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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

Among the many prominent business
men who are in Washington for the
purpose of pointing out to the senate
committee on finance, the bad features
Of the tariff bill, is Marshal Field, the
widely known Chicago merchant. Mr..
Field was asked if he cared to make a
statement for publication concerning
the tariff bill, and he replied "No,
except the one general remark that it is
the worst tariff bill l ever saw, not only
as regards the rates of duty imposed,
but in the complicated aud ambiguous
methods of imposing them. There is
scarcely a line in the bill that will not
have to be interpreted by the supreme
court"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

Cy Lyle, whose limit Oh editing the
p)Stoffice at Johnson City has about
expired, tried his hand at getting up a
little excitement last Sunday morning
by having a small blaze emanate from
the roof of THE COMET newspaper
office. After the fire department left it
was discovered that the office towel had
been nearly ruined by coming in con-
tact with the water from the hose. 1t
had been carefully preserved from water
for over three years. Bristol Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

For more than hundred years the Shakers
have been studying the remedial properties Of
plants. They have made many discoveries but
their greatest achievement was made last year.
1t is cordial that contains already digested
food and is digester of food, 1t is effective in
removing distress after eating and creates an
appetite for more food SO that eating becomes
pleasure. Pale, thin people become plump
and healthy under its use, Itarrests the vast
ing of consumption.
There never has been such a step forward in
the cure of indigestion as this Shaker Cordial
Your druggist will be glad to give you little
book descriptive of the product.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

We neglected to notify subscribers
last week that on account of the damage
occasioned by fire in our Office that
subscriptions would be thankfully re-
ceived, but as it is never too late to do
good, we beg to offer the suggestion
now in the hope that it may meet with
o generous response.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15
A Free Ticket To Texas

would cost you more via other lines than
ticket at regular rates via the old reliable
Memphis and Charleston R. r., because you
60 straight through without the long fay-overs
that you would have via other lines but our
rates are as low as the lowest
Do not buy your tickets before getting our
rates Avoid wearsome night changes of cars,
long lay-overs and troublesome transfers by
purchasing your tickets via the old reliable
M. g. Ry.
H. e. Allen, passenger agent, Morristown
Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15
Young Man Dead.

Mack Oliver, the young man whose
illness has been mentioned from time
to time in these columns, died at the
home Of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Oliver, on Cherry street, Tuesday night
at 8 o'clock of appendicitis. He was a
good hearted, energetic, hard working
boy and was kind and effectionate to
his parents, who are heart broken over
his sad and untimely end He was a
young man, only 81 years and six months
old, cut down when strong and useful
life was promised, but he was patient
in his suffering and meekly bowed to
the will of Him who giveth life and
taketh it away, and who hath said that
he was the resurrection and the life.
The burial occurred at o'clock yes
terday in the Love Grove Cemetery.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15
OBITUARY..

Eva Il. Perkins, the sweet baby child
of Mr.. and Mrs. Newt. Perkins, was
called from her earthly home to visit
bright country above, March 30, 1897.
Eva had many friends, and was bright
intelligent little girl 10 years and 25
days Of age She was the golden light
to the home from which she has de-
parted.
Before going to he'd she had little
prayer that never failed to he repeated
every night:
"Now, the light begins to break, to
thee, God, my prayer L make. Keep
me this night from every i'll, and help
me now to do thy will, for Jesus loves
my spirit still. Amen.
Put away the little dresses
That the darling used to wear;
She will need them on Garth, never
She has climbed the golden stair;
She is with the happy angels,
And l long for her sweet kiss,
Where her little feet are waiting
In the realm Of perfect bliss
Lay aside her little play-thngs,
Wet with mothers bitter tears!
How we shall miss little Eva,
All the coming, weary years
Fold the dainty little dresses,
That she never more will wear,
For her little fe t arc visiting
Up aboyr the golden stair.
! Kiss the little curly tresses,
Cut from hr bright golden hair,
Do the angels kiss our darling.
In the realm so light and fuirg
Oh we pray to meet our darling,
For long long sweet embrace,
Where the little feet are waitgag,
And we meet her face to face
w. c. MAuplE
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

New line of goods just received at
j. w. Hunters.
Webb Bros. for all kinds seed beans
and garden seeds.
Miss Maud Keebler, of Limestone, il
visiting Mrs L. B. Klepper.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. s. 1. Boring
last Monday 1ath, girl baby.
Miss Elizabeth Reeves, of Jonesboro.
is visiting Mrs. John H. Bowman.
Miss Fannie Nugent il visiting her
sister, Mrs Dr.. s, II. Miller, at knox
vile.
Mrs Cathy, mother of Mrs. McCown,
left yesterday to visit her daughter in
Nashville
Rev. Herndon and Il. V. McCown
went to Messy Creek yesterday to at
tend the meeting Of the Holston Pres
bytery.
Do not pay 80. 90 for 10 yards of dress
goods when you can buy the same
goods for 49, 90 at J. w. Hunters.
See our New Shoes.
j. W. Hunter.
Let low prices and good goods be
your guide to Jackson's store.
Miss Lillian Dosser and Hiss Lula
Smith, of Jonesboro, are visiting their
aunt, Mrs. S. W. Wilson, on Watauga
avenue.
The Proiectoscope Company will give
an exhibition at the Opera House Fri
dap and Saturday nights, April Is and
II, and Saturday matinee. Doors will
be opened at the usual time and the
prices of admission will be Is, rs and IS
cents.
James Johnson, an aged citizen died
last Monday on StrattOn's Hill and was
buried in the country Tuesday. He
leaves wife and one child. Johnson
came here from Rheatown, Tenn, aud
the family is in poor circumstances.
On next Sabbath we will begin hav.
ing evening service at the Watauga
avenue Presbyterian church at 7:3C
O'Clock ; Sabbath school, as usual, al
$3.50 a m, and preaching at 1890. All
are invited to attend.
d. L. LANDER, Pastor
If you have never seen an exhibition
given by Edison's most wonderful ma
chine, the projectoscope, you should &C
to the Opera House Friday and Satur
day nights of this week, and let youl
little children 20 to the Saturday Matt
nee. Admission Is, Is and So cents.
There will be citizens m ass meeting
at Oak Hill schoolhouse tomorrow
friday at O'Clock for the purpose o
devising plans for building a first claa
road from Boone's Creek to johnson
City. This is agitation in the right di
rection and it is hoped that it will h,
kept up till the object is accomplished
Nothing would be Of more advantage
to Johnson City.
J We will buy Wool this season.
]. W. Hunter.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

Johnson Talley, a young man from
this place, was killed on q coal rail-
road near Stonega, Va, last Satur-
day. Talley was coupling cars and was
mashed to death. His remains were
brought here Sunday night and we're
buried in the Monte Vista Cemetery
Monday. He was strong young man
cut down in his prime. He was about
% years old and was employed as brake
man on theroad when he met his death.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15
REDUCED RATES VIA SOUTHERN RY.

For the occasion of the general as
sembly Presbyterian Church, South,
which will be held at Charlotte, N. c.,
May 2O-31, 1897, the Southern Railway
will sell tickets to Charlotte and return
at rate of one first class fair for the
round trip tickets to be sold May II
10 81 inclusive, with final limit June 10,
1897.
For further information call on any
agent of the Southern Railway.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15
The best -four is Gold nust.

uG DSou llNul ~ NHIN S'uNis
Miss Stella Hakins is very sick with
fever.
No other "frm" sells the celebrated
White Lily Flour but Jackson.
Mrs. j. K. P. Hall, of Greeneville,
was visiting Mr.. and Mrs. T. b. Klep-
per, Saturday.
Miss Kate Simcox has accepted q
position with the New York Racket
Store.
Jackson will furnish you with the
best of all kinds of Meats, Groceries
and Vegetables. Give him trial.
r. NJ. George came home from Nor
folk Tuesday and will remain in the
city for while.
A visit to Jackson's store where you
can examine the goods and get prices
settles the Groceries question.
Weeb Bros have all kinds seed sweet
potatoes at the lowest prices.
Miss Bessie Hoskins and brother,
Horace, of Knoxville, are visiting DR..
and Mrs. j. w. Cox on Una avenue,
Mrs. W, Hodges, who has been quite
sick at her home on King street is, We
are glad to note, convalescing
You can buy 1900 piece dinner sets,
genuine imported ware, beautiful dec
orations, for $3.50, at S. B. Whites.
Try can of Perfection Baking Pow
der for cents at Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15
Big Raid.

Chief Raider Chas. M. Taylor, in
company with deputies made big raid
in Sewer county Monday night, cap
turing four men and girl. A fifty
gallon still and 1000 gallons of beer
were destroyed. The girl was released,
as she only carried food to the men.
The prisoners were taken before COM
missioner and bound to the September
term of the United States court.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

Hop Wo, the laundryman, who was
recently burned out, has opened up in
the old Pierce tin shop on Market street,
where he has every facility for doing
the best work in the city Although he
has gone to considerable expense in
fitting up nice place, his prices for
good, clean work have not been in
creased His motto is good work
cheap"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15
Easter Service at the NJ. e. church

A Missionary Easter service will be
conducted at the M. e. church Sunday
at 1890. The subject Of the service is
"The Worlds Redeemer." Sixteen
foreign mission fields will be repre-
sented at the meeting. The service
will be full of inspirative information.
Preaching at o'clock, evening serv-
ice-subiect "Some of the Includings
OF the Resurrection of Christ"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15
Notice to Creditors of
Watauga Bank.
+. B. st. John, Assignee, of the Wa
tauga Bank ct al. vs., Watahga
Bank etal.
In the Chancery Court at johnson
City, Tennessee.

Pursuant To an order # the court,
made on the 18th dsys,i Mar, Ii, 1887,
cause ordering the. cumpiaIhHnts bull
TO stand "a general o., dItot- blIl aGd
jur publication to be n.Adt, ~ b., rem
alter, Ia some ntNspap ruN r-ned Ia
) Ihnsun City, Tennessee. 1t Is order
ed by me that publication be made irr
iUur successive weeks, SO required by
law, in THE COMET, Newspaper pub
hshed in the town of Johne IA CITY.
Washington county, TeHGes~, q, M dl-
lerted IN SAID order; and Ill creditors
al the said Wat uga Bank eorl0,a -
Lt0n under the laws OF TeuresAe here.
tofDre engaged in the batk ~ huei.
II, IS in said town of } I'm on city, ale
hereby notified of tie fling II thu
original bill in this cnce hy c,arplaiI,-
ants on 28th day Of JW nary, 1897 and
# the sustaining Of the same ~ n ger
eral creCiors bill by ssid orit 81 the
court, and thst they, and zach of
hem, are hereby rcquiNed To- prne,t
and prove thcir claims, ~ required by
law in such cases on or hrfrrFh IN
lay of June, 1897, or the same will hn
forever harr And that suits sgainst
4aid defendant, WatAuga b nix. are
enjoinPd except in this cause and this
court; and except pending suils which
are allowed to proceed to judgment
only.
w. F. YOUNG, G, & NJ.
By G W. HODGE, ID. c. & M.
This March 81, 1897.
6654t Printers fee $12 90
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

Hon. W. j. Bryan arrived in Wash
ington Monday from Florida and
was given reception by the Old
Dominion Club and delivered an
address before the law school of CO.
lumbar University, and Tuesday eve
ming he was the guest of honor at
the big democratic Jefferson celebra-
ton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

The republicans doing considerable
worrying about the civil service rules
and how they are going to get around
them-at least, those who are after
Office are. About the only man who
has already got his Office who has shown
any special interest in this matter, is
Public Printer Palmer, who has been
practically discharging democrats from
the government printing office, by ask
ing for their designations, every day
since he took charge
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15
Library Simmer,

A supper will be served for the bene-
fit of the library Tuesday evening,
April 90, from $50 to 700 in the build
ing opposite the Methodist church
shadow pantomine entertainment viii
follow, beginning at ZOO o'clock. En-.
tertainment 10c, supper 25c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15
Bicycles and Bicy-
Gle Repairs, at the Bee
Hive.

Roby Lewis presented W. |, Burgess
with an egg yesterday on which was q
number of natural letters. A large ''W"
and ''B" are very distinct, and Roby
eontended that they stood for William
Bryan. The egg is on exhibition at
Burgess store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

Gov. Taylor may be relied upon i'm
pIicitly to pick politicians for Railroad
Commissioners. The fellows that get
left will be the statesmen-of course
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15
Hardware, cheap, at
the Bee Hive.

Frank Taylor, popular clerk of the
New York Racket Store, has accepted
a position with J. NJ Mahoney & Co.,
dry goods merchants in Greeneville,
and left Tuesday to take up his post Of
duty. Frank is genteel and popular
young man and his loss to our city is to
regretted.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

The bridge builders of Washington
county are getting to be as famous as
the bridge burners of East Tennessee
in the "sixties. "
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

All consumers are hereby notifie d
that the rents due for the current quar-
ter mustbe settled on or before the 10th
inst, otherwise the water will be shut
off without further notice. BY order
of the Watauga Water Company.
@. W. BEATTY, Sec
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

Many lives have been saved by the timely use
OF DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey. When a cold
creeps upon you, or cough racks your lungs,
no remedy is so prompt or ef1ectual Can be
given to the children with perfect safety and is
sure to produce beneficial results.
For sale by Mcfarland & Bolton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

Gov. Taylor is recuperNting few
days at Tate's Springs aud eyadng
the festive office seeker. The legisla-
ture gave him a pain.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15
G.. & D. Corsets and
Health Waists, at the
Bee Hive.
The best Hour is Cold Dust.

A large lot of queensware and glass
ware Just received at S. B. Whites.
Prices always right.
There was q great rush for Ross
Smiths train Monday morning by our
legasights and others going to attend
circuit court at Jonesboro.
The Junior League of the M, E,
Church will give a strawberry and ice
cream festival Thursday evening, 22nd
inst, in the frame building opposite
the church
- G. L. Clay returned Saturday from a
visit to his sick brother, Haden Clay, at
Whites Store, in Sullivan county. His
brother has been dangerously i'll, but
was better when he left.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

Milk Cow Wanted
First-class, fresh, young milk COW
wanted. Inquire at w. l. Hart & Cos
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15
Straw Hats and Slip
pers, at the Bee Hive.

HOODS Sarsspalilla has over and
- over again proved by its cures,
when all other preparations failed, that
it is thu One True BLOOD Purifier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption.

SUMPTION,
This is the best medicine in the world for all
forms OF coughs and colds and for consumption.
Every bottle is guaranteed. II viii cure and
not disappoint, It has no equal for whooping
cough asthma, hay fever, pneumonia brou-
chits. la grippe cold in the head and for con-
sumption. It's safe forau ages. pleasant to
take, and above ali. q sure cure 1t is always
well to take Dr. Kings New Life Pills Ia con
nection with Dr. king New Discovery as
they regulate ind t1ce the stomach ana bowels,
We guarantee legfecl satisfaction or return
money. Regular Size 30 cents and sl.00 At
Mcfarland & Co. drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15
NOTICE.

The Crystal Ice Co. will furnish the
dry flint ice again this season. See
Webb Bros or J. B'Worley.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15
To cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists re fund the money il it fails to cure 2c
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

Give the babies LAXOL, which is Castor Oil
made as palatable as honey.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

General Assembly Presbyterian 0kugch, South,
Charlotte, N. G., May 20-3t, 1897.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15
Buy Gold Dust flour.

J. f. Rrading went to Chattanooga
Friday and returned Monday, bringing
Mrs. Brading with him. She has been
visiting her mother for some months.
Col. R. S. Chaves, of Unicoi City,
will deliver a lecture at the Christian
church tomorrow (Friday) night at Z
o'clock on the subject of Christian
Citizenship"
Will King died at the home of his
father, James King, near the city last
Friday of typhoid fever, and was buried
in Love Grove cemetery Saturday. He
was about % years old and unmarried
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

Harry Miller, little child of Frank
Gibbons, colored, died last Monday
night of bronchitis and was taken to
Rogersville, the old home of its mother,
for burial. 1t was about year old and
was twin. It's mate is in poor health.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

Let low prices and good goods be
your guide to Jackson's store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

The Ladies' Aid Society, of the NJ.
E. Church, South, will give dime
social at the residence of Mrs. J. w.
Cardwell Friday evening, April 49,
Everybody invited.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

JASu,A, SUMMRES.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

Miss Lillian Dosser and Hiss Lul,
Smith, of Jonesboro, are visiting then
aunt, Mrs S. w. Wilson, on Wataugt
avenue.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15

Miss Stella Harkins is very sick wit
fever.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-15
Geld Dust flour best made.

One of the wonders of the world is
how nice goods can be sold at so low a
price at Jackson's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30
THE COHEN CO
HOLLAND-BARHAM
"A Pretty Church Wedding at Dur
ham, North Carolina.

DURHAM. n. c.. December 29.-(Spe-
cial.)--St. Philips Episcopal church was
well-fled this morning at 10 o'clock to
witness the marriage ceremony in which
Mr.. Ernest Leroy Holland and Miss Le-
more Lyman Barham were the contracting
parties. The maid of honor was MISS
Frederlcka L. Barham, sister of the bride,
and the best man was Mr.. Paul {. era
ham. The ushers were Messrs. {. A..
Jordan. Howard Foushee, w. III. McCabe
and Thomas Jones. The ceremony was
pcrformed by the rector, Rev. A. "A,
Pruden. Mrs. Dr. j. NJ Manning presided
al the organ with her usual skill and
dignity. The bride was dressed in a
brown cloth, satin finish. and wore a dia-
,nond and opal brooch. the gitt OF the
groom. She was given away by her
father. Captain c. A. w. Barham, of
wilson, n. c. Mr.. Charles Barham and
0afe. of Norfolk, and the sisters of the
bride. arrived in the city yesterday to
attend the marriage. Mr.. Holland was
formerly a resident of Maine. but has
,~cn In this city for several months, and
q a businessman OF fine reputation. Miss
Rarham has been in the family OF Mr..
4 Baliard for more than a year, and
has host Of friends, who hope for her
much happiness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30
Abbott Recognized Thenhs

RALEIGH, n. c., December 29.-(Spe-
ciaI. hallway Commissioner Abbott ar
rived to-day went to office, and told
Caldwell and Pearson that as the Su-
preme Court had recognized them, he
would do likewise. So the full commits
sion met this afternoon. Abbott says he
never had any intention not TO work har-
moniously with whoever the Supreme
Court placed in power.
The commission to-day UNANIMOUSLY
adopted a resolution saying that whereas
the Railway Commission act of 1881 makes
IL unlawful for any railway to give any
undue or reasonable preference to any
particular person in any respect, and pro-
hibits collecting or receiving from any
person a greater or less compensation for
any service rendered in transporting pas
sengers than it receives or collects from
any other person for like service, and
prohibits any discrimination in passenger
or freight service, and prohibits dead
head or free passes, subject TO certain
exceptions in section % of the act, 1t Is
resolved that the commission shall take
all necessary measures TO enforce the
act and it's penalties. All railways are
notified. The commission returns passes
sent its members.