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The Joint Canvass.

The action of the republican com
mittee in its insistence upon n very
limited number OF joint appointments
for the two candidates for governor
will be fruitful of many complaints and
much disappointment in places where
the two cannot be heard together. 1t
was Chairman Williams desire, as it
was the desire of all the democratic
committee, and also that OF Gov. Tay-
lor, that there should be as many as
fnrty joint discussions, but Mr.. DilIin
was obstinate and determined. The
action of the republicans in this mat
ter can not be regarded otherwise than
as being inspired by fear to have
their candidate meet Gov. Taylor upon
the stump. The Democrat would have
willing to see the custom of a joint
canvass abandoned, but if it is to con-
tinue it should be done thoroughly.
When suggestion was made by The
Democrat and taken up by other DEM
ocratic papers in regard to abandon
ing the joint canvass method of cam
paigning, howl Of opposition went
up from all the republican papers in
the state, and it was loudly and vocifer-
ously and frequently charged that the
democrats were afraid to have their
candidate meet the republican nomi'
nee upon the stump. They have been
singing very low ever since the demo.
cratic committee showed a determine
tion to have a joint canvass. They
would gladly have avoided putting
their candidate on the stump with
Gov. Taylor, if with any sort of decen'
cy they could have declined, after theil
loudly expressed anxiety to "get al
him." They know and realize thai
Sam Hawkins is not Gov. Taylor'l
equal in debate, and the speeches botf
men have already made have served
to strengthen that feeling They know
that the more Mr.. Hawkins speaks
alone the better it will be for him ant
for his party. His flimsy sophistr.
and his meaningless array of cook-uE
statistics would cut but sorry fgur
when exposed to the Sharp logic, tn
trenchant wit and biting ridicule o
Gov. Tayolr. Sam has met Bob befor
and he knows him.-NashUille Demo
crat.
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After Many Years Capt. Shade Harris
Finds the Trace of q Former
BenefactOr,

Capt, Sam Hawkins, republican can
dldate for governor, yesterday told
Journal man an interesting little story
about Capt S. T. Harris, of this city.
We will preface it by stating that these
two gentleman, in each others COM
pany, saw the inside of several rebel
camps during the late war,
Finally, after much wandering to
and from these prisons, Capt. Harris
found himself in the parole camp at
Annapolis. He landed there sick and
moneyless, something having pre-
vented him drawing his pay. Capt.
Moore, of Hawkins regiment, in his
emergency let him have $40. Before
Capt. Harris had the opportunity to
repay it, his benefactor left the camp
and was never herd from by him.
Monday, Capt. Hawkins called on
Capt. Harris at cambridge. In the
course of the conversation the latter
asked about Capt. Moore, relating the
circumstance of the loan. ''
ALAS" said Hawkins, "you are too
late. Moore is dead. Some time ago
he was walking through a field just
behind wagon driven by his son.
The wagon passed over sapling and
when the weight was removed the
tree flew back, striking him on the
head, killing him. His son, too, after
having graduated at Vanderbilt uni
versity, died soon after. got letter
from his daughter some time ago
stating that the mortgage on their
place was about to be foreclosed, and
she did not have the $500 necessary tc
pay it off,"
Capt. Harris Immediately called fol
pencil and paper and calculated the
interest to date. With the principal i
amounted to 1926. This he gave tC
Capt. Hawkins to give to the daughter
at the same time sending to her thi
message "If the mortgage is not fore
closed be sure to draw on me for tn
balance and it will certainly be honor
ed." Thus after nearly twenty.fv
years debt incurred in camp is pal,
to the daughter of the man from whom
the money was obtained, and at tn
same time benefaction is promised
; Journal.
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A Life time Trouble AYerted.

TATE SPRINGS, Tenn, July 4, 1888.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga:
During the spring of 1871, while
working in the field at my home in
Morgan County, Ga, pulled off my
shoes to give my feet rest. Unfortu-
nately, walked inty clump of poi
son oak, and in a few days my feet
were in a terrible condition, and |
could not put on shoe because OF the
soreness and swelling. ! was treated
as poison oak cases usually are, and
everything was healed up. About the
same time the following spring, 1872,
my feet became sore again, as at first,
and every succeeding spring for five
years brought back the same condi-
tion of the disease, only each time it
became more distressing, because be-
gan to think it was lifetime trouble.
Finally | was induced to try Swift's
Specific. took six bottles, and to-day
am entirely we'll My Improvement
was gradual from the first, and no evil
dence of the disease remains. | shall
take pleasure in testifying as toits cur
ative poperties. 1t is the greatest
blood purifier in existence.
Yours truly, j. l.. MORGAN
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co,
Drawer 3. Atlanta, Ga.
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"WOOden. Headed"

When a wooden pavement was de-
sired outside St. Paul's cathedral, Sid
ney Smith said: "If the canons will
simply put their heads together the
thing is done! They were not half
so wooden.headed, however, as it
would be to deny the merit of Dr. II
V. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery,
which has cured many thousands Of
liver disease, impure blood, king's-evil
salt-rheum, ,,dropsy, chronic affections
Of the throat, bronchial tubes, and
lungs, asthma, catarrh, influenza, neu
ralgia, dyspepsia, constipation, and al
skin diseases. Druggists.
When everything else fails, DIR
sages Catarrh Remedy cures.
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Personal.

Mr.. N. H. Frohlichstein, OF Mobile
Ala, writes; take great pleasure in
recommending DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery for Consumption, having used
it for severe attack of Bronchitis and
Catarrh. 1t gave me instant relief and
entirely cured me and l have not been
afflicted since. also beg to state that
] had tried other remedies with no
good result Have also used Electric
Bitters and DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
both OF which | can recommend.
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds, is sold
on a positive guarantee. Trial Bottles
free at J. b. McFerrin's Drug Store.
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Tariff Revision Necessary.

Charles ]. Folger, Secretary of the
Treasury under President Arthur, in
annual report, 1882, said "All agree
that a revision Of the tariff is necessa-
ry. The action Of Congress in crea-
ating a commission for that purpose
renders discussion on that point un-
necessary. The Secretary eal-
nestly recommends careful revision
of the tariff, with view to substantial
reduction"
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VigOr and Vitality.

Are quickly given to ever part Of the
body by Hoods Sarsaparilla. That
tried feeling is entirely overcome.
The blood is purified, enriched, and
vitalized, and carries health instead OF
disease to every organ. The stomach
is toned and strengthened, the appe'
Iite restored. The kidneys and livers
are aroused and invigorated. The
brain is refreshed, the mind made
clear and ready for work, Try it.
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Blaine made q bold, dashing move
when he declared in favor OF the trusts.
He but echoed the opinion the Repub-
lican party has on the subject. The
Trusts will respond with large cam
paign fund for the Republicans.
The Republican party has adopted a
policy of protection to tie Trusts, and
why shouldn't the Trusts put up big
pile of money to have The Republican
party restored topower? II the Repub-
lican party is successful this year the
Trusts will have full sway and will
have the people by the throat. The
campaign seems to be resolving itsel
into fight between the people and the
high tariff Barons and Trusts. 1t Isl
desperate fight and the people vii
only win by the hardest kind OF work.
Chillicothe Advertiser,
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industries of wool, cotton and silk,
with 100 as the unit in this country,
and the difference in the productive
ness of the American operative is ap,
narent at a glance =
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The Republicans, during twenty
four years OF control of the Govern
ment, passed 1900 private pension
bills an average OF sixty-two year.
During three years Of Democratic con-
troll 1900 private bills have become
laws, an averange Of four hundred
each. WHO'S the friend fthe soldiers
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ARE YOU MADE miserable by In
digestion, Constipation, Dizziness
Loss OF Appetite, Yellow Skin? shi-
loh's Vitalizer is a positive cure. For
sale by Mcfarland.
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FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Com
plant you have printed guarantee
on every bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer
II never fails to cure. For sale by
Mcfarland.
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THE REV. GEO. H. THAYER, of
Bourbon, Ind, says "Both myself and
Wife owe our lives to SHILOH'S
CONSUMPTION CURE. For sale by
Mcfarland.
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WHOLE NO. 229
JOINT DISCUSSION.
Between Gov. r. l.. Taylor and Sam
w. Hawkins.

Col. Thos L. Williams, chairman of
the state democratic executive COM
mittee, and chairman Dillin, Of the re.
publican committee, have finally ar
ranged list Of appointments for a
joint discussion between the two Gu.
bernatorial candidates. The time and
places are as follows;
FOR EAST TENNESSEE,
Jonesboro, Saturday, September 10,
Greeneville, Monday, September II.
Knoxville, Tuesday, September IS.
Marysyille, Wednesday, September 10.
jacksonville, Thursday, September 90.
Cleveland, Friday, September 81.
Chattanooga, Saturday, September %.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE.
Springfield, Monday, September "a.
Shelbyville, Tuesday, September 25.
Lynchburg, Wednesday, September 2G
Lewisburg, Thursday, September 27,
Columbia, Friday, September 2S.
Franklin, Saturday, September 90
Charlotte, Monday, October1.
Paris, Wednesday October 3.
WEST TENNESSEE.
Union City, Thursday, October 4.
Dyersburg, Friday, October 5.
Memphis, Saturday, October 6.
Boliyer, Monday, October S,
jackson, Tuesday, October 8.
Lexington, Thursday, October II.
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A NASAL INJECTOR free with
each bottle OF Shiloh's Catarrh Rene
dy. Price so cents. For sale by Nc
Farland.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-09-06

"Extract," ,"Hair Tonic" Liver Pills"
"Plasters," porous Electrically, "Rose
Cream" for Catarrh. They are like
Warmers "Tippecanoe,' the simple,
effective remedies OF the old Log Cab
in days.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-09-06

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
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WHY WILL YOU cough when
Shiloh's Cure will give immediate re.
lief Price 10 cts, 50 cts, and 81
For sale by Mcfarland.
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sHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY
"a positive cure for Catarrh, Dipth-
eria and Canker-M Mouth. For sale by
Mcfarland.
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SHILOH'S CURE will Immediately
relieve Group, Whooping Cough and
Bronchitis. For sale by Mcfarland.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-12-21

TOLD THE NICE ALL ABOUT IT'S YOUTH.
that it forgot to think Of itself, and could
only look about, there was so much to b
seen The court was close to garden,
where everything looked blooming. Fresh
and fragrant roses hung over the little PAL
ings The linden trees were in blossoms
while the swallows flew here and there, cry
ing: ''Twit, twit, twit, my mate is coming"
but it was not the FIR tree they meant Nov
shall live" cried the tree, joyfully, spread
ing out its branches; but, alasl they were all
withered and yellow, and it lay in corner
amongst weeds and nettles. The star OF gold
paper still stuck in the top of the tree, and
glittered in the sunshine. In the same court
yard two of the merry children were playing
who had danced round the tree at Christmas,
and had been so happy. The youngest saw
the gilded star and ran and pulled it of the
tree. "Look what is sticking to the ugly old
fir tree,n said the child treading on thu
branches till they cracked under his boots.
And the tree saw all the fresh, bright
flowers in the garden, and then
looked at itself and wished it had
remained in the dark corner Of the garrett.
Then lad came and chopped the tree into
| small pieces, till a large bundle lay in heap
| on the ground. The pieces were placed in a
| fire under the copper, and they quickly
blazed up brightly, while the tree sighed so
| deeply that each sigh was like a little pistol
shot. Then the children, who W Mt play,
| came and seated themselves in front of the
| fire, and looked at it, and cried, Pop. pop"
| But at each ''pop," which was aeep sigh,
| the tree was thinking of summer day In tina
| forest or of some winter night there, when
the stars shone brightly, and of Christmas
evening. Now all was past; the trees hfe
was past, and the story also-for all stories
must come to an end at last.-Adapted from
| Hans Christian Anderson.
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rise in -FOUR honor. They're goin' to sing
gour piece.n
Tie old chorister broke away from the
'exton and hobbled up the stairs. When be
reached the organ loft they were singing
And on earth peace, good will to men,
Hezekiah waited until they were done, and
then in low, grave tone that startled the
singers, he said:
Il wish you all a merry Christmas, neigh
bors. I've bad bard feelings against you.
and ! pray that God will forgive me and
cause you not TO look unkindly on an old
man. This is more than | deserve.n
T. r. BURTON.
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uGracious massy! Hezekiah, wake up.
wake IN Kiah; you'll ketch your death OF
coldl Comet" -,
n was Peter Stone, the sexton, dunn
founded by surprise, shaking the oId cnor-
lister violently by tho shoulder Faihluly
Uezeliiah raised his head. --
ttNierrv Christmas, Peter; I'd rather stay
here" he said teeply Wheh lie III" ""'A0 ~
Peter laughed almost Historically and
turred away persistently at the old man
shoulders. ,.i,,,1.
.tl,o choir will be here right away to re-
hearso for the service"
~Yes. I'll go answered HeZeklan, ana
with great difficulty he dragged his s1lheneu
limbs down the stairs into the yestry, Wnefe
tha furnace was already roaring with
c,osh1y mode fire. He submitted to De
rnhho3 and slapped by Peter to induce a
rn;cl,cr circulation of his blood, bat he gave
~ clon,. answer to the wondering inquiries
az - how, he came to DO locked INTO the
church over night. -, -
pnose,,tlv ths organ upstairs began 10
.,,,nd Hazekiah shivered and Peter rubbed
80, tLo Lorder Then the voice of the bass
NJ ~, |t Now quartet was heard reciting;
III nAnd there were shepherds abiding IN the
feldn ,.., with staring
ewes. Could it be! The long reelta1lHe e1'' iu
| N nm end, and then all the voices 'ooA up ~
nroner order the angels chorus
"What does that mean, feteri' eAei''i'hi'''
| Hezekiah, starting up o,.;..,,os srr.
"Why, twas meant as a ChfiS''ii''' '1'
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THE FIR TREE.
B. r. BURTON.

Far down in the forest, where the warm
sun and the fresh air made a sweet resting
place, grew pretty little fir tree; and yet it
was not happy, it wished SO much to be tall
like its companions, the pines and frs which
grew around it. The sun shone and the soft
air fiuttered its leaves, and the little peasant
children passed by prattling merrilv, but the
fir tree needed them not. As it grew it
complained, "Oh! how l wish l were as tall
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shines ard the birds sing" And then ths
tree told the little mice all about rs youth.
They had never beard such an account In
their lives; and after they had listened to 4
attentively, they said: ssWhat number a
things you have scent you must haye hesn
very happy"
Cine morning people came to clear out tho
garnet, the boxes were packed away, and
the tree was pulled out OF the corner, and
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thrown roughly
on the garrett
floor: then the
servant dragged
it out upon tbs
staircase wheTa
t b Q daylight
shone. IN ow
life is beginning
again." said the
tree, rejoicing
in the sunshine
and fresh air.
Then 1t " as
carried DOWN
ox-s..-. -~.l &-y~r~
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mer its dark green foliage might be seen In
the forest while passers by would say, "What
q beautiful treel"
A short time before Christmas the discon-
tented fir tree was the first to fall As the
ak cut through tho stem and divided the
pith the tree fell with a groan to the earth,
conscious of pain and faintness, and forget
ting all its anticipations Of happiness in sor-
row at leaving its home in the forest. 1t
knew that it should never again see its dear
old companions, the trees, nor the little
bushes and many colored flowers that had
grown by its side; perhaps not even the
birds. Neither was the journey at all pleas
ant The tree first recovered itself while
being unpacked in the courtyard of house,
with several other trees; and it heard man
say, I'VE only want one, and this is the pref
TEST
Then came two servants In grand livery and
carried the fir tree into large and beautiful
apartment. On the walls hung pictures, and
near the great stove stood great china vases,
with lions on the lids. There were rocking
chairs, silkeu sofas, large tables, covered with
| pictures, books and piaythings, worth great
| deal OF money-at least the children said SO.
| Then the fir tree was placed In large tub,
| full of sand; but green baize hung all round
| it, SO that no Ore could see it was tub, and
| it stood on very handsome carpet How
| the fir tree trempled "What was going to
| happen to him nowT' Some young ladies
| came, and the servants helped them to adorn
the tree. On one branch they hung little
bags cut out Of colored paper, and each bag
was filed with sweetmeats; from Other
branches hung gilded apples and walnuts, az
if they had grown there; and above, and al
round, were hundreds of red, blue and white
| tapers, which were fastened on the branches
Dolls, exactly like real babies were PLACED
under the green leayes-the tree had never
seen such things beforehand at the very toI
was fastened a glittering star, made of tinsel
Oh, it was very beautiful!
At last the tapers were lighted, and thei
what glistening blaze of light the tree pre-
sentedl And now the folding doors wer
thrown open, and q troop of children rushe'
III as if they intended to upset the tree; the,
were followed more slowly by their elders
For moment the little ones stood silent witt
establishment, and then they shouted for JOY
till the room rang, and they danced merrill
round the tree, while one present after al
other was taken from it.
| ~, s'Whet are thew dc
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CHRISTMAS SERVICES.

The village church on Christmas Day
Holds kindly hearts and pleasant faces
And some are seen to sing and pray
Who seldom go to such Ike places.
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IT WAS THE TIhSI TO l1IIN VlIVrTl tFsNVVI
FALL. the fir tree, trembling
through all its branches, "and then what
happens"
ave did not sec any more" said the spar
rows; ''but this was enough for u.s."
~ wonder whether anything SO brilliant
will ever happen to me" thought the III
tree.
Rejoice with us" said the air and the sun
light. "Erjoy thine own bright life IN fresh
air.
But the tree would not rejoice, though it
grew taller every day, and winter and sum
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And now it was all held up for the smiles OF
a modern quartet! .., .,,,,
The old chorister's head sank upon the
bench. and his tears blurred the notes on the
ancient page.
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TREES" tiers came and cut
down several of the tallest trees, and the
young fir tree, which was now grown to its
full height, shuddered as the noble trees fell
to the earth with a crash. After the branches
were Topped off, the trunks looked SO slender
and bare that they could scarcely be recog-
nzed. Then they were placed upon wagons
and drawn by horses out of the forest.
"Wherc were they goingi What would be-
come of themf' The young fir tree wished
very much to know. So in the spring, when
tho swallows and the storks came, it asked,
"Do YOU know where those trees We're taken;
Did you meet themW
The swallows knew nothing; but the stork,
after little reflection, nodded bis head and
said ''Yes, think | do. l met several new
ships when flew from Egypt, and they had
fine masts that smelt like fir. | think these
must have been the trees; | assure you they
were stately, very stately"
"Oh, how wish were tall enough to go
on the sea, said the fir tree. "What is this
sea and what does it look llke#'
lit would take too much time to explain,
said the stork flying quickly away
"Rejoice in thy youth, said the sunbeam;
'rejoice in thy fresh growth and the young
life that is in thee. T"
And the wind kissed the tree and the dew
wate.ed it with tears, but the fir tree regarded
them not.
| Christmas time drew near and many young
trees were cut down, some even smaller and
| Younger than the fir tree, who enjoyed
neither rest nor peace with longing to leave
| its forest home These young trees, which
were chosen for their beauty, kept theil
| branches and were also laid on wagons ans
drawn by horses out of the forest
"Where are they goingF' asked the fir tree
They are HOT taller than am; indeed one
much less; and why are the branches not Gu
OFF, Where are they goingT'
I'VE know, we know" sang the spar
rows 1--WE have looked in at tn
| windows of the houses in the town, ana W
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as the other trees.
then l would spread
out my branches on
every side and my
top would overlook
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"What are they do
ingi What will hap
pen next7' thought the
fir. At last the candles
burnt down to the
branches and were put
out. Then the children
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Know what Is done
with them. They arc
dressed up in hemost
splendid manner. We
have seen them stand
ing in the middle of
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the tree.
Oh, how the y
rushed upon it, till
the branches crack
ed, and had it not
hao,, fnstnnncl With
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Tho celebration of the kindly festival Dc
GOV, With q musical service on Christmas eve
j f new Quartet was in place and Hezeklan
sa+ With the audience. In Difference to oid
t;n,a custom some of the hymns were sung py
th ,l entire congregation. The old chorlster
tr .G r. e;ng with the others, but after rev
s ,'uo ,ha tears somehow got entangled IN his
voice, and, as hc could not sing . ANU was ali
too, he stopped singing; " men ~ him
over several of hisneighooIs app $3.50 hoan
to say that they didn't tnihn 'n spooli each
any Improvement, and HezekIan l. shOoA 'A>
one by the hand and answered i,o' s LEA the
The last gossiping couple hau ''i' '''