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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24

etteville with splendid address, in
which he fired some hot shot into the
republican ranks, Maury county has
reasons to be proud of Carmack, and
he will mako q splendid record in the
senate Mt Pleasant Chronicle
'There has been a cloud before my
vision for moment, but l see clearly
now; | go back to what l said two years
ago; 'Forcible annexation is criminal
aggression; governments derive their
Just powers from the consent of the
governed; not Of some of them, but of
all of them. l will stand with the
fathers Of the republics l will stand
with the founders of the republican
party. Words attributed to Presi-
dent Mckinley by Senator Hoar.
Congressman Carmack was present
at the state convention and gave the
effort to adopt an expansion plank in
the platform very black eye in a few
moments talk. The congressman is
very popular aud his views ON the mat
ter had considerable weight with the
convention. -Smithville Review.
Representative Brownlow has dis
covered that in view of the speakers
determination to keep down appropria
tions he will not recognize BrownloN
to have the johnson City branch sold
iers' home bill passed this session. Mr.
Brownlow, however, is certain to have
it passed early in the next session. -
Bristol Courier.
Gen. Walker OF Virginia was unable
to bring about an exRhea in congress
-Commercial-Appeal.
The man Snyder arrested at Calves
ton for drawing two pensions was onl!
drawing one more than he was entitled
to-as a great many others are doing
Knoxville Sentinel.
Governor Benton McMillin says h
will easily trot under the string in No
vember with a majority of 10000 w
believe you governor. -Smithville Re
view.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24

Senator Morgan threw bomb in the
right direction when he offered a reso-
luton directing the senate committee
on interoceanic canals to investigate
the two canal trusts organized under
the laws of New Jersey, and report
whether the objects of these trusts is to
control any canal built across the 18TH
mus, or in default of such control to
embarrass this government, and to pre-
vent the construction of canal. Sena-
tor Morgan says that in asking an in
vestigation of the new Panama canal
company, he did not intend that action
on the Nicaragua canal hill, which was
favorably reported to the senate last
week, Notwithstanding Boss Hanna's
opposition, should be delayed, but to
ENABLE the president Of the United
States to check escape from and de.
stroy the conspiracy, founded in fraud
and corruption and against
the highest rights and privileges Of the
people and government of the United
| States" Mr.. Morgan will try to get {
vote on the Nicaragua Canal bill this
week, but success is doubtful, owing
to republican opposition.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24

Unless Mr.. Mckinley stopped his
ears, he heard the enthusiastic cheer
given to the Boer ENJOYS and the voices
of the senators and representatives,
who spoke in behalf of the two repub-
lies now engaged in death grapple
with the worlds mightiest empire, to
an audience which the largest theatre
in Washington would not hold. The
speaker at that reception pointed out
the fact that from all over this country
there was demand that this govern
ment should save the lives of those
little republics, which oil the world
knows conld be done by word from
Mr.. Mckinley to the British govern
ment, and yet that word remains I'M
spoken. Instead, the mouthpieces OF
the administration are saying, "hush
we know that England intends to wipe
out those republics, but it is none Of
our business; we have promised to re.
main neutral and we must not say q
word" A president who is afraid Of
England, is novelty in this country,
and decidedly unpleasant one too.
But the remedy lies in the hands of the
people. Next November they can elect
a president whose first act will be q
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24

Hon, J. d. Campau, Michigan's
member of the democratic national
committee, has been in Washington to
consult with Chairman Jones on the
work of the campaign. He is conf
dent that Michigan will go democratic
this year. Speaking of the matter, he
said: even therepublicans in Michi-
gan admit that the democrats have
reason to feel encouraged. The oppo.
sition is in bad shape, The republi-
cans have given a very bad state adj
ministration. 1t cannot all be laid al
the door of Pingree, because the legis
lature was as bad as the officers he
appointed. If there was ever a reason
for turning the governing party out, il
exists in Michigan. 1t is not matter
of politics, but of common sense will
regard for the interests of the state
The democrats will have a united party
with a strong organization to put up (
good fight"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24
ECLIPSE OF MAY %.


The total eclipse of the sun which
occurs on the morning of the above date
is of considerable interest to the people
of this country because of Its unusually
convenient place Of happening in the
east Gulf and middle Atlantic states.
Instead OF being obliged TO make
long journey to the ends Of the earth to
view this eclipse we are fortunate
enough to have the path at home, in
readily accessible localities. 1t may be
best seen by the inhabitants of North
and South Carolina, East Tennessee,
Georgia, Alabama and Southern Mis-
sissippi and Louisiana. The appear
ance of the eclipse will depend upon
the locrtion of the observer. Along O
narrow strip of country about fifty-fve
miles in width) extending diagonally
across the southern states from New
Orleans, La, to Norfolk, Va, the
eclipse will be total, that it is to say
the moon will come exactly between
the sun and the observer, and for a
brief space of time it will obscure the
sun completely. This path of totality
passes about $50 miles southeast Of
Knoxville.
An interesting sky scene may, how
ever, be witnessed by the residents of
Knoxville, as we'll as those of other
portions Of East Tennessee Here the
eclipse will be plainly visible, and its
appearance will differ so slightly from
that of total eclipse in the eyes of the
ordinary observer that he will practi-
cally lose noching by being in Knox
vile instead of within the path of total
ity.
On the morning of May 2S the sun
will rise at 4;9j o'clock Shortly be-
! fore half-past o'clock citizens of
Knoxville, upon examining the sky,
will notice that the moon is apparently
almost touch the sun. Instead if its
ueual bright countepance the moon
is apparently almost touching the sun.
Instead of its usual bright circum-
stance the moon will wenr sober look
and will appear as a large black disk
touching the sun on the west side OF
! l. - Il l.. I
move over the face of the sun in an
easterly direction, beginning at about
6:30 a. m. As it moves along, more
and more of the suns surface will be-
come hidden until about 7:45 a. m,
when eleven twelfths of the sun will be
behind this black disk, only one
twelfth of it being seen as q miniature
crescent of great eoncavity partially en-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24

circllng the edge of the black lunar
disk. The fky will grow into lurid
glare and other objects about the OBJ
server will present a strange and I'M
eaathly appearance. Certain of the
brute creation will show signs of alarm
and domestic fowls will go to roost. =. =.
After 7;4j a. IN. the lunar disk will
gradually pass from over the sun and
by 8 Il. m. it will disappear off the
eastern side, leaving the sun to shine
forth in all his accustomed brilliancy
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24

The Clark case has become badly
complicated. Mr.. Clark resigned and
was appointed to fill the vacancy by
the acting governor of Montana, Gov.
Smith denounced that appointment as
fraudulent and appointed ex Congress
man Martin Maginnis. The vacancy
is likely to continue until the Montana
legislature elects another senator.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24
Electors by Districts {:


First district - Baxter Taylor, Of
Washington.
Second district John W. Staples, Of
Roane.
Third district j. J. Lynch, Of
Franklin.
Fourth district-W. S. Faulkner, Of
Wilson.
Fifth district-A. B Neil, of Marshall
Sixth district-M. H. Meeks, Of
Davidson.
Seventh district-R. B. Williams, o.
Lawrence.
Eigth district-Thomas @. Rye, O
Benton.
Ninth district-W, W, Craig, o
Crockett.
Tenth district-W. H. Carroll, O.
Shelby.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24

A number of democratic senators and
representatives have launched boom
for representative Mcclellan, of New
York, q son of "Little Mac, " the demo
cratic candidate for president in 1864,
as vice president on the ticket with
Col. Bryan, and are pushing it active.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24

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, 1900-05-24

dissolution of the partnership between
the greatest republic and the worst
land grabbing empire on earth, and il
present signs are not misleading, they
will do it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24

Unless all signs fail the democrats
are going to nominate the next con-
gresham from the First district in this
city tomorrow.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24

Saturday next is the day selected on
which to select school commissioners
in the several school districts of the
county.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24

We had hoped to give a report of the
closing exercises of our schools this
week but an admission fee kept our
reporter upon the outside.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24

The democrats are going to take
Johnson City tomorrow and-we
couldn't be in better hands.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24

Corbett will not go on the lecture
platform. He wants to go to congress
where he can pound the air at will.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24

If Clark, of Montana, is not politi-
clan we would like to know what he is.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24

If the Chattanooga Times does not
beat McMillin for governor it can't be
done.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24
THE VOTING BEGINS.

Voting in THE COMET CONSIST for the
Jones Chain Drive Mower, to be given
to the most popular farmer in either
Washington, Garter, or Unicoi county,
has begun, and from now until May
Gath, the date on which the contest will
close, interest in the matter will natu-
rally increase as new contestants enter
the race. The balloting now stands:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24
STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For Governor:

For Governor:
BENTON M'MILLIN, of Smith,
For Railroad Commissioner:
THOS. L. WILLIAMS, of Knox.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24

Electors State at Large;
e. e. ESLICK, of Giles.
JAMES B. FRAZIER, of Hamilton.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
HENDERSON AND THOMAS MONT
MATED
ELIZABETH CITY.
Especial to virglnian-PIlot)

Elizabeth City, N. c., June S.-Tirst
Baptist Church. Dr. w. S. Penick, pas
tor-tSunday school at $50 a. m;
preaching by pastor at Ii a. m. and S
u. M.
Methodist Church, Rev. Z. C. Beh-
man, pastor-Sunday school KIT $50 a.
M; preaching by pastor at H Il. III. anu
IS p. m.
Pearl Street Methodist Church, Rev
w. S. Fitch, pastor--Sunday school at
$3.50 d. M. prenching by pastor at IL
d. IN. and p m.
At the Riverside Chapel last night
there WAS q very enjoyable praise ser
vice held. Mr.. Miles Davis conducted
the services,
Little Earl, the 13-months-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Stevens, departed
this life yesterday at their home on
Parsonage street.
Master Allen. the 1-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Kramer. departed
this life yesterday at their home on
Church street.
Mr. Will Hall, OF Wilmington. N. c.,
is in the city visiting friends.
The infant child OF Mr.. ond Mrs. j.
d. Sullman died yesterday at their
home on Cherry street
Yesterday Mr.. Henry Mann and Miss
Addie Truebl1od were united in the
holy bonds OF matrimony. Magistrate
NJ. b. Culpepper OBLIGATED.
At the regular meeting OF the White
Supremacy Club latst night Mr.. VIII
Hinton delivered very fine address,
which was greatly appreciated by the
large audience.
Miss Pat Morgan. of Shawboro. Is
visiting Miss Gertie Greenleaf. on Main
street.
Miss Catherine Greenleaf is visiting
friends III Scotland Neck.
Mr. Charles Everett Thompson re-
turned home yesterday from Chapel
liill. where he has been attending the
University of North Carolina. His
many friends were glad to see him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
RnL,NIoN PORTRAITs.

The Louisville CONVERSATIONAL in its
reunion number gives number OF hne
portraits OF prominent Nortn CaroHh-
tans. There is an excellent half-tone
portra,t of Miss Mary Lucie Wcst.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
HALF AK.
Especial to The virglnlan-Pilot.J

FSptClaI 10 INC NIT8lnlan- PllOt)
Halifax, y. c.. June S.--Dr. H. Is. Fur
geson left on Tuesday for Chapel Hill
to attend the University commence
ment, the University being his alma
mater. Two marriage couples from Nir-
GINA arrived this week. one couple IN
Wednesday. Miss Balm ana MIR. Spires
another on Thursday, Miss Roberts ana
AIR Pcnick; both were duly joined in
matrmony by the famed rapid trans
it, Justice OF the Peace w y. Wilcox.
Miss i'rcda Hi is attending the com
mencement exercises of he University.
Mr. II. J. Garrett has returned home
from Virginia and is. now confined TO
his bed by sickness.
Miss Jessie Gregory has returned
home from New York. where she has
been several months.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
EDEMTON.
Especial to virginian- Pllot.)

VHNcC!HI 70 NIfglnIan-P IlOt)
Edenton, n c.. June S.-Presiding
Elder Willis is the guest of his son..
Rev. Mr. Willis at the Bay View.
Rev CT. W. Cowan, after two weeks
absence is at hcre again. much i'm
proved in health.
Capt. y. w. Tilcry has resigned his
position as Captain CT the steamer
Haven Belle.
-l'e-=sial- i--=tt@--s7t'tte titTt
the leading merchants of our little city
now close their places of business at I
o'clock. We hope 10 soon see the others
fall in line.
Mr.. Joe williams has returned from
4 visit to relatives in Baltimore.
Mr. C. w. and Mr.. w. D. Rea return
ed from Washington city yesterday.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
THE NEWS FROM THE OLD NORTH sTATE ms CAPITAL

sponsor for the Second Brigade. North
Carolina Division. Mis-, West IS the
daughter of Captain n. w. West Thd
number also contains two portraits of
the Walker briothers, taken before and
after the Civil War. Zach Of the vet
Grams lost left leg in the war.
CHALLENGE TO DEBATE
A dispatch from Ashevdlle to the
Morning Post says:
The Republican Congressional Exec
utiVe Committee has decided to hold
the convention at Waynesville August
louh. Richmond Pearson advocated
uhs while friends of ]. NJ Moody favor
cd an earlier call. Moody has II of the
% votes in the convention instructed
Tor him, but Pearson's followers decid-
ed yesterday that he should be nomi-
nee and II Is generally expected here
that he will get the nomination.
County Chairman Murphy challenged
Republican Chairman Logan Tuesday
for a joint debate of tho county candi-
dates. The Republicans have not for
mally replied, but say they will accept.
DIR. w. @. Egsleston, editor OF the
Citizen. today sold his stock. purchased
five months ago from ]. P. Kerr, to w.
It. Randolph. and will return to Medic
ma. Montana. Randolph has been a
meniber OF the Citizen Company for
years.
HENDERSON AND THOMAS NoAII-
MATED.
The Democratic State Senatorial
Convention for the district, composed OF
Forsyth davidson and Rowan counties.
has been held Mt Lexington. EX-Con-
gresham John S. Henderson, of Row
an, was nominated by reclamation, and
Hon. John c. Thomas, OF Davidson, the
present State Senator, wtaS nominated
on the first ballot. The convention was
enthusiastic and was largely attended.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-06
BYTHEwooD WAS Acquitted.
Negro Then Arrested for Threaten
Ing ProHccutInE Witness

Beaufort. S. c.. Sept 5-Henry Blythe
wood. indicted for the crime OF burglary.
was tried here yesterday. The negro en-
tered the house OF one Singleton In the
night time and purloined a gold watch
and chain. revolver. 81 In money and nu-
merous trinkets. all OF which. with the
exception Of the money were subsequent
~ found in Bythewoods possession on
his premises
The prisoner defended himself. de-
nounccd the entire negro race. and claim
ed that his grandfather was white man
and prominent citizen OF Hampton
county Tie also stated that he had shot
and killed negro for attempting to as
sault the wife OF his white employer The
jury returned a s-saied verdict OF mot
guilty" The verdict was an unexpected
one
After his release the negro went DELHI
erately from the court room on Bay
street and threatened 60 burn the premises
OF ana murder Singleton. the prosecuting
witness In the case against him. He was
promptly arrested under a pace warrant
and committed 10 the county Jail Ia de-
fault OF bail
Judge Watts stated that during his long
experience on the bench he had never
tried clearer case. ana II was his firm
conviction that the man was guilty OF the
crime with which he was charged. Blythe
wood Is a desperate character.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-06
LOCAL Personal.

Mr.. s. A. Dorr OF Augusta Is registered
NJ the Pulaski
Mr.. d. McEachin OF cordele is a guest
OF the Screveu.
Mr. II. W. LiIinott OF sapelo Is a guest
OF the Pulaski.
Mr.. c. n. Walker Of Aliph Is register
ed al the Pulaski.
Mr C. II. Watt OF Columbia IS regis
tered at the scrcven.
Mr. John Henderson OF Tampa Is regis
tere dat the Pulaski
Mr. J. y Tuppns OF Altamaha is a
guest OF the Pulaski.
Mr.. John c. McRae OF Moultrle Is reg
istered at the Pulaski
Mr.. l.. C. Pennell Of Maiden Branch Is
a guest OF the Pulaski.
MIR. Charles y. Kline IL expected home
from New York Saturday.
Mr. S. Binswanger left viaAthe Seaboard
Air Line yesterday for Detroit
MIR. II. a. Cannon Of waycross regis
tered NJ the Screven yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. MeCallum OF Penn
broke are guests OF the screven.
Mr. A. J. Garfunkel VIII sail for New
York to-day on the Kansas City.
Mr. j. A. McAnistor left VIA the Plant
system yesterday for Wilmington.
Mr. w T Plocror left via tho seaboard
Air Line yesterday FOR Portsmouth.
Mr.. c. a. MacAtee left via che seaboard
Air Line yesterday for Tampa. Fla.
Mr.. ]. T. Mann OF Perry's Mills was
registered at the Pulaski yesterday
Mr.. J. f. Melton OF Barney was among
the guests OF the Pulaski yesterday.
Darien are registered at the Pulaski.
Miss Marie Ray left Yesterday for New
York for a three months visit 60 relatives.
Mr. c. r. Youmans OF waycross was
among the arrivals az the Pulaski yester-
day.
Mr.. b. y. Stokes OF Early Branch was
among the guests OF the screven yester-
day.
Mr.. John Morrison OF Ellabell was
among the guests OF the Pulaski yester-
day.
Mr.. W. A. wooien OF Mt. Vernon was
among the arrivals yesterday az the Pu-
laski.
Mr.. J. b. Geiger OF Mt. Vernon was in
the city yesterday and stayed at the Pu-
laski.
Mr.. a. r. Rogers Of Moultrie was IN
tuf CITY stHteiA"g anu St"2NA AZ tue u
iaski.
Miss McLaws was among the passengers
of the Plant System yesterday for Balu-
more
Mr.. {. ". Sheffield OF Camden was in
the city yesterday, and stayed at the
Screven.
Mr. W. d. slmklns has returned from
a months stay in che mountains OF Penn
sylvania.
Mr.. y. y. Morgan and family have re-
turned 20 the city after spending the <m-
mer az Tybee.
DR.. r. =. Waring was among the passen-
gers OF the southern yesterday for Blue
Mountains. Maryland.
MIR John n. Fox ana family have re-
turned from a several weeks trip 70
Black Mountain. y. c.
Mr.. L. J. Maxwell. manager OF the
Western Union Telegraph Office. returned
yesterday from his vacation. which he
spent In New York and al che resorts.
Mcssrs. +. T. scruggs. S. L. Ives. Jr..
and r. T slemons OF Orlando reached
Savannah yesterday en- route for New
York for which they will leave to-day
on the Kansas City.
Cant G. A. Gordon has returned from
a three-months trip TO England AID the
continent. lie visited Paris. Rome Wen
ma. Moscow. Berlin ond many other cities.
returning by way OF England. where he
spent some weeks with friends at their
country places
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-06
A SAND BANK N COURT.
Hearing In the McAipia Marsh Island
Case Begun.


The hearing OF the injunction suit Of
Henry McAIpln. A. c. MeAlpln and 9th
ers against Abe Gross. Tom Cross and
AIonzo Williams and Ada jackson was
begun in the Superior Court yesterday.
The plaintiffs are members OF the we'll
known McAlpin family. while the defen-
dants are negroes.
A temporary restraining order was
granted by Judge FaIligant recently re-
s,rainlng the defendants from removing
sand or otherwise trespassing upon Mc-
Amin or Marsh Island. formerly known
"a Hog Island. which lies IN the river
tust above Hutchinson Island. AS the
owners OF the island the plaintiffs claim
80. .ha defendants had no right to re-
,ove sand or otherwise Interfere with
heir property without their consent The
DEFENDANTS claim that they DID not tress-
go upop the island. but that the sand
taken bv them was from a natural sand
sar In the river adjacent 60 the island.
rhe zand bar Is claimed by the plaintiffs.
ho,vever. as a part Of the island itself.
The hearing Is likely to be a lengthy
one as IL involves some neat points Of
Ian as to the extent 10 which riparian
ou,ners may lay claim 70 accretiOus 70
their property by natural causes. hessrs.
n n Richards and W. l. Glgpiliatt rep
resent the plaintiffs and A. a. Lawrence,
ESQ, the defendants,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-06

Teethina was first used by Or. Charles
Monett. a graduate OF Jefferson Medi-
cal College. Philadelphia. Pa. In his ex-
tsnsive and successful treatment Of chill
drcn In Georgia In overcoming the trou-
bles incident to teethlng and the hot sum
mcrs
Teethina CTeething Powders) counter
acts the effect OF hot weather and keeps
the digestive organs Ia healthy coudi-
dition. ana has saved the lives OF thou
sands q children IN many parts OF this
state where physicians prescribe and all
mothers give n, and q Is criminal In
mothers Of ouf section 10 allow their
babes and little children 10 suffer aud
perhapa die when relief can be 50 easily
obtained by giving Teethina -ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-06
AT THE THEATER.
"ncFadden's Row of Flats" satur-
days Attraction.


The sale OF seats for "AIcFadden's Row
Of Flats" Saturday matinee and night
viii begin this morning. The matinee
prices are % cents. and g cents for chill
dren. The night prices are q. 90 Is cents
and 81. The case OF characters COM
prises such artists rs Mcwaters and
Tyson. Harry Watson. Bobby Raiston.
Frederick brothers. Jennie Lamont. Jerry
Sullivan. John Price. Ina Thomas.
Alonzo Lang and a dozen others. The
vaudeville features are all OF the most
attractive kind and a large chorus gives
added effect 20 the musical numbers.
The funny dwnrfs stir up things gener
any. the burlesquc on sousa and his
band is laughable. while the billy goat
continues TO indulge In his saw-dust diet
with tin can on the side. and inclden-
tally doubles up with Alex and George
m response 20 the alarm OF fire. There
are many other things that keep one IN
sood humor. not forgetting the treach-
erous stairs which seemingly take a fall
out OF each member Of the company.