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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09
The Comet johnson City, Tennessee Thursday September 1897

r. l.. Bruner, OF the Racket Store, is
now in the eastern markets buying fall
and winter goods, and Racket Store
customers know what that means. He
is careful buyer and takes quantities
sufficient to get the lowest possible
price and always gives the public the
advantage of these savings. His ad
elsewhere tells delightful story.
M. Dyer 4 Co., are riding on the top
wave of prosperity. They have recent
ly added new arc light and have
practically driven darkness from their
sample room. Mike is the most popu-
lar Irish gintleman" that ever wore
the shamrock or observed st. Patrick's
day, and has Klondike at his door.
The Sabbath school convention at
Cedar Greek on last Saturday was well
attended. Some of the speakers APP
pointed failed to appear, but the con-
vention was success. The good peo-
pie of Cedar Greek did their part.
Gov. Taylor is at "Robins Roost'
for few days. When he returns to
Nashville he will be accompanied by
his family, who go there to spend the
winter and go to school.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09
The best -four is Gold Dust.
300 Reward 300.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at lesat one dreaded disease
that seinece has been able to cure in all its
stages and that is catarrh. Nails Catarrh Cure
S the the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity Catarrh being constitu.
tional disease, requires constitutional treat
ment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the hood aud mucous sur
faces Of the system, thereby destroying the foun'
dation Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The proprie
tors have 40 much faith in it's curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that 1t fails to cure. send for list Of ties
timonials. Address,
eB Sold by druggists 75c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

J, F. Lyle has retired from the firm
OF Summers, Barton & Lyle, hardware
dealers, having sold his interest to II,
X. PARROT. Mr.. Parrot has been
travelling this territory for years for a
Knoxville hardware house, and is a
thoroughly up-to-date hardware man,
and will be valuable acquisition to the
firm. His business engagements are
such that he can not go into the store
before the first of January, 1897, but
the deal having been consummated the
firm name henceforth will be Summers,
Barton Il Parrott. Success to them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09
We cash pension
checks-no charge.
Ward & Friberg,
TIE BEEHIVE.

Albert N. Grisham, aprominet Nash
vile lawyer, died at Elk Park last Sat
urday evening after a short illness.
The remains were brought to this city
by special train Sunday aud shipped to
Nashville for interment.
The management of the Asheville
Normal and Collegiate College has re-
Gently had the dormitory heated
throughout by the hot water system,
and it is now one of the most comfort
able buildings of the kind to be found
anywhere.
Rev. F. W. Barnett, of Nashville, is
in the city for a week or ten days and is
the guest of Geo. L. Wofford. This ia
another link in the chain of circum-
stantial evidence that is rapidly being
forged around Mr.. Wofford. A promi-
nent witness for the defense is expected
to arrive tonight and as both sides an.
nounce themselves ready for trial the
case may be advanced on the docket.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as remedy for your
troubles If not, get bottle now and get re-
lief. This medicine has been found to be
peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure of all
female complaints, exerting wonderful direct
influence in giving strength and tone to the
organs, If you have loss of appetite constipa-
ton, headache, fainting spells, or are nervous,
sleepless. melancholy or troubled with dizzy
spells, electric bitters is the medicine YOU
need. Health and strength are guaranteed by
it's use. Fifty cents and S1.0O at Mcfarland &
Co. S drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09
To Whom It May Concern.

1 have been in the drug business for
twelve years, and during that time,
sold nearly all the cough medicines
manufactured; and from my personal
knowledge Of such remedies, l say that
that Champerlain's Cough remedy gives
better satisfaction than any other on
the market,-W M Terry, Elkton, Ky.
Sold by Ward & Friberg-The Bee
Hive.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09
THE X COMET
To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists re fund the money If it fails to cure 25c

J. W. Boring spent last Sunday in
Bristol.
J. W. Hunter made business trip
to Bristol last week.
A. M. Stuart. Jr., was over from
Jonesboro Sunday.
F. NJ. Chritzman was in the city yes
terday for few hours.
J. A. Landon made flying trip to
Jonesboro Saturday.
s. T. Norris, of Cranberry, N. c.,
was in the city Saturday.
Rev. Frank Barnett will preach at
the Baptist church Sunday.
Clerk and Master Smith was down
from Elizabethton Tuesday.
Miss Anna Gentry has returned from
a prolonged visit to Asheville.
The best -four is Cold Dust.
s. d. Ramsey, of Bakersville, N. c..
was in the city on business Monday.
Miss Julia Crouch has returned from
o months visit to friends in Carter
county.
Buy Gold Dust flour,
Try Cubanade at Mcfarland & Boil
toms drug store. A delicious drink.
Born-Monday night, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Will L. Mitchell, daughter.
This morning, to Mr.. and Mrs. Fl.
Il. Stephens, daughter.
Geld DIST four-best made.
Mr.. Joe Tucker has opened up a
stock of Groceries on West Main street
and invites his friends to give him a
share of their patronage
Gold Dust flour will please the
best of you
H. b. Crumley left Saturday for New
York on business connected with his
lumber business.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

The ladies of Antioch Baptist church,
which is situated three miles south Of
this city, will serve ice cream and cake
at the same place on the night Of the
18th inst, from seven to ten o'clock.
Proceeds to be used in buying paint
with which to paint the church.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

WE each WEEK to men all over u. s.
lie to sell Stark Trees cheapest,
BEST. Outfit free-takes no
INV money to TRY the work. Also
PA want CLUB MAKERs-get their
trees free. Drop us postal
usu name references. Stark Nurse
AM ry, Louisiana, Mo. or Rockport,
th1h iii.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

A number of the young society peo-
pie had pleasant outing at the Lake
Friday afternoon. A delightful lunche-
on was served by the ladies' Those
composing the party were: Misses
Bruner, North Carolina, Sallie Chand-
Ter, Alice Carr, Anna Miller, Nettie
Shortridge, Mae Jones, Virginia, Matte
Henderson, Matte Johnston, Bessie
Stanley and Mrs. Crandall Messrs.
Will and Henry Cass, Earnest Miller,
j. W. Crumley, Chas. Cargille, j. +.
Crumley, George Wofford and James
st. John.
johnson City is nothing if not
romantic when it comes to marriages
LastsSaturday afternoon Stince Blevins
and Miss Lilly Shipley were united in
marriage on the electric car on Watauga
avenue, near Oak street. The cere-
mony was performed by j. NJ. Martin.
and the happy couple went to the Lake
ON bridal tour. The bride is the
daughter of J. H. Shipley, a well-to-do
farmer living about three miles north
of this city. It's our opinion they will
find street car as good place as any
to start married life from especially II
the car is on Watauga avenue.
Mr.. I. N. Boring, of this city, and
Miss Edna McElroy, of Stubenville,
o., were married at the home of the
bride on the first of September. Mr..
and Mrs. Boring arrived in this city
yesterday afternoon and are home at the
residence of Mrs. Weller on Spring
street. The COMET extends congratu
lations and hopes their joys and sor
rows may be at the ratio Of 16 to /.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09
The True Remedy.

w. NJ Repine, editor Tiskilwa ILL.,, Chief,
says: 1--WE won't keep house without DIR,
Kings New Discovery for consumption, coughs
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
a certain and sure cure for coughs, colds,
whooping cough, etc" 1t is idle to experiment
with other remedies, even If they are urged on
you as just as good as Dr.. Kings New Dist
covery. They are not as gosd, because this
remedy has record OF cures and besides is
guaranteed. 1t never fails to satisfy. At Nc.
Farland & Co. s drug store.
Mnnfhlu painn cmrod hu nn MiInn, nnI.. mn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09
Staple Dry Goods.
Outings.

Didn't think they would sell so early, but my,
how they have gone the past week And no wonder,
such choice styles they couldn't help buying, and
the price only &C., 6!c, Sc, 1Oc
Calicoes.
We don't carry the cheap kind but give you all
the best makes, including Simpsons, and only ask
cents per yard.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09

All members of s. X. N. Patton
Post, G.. A. R., are requested to be
present at their hall next Saturday eve
ming at 2 o'clock.
II. S. PRICE, Commander.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09
Boots and Shoes.

We believe we will do the biggest shoe business
this fall we have ever done. Our goods and prices
warrant us in saying so.
Womens' Solid Polkas Observation-Disclosures. 69c
Womens' Solid Glove GRAIN button and lace g.. 90
Womens' Solid Oil Grain, button and lace, LOO
Mems Tap Sole Kip Ties ....,............. LOO
Mems Heavy Oil Grain Ties and Creoles Sc. LES
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09
Fancy Dress Goods.
Our Is cent Line

Comprise the newest and best things in Brocades
Plaids and mixtures, large line and right up-to
date.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-09
Our 80 cent Line

Our 80 cent Line
Is the best we have ever shown at the price.
Every piece is all wool, SO inches wide and the
newest styles.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-01
TERRIFIC WINDSTORM.
Texas Visited by Tornado That
Causes Big Property Loss.
Austin and the Surrounding Country Is
Roughly Treated by the Elements
Floods Do Untold Damage
Lives Reported Lost.

AUSTIN, Tex, March 29-This city
and the surrounding country were Wis
| tied yesterday afternoon at two o'clock
| by a terrific cyclone that did great
amount of damage to life and prop
erty. The wind came from the south
west and blew at about 60 miles an
hour for nearly 20 minutes, tearing
down trees or splitting them asunder
with terrific force. Several large cleo
trio light towers were blown down and
quite a number of houses in the resi-
dence portion of the city were demol-
ished. In several cases narrow es-
capes from death are reported.
In addition to doing much damage
to the state university, the wind blew
off the entire roof of the adjoining
dormitory. letting the rain drive full
into the four-story building, doing in
eStimable damage to the building and
the property of the 200 students there
in, many of whom fed for their lives
when the roof was carried away.
The small town of GAINESVILLE, near
this city, was swept by the winds, and
many horses were killed by flying de-
bris, while a number of small houses
were blown down, though, fortunate
ly, the inmates were not killed, but
several were badly manned. With the
terrific wind came driving rain that
was little short of a flood, and swept
everything before it.
The little town of Buda, near here,
was roughly handled by the storm,
quite number of houses being blown
down and one or two persons killed,
though their names are not obtainable,
owing to the fact that most of the
wires are down. Late details of the
storm show that the loss to property
will reach into the thousands. Many
fine dwellings were demolished. At
Calvert an old lady and two children,
who were in their house, were fatally
injured by the collapse of the building,
which was partially destroyed by fire,
notwithstanding the torrents of rain
which We're falling.
1t is authoritatively stated that
through the heavy rains which visited
Texas generally yesterday 90. 600 feet
of track is gone at Valley Mills, two
bridges gone at Kopperl, one at Blum,
one at Morgan, one south of Alvarado,
and quite lot of track between Gle
burne and Alvarado, and great num-
Der of small bridges. The Santa Fe is
sending out every available man to re-
pair damages. The tracks are reported
to be all right north of here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-01
WORST YET TO COME.

Weather Bureau Predicts Even More Dis
astrous Floods Along the Lower Missis-
sippi.
CAIRO, Ill, March 29.-That the food
situation on the Mississippi has not
nearly reached its zenith now seems
certain. Local weather and river
men in many parts have said so. and
now the announcement bears the Off
cial stamp of the weather bureau OF
the nation. \ special official bulletin
was issued from Washington to the
river districts stating that the river
will continue to rise for at least ten
days in the region from Helena south
ward to Vicksburg, and to rise during
a longer period from Viclsburg south
ward; that the levees will be subjected
to the greatest strain about April 10,
in southeastern Arkansas, western
Mississippi and in Louisiana. and that
should the levees break the result will
be one of the most disastrous floods
ever known.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-01
GOOD CITIZENS CONVENTION
One to Be Held at Nashville to Discuss the
Many Evils of the Day.

One to Be Held at Nashville to Discuss the
Many Evils of the Day.
New YORK, March ga call for a
national good citizens convention to
be held at Nashville, Tenn. on May
IS, 10 and 20, was issued by an organ
ization of church workers at Nash
vile, of whom Rev. r. W. Binkley is
chairman. The purpose of the conven-
ton, as stated in the circular. is to
discuss matters relating to the many
evils Of the day, ''crime, lawIess-
ness, Sabbath descration, in
temperance. RIGHTEOUSNESS, gam
bling and dishonesty; the undesirable
economic, financial and industrial
situation; the hard up and debt-bur-
dened condition OF people generally,
and especially the poverty and slavery
of millions where capital and labor
together produce the greatest plenty
every year." and to effect a permanent
organization of the International
Good Citizens league. The signers of
the call are from every state in the
union.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-01
HARD ON THE "ExES."

Men Who Held Office Under Harrison VIII
Get Little Comfort from Mckinley.
WASHINGTON, March 29.-The men
who held office under the Harrison adj
ministration and came to Washington
on the advent of President Mckinley,
with the expectation that they could
secure appointment to their old places,
are leaving the city one by one. thor
oughly discouraged over their pros
poets. President Mckinley has told
his intimate friends, and through
them wishes to have the party
generally understand, that no ex,
officeholder will be appointed
to a place under his administra-
ton unless there are extraordinary
reasons for the mans selection
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-01
GENERAL NEWS.

THE Illinois house of representatives
killed the anti-department store bill
which was being waged by small re-
tail merchants of Chicago.
THE Olympic club, of San Francisco,
is trying to get up 20-round contest
between Corbett and Maher, and, if
the ex-champion will not consent, to
hang up a purse for 20-round contest
between Sharlxey and Maher or Choyn-
ski and Maher.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-08-11
 Defining Appendieitis.

A teachers examination was held at Seneca, Kan, at which one of the ques- tions in physiology was IS follows: What is appendicitis, and what arc it's causes and cures?" Below are given q few of the answers IS reported in the Seneca Tribune:
 "It is a disease of the appendix, which is located somewhere between the liver and the heart, the organsof the affections
 Classification of the marrow of the longitudinal shaft bone "
 Appendicitis is sunstroke or over- heating, caused by 8 great heat. The cure is to get the patient into q cool place, bathe the face and hand with water
 ''Is the disease of appendice, caused by want of exercise, improper food clothing and ventilation
 Appendicitis is a condition caused by food substances lodging and causing a blockade in the digestive apparatus It is cured by surgical operation, in which the obstruction is cut away. A theory is given that the appendix was at one time tail on man and is not yet evolved off. It is cut away by the sur geon :"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-08-11
DOCTORS AND SUICIDE.
Statistics Show a Peculiar Bond of Sym
 pathy Between the Two.

Statistics Show a Becui1ar Bona Ot sym
 pathy Between the Two.
 During the last three years, says The Medical and Surgical Reporter of Phil adelphia nearly one-fftieth of all deaths among physicians have been by suicide This is q conservative estimate, as many instances of death are attribut- ed to accidental overdosing, as the tend- ency is always to hush up a suicide whenever possible. But without inolud- ing such cases, the fact remains that the medical profession is more prone to suicide than any other. These statistics may be explained by the development of morbid fancies i'll the mind of doc tor on account of his constant associa- tion with tho sick and dying, or of an actual indifference to death, or because he has the requisite knowledge of how to die conveniently and painlessly.
 Poisoning is a favorite method, but it does not appear from statistics that the cyanides or morphine have the pref erence which would exist if epieurean philosophy were carried into the choice of drugs. At tbe same time, physicians usually put their knowledge of drugs to q practical execution in selecting d poi son for suicide. But if the mere knowl- edge of the painlessness of death by cer- tain means is not a determining factor in leading so many physicians to sui eide, probably the accessibility of poi sons is.
 Suicide is largely matter of insane impulse, and such an impulse can often be ascertained even in the case of those who have long been indifferent to life and have contemplated suicide. If a man must put on his hat and oyercoat, walk to drug store and tax his inge- nuity for lie with which to explain his desire for poison, he may postpone the fatal act from mere inertia, or he may meet a friend or have his interest ill life aroused by one of multitude of every day occurrences or physical exercise may bring him to his senses. If, as is the case with almost every doctor, he has simply to feel in his pocket or walk across his office to get 6 deadly poison, tho impulse may be carried into execu- tion before anything can happen to sup plant it in the brain.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-08-11
THOUGHT SHE'D MAKE SURE
Did Not Understand Theosophy and Sus-
 peeted They Were Muscles.

pected They Were MtscleS.
 The girl who has recently become in- terested ill theosophy was enjoying her self immensely, endeavoring Ill the most disinterested way, of course, to convert chance acquaintance to her new views, and the long and hard sounding words rolled off her nimble tongue in the manner peculiar to an en- thusiastie student.
 .sThe luminiferous ether, she was saying interestedly as the pale young woman across the car closed the book which she had been thought6glly study ing and fell to listening to the scraps of conversation which surrounded her, lis really nothing more or less than a big psyohical mirror. Everything we have eyer done from the beginning of the Manvantara, everything we shall do until we once more reach the repose of the Deyachanic plane, IS reflected in the Akasaic radiance, and''-
 At this point the pale young woman across the caz leaned over and touched the speakers arm.
 Pardon my interruption and the seeming impertinenee, she murmured sweetly, as the impromptu lecturer, brought to an unwilling stop in the full tide of her eloquenee, glared at her wrathfully, but would you mind say ing those words you just used over again?"
 .'What words?" inquired the theoso- phist, slightly modified by the implied compliment to her superior knowledge. Manvantara, do you mean, or was it Devachan? Oh, I suppose you mean Akasaicl We'll, that's Hindu or East Indian, or Brahmin word, Pm not quite sure which, and it means-oh, light, or radiance, or something like that any way Are you interested in theosophy?7 she hastened to add, anxious to cover her lack of definite knowledge as to the meaning of the word under discussion, for if you areo-
 I'm not, thank you, ," interrupted the thoughtful young woman more sweetly and apologetioally, but l couldn't help hearing those words, and they made me anxious. I'm just beginning to study anatomy, you know, and thought you were talking about some new muscles, and as Pm going to have a private examination tomorrow I thought I'd just ask you and make sure
 But the new convert to theosophy was not listening, and the acquaintance who had been delivered from disserta- tion upon the Akasa-ic ether laughed immoderately before proceeding to change the subject of conversation. - Chicago Times Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-08-11
A WELGOME GUIDE.

On receipt of 20 cents will forward to any address, postpaid, q hand= some catalogue of 72 pages profuselY illustrated, giving full description of fruit trees. small fruit, ornamental trees, eyergreens, shrubs, vines. roses bulbs etc, also giving formulas fVv spraying, when to spray, plant etc. The descriptive catalogue is wei. come guide to all those in need oi information, and should not be with out it. Sand for it, itwill please you. From the first order you send of one dollar or more, the price Of the cata logue can be deducted therefrom.
 Your correspondence kindly solicit ed. Yours very truly, Ambrose Martell, proprietor Peoria Banner Nurseries, office and safes grounds, Nos. III to IT s. Jefferson ave. Peoria. III. 2-23-d &sw If.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-08-11
THE CAR ROLLED ON.
And He Was stil Nickel Ahead of the
 Woman In Black.

A red faced woman in q black gown and black bonnet came aboard Flu cid avenue car last Monday and seated herself next to young man whose face was concealed behind Plain Dealer.
 When the conductor came around, she handed him q ticket.
 Not good on this line, ma'am," he said and handed it back.
 The woman in black gave sniff.
 s'That's too bad, she said. "I s'posed it was just as good on this line as any other. The conductor told me it was And I'm sure haven't got any moro change. I'm goin out to my daugh- ter's house She's sent for me. She's very sick and so anxious to see me. I don't know what I'll do" And she sniffed again.
 Well," said the conductor coolly, I'm sorry, of course, but no pay no ride. ' And he reached for the bell
 The woman in black looked at the young man with the newspaper. He met her gaze.
 Madam he said, "I'l buy your ticket for nickel"
 The woman hesitated, and the con- ductor smiled and furtively winked at fat man in the rear seat. The ex- change was made, and the conductor passed along
 1T hoped," said the young man, that your unfortunate daughter was better by this time. ;
 The woman in black darted venom ous look at him.
 "Oh. yes, he said, "we have met before, and you are still nickel ahead of me ,
 Then he went back to his Plain Dealer, and the car rolled on. --Cleye- land Plain Dealer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-08-11
ALEXANDER ( CO.,
 DEALERS IN STAPLE AID | E
 FAHCY GROCERIES Country Produce.
 Free Delivery. Cor. 9th. Ave. Cherry. TELEPHONES E AND II.

Commencing Sunday. July Is, and continuing until further notice. The St. l.. |. NJ. X $. Ky. will on Sundays sell tickets to Little Rock and return at one fare, $1.25. for round trip. Tickets good for return not later than day following date of sale.
 II B. Mizell.