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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09
REDUCED RATES ON SOUTHERN RAILWAY

The Southern Railway will operate special
excursion train Bristol to Knoxville and return
Friday Sep. 10, 1897, leaving Bristol $50 u. m,
arriving Knoxville 1920 a. m. Returning this
train will leave Knoxville 6p. m. same day,
thus giving all the excursionists an opportuni-
ty of seeing the unparelled attractions of the
Queen City Of the Mountains" The fare from
Bristol to Knoxville and return will be sl5O,
and proportionately low rates win be made
from immediate points Cali on Southern
Railway agent for further informatiIn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1897,

DAY OF July, 1891, Will on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1897,
between niue and six o'clock in the
day time, upon the premises herein
after described, offer for sale at public
outcry, in bar OF the equity OF redemp.
ton, certain lot of land with the
buildings thereon, situated in the
town OF Johnson City, county of Wash
ingtOn and state of Tennessee, de.
scribed as follows:
Beginning at point on the: north
side OF Eas: Market street in line oil
said street, and two inches from
southwest corner OF the brick store
house now or formerly occupied by
Rhes, Seahorn & Co.. aud running
thence south so degrees 45 minutes
west along said street % feet; thence
north % degrees 45 minutes west l25
feet ; thence north 60 degrees as minu-
ties east % feet and thence south %
degrees 45 minutes east 125 feet to the
place OF beginning, being lot No. 10 as
per plat recorded in the registers
Office of Washington comfy, .Tennes.
zee. in Vol. 56, page 39S in the parti.
ton case of w. w. Faw, ct al vs.. Leone
Faw ct al.
Said real estate will be sold on q
credit OF six months and note bear
ing interest at six per cent per annum
with good personal security and being
alien upon said land will be requested.
HENRY O. EWING,
Special Commissioner.
68S-4t printers fee $1400.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

The short line to Texas and the southwest is
via the Alabama Great Southern Railroad
Tickets may be routed either via Shreveport OF
New Orleans Train service and schedules via
this line are unexcelled This is the only line
operating tourist sleeping cars from Chatta-
nooga to Texas points and the Pacific Coast.
Barties contemplating a trip should address
]. L. Meek Trav. Pass. Agt
Knoxville, Tenn,
c. e. Jackson, Trav. Pass. Agt,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
c. A. Benscoter, Asst. Gen / Pass Agt.
Chattanooga, Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

Cleveland's married life may be lone
grand, sweet song," as he states, but
there are others. Ours, for instance,
has been one sweet and perpetual
lullaby.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

A cold in the head is one of the most
distressing and discomforting of mala-
dies. 1t causes loss of sleep. If neg
lected it terminates in that most OBJ
noxious of all diseases catarrh of the
head or throat. DR.. Bells Pine Tar
Honey is prompt and meyer failing
cure.
Up-to-date druggists sell it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

Miss DCrtch,a beautiful young Geor-
gia woman Of twenty-five summers, will
we'd Gen. James Longstreet, who is SO
years old, in Atlanta this week. She
evidently believes it is a Longstreet
that has no end.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

What means the trampling of the
horses, the rafting of the carriages,
moving silently to the cemetery. An
other lamp of life has gone out; chain
is left vacant. Florence e. Edens,
little daughter of N. T. Edens, esq.,,
born Oct. s, 1888, departed this life
Sep. 8, 1897, from throat trouble.
J. H. EDENs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

The Ladies Aid Society, of the M. E.
Church, South, will give dime social
at the residence of Mr.. J. M. Carr
Tuesday, September H. Proceeds to
be used toward buying a new organ.
Everybody cordially invited to attend.
Ice cream and cake will be served with
out extra charge.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09
Sale of Bank Stock,

On Saturday, September 10, 1897, l
will sell in front of Jobe's Opera House
in Johnson City, Tenn, q shares stock
in First National Bank, of Jonesboro,
Tenn. MATTE A. CAMPBELL,
By W. w. FAw, Atty.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

when the Creator said to woman,
"In sorrow shalt thou bring forth
children" that a curse was pro-
nounced against the human race,
but the JOY felt by every Mother
when she first presses to her heart
her babe, proves the contrary.
Danger and suffering Turk in
the pathway of the Expectant
Mother, and should be avoided,
that she may reach the hour when
the hope of her heart is to be real
lied, in full vigor and strength.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

Very low rates are in effect to Nashville and
return for the occasion Of the Tennessee Cen
tennial from all principal Southern Railway
stations, and special schedules with convent
ent through sleeping car service have been ar
ranged. Call on any agent of the Southern
Railway for full information.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

The Southern Railway has on sale from all of
its principal stations, tickets to Nashville and
return at very low rates on account OF the Ten
nesSee Centennial Call on any Southern
Railway agent for particulars regarding sched-
ules and detail information about rates and
tickets
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09
No. 1857.
In the Circuit Court OF the United
States for the Eastern District OF
Tennessee, Northern Di.
vision.
The Mercantile Cooperative Bank
against
G. ]. Broyles ct al.

Notice is hereby given that in pur
suance of q decree made and entered
in the above styled cause on the 10Th
day of July, 1897, will on
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY,
Entered at the PostoGce at johnson City, Tenn, as
Second Class Matter
Plat and his gang are not in it Seth
Low.

Politics having withdrawn from Tom
Watson he claims to have retired to
private life.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Catharte. i0c or CSC.
II c. c, c, fail 70 cure, druggists refund money.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
1etic, full OF life, nerve and ylgor take No-To-
BAG, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
iced Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09
P P9GR ROOF LEAK?

IF an old leaky tin, iron or
| steel roof, paint it with AL
lens Anti Rust Japan One
coat is enough; no skill re-
quired; costs little; goes far
and lasts long.
The name describes it; Proof
against water, time. climate,
and fumes Of every descrip-
ton. Stops leaks and prolongs
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

No morphine or opium in Dr. Miles PAn
PILLS. CURE All Pain. "One cent Dose"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

"Mothers Friend" Is the greatest remedy ever
put on the market, andall our customerspraiseit
highly."-W. H. KING q Co, Whitewrlght, Tex.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

Druggists sell it. Trial bottle 10 cents,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

Receiver Of First National Bank Of
Johnson City, Tenn. (pr fee $32 90
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09
Dime Social.

Up-to-date druggists sell it.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23
PEACE IN SIGHT.

The Greeks and the Turks, IN spite of
rumors to the contrary, seem we'll on the
way towards peace in their negotiations.
The Sultan has waived his claims for the
cession of Thessaly, on the "alvice'' of
the powers, and, beyond the payment of
eXactions against Greece. The people of
the last named country have discovered
to their sorrow and dismay thai the Turk
is still one of the fiercest fighters in Eu-
rope, and that it is best not to irritate
him too much. The great powers have
also found out that for ''sick man.
he can he remarkably alert and vigorous
when the occasion requires. Under the
drill and discipline of the German Off
GERS, the Turkish army has become one
of the finest fighting machines in the
world, and those who have been laboring
under the delusion that Mohamme tlanisr.
has ceased to be n force in the world
now find they were greatly mistaken.
The recent Turkish victories have greatly
strengthened Islamism in Europe, Asia,
and Africa, and it is said to be the dream
of the Sultan to unite all of that faith un
der his flag in case of another war. Even
in the far-away Asia and Africa the Mo-
hammedans are rejoicing over the Turkish
successes, and 1t is believed should q re-
ligious war be proclaimed by the Sultan
that there would be such an uprising of
these fanatica religionists rs has hardly
been witnessed during the present CEN
fury. Germany has much to answer for
in this state of aGairs, and for ruler
who claims to be as pious as Emperor
William to side with the barbarous
Turks is one of the strnngest anomalies
in history.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23
THE TORPEDO BOATS.

The opening at the Navy Department.
of proposals for building three torpedo
boats called together more bidders than
used to gather when ten million dollars
worth of naval construction was the
stake. 1t was noticeable, also, that the
largest ship-building concerns in the
United States appeared last Monday as
competitors for the little boats, while
heretofore they have often aisregarded
such work. The boats which are sought
to be secured are of the highest speed.
The contracts will demand not less than
30 knots an hour, which is 9 9 knots
faster than the speed fixed for the Porter.
Two of them are to have trial displace-
ment of not less than 230 tons each, and
the other of not less than EGO tons. The
successful bidder is allowed eighteen
months to brild the boats.
The bidding Monday was complex, some
bidders making their bids up in variously
combined groups of the same elements,
and from this fact, as we'll rs because of
the great difference in sizes OF the boats
proposed by different bidders, and the
supply of omission of more or less i'm
portant adjuncts, it is scarcely possible,
until the bids have been carefully exam
ined by board of experts, to say which
are the lowest bids. There was the usual
freak bid in the lot, coming from per-
son who offered to build boat which
would go no less than 40 knots an hour,
and 30 would be worid-beater. but, as
he forgot to inclose certified check, his
bid was not considered.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23

General Emilio Nunez, the well-known
Cuban leader, who has his headquarters
at Key West, Florida, says nothing less
than independence will be accepted by
the revolutionists. If this be true, and
in all probability it is, the talk of auton.
omy and the reported efforts. to be made
by the administration in that direction
will amount to nothing. 1t takes two to
make bargain,and in the matter of end
ing The war in Cuba, unless the patriots
consent to IA cessation of hostilities, any
the government of the United States on
the subject will be null and void as long
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23
A GOOD SUGGESTION.

The letter of Prof. o. t. Stearnes, of
Salem, published in The Times of yester.
day, advocating the erection of another
State prison in or near Roanoke is one
deserving the serious consideration of the
people, not only of Southwest Virginia
but OF the entire commonwealth. AS is
we'll known to ell who have investigated
the question, the prison Mt Richmond is
much too small to accommodate the yearly
increasing number of .onvicts, and plans
for its enlargement have been in contem-
platoon for some time. Mr.. Stearnes
brings forward figures to show that it
would be more economical to build an
other prison in the Southwes than to en-.
large the one at Richmond, and urges
apart from this the sanitary benefits that
would follow the division. 4 State farm
near the prison would, he says, reduce
The cost of maintaining the conyicts one
half, and, In transportation and other
ways there would he a saSing to the State
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23

by such an arrangement of about twenty
thousand dollars yearly. There are now
more than sixteen hundred State conyicts
and the number sent to the penitentiary
last year was five hundred and seventy
eight. These prisoners are released by
the authorities mt every legitimate oppor-
tunity; but in spite of this the increase
in the number of convicts renders it i'm
peratively necessary TO enlarge their pres
emit quarters or erect another building
somewhere else in the State. Roanoke
by it's location is beyond question the
best place for the site of such building,
and 1t is hoped the legislators and public
men of this section will do all in their
power to secure the erection .of q State
prison here. The.plan..of two prisons has
worked we'll in other States, both from
AN economical and a sanitary standpoint,
and there are many strong reasons why
the division should be made in this State.
The advantages to Roanoke of such a
prison are strongly stated by Prof.
Stearnes, and his letter deserves the care.
Iul perusai Oh the people OF this section
as we'll as of all parts of the State. The
disadvantages of crowdinR SO p1any Grim
inals in quarters inadequate for their &C.
commodation must be apparent to all,
and relief of the present overcrowded
condition of the prison at Richmond is
urgently necessary. A State farm in
this locality, because of the superior agri-
cultural resources of this part of the
State, would effect a greater saving in
the maintenance of the prisoners than any
where else. For the many excellent rea.
sons given by Prof. Stearnes, it is hoped
the authorities of the commonwealth
will consider the advantages of such an
arrangement and locate prison and farm
in the Southwest.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23
Sal. vi
EDWARD JETER, REPORTER.

NJ. G.McClung and wife left yesterday
for Charlottesville, where Mr.. McClung
will attend the meeting of the Virginia
Press Association. The will also before
their return attend the Nashville eXpusi.
ton.
Mrs. DR.. Taylor and her..daughter, Miss
Anna, have returned from - pleasant visit
to Asbury Park.
Mrs. Archie Phlegar, of Christians
burg, is visiting her father and mother,
Col. d. G. Shanks and wife, at their
home in West Salem.
Miss Ellen Blair and her guest, Miss
Cannon, OF Richmond. spent yesterday
with the Misses Edmondson, at Eliston.
DIR. j. j. Shanks left yesterday for AL
leghany Springs, where he was called
professionally.
Major w. w Ballard left yesterday
evening to attend the finals of the V. NJ.
l. at Lexington, Va, at which college
his son. w. w. Ballard, Jr., will receive
his diploma of graduation.
Mrs. j. w Sheppard and children, who
have been visiting at Mrs. DIR. Bruffey's,
left yesterday for Madisonvilla, Tenn, at
which place the Rev. Mr.. Sheppard has
charge of a church.
Yesterday was the second day of the
Roanoke county court, Judge w. w.
Mo fett presiding. The case OF the COM
ued generally to the second day OF the
July term of the court and the prisoner
bailed in the sum of $500 with Thomas I.
Johnston as his security. J. B. Frier
qualified as overseer of the poor. Bond
SoO0, with j. M. Smith as.security. -.
We understand that about five or six
hundred dollars were carried away from
Salem by the Quaker medi:ine men who
have been giving minstrel performances
and selling their medicines on Alabama
street. Many of the colored people after
hearing these artists talk believed that
they were afflicted with tape worms and
sold anything that they could convert
into money to buy this wonderful medi-
cine The 'fooler" delights to visit Sa.
lem, but the fool killer" gives it n wide
berth.
n warrant was sworn out several days
ago by G. o. Pickett against W. D. Cecil
for allowing II nuisance in the shape of a
canine to run at large, whose particular
delight it seems is to bite children. The
case was tried before Magistrate BarnitZ,
who admonshed Mr.. Cecil to keep the
dog tied. on penalty of death-to the dog.
The members of the Salem lodge, No.
100, |. o. 0. F., attended services at the
Episcopal Church Sunday morning, it be-
ing the regular annual memorial day or
dered by Grand Master. Charles D. Fox.
An able sermon was delivered by the rec
tor, Rev. L. w. Hubbard. 49,.
Sunday night at ssthe Baptist Church
thb following gentlemen were elected as
officers of the Tyree Missionary Society:
w. Is. Whitescarver, president; DR.. Rem
aids, vice president; and G. C. Taylor,
secretary. An.address was delivered by
Mr.. Meacham, secretary of the Y. NJ. G.
A. of Roanoke city.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23

Sooner or later the manufacture of cot
ton fabrics will be. transferred to the
South. The material is right at hand;
labor of the best quality can work for less
here than in New England. and in the
matter of water power and the cheap ness
of fuel for generating steam the south
offers every advantage. The capita. at
present is in New England; but, when
prosperity returns and confidence is re-
stored, all the money needed for the cree
ton of cotton mills can be obtained in
this section. Then, the climate is so mild
here that every comfort of life can be OBJ.
tained at one.third less than at the North
The South is the coming section, and the
fact is already becoming recognized every
where.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23
THE TRUE REMEDY.

w. NJ. Repine, editor Tiskilwa, ILL.,,
"Chief," says: 1--WE won't keep house
without DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. Ex-
perimented with many others, but never
got the true remedy until we used Dr.
Kings New Discovery. No other remedy
can take its place in our home, as in it
we have certain and sure cure for
Coughs, Colds, Whooping Cough, etc. {"
1t is idle to experiment with other rene
dies, even if they are urged on you as
just as good as DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry. They are not rs good, because this
remedy has record of cures, IN | besides
it is guaranteed. 1t never fails = sat sfy.
Trial bottles free at Mass;e's Pharmacy,
100 Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23
HARDSHIP ON THOUSANDS.
Severe Blow to kentucky Building and
Loan Associations.

severe dow TO .NenVucky Bullding and
Loan Associations.
Louisville, June 22.-By decision of
the appellate court, rendered ut Frankfort
yesterday, all the building and loan asso-
Citations in the State are either knocked
out or more or less crippled. The court
holds that the remedial law enacted by
the legislature In 1893, and which author
lied the associations to charge not ex-
ceeding IL per cent. interest, including
dues and the legal rate, is unconstitu-
tional. 1t holds that all the interest, and
even.dues, in excess OF per cent, is usur-
ious and cannot 10 charged.
1t also held that even the dues are Sin
terest' and that the borrowers, who have
been paying from ~ to. II per cent. in
dues and interest, are entitled to recover
or be credited by all in excess of n 6 per
cent. interest paid.
The decision will work great hard
ship on thousands of people who have
their all wrapped up in building and
loan associations.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23

Mexico has suffered recently from ter
rible aud disastrous earthquake shocks
and the California coast has also been
rudely shaken. These seismic disturb
ances in connection with those lately oc.
curing in the United States would seem
to indicate. that the foundations of the
North American continent are not alto
gether as stable as could be desired. 1t
is hoped, however, that the worst in the
line of terrestrial connection has already
happened.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23

All London is excited now and English
men the world over are jubilating over
the grand results of the sixty years reign
of the good Queen Victoria. Long may
she reign in the hearts of her subjects as
well as over the great empire upon whose
territory the sun never SETS. Americans
owe good part of the greatness OF their
country to the English blood that courses
through the veins of the people, and
"blood is thicker than water" all the
time.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23

The filibuster steamer Dauntless GER
tainly has the right name. Notwith-
standing her frequent misfortunes, she
still boldly plows the waves carrying arms
and men to Cuba at every opportunity.
Like tho Cubans of whom the little
steamer is afitting type, disaster doe s not
daunt her and misfortunes cannot COO!
the ardor If those in command or the men
under them
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23

Senator Chandler wants the admins
tration to drop everything else and fulfill
the pledges of the Republican party to
save Cuba. The sentiment for free Cuba
is growing stronger in this country every
day and sooner or later the people will
make themselves heard and their power
felt.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23

The return of American war ships
from foreign waters does not necessarily
forebode an approaching conflict between
the United States aud Spain; but in the
event that there should be war it would
he very handy to have the best of our
cruisers in America n waters.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23
SENTENCE SUSPENDED.

New York, June 22.-Judge New berger
suspended sentence upon Booth-Tucker
to-day, who was recently found guilty of
keeping disorderly house.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23

So fas from going blind, the English
papers assert that Queen Victoria does
not even wear spectacles. This ought to
put at rest the unnecessary rumor as to
the rapid failure of her eyesight.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23

When you are suffering from Catarrh
or Cold in the head you want relief right
away. Only 10 cents is required to test
It. Ask your druggist for the trial size
of Ely's Cream Balm, or buy the soc.
size. We mail it.
ELY BROS, SO Warren ST., N. Y.
City.
was afflicted with catarrh last au-
tumn. During the month of October 1
could neither taste nor smell and could
hear but little. Ely's Cream Balm cured
it.-Marcus Geo. Shanutz, PATHWAY,
n. J.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23
TAZEIvELL FOR TYLER.

Tazewell, Va, June 22.--At n mass
meeting of delegates held here yesterday
sixteen delegates were elected to the Ron
noke convention, and instructed for j.
Hoge Tyler.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23

Another woman heard from. This time
it is New York girl who writes to the
coroner that she intends to commit sui
eide because. of her unrequited love for
handsome officer. Like too many
women do, she fell in love with the off.
GERS face,.and while he, she says, has
acted in a perfectly honorable manner to
wards her, she has resolved to commit
suicide on his account. She writes to the
coroner that the officers face''owns her and
that her heart went out to him (the off.
cer) and that she was going to die for
him. Poor girl, it is hoped before she
puts her rash resolve into feet that an
other fellows face will make her captive
and willing to live for his sake
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23
as the reyolutionists refuse to accept the
conditions of peace.

A strange story comes from San Anto-
MO, Texas, In which a woman with a
CHASTITY cut RAINING diagonally across
from her left shoulder to her right side,
appeared TO Orson N. Jayne, Swede, in
his sleep, and told him of hidden treasure
on his farm. He followed the directions
of the woman in his dream and unearthed
"a, 600 in gold of the San francisco mint
age of the fifties, and now it would not DO
surprising if half the farmers of Layaca
county, where the treasure was found
should go to digging and blowing in
search of more Of the yellow metal. The
story, however, has too much of the dime
novel flavor to be implicitly relied upon.