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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-09-21
MAY Take RIGHT of WAY.

The Southern is badly cramped for
yard room in johnson City and wants
a strip of the Love land opposite the
depot. 1t has so far been unable for
the company and Mr.. Love to agree
upon price, and unless some agree
ment is reached the Southern may avail
itself of its right to 100 feet from the
center of the main line allowed by law
where 10 right of way has been needed
heretofore.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-09-21
Gen. Richards Promoted.

Gen. John T. Richards has been
elected Governor of the Soldiers Home
at Togus, Maine, by the board of man
ayers and Capt. Wadsworth, the adiu-
tant of this Home, has been selected
Assistant Inspector General to fill THE
vacancy created by Gen. Richards
promotion. Lieut.. W. B. Aiken, son
of H. NJ. Aiken, of Knoxville, was
elected to fill the position of adiutanl
at the Mountain Branch to succeed
| Capt. Wadsworth.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-09-21
NON RESIDENT NOTICE
G. 2. Lee, Admir-, & etc, VS.. j. J.
Range, ct ais. In the County Court
at Jonesboro, Washington County,
Tennessee,

In this cause 1t appearing from the
allegations of compliments bill, which
is sworn to that the defendant Gentry
Clark, is nonresident of the State of
Tennessee. 1t is therefore ordered by
me that publication be made as re-
quired by law, for four consecutive
weeks in The Comet, newspaper pub
lished in the town of johnson City in
said county, notifying said non-resi-
dent, defendant to appear before our
said County Court at the court house
in Jonesboro, on the first Monday in
October next, and make defense to
com planant's said bill, or the allega-
tions thereof will be taken for con
tossed and the cause set for hearing
ex-parte as to him.
Witness my hand at Office in Jones'
boro, this the 9Th day of September,
1905.
CHAS. S. MASON,
County Court Clerk.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-09-21

After a long illness with dropsy Mrs.
Ohas. S. Mason died last Sunday after
noon. The family recently moved to
this city from Morristown, but it form
erly lived in Jonesboro and there are
many friends in this section who will
regret to hear of her death. Mrs. Ma
son was about forty-fve years of age
and was model wife and mother. The
funeral services were held at the late
residence Monday afternoon by Revs.
j. Van Fossen and j. Il. Brown. The
were laid to rest in Oak Hill
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-09-21

G. G. Beasley, Of Elizabethton, spent
several days of the first vacation he has
enjoyed in several years in johnson
City this week. Mrs. Beasley accom-
panied him.
At the home of Mr., and Mrs. Searle
ON Seventh avenue in Carnegie last
week a tacky party was given by Miss
Kate Anterior. A large number of
friends were present and greatly en-
joyed the evening.
Chas. P. Wofford, of New York, was
in the city two days this week meeting
his many friends of former days when
he was conducting the leading insur-
ance office in the place, lie has stead
lily climbed the insurance ladder until
he has reached the top aud is so evenly
balanced that his position is secure
indefinitely.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-09-21
In Chancery.

In Chaneery Court Monday Mrs. N.
@. Love was granted divorce with
$1,000 alimony and the care of the
children.
Mrs. Mary L. Wolfe was also granted
a divorce from her husband, Henry
Wolfe.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-09-21

Miss Lalla Lyle came down from
Elizabethton last Friday and remained
over Sunday with her sister at Hotel
Carnegie.
DR.. E. S. Miller has been reappoint-
ed coal oil inspector in this city. he
is faithful and efficient officer and de-
served reappointment.
The American Lady Corset
is the favorite. A shape tor
every figure. Sold only by
The Hart and Houston Store;
If some action is not taken Toad
Hickey, "Box" Carr and "Beefy" Hart
will catch all the fish in the Watauga
river-if you believe their stories.
The first beef that can be had can
now be found at McCartt's, also veal,
mutton, pork, fish, oysters and every
thing that is good to eat.
Have you heard about the
Box Bay Silks. The biggest
silk values ever offered in Our
city. For sale only by The
Hart & Houston Store.
Miss Earnest, daughter of Judge
Earnest, of Texas, spent few days IL
this week with her uncle, Tate l.. Earn
est, en- route to Bristol to enter college
The American Lady CorSe
has met with the most hearty
|. approval. Once worn, Away
worn. The Hart and Houston
Store.
DR.. A. J. Hannah, wife and son an
i. DR.. f. B. Hannah, of Umatilla, Fla
we're the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Gee
G. Hannah on Watauga avenue SCI
eral days this week.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-09-21

Box Bay Silks are guaran-
teed not to tear. To be all
silk and are sold by the yard as
you want them. Black and
colors. Sold only by The Hart
& Houston Store,
Mrs. Frank Weiss, OF Lenoir, and
Miss Elizabeth Nor6eld, of Knoxville,
are pleasant guests of Mrs. U. s. Arch
or on Watauga avenue.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-09-21
Christian Church Let TO Contract.

The contract to finish the Christian
church has been awarded to J. T. Lin
vile for $19, 900, and he will proceed
with the work without delay and hopes
to have it ready for occupancy before
the first of next year.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-09-21
Scotch Collie Puppies.

Rough coated Scotch Collie puppies
of prize-winning strain for sale by Geo.
r. Watkins. Crossnore, n. O. For
further information call on Summers
Parrot Hardware Company.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-09-21
Incorporated.

The johnson City Steam Laundry
has been Incorporated by r. X. Will
liams, J. z. Crouch, j. W. Cass and
T. c. Muse. CAT italized at So, 900.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-09-21

DR.. Soarle Gillespie has returned
from the hospital at Nashville very
much improved but is still carrying his
arm in splints.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-09-21

Wednesday and Thursday
Sept. II and %, are Opening
days at The Hart & Houston
Store. All are invited.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-09-21

You always get the best meats at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-09-21

Romeo ]. Russell, who holds posi-
ton with the Southern Railway at
Knoxville, was in the city on business
one day last week.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-09-21
Watch the Butterfly.

Mrs. A. H. Bullock has gone to
Texas to remain with relatives for
a while in the hope of recovering her
health.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-09-21
Wooltex. Wooltex.
Wooltex Wooltex Wooltex

Miss Emma st. John and son, Rob-
ert, came to the city Tuesday to visit
Mrs. W. j. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-09-21
Local and Personal.

j. M. Range is back with H. W.
Pardue.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-09-21

Don't buy your silks until
you see The Box Bay. For
sale only by The Hart and
Houston Store.
Capt. T. B. Hacker and wife and
Mrs. Il. A. r. Nelson, of knoxville,
were guests of Postmaster and Mrs.
Stuart at the Soldiers Home this week
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20
rh,er.. G,rt to chnrltz.

An officer of one of New York's char
tiles in aid of consumptIves told Of the
many odd things found In subscription
boxes which are scattered about in all
parts of the state.
ION opening recently box In rail-
road depot he said, II found~the gold
settings of n necklace. n pair of ear
rings and five rings. They were mag
nificent settings. worth a deal of mon
ey. could not help wondering what
the stones, which had been roughly
torn out of them, were like.
'"These Jewels. of course. had been
stolen. The settings were given to
charity by the thief. The stones them
selves would be recut and sold
Around this gift was note that said:
+" Sell for the sick. My conscience
"a far as this NEW York Press-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20
IND TOnlgua.

The perfectly healthy tongue IS clean,
moist, lies loosely In the, mouth, Is
round at the edge and has no promi-
nent papiIIae. The tongue may be
furred from local causes or from SYM
pathv with the stomach. lntestlnes or
liver. The dry tongue occurs most FIRE
ouentIy in fever and indicates nerv~
GUS prostration or depression A white
tongue is dingnostic simply of the fe-
verish condition. with perhaps disor-
dered stomach. When it Is moist and
yellowish brown, it shows disordered
digestion. Dry and brown indicates a
low state OF the system. When the
tongue is dry and red and smooth, look
out for Inflammation, gastric or intes-
final. When the papillae on the end OF
the tongue are raised and very red, we
call it strawberry tongue, and that
may mean scarlet fever A sharp,
pointed red tongue will point to brain
Irritation OF Inflammation, and yell
low coating indicates liver derange-
ment
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

Never rehcat mushrooms or dishes
containing mushrooms The process of
cooking Is in Itself right. but after get
ting cold mushrooms are apt to devel-
op injurious properties ana to become
dangerous food. Therefore consume
what mushrooms you cook at once or
throw them away.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

FOR sALE-one fine building
lot, 53x14O, corner Lee and Chest
nut streets; also one on Point Com
fort, 6Ox185, and an eight-room
house, with all convenience on
Chestnut street, lot 4ox196. Terms
to suit purchaser. See G. L. Ford
& Co, Tailors. sept8tf.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20
USEFUL PRESENTS.

All spectacles and eyeglasses
bought of DIR. Hardman for presents
will be accurately fitted after Christ
mas without extra charge.
16des5td1tw
SWEET Melody FLOUR.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

FOR Eight room house and
F.. lot. Lot 15Ox5O feet On street
car line in the town of Adamston
Cheap if sold within next 80 days
Terms easy. Enquire of G. G..
Southern, GIG Oak Hall building, or
Adamston, w. Va. dec1tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

in own
community. $4,000 capital re-
quired. Good salary to right party.
Bona -fide real estate proposition.
Address New Martinsville Improve
ment Co., Wheeling or Steelton, W:
Va. oct9Otf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

strictly up-to-date high grade
tailoring at blocks, habe II lSasi
1Tl,ird street, opposite the pos pos
Come right away, Brooke can
make your photos Tor A-i'i"i dec13tf.
we SWEET MELODY FLOUR
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20
BodkInn.

safety pins are good substitutes when
II bodllin Is not handy, but easier stu
are corset laces OF cotton, linen, SIX
or elastic, according to the use for
which they are intended. BY means OF
the metal ends these can be used for
tIrnw strings.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

LOsT-Price list of Atlantic Re
fninp Co.. between Clarksburg
and West Molford. The Under or OF
anyone giving information that WIZ
lead to the recovery of same VIII ne
rewarded at the Telegram Office, OF
at 3O7 Point street. looecoI
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

FOR RENT-Threc newly removal
ed. 5 room houses, with modern
improvements, 141, 143 and l45
Mechanic street, opposite st; Marys
hospital. Apply at NJ. A: Nus.
baum's clothing store. decl3tt
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

FOR RENT OR sALE-1os-aGre
farm in Marion county. S~mlleS
from Fairmont, L l-2 miles IRON
railroad Call on or write W. ~
Burnside. store Stealey addi-
t !? VI ''S'Ns' 14dec1St.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

When long hair becomes so matted
that it is difficult to comb the tangled
locks they should be saturated with al
cohol. This done, they will become
nmenable to the brush and comb as II
by magic
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

A young girls chest will naturally
grow full and strong II she will remem'
Der to draw long, deep breaths that In
aate it and draw in the abdomen.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

LosT-White bull dog pup, with
brown spot over eye. Answers &c! 70
name Of Colonel. Finder Will
please leave at Clarence Stout,s store store
and receive reward. decl'h
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20
GEMENI

Just received car load of the re-
nowned Alpha Portland Cement.
None better made. Southern Pine
Lumber Company. sepsGtf-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

LOTS FOR SALE-Easy paymets.
Lots $40 and $50 Fair Ground
addition to Clarksburg. Write for
terms. Address, The Real Estate
Brokerage Exchange, New Martins.
ville.M. Va. n17-mwt-tt
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

wANTED-A girl to do general
housework in small family. White
girl preferred Apply 271 Clay
street. decl@H'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

The mica sides Of oil stoves, which
get so smoked and dirty, may ensily be
cleaned with piece OF flannel dipped
(n vinegar
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

FOR RENT-One furnished front
room. Call at No. III w. Pike
street. oct16tf.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

FOR Rents room house, cellar
and attic, with all modern con
veriences, centrally located. Cab
met mnntels and hardwood hnlsh.
81 .ot. Q1- -h95y +-44-f0 feet. Stable on
w. NJ. Elliott, Lowndes
P@n1, dec13tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

FOR RENT = Nicely furnished
room in private family; table
board if desired; bath and all cor cor \,
venienccs. 40 Lee street. l5dot
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

Nv ANTED-Good pants and vest
makers at j. Block Tailoring Co
The Hub. decltloso-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

FOR RENT-Cottage at Industrial
near glass works. Apply to G. X
odell, SOB w. Pike street. n95tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

The new jewelry store next door
to postofice. Currence- d1Sd&wtt
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

sso LEE sTREET-Board and
room. S.. 90. All modern convcn-
5ences A 21-meal ticket Tor
2eg so. oct2Stt'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

FOR RENT-Fine residence on
Clay street, with all modern i'm
provements. One of the most de
sirable houses on that street. See
Harvey W. Harmer. nov23tt
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20
Stockholders Meeting

The regular annual meeting Of the
stockholders of The Merchants Ma
fionaI Bank OF West Virginia at
CIarksburg, for the election Of seven
directors to serve for the ensuing
wear, viii be held at its bank house
Tuesday, January 8, 1906, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ.
S. r. HARRISON,
11Jece+ Cashier
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

Leave your orders for fine Christ
mas cakes and oyster patties at the
Randy Kitchen, at SO West Pike
street. declotA'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

FOR RENT-House, z rooms and
bath, all modern Improvements.
Free gas for instantaneous heater.
Haze Morgan, attorney dec1tf.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

FOR sALE-Twelve shares of
Clarksburg brewery stock. Ad-
dress A. c., care of Telegram Of
fee. declltt'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

FOR RBNT-Two furnished rooms
for light housekeeping. Apply at
PIG Monticello avenue. nov20tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-20

FOR RENT-Nesatly furnished
house, complete in every way. Geo.
T. Barney. nov4tf.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-10-12
Thinks He is Crown Prince.

H. von Wittlelbach, a Bavarian, who some time ago was arrested near Copper Center for theft, showed signs of insanity while in jail, and a jury was called by Com missioner Holman. before which he was tried and adjudged insane. He was immediately forwarded to Valdez under the care of R. Blk and turned over to the Marshal. He will later be sent to sanita. rium.
 The man is quiet and appar- ently rational on most subjects. but insists that he is the rightiul heir to the throne of Bavaria. and believes that he is constantly being followed by paid spies whose object it is to kill him.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-10-12
Stole $Ioo, 900.

Pittsburg, Oct. 11th.1Edward George Cemliffe, receiving clerk for the Adams Express Co.,, at this place, walked from the office yester- day with two packages of currency, one containing slO0,OOO and the other $1 GOO. No trace of him has been found. He had been many years in the service and was con- sidered the most trustworthy of the employees. Both packages, which consisted mostly of $l0O bills, were intended for shipment to bank in Cincinnati.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-10-12
Of Local Interest.

Work oB the Valdez and Yukon Railroad is progressing rapidly, and as many men as can he se- cured are now working on the right-of-way. clearing timber and brush and filling to grade. Start ing from town the grade is com- pleted easterly to the road camp. A new camp is being estab- lished at the shore end. about two thousand feet west of town. where the railroad wharf will be built. From there large num- Der of men will he put to work building grade through the town to connect with the part already completed.
 Numerous communication re- ceived during the week from Col. SwaniIz and eastern capitalists connected with the enterprise, give every assurance that the work now begun will be carried to completion, and that money for the work is ac- cumulating in abundance.
 The engineers in the field are pushing forward with all possible haste. laying out the permanent line ahead oi the workmen.
 A steam schooner has been char tered, on which will be brought a large cargo of supplies of various kinds necessary for the work It is expected to arrive at an early date.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-10-12
Counterfeit Money on Transport.

Honolulu, Oct. 1lth.-The trans port sherman was held here and searched for counterfeit money. "A large sum of bogus money was found aboard. and nine sailors were arrested. They passed $6 900 worth of the counterfeit coin at Nagasaki, and the authorities here were cabled to be on the lookout for them. One of the men under arrest was conducting a full fiedged gambling layout on the transport.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-10-12
Governor Answers Charges.

F. C. Churchill, who passed through here last month on his trip of investigation, visited Gov ernor Brady at Sitka. and presented him with copy oi the charges made against him regarding his connection with the Reynolds Alas Sa Company.
 The governor was given an op- portunity to answer these, and has done so, MT. Churchill ta king the papers to Washington with him.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-10-12

san Francisco, Oct. 11th.LJohn J. Sabin, president of the Pacific Coast Telephone Go died here to- day.
 Mrs. Deputy and A. w. Rochford both of the Valdez News, arrived on the Excelsior after an enjoyable trip to Seattle and Portland fair.
 G. H. Belshaw. formerly with the fl m of Wadham < Kell of Portland, arrived on the Excelsior 10 take a position in the office of A. l.. Lew & Co.
 F. NJ. Brown and family, who have spent the past summer in Fairbanks, returned to town Mon day, coming by way of Dawson and Juneau.
 The trade price of gold dust at Rampant has been cut to $l5.5O per ounce.
 Valdez is afflicted with about seven different standards of time, and the result is confusing and a continual source of annoyance. Why would itnot be good idea for the chamber of commerce or some public body to bring pressure to bear on the jewellers and other public places, where all have differ ent times, and get them to adopt the standard time as received daily at the cable office?
 G. w. Donaldson of Ellamar, while working in. the mine, acci- dentally clipped off section of his finger between two stones. Doctor Winans dressed the finger and he will soon be able to return to work.
 The steamer Corwin will be the last to leave Nome this year. She Is expected tn get away about Oct. l5, and will stop in at Valdez, reaching here about Oct. 29th.
 An organization of miners is be- ing agitated in the Panama district.
 A. V. R. Snyder, editor of the Wrangell Sentinell, has received an appointment as commissioner at that place.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-10-12
TelegTaphic Items.

Washington, Oct. 11th.-A civil service examination will be giveh Nov. 20. to applicants for the po- sition of surfmen for the Nome life saving station. Applicants must reside within Alaska and special qualification is that they shall have lived within five miles of the ocean.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-10-12

The Excelsior, Captain Jordan arrived on Monday after very pleasant trip, with l5 passenger. and large cargo of freight. Fol. lowing is the list: Mrs. c. w Miller and family, l.. A. Deputy A. w. Rockford, G. H. Belshaw F. NJ. Brown, Mrs. F. NJ. Brown Harry Brown. F.. Wisomantly James Wickersham. s. A. Jeffries E. J. Napp and Jack Miller.
 Y. l.. Holt, who has been hold ing the position of customs collect or during Spier's vacation, will re- turn to Sitka on the next boat Frank Willard will take charge ol the office until collector Spiers ar ri' es.
 c. l.. Hobart. collector of cus- toms for the District of Alaska will arrive in Valdez on the next trip of the Bertha.
 A bunk house is being built near the wharf site of the Valdez Yukon Railroad Co, to accommodate the extra men who are expected to ar rive soon to work for the company.
 k. Blk arrived Tuesday from Copper Center. He will leave on the Excelsior for a trip to the States. Congratulations will probably be in order when he returns.
 Last Sunday Wm. Eaean, Joe Putz and Pete Steinmetz came up from Landlock bay for a few days stay.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-10-12
Mass Meeting

There will be a mass meeting at the District court room, tomorrow evening at s o'clock, under the auspices of the chamber of Com- merce, to elect delegates to the Alaska convention at Seattle, Nov. b. Everyone is requested to at tend.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-10-12
Goes to -Poorhouse e.

New York, Oct. Ilth.-Jefferson r. Raplees, once a partner of Jay Gould and Commodore Wander bilt, was to-day admitted to the poorhouse. His downfall was caused by speculation on the stock market.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-10-12
Consolidation Possible,

Private advices from the States say that there is every reason to believe that a consolidation will be effected by the different railroad companies now in the field to build railroads from Prince William Sound to the interior The promo ters. realizing that the sharp com potion now existing between them Is detrimental to the best interests of all concerned, are holding daily conference in the East, and those having inside information claim that the consolidation will % through.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-10-12
Hearst for Mayor.

New York, Oct. 11-Wm. Ram dolph Hearst to-day accepted the no'nination offered bv the munich pal league as mayor of this city.