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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-08-23
TIE X COME
The Voting Begins

Below will be found the standing of
the candidates for the pilot" stove
that THE COMET will give away on Oc-
tober end, 1900, Fifty votes will be
given for every dollar paid The COMET
for subscription, job work aud adyer-
Using. See largo advertisement else
where.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-08-23

Bargains in Clothing at The Bee
Hive during July.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-08-23

Chase & Sanhorn's teas and coilees
ARE tho best You get them only at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-08-23

The best flour is .i!pH 'ut
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-08-23

Kingan's dried and canned meats at
Jackson's.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
WILL OF JAMES j. sHEDD.
Property and Money Bequcnthed to
Numerous Relatives.

The will of James j. Shedd, dated March
| 10, 1880, was filed yesterday for probate.
1t is stated in the document that the tes-
tator, in addition to the provision made
for his wife. Adie NJ. Shedd in marriage
contract. dated September 16, 1854, leaves
her one horse and harness. a covered car
riage. and all the household furniture. Tc
his niece, Margaret f. Holton, the testator
left houses 1907 Street and 1106 Thir-
teenth Street northwest; to his niece,
Laura A. Shepherd, houses and lots 1872
Fifteenth Street and 1926 o Street north
west; to Frances L. Noerr also a niece. is
left houses and lots 1909 II Street and 110i
Thirteenth Street; 10 his niece. Alice j.
Bennit. houses 1414 Fifteenth Street and
1928 o Street northwest to his niece, Kate
C. Shedd houses and lots 1913 and 1915
Rhode Island Avenue.
To his nephew, William A. Shedd. the
testatOr leaves houses and lots 1919 Rhode
Island Avenue and 1882 o Street. and a
wagon and double harness; to his nephew
Samuel s. Shedd. houses 1917 Rhode Island
Avenue and 153C Street northwest; to
John l.. Shedd. nephew. house and lot
1902 Fourteenth Street; to Elizabeth
Wright, Charlotte Green. Emma Knowl
ton, ana FRANKLIN j. COfnGu, cnlldfen OF
John c. Cornell, of Gaysville, Vt $4,000
each, and to the widow of John c. Cornell,
jr.. $500
The following requests of money are also
made To Amanda Noble. $4,000; to the
widow of Rodney Shedd, $500: 10 the widow
OF Franklin Shedd. $500; to the children of
Christopher Shedd, $1,000 each. 1t is also
directed that the sum OF 81 eco be invested
by the executors OF the will for the benefit
of the widow of John II. Baggott, of Alex
andria, Va, and at her death the principal
is to be divided between her Two children.
To Helen Clancy and her sister Lavinia.
is left $4,000. To the Washington City Or
phan Asylum is left $4,000; to the Fourth
Presbyterian Church. $500. and to the
Home Mission Society OF that church, $500
The testator directs that premises 49,
Street and 926 L Street and lot S2 in
square 1875. and lot in Hyattsville, be
sold by the executors of his will ;Or the
purpose OF paying funeral expenses and
cash legacies named.
Samuel s Shedd. John l.. Shedd and
Seth A. Holton are named executors Of the
yyi
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
BUSINESS MEMS OUTING
The Fire Underwriters Annual
Planked Shad Dinner.
Members of the Association, with
Their Friends. Dine at Marshall
Fenst-Sword Presentation One of
the Pleasant Features of the Day.

The Association of Fire Underwriters of
the District of Columbia gave its annual
planked shad dinner at Marshall Hall yes
terday afternoon. Notwithstanding the
rain there was large attendance of asso-
citation members and their friends some
two hundred making the trip. Once aboard
the Manchester, the weather and its disa-
greeable features were forgotten and a
jollier and more congenial company never
left the wharf. When well under way a
collation. was enjoyed, the principal fea-
ture Of which was the time hOnored as
sociation brewed punch.
On account of the wet condition of the
grounds at Marshall Hall the usual base
ball game and other athletic features were
dispensed with and instead the company
assembled at once in the big dining hall
and settled itself'to enjoy the feast of
planked shad.
For the time bfpg The assembled IN
derwriters, whose livelihood is gained in
taking all sorts of risks, and who have in
their clients. forgot all about rates, "cut
Vi hl4NuAs anu piO rata anu SLlUEI IdNC
cancellation" werss thrown to the damp
air. Preferred add non-preferred risks
were foreign 10 thefr. mnds, and the Eek
ira hazardous" thdg thought not of Their
blanket policy covered everything in
sight, which was the dinner, and a good
one, too. 1t was the succulent shad, ac-
companied by fresh, early vegetables, and
washed down with well-selected wines and
table waters.
When the coffee and cigars came on
Meyer Cohen, President of the association.
called the company to order and intro
duced Charles F. Nesbit as POSTMASTER.
After drinking a toast to the President of
the United States. the company sang a
verse of My Country, IT'S of Thee" and
then Major H. L. Piper, of the United
States Life-Saving Service, gave an inter
esting sketch of this valuable adjunct to
our marine interests, interspersing the
talk with graphic descriptions of rescues
Ii was a decided innovation on former af-
fairs of the kind and proved a pleasing
one. All talk of shop was barred. and
the change was welcome one. John B.
Wight, President of the Board of Com
missioners and former President of the as
ISOLATION, made an address upon the needs
of the Fire Department. w. Clarence
Duyall and Henry K. Simpson, also former
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
pres!dents. dropped into reminigeence and

presidents. dropped into Renaissance and
story
a delightful surprise and a pleasing in
cident came next in the shape of the
presentation of "a sword of Bunker Hill"
to Sam Cross, an old and much respected
member Of the association. His rendition
of the song bearing the title named has so
often given pleasure upon similar occa-
sions, that this years outing was taken to
show the high esteem his friends have for
the singer and the song. The sword is said
to be historically valuable. and was in
handsome wooden case. In presenting the
sword w Riley Decide recited poem
composed for the occasion by DR.. w. T.
Young. At its conclusion Mr.. Cross though
weak from a recent illness, sang the grand
old verses in his usual good style.
AS a fitting finale to an excellent pro-
gramme, Hon Simon Wolfe addressed him
self to Our Country" He treated the
subject eloquently, and carried his hearers
on a wave of patriotism which finally broke
in several verses of the Star Spangled
Banner" rendered with vim by the as
semblage. Songs by Will H. Conley. alter
mated with the addresses and the singer,
were repeatedly appIauded. Aud Lang
Syne' brought the dinner to a close.
On the homeward trip all hands joined in
a series of choruses, to which Edward
Droop obligfngly played the accompani-
ments.
The occasion was voted the most enjoy
able and one of the best managed the as
sociation has ever given, and all the credit
for its success is due to the committee hav-
ing its arrangement in charge. Messrs.
Harry c. Birge, Chairman; Henry II. Wells
and Walter K. Hensey
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
CABE OF THE SIGHHLESS
Annual Meeting of the Aid AssOcia'
ton for the Blind.
The Donation of IA Home the Crown
ing Event of the Past Year-Numer-
GUS Generous Contributions of
Money ard Furniture-Report of
the standardization of Officers.

The annual meeting of the Aid Associa-
tion for the Blind of the District of Co.
lumbia was held on Thursday, with large
number of members present. The mem
bers who had held Office during the preced-
ing year were, with a few exceptions, re-
elected. The officers Of the association as
named for the enusing year are as follows:
President, Mrs Albert G. Bracket; Vice
Presidents Mrs. II. c. Metzerott, Mrs. J. E.
Gilbert. Mrs. John Russell Young, and Mrs.
Charlotte Emerson Main: Recording Secre-
tary, Mrs. Sydney r. Jacobs; Correspond
ing Secretary, Mrs. Alice U. Hunt; Treas
urer, Mr.. Richard Sylvester; Auditor Mrs
Theodore North Mclaughlin; Attorney,
Mrs. Judith Ellen Foster; Board OF Di-
rectors, Mrs. Albert G. Bracket Mrs II.
C. Metzerott, Mrs j. E. Gilbert. Mrs. John
Russell Young. Mrs. Charlotte Emerson
Main, Mr.. Richard Sylvester. Mrs. Alice L.
Hunt, Mrs. C. NJ. Pepper, Mrs S. G. W.
Benjamin, Mrs Frederick c. Mcclure. Mrs
Sydney r. Jacobs, Miss Emily f. Pierce,
Mrs. H. n. Rose Mrs. Lizzie w Calyer,
Mrs. S. o. Verplanck. Mrs Vinuie Ream
Hoxie, Mrs. H. L. Guss, Miss Elsie Graham
Bell, Mrs. II. L. West, Miss Satterlee, and
Mrs. S. E. Hannay
Inc report OF the corresponding seCre-
tary, Alice y. Hunt, shows the growth and
development OF the association. In part,
it is as follows:
The organization OF this association
was made on December Z. 1897. The first
annual meeting Was held in December,
1888. There was then a provision in the
constitution for quarterly meetings The
first quarterly meeting of the second year
was held on April 6. 1889. Circumstances
having arisen demanding immediate incor-
poration Of this association, a special meet
ing was held on April 90 At this meet
ing. after adopting the articles of incor-
poration, an offer from Mr. Stilson Hutch
ms of house 9l5 e Street was presented
and accepted
The browning event of the year past ls,
OF course. the generous Gift Of this house
which has made it possible 10 establish
home for the Blind and open up many
opportunities for their future. Mr. Stilson
Hutchins has given this opportunity to us.
In his letter to the subcommittee ap-
pointed 10 receive his gift he says: I know
oil no charity more worthy, none that APP
peals more thoroughly TO the humane and
generous minded. To teach the blind TO
read and write, to assist them from youth
70 manhood AID woinanhood, and then
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

Florence L. Page, Miss Katherine Case,
Mrs. Mary Bowles Branch, Mrs. W. D.
Baldwin. Mrs. Henry Gannett, Mrs
Thomas ]. Hobbs, Mr.. Joseph Strasberger
There were many donations of furniture
for the home coming from citizens. Among
the number were: W. NJ. Gait & Co, J.
Maury Dove. W. H. Marlowe, Miss Julia
l.. Ripley, Mrs. Amy L. ". Graves, Mrs.
John Russell Young, Mrs. H. c. Metzerott.
the Friday Morning Sewing Glass, the Co
Operative Sewing Society, s. Kann, Sons &
Co., Mrs. A. n. Chalher, Mrs G. L. An
drews, Mrs. Archibald Hopkins. Mrs L. A.
Cleary, Mrs. Laura V. Sylvester, Mrs. E.
A. Speiden, Mrs. Minna Schafer, Mrs. c.
NJ. Pepper, Mrs. Allison Nailor. G. Taylor,
Wade, DR.. A. W Tancil, A. O. Wright, W
Ballantyne & Sons, Miss Mary s. Withing-
ton. Mrs. T. n. Mclaughlin. Mrs S f.
Hannay, Mr. f. o. McNew, Miss Emma J.
Hughes, Mrs. Albert G. Bracket Miss /.
II. Lehman, and Mrs. s. F. Jacobs"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
ALLEGED BAGGAGE THEFTs
David X. Twyman Arrested on n
Serious Charge.

II
| Detectives Muller and Baur Friday
evening arrested and locked up on a charge
/ of grand larceny, David r. Twyman, a
( brakeman in the employ of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad, who is charged
with grand larceny. 1t is alleged that he
is guilty of the theft of trunk contain
| ing articles TO the value of several hun
| dred dollars, and the property of Miss sara
Mellish, of Clifton, Ohio. Miss Mellish
appears as the complainant against Twy-
man, although it is expected that the own
ers of four dress suit cases Will also be
made complainants rs soon as the prop
erty can be identified Ii is said that
Twyman has admitted stealing the cases
and the trunk of Miss Mellsh Two of tt e
cases have been recovered and it is ex-
pected the others will be located within
a few days.
The arrest of Twyman was the result
of an investigation by the local police at
the request of the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad officials. to whom frequent CON-
plants OF baggage thefts have been made
during the past two months Suspicion of
the thefts fell on Twyman and a search
OF his house in Missouri Avenue was made
1t revealed the trunk OF Miss Mellish. Tire
arrest Of Twyman and his alleged confess
sion followed. 1t is said that Twyman ex-
planned to the detectives his method of
operating. According to the story his sys-
TEN was to change the checks on baggage
which he intended stealing. He would
substitute a check showing Washington
as the destination OF baggage, in place OF
check which indicated that the baggage
was to go to Philadelphia. The result was
that baggage which should have been re-
leased at Philadelphia would be put off
the train in Washington. Twyman. it is
said, would then send a duulirate check IN
the railroad station and obtain the bag
gagf
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
STREET sPRINKLING NEEDED.
Numerous Complaints of the Alleged
Neglect of Contractors

Numerous complaints have been received
by the District Commissioners during the
past month relative to the neglect of the
street sweepers in properly sprinkling the
pavements before applying their brushes
A sample complaint Of this kind ema-
mates from F. A. Rae, who says that in
some cases that have come under his
observation no water whatever was applied
TO parts of the street surface. and such
sprinkling as was done was OF the most
perfunctory and insufficient sort. AS a
result he asserts that clouds of dust arise
as the brushes are applied, which the wind
carries into the eyes and clothing of those
passing by, and into the adjoining houses.
The dust thus raised. Mr.. Rae thinks not
only an intolerable nuisance, but menace
to health.
This and other similar complaints have
been referred TO the Street Cleaning De-
partment, and the contractors attention
has been called to them, with the result
that the latter have given satisfactory as
surances to the department that the mat
tiers complained of will be remeded in
future.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
DORSEY HELD IN BOND.
Alleged Collections of Money Under
False Prctence

When Tillman, alias Major" Dorsey,
who was arrested several days ago by De-
tective Lacy, was arraigned before Judge
Kimball, in the Police Court yesterday
morning charged with obtaining money
under false pretences. he entered a plea OF
not guilty and was held for the action of
the grand jury in the sum of $1,000. In
default he was committed to Jail
1t is alleged against Dorsey that he rep
resented to several persons in the city in
Guiding Commissioners Wight and Ross and
James l.. Norris, that he was authorized
by Rev. W. II. SnOwden, pastor of Zion
A. NJ f. Church to collect moneys to be
used in liquidating an alleged mortgage of
$1,000 on the church. II is further alleged
that the collecting of such moneys was not
authorized by Rev Mr.. Snowden. Ac-
cording to the police, Dorsey has been
operating for about two months. and 1t is
said has collected from various sources
about $500
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
DOGS IN M STREET.
The Pound Keeper Finds Only One
Unfortunate Cur.

A citizen residing in NJ Street northwest,
between First and North Capitol Streets,
recently complained to the District Com
missioners that he and his family were
annoyed by number of stray dogs in the
vicinity.
The complaint was turned over to the
pound keeper, who has reported that he
removed to the pound and killed one dog
from the block, but that repeated visits
TO the place have failed to result In the
discovery of other wandering CANNES in
that part Of the city. Mr. Enstein, how
ever. informed the Commissioners that he
would continue to watch the locality and
keep 1t clear Of tramp dogs.
The substance of this report has been
forwarded 10 the complainant in reply to
his letter.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
STREET LIGHT WANTED.
Comm ssioncrs FAN TO Induce Il
Railway Company to Maintain It.

The Commissioners have replied to the
request of J. d. Durfey and others. Of
Langdon, D. c.. for an electric lamp at
the corner OF Rhode Island and Mills Ave
nues northeast, that they are unable to
comply Herewith because of n failure 10
induce the street railway company to
maintain the light.
Mr.. Durfey is informed, however. that
the Commissioners will establish light
at the point designated as soon as they are
able to DO SO.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
Muscular Rheumatism Cured.

For the relief AID Of muscular rheurnat ism
Chamberlain's Rain Balm has become famous.
One application relieves the pain. Mr. r. Wheeler
Of NorthwOod. y. y, in speaking Of this savs:
During The winter of lsGs | was so lame in nv
joints, in fsct al over my body. that 7 ceuld
hardly hohlle around. when bought bottle a.
Chamberl1in's Pain Balm From the first applica-
ton / began 70 get we'll, and was cared and
have worked steadily all the year" Pain Bflm
is for sale by H.Dry Evans, wholesale and retail,
and all druggists.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
TRY ALIENS FOOT-EASE,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. Your
feet feel swollen, nervous, and hot, and get tired
easily. II You have smarting feet or tight shoes,
try Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures swollen. sweating feet, in
lieves corns and bunions Of all pain and gives
rest and comfort. Try it today Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial pack
age FREE. Address Allen s. 0lmsted, Leroy,
n. Y.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
HUNTING JoHNsoN's SLAYER.
The Police Expect 10 Make an Arrest
TnhnN.

An arrest is expected this morning in
connection with the Cabin John Bridge
tragedy. Tie police last night were search
ing for a man who is believed to have pos
session OF facts regarding the killing of
Johnson 1t was intimated that this man
had left the city, but he is expected to
return at an early hour this morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

To properly protect customers interests and our
own, have established the following restrictions Car
Only persons of good character shall be allowed
ownership
2-No building the property shall be used for the
manufacture sale OF intoxicating liquors
3No residence costing less than 81 shall
anywhere upon the property shall buildings be
than Is feet back from the street.
On Georgetown Road the minimum shall be $780,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
ALL IMPROVEMENTS FREE.
NON-FORFEITURE.
CLARENDON IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.

FREE DEED IN CASE OF DEATH.
purchaser payments
his heirs
cost-povided he purchase.
payments have
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-09-01
NO GOVERNMENT IN CHINA.
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS ARE THUS
IMPOSSIBLE.
United States so Replies to Communi-
cation of Ii Hung Chang--Germany
Replies in Same Strain.

WASHINGTON Aug. 23.-The state
department this morning made public
the following Chinese correspondence:
August 10th and 22nd., 1900.-HGnd-
ed to Mr.. Adee by Mr.. Yu August Goth,
1906 n. m.
A cablegram dated August 18th from
Viceroy Ii Hung Chang was transmit
ted by the Chinese minister in London
and received by Minister WI on the
night Of the same day:
1T was the declaration of all minis
ters of foreign affairs of the great pow
ers that the expedition of the allied
powers was solely for the rescue of the
ministers in Picking. Now the allied
troops having entered Picking and found
all the ministers safe it seems proper
that hostilities should at once cease and
that negotiations commence. l there
fore request the United States govern
ment to appoint an envoy with power
or appoint the minister now in Picking
for the purpose, as he is acquainted
with affairs between Chinese ard for
eigners and to inform me if the con-
ference will take place in Picking.
Please request the secretary Of state
to lay the matter before His Excellency
the President. L await reply"
CReceiVed at department of state Aug.
n, 3:15 p. M
A cablegram from Ii Hung Chang,
Minister WI on that day:
THE Boxer rebels in Picking have
been dispersed. There will be no more
fighting. Further military operations on
the part of the powers are greatly to
be deplored. Besides urging cessation
of hostilities, please confer with the
secretary of state upon the subject of
the Withdrawal of troops and the APP
pointment of plenipotentiary to nego-
tiate a settlement of all questions so
as to preserve relations. l await early
reply"
Memorandum in response to the Chi
nese minister's communication of ca
kilograms from Viceroy Ii Hung Chang,
dated August 10Th and August 21st
proposing the immediate cessation of
hostilitieS and the appointment of an
envoy to conduct negotiations received
at the department of state August goth
and August 21st:
while conditions set forth in the
memorandum delivered to the Chinese
minister on August 21st have not been
fulfilled, the powers having been COM
PEELED to rescue their ministers by force
of arms, unaided by the Chinese gov
eminent, still this government is ready
to welcome any overtures for a truce
and invite the powers to join when Sc
curity is established in the Chinese
capital and the Chinese government
shows it's ability and Willingness to
make on it's part an effective suspen-
sion of hositilities there and elsewhere
in China"
LONDON, August 23.-The German
governments reply to Ii Hung Changes
peace negotiation proposal is that "Ow
ing to the lack of any properly accred-
tied authority on the Chinese side the
government of Germany cannot enter
into negotiations.
Twenty-seven warships have assem-
bled at Shanghai and Woo Sung, their
crews numbering 1000 men.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-09-01
4 RAGE RIOT IN AKRON
THE MOB HOLDS THE TOWN ALL
NIGHT.
Frenzied Endeavor to Lynch a Negro
Accused of Assaulting a Little Girl
Dynamite is Used.

AKRON, o., Augu. 23.-As result of
last nights rioting, two persons are
dead, two more will die, sixteen others
are more or less injured, and fully a
million dollars in property has gone up
in smoke.
The city hall is totally destroyed, the
Columbia building, adjoining, is a heap
of ashes, and several smaller frame
buildings in the vicinity are in ruins.
The destruction was wrought by the
wild mob which held possession of the
city from dark last night until almost
dawn this morning, in frenzied endeav-
orS to find a negro charged with as
saulting six year old girl.
1t is estimated today that the mob
was composed of not less than 1,500
men. Soldiers patrolled the streets to-
day. The city is quiet.
Throughout yesterday afternoon there
were ominous mutterings which grew
more pronounced as night approached.
The authorities did everything in their
power to quiet public feeling. Never
theless an immense crowd gathered
around the Jail where Louis Peck, the
alleged negro rapist, was confined and
soon the cry Lynch the niger" was
on every tongues
Meantime the authorities had quickly
removed Peck and another negro, a
prisoner, from the Jail and sent them
to Cleveland in the custody of two dep
uty sheriffs.
The mob, however, would not believe
that the man had been taken away, and
as the night wore on the fury of the
rioters increased, eventually culminat-
ing in an assault shortly after mid
night on the court house and later in
the city hall. Immense charges of dy-
Mantle were placed under the city hall
and county buildings, and then to COM
plete it's work the mob applied the
torch,