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Educational.

Examinations for appointments to
State Scholarship, in the University
OF Tennessee will be held in accord
ance with law by the undersigned at
Jonesboro on the Goth day Of June.
Applicants must be at least Is years,
must be Of good moral character, and
be prepared to pass complete exami-
nation in Arithmatio, Algebra TO
Quandratic Equantious, English
Grammar and composition, Geogra-
ply and United States History. All
who pass can receive an appointment
with free tuition, good until gradua-
ton, if desired, and worth $500 in tu-
ition and fees, as compared with 9th.
er institutions. The necessary Oxpen-
ses Of State student at the Universe
ty are about 1886 for n session OF ten
months. There are courses in Civil
and Mechanical Engineering, Agri.
culture, General Science, Chemistry
and Latin Science. The University
has been thoroughly reorganized and
enlarged, with new buildings and new
professorships. For particulars Of
courses of study and expenses, ad.
dress the President, DR.. Chas. w.
Dabney, Jr., Knoxville, Tenn. This
is an unsurpassed opportunity for
young men to get thorough educa.
ton.
F. P. WATTS,
~ G.. r. Vn..t -
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Ed Powell. Sulclder.

Knoxville Sentinel 7tb.
Ed. Powell, 4 well known young
man of this city, is no more. Yester-
day he was sent to the work house for
drunkness, and while on the road he
was seen to take two doses from a
small box, but nothing was thought
OF il until he fell down unconcious.
He was hastely conveyed 10 the work
house, where the county physician
summoned. 1t was found that Pow
ell had taken morphine, and that
there was little hope of his recovery.
Another physician was called but de-
spite all efforts OF medical skill, the
turbulent spirit was loosed from its
earthly habitation this morning. Ed.
Powell is dead, and by his own hand.
He comes from a good family, but for
several yesrs he has been drinking
very hard.'
His family have done everything in
mortal power to reform him, bu; all
seemed vain, and to-day he lies a
corpse, the victim OF drink and de-
bauehery. His remains will probably
be inferred tomorrow
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An Editors Faith.

The editor Of the Advocate publish
ed at Greenville, Ala, expresses his
faith in S. S. S. ."The good this
preparation has accomplished is in
caleulable and thousands Of men and
women that it has saved from an early
grave to-day rise up and bless the or
iginator, and those who placed It in
their power to procure it. A number
OF our acquaintance have used this
wonderful medicine to their benefit
most oil them to their perfect healing,
and their testimony has been given to
the public that others like them may
take the healing balm. We know
that swilt's Specific Is. $50 is no
humbug, aud can recommend it, and
we do most heartily. The proprietors
are genial, liberal and charitable, and
have done probably as much Or more
good than any other firm in the south.
Read, reflect and be relieved,n Greon-
vile (Ala,) Advocate, Nov. 1889.
Treatise on blood and skin diseases
mailed free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC Co, Atlanta Ga.
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The newspapers are giving Sam
Small his full share Of coveted no.
toriety since his acceptance of the
Presidency OF a Methodist University
in Utah. The general inquiry is
What will he do next? Speculation
on that point is vain. Here, at his
old home, it would create no surprise
to hear from him next in Salt Lake
City in charge of the Mormon Taber-
nacle and luxuriating himself in a
wellstOcked harem. Sans darling.
Knoxville Sentinel.
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The Rev. D. G. Kelley, D. D., is
sounding all the depths and riding all
the high waves OF fame. He has thus
far been soldier, preacher, after-dinner
speaker, lecturer, editor and author,
and now goes into politics to daily
with the boys on the husting and
along the highways and byways as a
candidate for office. The dullness of
the thud with which his political an
atomy will accost the ceiling next No
vember will bring sadness to his soul
at the same time that it ades to the
number of his life's ailure.-Nashville
American.
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On The Side Of Mirth.

Il do not believe Moxey has any
genius for business whatever"
"Whyw
Here he has failed seven times
in as many years and he is actually
a poor man yet"
Things one would rather have ex-
pressed differently Photographers.
please look a little pleasant, miss.
| know it's hard but its only for a
momentw-Punch.
The soft low voice of a woman!
What of that3
1t will not raise a lazy boy from
bed in half a day; but let his daddy
call. And he's up and dressed ere
scarce word is said.
Hiring a haul--Engaging dray.
81 am summer boarder," said
the tramp as he was taking a sun
bath on lumber pile.-Washing-
ton Post,
Professor. "Mr. Chumpy, am
anxious for your fathers sake tc
break the long list of demerit marks
YOU have won her. Do you think
you will ever learn anythingi"
"No, SIR"
"Mark Mr.. Chumpy as having
correctly answered all the question
put to him this lesson"
The expression of the mouth il
art really constitutes the picture
In other relations of life more de
pends on the expression of the ton
que.
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shiroh's Consumption Cure.

This is beyond question the most
successful Cough. Medicine we have
ever sold, few doses invariably cure
worst cases of cough, Group, and bron-
chitis, while it's wonderful success in
the cure Of consumption is without a
parallel in the history Of medicine.
Since it's first discovery it has been
sold on a guarantee, test which no
other medicine Can stand. If you have
cough we earnestly ask you to try
it. Price 10 cents, so cents, and 81. II
your lungs are sore, chest or back
lame, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold
by kirkpatrick, Wofford & Miller.
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The Universal Verdict of the People
Who have used Clark's Extract Of
Flax (Papillon) Skin Cure award it
the first and highest place as a reme-
dial agent in all cases Of Skin Diseases.
Erysipelas, Eczema, Pimples, insight
ly blotches, humiliating eruptions,
boils, carbuncles, tetter, etc, all yield
to this wonderful preparation at once.
Price $1,00 for large bottle at McFar-
land & Co.'S Drug Store. Clark's Flax
Soap is good for the skin. Try it
price % cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-06-12

Col. JOSIAH PALTERsoN's late
speeches in Middle Tednessee indi-
cate that this able candidate for the
gubernatorial Office has lest his tenn
per. He talks about the corrupt,
venal press" he sings about the epi-
thets"liar," "columniator" and the
like in prolusion. Col. Patterson
ought tc know, after all his varied ex.
perieuce in political life, that "he who
loses his temper loses his cause" He
should consider that his petulance
will be taken by his rivals as prooI
that he has no better re ,ly to make
than personal abuse, which is virtu
ally confession of the charges he re-
sents and denounces, and if the peo
pie accept this Of campaigning al
proof OF the unfitnesss OF the cam
paigner for The high place he seeks
they will serve him right.-Chatta
koc ga Times.
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F. P. WATTS,
Co. Supt. for Wash. CO.

"FUNNY = Well, l should say 30
Look at the one in short lace skirt to
the knees, rubber boots, bare arms, an
immense muff, straw hat, and--a
beard WHAT'S it p Why, that is
"A Modern Columbus in the burles-
que of that name given by dramatic
club Of the celebrated Seventh Regi-
ment Of New York, and these illustra-
tions and the account of it are, as you
see, DEMoREsT's FAMILY MAGAZINE
for July, which has just arrived" The
pictures of the six-footers OF the Sew
enth arrayed in feminine toggery are
about the funniest that have appear
ed in any magazine for long time.
This number also contains beauti-
fully illustrated article en- the interior
Of Vice Prdsident Morton's house
which is full Of suggestions for mod
ern housefurnishing.
Published by w. ]. DEMoREsT, Ii
East 14th St., New York.
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For the Helper


There's city far away in the southland.
Where mountains and valleys abound;
Where the sun shines so brightly at noon'iay
and
The flowers blossom most the year round.
johnson City have chosen for past time,
The rigors OF the north to avoid;
Where hearts are as warm IS the sunshine,
And that warmth to strangers they accord.
love oft to go there in person,
But, more often so there In dream
The real is scarcely more pleasant
Than that which Morpheus makes seem.
Vain skeptics may doubt my assertion,
But facts are 100 stubborn to defy;
I've seen in my visions at midnight,
What now see with the natural eye,
hope soon in the body to greet you,
And be welcomed by hearts warm and true;
As in dreamland often am welcomed,
! AS your pleasant faces view.
PATRIOT.
ossian, n. Y. June 8, 1890.
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1t is proposed to build a tower in
LSudon 1900 feet tall, at which height
the summit will be far above the
smoky stratum. The top is to be ar
ranged with special machinery, by
which pure air can be collected and
driven down to the grimy streets and
sombre houses. 1t will be forced
through special system OF mains and
supplied to seot-choked citizens at a
fixed price per cubic foot.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-06-12

The June Domestic Mrnthly makes
us realize that summer is close upon
us. All sorts Of dainty seaside and
outing toilettes are illustrated and de-
scribed. Parasols- millinery, and all
the gorgeous summer raiment find
page after page devoted to them. The
usual departments Of Fancy Work
and Knitting and Crochet are especi-
ally full OF hints for pretty piazza
work in the long, hot days.
The Domestic Monthly is published
at S5S Broadway, New York, at $3.50
a year, with free preminm of $l,0O
worth OF patterns yearly, subscrip-
tions are taken by newsdealers, ETC.,
but for the trial offer send direct t,
the publishers.
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The First symptoms of Death.

Tired feeling, dull headache, pains
in various parts OF the body, sinking
at the pit OF the stomach, loss of appe-
tite, feverishness, pimples or sores, are
all positive evidence Of poisoned blood.
No matter how it became poisoned it
must be purified to avoid death. DR..
Acker's English blood Elixir has never
failed to remove scrofulous or syphili-
tic poisons. Sold under positive guar
antee. Kirkpatrick, Wofford & Miller.
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A Child Killed.

Another child killed by the use Of
opiates given in the form Of Soothing
syrup. Why mothers give their chill
dren such deadly poison is surprising
when they can relieve the child OF its
peculiar troubles by using DR.. Acker's
Baby Soother. 1t contains no opium
or morphine. Sold by Kirkpatrick
Wonord, & Miller.
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Can't Sleep Nights.

Is the complaint of thousands suffer
ing from asthma, coughs, consump-
ton, etc. Did you ever try DR.. Ac-
ker's English Remedy? 1t is the best
preparation known for all Lung
troubles. Sold on a positive guaran'
tee at 25c. and SOC. Sold by Kirk
patrick, Wofford & Miller, druggists
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DIR. Acker,s English Pills

Are active, effective and pure, For
sick headache, disordered stomach,
loss Of appetite, bad complexion and
billiousness, they have never been
equaled, either in America or abroad.
Sold by kirkpatrick, Woford & Mil
lar
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During the past year, 2,115 persons
were injured while making couplings
on the different railroads. OF this
number, -553 were injured in the state
OF Illinois and 391 in New York.
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~- Sold by Druggists, 75c.
A Lady,s Perfect Companion.

Our new book by Dr. John H. Dye one OF
New York's most skilliul physicians, Shows that
pain is not necessary in childbirth, but results
from causes easily understood and overcome
II clearly proves that any woman may become
a mother without suffering any pain whatever
II also tells how TO overcome and prevent
morning sickness and the many other evils at
tending pregnancy. II is highly endorsed by
physicians everywhere as the wifes true pri
vate companion, Cut this out. it will save YOU
great pain, and possibly your life Send two
cent stamp for descriptive circulars. testimon
ials, and confidential letter sent in sealed en-
yelope. Address FRANK THOMAS & co, pub
lishers Baltimore. N, D.
3l4-39d
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We have a speedy and positive cure
for catarrh, diphtheria, canker mouth,
and headache, in SHILOH'S CA
TARRH REMEDY. A Nasal Injec-
tor free with each bottle. Use it if you
desire health and sweet breath. Price
80 cents. Sold by kirkpatrick, Wof-
ford & Miller, druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-06-12

do you know why am unlike
Adam, and you unlike Ever" he
asked in one of those brilliant flashes
that sometimes serve as the only il
Of parlors.
at 10 because | am not the first OF
women to you," she answered dreami-
ly.
"Not that, but / never want you to
be taken from my side," he murmured
gently.
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Attractive and AstOnishinSly Low Prices in
wEIITE GOODS

All and very desirable patterns received consisting of
Victoria Lawns India Linen plaid and checked NansooK striped pqu
lace stripes lace cheeks &c Fast black India linen and plaid lawn
We offering vuu in the above goods Come early and get
first choice.
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WATAUGA BANK.
DIRECTORS.

Judge John P Smith, b. ii. West, G..
P. Cass, John Sanders, A. B. Bowman,
Jas. A. Martin, JAS. L. Crumley, VIII
Harr, w. p. DUNCAN. Geo. ID. Taylor,
%, X. Lide, Isaac Harr.
The methods of this Banking estab-
lishment arc careful and conservative.
IL transaots general banking busi-
ness, and is in the confidence Of the
community.
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CAPITAL 100000.
A. B. BOWMAN, G. w. ST., JOHN,
President, Vice-Pres.,
WILL HARR, IKE IIARR.
Cashier, Attorney
O.. P. CAss,
Assistant Cashier.
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and assuming lively and buxsness-iiks
air which uozid hefit village Of maeh
larger size and > mere metropolitan ar.
The large and extensive sawuaiEi OK the
Snoquasmie MIL Company Is ~ Last IN
operation The immense machinery is all
70 place and iumher in endless quantities
- being manufactured
The spring work among the hops is now
1t M highest and polling, grubbang and
cHlsivazing Is the order Of the day.
The recent valuahse discoveries of silver
hearing ore in the Snoauainaie pass, few
miles distant. VIII have . tendency to
bring N influx al people 70 this locality.
Several townships uf unsurveyed land in
the immediate vicinity OF Snoqualmie are
squatted upon by bona tide settlers. who
have made urgent requests 10 The proper
authorities 10 have the same surveyed
The Sncquslmie river and ITS tributaries
drain vast extent OF land. which in ii.
isolated state is at present useless, and
only awaits the sanction Of the govern
mens to make many happy aud profitable
homes.
Through the action OF the postofiiee de-
parfment daily mail service between Sc
attic and Snoquaimie is now running. and
an ONCE has been established At Mount
View. two miles above Snoquainie, which
has been great convenience to the settlers
in that vicinity.
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SHELTON.
Rich Iroa Ore Reported From That Dis
triCG


Rich Iroa Orc Reported From That Dis
trict
sHErTos. April Alt is reported from Tacoma
that sample OF iron from shelton fnrned out
better than any the assayer had seen on the
Coast tut We have nos yet received his official
report on the specimens sent II viii not be
long before this iron Will be mined ii the
report confirms the Judgment OF those who have
examined the mineral
seattle real estate firm has bonded 10 acres
oil land adjoining the shelton foWnsite and will
plat the same Immediately and boom things
This Is the first outside urn . get In IT Shefogs
and those who own property here don't believe
IN looms, or ct least have never made any effort
TO have even legitimate activity. The town il
ON good solid footing. and little boom would
make IL grow faster. with nothing 10 lose.
Ihenew forty-tOn locomotive, William shorter.
arrived here Tuesday, after laying several days
IN Seattle for inspection. 1t il daisy. and the
three engines Of the satsop Company Will b
kept quite busy this summer The new one
viii be put on the road at once. while the Agnes
viii be laid Up for few repairs
We already have . Methodist church; the
Baptist denomination have . location and ex-
pect to build church this year. and the catho-
lies are raising funds to build Q church on
North First street.
Several interested parties are making efforts
70 organize IN electric light company 90 supply
our little city with light water company
project u also under discussion. A fne spring
near town would furnish "a everlasting supply
OF pure water at little expease. compared to
what the systems at other places cost
petition haA been circulated for the pardon
OF Nick Smith. who was sent to prison for two
years for leaving open switch on the sstsop
railroad last fall. by which train came near
being ditched. II was more through careless
ness than malice, and Governor Ferry may par
dom Smith
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Investment Unequalled
BALLARD WATER FRONT ADDITION.

o. mne q water front Shshoe Bay Bay
ne & Montana adand the
kaao VIII run along the entire water front The
running
c h< H.. 81; o. TINS addition impossble
operations n nG onmensed soon Lots in this addition
= alone making tins son that Of the
elevators are 20 erected which will the
onN1s where
NEE. ano mas been decided that there where the yards
o ana fora railroad shipping
racine Coast and will
nnd terminus and transferring
An
q 500 possibly make thousands of dollars the investor
"nst the
has been with railroad Shhoe purposes
this point? Prices will al from - - - - " = -
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| ENORMOUS FRAUDS.
An Enormous Scheme to Cheat
the Government.
LARGE MERCHANT sMuccLERs.


CHIcsso. April L-The Tsssss special from
New York. says. The starting informa-
ton that the government has been robbed
at u .0W .foo through the importation Of
goods upon which nodufy Was paid. caused
. vast excitement among the custonhouss
officials today. The details are unknown
among them
The information came in . cabiegram
from Emitted States Consul peverick II
Leipsie.
The frauds are said to b enormous on
the importation of gloves from Germany
which merchants Of New York and of
other cities managed to smusEie through
without payment of duty. TIE cablegram
Was sent direct TO Washington
The customhouse officials in New York
only knew Of il through report which is
well authenticated. II is known that .
telegram is nov in the possession OF the
treasury officials, who await more definite
information with the greatest interest
They are inclined to think that the most
enormous scheme to defraud the govern
ment that has ever been known viii be dis
closed
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keamfng In the Rorese az Jseks>~
C0un1y.

keamfng In The Resese ~ Jseks>~
ArHxxs. Ga, April S.-Tvo Wild nesro~s
roaming through the vuods. That Il q
curious state of Affairs In Jackscu county.
which puzzles the people. A abort
while since. old Miliedcs Bennett.
negro. Vas suspected Of being crarv,
he had lived for some time in
Jackson county and had two children.
boy and . girl. Who stayed around
him continually. The old negro VAS
brought before the ordinary,s court az
inquiry on = writ OF hnacy, and was
adiudgcd insane and accordingly sent 10
the asylum His two children had by this
time Grown up 20 b OF considerable size,
and were no longer In childhocd's realm
They were man aud woman. and when tho
Old father WAS sent away 10 Milledgeviile
they didn't like il one Bit and put right OF
into the woods. refusing TO stay II The old
home of their crazy father.
They have lived In the woods now for
some time and are raving mad. They
have lost what little civilization they pcs-
sessed and are now back ON the level of
beasts. Their presence creates terror and
they have fall sway where they roam.
They hardly ever come out 10 the view OF
mankind. bat prefer 10 stay In the woods.
They live on corn and whatever food they
can lay their hands upon. They have with
them several things which they took from
their home. among them q Sero@
bulldog. which has grown as wild "A "A
tiger. Suffice il TO say that the wild coons
and their bloodthirsty beast hold full sway
amid the forests Of Jackson county.
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THE PASSION PLAY.

a Noisy Reception Given Rernh srdt In
Parts of IL. NJ
PARIS. April 4.-Lamoreaux tonight gave
q concert At which there was crowded at
tendance.
During the entertainment Bernhardt,
dressed in q clinging white robe, recited
portions of the Passion play. which she
has recently been studying. She was as
sisted by Garner and Fremont aud was
frequently arplanded, but toward the end
the audience became impatient aud noisy.
and the author OF the play. N. Haran-
court, was obliged 10 make an appeal 10
them before they would allow the perform
ance TO proceed
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M'LEAN RELEAsED.

The Mary Ellen's Captain In Fined and
Discharged.
VIcronia. April 2.-The case Of Dan Nc
Lean, master of the sealing schooner
Mary Ellen, was brought to trial today be-
fore Judge Walkam.
The judge said he did not think that the
charge OF attempted murder could be sus-
tanned, and the charge was amended TO
assault with intent TO do bodily
harm. The judge then imposed
a line OF 500 and so costs. with $50 to be
paid TO the injured sailor Cummings.
The fine was paid and Mclean was liber-
ated. The schooner leaves the port ON q
sealing cruise tomorrow.
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You said You vcaid vcas tor this mean
ure. dad yen sotr" ASKED Mr.. Wilson.
Yes. viii favor il when q cumss IA a
vot<. Was the reply.
Then The esoquent speech ycu have iuss
made vas purely for home consumpsson.
vasnt itys asksd WILSON. and the Gen.
srai's answer vas lost in ths laugh that
followed Second round for W,,scn-
There Is hkely 10 BE- another ses-to on ths
nrss opportunity. and the gAllsry l. waiting
TO - which wiz b the winner.
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OIL IN CANADA.

Several Thousand square Miles Of Oil
Lands Up North.
Wrs,frEe, April The Dominion gov
eminent will shortly organize an expedi-
ton, headed by American experts. to ex-
plore the oil regions in the far North, near
Athahasca.
Professor Dawson says: IF indications
are correct, Canada has the largest oil
bearing district in the world. comprising
nearly ioouo square miles. and the indi-
cations of oil extend down the Mckenzie
river below Athabasca.