5-THIRD WARD at the
WARD Room on SMITH STREET at 90
September IA. ls95-FoURTH WARD al the
WARp ROOM on FOUNTAIN STREET
from 90 10 500 u IN
September ID ls95-FIFTH WARD at tho
WARD ROOM ON BEACON AVENUE at
September 10. ls95-sIXTH WARD at tho
WARD ROOM on PUBLIC STREET from
September 10, ls95-sEVENTH WARD at the
MARD ROOM on OAKLAND STREET at
September II, Isos-EIGnTH WARD at tho
VOTING BOOTH, corner Of MhSSER and
HUDSON STREETS, from 90 90 8 0O y m
septemhsr IL, lsaS-NINTH WARD at tho
SAfD sis . M ROOM on pHrrAs STREET at
September is, lsa5-TENTH WARD AZ the
WARD ROOM on ATWELL'S AVENUE at
700pm
said Board will also meet for the purpose Of
The fnal canvass OF all tho Ward and District
lists OF said city. at their office in City Hall,
on september IN, 1895. at clock "A. IN.
By order OF the Board OF Canvasscrs and
a3l-l5t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-12
Helping Naval Contractor.

WASHINGTON, Sept. le. - Chief Con.
structor Hichborn OF the navy department
has mailed circulars 10 contractors giving
the characteristics Of the two large battle
ships authorized by the last naval appro.
priation bill, in order to afford them ar
opportunity TO prepare their own plans
when bids are called for. Proposals will
be invited either on the department plans
or on those submitted by bidders. but in
the latter case they will he expected to
conform 10 general characteristics. 10 is
contemplated in the departments design
TO drive the vessels by two twin screws
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-12
Next Council at yyorc..t.r

PHILADELPHIA, Sept I.-The national
council Of the patriotic order of United
American Mechanics yesterday elected
the following officers: National councillor,
Charles Dittess OF Philadelphia; national
vice councillor, Maurice Bauer of New
Brunswick, n. j.; national secretary,
John Server Of Philadelphia; national
treasurer, Joseph II. Shinn of Camden,
\. j.; national marshal, Ira ID. Goff of
Providence; national protector, ID. ).
Thompson of Richmond; national door
keeper, j. ID. Jones of Charleston. w Va.
Worcester, Mass, was chosen as the next
place of moetinC
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-12
Majority Favor Denver.

CLEVELAND, sept. l2.-Ycstcrlay's Sos
sion of the Ancient Order of Foresters Of
America was largely devoted To the dis
cussion OF the proposed changes in the
regalias OF officers and members. Some
radical changes were adopted in this di-
rcction. The supreme court took final
action on the question of changing the
name of the order, and it now stands tho
Order OF Foresters OF America The word
Ancient was dropped because the or.
Ranizaion Is American and America is not
ancient While a vote has not been taken
on the place for holding the next biennial
convention, the members generally con.
ccuc that Denver will bc selected
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-12
LORD DuNRAvRN

II d. not expect that Mr.. Iselin will Of
Tor a chance for resail or anything OF
that sort. While IL is very certain that
the Americas cup is lost by reason of the
Valkyrie's racing showing, IL is not SO ccr-
tain that ut some time the cup may not be
carried across the Atlantic.
The appearance of the decision of the
New York Yacht club committee did not
surprise me. l believe that the Defender
made heroic effort on Tuesday. / do not
think that the decision of the New York
Yacht club regatta committee Is based
upon their calm consideration of the
matter In hand. i do not agree with
them"
Warm Words For Dunraven.
LONDON, Sept. 12.-The Graphic, com.
menting upon the action of the regatta
committee on the Defe nder's protest, says:
Much as every Briton will regret the de-
cision, the verdict Of the committee will
be accepted no less Loyalty by the cisat-
lantic public than by Lord Dunraven
himself. The owner of the valkyrie is so
thoroughly sportsman, in the only true
sense of the term, that had the protest not
been substantiated he would probably
have asked for permission for tho race to
DO sailed over SO as to win, IL win no
might, without even the imaginary as
eistance of en- accident. He is not tho
man To throw away now n remote chance
Of winning the cup, because committee
of American gentlemen have held his
yacht to bo in the wrong
The Post says: Whatever English feel.
ings may be, there is nothing TO be done
but 10 accept tho verdict. IL is possible
that Mr. Iselin viii offer to resail the race.
but IL is not certain that Lord Dunraven
would accept the offer II made. At the
same time, 10 would be both n graceful
and n sportsmanlike course for the AIneri.
can TO pursue. Tho misfortunes attend
Ing the first two races cannot but prejudico
tho sport OF international yacht rncinQ.
IL may he taken for granted that this is
the last contest. From technical point
OF view we suppose tho committee had no
alternative open TO them.
Tho Times says: IL was thought the
judgment might go against the Valkyrie
Ill, but 10 was not anticipated that the
committee would do moro than order n
ressil. That issue most Of us here would
have desired, and it would also have met
the wishes Of our sportsmanliko kindred
I'm America. 1t is, however, not quite clear
whether the committee has power 10 ordcr
the race resailed.
The Standard says: The Judgment OF |
the committee will be accepted without
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-12
VIII Make Trial Trim shortly.

WAsHINGToN, Sept. l2.-Tho trial Of tho
ram hatahdin Is now set for Oct. 3.
President Hyde of the Bath (Nfe.) iron
works, where the vessel was built, has re-
quested that the trial be run over such
part OF the Minneapolis trial course, from
Cape Ann TO Cape Porpoise, as may be
necessary. 1t is likely that the depart
ment will comply, although it has not yet
been decided whether the course shall be
straightaway or with a turn. The Katah-
din Is required to show a speed of not less
than IL knots an hour for two hours
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-12
TIM ELY WARNING.
Canadian Must ork In Harmoay with
Americans Regarding Canals.

h"efeahs hesarding canals.
Lo<DoS, Sept. l2.-An editorial in The
Post this morning upon the opening of
the new st. Mary's canal yays: Both the
resolution and its accomplishments re-
hect infinite credit upon the spirit and re-
source of Canada Although the CONNER
eial Importance OF Lake Superior is now
over-shadowed by Lake Erie and Lake
Michigan, its poicntlalities are so enor-
NOUS as To place the future volume of its
trade beyond all question. In that future
canada must claim great, IL not pre-
pondcratlng, share.
Although Duluth is now the busiest
place upon the lakes. Port Arthur is rap
idly rising in importance, and it would
seem suicidal for Canada TO permit tho
possibility of n great trade route from
Lake Superior outward being NJ any mo-
nent closed against her by the jealous
tar'h OF a foreign and commercially hos
tllo canal, and she has done wisely TO keep
tho path open for herself
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-12
A Disgrace to IN, Covernm.n,

ST. JOINS, n. F., Sept. IA customs
raid resulted in the seizure Of large quan.
titles of smuggled spirits, fishery gear and
general goods yesterday. All classes unite
in denouncing the smuggling and In com.
mcnding the authorities for the vigilance
shown, but the government makes no
effort towards prosecution The board of
revenue threatens to resign II the prosecu.
tion is not enforced.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-12
IN STRAW HATS, Have Always Scot lin. they .ssw at
WOOD & WATSON. Been s"s: " TICK S:c 25s , :. .hM; %
10 eMesoba

demur. They must be credited with a
single hearted desire to decide the
question upon its merits. A review of
the evidence by public opinion would be
futile and unoivil.
The Chronicle says; We confess we do
not see the reason why the committee
should award tho race to the Defender
Had the valkyrie wilfully fouid, the pen
atty could not Eave been greater There 10
no equity in the decision, and we shall not
be surprised IL Lord Dunruvcn declares
fha rest NJ rh~ os.s nff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-12

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Sept. Ie.-The
announcement that the manufacturers Of
Fall River had decided not to grant an in.
crease Of wages to their employees served
to intensity the situation here. II Is not
believed that the action OF the local unions
will be governed by outside infiuepoe.
The majority Of tho union officials are
doing all they oan TO keep down strike
scntimept
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-12
Maine Veterans Chose omcers.

AUGUSTA, Ne, Sept. l2.-At tho 26th
annual reunion Of the Third Maine regi-
ment yesterday the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: President.
William McDavid, Augusta; first vice
president ii. Penniman, Winthrop; second
vice president, j. B. Dodge, Somerville; /;
secretary. Thomas McFadden Bath: corre-
spending secretary, Lewis Selbing, Au-
gusta; treasurer. q. :. Fuller, Hallowell: !:
chaplain, j, E. Nye, Auburn; surgeon, A..
j. Fuller. Bath.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-12
Canterbury Opinion Criticised.

RoMK, Sept. 1e. = The Observatory
homano, referring to the Anglican arch
bishop of Cantorbury's recent pastoral,
says; The archbishop takes tho wrong
view OF the question. which is not whether
the Anglican church should unite with or
submit to the Roman, but that Angli-
cism should disappear when the Anglicans
become Catholics, as many have already
done among the clergy and the highest
social classes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-12
Controlled by Americans.

LONDON, Sept. 12.-rhe Bicycling News
News states that Americans have cor
nercd the birmingham cycle tube trade
A resident OF Toledo is said TO have re.
Gently placed orders for 100000 feet OF
tube ut - per cent higher than is usually
paid by Eag iish consumers. The output
OF practically every tube firm has been
purchased for the American market.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-12
GaIten snecrcd. anll.hurr.

LONDON, sept. l2.-The British associ.
alton for the Advancement Of science,
oponod its Goth annual mec,pg at Ipswich
Yesterday. Sir Douglas Galton, who has
Tor 20 years rendered valuable services to
the association rs general secretary, in.
augurated himself into the presidency,
Woe Marquis of Salisbury. who resigned,
safter which he delivered the presidential
address
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-12

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. Ia-Tho grand
Jurors in the United States court at viii.
mlnston, In the case Of the Cuhans ar.
rcsted recontly, charged with organizing a
hlibustcring expedition, began "A hearing
on the case yesterday. District Attorney
VanderRrtft has everything ready and
will submit tho evidence ~ soon as pos.
sibie. The trial will probably consume .
week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-12
FOR DEFENDER.
Yacht Club Committee SuslaIas Mr..
Iselln's Protest.
UUNRAvEN YIELDS RELUCTANTLY
But Does Not Quite Agroe With
Committee Decision.

NEW YORK, Sept. l2.-The following is
tho letter of tho regatta committee Of the
New York Yacht club sustaining the pro.
test of G. Oliver Iselin on behalf of tho
Defender regarding the foul claimed
against the Valkyrie:
g. oliver Iselin, Esq.
DEAR SIG-We beg 10 acknowledge tho re-.
celpt OF your letter Of yesterday, protesting
NMkyne Ill We have given tho matter care.
full consideration and believe that the foul oc.
CURED through the miscalculation OF the dis.
tance between the two yachts at critical
moment. From our observation, sustained by
that OF others who Were i'm good position 10
see. We find that the Valkyria. In controven.
ton OF section 9. OF racing rule l6, bore down
upon The Defender and fOuled hor by tho
swing OF her main boom when luffing TO
straighton her course. We also consider that
Defender allowed Vaikyrie sufficient room to
windward to pass clear OF the committee boat
Your protest is therefore sustained
The following notice was posted upon
the bulletin board at the New York Yacht
clubhouse last night
To the members Of the New York Yacht club !.
Your committee beg 10 state that before ar
irving at "A decision on the Defender's protest
thoy endeavored 10 bring about a mutual
agreement between the ro .pectiye yachts 20
ressil Tuesdays race, but each preferred
that the committee should pass judgment on
the protest.
Chairman Kane of the committee re-
fused TO discuss the action of tho com
mittee, or speak on he subject OF the races
ut all, further than to say that he expected
both yachts 10 start in the third race to-
day over n course Is miles to wndward or
leeward and return. rs on the first day OF
the match.
Bnnraven DisgruntIed.
In an interview last night Lord Dun.
ravon expressed himself regarding the ac-
ton Of the regatta committee OF the New
York Yacht club in the matter of the
protest made by the Defender in Tues
days race as follows
II shall sail this race as n sportsman,
because i have no occasion To do other.
wise. believe In the ability and honesty
OF the regatta committee Of the New
York Yacht club. l believe that no effort
has been made TO influence their dec-
sion. believe them TO be gentlemen and
yaohtsmen, and, while do not care to say
anything about the ValSyrie, yet think
that Mr. Watson has also fulfilled his en-
gagement to build for me a boat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-12
WIN Fight For n rnrse.

LONDON, Sept. l2-Fmnk Craig. the
Harlem coffee cooler" and Dan Crccdoi.
have signed articles for fight at l5s
pounds, 60 take place In October. for a
purse of fio0 given by the National club.
Articles have also bocn signed by Billy
Piimmor and Palmer to fight AT 10 pounds
for El5OC purse, the battle To be Tough,
in November