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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26
FELL INTO REELFoor LAKE.
Gov. Taylor and belong Rice go Duck
Hunting and Get Into Trouble.


Gov Taylor is just from Reelfoot
lake, wherehe fell in. He was with
Seld Waddell and party of Union
City people. They went out to the lake
to shoot ducks Thegovemor deposit
ed his partly figure in a canoe and, with |
No. 8 shot in his gun and deadly |
CLEAN in his eye, silently stole out on
the placid bosom of the water, seeking
to destroy "quacks" and duck feathers
There is curious thing about the gov
ernor's hunting. Whenever the chief
observer Of the feathery tribe sees him
coming he wigwags wrrning note TO
his cohorts to beat retreat. 1t is even
cruelty told Of the governor that he is
dead game sportsman to such an OK
tent that he buys all his game on the
bank. The man who was rowing the
boat moved his mind quicker than the
paddle, and while rowing around with
the Beers in the Transvaal, or thinking
of what an artistic figure Dom Paul
would cut in cake walk, overturned
the skiff. e all0. sI,... ~,
The former great governor of great
stair splashed down into the lake. In
gong out OF the boat he had presence
of mind enough with him to take his
chair along. He had learned from his
(. bOyhood that walking on the waters
these days is not what 1t is cracked up
to be. He reflected, therefore, that even
if walking on the water was not good,
he might at least take seat in his
chair, which rested In the mud, and
wait for the skiffman, who was splash
ing around and filling himself with lake
water The poor skiffman had gotten so
much Of this stagnant fluid in him that
he had to be foated out on a paddle
while the boat was being turned over
again. There were no dry docks in sight
and the two belated and mud-bespat-
tered Nimrods had to pull for camp.
In the meantime belong Rice, the
governors manager, had issued an Ill
timatum to the ducks and followed il
up with an open declaration of war. A
ten-bore gun and hundred shells and
. skiff and belong and the skiffmau
formed the attacking fleet. DeLone
muttered the battle cry of Death tc
the ducks. "and pulled the trigger. The
? shot went after the mark and the gul
. took its spite out ON Debong' s shoulder
Out he went into the water, Topping
: about like q lame lobster. He, too
I started to camp for repairs. He tried t.
9 get there nnobserved. The governor
: who had also headed for camp, hailed
! him, hut Rice was too bnsy pulling fol
the shore to answer questions. HI
u wruug his hat aud dripping coat ant
: sat down. 500 tar
The governor came up and it was ev
ident that something had happened
His hat was souched down over his ear
q and his clothes looked as ii he had beer
0 run through washing day up in th,
9 mountains of East Tennessee. Rice say
light; the governor had pulled NJ
u lame. b
"Hello, governor" he said, chow d.
u you feel?"'
a 81 feel like durn fool" he said
u chow do you feelP" Rice said he fel
u so, too, and the rest of the camp liza,
q the joke of the outing. Commercial
;, Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26

Col. N. M. Bell, who was prominent
ly connected with the Post Office De-
partment during the first Cleveland
administration, and who has been in
private business in St. Louis, for some
years, is in Washington. He says that
people in the East have no idea Of the
4 intensity Of the feeling against trusts
in the West, and predicts that the trust
Issue will figure largely in next years
campaign, He also thinks that there
is increasing hostility towards militia
rism, one Of the aliases of imperialism,
and towards that sort Of expansion in
volying the surrender OF the Monroe
iff1ootr;na iteaa"t .Euf DE-.
DVNNAAAo" fEH{r{ % IA, ,3..str tt5.t..'
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26
GOV. McMILLIN SILENT.
But His Friends Are at Work on the
.i,a..e u..fr. Quiet. ,-4 3

But HIS Friends Are at Work on the
.at5a.e ..sia Quiet. r.8
Nashville, Oct. %. - Neither Gov.
MeMillin OF his strong friends, Judge
Childress, Morgan Fitzpatrick or Cor
dell Hull, would discuss the Carmack
announcement today. They are evil
IDENTIFY waiting to see the effect of it. 1t
is said, though, that the McMillin men
have assurances that if the Governor
enters the contest lie will draw more
from Carmack in West Tennessee than
Carmack will draw from McMillin in
Middle Tennessee. One prominent To-
cal democratic leader said that David
son county would be the battle-ground
and that whichever way its big delega-
ton fell would 60 Turkeys toga, There
has been talk among the Carmack men
here and elsewhere in the state that
Gov. McMillin might not go into the
contest, but the Governors close
friends in Nashville are not taking any
stock in this phase Of the matter. In
fact, they are already at work on the
quiet to offset the force of Carmack's
announcement a5
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26

who has enough political bias in his
makeup to become member of poll
tical party, is an exception. AS rule
officers in neither branch Of the service
vote, even when they remain in one
place long enough to acquire The right
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26

The wall paper trust has it's eyes
turned 70 the wall. - Johnson City
Comet, .teas {3s' 10
In other words, it has been pasted
up, has hit the ceiling and is stuck on
Its job. Dyer County Herald ~ 70
Which reminds us that the Rufe
needs shingling, to prevent repeti-
ton of the above business. Winches-
ter Cyclone, . g,5a
If this pun is meant, it merits some
punish We presume you can
appreciate the mint proposition, Col
onel?-Dyer County Herald. sasge
We trustthi settles it. ri ID t98l
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26

If you have changed your place of
residence since you registered you
must register again before you can vote
in the municipal election, The books
will be open on Oct. 80, 81 and Nov. 1st
in the various wards for the purpose Of
allowing all those who have not done
90, or have changed their residence, to
register. Remember the dates and
register DON'T disfranehise yourself
by torgetfuIness0 -itge9d
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26
FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT


Made by Carmack of His Candidacy For
..a the U. S. Senate. -a.a .tt
Memphis, Tenn. Oct. 25.LOongress-
man e. W. Carmack has formally an
nounced his candidacy for the United
States senate to succeed Senator Thos.
B. Turley. '.'A z
Asked if he expected Governor Me-
Millin to be his opponent, Mr.. Carmack
said: ar t-i.i4
II have no right to speak for Gov
McMillin. The governor and 1 are
good friends, and whether we antagon.
ize each other in this matter or not,
hope we shall remain so, M
Mr.. Carmack said that later on he
expected to go upon the stump and dis
cuss public questions.
"What do you think will be the lead
ing questions in 19OO?" o1 40
"The democratic party will stand by
the platform Of '96, hut it will give in
creased emphasis to its opposition Il
trusts, and to the new policy OF imper
ialism and foreign aggression"
"Will you make any speeches befor,
you return to Washington?'
"No, shall hardly have the oppor
tunity. 1 have had several urgent re
quests to take part in the Kentuck,
campaign, but / have been compelled
to very reluctantly decline. may
however, have something to say to m,
immediate constituents before ! 60"
Mr.. Carmack said he feels confden
that Richardson will win the demo
cratic nomination for speaker of tn
house. as ss+e7-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26
Our Baby is Dead.

The pale horse and its grim rider has
again visited our household and has
taken from us our babe, Eleanor Blair.
The Lord gave her to US October list,
1893, aud on October 25th, 1899, sent
for her, He wanted her in heaven, per-
haps as a companion for her little sister,
Edith. In her short life this little
babe has had scarcely an aiTment. Last
Saturday she was taken ill with cold
after several weeks of particularly good
health. Dysentery developedand would
notrespond to treatment. Wednesday
afternoon about three O'Clock the little
body was shaken with a spasm and
while struggling to throw it off Gods
finger touched her and she slept. The
funeral services were conducted at the
residence Thursday afternoon at two
o'clock by Rev ]. A. Lyons and the
little one was then laid to rest in Oak
Grove Cemetery.
We beg to say that we feel very CRATE
fGlf the many expressions Of sympa-
thy that have reached us, and the many
acts Of kindness shown us during the
illness and death of our little one. +
This death has recalled the following
little poem by J. V, Barbee, entitled
Three Little Words" a3l4-@
baby is dead : three little words 5
FLASHED Ger the wire one day, la
Copied somewhere by unknown hands aH
And thoughtlessly sent on their way,
But stopped to think OF the stifed sobs,
And silent tricklng tear,
Wrung from mothers desolate heart 's
Ger her dimpled darlings bier, .-.l
| Somewhere a little cherub form
Is stilled tonight forever ..
I Nestled away in its cradle shroud
| TO awake again, 0, neveflr +iHA q
Tiny dimpled hands are folded, -Gu .aH
| Gently DER the little breast;
BabH's soul has flown forever
Toits home amongst the blest.
Little arms so cold and llfeless
Never more win cling in bliss,
Round the mothers neck so softly, f
r. Rosy lips upturned to kiss. III 9g t &
/ Little feet that tripped SO lightly
| Romped and played the whole day long,
Drifted from life's rugged pathway
10 Lifted from life's countless throng. F. IS
All the little playthings gathered p tl
\ Here and there wherever they lay
Tiny dresses, bows and ribbons
Fold with aching heart away.
Heaven has taken back its angel, Ell
no Plucked the rosebud which it gave;
But has left bhghted garden sFvu7-
In the mothers heart a grave.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26

q The Washington Post, which has
practically been Mckinley paper
since this administration came into
power, sounded significant warning,
when it said at the close of an editorial
full of praise of Mckinley personally:
HThe President must usher in new
and healthier regime. II he cares for
a political future, he must replace i'm
becilityz with brains and vigor. The
people are worn out with failure, be-
wilderment and disaster. Humanity
demands cessation of the murderous
bunglirS IN Luzon. Good faith and
national honor require the pacifcation
of Cuba and thedpolitical rehabilita-
lion. of the Cubans. This tragedy
must end and end soon. Existing con-
ditions projected into the coming year
will put conclusive end to Mr.. Mo,
Kinley's public life" na.3 aasy4 d-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26
schIey would Not Accept Nomination.

Washington Oct. 90. = Admiral
Schley, like Admiral Dewey, has an
nounced that he has no presidential
aspirations, nor would he accept the
nomination If it were offered to him.
He made this statement at his old
home in Frederick, Md, yesterday to
his boyhood friends.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26

The friends OF Editor Jack Reeves
want TO know what's the matter with
him for congress. This, we take it,
puts the drinks ON Jack, Commercial
Appeal. "
He's all right. This, We suppose,
puts the drinks in him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26

What Archbishop Chappelle dele
gate to the Philippines, who has an
nounced hisintention to 60 to the Phil
ippines to bring about peace, which
Gen. OTIS has SO signally failed to do,
and Mr.. Mckinley said to each other
during thelong conference they held
at the White House, while big politi-
clans were. kicking their heels in the
secretary sioffice, is what all the news
paper men have been ansuccessfulIy
trying to find out. That they talked
Of conditions in the Philippines is all
that is positively known, although
much more has been sent out by the
imaginative news-makers. THE Arch
bishop seemed very well pleaped when
he left the White House, and said that
he would probably see Mr.. Mckinley
again before he left Washington for
Manila, which he will do in few days.
The Archbishop is well-knoWn and
popular in Washington, where he once
had charge Of achurch.H fT d 3.fe
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26

A man has been arrested in Chicago
who coniesses he has 40 wives. If this
man has not been sufficiently punished
why not let the 40 wives sit on the jury
and fix the penalty.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26

The man who has no weakness is yet
unborn. Mr.. McKinley's supporters
have taken advantage of Admiral
Dewey's only known weakness-fear
for his health shut off the flow Of
Dewey enthusiasm, and thus, as they
think, lessen his availability as an an
ii. Mckinley candidate for the republi-
can presidential nomination. They do
not wish Dewey to attend any lmore big
receptions because they keep him too
prominently before the public, and,
although Dewey looks much better and
has been going to the club or the thea
ter in the evening aud attending to his
private business in the daytime; he
helped the committee to select the
house, which will this week be bought
for him, in as active manner as any
other man Of his years could do, he
has been persuaded that his health is
in great danger, and that he must abso-
lutely avoid excitement of oil kinds for
some months. This was so firmly i'm.
pressed upon him that he Cancelled his
engagements to go to Atlanta and Phil
adelphia, and announced that he would
accept no more invitations until next
spring. And the MeEinleyites think
they have killed the Dewey boom.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26

The Beers claim to have nearly 100, :
600 men in the field against the British,
of whom 4.O0O are said to be Americans
and 6,OOO Germans.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26

The sword to be given Sampson
ought to resemble jaw bone. q " =.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26

Bristol had the circus and we had the
Carnival Well swap that way every
time. .1.i..l W. to l.4g So
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26

MAYHEM you are feeling tired and
Wv out of sorts you will find Hoods
Sarsaparlla will do you wonderful
good. BE sure to GET HOODS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26

I Eabrsd attic PostOGcs at johnson CITY. Tsnn, ds
Second Class Matter.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26
MR.. cARMAcK

Announces His Candidacy in Chattanooga.
Congressman E. W. Carmack is an
avowed candidate for the United States
senate to succeed Senator Thomas B.
Turley. # g
He has made this announcement him.
self, over his own signature, in letter
written to City Attorney Oscar T.
Peoples, one of his intimate friends in
this city. The letter is as follows:
"Hon. 0. T. Peoples, Chattanooga,
Tenn: Dear Sir--I thank you very
gratefully for your kind letter, which
has just come to hand. ] intend to be
in the senatorial fight and will press my
claims as vigorously as I can. hope
to visit Chattanooga and see you in
person before | leave for Washington.
"Again thanking you, I am
Every truly yours,
4'' ''E. w. CARMAoK. |" 81
On receiving this letter on Sunday
morning Mr.. Peoples informed many
of Mr., Carmack's friends Of its con-
tents and since that time there has
been much rejoicing in political circles.
The friends of Mr.. Carmack for some
time have been positive that he would
be in the race, but they had nothing
official from him. aa
City Attorney Peoples stated to a
News man this morning that there was
no doubt that Carmack would carry
this city and county. He said during
the past month sentiment in Mr.. Car
mack's favor had become much greater.
Chattanooga News. c
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26

Admiral Dewey's Washington resi-
dence was formally turned oyer to him
Wednesday by the Dewey Home Com
mittee. s w- Ell
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26
TIE * COMET.
oY II. LYLE, Editor and owner,

PUBLIsHED EVERY THURSDAY
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-22

Many OF the new skirts fa-sten at the
side toward the front, instead Of ar the
back. the draperies being held together by
loops of cord and tiny buttons One OF the
stage gowns worn by an actress In a Jopu-
lar play is made in fine white cloth and
fastened IN this way at the side with a
number OF small round gold buttons. like
those on an officers mess jacket. looped
together by narrow gold silk cords
This idea of god On white always a
most telling and successful rosion) is re-
peated again upon the bodice, which Is
really composed Of finely tucked white silk.
worn under a deep bolero Of cream gui-
pure, the design OF the lace being outlined
very cleverly in coarse gold thread. There
Is then little vest o. cream esiipure over
satin, and a very pretty eravat bow OF
lace, with narrow ends edged with SIT
raches Of cream chiffon.
A pretty white hat Is worn with this
gown, made IN a French sailor shape and
wreathed round the crown with bright pink
Banksla roses. set upright In the quaint
est fashion possible 4 mass OF these roses
and buds set high Oh one side. completes
the trimming OF this dainty hat. This cos
tune. as described, might very well be
worn at a winter resort. with It's dainty
rose trimmed hat complete. while the same
idea as regards shape might be carried out
IN faced cloth of any dark color.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-22
How to Walk Weil

The p-ettsest walk - 20 Be satz.n.s =.
pointing the foot. then placing IL 80 - -
the ground, resting on il far tie sr.-ss.s
OF a SECOND and very Lightly ans 49,
impsrceptsaly raising The body GA !. $3.50
the toe before following II with n GO
foot
If i we're always borne N mlnd IN. :.
keep tfa toes slightly Pointed In ,s,>ss
walking a. when sitting. The Enstep AZ -.
the --LATEST foot would gradually r,u~
srChed.
The shoe always fnaicaSss tie sr~sA =
the weaFer. When froddsn DOWN aaexs~s.
on the side. IL shows thas the foot tuvr.
ever too much osI the OUTSIDE oe hnsa.
II 1t paints upward at the toe, IL y ! -
Of 3 fiat foot.
In fast. II is only when the creates -
Of wear IS 70 he found III the sole n a.
hall Of the foo: that one may be sun -
It's wearSr walks well
Perseverance and study Of the rnexAa1.
employed by those who walk graeef.2v
are all that is needed, bat women xSv
rarely realize that II hes in their pGv< |.
attain these results.
Carrying a burden upoa ones head ~
walking barefoo.ed are sure ulsihods e =.
auiring the graceful carriage p1ssexnn1 =
the women OF France and Italy.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-22
Gowns For Hard Wear.

Gowns intended far hard wear are ef-
fecfisely Trimmed with two rows OF quar-
ter Inch braid. one black. one soeckiei.
laid side by side. These are usually ar
ranged IL q amDie geonletrieal design
Another way. more quickly arranged. but
saised Only 10 tho tall and slim, Is to have
many rows snciFeliDg the skirt, bat in this
case the black braid ~ Of the narrow Rus
sian variety. while the specklse measures
quite half an inch. There Is a new braid
which looks well en- serge and such like
fabriez- IL is black ard has on one side
a SOFT Of mohair fringe, Slightly curled.
Very smart skirts are being made with
cut any fullness OF the waist. Indeed The
back yiew would lead one 10 suppose that
they were arranged on a deep shaped hand.
fastened With six or seven huttcns the
size OF ssxpenny piece. and placed about
ar inch apart. Where the buttons end the
fulness or tbs skirt begins. also one or
two rows OF Fat trimming. which curve
upward oyer the hips and taen outline the
front breadth. With such skirts bodices
fastening al tie back seem almost neces-
atty.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-22

Fashion has much 20 do with the poG1um
in public favor held by different TT
different years. But there are a: lsant -
which must always hold taeir own % -
merits, and. like diamonds. pearls ard ~
are never out of fashion. These are
OF the sable, the seal. the beaver toe ~
fur coatsl. the sea otter and the a,vutx
and next after these are list OF e -
twelve, with power 10 add 10 thar -
her, which, though subject to the -
atoms of fashion, are among tha -
beautiful OF natural ornaments. and -
tons alike TO comfort and 10 COSTUME
TIE fluctuations IN fashion are q =
means merely carricious 80 far = ~
affect furs. Different materials OF mn
need different furs to trim them. u. u
instance. colored velvets are to b van 4
nantes and capes. then chinchlia 3 -.
haps the most charming fur. II h1Gp4
silks and black satin and bead aro i
fashion, nothing suits these 20 wen - -
skin and sable. Orc year almost ~ yel1
ladies took to wearing jackets with mco1
warn-brown cloth. Mink was sxxcfly q
fur 10 suit this. If pearly gray clniA 4
powder blue were fashionable, . demnDa
for Canadian lynx or blue fox would yeeo'
ably be created. But N interesting peinl
in connection with any chlAge Of fa6n6n
Is that there Ia always SOME fur M
seems exactly the thing" 70 suis ~
Cornhili
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-22

II It wssn't ~ q e-zssrrssn- -.
her patrons cal or aer aOsen -. =
ges a garment made. sansa a. "a - =
gosslt nave 70 ex@rctSs
The women ars ccnntaansnr. S~.
streets we're recently vrSsAess ~. -. -
are SO clean thai - exc4xss N ,ees 49, -
ting Up a dress sAl-s and sssoxsrsr !. -.
retticDat.
There are wssTeay. szsccessfs,s vo~sr.
who cont weEa- a ca-vSan.ae.rs,sr, -, -
rs eahoase baE i : hard 20 rnass -
girls believe IL. 49,
Pretty girls and yegng men a.s 49,
ths Hosssca kiss VITA soacr~s $50
church entertainments II a eor.sx
proper. as IL tends 70 make a $780, -
interested IN church wnrx.
What" is asked every esrrra, -
ing from card game. lid shsv -
eatF And ret ne are Supposed 70 \. -
estesi In scientific gSga CT xasr - -.
tson.
Il - said OF an Atchlsoa w.rnar 49,.
having mora guests Recently than a. -
individual butter plates, sae mad. :. -
lack by using souvenir buttons Ia ~. -
butter or1.--Chicago TsgzseS- Herald
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-22
The poIo1aiSs Isi1Eavor

rnHE polenaise FORM Of attire. both
III wifa ard sltssat vast p@at. COT
tsEn~z g Irevza in PaTss. and ore
Of tae ns&est waking gowns seen
81 lie ate.seg Of rerg famous raa~1ssss
wzx sEaGa with ssesSssess poi0ER4se or
sgngc Of pale nea possfzn Ftoiet elota, 6or-
5er.a Throughout wsfz silk fringe IN re
sauA- ca!cr ard waru over eh@nls@tts.
long, fszh. fitting sleeves @ut al Undef-
ysettscoat q darker violet velvet TIE soft
Fix srinxe falls very PRETTY 81 Itself On
% the Tiaiet velvet TIE fringe is headed
with a wies band OF kDotis9 elk, which .
Iaiz upon the easzollta8 violet cloth back
ground TIE velvet sleeves are cut at the
wrist .n a sharp point. which falls over
the hack Of the hand. reaching almost -
the aaUekles
One Of TIE newest felt hats viii be worn
~3ta ti6ls gown. male la the same delicate
shade of violet as the cloth poloEa4se ard
having = brlu7 formed of several IA. folds
ot f@lt. lad Ike tae tiles 81 some quaint
osd rcof ard projecting one beyoad TIE
oihsr The round crown Of tbs hat Is
slightly aFaped win chiffon. for. cErsaEasty
enough Chiffon j. bstBg largely used Upon
felt hats this winter, ard. after al, the
mixture r sot more iBeongrusus than that
combination u lace. far and flowers which
- how accepted wia enthusiasm every
where. The pale violet hat in question
was finished IN frGus with q large true
lovers a8ct IN dark violet velvet rbksou.
s..fsly wired and caught !n tins center S1tn
a very handsome diamond ornament.