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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-21

The senate committee on elections is
considering the Quay case, which is
being presented by able counsel on
both sides, ex-senator Edmonds head
ing the array against Quay, and the
Attorney General of Pennsylvania APP
pearing for him. Senator Penrose did
not appear as counsel, and when he at
tempted at one time to participate in
the proceedings by asking one of the
lawyers if he was not employed and
paid by John Wanamaker, he was very
promptly called down by Senator Pet
tus, one of the democratic memb ers of
the committee, who said that the PRIV
ilege of rudely interrupting counsel
was one that should not be extended
outside the committee, even to a mem
Der of the senate. .
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-21
First Presbyterian Church.

The choir rehersals which have been
going from and for the past month m
der the direction of Rev. Mr.. Hernlon,
pastor and choir master of the First
Presbyterian church, eliminated in a
very successful song service Sunday
night The new organ which was ex.
pected for the service had arrived, but
the organist did not reach here till
Monday morning so the old organ was
necessarily used. Mrs. Wertz, Miss
McFerrin, of Bristol, and Mrs. James
were the soloists on the program, but
Mrs. James was not able to take hel
part and Miss Scott very kindly sub
stituted for her and was of material as.
sistance throughout the evening al:
hough she had not rehearsed with the
)rganist or the ch )ir.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-21
The Old Reliable.

In the business world as in all other
things firms may come and firms may
go, but some go on forever. Such an
one is the old reliable house of M.
Jackson, the leading grocer. He is in
the same old stand on Main street and
occupies his same old place in front OF
the procession, nothing binders or moth.
ing halts him. He turns neither to
the right or the left in an effort to Gre
ate little side shows to draw attention
from inferiority but goes straight
ahead furnishing the people the best
goods money can purchase. Quality
is his watchword and it has made his
store safe harbor for the doubtful
purchaser. His goods are all made by
famous producers and the brands are
absolutely guaranteed. Mr.. Jackson
is personally one of the most popul al
dealers in the city, and this trait to-
gether with his correct business meth
DDS has made his house one of the lead
ers of its kind in this section.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-21
A "Country Visitor y

Will appear at the Opera House on
next Thursday, Dec, 98th. and guar
antee is assured to all those who at
tend the performance, will not only
have the pleasure of witnessing one OF
the purest and homelike comedy-dra-
mas, but they will see some of the most
pleasing specially performers that ever
faced the footlights. First is Mr..
Harry Green, the premier of all farmer
comedians;next Miss Pauline DeConde
who win amuse you with, her pretty il
Illustrated songs and her enchanting
dances. Then we have Miss Grace Har-
court, the par excellence of all lady
eornetists; then Mr.. George Atkinson,
Americas famous banjo soloist; Mr..
Philip Ellsworth, the worlds greatest
baritone, in illustrated songs. Last
but not least, the great wargraph show
ing pictures Of all the latest produe-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-21

Passenger Agent John L. Meek has
secured very fine bird dog, which was
sent him from Johnson City yesterday
The dogs name is "Bob," and he was
formerly owned by Governor "Bob'
Taylor. The dog is full-blooded set
ter and very intelligent. Mr.. Meek is
very accommodating, but he will prob.
ably refuse to lend his new dog to his
sportsmen friends, even though theii
applications be endorsed by the highest
officials of the road. Knoxville Journ.
al and Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-21
Estes Meat Market
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We want reliable and energetic men
and women in each State to travel and
appoint agents; salary $3.50 to $1,000 9
year and expenses, guaranteed and
paid weekly; no experience required,
we instruct You. Local representatives
wanted also, Send stamp forfull par.
ticulars. Address, The Bell Company,
Dept. A., Philadelphia, Pa. SO1-st.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-21
Smallpox in Johnson and Carter.

DR.. j. A. Albright returned this
morning from a trip to East Tennessee.
He found twenty-five or thirty cases Of
smallpox at Butler, in johnson county,
and across the Watauga, in Garter
county, between Butler and Fish
Springs. The cases haYe been isolated
and quarantined. - Nashville Banner.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-21

tions. Admiral Dewey on land and
sea, the great naval display, the battle
of San Juan Hill, and many others.
Don't forget to see the great farmer
band, which will parade your streets
on or about noon of the day of exhibit
ton. See the most wonderful of all
tlick bicycle riders. who will lead
the parade.
Seats now on sale at usual place,
without extra charge.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-21

Mr.. Mckinley, the man who once
blackguarded Mr.. Cleveland for wor-
shipping the golden calf and being the
enemy of silver. completed the job of
tanning the gold-standard bill through
the House, Monday. The program
was carried out according to the ad-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-21

A few nights ago while young man
was escorting two young ladies to
church they got tangled up in one Of
our asphalt pavements and great was
the fall thereof. The young man struck
first and Jill-like, the girls came tum-
bling after, and landed upon him. When
he emerged from the wreck he discover
cd that he had ripped his trousers from
the waist to the ankle and tore his over
coat about two feet in the back not to
mention internal injuries and external
bruises. The girls were more forum
ate as they struck soft snap. The
Young man now contemplates sueing
the city for tearing him" with these
girls and has a prima facia case.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-21

the lives of Mr.. John Sneed and Miss
Tiny Able. Several friends Of the con-
tracing parties were present and the
congratulations were profuse and hear
ty. Mr.. Sneed is sober and indus
trious young man and is worthy of the
good woman he has won. Yesterday
she was Able, today she is not, but we
wish Mr.. and Mrs. Sneed a long life Of
happiness and prosperity.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-21
Sir Redvers Buffers can give the
crawfsh lessons in locomotion.
According to Buffers report the Tu-
gela river was full of Beers. They
must be hog-suckers too.

The Roberts committee will this week
hear witnesses that have been sum
moned from Utah and will then de-
eide whether it will be necessary for
the committee to go to Utah to take
further testimony. 1t is now certain
that the committee will not make its
report until after the reassembling Of
congress, in January.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-21
CHRISTMAS ETcHINGs.

Last night as we were going to mar
ry couple we saved the lives of a
young couple on the Market street
bridge. The girl was evidently deter
mined to commit suicide by jumping
from the bridge-from the way the
young man was holding her.
Last Monday while going home to
dinner q gentleman discovered sus-
picious looking article upon the pave
ment. He picked it up and after dag
nosing 1t found it to be q very stylish
and daintily trimmed pair of lady's
sleeves tied together with q ribbon.
The lady who walked away from this
package may have same by filing ap-
plication at this Office.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-21

The City Drug Store guarantees ev-
cry bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and will refund the money to
any one who is not satisfied after using
two-thirds of the contents. This is the
best remedy in the world for la grippe,
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough, and is pleasant and safe to take.
1t prevents any tendency Of a cold to
result in pneumonia.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-21

Cecil Rhodes has lighted the fire I'M
der his balloon. f-'I
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-21
Sc a Week to Start.

We want intelligent ladies or gentle.
men to accept permanent position in
own town; salary to start SO a week,
guaranteed, and commission. Many
make from $12 to $24a week. You can
devote oil or your spare time, Send
stamp for full particulars. Address,
The Bell Company, Dept. G. Phila.
delphia, Pa. S01-St
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-21
T Il E x COMET.

Entered at the POsto6ice at Johnson City, Tenn, as
Second Class Matter.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-23
GEN. HAYWOOD IN TOWN.

Gen Charles Haywood, commandment of
the U s. Marine Corps, was in the city
yesterday and accompanied by Mrs Hay
wood was registered at the Falmouth
hotel. The General was met by repre-
sentative of the PRESS last evening and
said that he had enjoyed leave of alb
sence, a part of which was spent In the
White Mountains. The General visited
Bar Harbor and Moosehead Lake and 1t
is his intention to 90 to WsterVilie. which
was his birthplace and former home.
The General was pleasantly entertained
at private dinner yesterday given him
by Col. and Mrs. Boothby at the Fal-
mouth hotsl. He being on leave of alb
sence and naturally DESTROYS to lay aside
the routine of offiee. was not inoliped to
say much about the service of which he
is the head but incidentally In conversa-
tion, referred to the fact that whiln in
New York he watched AGO of his corps
take their departure for duty at Cayite
under command of Lieut.. Col. Elliott.
When asked If these were the first of
the marine corps to go to these islands,
the General replied;
"No. there is first battalion already
there, numbering say about 400 men. and
these are commanded by Col. Pope, SO
that all In all our branch of the service
Will soon have a body of men aqgregat-
ing nearly a thousand for duty In these
far away islands,"
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-23
BY THE FRONT DOOR.

Yesterday morning when the young
lady clerk at Whipple's ten-cent store in
Harrington block attempted to open the
front door, she found that the lock had
been tempered with SO that 1t would not
work. 1t had evidently been opened
with piece OF steel and then locked
again. but in such way that the bolt
could not be pushed back. Entrance was
obtained to the store from the basement
of the edjoining store. 1t was then
found that a burglar had been in the
store during the night. He had obtained
an entrance through the front door as
indicated above, 1t was then evident that
he had searched the money drawer and
had found no cash there. de had not
tried to steal anything from the stock,
since the articles being and 10 cent
goods. forsthe most part were too bulky
for him to think it worth his while to
carry away. The burglar went out by
the back door. lie took the inside bar
from the back door, unlocked 1t and then
looked it behind him, leaving the key in
the lock. A policeman found the key
there ana returned 1t to one of the
clerks. The fact that no money is left
in the drawer at night saved the propri-
etor from loss.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-23
AN ABANDONED TEAM FOUND
NEAR DUCK POND.

About ten o'clock Monday night a
team was taken to Mr.. L. ii. Walker
livery stable at Riverton by Mr.. Fred
leighton of Pride's corner. who said he
mad found 1t by the roadside near Duck
Pond.
The driver was found lying near tbs
horse and was also brought to the stable
where 1t was found that he was intoxi
Gated. He Was sent to Portland and thu
team was held awaiting an owner. Mr.
Rowe of this city, went out yesterday
morning and proved the rig to be his.
He said he sent the man to take lady
out to windham and that proabbly h.
had got drunk and fallen out. after leav
Ing his charge at her destination.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-23
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Vim. ]. Hislot, former Portland
boy. who ia now consulting engineer fol
the McCagne Investment company Of
Omaha. Neb., is visiting friends In town.
Mr.. Hislot has not been 10 town before
for 10 years.
Bishop Healy, accompanied by Fr Col
Inns Of the Cathedral are in Aroostooli
county.
Alderman Lamson goes to tie weirs.
N. H., this week to attend the annual
reunion OF his rsgimens. the 18th New
Hampshire.
Postmaster George L.Swett has received
an invitation to attend the laying of the
corner stone of the post office at Chicago.
Miss NJ. Bunce OF Lowell. general ao-
oouutant of Fay Brothers 10 Hosford, is
visiting relatives In the city.
Mr.. ]. Il. Moore, business manager OF
the Jefferson, has returned from his yaoa-
ton and was busy ssterday getting ready
for the fall opening.
Mr.. George w. Dow. OF this city, has
just received postal card from his
friend, Lieut. Frank II. Lang, who has
been stationed with the Ninth U. S. In
fantry at Honolulu. The postal Is dated
August 5th. and stated that his regiment
left Honolulu that afternoon at O'Clock,
for Manila. He said he was delighted
TO get away. although he had been hav-
ing fine time for over two months.
Mr.. Lang is Portland boy, and was
sergeant major of the First Maine Regi-
ment at Chickamauaa
Mr.. Thomas J. Caine, of the Quincy
Market Gold Storage &c.,, Boston. Is
spending two weeks vacation with Mr..
ana Mrs. J. W. Barbour, Beach street,
Willard.
Master Hurry Blackhall OF Caraquet,
N. B. is the guest of his brothers Eleo-
trician ]. K. Blackhall and Conductor J..
A. K. BlackhaIl of the Portland railroad
company. After brief visit in Portland
and vicinity young Mr.. Blackhall will
visit relatives In Massachusetts, and other
points.
Fred S. Ring of Portland, freight
conductor on the Grand Trunk railroad,
is acting as conductor Of the Lewiston
and Portland passenger train during the
absence OF Conductor John Pratt of Lew
iston, who has been sick for a few days
past.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-23
REATATTRAoTIoNs.

Next Saturday will most prof. ably be the
last day for out door attraction this sum-
mer and the programme arranged
cannot help attracting all lovers Of aqua
tie sports
Prof. Howard Irving, the only man in
the world that rides bicycle on the
water, will give an exhibition. This per-
Torrance Is said TO bs wonderful and O
great novelty. A lady who does not wish
to have her name known win give an
exhibition of high diving and swimming.
This lady is as much at home on the
water az IN land. She should be seen BY
every one that enjoys bathing in the salt
water.
Challenge swimming match for q purse
OF $1,000, open to all amateurs. One
fourth mile and return.
Now for fun. Tub race fer purse Of
5000. Mr.. Davidson Of South Portland
has challenged Capt. IL. b. Webster, who
now holds the Championship of America.
Eph. has accepted the challenge and the
public may expsos to see the greatest race
on record.
between the hardy fishermen of Peaks
Island and Long Island. At the race not
long ago Peaks Island won the first prize
and Long Island second. Now there will
be another Contest tor supremacy for q
purse OF $40 Co Gee Whiz How the water
will fiy when they get the word go.
A prize OF SEQ or silver cup Will
be given to the young lady who wins the
championship Of Casoo Bay. There are
said to be good many young ladies who
havess become expertl in rowing and tho
above prize should be worth having, as 1t
will carry with 1t the name OF being the
champion lady rover of Casco Bay.
All parsons wishing to enter these races
which are open to amateurs only will
please leave their name at the Cas1o Bay
Steamboat Co.'s office. Custom House
Wharf, as early as possible. and not later
than 10 O'Clock Saturday, Aug Goth.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-23
HIGH ARR.

Though the painting Of signs may not
be generally considered quite SO thigh
art" as some of the forms of palette and
brush work, the new wall decorations
which the energetic firm OF Hooper's
Sons have just completed are indeed
s'higL art"-at least so far as elevation Is
concerned.
On the blank walls of their six-story
building, towering above the corner of
Congress and Centre streets, are two of
the best examples Of modern advertising
sign painting to be found In New Kng-
land. These are the work of the Conner
Rand company. The background is a
dark green. with border OF orange and
white. The letters are a shaded yellow
and white, outlined with orange and
black. On the end nearest Congress
street lie an exceedingly "lifelike" repre-
eentation of an upholstered piece CT furn-
iture. done in colors. The whole thing
forms one of the most effective and strik.
ing pieces of sign painting that we have
ever seen. 1t is seen best from the street
car waiting room corner at Preble street.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-23
ApMIssIoN 40 HIan SCHOOL.

There are several pupils from the gram
mar schools who were not promoted to
the High school last June not having the
required rank. BY the rules all such
pupils have right to be examined and
II they pass the examination they may
then be admitted to the High school.
All pupils desiring to be admitted to the
Portland High school or Deering High
school on these conditions. are notified
to meet at Superintendent Lords office.
on Wednesday,, Septembsr 8 at 9 q. m.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-23
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

The funeral Of John Hughey, who died
at his late home on Long Island, Sunday,
took place at o'clock yesterday after.
noon. Quite number of Portland friends
attended the ceremonies. The remains
were taken to Portland at $50 O'Clock
AMI interment was In Evergreen ceme-
terry.
Mr.. Robert &. Wallace took possession
of the Windsor hotel yesterday and was
very busy preparatory to the formal open.
Ing.
In few days the board of registration
will be prepared to give out a complete
AID official statement in regard tc
changes In names and residences In the
voting lists, and general review of the
voting lists as they appear at present.
It is understood, however. that there
has been a net loss of 200 names from the
city lists of last year and q net loss OF
about loo names from the lists represent
ing the Deering section.
No public collections have been made
in this city for the aid of the storm suffer-
ers at Porto Riso, but some private checks
have been forwarded to Secretary Root.
A rehearsal of the Portland Festival
chorus will be held at Y. NJ @. A. hall
this evening at 7.45. Mr.. W. R. Chap.
man will conduct.
The Maine Historical society will hold
its annual outing at the Point of Pines
on September 9. A carriage drive and
a paper by Hon. Augustus Il. Moulton on
the historical associations Of the locality
will be among the features.
Petitions in bankruptcy have been fled
by John, Nj. Goodwin of Kennebunk;
Abner n. Smith of Lancaster, Mass,
formerly of Portland.
Yesterday morning John Higgins and
Charles NJ. Abbott were drawn for grand
Jurors, and VIM. +. Birnie and Robert
w. jackson tor petit jurors at the Sep
TENDER term of tie U. s. Circuit court
at Portland.
A man suffering from fever and ague
was found in Tom Lees shanty at Fish
Point, yesterday morning. He was taken
TO the police station.
big lot of sand has just been received
for Cushing's island. from Jonesport,
and about 1900 barrels of cement are on
hand. aud everything Is in readiness for
the toacrt ng, which will begin at once
The Martha Washington society win
have an outing and shore dinner at I'm
derwood park tomorrow, Thursday.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-23
HAD MARION EsCApE.

Mary Smith, six-year-old child, resid-
ing with her uncle, Mir. Fred Smith. Nc
kiniey street. Deering Centre, had mar
row escape from burning 20 death yester-
day noon. The child was at play around
a bon fire that had been started on the
vacant lot adjoining Mr. Smiths house
The child's clothing caught fire, but
Mrs. Smith was quick TO act, when she
heard the child's cries. Mrs. Smith ran
out OF the house with macintosh and
wrapped the child up In it so that tho
flames vera extinguishsd. The clothing
of the child was badly burned, but her
body was not injured by the flames.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-23
THE PRESS.
NEW ADvEnTIsnmEsrs TODAY.

Patrons Of the PRESS who are 60
ing out Of town for the season are re-
minded that they may have the ad-
dress of the paper changed as often as
desired, if they are regular subscribers,
To those not regular subscribers the
paper will be mailed at the rate Of
fifty cents month.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-23
THE eUNNERs' TOURNAMENT.

A number of the members of the Port
land Gun club who intend to take part in
the state tournament at Auburn, August
so and 81, were in that city Saturday, the
guests of the Auburn club, and they
looked over the grounds and tried the
range. There is much interest all over
the state In this tournament, delegation
being expected even SO far away as
Presqus Isle. Last years individual
championship went to Auburn. A dozen
prof. ssional trap shooters are expected 70
be present on this occfsion, but their
shooting Will not Interfere with the state
tournament,
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-23
LoBsqER sMAoK SUNK.

Wyer s. Willard, the lobster dealers Of
Custom House wharf, received tele-
gram yesterday morning stating that the
lobster smack Charlotte A. Bsai, WAS in
collision near Matinicus rock, sunk in
stantly and is total LOSS. The captain,
George A. Beal, and another man who
formed the Grew, both esnaped, although
1t is Thought that considerable sum of
money which Capt. Beal had with him
is lost with the vessel. The cause of the
collision Is unknown.