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AUSTIN SPRINGS.

Since the republicans have had their
primary and selected their ticket for
Washington county (Which proves to
be a very weak one) it's about time the
democrats were getting up their stan
dard bearers from among their list of
strong and wise leaders to meet the
enemy. As we are very much inter
ested in whom shall represent us in the
next general assembly we want to act
with wisdom. We want to choose q
man of ability-one who can represent
the people of Washington county; one
who will stand firm to the principles
should undue pressure be brought to
bear upon him; one whom we will be
proud to recognize in the halls of the
legislature as our representative; one
who is popular with the people, and can
get the party strength, OF the many
democrats who would fill this bill, |
know of none more competent than our
townsman, M, Jackson, who we all
know aud honor. Mr.. Jackson may
not want to make the race, but let us
insist upon him accepting the nomina-
ton, knowing if he does his election is
sure.
On last Thursday at p. m. Miss
Bahram gave an interesting recital in
honor of the close of her school taught
at Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. DEFAULTS. Her
selections were good and we'll delivered
to the delight ard enjoyment of the few
invited guests. At the close the fair
young teacher was showered with con-
gratulations over her success, as we'll
as each pupil who acquitted himself or
herself with honors. A VOTER.
May s, 1900.
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Critically Ill.

Mr.. James A. Summers, who has been
sick for some time, is still in very Sc
rious condition, and does not improve
in a way that his hundreds of friends
would like A few weeks ago he re-
turned from short trip east, and has
since been suffering with inhammatory
rheumatism. The painful malady re-
fuses to yield to medical treatment and
his condition is such that his most in
innate friends are scarcely permitted
to see him. Most earnestly do we join
all in hoping for his speedy and COM
plete recovery.
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The senatorial situation is growing
warm. In Rutherford county, the
home of Jas. ID. Richardson, who is for
Carmack, nominated McMillin man.
The governor also won in Gibson
county in West Tennessee; Carmack
got instructions in Williamson, in Mid
die Tennessee, and in Shelby, his home
county. In Hamilton, Judge Snod-
grass home, an Endorsement for the
Judge carried after a bitter fight. -
Knoxville Sentinel.
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A Guaranteed Cure For Piles.

All druggists are authorized by the
manufacturers of PAZ0 OINTMENT
to refund the money where it fails to
cure any case of piles no matter Of how
long standing Cures ordinary cases
in six days, the worst cases In sixteen
days One application gives ease and
rest. Relieves itching instantly.
Guaranteed to cure piles without the
knife.
This is o new discovery and is the
only pile remedy sold on a positive
guarantee, no cure, no pay. Price SOC.
Gan be sent by mail. We have placed
it on sale with every druggist in the
town of Johnson City, Tenn, who will
sell it to you on the above guarantee.
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"The Star-Spangled Banner.n

Auckland, N. a., May S.-Advices
received from Samoa announce that the
American flag has been hoisted over
the island of Tutuila amid great native
rejoicing, and that chiefs have made
formal cession Of the island to the Uni
ted States, The inhabitants of Manu-,
it is also announced, request the form
al hosting of the American flag over
that island, which will likewise be
coded. The natives of the island will
rule themselves under governors APP
pointed by the commandant of the vaval
station. Quiet prevails in German
Samoa.
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Tennessee Postal Changes.

Washington, d. c., May 8. The fol-
lowing postal changes for Tennessee
have been announced:
A new postoffice has been established
at Colesville, Carter county, with Chas
N. Cole, postmaster; and also at May.
vile, Shelby county, with Brince F.
Moore postmaster. Other new post
masters are John L. Marable, at Jor
dan Springs, and Blanche Roberts a
Mae.
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Howard Surrenders.

London, Ky, May 9.-Jim Howard,
the man accused of firing the shot that
killed William Goebel, came in this
morning from his home in Clay county
and took the 10 a. m. train at this place
for Frankfort, where he goes to sur
render himself to the authorities. How
ard says he will have no trouble in
proving his innocence.
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Mckinley and Long.

Chicago, May 8,-A special to the
Times Herald from Washington says
Senator Hanna said tonight: "There
will be no stampeding of the conven-
ton at Philadelphia for Governor
Roosevelt, or anyone else. The nomi-
nation will not be forced upon Mr..
Roosevelt or any other man against
his wishes. In my opinion, Secretary
Long will be nominated for vice. resi-
dent by the Philadelphia convention. -
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-10

Baxter Taylor, of Washington coun-
ty, was here Monday and addressed the
democratic convention. His speech
before the convention was we'll receiv-
ed and had the right ring about it. Mr..
Taylor is an orator of no small calibre,
and is fully able to cope with any man
the republicans may put on the stump.
The convention did the proper thing in
instructing for Baxter Taylor for dis
trict elector -Greenyille Democrat.
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WATAUGA NOTES.
Watauga. Tenn. !, May 8th,

Watauga. Tenn, May 9Th, 1900.
Pension Examiner S. d. Rotramel
and J. M. Wilcox were here last Satur-
day taking testimony in pension cases.
Rev. Ferguson preached at the U. B.
church last Sunday at eleven q. m.
Rev. Joseph Bowie, of Brookhaven,
Miss, preached an interesting sermon
to large congregation at Odd Fellows
hall last Sunday at 2 p. m.
w. f, Reese and wife came up from
Johnson City, and spent Sunday with
relatives.
G. f. Hobbs, Timothy Titus and W.
e. Reese spent the day here fishing on
the Watauga and returned to Johnson
City loaded down with fish.
G. ID. WEIGH made business trip tc
Bristol today.
F. B. st. John and wife are visiting
relatives here today.
r. I. johnson, travelling salesman
for the Deering Manufacturing com
pany spent last night here with rela
tiver.
Travel has increased to and from OF
place since the Bristol and Ashevill
train has been put on.
J. M. Little painted his house ol
Fourth avenue last week, which ha
added q great deal to its appearance.
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New Tram.

The new train between Asheville and
Bristol made its first run last Monday,
The train leaves Asheville daily at q,
M, arriving at Bristol at 1 p. M, max
ing connection with other trains at
Morristown at 9:27 q. m. Leaving
Asheville it will be known as No, 81,
while leaving Bristol at $3.50 p. M, and
teaching Asheville at 9p. nj. two trains
being on the run regularly.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-10
Relief for Raglan.

Washington, May 8. Representative
Brownlow has secured the passage of a
bill appropriating 5000 for the relief
of Robert A. Raglan, of Cooke county.
The claim is on account of his son, Will,
liam T. Raglan, who died from the effect
of injuries received in the Ford's
theater disaster, June 8, 1893.
The father expended large sums OF
money and sacrificed his home in the
effort to restore the sons health, but
without avail
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-10
Will Play at Erwin.

The young people composing the cast
of "Ten Nights in Barroom,' have
accepted an invitation to reproduce
their play in Erwin, and will give a
performance there on tomorrow (Fri-
day. night. We can assure our Erwin
friends that they will witness a splen-
did performance.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-10
Tennessee Press Associations

Nashville, Tenn, May 9.-The ex-
ecutive committee of the Tennessee
Press Association met here today and
decided that the association will meet
in Chattanooga June ~, leaving that
city next day for Asheville, N. c.,
spending the afternoon and night in
the latter place, and leaving on the fol,
lowing day for Morehead City, where
the annual session will be held.
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Alleged Assassination Plot.

London, May 8.-The Standard hears
that information has been officially re-
ceived of n plot to assassinate Lord
Roberts, but the latter has been warn
ed, and kilograms are now passing be-
tween the Cape authorities, Lord Rob-
erts and the home authorities on the
subject.
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Summer Music Class.

Prof. Raphael Rooster, musical di-
rector of the Southwest Virginia Insti-
tute, will teach summer class in
instrumental and vocal music in Johnson
City, beginning May "a. Terms $500
g lessons. For further information
address Prof. Rooster, Bristol, Va.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-10
A Fast Rlcycle Rider

Will often receive painful cuts, sprains
or bruises from accident. Bucklens
Arniea Salve will kill the pain and heal
the injury, Its the cyclists friend.
Cures Chatting, Chapped Hands, Sore
Hips, Ulcers and Piles. Cure guaran-
teed. Only $50, Try it. Sold by
City Drug Store,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-10
Do You Want a Cream Separator?

The DeLaval does the work to per-
lection. 1t won't lose over half of one
per cent of cream. Saves handling
vessels, saves half time in churning,
and increases the butter yield from 10
to so per cent. Increases the value of
butter and milk; gives pure butter and
milk, and the keeping qualities are
better. Sold on guarantee by
G. P. Crouch,
General Selling Agent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-10

Any one interested in the best and
most sanitive manner of finishing floors
should drop n line to Berry Brothers,
Detroit, Michigan, the we'll known
varnish manufacturers, who mail free
for the asking a neat and instructive
pamphlet on the subject, and finished
specimens OF wood. SCOTT.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-10

In ZOO of the 70S delivery offices in
the United States, the carrier registra-
ton system will be established within
the next thirty days, as we'll as upon all
rural free delivery routes,
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Horse Wanted.

Light weight "plug," for family SER
vice. Must be safe, sound and cheap.
Inquire of w. G, Srapp, at Il. P. A.
livery stable.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-10

Berry Brothers, of Detroit, the great
varnish manufacturers, are making
floor finish OF extraordinary toughness,
to which they have given the name,
Liquid Granite. Full information
concerning it and useful hints on floor
finishing are contained in neat pamph-
let which Mrs. Berry Brothers send
free for the asking. SCOTT.
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Nashville Chattanooga ~ st. Louis Ry,
and Western and Atlantic Ry.

The great through line to Arkansas
and Texas, and the great Northwest.
three daily Observation-Disclosures, At
liant and Nashville, two daily trains to
Memphis and Chicago-Pullman sleep
ers are run on all trains between Chat
tanooga, st. Louis, Atlanta and Jack
sonville. 1t makes no difference where
You are going or when, you will find it
to your interest to write or call on
either of us.
W. Il, Rogers, T. ?. A.,
Knoxville, Tenn.
J. H. Latimer, s. P. A.,
Cor. 9th & Market st. Chattanoog,
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TaX Notice.

To delinquent tax payers: Your state,
county and poll tax are in my hands for
collection. You will have to settle up
at once, or l will have to collect by
distrain. S. II. PoUDER,
May LIST, 1900. Deputy Trustee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-10

Cumberland Presbyterians will begin
their SEVENTEEN annual session at Chat
tanooga May II.
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Cotton Wash Goods.

We haven't the time and space to tell all the varieties
of these pretty summer goods, but ifyol will come and
hook price youws just the dress pattern YOU want
Silk Stripe Cotton Crepe-de-Chine.
In the pastel shades of Helotope, Old Rose, Vel
low Pink, Etc, Of the most popular goods of the
season.
Dmities at l6C.
Can hardly be told from the Zoe quality, and in addi-
ton to tho large variety we have been showing have
just received fresh from the looms new and up
to-date styles
IL l-2 Batiste at IOc.
Pretty and new styles in entirely new effects.
S9SSSS9 JUST ARRIVED-NEW SHAPES.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-10

The greatest variety, the purest and
freshest candies can always be found at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-10

Mr.. Emil Rahm has received his new
ice cream machinery, and will put it in
operation at once.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-10

Gold Dust flour will please the
neSt Of YOU
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-10

The best flour is GoId 0u,L
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FOR ADMITTED TIME WE WILL
PAY CASH FOR GOOD LAYING
HENS-LEGHORNS PREFERRED,
CRUMLEY & LYLE.
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DOES YOUk ROOF LGAK9

How to Prol"ng the Life of mn 0'd
Roof
II an old leally tin. iron. or steel roof. paint
II with Aliens Antitrust Japan. One coat is
enough: no skill required; costs little; goes far
and lasts long. Stops leaks and prolongs the
nfe OF old roofs Write for evidence and circu-
lars ALLEN ANTITRUST MFG. CO., 4lS Vine St.
Cincinnati. OHIO 7S0-Gmo
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-10

Or. MlieB' Pain Pills cure Neuralgia.
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Buy Gold Dust han
The best soap is "Brag" at Jackson's.
HoM bust dour-best made.
Kingans dried aud canned meats at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-10

More of the Shirt Waist News.
But not the old story These are all new lust arrived
White Shirt Waists.
Are here ready to make you feel comfortable in the
warm weather, 81 90 to 81 98.
Percale Shirt Waists.
In new and pleasing patterns, SOC to 99c
Summer Hats.
Are what you are thinking about now Some of the
dainties eghorns you here with roses and
ribbons, chifions and laces-ght as summer sunshine
and they are put together in such dainty stylish way
that cannot help to please
NEW SAILORS, NEW FLOWERS. SSS9SSI
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-10

The friends of Rev. John Boring who
formerly lived in johnson City, now
resident of Chattanooga, Tenn, will be
panied to learn of the death of his wife,
Mrs. Laura Boring, which occurred in
Chattanooga on Tuesday.
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husband who is in business in this city.
They have leased the A. r. johnson
residence on Holston avenee, and will
make johnson City their future home.
Rev. John r. Herndon and wife and
Mrs. Robert A. Wood of Johnson City
arrived in the Bristol last evening to
attend the revival services now being
conducted by Evangelist Weston r.
Gales at the First Presbyterian church.
Bristol News.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
CHICAGO LABOR AFFAIRS.
The Enquiry Into Charges Against
the Material Dealers.

CHICAGO, May 25.-The grand jury will
not take up until tomorrow the complaint
Of the unions against the material dealers,
charging them with forming combination
in the interest OF the Contractors Council
States Attorney Deneen thinks the evil
dence presented by the ulicns is weak.
Makers OF picture frames have organized
the Picture Frame Workers Union. A
charter viii be granted the new union by
the AmalGamaJed Wood Workers Union.
The principal object Of the picture frame
workers is not increase Of wages. but the
shutting out from factories in Chicago and
the country at large OF children. The un-
ion will organize the picture frame men
OF the State and then a crusade against
child labor Will begin.
The MaSOns and Builders Association
has voted on a proposition from the Hod
Carriers Union TO submit the differences
between the two organizations to arbitra-
ton and defeated il 157 10 3. The second
vote was unanimously in favor of leaving
the interests Of the masons and builders
in the hands OF the Building Contractors
Council, where they have been since the
beginning OF the building trades troubles.
Members Of the Illinois Brick Company.
known as the Brick Trust. said today that
no attempt would be made 10 open the
yards Of the company until the building
lockout was settled.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
TIE PLAGUE QUARANTINE
Government to Resist Chinese Ef-
forts for Its Removal.
United States DIstrfct Attorney at
san Francisco instructed to Fight
the Celestinls' Application for an
observation-disclosures From CaIifOr-
mia Denied by the Surgeon General.

The Government is preparing to oppose
vigorously the attempt of Chinese mer-
chants at San Francisco to secure an in
junction against the Federal plague quar-
antine- Attorney General Griggs has in
structed the United States District Attor-
ney at San Francisco 10 fight the appliea-
tion for an injunction at the hearing.
The Chinese ask Judge Morrow Of the
United States Circuit Court to restrain
the San Francisco Board Of Health and Dr.
hinyoun, the Federal Health Officer from
interfering with the commerce of the
Chinese quarter On the pretext that there
is bubonic plague in the city" rhe com
plant recites that there has never been
any plague in the city, and that the meas
ures taken by the Board of Health to in
Cculate the Chinese and the japanese are
a discrimination against them.
Mr.. Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese Minis
ter, said this morning that he has nothing
TO add TO the newspaper dispatches on the
subject OF the plague.
Surgeon General Wyman. OF the Marine
Hospital Service, under which the Federal
health officers at San Francisco are work
ing. denies the report OF dangerous results
TO Chinese who have submitted to inocuia-
ticn with Hankine. the plague germidide-
The only Inconvenience which has re-
suited from its use is a slight rise IN tenn
perature, and there is no lisJress' be
said. There is nothing in these stories
that the Cinnamon who have been inocu-
lated are in dying condition. The Ameri-
can Consul al Honolulu and many Of the
residents there took the treatment and
many paid 81 apiece for the opportunity
The Haffkine inoculation forms a certain
preventive for the disease for 4 time;
Just how long We do not know II has
been used all over the world With good
results.
Our department is not inoculating the
Chinese. however We have merely posted
guards at four points Of exit from Califor-
nia-the Needles. Yuma. Reno, and Ash
land. as well as al the points reached by
eoasting vessels-to see that no Chinaman
leaves the State unless previously inocu-
lated.
Our adyices indicate that the local
health department is making haste slowly
in proceeding with the house to- house In
spection OF the Chinese quarter. Better re-
suits IN the long run. IL is believed. wsll
be achieved in that way. There has BEEN
criticism because only Chinese and japan
ese have been subjected to incubation As
yet there is no need OF inOculatIng others
The plague has been limited 70 the ORR
entails"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
NO VAN WICK FOR THEM.
ST. Lawrence Democrats Strike Ou1
His Nume-FOr Bryan and silver.

His Nnme-FOr Bryan and silver.
GOUVERNEUR, n. Y, May 25.-The
out-and-out silver element won a spirited
battle in tn, Democratic town caucus last
night The caucus was held for the pur-
pose Of electing three delegates to the As
sembly District Convention, which in turn
viii choose delegates to the State Conven-
tion. After che delegates had been elected
State Committeeman T. J. Whitney, a
sOund-money man. who has done much to
keep the party alive in Republican St
Lawrence, offered the following resolution:
That the delegates elected at this eau
Gu De and hereby are instructed 10 vote for
onyl such delegates 10 the State Conven-
ton as voted for both Bryan and Van
Wyck and who will use all honorable
means TO secure the denomination of VII
liam J. Bryan, and 10 sustain and support
the principles which he represents"
The silver men regarded this as a sop.
and then the battle ragged. They rushed
through an amendment striking out Van
Wych's name and then adopted the Whit
ney resolution as amended. AfterWard
they passed a much longer resolution, hav-
ing the same purpOrt, but lauding Bryan
10 the skies. The sound-money men voted
against the eulOgistie resolution.
Then the delegates were instructed 10 en-
deavOr to secure the election Of J. s. Cor
bin, he most prominent silver partisan in
nCrt,ern New York, as 4 delegate to the
Na,iCga al Convention.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
MINERS FIGHT INJUNCTION.
maryland Leaders Retain m Attor-
ney to Defend Strikers.


ney to Defend Strikers.
CUMBERLAND. Nd. May 25-United
Mine Workers Organizers William Warner
and Thomas Haggerty, District President
Allen Barber and Secretary Treasurer VIII
liam NJ. Coehrane were in Cumberland yes
terday and retained David J. Lewis. law
partner OF Representative Pearre, TO hght
the injunction suits sued out against the
strikers by the coal companies.
In an interview Mr. Warner said: I'VE
hive been up against such things many
times before and are getting used to them
We propose to DO no wrong, but for every
man enjoined or in any manner kept from
taking active part in the strike we Will
be able TO bring in several others to take
his Place. We will win this strike. sure
The .njunctions lately served on Us so thick
and fast have only tended 10 make US
stronger. On Monday next not a man IN
the Georges Creek region will put on his
mining clothes"
Mr.. Warner was asked concerning the re-
port that the organization would give IN If
the operators would lift the entire black
list" Mr.. Warner said there was no truth
In il, and that the miners had no intention
Of giving in. Mr.. Haggerty said: If the
operators will meet US and show where our
demands are wrong We Will at once declare
the strike on. We are also willing 70 have
the matter settled by arbitration" Mr.
Barber said the talk about going TO work
next Monday had got to be kind Of stand
ing rumor, and that no one paid any at
tention 10 IL.
The Meyersdale miners have made lib
eral contributors 10 Georges Creek relief
fun They were on a strike nine weeks
themselves and received no relief. 1t has
been decided TO furnish relief in the shape
OF goods purchased only from merchants
friendly to the miners.