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results of their observation freely and graph
ically to sympathetic yet critical parents,
will ,iollv, naturally and easily acquire
the ol -, lion, and when their So
elal life begins may spare themselves the re-
gret Of the majority, that, possessing the
glorious gift of speech, responsible for it,
they yet know not how to use ii.
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AT popular restaurant clumsy wait
er spills plate of soup over the ovsrcoat
of guest. Fury and desolation of the
guest. The waiter, calmly glancing at the
clock; at IS all right, sir Don't worry |!
It's 7.45. and our soup doesn't grease any
thing after ~
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Was there ever a better example of the
witty and concise fom of expression COM
mon to the real Western American than the
answer of the grim man of the Sierras,
who, when asked about the charictor of a
neighbor sententiously replied: mister,
| dout know very much about him, but nv
impression is that he'd make first class
strspuarp
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Vol. XVIII. Whole No. l4O0. No. 3.
Telephone Troubles,
| Boston Com. Bulletin.


Spicer had telephone put in his resi-
dence the other day, and having given Mrs.
S. one of his lucid explanations of the meth
cd of communicating, left for his Office, J
arrived there: after going through the malb<r
his first business was to try the telepf~- II
so giving the button an energetic nl.L
received the orthodox Hello" fpQS40r
office. 1v.r 40.
al want Mrs. spicer, sol Mona.e es.iean inda
enue." 'shil. Anna
give us Mrs SDicer's number an, french
Number, well she wears 6 IA andfH Hno o.
IL if its gloves"
mo, no. The number in your telepho.-
book"
"Oh ah :" said Seth and after fumbling
over the book he called again -
Hello Central office Hello, Central
want
Hello! How many shares dye want ?"
"Shares of what ?"
why, \. Y. Central you said you want
ed"
"Who are you ?" asked the astonished
Seth.
why Sharp, Shave and Skinner, brok-
ers"
well, don't want any New York Cen
ua4' EOI StuCh On ~ last year WANT CeH-
traI oGcs.
"Oh, All Goodbye"
Good bye" Another thump.
"Iello -
Central ofiice2"
"Ies. 60 ahead
"9iS9 on 64jl."
where is 94S9? ?"
"90l Monarchial Avenue" shouted Seth,
4. l. L
plainly than ANYTHING he had said before
"Blamk you, you told me to give the num-
Der and not the address"
"Oh, We have to call branch office at the
Bulkley hotel = and after Seth had waited a
few minutes a soft and silvery "hello" ting
led his ear.
by Joye'" said he forgetfully, "that
must be a nice girl"
"lir : he :" giggled the wire.
Call 9lS9 for 6ijl ?"
"AIl right Mr.. Spicer, wait right there"
III ow IN thunder did she know my name ?"
murmured Seth unconsciousIy into the tele-
phone, eliclting another giggle.
Meanwhile the operator at the Bulkley
was struggling to call Mrs. Spicer that
lady had just given the view hello and got
her ear to the telephone when a voice cut in
with
Hello BulkIey. am Brownwck Ho-
TEL"
BE quiet. I'm busy"
"WilI YOU 90 to the concert with me ?
I've sent YOU some flowers and"
BE still. I've just switched on Mrs.
Spicer on Mouarchial Avenue and she can
hear every word YOU say"
The truth Of which was testified to by an
audible chuckle from Mrs. Spicer.
"Hello, Mrs. Spcer."
Hello"
Just hang up your switch few moments
and"
Hang up my switch, don't wear any,
you lmpudent wretch -
And Mrs. ). did hang up her switch
with a jerk that stopped any further com
municutlon with Seth till that individual
returned at night, when she told him the
tale of the telephone, and he grinned on
both sides Of his cigar without relating his
own mlshaps.
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THE WEATHER CHANGED.-They were
sitting on the gallery after dinner, when old
CIodhopper spoke up and said Colonel
Gi.hooly, did you ever feel such delightful
Gulf breeze as this in town. | just sit
here every afternoon and am nearly blown
away with the breeze" II don't feel par
tlcle Of breeze responded Gilhooly; there
is not breath Of air stirring" NO breeze
Why, man, alive, | feel chilly, Just look
al those peach trees being tossed by the
Gulf zeph.rs. Every afternoon the breeze
blow the limbs about that way and | sit
here and enjoy the cool air" Gilhooly
looked over the fence at the peach trees,
and asked. docs the Gulf breeze out this
way wear a straw hat, and stuff oranges into
boy, and take big bites out of them ?" In
less than three seconds old granger Clod-
hopper was chasing two boys over the or
chard fence, and using the most frightfu
language. Amt it hot?" he remarked, as
he came back painting and blowing He sat
down on the gallery and said, ADO YOU
know I've seen those trees shaking every
afternoon for week and thought all the
time il was the Gulf breeze a shaking the
limbs ? do really believe my eyesight is
beginning to fail.
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Rcstry.
The Clowns Baby.

BY MARGARET vANDEGRIFr.
The comet., 1882-08-26

Thursday tie 9TH day Of septeln-
Der, has been appointed as the time
for laying the cornerstone Of the new
Methodist church in this city. Ella
borate preparations are being made
for a grand occasion. The completion
Of the Natchez q jackson. r. r. VIII
be celebrated the same day, both maxi
ing it a memorable episode in the his
tory Of the capital city. We are au-
tholized to announce that the follow
ing distinguished gentlemen will de-
liver addresses on the occasion Rev.
J. b. Walker ID. d. OF New Orleans,
Rev. c. X. Marshall D. d. of vieks-
burg, Gov. Robert Lowry and Hon.
q. Barksdale- All arrangements viii
be made for the comfort and pleasure
Of all who visit jackson on that day
Excursion trains willelpe run from
Natchez, Yicksburg, BrookhaYen and
Kosciusko-A large crowd is expected
and glorious day.
The comet., 1882-08-26
NEntri1nonina boon.

There is surely a matrimonial boom
ia North jackson as well as In other
parts Of the Capital city. For no
sooner had we spoken, last week, Of
our young friend Spengler's little ones,
when, hey, presto! here comes a ten
pound boy to delight the eyes and
cheer the hearts Of his parents. He
came too it would seem on.the same
evening THE COMET was issued. He
may be found in North Jackson, on
Baby Avenue! A few days prior to
this event, Mrs. Gibbs was blessed
with daughter, Mr.. Russell, Of the
Clarion, with another. God bless the
babies! Health and long life to each
and ali Of them, say we, from our IN
most hearts!
The comet., 1882-08-26
Charter oflncOrpOration of the
ETNA MARRIAGE
ASSOCIAT ON, OF JACKSON, HISS,

SECTION /. This Association shall
be known as the Rtna Marriage AS
sociation, and shall be demiciled at
Jackson, Mississippi.
SEC. 2. The purposes and objects OF
the Association shall be to fraternal-
ly unite all acceptable unmarried
white male and female persons, and
to esta blish a benefit fund, from which
on satisfactory proof of the marriage
of any member of the Association,
who has complied with all the by
laws, rules and regulations made and
established by the Association, there
shall be paid a sum of money not to
exceed the limit of the certificate to
himself, or herself or to anyone that
he or she may direct; and said sum
shall be exempt from execution or at
tachment, aud shall, under no circum-
stances, be liable to seizure or appro-.
priation, by any legal process, what
ever, for any debts OF the member or
his assigns.
SEC. 8. That Alexander Hunter
and Il. q. Fairman and their success
sors, associates and assigns, be. and
they are hereby created body poll
tic and corporate, under the name
and style of the Htna Marriage Asso-
citation, and may sue and be sued,
of law in this State that SAID Asso-
citation may have a corporate seal,
and alter or change the same at pleas
ure, and may make all necessary
rules, bylaws, and reg egulations for the
government of the Association, and
may alter or amend the same at will,
provided that.the same shall not be
inconsistent with the laws of the
State or United States.
SEC. 4. That the private property
of the incorporators, and those who
may be associated with them, either
real, personal or mixed, shall not be
liable for any debts Of the Association.
SEC. 5. That said Association may,
at their discretion, purchase and hold
real estate and personal property, not
to exceed five thousand dollars in val
ue, and shall have power and author
ity to sell and convey the same.
SEC. g. That said Association shall
have power to select such officers and
agents as may be necessary for the
purposes of the Association, whose
terms of office shall be fixed by the
corporators or their associates or sue
cessors.
Aug. % st.
The comet., 1882-08-26

The State Board Of Health, at Jack
son, Is active, vigilant and wike awake
to the interests of our people. They
have established quarantine stations
at Fort Adams Of the Mississippi rlv-
er, and at Osylza on the Mobile and
New Orleans road Hitherto they
have confined themselves to the inr
spection Of freight-cars and freights.
If there should beany additional cases
in New Orleans, threatening an epi-
demic, they will then carefully ex-
clude all passenger-cars and passen-
gers from our midst. The 81 is
composed of bold, active and intelli-
gent men, and they viii do their
whole duty fearless of consequences.
The comet., 1882-08-26
The cold Engle Marriage Association.

This association as just been organ
lied by the election of r. X Jayne,
Pres't. and Nolan Stewart, secretary.
This organization Promises 10 be a
most successful and popular organiza-
ton. We like the name. 1t has the
ring of true gold about it. No more
reputable names could be connected
with its management than those above
given. They are gentlemen of expe-
rience in the business and of unblem-
ished reputation: Give them a trial
say we, and ring out of them few of
the golden eagles which upon comply
ing with their terms, you will doubtless
receive.
The comet., 1882-08-26
The CycIopelIa or ITIatory.


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a cgnprenensive index, covering the
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The comet., 1882-08-26
ave viii Remit Soon ],

How often does the newspaper pro.
prietor read these words And yet
the money seldom comes. Why do
they not say / viii pay, or will not
PLAINLY and categorically ? To depend
on these promises to. remit, says an
is Like dropping bucket
into empty wells, and growing old in
drawing nothing up"
The comet., 1882-08-26

We desire to commend to the citizens
of Jackson and its vicinity the Young
Mems Marriage Association, an insti-
tuition which fully deserves the conf
dence o. the community. Various AS
sociations have been formed by the
older hands for the benefit of the
young and marriageable. Now the
tables are turned, the business revers-
ed, as it were, and the..young gentle
men propose to cater to the tastes and
needs of each other. We admire the
spirit and energy displayed by them
in entering upon this important un-
dertaking. We are sure that they
have too much regard for the preser-
yation of their good names than to
conduct the business onany other but
principles of honor and Integrity.
Give them a trial, and they will soon.
convince you that you have fallen in
to good hands
The comet., 1882-08-26

Every person owning even small
garden spot should plant small fruits,
and to know when, how and what to
plant, send to A. NJ. Purdy, Palmyra,
New York, for his catalogue sent free
to all applicants; or 25 cents IN stamps
will get his e4-page. "Small Fruit
Instructor" He also publishes 90
page monthly paper called ''The Fruit
Recorder and Cottage Gardener
price $1.00 per year, or from this time
to December, 1888, only $1.OO. He
sends specimen copy free to all appli-
cants. aug-29tf
The comet., 1882-08-26
Charter Of Incorporation OF tIIe
STANDARD MARRIAGE
ASSOCIATION OF JACKSON, MISS.


SECTION i This Association shalI NE
known as the Standard Marriage hssocia-
ton, and shall be domicilcd at Jackson, j,
mississippi.
SEc. . The purposes and shjects Of the
same shall be TO fraternally unite allu ac-
ceptable unmarried white male and female
persons, and to establish a benefit fund,
from which, upon satisfactory proof OF the
marriage OF any member Of the Asaocia-
ton. who has complied with all Of the by
laws, rules, regulations, made and estab-
lished by the Association, there shall be
paid certain sum of money, not to exceed
the limit of the certificate, to himself or
herself, or to anyone that he or she may di
rect, and the said sum of money shall be
exempt from execution or attachment, aud
shall, under no circumstances, be liable to
seizure or appropriation by any legal pre-
cess whatever, for any debts or the mem-
Der, or his.or her assigns.
SEC. 3. That j N Jayne, Sra w. o. Strauss
II. e. Strauss, A. w Richardson and k K
Jayne and their SUCCESSORS, associates and
assigns be and they are hereby created u
body polite and corporate uuder the name
and style of the Standard Marriage Assoc
ciation, and may sue and be sued, plead
and be impleded in any court of Law or
Equity in this State. That said Assoeia-
tfon may have a corporate seal, and alter or
change the same at pleasure, and may
make al necessary by y-laws, rules and reg
ulatlOns for the government of said Assc-
cation. and may alter or amend the same
at will; provided that the same shall not be
inconsistent with the laws OF this State, or
OF the United States; and policy holders
shall be interested only in the fund set
aside BY the Association for the Marriage
benefit.
SEc 4 That the private property of the
incorporators and of those who laaay be as
sociated with them, either real, personal
or mixed, shall notbe liable for any debts
ofthe association.
SEC. 5. Thzt said Association may, at
their discretion purchase and hold real
and personal estate not to exceed five
thousand dollars in value, and shall have
power and authority to sell and convey
the same
SEC. 9. That the said AS ociation shall
have power no select such officers and
agents as may be necessary for the purpose
of the Association, whose terms of Office
and salaries shall be fixed by the corpora
tors, OF their successors. !
find nothing in the foregoing charter
violative of the Laws or Constitution of the
A =
The comet., 1882-08-26

Mr.. Hamilton has just finished quite
palatial residence in North Jackson.
1t is adorned, we learn, with marble
mantles, and is put up in elegant
style. This house is in what is called
the park.
The comet., 1882-08-26

We have been Informed that the
Misses Walter, the beautiful and In
telIigent daughters Of the late Harry
w. Walter, are visiting relatives Id
the city, They are now at the home Of
Capt. Myers. There was party at
his house last night. The.young folks
as we learn enjoyed themselves inn
naensely.
The comet., 1882-08-26
SPECIAL RDSINESS NOIICES.

Bacon fresll from Sc. Louisat Kalar's
When you want a shampoon and
shave, ca on Boos.
None but the best goods 1T JDo.
Glearys
When you wans a good shave 60 to
Boos'
Nice hams 3ust received at Kaldr's.
Al kinds Of Stationery At BRussoN
& GIBBS. l2-3.
strings, never out At sEurTER's. 5
saddIery, Buggies and Hardware at
sIDwAY's.
Boos keepa the best barbering es-
tablishment in the city.
Go to WIN. A. WHITING for your
Clothing, Hats, Boots and shoes,
ladies' dress goods and trimmings
II you want a respectable suit of
fine Clothing go to LAz KAHN's.
KaIar has a fine stock of choice
fruits, nuts.and cigars.
An endless, dazzling, real aud inn
perishable, assortment of Jewelry and
silvefware at SEuTTERis.
All kinds or Sewing Machines,
machine attachments, oil. needles, etc.
at Rrunson & Gibbs. 1912.
Brunson & Gibbs were the fortunate
sellers of the piano for the Governors
mansion.
Landreth's garden seed. l0-cent
papers at cts. Can be. had at Led
bettel's.
A large lot ofGent's Silk. Stiff and
Felt Hats, latest styles, just received
at the Parlor Shoe Store. If.
New and choice silverware just re-
ceived at SEUTrER's Also new
Watches and Jevelry. st.
Hilzheim Il Shelton have the exclu-
sive sale in this city for the celebrated
"Favorite" Kid Glove,in Opera and
Summer shades, also in Black.
Mr.. w. B.. Sorshy is authorized to
receive subscriptions and make con-
tracts f.r advertising and job work
for The COMET.
The comet., 1882-08-26
ChRImeGte Matrimonial Association
25, arOndeIef street, New Orleans.

Marriage Policies issued On the Day
Plans. 90 or $500 per day as apph-
cants may desire.
Applications should be made to the
Secretary at office as above, or to the
Vice-President, or A. L. Brunson, at
jackson, Miss. Policies will bear date
of the reception OF the applications at
either place,
Active Agents WanteGI--To whom
liberal compensation will be allowed.
James A. Laitt--New Orleans, Pres't.
d. P. Porter-Jackson. Vice-Pres' {.
E. &. Payne--New Orleans, Secretary.
Aug. .26'S2-tf.
The comet., 1882-08-26

Our friend, Wash Newman, bought
pony on Tuesday last, at Hart's liv-
cry stable, for WHICH lie paid $75 90.
Just at the moment that the pony
was delivered to him, the animal rear
ed, fell, and broke his skull. New
man was charged with the additional
expense of having thedead horse haul
ed off.
The comet., 1882-08-26

Mr.. Sol Dreyfus has purchased the
property in South Jackson, on the
east side of State street, known as the
old Mclaughlin properly Mr. Drey-
fus is having the house pulled down
that was on the property, with the
view of rebuilding
The comet., 1882-08-26

The drove of race horses. an4 the
mules which pass up State street eve
~ evening at an immoderate pace, are
getting to be quite a nuisance. We
understand that two of them are laid
up for repairs.
The comet., 1882-08-26

We call special attention to the
Memphis Marriage Union," which
our readers will find in another col
umn. This is benevolent associa-
ton, "organized and chartered under
the laws of the State of Tennessee" "
They pay ten per cent. of benefit inn
mediately on proofot marriage. Their
first certificate was issued August IL,
1882. The officers are gentlemen of
honor and of unquestioned integrity.
Such men are to be relied upon. They
are not going to barter their principles
or compromise their good name for
the paltry consideration of so many
dollars and so many cents. They will
not only attain success, they will do
more--they will deserve it.
The comet., 1882-08-26

When is the old sewer, near the
residence Of Mrs. Zehnders, to be COM
pleted? The job was let out to Mr..
Hull. 1t is surely time that the thing
was attended to. Wake up, contrac-
tors, and let us see that you are alive
and kicking.
The comet., 1882-08-26

We beg leave to call the attention OF
the citizens of Jackson, and of other
points to which our paper goes, to the
ad of the Bon Ton Marriage. association
of Vicksburg, Miss. Its officers are
Chas. NJ. Erwin, Pres't. and G.. Small
shat, Sect'y. These gentlemen are
well known both in Vicksburg as well
as in this city They are universally
regarded as gentlemen of probity and
integrity we'll worth the confidence
of the public. Send in your orders
and give them a trial.
Address G. Smalshaf, Vieksburg
Miss.
The comet., 1882-08-26
Gaught il for am Even sIOc.

Mr.. o. b. Hilzheim, cretary of the
Vicksburg Day Marriage association,
the old reliable day company of this
city, paid Mr.. L. A. Young of Jackson,
Miss, yesterday an even hundred dol
lars on policies No. 10 and IL, which
he held in that company, receipt for
which is on file in that Office and will
be shown to any " doubling Thomas"
that may wish to see it. This compa-
ny has large membership and pays
its risks promptly.
The comet., 1882-08-26

Miss Matte Alexander returned last
night. She has been visiting, as we
learn, the family of Dr. Alexander Of
Bolton. We extend to her cordial
welcome home.
The comet., 1882-08-26

We were informed, some time since,
that the Tarpley lot had been purchas-
ed, and that arrangements had been
made for putting up the public build
ing. What has become of those who
have the building contract in hand?
We should be mosthappy to hear that
they were at work, and that its walls
were soaring towards the heavens.
Let us hear from you, gentlemen.
Give us the authority to announce to
our readers that your work is on the
way, and that in short time your
undertaking will be consummated.
The comet., 1882-08-26

We perceive that our brother typo,
Mr.. J. Forsythe of thes Wesson Her
aid, has entered into the holy and joy
Gus state of natrimony. The fair
partner If his future joys and Sorrows
il Mrs. E. Al. Magee of Brookhaven.
May all happiness attend them and
may joy be the sun Of their declining
day.
The comet., 1882-08-26

The Etna Marriage Association is a
new company just organized on the
Day Plan. DR.. a. Hunter, President;
L. Q. Fairman, Secretary; Domicil !:
Jackson Miss.