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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06
81 Bushels and "a Pounds of Wheat Raised
on One Acre.

The land was thin, clay, upland with
southeastern slope; was planted in po-
tatoes, corn, beans and melons the pre-
vious spring. The land was thorough
ly narrowed after harvesting corn and
potatoes without previous blowing.
The seed bed was perfect. On Goth Of
October the wheat was sown with drill,
using u bushels of wheat and 600 pound
OF fertilizer on one acre. The fertilizer
contained about per cent potash and
10 per cent acid One-half of wheat
and one-half of fertilizer were sown
lengthwise and balance crosswise of
plat.
After wheat came up it was pastured
whenever ground was not muddy, until
April 18th. The May drought cut the
heads short. The crop ripened rather
unevenly about the Goth ofJune. The
result was 63 large shocks which thresh-
ed out by weight 81 bushels and "a
pounds.
1t is my belief that under favorable
conditions so to go bushels of wheat can
be raised on one acre. I plowed the
stubble and planted corn which is now
silkine, aud also in COW peas now from
one to two feet high. Without fertil-
izer the land was too poor to raise more
than five or six bushels of wheat or Is
to 20 Of corn, place emphasis on the
following points: Do no late blowing
for wheat. Do not SOW too early. Sow
only well-matured, plump seed. Have
Che land in perfect condition. Use
plenty of fertilizer containing large
quantities of potash. If any point in
above is not perfectly clear I will cheer
fully answer questions.
Johnson City, Sept. LIST, 1900.
A, M. MErTETAL.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06

The law says, "Thou shalt not steal
a horse" and the punishment is con-
finement in the penitentiary. The law
says, "Thou shalt not form a trust, II
and the punishment is confinement in
the penitentiary. But if man steals
a horse they hound him with blood
hounds; il he organizes a trust they
give him banquet.-W. J. Bryan.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06
Excursion From Bristol to Asheville.

There will be special excursion train
operated over the Southern Railway
from Bristol to Asheville and return on
Sept. 11-12. This train will leave Bris-
tol at Z o. M; leave johnson City at
1853 a. m. and arrive Asheyille LAO p.
m. Returning this train will leave
Asheville p. m. Sept. ~, thus giving
all the excursionists ample time to visit
the many attractions in and around
Asheville. The fare from johnson City
to Asheville and return for this train
will be $1.75. Excellent arrangements
have been made for the accommodation
of both white and colored passengers.
For further information call on South
ern Railway ticket agent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06

Acting upon the advice of his physi-
clan, Senator Carmack has cancelled
oil his dates in East Tennessee His
throat is giving way, and he is saving
himself to make few speeches in Ken
lucky and the north in the interest of
the national ticket.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06
Electors State at Large;
L. e. ESLICK, of Giles.
JAMES B. FRAZIER, of Hamilton.
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. II. Meeks, Of
Davidson.
Seventh district-R. b. Williams, Of
Lawrence.
Eigth district-Thomas O. Rye, Of
Benton.
Ninth district-W. W. Craig, o.
Crockett.
Tenth district-W. H. Carroll, o.
Shelby.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06

Bristol is investing sos, 900 in pork
packery, which is good, and Bristol de-
serves the highest praise and patronage
on her pork chops. Bristol is investing
$4,000 in golf clubhouse, and Bristol
ought to be arrested. Commercial
Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06

1t looks as if Miss Lillian Clayton
Jewett were slightly dazed. Just as
she was getting ready to invade the
south with her six odoriferous satellites
and reprove the benighted southerners
for the evil OF their ways, riots broke
out in New York, Chicago, Akron, o.,
and Gillian, I'll. Tata, Lii; take keer
o. yo'self. Commercial Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06
Reduced Rates TO Richmond.

On account of the annual session Of
the So ereign Grand Lodge I. o. o F.
at Richmond, Va, Sept. II to 90, the
Southern Railway will sell tickets from
all points on its lines to Richmond and
return at rate of one fare for the round
trip. Tickets will be sold IS, 1G and II
with final limit to return Sept 25. For
further information call on Southern
Railway ticket agent
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06
Democratic Club.

A mass-meeting of the democrats was
held last Friday evening at the court
house for the purpose of organizing a
Bryan club. A large crowd was pres
ent. II. DeArmond was made perma-
nent chairman of the meeting and DIR.
5. A. Bowman was made secretary.
Before the organization was effected
Hon. Baxter Taylor, democratic cleo
tor for the first district, was introduced
and addressed the meeting. Mr.. Tay-
lor was in a happy mood and preached
the gospel of democracy for more than
an hour in u most interesting manner
He is young man but talks like an old
politician. His speech is logical and
sound democratic doctrine and is de-
livered in forceful and effective man.
ner. AS an orator Mr.. Taylor has few
equals in the state and he yields to no
one in his democracy. Following this
speech committee was appointed to
select president and secretary For the
club. The committee reported H. De-
Almond for president and J. r. G.
Lewis for secretary, and the report
was unanimously adopted. The books
were opened for membership aud sey-
eral hundred names were enrolled.
COL e. 9. Reeves, our candidate for
congress, was present and a short talk
about his prospects and it was easily
made clear to those present that the
democrats have a splendid chance to
elect a congressman this year from this
district. The meeting was full of en-
thusiasm.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06

We have received soft" Helms new
paper published at Rutledge. Its re-
publican, of course, but makes up for
that shortcoming by being good
newspaper.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06

There's ten dollars in gold for the
best decorated farm wagon in the earn
ival parade. Why don't you win it?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06

Have you told your neighbor about
the Fair to be held from the 25th to the
2Sth of this month.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06

Washington county's assessment was
not raised by the state board of equal
izers. It stood the test.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06

1t looks like Jackson will be our next
representative.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06

'Esquires Bullock and Lee are ready
to dish out justice.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06

The Tennessee republicans have
fallen in line and Brownlow is leading
the procession.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06
Bryan Club Meeting.

There will be n business meeting of
the Bryan Club next Tuesday evening
at o'clock at the court house. All
democrats are urged to attend.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06
FOR CONGRESS:
E. @. REEVES.

Come to the Carnival on the 95th and
stay for the Fair,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06

Use Dr. Miles NERVE PLAsTERs for SPINAL
WEAKNESS. All druggists sell EN- for &c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06

This seems to be agood year for polit-
ical Withdrawals in Tennessee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06
STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For Governor:
BENTON MMILLIN, of Smith,
For Railroad Commissioner:
THOS. L. WILLIAMS, of Knox.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-09-06

And every pair under Positive Guarantee.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-14
Mediation OF The
United States In The
South African Con-
test.

Now that the cable bring us such
alarming news in reference to the
strained relations between France
and England, perhaps it will be in
teresting to remember that French
papers nave been discussing the me-
diation by President Nc Kinley in
the South African war.
The press in Paris appears to re-
cOgnize that there is little hope Of
mediation by any of the European
powers to end the war in South
Africa and is turning to the discus.
sion of the duty of the United Sta
tes in the matter. The Radical said
few days ago:
+" Alas, America, the only coun'
try which can act, does not fee
What is her duty. She has no cons,
cience of what she owes to buma'
nitary Young she is, she is alreq
dy gangrene whit feracious Anglo
Saxon selfishness."
The Figaro said: +" Anything i
possible from across the ltl nsie,
but the President of United S
must feel deep rvpugnanc
role which some people ar eDt
voring t. impose upon q be
Salisbury would in this eyetua 3
ask reciprocity for England i
tude in the Spanish w;r, aiud 81
rything indicates that he woOIa %
tain it,"
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-14
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

These manifestations accomplish
little toward checking Father Kava-
nagh, the eloquent prist, recruiting
in Ireland. He delivered a lecture
in Dublin recently on I" England's
Unjust Wars" in the course Of
which he said he deplored the ii.
lence of his clerical brethren on the
morality Of this war. He would
never regret that he had raised his
vOlice to warn Irishmen ahainst "a
king part in it The Connaught
Rangers were worthy OF their mas
ters and deserved the worst that
could befalI them. He added:
Ireland would have no tears to
bed for the Connaughts. While
waiting for freedom Irishmen should
prepare BY keeping alive national
spirit which would make impossible
such a mOnstrous thing as regiments
of COnnaught Rangers, Munster
Fusiliers or Dublin Fusiliers doing
England's butcher work."
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-14
War Fund Used To
Relieve Puerto
RiCans.

As was cabled US a few days ago
to relieve the great distress in Puerto
Rico caused by the hurricane Secrt-
tary Root, by direction of the Pres.
ident. has autorized the use Of 11.-
225,O0O remaining over from tn.
emergency war fund. This authori
zatlOn was made as the result of a
special report from Major General
Davis which was reproduced in the
"BOletin Mercantil," showing the
starving condition of natives.
The matter had been kept very
quiet, because in the absence Of a
specific appropriation for this purpo-
Sc the authorities feared criticism
from those not familiar with the true
state of affairs in Puerto Rico.
An amendment was incorporated
in the Foraker Civil Government
Puerto Rican bill providing for the
reimbursement to the United States
out Of the revenues of the island
''of any moneys which have been or
may be expended cut of the emer-
gency fund of the War Department
for the relief of the industrial condi-
tions of the island causedi by the
hurricane of August 8, 1899" 1t
was assumed by the War Depart
ment that Congress could maxi
this authorization before the 81 ,225-
600 has all been expended.
General Davis has been directed
to utilize the money in clearing up
the plantations, so that the farmers
may proceed with the raising Of
crops. This will enable many natl
YES to go to work at once, and ther-
eby put sufficient mOney>in circula-
tion to temporarily relieve existing
suffering.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-14
English Catholics
And The War.

According to the latest dispatches
English Catholics, in obedience to
the demands of the jingoes, have
been arranging to formally dissociate
themselves from the Vatican organ,
Osservatore Romano, which stead
f,s,iy denonnces the war. There
has beer a special meeting Of the
Catholic Union, under the presiden-
cy OF the Duke of NOrfork, to pass
resolution denonncing that jour
nal and disclaiming sympathy with
its views.
A movement was also sfoot to
deprive Of employment the Dutch
orchestra engaged at cne Of the
London theatres.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-14
The Paris Exposition


will not be ready on the date fixed
for the opening. The directors stub
bornly cling to their declaration
That the last nail viii. be driven al
midnight on April IA, but after in,
terViewing the contractors different
persons said that it is safe to say
positively that the task cannot be
accomplished.
The grounds are in chaos. Woo
den beams, scrap iron and debris
of all sorts are tangled among a
net OF railroad tracks, and only in a
spot hear the EIttel flower lave the
gardeners succeeded in scraping
the earth into flOwerbeds.
Within the buildings exhibitors
climb over plaster sacks, lumber
and carpenters benches trying to
discover their spaces.
Owing to the general unprepared-
ness no exhibitors care to send
goods there. 1t is impossible to dis
cover a single box being unpacked
or a piece of machinery Icing put
together.
German Commissioner Richter
has just registered a formal com
plaint, asserting that the interests
of the German exhibitors are being
impaired by the delay.
The United States Commissioners
vigorously declare that their depart.
ment will be ready in time, but this
seems an empty boast, as the official
building is without stails, is unpa
inted, doOrless, windowless and still
N possession of the plasterers
Other features of the United Sta.
res exhibition are even less advan-
csd. Forty United States guards,
who will have in charge the safeke
eping of the different sections, have
arrived but having no. work to do
are prOwling aimelessly about.
In the meantime Commissioner
Peck is in London, where he is ia.
>ing a weeks rest after the labor of
crossing the ocean, is being dined
daily and has been presented to the
Prince of Wales,
His presence IL much needed, as
the American Office is badly dis.
organized.
American exhibitors are begin.
ming to come. The representatives
of big films, tired of being tuffeted
about the commission offices without
Oelng able TO secure information,
are cabling protests home.
The French authorities having
finally given permits for model
American pOst-Office, it will be ms
called in the United States building
and behind glass partitions. Anne
rican postal clerks will exhibit swift
ness and accuracy of their work.
American mail will be received di-
rect from the steamers.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-14
SPECIAL CABLE SERVICE
DIRECT FROM NEW YORK
TO THE
"Boletin Mercantil"
From The " Associated Press.
Gold Bill Passes Both Houses.
New York March 18th 1900

Dispatches from Washington state that the bill esta
bshng the go standard has passed both Houses of Con-
gress.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-14

entered Ladysmith with his staff.
AS they rode through the relieving
army his soldiers, delighted at the
consummation of them heavy task,
cheered their loudly.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-14
News OF The Island.

The Miller murder trial will be
resumed tomorrow before the Pro
ViSiOnal Court.
Major Mansfield, who was appO-
inted to investigate the Municipal
affairs at Ponce has forwarded his
report to the Adjutant General.
The American yacht "Endymionn
sailed to day for the Nassau Islands.
Mr. Chas. w. Pepper, special cor
respondent Of the New York Herald
arrived yesterday on the Mcclellan
He is stopping at the "Inglaterra,"
The Spanish mail steamer "Cata-
luna" sailed this morning for Hava-
ma. She took "a passengers.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-14
Story OF The Relief
OF Ladysmith.

entry into Ladysmith on the 28th o
February at noon at the head of BIZ
victorious army.
In consideration Of their terrible
losses and good services, the Dublin
FusilIers were specially placed frs
in the infantry column.
The streets were lined with the
rarriscu whose pale faces, thin fgu
res and great cleanliness contrastef
With the brOnzed, war-worn but stur
dv soldiers of the relieving army.
Under the battered tower of the
townhall General Sir George VIII
te sat mounted, with his entire staff
surrounded by what was left Of the
Gordon Highlanders, of which regi
ment he is Colonel-in- Chief. AS
long as the brown stream of regi-
ments flowed past the soldiers tur
ned toward him cheering loudly, So
me even breaking from their ranks,
waving their rifles and helmets in
their enthusiasm.
All were deeply moved at this
glorious ending to SO mncb efforI
and blOodshed.
After General Buffers army had
marched through Ladysmith to their
camp beyond, the townsfOlk presen
ted General White with an address
of thanks. The Mayor expressed
their gratitude to him for saving
their town fro the hands of the
enemy. The General replied that
their patriotic endurance of priva
tions and restrictions had with the
bravery of the soldiers enabled him
to keep the Queens flag flying over
Ladysmith.
Ladysmith was regularly relieved
at dawn Friday. The whole army
advanced upon Bulwana Hill. Down
from the commanding positions they
had won at such a heavy cost mar.
ched the Incompatible infantry, and
by 8 o'clock the plain at Pieter'S
was brown with moving swarms Of
soldiers l0ith long columns of trans
port and artillery trailing back be-
hing BulWana Hill, abandoned by
the Beers during the night.
The road into Ladysmith around
it opened, and the picketed convoy
which had waited since the first week
of December was ordered forward
Immediately, taking precedence Of
all other transport. Several hun
rded great wagons laden with every
conceivable article necessary or com.
fort for the sick and wounded among
the defenders fastened forward
In consequence of the arrival Of
Lord DundOnal's cavalry. General
White ordered fall rationS for tbs
garrison and busted himself witt
plans to intercept the retreatine
Boe s, who were entraining al
Elandsglaate Station, and who's
wagons could be seen streaming nor
Inward along all the rotads. But in
the whole garrison only 1000 mer
wefOund fit to march FIVE miles.
. column under Col Knox, hove
yer, was formed, consisting of tw,
batteries drown by horses, three
squadrons Of the Nineteenth and
Fifth Lancers and companies of IT,,
iOrdons, Manchesters. Devons and
Rifles, each, about $50 strong, mar
he'd out towards Pepswprth Station
srney shelled the retr-aing Boerl
nd endeayo ed to harrass. But
3oers 'letaehe saroug rear guar,
cover tneir movements. A sklr
nish eusuea i'he troops sueceede.
N taking several positions, but at
o'clack ol Knoa found rbe hors
and msuitHrly exhausted, SO III
f-oops returned 70 town, having dis
played undaunted soldierly spirit.
At noon on Thursday Gen. Bulle
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-14
NOTICE.

Any person who has left any re-
pairing or pawned articles at the
American Jewelry Store, will ple-
ase call at 40. CristO st. until April
lst as / quit business then on acco-
unit Of sickness.
s. Z. GinsbWrg.
American JeWeler.
The case of James J. Smith, which
was to be tried to day before the
Provisional Court has been postpOn-
ed because of the absence of the pro.
scouting witness.
The Civil Secretary has received
from the "Fidelity and Deposit
Company of Maryland" bond for 81,
600 as security for Mr. Marcos Blan-
co as Collector of taxes III Coamo.
The resignation of the Office of
Councilman of Aguas Buenas ten
dered by Mr. Juan IgnaciO FiguerOa
has been accepted.
The U. s. transport 'EMcClellan''
sails for Cuba and New York to
day.
Have you seen Hardie Bros Pho.
tographs of the Islands 7 Also the
fine book of views containing eighty
six views of Porto Rico. They win
interest yOul friends in the States
Plaza Principal. 2.-p. s.
The U. S. transport "Mc Clellan"
sails for Cuba and New York to
day.
The members Of the city council
of Carolina have requested permis-
sion to carry firearms during the
time they are in Office, without
payment of fees.
DIR. Victor S. Clark President of
the Board of Education has resig-
ned.
Miss Maria Atilcs Fernandez and
Mr.. Miguel IguaciO LIOmpart were
married on Sunday.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-14

Although not conceding that this the ultimatum of
Great Britain Dr. Leyds believes that the Beers will prefer
continue the war; and will rather sacrifice every thing
than accept peoce at the cost OF honor.
The above cabegm belong the BoLETIN MERcANT and their
reproduction form will fifty dollars for each cable
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-14
Official Confirmation OF BOer
Terms OF Peace.
Based On independence sAnd Amnesty.
New York, March 14th, 1900.

Official papers confirm the report that the terms of
peace proposed by the Beers based the ndepen
dence of the two South African Republics and the oxten
ding of amnesty, their colonial allies in South Africa
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-14
Lord Salisbury Declines United
States Good Offices For Peace.
New York, March 18th, 1900.

Dispatches from London state that Lord Salisbury
has declined the good offices of the United States in ref
the of peace proposed by the Tansvaal Re-
public NJ
All the members of the Saint James Cabinet agree
with Lord Salisbury's decision in the matter
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-14
Dr.. Leyd's Says Beers Will Not
Accept Peace At Cost OF Honor.
New York, March 14th, 1900

Dr. Leyds the Representative Of the Transvaal Repu
bic in Europe has stated publicly that the Beers will
accept peace without independence.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-14
England Will Not Assent To The
independence OF Either Rep.
ubliC.
New York, March 14th 1900.

Lord Salisbury in his reply to the Boer proposals
stated that he prepared the nderen-
dence of either Republic
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-12

II was to secure witnesses to testify as
to Lanckton's mental condition that delay
was asked. When asked IL there was any
possibility of insanity being made de-
fence for Lanckton, Mr.. Beall stated that
there is not. AT times. Mr.. Bcall eaid,
Lanckton speaks in a sort of rambling
and disconnected way, but his mental
condition would not warrant that he make
insanity a line of defence.
The mental condition of John Kane will
be subject of enquiry today By Justice
Cole, sitting for probate business. Kane
is now an inmate Of ST. Elizabeth's Asy-
lum for the Insane. to which institution
he was committed by order of the court
several years ago. About year ago,
however. Kanes mental condition was 50
improved that the superintendent OF the
asylum permitted him to be released from
that institution. He was not, however.
discharged as being cured completely of
his mental troubles.
Kane, it is said, owns real estate in
the city, which is valued at about s.. 600.
and when he was committed to the asylum
Mr.. Edward J. Stellwagen was appointed
committee by the court to take charge
OF his estate. Last July, while Kane was
at large on sufferance, he was married
to Mary Sheridan. Kane, 1t is believed
is between ffty-fve and sixty years of
age, and his wife about fifty years old.
The investigation was set for Saturday
last and both parties were in court
Kane is a man of military appearance,
and walks with the assistance of cru.cn
The question of his mental condition is
now brought to the attention Of the court
on kane's own petition. who seeks to be
released from the asylum. He is repre-
scented by Attorney Philip Walker and
Mr.. Stellwagen is represented by Atto--
ney Michael J. Colbert.