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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1886
Page
4
A Prohibition Department address by J B J Jones urges patriots to defend the Christian Sabbath against liquor interests. He warns the Sabbath upholds liberty and national virtue, calling on voters to guard constitutional foundations and strike down those who would undermine the ark of national hopes.
The piece lauds prohibitionists for advancing temperance in the South and cites Col. Wm. J. Sykes of Tennessee advocating a constitutional amendment voted by the people. It urges a peaceful, democratic settlement, submits to popular will, and foresees Tennessee as a test case before broader party realignments.
The base ball season opened with an exhibition between the Louisvilles of Keomjunky and the Char leaton league teams. It was the first professional game here and drew a large crowd. Louisville won 7 to 5.
The house committee on foreign affairs postponed the Slorrey Chinese bill by a 7 to 6 vote and will consider indemnity to China for outrages against Chinese citizens as outlined in the President's message. Belmont cast the deciding vote opposing the Morrow bill, citing treaty obligations. James Walker of Union Town, Ohio, died recently. he was a bachelor who lived in a small log house and left $20,000. He had a frugal life, subsisting on clover and bran, often in bed in winter to save fuel.
A historic advertisement touts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a time tested remedy for bronchial and pulmonary ailments. It claims widespread household use, successful cures of chronic bronchitis pneumonia and consumption, and asserts the medicine is pleasant-tasting and suitable for children and adults alike.
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