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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-15
She Killed a Bear.


Sampson killed a lion with the jaw
bone of an ass, but a colored woman in
Texas killed a bear with one blow of
her bare fist.
She is Jennie Robinson, Of Caldwell.
A local physician there says she is the
most powerful human being on record,
Jennie declares she is still in her
teens, but she hasn't exactly a petite
form.
She is six feet one inch tall and
weighs 447 pounds. Yet there is no
surplus flesh on her body. Her mus
cles are as hard as trained prize
fighters.
Jennie's bear-killing incident occur
red only few weeks ago. She was at
tending travelling show, where q prize
of $40 was offered to anyone who could
knock down or throw black bear that
had been trained to wrestle and box.
Jennie's eyes glittered, and she
sprang over the ropes. The bear in
stantly assumed an erect attitude and
began to dance around his antagonist
very much after the manner of an &C
complished pugilist. The fun did not
last long. The bear made a rush to-
ward Jennie and she sprang aside like
a panther, and landed a. blow which
sent him to the earth, and he lay there.
The people were so much surprised that
they did not begin to roar until they
saw the Snowman lift up one of the
bears forelegs and realized that the
giantess had ended the career of the
showmans pet with a single blow Of
one of her powerful arms. When Jen-
ME received the gold piece she turned
to the crest-fallen Snowman and said
'Is you got any mo- varmints? If you
is, ies' trot 'em out. Spec 1 could pull
your elephants snout off, ef you gimme
bout $50 mo-"
ODOh OnC OOStolOh Al pI uuhloA
mood she picked up one end of an OK
yoke and helped four-year-old steer
to pull big plow across ten acre field
At another time she dismounted from
an obstinant and recalcitrent mustang
and after tying his legs she lifted hin
on her shoulder and carried the anima
, over a bridge which he had refused tt
cross.
. She thinks nothing of catching a bis
unruly Mexican COW by the horns an(
dragging it through gate. Jennie i
OF old-time slave stock and very polit
and trustworthy.
Not long ago a big, insolent tram
. appeared at the back door of the hous
in Caldwell where Jennie works an,
asked for something to eat. The littl
woman who opened the door told hir
that nothing had been left over fror
dinner. The ruflian told her that
: she did not give him something to ca
, he would go into her kitchen and get i
Jennie Robinson was Just around til
corner of the hni...lg washing clothes
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-15
Sharkey Saws He's Ready.

Paso Robles, CAL, June lin the
conrse Of an interview with an Associ-
ated Press reporter today regarding
the Jeffries challenge, Sharkey express
ed great satisfaction at the prospects of
an early fight with the champion.
81 will meet him anywhere" said
Sharkey.
1T am ready to post my forfeit at any
time, and will be prepared to enter the
ring within six weeks. l have one
stipulation to make and that is regard
ing the size of the ring. 1 will meet
Jeffries under Marquis of Queensbury
rules and those rules call for a twenty
four-foot ring. I want no eighteen-foot
ring in mine. No championship fight
is ever properly held in an eighteen.
foot ring.
"The whole purse to the winner suits
me. / never felt better for fight and
when Jeffries is ready I am and my
forfeit is ready to back my statement.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-15
Technically President for "a Hours.
DAVID RICE ATCHISON.


In learning the list of presidents
from Washington to Mckinley one
name is always omitted. David Rice
Atchison was at the head of the govern
ment between the terms of Polk and
Taylor. Atchison was President of the
Senate, and when Polk's term expired,
March 4, 1S49, it was Sunday noon
Zachary Taylor did not like to begin
business on Sunday, so there were
twenty-four hours to be taken care o.
by somebody. Mr.. Atchison was tech
nically president during this period
though he never acted or took the oatl
of Office.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-15

With her sleeves rolled above her ell
bows she walked up to the tramp and
seized him by the neck and the seat of
the pants and threw him over the fence
into the street, with the sarcastic re-
mark: "I'll learn you how to suit
young missis. New York Journal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-15
"Prde Goeh
Before a Fan."

Some proud people think
they haze strong conStitu-
rtons, and rdicule the idea
of disease. Such people
neglect their health, let the
blood run doqVn and their
stomach, kidneys and lfOer
become deranged.
Don't be foolish about your health.
Use Hoods Sarsaparilla and you will
prevent the fall and save your pride.
9crofUious Hip Disease My boy,
Willie had scroiulous hip disease from a
baby. Assesses developed. Months at
the hospital, with best treatment, did no
good They said he would never walk
again. He was helpless and wasted away
to nothing but skin and bone. Hoods
Sarsaparilla had helped me, and gave it
to him. Imagine my delight at a wonder.
iul change. Assesses all healed, crutches
thrown away. lie is now tall and stout,
perfectly well and the thanks are all due
TO Hoods Sarsaparllla Other mothers with
crippled children should know this" Mrs.
EMMA V. DUFF, Walpole, Mass.
Nervousness" was weak, nervous
and very delicate, staggered in attempting
to walk. Hoods Sarsaparilla and Hoods
Pills made me well. | feel like another
person. Mrs LIZZIE SHERBERT, Conduit
Street, Ext, Annapolis, Nd.
Dyspepsia" We all use Hoods Sarsa,
parilla. 1t cured my brothcr-in-aw and
myself OF dyspepsia | owe my life to it,"
NJ II. KIRK, 6O7 Franklin St., Philadelphia.
HO0d3 SdaJqbaNN
"a 81 tt:;;ll::1ITD
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-15

All opposition to receiving money
from American hands has vanished and
the Cubans are coming forward with a
rush.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-15

NERVOUS troubles are cured by
~ Hoods Sarsaparilla, Which en-
riches and puriiics the blood. It's the
best medicine for nervous PEOPLE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-15

Thus far / ,661 soldiers of the Cuban
army have been paid $75 each. 1t has
been discovered that Cubans have been
selling fraudulent certificates to be used
in obtaining pay for the holder as a
Cuban soldier The certificates were
sold for $4 each.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-15

Thirty-six buildings, comprising the
entire plant of fireworks company at
Graniteville, N. Y, were destroyed by
an explosion of fireworks.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-15

A cloudburst in Texas caused heavy
loss to property and life The death
list is placed at twenty-five.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-15
CITY BARBER SHOP,

Run by tlrst-class white worlImen, We want
and are trying to Elevate the Barber Profess
sion in johnson City, Come and see us.
Patronize your own Color
and help those that are deserving OF your pat
ronage. Yours respectfully,
Russell & Walden, Prop.
Corner Main and Buffalo Streets.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-15
The American Barber Shop.

located two doors south of Hotel Pied
mont and in front of Southern depot,
IN. P. Brewers old stand. Oh. Long
ley, the handsome Manager, and Nat
Hyder, the congenial and accommo-
dating BARRIERS, will be found as assis-
tants.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-15

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Casearets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c.
II c. G. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
Ran from OFFICERS.

A crowd OF boys were enjoying quiet
little Sunday afternoon gambling game in
the old bark shed in Benders lumber yard
Sunday after room. The game was just
reac ng ne he ght of excitement when
one Of he players caught sight Of Officer
Hoh coming down over the hill. This
one gave the alarm and the boys poured
out Of the openings of the old she'd on all
sides They ran down the bill towards the
railroad, bur there they met Officer Hollis.
They reversed their course and turning
were confronted by Officer Pitzer. The
boys seemed very anxious 10 get out Of the
way Of the Officers. One Of them in bis
anxiety TO escape stumbled over a crossne
and fell on his stomach across the all
His stomach was badly bruised and it is
feared that serions internal injuries will re-
suit. He suffered'terriby Sunday night and
Monday morning wasn't much better.
The boys seemed very anxious to ge'
out Of the way Of the Officers. The Off.
/ GERS didn't see them gambling and there
fore were not going to arrest them. They
gave themselves away; however, by a.
| most breaking their necksin getting out 0
1 the way and the Officers now know .hei
suspicion was well founded.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
Pleasant Social.

a very pleasant social was given BY Mrs.
]. -. DonaVon at her home on north BOYD
Ave. last Thursf A.. Choice selections Of
music were rendered by the Ladies Man
dolin Cab, and also piano duet bv
Misses Staley and Stevens. Al novel feature
Of the evening was the measuring of the
height Of those present, by them standing
under a square placed against the wall Of
the room. They were charged five cents
"a foot and one cent an inch after that. The
proceeds were for the benefit OF the u. b.
Church. Refreshments were served during
the evening. AT a late hour the friends de-
parted for their respective homes, wishing
the hostess many returns for the social way
IN which all were entertained.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
Sales.

The voices of two auctioneers rent the
air around the Court House Saturday af-
ternoon. This is the season Of sales and
beth of the statesmen succeeded in draw
ing around them crowd. Auctioneer
Dodd reports ) follows:
The A. J. Ridgeway farm. consisting Of
ISL acres, at Ridgeway, this county. was
sold for S42 10 per acre. George Sank
of Illinois. bought it. Mr. Shank for
merly lived in this section. bur of late has
been living in Illinois. He will move on
the place and ia m it.
The Ezra Herring farm. known as the
"Buena Vista place, consisting Of IS
acres, was sold to Jonn A. Cole, Of Key
ser. Il brought So 40.
Another piece Of property OF the Ezra
Herring estate, situated at the eastern
edge of town. was sold TO Mrs. Kate Lick
lider, widow Of Samuel Lieklder. who
was killed by lightning. The price paid
was S32o.
Auctioneer V. Quinn offered for
sale the house and lot belonging TO 9. w.
Rimel, situated in North Martinsburg.
The National Building and Loan Associ-
alton OF Hagerstown bought il for $3.50
The John Young property, situated on
! Charles street, was sold for $3.50. Hen
Try Young bought it.
Aucuoneer Quinn also offered for sale
the property Of w. NJ Hollis The highesl
bid that could be secured was $1,000 anc
the sale was postponed until next Saturr
1
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
Stamp Law.

The following is the new law enacted
TO keep tricky thieves from refusing reve-
nue. stamps:
"In all cases where documentary
stamp of the denomination Of 10 cents or
any larger denomination shall be used for
denoting any tax imposed by the act Of
June IS, 1898, the person usiag or atfixing
the same shall, in addition 70 writing or
stamping thereon. with ink, the Initials of
his name and the date when affixed, mu
tilate said stamp by cutting three parallel
incisions lengthwise through the stamp,
beginning not more than one fourth OF an
inch from end thereof, and extending to
within oue-fourth OF an inch Of the other
end.
Where such stamp is cancelled by cut
ting or perforating in any manner author
lied by existing regulations, as aforesaid
the muiilaiion herein provided will not be
required"
This provision shall take effect and be
in force on and after December IS, 1899
g. w. WILSON, Commissioner,
Approved:
/. ] GAGE. Secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
How's This

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarfh that cannot be
cnred by Halls Catarrh Cure
+. j. CHENEY < CO. Prop Toledo,O
We the undersigned. have known i. J.
Cheney for tre last 5 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able TO carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST TRUAX. Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo. O.
WALDfNG, KINNAN & MARvlN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Price, 75c
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Ies-
timonias free.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
]. n. Hank.

Prof ]. Newman Hank, uncle OF Mrs.
Lee NJ. Bender, Of this city. died sun
day at 10 O'clock, at the Maryland Gener-
al Hospital, Baltimore Prof. Hank is
well known IN this city, having visited
here often. The cause Of his death was
old age and general nervous pros ration.
He was born in Fincsatle, Va. Oct. IS,
1897. After graduating from Dickinson
College he taught school, later entering
the ministry of the NJ. +. church. Since
1882 Mr. Hank has been member of the
Baltimore City College, teaching Latin
and English. He was never married.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
riore Turkey Trouble.

VIM. Wilson. of the county, had Josiah
Gruber arrested by Officer Hollis on the
charge OF stealing nine turkeys from him
The trial occupied the greater part Of sa :
arday in Justice Byers Court. Atl-r
the examination OF the witnesses for tn
State, MIR. Wisner, counsel for the deten-
dant made motion to dismiss the case,
but the justice decided to hear the eyi-
dence Of the other side before rendering
decision.
The trial Of Josiah Wilson charged
with the larceny of nine turkeys from
Nm. Wilson, was finished in Justice BY
ers court Saturday evening. Justice BY
ers ruled that from the evidence the tur-
keys were not taken intentionally anc
dismissed the case.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
q Narrow Escane.

Thankful words written by Mrs Ada
e. Hart, of Groton, S. d.: Was taken
with bad cold which settled on my
lungs; cough set in and finally termin-
ated in Consumption. Four doctcrs
gave me up, saying could live but a
short tims. i gave myself up to my
Savior, determined if could not stay
with my friends on earth, would meet
my absent ones above. My husband
was advised to get DIR. Kings New Dis
coyery for Consumption. Coughs and
eight bottles 1t has cured me, and
thank God / am saved and now a vel
and healthy woman Trial bottles free
at Matthaei's Pharmacy.
Regular size soc. and $1.00. Guar
teed or price refunded.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
SO meihing for the New Year.

The world-renowned success of Hos
letters Stomach Birters and their con-
tinued popularity for near half century
as 81 machIc, is scarcely more wonder
lul than the welcome that greeis Hostel
ter's Almanac. This medical treatise is
published BY the Hostetter Company.
l't.s burg, Pa, under their own inmedi-
ate supervision, employing sixty hands in
Il al department. The issue Of same for
1900 will be over eleven millions. printed
IN nine languages. Refer 70 a copy Of Il
fo- valuable and interesting reading con-
cernng health. and numerous testimonials
as to the efficacy Of IIostetter's Stomach
Bittcrs. The almanac for 1900 can be
obtained, free Of cost, from druggists and
general country dealers in all parts Of the
country.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
A Sure CURE FOR Group.
Twenty five Years Constant Ise
Without Failure.

The FIRST indication Of Group Is hoarse-
ness. and II child subject TO that disease
i may be taken as sure sign III the ap-
proach of an attack. Following this.
iloarseness IL a peculiar rough cough. IF
Chamberlaln's Cough Remedy is given as
soon As the child becomes hoarses or even
after the croupy cough appears. it viii
prevent the attack. II IS used in many
thousands Of homes in this broad land and
never disappoints the anxious mothers.
We have yet TO learn of a single instance
IN which it has not proved effectuaI. No
other preparation can show such a record
twenty-five years constant use without
failure. For sale by Matthaeis phar-
macy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
Experience is the Best Teacher. I

We must be willing to learn from the
experiencesof other people. Every testi-
monlal in favor Of Hoods SarsapariIa is:
the voice Of experience 10 you, and it Isl
your duty, if your blood is impure and
your heath failing, 10 take this medicine.
You have every reason to expect that IL
will do for you what it has done for 9TH
crs. II is the best medicine money can
buy.
Hoods Pills are non-irritatinq, mild. e.
fectiVe.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
Private Sale of Valuable Farm.

The farm known as the Eagan farm.oi
Berkeley county, containing $40 acres, fo
miles south west Of Martinsburg, one mile
fromGerardstown and four miles from In
wood. Good States tone land, stone and
frame house containing six rooms, bank
barn, capable of holding "a horses, good
well and running water, convenient e
schools churches, stores and post-oiiice
Terms made known on application to,
john III. Fox,
II-II-6t. Shen andoah JunctionW. Va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
BuckIen's Arnica SaIve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruisers, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands.
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup.
tions, and positively cures Plies. or n
pay required. 1t is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price % cents per box. Foi sale by L
G.Matthaei, Druggist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
Oerrardstown Items.

Mr.. S. W. Gordon, Of Clarksburg, ar
rived Monday on a short visit 10 hs
brother in this place.
Mr. i T. Triplett, who has been here
assisting Rev. X. A. White, returned
home.
Elton Potter and Miss Blanche Hem
non We're married at New Galilee,- Pa.
Dec. 4, by Rev. Fl. n. Potter, assisted By
Rev. S. H. Mckown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
The Modern Mother

Has found that her little ones are inn
proved more by the pleasant Syrup Of
Figs, when in need Of the laxative effect
OF gentle remedy. than by any other.
Children enjoy il and it benefits them,
The true remedy. Syrup OF Figs, is manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
only.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16

Mailed free for I 2 lion heads cut from
Lion Coffee wrappers and a 2ecent stamp.
An unusually fine picture from The brush
Of the itolcd German artist Gabriel Max,
ii s founded on tllamissos poem The
Ii0n's Bride" Tie story is interesting
and we send With eacli picture a hand-
some folder, containing copy Of the poem
and telling nllalJoiltit Size, i5x26 inches
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-28
DELLA WARE
VETERANS.
They Will Be Well Repre-
sented in the Coming
Encampment.

The Depnl tment of Delaware G. A. r
will ba we'll represented ut Philadelphia.
Its headquarters will bs at S3l Market St.
The Delawa.iaus will wear u distinctive
badge which will bear the word Delaware
The posts which will attend follow.
They will be located at Camp Sexton:-
General Thomas A. Smith Post. of vii.
mington, W. 6. Baugh, commander; Ad-
miral s. f. Dupont Post, of Wilmington
w. Kelly, Jr., commander; General A, L.
A. Torbert Post, of Dover, G. A. Miller,
commander; Charles Sumner Post, Of
Wllming,o on, Delaware George p. Phil
llrs, commander; Captain f. S. Watson
Post, OF New Castle, John Sheridan
commander; Major W. f. Smith Post, OF
Dover, Adam Wilson, commender; James
A, Garfield Port, of Milford, Alfred Ii,
Hutton, commanders; d. l.. Striker Post,
of Newport, r. H. Williams, commander;
Thomas NJ. Reynolds Post, Of Pleasant
Hill, George B. Missimer, commander;
General U. s. Grant Post, Of Wilmington
Matthew Macklem, commander; Colonel
J. W, Andrews Post Of Olessa, Isaac Il.
Stoats. commander; p. ]. Pettyjohn Post
of Mrlsboro; Captain w. L. Cannon Post,
of Brldgeville, George w. stradley, COM
mapder; Colonel q. X. Layton Post, OF
Georgetown, G W. Benum, command
er; Captain 2. G. Carter Post,
Of Harrington, James 4. simps on,
commander; Major John Jones Post. of
Middleton; Phil Sheridan Post, Of Will
minGton, Moses We'll, commander; Abra-
ham Lincoln Post, Of Frankford, Joshua
Hall, commander; Captain Hydrick Pest,
OF Seaford; H. W. McColley Post. Of Mil
ford; General Sherman Post, of Bridge
vile, Henry Carey. commander; General
b. F.. Butler Post, of Smyrna, Charles II.
Wells, commander; General w. S. Han
cock Post, OF Smyrna, Thomas Davis,
commander.
Daniel Ross Of this city will OF course
accompany the veterans.
He enjoys the double distinction Of being
department commander Of Delaware and
iurlior yice-ccmmauder-i In chief He en-
listed in 1862 and saryed until the end of
the war, with an honorable record. Since
tho war ho has been engaged IN business
first in Conshohocken and then in VIII
mington. Ho ID charter member Of Post
No. /, Of Wilmington and since 1889 has
been department commander. He was
elected vice. .comlnander.in- chief at Gin
cinnati, and since then has visited many
pests in the Eastern States.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-28
MYSTERIOUS
DROWNING
The Body OF a Woman
Found Drowned at
Woodland Beach.

Tho body of a woman was found drown.
cd at Woodland Beach yesterday. The
body was removed to Smyrna whore the
Coroner will hold an inquest. The body
is that of wonyn who signed at the ho-
tel as Mrs. Julia Walker, Philadelphia.
1t is the opinion at the resort that she
committed suicide on Saturday.
Tho supposed suicide arrived at Wood
lani Beach on Friday morning last on the
Clyde, indicating that she either was from
Chester or Philadelphia. At any rate sho
registered as Mrs. Julia Walker, Phila'
deiphia," but had nothing to say to any
body about the hotel She seemed very
respondent, and spent her time continue
ally wandering up and down the beach
along the bay. On Friday evening after
attracting the attention of the boarders
at the hotel by her strange actions, Mrs
Walkor retired carly.
Saturday morning found her nstir carly
and aftor getting her breakfast she re-
snmed her silent promenades up and
down the bay shore. She returned to the
hotel at noon to get her dinner 1t was
noticed during Saturday that she frequen-
tly walked nearly to the place where hor
body was found. Saturday afternoon,
just before the departu ure Of the steamer
Thomas Clyde. she ordered sandwich
and glass of beer at the hotel, after eat.
ing which she resumed her promenade,
and did not return to the hotel liz tho
evening.
When tho body was found deep hole
was discovered in the skull and her left
check was badly bruised, while the crabs
had lacerated her hands and face. She
was about fifty years Of age, five feet four
inches IN hoighth, and weighed ll0pounds,
being dressed in white shirtwaist and
black sateen skirt.