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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-25

for the stockholders. The problem now
and one that is interesting the great
grades and curvatures can be decreased
and the bridges strengthened so as to
handle traffic at such a low rate as to defy
competition from canals. The actual cost
last year, of handling traffic over the Erie
division of the Pennsylvania railroad, was
the same as the government charges for
permission to use the Baltic canal Never
has there been, and never will there be
time in the United States or Canada when
canals will or can handle successfully any
considerable part of export or import
traffic.
twenty-five years ago the Erie canal
handled about 80 per cent. OF the Atlantic
export. of wheat, corn. -four etc. Last
of the same products 1t is impossible for
any government to WIDEN. deepen or
strengthen it's canals so as to keep pace
with the improvements in railroading.
HENCE l say that neither the railroads of
this country nor Canada need concern
themselves in the slightest about the OPEN
ing of the Canadian canal from Georgian
bay to the Ottawa river this year, or about
the widening or deepening of the Erie
canal at any time. The growth of ships
for the past twenty years kept uniformly
in advance of canal improvements, and will
continue to do so. The only good purpose
served by canal is as a rate-cuttinf
power.
Seattle Has a High Standing.
1.-The railroad systems of the United
States are for the most part In a healthful
condition. prophesy for this year large
number of travellers westward, many of
them for this state. as the name of the
state as wheat-growing country Is be-
coming better known in the East.
Seattle has splendid reputation In the
financial world Mr.. Mcknight concluded
This arose from the manner in which
her bankers stood by one another in the
dark years from 1892 until 1896. And this
policy of standing together is the best
thing for the city. 1t applies equally to
business men, railroads and transporta-
ton companies. From 1867, the year of
my first visit to Seattle until left here,
j advocated the adoption of a course that
would bring to Seattle every railroad run
ming to the Coast and furnish every class
of manufacturers with the best facilities.
1t is my firm conviction that II this is
carried out in the future. as ii has been
in the past nothing can prevent this from
being the. greatest city on the Coast with
in few years. The city Is entitled to this
dtstiction. anyway, on account of her To-
cotton and resources.
Il prefer not to discuss the railroads
of Seattle. All / say is that the people
should not be unwilling to grant anything
reasonable to any railroad that wants to
join in building up the city. / hear con-
siderable about Cape Nome in the East
but let me tell you. Seattle has more
riches at her very doors than ever came
or ever will come from the north. Bust
ness men should hasten to realize this"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-25
Seattle Electric Company In
creases It's Power Capacity.
NEW CARS ARE PURCHASED.
Now BEING Built I'm the
East for Consolidated Railway
system-Addfti0nal steam and
Electric Power In Provided For
to Meet the Present Denands-
Service II Bettered Gcneraliy.

By the purchase and installation OF
number of dynamos and steam boilers
the Seattle Electric Company has ma
terially increased its facilities Tor gener-
ating electric power. AS result the
service on the Third Avenue &c Suburban
line and the Grant street road has been
materially bettered. At the same time
plans are being matured which will re-
suit In general increase In Transporter
ton facilities throughout the system.
The company has also purchased
twenty-four new street cars from East
ern manufacturers, which will be dis
tributed over the system. These cars
are all of standard gauge They Will be
supplied with four electric motors each,
have double trucks and be finished in
the most approved style.
The power question has been worrying
the management of the consolidated sys-
tenn for several weeks past. 1t has been
no secret that the plants of the various
street railway lines and electric COM
panies have been overtaxed at times
during the past year. The Third avenue
line has suffered considerably from the
lack of power, and complaints from the
patrons have arisen. The Grant Street
Electric Railway Company is supplied BY
the Union Electric Company's power
plant.
General Manager Dickinson, of the Se-
attic Electric Company, yesterday made
the statement that within less than thirty
days the company would, with the ar
rangements already made for an imme-
diate increase in electric and steam
power and with other improvements In
prospect, increase Its capacity by about
1000 horsepower. These arrangements
are merely temporary, for the purpose
of relieving the situation until such time
as the plant at the steam and electric
station on Post street is rebuilt and
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INVESTORS SHY AT PORTLAND.
Some Unpleasant Truths Told to the
People Of That City.
Portland, Or, Telegram.

Somehow, somewhere, a change must
be made by which the tax rate will be
reduced after this year. 1t Is predicted
that 1t will be about SO mills in this coun-
ty. This will give Portland about the
BLACKLIST eye, in the view of strangers.
worn by any city in the country. 1t is
said that the rate makes no difference;
we pay so much taxes anyway" But 1t
does make a difference. An investor isn't
going to investigate all the facts, condi-
tons and circumstances. He hasn't time,
and doesn't care to do so. He sees &c
mills staring him in the face. Either It n
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Julia Morrison's AcauittaI.

Memphis Commercial Appeal.
That she should make merchandise OF
her crime and capital of the consideration
shown her by the court and jury before
whom che was tried are not pleasing to
those who possess any refinement.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-25

ZARINA cigarettes--not made by Japs On
Cinnamon. 10 cents for 10.
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His Claw. Are Trimmed,

Fairhaven World-Heraid.
Old Boreas has no terrors for those who
live upon the balmy shores Of Puget
sound.
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Fortson Relief Corps hall.

At Collins hall, Second and James, this
evening. to raise funds for the Washing
ton volunteers now in hospital. Wagner's
orchestra.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-25

1t is high time, in our belief. that the
New York legislature should put an end
to this disreputabie piracy. Professional
pugilism Is questionable enough on any
terms: linked with thievery and swind-
ling, It Is lerable.-Washington Post.
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NO CHANCE FOR HONEST SPORT.

Every prominent newspaper in New
York declares that Joe Choynski was
robbed of a victory over Kid Mccoy. The
game In New York is now considered up
on account of this swindle.-Memphis
Commercial-Appeal
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be USED in tn nc q
enhn is ding
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
A Prosperous Bank.

The semi-annual meeting of the di-
rectors Of the Banking aud Trust Com,
pany was held at the office of the insti
tuition in this city last Tuesday, All Of
the directors were present in person
or by proxy. The regular semi-annual
dividend Of per cent. was declared.
The report of the cashier showed that
during the past six months the bank
has enjoyed unprecedented prosperity
and the amount transferred to the sur
plus fund reached handsome proper.
tions. The business of the institution
has increased to such an extent that it
was decided to increase the capital
stock $19, 800, making total of $751;
800. This is done to keep pace with
the progress OF the city. 1t is the de.
sire of the management to take care Of
all the commercial and manufacturing
interests in johnson City and the capt.
tai stock will be further increased from
time to time as necessity requires.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
The New Board.

The newly elected mayor and alder
men, except f. M. McNees, the en-
joined alderman from the Second ward,
were sworn in Wednesday evening, and
organized by electing the city officials
for the ensuing terms. The republican
caucus nominees were elected as fol-
lows. j, NJ. Martin, recorder; r.. L.
Remine, chief of police; Merriam Will
son, assistant police; DR.. e. A. Long,
city physician; j. B. Cox, city attorney;
w. o. Dyer, city engineer. The new
ly elected officials were the present in
cumbents except j. B. Cox, who was
elected city attorney to succeed s. L.
Miller. This election came in the ma
ture of surprise to the people gener-
ally, as it was not known that he was
an applicant for the position. He is a
democrat, and the republicans perhaps
felt that it was right to let the demo-
Gratis have one of the five paying offices.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06

Mr.. Cox is au energetic and successful
young lawyer. and will make an active
and painstaking official. He was re-
Gently reappointed Referee in Bank
ruptcy for the Northern division of the
Eastern district of Tennessee by Judge
G. d. Clark, of the u. s. Circuit Court.
He succeeds a young lawyer Of marked
ability and a splendid young man. Mr..
Miller retires from the Office with an
enviable record, both as q lawyer and
gentleman, and has the goodwill Of the
legal fraternity as we'll as the commun.
ity at large. He is deputy clerk and
master, aud is making q capable and
courteous official.
J. nj. Martin merited re election as
/ recorder. He has made an efficient
official, and performed the duties in
volved upon him without fear or favor,
He had no opposition for the place
There has been no objection to the
work of DIR. Long as city physician,
and his reelection will be acceptable
and is considered the proper thing by
the partisans of both parties. He is /
good physician, and easily earns th,
lucrative salary paid.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06

Born to George Lilly and wife a
daughter.
Charlie Wright, of Bristol, and Sam
Mlllard, the handsome cashier of the
Jonesboro Banking and Trust Co., of
johnson City, spent Thanksgiving
with James st. John.
r. l.. Watkins, of the Messy Creek
Wooden Mi is, was here last week sell
ing goods to our merchants.
Miss Edith Sibley, of johnson City,
was visiting friends here last Wednes-
day and Thursday.
Miss Geneva Smalling, accompanied
by one of her school mates, camo down
from Sullins College and spent Thanks
giving with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. s. Smalling.
W. E. Reese and wife, of johnson
City, spent Sunday with homefolks.
Jacob Myers, of Elizabethton, load
ed his household furniture and stock
here yesterday to be shipped to Patux-
ent, Nd, where he will make his flu
ture home.
Mrs. w. L. Rucker left Sunday for
her home at Murfressboro, after an ex-
tended visit to her sister, Mrs. d. N.
Reese and other relatives.
VIOLET.
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Shoe Department.

Possibly we pride ourselves more on
the success OF this department than
any other. 1t has constantly been our
aim to make this the best shoe depart
ment in the city, and we find that sue
cess has crowned our every effort, and
today we are better fixed ON the shoe
question than ever before. We will re-
ceive another shipment of our renown
Ziegler Bros. goods in few days.
We have the best 81. 90 ladies shoe in
town. Also the best $1.25 ladies shoe
in town. See our high cut top sole
shoe for mens al 81 90. See our mems
boots at $1.2O. Full line ladies, mems
and misses rubbers. Full line artics
for men,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
Reduced Rates.

For the christmas holidays the South.
ern Railway will sell tickets from all
points on its lines to points East of the
Mississippi and South of the Ohio and
Potomac rivers at rate of one and one
third fare for the round trip.
Tickets will be sold December 22nd,
23rd, oath, 25th and 3lst, 1900, also
January LIST, 1901, with final limit to
return January 4, 1901. This gives ex-
cellent opportunity to parties contem-
plating spending the holidays with
friends at their old homes.
For further information call on South
ern Railway Ticket Agents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
Mayor of Johnson CITY.

The Morristown friends of James A
Summers are grati6ed over his election
as Mayor of johnson City. lie receiv
ed the handsome majority of 1913 votes
over his republican opponent, DIR. j,
W, Cox, in republican town. Mr.
Summers is o successful young bust
ness man, and his election shows the
popular esteem in which he is held at
home. He is 20 years old, and is the
youngest son of Rev. II. p. Summers
of this city. Two democratic and two
republican aldermen were elected with
the mayor. Morristown Gazette.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
Miss Eugenia Murphy.

Jonesboro, December 4.-Miss Eu-
genia Murphy died at the Jonesboro
Inn this morning at 9 O'CLOCK. She
was a prominent and jealous member
of the W. @. L. u, and was a grand,
daughter of the late Gen. A. e. Jack.
son of this place, and a niece of Mrs.
Eyr Fuller of Nashville. She was also
a second cousin of ex Gov. Taylor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
Wataupa Lodge Elects Officers.

Monday night Watauga Lodge, No.
219. Independent Order of Odd Fell
lows, of this city, elected the following
ing officers for the ensuing term;
Noble Grand, G. s. Galliher; Vice
Grand, G. d. Moore; Secretary, II. @.
Beasley; Treasurer, W. II. Crawford.
The appointed officers will be named
later on. The lodge is in a healthy
condition.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
The Second Ward Muddle.

The legal battle over the aldermanic
election in the Second ward is still on
A motion to dissolve the injunction
was argued before Judge Campbell in
chambers at Bristol Tuesday by J. b.
Cox for the plaintiff, and Robt. Burrow,
H. I'll. Carr, rhad A. Cox and s. S,
CrumIey for the defendant. Judge
Campbell decided on Wednesday to
sustain the injunction and hear tue
case on its merits at the next term OIL
the Law Court in this city, tie third
Monday in this city.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
wATAUGA NOTES.
Watauea, Tenn, Dec. 4,

Watauga, Tenn, Dec. 4, 1900.
There came near being bad wreck
here the gath ON account of a loose
wheel on a rear freight car attached to
double header. The wheels ran by
the side of the rails over the ties and
ballast until it struck the bridge. The
bridge was strewn with wreckage,
trucks, car wheels and axles. No. .
that was following, was delayed an
hour while the wreck was cleared
away.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
A Strange Visitor.

A stranger came to the city last week
and among other odd things spent mon
ey lavishly in the various barrooms.
He refused to tell those with whom he
associated where he was from and go {
his name as Jesus Christ. There may
not be anything in name but thii
worldly looking man performed won
derful miracle upon Dick Sanders. No
he did mt sober him, but he bought hin
more gnat oil than he could drink.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.


A. r, johnson was in Knoxville early
in the week.
Couches, lounges and parlor suits at
Armbrust d Smiths.
O. II. Thomas made a business trip
to Bristol Wednesday.
For anything in tho furniture line go
to Armbrust \ Smiths.
WI. Mcfarland shook hands with
johnson City friends Monday.
Iron beds hrty-fve styles to select
from at Armbust & Smiths.
Hon. J. b. Cox made professional
visit to Knoxville this week.
J. A. Parsons, the Hub clothier, had
business in Knoxville this week.
For your best girl, get one of those
nice writing DESKS at Armbrust &
Smiths.
Miss Elsie Hickman came down from
Sullins College to spend Thanksgiving
with homefolks.
Chairs for the little folks-you will
find what you want at Armbrust &
Smiths.
The w. Q. Il. U. will meet on We'd
nesday afternoon, Dec. 18th, with Mrs.
Seymour at the residence of DR.. e. A.
Dong.
Rockers for Xmas, the largest line
in East Tennessee, from so cents up at
Armbrust & Smiths.
Mrs. NJ. Z. lngles, of Birmingham,
Ala, is spending a week or two with
relatives in this city en- route to Phila-
delphia.
Misses Make Cox and Hattie Cox
have returned to Martha Washington,
after spending the Thanksgiving holt
days at home.
II you want to see beautifully
dressed window in Undertaking Goods
go to The Tennessee Furniture and
Supply Company store Saturday or
Sunday. Only these two days.
A double header freight train run in
upon an open end side track Mt Yates
lumber yard last Monday by mistake
and one engine almost buried its
wheels in the earth after running off
the end of the track. 1t required sew,
eral hours to clear the wreck.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
Prof. Lampson Dead.

Prof. John Lampson, who for many
years was prominent educator in
Nashville, having been connected with
the state normal, is dead. Prof. Lamp
son was formerly citizen of this county
and was a brother of Mrs. L. j Baxter,
of Jonesboro.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06

A quiet and hurried marriage occur
red at Builtless Thursday evening. H.
B. Weaver and Miss Nora White were
married while seated in their buggy
in front of the residence just after dusk
by Judge Lyle. The couple now re-
ride in the Carnegie addition.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06

YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING
When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing th0t it
is simply Iron and Quiuine in taste
less form. No Cure, No Pay. soc.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06

The ladies of the Watauga Avenue
church will hold then
annual fair and dinner Thursday, Dec.
18th. Lots of pretty things for Christ
mas presents, and a good dinner for %
cents. Arrangements have been made
with the old woman who lived in q
shoe to come and bring all of hel
numerous children. Let all the little
folks come and see them. There will
also be rumage counter. AT the Dob
son building, Main street.
THE COMET begs to acknowle dye the
receipt of the following elegantly en-
graved invitation:
DR.. Robt. Il. Williams
requests the honor of your presence
at the marriage of his daughter
Lille Jordan,
to
Mr.. Rufus Collier Jackson,
on the evening of Wednesday, the
nineteenth of December
at half past nine O'clock,
at the Presbyterian Church,
Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee
The contracting parties are promi
nent and popular members of Mt. Pleas
ants most exclusive society and THE
COMET wishes fo- them safe, happy,
prolonged and prosperous voyage
through life.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
ALL druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
Lost. Strayad or Stnlan

One JERSEY heifer, IS months old,
with dish face and white spot in fore
head and one in each flank. Left Nov,
goth Any person giving information
leading to recovery will be rewarded.
M. H, CANNON.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06

The Best Prescription for Malaria.
Chills and Fever is bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply
iron and quinine in tasteless form.
No cure-no pay. Price SOC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
Lost.

A child's gold necklace containing
two gold hearts, one engraved Mary.
The finder will be suitably rewarded
by returning same to The COMET Of
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
Stops the Cough
and works off the Cold

and works OF the COD
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay.
Price 25 cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
Underwear department

We have received a new lot of IN
derwear to fill up our sizes that we're
short, 80 our stock is complete sgain in
all goods.
Full line Children's Union Suits.
ht.. .........,,.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS zoe
Full line Ladies Union Suits at. SOC
Better Grade Ladies' Union Suits
Ladies Vests and Pants to match,
per suit. SOC
Best mems goods on earth. ...... SOC
We have a good stock Of Blankets
and Comforts in this department.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
Cook Wanted.

A good cook and general house work
or wanted. Leave word in care of The
lOMET
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
Dwelling for SAILS.

A modern dwelling on Watauga av-
enue. House contains 10 rooms and is
in good repair with necessary outbuild=
ings. Apply to /. Il. MONIES.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
Dress Goods.

The season is here for Winter Dress
Goods, and we have anticipated your
wants along this line, aud we are able
to show you some nice things in Broad
cloth, Plaid back, Henrietta's, Vene-
tians, Serge's, French Flannel's Etc.
SPECIAL in our dress goods depart
ment. A few real fine patterns to go
at greatly reduced prices.
Some New Silk to Arrive Today.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06

The greatest variety, The purest and
freshest candies can always be found at
Jacksons.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06

Misses Make Cox and Hattie Cox
have returned to Martha Washington,
after spending the Thanksgiving holt
days at home.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06

II you want to see beautifully
dressed window in Undertaking Goods
go to The Tennessee Furniture and
Supply Company store Saturday OF
Sunday. Only these two days.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06

Mrs. NJ. T. 1ngles, of Birmingham,
Ala, is spending week or two with
relatives in this city en- route to Phila-
delphia.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06

Peanuts, fresh from the rooster, at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06

The best soap is "Brag" at Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06

Buy Cold Dust flour,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06
TIE * COMET
Mon " to Loan

MONEY to Loan.
Six per cent interest ON gilt edge
town property OF good farms. Apply
to w. G.. Mathes & Son. 95i-tf..
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06

Headquarters for Ralston Breakfast
food at Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06

Gold DuN Gour-best made.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06

See or phone J. s. Galliher & Co. if
you want gasoline.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06

You can buy gasoline cheaper from j.
). Galliher & Co. than anywhere else.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-06

Gold Dust flour will please the
nest of you.