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"HACKMETACK," a lasting and
fragrant perfume, Price 25 and 81
cents. For sale by Mcfarland.

The December of the The Eclectic,
which closes the forty-seventh volume
OF the new series, is represtative OF the
the established character of this Mag
azine for STERLING value and interest.
The opening article is striking story
entitled "Aut Diabolus aut Mill, /"
which has excited great interest in
England and France. 1t is claimed
that the facts herein set forth were ac-
tually experienced by a Catholic able
OF freethinking tendencies in Paris
several years sicne, Andrew Lang's
article on Intentional Girlishness
discusses the extreme sensitiveness to
mutual Judgment which exists he
tween England and America, though
more intense on the side of this coun-
try. Canon Taylor's paper on "The
Great Missionary Failure" is trench.
ant aIlack on the current methods Ol
religious propagandism in healhen
lands, and asserts that missionary en-,
terprise has totally failed in its mis-
sion. The number contains several
very readable short papers and sketch
es, that on Paris at the Beginning oI
the Eighteenth Century being pecu
liarly suggestive
Published by E. r. Pelton, 25 Bono
Street, New York. Terms, IS pei
year; single numbers, 45 cents; tria
subscription for 8 months, 81. Eclec
and any "a Magazine, IS.
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-29

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DoBERT BURR0W
ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR II
cHANCERY,
johnson City, Tenn.

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BRISTOL, Tenn, I
July 5, lSSS.}

bRlSTOLj ENN,I
July 5, 1885,
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga. !:
Gentlemen,-Four years ago ! was a
resident of Des Moines, Iowa, and
while there contracted blood poison.
| had a remarkable strong constitu-
tion, and that, with the aid of an eight
months sojourn at Hot Springs, cured
meat least, / thought it cured me.
This spring pimples appeared upon
my face, and my general health began
to give way. at once attributed it to
the old troble, and was thinking OF an
other trip to Hot Springs, when a
friend recommended your medicine
instead, | began to take it bnt must
say, with some doubt. This was soon
dispelled, my general health impsOvc4
and the pimples disappeared, and now
| feel myself again.
FRANK HEIRoMoNUEs.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn,
June 81, 1885
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga :
Gentlemen,-In the early part of
the present year, bad case of blood
poison appeared upon me. l began
taking s. S. s. under advise OF another,
and to-day I feel greatly improved. /
am still taking The medicine and shall
continue to do SO until am perfectly
well. | believe it will effect perfect
cure. Yours truly,
Doc. P. HOWARD,
Ill West Sixth street.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Disease
mailed free. Z
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Atlanta, Ga.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-29

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-29

SHILOH'S CURE will Immediately
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-29

WHY WILL YOU cough when
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-29

"We have loved this man" said the
officiating clergyman. eHis face has
long been dear and familiar TO ps ;.but
when shall we see him more? Never
ueverl Our brother is in heaven" E"
" Well" remarked one of the pillars
Of the church, " il he's in heaven and
none o Us amt goin' to see him no
more, I don't see what we pay the par
son FIVE thousand a year for"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-29

WOMAN,
1--WE must ever trust her-ever doubt her
And, while our being has so brief span,
Must find existence with her, or without her.
choice of lives too dificult for man -
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-29

When lady condescends to a prac-
tical Joke it generally is very neat
one. NJ. Bonceurt, the rich '6nanceir,
was very stingy to his wife in the mat,
ter Of pin money, One day q lady
closely yelled, and very anxious not to
be recognized, called upon him and
borrowed a large sum, leaving hel
diamonds as a pledge. It was his
wifel
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-13
A1exican and Snaniard.

The average Mexican, like the average
American, is free with his money-neg-
lectful to those little economies which
Europeans understand SO well, and,
therefore. when a rich Mexican land
owner is in need of manager for an es-
tate he looks about for a frugal, thrifty
Spaniard. who, if he does make money
for himself, does not neglect his employ
er's interest. 1t is common error
among Americans to fancy the Spaniard
as a boasting, proud fellow, averse to
toll and preferring gentility in faded
velvet coat to hard work and comfort.
A witty Spaniard has said somewhere
that ali Spaniards are either Don Quix-
otes or Sancho Panzas, and there is some
measure of truth in this saying. The
Sancho Fanza class of Spaniard has the
hard, homcly sense of the New England
farmer, and not q little of the dry humor
which the Yankee possesses as by birth
right. The Spanish language has thou
sands of sharp and racy proverbs availa-
BILE for every day use, and the hard
working Spaniard makes free Use of
them.
Another Anglo-Saxon misconception is
that the Spaniard is man who is ever
seeking quarrel and whose temper Is
fiery and uncertain. There are streaks
of romanticism in the Spaniard, and any
amount of good qualities that wear
well in every day life. He is patient.
good humored, and will share his meal
with an unfortunate countryman. There
is much sturdy fiber left in the Spanish
nation, which we must not forget, dis
puted the control of this hemisphere
with ourselves for centuries, and left
never to be erased marks of Spanish
domination. The Spaniard resembles
the Anglo-Saxon in his propensities for
colonization, his willingness to emigrate,
his capacity for hard work and a certain
arrogance the Anglo-Saxon or Spaniard
| never loscs.-Cor. Boston Herald.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-13
Persian BAZAAR.

In the bazaar, Teheran, there are the
silversmiths fusing the metal into ingots
and bars. hammering at the plates, de-
signing. engraving. chasing and solder
ing; the work is seen in progress from
the very beginning, and woe be to the
unfortunate wretch who shall be de-
tected in using alloy OF an unnecessary
quantity Of solder The workers in
leather, in copper, in iron, the manu-
facturers Of textile fabrics, all give
continuous industrial exhibition Of their
own, which is open to all the world,
free gratis, for nothing" The confec-
toner produces his sweet stock in trade
under the eye of the purchaser. The
Persian likes to have everything made
specially, and sits by to see it done, to
make sure that what he buys is fresh,
and that he isn't cheated.
1t is not to be wondered at that the
bazaars are the favorite lounge OF the
middle and lower classes. All day long
the great arches of the bazaar are
thronged by noisy, pushing crowd,
hurrying and gesticulating, but all in
high good humOr. Here come the noun
tebank, the buffoons, the proprietors OF
dancing bears and monkeys, the street
conjurors, and the man with the tame
lion; the itinerant venders of flowers,
lettuce, pipes and hot tea; the sellers of
eggs and poultry; the dealers in weapons
and second hand clothing, and innu-
merable hawkers.
1t is not to be wondered at that the
European traveller finds it very difficult
indeed to tear himself away from the in
Vulnerable attractions of the Persian ba-
zaar. The bric-a-brac hunter may come
upon priceless piece of faience, which
he may possibly secure for few pence.
Here one may occasionally pick up a
numismatic treasure, which the owner is
glad to part with for little more than
the price of the metal; but here the
stranger must beware, for skillful for
geries of old coin are not unknown, even
in Persia. But there is one honest Gus
tom invariable in the Persian bazaar: if
a purchaser is dissatisfied with his bar
gain the seller is always ready to return
him his money if he brings back what
he has bought within twenty-four hours.
This is custom never departed FROM
| Good Words.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-13

ms pocEer Jun as ne dIu %. rnere was
knock at the door, and, In response 20 Cal
tons invitation to enter, Thinton & Tarbets
clerk came in with Roger Moreland The
latter faltered a little on the threshold, when
he saw Calton was not alone. and seemed
hal. inclined to retreat But, evidently,
thinking there was no danger OF his secret
being discovered, be pulled himself together,
and advoNced into the room in an easy and
confident manner.
'This is the gentleman who wants 70 know
about the check, sir" said Thinton & Tar
bets clerk to Calton.
"Oh, indeed" answered Calton, quietly.
II am glad to see him; you can 60"
The clerk bowed and went out, closing the
door after him. Moreland took his seat di-
rectly in front of Calton, and with his back
to the door Kilsip, seeing this, strolled
across the room In a nonchalant manner,
while Calton engaged Moreland in converse
ton, and quietly turned the key.
"You want to see me, sirY" said Calton, re-
suming his seat.
"Yes; that is. alone" replied Moreland,
uneasily.
"Oh, these gentlemen are all my friends"
said Calton, quietly; anything you may
say is quite safe"
''That they are your friends, and are quite
safe, is nothing to me-" said Moreland, inso
lently. Il wish to speak to you in private, '
Don't you think you would like to know
my friendsr' said Calton coolly, taking no
notice of bis remark.
ID your friends, sirI' cried Moreland,
furiously, rising from his feet,
Cation laughed, and introduced Mr.. More
land to the others.
"Dr. Chinston, Mr.. Kilsip, and-Mr. Fitz-
gerald"
Fitzgerald" gasped Moreland, growing
pale. "I-I-what's thatF' he shrieked, as
he saw Whytes coat, all weather stained,
lying on a chair near him, and which he i'm
mediately recognized.
THAT is the rope that's going to hang
you," said Kilsip, quietly, coming behind
him, ''for the murder of Oliver Whyte."
Trapped, by G-p shouted the wretched
man, wheeling round, so as to face Kilsip
He sprang at the detectives tAroat, and they
both rolled together on the floor, but the lat
ter was too strong for him, and, after SHARP
struggle, he succeeded in getting the hand
cuffs OH Moreland's wrists. The others stood
around perfectly quiet, knowing that KilsiE
required no assistance Now that there was
no possibility Of escape, Moreland seemed te
become resigned, and rose sullenly off the
foor
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-13

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The attempt to organize grave stone
trust has failed. A grave stone isn't
something you have to run out and buy
and have ON hand for Sunday, but
something which can be delayed for
weeks and months and years, and so
the grave stone men couldn't corner.
There Is only one darkey in Holmes
county, Ohio, and at last accounts he
was in Jail for celebrating the election
of Harrison with bug.juice and red
paint accompaniments.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-13

CHAPTER XxXv
1.-THE LOVE THAT LIVES"
There are certain periods in the life Of men
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-13
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salye in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and post
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II is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-13
What's the Matter With the j. w.
Brant Co.?

''Oh, they are all right" for they have sense
enough to know that equality and quantity"
is advertising which the people always appre-
citae, as proved by the increased sale OF
Brant's Pulmonary Balsam, since the size OF
the bottle was doubled.
It is the best remedy sold for all Throat and
Lung Troubles, as the many testimonials we
havs, proves. For further proof get 5Oc.
size bottle for 25 cents (warranted) of Saur
& Balsley.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-11
Or. Thomas J. W. Pray.

DOVER, n. H., Dec. 1O-Dr. Thomas j.
w. Pray, died of heart disease last night.
He leaves widow and two children. He
was born in Lebanon. Me-, in 1919, gradual
ed at Bowdoin College in 1874 and in 1886
began the study OF medicine with DR.. ]. II.
Jewett, Of South Berwick. Afterwards he
went to New York and completed his educa-
tion with Professor Z. X. Peaslee. The de-
gree of M. d. was conferred upon him by
Harvard in 184S. He has been in this city
ever since. In 1850 he was chosen president
of the New Hampshire Medical Society and
gave noted address upon diphtheria which
attracted the attention of professional men
all oyer the country. He has been president
Of the Dover Medical Association and of
the Strafford District Medical Society for
many years. For 20 years he was connected
with the public schools. He was State com.
missioner OF education in 1858 and 1852 and
in the State Legislature he was chairman of
the legislative committee on education. He
was member Of the city government four
years just after the war, and three years
president OF the council. The funeral oc-
ours Thursday.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-11
GOING TO VISIT GENERAL HARRISON.
Important Conferences at the Home
OF the President Elect.
An intimation that the Cabinet will
Soon be Selected.
Senator Sherman Said to Intend to
Stay In the Senate.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. u.-Important con-
ferenees win occur at the home of General
Harrison this week. and 1t is expected that
before this month Is over at least one or two
OF the men whom the PresIdent-eIect NAV
desire to take into his cabinet will receive
an intimation Of the offer he is disposed to
make them. 1t is stated on high authority
that upto the present time he has committed
himself to no one. Mr.. Morton will arrive
on Wednesday, Senator Quay will also be
mere this week, arriving about the same time
tnat Mr.. Morton Is expected to reach the
city. But 1t Is thought that they will not
eome together. IL Is supposed, Of course,
tnat MI quay comes to talk about the cab
met and TO give General Harrison such in
tormation or suggestions as may be asked
Irom MIN: 1t was his intention to visit Gen
eral harrison before Congress met, but 9TH
~ 81 engagements made II necessary for him to
IeIer the trip. It Is said that IL was General
Harrison's determination 10 confer with both
OF them Dofore communicating with other
leading representatives Of the party In the
East who will probably be called to Indian
Some Indiana Republicans stlll cling To
the belief that the State will be represented
In tne cabinet, and the friends OF Mr.. Hus-
ton are particularly hopeful. While 10 Is
conceded that he has strong claims to recOg-
milton and will probably be given a desirable
appointment, It has been suggested that the
position OF First Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral win be about as near the cabinet circle
as II will bs found advisable TO place him.
Inc friends OF Mr.. Huston say that he would
not be willingto accept subordinate pO-
sitt0n of any kind.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-11
MATRIMONIAL CONFUSION.
A St. Louis Couple that Got Ratified
at the Altar.
[st. Lonis Glohe-nemncratl l

lSt. Louis Gl0De-Democratl
Many amusing incidents are met with by a
clergyman in the performance Of rites matri-
monial." said reverend gentleman to the
writer. 1T was not long since was called
to officiate at a wedding which was impromp-
tn. The invited groomsman failed to appear
and neighbor was asked to assist, as the
couple both having been married, were anx-
ious to get out Of town and avoid a chari-
vari. The emergency groomsman was YER
dant, and grew so embarrassed that he COM
pletely upset the nerves of the bridesmaid.
She had two tasks on her mind-one, to ar
range her hustle. the other, to fasten bou-
Quet to the groomsman's lapel. She got
these mixed in her mind, and pinned the
boquet first ON her hustle and then tore it
impatiently off and pinned it on to his coat
tail. They upset half the furniture and
tripped the bride while adjourning to the
parlor
"a lunch had been provided on tray
close at hand, and when asked for the ring
the assistant promptly handed me a biscuit.
Seeing his mistake, for want of better
place, he awkwardly put the muffin in the
groom's pocket, took the ring from his
mouth and handed 1t to the bride, at the
same time pouring glass of wine from the
bottle at hand into dusty piece Of lovely
Sevres china. Perspiration stood out in
great beads on his forehead, and as soon as
the ceremony was performed he looked at
the envelope in his hand containing my fee,
broke the seal, and, guess, thinking either
that he had earned 1t or that 1t was Intended
for him, put 1t in his pocket, handed me the
envelope and fled. The couple missed the
train by the delay, and when the noise of
dozens of inharmonious instruments broke
the happy couples slumbers that night be-
groomsman. A little leaven of embarass-
ment let loose in bridal party leaveneth the
whole crowd"
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-11
ALFRED WAKING UP.
The Citizens Say They Must Have
More Business in the Place.
Especial to the Press.

ALFRED, Dec 10.-The citizens of Alfred
have begun an agitation for the purpose Of
securing manufacturing industries for the
town. Saturday evening meeting of citi-
zens was held at Town Hall for the purpose
of seeing what could be done. The meeting
was called to order by J. M. Stmson, who
nominated L. NJ. Perkins for chairman. Mr.
Perkins on taking the chair made a short
speech, setting forth the object of the meet
ing and called for expressions from those
present.
Hon. William Emery was the first speak
er. He thought that some manufacturing
was needed to keep the town from going
back. and thou ght the people of the town
should do something to encourage manufac-
turers to come in.
Samuel M. Came, James <. Hewey, Rich
ard Stanley and others agreed with MIR. En-
cry, most of them thinking that shoe fac
tory would be the most feasible addition to
the business of the place.
A committee was appointed to open cor
respondence with various manufacturing
firms; and second committee was appoint
ed to see what the town would do, and what
local aid could be obtained in the form of
subscriptions. The proposition which
seemed to meet the most favor was to form
stock company. putting the shares at low
late. to ouild such building as could be
rented to some manufacturer.
The meeting adjourned subject to the call
of either of the committees. The meeting
was very enthusiastic, many farmers being
present. An excellent opportunity is here
offered for some Massachusetts manufactur-
er who may wish to move into Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-11
MAINE PEoAc scuEs.
Programme of the Annual Session
This Month
Especial to the Press. ]

lopccial 10 tne freSS.1
AUGUSTA, Dec. 10.-Following is the pro-
gramme of the annual meeting of the Maine
Pedagogical Society to be held at Auburn,
December 81, % and %:
THURSDAY EVENING, DEC. 27, 7.30P.M.
Organization
NJ welcome -Extended by Nathan W. Harris,
Lecture Relations of home, school and church.
A. +. Winship, editor Of Journal of Education,
Boston.
FRIDAY. DEc. 2s, DAM.
Presidents Address-The Teacher and the
Report on History-P Principal G. C. Purington,
Normal school, Pennington. Discussion opened
BY Principal W. j. Corthell. Gorhsm.
Paper-Modern Languages in Secondary
Schools Prof. Henry johnson, Bowdoin College
Discussion opened by Principal w. E Sargent,
Paper-On Instruction in Latin in Preparatory
Schools. Prof. j. d. Taylor Colby University.
Bpm.
:. Address-Music in the Primary Schools. Prof.
#. Z. Chapman, Boston.
Exercises in Singing by pupils of Auburn Prim-
Report On Geography Rev. b. P. Snow, Will
iard. Discussion opened by Supt w. c. Craw-
Paper--Physcal Training in thePublic Schools.
Prot. z. E. Adams, Colby University. Discussion
Re- ort on Science Teaching-H. NJ Esfabrook,
Normal school, Gorham. Discussion opened by
r. ID, NlckerSOn, Maine Central Institute.
FRIDAY EVENING, 7.30 pm.
Paper-What our Pupils know in English
Language, when they leave the Grammar schools
Geo. II: Martin, Agent Massachusetts Board of
Education.
Address-School Government as Factor in
Moral Culture. Principal G. q. Rounds, Phi. D.,
State Normal School, Plymouth, N. H.
SATURDAY, DEC. 27TH, 9A.M
Report on Necrology-Memorial of Rolliston
woodbury., by Principal G. q. Rounds, Phi. ID.
Sketch OF B. X. Melcher, by K. p. Sampson. Saco
Report on Course of Study for Academies and
Seminaries. Principal A. L. Richardson, Normal
School, Castine.
Discussion, opened by President E. NJ Smith.
Maine Wesleyan Seminary.
Election Of officers, reports of committees and
unfinished business.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-11
A Murderer Almost Pardened.


Poor George Knight. the Poland murderer.
came much nearer receiving pardon at the
last meeting of the Council, than either he
or the members of that august body we're
aware of. On the first ballot it was unani-
mously voted to allow the petitioners for his
release leave to withdraw, and, supposing
the matter settled, the Council went on to
the consideration Of other business. Now il
happens that there are two blanks for use in
cases of this sort, one of which, when filed
out. orders the pardon OF the prisoner, while
the other skaters all his hopes. Hon. w. II
Hunt, the chairman Of the committee which
attends to these matters, filed out the wrong
blank, ordering that full and free pardon
be granted the petitioner. Both the Cover
nor and Secretary Of State signed the paper
without noticing the mistake, and 1t was
sent to Deputy Secretary Chadbourne, whose
business IL Is to make out the pardons. Be-
fore he began his work, however, one Of the
clerks happened to remark that he wondered
why the Council pardoned Knight. gen.
tleman present remarked that pardon was
not granted, and after some discussion in
quiry was made and the matter cleared up
Had it not been for this accident the pardon
would have been despatched to Thomaston,
and before the error could be discovered
George knight would not only have been at
liberty but the intricate legal. question of
whether he could again be incarcerated
would be open to the consideration Of Maine
iuristS.