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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18
What An Error Did.

1t lies between reporter, the Mer-
ganthaler and the proof reader, and
when he grows up, little David Miller
will possibly feel resentful about it,
But it was all a mistake, and the paper
apologies for it.
A few days ago Mrs. DIR. Walter j.
Miller and her little son, David, came
to the city to visit Mrs. Miller's broth
or, ex-Goy. Robert L. Taylor. The o.
ciety man got hold of it aud wrote
"Mrs. DIR. Walter ]. Miller and son,
David, of Johnson City, are visiting, u
etc.
But the machine man thought it was
"Sam David" and set it up; "Mrs.
DIR. Walter J. Miller and Sam David
of Johnson City," etc., and the proof
reader let it go.
Thus the little fellow received nick
name that will stick. Governor Tay
lor has little son, David, and up tC
the time the notice appeared it was diff
ficult to tell who was wanted whel
David" was called, but after that no
tice the whole family, by common con
sent, began calling the innocent little
boy Sam David" and removed every
difficulty which arose from the two
boys and the name. He was never
called anything else but Sam David
while he stayed at his uncle's, aud pos
sibly will carry the nickname to his
grave. Knoxville Journal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18
Water Company Litigation.

Mrs. Alice e. Clay and Isaac p.
Tompkins, of New Bedford, Mass,
have brought suit in the chancery
court against the Watauga Water Com
pany, of this city, and VIM. E. Bur
bage, president, of Brunswick, Ga.
for $78. 900. Mrs. Clay and Mr.. Temp
kins are executors for the estate Of
Henry Clay, the deceased husband Of
Mrs. Clay. Henry Clay was one Of
the principal stockholders of the Wa
tauga Water company, of this city, and
was owner of ,401 shares of stack ouI
of 1000 shares of the company. These
,401 shares of stock were sold to VIM.
e. Burbage, president of the company,
who put up certain collateral securities
to guarantee payment of the purchase
price of the stock purchased. 1t is up
on this debt that suit is brought anG
the president, Mr.. Burbage, was en-
joined from presiding at stockhol
ders' meeting called in this city July 8
The suit will be fought vigorously.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18
The Midsummer Delineator

As this is essential the vacation time
of the year, The Delineator for August
is the vacation number. The spirit Of
midsummer breathes over its pages
from the fashions down to the house.
hold notes. The dalntiest dresses and
dress accessories are gathered into this
number, just suitable in their mater.
ials and their makeup for the temper.
airy use to which midsummer clothing
is put.
Tee dressmaking article by Mrs. Cor.
man deals with lace stock collars and
open work of various kinds, boleros,
ETC., which appear to be more popular
than ever this session.
The kitchen article for the month de-
scriber various cold tomato dishes,
summer drinks and fruit salads.
Three short articles appear in the
August number; one by Francis Lynde
entitled ga Vacation Conscience, an
other by Arabella Keneaiy, daughter
of the famous DR.. Kenealy, entitled
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18

late national convention. We must
meet changed conditions and that can
mol be done by sticking to the issues of
the past" As to immediate national
issues, Mr.. Bankhead said: "The re-
publicaus seem to be divided on the
question of tariff revision and 1t must
come sooner OF later. l am opposed
to trusts and believe that the only
way to kill the trusts is to pass a
revenue tariff, Havemeyer says that
the tariff is the mother of trusts, and
he ought to be good authority"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18
INSTITUTE NOTES.

Jonesboro, Tenn, July 1S.-In spite
of the heat the institute remains active.
We now claim to have one among the
best in the state-an enrolment of two
hundred and thirty-one, and before the
close Of this week we expect to reach
fully two hundred and fifty.
Superintendent Fitzpatrick was pres
ent Tuesday and expressed satisfaction
with the work which is being done.
The teachers recognize in him a man
whose work is the improvement of
schools and aiding the teachers in their
work of preparation. He expressed re-
greet that many were not present who
should be.
The Rotations this week have been
especially interesting. Tomorrow is
set apart as directors day and a special
program has been prepared.
Prof. Peak, the well known elocu-
zionist, who is now connected with
Hartman university, gave a recitation
this afternoon. Those hearing him
cannot fail to be among his hearers this
evening. He will read in the school
auditorium.
The teachers have been made glad by
many pleasant corners this week
Misses Reeves and Dulaney, of Bris.
toll; Misses Reeves and Bullock, John.
son City; Misses Trim, Marsh, Fitz.
gerald and Mrs. Baker, Of Greeneville,
are among the number. Messrs. Cart.
right, of Blountville; Day, of Tuscu.
lum; Davis, of Milligan, are most vel,
come additions.
Prof. Lemond, of Bristol Business
College, made happy little speech
this afternoon.
That Greeneville will insist upon
having the institute again located there
was assured us by County Superinten.
dent White, of Greeneville, in little
talk of yesterday. We think and ex.
pect Jonesboro to be the fortunate
place.
Col. Jno. Allison, of Nashville, adj,
dressed large and appreciwtive audi
ence on the subject of Tennessee His
tory one day last week.
The orchestra visits us frequently
and are gladly welcomed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18

y The beard of managers of the Sol
diersl Home have decided to make two
entrances on the rear or northside OF
the reservation. One will be near the
eastern and one near the western ex-
tremity This is done for the conven-
lence of the residents on the north side
and incidentally at the solicitation OF
the adjacent real estate owners.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18

The Memphis Commercial Appeal
has started to raise a fund by popular
subscription to purchase medal fol
Admiral Schley, as suitable testimo
NAL of the appreciation of the people
for his services to his country. 1t is
very commendable step and is meeting
with the hearty approval Of the people
in q substantial manner. Hurrah fo
Schley and the Commercial Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18
Gov. Taylor Tells Story on Himself.

Gov. Taylor Tells Story on Himself.
81 lectured to small house down in
Arkansas last winter. It was a dark
night and poorly lighted town and the
weather was as cold as blazes. Ireally
did not blame any one for staying at
home. After the lecture the fellow
with whom I had contracted came to
me with sweat standing out ON his
brow, cold as it was, and said he hadn't
taken in as much as his guarantee. He
He was to pay me $3.50 and he did it,
but the sweat was SO pronounced that
/ weakened, and as we walked alone
toward the train I:asked him now much
short he was, and found it was only
$18. | decided to make him whole, so
we went into poorly lighted drug
store SO could see how to count him
off the money. He had paid me 800
bill and ten fives. My custom is to
put big bills in the center and roll the
small ones around them. I skinned
him off four fives and went on my way
rejoicing, did not hear from him
again but am satisfied he went on his
way rejoicing also. will meyer for
get how his eyes sparkled with delight
and how profuse he was in his thanks.
When got to Memphis I decided to
invest the $3.50 I had remaining in New
York exchange. I had never put this
money with other funds and you can
imagine how / felt when I drew out
that small roll and found that / had
given that fellow the 800 for a So. 1
had actually given him $115 and kept
the 1885,"
"Did you wire him?" was asked.
"No," replied the Governor, after q
hearty laugh. II knew if he was hon
est he would do all the wiring, and if
he wasn't he would swear I never made
any mistake. AS it stands today the
fellow got the best bargain of any man
during the season.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18

That there are number of republi'
cans, some Of them prominent, who
would like to prevent the election Of
"Dave Henderson, speaker of the next
house is certain, but is is equally GER
tain that there not enough of them tc
do it. Consequently, the stories of an
organization to try to defeat Hender-
son, are moonshine. Politicians dc
not knowingly butt their heads against
stone walls. II there were even fight.
ing chance to beat Henderson, the
fight would be made, but as ther isn't,
the men who dislike him most are like
ly to be found shouting for him the
loudest for his nomination by acclama.
tion, in order that they may not be left
out when he distributes the committee
plums. Personally Henderson favors
tariff reform of some sort, although he
probably does not SC as far as Repre-
sentative Babcock, but what his per
sonal opinions are, will not effect the
result, as he has O record showing that
there is never no difficulty of his being
completely controlled by the party
bosses. That is one reason why his re-
election was assured before the adj
journment of the last congress. The
bosses know his measure and do moi
care to take any chances with q new
man.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18

Mrs. Charlotte W. Hughes has sold
the Columbia, Tenn, Journal to l.. @.
Martin and retired from the editorial
chair with the issue Of this week. She
has made the Journal a splendid news
paper and her retirement from the
journalistic field will be regretted by
the press generally. Brother Martin
is O newspaper hustler, from Loudon,
Tenn, and will keep the Journal up tC
the present high standard of Excel
lence.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Office of Comptroller of the Currency.

NAASN VA ShPNAVlANi Vi bhV OuilCHI1s
Washington, ID. c., June 30, 1901.
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence
presented to the undersigned, it has
been made to appear that "The Unaka
National Bank of johnson City" in
the town of johnson City, in the couu.
ty of Washington and state of Tennes-
see has complied with all the provis.
ions of the Statutes of the United
States, required to be complied witt
before an association shall be authoriz
ed to commence the business of bank
ing;
Now therefore, l, Charles G. Dawes
Comptroller of the Currency, do here
by certify that "The Unaka Nationa
Bank, Of Johnson City," in the towr
of Johnson City, in the County o.
Washington, aud State of Tennessee
is authorised to commence the bust
ness of banking as provided in section
fifty one hundred and sixty-nine of The
revised statutes of the United States.
In testimony whereof witness my
hand and seal of office this the twenty
ninth day of June, 1901.
CHARLES q. DAWES,
Comptroller of the Currency
SEAL.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18

That veteran pie-eater and distribu
ter Walt Brownlow effectively disposei
Of the rumor that he has made an ALI
ance with H. Clay Evans by stating
that Evans has nothing that he wants.
Besides presenting in a sentence the
whole political philosophy of Brown
low this settles the question. Com
mercial Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18

II Bob" Taylor decides to shy his
castor into the senatorial race in 1904
there will be a rafting of dry bones,
and they will not be his bones either. -
Robertson County News.
Every time "Our Bob" is interviewed
on the senatorial question his lectures
are advertised and some anxious politi-
clans are made Uncomfortable. Robert,
il est phomme qui rit, Nashville Ban
ner.
And why shouldn't Bob become a
candidate for senator? He is q thor
oughly good fellow and q faithful
democrat, and his headpiece is as well
furnished as any of them. Besides,
there is something due to East Tennes-
see. -Memphis Scimitar.
Bob Taylor's boom for U. S. Senator
is rising like full moon over Wal
denis Ridge, or pan of dough leaven-
ed with GOOD Luck" baking powders
The machine can't stop it. Claiborne
Progress.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18

belong Rice, Bob Taylor's lecture
manager, gave out an interview in
Memphis few days ago, in which he
intimated that the Ex-Governor would
likely be in the race for u, s. senator
to succeed Gen. Bate. In race be-
fore the people Bob can beat Bate and
McMillin both, and we have little
doubt that he will be in the race when
the running time comes. -McMinville
Standard.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18

Democrats have done q great deal OF
talking among themselves about the
Ohio democgatic platform, but few Of
them care to express opinions about IL
for publication One of the exceptions.
is Representative Bankhead, of Ala
bama, who said of it: "The Ohio plat
form is all right and should receive the
support of every democrat in the Buck
eye state. It conforms to existing
conditions and states the issues of the
campaign in language clear enough fol-
anybody to understand. Isuppose the
republicans thought the democrats
would reaffirm the Kansas City plat
form and renew allegiance to Mr.. Bry-
an and all that sort of thing. But they
were fooled. Mr.. Bryan, ] am salts
fed, is as popular with the democrats
of Ohio, as he was in 1896 and in 1900,
but there was no need or necessity to
discuss him in the state convention. II
wonld have added nothing to have
placed free silver in the platform, and
IL might have caused division in the
ranks. AS it is, the Ohio democrats
haYe agreed to bury the past and have
formed a line Of battle on conditions
that have arisen since the last cam,
paign. 1 believe as conventions are
held In other states, the people will
witness the democratic leaders follow.
ing in the footsteps of the Ohio demo.
Gratis. The democrats of the south
have the greatest respect for Mr.. Bry-
an and he can always depend upon q
royal welcome when he comes among
us. 1t does not signify that he has
lost popularity. when the democrats in
convention debline TO mention in state
platforms the issue as set forth in the
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18
DO YOU WISH TO ENTER COLLEGE ?
Why Not Try Greeneville and Tusculum
COllege7

NullSBCT
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/. A history that includes over CEN
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2. A location unsurpassed for beauty
and healthfulness.
3: Buildings admirably suited for
college purposes.
A. A new building for girls now in
process of erection, having steam heat,
electric light, bath rooms and other
modern improvements.
8. A corps of scholarly and expert
enced teachers.
O, Courses that mean something
when completed.
Z. French, German, Art and Music.
8. Libraries, Reading Room, Appar.
atus, Physical Culture.
Sessions opens August %, 1901.
Expenses moderate.
Send for catalogue.
REV. S. A. CoILE, d. ID.
President, Tusculum, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18
New Sleeping Car Line to Texas, Via
Iron Mountain Route.

The iron Mountain Route is now OPP
Grating a through sleeping car line be-
tween Memphis and Texarkana, leav-
ing Memphis at 7: As p. m. daily, max
ing direct connection at Texarkana for
all principal points in Texas, Elegant
reclining chair ears and comfortable
day coaches are also operated on this
train. The morning train out of Mem
phis, leaving at 900 a. m. daily, carries
reclining chair cars and coaches to Tex
as points. For tickets, berths and fur
ther information, apply to
J. A. RELANDER. II. p. A.,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18
There is more tnlk nhont Rnh Tnulol

There is more talk about Bob Taylor
being q candidate for United States
Senator tan usual. They all under
stand that if he should decide to shy
his castor into the senatorial ring he
would make it mighty interesting for
the other fellows. Knoxville Journal
aud Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18
Will Build New Stack

The Watauga Tannery will build a
new draft stack. 1t will Be 1876 feet
high and 18 by 1S feet at the base.
The foundation is to be of stone and
the balance Of brick. Stone are now
being placed upon the ground for the
work and the excavation has been be-
Oun
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18
How Are Your Kidneysa
Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills Sam,
pie free. Add Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or n z

II wish to truthfully state to you
and the readers Of these few lines that
your Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is without
question, the best and only cure for
dyspepsia that have ever come in con-
tact with, and / have used many other
preparations. John beam, West Mid
dlesex, Pa. No preparation equals 10
dol DyspepsiA Cure as it contains all
the natural digestants. 1t will digest
all kinds of food and can't help but do
you good.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18

Sundays American said Bob Taylor
might want to go to the United States
senate in 1905. We do not know
whether this was intended for bur.
lesque or not, but one thing we dc
know is, that if Bob Taylor wants the
place, he should be accorded it just fol
the asking. Tennessee democracy
could never do too much for him.
Dresden ENTERPRISE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18
Mothers
Friend

will do for every woman what 1t did for the
Minnesota mother who writes the above let
ter. Not to use Il during pregnancy Is a
mistake to b. paid for in pain and suffering.
Mothers Friend equips the patient with a
strong body and clear intellect, which in
torn are impaired to the child. 1t relaxes
the muscles and allows them to expand. 1t
relieves morning sickness and snervousness.
Il puts all the organs concerned in perfect
condition for the final hour, so that the actual
labor is short and practically painless. Dam
ger Of rising or hard breasts is altogether
avoided, and recovery is merely matter Of
few days.
Druggists sell Mothers Friend for 81 bottle.
The Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Send for our free illustrated book.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18

AS care-chaser Ex-Gov. Bob Taylor
has been decided success, but chas-
ing Senator Bates seat in the United
States senate has been the thorn OF
Bobs pathway through life. --Gallatin
News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18

Gov. Taylor's new lecture may have
to go into cold storage before he gets
all the way around Peoply are talk
ing about him. Commercial-Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18

CDR. Fordham's Daughter, and third,
college story written by college
girl entitled "The Impressionist Pic
inrn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18

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 50c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18

The press and people are about to
make Bob Taylor U. s. senator before
the election is due.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18

Things will never go your way unless
you drive them
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18

Good resolutions come under the
head of self binders.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-18

No. $3.50.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-01

At the session of the General Assembly
In the new State House on Capitol Hill
today the message OF Gov. Gregory was
read. 1t was as follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-01
$4,000 o
spANIsu WAR CLAIMs.

In regard 20 the claims OF the State
against the United states for raising,
arming and oguiping volunteers for the
spanish war the additional sum OF s7S.-
SS20i has been recently approved by the
Auditor OF the Treasury and check for
the same will no doubt be received by the
The sum OF A1 776 80 has been rejected
by the Auditor az being insufficienuy
supported by the necessary docuulentary
NIT their being considered for reimburse
ment by this office"
The evidence in this case is difficult to
procure at this time as the receipting
parties are greatly scattered. I'm the Phil
ipUinos anl elsewhere. Hut as the claims
are considered lust and similar 20 those
of other states 10 is expected that ar
rangements will ultimately be made for
their payment
The balance Of our claim against tho
government amounting Co S31,N1.fl. T. re-
jccted on the ground that existing acts
Of Congress do not provide for. and which
represent an expenditure Tor service that
are not considered by this Office as proper
charges. having no foundation In law or
equity. and do not constitute n valid claim
against the United States
N properly presented to the committee on
war claims OF the House OF Representa- :
lives II is believed that many OF the char
ges I'm this account would be allowed
also. as they were made TO meet con-
tnycncies that were unavoidable IN fii-
ing our quota ~ troops for the Spanish
war. Indeed, N may. prove to be possible
to secure the adjudication OF the claim
without recourse TO Congress.
INSTITUTIONS FOR SAVINGS.
Thirty-hve savings banks and instltu-
tions Tor savings. OF which slS are IN
process OF liquidation, filed. reports for
the current year There has been no
change iu the number reporting since the
last annSal statement.
The aggregate resources OF ell the sav.
fhgs hanks aud Institutions Tor savings
are So s5i3. 80 q THIS ~ gain over the
figures fOf iNH ~ Sl.I-l DO ~ on sp-
rruxinlateiV three per cent The amount
dge dcY0siiors ga MY. 18th. this lesI,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-01
RAILROADS.

The Increase In electric railways has
been larger the past year than ever be-
fore and the duties of the railroad com
missioner have been correspOndingly in
creased. The commissioner has rooms IN
the new state house. ana his Office viii
be open at regular office hours each busi-
ness day. The legislation of the two past
years has done much To place this de-
partment more In line with its relative
importance, but II Is not yet provided
with the authority IL should have in con-
nection with the steam and electric
roads. The commissioner should have
supervisory powers In all matters relat-
ing To the safety, convenience. and COM
fort OF passengers.
From his forthcoming report 10 the
General Assembly IL is found that the
capital stock of the steam roads owned
and operated I'm this state is Sl05 5S2. AIS:
total Indebtedness. 81, ,s55, ,9l9.Oi: total re-
ceipts. $i3.s5s. .s5l.32; net earnings. s6,6l4.-
602.A. Miles of road in this state, 2C9
plus; miles single track, 435
The capital stock of the electric roads
IL H6.5s2, 600: total Indebtedness, Sl,4lO,-
054.70; total receipts. s2.6J957 26: expent.j-
lures, H,644, ,o29.26; net earnings. $3.50 543 90
Miles of road I'm this state, POS plus; miles
single track, PAS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-01

Balance IN treasury Dec. -, 1900. .Ss,s ,s67 a2
Notes Outstanding on Account. War With
Spain,
Note az n. VI. 7. Trust Co, due
December o. 1900. .,...........,.,... $50. 900 90
due January io, 1900: ...,,........,.' 1000 90
May i. 1901 "...:..'...,...,...... $4,000 90
May q, 1901 50. 900 90
-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-01
TRUST COMPANIES.

Eleven trust companies filed statements
this year, there being three more than
last year. The aggregate capital OF these
companies now amounts TO A.le'.63t. as
against s2,s0S.s29 In isS9.--an increase OF
81, 2ss, ,sa A large portion of this increase.
viz, 100000. represents the capital stock
OF the three newly organized companies.
Number of trust companies