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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-27

There will be a minority report on
the congressional reappointment bill,
by which the basis will be 1914, 600 and
the membership increased by thirty.
Under this southern states would gain
nine members, three being in Texas.
There would be no reductions. There
may be a third report by Mr.. Crump-
packer with a view to cutting down the
south's representation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-27

A party of sixty negroes left Nash
vile in charge of railroad agent for
Hawaii, where they will work on sugar
plantations. An effort will be made to
induce 10000 negro families to go to
Hawaii.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-27

Alabama mines are unable to supply
the demand for coal, and railroads
which get their supplies from the Bir-
mingham district are threatened with a
coal famine.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-27
Whole No. $50

fall, we would not be willing to secure
it at such cost. The wiser heads in
the Republican party have evidently
come to the conclusion that if they
follow Hanna, ho will ride them over
the cliff aud down to the bottom of the
sea, and they are determined upon his
political demise. BY killing the ship
subsidy bill they will not only go long
way towards the elimination of Hanna,
but they will render a distinct service
to their country, Commercial APP
peal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-27

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
best liver pills ever made. Easy to
take and never gripe. City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-27

Indiana brewers say they will raise
the price of beer February unless
congress further reduces the tax,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-27

When you want prompt acting little
pills that never grippe use DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers. City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-27

Col. d. G. CoIson is in Washington
seeking the appointment of Internal
Royenue Collector for the Eighth dis.
trict.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-27

eral times she was a sweet little peach.
At the conclusion of Mrs. Simcox's
testimony, the defense announced that
unless Mrs. Chaffin could be secured,
a II their evidence was in.
An amusing incident occurred at
the afternoon session. A Mrs. Chaffin,
an elderly lady of the Dunkard faith,
who had been summoned as a witness,
refused to testify in court. The JUS
tico left the bench and lawyers argued
with her without avail. She was
finally excused.
Mr.. Perry was recalled for the pros
ecution, and reiterated his denial that
he had ever insulted Mrs. Simcox, and
the closest cross examination failed to
shake his story.
THE NIGHT SESSION.
At the night session, Thomas Hates,
colored, testified that either he or Mr..
Hatton was in Perry's Office all the
time Mrs. Simcox was there.
Mr.. Hatton said that the parting be-
tween Perry and Mrs. Simcox at the
door when she left was pleasant.
Page and Chumby, who were in the
office whed the telephone talk was go
ing on, said that Mr.. Perry made no
insulting remarks, and when she mis-
construed remark, he apologized.
Steve Chaffin, who was called for
the defense, was considerably mixed
up in cross examination. He first said
that he did not oliver Simcoxs mes
sage to his wife ultil after she left the
Office. He also admittad that he told
her before they left home, on the way
down, and when they left.
The evidences closed with Captain E.
T. Kindred testifying to the truth of
Chaffin's statement made several
woeks ago in conflict with testimony in
court.
The court adjourned until tomorrow,
when argument will begin.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-27

The Rivers and Harbors bill has
been completed by the house commit
tee. The bill has been pared down
until it carries about 100000, 900.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-27
The American Barber Shon.

The American Barber Shop,
located two doors south of Hotel Pied
mont and in front of Southern depot.
IN. p. Brewers old stand. OH. Long.
ley, the handsome Manager, and Nat
Hyder, the congenial and accomUo-
dating BARRIERS, will be found as assis-
tants.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-27

We are Offering special design ut $3.50 COM
plote with Brass-Piated Crate and Tile work
Send for circular, also our catalqy Of Mantelt
from $40 up. ALooTT, Ross n SCUI.rY Co,
2922 N. Broad ST.. Phlade phia, Pa
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-27

Roanoke, Va, Dec, 2o.-Mrs. Sim
COX went on the witness stand this
morning and told her story of the al
legged insult by Mr.. J.. s. Perry, and
the cowhiding. She came in late, and
was taken sick, and had to be lead out
in a fainting condition.
William Miller, who was with Sim
COX when he held Perry mp, was the
first witness this morning. Hesaid
he he'd known Simcox for fifteen years,
and went along that day to attempt to
keep him from doing any harm. He
regarded Mrs. Simcox as perfect lady,
modest and retiring. He said he heard
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-27

CITY eAREEK StOP.
Run by frst-class white workmen We want
and are trying TO Elevate thu Barber I,rofes
sion in johnson City, Come and see us.
Patronize your own Color
and help those that are deserving Of your pat
ronage. Yours respectfully
Russell % Walden, Prop.
Corner Main and Buffalo Streets,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-16

-. On May 81, having obtained per-
mission of the Chinese government sent
so men from Tientsin to Peking i'll COM
pany with about 800 foreign troops OF
various nationalities. They left at AIS
p. m, Captain McCalla in command, and
arrived at the end of the railroad line at
6:55 p. M. and marched to the legation,
having encountered not the slightest OPP
position on the way or in the city.
IS. returned on board ship June 2,
and on June ). Captain McCalla, after
seeing that our men on shore were prop
erly cared for and that everything was in
a satisfactory condition, returned to the
ship.
IS. | take great pleasure i'll saying
our officers and men on shore have by
their conduct and management contrib
uted in every way to the high standard of
efficiency held by the navy, yet it is
proper as matter Of justice and i'll salts
faction to myself, to mention and call the
attention of the department to Captain
McCalla, whose foresight aud ability in
the discharge of his duties in connection
with this whole matter merit unqualified
praise.
MORE MEN LANDED.
81. At p. III. yesterday had received
a message, a copy of which was inclosed
with my No. II of this date indicating
affairs were again in critical condition.
A party of so more men were landed from
this ship at a. III. this morning, and
Captain McCala has again gone ashore.
Ensign c. Giplin, U. S. N, and Naval
Cadet Courtney, who returned with Cap
tain McCalla from the first landing party,
were the officers. The department was in
formed by cable message, and the COM
mander in-chef was similarly informed
and requested to send light draft vessel
here for use i'll the river as a base of sup
plies for the forces on shore As the dis
turbance here is likely to be of such a
/ prolonged nature as to require the pro-
tracted stay of a vessel here ready to land
men on short notice, as mentioned in my
message, consider light draft vessel
which can be stationed inside the river,
where communication is certain with a
battalion of marines, almost indispensable
to the present trouble in order to protect
American interests and property in this
locality. Other nations are landing troops
today in response to the messages re-
ceived last night"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-16

BOISE, July I6,-[Special to the Teller]
The gathering of republican delegetes
already assures the republican state con-
vention to be the largest and most en-
thusiastic political gathering that ever
assembled in Idaho. The north Idaho
delegation arrived at 4 O'Clock this morn
ing. Over sixty delegates came from the
northern counties. The south Idaho del
egates are coming in force this afternoon.
Candidates are very numerous, but no
contest extends beyond the limit of
friendly rivalry. A general disposition
manifest among the delegates to select
the very strongest candidates for all po-
sitions.
The gossip of the day has been devoted
to the governorship and the congress
ional nominations. Ramsey. Standrod
Parsons and Fletcher are the favorites,
with seeming strength in the order
named.
Morrison and Mcconnell are active
candidates for congress. Morrison seems
to possess the most strength. Kester,
and Coffin Wilson are the accepted can
didates forstate treasurer. The be
stowal of this nomination depends upor
the nomination for the higher offices.
If the governorhsip or congressional
nomination goes to the north then {
treasurer will be secured from the south
If not Kester, can win. Judge Ailshi'
of Grangeville is very likely to be giver
the place on the supreme bench. Thi
is the general belief at this time.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-16
Grows Darker Bach Day.

LONDON, June I6.--Hope still strug-
giles against the conclusion that the si-
lence at Peking is the silence of the
grave. The official admissions i'll both
the United States and Europe that the
diplomatists have adopted the pessirnistic
views held by the consuls at Shanghai
have almost silenced those attempting to
reason against the circumstantial evil
dence which is becoming so cogent. The
Chinese assurances and edicts appear to
observers here to be merely part of plan
to cautiously break the news cf the trag-
edy and delude the. foreigners with tale
of imperial guiltlessness. But if the
bombardment mentioned in United States
Consul Goodnow's last message occurred
it must have been carried out by the Chi
nese regulars, so the plea Of imperial de
Tense of the legations seems to fall to ths
ground
The situation at Tientsin appears to b.
slowly but surely growing worse. Th'
allied forces are experiencing the great
est difficulty in sending forth reinforce
ments, as the Chinese have rendered tn,
navigation of the river most difficult b,
diverting It's waters. Happily St. Peters
burg today announces officially that tn
telegraph between Taku and Tientsin ha
already been restored and that railroa'
communication will shortly be re-estat
] lished. To the other trials of the be
sieged persons at Tientsin has been adde
an outbreak of scarlet fever. Dispatche
from Tientsin report that a number Of Ia
dies there have become white haire
through the horrors Of the siege.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-16
Interested in This Section.

Mrs. II. l.. Pickett, mining attorney
of Salt Lake, was in the city yesterday,
having been to the Buffalo Hump mining
camps in this section. In conversation
with TELLER reporter he said.
II am thoroughly pleased with my trip
to this part of the country and ain agree
ably surprised at the activity exhibited
here, and must say that you have a
beautiful city. The geographical posi-
ton OF Lewiston cannot help but make 1t
point of commercial value in the future.
am interested in your mines out here
and from my inspection ! am greatly
pleased with the results thus far obtained.
/ am heavily interested in Copper mines
in Arizona aud consider that when this
section is as far developed in that line as
we are, that its Importance will be ciassed
along with the other big producing
properties in Utah and Arizona. have
heard great deal spoken, in Salt Lake
of this country and a great many people
/ will come to this section to locate or be
come interested, I will visit Spokone be
fore returning home and expect to conn
back here again in the near future.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-16
Report Of Admiral Kempf.

WASHINGTON, July I6.-In the mail
from China Saturday Secretary Long re-
ceived from Admiral Kempf report of
the American operations in China up to
June S. The report follows:
"UNITED STATES FLAGSHIP NEWARK,
Taku, China, June 5.--Sir;' have the
honor to report that on May 2o received
a telephone message, copy of which is
enclosed marked q" and at 6 a. M. in
compliance with orders which issued to
the commanding officer of this ship, 100
armed men, consisting of 40 marines and
SO sailors, were landed at Taku. Captain
B. H. McCalla, U, S. N, was in charge;
officers. Captain ]. T. Myers, U. S. M. c.;
Captain NJ. H. Hall, Ensign Wurtsbaugh
|U. S. N. Naval Cadets Taussig and
Courtney, U. S. N; Payniaster Jewett
and Gunner c. H. Sheldon, U. S. n.
~. Taking the first party which ar
rived on shore, consisting OF 81 marines,
to the railroad station at Teng Ku. they
were refused passage on the train to
Tientsin. owing to the agent being un'
willing to assume the responsibility o
issuing tickets to an armed force without
OF iders from the director Of railroads. Thi
portion of the landing party returned t.
Taku, where by this time all the fore
had arrived. Procuring tug and lighte
from the Taku Tug & Lighter Co., tn
entire force was sent to Tientsin by river
Captain Myers in command, Captain Nc
Gala and Paymaster Jewett proceedin
by train at I:44. The landing party al
rived at Tientsin at 10 p. M, where the
were received with joy by the foreig
population, they being the first Caucasio
troops to arrive. remained at TAX
with my staff. At $50 ! proceeded
Tientsin to examine as we'll as / migi
the state Of affairs.
"3. On this day the ship Algerit
(British) came in and landed men, ar
ships of the various other nations begs
arriving and preparing TO land troops
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-16
Murder OF Won Ketteler.

WAsHINGToN. July I6-The Japanese
legation added somewhat to the fund of
information from Peking by an official
dispatch from the minister of foreign af-
fairs at Takio, dated the 10th. inst, Civ
ing explanatory details of the conditions
following the murder of Baron Won ket-
teller The following is the summary of
the cablegram;
According to telegram from the
minister of foreign affairs, the reports
brought by Chinese courier from Peking
to Tientsin appear to confirm the rumors
of the destruction of the legation and
murder of the minister. The minister, it
appears, was shot OH the way and carried
into the tsung Ii yanen, where he ex-
pired shortly afterward Upon learning
of his death, the German marines rushed
into the tsung Ii yamen and burned it
down 1t is further reported that the
foreign reinforcements which left for
Peking OH June 10 advanced as far as
Lang Fang, bnt after terrible suffering,
returned to Tientsin on the 26th. The
allied forces destroyed several arsenals at
Tientsin, their losses being nearly 900
killed and wounded. From June ~ to
July no further fighting took place, but
Chinese troops, about 10000 strong, were
said TO be advancing OH Tientsin from the
north ~
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-16
No More Rafting Until Fall.

Mr.. ]. M. McDaniels and crew Of men
arrived III the city Yesterday with their
raftiug outfit of logs from Big Canyon, on
the Clearwater. Mr.. McDaniels has been
supplying the Small & Emery saw mill
all season, and says that this is his last
trip until next fall, as the stage of water
in the Clearwater river is such that he
cannot successfully continue the trips.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-16
Young DENLY Escaped.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, June I6.-Ex-Min-
lister Denby, Saturday, received definite
news of the escape of his son, Charles
DENLY, Jr, and family from Tientsinv to
Shanghai, China.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-16
News From the Conventions.

Arrangements have been made by the
TELLER to receive special telegraphic
news from the conventions at Boise and
Pocatello this week.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-16

convention it is alleged here now will
have great influence on fusion matters.
This vote will he controlled largely by
faction of flsionists that is headed BY
Senat " Heitfeld. This is counted
against Steunenberg on every turn and
indirectly for Dubois. 1t does not seem
possible for both Steunenberg and fusion
to win out. One issue must go down
and split seems to certainty.
poCATELLo, July I6,-Jim Hawley has
created sensation. He publicly favors
the nomination of senator by the state
convention. This means Hawley or his
old time friend Dubois. The democratic
leaders say lIawley has no following To
justify booInlet in his own behalf ANY
way il means "A few votes against Steun-
enherg and little more confusion to be
added to the mixup.
PocATELLo, July o.-One thing re-
markable is observed here Very few
silver republicans are on the ground.
This vote will be represented largely by
proxies held by the party leaders. The
populist convention will not be popu-
lous body either. The attendance is
generally small.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-16

PocATELLo. July I6-[ Special to the
Teller 1.-The bosses have arrived. Steu-
nenberg and Dubois are arrayed for the
struggle of their lives. The fight will
be desperate and close between these po-
litical giants. The lieutenants of all
claim majorities for their bosses. 1t
seems now that the delegates are about
equally divided on the paramount issue
for and against the nomination of a
fusion candidate for senator. If a candi-
date is named, it means Dubois.
Jule Bassett is the chief of Dubois
lieutenants. He says if Dubois is turned
down for the senatorship there will be no
fusion, and that there will. in that event,
be two sets of Bryan presidential electors
in the field this fall. At this writing
both sides claim majority.
PocATELLo, June I6.--Senator Heitfeld
arrived here yesterday. He is regarded
as very important actor in the fusion
show. He has not outlined any policy,
but he'is known to oppose Steunenberg's s
aspirations in season and out. His influ-
ence will surely be exerted against fusion
with the Steunenberg faction. He per-
perhaps has no friendship for Dubois and
might not lend his influence to promote
Dubois interests. He, perhaps, has as
pirations that he expects to cultivate for
three years to come.
PocATELLo, July I6.-Three national
Bryan committeeman arrived here to-
day. Weaver of Iowa, the father OF fat
ism comes here in the interest of Duboi:
and free silver; Osborne of Wyoming, il
here on a like mission, and so is Dunba
of Utah, direct from Lincoln, Nebraska
He is supposed to carry some red ho
order from Bryan, the boss. This is be
lieved to be favorable to Dubois ant
fatal to fusion if Steunenberg holds hi
strength The democrats are depressed
over this occurrence. Three nationa
characters carry weight. II Bryan cou Il
handle Tammany at Kansas City he cal
surely undue Steunenberg out here il
: Idaho if he takes interest enough to sem
!. three national committeeman into tn
field.
: pocATELLo, July I6.-The fact tina
! Shoshone county has I8 votes in the stat
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-16

PocATELLo, July I6.-The fact that
Shoshone county has I8 votes in the state
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-10-05

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
State of Washington for King County
Mrs Anna Hall, plaintiff, VS.. Mrs. Mary
b. WottOn and W. P. Wotton, her hus-
band, H. o. Morgan and A. S. HOska,
| assignee of Mary B. Wotton and w. P.
! WOtton, and all persons unknown, it
any, having or claiming an interest or
estate iR and to the hereinafter describ-
ed real property, defendants. No. -.
| Notice of Summons.
State of Washington to Mrs Mary B.
! WOttOn and w. P. Wotton, her husband,
! H. 0. Morgan and A S. HOska, assignee
! of Mary b. WOttOn and w. P. Wotton,
who are the owners, or reputed owners of.
and all persons unknown claiming or hav-
! ing an interest or estate in and to the
hereinafter described real property.
You and each of you are hereby noti-
fled that the above named plaintiff, Mrs
Anna Hall, is the holder of delinquent tax
certificate No B3732 issued by the county
treasurer of King county, Washington
uated in King county, Washington, and
more particularly described as follows, to
wit:
Lot No. nine 90 in block No two O. Of
Edgewater Second addition to the city
of Seattle.
That the said certificate was issued on
the oath day Of August, 1900, for the sum
of $2.2S for the delinquent taxes for the
year 1896, and for the further sum OF
1881 for the delinquent taxes for the
prior years of 1S93 1894 and 1895, making
llI0 LOldI dIuOunl Ol lHe Sdlu C6FuIlCdl0
the sum of $12O9 for the year 1896, and
the prior years of 1898, 1894 and 1895.
That the plaintiff on the Ath day of
August, 1900, paid taxes for the subse-
quent years as follows, to wit: For the
year 1897, $1.30; for the year 1898, $1.10,
and for the year 1899, $1.22, which sew,
erai sums bear interest at the rate of
Is per cent. per annum from the said date
of payment.
You and each of you are hereby direct
ed and summoned to appear within sixty
days after the service of this notice and
summons upon you, exclusive of the date
of service, in above entitled court, and
defend the action or pay the amount due,
together with the costs. In case of your
failure so to do, plaintiff will apply for
judgment, and judgment will be rendered
fOreclOsing the lien for said taxes and
costs against the real property, lands and
premises herein named.
MRS. ANNA HALL, Plaintiff
By BRADY & GAY, her attorneys, acting
in her behalf and upon whom all pro-
cess may be served. Office address,
rooms 10 to IA RoxweIl building, Seattle,
Wash
Date of first publication, October 5, 1900
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1900-10-05

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
State of Washington, for King County,
Mrs. Anna Hail. plaintiff VS. Mrs. Mary
3. Wotoon and W. P. Wotton, her hus-
band; Ii. Q. Morgan, John LANCER and
---------Langer his wife, and A s
HOska, assignee of Mary B. Wotton and
w. b. WOtton, and all persons unknown
if any, having or claiming an interest
or estate in and to the hereinafter de-
scribed real property, Defendants No
-. Notice and summons.
State OF Washington to Mrs. Mary r
WOtton and w. P Wotton, her husband
H. o. Morgan, John LANCER and ~ M
LANCER, his wife, and A. S. Hoska. as
signee of Mary B. Wotton and w p
Wotton, who are the owners, or reputed
owners, of, and all persons unknown
claiming or having an interest or estate
in and to the hereinafter described real
property.
You and each of you are hereby notified
nat the abOve-named plaintiff, Mrs Anna
Hall, Is the holder of delinquent tax cnr-
-iflcate No. B 1912, issued by the comfy
treasurer of King county Washington
embracing the following real property sit
uated in King county, WASHINGTON ana
| Io-wit: -0iio " ,
Lot two o. in block No. eight No Of
| hageWater second addition to the city
! That the said certificate was issued on
re 14lh DAY OF August, 1900, for the sum
u a.9l for the delinquent taxes for the
I Io"O' e1ilu IOI lle IurIner sum of 81. q
| or the delinquent taxes for the prior.
Years OF 1888, 1894 and 1895 making the
-otal amount of the said certificate the
sum .n OF SSH for the year 1896, and the
)fIor years of 1893 1894 and 1895
| mat the plaintiff, on the 24th dav of
august. 1900 paid taxes for the subse-
| luent years as follows, to-wit: For the
! Lear 1897, S1.05; for the year 1898. .SS. and
! Tor the year 1899, 81 which several sums
Dear interest at the rate of Is per cent.
per annum from the said date of paw
You and each Of you are hereby di-
| fected and summoned to appear within
| Sixty days after the service of this notice
| ma summons upon you, exclusive of the
late OF service, in above entitled court
ma defend the action or pay the amount
Tue, together with the costs In case Of
| !our failure so to do, plaintiff will aDnIv
or Judgment, and judgment will be rem
| iered foreclosing the lien for said taxpe
mo costs against the real property. lands
ina premises herein named
| MRS. ANNA HALL Plaintiff
Date OF first publication, October ( fQ0o
BY BRADY & GAY.
1er Attorneys acting in her behalf and
upon whom all process may be served
| OIiice address, rooms 10 to IA ROxwnI1
building, Seattle, Wash