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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17
New Dwelling.

DIR. W. j. Miller has purchased the
four lots on the corner Of Watauga
avenue and Roam street, between the
residence of W. w. Faw and Roam
street, and has made contract with J.
G, Stone & Co. for a handsome resi-
dence to be built thereon. The plans
for the residence are now being drawn
and work will begin actively on the
building in a few days. The residence
will be modern in all respects and will
lie an ornament to that portion of the
CITY,
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An Important Difference.

To make it apparent to thousands,
who think themselves i'll, that they are
not afflicted with any disease, but that
the system simply needs cleansing, is
to bring comfort home to their hearts,
as a costive condition is easily cured by
using Syrup of Figs. Manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup Company
only, and sold by all druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17
Look Here.

Exercise the virtue Of patience and
you will meet the reward. Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lees History Of Cuban Wrongs,
and our War With Spain is certainly
in course Of preparation, though he
says she is determined not to be hur-
ried into getting out q wishy-wsshy
book, but is going to do the subject
and himself Justice" I have q copy Of
his letter on this, and anyone can see
it that would like to. I also have the
agency for this place and will be pleas.
ed to take names for subscriptions to
the same. MRS. CHAs. MOORE,
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New Firm.

G. L. Smith and L. Armbrust, under
the firm name of Armbrust & Smith.
have purchased the stock of furniture
and good will of the M. E. Wolfe Fur
niture Co., and will continue the bust
ness at the old stand. These gentle
men are we'll known hustlers and it
goes without saying that they will
successfully conduct an up-to-date fur
niture store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17
New Books.

The Public Library has just received
a large shipment Of new volumes, in
GLIDING many late and popular works
by noted authors. New publications
are constantly being added and these,
with all the leading magazines, are at
the disposal of the members of the Ii
brary. If you are not a member, you
are the loser. The membership fee is
only 81 90, an insignificant sum COM
pared with the benefits one receives,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17
From New Zealand.
NoY. o, 1893.

Reefton, New Zealand, Nov. 90, 1896.
| am very pleased to state that since
l took the agency of Chamberlain's
medicines the sale has been very large,
more especially of the Cough Remedy.
In two years l have sold more of this
particular remedy than of all other
makes for the previous 8 years. As to
its efficacy, I have been told by scores
of persons Of the good results they have
received from it, and know its value
from the use of it in my own house.
hold. It is SC pleasant to take that WI
have to place the bottle beyond th,
reach of the children.
E. j. SoANTLEBURY
For sale by R. s. Bolton, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

according to Mr.. Dingley, chair
man of the Ways and Means Commit
tee, the Government will need the rev-
enue from the war taxes for some time
to come, and there will be 10 changes
during the present fiscal year in the
var revenue act, nor any revision Of
tie tariff.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

P N. Ward, of Ward & Friberg, has
purchased a residence on Maple street,
near Roam, from O. Elmendorf. The
residence is being thoroughly oyer
hauled and a modern and complete
home made for the family of one OF our
most entelprising citizens.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

g., L. Smith has purchased the Beam
residence on Second Avenue near New
and has a force of hands employ
ed remodeling same. The building is
being raised and will be so greatly i'm
proved in appearance and comfort that
it will to all intents and purposes be .
new house.
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viii Build a Storeheuse.

The Embreville Furnace company
will begin at once the erection of q
storehouse 30x60 feet zeal the furnace.
The building will be brick veneered
and will be completedb by the middle OF
December. 1t will then be used as the
company store under the management
Of r. L. Bruner.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

There was more bloodshed in South
Carolina Tuesday. Tive negroes, one
a woman sixty years old, and one white
man we're shot. All the shootings are
traceable, it is said, to the killings Of
last week. Gov. Ellerbe ~eonfesses him
self powerless to control the situation.
At wilmington the military patrol was
dismissed tuesday aud the city placed
in the care of seventy-fiye policemen
Whites have heen sent by the Mayor o.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

Thad A. Cox purchased the McFar-
land residence on Wst0uga Avenue and
is having a new roof put on it. 1t will
also be remodeled, repaired, reprinted,
and repapered throughout.
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Physician Selected.

DR.. W. J. Matthews has been appoint
ed physician for the Embreville Fur
mace Company at this place. The APP
pointment is a good one. DIR. Matthews
is a young man, but is a capable ply
stefan. He is at present on the pen
sion examining board.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

It's happiness to drink Parke's Gun
%matchable" Dry Roast Coffees. Their
taste, excellent; their aroma, fine; their
quality, unsurpassed! Get them from
City Grocery Co., only.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17
Thanksgiving Cakes

And Oysters fried and stewed ct old
post-ofice building Tuesday Of next
week, to be served by ladies of First
Presbyterian church from 4 to 10 p. M.
All ssms cut aud we will be thankful.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

t. j. Galloway has just completed
extensive repairs to the building recent
ly bought by him on Walnut street,
near the foundry.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

The Taylor hotel at Elk Park was
destroyed by fire last week during the
night. The fire originated, it is sup
posed, by rats striking matches. The
loss was total, fully insured.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17
Keen Ouiet

and use Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy for pains of the
stomach and all unnatural looseness Of
the bowels. It cures.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17
THE X COMET
CITY RARRER SHOP

Run by irst-class white workmen. We want
and are trying to Elevate the Barber Profess
sion in Johnson City. Come and see us.
Patronlze your own Color
and help those that are deserving of your pat
ronage. Yours respectfully,
Russell g. Walden, Prop.
Corner Main and Buffalo Streets.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17
DOES TOUR ROOF LEAK3
How TO PrOlOng the Life OF m Old
Roof,

II an old leaky tin, iron, or steel roof, paint
II with Aliens Antitrust Japan. One coat is
enough no skill required; costs little; goes far
life OF old roofs. Write for evidence mt circu-
lars. ALLEN ANTITRUST MFG. Co, 4l3 Vine st.
Cincinnati, Ohio. 75O-6mo,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17
The American Barber Shop,

located two doors south of Hotel Pied
mont and in front of Southern depot,
IN. P. Brewers old stand. Oh. Long
ley, the handsome Manager, and Nat
Hyder, the congenial and accommo-
dating BARRIERS, will be found as assis-
tants.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

The timers tell us they have con-
tracts for new tin roofs that will keep
them busy for several months.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

Prof. J. Hopwood, Of Milligan, was
in the city to-day.
WINDOW GLASS.
SUMMERS, BARTON Il PARROT.
Fl. W. Lyle is confined to his room
with rheumatic pains.
The best -four is Gold Dust.
Miss Emma Perry, of Elizabethton,
was a visitor toJohnson City last week.
Sausage mills and meat choppers at
SUMMERS, BARTON & PARROTS.
Gold Dust fiour-best made.
Fresh Canned Goods are in and pri-
ces low down at City Grocery Store.
Private Bert Brown, Of the 4th Ten
nessee regiment, is at home on a fur
Tough.
Buy Cold Dust -four.
Mail Clerk W. n. Patton has been in
the city THIS week on account OF tne ILL
ness of his mother.
Gold Dust -four will please the
nest of you.
Don't fail to visit The City Grocery
Co.'s Meat Market, Saturday, Novem-
Der 18th.
Remine 4 Co. sell both Jellico and
Pine Mountain coal and are always
supplied. Prompt delivery and full
weight guaranteed.
Engine No. 3 on the narrow gaug'
road came in on one side yesterda,
with %theTegular passenger train. Thu
left cylinder head was blown out CON
ing up Buffalo" grade.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17
INDUSTRIAL NOTES..
The Music Of the Saw and Hammer
Awakening Johnson City From
Its Lethargy.
econ OLD DAYS RECALLED.

A. II. Bullock has had his residence
on Division street re-roofed and re-
painted.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

TRAVELLING MEN dasiring a sala-
BILE side line of we'll established staple
goods (not requiring the carrying Of
samples) commission 90 and 20. Ad-
dress Manufacturer, 2. 0. Box 1853,
Covington, KY.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17
Heavy Shoes For Hard Service.
1t Saves the Children.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
saved the lives Of thousands of croupy
children. It is also without an equal
for colds and whooping cough.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

b. +. Daniels, of Elk Park, N. c.,
was in the city Tuesday visiting his
son, r. A.. Daniels.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

Miss Bondurant, who has been visit
ing friends in Johnson City, returned
to Bristol yesterday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

klERVEs must be fed ON pure, rich
- blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
best nerve tonic. By epriching the
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

Miss Bondurant, who has been visit
ing friends in Johnson City, returned
to Bristol yesterday.
Mrs, E. G. Patton, after a protracted
ILLNESS, died last night (Thrsday), at
her home on Wotauga Avenue,
DIR. R. L. Patton came up from Tel
ford Tuesday to see his mother who is
very i'll at her home on Watauga Ave.
j. s. McInturf, a we'll TODD farmer,
who has been living near Spurgin, this
county, has moved to Baileyton, in
Greene county.
Mrs. W. A. Sparks went to Eliza
bethton yesterday and will spend a
week or ten days with her daughter,
Mrs. Chas. G, Beasley.
Coles "Airtight" heaters are the
best. Try one. We guarantee salts
faction.
SUMMERS, BARTON & PARRoTT.
Two prisoners escaped from the Car
ter county Jail last Thursday night by
means of a crowbar having been hand
ed to the prisoners from an outside pal.
H. R. Kenyon is shipping the Wat
auga Rank Fistures he recently pur-
chased, to Murphy, N. c., where he
will go in a short time to go int the
banking business.
Ed Cass, a farmer, living near Eliza.
bethton, had the misfortune to have his
barn destroyed by fire last week. Two
young horses and some farming nipple.
ments we're destroyed. The freis sup.
posed to be accidental. No insurance.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

WANTED-Agents for ''History of the
Spanish-American War, "by Hon. Hen.
ry Watterson. A complete, authentic
history; illustrated with over 76 full.
page half-tones and many richly color.
ed pictures. Large royal octave vol
ume, superb outfit, postpaid for only
90 cents Stamps taken). Most liberal
terms given. The greatest opportuni-
ty Of the year. Address: The WERNER
COMPANY, Akron, Ohio. 1856
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17
The Sick.

Mrs. W. f. Jones is reported better.
She has been confined to her room sew
eral weeks with erysipelas.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

Mrs. W. A. Sparks went to Eliza
bethton yesterday and will spend a
week or ten days with her daughter,
Mrs. Chas. G. Beasley.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

Fl. a. Hyder, is reported quite i'll al
his home in the East end of town.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

Coles "Airtight" heaters are the
best. Try one. We guarantee salts
faction.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

Mrs, E. @. Patton, after a protracted
ILLNESS, died last night (Thrsday), at
her home on Wotauga Avenue,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17
For sale.
November LIST. 1893.
November LIST, 1893.

We will buy a few pieces of property
if location and prices suit. Call and
leave description of what you have to
offer. SPRoLEs, RAYBURN & Co.
l do a general line of repair work on
Bicycles, Type-writers, sewing ma.
chimes and all kinds of machinery,
All work guaranteed. B. d. LANE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

j. s. McInturff, a well-to-do farmer,
who has been living near Spurgin, this
county, has moved to B~aileyton, in
Greene county.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17
For Sale.

A good seven (7) room dwelling on
Walnut street. Will sell for half origi.
nal cost. All conyeniencies. Apply to
tf747 M. d. l.. ORUMIRY.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17
HART and SM| Il.
A FEW WORDS ABOUT SHOES.

Are you satisfied with thu. smsy you are buymg? Are you getting the best values for your money!?
question. fnotwh why mott? Perhaps you aeg going altogether by the price, if 50 yWua ebuymg wrong Its
Ito GUY goods at price utwhat you want the Ntg goods possible at the price This has Wys been our
our aim today and that's why our business is on the increase It's hour interest satisfy you m
ness that pNsmsB that which peMes its customers
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17
SUMMERS, BARTON e PARRoTT.

Two prisoners escaped from the Car
ter county Jail last Thursday night by
means of a crowbar having been hand
ed to the prisoners from an outside pal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17

DR.. R. L. Patton came up from Tel
ford Tuesday to see his mother who is
very i'll at her home on Watauga Ave.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-17
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.

San FRANCISCO. Gal
~LOUIsVILLR. KY. NEW YORK. NJ.
The evening times., 1898-05-17
CHARGED WITH ABDUCTION.
New York Youth Responsible fol
Ia. the Disappearance of Girls.

| n New y Ofk nOuum He8pOm8hb1e kOR
s.. the Disappearance of Girls.
New York, May 1.-THE abduction Of
five young girls was charged against
Adolph Koppel, who is only twenty years
old, this afternoon, in Essex Market
| Court ~
He was held for further examination on
the complaint of Wolf Wendell. a tailor.
of No. % Henry Street, the father of one
of the missing girls.
Koppel has been living in the tenement
No. l2e Delaney Street He claims to be
printer. Blu; his uncle. Aaron God
freund. according TO the testimony. de-
clared that the young man had not found
il necessary TO do any work for a long
while.
The complainant told Magistrate Simms
that koppel called at the family apart
ments on the evening of October 30 last
and asked fifteen-years-old Annie Wendell
TO accompany him to a ball at Everett
Hall. The parents of the girl consented
and she left the house with her escort.
According to the fathers story, the
girl took with her a gold watch and chain,
at Koppers request.
She did not return. and has not since
| been heard from by any member of her
| household.
Neither did Koppel come again to the
house to offer any explanation.
Gussie Wendell, sister of Annie. learn
| ed recently where K0ppel was living. She
| found him and demanded TO know of An
nie's whereabouts According to this
witness, koppel, then said that the girl
was II Boston. ITsif ra
Il will not give you her address," he
is reported TO have said Il am not COM
PEELED to tell you. l am afraid J. would
get into trouble ~
He. however. showed the sister the sig
nature of letter from Annie, postmark-
ed, Boston. ar
Magistrate Simms asked Koppel what
he had done with this letter. He had mis-
placed it and could not remember the con-
tents. So
Elias Wendell, n brother of the missing
girl. testified that Aaron Godfreund. an
uncle OF the prisoner told him Young
koppel had been responsible for the dis
appearance of four other yourg girls
This uncle lived at No. ITO East One Hun
dred and Seventh Street, but has since
moved. His present address could not be
learned.
According to the brothers story. Cog
freund declared the other complaints had
not been prosecuted because the victims
had no friends.
Other Witnesses said there had been no
ball at Everett Hall on the evening of
October 30, when Annie Wendell left
home.
A young man, who gave his name as
Hyman Weber. said he had seen Koppel
and the little Wendell girl sitting in a
restaurant at No. 157 Forsyth Street at
about S o'clock on the evening in ques-
ton
The evening times., 1898-05-17
Fit, Ma, Fight Jenrse..

A special dispatch to the Philadelphia
Inquirer from New York. says:
Before leaving for Providence today.
where his show Is booked. Bob Fitzsim-
mons talked freely abou: pugilistic mat
tiers. He said that several club manag-
ers were making efforts to bring him and
Jim Jeffries together and tha; the match
would probably be made if large
enough purse was offered. With Maher
practically out OF the way. Fitz said, JEFF
fries was next In line as he was now
thoroughly disgusted with both Corbett
and Mccoy.
why. neither one of them wants to
meet me-" said the champion, land / will
not have anything more to say to them
until see the color of their money. If
Jim Corebtt has so much cash to give
away l would like to see some of IL. If
he means business why doesn't he post
forfeit? Corbett said he would give me
$1,000 agreed to fight him again. That
suits me. II he will only stop talking and
post his money. His latest bluff Is that
he will give me that sum If l stay for
ten rounds"
In talking OF Maher,s defeat Fitzsim-
mons said II was one of those things
which could not be explained. Goddard
is a glutton for punishment and always
trains well, and this cannot be said of
Maher"
Fitzsimmons said that he could proba-
bly, get purse OF $4,000 to fight Jerries
from some Of the Greater New York
clubs. but continuing. he said: THAT is
not enough. Why. I'll give $40 600 for it
myself. Why. Julian and ] have a club
and the public will soon hear of it"
The evening times., 1898-05-17

too secure, for the Phillies are right on
their heels, only few points away.
1t shows what a remarkable race the
present one is. There are really nine
clubs in the race. That is to say, there
are nine clubs that have not fallen below
the $50 point in the percentage, and by a
little winning streak could work their
way to the top in very short time.
Look over thesstandings for fifteen years
back and you can't find an instance where
a club fell from first to fifth in four days,
at any rate no such occurrence Is recorded
in the National League. As was stated in
these columns several weeks, ago. the
present race will, for time at least, be
one Of the closest and most exciting in the
history of the game. All the clubs are
strong save Washington. st. Louis and
Louisville, and even these clubs will play
much better ball a little later in the sea-
son than they do now. It's a beautiful
race. and the team that comes out ahead
next October will know that Il has been In
q mighty hard fight.
The evening times., 1898-05-17
WATCHING POLO.
Believed He Is Directing Spanish
Spies From Montreal

Syics From Montreal
Montreal, May l7.-Aithough Senor Polo
Bernabe. the former minister from
Spain at Washington. states today that
his only object of staying here is TO re-
organize the consular service, it is evi-
dent from matters that have transpired
that the United States has sufficient rea-
son to view his presence here with ap-
prehension .-r-
1t Is very difficult to penetrate the ac-
ton of Senior Polo and his suite thor
oughly, but ii is clear TO all here that
he is directing an elaborate spy syS-
tenn Some United States Treasury Off
cials have been here and have shadowed
the party closely for days, and from what
can be CLEANED of their carefully veiied
remarks the work of the Spaniards Is OF
a very dangerous kind
1t is known that they have kept up con-
slant communication with both Governor
Macias, of Porto Rico, and General
Blanco of Havana. but this alone would
not account for the immense sums of
money that they have spent with the
telegraph companies while here. For the
space of three days their bill for the
Western Union and Postal Telegraph
companies amounted to nearly N.oo9.
After much investigation il was found
that large amount OF this expenditure
was caused by cablegrams sent to the
United States. When they found that
they were unable TO get messages to or
from the United States direct they cabled
to and from there by the way Of London.
They have also been in communication
constantly with strangers who afterward
have been seen going into the United
States, and the secret service agents
seemed to have positive proof that at
least one woman in this city has been
approached by them for spy purposes.
The evening times., 1898-05-17
of the Clubs.


Despite the threatening aspect OF the
weather fully 1,5oO persons were present
at the Polo Grounds, New York, yester-
day, to see the third meeting Of the Gil
ants and Senators. Swain was on the
rubber for the Washingtons and Rusie
was twirling for the Gothamites, and the
opening inning gave promise of an inter-
esting game.
Washington made run in the first in
ming on Davis error and Doyle's fly In
short left and shut out the Giants in
their half of the inning.
Rain was falling at the time. and as the
Senators went in for the second inning 1t
fell so heavily that Lynch, the umpire
stopped the game. The rain showed no
disposition TO cease, and after shor,
walt the game was declared off by the
umpire and the spectators and players
left the grounds.
Two games will be played at the Polo
Grounds this afternoon, and the first one
was called at 1:30 O'Clock.