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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
A Voice From Jail.

The Telegram is in receipt Of the fol-
lowing letter, which is self explanatory
and which we give as written.
Statesvile, N. c., Oct. 27, 1O0O.-
Special to the Greensboro tillegrpham
Gentlemen & Ladies' & Friends one aud
all, will You allow me Short Space in
your column,
| am heare under 4 year Sentence,
which | have been in Jail about IL
months which 1 vase charged with an
assalt upon a Revenue officer So
when l was brought into the court on
the 10 of this month the court seen at
once that l done what did to save my
own life. SO the case was mol Pressed
at once and thrown out of court, So
then to Make Sure thing to get me in
the Penitentiary. they brought in
George Burlson, a thief who had just
got Back form the Penitentiary he
was sent there for Steeling. which he
acknowledged on the witness stand
SO Burlson. was brought in to court.
and he swore that. he seen Me let Gil.
bert Street. have Empty Barrel with
a Stamp on it. which | did not and
God in heaven Knows to day. that |
did not for the whiskey Barrel was al
ready Gilbert Streets which Street
left at my place. & then Some time af-
ter that Stree sent Burlson to my
place after the Barrell, SO l Set the
Barrel out in the yard. l made a cross
mark on the Stamp with my knife be-
fore it went off to disfiger the Stamp SO
it could not beused any more. So as
to me having anything elce to do with
the Barrell | am as clear as an angel
in heaven today.
And now to show you all that | am
clear of the charge the witness George
Burlson come to the Jail at this place
the same evening after the trial X ac.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
To Introduce Our
Golden Finish
Quarter Sawed
Oak VenGered
MANTELS.....
THE GARDEN CITY MEDICINES
AND TOILET ARTICLES. .

A line Of family remedies made and sold by
rs exclusively. Every preparation Is guaran.
tecd TO contain the purcst and best drugs. A
single trial will prove their superiority. ANY
of these remedies with full directions for using
sent prepaid on receipt Of price.
Quickactor Laxative Tablets for Constipa.
tion, Biliousness, Headache, Indigestion, Diz-
ziuess, and Torpid Liver Strictly vegetable,
Garden City Headache Cure, for Nervous
Headache, Sick-Headache Neuralgia, Binding
Headache, Sleeplessness, Flatuiency and Sour
Stomach, Harmless. One dose 10 cents. for
IS cents
Garden City Fve-wash, for Iufamed or
Weak Eyes, Scalds, Cuts Burns, Bruises and
Old Sores, Entirely Harmless. Powder enough
for making one pint. 90 cents.
DR.. Wihofte Lady's Syringe, $3.50. Small
Hard Rubber Syringe 30 Cents. Rnbber Hand
Pressure syriuge, pipes 60 cents. Badger
fountain Syringe, 2 hard rubber pipes, qt.
SirpO, 2Qts. ai25 A jax Fountain Syringe, finest
nude. hard rubber pipes, ? qts. $500. Ho,
Watef Bottles. White rubber a.. Is cent? Z
qts. q ass Silt frished at. Sl.25, qts. IL 90,
American Beauty Complexion Tablets, for
cleaiiAiDg the skin of Blackheads, Pimples,
Moth Patches, Freckles, and all skin diseases,
causing the cheeks to have the natural tint Of
youth aud health. 50cts.
American Beauty Cold Cream, for removing
Tan, Ereekles. aud all Impurities of the skin,
and giving 1t a soft veivety appearance, 40 cts
American Beauty Face Powder, for CO.
verug to the skin, keeping all dust, SCOT aud
other Impurities from the pores, and giving a
rrfncd elegant appearance to the toilet. Pink
or w ils. IS cts
American Beauty Frozen Perfume, for car.
rviug IN pockets. Keeping in drawers, chests
aud trures to permeate clothing, and impart a
frtgraHt dciicatc trd lasting perfume. II is
.apei ,pr to liquids, rs It cannot spill, waste or
aY3N }g.t;S. 5 cts. cake, for IS cts.
Su.insi Supnosltories for all female irreg.
u,aiF iAs D. cts. ner hox.
81 rite iot our terms to agents and druggists,
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So Filth Avenue. Chicago
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
Does it Pay to Buy Cheap?

A cheap remedy for coughs and cold
is all right, but you want something
that will relieve and cure the more
severe and dangerous results of throat
and lung troubles. What shall you do?
Go to warmer and more regular
climate? Yes, if possible; if not posi-
BILE for you, then in either case take the
only remedy that has been introduced
in all civilized countries with success
in severe throat and lung troubles,
"Boschees German Syrup" 1t not
only heals and stimulates the tissues to
destroy the germ disease, but allys in
fammation, causes easy expectoration,
gives good nights rest, and cures the
patient. Try one bottle. Recommend
ed many years by all druggists in the
world. For sale by dealers in all civil
lied countries.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22

knowledged in the Presence of J. G.
johnson. the Jailer & 3 or 4 other good
ment hat he swore false against Me
about the Barrell & said that Gilbert
Street who was also a witness against
me had got him to swear that against
me & Burlson said he was sorry that he
had swore what he did.
So | will not ask anyone to take my
word Just ask Mr.. j. Ct. thompson the
Jailer at this Place. & other good men
here, SO it looks very hard for me to
have to be sent off from little children
for something that / never thought of
doing no never, but | hope that God
will let me live to get back to my wife
and little children who is there in the
mountains alone a almost on suffer
ence, for my help at home, and no one
to help them to anything, but / do hope
that the good People will not let them
suffer Yours respectfully
VIM. HoNBYCUTT
in Statesville Jail. N. G.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
Orphans DaY.

Thursday, Nov. goth is the orphans
dayl Give, brother, with all your
heart, because the Lold has blessed
you. There are plenty of orphanages
to rene 3 ber, help your own, and then
remember that there are two hundred
orphans at the Thornwell orphanage,
Clinton, South Carolina, drawn from
every southern state and some north
ern, and even from ''the isles of the
sea" They are from many denomi-
nations of Christians as well as from
non Christian parentage. Bereft Of
parents, they are alone in the wicked
world, forgotten, perhaps in the To-
calities from which they came, but
loved and cared for and trained for
future usefulness by faithful teachers
and matrons. Taught trade, and
giyon mental training as well, they
leave their orphan home to care for
themselves. Send your spare gifts to
lhe Thoruwell Orpharage, Clinton,
South Carolina.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
WIVES E0R SALE
Indian Chief Will Dispose of Seven, Re-
tanning Only One.

Does anyone in the East wish to buy
a young squaw, warranted kind and
true, at bargain prices?
If so, he can make a deal with Chief
Quanah Parker, of the Comanche tribe
who is auotining off his cattle, his wives
and his residence, says a dispatch to
the New York journal from Wichita,
Kansas.
The only squaw he won't sell is "Too
Nicey,' his favorite consort She is
not the prettiest of the lot.
"But l have to keep one of them to
do my cooking, " the chief explains, and
so there you are.
The chief has eight wives. Seven of
them are for sale to the highest bidder
They manifest very little interest in
the matter. Their only hope is that
the purchasers won't beat them too
much and that they will be rich.
"Those seven wives cost me nearly
l 900 ponies, the chief says, "but l
admit that they've aged. Indian Squaws
don't fetch what they did when l was a
boy. They 'er getting too independent.
'I'm willing to take the price of 500
ponies for them, but it must be a spot
transaction. | don't belive in selling
on the instalment plan. Every man
kicks after the first month
"When get rid ofthese seven wives
I'm going to hit the trail to and 60 to
Mexico. I'm tired of the United States
The white man has entirely too much
to say here, and the Indian is no longer
in it.
81 went to see Mckinley, the great
White Father, month ago, He told
me he was going to steal the Kiowa
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
Jesse lanes Widow Dead.

Kansas City, November 13-Mrs.
Zerelda James, widow of Jesse James,
the noted Southwestern bandit, died at
her home here today. Mrs. James was
a Miss Mimms, and was married to
James at Kearney, Mo, in 1874. They
had one son, Jesse, Jr., who is now in
business in Kansas City. Mrs. James
was with her husband when he was
killed by Bob Ford, one of the bandit q
former companions, near st. Joseph,
in April. 1881.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
Tntal AoathotloIsm.

A Seattle family hos yellow d e
with singular love for flowers, viii h
frequently gets him into trouble. Tae
dog, after making sure that tho co. st
Is clear, viii go into the garden and
pluck number Of flowers, and plec-
ing them In heap, will lie down ard
go to sleep with his nose In the bunch.
His favorite flower is tho rose, and he
invariably bites the stem four or fre
iaches below, 90 as to not injure the
flower. All hie nctions indicate that
he enjoys the perfume of the flowers
and 1t rarely happens that he Is not
seen with somo choice flower In lis
mouth The only trouble is that no
culls frozn every garden he secs, and in
consequence has narrowly escaped be-
ing shot for his aesthetic taste.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
sRookLYNs LArEar GAIN.


The Quaint Old Plantation of Flatbush
Which the Bigger Town Has Absorbed.
The beautiful old Dutch town Of
Flatbush, which has just been added to
Brooklyn, is one of the oldest and most
Interesting settlements near New York.
The statement has been made that it ia
even older than Brooklyn. The facts
are that Brooklyn got Dutch charter
In 1853, whereas Gov. Petrus Stuyvos-
ant granted u patent for Flntbush in
1851, but both towns date earlier than
those years, and Brooklyn was the first
one settled.
1t was In 1890, according to the
almanac of the Brooklyn Eagle for
1893, that three citizens of New Am
sterdam went over TO Gowanus and the
Wallnbout (now the Nineteenth word
Of Brooklyn) and bought land of the
Canarsie Indians, who claimed all that
shore. They built soon afterward, and
thus began the settlement of Brooklyn.
Cornelius Dickson established ferry
between our Peck slip and what is now
the foot Of Fulton street In 1912, an6 1t
wGs called the ferry to BreulSelen,
after the name of place In Holland.
1t was l646 (some say In May and some
say In June of that year, when schepena
were elected over there, and the Dutch
governor and council recognized tle
formation of o government across le
river. They had given the whole If
Conynen (Coney) island to Gysbert Up
Dyck two years before that, in l644 1t
without surrcndering the governmt 1t
claim upon the fisheries there. I n
years later, in 1854, Flatlands, Fl r.
bush and Brooklyn, organized mill ia
company to scare away robbers o d
pirates. so Flatbush frat comes Il q
the history of Brooklyn just two hi l.
dred and forty years earlier than 10
bigger place swallowed 1t up.
Flatbush wns then Midwout or NJ l.
die Woods and It's settlement had be Il
begun in 1851. Some persons ins ST
that settlers went there as early IS
1884, two years before the first Nsw
Workers went over to Breukelen, hat
1881 is tho first reliable date In the h ;
tory of the old Dutch farming villaf
In that year Stuyvesant granted po e.
ent authorizing the people there oc
maintain village.
To-day the old town is the seat OF a
tremendous real estate furry, on ac
count of which the old farms have beer
cut up by streets and parceled into lets
whichaxe advertised on all sorts of "es sy
terms" and for apparently very cheap
pricea Trolley lines run out through
the once noble main street of the VI
lage and far beyond, and the confusion
of q transition period makes the place
very shabby. But some old Dutch
houses and many noble and beautiful
mansions Of colonial period still,
stand there beside country seats OF
great size and later date. Lovers Of
the antique and the historic In archi
lecture have long been making pilgrim
ages to Flatbush to gloat over The
quaint fanlights, the old half-doort
and the gable windows, and to revel il
the pursuit Of splendid mantels, anC
andirons, and door knockers, and thI
the like, few of which have been part
cd with by their owners
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22

and Comanche reservation. -Four years
ago / swore that if it were stolen and
turned over to the whites / would kill
myself. I've changed my mind. Instead
of committing suicide I'm going to
Mexico.
my $4,000. house can be had for
half that sum. My seven wives, all Of
them we'll trained, very handsome and
obedient, are going at a sacrifice.
They are mnch better than Ameri-
can wives, as they will do what they're
told.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
Tragic Death.

Bristol, Tenn, Nov, 10.-A distress
ing accident crashed the pleasures of a
Bristol hunting party this afternoon
In some unexplained way shotgun in
the hands of King Campbell, aged
twenty, was discharged, and the con-
tents tore out the bowels of Campbell s
ten-year old brother, Cleveland, who
was only few feet from the muzzle OF
the gun. The boys death was almost
instantaneous.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
TVPEWRlTTEN MUSIC.
A Process by Which Notes Can 30 Takes
Down with Great Rapidity.

A Process by Which Notes Can DO Taken
Down with Great Rapidity.
While great improvements have been
made in the last few years in short
hand systems, and language can now
bo transferred to paper with the rapid
ity Of speech, the writing Of music is
Still an occupation Of exnsperating te-
diousness A musical shorthand has
often been suggested, and it is said
that certain musicians have devised for
themselves such q system, which has
served their purpose fairly we'll But
any attempt to bring the speed Of mn-
sical notation within even appreciable
distance OF the rate Of musical produo-
ton, either instrumental or vocal, has
alwaye been looked upon as impossible.
1t Is difficult to imagine how it can
ever be otherwise, but none the less are
those inventors who seek to increase
the facility Of transferring to paper
musical ideas, either fresh from the
brain Of the composer or from the rem
dition Of the artist, worthy of con-
mendation and gratitude. An atten pit
In this direction has just been made In
the construction of machine for Tyre
writing music, says the Fort Worth
Gazette The machine looks like On
ordinary typewriting machine, after
which 1t is modelled, the frame, he Y,
levers typo, bars and carriage boi g
retained. Various notifications ero
madc 80 as to adapt the instrument 70
the change Of notation, the cerria 70
being shifted endwise only for the d r.
ferent lines, octaves or notes, and 10
paper Is fed forward with each stro 20
Of the type. The machine is intend "a
either to be used with paper alrea y
ruled or TO write It's own staff by O.
peating q flve-lined character
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
No Wonder They're High.

New York, Nov TO- Standard Oil
certificates were opened ut 700 bid, none
offered as against 655, yesterday 8 mar
ket, and until today the highest on
record. The par value of the COM
pany's entire outstanding stock is $97,-
500, 600, and 800 per share indicates a
market value of $682, 100000. During
this year the company has paid $4S,
600, 600 in dividends.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
Bryan Declines Offer.

Denver, Colo, Nov. 10.-Col. W. j.
Bryan has declined an offer of an edi-
torial position on a Denver afternoon
paper at salary of $4,000 year. In
his reply, which was telegraphed from
Lincoln, Neb., he says;
''I shall remain here and in the fu-
ture as in the past defend with tongue
and pen the principles which ] believe
to be right and / believe TO be wise
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
$500 REWARD.

We will pay the above reward for any
case of Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia,
Sick Headache, Indigestion, Constipa-
tion or Costiveness we can not cure
with Liverita, the Up-to-Date Little
Liver Pill, when the directions are
strictly complied with. They are pure
ly Vegetable and never fail to give sat
isfaction. csc boxes contain 100 Pills,
1Oc boxes contain 40 Pills, &c boxes
contain 10 Pills. Beware of substitu-
tions and limitations. Sent by mail.
Stamps taken. NERVITA MEDICAL
Co, Cor. Clinton and Jackson Sts.,
Chicago, Ill.
For sale by r. S. Bolton, druggist
johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
Used by British Soldiers in Africa.

Capt. G. G. Dennison is we'll known
all over Africa as commander of the
forces that captured the famous rebel
Galishe. Under date of Nov. 1897,
from Vryburg, Bechuanaland, he
writes Before starting on the last
campaign I bought quantity of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, which | used myself when
troubled with bowel complaint, and had
given to my men, and in every case it
proved most beneficial" For sale by
City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22

Use DIR. BULLS CoUGH SYRUP AT
once for bronchitis and grippe. 1t has
stood the test and is positively relia-
BILE remedy. Life is too short to exper
iment with new so-called "sure cures ="
Bulls Cough Syrup costs but 25cts.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
Made Young Again.

Zone of DR.. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me in
my teens again again" writes d. Fl.
Turner, of Demseytown, Pa. They're
the best in the world for liver, stomach
and bowels. Purely vegetable. Never
grippe. Only 25c at City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
CONGRESS REPUBLICAN.

The republicans claim from 200 to
2O4 members OF the next house of rep
resentatives. The democrats claim
they will have at least 1866 members,
thus conceding the Republicans not
over 100.
The senate will have at least 40 re-
publicans. The democrats are only
certain of 81. Five seats are in doubt.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22

"Pa, what is the silent vote anyway"
"That's the vote that comes out after
the election and yells I done itp the
loudest. Chicago Times Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
{$OHAL SS,;,SS FsxpHe
W ABSOLUTELY PURE
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
xMo ,nswyo
BrYnn TO Enter Ministry

Fort Worth, Tex, Nov. 1O.-Col. II.
NJ. Winnie was seen by an Associated
Press representative tonight regarding
a statement made by a Chicago paper
that he was authority for the report
that Mr.. Bryan would become a Pres
byterian minister. Col Winnie would
neither affirm nor deny that the state
ment came from him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22

DR.. BULLS CoUGH SYRUP Is A GRAND
old remedy, used for many years, and
still in public favor. 1t is without
doubt the best medicine for all pulmon-
ary affections. 1t always cures. All
druggists sell it for 25cts.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
Mothers S
Friend

will do for every woman what 1t did for the
Minnesota mother who writes the above let
ter. Not to use II during pregnancy is a
mistake to be paid for In pain and suffering.
Mothers Friend equips the patient with
strong body and clear intellect, which in
turn are impaired to the child. II relaxes
the muscles and allows them to expand. 1t
relieves morning sickness and nervousness
It puts all the organs concerned in perfect
condition for the final hour, so that the actual
labor Is short and practically painless. Dan
ger Of rising or hard breasts is altogether
avoided, and recovery Is merely matter Of
few days.
Druggists sell Mothers Friend for 81 a bottle.
The Bradfleld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Send for our free illustrated book
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
Six Frightful Failures.

Six terrible failures of six different
doctors nearly sent Wm. H. Mullen, Of
Lockland, o., to an early grave. ALI
said he had fatal lung trouble and
that he must soon die. But he was
urged to try DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. After taking five
bottles he was entirely cured. 1t is po-
sitively guaranteed to cure all diseases
of Throat, Chest and Lungs, including
Coughs, Colds, La Grippe, Pneumonia,
Bronchitis, Asthma, Hay Fever, Group,
Whooping Cough. SOC and 81. Trial
bottles free at City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22

"Papa, said Sammy Snaggs, "this
story says that the mutineers were put
in IRONS"
Eyes, sammy
"But, papa?"
"Well, Sammy"
"Why do they iron prisoners?'
"'To take the starch out of the Sam
my. "-Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
ELECTION RESULT.

Mckinley 2o2, Bryan I55---Congress Re
publican.
The presidential election of Nov. 6,
shows the following result in the cleo
toral college:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22
CITY BARBER SHOP

The American Barber Shop,
located two doors south of Hotel Pied
mont and in front of Southern depot,
IN. p. Brewers old stand c. Fl. Long
ley, the handsome Manager, and Nat
Hyder, the congenia and aceompn
dating BARRIERS, will be found as assis-
tants.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22

Use DR.. Miles NERVE PLAsTERs for SPINAL
WEAKNESS. All druggists sell EN- for &c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-22

Pain has no show with DR.. Miles, Pain PinA
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-08-13
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department Of the Interior. United States Land
Office Lewiston. Idaho. July 2. 1900.
sufficient contest affidavit having oeen filed in
this Office BY S. J. Lindsay, contestant. against
Abraham /. Batterton. entry No. 44S6. made April
2yth 1885, for l. q g. A. - IA, IS and 90 Sec. 49, Tp
50. Mr.. O. wbm. by Abraham 1. Battteron contestee.
IN which Il Is alleged that said Abraham l.. Bateron
has wholly abandoned said land and has been absent
therefrom for than six months last past and he
has mol improved or cultivated said land or raised
any crops thereon. said parties hereby notified &c
appear. respond and offer evidence touching said al
legation at 10 o'clock q. m. on Oct 9th, 1900 before
the register and receiver at the United States land
Office In Lewiston, Idaho.
The said comics lant having. in proper affidavit
filed July 49, 1900 forth facts which show that al
ter due diligence personal service Of this notice car
not be made IL Is hereby ordered and directed thai
such notice be given by due and proper publication
III CHARLES N. CAREY, Receiver
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-08-13

While member Of congress Mr..
Bryan said in a speech in the
house: Speaking for myself, it is
iinmaterial whether the sheep
grower receives any benefit from
the tariff or not. There are many
different men in the west who are
not Indifferent on the subject, and
they can remember the time when
sheep were almost valueless as q
result Of the tarifflaw Bryan helped
to pass.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-08-13
STATE REPUBLICAN TICKET

For Presidential Electors
GEORGE M PARSONS Of Ada,
JUDGE w B HEPBURN Of Shoshone
j w ROWTON of Idaho.
For Congress
JOHN r MORRISON of Canyon.
For Supreme Court Justice
EDGAR G STEELE Of Latah
For Governor
ID w STAMFORD Of Bannock.
For Lieutenant Governor
A A CRANE of Kootenai.
For Secretary Of State
MART M PATRIE Of Fremont.
For State Auditor
HARRY j. SYMs Of fillmore.
For State Treasurer
GEORGE H KESTER Of Nez Perez.
For Attorney General
GEORGE f GRAY of Oneida.
For Superintendent Of Public Instruction
MISS JESSIE RILEY. Of Blaine.
For Mine Inspector
ROBERT BELL Of Custer.