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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04
THE WAR SITUATION.

The reply of Spain to the terms Of
peace proposed the United States will
probably be handed to the President
to-day. A long cable message in CT
pher, received. by Ambassador Cambon
last night, was believed to be SPANS
answer.
Madrid dispatches state that the re-
ply has been forwarded, and that Spain
has accepted the terms of the United
States.
Employees of the French legation at
Washington were busily engaged until
late hour last night deciphering the
message, and it will be communicated
to the President to-day.
The President authorized an an
nouncement yesterday of the terms
submitted to Spain. The United States
demands the REIMBURSEMENT by Spain
Of all claim to the sovereignty over Gu.
ba and the immediate evacuation Of
the island, the cession to the United
States and the immediate evacuation
of Porto Rico and other Spanish
islands in the West Indies, and the ces
sion of an island in the Ladrones. Nc
pecuniary indemnity is asked. The
United States will hold the city aaG
bay Of Manila pending the conclusion
Of treaty which shall determine til,
disposition of the Philippines.
From dispatch received from Porte
Rico, the War Department is COZ WINGED
that Gen. Miles victory will be blood
less one. The force of Spanish regu
ars is small, and the volunteers arr
deserving. A Madrid disprtch say
1000 volunteers have already surren
dered to the Americans. The extrem,
American outpost has reached Coamo
seventeen miles from Ponce, on tn
road to San Juan. Gen. Stone is push
ing across the island in the direction o
Arecibo, on the north coast, where par
of the troops may belanded.
Guyana Bay and the towns of Guy
anna and Arroyo, thirty and forty mile
east of Ponce, have been seized by tn
navy. They will probably be mad
a base of supplies and the second arm,
detachment may be landed there
marching to Cayey and there joining
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

There are plenty Of men in Washing
ton, who make no bones Of calling the
printing of Grosvenor's tissue of mis-
representations in a belated issue of the
Congressional Record, after his request
for permission to print it was refused
by the House, as downright dishon.
esty. Secretary Kerr, Of the Demo
cratic Congressional campaign commit
tee, says the committee regards the
printing Of the speech, under The cir
cumstanceS, as disgrace, and while on
the subject said; Unanimous con-
sent was refused by the House and the
management of the Record was at fault
for allowing it to appear in that publ
cation. The speech will not be of any
great value as a campaign document,
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"FIGHTING JOE WHEELER"
HAS WRITTEN A LETTER TO A
FRIEND
Describing the Scenes When Gan
TOral Surrendered, and the En-
trance to SantiagO.

Memphis, Tenn, Aug. 3,-The fol-
lowing is letter from Maj, Gen. Joe
Wheeler, received by the editor of the
Tuseumbia Dispatch. Accompanying
the letter was leaf from the tree I'M
der which negotiations were made for
the surrender of the Spanish soldiers
under Gen. Toral at SANTIAGO.
"Hgadquarters, Cavalry Division,
United States Army, Before Santiago,
Cuba, July II, 1S98.-My Dear Friend;
We have just returned from the con-
GLIDING ceremonies of the capitulation.
Gen. Shafter and the other generals
with their stats aid one company Of
cavalry, marched out to the suburbs of
Santiago at o'clock this morning. We
were these met by Gen. Toral and his
officers and body of Spanish troops.
They formed line, facing our line of
troops, and presented arms At the
same time the Spanish flag was hauled
down from the palace and Gen. Toral
was authorized to salute his flag by
firing twenty-one guns. Gen Shafter
then gave to Gen. Toaal the sword and
spurs Of Gen. Vars. del Rey, who was
killed in the fight of July /. Gen.
Toral then marched his troops back
and all his soldiers gave up their arms
and they were pat in the arsenal. The
entire Spanish army then marched out
and were put in camp without any
arms about mile and half this side
of the town-that is, to the east of it.
"Gen. Shafter and myself then rode
into the town, followed by the othel
generals and stats, all arranged ac-
cording to rank. We were conducted
to the palace, where we were intro
duced to the civil government, TO all
the officials and to the archbishop. We
were then given a luncheon, and Just
before 10 O'clock regiment the Ninth
infantry was drawn up in the plaza.
facing the palace, and the clock COM
menced striking the hour Of IL the
American flag Git was my headquarters
hag) was hoisted over the palace by
Lieut.. Milley, Lieat. Joseph Wheeler,
Jr., aud Cal t. McKettrick; At the
SEINE time twenty-one guns were fired,
aAd the band, which was standing Iii.
rec.Iy in front Of the palace, played
'rhe Star SpanSled Banner After it
had played few other tunes, we rode
out OF the city in the same ordhr as
that in which we entered, leaving one
regiment to sustain the civil authori-
ties.
"Every effort is being made to have
the Spanish troops promptly put ON
board and embarked for Spain, and it
is hoped that the great bulk of the army
including my command, will be able to
start for Porto Rico within three or
four days.
"We are changing our camps today
to try and avoid the yellow fever infec-
ton.
Seen. Toral stated that the surren-
dered troops numbered about 30, 600.
inclose leaf from the tree under which
the negotiations for the cspitulation
were made. With high regards, truly
your friend,
JOSEPH WHEELER.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04
TRANSIT MErE0RS.

The johnson City Comet suggests
Editor Reeves of the Hardeman Free
Press as military governor of zap Island
Commercial Appeal.
Yes, give us the Philippians, Porter
Kicker, the Calline Islands and the
Lazzarony Islands; but don't forget
the Germ of the Anthills. Hardeman
Free Press.
1T is true that Hobson was engaged,
but it was with the Merrimac and not
to Kansas city girl. He is brave but
not desperate. Chattanooga Times.
MOike Connolly, of the Commercial
Appeal and Senator W. V. Sullivan, of
Mississippi, got themselves arrested in
Memphis last week to keep from fight
ing a duel. 1t takes less nerve to get
arrested than it does to look down the
barrel of six shooter. We will just
say to Moike that if he had intimated
to us that he could not face the music
we would have offered to take his place.
We don't like for the Mississippi Sena-
tor to come up here and scare our edi-
tors so near to death. Just let them
come up to Bolivar and try us on. We
will show them a Dewey trick. We
are now afraid that poor Moike will
have to be tried on a writ of lunacy
and sent out here to the Hospital. The
Hospital. The truth is, although kept
secret that he was little buggy any
way. -Hardeman Free Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04
War and Its Results.

After our season was over last fall the
Hotel was closed for the winter. Re.
Gently 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 al
once; it did tue work quickly and well
for me 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.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04
THE CITY SUED.
Travellers Insurance Company Wants
$50, 900 Damages.

Growing out Of the recent litigation
over of the Three C's bond suit, comes
a suit for damages. The Travellers In
surance Company have commenced
suit in the Federal Court at Knoxville
against the Mayor and Aldermen for
100000. The papers have been served
and the city must appear at the Sep
TENDER term of the court to litigate.
1t will be remembered that this com
pany, the holders of the Three C's
bonds, attempted to have the original
suit transferred to the Federal court,
but failed, and this is the same rose by
another name, to get new trial. The
city will contest every inch of ground,
of course.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04
OVER THE COUNTY.

The vote over the county was COM
paratiyely light, Pritchett, democrat,
was reelected sheriff by 50 votes. The
balance of the democratic ticket was
defeated.
Chas. Mason was elected County
Court Clerk over Ross Smith by 1877,
and F. W. Dulaney was elected Circuit
Court Clerk over Geo. P. Crouch by
- majority. Both the defeated can
didates run good races in county that
is republican easily by from 800 te
1 200, and Pritchett's sprint was "eut
Of sight.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

Being King of Spain, prospective,
does not keep the measley youngster
from being afflicted with the ills Incl
dent to humanity. What we started to
say was that this heir to the throne has
the measles.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04
MAKE Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease powder for the feet. 1t
cures painful SWOLLEN feet and instantly takes
the sting out of corns and bunions It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age. Aliens
Foot-Ease makes tight Or new shoes feel easy.
1t is certain cure for sweating callous and
hot, tired aching feet. Try It TODAY. Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores BY mail for
s5e in stamps. Trial package FREE. Address
Allen S. olmstod, lie Roy, n. Y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

The very circumstance under which it
has appeared discredits it, Democrats
have been loyal to the war. We have
favored support for the army and navy,
but we did not agree to the saddling of
an unnecessary bonded debt upon the
country. Grosvenor's speech will be
challenged everywhere it is circulated.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04
s'Rail Porto Rice, Always American. .

Porto Rico, Sunday - The following
is the text of the mayors proclamation
issued at Yauco as a United States
city:
"Citizens-Today the citizens of Por-
to Rico assist in one Of her most beau
tiful feasts. The sun Of America shines
upon our mountains and valleys this
day of July, 1893. II is 8 day Of glori-
GUS remembrance for each son Of this
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

which he made himself as potent as a
king until the present heady Emperor
combatted the prerogatives of the old
Chancellor, whose strong, and rugged
character full of weakness-over-
towers that of any of his masters, -
Nashville Banner.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04
The ELECTION.
Democracy Rode Oh a Tidal Wave In
Johnson City.
EVERY DEMOCRAT on THE TICKET
Carries the Ninth-Sherf Pritchett Re-elect-
ed In the County

It was a water-haul for democracy in
johnson City and the Ninth district to-
day. The polls opened in a strong
rain and it continued to pour all the
forenoon but democracy being a cold
water party, was nothing daunted and
commenced the glorious battle early
and kept it up all day. When the
polls closed and the ballots counted it
was found that every democrat on the
ticket had carried this district, thing
never done before in its history.
The following is the vote of the 9th
district;
Pritchett, 1856; Bailey, 1870. Pritch-
ett's majority, 1906.
COUNTY COURT CLERK.
Smith, 286; Mason, III. Smith ma
jority, 115.
CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.
Crouch, 233; Dulaney, 229. Crouch
majority, 5.
CONSTABLE.
Henson, 1926; Hodge, 1853. Henson
majority 50.
Trustee Byrd received 1870 votes and
Vines received 206 for Register. Both
were republicans and had no oppssi-
ton.
John F. Lyle, Frank X. MoUntcas-
tie and Henry Wilbourn, all demo
Gratis, we're elected school commission
| ers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

the army now proceeding to Ponce.
The Spanish garrison abandoned Guy
ANA last Friday. The Americans o.
cupied it Monday. The seizure of the
town cuts off forty miles on the way to
San Juan.
The stories of eutrages by the Span
iards have been greatly exaggerated.
Major Gen. BTerrimam, who is sta
toned at San Francisco, has been Off
cially advised that Gen. Merritt has
asked that his command be increased
to $4,000 men. There are now at Ma
Mia 1900 troops and 1000 are on the
way. Nine thousand six hundred more
are awaiting transports at San Francis
co. There is likely to be shortage Of
transports. Those which conveyed the
first expedition are due to return in two
weeks. The officials at Washington
are alive to the gravity of the situation
with reference TO the Philippine insur-
gents and are prepared for news that a
collision has occurred, especially as the
! Americans have resolved to interfere
with the vengeance of the rebels upon
the helpless Spaniards, especially the
monks, toward whom the insurgents
are most bitter.
The soldiers of the First Kentuck,
regiment will begin moving toward
Porto Rico this afternoon. Col. Belk.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

A New York bacteriologist has dis
covered billion germs on a IS bill in
a week. We have worked just as hard
for so days and have not yet discoy.
cred the bill.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

Lieutenant Hopson may succeed in
raising, with Dir bags and pontoons,
the Spanish varships he engaged, but
he can never raise the matrimonial
hopes blasted by his engagement, with
any of his wind instruments.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

A New York bacteriologist claims to
have discovered a billion germs on a
IS bill. The german thing is to get
the bill. Send them in. We're a
regular germ destroyer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

After losing millions of money upon
his son Joe, old man Letter has bought
throne in India for his daughter.
From our point OF view this is more
good money throne away.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04
MOTHERS FRIEND

allays Nervousness, and SO assists
Nature that the change goes for
ward in an easy manner, without
such violent protest in the way of
Nausea, Headache, Etc. Gloomy
forebodings yield to cheerful and
hopeful anticipations-she passes
through the ordeal quickly and
without pains left strong and
vigorous and enabled to joyously
perform the high and holy duties
now devolved upon her. Safety
to life of both is assured by the
use of "Mother's Friend" and
the time of recovery shortened.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

1t is announced that Gen. Merritt
has failed to recognize Aguinaldo.
The Insurgent General must add the
badge of brave warrior to his vanity
decorations il he desires recognition by
American officers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

The Bristol, Va, council has &C.
cepted the new srtesian we'll and Dor
rOwed mOney TO pay the contractors.
1t is perhaps we'll enough.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04
New Mayor Elected.
save our life.

AT a meeting of the board this (Fri-
day morning. Alderman W. G. Mathes
was elected mayor to fill out the unex-
pired torn of G. H, Jennings, resigned.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

The only way to get Pritchett out Of
Office is for Governor Taylor to pardon
him,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

Miles went to Porto Rico to open the
"ball" game and has won the first
series with buntin'.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

Hawaii has named its most popular
intoxioant for Sampson. They call it
"Swipes."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

Uncle Sam is not going to send Miles
for a little thing like Porto Rico and
then not keep it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

Joe and the old man have found out
that money is Letter than wheat. AS
wheat went down their money went up.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

Country watermelons are coming to
town. Now is the time to psy your
subscription in melons.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

Spain will find that delays in accept
ing peace terms are dangerous to her
army.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

Since the election of murderer Thorn
in New York, the devil has Thorn in
the spirit if not in the flesh.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

Spain failed in her attempt to float
war bonds. She has also failed to float
war vessels for any length of time.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04
Entered the POsto6ics at johnson CITY, Tenn, a
Second Class Matter

1t was "tOo bad" for the republicans
to-day.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

Ross Smith left Johnson City "ahead"
but Mason "Aagged" him down at
JOnesboro.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

AS a prize grabber Sampson is with
out peer. When hewas apprized of
Schley's victory he took it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

Spain may sue and be sued, but I'M
less she agrees to our demands, she
can sue and be id.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

The slate unpleasantness" has been
brought up-to-date.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

While the boys Of the Third Tennes-
see are itching for scratch those OF
the First are scratching for the itch.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

Arrogant as he is, Sampson is not toe
big for his breaches.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

Riley Henson proved to be a good
selection and will make good Consta-
ble.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

NERVES must be fed on pure, rich
- blood. Hoods Sarsapariilllss is the
best nerve tonic. BY enriching the
blood it makes the nerves STRONG.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

S1.oOP PER BOTTLE at all Drug Stores,
or cent by express on receipt OF price.
R11gS Containing invaluable information Of
rnrr interest to all women, viii be sent 20
FhEE any address upon application, b
THE sRApFIELp RweuLAvoR CO.. ATLAagA. q.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

II know one lady, the mothesOf three
children, who suffered greatly in the
birth of each, who obtained a bottle Of
Mothers Friend of me before her
fourth confinement, and was relieved
quickly and easily. All agree that their
labor was shorter and less painful
JOHN G. PoLHILL, Macon, Ga.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04
THE DANGER

to which the Expectant Mother is
exposed and the foreboding and
dread with which she looks for
ward to the hour of woman's
severest trial is appreciated by but
few. All effort should be made
to smooth these rugged places
in life's pathway for her, ere she
presses to her bosom her babe.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-08-04

the measles.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-01-27
ARRIVES IN WASHINGTON.

Washington. Jan. 25--When President
Dole. Of Hawaii, arrived here today there
was no military display. democratic sim
phclty being observed at Mr.. Dole's re-
quest. The Arlington hotel was reacned
about 2:3O .. m. Secretary She-man win
Mrs, Dole on his arm, escorted the party
to their rooms and rhen took his official
leave.
Mr. Portv. private secretary to Presi'
dent Mckinley. accompanied by Colonel
Bingham. wNs notified by telephone OF
their arrival and sasa appeared bearing
,hc congratulations OF Prcsiden, McKln-
ley.
Later In the day President Mckinley
made formal call on Mr., Dole. which
dld not last over Is minutes.
AZ li5 President Dole returned the visit
OF President Mckinley. He drove to the
White House In magnlficently appointed
carriage. in company vita Minister Hath
and Secretary Cridler There President
Mckinley was In wulting in the library.
After few words OF general converse
ton the two presidents retired TO a couch
In one corner OF the room and spent about
five minutes in con citation. II was said
that this talk waA rely unofficial ana
personal Then the party was escorted
down stairs and returned to the hotel
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-01-27
Nail Carrier Service Ia Large Cities
Bone Of COntentios.
LOUD AND HIS SENSATION
Promises Stsrtliss Disclosures 10 ross-
office Department -Lsdsss
Silver Bill.

washlngton, Jan. 26.-The house devoted
another day 70 the consideration Of the
Indian appropriation BIN. most Of the
time being consumed. as on the two pre-
ccdlng days, in discussing eItraneOus
subjects.
By far the most interesting feature Of
the day was ne debate on the question
of reducing the mail carrier service IN
large cities. owing 10 the failure Of the
senate to attach the estimated deficiency
Of $1,000 70 the urgent deficiency bill.
This subject has been agitating metrOpol-
itan cltler ever since the order was issued
for cutting down the force on February /.
A dozen representatives from as many
different cities protested against the pro-
posed reduction and urged immediate ap-
preparation, when Chairman Loud. Of the
postoffice committee. and Chairman Can
non. OF the appropriation committee. al
layed the wrath OF the members by as
suring them mat rhere was no occasion
for alarm; that the service could not pos
sibly suffer until June. by whioa time
there would be ample opportunity to pass
i1e deficiency appropriation.
Loud used strong words In his crifl-
csms Of postoffice department officials.
and promised some interesting disclosures
later on. A motion to strike out the ap-
preparation for the Carlisle Indian school
was defeated after a considerable de-
bates to c.