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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

one Of the most elegantly appointed am
ners Of last night was that giv1n by MISS
Gale at her handsome residence m IA
Street. Her guests were DR. and Mrs. JOS
eph Taber Johnson DR. and Mrs. Ralph
jenkins. Major and Mrs. Wallace, Mr.. and
Mrs Moss. Mr., and Mrs. McFee. and Mr..
Chew. Bridesmaid roses. blooming IN
massive silver bowl. on a richly carved
silver waiter, occupied the centre Of the
table and the candies in the tall silver
candelabra burned under rose pink shades
The service was Of gold and silver, and
the exquisitely dainty cut glass bore the
monogram of the hostess scrolled in letters
of gold.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

Opportunities are everywhere. but HCuichs can
calv be In one place ard that Is AZ Your home
where you will experience the greatest 81 pleasure
and comfort Therefore phone 64. Arlington Bot
fling Co. foT csse 81 Eaerzen, Senate 90 Lager
Erar
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

Senator ana Mrs. Hanna entertained at
a dinner OF twenty covers on last Monday
evening in honor Of Or. Blaunc, Of Paris.
Mr. and Mrs. Bromley returned from
their wedding journey Friday night and
are now visiting Mrs Bromley's parents
Lord and Lady PauncefOte. The Embassy 5
guests also include the Countess Of Mnto
wife Of Lord Mimic. the Governor General
OF Canada, who reached here from New
York yesterday, and who will remain in
Washington until next Wednesday. when
she will return to Canada. During the day
or two that the countess remained in New
York she was the guest OF Gen. and
Mrs Lloyd 5. BTice. The Ambas alcr and
Lady Pauncefote will entertain usual at
dinner tonight when in addition to the
Countess Of Mimic and the bride and groom
the company will include The gentlemen Of
the Ambassadors staff.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

young matron. And do you know" she
said in winding mp her report Of the little
talk 4 cant for the life Of me think what
II was l could have said that made him
gaze slowly. first at me and then around
the room at the0ther people. with such a
curious smile"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

Mrs John W Thompson entertained "a
group Of friends in q graceful fashion yes
tcrday AFTERNOON. the guests being The
ladies ~,yho. have assisted her throughout
the winter at her Monday "at homes
Luncheon was served in the green dining
parlur at Rauschers aud afterward the
hostess and guests We're driven in automo-
bilcs 10 the theatre, where they occupied
three boxes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

No one so clever to catch al Clevernes-
ina others as the Chinese Minister. Mr.. WI.
When he gets a bright response TO his in
yestigating queries his wonderful eyes
sparkle with appreciation, and when he Is
asked d question with the pointblank di-
rcctness characteristic Of his own method
of getting at facts his face fairly radiates
good humor though he answers or not. &C
cording To discretion, which, incidentally.
Mr. WI Ting fang seems 10 possess more
OF than his fair share He is sometimes
IMPRESSED. sometimes amused. and always
f,nphstically interested in wOman's work in
This country as manifested in her various
social phllanthropic and political organi-
cations.
Here is little incident a young matror
tolls Of the Minister at her own expense.
she is young woman who lives on one Of
he loftiest pinuacles of the social world
and she was enjoying herself very comfort
ably at a recent M-Careme festiyiy when
Mr. Wa asked her to tell him about Lent
She explained 1t all very nicely. and when
She had finished up about the fasts and
sacrifices and prayer and retirement
from the world pleasures. the minister
asked: and who keeps this Lent
why. every body. almost answered Ia,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

Mrs II. j. Smith. Of 20 Iowa circle, who
has been spending the winter 10 Southern
California. returned Monday having been
called home by the illgess OF her grand
mother. Mrs NJ. l.. Chapman.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

Mrs Winnie O. Chlds. the widow OF Mr.
A +. Chlds. is stopping With her cousin.
Mrs Charles Foster Plumb at Too r
Street northwest
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

The gayeties OF Mi-Careme are a thing
OF the past. and Fashion having cast aside
her sackcloth for the German Ambassa-
doris ball is again in penitential garb for
the next three weeks to come. The ball
was an event to be remembered. Had his
excellency's original plan been carried out,
his hospitality Of last night would have
been an affair Of the gay season, but just
as the date had been arranged the mother
of the Emperor died and the Embassy was
put into official mourning As it was. the
coo guests who attended the reception and
cotillion which followed are indebted 10
the Ambassador for the most brilliant
mid-Lent dance ever given at the National
Capital The past week was pleasantly
diversified with afternoon and evening en-
tertaiuments. the majority Of them being
for the benefit Of some charitable cause.
Fashionable people to the number Of sew
eral hundred listened Monday night to
shakespeare tragedy OF Julius Caesar.
as interpreted by Mr.. Marshall Darrach, Of
New York The recitation was given in
the drawing room OF Senator and Mrs.
Cushman X. Davis who graciously placed
their home at the disposal Of Mr.. Darrach,
who in turn. viii donate half Of the pro-
ceeds derived from the sale Of tickets to
benevolent cause. The ballroom Of Mrs.
alldtu > IeSluri4't III ''t vas "Ii
filled Tuesday, the fashionable audience
being there 20 hear recitals by Mrs Waldo
Richards and songs by MIR. Francis Rogers,
both Of whom appeared together again
Friday at 30 o'clock ar COrcOran House,
the residence of Senator Dppew. The
Catherine H. Brney Chapter Of the
National Homeopathic Hospital gave
euchre tourney Tuesday night at the resi-
dence Of Senator and Mrs. Cushman X.
Davis. when nearly 200 players competed
for the eighteen handsome prizes which
we're awarded to the victors Of the game.
Birney Chapter is named in memory Of
lady noted for philanthropy in this city
for many wears
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. e d. NJ. Perkins have
announced the approaching marriage OF
their daughter Annie Landreth. to Or.
Henry Clark Saunders, Saturday, March 81.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
SPECIAL
PIANO SALE
AT DROOP'S.

Every year at this tinr il is
necessary for us to have Il clear
ance sale of new and slightly used
upright and grand pianos The
new pianos are those left over
from our HOLIDAY STOCK. and
the slightly used ones are pianos
Just returned from rent after Il
f.u- months uSJUp
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

Mrs. Smith. wife Of the Postmaster Cen
eral. has returned from Atlantic City.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

\ Lenten wedding of general interest to
take place on April ) will be that Of Miss
Hannah Walker Sampson. youngest daugh-
ter Of Rear Admiral sampson, to Ensign
Wat Tyler Cluverius. United States Navy.
The ceremony will take place at the com
mandant's house, at the Charlestown Navy
Yard. Boston
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

Mr. and Mrs William H. Pritchetl viii
hold a reception 10 celebrate the nttielh
anniversary of their marriage on the even
ing of Auril = from to II O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

Mrs T. De Witt Talmage is convalescing
from her serious attack of the grip. but
will not be able to return calls before her
lenarture for Europe. April 10.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

Miss MAY Campbell. OF New York. viii
be the guest this week Of the Misses Evans.
daughters of the Commissioner Of Pen
siOus
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

Mr. and Mrs II. A. Bartlett are among
the Washington contingent at Tampa. Fla.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

applicants are not pensionable, no mat
ter what their disabilities may be. The
board is now prosecuting man who
got en- the roll by false swearin G, and
illprosecute every case that is broug hit
to its attention.
OF the / 1913 now pending before the
board, 1877 of them seem to be meritor-
ious and have been referred for addi-
tional proof.
Several limitations we're brought
before the board that sever oil several
pension attorneys we're charging the
pension ers more than the law allowed,
whereupon Gen. Pickle ordered the
secretary to investigate the matter, and
if it be found true, he would proceed
against the attorneys.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08
NASHVILLE ITEMS.

Nashville, Tenn, March ga New
York draft for $3.50, 900 will be forward
ed tomorrow to Latham, Alexander &
Co., the states fiscal agents, to pay the
note held by the National City Bank
for that amount. The note is due on
March 10, and its payment means the
wiping out of the states floating debt.
The debt, at the beginning OF last year
amounted to $3.50, 900, money borrowed
to pay interest on bonded indebted
ness.
The next large payment that is to be
made by the state is interest on the PEN
itentiary bonds, $45, 900, due the first OF
May. This interest, it is stated, will be
successfully met
Today's payments will reduce the
balance in the treasury to $145,0O0.
Secretary of State Morgan today
granted charter to the Tennessee and
North Carolina Railroad Company OF
Cooke county. The capital stock is $50,
900. The company proposes to build
and operate railroad from Newport,
Tenn, to the county line of Haywood
county, N, O., near the Big Pigeon
river.
A charter was today granted by SEQ
rotary of State Morgan to T. j. Red
mond, W. W. Faw, j. B. Lille, Jr.,
Sam Webb and Ed Curd, Jr., for the
Franklin, Tenn, Terminal Co., the
purpose of which is to construct, main
tain, operate or lease to other railroads
terminal facilities, etc. The capital
stock is placed at $4,000.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

There seems to be trouble ahead for
the administration bill providing that
the acknowledgement of the army shall
have the rank of major-general. The
senate has adopted resolution, offer
ed by Senator Pettigrew, directing the
Secretary of War to send to the senate
the record of the court-martial of Gen.
Corbin, who was then lieutenant
colonel, during the civil war, and a
copy of report made about the same
time by Col. Thomas J. Morgan, relat-
ing to the first colored brigade, and
Lieut.. Col. Corbin's relation Herewith,
Corbin was court-martialed upon the
charge of cowsrdice, one of the specifi-
cations being that while under fire he
got off his horse and hid behind tree.
He was acquitted, bat the record as well
as the report of Col. Morgan is said to
contain matter which will cause sena-
tors aud representatives to do some
hard thinking before they vote to make
such a man a Major General.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

Senator Butler, Chairman of the Pop
ulistic National Committee, expresses
the opinion that the attempt to create
friction between the democrats and
populists will fail. Speaking of the
nomination of Col. Bryan, Senator
Butler said: "Bryan will be the choice
of three elements, the democrats, the
populists and the silver republicans.
Tho two latter will meet on the same
day, if present arrangements are car
ried out, and will, in all probability
unite upon the same candidate for Vice
President.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08
Ex-Mayor Faw Writes Letter.

The COMET has received personal
letter from ex-Mayor W. w. Faw, and
we take the liberty Of making public
the following extract:
| have enjoyed the regular visits Of
The COMET immensely since | haYe
been here. usually get it on Sunday
morning, along with the Nashville Sun
day American, and | invariably read
THE COMET first, and this has been the
case even through the war in Ken
lucky, l am rejoiced to see the signs
of awakening prosperity in and around
johnson City. | have no doubt but
that she will get there" yet. shall
meyer cease to appreciate the friendship
and good will of my friends there (and
so far as | know they are all my friends.
Although, so far as | can now see, |
will never again live in Johnson City,
there is no one who will be more sin
cerely gratifed to see the town thrive
and prosper than your humble servant.
presume that you are still dispens-
ing with justice in the most approved
fashion. l want to assure you that
have not believed one-half of the base
insinuatiOns against your character
which have appeared in the Dyersburg
and Hardeman county papers. To re-
sist the tendency to some slight sus
picions has required great faith, but SC
far l have withstood the temptation
When next visit Johnson City I shall
expect to see "Biltless" shining in al
the glory of its prototype, Biltmore
One of my numerous(?) clients has
come in and | will have to stop. With
best wishes, | remain yonr friend,
W. W. FAw.
You are right, Walter, about our dis
pensation of justice. We adhere to oul
first resolution to give justice to the
litigant who pays the cost. 1t some
times happens that neither side can pay
the cost Gas you may remember) and in
that case we dismiss the suit before the
lawyers make their argument so as tC
cut them out of their fee. A few days
ago we discharged. defendant in 6
criminal case just as the counsel began
his argument, and he tried to talk after
court had adjourned. He complained
SO at not getting to make his speech
and seemed so full of it that we gave
him package of horse and cattle pow
ders to satisfy him for the loss of his
fee. He is all right now.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

Senator Stewart, who has been coun-
ted as O countenancer if not an actual
supporter of Imperialism, said in
speech against the Porto Rico tariff;
81 don't want any territory in which
the constitution does not follow the
flag. We can not discriminate against
any section of our own country. If oul
principles of free government are moi
broad enough to cover any territory
under the flag, then we would better
bring back the flag"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

Instead of avoiding the collision Of
imperialism and protection, as the re-
publicans who fathered it intended, the
Porto Rico tariff bill seems likely to
precipitate the collision, and the repub'
licans to be called on to say whether
the country shall give up the Philip
piues or the protective tariff, If the
supreme court decides, as many believe
it will, that all territory owned by the
United States is, constitutionally speak
ing. a part of the United States, the
choice will have to be speedily made,
and Senator Foraker has openly said
ON the floor of the senate that he would
favor giving up the Philippines.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

We have recently been very much
disturbed over sore heel, and every
diagnosis we have so far attempted
has failed to ascertain the cause. The
weather has been very cold and our
subscribers have quit hauling wood and
have paid their subscriptions in money
and as a result we have had no fire and
plenty to cat, and for the life of us We
can't tell whether we are frost bitten OF
have the govt. Now is the time t.
bring on that wood.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

Gov. McMillin's speech at Pulaski is
too long to be published in our limited
space. 1t is an exhaustive report Of
the states financial condition, and
shows that the reform measures passed
by the last general assembly have
worked together for the good Of the
state. The revenue received from in
creased taxation, coal oil fees, the peni-
tentiary and the amount saved on iu-
dicial salaries and in fees under the
Jarvis law, has made it possible for the
state to wipe out the floating debt and
pay $4,000 on its bonded debt. This
will be good news to every Tennes'
sean,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

Congressman Sibley, of Pennsylva-
mia, divides his salary every year be-
tween the charitable institutions in his
district. He makes about as much as
the Congressman who has to give his
salary every term to be reelected.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08
wATAUGA NOTES.
Watauga, Tenn, Feb. 20. 1900.

Watauga, Tenn, Feb. 20, 1900.
EDITOR CoMET:-David Scott, son of
John Scott, died here on the 10Th inst
His remains were taken to Abingdon,
Va, for burial, The young man was
caught in belt in the chair factory
over year ago and was badly injured,
and has been constant sufferer ever
since until death relieved him.
r. T. Johnson, of Elizabethton, who
has been canvassing for the Deering
Harvesting Co., was here Saturday.
Mrs. d. N. Reese, who has been Sc
riously i'll with pneumonia fever, is
slowly improving.
d. 8. Bowers, the hustling drummer
for W. B. Lockett 4 Co., was here Sat
urday selling goods to some of our
merchants.
| BERTHE, the ten-year-old daughter of
Mr.. snd Mrs, Noah Gibson, died last
Tuesday. She was buried Wednesday
IN the WAtAuga Flats.
". T. johnson, yard master of the
Southern at Morristown, came up the
nth Aad Spont Sunday VITA relatives
here.
j. y. GIindstAS came down from
Bristol Saturday night and went over
70 Ellzsbetbton Sunday.
David, the little son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. 3. smith, died Thursday of dropsy.
Tho remains were taken to Piney Flats
for internent.
". Il. Gibson, travelling salesman
for the American Tobacco Co, was here
last week.
The epidemic of grippe is still raging
here. The tannery is only working
eight hands, where they usually work
twenty-five.
Stella Holly, colored woman, died
lest Monday and was buried Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. e. s. Albertson are
both confined to their beds with grippe
Lee Smith, who has had grippe, il
able to call upon his best girl again.
Mrs, W. I. Rucker, of Murfreesboro
who has been visiting relatives here, il
now visiting in johnson City.
John Morton, colored, who has beef
: O regular hand at the tannery here TO
} about ten years, died Sunday morning
Civil Engineer Dyer, OF the Va. & s
W. is surveying line Of road north
I west OF our place to cross the Wataug
river about mile below here and u
Brush Greek to the Carnegie furnace
Miss Margaret Range has returne,
I from 9 visit to Ielstive in West Viz
+. ginia. VIOLET.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

While the editor of the Sentinel was
recuperating at Jaggers fountain that
devilish Fields fred abroadside atEvans
and Brownlow and the editor has been
kept busy every since picking the shot
out of the sore places of the wounded
and pouring on balm.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

Has it ever occurred to you that we
are going to make some farmer a pres
ant of one of the best moving machines
manufactured, that would cost il
purchased $500? This is fact. Pay
your subscription, get 20 votes for ev.
cry dollar you pay, and vote for your
self or a friend and do so now. The
contest will close in May.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08
We have just received

Orleans Molasses, Olives in bottles and in bulk, and
nice line of evaporated fruits such as Peaches Ap.
pies, Apricots, Nectarines, etc We also have the
biggest variety and the incest line of TEAS ever
shown in this town. To be convinced, drop in and
let us show you what we have If you don't buy we
won't get mad, as it is no trouble but pleasure to
show our goods We guarantee our prices to suit
you Very truly,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

Democracy will commence to sweat
at Kansas City July 4th, 1900, at which
place and time the democratic national
convention will choose a candidate fol
president. -Tomahawk.
.
It will then proceed to make it hot
for the republicans.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

We see that bill has been introduc-
ed in congress to open American ports
and admit material to make paper free
OF duty. If congress will pass q law to
open printing Office doors and admit
newspaper free, pension them as il
we're, it will make it possible for @
country editor to exist upon the sub
scriptions he never gets.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

A Mormon elder OF a meeting in
Jacksonville, Fla, said Southern wo-
men had no virtue. He had no sense
and was promptly knocked down by 9
man who was sitting near the platform,
and the meeting broke up in disorder
The Southern people have no sympa
thy with Mormonism.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

Moyse, the crazy fellow who imper-
sonated Capt. CLARK and married the
Cincinnati lady at New Orleans after a
days acquaintance, has been held to ac-
count, PerhapsIthe woman can account
for her actions without being held.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

Harlan Whitaker, of Butler county,
KY, charged with the assassination of
Gov. Goebel, was held to answer without
bail at his preliminary trial at Frank
fort, Lee Jones, a Whitley county
suspect, was held in $500 bail. Whit
aker was represented in court by at
torneys, but made no defense, the wit
nesses of the prosecution not even be-
ing cross-examined The common
wealth only introduced enough testi-
mony to hold the prisoner, and was
careful not to expose any of the clews
by which it expects to locate the lead
ers in the conspiracy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08
SURPRISING.

Has been the number Of compliments paid our meat
department We have been exceedingly fortunate
in securing none but good meats, and when we fail
to get GOOD meats we will have none. You can
depend on that SO when you want real nice steak
or roast come and see u.s.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

That Cincinnati woman who went to
New Orleans and met an adventurer
p Importing to be Capt. Clarke, of the
Texas, and married him after an ac-
quaintance of two days, can find con-
ISOLATION in the fact that her husband
is not the only member of the family
who is a fit subject for the lunatic asy
lun,-Courirr.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

Jack Chinn has fled suit for sea, 1000
tor SANDER against Mrs. Kate Banta,
of Frankfort, for an alleged statement
that he shot Gov. Goebel. He will also
sue Louisville newspaper and the New
York World for publishing the state
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08
CY II. LYLE. Editor and Owner,
THE VOTING BEGINS.

Voting in The COMET consest for the
Jones Chain Drive Mower, to be given
to the most popular farmer in either
Washington, Carter, or Unicoi county,
has begun, and from now until May
oath, the date on which the contest will
close, interest in the matter will natu-
rally increase as new contestants enter
the race. The balloting now stands:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

That Soldiers Home report that was
sent to out-of-town papers was like a
kited check. When it got back home it
was protested.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

In opening this little game of politi-
ca! pool Gov, McMillin seems to be Of
the opinion that he gets all he makes
on the "break."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

The Cincinnati woman who married
the bogus Capt. Clark" evidently
wanted a husband in name only.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

Next Saturday will cook some ones
goose, no matter how cold the weather,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

THE COMET added ten new subscrib-
ers last week. Thus we push forward,
There is yet room for few more names.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

The fund subscribed for the widow
of the late Maj Gen. Henry W. Law
ton was formally transferred to her
yesterday. 1t aggregated sos, 439.07,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

The state funding board has decided
by a resolution TO purchase and cance
$40, 900 in state bonds on April list
The money to make these purchases i,
raised under the new sinking fund law
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-08

Carmaok wants to play "call shot
senatorial pool game but Snodgrass and
McMillin want scratches" to count.