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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-12-26
Remembered the Poor.

Last Tuesday night just before clos
ing time the following notice was post
ed upon the doors of Burners Depart
ment Store:
"This store will open at 2:3O p. m
Xmas day and will distribute to the
poor children of johnson City who
were not visited by Santa Claus all
toys and Xmas goods we have left on
hand. Come promptly and you will be
served with pleasure. BRUNER's."
The glad tidings spread over the city
like wildfre Christmas morning, and
long before the appointed hour the
pavement and street in front of the big
s,oie were thronged with anxious chill
dren, eagerly and excitedly awaiting
what was in store for them. Promptly
at $3.50 o'clock The lower door was open
cd and group Of children were admit
ted. Each child was supplied with a
bag of candy and a toy, and as the
group was let out the upper door an
other was admitted. This was kept up
until more than 600 children had been
made happy. 1t was thrilling sight
to see the little ones, some poor, some
very poor, as they gathered the new
doll or other toy to their bosom and
hurried away happy and at peace with
the world, their thanks oozing out Of
their eyes and indicated by the pattel
of their feet and the chatter of then
glad tongues. Their childish and in
nocent happiness filed the store like
sweet incense and gladdened the hearts
of all who saw them, and especially the
donors, R. L. and B. Bruner. This ii
the first time anything of this kind has
been attempted in johnson City, AND
r. L. & B. Bruner are to be congratu
lated upon the happy thought. They
also gave 70 presents to the Carnegi.
Mission Sunday-school of the NJ. T.
Church, South, for distribution among
the scholars.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-12-26
Resolutions Adopted by the Ladies Mission.
airy Society Of LIST Presbyterian Church.

airy Society OF LIST Presbyterian Church.
Whereas it has pleased God in his
infinite wisdom to translate to his heay-
emily kingdom our beloved co-laborer,
Miss Sophia Sparks, for several years
the faithful president of our society.
We, the remaining members Of the So
ciety, wish to record our sorrow at the
loss of one who was always so ready
and willing for every good word and
work. MissSparks was quiet and gen
tie in her manner and kind to oil, there
fore she had the love and esteem OF ev-
cry member of the society, and her
memory will live with us and her name
be cherished by US, while the heart
beats and memory is true to her office.
Her patience in her last illness showed
the depth of her christian character
not murmur escaped her lips, she en-
dured as seeing Him who is invisible.
She submitted to him with a submis-
sion that was as beautiful as it is rare.
And through her christian life, and in
her triumphant departure, she COM
mended, by her patience and her sweet
spirit, the grace Of our Lord Jesus
Christ, which alone is able to sustain.
Peacefully she died as she had lived,
ready for the masters call, and like
Paul, was assured of crown of reioic
ing which the righteous. Judge would
give her.
For our great loss and sorrow We bow
in humble submission 10 Gods will
knowing that our loss is her gain
Therefore. be it
Resolved /, That the members of TIL
society would make record of their sin
cere appreciation of her ability, he
christian attainments, her constant de
votion to the service OF the master ant
the example she has left for emulation
in every walk Of faith, hope and love.
2, That We sympathize with her be
reaved brother and household VIII
mourn her departure, and common,
them to the blessing aud guidance @
our Heavenly Father.
8, That these resolutions be recorde
on the minute book OF the society, an
that the local papers be requested {
publish them.
| Mrs. w. H, CRAWFORD,
NFDo G fY,wu
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-12-26

H. R. Phinney has resigned as depot
agent for the Southern at this place,
aud will leave in January to accept
similar work with the Seaboard Air
Line at Columbia, s. O. The position
comes to him through Supt. f. X.
Huger, now with the =. A. H., who is
familiar with Mr.. Phinney's ability.
lie has been in Johnson City for sew
eral years, having succeeded 7. b.
Keeper as agent, aud has given uni.
yersal satisfaction. johnson City will
regret to lose him and his family.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-12-26

The depository of fun and fancy in
Lippincott's Magazine called "Walnuts
and Wine" bubbles over with the hear
ty humor Of Christmas in the December
number. ''Suzette" Caroline Lock
hart), Henry Collins Walsh, Susie NJ.
Best, Charles McIlvaine, Edwin L.
Sabin, J. L. Harbour. and others con-
tribute anecdotes, poems, and sketches
tuned to the season.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-12-26
New Years Reception.

Mrs. W. p. Harris will throw "open"
her Second avenue residence on New
Years day from to 10 O'Clock, p. M,
She will be assisted in entertaining by
the Young ladies of the NJ. G. r. Club.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-12-26

Hotel Carlisle sheltered merry
crowd of society young people Thurs
day night while they whirled the hours
away to the sweetest waltz music.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-12-26
Work Suspended.

On account OF the weather all work
not under contract at the Soldiers Home
has been suspended until next March.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-12-26

Dick Hansen has returned from q
visit to homefolks at Knoxville.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-12-26
House for Rent.

Dwelling on the corner of Boone st,
and Watouga avenue for rent. Apply
to GEO. II. Brown.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-12-26

DR.. j. H. Preas requests THE COMET
TO thank those who assisted in saving
his property from the flames last Thurs
day night.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15
THE BUTTE EXPLOSION.


Six years ago today occurred the most
awful catastrophe that has ever be-
fallen the city of Butte or the state of
Montana. On that day the explosion of
giant powder in the warehouses of the
Kenyon Connell Hardware company and
the Butte Hardware company at the
Montana Central depot took place
1t was an awful disaster and resulted in
the known loss of IS lives and the maim-
ing and Gripping of scores of others,
The recollection of this horrible event
will linger long in the memories of the
people of Butte. The accident itself was
the result of a criminal violation of the
laws relating to the storage of high ex-
plosives within the city limits. One of
the saddest incidents of the whole dread
full affair was the untimely death OF al
most every member of the fire depart
ment. With the courage which has ever
marked the conduct of Butte firemen.
they rushed to the work of putting out
the fire. There were a number of men
connected with the two hardware COM
panies who knew of the fact that the
powder was there yet there was no one
of them with the GOODNESS or the courage
to notify the brave boys of their danger
and so they went to their death. 1t was
a horrible and unnecessary sacrifice of
human life which it is to be fervently
hored NAV never again be witnessed in
this community.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15

in the legislature. representing the re-
publican party of the entire state. is
we'll merited and deserved, Whatever
else his enemies may say of him. ii can
not be denied that he has labored zeal
ously and most effectively in behalf OF
Montana. Neither can it be denied that
he today occupies place of command
ing influence in the senate of the United
States The only regret is that the state
Legislature is not republican,, so that mis-
great abilities might still be retained III
the service of the commonwealth.
In thus honoring Senator Carter the
republicans of the legislature have hon
ored themselves and have met the
wishes and expectations of a large ma
jorily of the republicans of the state
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15
EX-SENATOR MANTLE.

The many friends of ex-senator Mantle
are gratitied and delighted over the ac-
ton of the republican minority OF the
legislature in according to him the hon
OF of the nomination for United States
senator to fill the uneNpired term, and
particularly as it appears to have been
the we'll nigh unanimous wish of the
members.
The sentiment seems to be that this
&C ton of the republican members of the
legislature wipes out all differences
which may have been left over as a re-
suit of the division on the silver ques-
ton four years ago. and that it cements
more firmly the reunion which took place
~ ~
=. last years campaign.
The senator himself is pleased beyond
expression at this mark of the respect
and confidence reposed in him by the
distinguished gentlemen who represent
the republican party in the legislature.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15
HIS sLANDERER WAS THERE.

On one occasion, while addressing
meeting, Mr. Gladstone was repeatedly
interrupted by an individual who alter
mated loud outlaws with the imitation
of a dogs howl. The speaker inquired
the name of this fellow. and was told
that. he was a certain John Larf.
Mr.. Larf," he said. raising his voice.
.our friend. Goldsmith. clearly had you
in view when he said:
The watch dogs voice that bay'd the
whispering wind.
And the loud Larf that spoke the vacant
mind.
He said that. did hep" cried Larf. as
he turned around and struck little
man who was in the crowd severe
blow ove- the head. And it was only
after a violent rough and-tumble and
much vituperative language that Mr..
I.arf was convinced that the man he had
assaulted. and whose name was Gold
smith. was not the gentleman referred
to by Mr.. Gladstone.-LOndOn Tit-Bits.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15
PAN EXPOSITION,

Libby News: Montana should by all
means be represented by a creditable ex-
hibit at the pan-American exposition to
be held at Buffalo this year. The legis-
lature will be asked to appropriate $780,
900 towards the project. and If the tone
of the state press is any criterion. there
is little question but what the legislature
will appropriate the desired amount.
This sum will doubtless be augmented
by private subscription from wealthy
mine owners and smelter men of this
state, and as a result. an exhibit that
will display the rich and varied re-
sources of this state will be properly
placed before the sightseers at the en-
position. 1t will no dolubt serve to ad-
vertise the state and will be productive
of beneficial results
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15
ANTI-GAMBLING LAW.

Bozeman Arant Couria: The anti
gambling law has been a farce. 1t was
undoubtedly passed to give a few estab-
lishments in the large cities monopoly
of the business at the small expense of
hush money to the police. One gambling
house in the state is run at an expense
of $500 a day. and every large city in the
state has one or more gambling places.
If these places are allowed to keep open,
it would be better If they could be Ii
censed and thus controlled by the state
and made to yield it revenue instead
of being an expense to the administra-
ton.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15
HELD THE POLICE AT BAY.
french Criminal Scared the Police. and
Then Committed Suicide.

Troyes. France Jan. 15-An army
officer and commissary of police at Z
o'clock this morning decided to enter
the house at Saint Savine of the man
Coquard, who last Friday, when pursued
by the police. shut himself in the garnet
with quantity of arms and ammuni-
ton and threatened to kill any one who
approached. They found the house
empty and proceeded to the barn. where.
surrounded by soldiers with loaded
rifles, they forced the windows open and
finally found the body of Coquard hang
ing in the garnet: He had also fired a
gun under his chin. the shot emerging
from an eye. 1t was apparent that CO.
guard committed suicide yesterday.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15
TO SATISFY WILLIAM.

A special cable dispatch to the New
York Sun gives an account of the execu-
ton at Pekin of one of the murderers of
Baron Won ketteler. upon plans and
specifications furnished by the German
authorities. No doubt the ear has been
informed as to all the details and it is to
be hoped that the brutality displayed
may somewhat cool the heated blood Of
this most Christian king. To the rest of
us. it is more likely to bring back visions
of the reign of terror in Paris and the
methods employed by Robespierre. The
dispatch reads:
The murderer of Baron Won ketteler.
the German minister. was beheaded yes
terday in Hataman street. the principal
thoroughfare of the capital. The eXecu-
ton which was under German super
vision, took place at the busiest hour Of
the day. A great crowd was present.
German troops kept order.
The murdered was made to kneel on
his hands and knees in the middle of the
street and he was kept in that position
for half an hour awaiting the arrival of
|, German officers who wanted to see the
execution In the meantime the execu-
| toner, sword in hand, and his assistant
stood beside the condemned man. They
each wore bloody clothes. The pair had
lust officiated at eight other killings
and did not have time to wash.
The man that was soon to die was
cheerful during the period of waiting.
He laughed heartily several times. He
said that his name was an honored one
F., and that he was an honest man.
| Upon the arrival of the German officers
| the assistant eXecutioner made double
wrap of Irvine around the mans neck.
crossing the string under his chin. He
/ then pulled on the Irvine and the man S
| queue. stretching his neck to the ut
most. Meantime the executioner put
! knee between the mans shoulder blades
and his hands on his head. Then ne
jumped hard showing the culprit's face
! into the dust after which he stepped
back. took his sword and chopped his
head off. Two blows We're required tc
sever the head, which was subsequently
placed in cage and hung over the street
The murderer was a soldier. AT the
outbreak of the Boxer troubles he was
stationed in Hataman street. with or
| ders to shoot any foreigner who tried tt
pass. The killing of Baron Won Kettle
Ter was done in obedience to these orders
II is admitted by foreigners, including
DIR. Mumm Won Schwartzenstein, the
. present German minister. that the mar
would not have been executed in Eu
ropean country.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15
SENATOR CARTER,

That was a handsome compliment
PAID Senator Carter last night by the
republican caucus of 30 members in
making him their nominee to succeed
himself in the United States senate, by
a unanimous vote. II is a mark of con-
fidence and respect which will be the
more appreciated by the senator and mis-
friends because of the determined effo1 Is
which his enemies have recently made
II destroy his influence with the party.
The honor done him by the republicans
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15

sources ana the basis of credit is broad
and speculation of extraordinary possi-
bilities will be opened. The present
period of expansion has now run three
years in the United States. and in the
natural order. as experienced in the
past. reaction might be expected, but
the tendency in that direction is likely
to be overcome and postponed several
years by the loOsening and stimulating
influence of the new gold supplies.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15

Cornelius Vanderbilt is attracting more
attention in New York than all of the
other young millionaires put together.
This youth didn't go in for steam yachts
and other forms of expensive idleness.
He is a railroad owner and some years
ago went into the shops to learn the
trade. Now he is mechanic and one Of
the best in the state. He recently in
vented a new locomotive boiler and last
week. at meeting of the Society OF
Mechanical Engineers. lectured upon
this and kindred themes for an hour and
a half, thoroughly interesting an audi
ence of the most practical machinists
to be found in New York. This young
Vanderbilt ought to have bright flu
tme He is more like the old commodore
than any of the others of that family
and has already learned the lesson that
there is no pleasure so sweet AS doing
Sumethin4.'
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15
A USEFUL TRUST.

In recommending laws against trusts
by the present Legislative assembly it
hoped tina his excellency, Governor
loole. had n6 particular desire to en-
courage an attack on the smelter of the
American Lead Trust. located at East
Helena. 1t is in reality the only prop
erty in Montana owned ana operated
by a trust 1t divides With the Cracker
factory the honor of being the chief
support of the capital city. 1t gives
employment to several hundred men,
and treats ores from mines in Montana
and Idaho. employing. combined, fully
loco miners. 1t is a trust. but what
harm is it doing? Some of it's stock
holders may own shares in the Stand
ard Oil trust. or American Tobacco
trust. or the Coffin or Bible trust. or any.
other ubiquitous combination of soulless
and beetle browed capitalists. but what
of that, SO long as they keep the East
Helena Smeltef gong ana meet their
payrolls? The fusion members of the
legislature may have a beautiful con-
tempt for wealth and may elect to the
senate two inmates of the Lewis and
Clarke county poor farm: but why
should the only trust in the state be
assailed and possibly 1900 men be
thrown out of employment simply to
carry out the campaign pledges of the
democratic party and It's allies? Ii
would be different if the smelter We're
located at Butte. where a few smelters
more or less cut no ice; but if the Eas;
Helena smelter goes, how long will the
Cracker factory be safe? The COVER
| nor's campaign speeches should not be
taken too literally. He's all right.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15
THE SALT-EATER.

You Know him by his buoyant air.
You know him by his swinging stride,
His features show no sign of care.
His cheeks is red. his chest is wide.
At intervals the way he blocks:
Despite the surging throng he'll halt
TO take pinch from out box
A box Of salt.
He loves that casket, we'll advised
With confidence that science brings
No diamond snuff box greater priced
Fer cleaned in hands of richest kings;
'Pacco he scorns, and gums pest;
Better than marrow milk or malt
His grand elixir in his vest
He trusts in salt.
At times gasping, wry grimace
Bedims the rapture of his smile.
But. spite the twitching of his face.
He gloats with inward Joy the while.
Sweet. sickly fiattery must fail;
Acerbity's a candid fault.
And truth, though sour, will still prevail.
Like honest salt.
With modern hygienic plan,
With stalwart heart by night and day,
This happy. healthy, picked man
Goes on his grand. rejoicing way.
A briny odor round him floats
AS from fishmOnger's opened vault;
The air his wholesome lot denotes
Preserved with salt.
Chicago journal.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15
MOVEMENT OF GOLD.

Director of the Mint Roberts. in re-
view written for the New Work Times
shows that for the first time in ten years
the output of gold for calendar year
falls below that of the previous year
He attributes the falling off in 1900 en-
tilely to the war in the Transvaal and 1t
has not been particularly noticeable on
this side.
For this year. Mr.. Roberts saws all
depends upon the Transvaal situation.
There has been no resumption of opera
tions there vet. and will not be while
the war continues. but with the restora-
ton of peace will come speedy renew
al of exports. The Transvaal output
will probably not reach it's old record
short of six months after the field Is
reopened, but from that time 1t will go
ste adily to unprecedented figures. The
United States and Northwest Canada
have produced over $1OO.O0O.000 in 1900
and will go to higher figures each year
for an indefinite time. Alaska and the
Upper Yukon district have reached a
production of probably $2S.00O,O 900 or
$50. 900. 900 in 1900. as against about ST.
100000 four years ago. and gold is found
in so many widely separated districts as
to justify the conclusion that the region
is destined to he a large producer for
! many wears to come
| A large part of the increased output
of gold in the last ten years has been alb
! c,rhad in reba hilit ting tho monetary
systems of certains countries that had
been using inconvertible paper. The
increase Of the next ten years mus'
make striking showing in the banF
reserves of the important commercial
| nations, and there operate as direct
| stimulus to commercial enterprise. Wher
$50. 600. 900 per year is added to these re
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15
State PRESS COMMENT
THE SLOT MACHINES.

Billings Times: The county officials
have. to all outward appearances, shut
off gambling in this city excepting the
willy and pernicious slot machine. which
is still to be found in its old accustomed
places in Billings. If there is any rea-
son for prohibiting people from playing
at games of chance the slot machine
should be given no favoritism, because
it is the most seductive little nickle get
ter that was ever constructed and should
come in the same category with faro and
poker.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15

The reported retirement Of Col. Sam
Gordon from the Yellowstone Journal
sanctum and the substitution of
younger man will not be permitted by
the Montana Press association nor prob
ably by the citizens of Miles City. Sam
Gordon must be made to understand,
by drastic and extreme measures if
necessary. that he owes a duty to his
friends, to his party and to the public in
this matter. We, who have read his
paper for twenty-five years and yet sur
vive, have a right to protest against any
sudden surprise of the kind threatened.
Nobody can fill Sam Gordon's place in
our hearts. The party needs the services
of a man who never falters, whether he
believes it to be right or wrong. Miles
CITY needs him in It's business, and the
Inter Mountain on the general behalf
insists that he shall not retire. This is
final and positive and unappea!able.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15
TACTICAL BLUNDER.

HAS Mr. Goodcatch been to see you
lately?" asked the girl in the pale blue
taffeta shirt waist.
mot since a week ago last night"
replied the girl in pink. "He said our
parlor was so brilliantly lighted it hurt
his eyes"
"And did you tell him to turn down
the gas?"
mo, I didn't think of that"
'Well. that's precisely where you
dropped your watermelon"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15

True" admitted the young matron.
yet you wear it,
Certainly. Why shouldn't I? 1t is
not necessarily my bondage"
Then whose is it"
"Well, it takes several years of mar
ried life to find out. I'll tell you later"
Chicago Post.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15
The Spice of Life.
ADANGERoUs ELEMENT.

do you think the new clergyman can
pull your church together again?"
"Oh. yes: that is, if we can get him
started before the golf-playing section
gets hold of him.'-Puck.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15
IN OLDEN TIMES.

mo one" gravely announced Socrates,
"can arrest the flight of time"
MOP" queryingly interrupted by
stander. II thought anybody could stop
a minute" And even the disciples of
the great philosopher We're forced to
smile behind their togas.-Phiadelphia
Record.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15
MRS. NATION Is FREE.

Wichita, Kan, Jan. 15.-Today quar-
antine was declared of at the county
Jail and Mrs. Carrie Nation. charged
with smashing saloon fixtures. was re-
leased on 500 bail. Her trial has been
reset for next Monday.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-15
A KNOWING LAD.

"How many pounds are there In a
TOM" asked the teacher.
And the timid. clean faced boy with a
patch on his trousers, timidly suggest
ed:
1T depends a good deal where you
buy your coal, doesn't t?'-Washington
Star.