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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-27
STATESMAN---FAKIR.
Edward Dudley Duncan in New
Role.
lie Establishes at the Centennial and Then
Sells Out. Three Throws at the Niggers
Head for Dime.
Nashville Sun.

Nashville Sun.
Edward Dudley Duncan, the famous
walking statesman from Washington
comfy, was a visitor in Nashville a day
or two the latter part Of last week.
A few months ago Mr.. Duncan left
his law practice at Johnson City for
Cuba to aid the insurgents in their
fight for liberty. Sufficient time had
hardly elapsed for him to arrive on the
island, when the news flashed over the
wires that he had been killed in his
first battle. Pictures and biographical
sketches of the dead warrior and "walk-
ing" statesman adorned the front page
of many paper, and the press dis
patches had scarcely finished telling
stories of the unique career of this &C.
centric man when he turned up in At
lanta, alive and we'll
He struck Nashville one morning last
week, broke, and before night coin and
currency fattened his pocketbook and
gladdened his heart. He came into
possession of his wealth in hardly le-
gitimate manner.
He secured in some manner several
dozen yards of canvass, some large
needles and a ball of thread. In a
short time tent was erected just on
the outside of the Centennial Grounds.
He hired a colored boy for the day to
stick his head through hole in the
tent. This head was target. Two
bushels of eggs in a box were placed
ten PAGES from the tent. In a moment
crowd gathered.
"Three throws at the nigger's head
for dime" was the cry.
Now, Dudley had do notion of run.
ming this business long, so he makes
every pretention of doing a land Office
business, wishing all the time away
down deep in his heart that a purchaser
would turn up, Presently his man ap
pears.
"How much will take for it? Why
my dear friend, l couldn't sell it; vii
make 800 a day clear money ON it
You will give me $50 for it? Oh, no?'
Half an hour goes by. The Grove
still increases at Duncan's stand. H,
gives eggs to those who will not pay
The anxious purchaser returns.
"You will give me 500 for the bust
ness? Plank it down.
At sunset Duncan is quietly prone
nading High street with former col
league in the Legislature.
He is now in Atlanta, should the anx
ious purchaser want to know.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-27
Impure Air DeteceOr.

1t is claimed for the eff1umeter cards
adopted by the board of education that
they will give such prompt indication
of impurities in the air of schoolrooms
that teachers and janitors can take i'm
mediate steps to get proper ventilation.
Each card is provided with several
colored strips of chemically prepared.
paper. When one of these strips loses
its natural color, it indicates change
in the condition of the atmosphere, and
the teacher may be governed according.
ly. With one of the cards hung ur
within sight of the teacher it is expect.
ed the presence of bad air will be de,
tected quickly and remedied at once
Chicago Times-Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-27

The senate of the United States, by
a vote of Al to IA, adopted the Morgan
resolution recognizing the Cuban in
surgents as belligerents. The house,
without dissenting vote, adopted the
senate resolution appropriating $50, 900
for the relief of American citizens in
Cuba. The effort to couple with the
resolution recognition of belligerency
caused a spirited partisan debate, in the
course of which Mr.. HIT stated that
such declaration at this time would
embarrass the administration in nego-
tiations now going on regarding Cuba.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-27

The failure of the State National
Bank of Logansport, Ind. has developed
bad condition of affairs. The bank
examiner swore out warrant for the
arrest of the president of the institution,
charging him with forgery, embezzle-
ment, misappropriation of funds and
with intention to deceive and defraud
the bank and the examiner. The forg-
cries, it is believed, will aggregate
$2O1 900, while the embezzlement is al
legged to be in the neighborhood of$1OO,
600.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-27
'The senate stands adjourned, and

"The senate stands adjourned, and
may the Lord have mercy on your souls"
said Lieut.. Gov. Worthington at $3.50
o'clock Friday afternoon as the gavel
fell for the sine die adjournment Of the
extra session of the legislature. Nine
more bills received the governors sig
nature, making twenty-eight bills and
one United States senator as the net re-
suit of the sixty day session. The gov
ernor signed the mob bill, and vetoed
the bill grading license fees in Louis
Vile. -Courier-Journal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-27

The June number of Harper's Magazine will
be distinguished by the first instalment of a
new novel by Frank X. Stockton, The Great
Stone of Sards, dealing in the humorist's S
most whimsical vein with events in the twenti-
eth century, including a submarine expedition
to the north pole Among the other features
win be the lrst OF two papers on the British
Parliament, "The Celebrities Of the House of
Commons by z. p. O'Connor, and an install
ment OF The Marian, with drawings by Du
Maurier, one Of which will be given. as it was
left unfinished The illustrators viii include
.C. D. Gibson, Frederic Remington, and F. H.
Lungren,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-27

1 heard Of Dr. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey and
seeing many recommendations from different
persons, of its wonderful valuable merits,
though would trya bottle. have been Sc
riously affected for twenty-five years with a
cough and pains in my side and breast that
we're causing me miserable life. spent hun
dreds Of dollars with doctors and for medicine
but everything failed until found this wonder.
full remedy. 1t beats the world and has saved
my life. / recommend DIR. Bells Pine-Tar.
Honey to everybody with weak lungs. 1t is {
great success. J. B. Rossell, Grantsburg, III.
Forsale by Mcfarland & Bolton, druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-27

A distinction without a'difference amountsto
nothing There is difference-a real differ
ence--a vast difference between DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-Honey and any other cough, cold or lung
remedy. To see it or taste it proves this i'm
mediately. but the greatest difference is to be
found in the resv is coming from its use. BE
| sides cutting the phlegam and curing the cough
for cold at once, it soothes the irritation-heal
the lungs and bronchials. 1t fortiies the sys-
tenn against cold from the use OF whichno evil
after effects can arise
For sale by Mcfarland g. Bolton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-27
New York Fashion Letter.

AS the season advances we find that
Eton jackets and the bolero are becom-
ing too ordinary for the ultra fashion
able and in order to get away from
these shapes double breasted effects are
being rapidly adopted. Outside coats,
dress waists and even evening bodices
are being fashioned after this style.
The evening bodices are draped in soft
folds which cross at the waist line, and
are fastened with fancy buckles or but
tons. giving much the sameidea that
the surplice used to have. This style
is very becoming to almost any figure
and gives an opportunity Of showing
V shaped piece in the front of the
bodice, which can be made of fine lace
OF embroidered chiffon.
Mosquitarie sleeves continue to be
very popular. Even the summer lawns
and organdies which are not lined are
made up in this style. In making up
these sleeves it is necessary to use a
tape on the inside seam of the sleeve to
which the fullness can be tackled. An
other idea is to make q seam on the
back as we'll as the front of the sleeve
and stitch the seams double so that q
soft cord can be drawn through the seam
and the fullness distributed carefully
and then caught to the cord with in
visible stitches. The hand trimmings
are made of lace, chiffn or embroidered
muslins and in many cases fall down
over the hand almost to the knuckles.
The collars for light summer gowns
become more and more elaborate as the
season advances. Dressmakers now
spend almost as much time originating
new ideas for collars as they used to
spend in designing whole gown. A
pretty neck trimming, beyond doubt,
very necessary feature in the sum-
mer dresses.
Ribbons are used in great profusion
not only for collars and belts but as
waist and skirt trimmings. They are
used to make pretty contrast with the
color of the dress, rather than to match
it. One very pretty imported gown is
now on exhibition at one of our promi-
nent modistes. It is made! of nile
greene organdie over heliotrope silk.
The bottom of the skirt is trimmed
with three rows of inch wide ribbon
each row being of q different shade ol
heliotrope. Three rows of the same
ribbon are applied around the hips,
and bows made of loops of the different
shades of heliotrope are used Ito trim
the waist and sleeves. The effect il
very pleasing and artistic.
For the above information we are in
debted to A. Mcdowell & Co., Wes'
14th Street, New York, who publish
the only cheap imported Fashion Jour
nal sold in this country. "La Mode
| de Paris" is SO. 80 year, 50 cts. a copy
and "French Dressmaker" is $500 I
year, 80 cts. a copy. These journals
make special feature of lessons OF
practical dressmaking each month
During the six months they will give {
series of lessons on bicycle costume
which will be of great interest to boil
professionals and amateur dressmakers
: If you cannot secure these books a
your newsdealers, send direct to tn
} publishers,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-27
Here's a COrker.

A newspaper whose columns overflow
with advertisements of business men
has more influence in attracting atten.
ton to and building up city or town
than any other agency that can be en-
ployed. People go where there is busi.
ness. Capital and labor will locate
where there is an enterprising com
munity. No power on earth is so strong
to build up town as newspaper wei
patronized, and its power should be ap
preciated. II. Dewitt Talmage,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-27

How many deaths can be traced to a "slight
cold:" The record of mortality would be great
ly reduced If every home was supplied with a
bottle of Or. Bells Honey. The
great exterminator of coughs, colds, Group and
kindred affectiors.
For sale by Mcfarland & Bolton, druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-27

At this season of theOyear colds generaIy.
affect the lungs worse than at any other time
DR.. Bells ine-Tar-Honey win break cold in
less time than any known remedy, and it
strengthens and inv.gorates the lungs an
bronchial tubes.
For sale by Mcfarland 4 Bolton, druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-27
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped
hands, chilblains corns and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles or no pay required,
1t is 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, 1897-05-27
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-27

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
t0c e5o, II G. Q. Q. fail, druggists refund money.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-27
CarbuncIes
Appeared Each Season Until Blood
Was Purified With Hoods Sarca-
parllla - An IndoIent Ulcer.

"For several years was troubled with
carbuncles on my left side and my back.
They would disappear in winter and re-
turn the next summer. began taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla and have never had
any catbuncles since. My little son had
fever and an indolent ulcer appeared on
his left limb and spread half way around
it. Our physician recommended blood
purifier and gave the boy Hoods
Sarsaparilla with gratifying results" A
G. B. JAMES, Polkville, Miss.
81 have been a great sufferer from mus
cular rheumatism and in October began
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla. Icontinued
its use until January when / could go
about as well as any one and have had
no acute pains since" /. W. MINNIoK,
Grand Isle, Louisiana.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
", eotJ b,, ali Jv,,un;aEe urfoo o., oi., Fo, AE
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-27
No-To-Rac for FIftr Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong, blood pure Soc, q. All druggists
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09

George & Co., eoS 9TH street, north
west, is where you will find the
best gents goods. Take your boys
there and say The BEE sent you. Mr..
George is an affiable and just man to
the people.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
ADVANTAGE
of -
B A I L E Y S
TRUSS.

1t adjusts itself so perfectly to the rup-
ture that it is impossible for it to be-
come displaced.
1t permits the utmost freedom of mo-
ton with perfect safely.
All uncomfortable and injurious steel
spring pressure is avoided.
The pad is held in place by woven
bands, which retain an equal pres
sure in all positions of the body.
1t can be worn in bed, great desId-
eratum to the young as tending to
perfect cure.
1t is the only suitable truss for chill
dren and females.
The proper amount of pressure can be
brought to bear and maintained in
any position without pinching or
harm to the wearer.
1t will cure hernia if placed on the pa
tient sufficiently early.
Excepting umbilical, it is the best
truss ever offered for all kinds Of
hernia.
1t is so perfect and comfortable in its
adjustment that the patient in a
short time forgets he is wearing it.
(See the certificate of Mr.. Daniel
Johnson.)
Sent postage paid to any add sss or
receipt of price; s. for single ard s
for double truss.
In ordering, give location of herRa
right or left side, and measurenlsnt
Satisfaction given or money refunjed
when the truss is returned in "a
order. Address: -
l.. @. RaiIey!
Room Is, 500 F St., NV.
or 1921 M St., N. w.. WASH, o G
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-18
THE OFFICER SHOOTS,

Policeman Brannsn, OF BsnwoOd, Shoots
Twice At the DliiHrbsr ola Church Pie
'nie, who Resisted Arrest,
Fred keith, a farmer living a few
miles out Boggs' run, was shot last
night about II o'clock while resisting
arrest By officer Fl. c. Brannen. Of the
BenWood police force. Reltz was shot
twice, but in neither instance was serl-
ously hurt. The scene Of the occurrence
was Just outside Whiteman's grove,
where Keltz's dlsorderly conduct at the
picnic taking place there resulted in the
call for the officer.
The congregation Of ST. Johns church,
BenWood, were having their annual
picnic at WhiSeman's grove yesterday,
srd at night Keltz made himself OBJ
noNiOus. officer Brannen was sum
moned and proceeded TO take him on
the grounds, but when they got out
side the gate, Keltz without any warn
ing knocked Brannen down, No sooner
did the officer get up than he again
knocked him down. Then he ran across
the road 10 Hines saloon.
Brannen arose and, pursuing Keltz,
ordered him To stop. Keltz continued
into the saloon and Brannep fired
twice. one bullet entering Keltz's
shoulder, and the other glancing under
the skin along his right side. Drs.
Mcdonald and West attended the
wounded man, who was taken to the
emergency hospital. As stated, he was
not hurt badly.
The action OF officer Brannen was
unanimously endorsed, and the verdict
OF all the witnesses was that Keltz did
not get as much as he deserved. He
Is a big man and poses somewhat as
a knocker, His cowardly attack on the
officer met with more than he expected.
Ii IS said he assaulted Brannen with
KNOCKERS. However. minus few
scratches he was on duty few min
utes after the affair Just the same as
ever, Keltzs recovery is but matter
OF a few days, after which he will have
TO appear in court. for the authorities
are determined to bring him TO justice
for his act last night.
Later II has been learned that Bran
mems face was badly bruised, and that
Keltz's condition is OF more serious
nature than first reported.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-18
new OFFICERS
OF Wheeling Camp.Meeting Assoc
citation are Elected.
TIE MEETING WELL ATTENDED
And Great Interest Being Taken In the
work-A Number OF Conversion, re.
esnuy-Ths Hotel Is Doing an Excellent
BuIIns"-Tho Services Yesterday were
Greatly EnJoysd-LOOking Forward to
Bishop Fowisr's Lecture.

A meeting Of the stockholders OF the
Wheeling Campmeeting Association
was held yesterday afternoon for the
purpose OF electing a new board. The
following names We're put in nomina-
ton from which twelve were to be elect
ed; Lew Stone. b. F. Perkins, W. L,
Dowler John f. Shellhase, c. Z. JEFF
ters, H. W. Hunter, j, Z. Bodley, j, \.
Henry, a. NJ, Grow, w. a, Wilson, W,
C. Riggs, NJ. f. Giesey j. 7. Goodwin,
VIM. Davis, ]. +. Burley. c. c, Mathews,
D. Z.NPhillips, ]. S. NaylOr, T. A, Rode
fer, ]. A. Ewing, W. Il, Chapman, c. IL,
Snedeker.
The election resulted In the choice OF
the following board; Lew Stone, John
Z. Shellhase, c, L. Jeffers, ]. r. Bodley,
NJ. +. Giesey, j. Il. Goodwin, c. c.
Mathews, ], s Naylor t, a, Rodeter,
]. a. Ewing. w. II. Chapman and c, II.
Snedeker
The meetings are growing in Interest
and spirituality, and several persons
have been converted. The hotel is hay
ing q great rush and is doing better
than il has for several years,
The morning meeting opened at $3.50
o'clock. II was led by Miss Downey.
and the song and prayer services were
inspiring,
Rev. $. j. Cotton's sermon was fea-
ture Of the days exercises, 1t was an
effort OF high merit, dwelling uron the
beauties and necessity OF the intellec-
tull side OF lie. HIS text was For
your heavenly father kn0weth that ye
have need of all these things" Mat
thew $751;
Man is creature OF need, said Mr..
Cotton, and II all his great needs have
not been met, the fault Is his. He must
be In harmony with his environments,
II he wishes 10 be truly happy. That his
Intellectual needs have been reached is
shown how he has formed books from
trees, stones, rivers, and other sources,
and his aesthetic nature is shown In his
love for the beautiful.
The last great need OF man Is his
religious need, arising from his spirit
uaI nature. Experimental religion Is no
Invention. The longing for religious
worship cannot be satisfied by business
or commercial pursuits. The satisfying
portion can only be found In religion,
the source OF all earthly happiness. In
closing. Rev. Mr.. Cotton made an earn
est appeal FOR all his hearers TO seek re-
liEion.
For next Sunday the board expects to
make arrangements for special train
from Wheeling over the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad. More visitors are expect
ed to-day,
Great interest is being manifested re-
gardlng Grand Army Day" next Fri
day. when Bishop Fowler VIII make an
address It is expected that there will be
a large number % veterans present, and
as Bishop F0wleg's address on Abraham
Lincoln Is said 10 be even finer ora
torlcal effort than Henry Watterson's,
no doubt the attendance will be a record
breaker
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-18
MURDERER BROWN.

Sheriff Of Ritehie CounIy OnerS Reward
ofSSO for the Capture OF brown or Eek.
ard-Dc eruption ofihs Men.
Sheriff Richards has received a clrcu-
lar issued by Sheriff D. b. Patton of
Richie county, in which that official
gives description Of each OF the prls-
oners who escaped from the Harrisville
jail last Sunday night For information
leading to the arrest Of Irwin Brown, the
murderer, and FOR the arrest OF Frank
Ecknrd ne offers rewards OF $50 each.
For the arrest Of Joseph Meeks he also
offers reward The following Is de-
scription OF the men:
irwin Brown-About five feet eight
inches tall. weighs about one hundred
and siXty-fiye pounds, very fair COM
plexion. light blue eyes, has a down
look and an eastern brogue; black
clothes and straw has. made OF round
straw, with open work around the
crown near the top.
Frank Eckard-Ab0nt five feet nine
inches tall. weight about one hundred
and sixty-iye pounds. dark complex
ion. black hair. mustache and eyes, has
a swagger to hil walk; has mark OF n
wound In the side above the hip; had
on dark clothes, jeans pants and black
hat. when he left.
Joseph Meeks-About six feet seven
inches tall. weight about one hundred
and fifty pounds, dark or blue colored
clothes: dark oomplectioned. brown
eyes, Is shooter on pipe line.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-18

For the C. A. r. encampment at But
falo, y. Y. the Cleveland, Lorain 6
Wheeling Railway has completed all
arrangements for finely equipped spe-
clal train, which will run direct 90 But
falo without change. and making one
OF the quickest trips ever made out OF
this section to Buffalo. Travelling Pas
senger Agent o. Il. Wood will go with
this special train, looking after the de-
tails OF the trip. The special train will
leave Bridgeport at 7:O5 city time, make
but very few stops and reach Buffalo
at the very early hour OF $50 p. M.
Tickets at low rates will be good until
August 81. and may be extended to Sep
TEMPER 20. Special privilege OF one way
by boat, II desired, between Buffalo and
Cleveland. Stop over allowed on the re-
turn trip for Lake Chautauqua withou;
extra charge. For full particulars see
Cleveland, Loraln & Wheeling agents,
or o. r. Wood, Mcclure House block,
Wheeling, ". Va.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-18
LOCAL BREvITIEs
Natter, of Minor Moment In aud Abour
the city.

Matters OF Minor Moment in aud Abont
the city.
That Merchants Day" programme is
a good one,
The paving Of Zane street. Island, is
progressing steadily.
Mr. Petersen late OF Sweden, has
that tired feeling" this morning.
Just think OF IT, Wheeling not only
won, bu, actually shut out the opposing
team.
Judging from the number Of official
guides going into Brooke county some
people up there must have the klondike
fever.
Robert a. Morgan and Robert MUIR
ray. two CDlored men peddling without
licenses, were arrested yesterday on the
South side by Lieutenant Clemans and
Officer Bero.
About 1880 o'clock last night the cleo
eric light lamp at Sixteenth and EOn
streets fell 10 the ground. and as n con-
sequence that part Of the city was In
total darkness for the rest Of the night.
a four-year.old boy named Hoover
strayed into the Eighth ward engine
house yesterday Omcer Dudley took
the child mp to its home IN the Sixth
ward, after some difficulty In getting
the child's name.
Upchurch lodge. Ancient order Of Uni
ted wurkmen. will hold It's fourth amt.
versary entertainment on the evening Of
Saturday. August g. when an elabor-
ate ptogramme viii be enjoyed by the
member and their irlenis.
Chambers Wright and Charles Brad
ley. arrested for nghtlng AZ the Sec
ond ward market house by Constable
Osborne Gray, were each fned u and
costs yesterday by Squire Fitzpatrick
Having not the stun they were sent TO
jail for a few days.
The last excursion Of the season on
the baltimore g. Ohio road 70 Atlantic
GUY and other fcashofo polnis, was sent
oW yesterday The several trains for
the east carried a E0odly delegation OF
Wheeling people who were anxious 10
take this opportunity to visit Atlantic
city.
a special 10 the baltimore American
from stanton. Va, says M"ssrH
william tf ENry and John nol.eyi 70.
tired capitalists. OF wheeling, ". Va,
on recent visit 10 ginurtun, noted,
with surprise the great improvements
IN the city and lta business ana were
fnv0rnbly Impressed with stanton "a
a manufacturing point
The excursion from wheeling, under
the auspices OF Mr. ana Mfs w. H..
Calm, bound Tor Machine, let yeaicr.
day morning On he wheeling q Lake