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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14
EIGHTH DISTRICT.

The unexpected cold and snow found
many of our citizens short OF wood.
1t may teach them to be more careful
in the future The school at Water.
loo closed out very Unexpectedly last
Thursday afternoon. This was one
week before the school was to close
and the untimely dismissal was sur
prise to many. The meeting at
Green Meadows is indefinitely post
poned. 1t was "snowed OUT. The
public are cordially invited to be pres
ent at Mr.. Burleson's closing exercises
at Greenwood next Friday. He will
give you something worth going to
see. Mr.. Burleson will leave for In
disnapolis the week after his school
closes, where he will take course in
normal training. He lie one of our
most progressive teachers and means
TO "get there" John SCOTT says he
is still making furniture, and that for
prices and quality he can not be beat.
The schools atBell's and Hunters .
school houses will close on Thursday
instead Of Friday, to give those who
desire it an opportunity of attending
the commencement exercises at Green
wood. SCHooLBoY.
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A LONG TRAMP.
Martin II. MettetaI Walks Three Hun.
dred Niles to School.

Martin X Mett6taI, son OF Prof.
Mettetal, of Boone's Greek, started on
foot t. Nashville last Monday morn
ing. He proposes to walk the entire
distance-S00 miles. This young man,
although but nineteen years of age,
has already taught two public school
sessions, and one session in advanced
mathematics. He is going to Nash.
vile to enter Prof. Draughon's Busi-
ness College. He expects to make the
trip in ten or twelve days-CoNET,
Johnson city, Jdnuary31, 1895.
Mr., Mettetal arrived in Nashville
yesterday evening, making the trip in
twelve days The young man reports
pleasant trip, with the exception OF
the cold weather. He expresses much
appreciation OF the hospitality accord
ed him on his journey. Among many
others whose hospitality he shared,
was the Hon W.R. Hicks, of Clinton,
judge of the Second judicial circuit,
who gave him a letter couched in the
following language
"TO whom ii may concern:-I want
to state: This young man is no tramp.
He is simply poor young man max
ing his way to business college,"
W. r. Hicks.
Mr.. Met'etal stopped last night at
the Nicholson House, as the guest OF
Prof j. F. Draughon and family, this
being, he says, the first time he was
ever in hotel. While he has tray
elled but little, he has a good literary
education and is a young man of more
than ordinary intelligence. He will
select a private boarding house today
and enter school Monday.-NashriHe
american.
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SPURGIN.

The past week has broke the record
fol- cold go far this winter. Sunday
morning the thermometer registered
twelve degrees below zero. Today it
is showing and Mother Earth Is array
ed in mantle of white. :. News 10
scarce this week. O.. Jacob and Mills
johnson, who have been sick for some
time, are no better. Mr.. and Mrs. Dill.
low are reported to be slightly better.
Miss Mary DeVault lie still improving.
The school at Cedar Greek Acade-
omy will close this week Rev. W.
A. Adcock preached last Sunday At
Hale's Chapel. Rev. Adcock will re-
turn to his home in Knox county this
week and will remain there two or
three months. g. @. Cox, OF Free
Hill, had the misfortune to have q dry
kiln, containing about 5000 feet OF
fine lumber, burned last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. s. D. Hall, on last
Saturday evening, at their home near
Fordtown, gave the young people an
entertainment in honor Of their neph.
ew, Mr.. r. L. Hall. Messrs. E. E.
Martin James L. DeVault, Misses
Ollie DeVault and Inez Martin at
tended from this neighborhood and
report fine time.
February 5. TATTLER.
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Marsi Gras.

The Southern railway will sell tick.
eta to New Orleans and return at
cheap rates on February ~, %, "a
and %, account Mardi Gras. Tickets
good to return fifteen days from date
OF sale. Tickets will also be sold from
Chattanooga, Atlanta aud points west
thereof TO Mobile and return at cheap
rates on February %, %, "a, 25 and
26 good TO return fifteen days from
date OF sale, account Mardi Gras. Any
agent Of the company will cheeriully
give Information regarding tickets.
rates and schedules.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14

Pursuant to the decree Of said court
at its December term 1894, in the above
styled cause, will, on
FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1895,
sell at public outcry, to the highest
bidder, in front OF Jobe's opera house
in Johnson City, the property men
toned and described in the pleadings
aud said decree and ordered to be sold,
towit: Lots 90 and "a, in block 55, OF
the Carnegie Land Company's Addi,
ton TO Johnson City, Tenn, TO satisfy
compl4inant's decree against defend
ant for the sum OF 1919 81, W tn inter.
est thereon from December 7, 1891,
and the costs of the cause, unless said
debt, interest and costs are sooner
paid.
TERMS OF SALE.
Said lots will be sold on credit of
six months and in bar of the equity
of REDEEM ption. Purchaser will be re
quired to give notes bearing interest
from date, with solvent security, re.
tanning a lien on said lots for purchase
money until fully paid
This February 13, 1895.
w. F. YOUNG, q. & NJ,
BY G. w. HODGE, D. 9. h NJ.
555 At printers fee $40
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ATLANTA EXPOSITION NOTES.

A concrssion has just been let
to one of the ablest and most expe
rienced theatrical managers for a
Vaudeville theatre, in which are to be
produced living pictures, which will
be mountad as finely as any ever ex.
hihited He will have noted speciality
artists and fue orchestra during the
Exposition. A first class cafe will be
run in connection with the theatre.
President Collier, of the Cotton
States and International Exposition,
received through the State Depart
ment, few days ago, communica'
ton from Minister Mcdonald, at Tehe
ran, enclosing lie ter from the Prime
Minister of Persia, who says that the
invitation to take part in the Exposi-
ton, has been laid before the Shah,
and his majesty has ordered the matter
of exhibits to the attention OF the
merchants ot that country.
The Cotton States and Intern Ational
Exposition will have some very strong
attractions in the way of amusements.
Mention has already been made oi
Hagenbecks Wild Animal Arena.
Negotiations are in progress with Mr..
Nate Salisbury, Manager OF Buffalo
Bills Wild West Show, who wishes to
bring it to ATLANTA during the Exposi-
tion. The exact location has not been
decided on. but it will be within the
grounds, and several eligible sites are
being considered.
The February number OF the Revicu
Of ReviesOs contains proiusely illus
trated article on the Cotton States and
international Exposition, contributed
by Hon. Clark Howell, editor OF the
Atlanta Constitution. The article
covers the industrial situation in the
Southern States in very comprehen
sive manner, and shows that the Expo
sition is international in a very broad
sense OF the term. This article is tc
be printed also in the European edi
tion, which circulatesin every civilized
country. The American and foreign
editions together have circulation o.
about 250,000 copies, and this article
will do more than anything heretofore
printed to give the Exposition a worlt
wide publicity. The text is artisfically
illustrated with handsome cuts of the
different buildings and excellent hall
tone portraits of the officers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14
RAILROAD ENTERPRISE.
The Southern Thoroughly Advertising
the South.


When samuel Spencer took charge
Of the great Southern railway system
he announced that it would be the
policy OF the company to build up the
country through which its lines run.
That plan will be vigorously pursued.
AS a, necessary preliminary the COM
paDy is widely advertising the advan-
tages OF the section penetrated by its
roads. In the passenger department
the beauties and attractions OF the
points reached by the Southern's lines
have been made known to the public
by every device used by the thorough
advertiser.
The company has recently estab-
lished land and immigration depart
ment at the head of which M. V.
Richards has been placed, with head
quarters at Washington, D. o. Mr..
Richards has just issued two new
folders which will be distributed far
and wide, and which will do much to-
wards setting forth the advantages Of
the South, and to attain the stated
end of the company, that is to build
up the country adj AGENT TO its lines.
One of the folders deals with the
agricultural resources OF the South,
and is dedicated 10 the delegates to
the National Farmers Alliance, in
annual convention at RsIeigh, N. O.,
Feb. l, 1895. The little pamphlet is
neatlv gotten up, and in q terse, clear
and concise way shows by facts and
figures and comparisons the superior
agrioultuFal resources Of the South.
The subjects Of staple products, stock
raising, sheep, hogs, dAirying, truck
farming. fruit growing are taken up 10
order, the article being concluded with
general summary of the advantages
OF the South.
The other publication cites the ad-
yantages for manufacturing in the
South along the line Of the Southern
railway in the States OF Virginia,
North and South Carolina, Georgia,
Alabama and Mississippi, Tennessee
and Kentucky. The extent OF the
mineral wealth, timber tracts, etc., are
given with information concerning the
river system, food supply, climate, etc.
Under the caption "What the South
en- Railway Will Dor" is found the
following:
"Ths Southern railway traverses the
richest section OF the South and will
lend its aid in all practicable ways to
the development OF the territory trib.
utary to its line. We solicit CORES
pondence with all interestedgin the
building up OF It's industries and will
furnish information and render all
possible assistance to those seeking
our aid in this work, and all we can
do will be done free Of charge. The
railroad company will pursue liberal
policy toward all its patrons and do
its best to promote their interests and
oonveniences, believing that a reci-
procity of interest will be conducive
and promotive to all parties inter
ested."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14

In the play, The Burglar" there is
a touch of nature so irresistible that
no audience can fail to recognize it.
The moment little Edilha declares her
fearlessness the burglar is in her pow
er. Her innocent appeal in behalf OF
her stepIather, her willingness to have
the intruder take everything belonging
TO herself providing no one else is
yictimized, aud other evidences OF
uncommon Eolicitude, all appeal to
the finer sentiment Of theatre patrons
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14

A comedy drama of more than pass
ing interest is "The Burglar" play
that does one good to see. OF absorb
ing interest, probably no drama so
strongly appeals to every emotion or
points better moral, and no mother
or child whose desire is to see what is
pure and clean in the drama should
miss this performance. It particu-
larly appeals to children, inasmuch as
one OF the principal points OF interest
ia connection with the story is the
role enacted by little child Of about
six years OF age.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14
W. Nj. NIXON APPOINTED
Collector Of Income Taxes, Internal
Revenue Department.

KNOXVILLE, Feb. 8.-W. M. Nixon,
of Chattanooga was appointed collect
or Of income taxes by Internal Reye-
nue. Collector John 7. Essary yester-
day. Mr.. Nixon was selected from a
list Of hundred applicants.
Mr.. Nixon is one of ChattanoogA's
best known citizens, and was United
States marshal during Mr.. Cleveland's 8
first administration. He has long
been prominent factor in Democrat
ic political circles, and his many
friends will be pleased to learn of bis
good fortune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14

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. tits guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Mcfarland & Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14

In the play, "The Burglar" the
spectator is led through q series OF
home pictures to the sensation of >
repulsive burglar discovered redhEnd
ed in his nefsrious calling by a child
scarce seven years OF age, who. upnsu.
al to relate, instead OF being scared
out of her wits at the intruder, is more
alarmed that her loved ones, father
and mother, shall be disturbed or bod
lily injured by coming in contact with
the midnight wanderer. The child
in her precocious fear for others, !.
willing to aid the burglar in his selec
ton OF plunder, and an interview be
tween the two has no counterpart in
the annals Of theatrical lore. Il mus
be seen to be appreciated.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14

No ones education is truly liberal
in shese days which dees not include
. knowledge of the best, simple RENE
dies for ordinary illness, The people
in this locality have lately been taught
q lesson in the wonderful curative prop
critics OF Ramou.s Tonic Liver Pills
in ell forms OF biliousness, disordered
liver, sour stomach, etc. Sick head
aches vanish speedily where this rem,
edy is employed. Wofford 4 Co., youl
druggists. will confirm the report o
their wonderful cures The combined
treatment Of Liver Pills and Toni,
Pellets costs but % cents. Sampl
dose free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14
"BOb" Taylor's Lecture.

DALLAS, TEX Feb. IL Ex. Gov. r.
L. Taylor, OF Tennessee, who has been
on a lecturing tour in the West, today
Cancelled all OF his engagements for
tue coming week and left for Chicago,
where be will deliver his famous lee.
ture, "The Fiddle and the Bow" at
the banquet to be given the members
of The Associated Press at their annual
meeting in Chicago Wednesday, Feb
13.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14

iar above the accustomed level OF bis
lille. Alone he met the foe, alone he
kept them back alone he say, & the
bridge. "IIe breathed out his great
soul," his tolls and suherings all ended
now, into the presence of his Maker,
already happy, already rewarded IN
the glorious satisfaction of his own
heroic act.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14
Now Is the Time.

The benefit to be derived from a
good medicine in early spring is un-
doubted, but many people neglect
taking any until the approach OF
warmer weather, when they wilt like
a tender flower in hot sun. Some
thing must be done to purify the
blood, overcome that tired feeling, and
give necessary strength Vacation is
earnestly longed for, but many weeks,
perhaps months, must elapse before
rest can be INDUCED in. To impart
strength, and to give q feeling OF
health and vigor throughout the sys-
tenn, there is nothing equal to Hoods
SArssparilla 1t seems perfectly
adapted to overcome that prostration
caused by change OF season, clim ate OF
life, and while it tones and sustain 8
the system It purifes and renogAtes
the blood.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14

commemorate the name of w. 81
Campbell, ex Hovernor, who held be,
tween the years 1851 and 1863 but
perpetuates the name Of one of the
superior court justices, who was after
wards impeached for accepting $50
bribe in an ejectment case.
l.. B. HEADRICK.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14
WASHINGTON COUNTY

was created in the year 1777, twelve
years before Washington was Presi
dent, and was named for him through
the influence of John Seyier, his per.
sonal friend, who was at that time a
member of the North Carolina legisla.
ture. In 1777 Washington was in
command OF the continental army.
While the county perpetuates the
name OF Washington, it will be seen
that it was not named because he was
or had been President OF the Omitted
States which then did not exist. 1t
is historical fact that this county is
the first that was ever named In his
honor.
The counties OF Monroe and Van
Buron we're created at the time the
persons for whom they were named
we're holding the office Of President.
Madison county was created after
Madison had been President and is the
only county in the State having been
named for President after the expi.
ration OF his term OF office.
Among this counties that perpetuate
the name. Of some Governor OF Tennes
see, re first is Rpane, which in 1891
WAS formed by cutting off he lower
portion OF Kuox. and received it name
in honor OF Gov. Koane, who was hold
ing Office at that time
Carroll, Cannon and Polk were alsC
named in honor Of Governors anC
while the persons Tor whom they wer,
named we're holding office. TrousdalC
county, the last one named in bono
Of a Governor, was formed after Gov
TTousdale retired from Office.
Sewer county was created bsfor,
Sewer was elected Governor and wa
named for him on account Of miitar.
services.
Blount county was named befor
Tennessee was admitted to Statehoo
and was named in honor OF Wn
Blount, territorial Governor, appoint
ed by Washington.
| Campbell county was not named t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14
SaIesmen Wanted.

Good wages to sell on Nursery
Stock. Amply for terms. We will have
ior Spri lg and Fall, 1895, an immense
stock of Apple, Pear, Peach, Plum,
Apricot, Cherry, Grape, etc. Also
small fruits, shade and ornamental
trees, roses, etc. We make speciality
OF wholesaling to large planters direct.
We will sell 70 responsible parties and
take note payable in six, twelve and
eighteen months.
Write us for wholesale prices. Ad-
dress Southern Nursery Go, Win
chester, Tenn. 552 52t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14
SENATOR HARRIS
Not Affected by the GubernatOrlal IN.
YestigaiiOn.

WASHINGTON, Feb 10.-"The point
that has been made in some newspa-
pers that the legislative investigation
OF the gubernatorial muddle in Ten.
nessee might affect the validity OF
Senator Harris reelection is the yer
lest nonsense" said Col. w. A. Hen.
derson, OF Knoxville, at the Metropol-
itan, to a Post reporter. Col. Hender-
son is council for the Western Division
Of the Southern Railway, and one Of
the leading lawyers of his State.
ut is surprising" he continued,
"lhat any journal could have been led
into such an error. The investigation
Of the vote for Governor is in pursu,
ance OF an act passed by the Tennessee
Legislature and that investigation
could by no sort OF means affect the
personnel of the Legislature itself.
Like Congress, the Legislature is Judge
Of the qualifications Of its own mem.
bership and passes
FINALLY AND DECIsIvELY
on the right OF member to a seat.
Whatever the result of the findings OF
The committee authorized to examine
into the fraud alleged to have been
perpetrated their report can not touch
Senator Harris, for with his election
they have nothing to do"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14
Tennessee War Claims.

WARRINGTON, Feb. s.-The bill in
troduced Dy Congressman Belizhoover
on Saturday to pay certain Tennessee
war claims was today iavorAbIy re-
ported to the House.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14
Consul Patterson Leaves for Demerara

WAsHINGToN, Feb sandy ]. Pat
terson, OF Tennessee, the newly ap.
pointed consul to Demerara, was at
the capitol yesterday afternoon, and
said good bye to Representatives Rich
ardson aud Washington. Mr.. Patter
son will leave for his post OF duty
today.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14
TENNESSEE NAMES. +"
Errors of a Bishop" in Trac-
ing Their Origin.
Mistakes Corrected, and the Rea-
sons Why, Stated in an EN-
phatic Manner.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. 8.

10 the Chattanooga Times:-In laet
Sundays issue | noticed an article on
Tennessee Names" written by one
signing himself Bishop As every
native Tennessean ought to be ac-
quainted with the history OF his State,
such articles are very instructive as
well as interesting, but should to more
accurate than Bishops"
With reference to counties and their
names the writer says: ave fiud per.
petuated the cognomens of our Cover
uors and Presidents" while tie coun.
ii in nearly every instance mention
ed received their namts long before
the persons for whom they were named
occupied those high positions.
Johnson county WAS created in the
year 1885, and while it perpetuates the
name of the. ex.President aud great
commoner Andrew johnson, it was
named while he was serving his first
term in the State legislature.
Jefferson county was created in the
year 1892 and was named in honor of
Thomas Jefferson while he was secre.
tary of state in Washington's fret
cabinet, eight years before he was
elected President. Dandridge, the
county seat Of Jefferson county, is the
only town in the United States OF that
name, and was named in honor OF Miss
Martha Daudridge, afterwards Mrs
Martha Washington.
Polk county was created by an scI
Of the legislature dated in the yeal
1889, and honors the name of the dis
tinguished statesman and Tenuessean
James K. Polk, then Governor O.
Tennessee, five years before he wa,
elected President. As an incident
showing this county to have beer
formed before Polk's election to the
presidency, Henry Clay carried the
State by ll3 majority solely on &C
count OF the fact that the vote of Poll
county, which was almost solid fol
Polk, was thrown out of the count
A Wing postmaster having stolen al
Of the tickets thepeople forgetting tn,
electors voted for Polk.
Jackson county was created in tn,
year 1901, more than quarter OF
century before Jackson was President
and while he was prosecuting attorne,
in Davidson county.
Lincoln county was created in tn,
year 1909 and was named in honor O
Gen. Lincoln, of revolutionary fame
who was compelled to surrender tt
Lord Corvallis at Charleston, s G,
who took and broke his sword. Fo
this attempted insult Washington di
rected Cornwallis' sword to be deliver
ed to Lincoln at Yorktown.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14
CLERK AND MASTERS SALE OF
LAND.
In thu Chaucery Court at Johnson
City, Washington county,
Tennessee,

J. w. Cur, assignee, VS., Mary f.
Thompson.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14

Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Forty Yeais the Standard.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14
CLERK AND MASTERS SALE OF
LAND.
In the Chancery Court at Johnson
City, Washington county,
Tennessee.

j. w. Cure, assignee, vs.. Francis Tay.
lOr.
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TERMS OF SALE

Sid property will be sold on a cred-
it of six months and in bar of the equi-
ty Of redemption. Purchaser will se
required to give notes bearing interest
from date, with solvent security, and
retain lien on said lots for purhase
money until fully paid.
This February Is, 1895.
W. f. You've, G. & NJ.
By 9. w. HoDGE, D. g. 4 NJ.
555-4t. printers fee $40
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14

Phrsn4nt to the decree of said court
at its D cember term, 1894, in the
abov styled cause, | will on
FaIDAY, MARCH Is, 1895,
sell At public outcry, to the highest
bidia7, in front of Jobe's opera house
in J,hnson City, Tenu,, the property
menu1ncd and described in the plead.
ings and said decree and ordered to be
sold lowit Lots l, 2 8 and 4. In block
81, of tho Carnegie Land Company's
Addition to Johnson City, Tenn, to
satisfy conplainant's decree against
defendant for the sum Of $71500 and
interest thereon from December z,
1894, and all costs of this cause, unless
said debt, interest and costs are sooner
paid.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14

Pursuant to the decree of said court
at its December term 1894, in the above
styled cause, [ will, on