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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-29
TUE MIC A
I'LL UIV ThHh
Washington County's First
Fair a Brilliant Success.

The Secretary of State has granted a
charter to the Tri-C county Fair Associa-
tion of Johnson City, with Thomas j.
Cox, Tate L. Earnest, T.. S. Lingen-
felter, S. 9. Williams and John II.
Bowman as incorporators.
The first Fair held uAder the above
charter is now going on in Johnson
City, 1t began Tuesday and will close
Friday. The weather has been all that
could be desired aud a large crowd was
in attendance on the second and third
days and the indications are that the
last will be the biggest day of all. The
farmers have not taken advantage of
the occasion to make exhibits OF pro-
ducts to meet expectations, but they
are the losers. The agricultural de-
partment, however, has a great variety
of articles on exhibition and some
splendid specimens of vegetables. The
display of grain is particularly pleas
ing to those interested.
The stock department is also well
represented with high grade animals.
While the number exhibited is com
paratively small the stock is frst-class
and shows that Washington county
farmers believe in having the best-or
at least some do.
The ladies have taken the opportuni-
ty to display their handiwork aud their
department is complete and the judges
will have q hard time making a selec-
ton of the BEST" article, all being
worthy Of q premium. There are silk
and calico quilts, embroidery, lace
work, drawn work, paintings, bread,
cakes and preserves in endless profu-
sion.
If it has done nothing else the Fair
has developed the fact hat the farmers
of this and adjoining counties are ripe
for a Fair and will be more than glad
to take advantage Of the opportunity
next year to show the products of theii
farm and come themselves to see their
neighbors and their handiwork.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
Fair was started just a little over a
month ago, the result is q surprise tc
the most enthusiastic friends of the
project and a death blow to the skep.
ties. Looking at it frsm any stand.
k4oint it is q success.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-29

The South Carolina & Georgia Ex-
tension Railroad Co. has been charter
ed by John J. Collier and Evan R.
Dick, Philadelphia, and Samuel Hunt,
of Cincinnati. o. The capital is $780,
900. The company, it is stated. intends
building a line from the boundry of
North and South Carolina through
Marion to the Tennessee State line, a
distance of about 14O miles. This line
is supposed to be a part Of the railroad
to connect the two sections Of the Ohio
River & Charleston. in Tennessee and
North Carolina, which has already
been planned by the latter company.
Samuel Hunt is president of the Ohio
River and Charleston Ed. lManufac-
turers Record.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-29

J. B. Lyon, has retired from news
paper life. He has sold the Greene
vile Democrat to his brother, J. M.
Lyon. 1t is not mentioned in his vale
dictory but it is generally known that
"Jim" has accumulated a lage fortune
in his twenty years. service and will
devote the next "a hours to investing it.
The change will make no difference in
the Democrat. 1t will Lyon forever,
we hope.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-29

Representative Cochran OF Missouri,
who is in Washington trying to con-
vince the administration to order more
Missouri Volunteers mustered out of
service, said Of the republicans asking
endorsement of their conduct Of the
war: "The republicans will be fortu-
nate, indeed, if they can divert public
attention from the bond issue, the neg
lect and mismauagement which has
characterized the conduct of the au-
thorities in actual charge of the prose
cution Of the war. How they can ex-
pect to gain any advantage by raising
wal issues, it is difficult to understand.
The troops in the field are composed OF
men of all parties. They did their
duty nobly, and have added to the glo-
ry and reputation Of American arms, by
deeds of unparalleled heroism. So
much for the soldiers of the field. Now
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Reduced Rates Via southern Railway.

On account of the Military encamp-
ment at Knoxville, Tenn, the South
ern Railway will sell tickets from all
points on its line, between Bristol and
Chattanooga and Morristown to Paint
Rock, at one fare for the round trip.
These tickets will be sold on Saturday
Of each week while the troops are 10.
Gated at Knoxville, limited good to re-
turn following Monday. For further
information call on Southern Railway
Ticket Agent. 7AO.H
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-29

and
Magnetic Building and Loan Association
+. A, Stratton ct ell.
Pursuant to the decree of said court
at its December term, 1895, and re.
vived at December term 1896, in the
above consolidated causes, / will on
MONDAY OCTOBER II, 1898, in
front of the court house. door in John.
sou CITY. sell to the highest and best
bidder, on the terms prescribed in said
decree, the property mentioned and
described in the pleadings and said
decree and ordered to be sold as fol
lows, to-wit
() l will sell the lot OF land con
veyed by Robert Burrow to Mis-. f,
G. Lyle, designated on the map fled
in this case as Lot &C." No. 6. front
ing so feet on north side Of Market St.
(2) | will next sell the lot conveyed
by said Buirow t, Jas A. Martin des-
ignated on the map filed in this case
as Lot "a" No. 8, and fronting % feet
on Main street.
(3) | will next sell the lot convey.
ed by said Burrow to r. S. Bolton,
designated on said map on file AS Lot
"D," No. 4, fronting so feet on Market
street.
(4) | will next sell the lot conveyed
by said Burrow to Isaac Harr, desig,
mated on said map on file as Lot "H,'
No. 8. fronting 212 feet on Market St.
bounded by Burrow, Harr, and Glider
sleeve & Company.
(5). | will next sell the lot conveyed
by said Burrow to John T Essary,
designated on said map as Lot "F,"
No. 2, fronting so feet on the north
side of Market st. TO satisfy complain.
ant Lookout Banks recovery of So
1858 II with interest from December
II, 1896, and complainant F. A. Strat
toms recovery Of $654,52 with interest
from June 9, 1893, together with costs
unless said debts, interest and costs
are sooner paid.
TERMS OF SALE Said lands, or 80
much of same as will be necessary to
satisfy said debts, interest and costs,
will be sold on a credit Of six and twelve
months in bar OF any rights of redemp-
ton. The purchaser Will be required
TO give notes with approved security,
bearing interest from date, and lien
retained on said lands for purchase
money until fully paid. September
16, 1898.
E. A. SHIPLEY, G. & NJ.
By @. w. HODGE, D. G. & NJ.
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HARLEyrON, W. Va, March {, 1898

CHARLESTON, w. Va, March 0, 1898.
Pe-rH-Ra Keddclne Co., GOinm6mS, o.
COMMUNICATIONS Pe-ru-na, as n
tonic, is certainly unexoelled, and in a
number Of cases that have come under
my observation where it has been used
for catarrh, or any disease which has
its origin in hat malady, it has been
of great benefit. Pe-ru-na has my
hearty recommendation, both Us a tonic
and catarrh remedy.
W.. A.. MAcCORKLE
Pe-ru-na is q permanent and scien-
tifc cure for catarrh. Ii is purely
vegetable and works in harmony with
nature. All druggists sell it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-29

The democrats Of the Second Sena-
torial district have selected cold Man.
John Slack for the next Senator. It is
the simple truth 20 say no better nomi-
nation could have been made.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-29

MUM. Several of them got apples in
addition.
The ballon ascension Wednesday was
a success. The day was perfect and
the balloon went almost straight up
about G,000 feet and gradually hoated
north a few hundred feet. The para
chute refused to cut loose and Nine
Holland came gently down with the
balloon just outside the enclosure.
The bicycle contest Wednesday morn
ing between Earl Smith and Sam Mil
Ter of Bristol and Walter Cargille OF
Johnson City, was won by Smith. In
the afternoon another bicycle race was
run by Sam Miller, Walter Cargille,
Henry Cross. Miller won.
The music by the sliding trombone
band delighted the crowd Thursday.
The pie-cating contest..M Thursday WAC
an amusing feature. The boys had
their hands tied behind their back and
ate like the hungry mortals they were.
The last heat Of the mile dash was
run Thursday. Webb's Charlie won
the first heat and Bob Plunket won the
second and last, but Charlie and Par.
rott's Mack gave him a close rub.
III e baby show was the feature that
interested the ladies Thursday. Seven
beauties, in their pareut's eyes, were
present for inspection and the Judges
had the sympathy of the people in then
pleasant, yet painful task. A decision
had to be made, however, and the com.
mittee tied the blue ribbon on Bessie
Cox, the s months old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Cox. She's q little
beauty and we hope may be a Joy for.
ever.
The 100 yards foot race was won by
Charles Taylor. There were three en-.
tries.
The mile running race was rur
Thursday and was won by Millboy, one
Of W. G. Repass' horses from Abing.
don. There were four entries. Two
horses from Abingdon, the Miller hol Sc
and Parrott's Mack. Millboy won the
first two heats and closed the race.
The display of paintings by Mrs. G
F. Artz, deserves more than a passing
notice. They are admired by every.
one and merit the many complimentary
remarks heard on all sides. Mrs. Artz
is an artist johnson City ought to bc
proud of. The paintings are worthy o.
a place beside the works of famous art
lists in noted galleries.
The real event of Thursday was thu
trotting Of Tasso, the famous stallion O
I. s. Lingenfelter Of Telford. When
Mat Bachman, the greatest horseman il
East Tennessee, drove Tasso on til,
trick there was an enthusiastic recep
ton given this piece of horse-flesh ant
the old fellow stepped and looked likt
he appreciated the hearty cheers. When
a running mate had been secured anC
Tasso started on his mile dash, Their,
was another hearty cheer. When h,
came in front Of the grand stand OF
the first half-mile he was moving like
big mogul, as level as the floor ant
rocking from side to side slightly will
the mighty force of his enormou,
strides. 1t was a magnificent sight ant
the occupants of the grand stand aros,
as he passed and cheered him on hi
way. In the entire mile he never brok,
once under the steady hand of Ma
Bachman, and when he went under th,
wire he had covered the mile in 2:49
With a fast track, Tasso would reduce
this at least 30 seconsd. He is a beauti
full msve and bears his honorS nebly
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-29

SIMPSONS pull has cost the Govern
ment 800, 900 in prize money and his
punch has cost several times that
amount in the complete loss of the
Crestobal Colon.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-29

In nominating Hugh Gouchenour the
democrats got a Congressional candi-
date that's up to snuff.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-29

They say that four drinks of this new
Fitzhugh Lee whisky will Fitshugh
tight.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-29

Teddy Roosevelt has demonstrated
the fact that he never says anything in
an affidavit that he can not take back.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-29

Don't fail to hear McMillin and Fow-
Ter at the Opera House Saturday even
ing.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-29
Cors DUE.

The following costs are due parties,
and if not called for on or before Octo-
Der Is, 1898 will be paid to the Comp
troller of the State under the statute.
Please call at office of Circuit Court
Clerk and receipt for same.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-29
For Congress First District,
H. H. ~GOUCHENOUR.
For Representative,
A. G. BOWERS.

Black is another gentleman who can
tell how q political ruse felt.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-29
Clerk and Masters Sale Of Land.

IN THE CHANCERY COURT AT JOHNSON
CITY, TENNESSEE.
The Lookout Bank. etc, VS.. Robt. Burrow, ct al.
and
+. A. Stratton VS., Robert Burrow.
and
Magnetic Building aud Loan Association
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-29
STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET

ELECTION November ~
For Governor:
BENTON MoMILLIN,
OF Smith.
For Railroad Commissioners:
r. L. WILLIAMS,
OF the Eastern Division.
j. N. MCKENZIE,
OF the Middle Division.
N. W. BAPTIST,
OF the Western Division.
For Congress First District,
H. H. G"OUCHENOUR.
For Representative,
A. G. BOWERS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-07
THE ALL-COMPREHENDlNG ISSUE.

K IUMEROUS the questions, State and Ma NJ tional which presented to the voters of California in this campaign, all of them are comprehended in the single Of preserving pros perty by the continuance of conservative govern ment The fused factions threaten the State with the single tax and large variety of sociastic expert ments, and menace the nation with free trade, fiat money and general policy of industrial and imam cial disturbance.
 We have recently passed through a most disastrous experience with Democratic management of national affairs We have learned what a Democratic tariff means for American workngmen, and what IS the result of threat depreciate the value of rency Even therefore, If the country not con fronted by problems there would be sufficient cause why all intelligent, industrious and thrifty citi- zens should vote for the party which has brought der out of disorder and replaced hard times by pros perity. We have had enough and more than enough in the way of political disturbances of business af fairs, and 1t is time to maintain something of stability.
 Hardly ever before in our history was so much legislation for the general good accomplished in short time as that which has been achieved by the present administration. When it came into office it
 found the national treasury its lowest ebb, the debt of the country increased by bond issues in a time of peace, the manufacturing industries almost at a stand still, commerce depressed, the financial system certain, and all classes of people oppressed with the
 i'll effects of the Democratic panic
 Already the administration has overcome these evils It has restored protection and revived industry and commerce It has provided profits for capital and wages for workngmen. It has carried on
 for the welfare of humanity and added to the glory of American arms. It has outlined and developed noble policy both at home and abroad, and has in every respect upheld genuine Americansm.
 Out of what has been accomplished there have arisen issues Our protected industries have reached point where a larger merchant marine is needed to carry their products foreign markets. The establishment of the basis of value of money upon the gold standard has opened the way for rency reform and the reorganization of paper money system Out of the have many is of foreign policy. It would be folly to leave the settlement of these questions to a party without policy and without leaders capable of formulating
 
 The a-comprehending issue of the time is the preservation of prosperity, the maintenance of the existing order of things It is the duty of the people to uphold the administration of Mckinley and to have State government in harmony with the Ma tional Government. Our country it s' is good enough platform for any to vote for in this paign
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-07
AROUND THE
 CORRIDORS.

F. A. Him of Santa Cruz arrived in this city yesterday.
 Attorney J. L. Barham of Red Bluff Is registered at the Grand.
 Frank A. Cressey, a prominent banker of Modesto, Is in town.
 F. W. Ely of the Hotel Paso RobIes Is in town for a few days
 c. G. Debney is registered at the Occi- dental from Dawson City
 John c. Catlin, the wel-known sacra- mento attorney, is at the Lick
 E. L. Van Cleek, a prominent Santa Cruz architect, is at the Grand.
 Simpson Fennell, a prominent wheat grower of Tehama, is at the Lick.
 Colonel F. c. Sanford came up from San Jose yesterday and is stopping at the Lick.
 Senator William M. Stewart of Nevada. arrived yesterday morning and is a guest at the Palace.
 is in the city from Geyserville. He is quartered at the Lick.
 John w. Mitchell, prominent in Demo- cratic politics at Los Angeles, is among the guests at the Palace
 w. Leon Pepperman, United States Civil Service Examiner. has arrived from Washington on an official tour
 William H. Husband, superintendent of the big Gopher Boulder mine, near Placer vile, Fl Dorado County, was among ves- terday's arrivals at the Grand.
 MT. and Mrs. L. Mcdonald of French Camp, shasta County, are guests at the Lick. MT. Mcdonald is largely interested in the mines of the French Camp district.
 A. C. Cleveland, who will oppose Sena- tor William Fl. Stewart in the Nevada Senatorial fight. arrived in this city yes terday and is among the guests at the Palace.
 MT and Mrs. J. Philip Smith are at the Palace, after season spent at their sum mer home, Sunshine Villa, in Santa Cruz IheV intend taking house in town for the winter
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-07
DE YOUNG'S
 CANDIDACY
From the Oakland Enquirer.

From the Oakland Enquirer
 The Enquirer is not among those newspapers which have been cOnsum- ing a large amount of space with spec ulatiOns and warnings concerning the candidacy for the United States Senate of M. H. de Young, although it does not favor such candidacy. It recog- nizes that there is some force in what the San Francisco Post said in a recent article, in which it argued that in the event of Republicans having a major ity In the Legislature the candidacy of De Young will have been helped by the reiteration of his name by the Demo cratic papers. If the election of De Young as United States Senator is not desired, it is not advisable to keep talking about him all the time and giv- ing him a prominence which he does not deserve.
 And yet there is a time for all things, and if De Young is not a topic for breakfast, dinner and supper, neither should he be altogether ignored. One extreme may be as bad as another. If the Republicans elect the LegiSla- ture, as we hope they may, and if De Young appears as candidate, there will go up a shout of disapproVal, and
 
 then declare either for or against De Young will be accused of deception if they have kept entirely silent during the campaign. All the probe Young men will be accused of having obtained votes under false pretenses, and those who declare against him will be likely to have their sincerity doubted unless they make their position manifest be- fore election.
 Mr. de Young has declared that he is making no fight for the Senatorship. and we are disposed to accord to him credit for sincerity in that utterance. But he has not said he will not become a candidate, and 1t is pretty we'll un- derstood that in the event of the cleo ton of a majority of Republicans to the Legislature he will become a very active candidate and will have some powerful influences backing him. It Is impossible to ignore this; 1t would be foolish, merely for the sake of keeping peace in the Republican family Tor the time being, to pursue a course which would be likely to create so large a store of serious trouble a little fur ther on.
 Among the Republican candidates for the Legislature in Alameda County there are several who have stated frankly in private conversation that they are not for De Young, and we think they ought to make the same declaration in public. It would set them right before their constituents, who do not approve of the Senatorial candidacy of MT. de Young and would increase their chances of election. And if there are any Senatorial or Assem- bly, candidates who favor De Young they should say so, because they can not afford to be elected under a mis- understanding and be accused after ward of treachery. In short, this is Q time when plain speaking on the sub ject of the Senatorship would be very much in order.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-07
SAVINGS BANKS OF THE WORLD

n CCORDING to figures recently issued by the / Treasury Bureau of Statistics, the number of savings bank depositors in the world reached in 1897 the notable aggregate of 457o6767 The total deposits amounted to the colossal sum of $66o4, 546473, or an average Of $I44 2I The state ment shows what has been accomplished by the nsti- tuition of savings banks, and is evidence of the thrift that prevails among people where such banks exist.
 In all comparisons regarding wages and savings the United States ought be far in the lead of any other nation In no other civilized country is there such a large body of intelligent and thrifty working men, and among other people is the rate of wages so high It will come, therefore, to many persons as something of surprise to learn that while the amount of deposits in savings banks in the United States larger than that in any other land the Der of depostors in countries is far greater than in this
 France heads the list in the number of savings bank depOsitors No less than 808663I of her econ omical and thrifty population have monetary stake in the savings banks Great Britain and Ireland come next with 7o60,826 depositors, and Prussia comes third with 6,2555o7. In the United States the number of such depositors was 5,2oII32.
 While we are behind France Great Britain and Prussia in the number of persons who have avaed themselves of savings banks of safe guarding their earnings, lead them all in the amount of the deposited In France the total amount of deposits is $82o783735; in the United Kingdom $8I 5,68675o; in Prussia $o3o757,555. In the United States the deposits reached the magnf- cent sum of $I,o3o,376o35.
 The only explanation that be offered for the superiority of France Great Britain and Prussia over the United States in the number of savings bank de- postors is that in those countries the postal bank system has placed such banks within reach of nearly the whole population. But very small and insign- fcant fraction of the people live beyond easy access to a savings bank In the United States however where postal banks unknown, considerable pro- portion Of the people have savings bank facilities within their reach.
 It is to be hoped that this lack in banking sys- tenn will soon be made up. The postal banks, which have been successful in Europe, would be equally successful here and are more needed here than in
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-07

banks, who have been elected "tuttimen'' houses of the tenants in the town and ex- erclse their prerogative of kissing all the ladies in each house. Hungerford is one of the last remaining unreformed boroughs in England, and st. retains it's ancient of1cial nomenclature, electing to have in place of Mayor and corporation a consta- ble, portreeve, a keeper of the coffers. hayward, two ale tasters and a bell
 The tuttimen (who are also collectors of the poll tax) have from time immemorial called at every house in the borough and received from each inh Jitant if a male, penny and in case of the ladies a. kiss, the ceremony being announced from the balcony of the town hall by a blast from the Hungerford horn blown by the bellman. Afterward a dinner is held at which the officers for the ensuing year are elected.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-07
VAS IsT LOS MT TEDDYP

You have shown yourself hero And where deadly guns were flashin. You were noticed to appear oh! In brave and fearless fashion. Frenzed fighting found you ready, But the Spanish bullets missed you; Yet. despite these facts, dear Teddy, Not single girl has kissed you
 Vas ist los? If the Mausers did not hurt you Twas no fault of yours. dear Teddy, Cause if you possess one virtue Iris the knack of standing steady Oh, your record is a beauty. And no history can twist YOU; But at home you Ve shirked your duty For no blushing maid has kissed you
 Vas ist los? George Hobart in Baltimore American