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Smyrna times., 1902-10-29

Complaint is made Of the apathy of
the voters. They want more than hot
air this fall.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-29

There ought to be hell for those
hypocrites who deceive themselves.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-29

Indiana appears to be demonstrating
its right to be known as a doubtful
state.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-29

After listening to the political spell
binder don't waste all your energy
shouting. Reserve a little for hard
thinking.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-29

There are people who are blessed
with the beatlfic vision here on earth.
They see the only God they worship
every time they pass mirror.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-29

The market value of kissing is on
the rise. A New Jersey justice re-
Gently fined man $40 for publicly
kissing his sweetheart; the fine in
Binghampton is $25, from the last
quotations; and now Petersburgh, Va, 4,
has raised the penalty to $50. Marriage
licenses are still to be had at 81 to So.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-29

The trustees of the Carnegie Insti-
tute have invited Mr.. Carnegie to be
present at their annual meeting in
November when the reports of the
executive committee and advisory
boards, on practically every subject
under the sun, will be submitted fol
the consideration of the trustees. Mr..
Carnegie has accepted the invitation
and he will find the problem he has
set the trustees a vastly entertaining
one.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18
MinStrelS Coming.

One of the largest and most fashion
able audiences was out last evening to
see the Who What When Minstrels in
their bran new production. There were
thirty-fve people in the first part, and
it was first part seldom, if ever, seen
before. The clever witticisms of Geo.
Weaver, Nat Blossom, Hi Tom Ward
and Gear Buckley kept the house in
one continuous round of laughter. The
singing of Sherwood and Fox, the
unique comedy four, and Julian Walsh,
was par excellent. In the olio was the
French gavotte by Frosto and Wardo,
entitled "Aunt Matildy's Reception, F"
telling a love story without words, at
once the most gorgeously dressed act
we have ever seen. The unique comedy
four was the next number on the pro-
gram and they were fine, from the
heavy opera to the most lively coon
ballad. Weaver and Donna did one of
the most unique acts on the bill, taking
three encores. The sensational Aus
tins on the triple bars was very clever
and new European novelty, lately i'm
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18
S. c. Williams Talks.

II think some strong man will yet
be put in the field against W. P.
Brownlow for congress-" said S. G.
Williams, the well known Johnson City
lawyer, while at the Hotel Imperial
last night. "The withdrawal of Judge
Robert Burrow, or the refusal of him
to take the democratic nomination, has
not in the least caused the democratic
leaders to be dismayed. In fact it is
no great surprise to them that Judge
Burrow came ont in card in Johnson
City paper last Saturday and announced
that he would not accept the nomina-
ton. He was away when he was given
the nomination, attending to legal mat
ters, and he had told some of his init
mate friends, am told, that he would
not take the nomination, as his bust
ness would not permit it. But he was
given the nomination just the same,
and in his card he states that his bust
ness interests will not permit him to
make the race. He is chief counsel
for Hon Dana Harmon in the contest
over the jrdgeship in the first circuit
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18

The mystery of Sinking creek is
about to be solved and in addition to
settling the pending law suits may
complicate matters still ast %. 1t is
well known that the water from the
Harry spring sinks on his farm and it
has been supposed that it came to the
surface again in Sinking creek lower
down. Between the points where the
water disappeared and rose again there
are several springs known as the Price
springs that have a large flow. The
Harry spring belongs to the Watauga
Water Company and some of the Price
springs also. The company few days
ago attempted to pipe the water from
the Price springs to its reservoir, but
as it had to cross strip of land that
the johnson City Water Company has
certain rights to it was enjoined from
doing so. The old company, however,
dug a ditch from the Harry spring to
its reservoir and turned the stream into
it. When it had run in this ditch
few days the Price springs began to
fail and have about dried up. The
matter will be thoroughly tested by
turning the water back in the old chan
mel and again off to clearly demonstrate
that all the springs below are supplied
from the water that sinks at the Harry
spring. There is scarcely any doubt
now that all the springs in this section
are supplied from the water that flows
from the Horse Cove spring away up
in the mountain. Heretofore it has
been contended that all these various
springs below could supply an album
dance of water, but it had never been
supposed that all of them were suppli-
ed by the waters from the master spring
above, The water from that spring
sank out of sight, but no one knew
where it again came to the surface. II
it is the whole thing, then the question
of water supply for johnson City and
the Soldiers Home becomes quite a
complicated one. Is there. sufficient
water here for the purpose? That's
the question. This spring belongs to
the Watauga Water Co. and they own
another still farther away, but hereto
fore all estimates upon the natural wa
ter output in that section was arrived
at by adding together the supply from
each spring. In any event we are in q
fair way to solve the water mysteries
of this section.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18
Laying a Pipe Line.

The Watauga Water Co. has received
from the American Steel Spiral Works
one and one-quarter miles of ten and
twelve inch steel pipes to be used in
carrying additional water into its res
ervoir. The large increase of patrons
makes this advance necessary. John
son City should be proud of the water
works system that furnishes the city
with such an abundance of clear, pure
water-the best watered town in the
United States-the character of the
water being considered.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18
"Sleeping Beauty and The Beast"

Thursday and Friday evenings of
this week the fairy opera-burletta "The
Sleeping Beauty and The Beast, " was
presented at the opera house by local
talent under the personal direction of
ALL Baker Of. Chicago. There were 1876
people in the caste, including the fairies
and Brownies. 1t is pretty little story
prettily portrayed, and was we'll re-
ceived by the large and cultured audi
ences. The singers were in good voice
and the drills and marches were partic-
ularly pleasing. The performances
demonstrated the fact that Johnson
City has its quota Of dramatic and OPP
cratic talent. 1t is impossible to par
ticularize-al did we'll but the little
fairies, Brownies, Japanese, sailors and
Indians are entitled TO great deal Of
credit for their work.
The performances were given under
the auspices of The Monday Club and
for the benegt Of the Public Library
quite handsome sum being realized.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18

Gold Dust flour will please the
oest of you.
Rev. j. r.. Herndon has been in the
city this week.
For the best steaks served in the city
go to Geo. II, Browns.
b. A. Mathes and wife are visiting
Abingdon relatives.
Buy Gold Dust flour.
Mrs. Geo. W. Hardin was down from
Cranberry Wednesday.
Mrs. j. J. Hunt is spending a short
time with friends in the city.
Julian Campbell has gone to Lake
vile, Conn.,, to enter college.
Gold Dust hour-best made.
r. Il. Bruner is in the eastern markets
selecting fall and winter goods.
]. r. @. Lewis has returned from a
pleasure trip to Johnson county.
Mrs. Sam st. John of Abingdon, Va,
is the guest of Mrs. S. p. Bolton.
Miss Leonora Howard has returned
from pleasantvisitto Kentucky friends
Mrs. W. P. Howard and little son
have returned from Huntington, VIVA,
John Wood and Walter Miller, ir.,
have entered the University of Tennes-
see.
Geo. Brown is now serving the best
of ice cream daily at his restaurant on
Buffalo street.
Miss Alice Mountcastle has returned
to Rogersville to enter Synodical Col
lege.
Mrs. j. w. Lowry of Sweetwater is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank st.
John.
George Brown is now serving oysters
in any style at his old reliable restau-
rant, opposite union passenger station.
Mrs. II. R. Phinney of Columbia, s.
c., is visiting Mrs. A. N. Jackson this
week.
Miss Bessie Lyle, of Jonesboro, has
been the guest of relatives in this city
for several days.
Wanted-To purchase q small, unim-
proved farm, convenient to Johnson
City; must be cheap. Arnell & Arnell,
Attorneys, Hart building. 2t
Ira and Joe Matson have entered the
University of Tennessee to take course
in civil engineering.
You ought to have electric lights in
your residence. The Watauga Light
ing and Power Co. will make you some
interesting figures and convince you
that good light is cheapest.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18
Married.

Wednesday afternoon of this week J.
A. Cargille and Mrs. Title Rankin
were united in marriage at the resi-
dence of DR.. j. G. King, Rev. S. II.
johnson officiating. The wedding was
a quiet affair, only few intimate
friends being invited. The bride is
the widow of II. J. Rankin and has
been living at Knoxville for some years,
but has many warm friends in this city.
Mr.. Cargille has lived here SO long and
been so prominent in religious and
business circles that there is nothing
to add but to join the friends in wish
ing them long life of happiness and
prosperity. They will reside in Roa-
noke, Va, whore Mr. Cargille has pur-
chased photograph gallery.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18
Public Speaking.

Hon. j. B. Frazier, democratic cam
didate for governor, will address the
people at the following places, in ac-
cordance with list of appointments
prepared by the state campaign COM
mittee:
Morristown, Monday, September %.
Newport, Tuesday, September 80.
Rogersville, Wednesday, Sept. "a.
Greeneville, Thursday, September %
Elizabethton, Friday, September &c.
Blountville, Saturday, September 81.
Time of speaking, 100 p. m.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18

Assistant Postmaster Vines, Mrs.
Vines and children are visiting rela-
tives at Jacksonville, Ill.
The best -four is Gold Dust.
Go to the dime social, September ped,
at Mrs. j. w. Cass, and have good
time. Dainty refreshments will be
served.
Opening days at the Hart & Houston
store Wednesday and Thursday, Sep
TENDER cath and 25th. All are cordial
ly invited.
Alfred Gilmer will be chief black
smith at the Herald Shoe Co. and will
be glad to shoe you-guaranteeing to
fit any foot.
The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ. e.
Church will give a dime social at the
residence of Mrs. j. W. Cass, on Wa
tauga aveune, Monday evening, Sep
TENDER %, 1902.
w. j. Exum is building two buildings
on Market street. One is to be used
by George W. Campbell as a plumbing
shop and display room and the other is
to be used by Jere Camp, the black
smith. Mr.. Exum will also build a
storeroom on the Main street end of
the lot next to the building now occu-
pied by Blevins & Grossman.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18
Bold Thieves.

Last Monday morning one of the
boldest robberies ever committed &C.
Cured at the residence of r. @. Hunter
in this city, The daring thieves were
posted on the prices of various articles
and paid no attention to the diamond
rings and other jewels the cook had left
on the table, but hurried to the larder
and took the last five pounds of bacon
to be found and departed. They visit
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18

and this will take all of his time until
September Both, when the case will be
called before Judge Hal II. Haynes at
Greeneville. This being so, I can't
see how he can afford to take the nom
nation. 1 am told that Baxter Taylor
of Embreeville wants the nomination.
If he does, it will no doubt be given to
him. He will make good fight and
will be an honor to the ticket and will
command the full democratic strength
and will get many republican votes. -
Knoxville Sentinel.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18
Motion to Dissolve Injunction Agreed

Monday the johnson City Water Co.
made motion to dissolve the iniunc-
ton recently obtained by the Watauga
Water Go. enjoining it from diverting
Sinking creek or any waters that flow
into it. The motion was argued before
Judge Sneed at Knoxville and briefs
submitted. No decision has yet been
handed down.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18
Moved MY Business.

On account of the razing of the old
Drummers' Home Hotel l have moved
my business to the large frame building
on Market street, known as the "White
Elephant" where we hope to have our
friends and the travelling public gener-
ally call and see US, promising them
for the future, as in the past, the best
fare and satisfactory accommodations.
The regular rate of $1.0O per day will
continue, with liberal rate for regular
boarders. Come and see us; you will
be treated right.
Respectfully,
W. G. LEE, Prop'r.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18

ed the houses Of Nat Simerley and Sam
Boring and not finding even grease
spot attempted to avoid the police, but
one was caught here and two others
were nabbed at Bristol and returned
here for trial. Friends of Mr.. Hunter
deplore his serious loss, but are glad
he did not have more meat-to lose.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18

VIM. Brown died Wednesday at his
home in Cartersville, Ga, from the ef-
fects of injuries received from falling
through an opening in his barn floor.
The deceased was a wealthy farmer and
n brother of G. N. Brown, of this city,
who was at his bedside when he died.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18
SENATOR e. W. CARMACK,

The following appointments are an
bounced for Senator Carmack:
Rutledge, Saturday, September 20.
Jonesboro, Wednesday, September "a
Greeneville, Thursday, September %
Tazewell, Friday, September 26.
Blountville, Saturday, September 81.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18

ported for this combination. Gold
smith and Hoppe made a great hit in
their musical act. A better minstrel
combination would be hard to find on
this side of the waters. New York
Bulletin.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18

The Vincent M. L. Church, seven
miles south of Jonesboro, will be dedi-
Gated the fourth Sunday in September
-2Sth, 1909, Rev. j. A. Ruble ofliciat-
ing. Former presiding elders and pas
tors are invited to be present.
G.. T. Francisco, P. Il.
II. D. Rowe, Pastor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18
Live Men Wanted.

We want to employ five young men.
They must have good address, be fair
ly well educated and be full Of energy.
The business is remunerative, we'll
worth your time and talent. If you
are interested and want further infor-
nation, address Lock Box IS,
Johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18

We wish to contract with merchants
in Washington and adjoining counties
to buy and collect all kinds of medici-
nal roots, herbs, barks, etc, for us.
Send for price list and full particulars
THE POWELL BOTANIC Co.,
No. 25 4th St., Bristol, Tenn.
2. o. Box 1853. (042 ST.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18
Deaths.

Last Monday afternoon the little two
year old child of Silas Insco and wife
was playing about tub of water in the
yard and becoming overbalanced fell
into the water. 1t was powerless to
help itself and was drowned before its
frantic mother could reach the spot.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18
MILLINERY Opening.

The Misses Hardy will be glad to
have you visit their millinery parlors
Wednesday and Thursday, September
Gath and 25th, and see their display Of
fall millinery.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18
Moved to Bristol.

W. H. Cox moved his family this
week to Bristol to reside. Mr.. Cox is
connected with Mahoney, Cox & Co.,
wholesale dealers in shoes and hats, of
Bristol, and is compelled to be there
all his time. johnson City regrets to
lose this most estimable family, but
hopes that temporary residence will
be both pleasant and profitable.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18

Mrs. J. B. Little died last Saturday
after short illness at the age of AZ,
leaving husband and seven children.
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. J. A. Ruble at the M. Z. Church.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18
Found.

THE COMET has a first grade reader
found on the street Friday morning.
The owner can have same without
charge by calling at this office.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18

Seats are now on sale for the Who
What When Ministries that will be seen
at the opera house Thursday night,
September Goth. The company comes
with the prestige of being Americas
representative minstrel organization.
Watch for the street parade at II 80.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18

The Watauga Lighting and Power
Co. is overhauling its street lines and
preparing to furnish lights for all resi-
dences. Let them figure with you on
the cost of wiring and lighting.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18
For Sale,

On, Black Diamond Stallion. For
particulars call at City Stables, johnson
City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18

"Got the Grip2" Get DR.. Miles Restora'
tive Nervine and cure it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18

Assistant Postmaster Vines, Mrs.
Vines and children are visiting rela-
tives at Jacksonville, I'll.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18

You ought to have electric lights in
your residence. The Watauga Light
ing and Power Co. will make you some
interesting figures and convince you
that good light is cheapest.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-09-18

Wanted-To purchase q small, unim-
proved farm, convenient to johnson
City; must be cheap. Arnell & Arnell,
Attorneys, Hart building. 2t
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-17

What can be accomplished by mere publicity can be judged by the example of the steel trust which has voluntari- ly made it's affairs public and which unblushingly points to aggregate profits of S64 100000 during the past six. months. According to Representa- tive Babcock, chairman of the Repub- lican Congressional Campaign commit tee, the steel trust is now taking out of the pockets of the people of the United States from $20,000,000 to $3O,- 100000 more than it is entitled to, an- nually, and it does this by virtue of the monopoly secured to it by the tariff of 45 per cent on it's products; but, it is announced, Mir Roosevelt does not anticipate .'injuring the trusts by any reduction of the tariff'' but will simply advocate legislation which will insure publicity of their affairs.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-17

Another charge, which in the esti- nation of the senator from Georgia, the people will bring against the re- publican party will be their unwilling ness, or incapaeity, to legis1ate in the direction urged by President Roosevelt and demanded by a large faction of the party itself, says an exchange. In his message to congress, the president laid especial emphasis on the necessity for so legisIating as as to create feder- al supervision of the trusts and make their affairs public. In private con yersation with the leaders of his party he urged them to frame a bill which would make the Sherman antitrust law effective but without result The house and senate committees on judi ciary both refused to report any isuch law. With great combinations of caps 5ital putting up prices on everything the people are compelled to buy, from food to fuel and clothing and the party in power refusing to take any effective means to prevent the hardships thus imposed on the people, rich and poor alike. Senator Clay predicts that the people will find nothing we'll enough to let alone"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-17
HEARD Ia PASSING

It is announced that Francis J. Nor ton of Savannah, Ga, has been commits
 stoned to design the Chinese building for the worlds fair at St Louis. MI Norton was architect of the Chinese
 at Chicago.
 It pays to be honest. A young fel- l low found a certified check drawn by l Arbuckle Bros for $97,75O, lying on a
 New York sidewalk. He took the or ]der for money to the Arbuckles, who thanked him and gave him present
 of ten dollars.-Bridge Post. Another suit against the New York Central on account of the accident in
 the tunnel has been opened. The guar
 dian of an orphan girl whose father l and mother were both killed there is
 suing in her name for $150,000. Is the price too high? Here in Connecticut 1 the limit is $5, ,O00 apiece for parents l or children. Hartford Courant. The will of the late Editor Robert lJ. Vance of New Britain has been ad- mitted to probate. One third of the estate is bequeathed to the widow and the remainder to the three chil- dren. Mrs Vance and E. NJ. Hubert are named as executors of the will.
 Judge Roche and James Cochrane have been appointed appraisers of the estate.
 That little gubernatorial boom of the Hon Allan ". Paige is not intend- ed for practical use. It would meet sad shipwreck at the polls even if it escaped vicissitude in the convention.
 Mr Paige is astute enough to prefer the very real power wielded behind the throne to the usually empty honor clustered about the throne itself.--NeW Britain Herald.
 All the big mines of Colorado will
 contribute to the mineral exhibit from that state at the worlds fair. Cap tain G. W. Thatcher, chief commission CT, is working on a plan to give the Colorado building at St Louis an unique place among other state build ings. He proposes to utilize pe-. Iculiar form of window glass, on which
 will be imprinted all the noted noun tain views that have made Colorado famous as a scenic resort. Colorado has more than twice the area of New,
 York state.
 More than half the factory workers of the nation (52.2 per cent are in the nine North Atlantic states, while only 3.6 per cent are in the western, divi-,, sion. < In other words, one in every eight of the population of the North Atlantic states is in the factory, while in the western states the proportion is but one in twenty-one. In the South Atlantic states the proportion is the same7on in twenty-one of population, and in the north central division one in seventeen. But in the South Gen. tral states those of the lower Missis sippi valley only one in forty-f1ve of the population works within factory walls Mahin's Magazine.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-17

The question of what to do with the tramp has been successfully answered in Philadelphia by the opening recently of tramps' lodging house, which is the gift of two cnaritably inclined friends. It is a substantial four story structure, says an exchange, and it's equipments are of modern and durable description, special emphasis being placed on four things ample bathing and disinfecting facilities, thoroughly good ventilation, plenty of cubic air space for each sleeper (there are no double deckers), and every precaution against fire. A large assembly and reading room is provided on the first floor Men are given an opportunity to wash and dry their underclothing; and cleanliness and good discipline are strictly enforced. Accommoda- tions are arranged for nearly two hum dred men. A new feature in connec
 tion with such institutions is the spe- cial small dormitory for women. The working arrangements are practical in
 the extrsme. A large woodward is an essential part of the institution,