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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11
Trusts Consolidated.

In the interest of the creditors the
First National Bank of this city, Sec
ond National of Columbia, Tennessee,
First National of Wilmington, North
Carolina, and First National of Mid
dleboro, Kentucky, have been consoli-
dated under one trust and the Hon.
Homer J. Clark, of Illinois. appointed
receiver of the consolidated trust.
Mr.. Clark is in Johnson City this
week taking charge of the affairs OF
First National Bank here. The former
receiver, John 1. Cox, is now here
checking up and making the transfer.
Mr., Clark has not heretofore been con-
nected with the government as bank
examiner, but is a prominent citizen
of Illinois and an excellent gentleman.
The creditors of the institutions in his
care need have no uneasiness about his
management of affairs. Their inter
ests will be carefully considered under
all circumstances.
The retiring receiver Of the bank, at
this place, Mr.. J. I. Cox, has been a
faithful official and with his competent
assistant, Mr.. T. A. Cox, retires with
the good wishes of the creditors, whose
interests they have SO zealously guard
ed,
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Secretary Ayers mixing of politics
with military matters has added moth
ing to his popularity nor to his reputa-
ton for political sagacity. In his eager
ness to injure "Teddy" Roosevelt's
political fortunes, Secretary Alger went
to the extent of publishing a private
letter from Roosevelt to himself, in
which slurs were thrown at the fighting
qualities of the volunteer soldiers, in
order that he might accompany it with
an official reprimand from himself to
Roosevelt. Alger was so much afraid
that the ''round robin" signed by the
Generals under Shafter, headed by
Roosevelt who is acting Commander
Of brigade, would be credited with
the accelerated movements of the War
Department in getting our soldiers
away from Santiago, that he had an Of
fetal statement made to the press, say
ing that the soldiers were being moved
in accordance with plans made before
the publication of Ground robin" in
which, by the way, Roosevelt is ac-
cused of having furnished to the Asso-
ciated Press. This need not fool any
body, as it says that the Secretary Of
War had sometime ago notified Gen.
Shafter that his men would be brought
back to the United States ''as soon as
the fever subsidized. The fever has not
subsidized, but the men are being now
brought back as fast as they are able tC
get aboard transports. There isn't the
slightest doubt that the Ground robin
however much it may have been tinged
with insubordination from q strictly
military point of view, caused the mer
TO be moved sooner than they would
otherwise have been moved, and thai
thereby many valuable lives were saved
Insubordination that breaks red tape
that is killing our soldiers is not likely
to receive popular condemnation; mol
does it deserve it.
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The Stars and Stripes in the shape Of
the largest flag in the world will float
over Moro Castle, Havana, when
Blanco surrenders. The immense flag
designed for this duty is already pre-.
pared, and may be seen draped at front
of an empty store-room at 1877 Fulton
street, New York City. A patriotic
Wall street man has had the great flag
made. 1t measures 100 feet in length
and 431 feet in width, and it is believed
that it breaks the record for size. 1t is
SO big that special bunting was made
for it in Boston. The bunting meas
ured forty-two inches across in the
rough. Made up in the flag, allowing
for seams, each stripe measures forty
inches. 1t took full piece of forty
yards for each stripe.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

1t was announced in the Knoxville
papers that the deputy collectors had
gone to their respective homes to vote
in the August election. This included
Judge Hart, but we are informed that
but one out of the five Harris, all broth,
ers, vOted in the election here and that
one was not the aforesaid Judge. The
result Of the election, however, shows
that there were other republicans whc
failed to vote, for all of which the
democratic party is duly thankful.
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RoOseyelt's All Right,

The more we think of it the more we
doubt whether ROosevelt's 'inyidious
comparison" would hurt his chances
for political preferment. Roosevelt is
one of those bluff, open, outspoken men
that do not wait to weigh every word
before speaking. He is frank, honest,
intelligent and masterful. Wherever
he appears he becomes a leader, and he
gets things done. In his zeal for his
own command hemay have moderated
the excellence of other volunteers,
though his Judgment was based on the
ground of their equipment more than
anything else; but the average man adj
mires the commander or the man that
looks out for his own, and Roosevelt,
who has done SO many things, and done
them we'll, will have to make far more
serious mis-step to forfeit the con
fidence and enthusiastic support of the
people. Indianapolis News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11
Albert LYLE, Hurt.

Last Friday evening passenger train
No. /, due here at S:lS p. M, struck
Albert Lyle about one mile west of the
city and SO badly hurt him that his es-
cape from death seems miraculous. AL
bert had left the city sometime before
No. / was due, in company with James
Lyle, cousin. After passing the home
of the latter, Albert sat down on the
ties to smoke and evidently was asleep
when the train came upon him, run
ming about 45 miles an hour. He was
struck in the left side and on the head.
Three ribs we're broken and hole
about three inches long cut in his skull.
He fell in the path by the track uncon-
scious and in his struggles later fell
down an embankment into a pool of
water and lay there, helpless, until af-
ter two o'clock in the morning when
he was found by Sam Bolton who was
passing on his way to Embreeville.
With the assistance of John +. Lyle,
Albert was taken to his home about q
mile further on and DR.. Walter Miller
called to dress his wounds. Albert was
member of Company A, 4th Tenn,
and the Surgeon of the regiment was
notified. Assistant Surgeon Mcdonald
came up and gave him the necessary
attention, trephining his skull and set
ting his ribs. 1t was found to be i'm
practicable to move him to the hospital
and red-cross nurse was sent to assist
the family in waiting upon him. His
escape from instant death seems like a
miracle and his rapid recovery is more
remarkable, if such a thing were pos
sible. He is now practically ont of
danger.
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Slated for the Cabinet.

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. "a Wash
ington special to the Banner says:
The rumor is circulated this morning
that H. Clay Evans, pension commits
sioner, may possibly be appointed post
master general. This appointment will
depend entirely upon the resignation
of Secretary of State Day, and the APP
pointmento of p Postmaster General Smith
to succeed him. There is no southern
man in the cabinet as at present formed
and it is understood to be President
McKinley's desire to put one there
whenever vacancy shall occur. Mr..
Evens was spoken of for portfolio al
the time of President McKinley's in
auguration. but Postmaster-G General
Gary was chosen instead.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

pressing Europe" now that the pend
ing cessation Of hostilities and the pros
pect of permanent peace have made
further fighting apparently unneces-
sary. There being no further oppor.
tunity for Sampson to acquire either
glory or prize money in Cuban waters,
he is to be given command of the Euro
pean feet, and Commodore Watson,
who was first assigned to that COM
mand, is to have command Of all the
ships that remain i'll Cuban waters. AS
Watson ranks Schley there will be no
important command left for the latter
This navy department clique may sue
coed for time in depriving Schley of
honor she has won, but congress can
be depended upon to see that Justice is
done him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11
Circuit Court.

+ Circuit court met Monday with his
honor, Judge II. T. Campbell, on the
bench and Attorney General Dana
Harmon looking after all offenders
against the peace and dignity of the
state. The most important case was
that of the State VS.. G.. NJ. Bitner,
dealer in poultry, who failed some
months ago for large amount, leaving
several country merchants and others
to suffer. He was indicted by the
grand jury of this county at the last
session of the circnit court, but the
trial has been put off until next court,
and it is said the case will be compro-
missed before that time. Court adjourn
ed Wednesday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11
TRANSIT METE0RS.

White-winged peace has received her
credentials and will report for duty i'm
mediately. Nashville American.
The Hon. Tom Watson should read
the returns from Alabama and look for
a path through the woods. The mid
die Of the road is dangerous, Louis
vile Dispatch.
Spain has got Uncle Sam to arguing,
and that is what suits the Don. II
Spain can secure an armistice she ex-
poets yellow fever to do the rest. Com
mercial Appeal.
Is not Mr.. Teddy Roosevelt assum-
ing too much authority in this war?
He evidently considers himself and the
Rough Riders the whole thing, and his
immodesty is showing itself in the APP
paral of the altogether. Knoxville Sen
tinel.
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CUBA.

Some OF the strict isolationists are
insisting that our government should
not for moment consider any other
policy affecting Cuba than the estab-
lishment of free and independent re-
public on the island, and that if the
pledge made in the resolutions adopted
by Congress be not specifically and
literally carried out the United States
will stand in dishonorable attitude
before the world. Well, that depends.
Without doubt this government will
undertake to fulfill its pledge, but sup
pose this proves to be impracticable,
what are we to do? Suppose it turns
out that the Cubans are incapable Of
maintaining a stable government, are
we to abandon the island to miserable
condition of revolution and anarchy,
which will be worse than Spanish mis-
rule. Having for humanity's sake, rid
the island of Spanish control, shall we
leave it in a worse plight than we found
it? Our responsibility will not end
with the defeat of Spain and the evacu-
alton of the island by its former mas
ters. The United States must secure a
safe and permanent government for
the Cubans, and if it be found that
they cannot govern themselves, or that
sick of misrule and internal convul-
sions they prefer to have law and order
maintained under the American flag,
shall we say, ''No." We are under q
pledge to give you a government Of
your own, and therefore you must con.
tinue to suffer all the evils of misgov-
ernment?" That would be neither
wise nor just. The Cuban question
was not definitely settled by the reso-
luton of Congress, and future devel.
opments may make it obligatory upon
Congress to provide other means of car
ing for the "Queen of the Antilles. -
Nashville Banner.
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War and Its Results.

After our season was over last fall the
Hotel was closed for the winter. Re-
Gently 1 discovered the house was in
Tested with rats, they were destroying
the bedding and bed clothes and max
ing havoc Of everything. RAT CHEESE
was recommended; tried it and was
surprised at the marvellous result. In
a few days there was not a rat about
the place, they seemed to have left the
barns and out houses as we'll as the Ho-
tel. Every one who is pestered with
rats or mice should try Rat Cheese at
once; it did the work quickly and well
for me l gladly recommended it. A de-
cisive battle quickly won. Please send
me one dozen boxes by express and
obhge.
Yours very truly,
S. H. JOHNSON,
Fern Hall, Crystal Lake,
Dundaff, P. o. Pa.
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Assistant Commissioner If Agriculture

Mr.. Robert Mcfarland, of this city,
was last week appointed assistant com
missioner of agriculture, vice Col.
Columbus Marchbanks, deceased. The
appointment is well deserved and gives
much satisfaction to Mr.. Mcfarland
democratic friends in this section. Mr..
Mcfarland is son of Ex-congressman
William Mcfarland, and was the
democratic candidate for state senator
two years ago. We congratulate him
upon this recognition of his worth and
party fealty. Morristown Gazette,
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THROUGH TENNESSEE.

J. W. Fox, democrat, was elected
sheriff of Knox county by majority
of 45O votes.
Three of the democratic candidates
for county offices were elected in Polk
county.
Tom Davis was elected sheriff in Sc
vier county, defeating the republican
candidate.
The barn of John p. Duncan, near
Maryyille, was burned by an incendia-
ry. Loss about -, 900.
Limestone, Washington county, has
shipped $1S5, 900 worth of cattle during
the season just closed.
J, P, Nicely, democrat, defeated the
republican nominee. G. K. Morgan, fol
sheriff in Granger county by MAORI.
ty of 200 votes.
A large barn belonging to w. B.
Reagan, at Reagan's station, Monroe
county, was burned August Sd, causing
loss of $1,000.
Hamblen county elected a democratic
sheriff, and county court clerk, and
only lacked 10 votes of electing a dem.
ocratic register. The defeated candi.
date for trustee will contest the cleo,
ton.
R. H. Shields, the defeated republic
can candidate for sheriff in Sewer coun,
ty, was fatally stabbed August 9th, by
w. H. Greer, of that county. The mer
quarreled oyer the result of the cleo
tion, and later over a whitecap allega
tion against Shields. Excitement il
high in the mountain country.
For the first time since the civil war
every ward in Chattanooga went dem.
ocratic in last Thursdays election
The entire democratic county ticket,
circuit judge, sheriff, circuit court
clerk, county court clerk, tax collec
tor and register were elected by ma
jority ranging from $50 to LOCO. The
negroes voted almost solidly for the
democrats.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11
Their Dream Proved True.

'Bud Davis and Sterling Robinson
were killed while cutting wire in front
of Santiago on July 2nd," was the
brief letter reaching their relatives in
Claiborne county one day last week.
These youths were expert rifemen,
who enlisted at Knoxville with Lieu
tenant Wansboro, of the regular army,
who was also killed in that fight. The
night before they left Knoxville Davis
dreamed that both were killed in battle
and Robinson had a similar experience
his mental prediction giving like fate
to Wansboro. Mofristown Gazette.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

Notwithstanding the harsh criticism
which has come from all sections of the
country and from the holders OF all
shades Of political opinion Of the par
TALLY shown by the navy department,
in favor of acting Admiral Sampson
and against Commodore Schley, that
partiality still exists, and, according to
current gossip, is about to be strikingly
exhibited by shifting Of orders for the
purpose of giving Sampson an Oppor-
tunity to splurge in European waters.
The orders for sending a strong feet to
the coast of Spain, issued some weeks
ago, for bluffing purposes, have never
been revoked, and the officials say the
feet is to go for the purpose of elm
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11
Notice to Creditors.
No GA.
In the Chancery Court of johnson
City, Tennessee.
Petition and amended petition OF John
l. Cox, Receiver of the First Ma
tional Bank, of Johnson
City, Tenn.

Allen & Little, G. G. Aiken, AL.
lentown Mercantile Co., Bert Brown,
d. +. Brannock, M. +. Bunton, w. W.
Bowman, j. w. Bailey & Son, w. B.
Braid, Banner & Profit, d. L. Blevins,
J. D. Baird, trustee; s. A. Bowman,
Bradley Bros. & Co., A. L. Banner, ].
W. Crumley, ]. W. Cure, Agt Car.
rier Moisen d Co., Crumley Il Dick
enson, r. L. Chevis, Jas. @. Campbel
J. L. Cooper, ]. W. Cure, HI. H. Carr,
@. 9. Carrier, f. w. Cameron, j. E.
Crandall, Pt. Sallie Il. Carrier, G. +.
Camp, City Tobacco and Cigar Co.,
~. W. Cure, assignee; 9. s. Blevins,
Conference Collection, wv. s. U. y w.
v. DeVault, Episcopal Mission, +. G.
lnk losing, Agt.; Green Il Wilson, J.
ID. Gouge u Co.. q. r. Hurlbut, J. P.
Hendrix, Agt.; J. E. Harkins, w. H.
Henderson, w. I. Hodges, ]. Henson
q Co., r. E. Huddle, w. P. Harris,
Hurst Stock,J. P. Henderson, Bakery
J, II. Irby, L, s. Jones, johnson City
Fur Co, j. M. King, Kirkpatrick stock,
A. Q. Kloman, o. V. Lilly, A. ]. 4
I. E. Lacy, w. W Kirkpatrick, ]. G.
Lover, G. X. Lide, g. H. Lyle, Lane &
Ellis, Isaac Mckinney, j. i. McIn.
tosh, Chas. w. Mckinney, s. M. Nc.
Neil, J. A. Mathes recorder, McFar-
land q Co., j. A. Mathes & Co., F. M.
McNeese, J. A. Maher, w. s. Neigh
bors, Mrs. L. ID. Onks, M. E. Pouder,
M. 5. Price, w. 0. Phillips, J. J. Rob.
erts Con. Treas, R. G. Remine, ]. H.
Rominger 4 Co., T. f. singiser,
Smoky Mt Land Co., J. III. Smalling,
G. ". Sitton d Tr., +. A Stratton, ].
A. Torbett & Son, 9. d. Taylor, Thos.
Turner, ]. F. Cox, Clerk, o. H. Wall,
Unaka Mt. Land Co., j. A. Wilson,
Watauga Fur. and NIL. Co., ]. W..
Wright, Landen White, Wotford & Co
@. P. WOfford, Wing & Hornick, Sarah
White. John S. Thomas, lob. Act. ].
z. Crandall, Wofford Bros, Atlanta
Felt. Co., w. 7. Cash, Nj. N. Johnson,
George King, j. R. Taylor, H. H. Yo-
cum, J. M. Erwin trustee, Mrs. K. E.
Ellis, Lawson G. Kirby, Rolla Miller,
Z. M. Ove.haer, +. A. Kenyon, r. A.
Wood, Nat. Lafayette Bank, First Nat.
Bank Huntingdon, Holston Nat. Bank
Knoxville, First Nat. Bank Holidays
burg, j. S. Thomas.
AS creditors OF the First National
Bank, you are hereby required 10
come forward, prove and file your
claims in The Office Of Thad A Cox, at
torney at Johnson City, Tennessee, on
or Before the first Monday ia Septem-
Der, 1898, or you will DC forever barred
by order OF court in proving your
claims and sharing in the distribution
OF the assets of said bank and the final
dividend thereof.
This August 9, 1898.
Z. A. SIMPLIFY, G. d M.
BY q. w. HODGES, ID. @. I'm.
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AllAkn Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot-Easc powder for the feet. i
cures painful, swoolen feet and instantly takes
the sting out OF corns and bunions It's thu
greatest comfort discovery of the age. Aliens
Foot Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy
1t is certain cure for sweating, callous ant
hot, tired aching feet. Try it TO-DAY. Sole
by all druggists and shoe stores. BY mail fo
25e. in stamps. Trial package FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy. N. Y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

1t is related at Chickamauga that
when the news of the destruction of
Cervera's feet reached camp, one Of
the purses commenced to read it aloud
in the hospital. He had got as far as
the statement that the Brooklyn had
been hit forty-fve times, when fever
patient, a little out of his head, shouted
"Good Lord! Who pitched for Brook.
lvnp"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

A ST. Louis unarmOred cruiser sailed
into HObson's presence few days ago
at an 1S knot speed, with decks cleared
for action, and fred a 1S-inch kiss
across his bow. Hobson promptly sur
rendered but was allowed to sail into
port under his own steam.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

Unicoi county has broken the record
At the election last week democrat
was elected to Office. w. T. Sans de-
feated Emmert for register. This is
the first democrat ever elected in the
county and about the only democratic
resident. The millennium is now due.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11
IsYour Life Worth Eftv Cents 2

We defy the world to produce medicine fol-
the cure of all forms of Kidney and Bladder
troubles, Piles and all diseases peculiar to wO
men, that will equal Smiths Sure Kidney Cure
Ninety-eight per cent OF the cases treated
with Smiths Sure Kidney Cure that
have come under our observation have been
cured We sell our medicine on a positive
guarantee II directions are followed. and
money will be refunded if cure is not effected
For sale by local druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

Fine peaches in Georgia are so plen-
tiful they are being fed to the hogs. II
we were in Georgia we would want to
be sent to the pen.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

A Washington county man has mar
ried Miss Human. Men usually mar
~ humans, but we have known some
very sweet women to marry brutes.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

A young man in New York tried to
borrow IS of Judge, offering his glass
eye as security. Both the loan and
the eye were knocked out.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

An Alabama man killed fifty snakes
last week without moving out of his
tracks. It is not stated whether he
had them in his hair or his boots.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

The editor of the Staff don't hear
very we'll, but the recent democratic
victory in the 9th district makes him
see things as they really are.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

John |. Cox. receiver for the First
National Bank, is in the city this weeh
arranging to wind up the trust. The
last dividend will be paid the creditors
in thirty or forty days.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11
LAND SALE.
In the Chancery Court of Johnson
City, Tennessee.
State of Tennessee ct. al.
Vs.
]. L. Craft ct. al.

Pursuant to the decree and order
reviYing former orders in the above
styled case, | will on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1898,
sell to the highest and best bidder the
property described in said decree, and
ordered to be sold, to-wit: Lot 108 in
Block Is in East Tenn. Land Co.'S ad-
dition to johnson City, to satisfy
judgment in favor Of compliments
unless sooner paid.
TERMS OF SALE.
Said lot will be sold on a credit OF
six months and in bar of the equity
of redemption. The purchaser will
be required to give note with good
security, and a lien will be retained on
said property until purchase money ID
paid
This August 8, 1898.
e. A. SIMPLIFY, @. & M.
Bye. w. HODGES, d. G. & M.
7S6-prs fee 50.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

Having tried both, Hobson should
have no trouble making a choice be-
tween the Merrimac and the Merry
smack.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

It is not because General Miles is
afraid of a collision that he is tagging
his army through Porto Rico.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

Those Bristol fellows who saw the
food here last Thursday must have
beer. water-tight.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

If BrewnlOw don't hurry and return
to Washington Fl. Clay Evans may get
q cabinet portfolio.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

It remains to be seen whether or not
our gallant Hobscn can be captured by
q fishing smack.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

Teddy Roosevelt is handy with either
but he seems to think that the pen is
mightier than the sword.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

The early bird is all right, but he
wants to avoid building his nest in the
lannon's mouth for day or two.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

The Staff need not worry When the
republicans carry the 9th district again
we will notify it, poor thing.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

Now that the girls have commenced
to kiss HObsOn, he may yet wish he
had gone down with the Merrimack.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

WONDERFUL. are the cures by
~ Hoods sarsaparilla, and yet they
are simple and natural. Hoods Sarss-
Parilla makes PURE BLOOD.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11

AS SOON as the American ham sand
wich was mustard into the Santiago
campaign the Cubans were happy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-11
Why not send Teddy and his pen to
capture Weyler and his typewriter.

Peace has not yet been declared be-
tween Roosevelt's pen and Ayers
typewriter.