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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
The County Court.

The first quarterly County Court of
the twentieth century convened at
Jonesboro Monday, with Chairman W.
p. Smith in the chair. The morning
session was short, as both political
parties desired to select candidates for
offices. When court met after noon,
the battle was soon on for the new
chairman. The republicans nominated
W. z. Smith for reelection, and the
democrats named as his opponent W.
r. Reeves. The ballot showed II for
Reeves and 10 for Smith. One demo-
crat aud one Independent had voted
for Smith, aud one republican had
voted for Reeves. One democrat was
absent. The salary of the chairman
was reduced from $4OO to 5000.
No one can have any objection to the
election of Esq, Smith as chairman,
except the democrats, and they only
on account of his politics. He is abso-
lutely fair under all circumstances,
and impartial in all his rulings, except
when the location of the bridge over
the Nolachucky at Mauks or Glazes is
under consideration.
Following the election Of chairman
came that of the superintendent Of
schools. The salary was first fixed at
5000, being a reduction of $500, and
the republicans nominated Prof. S. W
Murray for reelection. The demo
Gratis named Prof. j. r. Carson. The
vote stood II to 10 in favor Of Murray.
The county attorney came next, and
S. B. Keefauver was reelected anC
given lucrative salary of $50 per year
Then followed the election of W. A
CARRIER and B. F. Depew as jail com
missioners.
A committee on tax levy was ap
pointed and will make report at thu
April term of the court. They, how
ever, fixed the road tax at ten cent
and five days labor.
: The question of building jail cam,
up on Tuesday and occupied larg'
portion of the day. The representa-
tives of two companies that build jail
were present, and displayed models 0
modern iails. materials for cell Worl
and drawings of the building proposed
for this county. Both gentlemel
earned their salaries in their descrip
tive talk, and convinced their nearer
that they could build Washington
county as good Jail as any county i
any state. After lengthy discussion
a resolution to appoint committee t
have a Jail constructed at once wa
voted down, but a motion to appoint
committee to ascertain the cost of
new Jail and select a site, if change
desired, and to arrange to sell the oil
site, was carried.
The bridge question came up on
motion of Esq. Seaton to build a bridg
over the Nolachucky at Mauk's fore
This brought the representatives {
the bridge wanted at Glaze's ford t
the front and it became so warm tbs
the windows had to be raised A vot
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
Will Crouch will Preach.

Prof. W. P. Crouch has rendered
his resignation as principal of Column
bus Powell school to accept call to
the pastorate of the Christian church
at Pulaski, Tenn! His resignation is to
take effect February LIST, and Mr..
Crouch will leave with his family at
once for his new field of labor. He is
a splendid young man, a native of John
son City, and has host of friends and
well .wishers here who hope his othence.
forth may he cast in pleasant places
and that he may accumulate an abund-
ance of the wealth of this world.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
Bee Hive Busy.

The Bee Hive is commencing early
to keep up with the procession in the
new century. They are finding it nee
essary to double deck" portion Of
their mammoth store and are building
an extensive platform near the centre
of their store, to be known as the spit, ="
where odds and ends will be gathered
from all oyer the big store, and sold
here for mere fraction of their actual
value.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10

M. Jackson and H. H. Carr went
down to Knoxville Tuesday morning
to attend the banquet given by the
business men of Knoxville to the Nash
vile party who are there to celebrate
the opening of the Tennessee Central
railroad. Mr.. Jackson accompanied
the Knoxville party to Nashville on the
return trip Wednesday and enjoyed an
other banquet at Nashville.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
Mrs. Forbes Dead.

Mrs. David Forbes died at the home
of Mr.. and VIM. Forbes Tuesday after
noon of consumption. She came to
johnson City from Unicoi county sew
eral weeks ago to visit the parents Of
her husband. The remains were taken
to Unicoi for interment Wednesday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
BRUNER, HURST & Co.

AS the clocks struck Il
Monnay night, December 81,
1900, the bells in most of our
cities and towns sent forth
peal after peal upon the mid
night air. "What means all
this" asked the sleeper
aroused from his slumbers.
The silent answer came-fun.
eral bells of the old year and
century. But as the peals
grew quicker, louder and
sweeter they became the jubi-
lee bells celebrating the birth
of a New Year and a New
Century.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
Miss NeIms WEEDS.

Miss Kathleen Nelms has been mar
ried to DR.. z. E. Bee, of Princeton,
w. Va. Miss helms is we'll known in
johnson City, and was very popular in
society during her stay here, and THE
COMET joins her numerous friends in
congratulations.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10

r. L. Bruner is mastering an at.
tack Of the grip.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. G. f. Artz last
Tuesday, daughter,
Miss Mary r. Dyer, of Sweetwater,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Il. l..
Hunter.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. G. Beasley, of Eliza
bethton, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. A. Sparks this week.
Rev, A. l. Myhr, state evangelist OF
Nashville, will preach at the Christian
church in this city next Sunday morn
ing.
Frank Baker has enlisted in the U.
S. army. HIS left Wednesday for San
Francisco, Cal, He will go from there
to Manila.
Folsom Becker has accepted posi-
ton in a iewelry store at Keystone,
W. Va. Beck" left this week for his
new position.
The largest hog killed in this county
this winter belonged to Hon. A. A.
Taylor of this city. 1t weighed $40
pounds net.
The Banking and Trust Company
are sending out handsome and sugges-
tive little souvenirs. 1t is a leather
purse with handsomely chased metal
top and clasp, and underneath the lid
is the suggestive advice: "What this
won't hold deposit with the Banking
and Trust Company" 1t answers our
purpose nicely.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
Staple Dry Goods.

In this department we are
offering one lot of outing,
the lOc quality, for &c. Par
slams flannel reduced from
15c to 12R. A new lot of
standard prints just in. They
go for this sale at Sc.
Special prices on flanneletts.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10

The Best Prescription for Malaria.
Chills and Fever is bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply
iron and quinine in a tasteless form.
No cure-no pay. Price soc.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10

Start the twentieth century right.
Quit patronizing the oil trust and use
cheaper, better and more convenient
light. See B. A. Mathes and have an
estimate for lighting your house with
electricity. BE progressive. tt.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10

YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING
When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it
is simply Iron and Quinine in taste
less form. No Cure, No Pay. SOC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
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, 1901-01-10
Notice to Consumers.

Water rents are now due and failure
to pay the same by Jan. 18th renders
consumer liable to be cut off without
further notice. Respectfully,
WATAUGA WATER Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
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
fec
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
C. C. Taylor Chairman CarterC County Court

Z. G. Taylor ChalTman CarterCOunty Court
Elizabethton, Tenn, Jan. &c. c
Taylor, of Milligan College, was elected
chairman of Garter county court this
morning, defeating Capt. w H. Mel
son by seven majority.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
Notice to Consumers.

Water rents are now due and failure
to pay the same by Jan 18th renders
consumer liable to be cut off without
further notice. Respectfully,
WATAUGA WATER Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
Municipal Taxes.

The city taxes for the year 1900 are
now due aud in my hands for collection,
j. NJ. MARTIN,
Recorder.
Dec. 10, 1900.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
Stops the Cough
and works off the Co

Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay.
Price % cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10

4. d. Houston has been at home at
Bluff City for several days on account
of the illness of his mother.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
Dwelling for Sals.

A modern dwelling on Watauga av-
enue. House contains 10 rooms and is
in good repair with necessary outbuid-
ings. Apply to /. T. MONIES.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10

Use Dr. Miles NERVE PLAsTERs for SPINAL
WEAKNESS. All druggists sell EN- for 25c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10

A pleasant party of young people
spent last Wednesday night at the
country home of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
,O'Dell at Deltaville
Hon. A. B. Bowman has been with
his family in this city during the holt
days.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
To Our Friends

and customers we sincerely
hope that new resolutions and
better intentions may take
full possession of your hearts
and ours, and that 1901 may
prove the happiest and the
best year Of all our lives,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
COUNTY MANAGERS WANTED.
For Rent.

Seven-room house. Apply to Miss
Annie Patton, corner Boone and Wa
tNuga.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
Carpet Department.

Is cent Ingram carpets re-
duced to 20cents.
80 cent Ingram carpets re-
duced to % cents.
40 cent Ingram carpets re-
duced to 50 cents.
65 cent Brussels carpets re-
duced to 81 cents.
Special prices on all Mattings.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
TABLE LINEN.
SHOE DEPARTMENT.

We are strong shoe department
wall perfectly
ladies' misses and children See the
have heavy shoe reduced
ladies and gents fine goods Don't fail take advantage Of the
take pleasure showing goods
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10

See or phone J, s. Galliher & Co. if
you want gasoline.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10

Chase & Sanborn's teas and cofTees
are the best. You get them only at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10

Gold Dust -four will please the
nest of you
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
TIE x COMET
Money to Loan.

Six per cent interest on gilt edge
town property or good farms Apply
to w. Ct. Mathes & Son. s51-tf.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
@MA,.r

This signature is Oh every box of the genuine
Laxative Br0mOsQuinine Tablets
the remedy that cures IA cold I'm one day
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10

Kingans dried and canned meats at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
January Cut Price Sale!

Our January Cut Price Sale
esng all our We have finished
net heavily Loaded
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10
7 7 he b. live.

Come in and see what we are
doing in January. You are re-
ally loosing money every day
you stay away. Suppose a Case.
You send to Jonesboro for a
quarters worth of soap on Mon
day and get 5 bars. We on that
day were selling 8 bars for zoe.
Or that on Tuesday you got 8
packs Starch for 25c., while we
were selling 8 for 24c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10

The best flour is Gold Dust.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10

You can buy gasoline cheaper from J 4.
$. Galliher & Co. than anywhere else.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10

The largest hog killed in this county
this winter belonged to Hon. A. A.
Taylor of this city, 1t weighed $40
pounds net.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10

Frank Baker has enlisted in the U
S. army. HIS left Wednesday for SAL
Francisco, Cal. He will go from ther,
to Manila.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10

Folsom Becker has accepted posi-.
ton in iewelry store at Keystone,
W. Va. Beck left this week for his
new position.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10

Gold Dust tlour-best made.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-10

Rev. A. l. Myhr, state evangelist OF
Nashville, will preach at the Christian
church in this city next Sunday morn
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-01-02
Constitution of Cuba.

New York, Jan, IA dispatch from
Havana says:
A constitution for the new republic OF
Cuba will be adopted by the constitutional
convention within the next four weeks.
This is the general opinion among dele
gates to the convention and is generally
understood in official circles. The five
sections of the convention have been meet.
ing together and have been discussing the
projects carefully.
All of the delegates say that the conven-
ton is agreed on all the principal features
of the final project, which is being pre-.
pared by the central committee, and
there is no doubht that SO far as con.
stitutiOn for Cuba is concerned they will
complete their work within the next few
days.
The center of interest here at present
is the character of the constitution this
body will prepare, and in what light it will
be viewed by the congress OF the United
States.
When the convention first received pro-
jects from the delegates for consideration
there were three presented. The one
presented by General Ruiz Rivera in nam.
ing the qualifications for president of the
proposed republic had this provision:
ANY male citizen OF Cuba over 40 years
of age, and who was born in Cuba, will be
eligible to the presidency of the republic"
General Maru in his project incorporated
the provision which has been accepted
1t is that any male citizen over 40 years
of age who was a citizen of Cuba at the
signing of the constitution will be eligible
to the presidency. This provision has
been made to include General Gomez
among those who will be eligible to the
presidency. 1t means that General Maxi
mo Gomez will be the first president of
the Cuban republic if the constitution is
adopted with this provision and if it is
sanctioned by the congress of the United
States.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-01-02
Determined to Die.

Washington, Dec. 30.-Samuel Mac.
Donald, who one week ago killed +. II,
Morris, auditor for the war department
died at the emergency hospital, from his
self inflicted wounds. Macdonald, alter
killing Morris, cut his own throat and
shot himself near the heart. 1t was thought
he had a fair chance Of recovery, owing to
his remarkable physique, -ut he was deter
mined to die, and so informed the attend,
ants at the hospital.
He was carefully guarded and prevented
from infiicting any further injuries OH
himself, but for two days he refused to
take nourishment as far as possible, and
died quietly and without struggle.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-01-02
CHANCE FOR INVESTORS.
flatterIns Report Upon the Property Of the
Chlapas Plantation and Investment Co.


! The report OF the committee of bust
ness men sent to Mexico to investigate
the property Of the Chiapas Rubber
Plantation and Investment Company
has just been made public. The docu.
ment is an interesting one and gives
valuable data concerning the enterprise
conducted by the company named.
The property Of the company consists
OF a plantation Of $4,000 acres of the
choicest rubber land of Mexico, upon
which over 100000 vigorous young
rubber trees now thrive. On the plan
tation also are numerous mahogany
trees, some Of which are of plodigious
growth, thus demonstrating the rich
ness OF the soil. The property is 10.
Gated in the department of Palenque,
state of Chiapas, and it is unquestion-
ably adapted to the productions of rub
Der and the growth of hardwood timber
trees of great variety.
The committee of investigation con.
sisted of Judge Lucien Shaw, POST
master o. W. Maulsby, Rev., L. M.
Hartley, of Redlands, CAL; E. A. Cir
win and @. A. Westenberg. They visit
ed the property during the current
year, and in their report the informa-
ton is vouchsafed that the rubber tree
Of the variety known as the Castilloa
Elastica is indigenous to the country
and especially to the lands lying along
the river Michel, on which the prop.
erty of the company has a wide front.
age. Under one of these trees l, 467
young rubber plants were counted, all
of which had sprouted from the seed
that had fallen from the tree during
the present year. The trees bloom
in their fifth year, and may be safely
tapped the year following. Nurseries
have been established for the propa.
cation of rubber trees, and all are
thriving. A large force of men are
employed in building roads, planting
trees and developing the property.
Managing Director J. W. Ellsworth is
now on the property, and his careful
attention to the affairs of the company
has received the warmest commenda-
tion of the directorate. The committee
pronounces the proposition of the Chi.
apas Rubber Plantation and In vest.
ment Company to produce rubber for
sale by cultivating the trees in large
numbers as feasible and practicable
enterprise. The only trouble thus far
encountered has been the scarcity of
labor, but plans for overcoming this
have been perfected. 1t offers excel
lent returns for the investment of small
capital, and an investment of So. SO a
month for forty.eight months will in.
sure fine annual income after six
years. The company has guarantee
stock deposit of 100000 with the
American Bank and Trust company, OF
San Francisco. as an evidence of good
faith with investors.
The officers of the company are: l..
H. Bonestell, president; L. S. Sher.
man, first vice-president; George T.
Hawley, second vice-president; Dudley
@. Bates, secretary. The offices of the
company are rooms 63.64.65, Crocker
building, San Francisco. Send for
prospectus.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-01-02
Henry Wizards VIII.

New York, Jan. 1.-The will of the
late Henry Willard makes these public
requests; Columbia university, $4,000;
Harvard university, $4,000: Dobbs Ferry
Hospital association, $4,000: New York
infrmary for women and children, 5000;
German society of New York, $1,000; So
ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children. $500; hospital at Speyer, Ger
many, which he founded, 10000 marks;
museum at Kaiserlautern, $4,000 marks
the town OF Speyer, $4,000 marks, the in
come from which is to be applied to the
making of loans to deserving mechanics.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-01-02
THE: WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA
BRITISH REGAINING GROUND.
Beers Compelled to Release Prison.
ers-President Kruger Said to
Have Sent Dispatch Saying He
Could Not Get Help From Europe.

London, Dec. 3l.-The general trend Of
events in South Africa seem to show that
the British are regaining the ground recent
ly lost.
A special from Naauwpoort reports that
Colonel Delisle assaulted Hertzog, IS miles
west of De Aar, capturing number Of
wagons and releasing the prisoners cap.
tured at Philipstown. Lieutenant Colonel
Grenfell forced back General Kritzenger
toward Venterstadt. Both commands are
in desperate plight ana will probaoly
never recross the Orange river.
A Standarton dispatch says that it is
estimated that 1000 Beers were engaged
in the opemlons in northern Natal, hop
ing to break the British line of communi-
cations. This plan failed and lie Beers
were driven off in each case with more
or less loss, their casualties in the last
day or two numbering 80, while the Brit
ish casualties were slight.
According to a johannesburg dispatch
of fliuay's date, General French occu-
pied Ventersdorp that day without oppo-
sition. This place, being great tele-
graphic center, has been much used by the
Beers for the dissemination of informa,
ton.
The possession of Ventersdorp, Richten.
berg and Zeerust gives the British a strong
hold upon this part of the country.
From Carnarvaron, under yesterday 8
date, comes a dispatch saying the Beers
occupied Nosberg December p in force
and were reported to be moving on earn
alvaron. The loyal field cornet and farm
ers have assured the authorities that they
will remain loyal and will suppress dis
loyal talk.
1t is creditably reported, according to a
dispatch from Newcastle, that Louis Botha
has informed Commandant Spruight that
Kruger has sent word that the burgh-
ers must lay down their arms Or continue
fighting on their own account, as no sup
port from Europe can be expected.
Kimberley In bad state.
Craddock, Cape Colony, Dec. 3O.-Kim-
berley is almost isolated by Boer raiders.
No mails have reached there from Decem,
Der 10 to December 25. Provisions are at
famine prices. The military took charge
of all the foodstuffs December %. The
Leinster regiment, commanded by Major
Barry, had skimish lasting four hours
with the Beers at Dreifontein December
q, suffering slight losses.
The Beers at Gelunk captured con
yoy OF % wagons on Christmas eve.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-01-02
It Is well to remember that
GARFIELD TEA cleanses the
system, purifiee the blood,
regulates the liver and kidneys,
and cures chronic constipation.
Marshall Field & Co. Fire.

Chicago, Dec. 30.-Fire, which for O
store of Marshall Field & Co., was discov
cred in. the white goods and cloak repair
ing rooms. A All alarm was turned in
and by hard work the fire was confined to
the third and fourth floors in the old
Field building on State street. The fire
apparently originated in the cable shaft
of the elevator. General Manager Self
ridge estimated the damage at not to ex-
coed SO 900, mostly by water.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-01-02
Court to Return Soon.
Car Strike Is OF.

Scranton, Pa, Dec 31.-The street
car strike inaugurated a week ago, is
called off. President Clark General
Manager Silliman and two directors OF
the streetcar company came to the
strikers hall after the vote to compro
mise was passed and were received
with tumultuous cheers. The men de
manded what was equivalent to an ad
vance of 8 cents an hour. They were
allowed cents. The men are also al
lowed 10-hour day. Three hundred
and twenty men were affected.