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The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-08-13
CuRE FOX PILES,

Piles are frequently preceded by a
sense of weight in the back, loins and
lower part of the abdomen, causing the
patient 10 suppose he had some affec-
ton of the Kidneys or Deighhoring or
gans. At times, symptoms of indiges-
ton are present. as fiatulency, uneasi-
hess of the stomach, etc. moisture.
like perspiration, producing & very
iisagreeablc itching, after getting
warm. is a very common attendant.
Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles yield
at once TO the application of DR. b.
sanko's Pile Remedy, which acts direct
is upon the part affected, absorbing the
Tumors, allaying the intense itching,
and effec;ing a permanent cure. Price.
80 cents. Address. The DR.. Bosanko
Medicine Co., Piqua, Ohio. Sold by
j. NJ. Harkey 81 Bro, and w. ). Hin
ton, Atkins. May lily.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-08-13
DANGEROUS BOWEL DIS
ORDERS.

Now that bowel disorders, such
as cholera, cholera morbus. diarbec,
iooseness, pains in the bowels de-,
are prevalent all over the country,
all should be prepared for sudden
emergencies. Mansfeld's "Missis
sippi Diarhea Cordial" is the stand-
ard remedy. Ii has stood the ties,
of untold thousands for thirty years
and has never been known to fail in
a single instance. Every steamer
plying the "Father Of Waters" carry
il and rely upon it exclusively ior
the cure Of bowel disorders. One
dose often effects cure and several
doses never fails. Have it handy !!
1t is safe and reliable and the best
remedy of ITS kind in the world.
Sold by all druggists and by the
Mansfield Medicine Co, Memphis,
Tenn. tt.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-08-13
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE
Il SOETH l. lncafal al SEW ANEE

/ SOUTH is located at sEwANEE,
TENN, upon the Cumberland Plateau,
1900 above the sen level. This school,
under the special patronage of the
Bishops OF the Protestant Episcopal
Church. in the South and Southwest,
offers the healtsiiest residence and the
best advantages, both moral aud edu-
catio;ial, in its Grammar School aud In
its Collegiate aud Theological Depart
menis. For the special claims Of this
University for patronage, apply for
documents TO the Rev. TELFAIR
HODGsON, Vice Chancellor, Scwanee,
Tenn.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-08-13

The distinguished L. s Senator
from Indiana, Hon. Daniel w. Voor-
hees, certiEes that in case of rheu-
matism in the back, he obtained in
Simultaneous relief from St Jacobs
Oil. He says it is a remarkable
remedy.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-08-13

The shrinkage Of Tulare Lake. Cal,
uncovered n prehistoric settlement,
stone buildings, traces OF canals, once
bordered with trees, and other evil
dences Of occupation by an unknown
,ace, beiag clearly defined rs the water
subsided.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-08-13

The fisherman and the shepherd
must be hard lot. They live by
hook and crook.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-08-13

Oil producers know how to get
along well. All they have to do is to
drill it deep.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-08-13

A convict, however poor, can
always have watch and chain.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-08-13

The picnicers favorite card IS the
ate spot.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-08-13

When the mercury secs the sun's
ray 5 II goes higher.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-08-13

A stock dealer-the gambler who
stocks the cards.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-08-13

Made out Of hole cloths mos
quito bar.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-08-13
DIR. G.. p DUNCAN'S
LIVER AND KIDNEY MEDICINE,

The great superiority Of this medicine over
all other Liver Medicines, consists in the com
binatioD Of thCse vegetable compounds, which
possess the wonderful powers Of arvusing all
the sccretions Of the whole human system to q
natural and healthy actloa. Ii acts upon the
liver directly aad at the same time sets up a
proper secretion OF those glands situated in the
stomach and towels Ii Is locking up Of the
seereti0ns Of these glands that brings on dFs-
pepsia. indi geSti0n, sour stomach. heartburn.
palpitation Of the heart. vertigo OF swimming
Of the head. sick or nervous headache. consti-
patton OF the bowels ACCOMPANIED ~ the same
time with pairs in the shoulders. back. sides
limbs. To treat the above symptoms ipteiii-
gently and successfully. as In ali othsr cases.
you must use the medicine, THAI strikes at and
removes the causes from the system that pro-
duce and bring disease This is eTectHaiiy
done with Dr. Dnncanis Liver and kidney
Mesiicine- Price IS cents
SPURLOCh, PAGE & CO,
Proprietors,
Nashville Tenn
For sale by j. ". Wells. Rasseiivil,e, AK
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-08-13

Good music is oaen hard to a.
choir.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-08-13

Can it be said that fish is crazy
when he is inscine:
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Every year is sIeepyear with a
policeman
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is a secret aid to beauty.
Many a lady owes her fresh
ness to it, who would rather
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Sold by j. W. Wells. Wholesale
and Retail. RussellTille, Ark.
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-09-24
President Cleveland And His
Cabinet.

/. S. johnson & Co, % Custom
House St., Boston, Mass, will send to
any address in the United States or
Territories for fifty cents in stamps,
with the order, beautiful, life-size
stone engraving (size "a X 30) Of Presi-
dent Cleveland and his cabinet, and
two boxes OF the famous Parsons Pills,
both by mail postpaid This engray-
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the most elegant parlor in the land.
1t has no advertisement or anything
upon it to mar its beauty, and is
practically given away, as every drug
gist, physician and general trader
knows that the uniform price Of Par
sons Pills is IS cts per box.
This engraving is copyrighted and
we own the plate. No one in this OF
any other country can get the engray-
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the engraving alone, ii on sale at any
art store, would be 500 Or more
Our object in making this great Offer
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-09-24

Supreme Judges ought to be, as far
as possible, non partisan officials.
They ought not to be handicapped
With political platforms, for the legali-
" and constitutionality Of legislation
recommended in the platform might
possibly come before them for adjudi-
cation. In that event would they be
competent to pass upon the question
honestly and without prejudice, OF
Nould they be warped and biased by
the fact that they were elected upon
q platform iavoring the Legislation
they we're about to decide upon? su
preme judges ought to be unshackled
30 they could decide all matters oil
their oaths, untrammeled and unbi
Rsad
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-09-24
Municipal Campaign.

Senator T. A. Kercheval, republican
candidate for Mayor Of Nashville
opened his campaign last Mon day
night, He spoke m hour and twenty
minutes and closed with the following
defence Of his action on the Regis
tration bill:
Now ! want to say something to you
my colored friends, about what GER
tain men have to say about me in con-
necti0n with the Registration Bill.
did not vote for the bill, and I'll tell
you something else / did not do.
did not leave my seat in the Senate
Chamber and skunk" around the
Maxwell House. You elected me to
60 to the Senate and il bill come up
that l thought was injurious to your
interests, to fight it for you and vote
against it. thought the Registration
Bill and vote against it, but / did not
sneak like a coward from my seat to
avoid vote. There are certain men
who by falsehoods and lying seek 40
create the impression that was
false to the Republican party and to
you in staying in the Seeate hall and
voting against the bill. Those men
care nothing for you they are hypo-
crits; they have axes to grind, and
want the City Council to grind them.
am too old for jobs, and they want
to get me cut OF their way so that
they can carry on their schemes. If
any OF you are TO be deceived by the
scoundrels who seek thus to fool you
lam sorry for you, l have con-
science which told me it was coward
~ TO leave my seat when that bill was
UP, and l would no do violence to it
TOR the seat OF Grover Cleveland.
They tell You that by staying there
made q quorum Of the Senate. 1t is
fafse> When the bill came up for re-
consideration in the extra session
there were seven Republicans who
were present and no. voting, but they
filled out aquorum. Which do YOU re-
specs most the man stood up boldly who
and voted against the bill, or the seven
Who sat silent IN their seats? have
voted for Democrats in county election
but not presidential, and yet some OF
Shese little fledglings, who were 50
mean that the Democrats would not
let them stay in that party, declare
that | was untrue to to the Republic
can party. / tell You if many NOR,
such men come into the Republican
party ] will leave 1t,
The speaker concluded BY warming
the negroes chat attempts would b
made u buy them of fr,m his sup
port. and urged them to be true K
him end his best interests. Mr.. Ker
cheval, after reannouncing his eandi
dacy, thanking his audience for theil
attention Withdrew amid applaus,
Many Of his friends gathered aronn,
him after the speaking. Hewill speal
fanighk.near Dale's corner.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-09-24

Advices from Ne Orleans state
that applications I space in the
various buildings of uhe American Ex-
position, to open on November 10th,
are daily pouring in from States, cities
and large business firms in all parts Of
the United States while the countries
OF Mexico, Central and South America
as well as important places in Europe,
are sending in large quota. In fact,
where at the outset, the filling of the
oceans OF vacant space caused the pro-
motors OF the enterprise no inconsid-
cradle amount Of anxiety, the situa-
alton has in the past few months been
entirely reversed and the manage
ment deem it their duty to inform
those intending exhibitors who have
not applied for space to do so at once,
ere it be to late. While this is, OF
course, u very gratifying state of affairs
that the management is able to an
nounce, still it shows the necessity OF
city and individual exhibitors who
have thus far failed to make their APP
plications for space doing so emine.
diately. There is no longer any ques
ton Of the success OF the American
Exposition it has been constructed
upon sound business principles; it is
operated by business men, 10 solve the
commercial problem of the day--the
securing 4 an outlet for our surplus
manufactured products The non
manufacturing countries Of Spanish
and Portuguese America are looked tx
for the relief needed Al the coming
| Exposition they will itrast their re
sources with ours. afford the op
portunity of reaching I'll early under
standing for the establishment tot bust
ness relations OF mutual advantage
This questions of new trade relation
for merchants Of the United States sc
cessitates prompt aotian on the part q
our manufacturer aud business 1ner
IN the magnificent Exposition to tax
place IN New Orleans, this winter.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-09-24
photographic Ticks.


WASHINGTON, September 22,-The
following postmasters were appointed
In Tennessee to-day At Saunders
vile, Sumnercounty, II. G. Gowen
Gadsden, Crockett county, J. NJ.
Raines.
WASHINGTON, September 21.-Vice
President Hendricks was among the
earliest callers at the executive man
sion to-day and had quite a long talk
with the President. 1t is believed
that he took occasion during the in
terview to urge the appointment of
DR.. Matthews to succeed DR.. Hamil-
ton as surgeon-general Of the marine
hospital service.
Mr.. Hendricks will remain here but
a short time, intending to make an
other visit to Indianapolis before the
time for the meeting of Congress.
New YORK, September 22.--It was
learned at the custom house this morn
ing that, in accordance with an order
issued by Secretary" Manning, at
Washington, yesterday morning, Al
derman Geo, II. STERLING, of Brook
Ign, recently appointed weigher in
place of Capt Bacon, has been sus-
pended from the public service, and
Collector Hedden has been ordered to
make report upon all the facts in
the case The action of the secretary
| is said to be based on information that
the appointment is an improper one,
The October Eclectic shows its usual
taste in the selection OF the attractive
articles from the English Magazines
The number is an excellent one and
among its many able papers a few
may be selected for special mention
The opening paper by Prof. 7. Bow
don Sanderson, discusses the subject
of Cholera, It's Cause and Cure" in &
very suggestive and instructive man
ner, The Importance of this subjec
at this time hardly needs to be EN-
phasized. There are other papers 0
interest, essays, stories, poems, etc.
and the whole number may, we repeat
be accepted as an excellent exampl,
of an excellent magazine.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-09-24
THE COMET.
johnson City. Tenn. Sept, "a, 1885

The second Goliah who fights with
the jawbone Of an ass--John sher-
man.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-09-24
Tive Conventions.

To the advocates OF one convention
We want to PROFOUND the question
it has been the custom in our State
Judicial conventions to nominate on
q majority vote, while in the guberna-
torial conventions two-thirds vote
hsssalways been required. II we have
but one convention which will prevail
the two-thirds or the majority rulei
Or will we have the anomaly of con
vention with two separate rules tc
govern its nominationsY
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-09-24
The Observation-Disclosures Suit

The action for libel brought by DR..
J. H. Alexander against Hon. A. II.
PettihoKe. in the Circuit Court OF Car
ter county, has been dismissed, Maj.
Pettibone withdrawing the libelous
letter. The facts OF the case were
about these DR.. Alexander was one
Of the examining surgeons OF the Pen
sion department for East Tennessee,
but refused to support Pettibone in
his last race for Congress. Thereup-
on Maj, Pettibone wrote the Commits
sioner of Pensions at Washington, a
letter in which he said among many
other mean things, that DR.. Alexan-
der was common liar" and I'M
worthy of belief, and asked his imme-
date removal from the Pension SER
vice, which was accordingly done.
After doing DIR. Alexander all the in
jury he could, Mr.. Pettibone with
draws his libelous letter, and virtual.
~ admits that the charges upon which
be had a fellow Republican kicked
out OF Office, were false and without
foundation.
The Jonesboro Herald & Tribune, a
Pettibone organ, has column of con.
demnation for the Democrats for re.
moving DR.. Alexander the second
time, upon charges not certainly
known here, but has not word to say
about its lord and master Pettibone
having him removed upon charges
which the II. & 7. will not now say
were not false. For ought that paper
knows Dr. Alexander was removed
the last time upon the charge that HI
was common liar" which Repub
lican Congressman had filed in The
Pension department against him, ant
which was not withdrawn until ate,
his second removal. II the II. d Z
wants 10 fight over Alexanders re
moval il ought to hit Pettibone licl
or two and let Commissioner Blacl
alone.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-09-24
Resolutions of Respect.

We, the undersigned committee APP
pointed by Johnson City Lodge No.
486 A. F. & A. NJ, to draft resolutions
relative to the death of brother p. A.
]. Crockett, beg leave to report as fol-
lows, viz.
Whereas, 1t has pleased the great
Creator of the Universe to remove
from our midst brother p A. J. Crock
EFT, and thereby weaken the chain by
which we are united man TO man
therefore be it
Resolved, That while we drop tear
OF sympathy over the remains Of u
brother whose memory we cherish
and whose loss we now deplore let us
not forget that while we have lost a
dearly beloved brother that his family
have lost devoted husband and low
ing father, the community worthy citi-
zen and christianity and the church a
sincere adherent.
Resolved, That we tender to the
family and friends of our deceased
brother our heartfelt sympathy in this
the hour of sad Affections and bereaye-
ment.
ReselUed, That the jewels of our
Lodge be draped in mourning and
that We wear the usual badge OF
mourning for thirty days
Resolved, That a copy of these res
olutions be sent to THE COMET and
Enterprise with request to publish
and that copy be sent to the grief
stricken family. Respectfully sub.
,mitted in F. H. &C.
t- ~. c. HARDIN,
w. p SMITH.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-09-24
~. G. HARDIN,
w. P. SMITH.
Committee IKE 4. JoBE.
G. G. TAYLOR,
?. f. HART.
Committee
Eeom she philadelphia rimes.

BY ceding Ohio to Canada we could
have the Bourhons and desaulters in a
nice little Commonwealth together.
In view Of the dreadful conspiracies
now being Matched in the South, it is
to be hoped Mr.. Cleveland will not let
the White House standou over night.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-09-24

y. q. HARRIS.
WATcH-MAKER AND JEwELER.
Room over the Postofice, Johnson
City, Tennessee

All kinds Of Watches, Clocks, Jew
elry, and Sewing Machines cleaned
and repaired on short notice. Salts
faction guaranteed or no charge made.
Don't forget that can repair read
just, or rebuild as good as new, any
machine ever made. S4dec20ti
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-09-24
BucIxIen's Arnica salve.

The Best Salve in the world for cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped lands
Chilblaine, Cornes, and all Skin Erup.
tions, and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required, 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refun
ded. Price 25 cents per box. Fol
sale by ]. B. Hash.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-09-24

The bridegroom is well and fayora-
bly, known in this section of the
country, is the brother of Mrs. w. A.
Dickinson, and has host Of friends
in this city who will be glad to hear he
has won SO fair bride and wish the
happy couple a future of unailoyed
bliss.
Greeneville papers please copy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-09-24
1EAF AND 3l!ra.
How an Atlanta wo-
man was made to
see and hear.
AN INTERESTING STORY.

Miss Minnie Wallace resides with Mrs George
Fiekland Al McAfee Street, Atlanta, Ga and
from her own lips Constitution reporter learn
ed the. following appalling story;
seAeral months ago she became almost total
" blind and deaf, and could not taste anything
except salt. Her bones became the seat Of
intense pain, her joints were swollen and pain
full, and eventually her whole body and limbs
became covered with splotches and small sores.
Her appetite failed, and she gradually lost flesh
and strength, and had but little use of herself, as
her limbs and muscles were paralyzed. She, as
well as her friends and those with whom she
lived, desdaired other recovery. Her sufferings
combined with loss of hearing and TASTE and
blindness, were truly heartrending.
All treatment from physicians and the use OF
medicines seemed powerless. Her disease was
blood poison ana rheumatism.
As she now seemed well and hearty the repor.
ter asked what wrought such wonderful
change.
Il used medicine recommended By friend
she replied, "and before one bottle had been
taken began to see and hear The second bot
tie relieved all rheumatic pains and improved
my appetite When had completed the use Of
six bottles my eyeshght and hearing were fully
restored sense OF taste returned, all splotehel
disappeared, sores all healed, and my strength
and flesh restored. now ieel as well as eyei
did, and my friends. well as myself, are astound
/ ed"
what was the medicine?n asked the reporter
"Boranic Blood Balm-B. B. B.-was chs
great remedy that acted so powerfully on m!
disease and cured me. ! never experienced
any unpleasant symptoms from its use, and it
action is so quick that that it surprises all"
Blood Balm Co., will mail s2-page book free
I hlled with magical effects
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-09-24
Not Seen in ANY Southern States.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The Philadelphia Times says that
Jouh Sherman is marching through
Georgia. The announcement is pre-
mature. John is on the war on the
Republican woodsheds Of Ohio.
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