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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-14
STREET EXPENDITURES.

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STREET EXPENDITURES.
STREETS LEADING TOWARD MOUNTAIN
BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL HOME,
d. v. SOLDIERS,
% For grading, matchmaking, etc,
of Buffalo Street from Public Square
to Walnut Street, and Walnut Street
to Corporate line as follows;
Grading and matchmaking Buffalo
Street full width (I0) forty feet; and
placing necessary drain, bridging and
thing; and for grading Walnut Street
from Buffalo Street to the Corporate
line, 900 sixty feet wide, and macad,
amiZlng same between same points,
16) sixteen feet wide; and necessary
bridging, culyert and tiling; total
proposed expenditure Of 50, 900. 90.
But no part of the proceeds of this
So, 10000 of bonds shall be used for
paying for rights of way; and any sur
plus shall be expended in repairing the
existing macadamized streets of the
town named below.
For grading, macadamizing, etc, of
West Main street from Public Square
to Summer Street, and Summer Street
to Lamont Street, and Lamont Street
to Corporate line, as follows: Grading
and macadamizing West Main Street,
full width of fifty feet 500, fom Pub
lie Square to Brush Greek; and for
dressing up and regarding same full
width of fifty 900 feet from Brush
Greek to Summer Street, and macad-
amizing same, between these points,
to width of sixteen (16) feet, and
necessary drain, tiling; and for grad
ing Summer Street from West Main to
Lamont and Lamont Street from Sum
mer to corporate line, sixty 600 feet
wide, and matchmaking same between
the same points sixteen (16) feet wide;
and necessary culverts and tiling; to-
tai proposed expenditure of. SO, 600. 90.
Provided, That if there is any sur
plus left of said SO, 900. 90 after complet-
ing the above, then same to be expend-
ed in repairing the existing macadam-
lied streets of the town, below named.
And, Provided, Further That no
part of said sixteen feet or macadam
shall be used or laid so as to be used by
the johnson City Traction Company,
in event that Company uses any of the
streets aforesaid as route or part of
route to the Mountain Branch, N. II.
d. V. S. as ballast for its car line.
OPENING AND GRADING BOONE STREET
THROUGH FROM WEST MARKET
STREET TO WEST MAIN
STREET.
(2) For the purchase of right of way,
opening and grading an extension Of
Boone Street (50) fifty feet wide from
West Market Street to West Main
Street, near Presbyterian church; a
proposed expenditure Of. .... $500. 90.
Provided, That if the said street ex-
tension can not be opened and graded,
as aforesaid, for said sum, then said
sum of $4,000 to be expended in the
repair of below named existing macad-
amized streets of the Town; and any
surplus out of the $4OO. 90 shall be used
in like manner.
| GRABBING AND MATCHMAKING, ETC, OF
WATAUdA AVENUE TO WEST
MAIN STREET.
(3) For the grading and macadamiz
ing of Watauga avenue from Boone
street lowest Main street, the grading to
be OF full width, and the matchmaking
sixteen (l6) feet wide; also for erecting
wooden bridge on the west fork of
Brush Creek, proposed expenditure
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-14

Thousands of sweet potato plants
all the best varieties, now ready for
transplanting. See Hugh F. Webb,
Main street. Phone IS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-14

proceeds Of proposed issue of Twenty,
five Thousand Dollars ($95, 100000 Of
bonds under said Act be so adopted
and spread of record by this body, to-
yvvl.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-14

For good meals at all hours go to the
Star restaurant
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-14
TIE y COMET

The best flour is Gold nuNt.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-14

Prof. VIM. Wolfe will deliver the an
nual address to the graduating class Of
the colored school at Morristown.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-14

7. J. Burrow came down from Bristol
Wednesday to see the opening game
between the Bristol Athletics and the
local team. He got his moneys worth.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-14

Ladies' and gents clothes cleaned,
died, secured and pressed by John
West, of Scotland. Satisfaction guar
anteed. Call at the Rambo House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
KING PETER GETS
 GREAT OVATION
GENEVA PEOPLE MAKE HOLIDAY OF DEPARTURE OF THE NEW sERvIAN MoNARcH-HE SHOUTS WYE LA SUISSE.

Geneva, June 22.-King Peter I of Servia left Geneva on his way to Belgrade at s:43 D. m. today.
 The Geneva people made a holiday of the kings departure. All the afternoon the kings house in the Rue Belot was surrounded by good-natural crowd which increased in numbers along the route to the railroad station, where sev- eral thousand persons were congregated. The king dined with the members of his household before his departure. He drove to the station accompanied by General Popovics, head of the Servian military deputation, and followed In carriages by the president of the Servian senate and the other members of the parliamentary delegation, who were cheered by the spec tators. The station was strongly guarded by gendarmes and detectives in order to prevent any untoward incident. On the platform was gathered deputation of Geneva women, who presented the king with magnificent bouquets, and many other flowers were thrown in the car- riages.
 The Russian consul was among the last to shake the kings hand as the train pulled out of the station amid loud cheer ing, in response to which King Peter cried "Vive la Suisse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
MAN CONFESSES TO
 MURDEROUS PLOT
ONE OF THE WITNESSES IN CASES OF MEN CHARGED WITH KILL ING PERCY JONES, AN INsUR- ANcE AGENT, coNFEssEs.

Wilson, N. C., June 22.-The afternoon session of the court which is trying the men indicted for the murder of Percy Jones, the Arkansas insurance agent, furnished a sensation. William w. Barnes, one of the defendants, was put on the stand by the state and told how the plot was formed to attack Jones. He implicated Allen, Rich, Morgan, Pittman, Walls, Ward, Bass, Piver, Davis and him self.
 He said that Allen, Rich, Pittman Bass and Ward were in Jones' room when the shooting took place. On cross-examina- ton Barnes admitted he had signed an affidavit before s. A. Woodward, notary public, in contradiction to the statement made by him on the stand. Witness said he made this affidavit because he was afraid of the defendants.
 Barnes was ordered into the custody of the sheriff by Judge Shaw for his own protection. He Is being guarded by depu- ties at his home.
 A warrant was sworn out by Solicitor Daniels tonight for the arrest of Sydney Davis, who was implicated by the testi- mouy of Barnes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
CAVALRY OFFICERS
 HOLD CONFERENCE
DISCUSSION REGARDING STATE
 ENcAMPMENT RESULTS IN
 NOTHING BEING DECIDED UPON. SELMA OFFERS $500 AND PARK.

Selma, June 22 = Especially = There was a conference of some of the officers of the cavalry squardon of the state in this city yesterday. The confer ence was called by Adjutant Forbes and was for the purpose of discussing various matters relating to the good of the service and to the holding of the regular encamp- ment.
 There were present the following:
 Troop A, Montgomery-Capta Carside and Lieutenant Robertson, Adjutant For bers and Commissary Captain Lassiter
 Troop B, Camden-No representative
 Troop c, selma-Captain Atkins and Lieutenants Ford and Doherty.
 Troop D, Birmingham-Cap McCros- sin and Lieutenant Metcalf.
 The discussion resulted In nothing being decided upon. Birmingham and Montgom- cry both want the encampment, but Selma made bid and offered to give $500 for 1t if held here There Is no better place than Elkdale park for encampment. The drill ground is superb and if the encamp- ment Is brought here the visiting military will not have cause to regret 1t.
 Montgomery and Birmingham may make a similar bid and then 1t will De left to the governor where the troop will encamp.
 The hope of encamping with the regu- lars seems to have been given up and preparations will now be made to hold the camp within the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
TO TAKE UP EXPORT RATES.
Special Meeting of Traffic Officials to
 Be Held In Chicago.

Chicago June 22.-There will be meet ing in Chicago Wednesday of the special committee of traffic officials recently se- lected to consider the export rates through gulf ports and by way of North Atlantic ports.
 Trunk lines and gulf port lines are find ing themselves getting Into deeper trou- ble over the export and import rates. and incidentally traffic from the North Att antic coast ports to the Pacific Is being brought within the influence of the rate demoralizatlon.
 The competition between the railroads to New Orleans and those which run east ward to New York and ports In that neighborhood is becoming keener The new development relates to the export business from the western terrtiry. Low rates can be made by the gulf lines. it is claimed, from the Missouri river to the sea, which cannot be proftably met by the east and west lines from the same territory. One of the traffic officials ex- presses tho opinion that the solution of the problem will have to be found in some territorial allotment among the lines which will give to each the traffic from the section where that line can handle 1t cheapest to the place of final destination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

New York. June 22.-Various reports having been circulated as to the attitude Of the Cunard steamship line towards the International Mercantile company, an of ficial statement as to the Cunard lines position was obtained today. It says in part:
 February last the Cunard Steamship company gave the necessary three months notice to the North Atlantic con- ference at Liverpool as provided in the agreement of It's withdrawal of the pas senger service from the continental and British agreements. Three months had expired, and nothing having been done to meet the demands of the Cunard line. nothing further remained but to make the withdrawal final.
 ''rhe company feels that there are too many ships in the trade. In other words, the supply exceeds the demand, and there can be no relief from the existing situa- ton without the withdrawal of the extra tonnage which had been put Into the trade by our competitors; and further,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
BIRMINGHAM NEGRO WINS
 HIGHEST PRIZES AT YALE
George Williamson Crawford. Who Ranks High in the Law School, Delivers Address on Trades UnIoniSm and Pa
 triotism"- -Chinaman Takes Highest Honors.

New Haven, June 22.-(special )--A ne- gro and a chinaman won the highest prizes and greatest honor respectively in the gift of the Yale Law school. When the announcement was made at the anni- versary exercises this afternoon, following the address of Whitelaw Reid. the ap- plause exceeded that rendered to the statesman. The Townsend prize of s1o0 was awarded to George Williamson craw ford colored, of Birmingham. Ala. a graduate of the Talladega College. The subject of Crawford's address was Trades Unionism and Patriotism" He said in part:
 "The vicious syllogism that labor cre- ates wealth and wealth belongs to those who create 1t and doctrines which flow from 1t have been universally adopted by working men and the trades union is the means by which they hope to regain their loss. The union reduces all to a common level makes worthy support
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
Land Owners Meet in Memphis.

Memphis, June 22.-A convention of land owners from the western counties of Ten nessee and Kentucky was held in this city today at which ringing resolutions were adopted against the present levee sys- tenn on the Mississippi river and at which a committee of five was named to go be- fore the Mississippi river commission at it's annual meeting in St. Louis and enter protest against the leyee system in toto. The farmers, who claim to represent more than one million acres of land in Ken lucky and Tennessee, claim that they have suffered great damage from tho overnows of recent years because of the building of levees on the Arkansas side of the Mississippi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
NEGRO NURDERER BURNED AT
 STAKE NEAR WILMINGTON, DEL.
JAMES PULLMAN FEARS HE
 CAN'T GET A FAIR TRIAL
GONZALES MURDER CASE CALLED TO TRIAL AND ATTORNEYS FOR PULLMAN ASK FOR A CHANGE OF
 vENUE-soo AFFIDAvITs FILED.

Columbia, s. C.. June 22.-The circuit court, Judge D. A. Townsend presiding, today took up the case of James H. Till man charged with murder, and motion for change of venue was heard. On Janu- ary 18th Tilman. then lieutenant governor shot and killed N. G. Gonzales, editor of The State. who had repeatedly denounced him when Tillman was a candidate for governor last year.
 The defence today produced about 300 affidavits to show that fair trial could not be had in this county, because of prejudice against the defendant.
 Not Prominent Citizens.
 The majority of signers to these affi- davits are not prominent citizens and the principal affidavits were made by defen- dants counsel and friends, who assert that the columbia newspapers and preach CTS had melted feeling against Tillman by their references to the case
 The prosecution presented about four hundred afhdavits in reply. Practically all the ministers of Columbia asserted that they have made no reference to the case from their pulpit, newspaper men, including w. E. and A. E. Gongales' re- spectively editor and publisher of The State. stated In affdavits that the Colum- bia papers had conspicuously and care fully refrained from inhammatory denun- citations of the defendant These asser- tions were backed by statements from bank presidents, lawyers, physicians, col- lege professors, merchants and men in all lines of business, including many citi- zens of the county outside of Columbia. Long Argument Expected.
 The reading of these was not concluded when court adjourned until tomorrow morning. The argument will doubtless consume all of the day. Counsel on each side today contested every point, and several eloquent speeches were made.
 The prosecution is conducted by Solici- tor J. William Thurmond, assisted by Messrs. c. Duncan Bellinger, formerly attorney general. Andrew Crawford and William Elliott, Jr. The defense is repre- sented by George w. Croft of Aiken, the prisoners law partner; ex-Judge O. w. Buchanan, the prisoners brother-in-law; P H. Nelson of Columbia, formerly sollci- tor; George Johnstone ex-member of con- gress, and George R. Rembert of Colum- bia.
 Tilman's mother, wife and child were In court part of the time, as was his uncle, Senator B. R. Tillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
SUPPLY OF SHIPS TOO
 MUCH FOR THE DEMAND

the Cunard company demands read justment to correct the inequalities which now exist in the classification of some of its steamers so far as passenger rates arc concerned"
 When James A. Wright of the Interna- tlonal Navigation company was shown the statement, he said:
 T do not think there is any danger Of a ate war. When several parties are do- ing business together under an agree ment, and when one of those parties thinks that certain changes are necessary he gives notice that he wished to have the agreement revised. This seems to be the condition of the Cunard line people They have asked for revision of the agreement. So far this revision has not been accomplished, and they have ex- ercised their privilege to withdraw. cannot prophecy what the outcome will be, but whatever Is done will probably be settled on the other side"
 MT. Steele of J. P. Morgan x Go. said concerning the withdrawal of the Cunard line:
 Tt is tempest in teapot. The talk about it is absurd"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
COMPROMISE REFUSED.
Texas Railroad Company Turns Down
 the Proposed Agreement.

Ar-tin, Tex, June 22.-The railroad com mission this afternoon refused to accept the compromise proposition submitted them recently by the San Antonio and Ar kansas Pass, Southern Pacific branch, to apply one and a quarter millions of bonds, which. 1t is claimed, were fraudu- lently issued upon new line of road. Said road proposes building from San An tonic to Brownwood. Texas, and thereby save the company the effort of retiring said bonds.
 It Is now In order for the latter to turn up in the Federal courts on It's merits as the road will fight for legality of bonds which they have never admitted were illegal, and which they sought to compromise on diplomatic and expeditions grounds only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

unworthy; preeents honest citizens from serving their country; disregards rights of individuals and of the community, and finally stands for lawlessness and dis order. No completer indictment could be made against the patriotism of trades unionism than proof of these facts. And for this proof we have but to turn to the events of a single year. Let organ ized labor seek vindication in the fo- rum of reason; let 1t seek redress by just and lawful means, remembering that It always has that ultimate court of appeal the conscience of a great people. a great court of equity where legal forms and Actions avail not against justice"
 The Wayland prize for excellence In de- bate alos went to Crawford. who also won the Kent Club diploma for excellence in debate in the regular exercises of the school debating club.
 Chung Hui Wang. of Canton, China, won the degree of M. L. Cum Laude. He is pronounced by Dean Woolsey of the Law School to be q most remarkable scholar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
M'COY'S GANG ON
 WAR PATH AGAIN
MEMBER OF OLD FEuD oRoANIzA- TON LEADS GANG INTO WEST VIRGINIA COUNTY INSULTING PEOPLE AND BATTLE OCCURS.

Roanoke, Va, June 22.-A party of mountaineers. led by Floyd Mccoy, member of the McCoy-Hatfield feudists, went to the mining town of Keystone, McDowell county, w. Va. last night, took the law into their own hands and insulted many people. The abuse was re- sented by John Reynolds, an employee of brewery. McCoys crowd crossed the railroad and opened fire on Reynolds. A large crowd gathered and the entire po- lice force went in pursuit
 Mccoy retreated 400 yards. took his stand and opened fire on the officers and pitched battle ragged in the darkness. One of McCoy's men was killed and an- other fatally wounded, others being also injured. The police escaped injury. The Mccoy crowd escaped to the mountains, taking their dead and wounded with them. The names are unknown. Great excite ment prevails. The McCoys have not been on the warpath for several years. The Hatfields live in an adjoining county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
Pace One.

 Negro burned at stake in Delaware. Colonel Machen again in control of Brunswick and Birmingham railroad. Indictment found against A. W. Machen in postal cases. Birmingham negro gets first prize at Yale. James H. Tillman asks for a change of venue.
 Page Two. Another postal scandal being aired. Prominent merchant of Randolph coun- ty killed in Montgomery.
 Page Three. General state news. Storm does damage at Bessemer.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard in hotel lobbies.
 Page Five. Defense offers evidence In the Glen Ha- wis case. Miners and operators in joint conference. Charles Berry dismissed in pool selling case.
 Page Six. Social notes and personals. Miss Tutwiler gives land to reformatory for young negro criminals.
 Page Eight. County teachers meet and hold election.
 Page Nine. Local and foreign market reports.
 Page Ten. Baseball. racing and general sporting news
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
Brunswick and Birmingham Road
 Has Been ReOrganized
WILL 60 ON WITH THE WORK
Bird M. Robinson of the Knoxville and Bristol Railroad Is Made President
 and All of Machen's Old Crowd Are Reelected.

New York, June 9. = Especially = The Brunswick and Birmingham railway has again been reorganized, and Colonel Ma chen. the Georgian who built it, is once more on top The reorganization meeting was held today at the eompany's local of- flee on Broadway. Bird M. Robinson' president of the Knoxville and Bristol and a well known Wall street leader was elected president. Robinson was born In Tennessee and lived there until few years ago, when he moved to New York.
 Those officials who were originally ap- pointed to the board by Machen were re- elected. Banker Fairburn resigned. Ills interests and those of men who are friendly to former Senator McLaurin and opposed to Muchen were bought outright. The new board voted half d million dol- lars for immediate expenditure in fur ther construction of the road and the pushing of 1t to tap other railways, espe- clally the Southern Orders were given 10 build the seventy-fve miles to the Southern at once.
 President Robinson said he had just re turned from visit to Brunswick. H
 
 road His inspection was satisfactory and he immediately purchased all possi- ble interests. He declared the road was rehabilitated; that the directorate had been thoroughly cleaned out of oppo- nents to Colonel Machen's plans; that the cloud was now off of 1t and that pro- gressive plans outlined by Machen would be pushed as vigorously as unlimited money could accomplish.
 MT. Robinson said 1t was unquestion- ably a profitable road He said it had been entirely divorced from the steel plant and other eneumbrances and would now Ego 1t alone"
 1 The Robinson syndicate. will re-organize construction company. No one would talk about this or give further details. composed of Robinson and Machen, and between them they own the road. Ma chen will be elected president of the com struction company and go Into active harness, taking charge of everything He left town tonight for Washington, but will not go south until next week. It Is expected he will have some important announcements and appointments to make in a few days, including the points at which the road will tap the Southern and other systems.
 It Is understood that Colonel Machen has made another fortune out of this last reorganization
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
WANT MILLS REMOVED.
Americans In Mexico Object to u. s.
 Consul at Chihuahua.

Dallas. Tex. June 22.-A special to the News from El Paso, Texas, says:
 Two hundred and six American residents of Chihuahua, Mexico. have signed peti- ton directed to the Secretary of State Hay asking for the removal of United States Consul w. w. Mills. Mills has held the office for six years. He is brother of Brigadier General Anson Mills Cretlred), and lived in El Paso prior to his appointment.
 The controversy started when General Mills failed to attend the American dem onstration at the inauguration of Cover nor Terrazas The editor of the Chihua- hua Enterprise criticized this and Consul Mills preferred charges of libel against him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
PEoNAeE CASES SET.
TalIapoosa and coosa County Men VIII
 Have Hearing June 30.

Montgomery, June 22.-(Special.)-Th Tailapoosa and Coosa county peonage eases today were set down for hearing beginning June so when the cases against J. ". Pace will be heard.
 The cases against Fletcher and Allen Turner are also set for the 3oth. Cases against Franklin and Pruett are set for July G. the Cosbys July g. J. M. Kennedy July 13 and Jesse Berry July IS. Judge Jones refused to continue the cases to the fall term
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
ROOSEVELT CHARGED
 WITH ACTING SMALL
BY PATTERSON sTEALEY.

Shortly after he left the White House the president noticed Scott's absence and sent his messenger after him. Scott re- piled that he was too busy to return at that time. The reporter told the story just as 1t occurred. The next day the president demanded the removal of the reporter, and being persona non grata at the White House he was tronsferred to another field.
 Presumably the president would have been delighted" had the reporter writ ten up a fake account of a cordial meet ing between him and the West Virginia Senator