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PRESIDENT CLEvELAND's VIEWS.

The taxation of luxuries presents no
features of hardship; but the necessa-
ries OF life used and consumed by all
the people, the duty upon which adds
to the cost Of living in every house,
should be greatly cheapened. The
radical reduction Of the duties imposed
upon raw materials used in manufact-
ures, or its free importation, is OF
course an important factor in any ef.
fort to reduce the price of these nec-
essaries. 1t would not only relieve
them from the increased cost caused
by the tariff on such materials, but the
manufactured product being thus
cheapened, chat part OF the tariff now
laid upon such product as compen.
satiOn to our manufacturers for the
present price of raw material, could be
accordingly modified. Such reduction
or free importation would serve beside
to largely reduce the revenue. 1t is
not apparent how such change can
have any injurious effect upon our
manufacturers. On the contrary, it
would appear to give them a better
chance in foreign markets with the
manufacturers Of other countries, who
cheaper their wares by free material.
Thus our people might have the op-
portunity of extending their sales be-
yond the limits Of home consumption
saving them from the depression,
interruption in business and loss caus-
ed by a glutted domestic market and
aflording their employees more certain
and steady labor, with its resulting
quiet and Clevelands
annual Message, 1887.
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ABOUT TIE.
Probabilities Of Slight Democratic Gain
in the Next Senate.

WASHINGTON, Aug. AIN accordance
with the usual custom, the Senate will
be convened in special session early
next March, Immediately following
the expiration OF the present Congress.
No matter how the presidential cleo
tion may result this special session
will be necessary. Should President
Cleveland be reelected, his Cabinet
must be reappointed, and should Gen.
Harrison win, the Senate will be call
ed together to assist him in organizing
his administration, If the republicans
elect their presidential ticket, they
will almost certainly control the SEN
ate if they lose the presidential cleo
tion they are likely to lose the Senate.
AT all events the Senate will be nearly
equally divided politically. The terms
Of twenty.six Senators thirteen dem
ocrats and thirteen republicans-will
expire on the Sd of next March. OF
the outgoing democrats eleven are
from Southern States, one from Della
ware, State as reliably democratic as
any in the South, and one from New
Jersey. The latter is the only State
that can be considered doubtful in the
list that must choose successors to
democrats. Already the democrats
have gained one Senator from the re-
publicans. They have chosen Mr..
Barbour to succeed Mr.. Riddleberger
from Virginia. Therefore, unless
some unexpected and remarkable po-
litical revolution should occur within
the South between now and November
the democrats are sure to hold their
own in the next Senate. II they re-
tain New Jersey they will divide the
Senate equally with the republicans,
assuming that the latter suffer no
further losses; and the political status
of the States to choose successors to
outgoing republicans makes it quite
as certain that they will remain faith
ful to the present party affiliations, as
the Southern States are to remain
democratic. If, then, New Jersey
elects democratic Legislature, the
political control OF the next Senate
will probably depend upon the casting
vote OF the Vice President OF the Unit
ed States. -Ifg eau GC III
OF the democratic Senators whose
terms are now drawing to a close
Messrs. Beck (Kentucky), Gibson
Gouisiana) and Walthall (Missisppi)
have been reelected, and the indica.
tions are that Messrs. Berry, Sauls-
bury, Coke and Kenna will be their
own successors. 5
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Texas has 4,500, 900 sheep and her
entire delegation in Congress--11 in
all-voted for the free wool tariff
bill.
Pennsylvania has $50 900 sheep, and
cast 20 votes against the free wool tar
iff and six in favor OF it.
Michigan has 100000 sheep, and
cast votes for the free wooltariff and
6 against it.
Rhode Island has 10000 sheep and
cast her solid vote OF 2 against free
wool tariff
Minnesota has 100000 sheep, and
cast A votes, including one Republi-
can, for afree wool tariff and / against
it.
Missouri has 100000 sheep and
cast IL votes for free wool tariff and
2 against it.
Massachusetts, has 600 900 sheep and
cast votes against free wool tariff
and in favor uf it.
Georgia has 100000 sheep and cast
a solid vote of 10 in favor of free
wool tariff.
Maine has 100000 sheep and cast a
solid vote Of 4against free wool tar
iff.
North Carolina has 100000 sheep
and cast votes for free wool tariff
and 2 against it.
New Hampshire has 100000 sheep
and cast a solid vote Of 2 against a free
wool tariff.
Tennessee has 100000 sheep and
cast s votes for free wool toriff and 2
against it.
Indiana has 100000 sheep and
cast 6 votes for free wool tariff and
against it.
Illinois has 100000 sheep and cast
IA votes against free wool tariff and
in its favor
Arkansas 100000 sheep and cast a
solid vote OF 5 in favor of free wool
tariff.
New Jersey has 100000 sheep and
cast votes against a free wool tariff
and 2 in its favor.
Alabama has 100000 sheep and cast
a solid vote of s in favor of free WOO
tariff.
These facts, exhibited by the vote on
the new tariff bill in the House or
Saturday, certainly show that the de
mand for taxed wool does not come
from the wool-growers, but from parti
san demands for taxes on the necces
saries OF life to sustain monopoly con
troll Of taxation upon consumers
Philadelphia Times.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 8. The confer.
ence committee on the bill for the re-
lief Of Perez Dickinson, of Tennessee,
have come to an agreement. The
bill, when it passed the Senate, appro-
priated $4,000 topay off his war claim,
The House cut this amount down to
$4,000, and the conference committee
have now restored it TO the original
sum, at which it will pass in u few
days.
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Louisville claims the professional
beauty prize this season. The pretty
young demoiselle who has right to
answer to the claim is Miss Mary
Creel. She is two years older than
"sweet sixteen" and herhair is nearly
copper colored and her eyes are brown
and lauguishing. Her father is Mr..
Buckner Creel and she comes of a
family noted for beauty. Miss Creel
sailed for Europe in the spring and
has been vastly admired In Paris.
Although she is in the close company
Of her teacher and schoolmates, with
whom she is travelling, she is obliged
always to wear a veil to prevent, to
some extent at least, the impertinent
staring OF the passers by.
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At Her Tongues End.

He-"Of course, you ale interested
in politics"
She-"Intensely."
He--"Which side is going to win? ~
She--"Well, judging from what
heard papa say last night, Mr.. Dele
gate has got run on his ahead tick
ct, and Mr.. Convention, of Illinois, il
he can carry the Chairman of the
gravel-box by constituent, will"
He-"Just watch Gordon play ten
nis!-TSmes.
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A Horrible Inheritance.

The transmission of the fearful ef-
fects of contagious blood poison is the
most horrible inheritance which any
man can leave to his innocent posteri-
ty; but it can be certainly mitigated
and in the majority of cases, prevent
ed by the use of the antidote which
Nature furnishes, and which is found
in the remedy known all over the
world as Swift's Specifc-commonly
called rs. s."
Mr. j. H. Brown, of Hornellsville,
N. Y, writes Three years l suffered
with this horrible disease. Swifts
Specific cured me completely"
Prof. Edwin Baar, 2S4 E. 22nd ST.,
N. Y, writes "Swift's Specific cured
me OF fearful case of Blood Poison"
DR.. B. F. Wingfeld, OF the Soldiers
Home, Richmond, Va, writes :
"Swift's Specific cured me OF a severe
case of Blood Poison"
D. w. X. Briggs, Brooklyn, N. Y,
writes II was perfect wreck from
Blood Poison. Swift's Specific restor-
ed health and hope, and / am well to-
day"
G. w. Langhill Savannah, Ga.
suffered long with Blood Poison. J
tried Swift's Specific and am perfectly
well.
A. w. Buell., Of Powers Hotel,
Rochester, N. Y. writes: at is the
blood remedy on earth. | cured my
self with it. I recommended it to a
friend and it made him WELL"
Mr.. f. L. Stanton, of the Smithville
(Ga,) News, writes that friend was
afflicted with case of Blood Poison
and two bottles s. s. s. effecte a com
plete cure.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer
Atlanta, Ga.
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Renews Her Youth.

Mrs, Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay
Co., Iowa, tells the following remarka-
BILE story; the truth of which is vouch-
ed for by the residents Of the town:
II am 70 years old, have been troubled
with kidney complaint and lameness
for many years could not dress my
self without help Now am free from
all pain and soreness, and am able to
do all my own housework. | owe my
thanks to Electric Bitters for having
renewed my youth, and removed com
pletely all disease and pain" Try
bottle, SOC. and 81. at MeFerrin's Drug
Store.
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Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your ap-
petite is poor, you are bothered with
Headache, you are fidgetty, nervous,
and generally outof sorts, and want
to brace up Brace up, but not with
stimulants, spring medicines, or Bit
ters, which have for their basis very
cheap, bad whisky, and which stimu-
late You for an hour, then leave you
in worse condition than before,
What yau want is an alternative that
will purify your blood, start healthy
action of Liver and Kidneys, restore
your vitality, and give renewed health
and strength. Such q medicine you
will find In Electric Bitters. and only
so cents a bottle at McFerrin's Drug
Store.
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An Important Element

OF the success OF Hoods Sarsaparilla
is the fact that every purchaser re-
ceives fair equivalent for his money.
The familiar headline 400 Doses One
Dollar" stolen by imitators, is origin
al with and true only of Hoods Sarsap-
arilla. This can easily be proven by
any one who desires to test the mat
ter. For real economy, buy only
Hoods Sarsaparila. Sold by all
drggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-08-09

The n. G. 4 St. L. R. r., will sell
one fair round trip tickets to Arkan-
sas, Texas, Southwest Missouri and
Southern Kansas, on July "A, %, and
26, limited ten days in each direction.
The final limit for return passage is
thirty days from date OF
sale. Stop over privileges will be al
lowed, within limit of ticket, on lines
west OF Mississippi river. Write to
W. L. Danley, G. P. & T, A., Nashville
Tenn !, for further information,
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When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them oastoria,

1t is said that the Oldest man living
anywhere is James James, a negro, Of
Santa Rosa, Mexico, who was born
near Dorchester, in 1852, He ewas with
his master in the revolutionary war;
was forty years old when Washington
was elected president went to Texas
when 101 years old; moved into Mexi-
co five years later, and now, at the
ripe age Of 1876, lives in little hut, to
which he is confined by rheumatism,
and is supported by contributions
from the citizens Of Santa Rosa,
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Obituary.


Your committee to whom Was ar
ranged the duty of preparing a. suita.
Bile notice of the death of our esteem-
ed Brother Alfred Carr, would sub.
nit the following;
Bro. Carr was born April the 8th.
1903 and died March 31st, 1888, lack
ing but s days Of having reached the
ripe and unusual period OF iour.score
years. Deceased made profession OF
religion and joined the Brush Greek
church and was baptized by Elder
Reese Bayless in BRUSH Greek near
the residence of s. H. Miller in 1843.
Hereafterwards transferred to Sink
ing Greek, not far from this place,
where he was made both Deacon and
Clerk, which latter Office he held for
twenty-five years. He was one OF the
consistent members of this church at
its organization in 1869. Held the po-
sition of Clerk Az years and that of
Deacon until his death. The church
being quite weak both in member
ship and financially, much Of the con-
duct of its affairs devolved upon Bro.
Carr, who by his punctual attendance
upon and material support Of its SER
vice did much to carry it forward du-
ring the years Of its infancy and weak
ness. By those who knew him better,
some of committee it is said that be
loved the cause of God and loved to
lend helping hand to the servant of
God. The latter years of his life we're
marked by a special fondness for the
reading of the Bible. Truly it may be
said that he delighted in the "Law Of
the Lord" and in his law did he medi-
tate day and night. He is said to.
have read during the interval from
1870 to 1880 the Bible through 12.
times and from July 1880 to Feb. 1881.
he read the Bible through 8 times,
from 1870 to 1880 he read the New
Testament through 3 times each year,
and two sermons each day during the
same period. Truly he must have
loved Gods word, and through that.
word to commune with its Divine
Author. To him that word was in
deed sweeter than honey and the hon.
ey comb. In view of the life he lived
we may not be surprised to learn that
his affections were patiently borne and
were to him the refner's fire, purging
out the drops preparatory to that per-
feet muteness for his home among the
sanctified and blood washed throng in
view of his useful life and exalted
character for high toned piety.
Therefore resolved {:
LIST. That in the life and character
of the deceased was exhibited in an
eminent degree the power Of Divine
grace and the elevating and sanctify-
ing influence of the Divine Spirit,
End. That in the death of Bro. Carr,
the Church has lost one OF her most
worthy and useful members.
3rd. That we bowin meek submis-
sion to the decree of our Allwise
Heavenly Father at whose summons
our departed Brother was called to
come up higher.
4th. That we will cherish his men,
ory and strive to initiate his example
and piety.
9Th. That this report be spread up
on the records OF the church and that
a copy besent to the city papers for
publication.
| Respectfully Submitted.
4 ]. T.. KINGANNoN,
| - r.. G. HUNTER,
j. A. CARGILLE.
Committee.
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ARE YOU MADE miserable by In
digestion, Constipation, Dizziness
Loss of Appetite, Yellow Skin? Shi-
loh's Vitalizer is positive cure. For
sale by Mcfarland.
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WHOLE NO. 225
OVER THE STATE.
Items Of News Gathered from Our Ex.
changes And Other Sources.

There are 30S Farmers Alliances in
Tennessee.
The good citizens of Winchester
have been much disturbed of late by
the appearance of large black hear
near the town. Give him all your
mad dogs and stray hogs.
A lady at Tullahoma the other day
characterized Capt Hawkins as chat
bright'eyed little Republican" After
November he may be styled that
sad-eyed defeated candidate. ."-Pulas-
XII Citizen.
This is not a fashion journal, but we
wish to remark that woman without
a hustle looks like u jay bird with its
tail feathers pulled out. So we hope
that the example said to have been
set by Mrs, Cleveland will not be fol-
lowed in Troy.-Troy Press.
AtFefnYale springs Whlle a num-
Der guests were standing on the porch
OF the hotel sudden clap of thunder
startled them greatly. A bolt struck
an oak tree near by and made hole
in it from the point where it struck
to the ground. One of the slivers
knocked out of the tree was ten feet
in length and only half an inch
thick.
A man in Franklin lost handsome
gold watch. He announced that he
would hang his vest on his rear porch
from where his watch was stolen and
ifit was not replaced, the person steal
ing it would be prosecuted. The
watch was found in few days after
ward still running, although it had
been gone for several days.
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PRESIDENTIAL VIEWS.
Presidents Grant, Arthur and Cleveland
on Free Raw Materials.
PRESIDENT GRANTS VIEWS.

Grants Annual Message 1875.
| would mention those articles
which enter into manufacture OF all
sorts All duty paid on such articles
goes direct to the cost of the article
when manufactured here and must be
paid for by the consumer. These
duties not only come from the con.
sumers at home, but act as a protec-
tion to foreign manufacturers IN our
own and distant markets.
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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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Washington College Notes.

Fred Dobson has been quite sick,
but is convalescing.
The Sunday School is increasing
in number and interest, at Salem.
Mrs, M. A. Mathes is having
her yard and garden neatly inclos-
ed.
Miss Mollie Lyon has closed a
very successful school at Lamel
Hill.
Mr.. McMathes is the new post
master at Washington College,
Tenn. nt..
The prospects were never bright
er, for fourishing school, than at
present.
Mrs. M. A. Mathes will have
charge of the Primary Department,
this ensuing session.
Students can secure good board
in private families near College, if
desired. ...
Patrons desiring rooms should
apply at an early day, as they will
all soon be taken.
| DR.. Dobson will build Domito-
ry during vacation as more rooms
are needed.
President ]. w. c. Willoughby
is making friends, and gaining stu
dents wherever he goes,
Many students will be happy to
learn Mrs. c. A. Mathes will take
her old place as Matron.
Mr.. Geo. A. Ross is spending
his vacation and "Honey Moon"
at "Sweet Home" Oh how approp-
riate.
Miss Cora Carson has been quite
i'll, but under the skillful hand of
DR.. Jesse Campbell. She is rap
idly recovering.
Prof. John A. Watson, of the
Mathematical and Normal depart
ment, expects to visit the "Old Do
minion" soon. 8e
The Trustees are preparing to
remedy the chimneys in College
building, which do not draw
well.
Mr.. Henry Hoss is building a
new dormtory on the College
grounds for the accommodation of
his family.
i How many of our earnest Tenn
perance workers are going to sup
port the Prohibition ticket in the
coming campaign1
Mr.. "Bud" Upton, has treated
himself to fine two horse phaeton,
Hope he and his family will en-
joy many nice rides,
Christie's Music and Business
College has closed a pleasant and
successful term at the Concord
State Normal School, w. Va.
The Board of Trustees, Salem
Church, and the surrounding COM
muuity, have sustained great loss
by the death of E. Smith Math-
es.
Prof, c, R, Pepper of the Chair
Of Ancient Language, is sufficient
Recommendation for satisfactory
work in that department, I
Miss Matte M. Rankin, Instruc.
q tress in English Literature, will
occupy a room in College building
and have charge of the young la
dies. tta
We hope to open school with
t I5o students. Come if you desire
n cheap rates thorough drill, good
b health, much beauty, grand seen.
) cry and excellent society.
Miss Matte M. Rankin B. L
!. has been secured to occupy the
Q chair of English Language ant
0 Literature, therefore good worl
!, and success is guaranteed in th'
IS same.
4 c. A. Mathes, the steward o
n Washington College, expects to b,
g.. able to accommodate tWenty-fv,
Il boarders during the incoming
year.
Mrs. JsWs G. Willoughby is con
templating visit to her maidel
< 4 home in Cincinnati-hope she ma,
8, have quite pleasant sojourn and
1t safe return.
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FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Com
plant you have a printed guarantee
on every bottle OF Shiloh's Vitalizer
1t never fails to cure. For sale by
Mcfarland.
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Safe and Effective.

Brandreth's Pills are the safest and
most effective remedy for Indigestion
Irregularity Of the Bowels, Constipa-
tion, Billiousness, Headache, Dizzi-
ness, Malaria, or any disease arising
from an impure state Of the blood.
They have been in use IN this country
for over fifty years, and the thousands
of unimpeachable testimonials from
those who have used them, aud their
constantly increasing sale, is incon-
trovertable evidence that they per-
form all that is claimed for them.
Brandreth's Pills are purely vegeta-
BILE, absolutely harmless and safe to
take at any time.
Sold in every drug and medicine
store, either plain or sugar coated,
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Our readers have doubtless often
noticed that Hoods Sarsaparila is
well spoken of the newspapers. The
press is quick to recognize merit, and
does not hesitate to give praise were it
is due. The following is from the Bap-
tist Weekly, a leading religious pa
per,
advertising may bring an article
prominently before the public, but no
advertising can long help it if it has
not real merit, Hoods sarsaparilla is
well advertised but the best proof OF
its value is that so many persons use it
on the recommendation of friends
who have proved its peculiar virtues.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-08-09

aHACKMETACK," a lasting and
ragrant perfume, Price 25 and so
cents. For sale by Mcfarland.
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SHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY
"a positive cure for Oatarrh, Dipth-
eria and Canker- Mouth. For sale 10y
Mcfarland.
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A NASAL INJECTOR free with
each bottle of Shi'oh's Caiarrh Rene
dy. Price so cents. For sale by Nc
Farland.
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SHILOH'S CURE will Immediately
relieve Group, Whooping Cough and
Bronchitis. For sale by McFarland
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WHY WILL YOU cough when
Shiloh's Cure will give immediate re-,
lief. Price 10 cts, so cts, and 81
For sale by Mcfarland.