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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

The brightest jewel in Tennessee
journalism. Rufus McClain Fields, has
accepted a position on the editorial
staff of the Memphis Scimitar and is
adding much to the popularity of that
paper. Rufe has beautiful and phe-
nominal flow Of language and when he
tires of writing prose, if he ever does,
he drops into poetry, automatically, as
it were, without o ripple of discord
and writes poetry as sweet and beauti-
full as Eugene Field ever wrote. May
he live forever, write forever and sing
forever.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

Chattanooga paid Sam Jones and
George Stuart nearly $4,000 to preach
an early saloon-closing ordinance
through the city council. AS soon as
it went into operation the saloon keep
ers paid a deyilish lawyer $4,000 to
enjoin its enforcement on constitu-
tional grounds-the strongest of which
is that it is good for the constitution to
take a drink at any hour of the night
desired. 1t looks as if the devil was
working the bargain counter racket
upon Chattanooga
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

reach an agreement, the appropriations
of those having the weakest "pull" had
to go. Senators Warren, of Wyo.,
Wilson, of Washington; Garter, of
Mont, and several others, who had
been admitted to the game in its early
stages, publicly protested when they
found themselves buncoed by the con-
ferencereport, but that didn't do them
any good, in the senate. and will prob
ably not do them any good at home.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

Alger and Algerism received slap
in the face when Senator Foraker's
amendment was added to the army bill
declaring that no property franchises
should be granted during our military
occupancy of Cuba. Alger recently
created board which it was officially
announced, was created for the cxdress
purpose of passing upon applications
for such franchises, and which it was
publicly charged was really created to
see that everything of value was given
to Alger's friends. The large number
of republicans who voted for this
amendment was another hint to Mr..
Mckinley that prominent members Of
his party would like him to get rid of
Alger, but there are no signs that the
hint will be taken. Hanna didn't vote
for it, and Hanna is still king, and is
preparing to take Mr.. Mckinley to
Townsville, Ga, where he owns q
house, for a rest.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

There has been more or less talk in
certain quarters about the anxiety Of
Secretary Long to get rid of the cares
of Office, but it should cease now. His
acceptance Of the humiliation Mr.. Nc
Kinley placed upon him when he COM
PEELED him to do justice to Schley by
preparing an entirely new list of naval
promotions, which made Schley Rear
Admiral, two numbers ahead of Samp-
son, instead of two numbers behind
him, as the original nominations had
been was proof enough that he will not
willingly relinquish the naval portfolio
Mr.. Mckinley acted because he saw
the administration was catching it in
all directions for its attempt to jump
Sampson over Schley's head, and, that
the senate had baked on the nomina-
tons. The new nominations were con-
frmed by the senate, as soon as re-
ceived, just as was that of Dewey to be
admiral.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

Senator Plat, of Conn, struck the
bulls-eye of truth when he told the
senate a few hours before final adj
journment, that the session of congress
just then closing would go on record
as the most extravagant ever held, but
he started too late, if he really expected
to stop any of the extravaganza, A
careful consideration Of a number Of
the appropriation bills will show that a
concerted grab game was played from
start to finish. In the wind-up, when
the bills were in conference, and some
things had to be thrown overheard to
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

The extravaganza appropriations
more than billion and a half--made
by the Fifty Fifth congress, now hap
PLY dead, would few years ago have
been sufficient to drive any political
party from power. Only ten years ago
billion dollar congress drove the re-
publicans out and put the democrats in.
But it is easy to educate men into not
only condoning public extravaganza,
but into commanding it, especially if
some of the money be spentin a way to
give them some personal profit. The
war is the excuse for the large total of
the appropriation, but it is not valid
one, and it should be the duty of every
man opposed to public extravaganza to
appoint himself committee of one, to
see that no man with whom he comes in
contact shall accept that excuse for
lack of the actual facts. With every
appropriation connected with the war
deducted, the appropriations made by
the Fifty-Fifth congress would still be
largely in excess of those made by any
congress in our history. Keep this
fact in your own mind and in the minds
of others, and a congress and a presi.
dent may be elected next year to check
the era of extravaganza into which we
have drifted.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

Chairman Cannon, of the House APP
preparations Committee, places the to-
tai of appropriations by the Fifty-fifth
Congress at 81, 56G, 800, Ole, with autho-
rity for contracts subject to future APP
preparations amounting to $4,000, 900,
He charges 1882, 569, OS8.47 of the APP
preparations to the war, leaving 81 1884,
1927, 632.S1 for what he calls the "nor.
NAL" appropriations made by the Fiji,
ty-fifth Congress.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09
Good for Bristol.

The Journal and Tribune sincerely
congratulates Bristol upon the fact that
it is to have public building. And
Hon. Walter P. Brownlow, the jealous
representative in congress from the first
district, is congratulated upon the fact
that he secured such an appropriation.
1t was an appropriation worthy to be
made. Bristol is growing and prosper
GUS city with future. The city is sur
rounded by country for which nature
has done much, section noted for it's
varied resources. Nothing will prevent
Bristol from becoming one of the lead
ing cities of the south and the erection
of government building there was a
proper thing to do. Mr.. Brownlow
showed the right appreciation Of the
situation when he introdced the bill
and when he watched over it until it
became law. Again we congratulate
both Bristol and Bristol's representa-
tive in congress. Knoxville Journal
and Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

According to the Washington cores
pondent of the New York Tribune Sena-
tor Vest of Missouri, an active anti-ex-
pansionist, says it is all nonsense to
talk about the fight against expansion
having just begun; that the fight has
been made and lost; that "we haye ex-
banded in spite of ourselves, and shall
remain expanded in spite of Hades."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

Sam Jones wanted some boys kicked
out of the auditorium at Chattanooga
because they disturbed him. Well bet
dollars to doughnuts that his boys were
always glad to tell him goodbye.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

The Military Court of Inquiry is 60
ing west to take testimony at the big
meat-packing establishment, They
must have a junket too.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

the
tors Make complaints please
F0
~ T. BRUNEI" Manager j. Manager
Johnson
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

KEEP your blood pure and your
~ stomach and digestive organs in a
healthy condition by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla and you will be WELL.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Casearets Candy Cathartic 1Oc or 25c
II o. &. Q. fail to cure, druggists refund money
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

39-Harr, Isaac law office
9-JoneSboro Banking and Trust COMPANY
johnson City Foundry and Machine Co.
43-Jackson. NJ, Grocery store,
40 Kirk patrick. Williams & Bowman LAWYERS
85-Lyle Cy H. Comet Office
57-Long, DR.. e. A. Residence and Office
29-Martin, Jas. A.. lumber
3l-Matthews Dr. w, j., residence and Office
56- Miller. DR.. +. s.. jr.. residence
66-Drs, Il. 5. & w, j. Miller
go. r. & G. Depot
lO-Pardue H. w. grocery store.
34-PhillipS and Walters, saloon.
Ponder. 5. H., undertaken and residence
Reese, w. e.. Poultry Etc.
23-Recorders Office.
6-Smith Judge Jno p. residence
22-Southern Depot.
48-Summers, Barton & PARROT, hardware.
53-Snapp, w. c., 1iyery stable
35-Steam Tannery.
Southern Express Company.
60-Taylor, j. K.
30-Up tegroye, VIM E.. and Bro
4-Wlson, Joe, StaVe factory
l7-White, s, b., tinware ana stoves
2l-Wtlliams H. L., residence.
y Watauga Lighting and Power COMPANY
3o Wofford Bros, insurance.
51-Weiler, Mel H. residence.
e. Morley j. b. groceries fresh meats and iee-
Wood & Co., Poultry.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

Entered Ctthe Posto6ice at Johnson City, Tenn, as
Second Class Matter
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09
johnson City Exchange.

-Armbrust & Smith, Furniture
1-Bruner, h. L., residence.
2-Bee Hive.
5-Broyles, DR.. G. j.. residence.
5-Bddle Il Ellsworth, roller -four mills.
7-Boring Brothers, handle factory.
l6-Buck, j. M, residence and office.
Boring q Reeves, office.
burgess, w. l.. Groceries
-Larnegie Supply co.
Carnegie Furnace, office.
l4-Cox, 4. A, law office.
l5-Cure. j. w, residence.
1S-Clerk & Master, office.
l9-Carr & Reeves, law office,
33-City Coal Co.
fl-Cox, w. H., residence
o5-City Drug Store,
59-City Grocery Company,
A-Dyer. M. Saloon.
0-ELIzABETHTON CENTRAL,
2S-Exum 4 Boring, heading factory.
45-Faw, W. W., residence and law Office
54-Faueette, j. d. residence
l3-Gump & Mathes.
8-Gump Bros, Clothiers,
50 Hart 4 Smith, Dry Goods.
25-Hunter, r, c., office.
3-Hotel Piedmont.
3l-Harris, w. p, residence and office.
6i-Hardin. Geo, residence.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09
Pills
THE x COMET.

CY II, LYLE, Editor and Owner.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-07-06
Aond Wedding.

eond Wedding.
item comes from
The Manuel dia-
celebrated there
potable affair. Mr..
P hundred and ten
e is nearly as old.
consisted OF a pro-
there being q
Il people who
old. The
;" WI great
march.
y old
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-07-06
INTELLIGENCE OF HORSES.

e. !
Many Arc Of the opinion That . Hors.
May Weep.
Do horses weep? is a question dis
cussed by the Admiralty and Horse
Guards Gazette. It tells us that there
is a.well-authenticated case of a horse
weeping during the Crimean war. On
the advance to the heights of Alma, .
battery of artillery became exposed tc
the fire of a concealed Russian battery,
and in the course of few minutes il,
was nearly destroyed, men and horses
killed and wounded, guns dismountcd
and limbers broken; a solitary horse,
which had apparently escaped unhurt,
was observed standing with fixed gaze
upon an object. close beside him; this
tarned out to be his late master, quito
dead. The poor animal, when trooper
was dispatched to recover him, was
found with copious tears flowing from
his eyes; and it was only by main force
that he could be dragged away from
the spot, and his unearthly cries to get
back to his master were heartrending.
Apropos of the intense love that cavalry
horses have for music, correspondent
Of the Gazette writes that when the
Sixth dragons recently changed their
quarters a mare belonging to one Of
the troopers was taken so i'll as to be
unable to proceed on the journey the
following morning. Two days later
another detachment of the same regi-
ment, accompanied by the band, ar.
rived. The sick mare was in a loose
box, and, making her way through the
shop of tradeslnan, took her place in
the troop before she was secured and
brought back to the stable. But the ex.
element had proved too great, and tht
subsequent exhaustion proved fatal.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-07-06
Much in Little,

One of the most important industries
of the world is manufacturing prod.
uct which, if taken singly, may be sale
to be without value. No person woult
hesitate to ask a stranger for one Of
chem, and nobody thinks of Offering
for the favor anything but thanks in re-
turn. Yet the industry is one of the
comparatively few which are of sucl
magnitude as to lead to the organiza
lion of that unpopular combination,
known as ''trust." The shares in this
trust have recently sold at large pre-.
minm, notwithsta ntling the fact that its
affairs a little while ago were in g
condition that produced a panic in one
of the greatest American financial cen
ters. The explanation of these seeming
paradoXes is that, however hard thu
times, few people can think of econo
MIXING in SO small a ching as a match
Youths Companion.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-07-06
SPEAKING TO THE DEAF.
A Mistake Is Often Made in Trying h
Enunciate Very Plainly.

A Mistake Is Often Made in Trying y
Enunciate Very Plainly.
Many people, and am sorry to say
some teachers of the deaf, fail to realize
in practice at least, that speech is LOT
as clearly visible to the eye as it is audi
BILE to the ear and think that by speak
ing slowly, word by word, aid opening
their mouth to the widest extent, they
will render the task of the speech-read.
er easier. AS matter of fact they rem.
der it all the more difficult. a child in
school may learn to understand teach
er who mouths his words in this man.
nel, but this ability is Of no value to him
when he leaves school. Indeed, perfect
Ky natural, deliberate speech is easier
form Of articulation which people are
apt to use the moment they know they
are talking to totally deaf person.
People who depend entirely upon
their speech-reading for understanding
others have requested me, when intro
ducing them to strangers, not to say
that they were deaf, because they find
it easier to read the lips when the per
son speaking is not aware that he IS
being understood in that way. have
in my acquaintance a young man edu-
Gated wholly by this method, who
travels great deal, and picks up ao-
quaintances on the steamer or on the
train just as people do who possess all
their faculties. l have in mind, also, .
congenitally deaf girl of il who is not
considered unusually bright, yet whose
speech is clearly ineligible to strang-
ers after the first ten minutes, who is
intelligesisaa the topics Of the day, and
whose conversational repertoire is
much lsrgeSfhd more entertaining than
that of PanF young ladies of 90 and over
that haSslet in metropolitan society.
John Dutton Wright. il Century.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-07-06
Notice to Creditors.

In the matter of the estate of Clinton j. c:
Heddcrich, deceased.
All persons having claimsagainst said Clinton
JC Hedderich, decreased, are required to ex-
bibit the same, with the necessary vouchers, to,
the undersigned executor of said estate at his
office in Williston in the County of Williams,
State of North Dakota, and that six months have
been limited as the inc for creditors to present.
claims against said estate
GUS NJ. HEDDERICH,
Executor Of the estate of Clinton
J. C. Hedderich, deceased.
Dated Williston, n. D., this 3Uth day of March,
1899. mar3l
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-07-06
FUNDS Or SOUTH DAKOTA

|Esstone Implements and other Eviden.
GEES OF a PrehistOric Settlement.
An account Of an exploring expedi.
( ton sent out to locate surveys and de-
I fine the prehistoric mounds Of the Mis-
sissippi river valley in South Dakota
4 is given in the St. Paul Dispatch. The
exist erce of mounds has been known
10 the expedition for a long time. The
party located two distinct fields of pre-
historic mounds and one well-preservef
fortifcation within distance of five
miles in length and three-quarters Of
"a mile wide. Both groups of mounds
are of considerable magnitude. The
larger group was located opposite the
mouth of Grand river and contains
100000 square feet of territory, with
"a counted and surveyed mounds upor
the field, an elevation of 175 feet above
the Missouri river. One of the largest
mounds was opened by the party anc
immense quantities of prehistoric
specimens secured and brought to ths
city.
The second field of mounds withir
this area was four miles distant and te
some extent obliterated by the plow
But there were upward of so mound:
in this field and prehistoric arrows
pottery and stone implements were
found in large numbers. Close to this
second field, which is in Walworth coun
ty, S. D., the party found trenches con.
tanning human skeletons, and severa
skulls We're brought back. The skulls
are harder, heavier and thicker ever
than those of a negro and much unlike
those of the Indian of the Columbian
age.
A mile and quarter from this plac,
the party located well-preserved,f orti
1ication of earth, showing the cute,
and inner breastworlls, the bitches am
inner works. The entrances to the
Notifications are still marked. Here
TOO, evidence Of prehistoric character
was abundant and; number of stone
implements we're secured. The fielc
invites the closest attention. ON the par,
of psychologists.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-07-06

For Saddles and COWBOY Outfits
call at I. c. Stewards Harness Shop.
have now full line of Furstnow &
Coggshall's celebrated Stock Saddles;
also Harness of all descriptions. Prices
reasonable. Call and see me.
l. G. STEWART,
Williston, n. D.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-07-06
Notice of Application for Pardon.
Sale o. State Hay Permits.

Permits to cut grass on school and
institution lands for the year 1899 will
be sold at pubic auction by the county
treasurer at the court house in Wiliiston
at 10 O'Clock, q. NJ, on Tuesday, June
Goth, 1899. No bid will Le entertained
for less than $3.50 per quarter section or
fraction thereof. Done by order Of the
Board of University and School Lands.
HUGH J. WATT,
Land Commissioner.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-07-06
Sealed Proposals Wanted,

Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals for the construction of Il school
house to he built in Gr.snel School
District No. 4, in Williams County, North
Dakota, situated on southwest quarter
of the northwest quarter Of section %.
township l54, range So, will be received,
at the office of the clerk Of said GrIan-n
School District up TO July Sh, 1899,
at 70 clock noon. Said school house to,
be frame, lSx24 feet in dime nsions, and,
10 feet to ceiling. Specifications on file
in the District Clerks office. SCHOOL,
house to be completed on or before the
first day of August, 1899. The board re-
serves the right to reject any or all bids.
JOSEPHINE q. LITTLErIBLD,
jeS District Clerk
Hoffiund. y. D.. May 18th, 1899.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-07-06
Notice of Final Proof.

Land Office at Minot, n. D.. May II, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before J. W. Truax,
judge of the county court of Williams county,
n. D.. at Williston, n. D., on June 18th,
1899, viz:
JOHN HEFFERNAN,
H. F. No. l61 for the swl, swl 4. sec. 10, township
l3t, range 100, and the ne4 neLt sec. Is, town
ship 15i, range 1O1.
He names the following witnesses to prove.
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz;
Frank Couts, James Costello, Douglas Bell,
Astoria A. Austlll all of Willlston. N. D.
THOMAS f. DISCARD,
mayl9l Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-07-06
Not as English IA He Wa.

He regarded himself as very English,
ana he certainly was very young. He
fancied that he cut very imposing
ngure as he sauntered past the theater
Just as the matinee girls emerged on
the street.. But large, coarse man
who was going by spoiled it all BY re-
marking in loud voice: Hello. Willie!
what are you going to Go with, that
pipe? Going to blow soap bubbles?r
And now there is one young man who
VIII never again smoke pipe on the
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-07-06

An extraordinary run of luck is re
corded at the last drawings of City O.:
Paris bonds, when six successive mum
bers were drawn belonging to on.
son. The first drew 1000 francs, the
next two the right of being redeemed
at par, 500 francs; the fourth drew
prize Of 500 francs, the fifth 200
francs and the sixth the grand priz
of 100000 francs
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-07-06
An Independent Subject,

! King Leopold of Belgium has on.
Ipbject who is ready to show his indie
ndence-. NJ. Vandendriesche bough'
lin front of the kings villa a.
nd built house on it that in.
TIL the kings view. The king
d, wIhereupon NJ. Vanden
ed bis house down anc
Iron hotel on the lot
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-07-06
PUBLIC AUCTION.

In conformity with the law, I will sell
at Public Auction, at the front door of
the Court House, in the town of Willis
ton. county of Williams, state of North
Dakota, on the Goth day of June, A. d.
1899, beginning at 10 o'clock 4. NJ,
permits to cut grass on school and in
stitution lands for the season Of 1899,
located in said county No bid for less
than $3.50 for any quarter section or
fraction thereof will be accepted. SAID
grass not to be cut Oh or before July LIST
following.
JOHN HEFrERNAN,
Treasurer Of Williams Co., N. D.:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
BRINGS BRIDES REMAINS
Sad Homecoming of Captain Buchan
From Manila.
Young Kansas Woman Followed Her
Husband to the Wars
StOwaway.
BRINGS

SAN FRANCISCO, May 16.-Capt. F. E.
Buchan's return home from the Philippines
on the United States transport Valencia
was a sad one He brings with him the
body of his wife, who succumbed to the
climate In the Philippines. Mrs. Buchan
had been a bride but few months.
When the Kansas regiment left home to
fight its country's battle In the Philippines
Capt. Buchan and his sweetheart, Miss
Lucinda NJ. Smith of Lawrence, Kan,
were engaged to be married. Separation
was more than the two could bear, so with
the exchange of letters came a determina-
tion to Join their lot in the fortunes Of
war.
They were married and the young bride
followed her soldier husband to San Fran
cisco. Here the first cloud fell across their
honeymoon. The officers Were not permit
ted to have the company of their wives on
the transports and separation seemed in
eyitable.
But the Kansas girl had pluck. With the
wife of another officer she became stow
away on the Indiana, and although the
government tried to prevent it, she jour-
neyed as far as Honolulu the way to
Manila before she was parted from her
husband. Though compelled to leave the
transport she followed Capt. Buchan within
a few days on the regular steamer and
shared his lot up to the time of her death.
Her body will be taken to Kansas for
burial.