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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10


In the nine days ending November
5, there were thirteen deaths among
the soldies at Manila, two being small
pox.!
The damage to the library and re-
cords OF the Supreme Court by explo-
sion in the Capitol at Washington was
not as great as at first estimated.
Rear Admiral Schley has been reliev.
by the arrival of Commodore Snow at
San Juan, and will start for the Uni
ted States on his flagship, the Newark.
Franklin county Ky. farmers held a
meeting at Frankfort, denounced the
plug tobacco trust and called on FEEDER
al and State officers to asaist in break
ing it up.
The Cubans having refused to work,
the two mining companies at Santiago
have employed 450 soldiers from the
Spanish garrison at ~Cienfuegos. Gen.
Wood will protectthese laborers against
the Cubans if necessary.
Aguinaldo, the Filipino chieftain, has
issued a proclamation outlawing all
Fillpinos who refused to obey his or
ders. Another proclamation gives the
right Of travel in the Philippines of all
armed foreigners save Spaniards.
The Japanese government has made
a proposition to a Chicago corporation
to form a syndicate with ten million
dollars capital to build and operate all
electric street car, lighting and power
plants in Japan. The franchise offered
is to be exclusive.
The Hon. John Wanamaker was ar
rested at Rochester, Pa, yesterday on
a charge Of Islander preferred by Thos.
M. Robinson, former State Printer Of
Pennsylvania, Mr.. Wanamaker, in a
recent political speech. criticised Rob-
inson's management of the office.
Surgeon Hartsuff tells the War In
vestigating Commission that most Of
the trouble about the care of the sick
at Camp Thomas was due to the de-
fects of the division hospital system as
established by order of Secretary Alger
at the expense of the regimental hospi-
tails and over the protests of surgeons.
Another transport horror has been
ayerted by the thoughtfulness of Gen,
Wood, Military Governor of Santiago.
The Port Victor was about to sail for
New York with sick officers and men
when Gen. Wood went aboard. He
found no provisions for sick persons,
an entire lack of delicacies and a scar
city of medicines.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10
Infant Dead.

Little Edna, the II months old child
of Mr.. and Mrs. R, L. Boring died last
Tuesday at the home of Mr.. John W.
Boring in this city after q short illness.
Mr.. Boring was in Florida at the time,
but came home yesterday. The re-
mains of The little one were taken to
Boone's Greek Thursday for interment
in the family burying ground. The
parents have the sympathy of many
friends in their sad bereavement.
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Buy Gold Dust flour.

G.. W. st. John and wife returned
from Bristol yesterday.
The best -four is Gold Dust.
DR.. j. s. Stuart, of Jonesboro, was
In the CITY q few hours yesterday.
Gold DGst hour-best made.
W. 7. johnson, "Big Bill" was in
the city Monday.
Fresh Canned Goods are in and pri-
ces low down at City Grocery Cos.
Miss Hattie Bushong, of Bristol, is
visiting relatives in Johnson City.
Gold Dust -four will please the
nest of you.
H. L. Williams returned from Bristol
Tuesday.
@. X. Lide, made q business trip to
Bristol Tuescay.
Rev. W. @. Foster, of Bristol. spent
last Sunday in the city.
Hon. @. @. Collins and daughter
were down from E~lizabethton Monday.
Eugene Horton, of New York, was
in Johnson City last Friday on bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Lyle are reioic-
ing we the birth of their second child
last week.
]. A. Martin is recovering his Wat
auga Avenue residence with oxidized
iron shingles.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10

The Bristol iron furnace has again
assumed its spectre appearance after a
business-like air of the past two
months. The furnace has been doing
a 'land-ofice" SO it is said for two
months and its sudden, unexpected
shut down has come as a surprise to
hundreds of our people. There are
many rumors afoat, several to the
effect that the %leese, Stephen Noble,
has closed down for thirty days for re-
pairs; others that he only contracted to
run the furnace for sixty days to ascer-
tain wheth err or not it would pay to
operate it, and rumors also state it was
closed down until next spring. Wheth-
er these rumors are true or not, there
is n thing definitely known-the
fires are out and the place almost de-
serted. Bristol News.
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A Frightful Blunder

Will often aus a horrible burn, scald
cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures old sores,
fever sores, ulcers, boils, f%elons, all
skin eruptions. Best pile cure on the
earth. Only S5 cts, a box. Cure guar
anteed. Sold by Cy H, Lyle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10
Five Per Cent. Dividend.

The animal meeting of the Nola-
chucky Telephone Company was held
at Jonesboro Monday. A very salts
factory report of business for the year
past was made and a 5 per cent. divid-
end declared. This is an extremely
good showing considering the expense
the company has incurred in extending
the line and other improvements. The
old officers and directors were re-elect-
ed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10
From New Zealand.

Reefton, New Zealand, Nov. 90, 1896.
l 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 5 years. As IL
its efficacy, | 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. 1t is so pleasant to take that We
have to place the bottle beyond tn,
reach of the children.
E. j. SCANTLFBURl,
For sale by r. 8. tsu, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10

The yellow fever outbreak among the
Americans at Havana is spreading. j.
B. Caldwell and F. 7. Stuart, clerks
in the Quartermaster's Department,
under Col. Williams, are the latest vic
Tins, and two more clerks are ill. Stu
art will probably die. The hotel, be-
lieved to be infected, has now been de-
serted, There is now need for the Sur
geon Generals department to afford
quick relief.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10

Last Friday evening just before six
o'clock q fire alarm was turned in from
the roller mills Of Biddle & Ellsworth
The fire company responed promptly.
The fire originated at the journals of
the new boiling machine recently put
in and was soon under control, but not
until this and other machinery was
badly damaged from fire and water.
The damage is about 81, 800, fully in
sured
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10

The Americans in Havana on official
business are almost in atate of panic
since the yellow fever invaded their
ranks.
The condition of Col. Williams and
others connected with the Quartermas-
ter's Department at Havana, who have
been stricken with yellow fever, is Sc
rious.
Agents Of the Ward Line steamees
in New York yesterday received a dis
patch that a vessel similar to the CRUZ
ser Maria Teresa is ashore on the Cat
Island, to the westward of the San Sal
vador.
President Mckinley in his forthcom-
ing message to Congress will urge
American construction of the Nicara-
guam canal, on the ground that it has
become a strategic necessity by reason
of the new possessions of the United
States in the Atlantic and Pacific.
After being a fugitive for over sever
years, Gideon W, Marsh, who wal
President of the defunct Keystone Ma
tional Bank of Philadelphia, has sur
rendered. His two alleged associate
we're both given ~penitentiary terms.
An official note issued at London say
It is expected that the cause Of irrita
lion between France and Great Britai
will soon be removed. Mai. Marchan.
as arrived at Cairo and will receive Ia
lay from Capt. Baratier the instruc
I Tnnu af lfu Iarov.w...
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10
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, 1898-11-10
That ThrObbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for sick and nervous head.
aches. They make pure blood and
strong nerves and build up your health
Easy to take. Try them. Only 20 cts.
Money back if not cured. Sold by Cy
H. Lyle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10


Judge H. @. Hart has been in the
city several days this week.
Don't fail to visit The City Grocery
Co.'S Meat Market, Saturday, Novem-
Der 18th.
Hon. w. B. Bachman, of Bluff City,
made a business trip to johnson City
Monday.
Miss Frank Mitchell, returned last
Tuesday from an extended visit to rela-
tlves in Knoxville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Dosser and Mr..
Frank Dosser, of JOnesboro, were in
the city few hours yesterday.
j. b. Thomas. manager of the veneer
factory, made a flying business trip to
Baltimore last week, returning Mon
day.
r. l.. Bruner went over to Jones'
boro Monday to attend the annual
meeting of the Nolachucky Telephone
Company,
Rev. W. M. Vines has been called to
the passionate of the First Baptist
Church at Asheville, N. G. and will
accept.
Capt. j. T. Lowe has moved his fami-
ly from Knoxville to this city, and is
occupying the Bolton property on East
Market street.
Remine & Co. sell both Jellico and
Pine Mountain coal and are always
supplied. Prompt delivery and full
weight guaranteed.
Among the many Tennesseans who
will be on the Philippine expedition, is
VIM. @. Manpin, Jr., of this city. He
is a member of the First Tennessee
regiment.
Several Washington county cases we're
heard in the Supreme Court yesterday
and two, Mcmillan, Hazen & Co. VS..
Joe Laws ct. al, and Holston National
Bank ct. al. VS.. John L. Davis ct. al,
were affirmed.
VIM Bush met with a painful acct
dent Saturday at the Watauga Tan
merry. He vas assisting a lot of men in
handling a large pulley and in laying
it down caught two fingers on his left
hand mashed them badly.
Frank Lawson is the champion corn
raiser of this this section so far as we
know, He brought to our office last
week two ears of corr as q sample of
his crop. One was 10 inches long and
the other measured Is inches from tip
to tip-as long as a good drink of it was
in a liquid state.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10

When you feel wrong but don't know
what ails you, chances are it's your
liver. DR.. Changers Liver Regula-
tor, handed down from the 10th centu-
ry, will make you feel right in no time.
Comes in a tin box, at druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10
The American Barber Shop,

located two doors south of Hotel Pied
mont and in front of Southern depot,
IN. p. Brewers old stand CHI. 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, 1898-11-10
Keen Quiet

and use Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy for pains of the
stomach and oil unnatural l%ooseness of
the bowels. It cures.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10

E. H. Wall & Son have sold their
saw mill plant just above the Foundry
and Machine Works to D. Weatherwax,
who will continue the business.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10
SPANS Greatest Need.

Mr.. r. p. Olivia, Barcelona, Spain,
spends his winters at Aiken, South
Carolina. Weak nerves had caused
severe pains in the back of his head.
On using Electric Bitters, Americas
greatest Blood and Nerve Remedy, all
pain o left him. All America knows
that it cures liver and kidney trouble,
purifies the blood, tones up the stom-
ach, strengthens the nerves, puts vim,
vigor and new life into every muscle,
nerve and organ of the body. He says
this grand medicine is what his coun-
try needs. If weak, tired or ailing you
need it. Every bottle guaranteed, only
so cents, Sold by Oy H. Lyle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10
T he * COME
CITY BARBER SHOP.

Run by irst-olass white workmen. We want
and are trying to Elevate the Barber Profess
sion in Johnson City. Come and see US.
PatronIze 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, 1898-11-10

NERVES must be fed on pure, rich
- blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
best nerve tonic. BY enriching the
blood it makes the nerves STRONG.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10
1t Saves the Children.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
saved the lives of thousands of croupy
children. 1t is also without an equal
for colds and whooping cough.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10

Good morningl Did you drink
Parke's 'Unmatchable' coffee at break
fast? Such a fine aroma, and delight
full flavor. You get it at the City Gro
Gerry Co.'s. only.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10
SUCCESS
The Result Of Hon
est Effort"
We will do all that hon
est, square dealing, and
money can do to make the
Racket Store
a success in every way

4 Pieces Cashmere, regular 95 cent
goods ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l5c.
3 Pieces Novelty Dress Goods,
worth SOC. q bargain for 49,. 35c.
s Pieces Novelty Dress Goods, two
patterns in a piece, beautiful
goods, worth 75c will go at 80. GOO.
and other styles at same great reduct-
ion.
80 Pieces Flannelette, regular 1Oc
goods at only. ........... 64c.
10 Pieces Hobson Suitings, sold at
New York Racket Store at 10c
and 1916, our price .......... &c.
1000 yards Rrown L E Domestic
regular 4c goods at ........... 3tc
and all staple Dry Goods at same low
prices.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10
Cure a Cold In one Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AL
druggists refund money il it fails to cure. 25c
The genuine has l., B. Q. on each tablet.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10

WANTED-Agents for "Historv of the
Spanish-American War, "by Hon. Hem
~ Watterson. A complete, authentic
history illustrated with over 70 full
page h~alf-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. 7fS-6t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10

VIM Bush met with a painful acct
dent Saturday at the Watauga Tan
merry. He was assisting a lot of men in
handling a large pulley and in laying
it down caught two fingers on his left
hand mashed them badly.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10
For Sale.

A good seven (7) room dwelling on
Walnut street. Will sell for half origi-
nal cost. All conveniencies. Apply to
tf747 NJ. ID. L. CRUMLEY.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10
November LIST. 1893.

We want ten large, medium and small
houses for rent, at once.
y SPRoLEs, RAYBURN & Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10

Judge H. @. Hart has been in the
city several days this week.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10

Don't fail to visit The City Grocery
Co.'S Meat Market, Saturday, Novem-
Der 18th.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10

| 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, 1898-11-10

Several Washington county cases we're
heard in the Supreme Court yesterday
and two, Mcmillan, Hazen & Co. VS..
Joe Laws ct. al, and Holston National
Bank ct. al. VS.. John L. Davis ct. al,
were affirmed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10

Hon. W. B. Bachman, of Bluff City,
made a business trip to johnson City
Monday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10

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.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Dosser and Mr..
Frank Dosser, of Jonesboro, were il
the city few hours yesterday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-11-10

Among the many Tennesseans who
will be on the Philippine expedition, is
VIM. G. Manpin, Jr., of this city. He
is member of the First Tennessee
regiment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
The Father of Baseball as a
National Game,
Passes Away in New York City
Today.
HAS BEENUNCONSCIOUS
For Nearly a Week and Death
Expected.
History of the Man Whom All
the 'sFans'' Know.

New York, Jan. 4.-Charles H. Byrne,
who was president of the Brooklyn
base ball club, died at his residence
in this city today.
Death was due to a complication of
diseases. Mr.. Byrne had been uncon-
scious since Monday of last week and
death had been expected.
The history of modern base ball is
contemporaneous with the active life of
Charles H. Byrne and to him has been
given the credit for many of the fea-
lures of the game which have given it
it's national character.
Mr.. Byrne received his education in
st. Francis Xaviers college After
graduating he engaged as a neWSpa-
per reporter. In 1888 he branched out
as a base ball manager as a member of
the firm of Byrne, Taylor & Co., which
organized the Brooklyn team and en-
tered the Interstate league.
The Brooklyn club joined the Ameri-
can association in 1884 Mr. Byrne
caused a sensation in 1885 when having
associated himself with Messrs. Abel
and Doyle he purchased the entire
Cleveland league team, paying therefor
the sum of $4,000. Byrne also secured
Collins of the Louisville and Burns of
Baltimore, two crack Outfielders. Even
with this aggregation, Byrne was not
successful and in 1886 he bought out the
entire Metropolitan team.
This deal was quickly followed by the
purchase of Dave Foutz Bushong and
Bob Carruthers from the st. Louis
team for $4,000. Byrne's Iiberality
and enterprise were rewarded by Sc
curing the pennant of the American
association in 1889. After this the
Brooklyn club Joined the League when
the Brotherhood revolt broke out
BY his honesty and enterprise Mr.
Byrne made the American association
power and forced the National league
to meet it half way in consolidation
agreement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
GRAVE ROBBER Cash.
Who is to Have the $500 For
Conviction of Lowe?

The last chapter in the grave robbery
cases is now being acted. 1t is a scram-
BILE for the reward of $500 offered by Gov
ernor Morrill, for the arrest and conviction
of the grave robbers.
Though it has not been generally re-
membered, Governor Morrill, issued a proc
lamatiOn during the excitement which
followed the finding of the bodies of three
women in the Kansas Medical college Of
fering a reward of $500 for the capture
and conviction of the persons who were
responsible for the outrage. Nothing was
thought about the reward during the
progress of the case and it was not until
the appellate court affirmed the convic-
ton of NJ. E. Lowe that the officers be-
gan to set up their pins to get the reward.
Every man who had any authority what
ever worked on the case and it is not
surprising that there should be more than
one claimant.
w. F. Ellison, who was police sergeant
at the time did much toward securing the
arrest of Lowe and thinks that he is en-
titled to the reward. Mr.. Ellison en-
ployed Stafford & Williams. Mr.. Stafford
was county attorney at the time of the
robberies and he made an affidavit that
the information that led to the arrest of
Lowe was secured from Ellison. Mr..
Ellison has also made an affidavit that
Lowe.
Meanwhile other agencies have been at
work w. H. Williams, who will be UNI
der sheriff for Sheriff Cook and who was
constable when the grave robberies were
discovered, employed Deputy County At
torney Galen Nichols to collect the re-
ward for him. He made an affidavit that
he found the bodies in the college and it
was upon his evidence that Lowe and
Johnson were convicted in the Wabaunsee
county district court.
Both men have been pressing their
claims as quietly as possible. 1t was sup
posed that the money would be paid to
Williams last evening, but the absence
of Governor Leedy from the city prevent
ed it.
Governor Leedy has said that since the
reward was offered in regular form by
Governor Morrill, that he would pay it.
Now the serious question arises, who is
entitled to the money. AS Governor
Leedy is the judge in the matter the at
torneys will fight out the matter before
him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
DRAPER TRIAL BEGINS.
Stabbed a Man 17o Times in His Of
fee Last March.

Jacksonville. Ill, Jan. 4.-The trial
of Charles L. Draper for the murder of
Charles L. Hastings has been begun in
the circuit court in this city. It is
thought the jury will be completed to-
morrow
The tragedy occurred on the night of
March 81 last. Both men were in the
employ of Judge z. p. Kirby, abstract
maker, and both were middle aged.
They had quarreled, which caused Dra-
per to resign his position about a year
before the murder and set up an alb
stract Office OF his own. Before long it
became evident that some one was
tampering with the books of Judge
Kirby and stealing copies of his rec
ord, which he had made at great ex
penSe, and he employed a detective to
sleep in the office to capture the thief
but although utmost secrecy was main
tained during the So nights of watching,
the thief failed to appear, and the SEN
tinel was withdrawn.
A few nights afterwards, when the
street lights were out and the night
was particularly wild and stormy, a
fearful Shrek was heard in the vicin-
ity of the office a little after 9 o'clock,
and then all was still.
The next morning, when the janitor
came to build the fire, he was Mortified
at finding the body of Hastings lying
on the floor with his body stabbed in
ITO places.
Draper was arrested on suspicion, but
stoutly denied any completely in the
murder, but later he made a confession,
alleging self-defence. The trial was
continued from the May term of court
to the November term, and delays have
extended it until today. The following
formidable array of counsel appeared
for the defence: Col. Pat Dyer of
st. Louis, Gen. John M. Palmer of
Springfield, G. R. Richards, Judge Cy-
rus Epler and Geo. w. Smith of this
city, with eX-Gov. Johnson, the noted
criminal defender of St. Louis, to ap-
pear tomorrow. The prosecution con-
sists of States Attorney j. M. Miller,
Judge Charles A. Barnes, J. P. Lip
pincott, W. P. Gallon and John J.
Reeve of this city.
Public interest in the matter is in
tense, as no trial of equal magnitude
has been held in this city for many
years.