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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-09-12
THE PARIS CYCLONE.

Probably $50 Persons Injured in Thurs
days Storm.
PARIS, Sept. 12.-Several Of the news.
papers estimate the number of persons
injured during the cyclone at 100, Of
whom 40 are seriously hurt. =
The Journal confirms the police state
ment that only three persons are SO Sc.
riously injured as to be in danger of
losing their lives as a result of accidents
incurred during the cyclone.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-09-12
Bank Bookkeepers Arrested.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. l2.-Frank B.
Leffe and Louis Colombo. bookkeepers
in the Union National bank, have just
been arrested at the bank by United
States deputy marshals. The specific
charges against them have not yet de.
welcomed
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-09-12
Fly Wheel Exploded.

Sioux CITY. Ia, Sept. l2.-The ex.
plosion Of a fly wheel at the Sioux City
starch works has compelled tempo.
rary shut down while damages are re.
paired The engine room was badly
wrecked and a panic among the en-
ployes was only averted by the prompt
action of the manager and engineer
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-09-12
Confesses to a Shortage of s3, 600.

DETROIT, Mich, Sept. 12.-Charles
w. Bryan, cashier of the Detroit GUS
tomshouse, was taken into custody dur
ing the afternoon, charged with embez.
element of the governments money.
His shortage. to which he confesses, is
about $500.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-09-12
Seized the Laurada.

WILMINGTON. lei, Sept. 12.-Ths
steamer Laurada arrived ut the mouth
of the Christiana from Port Antonio
and was promptly seized by the federal
authorities, She has cargo of bananas
for Philadelphia firm Her manifest
gave her destination as 'Philadeiphia
nr anv other port in the United States"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-09-12
Robbers Secured $1,000.

TECMAsvILLE, Ga, Sept. l2.-The
rfficc CT the Southern Express company
in this city was rChted during the night
OF Il eco The thieves entered through
Tie ilCnt deer and found the safe key,
which Was lei. in the Ctiicc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-09-12
Treasury Statement.

WAsH1xoToN. Sept l2.-The days
statement of the condition OF the
treasury shows available cash balance.
.242.4'9. eo6: po.d reserve. $i07, ,2s4. .0SS
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-09-12
Expulsion of Armenians Stopped.

Expulsion of Armenians Stopped.
LONDON, Sept. IA dispatch from
Athens to The Daily Telegraph says
In response to the note of the powers
the sultan has now ordered an trade to
be published commanding summary
cessation of the expulsion of Armenians.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-09-12
St. Pau, Union stockyards.

SOUTH ST PAUL, Sept. II, 1895.
HOGS-Market strong yesterdays price
Range Of prices t2.60Gs.l6
CATTLE Not much offered and mar
ket cleared we'll Cool butcher stuff In
fair 0emand.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-09-12

SHEEP Market very dull Lamb
market dull.
Receipts: Hogs, 600; cattle, 90, sheep,
825; calves, 6.
Chicago Union Stock Yards.
CHICAGO, Sept. II, 1895.
HOGS-Medium and light hogs 5c
higher; others unchanged.
Sales ranged at $500 a3.45 for light;
u 9O43 40 for mixed; 81 50d3.2 for heavy;
u 5O(a2. 20 for rough.
CATTLE-Market dull ard weak;
prices lJ@25c lywer than Wedn .sday.
Sales ranged at $3.l5M5. 10 for beeves;
81 20 d3.75 for cows and heifers; S2.3O(d
g. 40 for Texas steers; 81 50 800 for West
ern steers; S2 50@3 75 for stockers and
seeders
SHEEP-Market quiet.
Receipts-Hogs, 25,000, cattle, 1900;
sheep, 5000.
Chicago Grain AMI Provislons.
CHICAGO, Sept IL. 1895
CLOSING PRICES.
WHEAT-September 5724c; October,
5Sc; december, 80 ; t5)12c; May, 63 &c.
CORN September. 2O5sc; October,
2OAc; December. 81 l4@!iHc; May, 4Ac.
OATS - September, l5Ac; October,
l5hc; December Io14c; May, 1Jhc.
PORK September, Eb.7O1; October,
&5.7O; January, $500 .G.62H.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-09-12
Duluth Grain.

Duluth Grain.
DULUTH, Sept II, 1885,
WHEAT-Cash No. hard, 59Ic;
No. Northern, 57@57hc; No. 2Northern,
541s@55Hc: No. 8 spring, 52ss@63kc; re-
jected, 46sS 52%c; TO arrive, No. hard,
1910; No Northern, 57Nc; September
No l Northern, 57Hc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-09-12
LATEST MARKET REPORT.
Milwaukee Grain.

Milwaukee Grain.
MILWAUKEE, Sept. II, 1898.
FLOUR-Steady.
WHEAT-No 2 55hc; No Northern.
7Kc; December, 59Hc.
CORN-No 3. 2O>sc.
OATS-No. 2 white, 1910; No. 3
white, Is dl9;1c.
BARLEY-No. ,, Bic. sample on
track, 20@29c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23
Musical Concert.

Prof. Parsons. a graduate of the Bos-
ton Conservatory of Music, and one OF
the best musicians in the country, will
give one of his grand organ recitals in
the opera house in Friday evening, May
18th. He will be assisted by Mrs. Ear
nest Young, who has one of the finest
soprano voices in the south by Mr..
Quincy, of Cleveland, o., the posses
sor of q wonderfully deep and highly
cultivated baritone voice, and Prof. D.
| N. Mcleod, cornettist who needs nc
introduction to n johnson City audi
ence. If you fail to attend this concert
YOU will miss rare musical treat.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23

Col. John 7. King died at his home
in Watauga, five miles east of this city,
early Tuesday morning after short
illness with dropsy. The deceased was
about SO years old and was prominent
member of the G. A. r. He was a
brave soldier and had lived good
citizen. He was a resident of this city
for some time, and has many friends
here who will regret to hear of his
death. For several days before death
came to him he could not lie down and
slept at short intervals sitting in a chair
with his head on table. The funeral
services occurred at the late residence
Tuesday and the remains were buried
by his old comrades and friends.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23

Have you seen Mrs. J. II. Burners
pretty spring goods? If not, why not?
Do you patronize and give her a word
of good cheer? She has inviting rooms
in the Hoss & Hodge building on Main
street ready to receive you.
Mrs. Geo. r. Brown is visiting home
folks at Syracuse, n. Y. She was pres
ent on the 9th inst at the marriage Of
her sister, and writes Mr.. Brown that
it was an elegant affair. She will re-
main at her old home several weeks.
NJ. Jackson, for short time only,
will give can of DR.. Prices Cream
Baking Powder with every sack Of
Biddle q Ellsworth's God NuS, Flou
The best -four and baking powder sold
in the city GA
Three horses were killed on the
Southern railway near the Three C's
crossing in Carnegie last Sunday morn
ing. One of the animals was very
fine mare, and the property of S. T.
Harris. The owners of the others are
unknown.
E. G. Slater will sell you Arbuckle's
coffee, at 20 cents per package.
Enida, 20 cents.
Tin ware at actual cost
| Look out for his new advertisement
hereafter; it will save you money.
1t will be pleasant news to our peo-
pie to know that the electric cars will
hereafter run regularly every Sunday
if the weather permits, thus affording,
in limited manner, some means of re-
creation for those who do not care to
spend the warm days indoors.
"Aunt" Eva Miller, good old color
ed woman, died early Tuesday morning
ut her home on Main street in this city
from complication of consumption
and dropsy. She was Jolly, good old
soul and popular with the white peo-
pie of her acquaintance. The remains
were taken to Limestone Tuesday for
interment.
We had the pleasure Sunday of shak-
ing hands with Mr.. Morris Clark, rep
resenting the well known paper bag
firm of Wellhouse & Son, of Atlanta,
Ca Mr.. Clark is a most interesting
talker, having travelled extensively dur
ing most of his life, and is devout
Mason, being now most eminent high
priest OF the state of South Carolina.
James A. Martin, the lumber dealer,
and resident of Watauga avenue, has
been Offering all sorts of prices for lum-
Der for several days. His excitement was
caused not so much by the arrival OF
his third child, as by the fact that il
was his first son. Jim's knowledge OF
"aifairs" has no doubt suggested ere
this that with two queens and king
he only needs one (card) to FILL"
verv desirable hand.
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Democratic County Convention.

The democrats of Washington county
are hereby called to meet in delegate
convention, ut the court house, in Jones'
boro, on Saturday the end day of May,
at O'Clock, p. ~, for the purpose of
nominating candidates for county of
fees, electing county chairman for
the ensuing two years, and for such
other business as may properly be
brought before the convention. Each
district will hold primaries on the Fri
day previous and send delegates to the
convention. T. E. MATsoN,
Chm. Dem Ex. Com.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23

George I. Lee lectured in the opera
house last Friday night His subject
was Laughter, and a fair sized house
greeted him. He was introduced in an
appropriate little speech by Rev Frank
Barnett.
Mr.. Lee had his subject well treated
and his lecture well committed. He
makes fine appearance before an au-
dience, and speaks well.
he was frequently applauded during
the delivery of his lecture.
The crowd was not so large as might
have been expected, but it was compos-
ed of the best people of the city-all of
whom seemed to enjoy the lecture.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23
A NEGRO LYNCHED.
Hanged to a Tree and His Body Riddled With
Bullets.

HaHStu W Tree anu Ills DOuy Muuleu WIN
Bullets
Passengers ON the Narrow Guage
road brought news of the lynching of a
negro named Chambers at Cranberry
early yesterday morning charged with
arson, and attempted rape upon the
person of q respectable widow lady.
He was discovered in Mrs. Wilson $
house about midnight but made his
escape, and was captured few hours
afterward by an officer who started with
him to prison. They had not gone far,
however, when they were overtaken by
mob of unmasked citizens who ever
powered the officer, took the negro
from him, swung the wretch up to a
treeand his dangling form was perforat-
ed with bullets.
When asked about a bottle of chloro-
form which was found on his person
when arrested, he acknowledged being
guilty of arson and confessed having
attempted to commit rape.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23
DON'T STOP TOBACCO.
How to Cure Yourself While Using II.

The tobacco habit grows on a man until his
nervous system is seriously affected, impairing
health, comfort and happiness. To quit sudden
~ is too SeVerea shock to the system as tobac-
co to an inveterate user becomes q Stmulant
that his system continually Graves "Baco-Cu-
rO' is a scientific cure for the tobacco habit in
all its forms, carefully compounded after the
formula Of an eminent Berlin physician who
has used IL in his private practice since 1872
without failure. 1t is purely vegetable and
garanteed perfectly harmless. You can use all
the tobacco you want while taking Baco- euro ~
1t VIII notify you when to stop. We give awrt-
ten guarantee 70 cure permanently any case
with three boxes, on refund the money with 10
per cent. interest "Baco-Curo' is not a sub
stitute, but a scientific cure. that cures without
the aid OF viii power and with no incOnVen-
fence IL leaves the system as pure and free
from nicotine as the day you took your first
chew or smoke.
CURED BY BACo-CURo AND GAINED 30 POUNDS.
From hundreds of testimonials. the originals
of which are on file and open to inspection the
following is presented:
Clayton Nevada Co., Ark. Jan. 2S. 1896
Eureka Chemical & Mfg. Co., La Crosse Wis
Gentlemen; For forty years l used tobacco
in all its forms For twenty-five wears OF that
time l was great sufferer from general debili-
ty and heart disease, For fifteen years / tried
to quit, but couldn't. / took various remedies
among others "No-To-Bac :, The Indian To-
bacco Antidote," Double Chloride of Gold. E"
ETC., etc, but none Of them did me the least bit
of good, Finally, however, l purchased box
of your "Baeo-Curo" and it has entirely cured
me of the habit in all it's forms, and have in
creased thirty pounds in weight and am relev-
ed from all the numerous aches and pains of
body and mind. / could write q quire OF paper
upon my changed feelings and condition.
Yours respectfully.
p. II. MARBURY
Pastor @. T. Church Clayton. Ark.
Sold by all druggists at 81 per box: three
| boxes (tnirtV 0QNS' tppafmeufl 80 mi IA irnYf
clad. written guarantee, or sent direct upon re-
ceipt Of price. Write for booklet and proofs.
| Eureka Chemical s. Mfg, Co, La Crosse Wis.
ana Boston. Mass, 6i5-26t
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Hotel Greenwood.

We inadvertently omitted to mention
in our last issue the opening of the
Hotel Greenwood, under the capable
management of Mr.. ], W. Ball, who
has good reason to feel fattered by the
gratifying success which he is already
enjoying Everything about the hotel
is neat and pleasant, and guests are
given every attention. His advertise
ment will be found elsewhere.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23

An Old Mans Counsel,

Mr. Monroe Davidson, of Oreenvlllc, Ga,
says May 2lst 1885, Il have used Royal
Gcrmetuor for kidney troubles from which /
have suffered from boyhood. tt gave me relief
in few days, and Is the only medicine that
has ever given me any permanent relief /
take pleasure recommending it to any one
suffering from any kind of kidney trouble, I
believe it is the best thing that old people can
use for debility and nervousness" New pack
age large bottle, tOs doses, 81. For sale by all
druggists
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23
REUNION
United Confederate Veterans. Richmond, Va.
Reduced Rates via Southern Railway

/ hNNuNNu hNAtN nv NhullNll hNlihNl
@-
For the occasion of the 9th Annual
Reunion Of the United Confederate Vet
Grams, which occurs at Richmond, Va,
June 30-Mly ., 1896, Southern railway
will sell tickets to Richmond, Va, and
return, at very low rates.
Tickets from points in Georgia and
Tennessee, north and east of Atlanta
and Chattanooga, will be sold June 27-
% and 80, and from points south and
west of Atlanta and Chattanooga, and
east of the Mississippi River, tickets
will be sold June 26-27-2S ane 20. Final
limit on tickets from all points will be
July 9th 1895,
From points south and west of Allan
ia, the Southern railway is the short
and quick route to Richmond, Va, via
the "Piedmond Air Line, and the SER
viceis peerless. From Knoxville, Tenn,
Chattanooga, Tenn, and points ives
thereof, the route of the Southern rail
way is via Asheville, and through the
scenic GLAND OF THE Sky" The ser
vice of this line is unexcelled.
Call on any agent of the Southern
railway for further information, or Il.
J. Martin, I. p. A., Columbus, Miss.
]. l.. Meek. II. p. A., Knoxville, Tenn.
w. II. Doll, 7. p. A., Chattanooga,
Tenn. L. A. Shipman, T. p, A., Bir-
mingham, Ala J. G. Andrews, s. w.
p A., New Orleans, La; W. A. Turk,
G. p. A., Washington, D. c.; S. H.
Hardwick, A. G. p. A., Atlanta, Ga
G. A. Benscoter, A. G. p. A., Chatta-
nooga, Tenn. 614-12t.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23
$4,000 in PRIZES.
TO BE DISTRIBUTED ABSOLUTELY
FREE.

Use the letters contained in the text: Mo-
NON SEEDS GROW and form as many words
as you can, using letters either backward or
forward, bit don't use any letter in same word
more times than it appears In "MoNoN SEEDS
GROW For example, the words, see, on. none,
weeds, etc The person forming the greatest
number OF words. using The letters IN the text,
will receive One Hundred Dollars in cash. For
the next largest list we win give S15 in cash, for
the next largest list $50 in cash for The next S25
in cash and for each Of the next ten largest
lists we will give $40 in gold. II YOU are good at
word making you can secure valuable prize,
as the Monon Seed Co. intend giving many
hundred special prizes to persons sending them
lists containing over twenty-five words. Wife
your name on list Of words (numbered) and en-
close the same postpaid with six two-cent
stamps for large combination package of Mo-
non Seeds That Grow, witch includes the latest
and most popular flowers of endless varieties,
also particulars and rules of distribution of
prizes. This word contest will be carefully and
conscientOusly conducted, and is solely for the
purpose of further introducing our seeds in new
localities. You will receive the biggest valne
~ H'NNi SSNuH OfOl ohCttds anu bcAlutS IL YOU
are able to make good list of words and an
swer promptly you will stand an equal oppor-
tunity to secure valuable prize. We intend
spending large amount of money in the Aistri-
button of prizes in this contest We assure you
that your trial order with us will be most grati-
flying. Write your name plainly and send list
as early as possible, Address
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23

AS an investment, building associa-
ton is better than bank. They give
o higher interest and better security.
They are better than insurance policies,
because their benefits are enjoyed in
life; better than banks because they
can not fail, and better than other in
vestments because they are safer and
pay better profits. They encourage the
acquisition of individual homes and
tend to increase the prosperity of the
masses New York Mail and Express.
SIX FER cent coupon shares ot-fhe
maturity vRlae Of 800 each are
sold at $50 Per share. Interest pay-
able Semi-aR@~alY, on Presentation
Of maturing coupons. Investment
70ithdrawo6le at any time at1e, six
months, on 50 days notice. Funds
secured BY a deposit, 7viM the
9ones6oro Banking and Trust
Company, Of first mortgage real
estate securities IN double the
amount Security absolute. Income
SIRE and so convenient to collect. A
pair Of sharp scissors clips tie
COUPONS, .yonr neGreg bank cashes
it, Good as gold. Write. or see,
Tate L. Earnssf, Secretary, Nag
nefic Building and Loan Associa-
ton, TohnSon Citv. Tennessee
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23
CLERK AND MASTERS SALE OF
LAND.
Ia Charcery Court a. Johnson City
Tennessee.
i C. Hoss vs.. F. A. stratton.

Pursuant to the decree Of said court
at it's December term, 1898, and revlv.
ed at it's December term, 1895, in the
ubove sly led cause, | will, on
FRIDAY, MAY 1sT, 1896,
in front of Jobe's opera house door, in
johnson City, sell, 10 the highest bid
der, for cash in hand, the property
mentioned and described in the plead
ings, and said decree and ordered to
be sold towit Lying, and being in
the oh civil district OF Washington
county, Tenn in the town Of Johnson
City, beginning at q stake in the turn
Of the old road being about center OF
Elm street, near an alley, between
Unaka and Holston avenues, known
as Sanders old corner; thence south
|571S feet, west 337 feet to q stake
Whit, sides corner; thence north 81
TO the souiheast side of Hoston ave
nue., thence with said avenue in a
noi lheaslerly direction to the centre
of Elm street, thence with said street
south 401s east to the beginning; to
satisfy Judgment in iav5r Of clerk
ard master, for the sum of $ll20."5
with interest thereon from December
9th, 1898, and costs, unless said iudg
ment, interest and costs are sooner
paid,
TERMS OF SALE
Said property will be sold for casl
in hand. and in bar Of the equity o
redemption.
This April 1st, 1896
w. F YOUNG, G. & NJ.
By @. w. HODGE, d g. & NJ.
614-4t Printers fee, u 81
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23

LATER.-As we go to press word
comes from Cranberry that the negroes
are organizing and threaten to burn
the town, Notwithstanding our in
formation comes from o trustworthy
source it is to be hoped thatno such at-
tempt will be made.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23
ATrue Friend.

"a friend in need is friend indeed. Every
family should be prepared to treat scalds, burns,
bruises, wounds, cuts, etc., by keeping box of
Dr. Hales Household Ointment handy No
other remedy gives such quick relief or exerts
so soothing and healing effect, For irrltated
eyelids. sore nostrils chapped lips and hands,
rough skin, boils, felons, sores, etc, nothing
equals it. Price 25c and SOC at any drug store
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23

$50 TIC EufekH saves IaDOf
and time, Put your dinner on 20 about your
other work. entertain your visitors or so to
church, with full confidence that it will not
burn or boil over. We refer to Mrs, Cy III. Lyle
of johnson City, who has o No, 3 Cooker Seven
sizes for 3 TO 30 people. Prices S175 TO $1,000
A GOOD AGENT, lady or gentleman who can
easily make from 500 to $500 per month Write
to us. EUREKA STEAM COOKER CO.,
6la 202 N. Franklin St, Chicago.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23
TERMS OF SALE

Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Eiiehest Award.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23
! ours respectfully,
p. II. MARBUR7
THE EUREKA
Steam Cooker,

in its way, is as much o
labor-saVing device as the
sewing machine.
The Cooker can be used
on any kind of stove; it
can be used every day in
the year.
Any fire that will make a
tea kettle boil will cook a
meal, No steam or odor
escape into the room, They
are condensed In the Cooker
"A very valuable feature
not possessed by any other
Cooker in the world.
IRbn Et.ral-o gnung, 1nhnn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23

T3AKNTS Iyerve and Zone 81. tmra
NJ Rhnpma' sm, Cuts, Sores, . rms
Iru.a large bottle IS cen-.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23
City Hand Laundry,
Cor Main and Roam Streets.

Give me your laundry and have it done in the
finest style With new machine which just
purchased am prepared to give your goods as
high, gloss finish as any Laundry, Give me q
trial and be convinced.
Yours to please,
W. H. CARRIGER, Prop
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23
EGGS FOR MATCHING

From thoroughbred stock Black Laugshans.
first and second premiums on best pair at John
son City, December 40 White Legborns first
on Cockerel, second, and lie on pullet Buff
Leghorns (Arnolds aud Lister Kay. Buff Pekin,
Bantams and Brown Leghorns Eggs from the
above stock. one dollar per setting,
JOHNSON CITY POULTRY YARDS.
S. SMITH, Manager.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23

Mrs. Geo. r. Brown is visiting home
folks at Syracuse, n. Y She was pres
ent on the 9th inst at the marriage of
her sister, and writes Mr.. Brown that
it was an elegant affair. She will re-
main at her old home several weeks.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-04-23

Have you seen Mrs. J. II. Burners
pretty spring goods? If not, why not?
Do you patronize and give her word
of good cheer? She has inviting rooms
in the Hoss & Hodge building on Main
street -readY to receive you.