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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
Christmas Holiday Rates via Norfolk and
Western Railway.

Richmond to Norfolk and return, $3.50.
Richmond to Lynchburs and return, 8.
Correspondence low rates sto all points
on its line 10 all parties desiring to spend
their Christmas and New Year at home.
Tickets on sale December 22d 10 18th, in
elusive. GOOD for return passage until
January 4, 1898.
Students attending colleges will be en-
abled 10 secure these reduced rates De
cember 10th 10 25th, inclusive provided
they present a certificate signed by the
president or superintendent OF the college
they are attending.
For full information apply at the Rich
mond Transfer Company. 900 east Main
street: y. G. Carter, ticket agent, Byrd
Street Union) Depot. or at company's
Office, corner Ninth and Main streets.
II. w. COURTNEY,
District Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

A carefully selected collection Of Stats
tical facts and general information OF
peculiar interest TO Nirginians Is being
compiled for the benefit and convenience
OF the readers Of The Times. II Will be
issued under the tile OF the "Iimes AL
manac," and viii be ready for delivery
about January LIST. Its editors have work
ed with the end I'm view Of cOndensing In
its little less than 500 pages the informa-
ton one would expect 90 ma only IN an
encvclopedia. The following subjects are
a fair guide TO the class Of topics touched
upon: General politics. state, national
CITY end county; educational statistics,
etc. etc, and the discussion OF such i'm
pOrtant topics as:
Men OF the Year.
1ifty-hfth Congress.
The Eastern Crisis.
Cuban Revolution.
International Arbitration.
Trend of American Politics.
The Tariff Question.
Venezuela and Great Britain.
Seal Fisheries Dispute.
Hawaiian Annexation.
Etc, etc.
The price will he &c per copy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

The Times VIII shortly Offer the public
the January /. 1885 issue OF its Almanac
The volume will be a condensed cncyclO-
peda Of the events OF the year and an
interesting manual Of information on all
subjects, statistical. official historical.
political, educational. agricultural and
general, and every effort has been made
10 make il OF peculiar interest 10 the peo-
pie OF Richmond and Virginia.
The volume will also contain a brief re-
sumo OF the important events of the past
year, each OF which is impartially touch
ed up i'm a brief statement OF facts, An
additional fea ture of our 1875 Almanac is
the completes and reliable political infor-
nation contained therein. II Is political
register that one may safely consult for
accurate information.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
WELCOMED DIR. uITHERsPooN.
His Congregation Gives Him a Cordial
Greeting.

At the Grace-Street Presbyterian church
last night despite the exceedingly incle-
ment weather quite a large number OF
the members Of the church and conere-
cation assembled TO give their new pas
tor, the Rev. DR.. Jere Witherspoon u
cordial welcome.
The basement of the church was appro-
prately decorated for the occasion with
vari-hued streamers. and growing plants
There were present. besides many of
the leading members OF the church. Rev
DR.. Moses ID. Hoge. pastor OF the Second
Presbyterian church. Rev. DR.. James Z.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
THE GREAT HUXLEY.
What Huxley. the Great Engiigh Scientist.
Considered the Best start In Life.

The great English scientist, Huxley.
said the best start In life Is sound
stomach. Weak stomachs fail to digest
food properly because they lack the pro-
per quantity OF digestive acids 0actic and
hydrochloric) and pcptogenic products;
the most sensible remedy In all cases of
Indigestion. Is TO take after each meal
one or two Of Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets.
because they supply In a pleasant. harm
less form all the elements that weak
stomachs lack.
The regular use OF Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets will cure every form OF stomach
trouble except cancer OF the stomach.
They increase flesh. insure pure blood.
strong nerves, a bright eye and clear
complexion. because all these result only
from wholesome food well digested.
Nearly all druggists sell Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets al 20 cents full-slzed pack
age.
Send for free book on stomach troubles,
20 ctuaft COMPANY, rndf sifdii ,Siich.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
County Court ConYencs

The County court convened Yesterday
morning with Judge 1hos. NJ Miller Oh
The bench ina tho absence OF Judge Wick
ham.
Thc $500 recoenlzance OF John Jones the
negro school teacher. OF Iuckahoe. who
is charged with assauiting his pupils. was
forfeited through the delecdants non-ap-
pearancc IN court.
rhe case was tried. but The jury could
not agree ard the SECOND trial was set
Tor yesterday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

Messrs. r. 5 Packard George II. II.
Martin. r.. ID. Lawrence and II. Johnston
are authorized to canvass for subscribers
TO The Times in Richmond. Manchester
ana the ST burbs OF both cities and TO col
lect and receipt for three months SUBJ
scrlption in advance. The Times guar
antces the prompt and careful delivery
of the papers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

compete for Norfolk business against me
Old Raw Line and will handle only the
through business OF the Southern railway
from that city. These changes are part or
the peace arrangement between the
Southern railway and Seaboard Air Line
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
THE RATE WAR SETTLED.
The :. 4. l.. and the southern Reach An
Agreement.

A telegram 10 The Times last night
from Baltimore SAYS;
n Is announced that on December 10Th.
the York River Line OF steamers viii re-
turn TO the Old rates rom Baltimore TO
between the Southern Railway and the
\ A. l.. began. At the same time the Old
Raw Line Will withdraw It's service 10
Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
c,aphophono ralking Machine. $40.

Regina Music Boxes (play 300 tunes)
Washburn Guitars and Mandolins Oinest
on earth. Walter ID. Moses & Co., Mu-
steal Headquarters, 1905 Main street, op-
posite postofiice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

A general invitation is extended to
witness a public exhibition OF the HILL
GARTNER. WALKER CIGARETTE
MACHINE on tn 18th, 10th and 18th inst.
between the hours Of ~ and 2 o'clock AT
ASA SNYDER g. cos 1908 Cary street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
CAGxoxRxA.

THOSE wishing 60 donate something for
the poor for the German Ward Of the
Virginia Hospital arc requested 10 de-
liver same an the following places on
or before tho 18th: Mrs. Geo. Dietrich.
72i north Firth street: Mrs Hasseh-
Streckcrs IT'D Mrs C.. Metzger. No 5i
north Twenty-nuth street. and Mr..
John Kraussc SO north Sixth street.
WALKERTON, VA. Nov. a. l9L-'
have bcen selling Hoods sarsaparilll and
Hoods pills for several years and have
been using them myself and in my family,
ana we ALWAYS recommend them 10 poO-
ple I'm poor health. up. p. Dillard, Dealer
i'm General Merchandise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
In Nehlctf's Condition.

Dr. y. II. Nebictt was reported last
night as resting quietly.
He did not spend a very restful day
but in the evening rallied somewhat His
condition is stiil critical.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Chef have re-
turned from a delightful trip 10 New
York. Washington. and Baltimore. and
are now at home. No. is south Third
street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
.SdRS Store.

is business store-but it is a convenience bureau
We are rushedbut we're not reckless Qualities are
carefully weighed All the safeguards of satisfaction are
EMPLOYED. We are busy-but we've time to be helpful
to you in your Christmas merry making.
Well become custodians of your purchases tor de-
livery on any date-and we'll be as prompt as santa
Claus himself.
On the metal mounted Canes and Umbrellas you buy
here we'll have the initials engraved free. The work
shall be artsticay done-by experts
you want to "bespeak" a selection now-while
the varieties are their fuesa small deposit will Sc
cure it for later purchase
We think service and stock perfect in every detail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company Holiday Excursion
Rates, Christmas, 1897, and New Years.
1898.
Round trip continuous passage tickets
between all stations and TO Alexandria
and Washington. at reduced rates.
On sale December 22d 10 25th inclusive,
and December Both 10 January 1st inclu-
sive. Final limit January 4th. 1898 Tick
cts good going only on date of sale.
Round trip rates from Richmond 10
Fredericksburg 500; TO Alexandra, $3.50;
20 Washington SfS5.
c. a. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
Xmas Umbrellas.

Initials will be engraved free on
all metal-mounted Canes and I'm
brellas.
There are others-Offered UP to
s6-better than the prices-in jew
elled and pearl mountlngs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

Hoods Pills cure an liver ills.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18
Jaw Broken.

Some sort of difficulty occurred last
Saturday night about II o'clock in front
OF Jobe's Opera House, which resulted
In JAS Stewart getting his jaw bone
broken.
Witnesses say that John Orr was
guilty of hitting Stewart with the stone
that caused the wound, and he was ar
rested for the offense, but stoutly denied
it. He was taken before Squire Mar
tin Sunday and bound to court in a
bond of $500. He failed to give it and
was taken to Jonesboro jail A..
Stewart is from North Carolina and
is tanner by trade. He, at one time,
worked for Will Hart here and was on
the hunt of work. He says that Orr
and Geo. Mcclure raised row with
him, and when he attempted to talk
back Orr threw the stone. He says
their purpose was robbery.
Drs. Broyles and Mathews dressed
Stewards wound Sunday morning and
said that it was bad fracture.
Mcclure was not'arrested, as it could
not be proven that he took any part in
the assault.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18

Rev. D. N. Good returned Tuesday
from Gate City, Va, where he has been
conducting a series of revival meetings.
He was assisted by DIR. G. Humble,
synodical Sunday school missionary of
West, Va. The meetings were con-
Quoted at Black House, near Gate City,
for about ten days with good results.
Two marriages occurred in Elizabeth
ton Tuesday. Rev. j. H. Jennings, of
Vineland was married to Miss Agnes
Roberts at 8 o'clock in the morning,
and Bat Roberts, brother of the bride,
married the widow Treadway in the
evening. Rev Jennings and bride
came down on the train from Elizabeth
ton and took a carriage here for the
home of the groom at Vineland.
John Yoccum and Eugene Horton
stopped off with Maj. Gildersleeve.
Mr. Yoccum is,the chief chemist of the
United States Leather Company, with
headquarters in New York City, and
Mr. Horton is superintendent of the
oak tanneries of the south. They left
here Friday for Chattanooga on tour
of inspection.
A new book "Knitting and Crochet
ing of o. pages, over so original de-
signs illustrated, beautiful lace pat
terms, shawls, hoods, jackets, ETC., has
been published by The Home, 141 Milk
St., Boston, Mass, and will be sent
with subscription to that paper, The
Home is 20-page monthly filled with
original stories, literary and domestic
topics and fashions. Its department of
fancy work is a special feature, new and
original designs each issue. The price
of subscription is so cents per year and
will include one of these books. AS q
special inducement to trial subscribers,
q copy of this book will be given with q
six months subscription. The price Of
book is 25 cents, but six months sub
scription and the book combined will
be sent for only 10 cents. Their annual
premium list for 1897 will be sent free
on application.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18
Horticulture.

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 a 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 postal card. I
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18
The New Poultry Farm.

Work on the poultry yard of the
United Fanciers Association is going
right ahead. The breeders and yards
are being constructed on the south side
of the Love property and the grove is
being cleaned off and surrounded with
high wire fence.
Mr.. Fox, who is to be at the head of
the affair, is giving the matter his per-
sonal oversight. He has received a
part of his stock already. Twelve Of
his Beagle hounds arrived Tuesday and
several coops of chickens came in yes
terday. 1t wont be long till Johnson
City has large ranch of thoroughbred
poultry and dogs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18
The PrOjectoscOpe Endorsed.

The performance at the academy last
night was greeted by another good
sized and appreciative audience. Quite
a number of new pictures were intro
duced. These performances grow in
popularity daily. Superintendent Rust
of the public schools, endorses the per-
Torrance, as we'll as the principals of
the different schools. On Thursday
the Commerce street and high school
will attend the matinee in a body. On
Friday the Belmont, Melrose and East
Roanoke schools will attend the matinee
in a body. These performances are
highly endorsed by every one who sees
them. Matinee daily at $3.50; price 10
cents, all parts Of house. Evening
prices, 10 and e5 cents. Exchange.
The above attraction will appear at
the opera house for three nights, com
mencing Monday, Feb. %. Matinee
Wednesday, Feb. "a.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18
The True Remedy.

W. M Repine editor Tiskilwa, ILL.,, Chief.
says; We won't keep house without Dr..
Kings New Discovery for consumption. coughs
and colds. Experimental with many Others.
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 1t we have
a certain and sure cure for coughs colds,
Whoopng 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 Dis
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.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18
Your Present Need

Is pure, rich blood, and n strong and healthy
body, because with the approach of spring and
the beginning of warmer weather your physical
system will undergo radical changes. An the
impurities which have accumulated during
colder weather must now be expelled or serious
consequences will result. The one pure blood
purifier prominentlyin the public eye today is
Hoods SarsapnrillN Its record of cures is un-
equalled. Its sales are the largest in the world
A few bottles Of Hoods SarSaparilla viii pre-
your blood and tonng and invigorating your
whole system
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18
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-
stltutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an
infiamed 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 an infiamed cou-
dtion of the mucous surfaces.
We win give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of deafness (caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free
F.J. CHENEY s co, Toledo, o.
Sag- Sold by druggists, 75c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18

We know of but one community in the world
where dyspepsia is practically unknown and
that is the Shakers Of Mount Lebanan, N. Y.
These coed people have been studying the sub
ject OF digestion for more than ahundred years,
and that they understand it pretty thoroughly,
is evidenced in the foregoing fact. Their Di-
gestive Cordial Is the safest and best remedy in
cases of Indigestion that we know Of. A trial
bottle can be had through your druggists for
the trifing sum Of 10 cents
The Shaker Digestive Cordial supplies the
system with food already digested, and at the
same time adds the digestion Of other foods. It
will almost instantly relieve the ordinary
symptoms Of indigestion, and no sufferer need
to be told what these are.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18

]. G.. Nelson, an aged citizen, died
Monday morning at 5 o'clock at the
residence of his son-in-law, J. W. Nc
Amy. Mr.. Nelson had been in feeble
health for some time, but the immediate
cause of his death was pneumo nia. His
remains were taken to Chucky City
Tuesday for burial Mr.. Nelson lived
at Chucky City for number of years.
He was 81 years old and was an honest
hard working man.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18
Stockholders.

The stockholders of the creamery
held meeting in Jobe's Opera House
at noon yesterday and decided to assess
the stock to liquidate, an Indebtedness
of $500. This will reduce the number
of stockholders as a greatmany of them
would rather lose their stock than to
pay any more on it. The house was
built about year ago and cost So, 200.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18
The Comet Johnson City, Tennessee Thursday Feb y ls g.
Church Entertainment.

The Ladies Aid Society of the M E.
church, will have a dinner and supper
Thursday, Feb, 20, in the building
formerly occupied by the Episcopal
church. Dinner will be served from II
till 2 and supper from till s o'clock.
A liberal patronage is solicited, as we
have taken this means to make up for
portion of our funds lost through the
failure of the Watauga Bank.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18
Killed at whitesburg.

Alvin Cox shot and killed Jesse Har-
rison last Tuesday at Whitesburg. Cox
was incensed because Harrison per-
sisted in counting servant girl in
Cox's family. The murder was one of
the most cowardly ever committed in
the county, and is likely to give Cox
considerable trouble to save his neck.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18

Send your address to H. E. Bucklen & Co.
Chicago, and get free sample box of Dr.
Kings New Life Pills. trial will convince
you of their merits. These pills are easy in &C
ton and are particularly effective in the cure
of constipation and sick headache. For malaria
and liver troubles they have been proven in
valuable. They are guaranteed to be perfectly
free from every delerious substance and to be
purely vegetable. They do not weaken by their
action, but by giving tone to stomach and
bowels greatly invigorate the system. Regular
sine 25c per box. Sold by Mcfarland g. Co.
druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18

REDUCED RATES ASSORTMENT RY.
On account of the Inauguration of
President-elect Mckinley, at Washing
ton, ID. G., March 4th, 1897, Southern
Railway will sell individual tickets
from its stations to Washington, ID. G.,
and return at rate of one fare for the
round trip. Tickets will be sold March
1, 2 and 3, good to return until March
s, 1897.
For further information address any
agent of the Southern Railway.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18
GREAT SALES prove the great
~ merit of Hoods Sarsapamlla.
Hoods Sarsaparilla sells because it
accomphshes GREAT CURES.
TAX NOTICE

The County Trustee has extended the
time of the collection of state and coun-
ty taxes without cost, to the First Mon
day in March. The tax books for the
9th, 9th and 10th districts will remain
in my hands up to that time. Immedi-
ately thereafter all taxes will be certi-
fed to the proper officers.
Feb l6, 1897.
J. NJ. MARTIN,
Deputy Trustee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18
Buy Cold Dust -four.

Buy your clothing and gents furnish
ing of +. v kirkpatrick
J. E. Brading has returned from
Chattanooga after a few days visit to
Mrs. Brading, who is spending the
winter with her father.
L. w. Cooper came home from Chat
tanooga Friday night and will remain
with his family for q while. He is q
brick contractor and has been in Chat
tanooga for some time.
Go to Clark's for your horse and COW
feed,
Clyde Bowman has gone to Leon, I.
T., where he has a position in q drug
store. Clyde was a popular yong drug
gist at Wofford's store for some time
and we are sorry to see him leave.
]. b. Snyder wife and son, who have
been visiting relatives in Carter coun-
ty, passed through the city yesterday
on their return home to Fort Collin,
Colorado.
Mrs. J. G. Ellis and sons, Harry and
Fred, left Saturday for South Boston,
Va, to join husband and father Mrs.
Ellis will be gone several months. Mr..
Ellis is salesman travelling out of
South Boston.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18
whitlow Fails.

J. B. Whitlow & Co. made general
assignment for the benefit of creditors
last night, naming Thad A. Cox as
assignee. The assets we're given at So, :
500, while the liabilities are placed at
81, 900, The failure was caused princi-
pally on account Of Mr.. Whitlow's
health. He had built up big business
from very small beginning and it is
to be regretted that he was not able to
keep his business moving.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18
Arrested for Arson.

Deputy Sheriff Geo. Campbell served
warrants on John Gregg, James Gregg
and Henry Ray, charging them with
being accessory to the burning of
Gregg's saloon a few days ago. The
men appeared before Squire Martin
last night and gave bond of 81, 900
each for their appearance at o'clock
today. They ridicule the idea of being
implicated in the arson.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18

DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey is an important
addition to the list of the worlds most valuable
medicines. Harmless in it's nature, yet almost
nfallible in its action, it is undoubtedly the
most efacaclous means known today of curing
coughs, colds and kindred diseases.
For sale by Mcfarland & Bolton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18

Most druggists sell you what you ask for.
Some will ask you to take something which
they claim is Just as good Some times a
little more profit induces them to do this. DIR
Bells Pine-Tar-Heney is the best cough, cold
and grip cure. After you try 1t onoe you
like it too well to accept any substitute.
For sale by Mcfarland & Bolton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18
Card of Thanks.

We take this method to publicly
thank the kind friends for the many
acts Of kindness and attention shown
us during the sickness.and death of our
dear mother. II. N. MoNe1E
For the Family.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18

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 don't
agree with us you get your money back from
any druggist.
Forsale by Mcfarland & Bolton, druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-02-18

Our farmer friends can subscribe for
any newspaper or magazine they desire
through THE COMET, and pay for same
in produce at market prices.