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Evening journal., 1900-12-21

was out of my wits.
The work was really extremely at
tractivc to one who had come out de-
feated from the selfish strife of money
winning. and if had been only little
less battered and worn l would have
been fairly efficient person. Even as
! was. the force within me might have
proved sufficient but for the increasing
rush of work incident TO the coming
holidays.
Miss Glendon had high ideas Of the
Christmas time, and her plans for maxi
ing it memorable In the home were
well considered, but exceedingly coni-
prehensive. Moreover. she looked 20
me for suggestions. ana / was becom-
ing Increasingly eager to serve her
well.
But when a mans mind is In such u
condition that he can't depend upon ne.
membering his own name If asked for
it in a hurry there is little use In ex-
pecting him to lay plans or even TO car.
ry out those OF another person. | be-
gan to worry about the matter to
NINAAl Vi IL anu ~ llAh AAONA AUWAA H.
to my own great shame.
Then / resigned and was laughed at
by Miss Glendon. who assured me that
my success had passed her utmost ex-
pectatlons. So nothing remained but
TO go ON, a wooden autOmaton that
must run its course and then drop
where it stood.
And It didn't want TO break down,
Let me assure you that had no appe-
tlte for such a performance. l stroye
hard against it and wore out in striy-
ing the very strength l needed.
On Christmas day l was at my very
worst. | wandered from room TO room,
giving orders that others seemed TO
think were rational, though ] had little
understanding of them myself. We
had many visitors. and greeted them.
and they said pleasant conventional
things, as II they noticed nothing amiss
in me.
And then, as it seemed to me sud
denly, we were in the long dining
room. The children were taking their
places; the visitors lined the walls. en-
joying the sight Of so much happiness
There were GO children, and they
looked to me like 600. The room
seemed to stretch away mile at leasi
TO where Miss Glendon sat at the fan
end Of the table with her eyes upor
me.
had risen to speak, but why | dit
not know. Every one was waiting
/ could no. remember what ! hal
meant to say nor why l had decided t
speak at all. ! merely knew that thii
was the end Of me, and the tears cam'
into my eyes.
Then in the stiffness ! heard 1
strange cracking sound. felt a Sigh
jar. There was faint cry from amoni
the densest crowd Of visitors. One o
the children near me screamed in
shrill voice, 1.-THE floors sinkin DOWN.
Far away could see Miss Glendon'
face as white as paper l was midi.
interested, half awakened. 1t cam
TO me like a commonplace that the eel
lar extended only half the length O
the house.
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'MAGNIFICENTl" SIZE SOnDED.
half as many people In the room and
scarcely a third as much weight as
formerly upon the floor.
1--WE have decided TO serve dinner In
the other room." said Miss Glendon in
a clear, high tone
Then there was a rush, but not what
might have been. / walked as IN a
trance to the door where she stood
while the last child passed out. Then
she closed the door and claspcd her
arms lmpulsively around me.
"Magnihcentr she sobbed. "The fin
est lie God ever put into man's
MOUTH
Eternal heaven" l cried, ITS this
end Of the house that the cellar Is un-
deri IL had forgotten
But she would never believe It. She
said it was my modesty. She got an
opinion from the carpenter that the
floor must have fallen aud cost a dozen
lives and no man knowoth how many
broken bones but for my GOODNESS and
ready wit.
1t is all nonsense. but l can't prove
It. and the less readily because began
upon that day to recover. l don't know
why. Perhaps it was the natural COURSE
of the malady; perhaps Providence had
no further need Of me I'm the character
of lunatic At any rate, am well TO-
day and should be more than happy
but for the false halo that l wear in
the eyes of the woman l love.
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me how well was looking. and. as q
matter of fact, l actually did look as
rugged as an OK. In earlier years l
was very strong, and the muscular
shell still stood, as the bark of a tree
will sometimes stand when the heart
of it is dust Fifty times while she
was talking to me l had to shake my
wits together and with a spasmodic ef-
fort remember where l was and what
had happened, yet l talked as straight
as a tight string. as my friend inform
ed me afterward, except he added,
''for that foolishness about your health."
The upshot Of it was that | became
the manager of that institution and
my act was a crime. / was no more tit
for it than a deaf man to lead an or
chestra. However, the novelty of Il
buoyed me up for few days, so that
none of my subOrdinates knew that
Evening journal., 1900-12-21

"Sit still" said in a tone of ordina
ry conversation. "Thcre is no cellar
under us"
Rather the tone than the words re-
assured them. The rush that had d, en-
imminent did not come Somc of The
more nervous visitors edged away by
the two doors that were available
saw Miss Glendon whispering TO some
Of the girls. who went out quietly
The housekeeper standing n the door
said. Il want ten of the biggest boys
to help me with something
l told them of mechanically. with
my pointing finger. and they went out.
by this time there were not more than
Evening journal., 1900-12-21

Our best 25 cent mixtures in five
pound boxes. Govatos, No 403 Mar
ket street.
Evening journal., 1900-12-21

entering into the century Advancement has been
the century, to be progressive than ever before
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31
Mrs. Cora Peoples has returned
turned from visit to Bristol relatives.

Mrs. Cora Peoples has returned
turned from visit to Bristol relatives.
Mrs. s. G. Brown and children are
visiting relatives in Knoxville for few
weeks.
W. w. Default left Monday for
Louisville to attend the reunion of the
Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Col. Rabt. Martin is down from
Huntdall, N. c., enjoying himself in
Johnson City society for few days.
Mrs. U. S. Archer and children will
leave next Sunday to visit relatives fol-
several weeks at Indianapolis, Ind.
The much-needed rains which have
fallen during the past few days have
done much good in refreshing vegeta.
ton.
r. l.. Bruner is in New York this
week buying second stock of dry
goods and notions for the big depart.
ment store of Bruner, Hurst & Go.
Col. w. A. Dickinson, as brave q
soldier as ever sheltered behind an
ammunition wagon, left Tuesday fol
Louisville to be with his old confeder-
ate veterans.
J. N. Nelson, a young farmer neal
Jonesboro, stood successful examina
ton for artillery service and will be as
signed to the second artillery stationed
at Fortress Monroe, Va.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31
Their Golden Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Elmendorf cele-
brated their fiftieth wedding anniver-
sary last Wednesday at their elegant
home on Watauga avenue. They were
married fifty years ago at Hunter,
Greene county, New York. Mrs. FL
mendorf is q sister of General John T..
Wilder, who was present at the celebra-
ton. An enjoyable time was had by
the pleasant old couple.
They lived at lockwood, Tenn, and
Chattanooga before coming to Johnson
City.
This couple were married in the old
Dutch stone house in Hunter, N. Y,
where the first Elmendorf in America
lived, in the days of New Amsterdam,
and have many relics from the old
homestead, among them being tiles
from the old fireplace.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Elmendorf have
suffered slight illness during the past
winter, but were able to enjoy to the
fullest extent the pleasant occasion Of
their golden wedding and received
the congratulations of their numerous
friends. Correspondent Knoxville
Journal and Tribune
- l. n = s..
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31
Excursion Bristol to Knoxville.

There will be special excursion
train operated over the Southern Rail
way from Bristol to Knoxville and re-
turn Sunday, June 3rd. This train
will leave Bristol at GAS a. m; leave
Johnson City at 7;43 a. M, ARRIVING at
Knoxville at noon. Returning this
train will leaye Knoxville at $3.50 p. m.
same day, thus giving the excursionists
ample time to visit the many attractions
in and around Knoxville. The fare
from johnson City to Knoxville and
return for this train will be $1.40
For further information call on ticket
agent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31
pmocratic County Convention.

BY virtue of the authority in me
vested by the Washington County
Democratic Executive Committee, a
convention of the democratic party of
said county is hereby called to meet at
the court house in Jonesboro, on Sat
urday, June 9th, 1900, at I o'clock p.
M, for the purpose OF placing in nomi-
nation candidates for the positions OF
sheriff and trustee, to be voted for at
the ensuing August election. District
committeeman will please not fail to
have district conventions held not later
than June 9Th, 1900, and have delegates
appointed to attend said convention,
and come themselves.
GEo. W, WIL1ETT, Chairman.
Jonesboro, Tenn, May 90, 1900
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31
Closing CITY Schools

The closing exercises of the city
schools occurred on last Thursday
evening. Two entertainments were
given previous to the closing, one by
the Martha Wilder school and one by
the lower grades of Science Hill. Both
programs were we'll arranged and sue
cesstully carried out. Features worthy
of note were the drills of the Martha
Wilder school and recitation by little
Miss Cannon. She singing of Miss
Hickman and Miss Barton, and the
piano solo by Miss Lula Hunter were
well rendered and each mad to respond
to an encore
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31
District Convention.

The democrats of the 9Th civil dis
trict of Washington county are hereby
called to meet at the court house in
Johnson City at 1 o'clock p. m. on the
9Th day of June. 1900, for the purpose
of appointing delegates to the county
convention called to meet at Jonesboro
on the 9th day of June to nominate
county officers This district conyen-
ton will also nominate candidates fol
magistrates, tax assessor and constable
and transact any other business that
may properly come before it. Demo
Gratis are urged to be present promptly,
Gro. f. CAMPBELL,
District Chairman.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31

Ralph Crouch, of Boone's Creek, has
been appointed to the naval academy
at Annapolis by Congressman Brown
low He left last week for Washing
ton to attend to the necessary prelimi-
narios to entrance.
A quiet home wedding occurred at
the brides residence, on Boone's Greek,
yesterday, when Prof e. Il. Anderson
was united in marriage to Miss Flora
Crouch. Rev. w. G. Anderson, father
of the groom, performed the ceremony
that bound the loving hearts. The
bride is one of Boone's Creeks most
favored daughters, and the groom is a
noble young man. They are at the
home of the groom on Buffalo, THE
CoEET joins many friends in congratu-
lations.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31

Mr.. j. W. Cardwell and wife are in
orth Carolina on visit
Mrs. G. F. Young is the guest of her
sister, Mrs, A. b. Bowman.
1t will pay a good plumber and
steam filter to locate in Johnson City,
Mrs. F. B. st. John and children
are at Sweetwater with her parents for
q short visit,
Mrs. VIM Dyer is up from Hiwassee
College on a visit to her daughter,
Mrs. II. G. Hunter.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. H. Kirkpatrick are
up from Jonesboro on visit to Mr.
and Mrs, j. H. Bowman, on Fairyiew
avenue.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31

G. W. Seayer is seeing the sights Of
Louisville this week.
Mrs. G. W. Carr, of Asheville, is
visiting relatives in the city.
Miss Lille Morley has returned
from Centenary College at Cleveland.
Hon. 7. NJ. Wells, of Fall Branch,
was in the city few hours last Tues
day.
Miss May Ryburn, of Erwin, visited
relatives in the city several days last
week.
Prof. G. e. Dillworth, who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Sparks
for several days returned to his home
at Jonesboro this morning.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31
Contract Let for Dsnnt

The o. r. & G. railroad company has
let the contract for building the freight
and passenger station at Huntdale, N.
G., the terminus of the extension now
being constructed. j. I. Linville &
Co., of this city, secured the contract
and will have it ready for occupancy by
June 23d, next. The road is expected
to be completed by that time. Mr..
Linville is one of our most enterpris.
ing and reliable contractors and may
be relied upon to complete this build
lug in the specified time.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31
THURSDAY EVENING .

When the curtain rose seventeen
young ladies and gentlemen appeared,
each to perform the duties assigned
him and to receive the reward of his
ten years labor. The program opened
in a well prepared s0lutatory by Clar-
ence King, The next FIVE were discus
sions of characters from Chas. Dickens.
Miss Jackson discussed the charac-
ter, Mr.. Micauber She spoke in a
very composed manner of this charac-
ter, and showed the futility of waiting
for something to turn up"
Miss Carrie Snyder's discussion of
Uriah Heep was a creditable effort and
brought forth applause and flowers.
Miss Balls paper on David Copper
field was a we'll written one-the Ian
guage was excellent and the argument
good. In clear concise style Miss
Ball set forth the entire life of David
Copperfeld from childhood to old age
and her hearers were interested from
the first.
Miss Hendersons paper on MIR. Pick
wick and Miss Diamonds on Dick
ems work were well received.
The second part of the program le-
gan with ali grafton by j. Foster Hoss,
whose honor it was to stand at the head
of his class, with an average scholar
ship of 9Sf for the year. His Grafton
received well deserved praise.
The prophecy by Miss May Reeves
was delivered in novel and entertain
ing way. A large daisy stood on the
stage. Cutting the petals from it she
found written on them the fate of each
of her classmates.
The final number was the valedictory
by Loula Hunter, whose grade was SO
for the year. The subject, Success"
was discussed by Miss Hunter and
showed what things were essential if
one would be successful in life. The
points emphasized as necessary to sue
coed were delemunrtion, enthusiasm,
hope, accuracy, etc. His remarks, al
ternately written and serious, received
much applause. In the course of his
remarks he said he thought that prob
ably by the time the members class
were as old as some of the board of
education they would prefer the ''lady
of the kitchen" to the Lady of the
Lake" and that they would prefer
"Bacon" to Shakespeare.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31
A Guaranteed Cure For Piles.

All druggists are authorized by the
manufacturers of PAZO 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 a new discovery and is the
only pile remedy sold on a positive
guarantee, no cure, no pay. Price SOC.
Can 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.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31
The Contest Closed.

The mower contest has closed and
Charlie Faw, of Sullivan county, is the
lucky contestant. W. W. Default was
close second and Bob Anderson holds
third place. The machine is Jones
Chain Drive Mower made by the Plano
Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, and
sold in this section by the johnson City
Implement Company, and is one of the
best mowers put in field. 1t is worth
$45 to any farmer, and Mr.. Faw is no
doubt very thankful to his friends for
this handsome gift. The final vote is
as follows:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31
Accidentally Shot.

About noon Thursday little five
year-old son of J. F. Campbell, got
hold OF a loaded gun that an older
brother had just brought in, and while
playing with the gun both barrels were
discharged. Both loads took effect in
the little fellows lieg and arm, and he
was horribly mangled. The mucles Of
his leg and arm were torn entirely
away, and his right knee cap was torn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31
Our New Citizen.

THE COMET is gratiged to announce
that Hon. A. A. Taylor and his estima-
BILE family have decided to remove to
johnson City. Mr.. Taylor has purchased
"Robins Roost," the elegant home of
Gov. Taylor and will take possession
as soon as the remnants can get other
qualities.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31
"Beefy0 Hart and "ChubbYn Cali:

"Beefy" Hart and "Chubby" CALI
hes, the only two men in the city, per-
haps, who can't tell Calling gun from
a pepper-box, or distinguish the smell
of powder from that of guano, have
gone to Louisville to celebrate with the
Confederate veterans.
AT about 1 o'clock Thursday night
the fire department was called to the
old Lewis house to extinguish flames
that were seeking to devour all that re-
manned of this old landmark. The
building belonged to M. I. Silvers, and
is almost total loss, with the contents.
1t was used as q tenement house.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31

Mrs. S. W. Wilson and family have
returned from Alabama and will occupy
their Watauga avenue residence in this
city during the summer.
Services at First Baptist church,
June 9th, Rev. j @. Davidson, pastor.
Morning Subject, the Lords supper as
observed in Corinth nearly two thous-
and years ago. Evening, Evangelis-
tic services.
Prof. r. Rooster, late musical in
structor at Southwest Virginia Insti-
tute, Bristol, was in the city this week
and secured large class of music pu-
pills. He is most talented musician
and able instructor. He teaches vocal,
piano, and violin.
=. Hon. A. A. Taylor delivered his lee
ture, Poetry and Pearls" before an
attentive and appreciative audience in
the Baptist church Saturday night
Mr.. Taylor was introduced by j. N.
Edens, Esq, ina neatly worded speech
and from the time the lecturer began
until he closed, his auditors were
charmed with his superb and thrilling
eloquence. If the weather had beer
favorable amuch larger audience would
have gathered to hear this finished
production of scholarly mind.
Elizabethton Mountaineer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31

Much unersiness was caused Refu-
gees Taylor and Finley at Indianapolis
by report that Messrs. Justus Goe-
bel, Thomas Campbell and Jack Chinn
were coming with some dark scheme.
Thomus Todd was detailed to look them
up and report, but he failed to find
them IN the city. Gov. Mount has re-
turned to Indianapolis. He explains his
refusal to honor the requisition for Fin
ley by the statement that it is pre-
rogative and that governor may con-
slider the justice or injustice of requi-
sition.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31

A. A. Acuff left today Thursday for
Chicago to run as mail clerk between
Chicago and Council Bluff, Iowa. He
exchanged runs with p. +. Abel who
is now here and on the run from John
son City to Cranberry. Mr.. Acuff de-
serves the promotion and will make a
good record for himself.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31

of, The wounds were dressed at once
and the knee cap replaced, The little
fellow is resting rs easy as could be ex-
peeted under the circumstances.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31
HART AND HOUSTON
Millinery Dry Goods, Shoes.

Millinery.
Swell hats for dress, outng street occasion Note
right here you can have a hat of the latest New York
style at any price you to pay. 1t can be new in
every particular.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31
....F 1LQyWIEID

have moved my books and stationery to the rooms
in the rear of Hart & Houston You will find now as
you always have the best grades Of all kinds Of station
cry for the least money, to be found anywhere.
I have the largest stock Of HAMMOCKS ever
brought to the city They bought out of the
Trust Prices from 81 90 to $500. Croquet sets SOC,
$10O and $1.50. Your calls will be appreciated
Truly,
M CACC
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31

In next weeks issue of The COMET
we expect to announce new prize and
new conditions. 1t will be an inter
esting offer
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31

Last week old Lake Watausee was
drained and hereafter it will produce
grain instead. The lake was built about
eight years ago by the Connecticut
Land Company to beautify their prop
erty at the terminus of the street car
line, and covered about two acres.
On next Sunday evening, June Bird,
J. A. Lord, editor of the Christian
Standard, Cincinnati, Ohio, will preach
at the Christian church. Mr. Lord has
wide reputation both as q writer and
speaker, and all should avail them
selves Of this opportunity of hearing
him. The new addition at the back
part of the church will probably be
opened by that time, so that all who
come can be comfortably seated
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31

Not a pair Of these
shoes have ever been han
dlen in Johnson City, and
we buy them with conf
dence and under a guaran-
tee with every pair.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31
See Our Csc Sailor, Regular 800 Value

Muslin Underwear.
You find here only the reliable kind not the narrow
snted garments you often find in dry goods stores
Skirts, soc, Zoe, $100, $125
Drawers Soc 75c, $10O
Gowns Zoe, to 81 80.
Corset Covers 25c and SOC
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31
Geo. E. Keith Company
Compello, Mass, 200,
800 and 400 shoe.
The Haywood Shoe COM
pany, Worcester, Mass,
one fine shoe for men
3,5o.

Our strong and complete
line for children and little
men for fall, will be the
Wolfe Bros. line, Colum-
bus, Ohio.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31

For sweet potato plants see Hugh
Webb.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-31
DOES YOUR ROOF LEAK!

Headquarters for Ralston Breakfast
food at Jackson's.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-04-11
Another Republican Scheme.


The Mound City, (Kan) Republic
prints the following: "A Populist
came in to see US the other day with
a look Of trouble on his brow. He
said he had read in his paper that the
Republican party realized that the
coming election would be their last
victory at the polls, and rather than
see the Populists in power, they were
going to destroy the world. We asked
how. He said that his paper stated
that the Pacific ocean was several
hundred feet lower than the Atlantic
ocean and the Republicans intend to
dig canal and when they got it done
the water would run into the Pacific
ard get US out OF balance, and the
world would 20 kersmash. We told
him as the Popullsts had found out
the scheme we expected the republic
cans would give it up. He said tic
hopei so, but he was going to ~eve
the county central committee eet
anyhow and talk tie mater
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-04-11
Superior Court.

Superior court convened in regular
equity session pursuant to an adjourn
ment taken from April 2, Hon. Thos.
A. Carroll, superior judge of Pierce
county, presiding. Present, Clerk
Gibson, Sheriff Hill and County At
torney Gent.
No. 18l-Townsend vs.. Townsend.
Motion OF NJ. W. Townsend to review
testimony. Motion overruled.
No. 282.--J. L. Sherley vs.. Agnes
Sherley. Divorce. Granted.
No. MISUNDERSTANDING KELLER VS..
Henry KeIber. Divorce. Granted
No. 2Sl--M. o. Peterson VS.. Abr.
Dillon and G. Arthur. Foreclosure
labor lien. Confirmed and judgment
for plaintiff.
No. 292.--Abr. johnson vs.. w. j.
Galbreath. Suit on note. Judgment
for plaintiff.
No. 2sS. Martha NJ. Bills VS.. G. A.
Bills. Divorce. Granted.