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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-11
What Senator Fair Missed.

ST.. LOUIS, April 1.-THE full CORES
pondence between the late J. G. Fair
and Phoebe Couzins upon which the
later basis her claim that an engage.
ment existed between her aud the
Millionaire, has been made public.
The first intimation of matIimony
Miss Couzins asserts was in q newspa-
per dispatch handed her one day by
Fair.
His last note was written from the
Grand Pacific hotel, Chicago, May 81,
1893, and is signed: "Most respect,
fully" 1t was when Fair reached the
hotel at that time, Miss Couzins as
serts, that he said to her; II have
come to claim my reward"
"What reward?" she asked.
yourself and thousand kisses, u
she says he replied.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-11
Cleveland In so0,

Walter Wellman, in mis- Washing
ton letter in the Chicago Times Her
aid, says;
"When the President was invited to
90 to Chicago for the purpose OF
mixing : speech on TIE cure Oy
question there was q good deal of talk
here about third term. II was said
Mr.. Cleveland possessed the confluence
Of the business men OF the country to
such a degree he was a party by him
self, It wss said that 10 the event oil
the democratic party splitting in
hslves on the silver question the sound
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-11
Information Free.

II you are going to the West, North.
west, or Southeast on business or
pleasure. and wish correct aud reliable
information as to ratep, routes, etc the
country and tie resources, cali ON or
address the undersigned. 1t IL 10
trouble for US 10 answer questions and
look after comfort 81 passengers in
person. Please bear in mind that The
Great Mckenzie Route offers the
best facilities for Iamihea moving West.
Only enc chang Of cars from Atlanta
to Memphis, ST Lc1is. Cincinnati Lou.
isville and Chicago. Jno. L. Edmond
son, SO. Pass. Agt., Chattanooga, Tenn.
5 Z. Howell, Pass. and Tiki. ACT, Cor.
eth and MafketSss., Chattanooga, Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-11

We have been in the blowing
business for 562 weeks, and up to
last Sunday had neN er met anything
that could fin Nh inside the flag with
us, and were only beaten Sunday
because we were resting from our
labors and naturally did not get
fair start Old Boreas began ope-
rations about four o'clock and, for
few moments, got in some pretty
good work, The only real damage
done IN the city was at THE COMET
office. The entire roof was blown
off, including large portion of the
sheathing planks and rafters. The
tin was blown over the side and
hung down about thirty feet like a
portierre, and all that was left over
the office was the mortgage and it
proved faulty and allowed the rain
to pour through and water the pre-
ferred stock to such an extent that
we will be compelled to pass our
regular semi-annual dividend of 80
per cent, due May /. indefinitely +,
we fear. We are now waiting,
with that hope of reward that
comes with the knowledge of work
well performed, for financial wave
that will blow away the mortgage
and leave the roof. Now is the
time to subscribe.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-11
NoK,s ThisI

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can NOT
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CeHENEY s. Co., Prop Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known f.
J. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve h IN perfectly honorable in all bus
mess transactions and financially able to
carry cut any obligations made by their
firm.
WEST & TRuAK, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O.
WALDM0, KrNNAN & MARyIs, 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, 1895-04-11
Game FMflciersl

We call attention to the advertise
ment of Constant Trushel, a noted
breeder of reliable pit games. He has
a national reputation as a breeder of
the purest strain OF games. He has
been In the business for fifteen years
and has made a perfect success. His
MARINER was elected Judge of Lawrence
"nnty, Pa. Give him a trial. if you
wish to get pure and tested strain,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-11

Gases OF infection have been FREE
quently traced to cats that have been
allowed to spend hours in a oick room
and then go to another house where
they have been petted,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-11

PRESS COMMITTEE, MRs. MPARLAND AND MRS.
JENNisSs.
Declaration Of Principles for the W.
q. I. u.

We believe iu the coming of this
kingdom "whose service is perfect
freedom" because Ellis Laws, written
in our MEMBERS" as well as in nature
and grace, "are perfect, converting the
soul"
We believe in the gospel Of the
golden rule, and that each mans hsb
its of lie should be au example sale
and benefcent for every other man
We believe that Gud created both
man and woman in His own imsgc,"
and, therefore, We believe in one stnn
dard of purity for men and women,
and in equal right Of each to hol
opinions and to express the same in
the home, on the platform, in the pull,
pit ard at the ballot box
We believe in living wage; in NJ
eight hour day; in courts Of copcll'a.
ton and arbitration; in justice as op
posed to greed of gain; in "peace on
earth and good will to men,"
We, therefore, formulate, and for
ourselves adopt, the following pledge,
asking our sisters and brothers of a
common danger and a common hope
to make common cause with US in
working its reasonable and helpful
precepts into the practice of every day
life.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-11

cellent program WAS we'll rendered
and enjoyed by all present.
Crusade--hymn.
Crusade-psalm.
Prayer, by Mrs Harris.
Hymn-Woman's Cause Shall win.
Bible reading. by Mrs E T. Hart.
RecitAtion=~A Message Sent t.
Heaven-Miss Lucy Hardin.
Resume of the " q. T. y. during
the last eight years ly s,ta. Wilson,
Mothers Meetings, Mrs. Ward.
Song-She Sails by the Stars-Miss
Eva Wilson.
Polyglot Petition, Mrs. Jenness.
Our Flower Mission, Mrs Evans.
Song-'Twas Rum that Spoiled My
Boy, Miss Lucy Hardla.
Election of officers.
Kymn-Hide Thou Ne.
Prayer, Mrs. Jenness.
Doxology.
Accompanies, Mrs. Hyde.
The temperance reform is like a
mighty banyan tree, that from one
parentstem sends fourth branches
which in turn became deeply rooted,
the growth extending until an iln;
penetrable forest is the result. The
principles, not only to every country,
but to the val ious institutions OF the
nations, and to the very foundations
OF the Government itself. Secretary
Herbert, of the United States Navy
has decided that NO naval officer can
indulge in the use of intoxicating
drinks whetheron or off duty, without
subjecting himself to dismissal.
One OF the fist effects OF the Mich
olson Law INF Indiana is an order issueC
by the FIRE insurance companies doing
business Ia Indiana not to insure ga
loon property aud CANCEL all unexpir
ed policies. The moral risk is toe
great and these people don't propose
TO take it. Then the Wells Fargo Elk
press Company orders that any EN-
pIoye who is seen taking q glass of liq
uor while on duty or during business
hours be cautioned, once, and on re
peatinq the otfense be Immediately
discharged. In no other way eau the
wealth OF the country be so certainly
quickly and steadily increased as by
our becoming a nation OF total abstain
ers. no other organization is do
ing go much tobring the reasonable
ness of this before the people on thu
Woman'sChristian Temperament MON
True, cur work in Johnson City
does not seem to to be very great
but we are trying to keep in toucf
with this grand army which is going
to be a mighty power in taking no
only oar own country but the
World for Christ. We are always glat
to welcome new membera or to have
visitors. The next regular meeting
will be at the home of Mrs. +. T
Hart, Watsuga Ave, Monday, II,
O'Clock p. m. Subject, ChildConfdenct
Rewarded, by Mary Wood Allan, M. D
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-11
PLEDGE.

l hereby solemnly promise, God
helping me, to abstain from all distilI.
ed, fermenttd and malt liquors, in-
GLIDING wine beer, and cider az bev-
erage and to employ all proper means
to discourage the use and traffic III the
same to confirm and enforce the IA
tionalo OF this pledge, we declare our
purpose to educate the young; to
form a better public sentiment; to re-
form, ST. far as possible, by religious,
ethical and scientific means, the
drinking classes; to seek the trans
forming power of divine grace for our
selves and all for whom we work, that
they and we may wilfully transcend
no law of pure and wholesome living ;
and finally, we pledge ourselves TO la
Dor and pray that all these principles,
founded upon the gospel of Christ,
may be worked out into the customs
Of society and the laws of the land
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-11

Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Pair Highest Award.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-11

SCIENTIFIC SUSPENDERS
Made f0r f1ea tn comfort durability apd per
feet fire. dom for every motion the bod No
dragging on the shoul5ersl TrotAers always
kept in Shape and position Easy in actionl
Preventing al strain on The buttons when SIT
ting or Shopping lfp0t on sale By your dealer,
we VIII sepi By mall On receipt 4 price h0c. TO
Scientific Sqspender Co , lin !, Buffalo, N. Y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-11

The eighth annual meeting OF the
Johnson City w, g. T. y was held al
the home of Mrs M. A. MCFarl"rd on
February Is, 1895, The following cK-
cellent program WAS we'll rendered
and enjoyed by all present.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-03-06
Millions OF Epvnt:a, ,,uno,.s

Competent authorities estimate
that not less than AGO, 900, O00 of
human mummies were made in
Egypt from the time of the begin
ming oil the art of elnbalming until
its discontinuance in the seventh
century. Herodotus and Diodorous
both agree in the statement that
there were three grades in the en-
balming process, the first costing
not less than sum equal to 81, 225.
the second about one-ffth that
amount, and the third cheaper than
common earth burial
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-03-06
MISSOURI soLoNs.
The Antl-Sunday Baseball Bill Killed
in the House.


JEFFERSON CRY, Mo, March I'm
the house Mr.. Cape's Sunday base
ball bill was defeated by close vote.
Mr.. Higbee's bill amending the
criminal practice act and releasing
bride takers from the penalties of
bribery in elections, precipitated
heated debate and was at last de-
,feated.
Senator Motifs concurrent resolu-
ton to submit an amendment to the
constitution, exempting 500 worth of
personal property from taxation,
when such property is held by the
head of a family, was ordered en-
crossed.
Senator Kliue's bill, making officials
of trust companies individually re-
sponsible for funds entrusted to such
company when it is in falling con-
dition, was engrossed.
Senator Yeater's bill, directing
juries in finding judgments in libel
suits to fix the actual and the
exemplary damages separately, was
read third time and passed.
The senate indefinitely postponed
the Sunday baseball bill. This post
ponement, together with the defeat
of the bill in the house, puts a
quietus on anti baseball legislation
during this session
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-03-06
In Horton. of Coursc.

I'm going 20 get married." said
he as he placed hand as large as q
Dutch cheese upon the counter, land
/ want wedding cake"
1t Is customary nowadays" said
the pretty bakery girl. Ito have the
materials of the cake harmonic with
the calling of the bridegroom For
a musician, now, we have an oat
cake; for a man who has no calling
and lives upon his friends. the sponge
cake; for newspaper paragrapher,
spice cake, and so on. What is your
calling. please?'
I'm a pugilist!"
Then you'll want pound cake
Texas Siftings
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-03-06
AN ALPENA MIRACLE.
MRS. JAS. M. TODD OF LONG RA.
PIDS DISCARDS CLUTCHES,
In an Interview with q Reporter She
reviews Her Experience and Tells the
Real Cause of the Miracle.

-
Real Cause of the Miracle. ~
From Alpcna, Michigan, Argus.
we nave long known Mrs. Jas. NJ.
Todd Of Long Rapids, Alpena County,
Mich. She has been a sad cripple
Many OF her friends know the story Of
her recovery; for the benefit of those
VINO DO not we publish it to-day
Eight years ago she was taken with
nervous prostration. and in a few
months with muscular and in1amma-
tory rheumatism 1t affected her
heart, then her head. Her feet be-
came so swollen she could wear moth
Ing On them; her hands were drawn all
out or shape. Her eyes were swollen
shut more than half the time. her knee
joints terribly swollen and for eighteen
months she had to be held I'D to be
dressed. one limb became entirely
helpless, and the skin was so dry and
cracked that it would bleed During
these eight years she had been treated
by score of physicians, and has also
spent much time at Ann Arbor under
best medical advice. All said her
trouble was brought on by hard work
and that medicine would not cure, and
that rest was the only thing which
would ease her. After going to live
with her daughter she became entirely
helpless and could not even raise her
arms to cover herself at night The
her own words:
Il was urged to try DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People and at last
did so. In three days after / COM
menced taking Pink Pills could sit I'D
and dress myself, and after using them
six weeks went home and commenced
working. 1 continued taking the pills,
until now 1 begin to forget my crutches
and can go up and down steps without
aid. 1 am truly living wonder.
Now, if I can say anything to in
duce those who have suffered as have
to try Pink Pills, 1 shall gladly do SO.
If other like sufferers will try Pink
Pills according to directions, they will
have reason to thank God for creating
men who are able to conquer that ter
rible disease, rheumatism. 1 have in
my own neighborhood recommended
Pink Pills for the after effects of la
grippe, and weak women with impure
blood, and with good results"
Mrs. Todd is very strong in her faith
IL the curative powers of Pink Pills.
and says they have brought a poor.
helpless cripple back to Go her own
milking, churning. washing, sewing.
knitting and in fact about ell Of her
household duties
DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain all
the elements necessary to give new life
and richness to the blood and restore
shattered nerves. They are for sale by
all druggists, or may be had by mail
from DR.. Williams Medicine Company.
Schenectady, N. Y, for soc per box, or
six boxes for $3.50.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-03-06
A Narrow EscaDa

"By the way some folks talks" said
Farmer Corntossel, discontentedly,
eyed think tibet the life of farmer
wus nothin' but loafn'."
at is certainly an Independent ex-
istence."
Eyes; but it has its drawbacks.
An faint ez free from excitement an
danger ez some folks say It's"
Have you been having an adven-
ture?"
Il hev tibet same, an mighty clus
shave it was"
"How did it happen?"
Il driv load of hay under a trolley
tuira -
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-03-06
L London .IOhe.

certain lady of world wide celeb
rity is in the habit of having bac-
carat parties at her house in London.
A short time ago three or four
intimate men frie nds OF hers dressed
themselves as police officers, and
having knocked at the door boldly
walked up to the room where thew
knew gambling was going on. Their
entrance was the signal for a general
stampede. and great was the relief
to all when the raid was found to be
a Joke.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-03-06
Feb 28 Op'ndI HS t Lo' st f BE r 90
Kansas city Live Stock.

Cattle-Receipts, 4,46o, calves, 172, shipped
yesterday, 1,505 cattle, Al calves. The market
for Food steers opened active and from 10 D
15c higher On common it was strong to
shade higher and active Cows and heifers
were strong to l0c hi. her, while medium were
steady to strong, and in some cases higher.
Good bulls were higher, while rough were
quoted trifie lower and hard to sell
Dressed beef and export steers s3. 65 15 q;
cows and heifers 81 5)GI4 % Western steers,
81 90; Texas and Indian steers, S304 %;
stocker' and feeders, sI5J03s5 mixed,
S. 50d7
Hogs = Receipts, 1858 shipped yester-
day l,79t Tho lisht receipts caused an ad-
vance in values of all weights this morning
with lively market from the start Good
heavy hogs opened sc higher while medi-
um and light weights were quoted &c to loo
hi her The demand for all classes was active
and the clio was strong and early. Packers
bought freely. rhe top was 81 ID and the
bulk s&05 to a, a 'ainst 4 07. for top and
IS - to 1895 for bulk yesterday
Sheep Receipts 8 %; shipped YESTERDAY
529 The market opened slow. but prices
generally were steady rhe supply was good
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-03-06
DANA TO BE ARRESTED.
The New York Editor Accused of Grim
inalIy IibeIing Publis her Noyes.

The New York Editor Accused of Grim
inalIy LibeIing Publisher Noyes.
WASHINGTON, Feb. S5. = Frank B.
Noyes. business manager of the Even
ing Star of this city, and one of the
most popular young men in Wash
ington announced that he had
telcgraphed to his lawyers in
New York to have Charles
A. Dana, editor of the New York
Sun, arrested for criminal libel The
Sun printed long editorial article
attacking the management of the As
sociated press, in the course of whic b
was the sentence: They 1.-THE sub
scribers to the Associated press may
see their way to making such thor
oughly dishonest director as T. b.
Noyes of Washington, for instance,
refund to them the amount of the
extra assessments out of which they
have been buncoed."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-03-06
Addresses Waned.

You no doubt have several friends
in other States who might be induced
to come West if properly approached.
There may be one or two dozen of
them. Nothing better than nicely IL
Illustrated folders, with appropriate
maps. and text prepared by somebody
whose only interest in the matter is to
tell the truth.
If YOU will send to Geo. T. Nichoi
son. g. p. A. Santa Fe Route, Topeka,
Kans., list of persons who would be
interested in literature regarding Kan
sas. Oklahoma, Texas. New Mexico
or California, he will take pleasure in
mailing to each one an assortment of
folders, pamphlets. etc. They are
free. SANTA FE ROUTE
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-03-06
TRUESDELL PLEADS GUILTY.

Confessed His Guilt and Is Sentenced
to Three Year; in the Penitentiary.
EMPoRIA, Kan, March 1.-The case
of Frank Ii. Truesdell alias Hartwell
p. Heath, the San Francisco news
paper man, who endeavored to pass
fraudulent drafts on Emporia banks,
came to sudden ending yes
terday afternoon, when Truesdell
came into court and pleaded guilty to
attempting to obtain money under
false pretense the charge of forgery
being dropped. He was sentenced to
three years hard labor in the peni-
tentiarv.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-03-06
Trains Collide at a Crossing.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, March "A
special train on the Kansas City and
Independence Air Line crashed into a
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
stock train at the crossing of these
two lines in the East bottoms at 4:50
o'clock this morning. Two of the
Milwaukee cars were wrecked, thir-
ty head of cattle were killed and the
Air line engine was overturned. En-
gineer Shepherd. of the Air line,
jumped just before the collision.
Fireman Fountain went over with the
engine but miraculously escaped in
iurv
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-03-06
STRUCK 1T OUT.
Senate Rejects the Transfer of the Fort
Lesvenworth Military Prison.

LeavenwOrth Military Prison.
WASHINGTON, March AFTER long
debate the senate struck out of the
sundry civil bill the entire section
transferring the Fort Leavenworth
military prison to the department of
justice.
Among the amendments agreed to
was one authorizing the selection of
nine co mmIssioners to represent the
United States at the international
monetary conferen ce. Another i'm
portant amendment agreed to provides
for commission of United States
army officers to investigate the Mica
ragua canal project going over the
route and making a report. Mr.. Nor
gan said the inquiry was desired in
order to fully inform the next con-
gress as it had become evident that
the present house would not pass the
Nicaragua canal bill
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-03-06

According to the income tax returns
in Prussia for the year just closed,
there are only two men in that coun-
try having an income exceeding ST.
600. 900. One of these is Herr Krupp,
and the other is Baron Rothschilds,
whose incomes are given at about 3d.
600, 900 each, and there are but 453 in
comes above $4,000 a year.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-03-06
FIR z e!
TO CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS
POCKET ana SU NAP of BOSTON
The Convention City.
r r e e!
The Convention City.

The Passenger Department of the Big
Four Route has issued very convenient
and attractive Pocket Guide to the City Of
Boston which will be sent free of charge to
all members Of the Young Peoples Society
Of Christian Endeavor who will send three
two cent stamps to the undersigned. This
Pocket Guide should be in the hands of
every member of the Society who contem-
plates attending the l4th Annual Conven-
ton, as it shows the location Of all Depots,
Hotels, Churches, Institutions, Places of
Amusement Prominent Buildings, Street
Car Lines, etc, etc. Write soon, as the
edition is limited.
E. o. Mccormick,
Passenger Traffic Manager Big Four Route,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-03-06
Mexico Rankin Arrestad

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March Mckee
Rankin, star at the Ninth street
theater and a we'll known actor;
Barry Fuller, leading man; Miss P.
ONeill, leading lady, and p. T. John
son, property man, were arrested last
night for obtaining board and lodg-
ing under false pretenses. The war
rants were sworn out by Manager
E. K. Criley of the Centropolis.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-03-06
THE LOW PRICE OF COTTON.
PlatitudinOus Report of Senate Com.
m.ttee on the Subject.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The report
of the subcommittee on agriculture,
composed of Senators George Bate
and Proctor, on the depressed price
of cotton, was presented to the sem
ate to-day.
After briefly discussing what the
committee deem the depressing effect
of high tariff policy upon the pro-
duction of cotton the matter of
futures is taken up and gambling
is unreservedly condemned as con.
tributing to low prices The COM
mittee concludes that the dealings in
futures on the New York and New
Orleans exchanges interfere with
interstate commerce and the mower
of congress should be used to abolish
them.
One-half of the report is devoted to
the decentralization of silver, which.
the committee says, 1--WE consider the
cause for the low price of cotton
which we deem the most potent
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-03-06
Took the Hint.

"Papa, remarked the M.P.'s daugh-
ter, looking at the clock.
..Wel, what is it. Lou?" asked papa
who had fingered in the parlor with
the young people.
1T is 9 o'clock; at this time George
and I usually go into committee"
Then papa retired.-Tid-Bits.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-03-06

The pest of the Australian farmer,
the rabbit, may yet prove source of
advantage to the colonies. The agri-
culturists appear to be much cheered
by the high prices realized in London
by rabbits recently sent there in a
frozen state