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Anti-Cocaine Bill Passed.

At the afternoon session yesterday
the senate passed Mr.. Fahey's cocaine
bill. The measure was amended by
that body, making the penalty very
severe one. Should the measure Sc.
cure the signature of the governor, and
it doubtless will, there will be q penal
ty of between 800 and $500 to give
away or sell cocaine in this state. The
only exception which the bill allows is
that the druggist may sell the drug
upon physicians prescription, but
only once upon the same prescription.
The bill does not interfere with the
sale Of cocaine by wholesale druggists
to retailers, or the sale by retailers to
physicians and dentists.
The house occurred in the senate
amendments.
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A Group of Stars.

Hon. Luther Manship, the famous
humorist and dialectitian will appear
at the opera house on Friday evening,
February %, as the fifth and last num-
Der Of the "Group of Stars" lecture
course.
AS humorist and entertainer, Mr..
Manship has no superior on the Ameri
can platform.
Following are few comments from
leading newspapers throughout. the
country where Mr.. Manship has ap-
peared:
Henderson, KY, Cleaner: Our peo-
pie went wild over Manship. The uni
versal verdict is that he is emphatically
the best entertainer. who ever visited
Henderson.
Pine Bluff, Ark, Graphic: Luther
Manship controls the human passion
at will. The press and public have
made no mistake in calling him the
Sol Smith Russell of the south.
New Orleans Times-D Democrat: His
character delineations, songs and dia-
lects were varied and inimitable.
Nashville Banner: Manshipis styled
the Sol Smith Russell Of the south, and
his wonderful impersonations fully
justify the title.
Daily Camera, Bolder, Col: Mr..
Manship is easily the most entertain
ing speaker who has appeared upon the
Chautauqua platform this year.
Nashville American: Mr.. Manship
possesses power rarely excelled, con-
vulsing with laughter one moment only
to be reduced to tears the next with
some pathetic scene.
| Opie Read, the famous author, says;
In distinguished company Luther
Manship stands upon the crest of his
profession.
| The diagram Of seats will be placed
at the disposal of season ticket holders
at 7 o'clock a. m. on Monday, Feb. H.
To those not holding sason tickets
| the price Of reserved seats will be 75c.
general admission SOC.
Tickets at H. G. Millers's drug store
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The Johnson City Veneer Mills.

Clifton L. Sitton, of Talledega, Ala,
has moved to Johnson City, and occu-
pied the position as assistant manager
of the johnson City Veneer Mills. Mr..
Sitton is son of our townsman, B. J.
Sitton, superintendent of the Foundry
and Machine Co., and is well qualified
for the place he is to fill. This change
does not influence with the shop man
agement, which will remain in charge
of j. f. Johnson. The business of this
enterprise has grown constantly for the
last year and it is now one of our lead
ing industries. The plant covers more
than an acre Of ground and is filled
with machinery of the most approved
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

The house flag bill" was yesterday
laid beside its dead brother who de-
parted this life several days ago under
the skillful welding of the senatorial
butcher knife. 1t came up for passage
yesterday and although it was known
that any discussion of its merits or de-
merits, was fiat, stale and Improbable,
seeing that it could not pass the senate
yet considerable amount of wind was
expended in blowing out its light.
After much wrangling and speech
making, motion to table the bill was
carried by vote of IS ayes to 20 noes.
Representatives Frazier, Hixson and
Hays voting no, thus keeping theil
promise to their constituents.
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The Up-to-Date Chemise.

Tickle fashion which erstwhile frown-
ed on that garment long cherished
with a feminine regard bordering al
most upon sanctity, the chemise, now
smiles upon it with sweet appreciation,
with this reservation-the chemise as
the initial garment is not considered
up-to date, but as combination corset
cover and short skirt has its place oyer
the corset, with only little woven vest
next TO the skin. Madame Au Fait,
therefore, who wishes to avoid single
extra band around the waist, now
adops the chemise, whose full baby
waist, gathered with a ribbon, forms a
corset cover as we'll.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07
Great Reduction in Rates.

Each Tuesday commencing February
18th, and up to April 3Oth, the Missouri
Pacific railway will sell tickets to points
in California, Oregon, Washington,
Montana and Utah (settlers rates. at a
low figure. Round trip tickets to
Utah, Oregon, Montana and Washing
ton, good thirty days comparatively
still lower. Fer full information write
/. E. REHLANDER,
T. P. A. Mo. Pac. Ry.,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
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One Bone Broken.

Monday afternoon Will Baum, mas
ter mechanic at the Foundry and Ma
chine Co., was loading stationary en-
CINE when skid broke and the engine
toppled over. In falling it caught Mr..
Baum's ankles beneneath it and broke
one bone in his right leg and badly
bruised both legs. The engine caught
on a heavy casting or it would have
crushed both feet off. Mr.. Baum was
tail en- home and had his wounds dressed
by DR.. w. J. Miller. =
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Congregational Meeting.

There will be a congregational meet
ing at the First Presbytering church
next Sabbath morning after the sermon
to determine whether the church will
rent manse for the pastor for the year
1901. All members ar eurged to be
present at the meeting, By order of
the session. Il. A. WooD,
Clerk of Session.
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AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS.
The Mother Of Congressman BrOwnlOw
Passes Peacefully Away.

Bristol, February g. Mrs. Mary
Brownlow, mother OF Congressman W.
p. Brownlow of the First Tennessee
District, died at her home at Abingdon
Va, at 10 o'clock last night in the s5th
year of her age. She had been ill only
since last Friday. Deceased was the
widow of the late Joseph Brownlow, a
brother of Gov. W. G. Brownlow, de-
ceased. She was native of Virginia,
being sister of the late DIR. George r.
Barr, prominent citizen of Abingdon.
Three sons besides the Congressman
survive. Congressman Brownlow was
notified by telegraph and is on his way
from Washington to attend the funeral.
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Ioined the Army.

The following young men have en-
listed at this point to fight for Uncle
Sam: G. @. Cook, Frank Curtis, NJ f,
G. Alexander, Walter Hathaway, A. j.
Campbell, A. P, Campbell, David Hy-
der, W. +. Fair, j, L, Rollins, J, @.
Berry, William Douglas, Rolan Min
lex, Charles Hashbarger, Brice L.
Chase, G. L. Baker, w. A. Hathaway.
N. r. l.. Shoun, G. @, Cannon, j, s.
Kite and George Onions.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

The Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke
Company on Monday, February 4, 1901
filed with county register Sentelle
copy of a mortgage made February 90,
1899, in favor OF the Manhattan Trust
Co. for $40, 900, 100000. There are $4,-
900. so worth of documentary stamps on
the instrument, and it is the largest
mortgage ever filed in the registers
Office of Greene county.-Greeneville
Democrat,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

AS a tribute of respect to the late
Gov. William Goebel, who was shot
down by an assassin ono year ago, the
state departments at Frankfort were
closed at noon Dec. 30. Arrangements
have been made for appropriate memo
rial exercises at Gov. Goebel'a grave
Sunday, February 8, the anniversary
of his death.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07
Another Railroad.

The Ohio River and Charleston Rail
way company has put corps Of engi-
neers in the field from Embreeville to
Erwin, Tenn, The purpose is to find
a suitable route to build railroad to
connect these points and penetrate coal
iron and timber lands hitherto un-
touched.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07
Judge Buffers Health.

The editor left Tuesday morning for
Nashville to attend to business. On
returning home Sunday he will be &C.
companied by his father, Judge r. r.
Butler, who is representing this dis.
trict in the state senate. Judge But.
ler's health is not very good at present.
Mountain City Tomahawk.
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The finance committee of the Con-
federate Veterans reunion has received
a check for $1,000 from Robert b.
Church. the wealthiest colored citizen
of Memphis who was born q slave and
served as such in his youth. This is
the second largest individual contribu-
ton yet receivedb by the committee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

Rev. w. P. Croueh preached his
farewell sermon at the Christian church
last Sunday evening. He left today
with his ia mily for Pulaski, Tenn, to
reside. He will be pastor OF the Chris
tian church there. He and his most
estimable family have many friends
here who wish for them health and hap
piness in their new home.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

John Landreth is at home from Ashe-
vile.
Mrs. Boyd is recovering from her re-
cent illness.
John H. Bowman went ont to Erwin
Thursday.
Miss Mary Bayless spent last Sun
day at Jonesboro.
Thad. A. Cox made a profitable visit
to Knoxville today.
Miss Ada Lingenfelter visited Tel
ford friends this week.
Folsom Beckner has returned back
home again from West Virginia.
The pension of John s. S, Humph-
reys has been increased to $50 per
month.
Gus Broderick was up from Lime
stone yesterday shaking hands with his
numerous friends.
II. G. Cox has sold his Watauga av-
enue residence to Henry Wolfe and
will leave for Denison, Texas, i'll @
short time to reside.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

'Aunt" Harriet Smith, a good old
colored woman, died Tuesday morning
after a short illness with infammatory
rheumatism. She was about so years
of age and was member of the Good
Samaritans. She was we'll liked by all
white persons for whom she worked
during her life.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
is unquestionably the most remarkable
remedy ever produced for the cure Of
throat and lung troubles. 1t has cured
thousands, and has done wonders in
many cases of incipient consumption.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

pattern, dry kilns and shipping depart
ment. The veneers cut are the finest
figured quartered oak and find ready
sale on the best markets. In fact the
plant can not begin to keep up with its
nrJaru
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07
F. P. Hale Dead.

Mr. Fuller P. Hale, of this county,
Tenn, died at his home in Flourville,
Tenn, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
The deceased was IA years of age and
one OF the most highly respected and
popular citizens in the county.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

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, 1901-02-07

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, 1901-02-07
Going to Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma or
Indian Territory.

The Iron Mountain route via Mem
phis is the direct and comfortable way
to do. Write the undersigned for in
formation, maps, pamphlets, etc. "No
trouble to answer questions.
l. Il. REHLANDRR,
T. P. A. No. Pac. Ry. System.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

Burglars entered the ticket Office OF
the Southern railway at Bristol early
last Wednesday morning and robbed
the cash drawer of about 800.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

Richard "Pint" Saunders, chickenolo-
gist, of the Sleepy Hollow Poultry
Farm, Limestone, Tenn, was in the
city several days this week, weaving
around among his friends. This notice
is not published as an item of news but
as a matter of history, so that Mr..
Saunders may be able in the future to
tell where he was sat"
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Good Position.

Wanted; Young ladies and gentle
men in every county for Office work,
clerkship, etc. Must make small de-
post or give security. Previous ex-
perience not necessary. Good salary.
Address Crank" Box 435, Nashville,
Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07
Dissolution Notice.

The firm Of Hilton & Co. has this day
been dissolved. The business will be
continued by 7. S. Lingenfolter
Jan. 81, 1901. Hutton IL Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund TIE money if 1t
fails to cure. L. W. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Hampton desire
to thank their friends for their kind
ness in assisting and comforting them
in their bereavement caused by the
loss of their son, Harold. They wish
to especially thank those who sent
flowers, those who helped them at their
home, the pastor and choir of the Wa
tauga Avenue Presbyterian church, and
those who so kindly prepared the
church SO beautifully for the service.
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, 1901-02-07

DR.. m. D. Farley, of Morristown,
will preach next Sunday morning and
evening at the Baptist church.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07
Stops the Cough


Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
a cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay.
Price % cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

The w. G. 7, U. will meet Wednes-
day afternoon, February 18th, at the
residence of Rev. Francisco.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

j. W. Renfro was down from Carte :
Monday. The government recent :
tried to buy some horses in Carter and
out of 1876 offered, Mr.. Renfro had til
only horse that met the requirements
and was accepted. He is one OF the
best stock men in Carter county.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07
Dwelling for Sale.

A modern dwelling on Watauga Ny-
enue. House contains 10 rooms and is
in good repair with necessary outbuild-
ings. Apply to |. II. MCNEEs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07
Lost

A childs gold necklace containing
two gold hearts, one engraved Mary.
The finder will be suitably rewarded
by returning same to The COMET of
fec.
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The best flour is Gold Dust.

You can buy gasoline cheaper from j.
s. Galliher ~ Go. than anywhere else,
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For Sale.

A fine Estey organ at great bargain.
Apply to. REV. JNo. r, HERNDON,
1t Johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

The young men of the dancing club
gave delightful dance at their hall on
Main street, last Tuesday evening com
plimentary to Miss May Stone, Of Col
umbia, s. c., who is the attractive
guest of the Misses Carr. The chaper-
ones we're Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Wofford,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Biddle and Mr..
and Mrs. Frank ST. John.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

The ladies of the Home Mission So
ciety, Of the Southern NJ. E. Church,
will give a unique Valentine party at
the home of Mrs. Harry W. Lyle, corn
er Roam and Pine streets, on Thursday
evening, February A. See notice next
week.
The text from which Rev. Jno. r.
Herndon will preach next Sabbath
morning is Pur. GLIB. "He winketh
with his eyes, he speaketh with his
feet, he teacheth with his hands. -"
The subject of the evening discourse
will be "Why Prayers not Answered. ;
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

Miss Fronia Wagner has returned to
Mountain City after pleasant visit to
relatives in this city.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

The Watauga bank building is being
reitted and will be occupied in few
days by j. F. Crumley's shoe store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

See or phone j. s. Galliher & Co. il
you want gasoline.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

"Oliver Chilled Flows
Studebakcr' Wagons
Superior" grain Drills
BLACK Hawk Corn Drills
Majestic ages
Anchor" Cook Stoves.
Coles" Alright heaters
BLACK Diamond" Cement
portland" Diamond
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

W, II. Patton, who is now handling
mail for Uncle Sam between Nashville
and Atlanta, was in the city Tuesday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

Genuine "Gaudy" Belting
"Bodiheld" Leather
"Clauss" Razors, Scissor
walden" Pocket Cutlery
"Mastic' Mixed Paint
Berry Bros" Varnishes
"DeVoes' Colors in Oil
Rochester Nickeled ware
Akin" Thin Back Saws
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

G. w. Slater has sold his residence
on Jobe street to j. H. Moser and is
preparing to move with his family to
the State of Washington to reside.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

Gold Dust -four will please the
nest of you.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07
Buy Gold Dust flour.

Gold Dust flour-best made.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

DIR. j. W. Cox has purchased the F.
NJ. George residence in the Mountain
View Land Co. g addition, and will oo-
cupy it as soon as it can be repaired Ia
suit his requirements.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

A. J. Berry, one of the best republi.
cans in loyal Garter, was in the city
Monday with his friend, j. w. Renfro.
Like all good citizens, Mr.. Berry finds
The COMET necessary to his existence.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
is remarkable medicine. Adry, tick
ling, hacking cough. the warning that
consumption turks near, needs no 9TH
er doctor but DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
1t positively cures throat and lung
trouble.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-02-07
7 HE * COMET
Money to Loan.

Money to Loan.
Six per cent interest on gilt edge
town property or good farms, Apply
to W. G.. Mathes & Son. 851-tf.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
EMBARRASSING FOR
 MUSIC FESTIVAL
Chorus is Working Hard With Splendid Results
 of SoIoiStS.

There was a full rehearsal of the music festival chorus last night. As fine as MT. Guekenberger' choruses have been here tofore, not one has come up to this year 8 chorus, either in point of numbers or ex- eellence. It is the best balanced body of singers ever organized in Birmingham, the voices being distributed as follows. Sopranos. 56; altos. 52; tenors, 36; passes, 53; total, 1T.
 5 In large choruses the altos and tenors are usually weak as compared with the sopranos and basses, but MT. Guckenber- ger was able this season to enroll not only the full complement for artistic bal ance, but to secure alto and tenor singers of good voice and experience in sight reading. It is indeed a splendid chorus, and all Birmingham will be proud of it.
 The part rehearsal for men will be held this week on Wednesday night instead of Thursday. The change is made on ac- count of the concert of the Leipsic Phil harmonic Orchestra which takes place at the Jefferson Theatre on Thursday night. Thomas Chicago Orchestra will accompa- ny all the chorus and solo numbers at the festival, and will play symphonic and popular music besides.
 Following is the list of the soloists:
 Mrs. Genevieve Clark Wilson, soprano; Mrs. Sue Harrington Furbeck alto; Mrs. B. Guckenberger, alto; MT. George Ham, lin, tenor; MT. Holmes Cowper, tenor; MT. Charles w. Clark, basso; MT. Leo pold Kramer, violin; MT. Bruno Steindel, cello.
 The Musical Leader of Chicago says: ''The third annual festival at Birming- ham, Ala. takes place April 30 and May l. The director, Mir. Guckenberger, has raised guarantee fund of $40OO for or chestra and soloists and general ex- penses. Birmingham is very progress sive city, and this event is the crowning one of the season.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
CHINA ASKS THAT
 RUSSIA BE STOPPED Celestial Minister Calls at Brit
 iSh Foreign Office JAPAN THINKS ITS FIGHT Secretary of Japanese Legation Says It Is Only Question of Time When War Will Be Declared Be-
 tween Russia and Japan.
JAPAN THINKS ITS FIGHT

London. March 25.-Sir Chin Chen Lo Feng I.uh, the Chinese minister, called at the Foreign Office today and urged thls government to bring pressure to bear in order to prevent Russia form securing the necessary signatures of the Manchu- rian agreement The Foreign Office is still in the dark, as to whether the agree ment will be signed or allowed to lapse when the time expires March 26. The officials of the Japanese legation are in clined to believe Russia will succeed in getting the necessary signatures.
 The situation is still more complicated owing to the fact ascertained by a re- porter today that there are two secret treaties, enc of which is to be signed at St. Petersburg, dealing with Russia s military control of Manchuria. and an other to be filed at Pekin dealing with her civil powers.
 The Chinese appeals for support have failed to produce any direct remon- strances from Great Britain or apparent ly from any other power.
 The copies of secret treaties and alleged notifications of them recently given to the powers by the Chinese are worthless documents and will remain such until Russia herself chooses to communicate the text of the actual treaties and modi- fications.
 Dangerous Situation.
 Mir. Mat Sui. first secretary of the Ja- panese legation. said today:
 "Russias insistence. China's helpless ness and the probable victory of Russian diplomacy tomorrow will bring us to the brink of a dangerous situation, in which all the powers are as deeply concerned as Japan EvenAif the secret treaties have been modified as is alleged, the Chi- nese are so trifing as to make the doc uments thoroughly objectionable 10 Japan.
 Assuming that China signs the trea- ties, I suppose Great Britain, Germany and the United States will protest to Russia. With Japan 1t Is Q matter of fighting.
 "The question is whether we are to fight Russia now or to fight her later on She has no right to Manchuria and if she secures Manchura she will be in the way to securing Korea.
 "Our government, 1 believe, is consid- ering the crisis Their eyes are open and they will not be driven to precipitate action by the jIngoists of Japan, who are openly clamoring for immediate war. Yet if they see that war Is avoidable they will not hesitate to strike.
 Japan has no reason 10 fear the result. The chief reason against fighting is the fact that Japan is just beginning a new industrial era, which would be tempor- arily killed if we should by force of arms try to prevent Russian encroachment."