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The evening times., 1897-12-11

When Sir Henry Irving was asked for his
opinion of James A. Herne's play, Shore
Acres,' he said: 1T is the best American
play l have ever seen." It was at Mr..
lrving's request that another popular Eng
lish actor, Mr.. John Hare, went to see his
masterpiece. Mr.. Hare never gets done
talking about the play, and ne mas asked
an English pla ywright to write a piece
for him on the same order Mr.. Wilson
Barrett is also great admirer of this
play, and some years ago tried to induce
Mr.. Herne to go to London with him to
assist in producing various dramatic works
in the British metropolis. Mr.. Hall Caine.
the English novelist, predicts years
run for '.Shore Acres in London, and
sa VS.: 1T is the greatest pastoral play in
the English language, and is the work of
genius MI. Herne intends to eventually
present his pla abroad. A week s engage
ment begins at the National Mon da y even
ing. James A. Herne will appear as Ma
thaniel Berry. A handsome gold plated
frame will be presented to every lady at
tending the play on the opening night.
This will commemorate the fifteen hun
dredth performance of Shore Acres"
The attraction at the Grand Opera House
next week will be Joseph Artliur's The
Cherry Pickers,' presented on the same
scale as that on which it was given at the
Columbia last season. 1t is a melOdrama
of remarkable power and intense intrinsic
substance. The story is laid in India dur
ing the Afghan war, and 1 S a splendid pic
ture Of life in the land of tue rajahs.
OF course, it is military in character, but
the actual battle scenes do not transpire
on the stage, the nearest approach to any
thing of that kind being the firing Of the
great gun. Mr.. Arthur has deftly woven
an interesting story of nisrule,. love and
treachery into his sketch of Indian life,
and shows that the heart passion is the
same the world over, whether it be OF the
Orient or Occident. Aside from the fact
Of it being a splendid melodrama, it is
cast is a strong one, andincludes the names
Of many well-known players.
The evening times., 1897-12-11

The attraction for the coming week at the
Hjou will be Semon's Extravaganza Com
pany. A glance at the program reveals
the following list Of people: Miss Jennie
Yeamans, 1.-THE toast Of the New York
clubs" one of the greatest lady enter
tainers In vaudeville today-a true descend
ant of her well-known mother: Ettie Albion,
the twentieth century girl; La Petite Mar
tina, internationale danseuse; Deveaux and
Deveaux, musical comedy; Window and
Dana, sketch artists; Putnam Sisters,
duettlsts; Jack Hamilton, the coster boy;
Fulton Brothers, comedy acrobats, and the
Harpers, the real cOOns.
The evening times., 1897-12-11
Mems House Jackets.

Garnet, Eiuc and Brown TricOt Cloth
Jackets, with quilted lining, quilted satin
collar and lappels, cuffs and pocket Ii ced
with the same material, heavy silk
frog fastening equal to any $3.50.
The evening times., 1897-12-11
THE BUSY CORNER
Mems FURNISHINGS.

In this department. we have marie un.
usual prepaI ations. We have used better
care and Judgment than any previous year.
We waD< every man that wears Furnish.
Ing Goods to make our Corner headquars
ters for their wants.
The evening times., 1897-12-11
Special for Saturday.

Smoking Jackets, made of Garnet, Navy
Myrtle and Brown tri cot cloth. Satin
facing on pockets and cuffs, equal to
$500 kind "a. QR
The evening times., 1897-12-11
Umbrellas.

Ladies' silk Gloria Umbrellas. with
paragon frame and steel rods ..---...92o
We have several thousand umbrellas
which are selling Delow regulation pr.cez.
The evening times., 1897-12-11
Cardigan Jackets.

Meu's c1O0 linen Link Cuffs ...-l2 I'D
Mems Sweaters. made Of very fine Maco
Yarn; Sweaters in Blue, Cardinal, Black
and Browns; made with striped neck
and cuffs :. Sc. value kslQ
Boys same make and coiors 39o
Bargain Counter of 81 so fine Un,lers
wear for men: special for Saturday ..79d
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
THE
NEW YORK World,
THE
ID THRICE A WEEK EDITION.
IS Pages n Week, 1876 Papers Year.

1t stands first among weekly" pa
pers in size, frequency Of public ton
and freshness, variety aud reliability
# content. II is practically daily at
ne low price # a weekly land ne vast
ist OF subscribers, extending tn every
tate in the Union ard foreign cour-
tries, will vouoh for the accuracy and
airness of its news columns.
1t is splendidly illustrated End
,mong its special features are . fine
MINOR page, exhaustive market re-
oaris, all the ates fashion for women
and long series of stories by the
greatest living American and English
authors,
Conan Coyle, Jerome K Jerome,
Stanley Wey man, Mary E. Wilkins,
Anthony Hon e. Berte Hare,
Brander Matthews, Etc.
We offer thi. unequaltd newspaper
and THE COMET together one year for
$3.50. The regular subscription price
OF the two papers is 80 90
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

Among the new and rare things de-
scribed in the valuable catalogue just
issued by The Storrs and Harrison
Company, gainesville, Ohio, are the
Giant Orchid lowered Cannas, Austria
and Italia, They reveal the wonderful
capacity for Development inherent in
some of our ordinary species of flowers
in the hands of skillful manipulators.
This firm carries full line of every
thing for.the lawn, orchard, greenhouse
and garden, and they publish one of
the most comprehensive catalogues
which will be sent free if you send
them your address on a postal card.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

There is one direction, as DR.. George
F. Shrady, Americas first surgeon,
distinctly says, in which people seem
to need enlightenment at present more
than they have for many years past.
"This is the rational appreciation Of
the danger of quackery and fake cures, ="
DIR. Shrady' article in the New York
World of Dec. 81 should be read by ev-
cry man and woman who is ever inclin-
ed to listen to the nonsensical, but too
often plausible, ramblings of traders
in patent medicines.
When Prof. Edward E. Phelps, M.
D., L. L. D., of Dartmouth college,
after a long life of study in the most re-
cent scientific investigation of disease,
evolves the marvellous formula Of
Paine's celery compound-when after
the closest possible observance by the
best practitioners it is found that this
greatest remedy of our generation moi
only does all, but even accomplishe'
more than the modest doctor-tht
giant among men that he has proved tC
be-more than he was willing at frs
to claim-when thousands of sufferers
in every walk of life, sufferers from thu
ailments that come from overwork, de
ranged digestive organs, impaired nery
GUS systems, too poor or too rich liv
ing, inattention to hygieniG laws hav'
been absolutely restored to health b!
Paine's celery compound, after vainl.
trying every other possible remedy
and being dosed by we'll meaning bu
incompetent so-called physicians.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
BOB'S FIRST MESSAGE.

The first message of Gov. Taylor
don't ring like the ringster. 1t was a
sore disappointment to his enemies
who had predicted that he was the tool
of the ring and would have to deal with
all questions where the interest of the
spokesman was at steak, in glittering
generalities which would mean moth
ing, Mr.. Taylor has always been con-
servative and the backbone he has dis
played in his message against PERM
cious systems has surprised his warm
est friends.
Gov Taylor is all right and if he
keeps up the lick he has started with
he will go down in history as the
greatest governor Tennessee ever had.
He means to avail himself of the op-
portunity presented by the deplorable
state of affairs existing in state ring
ridden for years, and will add new lau.
rels to his already great popularity.
Governor Taylor is honest, he is
sensible, he is big hearted and will
give the state the best administration
it has had for years. Don't give ole
bald headed Bob out. He will get there
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
Back From Washington.

Col. 6. P. Toncray passed through
the city Sunday en- route from Wash
ington City to his home in Elizabeth
ton. While in Washington Col. Ton
cray sought to secure whatever in
formation was possible concerning the
Watauga Land Company and its pros
pectiye future development. While it
is possible that operations may begin
at no distant day, no definite informa-
tion was given out.
1t is not likely, however, that any
thing will be done by the present Or
ganization, as two of the leading mem
bers of the company, Louis McComas
and Benjamin Butterworth, are at outs
with Col, Louis Dodge and Charles
HELLER, because of circular which
HELLER and Dodge issued to the stock
holders without the consent of Messrs.
McComas and Butterworth. With the
leaders in the company at outs and with
the stockholders appealing for receiver
the promoters of the Watauga Land
Company are truly in hot water, so tc
speak.
The attorneys who are now fighting
for a receiver are the ones who, one
year ago, defended the Cooperative
Town Company, when receiver was
prayed for. The Watauga Land Com
pany is what was resurrected out of the
defunct Cooperative Town Company,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
BEWARE OF FAKE CURES.
Take Paine's Celery Compound if You
Need a True Remedy. ea
DO Not Allow a Salesman to
Palm Off Any Substitute.
Health is too Precious to Listen
to the Preaching of Quacks.
Paine's Celery Compound Makes the Sick
Well Again.
The Wonderful Prescription That
Results from the Life Work
Of Americas Greatest Ply
sician, Investigator and Prac-
titiOner.

When this is taken into consideration
and at the same time we find hosts Of PEG
pie still willing to be led astray by the
hundred and one nostrums which ire
sponsible traders try to foist upon them
on the pretext that these preparations
are "as good as Paines celery COM
pound" but really because they make
big profit on such preparatinos] it is
time for every one who detests fraud
to warn his neighbors, and take the
warning to himself, that when he goes
to get bottle of Paine's celery com
pound he must not be wheedled into
taking some other remedy.
Paine's celery compound makes peo-
pie we'll. These other things work
harm. -.Ny
Paine's celery compound is not pa
tent medicine. Its formula is given
freely to every physician.
These trashy stuffs that you are ask
ed to buy are made up of ingredients
that should never be taken into a sick
stomach.
These ordinary nervines, tonics and
sarsaparillas are no more to be com.
pared with Paine's celery compound
than glimmering candle is to be com
pared with the wonderful modern
search light.
h If q person needs true nerve tonic
a real blood purifier, that will restore
strength, renew vitality, regulate the
kidneys, liver and bowels, and make
one we'll, let that person try his or he
first bottle of Paine's celery compound
and mark the wonderful result!
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
From BOOne's Greek.

G. W. McFall is spending quite a
while in North Carolina.
The grippe is about to let go of tho
people on the Greek.
The severe cold weather proved
hardship on the poultry raisers.
Miss Belle Hilton had quite number
of friends visiting her Sunday.
The Sons of Rest have increased
their number wonderfully during this
cold weather.
DR.. G.. j. Bowman is expecting to
enlarge his dwelling as soon as the
weather will permit.
Prof Garst has suspended his school
at Columbian Institute for a few days
ON account of the inclement weather.
The rabbit brigade is sorry to see
the snow melt away, as they were hay
ing fine sport hunting. A. A. Hilton
has killed $50 rabbits and is preparing
for the rest. Hale and Crouch Bros,
have shipped something over $50.
A. B. White, we'll known farmer Of
Boone's Greek, killed two hogs Feb. list,
which weighed S53 pounds, one weigh
ing 488, and the other weighing 375
He rendered over 150pounds of lard out
of the two.
Rev. E. Buck is holding a protracted
meeting at Boone's Greek church witt
great success. He is an able preacher
and his sermons are much enjoyed. He
baptized ten on the evening of Febru
airy 1st. The meeting is likely to con
tinue for some time yet, as many more
are anxious about their souls. / hope
that great good may be done yet.
The FOURTH Boy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
RESOLUTIONS
OF the Ladies' Aid Society of the Watauga
Avenue Presbyterian Church.

OF the ladies' Aid Society of the Watauga
Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Whereas: 1t has pleased our Father
in Heaven, to take unto Himself our
dear..friend and co-worker, Sarah Ward
Friberg, be it hereby
Resolved, That we as society,
while bowing to the will of Father, who
doeth all things we'll, do realize that
this the first death in our organization.
leaves vacancy in our affections,
which will be felt by all, as we shall
miss her cheerful face and her ready
encouragement in all good works.
Resolved, That we, fully realizing
the poverty OF words, do tender to her
family our sympathy in their great
trouble, and do recommend them to
the healing of higher consolation
than any earthly friend can give
Resolved Sd, That we especially offer
this sympathy to our beloved fellow
member, her mother, with our heart
felt prayers that her heart and hands
may be strengthened for the duties of
the future in behalf of the children so
early berett of mothers care.
Resolved 4th, That these resolutions
shall be spread upon our minutes and
printed in the papers of the city.
BY order of ar COMMITTEE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as remedy for your
troubles? Hnot, 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-
tion, 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
its use. Fifty cents and s1.OO at Mcfarland &
Co.'s drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
From the Shutdown Simeon.

From the Shutdown Simeon
The Daily Yell sent us stereotyped
cut of its advertisement we agreed to
run to pay for an exchange with them.
1t was too big for our press and we sold
it to a farmer that wanted it to make a
door for kicking mules stable.
The bank at this place failed last
week. We were hurt indirectly. The
saloon man lost $500 and had to shut
up shop. This is the end of his New
Years resolution to sell for cash only.
He could have had at least 5000 of his
loss safely booked to us.
Crock Floods died last night owing
this paper for 10 years subscription.
1t is reported that he should have said
just before he pegged out that he felt
like he was floating upward. No doubt
of it. Crock had got so low down that
he had to slide up hill to get into perdi
ton. '"
Three years ago when Sam Jones
was here he said that hell was not 81
yards from the church where he wai
preaching. We stepped it and found
it was only 40 yards to our house. We
let him escape with his life, but W,
draw the line on him saying that hell il
only half mile from Boston Will
our wife is visiting in Sommerville
Massachusetts. Sammy is getting en-
tirely too personal, and if he evel
comes back here he will find that h
can't keep it so yards from him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
ORIGINAL BREEzES.
By George Absalom Ross.

Its an ill wind that initiates nobody's
cabinet boom.
Charity begins at home and is ex-
ceedingly conYalescent.
Many pretty good sort of fellows
never get at the head of the procession
till it starts for the graveyard.
Glass engagement rings are the new
est fashion at Portland, Ore. Like en-
gagements, they will be easily broken.
This would be a great world if every
body that has children could raise them
like those who have none think they
could
The temperature at Werchojansk,
Siberia, has gone as low as 81 degrees
below zero. That must be the happy
hunting ground of the Boston savages.
The New York legislature wants a
law passed against mind reading. 1t is
no doubt intended as a measure to pro-
tect visitors who happen to take a mind
along.
The Nashville American is determined
that its contemporaries shall have nc
grounds for saying that it's editorials
lack breadth; they are two columns wide,
The South Carolina legislature has
rejected the bill to license the carrying
of concealed weapons. It is the pitch
fork or nothing with the boys down
there.
Aretomys monax, the presageful tro-
glodyte of the hog family, will give an
exhibition in autobiography to the
United States on the 14th of February
provided the sun will assist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

According to republican gossip, one
of the surest ways to get an aspirant
for Ecabinet honors turned down by
McKinly, is to get him Endorsed by
Senator Chandler. It is said that
Mckinley breads nothing so much as
that he may by accident do something
that Chandler wants him to do, or APP
point somebody whom Chandler wants
appointed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

After all that has been said and done
about the intention of the republicans
of the house ways and means COM
mittee to give us q new and thorough
ly conservative tariff bill, they are
proceeding to give us the same old
Mckinley bill, having already adopted
several entire Mckinley schedules.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
IF H. CLAY SHOULDN'T LAND.

Yes it would be appalling
To see the tears a-falling,
If II, Clay shouldn't land;
And his boom would get frost,
And his martyrs crown be lost
IfH, Clay shouldn't land.
No, the wound would never heal
When he got the Governor steal"
If II. Clay shouldn't land.
He would lose his nasal twang,
And in fact the whole shebang,
If II. Clay shouldn't land,
He would have falling fit
And slough of with great George Nit, -
II II, Clay shouldn't land.
1t would give the state a rest
From carpetbagger pest,
II II. Clay shouldn't land.
1t would take cabinet job
10 knock out "Old Pete" and Bob"
II II. Clay shouldn't land,
But if Mac don't grant the berth
He will perish from the earth,
II II, Clay shouldn't land
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

DR.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey combines new and
valuable agencies, 1t advances new theory in
the treatment of coughs colds, lung and bron-
chial affections 1t cures and cures quickly. 1t
affords immediate relief to consumptives and
many who were thought to have consumption
have been cured by its use. e.
For sale by Mcfarland & Bolton
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

Dr. Bells PineTar Honey cures coughs for
young and old Most cough medicines simply
help you cough Or, Bells Pine-Tar-H Honey
helps you not to cough, See the diTerenceY
Would You like to try it? 1t is particularly
valuable for those who can not stand the strain
of coughing Take-no substitute. There is
nothing as good as DR.. Bells -Tar-Honey,
For sale by Mcfarland & Bolton, druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

Most druggists sell you what you ask for
Some will ask you to take something which
they claim is "just as good" Some times q
little more profit induces them to do this. Dr.
Bells Plne-Tar-Heney is the best cough cold
and grip cure After you try it onoe you will
like 1t too well to accept any substitute,
For sale by Mcfarland s Bolton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

johnson City's third bank has just
gone into liquidation. With two print
ers drunk and the "devil' in the 'boose
we are seriously considering the pro
priety of going into liquordation our
self.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

Everybody has a cold sometime-your turn
will come. Keep bottle of DIR. Bells Pine-Tar
Honey at hand and be prepared for an emery
ency. This famous remedy will cure cold be-
fore its gets fairly started after it has settled
The sooner you take it the sooner you get we'll.
For sale by Mcfarland & Bolton, druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

The serious illness, in Washington,
of Senator Isham G.. Harris is regarded
with much concern by the constituents
of the aged statesman. The last report
from the attending physician was that
Mr.. Harris was gradually improving.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

Bob Taylor's first message indicates
that he still belongs to the people and
not to the ring, as his enemies would
have us believe.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

The arbitration treaty has been
amended and favorably reported to
the senate, although every silver man
on the committee issagainst it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

Lyman j. Gage gives up a salary Of
$25, 900 year to accept the treasury
portfolio at salary of and per-
quisites.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

Bob Taylor will see that his end of
the "happy home" ticket getsa fair
chance in Tennessee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
Clerk and Masters Sale Of Land
IN THE CHANCERY COURT AT JOHN
SON CITY, TENN.
The Lookout Bank, etc, VS., Robt Burrow ct al
and
f. A. Stratton VS. Bobert Burrow
and
Magnetic Building and Loan Association VS.. f
Stratton ct al.

Pursuant to the decree Of said court Mt its
December term. 1895, and revived at December
term, 1895, in the above consolidated causes. /
will, on MONDAY, THE FIRST DAY OF
MARCH, 1897, in front Of the court house door
in Johnson City, sell to the highest and best
bidder on the terms prescribed in said decree
the property mentioned and described in the
pleadings and said decree and ordered to be
sold as follows to-wit:
%, | will sell the lot of land conveyed by
Robert BurrOw to Mrs. f. G. Lyle, designated
on the map filed in this case as Lot &C, No 6
fronting 90 feet on north side Of Market street
(2), / will next sell the lot conveyed by sale
Burrow to Jas. A. Martin, designated on the
map filed in this case as Lot "A =" No. 5, and
fronting p feet ON Main street.
(3. l will next sell the lot conveyed by sale
Burrow to II, S. Bolton. designated on said maj
on file as Lot ID, No, 4, fronting 50 feet OF
Market street
az, / will next sell the lot conveyed by sale
Burrow to Isaac Harr, designated on said MAI
on file as Lot II, No 3, fronting PIP feet OF
Market street bounded by Burrow, Harr, ant
Horton GildorSleeVe e. Co.
(5), l will next sell the lot conveyed by sale
Burrow to John T. ESSary designated on sale
map as Lot f" No. 2, fronting 50 feet on TIL,
north side OF Market street to satisfy com.
plalnant Lookout Banks recovery Of 5000 /,
with interest from December II, 1896, and com.
plainant f. A, STATIONS recovery OF 1854 5,
with interest from June g. 1893, together witt
costs, unless said debts, interest and costs art
sooner paid,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

Nos II ana 10 carry Pullman Sloepers be-
tween Now York and Hot Springs, Asheville
Nos is and 10 carry Pullman Sleepers be-
tween Raleigh and Chattanooga. New York
and Salisbury. and Chattanooga and Nashville
Ali trains run daily.
W. H GREEN, Gen SupA Washington, .. C,
J. NJ CULP, Traf Mgr. Washington, D. C
W. l. TURK, O. P. 4 Washington, D. c.
c. l. BENscoTER.AGRA.C Chattanooga Team
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04
TERMS OF SALE

Said lands or so much of same as will be
necessary to satisfy said debts, interest ant
costs, will be sold on a credit of six and twelve
months and in bar OF any rights of redemption
The purchaser will be required to give notes
with approved personal security, bearing inter
est from date, and lein will be retained on
said lands for purchase money until fully paid
This, January 9th, 1897,
w. F. YOUNG. C. and M.
By C, w. HODGE, d. C. and M.
6j6-4t.-PrinterS fee Sl2.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

Buy your clothing and gents furnish
ling Of F, V, Kirkpatrick
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-04

Knoxville 70 Chattanooga and Pullman Union
Sleeping Car Chattanooga 10 New 0hsaAA
No. D. PullMAA sleeping cars WashiA gSon to
Gheteanooga sn0 New 0rlesRsi atBs PlIilm an