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The Indianapolis journal., 1897-04-16
Proposed Bread Foods Commission.

WASHINGTON, April 15-Senator Hans
brough. of North Dakota, has introduced
a bill authorizing the appointment of a
commission to introduce and popuarize the
bread foods of the United States among
the peoples of the Orient 1t provides that
the commission shall consist of three per-
sons to be appointed by the President and
confirmed by the Senate and to be known
as the Bread Foods Commission of the
United States and to be under the direction
and control of the secretary Of agriculture.
The commission shall ascertain. and from
time To time report to the secretary of
agriculture the best modes of introduce
ing and populariZins the bread foods Of the
United States among the peoples of
Oriental countries. The salary OF each of
said commissioners shall be 5000 a year,
and the commission is authorized to employ
a secretary al a salary of $1,000 and $4,000
is appropriated to defray the expenses OF
said commission in the prosecution of its
work Senator Uansbrough says that the
measure is designed TO further the work Of
extending the trade of the United States
with China and japan and was suggested
by the letter recently sent to him by James
j. Hill. president of the Great Northern
Railroad, on the subject Of trade with the
Orient
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-04-16
Aiding the sugar-Beet Industry.

WASHINGTON. April 15.-The Agricul-
tural Department is sending out to farm
ers and TO experimental stations a large
amount of sugar-beet seed with view to
determine the feasibility of growing the
seed in certain sections of the country. In
an interview Secretary Wilson said: "Bul-
letins are being issued from the department
prepared by experts giving the people in
formation regarding sugar beet in all its
relations. Such bulletins will be prepared
from time TO time and the results will be
copied from the several stations and full
information given 20 the people regarding
this important matter Capitalists are turn
ing their attention toward investments
along this line. There will be no difficulty
about getting money enough to erect fac
tories which cost from 500 900 TO $500. co.
The business men of the cities have learned
thoroughly that they cannot thrive unless
the farmers thrive; and. besides, the sue
cess Of the Oxnards assures capitalists that
where all the conditions of success are
carefully secured to begin with. there is no
question of the ultimate result. IT seems
to US that the effort of the Department of
Agriculture to save the $l00 000.C0G that We
now pay out annually for sugar and reach
ing for the $55. 100. 900 that British pay for
their butter each year will help the balance
of trade eventually"
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-04-16
Lewis Island cd.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 1.-TWO miles
up the river the Burlington tracks are en-
dangered. and above Kansas City, Kan,
the Missouri Pacific tracks are only little
above the current. The river is also get
ting dangerously near the Maple Leaf tres
tie. The last of the families on Lewis
island, small place at the mouth of the
Kansas river have moved out. The place
is entirely submerged, and the water at
the lowest points almost touching the
caves of the huts. Harlem, across the
river, is in a state of excitement. as a
very slight rise will bring the flood into
that town. The riprapping has not proved
OF much success and the banking is rapidly
caying in.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-04-16
Sixth Victim .

ROSEDALE. Miss, April 15.-This has
been beautiful day in the delta and the
water is stationary. Another drowning on
+. NJ. Scott's place north Of here is report
ed Mary Robinson, a colored girl of four
teen years. returning from visit to
her sister in canoe, when the frail craft
sank in eight feet of water. Clint Dun
woodie, who was with her. saved himself
by swimming. This makes the sixth victim
claimed by the flood in two weeks in this
vicinity The body of Charley Claxton.
who was drowned the Niles place on
body was standing upright in the water.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-04-16

ST. LOUIS, April 15.-The MISSISSIPPI
river at this point shows a decline of more
than half a foot during the past twenty
four hours. while at Keokuk and above an
advance is recorded. At Bonneville the
Missouri is also coming up. The local
weather bureau predicts that the river at
St Louis will fall to about 26.6 feet by
Friday morning with a further fall dur
ing the day; that the Missouri will rise
west of Hermann and continue TO fall TO
the eastward. and that the upper Missis-
sippi will rise as far south as Hannibal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
GENERAL STATEMENT.
ASSETS.
(LOAN FUND.-

To The MEMBRsWe herewith ha nd General Statement the
dion your Association the close business December 3D.
mized
The business shows marked during the 1896; padn capital
being cent than date last while the real estate owned
by the Association has been reduced by The number of
shares in force have increased 81
The management feel we'll satisfied with the business the
sufficient to dollar paid fair
the absolute sovny the Association not be questioned The
management which has always been exceedingly
cualed
recently
om having liquidation 1t has been charged that
liquidation violated their
could be
should be members
members
stockholders October of that year. placed
financial basis have
that there sufficient number MEMBERS
abiding faith the of this institution who will
shall liquidation
strictly charter requirements
of the law There have been adverse decisions courts
business concerned neither do We will be
have member call the office and detail
of doing business.
the fury the Knoxville associations will
uneaness lead seek withdraw from
do will that will adhere
By Laws on this subject, in paying off your stock.
stand association and not
you pursue policy detrimental your interests that may profit by
your fears Respectfully
/ YOUR OFFICERS
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
Bank Assignment.

The Watauga Bank, which has been
doing business in this city for the past
eight years, closed its doors Thursday
and was Immediately placed in the
hands of receiver. Difficulty in max
ing collections was given as the prime
cause of the failure, and the condition
of the bank would indicate the correct
ness of the statement.
While no complete schedule has yet
been given out, it is understood that
the liabilities of the bank amount to
about $4,000, while the assets will
reach about 500, 900.
A general creditors bill was also filed,
and it is confidently believed that both
depositors and stockholders will be
paid in full, though some time may
elapse before full and final settlement
can be made.
F. B. st. John, cashier of the bank,
was made receiver. I
While the failure is much regretted
because of the untoward effect it will
have upon the business credit of the
city, it is matter of graduation tina
all parties interested will be paid il
full.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
The New Charter.

The new Charter recently prepared
under the direction of the Mayor and
aldermen is now the law, having been
signed by the governor Jan. Goth. The
corporate boundaries are fixed as they
existed from 1889 to 1893, thereby in
Guiding the Carnegie Iron Furnace and
some adjacent lands within the limits.
The town elections will be held on the
fourth Wednesday in November of
each year, instead of March, and the
present officials hold over until Novem-
Der.
The system of collecting taxes is
radically changed. The recorder is
made thesole tax-collector, but receives
no fees or commissions; all penalties,
fees etc, going into the town treasury.
No suits are brought for the collection
Of taxes, but the recorder is empower
ed to issue distress warrants to be
levied on personally when necessary.
After June LIST in each year the record
er will advertise and sell all delinquent
realty, subject to redemption within
two years. The taxes are made a lien
on the land superior to all other liens
except state and county taxes. The
cost to the delinquent is considerably
reduced.
The board is prohibited from using
funds for any purpose other than that
for which they are collected; also, from
contracting for the expenditure of sums
in any year in excess of the income for
that year.
#" 1sA
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
potash In Agriculture

Is the title of pamphlet, published by
the German Kali Works, SO Nassau
street, New York, N. Y. This book is
known to many of our readers from its
first edition, published few years ago,
The second edition contains many
valuable improvements.
The contents embody collection Of
results obtained with fertilizers at our
experiment stations. 1t would appear
from the conclusions that many brands
of fertilizers now on the market do not
contain as much potash as they should
for the production of the best results
1t would certainly pay every farmer to
write for copy of this book, which we
understand is sent free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
Exposure to Disease

Does not necessarily mean the contraction Of
diseas provided the system is in vigorous con-
dition. with the blood pure and all the organs
in healthy action, When in such condition
contagion is readily resisted and the disease
germs can find no Judgment Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla is the best medicine to build up the system
because 1t makes pure rich blood and pure
blood is the basis of good health. In cold
weather 1t is especially necessary to keep up
the health tone because the body is subject to
greater exposure and more liable to disease
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the safeguard Of health.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
Change in Method of Business.

Beginning February 10Th, 1897, we
will discontinue selling goods on credit,
at retail, with the exception of agricul-
tural implements, and when anything
in this line is sold on time note must be
given at time of purchase.
We will establish this rule absolutely
on February 10Th, and after that date
will not deviate from it.
For the convenience of some of our
customers, we have arranged for sys-
tenn of coupons that we will offer to the
trade, for cash, in amounts of $500 or
more, at discount, thus enabling our
patrons to save per cent even on our
lowest cash prices. The coupon books
will run from $500 to $1,000, and con-
tain coupons in value from 1c to SOC.
Money is scarce and very hard to get,
and we think it is important for every
body to buy goods as close as possible.
Goods can not be sold as cheap on
credit as for cash, for there are many
expenses attached to credit business
which are omitted on the pay down sys-
TEN. These expenses and bad debts
must be paid for, so, of course, goods
must be sold higher on a credit than
they can be sold when these expenses
are omitted and no bad debts made.
We intend to sell hardware and stoves
cheaper than they have ever been sold
here before. We know the people need
goods cheap and we propose to run our
business to meet this demand fully.
We want the cooperation of every one
of our customers and ask a continuance
of your trade.
Very Truly,
SUMMERS, BARTON & LYLE.
Johnson City, Feb. list, 1897.
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Announcement.

We have sold the furniture business
to M. Z. Wolfe and have opened out in
the room formerly occupied by @. F.
Melcher, one door east of J. W. Hun
ter. A new and complete stock of
undertaker's goods. Everything from
the cheapest coffin to the finest casket,
and at much lower prices than form erly
sold.
We also carry a complete line of
wall paper, all grades and prices.
Soliciting your patronage, we are
Yours Respt.,
WOLFE & Co,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
City Council.

A called meeting of the board of
mayor and aldermen was held in the
recorders office Saturday afternoon at
1;30 Present-Aldermen Cameron,
Boring, Jackson, Collett, Pursell, Wof-
ford. aH .
Mayor Faw being absent M. Jackson
was called to act as mayor pro tenn.
On motion of Boring, seconded by
Cameron, the recorder was instructed
to collect no penalty from delinquent
taxpayers until after February 2S.
The account of H. G. Hart was, on
motion, referred to the finance commit
tee for further investigation, committee
to report at next meeting.
The following accounts were pre-
sented and allowed:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
Deafness Can Not be Cured

BY local applications, as they can not reach
the diseased portion of the ear There is only
one way to cure deafness, and that is by con-
stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an
inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing and when it is entirely closed deafness
is the result, and unless the Inflammation can
be taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh which is nothing but on inflamed cou-
dition of the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF deafness Caused by oatarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free,
F. J. CHENEY & co. Toledo, O.
s9s- Sold by druggists, 75c
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
A Sad Misfortune.

Mr.. T. W. Davidson, who carries
the mail between this city and Embre-
vile, distance Of thirteen miles, bis at
his home on King street suffering from
exposure to the bitter cold weather a
few days ago. The mail is transported
between the two points on a hand-car,
and in cold weather is dangerously try
ing on the carrier nr .'a
The hand-car was demolished in a
wreck last weeE, and Thursday morn
ing Mr.. Davidson concluded to make
the trip on foot, through the snow. The
task proved a most unfortunate one
and as q result both of his feet are bad
ly frostbitten, his lower limbs being
badly swollen from his feet to short
distance above the knees. He suffers
considerable pain and inconvenience,
but his relations and friends hope nc
permanent ill results may follow.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
Happy Parents.

For several days DR.. Geo. H. Berry,
the genial and whole-souled Southern
Express agent here, has been wearing
broader smiles than any degree of "re-
turning prosperity" could produce. His
improved condition is due to the pres
ence of fine boy baby, which arrived
at his house Sunday afternoon. Mother
and son are doing we'll.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
There Is Nothing so Good.

There is nothing just as good as Dr. Kings
New Discovery for consumption, coughs ant
colds, so demand it and do not permit the dealer
to sell you some substitute. He will not claiu
there Is anything better, but in order to make
more profit he may claim something else to bt
Just as good You want Dr. Kings New Dis
cove'y because you know it to be safe an(
reliable, aud guaranteed TO do goud or none!
refunded. For coughs. colds, consumption an(
for all affections Of throat, chest and lungs
there Is nothing SO good as is DR.. Kings New
Discovery AT Nc Farland g. Co.. IS drug store.
Regular size 80 cents and S100.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

Jos. Alexander, who until q few
weeks ago conducted barber shop in
the Piedmont Hotel, finds himself in o
dilemma that may prove anything but
pleasant. He contracted q bill for
board at the Piedmont TO the amount
Of about $50 and neglected to liquidate
before making his departure He was
apprehended in Greene county last
week and brought to the city Sunday
The following morning he was ar
raigned before the recorder on a charge
of beating his board bill. Upon the
evidence submitted he was bound over
to await the Inext term of court.
He was taken to Jonesboro for in
generation, where he will remain I'M
less able to make bond
The unfortunate young mans posi-
ton is deprecated by his acquaintance,
as he made many friends during his
stay here. The hotel people evinced
disposition to be lenient and are not
anxious to prosecute if the matter can
be satisfactorily arranged before the
next term of court.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

Unicoi county is in luck. A govern
ment fish hatchery is to be located near
Erwin. The fish commission recently
decided on the location, the Tapp BROTH
ers' farm, which is said to be in every
respect most desirable one. The work
of building the hatchery will be in pro-
gress during the coming summer, and
$50, 900 or more will be expended in the
erection of buildings and other work to
open up the hatchery. a +.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

We all know that any tired muscle can be re-
stored by rest. Your stomach is muscle
Dyspepsia is its manner of saying II am tired
Give me rest" To rest the stomach you must
do its work outside of the body.
This is the Shakers method of curing indi-
gestion, and its success is best attested by the
fact that these people are practically free from
what is without doubt the most prevalent OF all
diseases. The Shaker Digestive Cordial not
contains digested food which is promptly alb
Sorbed without taxing the tired digestive
organs but it is likewise an aid to the digestion
of other foods in the stomach. A 10 cent trial
bottle will convince you of its merit, and these
you can obtain through all druggists o..
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
Card OF Thanks.

THE heart feels most when the
tongue moves not" As we can not ex-
press our gratitude to each one indi-
we desire to return our heart
felt thanks and our deep and lasting
gratitude to the kind friends and neigh
bors who so kindly lent us their help,
aid, assistance and sympathy during
the darkest hoSrs of gloom and dark
ness through which we ever past, in
the sickness, death and burial of our
dear little Evalina, and for their con-
tinued sympathy and help during our
sickness and distress.
S. M. MCKINNEY.
T. E. MCKINNEY.
LULA B. MILBHoRN.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
Inauguration PFesldent-elect Mckinley
Washington, D. c., March 4th, 1897.

REDUCED RATES VIA SOUTHERN RY.
On account of the Inauguration Of
President-elect Mckinley, at Washing
ton, y. c., March 4th, 1897, Southern
Railway will sell individual tickets
from its stations to Washington, d. c.,
and return at rate of one fare for the
round trip. Tickets will be sold March
/, 2 and 8, good to return until March
g, 1897.
For further information address any
agent of the Southern Railway,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

More citizens of the United States
insured with the NEW YORK LIFE
INSURANCE Co. during the past
year than with any other one Compa-
ny. The NEW YORK LIFE is as
SAFE and STRONG financial institu-
ion as there is in the world: assets
January LIST, 1897 of $1S7, 176, 4O6. 0O);
and its New Accumulation Policy is
the cleanest and straightest life insur-
ance contract in existence. For full
information, see or write, WoFFoRD
BRos., johnson City, Tenn,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
Buy Cold Dust flour.

Geo. r. Browns many friends will
be glad to know that he has almost re-
covered from his recent severe illness.
He was on the streets Monday for the
first time in two weeks.
Miss Mollie Moore, who has been
visiting Miss Florence Beckner, left
yesterday for her home at Big Stone
Gap, Va.
WANTED-A good, fresh, young milk
COW. Apply to Geo. H. Berry.
The oft-repeated story that "the
furnace is going to blow in is again
being whispered in the faces of the
over credulous. If the producer of
such chestnuts imaglnes he is "restor-
ing confidence" by such reports he is
woefully mistaken. When the furnace
starts you'll know it.
The ONLY CONDITION of the New
York Life Insurance Company's Gao
emulation Policy with annual loans"
is, that the policy holder pay the pre-
miums. There is no restriction as to
Residence. Travel, Occupation, Habits
of life or manner of death, in either
the application or the Policy. Wofford
Bros. Agents.
At midnight Tuesday night the resi-
dence of DR.. Robert S. Willard, of
| Gladstone, Tenn, was burned, to-
gether with the entire contents, which
included an interesting collection of
anatomical specimens and one Of the
| finest medical libraries in the south
The family had very narrow escape.
1t is suggested that the recent cold
spell will prove to have been microbe
destroyer, thereby greatly benefting
the health Of the city. While we have
always been blest with a very incon-
siderable mortality, still any circum-
stance tending to improve the saniJary
condition of the city is always welcome,
regardless of other considerations.
To say something is one thing, to prove it is
another We can't prove that DR.. Bells Pine
Tar Honey is the best cough remedy on earth
unless you will try it. If you do this and dom
agree with us you get your money back from
any druggist b.
Forsae by Mcfarland Bolton, druggists.
| &C. Collins was registered at the
Piedmont last Monday. He did mo-
say if he was enjoying the prosperity
his vote helped to bring about in tht
recent election.
S. B. White means to close out al
heaters and he has cut the price 81
every one who needs stove can buy.
i A visit to Jackson's store where you
can examine the goods and get prices
, settles the Groceries question. 9-
The store and dwelling house of A
: A. Dotson, at Trade post Office, John
son county, were totally destroyed b,
fire Monday. Loss about $1,000, witt
no insurance, The fire originated &C
cidentally. H y
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

Our farmer friends can subscribe for
any newspaper or magazine they desire
through THE COMET, and pay for same
in produce at market prices.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
LADIES!

We are receiving the
incest line of Wash
Goods, &c, that we have
ever had. In getting
them early we secure
first choice in Styles.
Now is the time to be
making up the child
rens' clothing, as well
as your own, and get
ting that work out of
the way, so that when
Spring opens up you
will be free to get out
of doors. Come and see
the neatest Stock of
these Goods you have
ever seen in johnson
City. Yours Truly,
Ward & Friberg,
THE BEE HIVE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
THE * COMET.
Local News Notes.
Special Offers.

We will send The COMET and The
Arena to any address one year for SO. so.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
Walter Cargille and Clyde Bowman
spent Sunday at Milligan. ar-e.

Walter Cargille and Clyde Bowman
spent Sunday at Milligan. rE.
John Edens was in from Knob Greek
Wednesday, trading.
Miss Pearl CARRIER returned to her
home at Chesterton, Saturday.
Mrs. 1. N. Beckner went up to Bris-
tol yesterday to visit relatives.
W, f. Simpson returned from an
extended visit to Florida last Friday.
Rev, Henry E. Holton, of Richmond,
Va, will preach in the Christian church
next Sunday, 18th inst, at 1890 a. m.
and $3.50 p. m. The public is cordially
invited to attend these services.
DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-H Honey is an important
addition to the list of the worlds most valuable
medicines. Harmless in It's nature yet almost
infallible in its action, 1t is undoubtedly the
most efhcacious means known today OF curing
coughs, colds and kindred diseases
For sale by Mcfarland & Bolton.
Fear was entertained that the recent
hard freeze would prove very destruc-
i've to fruit in the south, the freeze be-
ing general; but latest reports do not
verify the prediction, investigation
showing that the trees are uninjured.
The Hodges Printing Company has
sold its outfit to J. W. Cass, who will
| aontinua tba hT1cinacu IN oonpAoti on
with his book and stationery store. We
wish you full measure of success, Zoe.
The Life Insurance Policy which
you have been looking for, is one
WITHOUT restriction of any kind, with
guaranteed cash values. annual loans
and non forfeiture conditions. 1t will
be to your interest to see the contracts
offered by Woford Bros, before in
surfing your life.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

LAXOL is the best medicine for children
Doctors recommend it in place Of Castor Oil.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
For Sale.

A good second hand Buggy cheap.
Call on Clyde Bowman, at Wofford's
Drug Store. ,sr ana ~.