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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-06

Bal. now on hand, ......" S 3,97429
On motion of J. M. Martin, r. T.
Carr was instructed to make q report of
work done on the road from johnson
City to Boone's Creek, on the Clark
hills.
On motion of Squire Farnham all
committees that have charge of the ex-
penditure of county funds shall make
an itemized report to the court of all
expenses.
On motion of Squire Seaton the poll
tax of Charlie Fox was refunded, as it
had been improperly collected
On motion of Squire Smith, @. F.
Shell was released from road duty until
he is 81 years of age.
On motion of Squire Boring, the
property of Tobitha Peoples was trans
ferred from the Sth to the 18th district
for all purposes.
On motion of Squire Boring, Jas. A.
Allen was released from road duty and
payment of poll tax permanently.
On motion of Squire LYLE, Charlie
Lilly was released from road duty for
one year.
| On motion of Squire Mcneil, Frank
Head was released from road duty for
one year.
| On motion of Squire N. Il. Bowman,
a Mrs. Helton and Mrs. Presnell were
authorized to be placed in Lyons View
asylum.
On motion of Squire Gray, W. G.
Barnes was permanently released from
road duty and payment of poll tax.
On motion of Squire Gray, s. P
Nelson was granted license to hawk
and peddle in the county.
The salary of the Jail physician was
fixed at $75. 90 per year.
II DR.. Stuart was elected Jail physician
for one year.
The court appropriated $500 to builC
a bridge over Big Limestone Creek, OF
the Fall Branch road, at the Suther
: land place. The citizens in the neigh
g borhood are to supplement this amour
with private subscription of $3.50.
The court decided on Monday t
build bridge over Watauga river q
: DEFAULTS ford.
e On Tuesday after committee ha
d reported in favor of letting contraC
and the report had been adopted, fun
Their consideration Of the matter wa
postponed until the July term.
Ell Wednesday on motion of 'Sqnir
d Lyle, the chairman was ordered to 81
Il point a committee to have detaile
- plans and specifications made for a
necessary work to be done on th
~ bridge and the two over the Nolachuck
(. at Mauk's and Glaze's fords and IL
one over Little Limestone creek
er Sutherland's on the Fall Branch roat
Bids for the construction will be adve
s. tised for and a report made at the Jul
is term. At that time action will be take
g. to build any or all as the court may d
re eide.
gl A special act to enable Washingtc
county to issue 100000 in bonds
II build roads and bridges was draw
IN and approved and sent to the legisl
10 ture to be passed. An election will |
10 ordered at the July term and the pc
pie will be permitted to vote for the
II suance of bonds for public improv
" ments.
le The action of the court at the Janu
" ry term, appointing an agent to cor
l. promise back taxes due the county, WI
rescinded, and authority to compr
mise was deferred until after the fir
! Monday in January, 1900.
On motion Willie Long mires, an i
o. mate of the county asylum, was sent
j. the Industrial School at Nashville.
NOTES.
, The MAGISTRATES ware WILLING IN n
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-06

The Attorney General having rem
dered an opinion that the canteen was
not prohibited by recent army legisla-
ton in congress, the temperance socie-
ties will appeal to President Mckinley
to suppress the sale of liquor in the
army
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-06

The country between Caloocan and
Malolos is full of women, children and
old people who fed from their homes
before the American troops and are
now returning, bearing white flags.
The Americans are trying to prove to
them that no harm will befall them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-06

National banks at Covington and
Newport, KY, are sorry they initiated
the example of Louisville banks in
compromising tax claims against them
instead of waiting for the decision of
the United States Supreme Court. It
cost them $50, 1000.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-06

opment of this Treatment, therefore
those who take it and give it fair trial,
certainly avail themselves of all that
modern science and skill have to Offer
for the cure of Consumption and ali
forms of wasting diseases.
DR.. Slocum's faith in the efficacy OF
his System of Treatment is so strong
and his interest in the welfare of hu.
manity so great that he will cheerfully
send his complete System of Treatment
(Four Preparations) FREE to all suf
ferers who ask for it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-06
NONRESIDENT Notice.
In the chancery court at johnson City,
Washington County, Tennessee.
Fernando H. Gillian ct al, by next
friend, &C.,
F. A. Stratton, Guardian, ct al.

F. A. Stratton, Guardian, ct al.
In this case it appearing from an or
der of the court, that an alias subpoena
for defendant +. A. Stratten, has been
returned by the sheriff of Washington
county, "not to be found" It is or
dered by me that publication be made
for four successive weeks, as required
by law, in The COMET, newspaper
published in johnson Chy, in said
county, notifying said nonresident de-
PENDANTS to appear before our said
chancery court at the court house in
johnson City, on the first Monday Of
May, 1899, it being rule day, and
make defense to said bill, or the allega-
tons thereof will be taken for confessed
and this canse set for hearing exparte
as to him.
This April 5, 1899.
E. A. SIMPLIFY, G. and NJ.
By @. w. HODGE, D. G. and M.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-06

The customs revenues of the islands
government of Cuba during the first
three months of American control
amounted to $3, 100000 OF this sum,
80, 100000 has been expended, 81, 100, :
900 to Havana and $3.50, 900 to Santiago.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-06

The people never have a paid lobby
on hand to defeat legislation and do
not need one in Tennessee. Benton
McMillin is governor and guards their
interests with handy veto.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-06

Warren F. Leland, proprietor of the
Windsor Hotel, which was destroyed
by fire March II, died Tuesday at New
York, the result of a relapse after an
operation for appendicitis.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-06

Farmers who have been driving four
horses to bring a one-horse load to
town are now using only three hOrses.
Roads are improving.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-06

several places at once. Lots of people
have catarrh in the head, bronchitis,
indigestion and kidney disease, and
it is all catarrh.
When catarrh is understood it must
be plain that no local treatment can
reach it. Catarrh is systemic; it must
be plucked out by the roots. The same
remedy will cure catarrh wherever it is
located if it will cure it anywhere.
Pe-ru-na has spotless record as a
cure for all catarrhal troubles. 1t has
cured many thousands during its forty
years of use by DR.. Hartman. Read
this letter from w. 0, Slessor, Rein
beck, Ia:
Pe-rn.na Medtfne Co., Columns, o.
DEAR SIRs:-"I have used your Pc
ru-na for catarrh and neuralgia not
over six weeks, and find it will do even
more than you claim for it. l have
used sprays of different kinds and got
no relief | was almost total wreck
until | commenced using your Pe-ru-na.
You may publish this statement if it
will help any poor sufferer. was
once sick in bed, not able to raise my
head After heard of your medicine
/ determined to try it. After taking
it short time l was stronger, and ii
was not long before was out of bed,
and now l am stronger than ever
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-06

Garter H. Harrison was reelected
Mayor of Chicago Tuesday by a plu-
rality of 39,61O. He received 146,914
votes; Zina R. Garter rep), 1O1804;
AltgeId, As, 4O1.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-06

The johnson City members of the
Fourth Tennessee regiment will be
home in a few days. Why not give
them public reception?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-06

A serious collision has taken plce be-
tween Bulgarians and Turkish frontier
guards at Kozyl-Agob. The Turks
we're repulsed, both sides suffering los,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-06

The One Hundred and Sixty-f
Indiana regiments home from Havana.
The regiment went to Cuba with /, 1893
men and returns with 1895.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-06

Ex-Secretary Sherman is making con-
slant progress toward recovery, and is
rapidly conyalescing.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-06
County Court Proceedings.

Court met at the usual hour in quar-
terly session. The chairman read the
following report:
COUNTY FUNDS.
Bal. on hand and collected. $11, 15O 80
Warrants Cancelled. .,..... 5,41G. 33
Bal. now on hand......., IS, 1888. 90
SCHOOL FUNDS.
Bal. on hand and collected. SIG, $40. Ga
Warrants Cancelled. ....... 1882 81
Bal. now on hand........,$ 6,937. 81
ROAD FUNDS.
Bal. on hand and collected. S 1900. rs
Warrants Cancelled. ....... 916. 40
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-06

NOTES.
The magistrates were willing to de-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-06

Entered at the PoStofce at Johnson City, Tenn. as
Second Glass Matter.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

child is introduced ana placed In
which the swing and child are raised up
full view OF the audience. An empty
the audience showing the inside and
parently n genuine. every day trunk,
from the child and swing The trunk
fired with revolver and the little girl
vanishos from the swing TO instantly
arise and leap from the trunk.
THE BULLET TRICK.
The bullet trick IN also among his
Illusions; as performed by MIR. Cunning
ham. II IN a marvellous and thrilling
one, dangerous In the extreme Many
viii recall how Eliuson performed II In
the salt Lake theatre TO the complete
mystincation OF his spectators Six
soldiers from Fort Douglas loaded their
guns In the presence OF the audience
and then fired them as they thought,
point blank at the young wizard When
the sharp crack OF the riiles was over
and the smoke from their muzzles had
cleared away EllaHon held the bullets
In his hand How he received them
was n mystery 10 all but himself This
trick, with the many others perforated
by the youthful artist, win undoubtedly
insure him prominent place In public
favor. He IA now preparing for an
extended professional trip with roper
toire that Will surprise his many
6tsooos - .-.--.. - -.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

ana the Portland Cement works are
now run by H..
The power is brought from ogden and
Bi. Cottonwood to salt Lake In two
high tension wires, and the energy IN
then transformed and distributed over
the system NJ the necessary lower VOLT
age. Engineer Hayward has evolved
what IL practically duplicate system
for supplying the current and the re-
suit Is that In case Of any accident on
one part OF the system there can be
but n temporary interruption or the
service.
ITS USE FOR POWER.
The use OF the current for power has
been thoroughly. even severely tested
during the past year, and has met ev-
cry requirement, This. Of course, IN n
great factor In the extension OF Its use,
fact that the management IL In the
hands OF local men, who thoroughly un-
derstand local needs, and between the
company and It's patrons the most corr
dial relations exist. The directory OF
the Union Light and Power company
now Is: George Q. Cannon, president;
John II. Winder, Vice president; L. 5.
Hills, trearurer; Il. s. Campbell man
ager. c. X. Bannister consulting en-
gineer; II. II. Hayward, electrical cngi-
ncer; Joseph u. Smith. Frank J. Cam
non, II. G.. Weber. W. $. Mccormick,
g. X. Bannister and A. j. Curtis. ex-
ecutlvc committee.
THE YEARS BUSINESS.
The report for the past twelve months
" a very satisfactory one, and the
number OF Installations In the smaller
class Of homes shows much growth.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

throughout tho civilized world, the
s'e OF electricity for light and power
steadily growing. and the mighty
w'ees OF nature are everywhere being
nted to generate this power In this
~ lhe Union Light and Power COM
ry y splendid representative OF
Tss elass OF enterprises. It's Ogden
sa cost u million and II half TO
ss"p'ete, while the Big Cottonwood
M represents something like NOO,-
NJ inclusive OF the works In this city
,hed by the company. The entire
N mas been brought to u high stage
,seriectlon through the constant eff
,,n Of the engineers and the liberal
'snul'ure OF money.
'oNrRoLs ELECTRICAL MARKET.
sihe company controls the market In
NJ" lake Valley from Ogden TO Sandy
ls,'.ls reaching out Its helping hand
PAL bingham on the West and
Nh wy ON the east. II IL now 30
equipped that Its service. either for
Mir or light, viii compare favorably
Inv my plant OF the sort In the coun-
nm ror improvements this year. the
h. ~ 100000 has been expended. both
reIv,rspuical and gas departments re-
My attention.. The constant EFFORT
M ws management has been TO give
h. iyuoilc the best service possible at
Ia ", rate and thus popularize tho
iesnsa electricity and rus within their
.plivv,ve helds. The current IL now
lrl,i , 70 a large number OF Indus
sll,,, plants for power and It's rella-
y nnn economy for such purposes
lnsl,snulng Its field every week, Tho
Wrv ls are finding that electricity Ia
satisfactory W q power agency
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
81 EDUCATIONAL. m
a pa. tE pa pa -, tlsta.

The Delta Phi met on Tuesday and
elected the following officers for the
ensuing term: 5. +. Rlgby. president.
~ ID. IeCompte. secretary. w. l..
Dunn and e. NJ. Morris were elected
members OF the standing committee.
The largest audience the University
Dramatic club ever faced was at the
Thcntcr lnst ninht to Witness the pre-
Hentatlon OF THE Weaker Sex"
HIGH SCHOOL.
An excellent program was given In
the assembly room ycstei day afternoon.
TO leave the students with a coed
taste In their mouths. 50 to speak,
with which TO begin their Christmas
vacation. After a short addrci1 by
Principal Clark an extract from an
grafton Of Chauncy Depew's was de-
llvcred In fine style by Abner Howell.
Ray Williams then gave n violin solo
exhibiting extraordinary skill. Miss
Shepherd read nm interesting essay on
Christmas. which was followed by the
girls chorus. whose singing was very
sweet.
The scr lors win give theif annual
banquet on Friday evening. Febria. y
End. at the Knutsford.
The work on the minstrel show IL
progressing nicely. The event Is now
an assured thing. Some of the boys
met yesterday and elected Waldemar
Young stage manager. and Wlnslow
Smith business manager. MIR. WctHel
MIR. Nelden has, for many years.
taken keen interest In educational
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

also has as branches TO It's main build
Ing a fine lumber yard and "A fine roller
mill. The Arm carries very extensive
line In all that comprises n retail or
Wholesale stock OF merchandise
The line OF furniture carried " pro-
nounccd the most complete south OF
Salt Lake. As also that OF harness,
Hnddlery. etc. IN one OF the best IN the
state. The Arm ut present ~ making
up all the home made article that can
be manufactured into harness ana sad
dies. a complete stock OF carpets. rugs,
curtains, house furnishings, etc, Is also
kept,
The Chapman Mercantile company are
at present employing 10 hands IN the
ment. In the mercantile department
they have recently Instituted depart
mcut system thereby saving much time
both for patrons and themselves, real
izing as they did the modern ryHtem
OF conducting business Heads OF de-
pnrtments have been instituted In the
Dry Goods. Grocery. Hardware, Furnl-
ture. Carpets, Harness and Lumber
Yard.
The officers Of the Arm are Jas.
Chapman, president; James Chapman.
Jr.. vice president: W. $. Chapman. Sec
rotary: $. l.. Chapman, treasurer. Tho
latter being also general manager. Ana
IL Ii entirely due to his steady and
devoted attention that the Arm has
grown to so large an extent In the last
or years The motto OF the iirm IL
low prices and fair treatment. ana by
strictly following this out they have
gained a reputation that commands
trade from outside points. And being
able TO M all orders when sent In Il
has established and commands n stand
ing as one OF the first institutions In
the state OF Utah. one OF the leading
features connected with the institution
il the fair and respectful way OF treat
ing It's employees. Allowing them va
cation each year. and dividing the prof
f., on the merchandise bought by them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

relative. Mrs, Cunningham being
niece to this illustrious gentleman.
what has been said OF the late Mr..
Eliason may, TO "a great extent. be also
said OF MIR. Cunningham From his
very early years he showed taste for
sleight OF hand performances, ana while
other boys OF his age made actors their
heroes. no one cqualled In his eyes such
men as Herman and Keller. He prac-
ticed constantly at home. experiment
Ing on tricks he had seen performed
and inventing many OF his own, and
before he had any public reputation,
he gave many private exhibitions ut
the houses OF his friends. His skill then
became 10 generally recognized that he
was encouraged to appear In u more
public way, In ward halls, and com
thence u was but short step to the
stage. He made one or two trial tours
OF the state. and meeting with steady
encouragement, decided on regularly
entering the profession. He then went
west and made II tour, covering points
as far as san Francisco. and was
everywhere recognized as an expert In
legerdemaln.
Mr.. Cunningham IN very popular
and genial young man. sunny In his
disposition. bright and witty In his con-
veTsatlon, and with a natural polish and
humor about him which qualities him
for his chosen vocation--thnt OF a pub
lie entertainer.
THE VANISHING LADY.
Among his chief illusions Ia the "biue
room which 10 seen a. tho curtain
rises and dasolossssA, elAin hut fully
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
.~>~~~nnnnncnnnNNrNe>r~N~

Jensen, OF Spanish Fork, and Bro. c.
ID. white, OF Beaver.
The Merry Milk-Maide," n musicm
oparetta, will be presented by the musl-
cal department. Wednesday night IN me
Concert hall. Thursday night II VIII be
given In Ecaver. and Friday night the
Merry Milk Maids and Jollcy Farm
ers." viii give the Christmas ball.
school will close for the holidays Fri
day night.
The fast meeting that was held Fri
day was for the financial welfare OF tho
school. and for the purpose OF asking
for special blessings.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
UNIVERSITY.


x..,.,dny Prof. Coray delivered a
III lecture before the history class
pe.nn subiect, Economical Motive In
On ". f.ife." Ills address was very In
..,sstlng and instructive.
9 ,he debate between the fourth and
LA vear normnls to occur after the
wmmgavs. Nessrs. Carlson and Robin
. have been chosen to represent the
,sur,h year class.
x.x, Thursday night the sophomore
y freshmen classes will give an In
s,,a,lon party at Landrum's.
uonday the students In civics divided
Marty lines, and held n conjoint rail-
=. H. The assembly room OF the west
n,udlng. Spirited speeches were made
~ Nies stay and Mossrs. Claude
u.r,es ID. II. Lillywhltc, Ezra Thorn
:. snd Ezra Robinson. a city election
mI,s,rnting the use Of the Australian
,.iiot aystem was held yesterday and
,hs Democrats carried the day.
4,,eeday the students OF second year
rrsIish celebrated whltticr's birthday
!, a most appropriate manner. Mr.. John
i. Brown presided at the meeting. An
,s,erestlng program was rendered.
..Thc Weaker Sex" was presented In
he Murray Opera House Wednesday
slsht. A large and enthusiastic audi
ssee was present and all seemed TO be
satlsied whit the presentation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

Tn-re was no marked enanse In the
commercial district.
NEW GAS PLANT.
In the gas department there has been
much activity. Last year the company
thoroughly investigated the natural
gas situation, and demonstrated that
there was practically no more gas at
the wells at the present depth. what
ever further development might show.
and the uncertainty of.the service when
the natural product was relied upon
had caused 30 much annoyance to
consumers that II was decided to re-
habilltate the coal gas plant. During
this year, the company has purchased
and erected modern oil gas plant, OF
100000 feet capacity per day. and by
January LIST VIII have completed q new
coal gns plant Of a capacity OF four
Mitchell benches OF six retorts each. II
In estimated that each bench VIII pro-
ducc 225, 900 cubic feet OF gas In twenty
four hours. Under the present schedule
reduced from the old coal gas sched-
ule, the use OF gas for fuel purposes has
been demonstrated to be AN economical
heating agency. II now seems assured
that the gas will again come into pop
ularlty and wide use In homes, where
It's cleanliness. reliability and compara-
tive economy commend Il.
The task the Union Light and Power
company has assumed. that OF furnish
ing all the time the very best service
at a minimum OF cost IN not an easy
one but with the support II IL reoeiv-
In. Il II able to accomplish all II has
set out to do. and In It's perfection Of
equipments. its liberal policy and pro-
gressiveness, II IL an institution Of
which the citizens are proud.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

Mr.. James Chapman. who is president
OF the Chapman Mercantile Company,
IL also the state treasurer. lie has
been a resident OF this state since 1877.
In 1859 he moved TO American Fork. In
Utah county. where he resided until
elected treasurer when he removed to
Salt Lake City In 1895. Mr. Chapman
has had more than the ordinary expert
ence as coming to the west when II was
very young he had Of necessity TO par
take of hardships totally unknown to-
day At American Fork he has been
engaged In merchandising and banking
which he has followed for many years
In addition to being State treasurer he
IL also president of the Utah National
bank, and II also owner OF the Bank OF
American Fork.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
ehiPma3 Merea7tilQ Company.
An UpoDate Firm at American Fork Utah CounyWhat hey
Garry How is Conducted.

took in as his partners his sons, James
Chapman, Jr., s. l.. Chapman. w 3
Chapman, william Chapman and a.
Chapman and some few OF MS dauEh-
Tors. These persons now composing the
firm capitalized Mt $4,000. fully paid up
with the surplus added.
The business has grown from n small
room TO u large business block. cover
ing ground to the amount OF szNlss'
comprising finc brick building. IL
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

". A. Neldcn. president OF the board
q education, came TO Salt Lake city
from New Jersey. his native State.
ivtnty-onc years ago. and engaged In
business with all the enthusiasm OF
young man. being first connected with
he old drug firm OF Moore. Allen a
Co In 1884 he became associated with
he late Bolivar Roberts and cstnb-
lshed the house OF Roberts Il Neldcn.
He succeeded Mr.. Roberts In 1891 and
tEo years later established the Nclden,
Isdson Drug Company.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

An editor prints his paper TO give
his patrons the news OF the day and for
the money there IL IN II. He lis pre-
sumed to know OF what he writes, and
he generally does. When he writes as
he does In the Leader Courier. Osceola
Mills. Pa, without Zee or hope OF re-
edy acts magically, and we have found
none better In our household II you
have a cough. try It." Il may be ac-
cepted. Ms an honest expression. worthy
OF crcdence.