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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
Law Court AdiOurns.

Judge Campbell has been holding
Law Court in johnson City this week.
Several important suits were tried.
In the case Of Tom Davidson VS.. the
E. T. & W. N. @. r. r. for damages
received from a falling rock, the jury
gave a verdict for plaintiff and fixed
damages at $780, 90.
In the case Of Whitlow & Co., vs.,
Goodson & Go. for damages for wrong
fully suing out an attachment, the jury
found for plaintiff and fixed damages
at 5000, 90 but Judge Campbell set the
verdict aside on the grounds that the
business Belonged John Whitlow and
was run in the name of his wife to de-
fraud creditors and that the wife had
no business standing. did not look af-
ter or superintend the business and had
no credit to lose.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
THE FURNACE WORK.

So far as the furnace proper is con-
cerned it is ready to GO in blast. All
work was completed last week and a
large force Of hands were laid of.
While the furnace is being dried ont
ore is being accumulated on the yard
and it is expected that all will be ready
to make iron on . January LIST. 1899.
The limestone will be broue ht FROM
Watauga en- trial. r. Horneck will
have charge Of the quarry ana is nov
arranging to begin shipment.
The work on the sidings and other
outdoor work at the furnace is pro-
crossing rapidly. The fence around
the property is being put up,
The commissary is nearing compile
tion. The plasterers are at work lath-
ing the building. II will be occupied
about January LIST. The commissary
at Roam Mountain is completed and is
6 splendid store building E0x6O feet,
two stories high.
Mr.. r. Il. Bruner, who will have
charge Of the two stores will leave mex
Tuesday fer the East to purchase The
stock fof both places.
The third rail on the main line Of tht
Southern from a connection with Tx
Narrow Gauge to the Carnegie fprnao.
viii be laid next week. The difficult,
Of crossing the 0. R. & G. las beeI
overcome in q mechanical waF rattle.
than by agreement. An agent Of It's,
Pennsylvania Steel Co. was here a fe,
days ago and made q map of the eros.
ing and the company has u T.,
completed a new crossing tina 81
nit the third rail and vet
transfer Of ears from other r.. -.
er0szing as at present, 1t j. ~
cafe crossing as well Al an eNponsIy
! affair.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
ALIENS ANTITRUST Japan.

The destruction Of metal by corrosion
or rust is vastly greater than by use.
Aliens Anti-Ruse Japan is an effec.
tive, reliable and economical meterial
Tor preserving metal from this destruc-
ton.
ONLY ONE COAT is REQUIRED.
1t is the best known meteral for pro-
tecting tin, iron or steel roofs, and is
superior to all else for stopping leaks
and %prolonging the life of old roofs. It
can be applied over any old paint.
For painting iron or steel bridges,
trestle or structural work it is without
an equal.
In color it is beautiful glossy Jet
black, over which, if desired, any color
OF paint can be applied,
1t is supplied to customers complete
In itself, not requiring the addition Of
oil or solvents.
40 PhOOA hbhiuoL SulG WAGofS IRE
proof, end proof against sparks or fly
ing embers,
1t stands the climate, and never
cracks. peels or blisters.
Its users are its warmest advocates
and the Japan itself is its best solicitor,
For obvious reasons some painters
recommend a short-lived pain. Human
nature is no stronger in the average
painter is willing to paint your roof
onde a month if he cal get your order.
The painter ynows that Aliens Anti
Rust will will outlive the painter, but
we must not expect him to spread this
information far and wide.
In brief, this Anti Rust Japan is most
valuable in protecting metal from cor
Ioison or rust, under all conditions,
from an iron wheelborrow to q steel
clad battle ship. 1t is endorsed by the
best men in the land who have it, and
every patron becomes a missionary in
its behalf.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
Simccx and the Cistern,

Sam Simcox, the popular master me-
ohanic at the johnson City Foundry
and Machine Works, is now nearly
80 years cid, Che is 80 or 30 years older
than his wife) and is as active and
strong today as the ordinary yeung
mar OF 80 years. There is nothing he
cannot do a little bit and few things
he cannot do well, and when he told
his wife Monday he was going down in
his cistern to do some work, she eau
toned him to be careful and went into
the house to practice q piece OF music
that Sam is very fond Of, entitled:
''1he Cookstove Lullaby" OF "The
Clink of the Ware that Brings Good
Cheer" In the meantime Sam got
him a rope and tied knots in it at in
terry ais and made the Grip to the bottom
Of the cistern without accident, and
did the necessary work and started to
ascend--and thereby hangs a tale. He
climbed the rope like a Jolly tar until
he reached the long, narrow bottle like
neck and there he stuck. The more
he tried to pull himself out the tighter
he stuck and he at last gave up, and
called upon his wife for help. When
she heard his. calls and went to the els
tern she found it impossible to help
him and had to send to the foundry for
two men to come and pull him out.
Sam promised to mind his wife more
carefully in future and went to town
while she sang the following beautiful
refrain:
Simcox in the cistern.
Who put him in?
Headstrong will.
VINO pulled him outs
Two men, goodand stout.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
Music.

The event Of the week was the song
recital given by Miss Louise Estelle
Scott in the parlors Of the Piedmont
Hotel, Tuesday evening.
Miss Scott certainly deserves the
title-Vocal Artist, which was conferred
upon her by one Of the oldest and best
inst tutions Of its kind in this country
namely "The College Of Music" OF
Cincinnati Ohio, of which school she is
a gold medal pupil.
Her voice is q mezzo-soprano of a
rich and dramatic quality, containing
that resonance which comes only with
thorough cultivation.
The numbers ranged from the lighter
and more popular ballads to the higher
classics, her Interpretation of the works
Of the different composers being equal
ly good.
Miss Scott is o young woman OF sterl
ing qualities and has made for herself
q host Of admiring friends who reioict
with her at the large class she has oil
ready established.
johnson City is to be congratulate
on securing her services as she is sur
to prove quite an acquisition to on
musical circles this winter. Not th,
least pleasing thing about the evening
was the fact that the audience SO heart
ly appreciated the classical selections
This spoke volumes rs to the refine
ment and culture of our people.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22

upon his mortgage and then pro rate
the $685. O0 paid by the Travellers In
surance Company with all other cred
itors. The Citizens Bank of this city
held paper Of the Carnegie LNnd Go.
aud the Carnegie Iron Company, to the
amount of about $4,000, that would
have been paid in full under ruling of
the State Supreme Court, but under
the ruling of the United States Court,
the bank will only receive about 20
per cent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
The best -four is Gold Dust.

Davy Buck had business in Bristol
last week.
Underbuy, Undersell is what makes
the rush at City Grocery C~ompany's.
Examine our stock of Perfume be-
fore you buy. City Drug Store.
New, crisp, reliable goods at clean,
honest, desirable prices at JAoKsoN's
J.. o. Gilmer is tickled almost to
death over a new boy baby at his house.
If you look elsewhere it is only time
wasted, Go to JAoKsoN's.
"A complete line of stationery for the
holiday trade. City Drug Store.
FOR A NEAT LINE Of the Finest
Silver Plated Ware, call on W. T.
HILL, Jeweler, Main Street. 81
Trustee Byrd was in the city a few
hours Monday.
Just notice the Crowd at City Gro
Gerry Oompany's store. Prices is wha'
brings them in.
An elegant line of Hair and Tooth
Brushes for the holiday trade at City
Drug Store.
Buy your meats, fruits, pickles, etc
for your Christmas dinner at II. w
Pardue's. Everything fresh, nice AM
cheap.
To settle the stomach and overcom
the nausea of prospective mothers, tax
Simmons Squaw vine wine or tablets.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22

We understand that one of the largest
bears ever killed on the Holston Noun
tain was shot by q party Of bear hunters
at the head of Stoney Greek the other
week. A few years since the killing Of
bears was a common occurrence in the
mountains near Shady, but now you
seldom ever here of one being killed.
Bears, like the buffalo, which il be-
coming extinct on this continent, will
soon be thing of the past in these
parts, -Elizabethon Mountanian.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
The Tod.rn s,,tnrr

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the Syrup of Figs,
when in need of the laxative effect Of a
.gtptle remedy. than by any other,
Chi iren enjoy it and t benefits them.
ne true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is
m a. afactured by the California Fig
Syrup Company, only,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
Enlarging Plaut,

Col. W. P. Harris has found it nec-
essary in this short time TO enlarge his
plant for the manufac. ure Of hardwood
specialties. He is now building an en-,
CINE house and will put in a larger en-
gine and boiler as be must have in
creased power.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22

Mr.. Bailey got mad in the House and
called people liars and things. He de-
nounced a published story to the effect
that, in his attitude as to the right of
Congressman to retain their seats after
accepting commissions in the army, he
had been a catspaw for certain Repub-
lican leaders. He called the man who
instigated the statement an infamous
liar.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
Christmas Trade.

The Johnson City merchants have
been enjoying an unprecedented rush
this holiday week. All branches
of business have oeen good, but the
demand for holiday goods has been a
pleasant surprise. THE COMET be-
lieyes that a ~judicious use of its columns
will bring them continued prosperity
in 1899 and recommends their use.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
FURNITURE, C0FFINS and BURIAL FIXTURES
Marriage Announced

THE COMET is pleased to acknowl-
edge the receipt Of the following ele-
gantly engraved announcement:
Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Williamson
announce the marriage Of their daughter,
Fannie,
to
Mr.. John Campbell Anderson,
Wednesday, December the twenty-irst,
eighteen hundred and ninety-eight,
Winston, North Carolina.
1t has been our pleasure TO know the
Mr., Anderson involved for years. He
is a splendid gentleman, a citizen Of
whom Bristol is justly proud and de-
lighted to honor with the ~mayorality,
and we beg to extend hearty congratu-
lations and best wishes for the future
happiness Of John" and Mrs. Ander-
gOn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
Buy Gold Dust -four.

DOG LOST Water Spaniel eight
months old. Return to Bee Hive and
receive reward,
Everything up to date and down in
price at JAoKsoN's.
Cold Dust -four will please the
nest of you.
Miss Linnie Haun is visiting the city
this week.
We care for the quality. You care
for the price. M. JACKSON.
Gold Dust flour-best made.
Mail clerk @. A. A. Pearce is at home
this week.
DR.. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine
searches out all impurities in the sys.
tenn, and expels them harmlessly by the
natural channels.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22

G. G. Holloway, Walton, Tennessee,
writes: Have used DR.. NJ. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine 10 years in my family.
Il cures Chronic Chills, Constipation
and Indigestion. believe its strength
and action at least 10 TO 1 more efficient
than Black Draught.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
New Store.

The old postoffice 10 being put in
shape for a novelty and picture store
for j. A.. Cargille and son, Walter. Mr..
,Jargille will leave this week for New
York to purchase the stock.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22

he son. of Robert Bowman, living
IN ms old Boring property in Carnegie,
ha a pronounced case Of diptheria,
OF rather did have a lew days ago, but
by 5he prompt use Of Anti-Toxin, DR..
i Dug not emily has the disease
.,-,l. lu' tn atient is rapid
49,. c,idren in the
ms eet.I al So far have
t.t muUs
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22

DOES YOUR ROOF LEAK9
How to PrOIOng the Life Of nm OlG
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
and lasts long. Stops leaks and p~rolongs the
life of old roofs. Write for evidence and circu-
lars. ALLEN ANTITRUST MFG, Co, Ala Vine St
Cincinnati, Ohio. T5O-6mo.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
It 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, 1898-12-22

Keep Quiet
and use Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy for pains of the
stomach and all unnatural looseness of
he bowels. 1t cures.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22


Mrs. P. H. Wofford returned Satur-
dayfrom Bristol.
We buy our goods at JAoKsoN's for
those who live the best, eat the best,
and feel the best.
A. T. Love was in from Happy Val.
ley this week.
Fine Kindling Wood at Remine's
coal yard.
For q nice solid Gold Ring 81. so
call on W. T. HILL, Main Street.
MI. Melville Dettor. of Knoxville,
spent Sunday in the city.
Remine & Co. sell both Jellico and
Pine Mountain Coal and are always
supplied. Prompt delivery and full
weight guaranteed.
Remember that H. W. Purdue can
furnish you anything in the Grocery
line cheap, besides everything is new
and fresh.
If you feel dull, lauguid, broken
down, debilitated, have weak stomach
or indigestion, use Dr. M. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22

WANTED Reliable and Experience
ed Statesmen to handle a good line Of
Lubricating Oils and Greases on Com
mission. Address THE CLINTON On
Co., Cleveland. Ohio.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22

have a nice Jersey Rull at my place.
Anyone desiring to bring lows can do
SO. Terms: SO cents before turning in.
If J. G. STEVENS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
THE LOCAL EFEECT.

This decision will materially effect
local interests in the case Of the Amer,
can National Bank vs.. Carneeie Laud
Go. recently decided by the Supreme
Court. In this case the real and per.
sonal property OF the Carnegie Land
Company was sold under decree Of our
Chancery Court and WilberfOrce Sully
of New York, became the purchaser at
$50, 900. The Carnegie Hotel was also
sold aud the Travellers Insurance Com
pany bought it at $25, ZOO. The lower
court held that this money should first
go to satisfy Tennessee creditors under
the statute above referred to. The case
will now go to the Supreme Court of the
United States and under the same rul-
iI,g as Ia the Embreyille case, all cred
itors will share alike, except that in this
case Mr.. Sully holding a first mortgage
upon the land for over $50. 900 will
probably be allowed to credit his bid
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
Preaching.

Rev. Fl. P. Corey will preach at the
Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church
next Sunday, December 25th.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
The Best Prescription for ChiIls

and Fever is a bottle Of GROVES TASTE.
LESS CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and quinine in a tasteless form. No
Cure-no yay. Price SOC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
Gope to Get arried.

an Latture, assistant policeman,
lett Tuesday for Wallace, Va, where
he vas yesterday married to Miss
Laura Feathers, the Rev. r. L. Heder-
lie officiating MIR. and Mrs Latture
viii return to johnson City in a few
da AMI will reside with Mr. Latture's
me her on Unaka ayeaue,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
Cure a Cold In one Dav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money If it fails to cure. 25c
The genuine has l., L. @. on each tablet.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22

TRAVELLING MEN dasiring a sala-
BILE side line Of we'll established staple
goods (not requiring the carrying of
samples) commission 20 and 20. ADJ
dress Manufacturer, p. o. Box 1853,
CoYington, Ky.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
THE * COMET
CITY BARBER SHOP.

Run by frst-class white workmen. We want
and are trying to Elevate the Barber PROBES
sion in Johnson City. Come and see us.
Patronage your own Color
and help those that are deserving of your pat
Tonage. Yours resper' fully,
Russell g. Walden, Prop.
Corner Main and Buffalo Streets.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
Timber Wanted.

Persimmon, Dogwood, and young
Hickory Timber bought for Cash. Call
on or address,
W. p. HARRIS,
753tf Johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22

FOR SALE.-A Buggy and Surrey
cheap. Apply to W. W. FAw.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
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, 1898-12-22
Is DISCRIMINATING.
a Tennessee Statute Held To Be uncoustitl.
ttonal.

- RANh1tO v Az bA AhNpAsNAtN-
ttOnal.
Justice Harlan delivered the opinion
of the United States supreme court in
the case Of @. G.. Blake and others VS..
Calvin NJ. McClung, appealed from the
supreme court Of the state of Tonnes
see, involving the validity of the state
law Of 1877 giving resident creditors of
q foreign corporation doing business in
the state a preference in the distribu-
ton of assets in case Of failure, over
outside creditors.
The sas grew out of the failure of
the Embreevllle Freehold Land an Iron
Company of Great Britain, doing bust
ness in Tennessee. The Tennessee au-
thoritiss in the distribution of the as
sets Disseminated in favor of the Ten
nessee creditors in accordance with the
terms Of the law, to the disadvantage
of those residing outside the state, in
Guiding Blake and others acting with
him, who were residents Of Ohio.
In his opinion, Justice Harlan said
that the state statute, while not prohib-
iting business between the Embreeville
company while engaged in business in
Tennessee and the citizens Of other
states, acted as a restriction on his
business; that such discrimination
against the citizens of other states was
unconstitutional in that by legislation
of that kind privileges connected with
trade and commerce are accorded by
Tennessee to its own citizens that are
denied by it to the citizens Of Other
states.
Hence the conclusion was reached
that creditors Of other states stand on
the same plane of creditors of rennes-
see in the adjudication of the compa-
Ay's affairs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22
For Sale.

A good seven ca room dwelling on
Walnut street. Will sell for half origi-
nal cost. All conveniencies. Apply TO
tf747 M. ID. L. CRUMLEY.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22

Pain has no SHOW With DR.. Niles Pam PnlG
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22

To settle the stomach and overcome
the nausea of prospective mothers, take
Simmons Squaw vine wine or tablets.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22

Mrs, P. H. Wofford returned Satur-
dayfrom Bristol.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22

IF you are troubled about the Christ
mas present you want to give your wife,
and want to give her something useful
as ell as ornamental, go to Summers,
BIZ on & Parrott, and get q piece OF
CHICHESTER Silver Nickeled Ware. ii
never rusts, chips or breaks. They
have a splendid assortment of useful
household articles such as tea-kettles,
coffee pots, tea pots, cuspidors, water
pitchers and buckets, serving dishes,
boilers and-but go and see and you
are sure to find just what win please
any tidy housewife,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22

Frank NcCorkle, wife and babe are
speeding the holidays with Mr.. and
Mrs. B. ~. Lyle. They went down to
Knoxville to-day to spend one day with
Ir. HcCorkle'ssmother. They will re-
turn to New York early in January.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22

Miss Lizzie Lee Wiley will leave Fri
la, for Washington, .. c., to spend
the holidays with home folks. She
will eturn in time to open the Kinder
gartan on January Sd, 80.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22

For a nice solid Gold Ring 81. SO
call on W. Il. Hill, Main Street.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22

Mr.. Melville Dettor. of Knoxville,
spent Sunday in the city.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-22

We buy our goods at JAoKsoN's for
those who live the best, eat the best,
and feel the best.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-05-19
Do We Need Sewers 2

Mr.. EDIToR:-The most important ques-
ton in relation to this problem is that of
their necessity The writer contends that
there is no existing necessity for sewers
at this time in our city. Sewers are sup
posed to be required for the sanitation of
cities when such cities through pollution
and filth which cannot otherwise pc gotten
rid of because of the density Of the popu-
lation and compactness of the buildings
no other means of cleansing them is
offered, and when because OF this filth, etc,
sickness and the death rate are abnormally
increased, not until the latter occurs do
they become needful. Now, is sickness or
he death rate unusually large in our city
as compared with other small and severed
cities as Gloucester and Camden, where
the mortality in Camden, the larger is 20
persons to the 1000 OF population, while
Gloucester has 25, and Woodbury. only IS
to the 1000? A fine showing in favor of
our un-sewered city as against the severed
ones in our immediate vicinity, where
climate and natural conditions are about
the same II then, as it appears from the
report of the State Board of Health for
1897, that small un-sewered cities in our
immediate vicinity are healthier than
small severed ones, such as Gloucester
with population of 224, and Camden a
larger one, with population Of So, 467,
wherein does il become manifest that this
small city of little less than 1000 popu-
lati0n needs sewers for sanitation, when
its death rate is less by persons TO the
1909 than Camden, and 8 less than that Of
Gloucester, our smaller and nearer neigh
Dor . Thus it seems nothing ia to be
gained by seweriDg the city at present,
except it may be an increase OF sickness
and the death rate which is almost sure to
follow the laying of sewers through our
streets from the opening of SO vast amount
of the earth at one time. Why then shall
we unnecessarily increase the burdens of the
property holders and taxpayers who are
already oyer-burdened with taxation with
this untoward scheme. Have the pro-
iectors of this proposition reflected that
small aud scattered populations in large
areas of territory are Obliged by the
lexegencies OF the case to pay the maxium
of costs for such enterprises instead OF the
minimum which the large cities enjoy, and
that our little city is of the former char
aoter. We have II miles of streets open to
the project, none of which are compactly
built up, many very sparcely, and some not
at all through which the sewers must
run, entailing cost upon tbs owners OF
frontage from which many will never be
able to recover, let alone receive a profit,
Have the agitators for q moment thought
that they might distress multitude to
serve few, and that nnwarrantedly. We
sencerely hope that the people will veto
this in their own interests at the poles.