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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-01

The honorable county court meet
next Monday.
John W. Hunter made a business Wis
it to Allentown, yesterday.
Evangelist Myhr is conducting q Sc
ries of meetings at the Christian churcl
Webb Bros. for all kinds seed beans
and garden seeds.
Judge Smith went to Greeneville
yesterday to hear few cases in chan
Gerry.
The Stout property on West Market
street is being refenced and otherwise
improved.
Geo. Moody was arrested last Tues
day for beating his wife, and fined So
by Recorder Chandler.
Clerk and Master, W. F. Young of
Jonesboro spent few days in the city
this week on business connected with
his office.
Weeb Bros. have all kinds seed sweet
potatoes at the lowest prices.
Mrs. J. s. Maloney who has been
visiting her sister Mrs. W. @. Snapp,
for few days has returned to her home
in Greeneville.
Mrs. J. M. Lacy, of Asheville, N.
G., who has been visiting her mother,
Mrs. Lear King, in Carnegie, returned
home Tuesday.
Rosa Jones, .colored, the 10 year old
daughter of Ransom Jones, died Tues
day morning and was taken to Jones'
boro yesterday where she was buried.
Henry H. Hannah, private seer etary
of Gov. Taylor came to the city Tues
day from Nashville to be present at the
Carr-R nuptials. He was accompa-
MED by W. R. Crabtree of Chattanooga.
T. B. Strain left Tuesday for Hot
Springs, Ark, where he will spend a
season for his health. Mr.. Strain is
the we'll known telegraph operator at
this place, but has been so badly
vflicted with rheumatism as not to be
able to work for some time. He at
tended these springs O few years ago
and was greatly benefited by it.
Eva Perkins ten year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Newt Perkins, died Tues
day morning Of pneumonia and was
buried yesterday in the Love Grove
Cemetery. Mr.. Perkins is butcher for
N. jackson and Mr.. Jackson engaged
carriages and took the family to the
cemetery Rev. W. @. lIaupin con-
Quoted the funeral services which were
held at the house.
Our young townsman, DR.. William
I. Erwin has returned home from the
Medical College at Chattanooga where
he with 81 others graduated on the gath
inst. DR.. Erwin is a young man of
great promise, being physically and
mentally endowed to make a great and
useful man. He was model student
and graduated with honors for profci-
ency. He has not yet decided where
he will locate.
l am prepared to order boys and
youths clothing, any style, any price.
Wash goods, 45c per suit; single pants,
15c; combination suits, consist of coat,
two pairs of pants aud cap, $1.95 and
up. Children's Brownie overalls, &c.
Can order the goods if you prefer max
ing the suits yourself.
W. B. CROUCH, Agent.
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heard of DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey, and
seeing many recommendations from different
persons, OF its wonderful valuable merits, l
though l would try bottle. have been Sc
riously affected for twenty-five years with a
cough and pains in my side and breast that
were causing me miserable life. spent hun
dreds Of dollars with doctors and for medicine,
but everything failed until found this wonder
full remedy. 1t beats the world and has saved
my life recommend Dr. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey to everybody with weak lungs. 1t is a
great success J. Il. Rossell, Grantsburg III.
Forsale by Mcfarland g. Bolton, druggists.
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Foot Taken Off.

John Dyer, the veteran Waterman at
the Foundry, received letter from
his son, James, who has for some time
been at work with the Pittsburg Iron
Bridge Company, to the effect that he
had his left foot mashed so badly last
Tuesday that it was necessary to ampu-
tate it. He was unable to give the par
ticulars, but will write them as soon
as he gets better
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-01
Something to Know,

1t may be worth something to know that the
very best medicine for restoring the tired out
nervous system to healthy vigor is Electric
Bitters. This medicine is purely vegetable,
acts by giving tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach, gently stimulates the liver and kid
neys, and aids the organs in throwing of i'm
purities in the blood. Electric Bitters improves
the appetite, aids digestion, and is pronounced
by those who have tried it as the very best
blood purifier and nerve tonic Try it. Sold
for SOC or S1.0O per bottle at Mcfarland & Co.'S
drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-01

The Sunday night service at the NJ.
E. Church, will be the regular League
service. The subject is "the field of
the sluggard."
Earnest Miller will present "the
sluggard type of the League" and Miss
Matte Johnston will give "the model
League"
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Helm Wanted.

Reliable men and women to sell our
absolute household necessity, Sells at
sight and is reliable. Good profit, not
hard to learn.
THE FINISH MANUFACTURING Co.
All Marshall street,
PHILADELPHIA. Pa. u. s. A,
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Notice.

All ex-Confederates, who belong to
Camp Gordon, are requested to attend
at the Faw Hall in Johnson City Mon
day night April 9Th. Business of i'm
portance. W. A. KITE, Adj't.
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The best -four is Gold Dust.


Let low prices and good goods be
your guide to JacksOn's store.
Don't forget Mrs. Crawford's MILL
merry opening tomorrow.
J. E. Brading, of the staff, visited
Asheville, N. O., last Monday.
J. L. Davis, a prominent Knoxville
merchant, was in the city Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Keeper were
visiting relatives in Limestone Sunday.
Capt. Geo. Mcpherson, of Jones'
boro, was here for few hours Satur-
day.
Miss Mae Fuqua left Saturday for
Jonesboro to visit her sister, Mrs. Silas
Cooper.
Miss Frank Mitchell left Saturday
for Jonesboro to spend few days with
friends.
You will miss treat if you fail to
visit Mrs. Crawford's Millery Opening
tomorrow.
Miss Sophia Faucette has returned
from visit to her father at Mountain
City.
Hon. j. II. Browning, our representa-
tive in the legislature, was home on q
visit Sunday.
No other "frm" sells the celebrated
White Lily Flour but Jackson.
Gid Dust hour-best made.
One of the wonders of the world is
how nice goods can be sold at so low q
price at Jackson's.
I have the genuine Jas. T. Clay
worsted stamped every two yards.
Any style $3l.50 per suit.
W. B. CROUCH.
The best -four is Cold Dust.
Spring Millinery Opening at Mrs. G.
E. Crawford's tomorrow Friday April
End. Ladies make a note of this fact.
Miss Mamie Graham, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. r. H. Kilby,
for some weeks, returned home to Alb
ingdon Saturday.
Tony Doak went to Bristol Saturday
and returned Tuesday with Mrs. Doak,
who had been visiting friends and rela-
tives there for several days.
r. L. Bruner went to New York and
other eastern cities Friday to lay in q
spring and summer stock of goods for
the Racket and branches.
My special line of SO. 90, S. so and a. 0C
pants are the finest ever shown in this
city for the money. Made to your
measure and good fit guaranteed.
Don't fail to see my line of bicycle
suits, sweaters, belts, hose and caps,
Cheap. W. B. CROUCH.
Gold Dust flour will please the
hest Of Won
Our new quarters have greatly in.
creased our unexcelled facilities fol
doing the best Job printing in East
Tennessee. Bring us your orders.
Mrs. Ben f. Brabson, of Madison
vile, was visiting Mr.. and Mrs. L. B
Keeper Saturday and Sunday. Sh,
was formerly Miss Pearl Biddle o
Limestone.
Rev. Cary, of Tusculom, preached a
the Watauga avenue Presbyterian
u L II 4 IL
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-01
NOTICE.

The Crystal Ice Co. will furnish the
dry flint ice again this season. See
Webb Bros. or J. B. Worley.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-01

DRESS LINENS.
This serviceabe goods we show in the shear
Batiste and the heavy Homespuns for Tailor
made suits from ........ 12J to 25c per yard
TWEED SUITINGS.
This new cotton material is q great favorite
for ladies' Tailor made suits we show a good
range of styles at ,,......... 1870 per var d..
Percales-New styles at Stc, 1Oc and 15c per yard.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-01
T he y COMET
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets All
druggists refund the money If it fails to cure 25c
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-01
Buy Gold Dust flour.

Rev. Neighbors christened Margaret
Evans, the infant daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry W. Lyle, at the residence
of the wife's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
s. Miller, on Roam and Pine streets
last Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Besides the members of the immediate
families, there were present Mrs. r. l..
Bruner and Rev. J. s. Kennedy, who
assisted in the christening ceremony.
How many deaths can be traced to a Slight
coldg The record of mortality would be great
ly reduced II every home was supplied with 6
bottle of DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-H Honey. Tht
great exterminator of coughs, colds, Group ant
kindred affectiors.
For sale by Mcfarland & Bolton, druggists.
TRY o can Of Perfection Baking Pow
der for s cents at Jacksons.
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New Wash Goods.

ORGANDIES
This favored material we show in great varie-
ty in light and dark grounds and exclusive
styles from l0c per yard to $3.50 per pattern.
LAPPETS.
very new and stylish fabric and very pop
ular one we show a choice assortment, in
styles that cannot be found elsewhere
Price Is cents per yard,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-01

Jackson will furnish you with thu
best of all kinds of Meats, Groceries
and Vegetables. Give him trial.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-01

Rev. Cary, of Tusculom, preached at
the Watauga avenue Presbyterian
church Sunday. Rev. Lander, the pas
tor, preached at Elizabethton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-01

Mrs. Ben f. Brabson, of Madison
vile, was visiting Mr. and Mrs. 7. B.
Keeper Saturday and Sunday. She
was formerly Miss Pearl Biddle of
Limestone.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-01
Gold Du.

Our new quarters have greatly in
creased our unexcelled facilities for
doing the best job printing in East
Tennessee. Bring lis your orders.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-01

Miss Iva johnson, one OF our city's
most popular young ladies, left Satur-
day for q few days visit to the Misses
Stone, at .Unicoi City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-04-01

Rev. Frank Baxter was up from
Ottway Sunday. He is principal Of the
Ottway College, and says that the
school there has been very successful
this year
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-25

arches that spanned the building, gave
way, with a tremendous report; and
then another, and another, each one
going down with a sound like the re-
port of a cannon The building fell
quickly, as, after the first arch went
down, the weight was too great for the
arches next to it. and all collapsed.
1t took not over 20 minutes to make
a complete ruin of the building. Moth
ing is known of those supposed to be
lost beyond what has been stated Man
ager Austin, of the exposition, IS conf
dent that the girl Pauline lost her life,
as he says that he met her near one of
the entrances, making her way into the
building. He pushed her out telling
her that she would lose her life If she
entered the building which was by this
time a roaring furnace She said that
her mother was in there, penned in by
the flames, and that she must help her
Before Austin could restrain her, she
ran into the building once more, going,
Austin says right into a tangle of live
electric light wires. Before he could do
anything more to save her, the build
ing collapsed.
The Coliseum cost $3.50. 900 and was
twice as large as the Madison Square
Garden building of New York. 1t had
a floor space of seven acres, including
the ground and gallery floors. was $50
feet long by 800 wide and contained 3
500 900 pounds of steel, ], 200 900 feet of
timber and three million bricks.
on Ausgust q. 1895, the first Coliseum
then in the course Of construction, was
wrecked. entailing a loss of $125, 900 The
cause of the collapse has never been
known, but it was thought that the last
arch was not placed in position cor
rectly. The building was to have been
opened September 2, of that year, by
the Barnum & Bailey circus and the
contractors We're rushing the work in
order to have it completed in time. Six
hundred men had been working on the
building up to half an hour before the
crash came, which was 11:10 o'clock at
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-25

Presbyterian church was beautifully
decorated with Christmas beauty. On
the north wall above the choir loft was
a large emblem on which in evergreen
were the words: "'HOsanna to God"
In the center was a painted plat on
which was "A Happy New Year ana a
Merry Christmas" A large white bell
with electric lights on it hung above the
emblems on the pulpit platform a
miniature church stood which served as
q stage. In this the songs and recita
tions and tableaux were given On
the choir loft a KlOndike scene was rep
resented Santa Claus appeared from
behind large glacier, dropped down
the church chimney and appeared be-
fore the audience At intervals during
the evening messages were received
from Santa Claus enrOut, by tele-
phone Santa Claus took a present
from his sack and holding it up before
book for Johnny Countermine-' . The
pastor advanced and accepted the pres
ent.
The following programme was given:
Overture ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ..Orchestra
"Hark the Herald Angels;
Observation-Disclosures. Song by School
Scripture Reading and Prayer Pastor
Song. Boys Chorus, Polk Street School
Song, ''Our Christmas Bell, ,"--.-----
..... kindergarten Class
Recitation, Il am going to hang my
stocking up" ...... Marguerite Mills
Exercise. s.Elves of Snow Land.
intermediate and Primary Deprt's
Music -. overture
Recitation, "Parson Brown
Song, Sailor Boys" Boys from In
termediate and Primary Departs
Recitation Norman Strauss
Song ana Recitation, -chiidren's
Gifts" Mrs WorthingtOn' class
assisted by Primary Girls.
Recitation "Big Bell" DR.. Thomp- .
sons class and Primary Girls.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-25

night Fifty thousand feet of lumber
which was to have been used for roof
the time and the weight of this was
supposed to have had something to do
with the accident.
After the collapse of the first build
ing Architect S. S. Beman at once drew
plans for a new building, and it was
constructed and opened to the public
June 1, 1896. The details of the massive
building show a composition of enor-
nous arches 20 feet at the apex above
the ground and with span of 230 feet
in the clear The building was encir-
cled on the inside by a gallery 50 feet
wide and 80 feet above the floor. The
arena was only equaled in extent by
that of the Roman Coliseum. The
building was insured for $12O, 900, the
insurance being written in 26 different
companies.
1t is almost Impossible to form any
idea of the loss to the exhibitors, as
there were about one hundred booths
in the place, filed with all sorts of
goods
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-25
Senator Lodge VIII Introduce
a Bill at Once
For the Purchase of Three
West Indian Islands.
DENMARK OWNS THEM.
And They Are for Sale at a
Bargain.
She Doesn't Want Them to Go
to European Nation.

Chicago, Dec. Pa special to the Times
Herald from Washington says:
Senator Lodge is preparing a bill fav-
oring the purchase of the three islands of
st. Thomas. St Croix and St. John. own
ed by Denmark. in the West Indies.
The senate passed resolution a year
ago asking the state department to ascer-
tain whether the islands were stim for
sale, at what price they were held and
whether any other country was after
them. Denmark has replied that she is
still willing to sell and that two European
governments are now negotiating for their
purchaose. These are supposed to be
Great Britain and Germany
The United States has been discussing
this purchase for nearly thirty years. In
1868 negO tiations went so far that a treaty
was negotiated for the purchase by which
this country was to pay SS,0O0,OOO for the
islands, but it failed Of ratification. On
this occasion the people OF the islands
voted on the question and decided almost
unanimously for annexation.
The Danes do not want any European
power to secure possession of them a
most liberal offer would be made to the
United States to purchase at a compare
lively small price-almost nothing-for it
has been practically determined by Den
mark to either sell these islands or give
them liberty. Most of the residents of
the islands are British immigrants and
their first move after securing indepen-
dence would probably be to petition Great
Britain for protectorate-
The present expense of maintaining the
government on the islands reaches S150.-
900 a year. Considering her position in the
European concert, it is not thought nee
essary for Denmark to maintain a station
in the West Indies, hence her willingness
to sell.
ST. Thomas has a harbor large enough
to accommodate the navies of the whole
world and in view of the advantages to
be gained, Senator Lodge is sanguine Of
securing an appropriation that will en-
able the islands to be transferred to the
jurisdiction of the stars and stripes.
The three islands have total of 100
square miles of territory, and a population
of 10000. st. Croix is the biggest, with 90
square miles and 1900 population. This
island is very fertile and gives an excel
lent crop of all tropical products, es-
peciaIly sugar
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-25

world round, on this glad Christmas
eve.
1t would make Santa Claus himself
stand and blink in wonder. On this
richly laden tree We're $50 500 gold
pieces and KlOndike nuggets and
presents worth 1000
Last year the man who fixed up the
Christmas tree dined on Christmas day
top of a tin lard bucket for a plate and
his fingers serving the purpose of knife
and fork.
The tree occupies space in the Hotel
Lafayette and those fortunate-or un-
fOrtunate-enOugh enough to be allow
ed to feast their eyes upon this prOdi-
gal display of wealth, were granted
permission by the proud owner of it to
sift the $40 gold pieces through their
fingers, to lift double handfuls of gold
nuggets and guess how much they were
worth. And every visitor carried away
a little nugget, whether "the EldOrado
King" had ever seen him before or not.
James l. Clements arrived in New
York about two weeks ago with his
wife and children, Velma, aged Z, and
Walter, aged 8. Yesterday he purchaS-
ed a tree five feet high and had it ta-
ken to his rooms in the Hotel LAFAYETTE
Then he carried up his presents, for
which he had ranSacked the shops of
New York. When they were displayed
on the tree by his wife, he went to the
express Office and got three sacks of
worth $50 000 From there he went to
a. safe deposit company, with which he
had stored several days before $15, 600
in $50 gold pieces
The Christmas tree was placed on a
table in the middle of the room. With
much trouble the nuggets were strung
on strong silk cord and hung about the
tree On the table at the base of the
tree the gold pieces were dumped.
A central office detective was detailed
to watch the tree.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-25
WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS.
It Was the Quletest Ever Known
Dinner Was a Family Affair.

Washington, Dec. 25.-Christmas day
1897 was the most quiet and peaceful
on record at the White House. owing
to the recent bereavement of the presi-
dent, all official functions were sus-
pended and throughout the day the
front doors of the executive mansion
rarely swung on their hinges Presl-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley early in the
day went for a. short drive. The weatn-
er was perfect, clear, clOudless and
crisp.
Early in the morning a, messenger
arrived with a great basket of pink
roses, orchids. and lilies of the valley
marked simply for the president" A
little later the carriage pulled up
at the door and Mrs. Mckinley came
down stairs leaning on the presidents
arm. Mrs. Mckinley seemed as well
as at any time since her arrival at the
White House, while the president was
the picture of health. The only guests
in the house were Miss Duncan and
Miss Barber, who arrived at home dur
ing the morning. The Christmas DIN
ner was purely a family affair.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-25
YULE TIDE.
Christmas Celebrations in All
the Churches Last Night.
Santa Claus Had the Busiest
Evening Of His Life.
UNUSUALLY ELEGANT
We're the Decorations, With a
Wealth of Music.
Arions Pass a Merry Evening
at Their Hall.
ELEGANT

Last evening was one of celebration.
good cheer, peace on earth, and all
kinds OF good times. Christian and
pagan alike joined in the celebration
of the beautiful occasion of Christmas
eve. Every church in the city was
open, and in nearly every one the ex-
ercises consisted of songs and recita-
tions by the children of the Sunday
schools. In nearly every case Santa
Claus appeared at the close of the en-
tertainments and made distributions OF
presents which made glad the hearts
of children and their parents. It was
a time of joy.
The large audience room of the First
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-25

at the time of the fire, and at the first
alarm there was a rush for safety.
Fortunately, the aisles were wide, and,
owing to the comparatively small num-
Der of people in the building, there was
little difficulty in reaching the DOORS
Most of those endeavoring to escape,
ran to a large door on the east side of
the building, which Is wide enough to
admit a team of horses and wagon. a
crowd of fully 200 people gathered be-
fore this door, which was found to be
locked, and as the fire was roaring
through the building with great
speed, it seemed for a few minutes as
though none of them would be able to
escape.
NJ J. Wheeler, a watchman, saw the
trouble and ran to open the door, but
the crowd was packed in front of it so
closely that he had great difficulty in
opening it. Once swung wide, however,
the crowd was in the open air in a few
seconds. @ During the jam at this point
several people were crushed, but none
seriously injured.
The balance of the people made their
way through the other doors, and sew
eraI who were caught in the balcony
We're compelled to jump to the ground
from the roof. The balcony is lined
with windows that swing outward, and
they had no trouble in getting up on
the roof, and from there the leap to the
ground was not great.
The firemen were at hand before all
the people were out, and before they
made any effort to fight the flames,
they devoted their attention to clearing
the hall Of the people. By the time they
were ready to pour water on the fire,
the flames had spread with such rapid
ity that there was no chance whatever
of saving the building.
Within ten minutes after the fire be-
gan. the roof was ablaze, and in a very
short time after the fire had appeared
on top of the building, one of the large
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-25

Recitation. "SIy Senta Claus
t..:..--.-. ..l.---.... Quay Diven
song, '.Merrily Ring the Bells Chorus
Santa Claus.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-25
THE ARIoN's CHRISTMAS EVE
Exercises Consist of a Christmas
Tree and Danes.

Last evening the Arion society gave
the annual Christmas eve celebration
at their hall on lower Kansas avenue.
An immense Christmas tree was beau
tifully decorated and placed in the hall.
Edward Lippert, William Bower and
Charles Ortman had charge of the ar
rangements and assisted in the distri-
button of the presents. Presents were
given to 125 children and a merry time
was had.After the distribution of pres
ents the floor was cleared and a dance
enjoyed Steinberg's orchestra furn-
ished the music. This afternoon a
dancing matinee is being given at the
hall and January 5 a masquerade ball
viii be given to members and invited
guests.