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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01
Our Soldiers, Home.

A short announcement was made in
our last issue that Representative
Brownlow had introduced n bill in the
house to establish Soldiers Home at
or near Johnson City. The bill has
passed first reading and there is every
reason to believe that it will become a
law, Gen, j, Il, Wilder was in the
city this week coming direct from
Washington and he stated to THE COM
EFT that he was confident Mr.. Brownlow
would be successful in getting favora-
BILE action on the bill. 1t will be an
immense thing for johnson CITY and
means population of 1000 or more in
and aronnd the home that must be fed
by our farmers.
The first section provides that the
board of managers of the home for dis.
abled volunteer soldiers are hereby au-
thorized and directed to locate branch
of the home at Johnson City, Wash
ingtion county, Tennessee, or within a
radius of five miles thereof. Tho sam,
shall not be located on. tract of land
less than one hundred acres in extent.
The remaining sections are as fol-
lows
Sec. 2. That said branch home shall
be located and the ground purchased
(unless donated) by said board of
managers within three months, or as
soon thereafter practicable, from the
approval of this act.
Sec. 3. That within six months, or as
soon thereafter as practicable, from the
approval of this act, the said board Of
managers shall commence the erection
of suitable building or buildings on
the ground so purchased for the use Of
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Do you
know
that
we sell
Getting Ready.

Messrs. Hart & Houston have been
busy for several days remodelling their
Spring street store rooms that are to be
used as millinery and dress-making de-
partments. The rooms have been, pa
pered, painted and carpeted and pre-
sents cosy appearance. The millin-
cry department will occupy the large
room and has been appropriately shelly
ed. 1t will be an elegant parlor aud
will have a chic cosy corner and will be
strictly up-to-date. The dress-making
department in the rear will bein charge
of that pioneer, Mrs. Hughes, and will
be prepared to meet all the require
ments of most eyacting public.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01
Ike lobe Captured.

The announcement last Sunday morn
ing that Ike Jobe had been captured
and was in the city created a sensation.
IL was true. He was captured at the
residence of Charles j. Faw, a broth
er-in-law, near Piney Flats early Sun
day morning by Detective Betz and
six deputized men and brought to
Johnson City and given preliminary
examination before Commissioner Tay-
lor. His bail was fixed at 5000 and
his friends made an effort to make it,
but those friends who had the most
sympathy had the least money and not
being able to give bond Ike was taken
to Knoxville Monday, and thence to
Columbus, Ohio, yesterday, where he
will have to stand trial.
While in the city Ike was ''himself
again" in sense and chatted pleasant
ly with hundreds of his friends who
we're glad to see him and were profuse
in their sympathy for his sad plight.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01
B. D. Lyle Succumbs.

Benjamin Dyain Lyle died at his
home near this city last Sunday eve
ming about 10 o'clock. He has been in
a feeble condition forseveral years and
that he has been able to bear his Attic
ton so long has been source of won
der to his friends. He was So years Of
age and has been resident of this
county all his life. He was the eldest
son of the late John Lyle and was edu-
Gated in Virginia, and married noble
woman, who survives him, in that state
before the war. Two children also sur
vive him, q son, H. H. Lyle, and a
daughter, Mrs. Frank McCorkle, both
OF whom were at the bedside with the
faithful wife at the time of his death.
The funeral occurred at the late resi-
dence Tuesday morning and was large
ly attended. 1t was conducted by Rev.
j. r. Herndon. The remains were
then taken to the old family graveyard
on the little sun-kissed hill opposite
the old homestead and laid to rest.
Thus ended the earthly career of one OF
the noblest works of God, an honest
man. He was faithful friend, low
ing husband and an indulgent father.
He obeyed the scriptural injunctions
all through life to do unto others as he
would be done by. He never turned
one from his door hungry or in need,
and ministered to those In distress.
If the world was full of such men it
would be better place to live in, and
heaven should be their reward. Over
the grave of this big-hearted, generous
man we beg to drop tear and extend
our heartfelt Sympathy to the ber eaved
family. May his soul r, st in peace.
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Died at the Greenwood.

Thos. P. Harnett, of Ridgeway, Pa,
died at Hotel Greenwood last Sunday
night of acute alcoholism. Mr.. Har-
nett was employed by Messrs. Dolliver
& Hagle, of Havana, N. O., as book
keeper and was on his way to take
charge of his work. He came to john
son City sometime in December and
has been on q protracted spree since
his arrival. He was found to be in a
serious condition last Friday and med
ical aid was summoned but it was of no
avail and death ended his suffering
Sunday evening. He was about 90
years old and a bachelor. The re-
mains we're prepared for burial by s.
II. Ponder and were inferred at Monte
Vista Cemetery pending advice from
his relatives.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01
BRUSH CREEK.

Miss Tennie Miller is on the sick
lit.
Rev. Daul Bowman preached at
Bells Sunday
G. W. Miller returned from Lime.
stone last Saturday
Miss Mamie McIntire is visiting rel
atives at Limestone,
Francis Allison came down from
Elizabethton Saturday to visit his "a
rents at Lydia.
Misses Martha and Kettle Miller
spent Saturday and Sunday with rela-
tives on Knob Creek.
M. r. Miller and little daughter,
Carrie, of Johnson City, spent Sunday
day with G.. w. Oliver.
Miss Matte Stone, who is making
her home with her sister, Mrs. j. W.
Bayless, is ON the sick list. Her dis
ease is dropsy and heart trouble com
bined, and may prove fatal.
Mrs William X. Onks, of Knoxville,
died at the home of her mother, Mrs.
Kelley, on the gath inst. She had come
home some time since to take treat
ment, but she only grew worse until
death relieved her suiferings. She
was devoted christian lady, and tho
writer sympathizes with the bereaved
relatives and friends. Our obituary
will appear later.
The school at Bartons schoolhouse
closed last Friday afternoon. No time
had been spent in preparing to give an
entertainment, but the students had
prepared some good Rotations and
hymns and we're assisted by Jane (the
cook, who delighted the audience with
select reading, "How to Cook Hus-
bands" and Mr. Garland, who played
few pieces of music on his guitar, one
speciality being ''The Girl | Left Be
hind" Another interesting feature of
INC euI6I VdlllhcHu WIS uho """luihS Va
prizes to those who had the greatest
number of merits. Miss Annie Saylor
and Henry Little we're the successful
contestants, each one having twelve in
number. The teacher gave the prizes,
presenting Miss Annie with Payne's
intermediate Geography, and Henry
with a small morocco bound Bible.
This school was taught by Prof. Green
of Greene county. The professor re-
ports having had good success in his
work, and seems to have given entire
satisfaction. JANE (the COOKE
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01
The Modern Way

Commends itself to the well-informed,
to do pleasantly and elfectually what
was formerly done in the crudest man
ner and disAgreeably as we'll. To
cleanse the system and break up colds,
headaches, and feyers without unpleas-
ant after effects, use the delightful
liquid laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Made by California Fig Syrup Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01

Revival services are already in prog
ress at the First Baptist church and
there have been several conversions.
Rev. w. NJ. Vines will come the first of
next week to assist the pastor in a Sc
ries of meetings. 1t is hoped that these
meetings will result in great spiritual
uplift for the whole city, and the sal
yation of many souls. Morning sub
iect: AS they went they were healed. )
Evening subject: "Stop! Think Find
rest for your souls. Evangelistic SER
vices every evening until further no.
tice. j. g. ID.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01
Miss Lizzie Roller Dead.

After an illness of several weeks Miss
Lizzie Roller died last Saturday morn
ing at her home in this city. The re-
mains were taken Sunday to her old
home near Kingsport for interment.
The deceased was a maiden lady of
middle age, and was a splendid chris
tian woman and had large number of
friends in this city and in Sullivan
county.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01

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 bints on floor
finishing are contained in neat pamph-
let which Mrs. Berry Brothers send
free for the asking. SCOTT.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01
BrOWnlOw,s Bills,

Washington, d. c.. Jan. 30.-Rep-
resentatiye Brownlow introduced the
following bills in the house today:
To pension Henry Spurgeon, of John
son City, at $l2 per month; William f.
Riley, of Johnson City, at $24 per
month; to correct the records of Will
liam Vance and j. X. P. McNabb. Of
Irwin.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01
A. r. JOHNSON,
S. G. WILLIAMS,
ROBERT BURRow.

The resolutions were endorsed in
short speeches by all the members of
the bar, and Chancellor Smith took adj
vantage of the opportunity afforded
him to say few words. The speeches
were all highly complimentary and
were eloquent tributes to his uniform
courtesy and efficiency as q public Off
cial. Mr.. Hodge replied in a short
speech that showed he fully appreciat-
ed the expression of his friends.
The following members of the bar
were present: Il. G. Reeves, Fl. H..
Carr, s. G. Williams. J. HI. Bowman,
Isaac Harr, Robert Burrow, A. R.John-
son, Thad. A. Cox, J. B. Cox, ]. w.
Crumley, Leroy Reeves, H. Fl. Dyer,
S. S. Crumley. Others present were
Chancellor Smith, W. F. Young, e. A.
Shipley, s. E. Miller, G.. F. Campbell,
and Cy Lyle.
Mr.. Hodge will leave for Washing
ton to get further instructions and will
sail next Wednesday for his post of du-
ty and will carry with him the best
wiahes of a host of friends. THE
COMET will cheer him regularly IN his
foreign home.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01
City Taxes.

The city taxes for the year of 1899
are now due. All city taxes that are
not paid by the first Tuesday in Febru-
airy, 1900, will become delinquent, and
6 per cent interest and per cent penal
ty will be added ON and after that date.
This Jan. s, 1900.
]. NJ. MARTIN. Recorder.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01
/ 7 he Bee live

Domestic at 4c; Nice Calico &c; Cotton Checks 4c,
IS pounds of GRADUATED Sugar for 81 90; 10 balls Boss
Thread SC; Flour soc; Shredded Wheat BISCUITS nc;
Mems Fine Shoes at 500; the best $500 Mems Shoe in
town at $40; Women's Solid Shoes at $780, the best
$500 Womens Shoes in town at $40; Fruit of LOOM or
Barkers Mills Domestic at INC yard $225 Skirts at
Hammar Paint the best earth; Hardware all kinds at
Bee Hive Prices Drugs and Medicines at cut prices Car
pets, Mattings almost everything. Come and see.
Yours truly
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01

TRAVELLING MEN dasiriug sala-
BILE side line of well established staple
goods (not requiring the carrying of
samples) commission 30 and 20. Ad-
dress Manufacturer, P o. Box 1853,
Covington, Ky.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01

Any one interested in the best and
most sanitive manner of finishing floors
should drop 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, 1900-02-01

The Indiana board of health esti-
mates that there are 1000 cases OF
smallpox in that state,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01

Chase & Sanborn's teas and coffees
are the best. You get them only at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01

Coils Dust -four will please the
test at Won
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01

Peanuts, fresh from the rooster, at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01
DOES YOUR ROOF LEAK9
How to prOloag The Life of an Old
KoOf

If an old lealy tin, iron, or steel roof paint
1t with Aliens Antitrust Japan. One coat is
enough; no skill required costs little; goes far
nfe OF old roofs. Write for evidence and circu-
lars. ALLEN ANTI RUST MFG Co. ALB Vine st.
Cincinnati. Ohio. 750-6mo.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01

The greatest variety, the purest and
freshest candies can always be found at
JacksonH.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01
WANTED

Reliable man for Manager Of Branch
Office / wish to open in this vicinity.
Good opening for an energetic sober
man. Kindly mention thispaper when
writing.
A. T. MoRRIs, Cincinnati, o.
illustrated cataIog 4c postage. 8O8-4t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01
CHILL PAo-soMc THING NEW

Cures chills without medicines If IL fails we
refund your money. 500 900 to back our guar
sntee. A sure preventative. II your druggist
does not keep the Dr. King Chill Pad we will
mail you one on receipt of price--Sl:OO, THE
Dir. KING chill. PAD CO.. Memphis, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01

office to a degree that challenges a
testimonial from the bar: Therefore be
it
Resolved. That we part from Mr..
Hodge with sincere regret; and that we
tender him heartily good wishes for his
success in his new field of labor.
Be it resolved, further, That copy
of these resolutions be certified and
handed to Mr.. Hodge, and that the
chairman and secretary of this meeting
move the court that these resolutions
be spread of record on the minutes Of
the court.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01

The best -four is Gold nu,t.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01

The local union of the Y. P. S. G. E.
and Epworth Leagues will meet at $50
p. m. Tuesday, February 9th, 1900, at
the Christian church. good subject
has been chosen for discussion. Let
those who are interested attend.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01

Misses Martha and Edith Wilder have
been the guests of relatives in the city
several days this week. 1t is said by
knowing ones that Miss Edith will
shortly become the wife of a prominent
New Yorker.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01

told Dust tour best made.
Kingan's dried and canned meats at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01

w ARD &c E'RIBERG.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01

A company OF amateur performers
from Greenville presented that popular
little drama, "Robert McCaire, at the
Opera House last Thursday night. The
house was well filled with a select au-
dience. The music was high class and
the acting was well received.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01

Miss Nora Cunningham, teacher in
the public schools, was taken suddenly
and violently ill at school last Monday,
and had to be taken home in carriage
where she has since been under the
constant care of physician.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01

The best soap is Drag" at Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-02-01

T. e. Hurst has arrived in the city,
and will remain permanently. He
comes now to fill numerous engage
ments with representatives of eastern
iobbers during this month. Sometime
during the month Messrs. Bruner and
Hurst will leave for New York to finish
buying their stock of goods and will be
ready to open the big store on the date
fixed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-11
WATER TURNED INTO CANAL.
lake Michigan and the Mississippi River
Now COnnected.


Now Connected.
CHICAGO, Jan. 3.-Water was turned
into Chicago's great new drainage
canal at 9 yesterday morning. At the
hour mentioned the Is foot wall of
earth, separating the collateral chan
mel from the canal, a small portion OF
which was removed during the night,
was completely cut away by the steam
dredge and the water began flowing
into the channel, which forms the
connecting link to carry a portion of
the waters of Lake Michigan into the
Mississippi river. The primary object
of this great work, which has cost S33,-
100000, was to dispose of Chicago's
sewage, which empties into the Chica-
go river and has been flowing partly
into the Illinois and Michigan canal,
partly into the lake, communicating
the source of water supply. At the
same time its ultimate use as ship
canal connecting the great lakes and
the Gulf of Mexico is kept in view.
AS mere drainage canal it need not
have cost over $4,000, 900. The canal
when in full operation will carry 1900
cubic feet of water per minute. which,
it is thought, will SO dilute the sewage
as to render it innocuous. 1t will
probably take week to fill the chan
mel. The project has been little
over seven years in the course OF
construction
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-11
BOWEN CHOSEN SPEAKER
House Republicans Select Him by a
Vote Of AZ to :38 for Eaton.

Dies MONIES, Jan. S.--Dr. ID. III. Bow
en-, Of Allamakee county, was chosen
speaker Of the house in the Twenty
eighth general assembly by caucus
of republicans held at the state house
Saturday night. w. L. Eaton, of
Mitchell, was the opposing candidate.
The ballot was open, the members re-
spending to the roll call. The vote
was 43 to 3s for Eaton. A contest
arose over the question of an open or a
secret ballot, the Cummins men being
in favor of the latter, but their amend
ment was defeated by a vote of AZ to
So. Other officers nominated were as
follows: Chief clerk, S. M. Cart, In.
dianola; first assistant clerk, John A..
Cook, Hampton; second assistant clerk,
w. J. Hanlon, Chickasaw; engrossing
clerk, Mrs. Mollic G. Heist, Wayne;
enrolling clerk, Miss Clara Keller,
Louisa; journal clerk, A. U. Swan,
Warren; assistant journal clerk, Roy
Burns, Clarke; assistant postmistress,
Jennie Brice, Palo Alto; file clerk, A.
w. Parsons, Sioux; bill clerk, Bessie
Conger, Washington; sergeant-at-arms,
p. G.. Greer, Page; chief doorkeeper,
Thad ID. Maxson, Cedar; speaker pro
tenn, NJ. L. Temple; temporary clerk,
j. ID. Rowen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-11
THE NEWS In IOWA
MILWAUKEE, DEFENDANT.
Suit for S15, 900 Damages for the Dealt
of T. III. Quinn.

Suit for $4,000 Damages for the Death
of T. II. Quinn.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Jan. ELLEN Quinn,
administrative of the estate of T. IL.
Quinn, has brought suit against the
Milwaukee through Attorneys Red
mould & Stewart for $4,000. She
alleges for cause of action as follows:
That Quinn died July 90, 1898, from
injuries inflicted on him by the COM
pany through the negligence of it's
employees on January Is and July 10 of
the same year. That by the gross
negligence of the conductor of train
on which Quinn was riding, he was
put off at Madrid, the wrong station
from that called for in his transporta-
ton. That he was put on he caboose
of a freight train to be carried from
Madrid to his proper destination, and
that in making violent and danger
Gus coupling to the caboose the head
and body of Quinn were cast against
the inside of the caboose, causing a
wound and subsequent death. That
afterwards in attempting to treat and
remedy the wound it was aggravated
by the employees of the company, who
were grossly careless in the treatment
of the same, thereby causing further
aggravatiop and death,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-11

The supreme court of the United
States has decided the case of the Ad-
dystone Pipe Company against the
combination of pipe manufacturers
called the Associated Pipe Works"
The manufacturers in this combina-
ton controlled the supply of gas, water
and sewer pipes in a considerable num-
Der Of states, and apportioned the ter
ritory lmong themselves. When con-
tracts were to be awarded. the COM
pany TO which the territory affected
had been assigned would notify the
other companies of it's bid, and they
would put in higher bids. The con-
tract would go to the lowest bidder,
which would divide part of it's profits
with the others. The supreme court
decided that this practice was re-
straint upon interstate commerce, and
therefore, illegal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-11
British Reconnaissan nee.

FRERE CAMP, Natal, Jan. 6.-There
was a reconnaissance in force from
Chievely yesterday afternoon with
1000 horse and two guns, the object
being to locate the enemy on hill,
south of Hlangwana hill. Several
shells were fred, supplemented by
the naval gun. The enemy replied at
long range but did not touch the Brit.
ish. Lord Dundonald, perceiving
strong mounted force issuing beyond
the range of the British guns, with the
evident intention Of working around
our flank, directed the force
to retire to Chieveley. The Beers
hello can be seen working from ridge
north of Colenso to the Boer camp at
Umbulwane. During the cannon fire
natives in the valley can be seen plow-
ing cOmplacently
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-11
WILSON'S VIEWS.
open Door, Policy with China Good
for United States.

"0pen Door, Policy with China Good
for United States.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-Secretary
Wilson, in an interview, emphasized
the great commercial significance OF
an "open door" concert of powers re-
specting China. Responding to an in
terview he said that but for this ac-
ton the United States would have
been shut out from trade advantages
in any province which other nations
might see fit to take advantage of.
He said: Anything produced in the
United States will now permanently
find its way into all parts of the ce-
lestial empire. Our trade relations
there in the future are secured. Not
of the least Importance is the fact
that the permanency of the cotton
market in China is secured. The trade
in cotton goods has been very heavy
in Manchuria and other northern
provinces. Our interests generally,
our dairy, poultry and other products
from the farms of the United States,
now have an assurance of permanent
markets in all the provinces through
out the Chinese empire where such
things are in demand and this demand
is growing and will continue to grow.