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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-29
AFTER OLD LINE COMPANIES.
Kansas Commissioners Makes Threat of
Expulsion.

Expulsion.
Topeka. Kan, March 29.-Insurance
Commissioner Webb McNall announces
that under the 1889 Burton antitrust
law Of Kansas he will expel all old line
insurance companies from the state or
compel them to leave the secret pool
which, he claims, they maintained by
means of being subscribers to Harrison
Clarksons rate book. The commission
er claims that he has other evidences
Of a secret pool of rates in the frequent
and summary removal of agents for
cutting rates below those of other COM
panies. The Kansas statutes empower
him TO refuse them licenses II they do
not comply with the statutes and this
will be his weapon.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-29
Cretans Destroy Another Fort.

Canea, Island of Crete, March %
The fighting continued until late at Me-
rokuru, half way to Malaxa. The fort
at Perivolia has been destroyed. Fight
ing has been proceeding since Saturday
morning in the direction of Apokovona.
where the Christians are bombarding
the blockhouse protecting the fort OF
Tzeddin
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-29
The "Boat Club Series"

So was begun the first of the we'll
known Boat Club Series" The first
half of the story was written in ten
days. Happening into the store then.
he was asked if he had begun 1t. When
he replied that one-half was finished,
he was greedily asked for the copy at
once To this the writer naturally OBJ
jected 1t was his first attempt He
was by no means convinced that he
could do it and felt it hardly right that
il should be hurried into press in that
way The publishers were full of conf
dence in him, but they allowed the
manuscript as it was 10 be submitted
TO a Judge. 1t was indorsed and the
first half was in the hands of the COM
positors while the second was being
written. He has been writing tales OF
boyish adventure ever since.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-29

Boston, Mass. March Civilian T.
Adams the well-known writer, who,
under the pen name Of "Oliver Optic"
has entertained boy readers for more
than a generation, died at his home in
this city Saturday. He was rs years
Of age He had been i'll for some time
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-29

acting the Mckinley law" he conclud-
ed "what they will do to you for the
enactment Of this bill, in the language
of the street boy, viii be plenty
Dingley in reply said that Richard
sons remarks only illu strated what
could be done "By Juggling with per-
centages." Except for the increases In
the rates on tobacco, sugar and silks,
the rates in this bill, he said, were low
er than those of the Mckinley law.
Little Benefit to Farmers.
During a discussing concerning a
duty on hides Hopkins, Rep, said there
was no demand for such duty Walker.
Rep, explained that there were few
hides imported except those used for
sole leather, so that a duty on hides
would be of little benefit to the farmers
If a duty on hides would increase their
production in this country, he said, the
Republican side would be unanimously
I'm favor of such a duty. With regard
to trusts Walker argued that great COM
binations necessarily reduced the cost
of production and consequently the
price to the people. Trusts were the
natural outcome of higher civilization.
He predicted that eventually all the
railroads would be controlled by sim
gle corporation. There was sharp
exchange of personalities between
Grow. Rep, and Vandiver, Dem. The
former was explaining how the duty on
tin plate had established that industry
in this country and he and Vandiver be-
came involved in a personal controversy
over the question of who paid the tax
arising from an increased tin plate
| duty?"
Remarks by Simpson.
Simpson, Pop, after remarking on the
| conspicuous part played by Grow dur
| ing the stirring days of the war; said
| that 'it was sad to see him now the
defender of trusts and combines whose
purpose was to enslave the American
people" Simpson referring to the ques
tion of free hides, said that duty or
hides would be of more importance tt
the farmer than all the other duties In
the agricultural schedule. 1t would
mean an increase of 81 piece on every
| one Of the 5,422.000 hides taken from
the cattle slaughtered last year. Payne
| Rep. insisted that Simpson entirel,
misunderstood the question. The hide
imported did not come in competition
with American hides. The former wer
used almost exclusively for sole leath
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-29
Writer of Boys Stories.

william T. Adams is the best-known
writer of boys stories in America.
Thousands upon thousands of children
and grown people. too, have read his
books with keen relish. No public Ii
brary is thought complete by the
younger readers unless II has large
number of duplicates of all his works.
1t is only as a writer for boys that Mr..
Adams is known. But his first story for
boys was written fully thirteen years
after he became known as an author.
1t came about. too. by no seeking OF
his. A new publishing firm Brown,
Bazin & Co., wanted a Juvenile book
and asked him to furnish it. At first he
fatty refused. He had never written
anything for young people, and had felt
no call to do so. But Mr.. Bazin, who
was a warm personal friend, believed
that he could DO exactly what was
wanted. Mr. Adams, ii is claimed, had
thought about writing a story about
boats and boat building simply for the
boys in his Sunday school class, and
now. yielding to Mr.. Bazin's entreaties
he promised that during his vacation
he would see what he could do for him
out of that idea
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-29
OLIVER OPTIC.

with fatty degeneration of the heart
Mr. Adams illness dated from his re-
turn from a trip to Jamaica. He took
to his bed upon reaching home and
never rose. His daughter, Mrs. Sol
Smith Russell, wife of the actor. kept
a faithful watch at his bedside.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-29
"OLVER OPTIC" DEAD
WelI-Known Writer Of Boys Sto.
res Is No More.
DIES AFTER A LONG SICKNESS.

On His Return from "A Trip to Jamaica He
Took to His Bed and Never Rose Again
How He Begun TO Write stories for
Boys, Beginning with the Well-Known
and Popular "Boat Club Series Was
75 Years Old at Death.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02

At Unicoi City, Unicoi county, on
Sunday evening, Aug %, two young
men, Talley Rowe, of West Va, and
Clarence Hickey, of Bakersville, N. c.,
broke into the depot at Unicoi City
and took out some shoes and socks and
departed. On Monday warrant was
placed in the hands of Deputy Sheriff
John A. Maupin, of Unicoi City, who
arrested the two young men at Rock
Greek, NC. They were taken before
Squire Hannum, of Unicoi, for an ex-
animation; they waved examination
and were bound over to circuit court,
which convenes on the 4th Monday in
October. Wednesday morning the
prisoners were brought to Erwin on
the morning train by Deputy Sheriff
Maupin and Will Norris. Erwin Mag
net
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02
August 31st, 1897.
d. N. R.

Thames E. Terrell, of Blount House
W. Va, has discarded all other disr-
rhoea medicines and now handles only
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy. He has used in his
family and sold it to his customers for
years, and has no hesitation in saying
that it is the best remedy for collie and
diarroea, he has ever known. 1t not
only gives relief. but effects perma-
nent cure. 1t is also pleasant and safe
to take, making it an ideal remedy for
bowel complaints. For sale by Ward
& Friberg 's-The Bee Hive.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02

The Washington County Historical
Society will ship the display it is pre-
pairing for the Centennial in few days.
A handsome upright half-lound case
has been made of native oak, ana upon
it will be suspended 20x3O photo
gravures of all points of historical in
terest in the county, as well as the pic
lures of old records and famous people
Altogether it will make an interesting
exhibit, and one worthy of the county,
and a credit to the state. The success
of the undertaking is due, in large
measure, to Hon. S. M. Arnell, who is
one of the most earnest and capable
workers that ever took hold of such an
enterprise.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02
Summer Resorts.

Many delightful summer resorts are situated
on and reached via Southern Railway. Whether
one desires the seaside or the mountains, the
fashionable hotels or quiet country homes, they
can be reached via this magnificent highway Of
travel.
AAheville N. c., Roam Mountain Tenn. and
the mountain resorts of East Tennessee and
Western North Carolina, THE Land of the
Sky Tate Springs, Tenn, Oliver Springs,
Tim. Lookout Mountain, Tenn. Lithia Springs,
Ga, the various Virginia springs, also the sea-
shore resorts are reached by the Southern
Railway on convenient scheduals and at very
low rates.
The Southern Railway has issued handsome
folder entitled, Summer Homes and Resorts, &"
descriptive of nearly one thousand summer re-
sort hotels and boarding houses including in
information regarding the rates for board at
the different places and railroad rates to
reach them.
Write to G. A. Benscoter, Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Southern Railway, Chatta-
nooga, Tenn. for a copy Of this folder,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02
CLERK AND MASTERS
Sale of Land.
In Chancery Court at johnson City,
Tennessee.
P. G. Range OF al.
vs..
U. S. Savings and Loan Co., ct al.

Psrsuant to the degree OF said court
rendered on June 8, 1897, in the above
styled cause, / will on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1897,
In front of Jobe's Opera House door,
in johnson City, Tennessee, sell to the
highest bidder the property mentioned
and described in the pleadings and
said decree and ordered TO be sold to-
wit: A certain lot or tract OF land
situated in the town OF Johnson City,
Tennessee. and bounded rs follows /:
Lot No. 2S4, in block No. 5, fronting
so feet on Poplar street, and running
back OF even width $50 feet to an
alley, Said lot being situated 10 the
Johnson City Real Els ate Company's
addition TO johnson City: to satisfy
cross compliments decree OF $777. "a,
against Defendant Foy w. Dulaney,
unless said debt, interest and costs are
sooner paid.
TERMS OF SALE.
Said property will be sold for cash in
hand and in bar OF the equity Of re-
demption.
This August l6, 1897.
w. F. YOUNG, Clerk & Master,
By G. w. HODGE, D. @. an.
6S54t printers fee $11.00
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02
RATES ON SOUTHERN RAILWAY,

For tho occasion of the meeting OF the Ameri-
can Dental Association at Old Point Comfort,
Va, July SO-August 7, the Southern Railway
will sell tickets from all points on its lines to
Old Point Comfort and return at rate,of one
fare for the round trip. Tickets will be sold
July 80, 81, August and ., limited fifteen days
from date Of sale The Southern Railway
operates handsome Pullman drawing room
buffet sleeping car Nashville to Norfolk via
Asheville without change. Leaving Nashville
l2;25 p M, Chattanooga 6:l5 p. m, Knoxville
9.55 p. M Asheville l:44 a. M arriving Norfolk
5;25 p. m. Close connection is made with this
train from variovs other points. CaH on any
agent of the Southern Railway for further in
formation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02
An Earnest Appeal.

The committee charged with the
erection of monument to the Tennes-
see Union Soldiers, who died and who
were killed in the late war has de-
termined to urge tt eir comrades in the
various counties, and the friends of the
same, to hold public meetings for the
purpose of arousing an interest in this
undertaking. For this purpose a meet
ing will be held at johnson City, Sep
TENDER 10, in connection with the re-
union at that place. Speakers will be
present to present the interest of the
monument to the veterans and the citi-
zens who may be present.
The foundation of the monument has
already been built and the work will be
carried forward at once and continued
as the funds may come in until COM
pleted.
The brave deeds of these dead pa
triots and heroes, who sacrificed their
lives for the flag of the Union and for
the government should be held in ever
lasting remembrance. An appeal is
made to surviving comrades, to the
sons and daughters of the dead patriots
and to the friends of the cause for which
they fought and in the service of which
they persisted, to be present and lend
their aid and encouragement to the
movement for the early completion of
the monument already begun.
The total number of Tsnnesseans
who enlisted in the Union Army in
Tennessee regiments was $1,000. OF
these 6, 776, rs the records show, were
killed in battle or died from wounds
and disease. @
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02

In Western North Carolina, between the Blue
Ridge on the east and the Alleghanies on the
west, in the beautiful valley of the French
Broad, two thousand feet above the sea- lies
Asheville, beautiful, picturesque and world
famed rs one of the most pleasant resorts in
America. 1t is a land of bright skies and in
comparable climate whose praises have been
sung by poets and whose beauties of stream,
valley and mountain height have furnished
subject and inspiration for painters brushes.
This is truly the Land OF the Sky" and there
isl perhaps, no more beautiful region on the
continent to attract pleasure tourists or health
seekers. Convenient schedules and very low
rates to Asheville via Southern Railway.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02
FROM WATAUGA.

Miss frankie MeFall, came up last
night from Broylesyille and went out
to visit her sister, Mrs. Joe Woolf.
Edgar Robertson, son of j. G. Rob-
ertson, made trip on his bike to visit
relatives near Chucky City.
Rev. M. B. Upchurch baptized three
new members of his church in the
Watauga, at 3 p. m. last Saturday.
Last week Misses Jennie and Birdie
Kidwell, of Piney Flats. were visiting
old friends and neighbors here.
Rev. M. Upchurch, having finished
his work here for the present. left for
his home at Bluff City last light.
Thomas Wallace who has been visit
ing his brother, DR.. J. W. Wallace,
went up on the train to Bluff City last
night.
Last Wednesday night Mrs. Mary
Angel, returning from church, fell at
the crossing of Brush Greek and broke
a limb at the ankle.
E. H. Plumer returned last Monday
from an extended visit to his children
and other relatives at Petersburg, Va,
Warrenton and Oxford, n. G.
G. L. Scott, of our place, late con.
ductor on the L. & L., returned home
last Wednesday night with lame foot,
mashed by car wheel, and is off on {
so days leave of absence.
Died-August 30, of cholera-infan
tum, Earl, infant son of A. d. ant
Rhoda Fox. Same night of Hydroceph
Aliens, infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Milton Mottern. Both children wer,
buried at the Mottern cemetery at til,
same hour.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02
Bound to he Completed.

s. B. LumpkiA, general freight and
passenger agent of the Charleston and
Ohio River Railroad, was in the city
yesterday, says the News and Courier
of Tuesday, and last evening, when ac-
costed by reporter for the News and
Courier, talked most pleasantly and in
terestingly of the prospects of his road
and the fine crops and flourishing in
dustries on its line.
Mr.. Lumpkins special business in
Charleston was in connection with
anticipated traffic arrangements with
the South Carolina and Georgia rail
road, and he spoke last night as if con-
fident that most satisfactory conclu-
sions would be reached. "The present
indications are, he said, that Charles
ton will soon have a through line to
Cincinnati, and this will then be the
shortest line in existence. In fact, it
will be considerably shorter than any
other route connecting these two
points," He did not wish to enter in
to any extensive explanation of what
the plans were, but said that he was
sure that things were being arranged
that would prove most pleasant and
profitable for Charleston as a port and
market.
'There is no doubt" said Mr..
Lumpkin, chat the owners of the
Charleston and Ohio River railroad
contemplate finishing the line through
from Marion, N, c., to johnson City,
Tenn, in the near future. When this
is done l have no doubt but that the
line will then be completed to Ports
mouth. Here it will connect with the
Cincinnati, Portsmouth and Virginia
railroad, line now owned by our peo-
pie, and the direct line will thus be
established to Cincinnati.
In speaking of the crops and business
along the line of the Charleston aud
Ohio River road, Mr.. Lumpkin said
that the crops were the finest that have
ever been known since the road was
built, both Of cotton and grain. The
people, he said, were we'll pleased with
the prospects of fine season. He spoke
also OF the IA cotton mills on the line OF
road, and said they were in most
Aourishing condition.
The road is now preparing to build IL
miles Of track from Marion to the foot
Of the mountains, and this extension,
Mr.. Lumpkin said, would give them
the business Of four good counties that
now have only wagon roads. This, he
said, would largely increase the bust.
ness Of the road and prove valuable
and immediate feeder, besides being
another step towards connecting up the
through line. -Yorkville Enquirer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02
SHERIFF PRICHARD SHOT.
The rlueky Officer May HE From His Wounds
Desperate Killed by Deputy.

The flneky Officer May HE From His Wounds
Desperate Killed by Deputy.
Cranberry, N. c., Aug. 2S. Stories
which have reached public print re-
garding the shooting of Sheriff Pritch-
ard have been wrong in many import
ant details. Your correspondent was
today able to get the exact truth of the
encounter, the full details of which are
as follows:
On last Thursday evening a bench
warrant was placed in the hands of
Sheriff George X. Pritchard for the ar
rest of Monroe Garland, a notorious
desperate about twenty years old. He
had been defying the deputies for a
considerable time and had shot and
wounded several different persons,
among the number one woman, but they
all recovered.
Sheriff Pritchard summoned Marshal
Blalock and started for the Big Rock
Creek settlement, about twelve miles
from Bakersville. They had received
word that Garland was staying all night
at Will Mosely's so they went there at
daylight Friday morning. Immediately
on seeing the officers Garland opened
fire on them with forty-four calibre
revolver. Pritchard was shot in the
right breast, the ball going almost en-
tirely through his body. Blalock'
clothing was cut by the balls and his
flesh was scorched but he was not Sc
riously hurt. They returned the fir,
on Garland, killing him instantly
Three or four bullets reached vita
spots.
Pritchard was moved to the home o
, ex-Sheriff Bradshaw, where he lies in
critical condition. The doctors hav,
: very little hope of his recovery, but OF
account of his wonderful nerve tn
chances are favorable.
Pritchard and Blalock are considere,
the coolest and most determined officer
in this county, and this is not the frs
contest they have had with criminals
Pritchard has had some very close call
8 prior to this and he has always show
his wonderful nerve by standing hi
d ground, regardless circumstances. II
is brother of United States Senator
G. Pritchard, who was immediatel
telegraphed for. Garland has humble
n of kinfolks and friends who are likel
, to cause more trouble. Feeling is run
ming high against them and they wi
not go far until they will be checked
+ The excitement was so great in Bakers
i vile that court, which was in session
e has been adjourned indefinitely.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02

Judge Hart is now pulling at the
government teat He has accepted q
position with handsome salary APP
pendage under Collector Tyler at
Knoxville, and reported for duty Tues
day, thanks to Easy Boss" Brownlow.
At the hour of going to press it was
even money on Hart, Campbell and
Hickey as to who was the best pleased
with this appointment.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02

Neglected coughs and colds are
dangerous. A summer cold permitted
to run into winter frequently means
pneumonia. A winter cough and cold
neglected leads to consumption. DR..
Bells Pine Tar Honey will cure a win
ter cold or summer cold or cough Of
any kind every time. 1t is harmless.
All good druggists sell it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02

Jack Faw is not the only pebble on
the beach when it comes to newspaper
men being held-up. A bold, bad bandit
tackled the manager of the Clarksville
Leaf Chronicle a few nights ago, and,
paradoxical as it may seem, made a
bowling success and financial failure.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02
MOTHERS FRIEND

"My wife suffered more in ten min
utes with either of her other two chill
dren than she did altogether with her
last, having previously used four bot
ties of Mothers Friend 1t is a
blessing to any one expecting to be-
come a MOTHER" says a customer.
HENDERSON DALE, Carmi, Illinois.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02

1t is reported that a North Carolina
man recently cursed God in his wrath
and has since been splitting fire. The
only surprising thing about this state
ment is that the party making it did
not have sense enough to claim that the
spitfire was woman so that it would
be believed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02

II strength is what you waHt you should
study what causes your weakness.
1t is practically lack of food,
But you eat three meals day, and all you
can eat at a time
Yes, but do you digeStit
Food undigested, is not food 1t is not
nourishment
1t doesn't create strength,
To digest your food take Shaker Digestive
Cordial at meals, After while you will digest
your food without it. Then you win get we'll
strong and healthy.
Shaker Digestive Cordial cures indigestion
and all its symptoms, such as nausea, headache
eructations, pain in the stomach. giddiness
loss of appetite, etc. 1t makes your food nour-
ish YOU and make you strong and fat and
hearty.
Druggists sell it, Trial bottle 10 cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02

By order of Camp Alexander II,
Stephens, S. of ", we wish to hold &
call meeting in our hall, on Market
street, Friday night, Sept 8, for the
purpose of sending delegates to repre-
sent our camp at the reunion, which il
to be held in Bristol September 8. Lee
the sons of all Confederate Veterans
nnrno
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02

Later:-Word has been received that
Sheriff Pritchard has been moved to his
home in Bakersville and that his chance
for recovery are better. The ball has
been extracted and the doctor thinks he
will pull through.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02

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. Cali on any agent of the Southern
Railway for full information.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02

Tho Southern Railway has on sale from all of
It's 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, 1897-09-02

John Campbell is not Presbyterian,
but there is one problem that gives
him no little trouble just now, and he
would give a great deal to know if
"what is lobe will be-"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-02

The only indication We have of the
return of prosperity is that everybody
is talking Fair-for johnson City next
fall.