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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16
The Blizzard.

Johnson City, in common with the
whole country, has just had a little ex-
perience with the Ice King, Jack Frost.
All last week the weather was kinder
threatening and themercury would get
right to zero and jump away, sorter
Eittenish, Sunday it showed aud got
kinder warm towards night, but after
dark the mercury began to frolic and
after midnight had thingsits own way.
1t got heavier and heavier and sank
lower and lower until the thermometers
got excited and claimed that old mer-
curry had gone from Z to 90 degrees be-
low zero. They all agreed, however,
that it was as cold as q Klondike sum-
mer. Everything froze up but the
plumbers bills and he put them up to
fit the purse of each individual served.
Several factories shut down for a few
days and buSSIess took a relapse. Eve
rybody and the dealers we're out Of
coal but, thanks to our subscribers, we
were out of wood and we want to Jug
gest right here, for fear another cold
wave may be coming, that if you want
to haul us q load Of wood do so and
then let the mercury caper.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16
TOM CHASE DEAD.

Light-hearted. happy Tom Chase is
dead, The announcement of his death
caused surprise and genuine regret in
Johnson City where he was so well
known. He died Tuesday at his home
at Milligan after a comparatively short
illness. Although he was confined to
his bed with a lung affection he was not
believed to be in a dangerous condi-
ton. A few days ago a hot iron was
placed in his bed to keep his feet warm
and by accident they were badly burn
ed. Blood poison resulted and death
ensued in a few days. The deceased
leaves a wife and several grown child
rem most of whom were at his bedside
during his illness. His life was in
sured for $780,, 900. Everybody knew
Tom Chase and he had few enemies.
HIS numerous friends extend sincere
sympathy to the bereaved family. The
remains were taken to Yorktown and
entered in the family burial ground.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16

George Hayes, the efficient regiment
al postmaster, has been made assistant
in the postofiee in Trinidad and will
divide his time between the two Offices.
1t is a compliment to one of the Fourth's
soldiers which his comrades willall ap-
preciate and extend him their congrat-
ulations. In the early days of the regi-
ment's Cuban service there was room
for complaint in regard to the postal
arrangements but no complaint was
lodge against the regimental postmas-
ter. 1t was Spanish boats that failed to
come as frequently as they came and
which, when they did arrive, brought
nothing more than a handful of papers.
Mr.. Hayes has always been very atteu-
tive to his duties and accommodating TO
the men and these two things hayewon
him very many friends. Before join
ing the army he held a position in the
johnson City postofice and his knowl-
edge of postal laws and regulations has
been a great help to the regiment in
Cuba. From The Volunteer publish
ed by the Fourth Tennessee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16
Public Speaking.

Hon. Samuel Dickie, Michigan, chair
man of the national committed of the
Prohibition party, will address the citi-
zens Of Unicoi county, ut Unicoi, on
Saturday, February 18th, at I O'Clock,
p. IN. Mr.. Dickie is a maj of national
reputation as the leader Of his party
and as a logical and foreeful speaker,
his equal is hard to find. He repre-
SCENTS one Of the most vital issues be-
fore the American people today that
of the prohibition Of the liquor traffic,
and he will interest and instruct all
who hear him, and it is hoped that all
who can will avail themselves of this
opportunity.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16
Come and see us.

to the revenue of the states These fees
are double taxation, and in business
and fairness should be employed solely
for the farmers benefit. Under a
Board constituted as suggested, which
will be thoroughly acquainted with the
farmers needs, and run at a largely
decreased cost, these fees would be
made to accomplish substantial bene-
fits.
While the bill is somewhat lengthy,
still it is concise and comprehensive,
compared to the numerous aets-in
some instances contradictory-now in
force on the subject. Aside from the
change from a single Commissioner to
a Board no radical change is proposed,
save the transferring of the are of com
municating diseases among animals
from the State Board of Health to the
Board Of Agriculture.
Special attention is called to the fol-
lowing features of the bill: ID The
cost of the administration of the de-
partment is reduced at least 40 per
cent, and the state relieved Of all liza
bility; (2) The secretary who is the ex-
ecutive officer, is retained at the pleas
ure of the Board, and does not retire so
soon as be becomes efficient by famil-
iarizing himself with the office; 90
The State is relieved of an appropria-
lion for the suppression of diseases
among domestic animals; az Specific
directions are given for the employ
ment of the saving effected in the adj
ministration of the Bureau in the ee-
Enlistment of institutes, a State Fair;
and experimental farms, and there is
the limitation Of the amount so en-
ployed to the saving thus effected; (5)
The impossibility of using a second
time the tag or stamp attached to fer
fertilizers; 90 The placing under bond
Of all employees handling any money;
% The turning into the treasury
monthly of all moneys collected as a
check upon the department. and 30
Ample provisions for securing from the
United States government any funds
available for experimental farms under
the acts of congress.
Finally, the propo ed re-organiza-
ton is not an experiment and nothing
new. Similar legislation has produced
beneficial results for years in nearly all
of theleading agricultural states of the
United States.
Tennessee Agricultural Association.
BY order of the Executive Committee.
OvERToN LEA, Pres.
EUGENE SMITH, Sec.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16

The differences which had existed de-
tween Col. D. G.. Colson and Lieut..
Ethelbert Scott, of the Fourth Ken
lucky volunteer regiment, ever since
the regiment was formed, eliminated
Saturday midnight at Admission, Ala,
where the regiment had just been u
tered out, in the shooting Of Col. Colson
by Scott. The wound is not dangerous.
Many shots were fired by both men.
The affair took place in o crowded reas-
taurant. There is q difference of opin-
ion as to which man fired the first shot.
Scott has been arrested.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16
The Great Work of a Woman.

Every thinking woman who has the
comfort of her sex at heart will no
doubt appreciate the great work done
by Jenness Miller, the eminent author
and lecturer on physical culture and
dress improvement. Mrs. Jenness
Miller has lectured in nearly every
large city in America, teaching women
how to improve their health and mind
and to dress their body nationally and
comfortably. She has devoted her life
to this work, and one of the best things
she ever did for her sisters was in de-
signing the shape for the shoe which
now bears her name. The Jenness
Miller shoes are constructed on strictly
hygienic and anatomical principles,
and fit the feet as nature intended e.
They are as stylish and graceful as they
are comfortable. These famous shoes
are now being placed on sale with the
leading dealer in every city in the
United States. are having O wonderful
sale.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16
Stricken on the Street.

Last Saturday afternoon, Jacob HUFF
fine, a well-to-do farmer living near
Johnson City, was in the city on bust
ness and while walking along the street
was stricken with a heart trouble that
came near costing him his life. He fell
to the pavement and was believed to
be dead when picked up by friends and
carried into DR.. Miller's office. He
was soon revived, however, and was
able to go home in q little while, He
has been subject to such attacks for
sometime.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16
Wade Patton Goes 10 Cuba.

Wade H. Patton, of Johnson City,
Tenn, a railway mail CLERK, received
yesterday an order from the second as
sistant postmaster general directing
him to leave at once for Havana, Cuba,
there to serve under Supt. Welch, in
the reformation Of the Cuban postal
service.
Mr.. Patton, it will be remembered,
is the young East Tennessean who re-
ceiyed his clerkship only a few months
ago, at which time, during his exami-
nation, he broke the worlds record, his
percentage being 100. Mr.. Welch re-
quested the department to send him to
Havana. -C Chattanooga Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16

The cold wave covered the entire
Sund ay night, except Southern
Florida. The temperature on the gulf
coast ranged from 5 to Is degrees below
the freezing point. AtNew Orleans yes
terday morning it was IA, at Mobile 70,
and at Galveston s. At Vicksburg it
/ degree below zero, and zero tenn
perature occurred in Southern Texas,
Southern Mississippi and Northwestern
Alabama. New Orleans was visited Sat
urday night by the worst blizzard in
its history, ending with a two-inch
snowfall.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16
The Modern Way

Commends itself to the well-informed,
to do pleasantly aud effectually what
was formerly done in the crudest man
ner and disagreeably as well. To
cleane the system and break up colds,
headaches, and fevers without unpleas-
ant after effects, use the delightful Ii
quid laxative remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Made by California Fig Company.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16

Col. w. P, Harris and son, Allen,
visited Knoxville last week,
Ed. Darden of Knoxville, is visiting
his brother French, in this city.
Jno. G. Stevens il rejoicing owe the
birth of a o since last Friday.
John Jobe, also "Kildee," was up
from Knoxville last Saturday deposing
the Jobe estate case.
Prof. r.. H. Freeland came over from
Sullivan county last week and shook
hands with his many friends.
J.. Z. Brading made a business trip to
Johnson City last week, returning to
Chattanooga the following day.
Mrs. Foy w. Dulaney was called to
Chattanooga last week by the serious
illness of her father, @. i, Taggart,
Mrs. ID. w. Patton and children have
returned to May Day after a short visit
to Mr.. and Mrs. DeGrot in this city,
Mrs. DeGrot is seriouly i'll,
Just as good" is not Parke's you
wot forget that sine you have slipped.
Parke's ''Unmatchabl9" Coffees. Sold
only dy City Grocery Company,
Miss Hardy wishes to say to the
people of Johnson City, that she will
furnish them with the most select line
of STYLES thew have ever had. She is
now giving her personal attention to
the selection.
Capt. Rose Smith has left the South
ern Railway for a much needed and
well earned rest. He has been on the
road over thirty years, and has been a
faithful and courteous official. The To-
cal tavling public will miss him. Her
aid and Tribune.
Joe Stone, of Savannah, Ga, is Wis
iting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Stone. Mr.. Stone is an architect OF
considerable note aud may locate in
Johnson City. There is splendid OPP
ening here in that line and TAE COMET
hopes he will decide to do so.
Prof. E. Z. Shipley, of Locust Mt,
and Jno. W. Crumley, of Wagner, two
of Washington county's best men, were
in the city last Tuesday. They did not
have time to get religion while here but
bid the best next thing-each sub
scribed for The COMET. May prosper
ity go with them thro' life.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16
Dr.. Price at Home.

DR.. w. r. Price, the talented lee
turer on Psychology, arrived in the
city Tuesday and will spend q few days
with his family, resting after his sue
cessful work at Chattanooga, He be-
gins a weeks engagement at Atlanta
on the eth instant.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16
Died.

At Richmond, Virginia, on the 10Th
inst, Mr.. David NJ. Vestal, Mr., Yes
tai married here four years ago, Mrs.
Ida w. Peoples Of Jonesboro, a sister
of Mrs. W. G.. Mathes, of this city.
The many friends of Mrs. Vestal will
regret to hear of her sad bereavement.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16

Seventeen lives were lost IN the barn
ing Of one of the cottages of the State
Insane Asylum at Yankton, S. D.,
Saturday morning. The temperature
was 28 degrees below zero when the
fire broke out, and the suffering of
those who escaped from the building in
their night clothes was severe.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16
Gone to New York.

j. B. Thomas, General Manager of
VIM, &. Uptegrove & Bro. 9 v~eneering
plant, and Frank c. White, chief car
penter, left last week for New York,
Philadelphia and other points on bust
ness connected with the plant.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16
Membership Growing.

The John Sewer lodge X. Of P. is
enjoying a rapid growth just now. The
rank of Esquire will be conferred at
the regular meeting, Thursday eve
ming of this week, and at each succeed
ing meeting for four months there will
be degree work to do.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16
Earthquake Shock.

Last Monday morning about $50
o'clock an earthquake shock was per-
ceptably felt by a number of our citi-
zens. The earth irembled about five
seconds and ratified windows and fur
niture awakening several sleepers. No
damage was done.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16
It Saves the Children.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
saved the lives of thousands of croupy
children. 1t is also without an equal
for colds and whooping cough.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16
Guy R. Johnson Resigns.

Guy II. Johnson has rendered his
resignation as General Manager of the
Embreville Iron Company, limited.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16
TIE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

vi n
is due not only to the originality and
simplicity OF the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to tho CALIFORNIA Fig SYRUP
Co only, and we wish TO impress upon
all the Importance OF purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup Of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only, a knowledge Of that fact will
assist n in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA EIG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions Of families, makes
the name Of the Company a guaranty
OF the excellence Of its remedy. 1t is
far in advance OF all other laxatives.
as it acts on the Kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
nauseate. In orderto get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
FRANCISCO. Gal.
LOUIsVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK, NJ.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16

SCOT the Grip?' Get DR.. Miles Restora-
tive Nervine and cure it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16

UEAm4AWeNUBlAN TEA cures Dyspep-
! sWassNS% STA, Constipation and Indi-
%gestion. Regulates the Liver. Price, 25 cts.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16
To Nv Eriends.

Having connected myself with the above firm, I ask for thema
fair share Of your trade. I will be glad to have all of my friendsas
as the old New York Racket store customers call on me when
the new store is open. Yours faithfully
II. W. LYLE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16

nA~uAnAA CUBAN RELIEF cures
H6W1GEN Collie, Neuralgia and Toothache
y in five minutes. Sour stomach
and Summer Complaints. Price, IS Cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16
DOES YOUR tO0F LEAK?
Notice

ANCNAN
To Soldiers Of all wars that want to file
a claim of any kind, to meet me at the
Greenwood Hotel, Johnson City, on
the 22d day of February, 1899. Come
out and see me and get your claims on
file.
j.. D. MoRRE1n, U, S. Pension and
Claim Atty, Watauga Valley, Tenn.
Miss Hardy is in New York this
week.
H. P, Wyman was down from Chetoa
last week.
E. Rotha came down from Chestoa
Monday.
Hon. 7, A. Cox made a flying legal
visit to Knoxville Tuesday.
Our popular liveryman, little Will
Snapp, spent last Sunday in Bristol.
Mrs. Guy l.. Smith and little son,
returned. Wednesday evening from a
prolonged visit to home folke at Rog-
ersville.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16

The Best Prescription for ChillS
and Fever is a bottle OF GROVES TASTE
LESS CHrLL Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and quinine in a tasteless form. No
cure-no yay. Price SOC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16
He y GOMEZ

The American Barber Shop,
located two doors south of Hotel Pied
mont and in front of Southern depot,
On. p, Brewers old stand.) Oh. Long
ley, the handsome Manager, and Nat
Hyder, the cougeniaI and accommo-
dating BARRIERS, will be found as assis-
tants.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16

Mild and sweet is "Cubana Mixture
sc package.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16

Keep Quiet
and use Chamberlain's Collie, Cho. era
and Diarrhoea Remedy for pains oil tn
stomach and all unnatural looseness TO
the bowels. 1t cures.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16

Fine Kindling Wood at Remine's
coal yard.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16

Col. w. P. Harris and son, Allen,
visited Knoxville last week.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16

Gold Dusl flour-best made.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16

Jno. G. Stevens il rejoicing over I'll
birth Of a son since last Friday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16

John Jobe, also "Kildee," was up
from Knoxville last Saturday deposing
the Jobe estate case.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-16

Ed. Darden Of Knoxville, is visiting
his brother French, in this city.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-10

WHEN anarchists and socialists
aud their ilk give forth inHamma-
tory utterances we denounce them
and demand their suppression; but
may they not well be excused when
great editors, prominent statesmen
and ecclcsiasiics high in the church
lose their heads and in time of ma
tioual peril dcnouuce the govern
ment policy as ''grotesque and by
pocrilical, and charge the admin
istration with being actuated by
greed for gain and passion for
bigness, " says the II Hurdle Jour
nal. The opposition TO those in
charge of the national affairs. at
this lime. the impugning Of their
motives in the peace settlement
With Spain, and the disposition of
the territory thereby acquired, is
discrediting to those making it,,
and to their country 1t is more
than this. 1t is treason and is
largely responsible for the serious
situation in the Philippines. The
traitorous attitude assumed by a
few leading Americans of interna-
tional repute, is presumed by the
insurgent supporters aud leaders
in the Philippines to represent the
general sentiment of this country.
and this has encouraged them to
renewed and more determined eff
forts of resistance to this govern
ment, which has acquired the own
ership of the Philippines from
their former owners by conquest.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-10
Hear Ye! Hear Vel A Ring Social
and Bean Supper.

Will be given by the ladies of
the G. A. X Florence Circle No
l3, at Van Nest block, from > TO s
p. M, April llth.
The social and supper will cost
you only i5c. The supper will be
bean bake in the old army style,
nice and clean" After supper
there will be an entertainment of
a literary nature, consisting of
short speeches and songs.
Come ye, business men and
clerks and have happy time, and
all ex-soldiers with your wives,
children and sweethearts.
BY order of Committee.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-10

Now that the street railway fran
chise has been completed by the
consent of the required number of
property holders being secured,
the next step is to decide upon a
course between Canon and this
place, While some preliminary
work of surveying has already been
done along the line, the course be-
gun this morning by Engineer
Kelley aud his force will be com
pleted- And so it appears that
there is every indication that act
ual work of construction on the
road will really soon begin. The
skeptical smile and say, "show
me-" but let us "despise not the
day of small things
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-10
A Box of rlonkeys.

The following cast viii present
"A Box of Monkeys on Monday.
April 10th, at the opera house:
Miss Ondego Jhones .. Miss Newton
Sierra Bengaline Mrs Gibbs
Lady Guineverc Llandpoore ....-.-...-
......-..........,M Miss Roscberry
Chauncy OglethorFe 49,. Mr.. Greenawalt
Edward Ralston ....-..-...--..M Mr.. Hoyi'
The play will be followed by
fine concert program by these best
Of entertainers:
Mrs. j. Wallace Gum, Mrs
James Stewart, g. \. Eldredgo.
T. W. Roberts and the Mandolin
club.
Reserved seats now on sale at
p. O. News Stand at Soc: general
admission 25c.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-10

For fishing with explosive or
st1pefying substances, or killing
buffalo, fine of $500 to 81 900. or
Imprisonment in the penitentiary
six months to two years, or both
For other violations, fine of $40 to
$500 or Jail Imprisonment ten days
to six months, or both. Attempted
violation punished same as actual
violation.
For each certificate and permit
within the state 81. All fines col
lected go, one-third each to the
person instituting prosecution. the
county and the game fund. All
sheriffs and constables in their re-
spective counties and the commits
sioner and wardens throughout the
state required, and United States
timbe reserve officers authorized.
to enforce the act by arrest, search
and seizure. and where animals or
vehicles are being used to trans
port game or fish unlawfully killed,
may also seize and confiscate them.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-10

OVER the door of South Da-
kota lawyers Office is this unique
bit of advice: "If at first you
don't succeed, divorce until you
do succeed" 1t is needless to say
that be makes a specialty of chan
Gerry cases. He also poses as mn
humanitarian
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-10

Now that President Mckinley
has decreed that one of tho new
warships shall be named the Den
yer the people of our capital nre
beginning to agitate the question
of what fair lady shall break the
bottle of champagne in the christ
euiug.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-10
NOTICE

Is hereby given that | have filed
my final statement in the Nj. Brady
assignment case, and have asked
the Court for the discharge of my
bondsmen and myself ms sureties
and assignee of said NJ Brady
estate. JAMES y. CoNDIT,
3lt6 Assignee.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-10
! AM YOURS

for protection against less by fire,
accident, or death; and if you have
property which you wish to sell
give me a trial, and will use my best
endeavor to secure customer for
you. 3lt6 HOP NEwKIRK.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-10

For the latest styles and lowest
prices on Spring Suits. go t.
Thomas, McCandless block. Tn,
best fit and workmanship in tn,
city guaranteed. 21tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-10
For Sale at a BARGAIN.

One furnished rooming house,
centrally located; one saloon doing
a fine business; one restaurant with
good trade; one residence prop
arty, close in. See
63-tf j. j. FITzGERELl.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-10

Go to the opera house Monda,
night and help the Free Librar
buy new books.