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By Jove! lsit possible? My old school
teacher. BY the way. do you remember
that you said when | was in your clsAs
that I'd die on the gallows?
Elderly Person-Well. you're n
dead yet.-PhiIadslphls NertA Amast
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13
Circuit Court Doings.

Circuit court is in session at Jones'
boro this week, and the docket is being
handled with commendable dispatch.
Following are the most important cases
disposed Of up to the time of our going
to press:
State VS.. G. M. Bitner, continued.
State VS.. Fl. o. Houston, retired.
State vs.. Forest Davenport, retired.
State VS.. Arthur Cox, retired.
State VS., Sam Good ct al, mol. pros.
on payment of costs.
State VS., Gus Upton ct al, mol pros.
on payment of costs.
State vs.. Robt. Mccall, retired.
State VS.. Jack Nelson, mol. pros. on
payment Of costs.
State VS.. Jno. A. Grow, continued by
defendant.
State VS.. Geo. Colbaugh, L. 7. Rupe
and Jim Large, acquitted
State vs. George Stone, continued by
defendant.
State vs. James Basket, continued
by defendants.
State VS.. W. s. Kyle, continued by
defendants.
State vs. Will Shepherd, not guilty.
State vs. Charlie Wheeler, guilty.
The case of the State VS.. Aleck Ross,
charged with murder, was given to the
jury Tuesday evening, and verdict Of
"guilty, with mitigating circumstan
ces," was rendered. The finding O.
the jury was considered excessive by
the judge, and the verdict was sci
aside and new trial ordered. It is
presumed that new trial will give the
accused from ten to fifteen years in the
penitentiary.
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Fire ON Cherokee.

A barn belonging to John Scott on
Cherokee about 6 miles from this city,
was destroyed by fire last night about
10o'clock, The reflection was SO bright
that the fire alarm in johnson City was
sounded, and the department respon-
ded but soon dicovered that it was use
less to attempt to reach the fire. The
barn was totally destroyed, together
with farming implements and tw COWS.
The horses were gotten out. The fire
is supposed to have been caused by
robbers. They had robbed his smoke.
house and gone to the barn with the
plumber and perhaps accidently started
the fire and were frightened away.
A lot of bacon was found near the barn
that had been carried from the smoke.
house. There was no insurance.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13

Lieut.. Sam Kirkpatrick, is very
much improvedin in health and is not
supposed to be in q serious condition.
He is with the Fourth Tennessee regi-
ment now held at quarantine, but will
be able to come home when the regl-
ment is mustered out.
A torpid liver causes depression of
spirits, Indigestion, constipation, head
ache. Use DR.. IN, A. Simmons liver
medicine to stimulate that organ.
Embree Simcox returned Friday
night from st. Augustine, Fla, where
he has been located during the past
winter. He is looking we'll, but is none
too strongly impressed with the land
of flowers, and says he Will spend next
winter here at home.
DR.. BULBS Cough Syrup is unequaled foI
bronchitis, loss of voice, hoarseness,
and other throat and lung affections,
1t cures more quickly than any Other
medicine.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hopper died at hel
home four miles west Of this city, or
April 18th, 1899, of pneumonia, aged
sixty-seven years. She will be buried
at Shows chapel today. Rev. I. j
Eskridge, pastor Of the M. E. Church
South, in this city, will conduct tbs
funeral services.
NERVOUS troubles are cured by
IN Hoods Sarsaparilla, which en-.
riches and puriies the blood. Ii is tbs
best medicine for nervous PEOPLE,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13

when I tell you, said the manager
OF the Royal Baking Powder Company
recently, chat we advertise In three
hundred and ninety-six South African
newspapers alone, you will understand
our system. 1t includes practically
every newspaper in the world, and it
would take me week to give you full
explanation of it. We get o copy of
every issue of every paper, and notify
the publishers if there are any mis-
takes, however slight, in spelling or
form. Profitable Advertising.
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Board of Trade Meeting

All the members are requested to be
present at the regular meeting of the
Board of Trade, Friday evening, April
14th. The committee appointed to in
vestigate and prepare date with ref
erence to freight rates is expected to
report, and other business of import
ance is expected to come before the
board. Col. E. G. Reeves is expected
to address the meeting on the question
of freight rates, etc. Citizens and in
terested business men are invited tc
visit The meeting.
Very respectfully,
w. J. SPRoLEs, Sec'y.
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$1,000 in Cash

will be distributed to the agents of the
Chattanooga Weekly Times in prizes
between now and May /, 1899. A
good salary also provided for energetic
agents. The above mentioned prizes
and salary viii be justly and equitably
divided between successful agents,
medium agents and small agents.
Many useful and valuable premiums
are offered to subscribers at prices less
than one-half their regular selling
price. Agents blanks and stationery
furnished free of cost. Send at once
for agents outfit and our premium list.
Sample copies free. Correspondence
solicited. Address Chattanooga Weekly
Times, Chattanooga, Tenn,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13

The county court of Bradley county
has decided to issue $1OO,0O in bonds
to improve and build railroads in that
county. The interest is payable semi
annually. The county court is to ap-
point commission of three, together
with surveyor, to lay off the roads.
The contracts will be let to the lowest
bidder as soon as the surveys can be
made. Twenty per cent. of contract
price is to be retained until work is ac-
cepted by county court, and no money
will be paid out only by order Of said
court. The bonds will be issued only
as the money is needed, and the trus-
tee will be required to give bond for
this money. The work is to be COM
menced on all Of the roads at the same
time.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13
Will Tell About Porto Rico.

DIR. j. w. Cox, of the U. S. volunteer
army, will lecture on Porto Rico on
Tuesday, April 18th, at Watauga Az
enue Presbyterian church, for the
benefit of the Ladies Aid Society Of
that church. The lecture will be
based upon DR.. Cox's personal exper-
fence and observation in that portion
of Uncle Sans newly-acquired posses
sions, and will of course prove inter-
esting to those unacquainted with this
rich tropical country. All are cordial.
ly invited. Admission 15c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13
Change in Police Force.
Successors to HART g. SMITH.

At recent meeting of the board Of
mayor and aldermen the resignation Of
W. K. Martin, as chief of police, was
presented and accepted. The vacancy
thus caused was filled by the promo
ton to the chieftancy of Sam'l Latture.
M. B. Martin has been elected to the
position of night patrolman, made va.
can't by the promotion of Mr.. Latture.
Mr.. W. X. Martin has made many
warm friends during his incumbency,
by the prompt yet kindly manner in
which he performed the onerous duties
of his Office, and they will regret that
he decided to resign.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13
New Bank Building.

The building corner Of Main street
and the public square, owned by the
Jonesboro Banking and Trust Compa-
ny, is to be torn down and another will
be erected in its stead. The building
has long been known to be unsafe, and
it is a relief to know that the danger
will be removed when the building is
razed.
Mr.. Chas. Foreman, of Knoxville, is
in the city drawing plans for the new
building, which, when completed, will
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13
Returned to Johnson CITY.

Pension Agent Fl. L. Williams has
returned from Middlesboro Ky. AS
pension agent Mr.. Williams was trans
ferred from this to the Middlesboro
district, in which he has been located
some time, the work here being under
the supervision of the agent at Morris
town.
Mr. Williams will bring his family
back to Johnson City, where they will
in future reside.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13
City Attorney Resigns.

Mr.. s. G. Williams has rendered his
resignation as city attorney, to take eff
feet within thirty days. Mr.. Williams
has made a most efficient and Jealous
official, but as he is the attorney for
other corporations, whose legal inter-
ests are antagonistic to those. of the
city. Mr.. Williams decided that the
only proper course for him to pursue
was to resign. His successor has not
yet been appointed, but it is intimated
that Mr.. S. E. Miller will be elected.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13


cure-no yay. Price SOC.
N, G. I. Simerly was in the city
Monday.
Mrs. W. P. Harris is at Maryville
this week,
@, A. A. Pearce is up from Memphis
visiting his family.
Rev. T. B. Russell is able to be
around after short illness.
Miss Mabel Keeper is visiting Miss
Hayward at Newport, s, 9.
Mrs. P. H. Woford and children are
in Bristol visiting relatives.
Col. C. H. Nimson. of Cranberry,
was in the city the first of the week.
Mrs. e. G.. Lyle is at Bristol visit
ing Mrs e. H. Seneker, who is quite
ill.
DR.. J. W. Cox has moved into the
Will Harr property on Roam and Myr-
tie streets.
Yesterday Gov. McMilliu appointed
r. G. Hunter coal oil inspector for
Johnson City.
Recent indications were that we'll
all take snowballs with our strawber-
ries and cream.
Rev. Jno. r. Herndon and r. A.
Wood are attending Presbyterya thew
port this week.
Chas. S. Mason, the accommodating
county court clerk, was in the city a
few hours yesterday.
Mr., Geo. B. Parker, principal stock
holder of the furnace company, was in
the city this week.
Mrs. Charles Moore has gone to Ath-
ems, Tenn, to visit her daughter, Mrs.
E. H. Mclaughlin.
The American Laundry has moved
into the Harr property on the corner
of Spring and Cherry streets.
Judge j. P. Smith and Attorney
John Bowman went into Johnson
county Monday on legal business.
The McElwee Backing Plant has been
sold to E. M. Wyman. Jas. A. Martin,
trustee, made the transfer this week.
Harry Murphy, representing the
Knoxville Sentinel, spent Sunday in
this city, the guest of his uncle, W. S.
Mitchell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. A. Martin and
Jas. st. John left early this week for
Boston and intermediate cities on a
pleasure trip.
Mrs. Landon White, of Cooke county
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. R. H.
Doak, and is rejoicing with the family
over the birth of a daughter.
Mrs. J. Il. Burners hats are as
lovely as a beautiful dream, and her
great bargains make it interesting to
visit her place of business.
Misses Irene Martin Of Free Hill,
Lizzie Anderson of Unicoi City, and
LYNNE Hahn Of Buffalo, were the
guests of Mrs. J. R. Taylor on Holston
avenue, in this city, Monday and Mon
day night.
Mr.. Chas. Foreman, the Knoxville
architect who is in the city drawing
plans for the new bank building, is 0
broter- in-law of our townsman, DR.. G.
j. Broyles.
Gabe G. Harris is preparing to leave
Johnson City. Mrs. Harris has gone
to Bristol to board and Gabe will put il
few months looking out a location
He will probably decide upon Joplin
NJ. O., and go into the mining business
We were glad to receive pleasan
call, Monday, from Mr.. R. l.. David
son, the polite, practical and jovia
representative Of the Twin City Print
ing Co., at Bristol. Call again; yor
, are always welcome.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13
Wreck at Tonesboro,

Local freight, No. 81, in charge Of
Conductor Lowe, was partially wrecked
at Jonesboro early this morning. Just
as the train was passing the old Sewer
hotel property, the caboose, from some
cause, jumped the track and crashed
into the building. No one was killed,
although Capt. Lowe was rather seri-
ously hurt and a brakeman slightly in
iurad
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13
Died in ASheville.

This Thursday morning the sad in
telligence reached this city announcing
the death of Mrs. Ruby Vines, nee
Painter, wife of Rev. W. NJ. Vines,
which occurred in Asheyille, N. c., on
the 18th inst. 1t has not been a great
while since Mrs. Vines was here visit
ing relatives, and the announcement Of
her death comes as heavy shock to
all, especially her sisters, who had no
thought but that she was enjoying her
usual health.
Deceased was the eldest daughter Of
Mrs. w. T. Painter and sister of Mrs.
T. A. Cox. Interment at Limestone
Friday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13
When Travelling

Whether on pleasure bent or business,
take on every trip bottle of Syrup Of
Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and ef-
fectivelly on the kidneys, liver, and
bowels, preventing fevers, headaches,
and other forms Of sickness. For sale
in so cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13
Poisonous Even to Leeches.

Do You allow your boys to smoke Gig
arrettes? Do you smoke the miserable
little sticks yourself?
We refer you to the following facts,
published by q newspaper which prints
the dishonest cigarette advertisement
and is certainly not prejudiced against
the poisonous traffic:
Leeches, when applied to persistent
cigarette smokers, drop off dead, dis
tinct traces of the dangerous empty
reumatis oil given off by tobacco being
found in them. Strangely enough, the
same experiment tried upon excessive
pipe smokers resulted in no apparent
injury to the leeches,
"Got the Grip2" Get DR., Miles Restora
tive Neryine and cure il,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13
HART & HOUSTON
Weather Abreast.

Sunday, April GO n. m, snow; TAO,
rain; 9:45; driving sleet; 1913, rising
barometer, variable winds; 1920 p. M,
clear and mild; 2:10, warmer; 4;O5,
cloudy and cooler; 5;15, threatening;
$50, still threatening; 0:15, we're
asleep and don't know anything about
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the we'll known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste aud acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUF
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK, N. Y
For sale by all Druggists. Soc. per bottle
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13

Senator John Slack, our representa-
tive in the State senate, has perhaps
made wider reputation as an indus
trious, honest and fair man, than any
of his predecessors. No man, republi-
can or democrat, need fear any Jug
Cling as long as John Slack represents
this district. c., aeyille Republican.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13
Died.

News was received in this city Sat
urday of the death, at her home in
Harrisburg, N, G., of Mrs. N. l.. Nc
Cachren, which occurred Tuesday,
April 9th. Deceased was the last sur
viving sister of W. Il. and w. S. Mitch,
ell, OF this city.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13

be a most substantial one in every par.
ticular. The plans now being drawn
include handsome front IS feet wider
than the present building, as negotia-
tons are pending looking to the pur-
chase OF that much additional ground.
Possibly the new building will be
only two stories high, but it will be O
substantial one. Work will begin at
once. Meantime, the business of the
bank is being conducted in the Faw
building, on Market street, where TEN.
porary quarters have been established.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13

Gen. Gomez expects to take up again
his programme for solidifying the Gu
ban people IN demand for complete
independence and the early withdrawal
of the forces of the United States. He
will probably be reinstated as general
in-chief of the Cuban army.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
saved the lives of thousands of croupy
children. tits also without an equal
for colds and whooping cough.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13
For Sale.
Hsnry Koehler s. Company,

Lumber Dealers Of louisville, Ky.
invite correspondence with Mill men
who have lumber for sale. They buy
Poplar and Hardwcods in mixed cars,
drv or green. Write them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13

and use Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy for pains of the
stomach and all unnatural looseness of
the bowels. 1t cures.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13
The IIpst Prescription for ChllIs

and Fever is a bottle of GRovE's TASTE
LESS CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and quinine in q tasteless form. No
cure-no yay. Price SOC,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13
DOES YOUs ROOF LEAKl

The largest and best can of Baking
Powders for 8 cents is Perfection at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13
he y COMET

Cure a Cold in one Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund money il it fails to cure, 25c
The genuine has L. Il. @. on each tablet,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13

Kingan's dried and canned meats at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13

Fine Kindling Wood at Remine's
coal yard.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13

Mild and sweet is "Cubana Mixture"
sc package.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-13

The best soap is "Brag" at Jackson's.
Guiana Mixture, the leading sc
smoking tobacco. Don't bite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-22

face and chest. He put another coat on
him somehow, gave him a fiery gulp OF
liquor and hustled him out on the parade
just in time to report his troop present and
get down to morning stables.
This here rackets got to be stopped,
said Murphy, IF either Sammy owen or
mes going to face New York again and
hold up our heads in the ward. Gee! He'll
be under arrest in a week at this rate!"
From that day Spud Murphy went about
his new work with an altogether unusual
reticence and with a faithful devotion
which was novel. He seldom now declaim-
ed. as he had been wont to declaim, on the
valor and virtues of his beloved city's in
habitarts. among whom he reckoned dear
est his erstwhie neighbors, the prosperous
Owens. But if the new lieutenants name
was mentioned in his hearing, his quick eye
turned sharply on the speaker and his big
ears cooked up like a terriers. He heard
little said against his master and protege,
for Owen attended to his routine duties and
did not attempt radical reforms, after the
manner of some ambitious johnnies-come-
lately. Gradually feeling OF pity spread
in the troop for the youngster, who was so
quiet and courteous, yet so nervous at times
and always so gray faced and unhealthy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-22
His Criticism Silenced.

From the Chicago InterOcePn.
There were tough characters" said an
eN-Confederate, lin both armies. Three or
four years after the war l found an old
Union soldier in the pententiary at Nash
vile. l was greatly interested in his case,
and it seemed to me that the offense charg-
ed against him-that of stealing mules-waS
not, with army traditions in mind, a grave
one and through the influence Of friends
secured his pardon. He was very grateful
and started north with the promise that We
should hear good reports of him. Before he
left Kentucky he stole ten horses, crossed the
Ohio river with them and made dash for
the central part Of the state. He was pur-
sued and captured and sent to the Ohio pen
itenuary.
II felt very sore about this and taunted
some of my Yank friends with the record of
the fellow. A year later l went to Column
bus to secure the release of an old Confed-
crate soldier from the Ohio penitentiary. I
vouched for him because he was one of the
bravest soldiers in our commando rough,
daring fellow, who would follow his cap
tain anywhere. / secured his release by a
strong appeal TO the governor and started
the man southwark. He stole three horses
before he got out of the state. Since that
time | have never said much about the
Union soldier who disappointed me at
Nashville
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-22
Not All Gold.
hicago Inter-Ocean

from the bhlcaGO lnter-Ocedn.
I'D hate to pay that woman's dentist
bills" said a business man TO a friend on Il
South Side l. train the other day. Across
the aisle from the men was a woman who
showed enough gold every time she opened
her mouth to make man want to leaye|
home and try his fortunes in the hlondike !
Two of her upper teeth had been replaced
by pieces of FURNISHED metal, and one Of he
lower teeth also had a twenty-two-cara4
sheen about it, Her companion had only|
one gold tooth, but she kept ii doing the
work Of three by constant smile.
That's another case of the old adaEe,
All that glitters is not gold " said the
business mans friend. one of the latest
dental novelties makes gold teeth possible
to any one at a small cost and without
even sacrificing a healthy incisor to make
room for the metal. For a quarter you can
get a shell that can be stuck over any front
tooth and with an excuse to smile you can
present a regular gold mine to the astonish-
tooth and then the Yankee man got an
idea. In short time there was an epi-
demic of gold teeth. The novelty man came
out with his plated shells and sold them
like hot cakes. No one but the dentist has
any kick against the imitation gold tooth,
and as a daZZler ii is hard to beat. That
woman's teeth may be the real stuff, but L
believe she can slip them off when she
wants to and get them plated when they
get furnished"