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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-07-06
CITY BARBER SHOP.

Run by flrst-class white workmen We want
and are trying to Elevate the Barber Profess
sion in johnson City. Come and see us.
Patronlze your own Color
and help those that are deserving of your pat
ronage. Yours respectfully,
Russell g. Walden, Prop.
Corner Main and Buffalo Streets
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-07-06

The home of Gen. John B. Gordon,
near Atlanta, was destroyed by fire last
evening His library and war relics
we're saved.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-07-06

"a stitch in time saves nine," anG
"It's never too late to mend"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-07-06

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HvsA saHBW emo 9Iqvq o0opQol pa9lupIvnD
vluso ElJII LoI Ova-oL-oN
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-07-06

Write for the free booklet: "Merry
RhNneS for ThirStu Times"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07
sTREET-CAR POWER.

According 10 the New York Journal, INC
street-cars In that city which are pro-
PEELED by compressed air do not give
satisfaction.
In the first place. the necessities OF the
case require the seats 20 be OF unusual
height. and, Of course. that is a cause OF
dlscomfort TO the passengers. OF thirty
persons who were on car when was
noticed recently. all but two were situns
in unnatural positions Moreover, the cars
are very noisy. They are said TO make
otiite as much noise as dummy engines.
So II would seem that we cannot yet
RELY upon compressed air as sausfac-
tory motive power for street-cars. The
olectric-car IS the favorte OF the hour.
And recent publications in the Street.
Railway Journal give abundant statis-
tics showing that as between the cable,
the trolley. and the horse, the car moved
by electricity can be operated cheapest
All the great cities Of the country aspire
now TO the underground trolley. 1t Is in
line with the policy they have adopted OF
having all electric wires put under
ground. But the cost Is great. Exactly
how 1t compares with that Of the mod
ern trolley line-such as the Traction
Company's line in this city-we do not
know. We have been looking out for
statistics upon the subject. but have not
vet been able to obtain them in authen~
tic form.
Ii appears that in laying the conduiis
for underground trolley lines much cost
oftentinies arises on account Of the
workmen coming in contact. so to speak,
with sewers and gas and water-pipes,
which have to be removed OF given new
positions The work must be Of very
solid and substantial description TO in
sure the necessary Insulation and to make
II lasting.
All these points" are OF interest just
now. when our City Council is consider
ing the question of renewing certain
street-car franchises here.
In disposing of those franchises the
Council should aim to get the very best
service possible for a city of our class.
That we think should be a consideration
superior TO that OF raising revenue Reve-
nue. is a very desirable thing. but the first
requirement OF a street-car line should
be good service-a solid track, fair sched-
ules, clean cars. and transfers from one
line TO another
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07

Condemned Negro I'm Pulaski Jail
seeks to Escape.

ROANOKE. VA. September 6.-Spe-
cial)-A few weeks ago a negro named
Noah Finley. of Pulaski, was sentenced
to be hanged on the charge of highway
robbery. Since his conviction Finley has
been confined I'm the Pulaski jail awaiting
the day set for his execution on last
Saturday morning he wrote a letter TO
negro at Cambria, asking him TO come
and release him from the Jail. Finley
gave the letter 10 a fellow-prisOner named
Wilson. whose term was 10 expire on the
day mentioned. but a trusty gave the
scheme away TO the jaier, who demand
ed that Wilson should turn the letter over
10 him. which was done.
Jaier Carper at once sent the letter 20
Judge Longley. at Newbern. The out
side Of the envelope was addressed 10
negro named George Whltl1ck, at Cam
Dria, and on the inside envelope contain
ing the letter. was written: This letter
is tor Mr.. Simmons"
The letter In substance was as follows:
III you want to help me out YOU can 90
so by coming up here late eDme el cnirg,
holding up the jailer, and making him re-
lease me. BE sure and not come al night.
as there are two guards on AT night, but
come late in the evening. ard IL you think
best get one Of the jailer's children and
carry Il away. Don't take il home with
YOU but take il down To Big Tunnel and
keep IL there. and write 10 the .ailer that
if he will release me you will release the
child and let il come home and If not
YOU will kill the child. Come at once.
Don't delay, as l am going TO hell.
"FROM YOUR FRIEND"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07
HEARD IN WOODSTOCK.
News About the Circuit COurt-Pcr-
soDaI and Agricultural.

WOODSTOCK, VA, September A.
(Special.)-In the Circuit Court Monday
W. W. Koontz obtained judgment against
s p. ,Lonas for $l792O. and John L. Pit
mans administrators VS. Emma u.
Payne's administrators, judgment for
Mills VS.. John w. Lohr, on "A contract
10 deliver wheat, has been postponed TO
the January term. The case of Sissler
VS.. Southern Railway Company has been
deferred TO later day Of the present
term. owing To the death Of Mrs. Eppa
EUntOn. mother Of Hon. Eppa Hunton,
Jr.. one Of the railway attorneys. An
absolute divorce was granted John w
Riffey from Julia Ann +. Riffey for In
fidelity. The marriage took place in
Hardy county. w. Va, i'm 1882, and sepa-
ration followed in 1886.
The harvesting Of corn has commenced
IN this section, the first beiIg cut on
Saturday. The crop will be about 80 per
cent.
Rev. J. C. Jones and wife, of the local
Methodist Episcopal church. South. have
returned from their vacation. Rev. Jones
preached at the Methodist Episcopal
church sunday morning and night.
The dwelling-house and lot which be-
lcnged 10 T. h. Richey, before his de-
parture from Woodstock. and which was
attached under process from the Circuit
Court. has been sold and confirmed 10
]. W. and j. l.. Boyer. of this place.
The weather has been unusually warm
here for the past week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07
T,n,xcs FROM FrScAsrLE.
Death Of John Ross-uiss LILY NOR
enn IL Improving.

FINcASTI.E. September G.-tSpecial)-
Mr. John Ross. an aged and worthy citi-
zen of this county. living only haf
mile from town. was paralyzed Sunday
me rning while sitting in his porch read
ing. The entire left side is affected.
and his condition IS recorded as critical
Miss Lily Morgan. reported some days
ago as having met with an accident by
which she was rendered unconscious. has
now entirely recovered. except that she
is not able 10 recall single circumstance
where she went and all that happened
before her return home. her mind Is
perfect blank. She had q bruise on her
right temple and mud on her sleeve and
side. The horse was bleeding about It's
mouth, indicating that Miss Morgan had
been thrown off and that her injuries
were caused either. by the blow on the
temple or the fall of the horse. But how
she ever got back on the animal In her
condition at the time f. a problem I'M
solved. Her mother Mrs. John Morgan,
IS quite sick and confined TO her bed
Notwithstanding the poor crops. Bote-
tourt county. with her large number or
canneries-not far short Of i0)-will be
able to furnish the trade with an unusu-
al quantity Of canned goods. There VIII
be very few peaches. If any. but oil the
establishments are in fun blast and the
deficiency In the peach line will be made
up I'm apples corn. end tomatoes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BIZ THE DISPATCH COMPANY.

The DAILY DISPATCH is delivered u
subscribers at FIFTY CENTS per month
payable 70 the carrier weekly or nio"'N'S
Mailed at s. per annum. payable IN aN'
vance: s. for six months; $50 Tor three
months: 90 cents Tor one month rrs Y-
per copy. cents.
The WEEKLY DISPATCH issued and
mailed in two parts at 81 per annum'
The SUNDAY DISPATCH at $50 per
annurn. or 70 cents for six month
Subscriptions IN all cases payable IN ao-
vance, and no paper continued after 'ne
expiration OF the time paid Tor Send
post.ofiice money order. check. or regis
tered letter. Currency sent by mail viii be
at the risk Of the sender. subscribers
wishing their post-ofiice changed must
give their old as well as their new post
cn,co Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07
THE AMENDMENTS.

The voters OF Virginia Will be given al
opportunity at the election In NoVehnpV'
20 amend the Constitution ami abohs1
the spring election OF county officers
putting off the same until the regular NO
vember election following. This amenu
ment ought 10 be adopted without oppo
sition. There are entirely too many eiec
lions in Virginia, and IL more could %
held on the same day Il would be all tn'
better for the people.-The ChariottesVii'
Progress.
This statement ha. been made time anc
again by many papers but In our leader
of Wednesday we think we showed tha'
these amendments will mot" be voted
upon this fall.
The Legislature which we are TO eject
In November must agree to them before
they can be submitted TO the people FOR
ratification or rejection.
The opposition TO the proposed amend
ment with reference TO taking oysters
from their natural beds is such that 1t IS
quite possible the two honses Will reject
IL. If they do there will be. of course, no
popular vote taken on It,
Now that the public is beginning 70
understand the real status of these
amen 1ments and takes some interest IN
them. we may expect that their merits
and dement's will be presented fully III
the press and on the hastings. In that
event the LEGISLATURE will know the pen
ple's wi.hes. and will be able to vote I'M
derstandingly upon the question OF SUD
hitting them 10 a popular vote.
in our judgment the people are In IA
yor of fewer elections. and will endorse
the amendment on that subject. The
"ovster amendment" Is not well under
stood by the general public. When it has
been fully explained il may be that the
Legislature will be glad to drop 1t en-
tirely
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07
4 GloUcEsTER TOURNAMENT.
The Successful Knights-Some nun
Jred-Pound wntermeIOns.

GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE, VA,
September 6.-(Specal)-A large crowd
gathered at Plainview, In King and
Queen county, yesterday, to witness the
tournament gotten up by Mr.. f. J. Leigh
The prizes offered We're: First road
cart; second, a set Of harness; third, a
saddle: fourth "A bride and martngale.
Thirteen knights entered the list. Hon.
J. \. Stubs. who was TO have delivered
the charge 10 these gallant gentlemen.
was detained at court, so Mr.. j.. G. CO T.
lett who CHANGED TO pass that way. WIS
pressed into service.
Mr. f. j. Leigh. Of Plalnview. won the
first prize; Mr. Edmund Littlepage, Of
King William, the second; Mr.. A. w.
Anderson. OF King and Queen county
the third. and Mr.. r. +. Bland, another
King and Queen man. the fourth.
After the contest for the prizes was
over the unmarried men contested for
the honor of browning a queen and maids
Of honor Mr.. Edmund Littlepage crown
ed Miss Susie Gray Of Hanover.
queen: Mr.. MOntcure Bland OF King and
Queen. crowned Miss A. y. Bland first
maid: Mr. Melvin Con crowned Miss
Crystal Leigh second maid. and Mr.. w.
r. Bland crowned Miss Rubic Leigh third
maid Of honor. Mr.. Towles. of the North
ern Neck. made a happy hit in delivering
the coronation address.
The tournament was voted a great
success.
Gloucester has raised some big water
melons this year. IT. has not been I'M
common to see melons weighing from
seventy 10 ninety pounds. Judge Cat
lett has weighed two that tipped the
scales al 81 pounds each He also had
one that weighed 1O2 pounds. He still
has on the vines one that he carefully
slips the scales under every morning.
ON Saturday this melon weighed lO2 i-2
pounds ard on Monday your correspon-
dent saw It tip the scales at l03 - pounds.
Tuesday il weighed l0i pounds. When
the melon ceases to grow II Will be
taken to the post-oiiice and weighed
I'm the presence Of witnesses. who Will
be prepared 10 make affidavit as 10 It's
unusual avoirdupos. TWO hundred dol
lars is offered i'm prizes by a Florida seed
man for the largest melons of this va
riety-the Triumph. The first prize is SO.
Captain Joseph James IS extremely III.
Mrs. l.. 9. Catlett went TO Glendale.
her fathers home. -to-day.
Mr. Philip Nelson. after "a grand time
In old Gloucester" left for home to-day.
Rev. Thomas Dixon had telephone
line run from Gloucester Courthouse TO
his home. Elmington. last week.
Miss Margaret Tabb gave birthday
tea at Newstead last night.
Their Gloucester friends are rejoiced 20
hear that Messrs. PeytOn and Frank
Nelson are back from the Klondike.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07
Third Dewey Artist Dead.
New York Press. 6th)

New York Press, 6th)
To tho list OF artists who have met
death while engaged upon decorations
for the welcome to Admiral Dewey the
third name has been added-that OF
Frank T.. Crane. who was found dead in
bed by his wife yesterday morning IN
the home Of his brother-in-law, James
Pounds. i'm Paterson. y. J.
Mr.. Crane was well known as a deco
rator and designer, and his establish
ments in Paterson and Newark were busy
with contracts in connection with the
Dewey reception. He designed and car
ried into effect the decoration Of the PEN
sion building at the inauguration o.
President Mckinley. This is a task that
has been intrusted only 10 the most skill
ed designers.
II is remarkable-this succession Of
deaths among the artists engaged upon
the Dewey arch The first was Casper
Buberl. Like Crane. he was found dead
but he was found dead in his studio, not
i'm his home. "A couple Of weeks ago. The
second artist TO be stricken was Gioyan-
mi Tlrini who died in his home on sun
dav morning. Mr.. Crane had been COM
nlaining of nervousness, but his relatives
did not think he was dangerously Ill. His
death is ascribed 10 heart disease.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07

There is likely to be an outbreak OF one
sort or other at the G.. y. r. Encamp-
ment in Philadelphia against Commits
soner Evans. of the Pension Bureau, be-
cause OF an alleged failure on the Com
missioner's part 10 provide for pension
grabbers to the extent required by law.
OF course. there is no ground for this
contention. The truth is that the Com
missioner has endeavored to protect the
pension law and the public purse from
the onslaughts Of those In the G.. a. r.
ranks whose greed is Unsuitable. He has
shoWn unwonted courage, for a Republi-
can, i'm withstandng the pressure that
is possible to the G. a. r., and that is
invariably exercised when more of the
peoples money or political effect IS the
object sought He has braved the oppo-
sition Of those who are capable Of bring
ing about his official downfall, and is in
Philadelphia now to meet face TO face
whatever storm may rise against him
VIII he stand firm in the presence of the
crafty politicians who manipulate the G..
A. r., or will he be forced, after al, to
make terms with the pension-sharks? If
he maintains his present attitude of at
tempting to do justice to the whole peO-
pie without discriminating as charged
against any person rightfully entitled to
a pension he will deserve and will. re-
ccive the support Of all good citizens re-
gardless of party lines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07
rHF R1CHMoND DIsPATCH-THURsDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 1899

BY counterfciters were found In their
office when searched by the Federai au-
thorities
Dr. Reese said: HE hypnotized mel
was obliged to do his bidding. DIR. Good
ner Is my controlling power. He Is the
actually guilty man. l met Goodner
about one year ago, when chance threw
us in the same office building. Goodner
seemed to play a part in everything
did Even before I was introduced 10
him l carried likeness OF his eyes in
my mind everywhere. and they seemed
to Dry into my soul. l was completely
subservient TO the penetrating gray eyes
of the Doctor and compliant 10 his VIII.
Reese Is an elderly man, while Goodner
is twenty years younger.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07
WORK OF THE SUPREME COURT.
List of the Cases Which Were Con-
sidered Yesterday.

STAUNTON. VA, September 6.-(Spe-
cial.)-The following business was trans
acted by the Supreme Court Of Appeals
of Virginia to-day: The case Of Parrish
against the County School Board, from
the Circuit Court of Albemarle county
having been compromised, was dismissed.
The case of billiard against billiard, from
the Circuit Court Of Nelson county, was
argued in full ana submitted-Caskie and
Coleman. counsel for appellants; j.
Thompson Brown and A. B. Coleman,
counsel for appellees. The case of Cheat
hams Administrator against Aistrdp
from the Circuit Court OF Nelson county,
was also argued In full and submitted
Caskie and Coleman. counsel for appel
lants: Blackford Horsley, and BlackfOrd.
counsel for appelees The case of the
City OF Charlottesville against the South
ern Railway Company was argued I'm part
and continued until tomorrow morning
for further hearing George Perkins and
10 Lane Stern, counsel for appellants;
John Il. Moon and Duke & Duke. counsel
for appellees. The last-named case was
appealed from the Circuit Court of Al
bemar.e county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07

ment into the Ohio canvass. Pamphlets
setting forth the losses sustained Dy 'ne
government by reason Of Carriers DEAR
cation have been widely circulated IN
that state, and. we predict, the result
will be that the administration VIII De
forced TO act soon. But IL will be odd IL
Carter should escape by fault OF the
officer who now holds command OF our
army IN the East.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07
Narrow Escnpe-Dropped Dead.

LEXINGTON, VA. September 6.-(Spe-
cial)-Mr Bernard Northern, while re-
Gently riding a colt al night near Bells
Valley. in this county. had a narrow es-
cape When near a precpice over 100 feet
deep the colt became frightened and leap
ed over Young Northern jumped from
the animal at the same time and landed
safely on the edge. saving himself from
injury. The colt was found practically
unhurt I'm tho RI vine below.
William II. Jarvis. aged about 20 years.
dropped dead on Monday. while loading
hay on the Shewey Farm, near Rock
bridge Baths sir. Jarvis was a member
Of Company II. Twenty-fifth Virginia In
fantrv, during the civil war, and had q
record as brave soldier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07
STRANGE CONTEMPLATING CASE.
Hypnotism Alleged ns an Excuse by
One Party.

ST. LOUIS, September Gone of the
strangest counterfeiting cases on record
has been developed in ST. Louis. DR..
David 5. Reese and DR.. l.. 5. Goodner.
two men of good regulations and social
standing. are involved. There were ar
rested Monday night. and yesterday were
turned over to the Federal authorities on
the charge OF making and passing spu-
rious coins.
Dr. Reese and his family cut a dash
in society. and were well respected in
their neighborhood He has confessed
but Dr. Goodner says that he knows
nothing of the affair. The coin found
in their possession was spurious nickels
Moulds and an outfit commonly used
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07
CHARGES AGAINST CAPT. HuDGINs.
state Board of Fisheries Are Now
Investigating Them

NORFOLK. VA. September 6-(Spe-
ciaL)-The State Board Of Fisheries is
In session here to-day behind closed
doors.
Captain Hudglns. the commander Of
the State Oyster-gunbOat Chesapeake
was before the board. which is inyesti-
eating charges preferred against him by
former members OF the crew OF the gun
boat. who were released. II is said. at
their own request when the Chesapeake
was ordered 10 duty in connection with
the recent quarantine patrol. The men al
lege that while aboard the vessel they
were given insufficient food of inferior
quality. This the Captain vigorously de-
nj
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07
Illness of Judge Jackson's Wife.
baltimore SUM

PARKERSBuRG. w. VA. September
Mrs. John J. Jackson. wide OF Fede-
ral-Iudgc Jackson. is seriously III at her
home having suffered rupture OF a
blood vessel IN her head. physicians think.
by being frightened b. transfer-wagOn
collidnC with her carriage In 'front.' OF a
store while she was awaiting the arrival
of her daughter Miss Lilly Irene. who
was purchasing some artic es within. The
wagon struck the rear wheel OF the ear
riage and whir.od II about with terrific
force
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07
THE VIRGINIA MECHANICS INsTI-
JurrE

NIGHT SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY.
will begin its sixteenth session on FRI
The scholars of last session will be given
the exclusive privilege of entering until
the 18th Of September; after that date all
applications will be considered in turn
until tho limit Of each class is reached.
Apply TO secretary at institute COZ east
Main street daily from O'Clock 4. NJ.
10 ; o'clock T. NJ. and from O'Clock j.
n. 20 G:30 o'clock p. NJ.
MANN s QTARLES,
Chairman School Committee.
Thomas Elliott Secretary. Sc 3-tSe ID
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07
NoLLEY's SCHOOL,
1OT NORTH PINE STREET,
DTrTyATnNn VA

1G7 NORTH PINE STREET,
RICHMOND. VA.
GEORGE NJ. Motley. Principal.
OPENS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER .. 1879.
Odd Thorough preparation for the Uni
versity and colleges Of Virginia. a well
equipped gymnasium. Number Of pupils
limited to fifty. Catalogues at the book
stores For further information ADDRESS
80 49, 'i 80 fA,i o5-dfr,n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07
RICuMoYD FEMALE SEMINARY,
No. 8 EAST GRACE STREET,
RICHMOND, Va

10 IIMUNUl ' ~
Mrs. JOHN II. POWELL.
Mrs. william Reid Williams. Principal;
Mrs. T. q. Peyton. Associate Principal;
Mr.. !. s. Brockenbrough' Business Man gr
The twenty-seventh session OF this In
stltution viii begin THURSDAY. SEP
TENDER q, 1899. and close June 10, 1909.
Facilities improved and enlarged. For
catalogue and additional Information APP
ply to the Principal. jy 9Th. Sun&Tu3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07
about.

Judge Baldwin of the Connecticut SUI
preme Court, has created much discus
sion among professional men by publicly
laying down the following proposition:
MAN has a natural right TO die. When
he is MORALLY III IL is wrong for doctors
and nurses to prolong mis- life IL should
be made Illegal"
The doctors. almost 10 man, naturally
diffsr with the Judge. but a woman physi-
clan Il reported to have taken his side.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-07
New Pool I'm Tobacco.
Now York Timesl

The old pool in Tobacco trust shares
was Yesterday supplemented by new
one. i'm which IL is said that European
interests enter. because Of the progress
Of plans for extending the field OF cigar
otte-making abroad.