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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
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county. 1t was opposed by Haywood,
Republican,, of kearney county, who
wanted that portion referring to land
titles stricken out. On final vote there
was not sufficient number of the house
members in favor of it to carry it, and
der the call the required number for
passage was secured, and the bill is now
ready to be sent to the governor.
Forney's bill providing for the sub
mission of the future maintenance of
the Sumner county high school was the
last senate bill on third reading. 1t
was passed and will now go to the gov
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
Rance of Prices.

Furnished by E. M Strawn Broker
age Co.. Room Central National Bank
Bldg, Seventh and Kansas ave-, Topeka,
Kan. Telephone No. $751;
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Kansas City L1vestock Market.

Kansas City, Jan. 4
CATTLE-Receipts, 500. Market steady.
Native steers So. 56615.6 go: Texas steers, s.. 25
"a. so; Texas cows, $2G315: native cows
and heifers, $2G425; stockers and feeders.
$3Q4.5 bulls, $2d3.50.
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Afternoon House.

The afternoon session of the house
opened with the third reading of the bill
framed by the senate committee on cor
porationS, and substituted on the house
calendar Tor the Keefer telegraph bill.
1t gives the court of visitation the same
power, jurisdiction and control over all
Questions concerning the regulation of
Telegraph rates and service as is con-
ferred in reference to railroads. 1t fix
es a rate of Is cents for the first ten
words and one cent per word thereafter,
and a rate of one-third of one cent per
word during the day and one-sixth one
cent per word during the night for
newspaper reports. The bill also makes
at unlawful for any telegraph company
TO grant a special lower rate to any per-
SON firm or corporation thereby knock
ing out the present frank system.
This bill passed the senate this morn
ing.
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Telegraph Bill in the House.

The bill was read for the third time
and the roll called. 1t resulted in only
Sc votes being cast in favor of the meas
ure and IA against it. Keefer at once
demanded a call of the house.
The doors of the house were locked
and the roll called for the second time
The second call increased the number
favoring the measure to 20. The bill
WAS declared passed and is now ready
for the signature of the governor.
Larimer of Shawnee asked that Burk-
holder of Marion be excused for the rest
of the special session and Barker of
Doug las asked that Henley of Douglas
be also excused. Burkholder is ill with
the grippe and Henley is engaged in
transferring his wire plant at Lawrence
10 the wire trust. Both members were
excused from further attendance at tha
session.
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WANTED-At once competent white girl
for general homework, family of three.
217 Van Buren, st.
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49, A.
The Jay From Jaysville.

Last Monday evening several hun
dred people went to the Opera House
to see the Jay from Jaysville. OF all
attempts ever made to give a perform
ance this was the most miserable. The
only creditable feature in this theatre
cal abortion was the music, and though
80 per cent Of the entertainment it
was not worth the so cents charged ct
the door. There is not an actor in the
company, and If there was he would be
like fish out Of water, for there is
nothing for one TO do in the conglomer-
ated medley that is put on for a show.
After the first act pretty little fellow,
with mouth like big red tomato run
over by wagon wheel, comes out and
tells Of the wonderful things they pro-
pose to do in an after performance, oil OF
which you are invited to remain and see
for the small sum of 10 cts. After this
the time is occupied in selling concert
tickets and withmusic with Just enough
of the original medley to remind you
that show is going on. Any company
that would put such fake on the road
does not deserve to be patronized, and
will never be again in this city
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19
The Orphanage Paid For

During the session of the Holston
Conference of the M. e. Church, South,
ct Bluefeld, W. Va, ldst week, Mrs,
E. e. Wiley announced that the debt
on the Holston orphanage was entirely
paid, which in the beginning was be-
tween $4,000 and $1,000. The number
of children taken into the orphanage is
between sixty and seventy, but as there
is only accommodations for thirty-two,
she has to provide good homes for the
others. One hundred have been turn.
ed away within the past few months.
This lead her to ask for another build
ing to be known as the "Baby Chill
drens' Building" She asked for the
privilege of visiting the different pas
toral charges for the purpose of solicit
ing help. To this indefatigable woman
of God is due the home of orphan anC
neglected children.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19
In New Quarters.

The johnson City Public Library is
now located in its new quarters over
the store of Hawkins Bros. They oc-
cupy two rooms, one of which has been
given free by the generosity of Judge
II. G. Hart.
The Library has passed a very sue.
cessful year considering the little sup.
port it has had from the public.
About one hundred new books have
been added beside the Encyclopedias
Britannica of thirty volumes. About
one hundred dollars have been made
by entertainments, and to this sum is
added forty-fve dollars derived from
subscription fees, making o total Of
one hundred and forty-fve dollars.
The Library is strictly for the benefit
Of the public, and is an attempt to fill
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19
For Congress.

A Nashville Banner clipping contains
the following of interest in upper East
Tennessee:
The Hon. Bill Gillenwaters intends
to make the race for congress from the
First district against the republican
nominee, whoever he may be. The
Hon. Bill is q free-silver, free-for- ANY
thing brand Of republican, and says he
will show the boys that majority Of
the people are of the same faith. Bill
boasts of his ability to beat anybody
in the race. His record and pedigree
as political sprinter are so we'll estab-
lished that the bookies never hesitate
to lay odds Of 1000 to 1 against him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19
BROWNL0W
Says that the Meeting Was Not to Select
Delegates.

Says that the Meeting Was Not to Select
Delegates.
Nashville, Tenn, Oct. 1.-THE con-
ference of friends Of Hon. Walter P.
Brownlow today was attended by about
forty prominent members of the repub-
lican party.
Mr. Brownlow said this afternoon,
after the conference, that the newspa.
pers were mistaken, in attaching fac
tional significance to the meeting.
''This was simply gathering" he
said, of republicans from the various
congressional districts, with view to
advancing the interests of the republi.
can party. 1t has no factional signil-
canoe. We want to do what we can to
save the state and the nation"
Mr.. Brownlow said the question OF
candidates for delegate from the state
at-large, to the national convention,
was not discussed today.
It is understood that q conference Of
friends of Mr.. Evans will be held here
] shortly.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19
New Clothing Store.

Mr., J. A. Parsons, of Athens, has
moved his family to johnson City and
will make this their home. They are
occupying the Burrow cottoge on Mar
ket street. Mr.. Parsons comes here to
engage in the mercantile business. He
has rented the storeroom in the Hart
block, next door to Hawkins Bros, on
Public Square and will open on Nov.
LIST general line Of clothing, boots,
shoes, hats and gents furnishings.
Mr.. Parsons left for the Eastern mar
kets Tuesday to purchase the stock.
He has had several years experience in
the clothing business and will select
his opening stock with unusual care
and it will be to the interest of intend
ing purchasers to see his stock before
buying elsewhere. The store will be
known as The Hub and will be head
quarters for everything up-to-date in
it's line.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19
An Old Woman Dead

Aunt Katie Caruthers, one of the few
inhabitants around whom Johnson City
has grown up, died Tuesday afternoon
at her old home in the northern portion
of the town. She has lived in the lit
tie old log cabin on her farm for years
all alone. During the boom she sold
the farm, but retained a life interest.
The land now goes to DR.. J. III. Preas.
Aunt Katie was about 80 years old and
was we'll known by the older inhabi-
tants and liked by all regardless Of her
peculiaritles.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19
LITTLE LOCALS.

DR.. H, H. Carr is IN Knoxville this
week
Charles st, John returned to his
home in Chilhowie, Sunday.
Miss Lula Butler, of Jonesboro, is
visiting j. r. Taylor and wife.
N. W. Taylor, the Asheville artist, is
visiting relatives in the city this week
Miss Mae Smith, of Henderson, N.
c., is visiting Miss Lila Taylor on Pine
street.
Miss Florence Beckner is here from
Sullins College spending week with
homefolks.
@. W. King has returned to his home
at Los Angeles, CAL, after spending
some time with relatives here.
Miss Ethel Mathes, of Washington,
D. c., is visiting her aunt, Mrs, ID. s.
Taylor, on Maple street.
Miss Mary Wagner and brother j oe,
returned to their home at Mountain
City Tuesday after spending several
days here with relatives.
Carlo, fine specimen of doghood be-
longing to P, II. Wofford, was killed
by train on the Southern at the Roam
street crossing last Monday.
ReY. l.. B. Caldwell will preach next
Sunday morning at the M. E. Church,
and Rev. +. b. Caldwell, of New York,
will fill the pulpit in the evening.
The johnson City Public Library
will be open on Wednesdays and Sat.
urdays from 3 to A O'Clock, instead of
3 to 5, as it has done during the sum-
mer months.
Mr.. Will T. Erwin and Miss Mary
Swadley were married today at Mar
bleton, Tenn, the home of the bride.
The contracting parties have many
friends in this city who extend best
wishes.
The Bee Hive has been greatly i'm
proved by two sky-lights between the
Office and the Main street entrance.
The proprietors, Messrs. Ward & Fri
berg, are up-to-date people andIwant to
make the burdens of their customers
as light as possible.
Miss Nora Cunningham met with q
painful accident this morning while en-
route to school. She stumbled over a
loose plank in the sidewalk on Watau-
ga avenue near Stuart street and fell,
iniuring herself so severely she was un.
able to walk and had to be taken home
in buggy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19
Moonlight Marriage.

Wednesday evening about dusk We
started out in our magisterial capacity
upon journey fraught with much hap
piness for at least
Two souls with but single thought,
Two hearts that beat as one"
We were accompanied by M. jack
son and Uncle Tennessee Adams who
acted as pilot. After driving as far as
we could through East Carnegie to-
ward sunrise we hitched and footed it
across deep ravine and up steep hill
to the top Of high knob, through a
country no one would dare go except
to get married or get divorce and soon
stopt at the door Of James Adams.
All the neighbors had preceded us and
the yard was full of people who, while
waiting for the bridal party, spent the
time in dancing on the ground to O
banjo and fiddle accompaniment.
When all was ready for the ceremony
the party was drawn up in the form Of
a horse shoe radiating from either side
of the porch. The bride and groom,
Miss Mary Livingston and Mr.. MAI
Adams, stood on the porch with the at.
tendants, Miss Tiney Able and Mrs
Sam Sneed, on either side. We stood
in the center of the circle with M
Jackson in the background and there
in the open air, on top of knob cut Of
from sight of civilization by Other
knobs, with fair Luna shedding hel
soft beams upon the party and thu
clock ticking inside, as if to max,
Luna-ticks of us all, we pronounced
the ceremony that made one of thi
loving twain. After the ceremony tn,
guests were invited to the dining room
where an immense feast had been pre-
pared and was soon devoured. Every
good thing was there and everything
| there was good. Speaking for ourself
M. Jackson and Bob Bailey and wife
we can say the feast was heartily en-
ioyed, and join the other friends il
wishing the newly welded couple
long life of happiness,
| M. jackson eat so much that he ha
to complain Of an ingrowing toenail i
order to get to rest.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19
In Society.

Mrs. Guy L. Smith entertained in a
very charming manner last Tuesday
afternoon at her pretty home on Second
avenue. A number of invitations had
been issued and q long line of private
carriages we're drawn up in front Of the
house, while the guests were discuss
ing the latest fads and daintiest delica-
cies.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. s. w. Will
son gave farewell tea to large num-
Der of her friends. She will leave in q
few days for Alabama to spend the
winter. Mrs. Wilson is a charming
hostess and was at her best on this oc
casion and the afternoon was most de-
lightfully spent. Mrs. Wilson's de-
parture will be generally regretted.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19
Lusk Damage Suit.

The case of Will Hodge and Brewer
McKeen, administrators, against the
Norfolk & Western railway company
for alleged damages in the sum of $1O,-
900, has just been tried and decided in
the federal court at Abingdon, the
plaintiffs losing.
This action was brought on account
of the death of Sam Lusk, who was
killed by train on the Norfolk and
Western while in the employ of the
company IN West Virginia. Mr.. Lusk' Is
death occurred two or three years ago.
Bristol Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19
WATAUGA NOTES.
Watauga, Tenn. Oct. II, 1892.

Watauga, Tenn, Oct. II, 1889.
ED. COMET. E. Kennedy and
family left Sunday for Gushing, W.
Va, where they expect to make their
future home.
Geo, A. McLane, OF Home, Greene
county, stopped here last Thursday
night to meet some parties on a land
deal.
Last Friday morning when Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Ferrall awoke they found
their little four-months old baby girl
was dead. They buried her last Satur-
day in the Ferrall family grave yard by
the side of her grandmother, who died
the 9th of last August.
Mrs. Richard Garner, of Chicago, il
visiting relatives here and at Elizabeth
ton.
L. B. Moulton, of the Watauga tan
merry, who has been on two weeks
visit to his family at Boston, returned
last night on No. 3.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. 7. Plummer, 0
Knoxville, who have been visiting thei
father here, left yesterday. Mr.. Plum
mer is travelling for the LynchburI
Pillow Works, and Mrs. Plummer wi
travel with him few weeks, when the
will return to Knoxville.
1 Warren Sellars, who has been an il
valid for several years, is worse and b
recovery doubtful.
DIR. John Wallace has returned frol
the Knoxville carnival we'll please
with what he saw. d. r.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19

W. W. Whiteside is visiting his pa
rents in this city for several days.
Squire s. H. Gray was in the city
on business last Monday. He is one Of
the most enterprising farmers in the
county, is prominent member Of the
County Court and regular reader OF
THE COMET. His calling and election
is sure.
John H. Bowman has just been re-
tanned in the biggest suit of his life
The client is under age, but Mrs, Bow
man has been appointed guardian al
initio and the infant boys interests
will receive the most careful attention
The COMET extends congratulations.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19
New Building.

J, W. Crumley has closed contract
with J, d. Weaver for the erection of a
store house on the lot between the
Dobson building and the M, L. Church.
The building will be 25x75 feet and two
stories high, The second floor will be
devoted to Offices. Work was commenc
ed upon the structure this morning.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19
That Joyful Feeling

With the exhilarating sense of renewed
health and strength and internal clean.
illness, which follows the use of Syrur
of Figs, is unknown to the few who
have not progressed beyond the old
time medicines and the cheap substi
tutes sometimes offered but never &C
cepted by the well-informed. Buy the
genuine. Manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19
Halloween Party.

The ladies of the Public Library AS
ISOLATION will give hallow'e party
October 81 at the residence of Mrs
Nettie G. Waggoner, for benefit Of
Public Library. Admission Is cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19
a long felt need.

a long felt need.
Every citizen should take an interest
in this effort of the few who are labor
ing under difficulties.
The magazines, twelve in number,
that are subscribed for at no small ex-
pense, are allowed to be taken from the
room for three days. This alone is we'll
worth the small subscription fee of one
dollar year, which comes within the
means Of all.
Let us be more public-spirited and
help on the good work.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19

The County Board of Health has de.
cided to quarantine against Bristol and
hereafter no one from Bristol will be
allowed to enter Johnson City or Jones.
boro except with health certificate.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19

Mary Carriger, oldest daughter of G.
10. Carriger, highly respected colored
citizen, died last Sunday after long
illness, and was buried by the House
hold OF Ruth.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19
CHILL PAO-SOMETHlNG NEW.

Cures Chills without medicine: If IL fails we
refund your money, 1000 to back our guar
antee. A sure preventative, If your druggist
does not keep the pr. King Chill Pad we will
mail you one on receipt of price--Sl:00 THE
DIR, KING CHILL PAD co Memphis, Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19

Attorney General Vaughn today fled
bill against the Connecticut Mutual
Insurance Company, seeking to collect
State taxes on the company's premium
receipts in Tennessee. The company
stopped writing business in the State
several years ago, but has continued to
collect premiums on policies in force,
and declined to pay the State tax.
Use DR., Niles NERVE PLAsTERs for ePINAL
WEAKNESS. All druggists sell em for 25c
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19
DOES your ROOF LEAK?
How to PrOlOng the Life of an Old
Rnnf

II an old leaky tin iron, or steel roof, paint
1t with Aliens Antitrust Japan. One coat is
enough; no skill required; costs little; goes far
and lasts long. Stops leaks and prolongs the
ufe of old roofs. Write for evidence and circu-
lars. ALLEN ANTITRUST MFG. Co, 4l3 Vine St.
Cincinnati, Ohio. 75O-6mo.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19

We are now occupying the
Watauga bank building, Par
dues old stand.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19

Buy your ice cream. freezers and
glass jars, oil sizes, at S. B. Whites.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19

Headquarters for Ralston Breakfast
food at Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19
Gold Dust tlour-best made.

Kingan's dried and canned meats a
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-19

Wednesday evening about dusk We
started out in our magisterial capacity
upon journey fraught with much hap
piness for at least
The age-herald., 1899-06-24
OLD QUESTION OF DUMPING GROUND BurkhaIter Garbage Contractor
 Has Been Arrested. CHARGE CREATING NUISANCE Present Place for Depositing City Gar bage Is In the Vicinity of McAnnaly
 Quarters-Health Officer
 Prefers Charges.
CHARGE CREATING NUISANCE

G. B. Burkhalter, the new garbage con- tractor, was arrested yesterday on a war rant sworn out by pr. J. w. Barclay, county health officer. The affidavit alleges that Mr. Burkhalter committed public nuisance by depositng garbage in the neighborhood of McAnally quarters. The full text of the charge made by pr. Bar clay is as follows:
 "The said G. B. Burkhalter did create or cause the existence of a stench or odor calculated to endanger the lives, health or comfort of the citizens of Jefferson county by throwing or dumping refuse matter, garbage or unhealthy substance, material or decaying matter near McAnally's quar- ters between Twenty-eighth and Thirty second streets and Fifth and Tenth ave- nues, in Jefferson county, Alabama"
 MT. Burkhalter was arrested early in the afternoon and immediately made bond.
 Brings Up Old rroubie
 This arrest brings up the old question of a dumping ground, with which Messrs. Dunn X Lallande, the former contractors, had so much trouble. On one occasion tkey were arrested under similar charge to that against MT. Burkhalter The garbage contract for this city provides that the contractor shall furnish a dumping ground. Therein lies the trouble Every time a suitable dumping ground is found the peo pie in that vicinity make a protest and the work has to be stopped There has al- ways been trouble of this kind experienced at the McAnally dumping grounds, but as that was the most suitable place the con- tractors continued to carry garbage there until 1t resulted in the arrest of MT. Burk- halter yesterday. There is no city law which gives the garbage men authority to deposit the refuse matter in any particu- lar place, so they have to do the best they can.
 The question Is puzzing the city health officers as well as the contractors, and they are all at their wits end to know where to carry the garbage
 Mir. Burkhalter will probably be tried before Judge Feagin this morning.
The age-herald., 1899-06-24
BESSEMER.

Bessemer, June 23-(Special.) )-News has 2 been received here of the death of Mrs w. l.. Jones, which occurred Tuesday at Columbia, s. C. Mrs. Jones, who with her husband, resided here many years, was the mother of MT. s. E. Jones, who went on to Columbia a few days ago on receipt of @ telegram announcing her serious illness. Deceased has for year or so resided at Columbia, but was expected here shortly to make he home with her son. The news of her death was received here with many expressions of regret, for Mrs Jones had a noble character and was much beloved. It is not known what arrangements have been made for the funeral but it is understood that the body will be brought here for in- torment.
 The Bessemer Rifles meet at the armory tonight to confirm election of officers held shortly after their return from Mi- ami The company received complete new ordnance yesterday and expect new uni forms in the course of a month six weeks. They will al once begin drilling pre- paratory for encampment, which 1t is un- derstood will take place in August.
 Buildings aggregating an expenditure of over $l 900 are being erected in Second ave- nue, between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets. When completed they will be used as stores and will be the property of w. A. Simons, w. s. Winters and J. w. Carter.
 A. l. Dexter is building a store in Nine teenth street, corner of Seventh avenue
 MT. and Mrs. W. H. Walker have rented a residence in Carolina avenue, near Nine- teenth street, and will go to housekeep- ing. They will have with them Mrs M. D. Young and Mrs. Bertha Young
 pr. J. M. Lovett has returned from a visit to Huntsville.
 memorial service in honor of Herman Robinson, recently deceased, will be held by the Knights of Pythias at the Baptist church next Sunday morning. It will be conducted by the Rev. w. R. Ivey.
 Mrs. Lizzie Henderson has gone to Charleston, S. C., where she will spend some time visiting relatives
 The infant child of MT. and Mrs. B. r. Quinnally is very i'll.
 Mr. Graves Ivey, of Montgomery, who has been viisting MT. and Mrs. w, R. 1vey, has returned home.
 Miss Julia Brown is visiting relatives in Tuscalooa.