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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08

Washington last Monday, patriotic en-
thusiasih is bound to be plentiful.
This gathering was not at the capitol,
although both branches of congress
were in session, but in Washington
theatre. 1t was a combination demo-
cratic and patriotic celebration, and it
was a regular three cheBrs-and-a-tiger
success. Ex-Representative Sibley, of
Pennsylvania, presided, and the prin-
cipal address was delivered by Senator
Daniel, of Virginia, who did himself
proud, both as a democrat and as a
patriot. Each of the original thirteen
states were represented by short
speeches, and between times there was
music, both vocal and instrumental.
The celebration was under the joint
auspices of the National Association Of
Democratic Clubs, and the democracy
of the district of Columbia
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08
DOES YOUR ROOF LEAK?

How to PrOlOng the Life of an Old Roof.
From the National Provtsionerl
Parties having old tin or iron roofs
previously painted with the ordinary
short lived paint, and which show rust
spots and depreciation In value are in
vited to investigate the merits of Allen's
Anti Rust Japan, (413 Vine street,
Cincinnati, o. This material has the
highest commentator from leading
business concerns as being the most
valuable roof protector. This Anti
Rust Japan is a semi-elastic coating,
impervious to water. of about the con-
sistency of printers ink, and is applied
to roofs in the same manner as paint.
1t is rust-proof, fire-proof, waterproof,
climate proof, acid-proof .and time
proof
By the proper application of this
Antitrust Japan an old roof may be
made serviceable at a comparatively
small expense, thereby saving the large
outlay required for new roof.
We commend The Allen Anti Rust
Manufacturing Co. as thorough-going
business men, fully alive to the needs
of the day, and worthy of the conf
dence of our constituency. Their Anti
Rust Japan meets demand long felt,
and urgently needed, and it is our
pleasure to note that they are meeting
with marked success, a success founded
on merit, and even in the present de-
pressed condition Of general trade they
have found it necessary to quadruple
the capacity of their laboratory in order
to keep step with the demands Of their
growing business.
Inquiries addressed to The Allen
Anti Rust MFG. Co. Alb Vine street,
(Etna Building) Cincinnati, o.. will
meet with prompt attention.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08
NO BOUNTY ON BEET SUGAR.

Senator's Jones, of Arkansas, and
Teller, forced the republican Senators
to an immediate and abject surrender,
by q few firm words, when Senator AL
lison brought forward tarff amend
ment Matched by the republican steer
ing committee to pay bounty on beet
sugar. This amendment was a COM
plete surprise to the democrats and al
SO to some republicans, and is believed
to have been bit of political trickery.
Senators Jones and Teller said that il
the republicans expected to pass the
tariff bill, they must withdraw that
amendment and MIR. Teller made his
remarks more nagging by adding that
there had been reports that republican
Senators would be glad to see the bill
defeated, and that this new proposition
looked very much as though the com.
mittee was not anxious to pass the bill.
This brought about q hurried consul
tation of republicans and the annouce-
ment tina. the Committee would with
draw the amendment. Then Senator
Allen made an individual attempt to
get the bounty for his constituents: by
Offering the amendmendment himself,
and Senator Kyle made speech in IA
vor OF it, but its death was assured
when the republicans withdrew their
support.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08
Original Attachment,
L, l., Naples
VS.
Ramey Mediator Company.

In pursuance TO an order heretofore
made and entered by me, MI. Gump,
Justice of the Peace for Washington
county, Tennessee, in All attachment
SUIT wherein l.. l.. Naples is plaintiff
and the Ramey Mediator Company is
defendant, you are hereby notified
hat on affidavit OF plaintiff, in which
t is alleged that the defendant is
Justly indebted to L. L. Naples, after
giving all just credits, the sum OF $751;
20, Citizen dollarr) due by probated
account, and that said claim is just
and unpaid, and that the said Ramoy
Indicator Company is nonresident
Of the State OF Tennessee so that the
ordinary proc, 81 Of law cannot be serv-
ed on them, and that said debt il just,
A writ of att chment was on the och
day June 1897 issued against them by
me, M. |. Gump, Justice of the Peace
for Washington county, Tennessee,
which writ came to the hands of Geo.
F. Campbell, deputy Sheriff for Wash
ington county, Tennessee, and was by
him executed by levying SAID attach
ment on the following personal prop.
erty to wit; One Package of Drugs,
done on Jure 9th, 1897 as appears by
the return Of said llicer on same day,
at the Off e of Nj. Gump, Justice of
the Peace aforesaid. Said Ramey
Mediator Company is requested to
appear on the I7th day of July 1897 at
the office Of NJ ! Gump, Esq in John
son CITY, Tenn, before him as the
Justice having cognizance, then and
there to defend this action So com.
menced against them by attachment,
otherwise the cause will tie proceeded
in against them exparte.
This June II, 1897.
M. |. GUMP, Justice Of the Peace.
G77-4tprs feet13.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08

Boss Hanna has not had much sue
cess in bossing his party in the senate,
but he made success of his fight on
the antitrust amendment to the tariff
bill, and compelled the republican eau
Gus, hurriedly called at the eleventh
hour, to decide that the antitrust
amendment, which had been prepared
and adopted by the republican steering
committee, should not be offered in the
senate. That proposed amendment has
been introduced as a bill by Senator
Thurston, but there isn't the slightest
probability Of its passing; il there was,
Boss Hanna would have another repub-
lican caucus to prevent it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08
REDUCED RATES ON SOUTHERN RAILWAY

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
AShcyillc beautiful, picturesque and world
famed as one of the most pleasant resorts in
America. 1t is land of bright skies and in
comparable climate whose praises have been
sung by poets, aud whose beauties of stream
valley ana mountain height have furnished
subject ana inspiration for painters brushes.
This is truly the Land Of the Sky and there
isl perhaps no moro 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, 1897-07-08

The following officers aud clerks
have been appointed to hold the cleo
tion for the constitutional convention
to be held Thursday, August 8. 1897:
list district Judges, J, M. Seaton,
james Oopp and W p. Smith; clerks,
d. Painter and Joseph Gourley; officer,
Gus Holt.
2nd district Judges, John Chase,
Robert Gillespie and N, T. Bowman;
clerks. VIM. Odell and Geo. L. Clark;
Officer, j. L. Cooper.
Bird district-Judges, Brook Camp
bell and G. w, Broyles clerks, s. H.
Gould aud M. A. Hancher; officer,
Frank Bayless.
4th district-Judges ]. Z. Hunter
Samuel May and j. H. Jones; clerks,
VIM. Barrons and Calvin Hoss; officer,
J. j. Brown.
9th district-Judges, ]. r. Clark,
G. Slayer and j. +. Moore; clerks, Al
bert Butler and J. II. Propst; officer,
A, D. Taylor.
9th district-Henry Jackson, Barton
Henley and w. H. Dent; clerks, Robt,
Blair, j. j. White; officer, Nathan
Cannon.
18th disadvantages, George Duncan,
Thomas Wells and A. d. Wexler;
clerks, Bruce Bishop, S. D. Vincent;
officer, NJ. T. McCreary.
9Th district Judges, Columbus Fine,
David Leach, John w. Boring clerks,
Mark Scott, Jake Carr; officer John
Thomburg.
9th disadvantages, LIST ward, John
Cameron, Jas. SRA, M. f. Hickey
CLERKS, LIST ward, w. B. Crouch and
Foy Dulaney; officer 1st ward, George
Campbell. judges, 2nd ward, Henry
DeArmond, Eli Men ees,J J. M. Martin
clerks. End ward, Robbie Lewis and w
G.. Mathes; officer, End ward, NJ. l.
Gump.
10th district Thomas Crumley, W
Melvin, Alfred Pritchett; clerks, Bucl
2 Hale, W. W. Default; officer, Viii
Hunt,
: 18th district-Judges, W b Bowman
r Will Reeves, W f Carter; clerks
Augustus Bowers A Hamilton; officer
, E G Baldwin.
g 18th disadvantages, Nelson Gray
John Maiden, j M Grisham; clerks
e S H Gray, John Gamer; officer, Pete
Boring.
e 18th district-Judges, Jack Camp
-, bell, Mathew Quinn, j M Mitchell
: clerks, T NJ Wells, J w Sherfey; Office
L H Shipley.
I, 14th disadvantages, Nathan Jack
d son Will Bayless, r NJ K Deakins
clerks, Will Ferguson, J NJ Galloway
a officer, Frank Hultz.
n 18th district-Judges, r G. Thomas
e NJ L Peoples, T P Britton; clerks, E
S Baxter, Fred Grisham; officer, Wi
o Oorrell.
e 10Th disadvantages, Phillip MOI
1t tern, ThOs Fetter, J Il Bacon; clerks
2 Jas Carson, John Williams; officer
Ben McLira.
y nth ict-Judges, Jas Hale,
W Morelock, W B Barley; clerks, !
n B Campbell, J G Hartman; officer, Sic
&c ney Miller.
s. 18th district-Judges, John Keeper
e Jas Williams, E B Mitchell; clerks
is Jas Nelson, Bruce Yeager; officer,
Williams.
v r. L. PATTON, Chairman,
he G. M. TAYLOR,
p. H. WoFFORD.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08
The HOss Murder.

Las week we published an account of
the killing of John l. HOss, but the
particulars were meagsr Below we
print the account more fully for the
benefit of the many friends of the dead
man in this section.
Mr.. Hoss went west from Jonesboro
several years ago and located at Con
way. Ark, and was doing we'll. Some
time ago man by the name of ingram,
who, it seems, had been sheriff of the
county, got drunk and with pistol
fiourishing in his hand attempted to
ride into the house of q neighbor of Mr..
Hoss'. The gentleman of the house be-
ing away, the wife screamed for help
and Mr.. Hoss ran to her relief, Being
unarmed, he picked up garden rake
and knocked the man down. On Satur-
day morning following Pete Ingram, a
son of the ex-sheriff. met Hoss on the
street and renewed the difficulty. Hoss
was struck in the face and knocked
down and while falling was shot
through the head and killed. There
were but one or two witnesses to the
occurrence and it was first claimed that
Mr.. Hoss shot himself accidentally with
his own pistol but further investigation
proved that Mr.. Hoss had no pistol and
that il was murder pure and simple
and the pistol was later identified as
that of Ingram's. ingram is under ar
rest, charged with murder in the first
degree. A vigorous prosecution of the
case will be made.
MONTHLY Pains cured nv NJ MIlest Pain pills
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08

Gen. WoodfOrd, our new minister to
Spain, has gone home, but he will re-
turn to Washington to attend grand
dinner to which he was invited by the
Spanish minister wheu he called on
that official personally last week, in
stead of merely sending his card, in
accordance with the usual diplomatic
etiquette. He will not sail for Europe
until July 2Sth.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08
lie Won the Prize.

The truthfulness of the old saying
that "guess work is as good as any
when it hits" has been the source of
considerable pride and some pleasure
to our popular grocer merchant, M.
Jackson. The publishers of the Busi
ness Magazine offered prize of $500
to the person naming "the best worded
and most attractive advertisement in
the June issue of the Magazine" Mr..
Jackson concluded he was competent
to pass Judgment and selected an cad, -
with what success the following letter
will show:
Knoxville, July 6, 1897.
Mr.. M. Jackson, johnson City, Tenn
Dear Sir-We beg to enclose you our
check for SO as the winner of the prize
for naming the most attractive "ad. "
in the June issue of the Magazine. We
hope that you will aid us in circulating
the Magazine in johnson City.
Very truly,
81. P. POUND, Pres.
The advertisement selected by Mr..
Jackson, and which won the prize, was
that Of Shields Bros, of Knoxville,
dealers in hats, whose goods have the
reputation Of being just as attractive as
their advertisement. Our size remains
the same 1-S, but it requires near
ly size larger for Jackson since he re-
ceived the check.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08

1t is now stated privately in admins
tration circles that campaign promises
made by Boss Hanna makes it neces-
sary for Mckinley to send o special
message to congress asking for legisla-
ton for the appointment of a currency
commission, Notwithstanding the notice
served upon Boss Hanna several weeks
ago by the silver senators, that no such
legislation should be acted upon at THU
session of congress.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08
The GIorIons FdAtlh.


The Fourth Of july came in for
goodly share Of celebration this year on
account of its coming on Sunday.
On Saturday the c. A. r., of the s.
X. N, Patton Post, had picnic to
which all the G.. A. r. of the communi-
ty and neighboring towns were invited.
A large crowd gathered in the woods
near Col. Matsons where speaking was
INDUCED in. The Declaration of Inde-
pendence was read. Dinner was spread
and enjoyed.
The colored citizenship celebrated
Saturday with picnic at the Lake. A
ball game was the attraction of the day
and big dance was the event of the
evening.
Monday was the real celebration, and
large crowd gathered in the city from
other points around.
The first thing ON the program was a
speech by Gov Taylor. The merry
Governor had not been we'll and was
really not able to speak, but when the
committee went after him and promised
to let him off with five minutes talk
he consented. A stand was erected on
the square, The Governor spoke about
ten minutes He reioiced with the peo-
pie that we had the greatest country on
earth, and expressed his delight toloOk
into the faces of those among whom he
was born, and among whom he expected
to die. He told many funny stories,
but wound up by solemn warming tC
the people to keep the fires of patriotism
perpetually burning, as the country was
threatened by the money power. After
Gliding the people of Washington
county in pleasant way for loving hin
so much and voting so hard agains
him he closed
Many of his old friends crowded
around to shake the warm hand of thei
old idol and to get merry twinkle o
that bright eye,
The other events were we'll ATTENDED
and thoroughly appreciated by tn
} crowd.
John lusk got first prize in the oh
, stacle race onSMarket street, Garne
Range second.
Norman White, of Boone's Greek
D carried away first prize in the hurdl
D race and Garner Range second.
Will Caldwell took first prize in tn
foot race and Norman White second.
Earl Smith, Of Bristol won in tn
bicycle race and Maxwell Willoughby
U of Washington College came out sec
U ond
U In the swimming race at the Lake
U Norman White took first prize an
U Chas. Collett second.
U The attraction of the afternoo
U was a game of base ball betwee
" GreeneYille and Johnson City, on til
u Lake ground at $3.50. Greeneville hf
u good team but our boys were to
u heavy for them. Seven INNINGS wei
70 played and the game called on accoul
W of darkness, the score standing 10 to
" in favor of the home team.
" Frank Hart umpired and was highl
" complimented for his good work.
" The Jonesboro brass band was c
- hands and furnished some good mus
20 for the occasion. The band is compo
ed of young men all about the san
90 age and size and taken as whole
Is the handsomest band in the country,
10 The street cars did an excellent ser
30 ice taking the crowd to and from Il
70 grounds.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08

The tariff bill might easily have been
disposed of last week had the republi-
cans been able to stop wrangling among
themselves long enough to agree upon
several proposed amendments. About
the only amendment they agreed upon
that is deserving of a good word was
that taxing stock certificates and bonds.
That is so sensible that il seemed al
most useless to expect that it will be
allowed to stick. The bill will be passed
this week, if she republicans desire it to
pass. They can hang itup indefinitely
by proposing amendments that they
know the democrats will not allow to be
added. .. -. +.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08

That every good democrat is nee
essarily good aud patriotic citizen is
30 we'll known that it seems almost
superfuous to mention it. When, there
fore, a large number of good demo-
Gratis, together with their wives, moth
ers, daughters, sisters and sweethearts
of many of them, get together to cele-
orate Independence day, as they did in
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08
Everybody Says So,

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
derful medical discovery Of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
and biousness, Please buy and try a box
Of G. G, g. to-day; TO- b, 30 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08
Contributions and Expenses.

With perhaps three notable excep-
tions our citizens contributed very
readily to the expense fund for our
Fourth of July celebration. Following
is statement of all moneys received
and for what purposes expended
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08
Farm For Sale.

The Jesse Humphreys farm, one Of
the best in Garter county, will be sold
on easy payments at once. For par.
ticulars call ON or address Prof. J. w
Humphreys or J. B. Cox, johnson City,
Tenn. 671-11t.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08
Baptist Young Peoples Union of Ame

For the occasion of the Seventh Annual Con-
venton of the Baptist Younn Peoples Union
of America, Chattanooga, Tenn, July 1918
1897, the Southern Railway will sell tickets to
Chattanooga and return at rate of one fare fol
the round trip. Tickets will be sold July 10, Il
and Is, 1897 good to return until July p. 1897
Limits may be extended to August 10 il
tickets are deposited with agent at Chattanoo-
ga before July 10.
Can on any agent Of the Southern Railway
fro information.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08

The Southern Railway has ON sale from all Of
its principal stations tickets to Nashville and
return at very low rates on account Of the Ten
ncSsGe Centennial Call on any Southern
Railway agent for particulars regarding sched-
ulcS and detail information about rates and
ticlinIS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08
Mr.. John R, Mclean says the charge

Mr.. John r, Mclean says the charge
that himself and Paul Sorg had insti-
gated the big coal strikes for the pur-
pose Of making political capital against
Hanna in Ohio is too ridiculous for &C.
rious discussion, and is, of course, with,
out the slightest foundation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08

Many delightful summer resorts are situated
on and reached via Southern Railway, Whether
one desires the seaside or tic mountains the
fashionable hotels or quiet country homes they
can be reached via this magnificent highway Of
travel.
Asheyille. 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,
L, nm, Lookout Mountain Tenn. Lithia Springs
Ga, the various Virginia springs, also the sea-
shore resorts are reached by the Southern
Railway on convenient scheduas 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 ard railroad rates TO
reach them.
Write to C. A. Bcnscotcr, Assistant General
Passenger Agent Southern Roadway Chatta-
nooga Tenn ier COPY Of this folder,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08

Which has since been made up and
the finance committee holds receipts
for all expenses. The business men
with three exceptions, aided in defray-
ing the expenses.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08

Educate Your Bowels With CascareGs.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
tOe 25c. II G. G. 9. fail, druggists refund money.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-08

Are features peculiar to Hoods Pills Small IN
size. tasteless, efficient, thorough. AS one man
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-15
A IN
Quotations at st. Louis, Baltimore,
Cincinnati and Other Places.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 14.-Flour unchanged. Wheat
Futures opened dull and irregular, fuctuatef
later within "A wide range and closed strong and
1sGl&c higher than yesterday. Spot dull. but
steady; No. 2 red. cash, elevator. s512c bid: track.
SSl2dS9c; No. , hard, cash. Sic asked; January,
SSSc: May, S67sc asked: July. 75hc bid. Corn
Futures dull with small demand. but firm and
posse bid; January, 20hc asked; May, 22sc bid.
O~ats-Futures duh. but firm and higher. Spot
firm; No. =. cash. lie bid; May. 1888 1870. Rye
quiet at &c bid. Barley dull at goa i0c. Corn
meal. Sl.35. Bran dull, but steady at 5Sd39c for
sacked on east track. Flaxseed lower at 74c.
Prime timothy seed. $40. Hay dull. but steady;
timothy. S5.J0a10.50; prairie, S.75G7. Butter
strong: creamery. 17G20Hc: dairy. ,12Gl5c. Eggs
firm at lie. Whisky. Sis. Cotton ties and bag
ging unchanged. Pork higher. standard mess
jobbing at SL15aS.50. Lad higher: prime steam.
$685.: choice. 1895. B~acon-Boxed shoulders. 81. IS:
extra shcrt-clear. $4.75: ribs. Si.S71z; shorts. So
short-clear. S4.25; ribs. <4.50: shorts. q. s2n.. Re
ceipts-Flour. 1000 brls: wheat. 1l,0Oa bu: corn.
$4,000 bu: oats. &c. OC0 bu. Shipments-Flour. 4 COO
brls; wheat. $4,000 bu: corn. l5.oNO bu: cats. 1000
b..
Western superior. 81. 75q3.20 winter wheat pat
ents. al spring wheat straights, s4.4O1
AGO. receipts, 1900 brls: exports. "A. 476 brls
Wheat duh and easy: spot. :0zc bid: May. SIN
S7isc: receipts. l457 bu: exports none: Southern
wheat by sample. slMS2c. Southern wheat on
grade. s6Nslc. Corn quiet. spot, 26z, &c: steamer
mixed. 2fIsG25c; receipts. l0. 233 bu; exports. So. ST.
0: Southern white corn. 22iz027kc; Southern vel
low ccrn, 22GZ7c. Oats quiet; No. , white. IAN
&c: receipts. ii.o27 bu; exports. 5000 bu. rive
steady; No. 2 Western. 4ii:c; receipts. sos bu;