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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-22

East Tennessee farmers are harvest
ing this week, and while the acreage
is small the wheat is above the average
in yield and quantity.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-22

One of the most encouraging signs
Of the times is the increased interest
shown in the cause of education in the
south. Never before in the history of
this country has the subject been SO
much agitated, or so much attention
paid to the building up of the public
and private schools, For years many
of our best and most progressive teach
ers have been handicapped in their
efforts by unsatisfactory books. Realiz-
ing that there would be a great opening
for first class series of text books
adapted to our needs, b. F. Johnson
Publishing Co., of Richmond Va, es-
tablished the educational department
of their business, and since doing. so
have published about seventy text
books written by the most successful
teachers in the south, teachers who
thoroughly understand the needs of
our schools and are therefore far better
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-22

A trust in gasoline has been formed,
but our cook is not in it. She trusted
it too soon and-the interment will
take place as soon as the remains reach
the earth.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-22
ROLL OF HONOR CERTIFICATES.

This course requires two years for
completion. Any teacher in the state
may take either the Primary or Second
airy Course, but the conductor will not
be required to organize q Secondary
Glass, unless at least five teachers de-
sire it, Those standing satisfactory ex-
animation in the work and lectures of
the Primary Course, will be granted a
certificate to teach school in any coun-
ty in the state for one year without ex-
animation. All those who successfully
and satisfactorily stand the examina-
ton for the Secondary Course will be
granted Roll of Honor Certificate
which will free them from examination
by county superintendent in any coun-
ty in the state for four years, and such
Roll of Honor Certificate is testi-
monial to their fitness and qualifca-
tons for good, thorough and success
full school work. There will be a sec
rotary for the Institute, who will be
elected by the members, to keep true
and correct record of all its proceedings
and report the same to the State Super
intendent, with the names and post-of-
fee address of all who attend. Nc
member will be permitted to take the
examination in either course who has
not attended the Institute at least if
teen days. Examinations willbe de-
MED all applicants in the Secondary
Course, who have not obtained certii.
Gates in the Primary Course
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-22

ents for more than 1900 inventors. say
that, owing to the improved conditions
in the United States patent office, pat
ents may now be more promptly pro-
cured than at any previous time in
their experience of twenty-five y car
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-22
Of Interest to Inventors.

G. A. Snow & Co., one Of the oldest
and most successful firms of patent
lawyers, whose Offices are opposite the
United States patent office at Washing
ton, d. O., and who have procured pat
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-22

The Fourth Of July is coming to
johnson City and SO are thousands of
people.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-22

bers will be decided by the Institute,
under the direction of the conducror.
Supplementary work, lectures, drills
on grading public schools, con-
Quoting Institutes, public school
laws, and school management will
all be given at the pleasure of the
faculty. All local arrangements are
left to the Citizens Committee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-22

Entered atthe Posto6ce at Johnson City, Tenn, as
Second Class Matter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-08
CITY ITEMS.

James Whitaker, colored, was fined
$7.75 yesterday for hacking without
license.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-08
STATE NEWS.

The Free Press says that at the first
meeting $4,000 was raised for the Kin
ston furniture factory
There are now nine students from
Chatham county at Wake Forest Col
lege, says the Chatham Record.
The Asheyille Citizen says that Rev.
john G. Troy, will move from Jonesboro
to Asiheville. He and his daughter have
been visiting in Asheville all summer.
Last evening at the home of his sister.
in this city, the spirit of Wharton Clark,
brother of Mrs. j. Il. Tayloe and son
of Captain j. +. Clark, took its ever
lasting Wilmington Progress.
The Mascot says that Col G. w. Flow
ers, OF Taylorsville, got judgment recent
~ against the Southern railroad foi
S495.5f ON account of delay i'm taking
up crossties. A number of our mer-
chants here know something of the
hardship of the delay i'm taking up cross
ties. -Wilkesboro Chronicle.
Miss Lizzie Steed Davis, sister Of Mis-
w. Il. McCahe, and Miss Lizzie r.
Davis, both of whom have hnan visiting
Mrs. w. III. McCahc, left Yesterday FOL
Kansas City, No, 10 enter the Metho-
dist training school. Both these youn.
ladies are from 4he same county War
rem are of the same name and are ge-
ing to the same training sciaGol, YET
they had never met until their meeting
in Durhamr-Durham Herald.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-08
PERSONALS.

Mr.. H. A. Page, of Aberdeen, is in the
city.
Mr.. Geo. Vent, of Durham, is in the
city.
MIR. r. A. Ashworth, of Selma, is in
town.
Judge Common, of Wilson, came in yes
ter-day afternoon.
Nv Jesse Jones went down to Neuse
yesterday morning.
Mr. Thomas Briggs arrived in the city
yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Walter Tucker left yesterday
morning for Henderson.
Rev. o. j.. Struggled returned to the
city yesterday morning.
Lieut.. Settle returned from Green's
boro yesterday morning.
Mr.. ]. ID. Boushall went up to Greens
boro yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Frank Thompson, of Onslow, ar
rived yesterday afternoon.
Congressman J. ID. Bellamy arrived in
THE city yesterday morning.
Mrs E. Mex. Pittinger returned from
Asheville yesterday afternoon.
Miss Lizzie MacKay, of Dunn, IS
visiting DR.. Crawford's family.
Mr.. b. III. Marlboro, of Clayton, re-
turned home Yesterday morning.
Mr.. w. H. Lyon formerly of Raleigh,
now of Goldsboro, lis in the city.
Mrs. John Ill. Winder and children left
yesterday afternoon for Columbus, o.
Mrs. d. c. Murray and Miss Nellie
Murray left yesterday morning for Bal
timore.
Rev J. w. Jenkins, chairman of the
Methodist Orphanage and Home was in
the city yesterday.
Miss Josie HATCH of PittsIboro, is Wis
iting at the home of MIR. III. Az Bland,
on East Morgan street
Mr. j. H. Edwards is here on a visit
to his mother Mrs. Nancy Edwards,
on South Person street.
Misses Jennie and Bessie Powell went
down to Franlzlinton yesterday.
Mile. Rivet, who taught French at st.
Mary's School last session, left yesterday
morning for Notre Dame, Baltimore.
Judge e. W. Timberla1e, who stopped
over last night on his way from Wades-
boro, left yesterday morning for Louis
burg.
Mrs. Elizabeth Swindell, of Greenville,
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
w. M. Russ, returned home yesterday
MORNING
Deputy Marshall X. F. Merritt has re-
turned from Wilson and Nash counties,
where he arrested thirteen moonshiners
in nine days.
Mr.. J. Il. Matheny, of Washington, d.
c., is in the city. His wife and sun
have been in Raleigh some weeks visit
ing relatives.
Miss Margie Ferrall and Miss Mary
Barbee left yesterday morning for Nj.
de Sales, Baltimore, where they will
erter as students.
Rev. r. B. John, pastor of Centenary
Methodist church at NewDern, was in
Raleigh yesterday returning from a visit
to Chatham county.
DIR. j. w. Carter, pastor OF the First
Baptist church, who was very badly hurt
at long Reach, West Virginia, is very
much improved, and is expected to reach
home the last of next week.
Major j. M. Crenshaw, who has been
spending the summer at Catawba
Springs passed through RaIeIsn ycSrer-
day going home. He says the people
of Catawba are strongly in favor Of
the amendment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-08

$1.75 yesterday for hacking without
license.
Mr.. VIM. Little has returned to Raleigh
and is associated with MIR. b. w.
Baker in the coal and laundry business
sauels% W
Another of Ceburn Harris COWS died
of splenic fever yesterday. No other
herds in their neighborhood are af-
fected.
The ladies of the West Raleigh Bap-
fist church will give a lawn party this
evening ON the church lawn. All are
invited.
Mr.. E. c.. Reddingfeld, member of the
Corporation Commission who has been
i'll several days, was out yesterday for
the first time.
The monthly conservation service of
the Christian Endeavor Society was
held last night at 8 O'Clock with the
Christian church.
The revival at Central M. e. church
still continues in interest and will con-
tinue every night this week There have
already been fifteen or twenty converts.
Labor Commissioner Lacy says he is
receiving a great many enquiries as to
the number of cotton mills in the State,
the number projected, the number of
spindles, the increase over last year, etc.
He can not answer these queries.
The residence of Mr.. Cecil Holloway
on North Bloodworth street was entered
by thieves in the early part of Wed
nesday night while Mr.. and Mrs. Holo-
way were away, and two valuable dia-
mond rings taken-one was a solitaire
and the other ring contained five stones.
Mr. B. W. Bakrr, who has recently
purchased the Excelsior Steam Laundry,
has opened an up town office at 126
Fayetteville. street The Laundry re-
mains in the Academy of Music building
ON Martin street New equipment and
new machinery has been installed. Work
left ON the Fayetteville street office will
have as prompt attention as when left
at the laundry.
Quite delightful pic-Tic was given
last night at Mahler's vineyard, compli-
Tnentary to Miss Mattie Philips, of Tar
boro. Elegant refreshments were serv-
ed. and the music Furnished by Messrs.
Sherwood Haywood and Cameron Mac
Rae, could not be surpassed. Among
those present We're: Misses Matte Phil
fps. Janet and Kate Badger. Florence
Jones, Lille Hicks, Isabel Bryant, OF
Newborn, Blanche Blake. Messrs.
henry and James Iitchford, Irwin jones,
Hal Aver, Cameron MacRae, Sherwood
Haywood, Tom Denlson, Fred Mahler,
Sam Hinsdale.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-08

Mr.. VIM. Little has returned to Raleigh
and is associated with MIR. b. w.
Baker in the coal and laundry business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-08
The Linen Sale.

Silver Bleach Table Damask, Doiies
Napkins, hemstitched and fringed; Tow
els, white and colored borders, are SELL
ing rapidly. No wonder, % per cent
profit scattered to every quarter of the
city. Prices not guaranteed longer than
IL.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-08
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

North Carolina: Showers and thun-
derstorms Friday and probably Satur-
day; cooler Friday in central portion;
variable winds.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vi
cinity to 8 p. M: Conditions favorable
for thunderstorm.
Local data for Raieign yesterday:
Maximum temperature, 90; mia!muln
temperature, II; mean temperature, 50;
total rainfall, o.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-08
SHINES OF TILE BoND-MAKERs

Treasurer Worth had another Telegram
yesterday from the firm that is making
the State bonds. 1t was as follows
1--WE are awaiting act mentioned in ours
of Aug. IS, also we win FURNISH tenn
porary bonds in three or four days
american Bank Note Co"
Treasurer Worth has the returned re-
receipt of the registered letter in which
he sent the firm the act mentioned moro
than a month ago. Father Worth is
puzzled by the antics of the bond-makers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-08
AFTER SETTLERS.
Prospective Immigrants Want to Know
of North Carolina

immigration Commissioner Thompson
is working hard to secure several Colo
MES Of desirable immigrants. Just at
present he is corresponding with re-
tired Wisconsin farmer who says he is
going to his old home in Wales to bring
over a colony of thrifty and industrious
Welsh families, but is undecided wheth-
er he will settle them i'm the West or
South. MIR. Thompson is presenting the
unriyalled advantages North Carolina Of
fers TO settlers.
lie is receiving a vast number of let
ters of iquiry i'm reply to the pamphlet
on the State which he has been sending
out.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-08
ATTENTION TAILOR MADE
SHIFTS

We are now showing our advance ar
rivals of early autumn tailor-made suits.
in cloths, Homespuns, Serges, Turrels.
&c. These are magnificent specimens of
fine tailoring, perfect in design and
style. We have never shown such per-
lection in slrits before.
DOBBIN AND FARRELL.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-08
PLANS FOR A COTTAGE.

The First to Be Built at the Methodist
Orphanage Adopted Yesterday
The executive committee of the Metho-
distOrphanage met yesterday to select the
plan for the first cottage to be erected.
Col. w. j. Hicks, superintendent of the
Oxford Orphan Asylum at the request
of the committee met with them and aid
ed in the selection. One of the plans
which was submitted recently was adopt
ed with some changes.As soon as the plan
is redrawn in conformity with the chang
es made by the committee, the contract
for the cottage will be awarded Ii
will cost about $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

b. w. BAKER-Excelsior Steam Laun-
dry.
GEO. NJ. BOWERS, Commissioner
Sealed Proposals.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-08

Broken Stock of Ribbon at worse
than broken prices. Taffetas,
Moires, Gauze and fancy Millin-
cry and Sash Ribbons-divided
in four prices. Very special.
at. 49,. :. Sc, 1Oc., Ice, Il 20
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-08
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FACTS STAND FOR THEMSEL YES.

Enterprising business talk, truthfully stated,
backed by the quantities, qualities and prices,
never fails to interest. This torrid wave OF
remorseless heat is no barrier where real bar
gains exist and are found in plenty. This
weeks offering commends itself to economical
purchasers. Stock up now, next week may
be too late.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-08

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bill
!ousncss, indigestion, headache.
Easy 70 take, easy to operate. CSC.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-12
RESULTS ON THE RUNNING TRACKS.
Some Fines and Suspensions for Foul
ing Are Dealt Out.

SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug. 1.--Afte the
heaVy rains the track was a sea of mud.
In the fourth race Fflon Do was a hot
favorite and Immediately went to the front
when the flag fell. On the turn Tyan took
Lady Lindsay into the rail, cutting off Ftlon
stride. Lindsay went on and won as she
pleased, Donald Balm finishing in front
allowed, Donald Balm taking the race. In
the first Decimal got a flying start and
won in a gallop the f~avorite, Corinthian,
never coming to the front. Dan Rice made
a runaway of the second race. links was
the fayorite of the day to reward his bcak-
ers; The jumping race had but one acct,
her Jockey, Bergen, went over her head. He
got on his feet. remounted and finished
fourth. anger refused at almost every
jump. For delaying the start in the first
Slack was set down for a week, Clawson
and Phelan for two days each and Spencer
Ftlon DC Results:
First race, five furlongs: Decimal won.
h ,hird ETssronica o second, The Corinthian
Second race, mile and one-sixteenth: Dan
Rice Rice won, Meadowthorpe second, strangest
Third race, five and one-half %furlongs:
links won, Diminutive second, Caouchouc
third. Time. 1:101a.
Fourth race, one mile: Donald Balm won,
Ftlon Do second. Time: las.
Fifth race, one and one-half miles; hur-
lies; Premier won, julius Caesar second.
track fast. Results at Windsor:
First race, seven furlongs, selling: Violet
won, Tony Honing second, Percita third.
second race, six furlongs, selling: Brown
Veil won, Hapsburg second, Bridal Tour
Third race, one mile: Kunja won, Guilder
second, Allie Bell third. Time: 1:4lh.
Fourth race, six furlongs, selling: Mamie
Callan won, Odd Genius second, Leila B..
third. Time: Ills.
Jlfth rnaA o-a Ill 4- Il Az.
Xannnessaa, won, Victor C. second, Bethany
Sixth race, one mile and one-elghth. SELL
ling: Lady of the West won, Can l See
EN- second, Sallie Lamar third. Time:
1:55E.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 11.-This was a great
day for the talent at the Fair Grounds.
Five straight .favorites were victorious.
~Recompense, at long odds, upset the crowd
by defeating the well-backed favorite, Marie
q. Brown. Weather very hot and track
good. Results:
First race, s-year-olds, six furlongs: Sam
cum third. Time: 1:1SA.
furlongs: Silent Friend won, Sensen second.
Barney's Last third. Time: 1:11%,
Third race, six furlongs: Gibraltar won,
G%lissando second, Mousquetaire third. Time:
1:17R.
Fourth race, selling, one mile and seventy
yards: Osric II. won, Eitholin second, Ran
som third. Time: 1:49R.
Fifth race, selling, six furlongs: Neck
lace won, Little Sallie second, Fourth Ward
third. Time: 1:17k.
Sixth race, maiden 2-year-olds, five and
G. Brown second, Two Slipper third. Time:
liz.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-12

out earlier trade advices In showing a de-
crease in condition during July. The re-
auction OF 25,OO0,0 900 bushels in the probable
outcome estimated, however, still allows OF
a total wheat crop of 595, 900, 900 bushels,
considerably smaller, II is true, than last
year, but, with the exception OF 1898 and
1891, the heaviest on record.
Inc cotton crop deterioration Is indicated
by the governments record and prices are
consequently higher on the week on a de-
cine OF nearly 4 points over July and of
nearly IL points as compared with a year
ago. Visible supplies Of cotton are nearly
900 600 bales larger than at this time a year
ago and are nearly double what they were
in 1897, but against this is to be cited the
generaFly profitable business in manufactur-
ing lines the world over and the belief that
good spinning grades may be scarce.
The iron and steel situation is particularly
interesting at present. Though not specially
active at eastern markets western 'advices
are OF heavy demand, scarce supplies Of
material, high prices and Increasing volume
OF business booked for NEXT year. The Jury
production OF pig iron was the largest ever
Known, but in spite Of this stocks showed a
decrease and current production is easily at
the rate Of $4,000, 900 tons a year.
The annual railroad car famine Is appar-
emily about at hand, reports OF insufficient
transportation facilities being particularly
prominent in the coke and coal industries.
Hides, leather, boots and shoes are sym
patnetlcaIly strong and at q convention of
shoe manufacturers at Philad slphia this
week a practical agreement to advance prices
OF the finished product was reached.
Wool is firm on steady manufacturing de-
ntand, particularly for the better grades of
domestic, and advices from the manufacture
Ing Industry are generally favorable.
Lumber is firm as Is also sugar, for which
an unprecedented demand is looked for dur
ing the current canning season. The outlook
in the canned goods trade generally Is re-
ported a very good one.
Business failures for the week in the
United States number 1876, as compared with
1855 last week, 157 a year ago and PA in
1897. In Canada failures for the week num-
Der 81, against 26 last week, 3S a year ago
and 81 in 1897.
Wheat. including flour, shipments for the
week aggregate 3,616, 1854 bushels, against
4,I1,614 bushels last week, 3,92S, SOC bushels
In the corresponding week of 1898, 4,460, $40
bushels in 1897, 1855, PIC bushels in 1896 and
1~,S24,62S bushels in 1896. Since July /, this
season. the exports Of wheat aggregate 22,-
$4,000 bushels, against 1854, 72S bushels last
year and 16,115,54 bushels in 1928.
Corn exports for the week aggregate
5~,950,361 bushels, against 5,927, FOG bushels
last week, 3,517 ,925 bushels in this week a
year ago, 3,275,65 bushels in 1897, 1857, 535
bushels in 1896 and 944, $40 bushels In 1895.
Since July l, this season, corn exports ag-
gregate rs, 1895, 564 bushels, against 17,0S2,-
444 bushels during the same period a year
ago and 10, 1861 5S bushels in 1S97-9S.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-12
DIRECT VIOLATION OF LAW
Specific Charges Against Railroads
hefore the Federal Industrial
Committee mt Chicago.

CHICAGO, Avg. 1t.-Edward s.. Richards,
q retired grain dealer and shipper, resumed
DIS testimony before the subcommittee OF
the Federal Industrial commission here to-
day. The witness reiterated his charges
that bills of lading issued by railroad COM
panies for shipments OF grain are Illegal
and supported his charges by referring to
a blank bill of lading secured from the
freight office of a trunk line in this city
and by quoting the statutes of Illinois rel
alive to the duties of public carriers and
the weighing and inspection OF grain. This
testimony was admitted to the records and
will be included in the report of the in
dustrial commission to congress.
Mr.. Richards made the specific charge that
the railroads made out their bills Of lad
ing in such an ambiguous manner that they
are not held responsible for losses in the
shipment of grain after it leaves the hands
OF the conslgnee. This, Mr.. Richards stated,
was in direct violation of the law.
General John McNulta, who testified be-
fore the subcommittee in Washington on
the workings of the whisky trust, appeared
before the subcommittee today and dis
cussed the rate situation and the attitude
of the Canadian Pacific railroad toward the
regulations of this coun-
try. He sharply criticised the methods of
the Canadian road and said that the Inter-
state Commerce commission should receive
authority to compel all competing lines of
the country to adhere to fixed rates, which
should also apply to water traffic.
Senator Kyle stated that the inquiry into
that phase of the situation would be taken
up when the subcommittee returns from
the north and General Nul was re-
quested to appear before the committee at
that time and present testimony.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-12

Five Thousand People witness Lively

Five Thousand People Witness Lively
Go between Featheryeights.
NEW YORK, Aug. I1.-George Dixon, the
colored featherweight champion, and Eddie
Santry of Chicago met tonight before the
Broadway Athletic club for twenty rounds
at 125 pounds, and Referee Johnny White
declared the bout a draw. The club house
was crowded to its utmost limit, nearly
5000 persons being present. Dixon at times
was wild and he frequently overreached
himself, using poor judgment as to distance.
Santry went right to his man and from the
very beginning showed that he meant. to
fight without adopting. sprinting. tactics,
Tom O'Rourke. Tom Sharkey and Charley
German, Charley Burns, and Jack Quinn
were Santry's.
In the opening round Dixon was the ag-
gressor with honors about even. A left
swing from Dixon in the second landed on
Santry's eye and the Chicago lad fought
back viciously, driving his right TO the
body, and at close quarters bringing 1t up
to the head. George was wild, but he man
aged to get his left hard to the wind and
also swung 1t to the head, landing too far
back to do damage In the fourth the old
cut over Dixon's left eye was reopened, with
a right swing from Santry and the latter
paid attention to this throughout the re;
of the nineteenth round 1t was a, ding
dong contest with Dixon mainly on the ag-
gressiVe and Santry blocking very cleVerly.
Dixon forced and rushed but neither had
any decided advantage at the finish when
the gong rang and the men had shaken
hands.
Tommy Sullivan of Brooklyn and Jimmy
Devers Of this city met In the preliminary.
They also fought twenty rounds Each
weighed 100 pounds. Sullivan won.