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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-23
sill LOOKING FOR THAT MR
She DlsapPoAntments OF Young Man
Whose Whistle Was Unreliable.

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Whose whistle Was Unreliable.
Music stores down town are few and
far between. and it Is therefore only
necessary to say that the one in which
occurred the incident here related is
situated not very far from the city hall.
The young lady clerks we're busy in
the early morning arranging the stock,
when young man entered whistling.
All looked up at him so sharply that
he was somewhat clustered, and STAN
mered, Ill WV want a piece
of inusic-a--a--and | don't know til.
name of it."
This caused u litter, upon which he
hastily said II was whistling it when
came in. Do you know what ! was
whistlingT'
Ne one knew.
He then continued: Il first heard it
at Manhattan Beach. 1t has been
floating through my memory ever
since Last night I heard it again and
determined to buy it Now, how can
get it2''
IF you remember 1t so we'll and can
give me the melody perhaps ] can
recognize it." suggested one of the
young ladies.
Certainly Certainly will wits
tie it for YOU" eagerly replied the gen
tleman, and, turning his head SO as not
to blow directly in her face, he essayed
to whistle He puckered his lips, but
alas, he could not give the melody,
His face flushed, and after two or three
vain attempts and mumbling some
thing about calling again when he
found the air." he went out of the
store-exactly how he could not tell.
OF course there were some laughing
comments on the incident after he left
but nothing more was thought of it un
til late in the afternoon, when the same
gentleman rushed into the store, will
the perspiration trickling down his face
and shouting, I've got it'll I've got it T
Before he halted half way down thu
length Of the store the customers-ther'
we're several of scattered righ
and left, fearing to come in contac
with what to them appeared Graz!
man. At this he looked around as |
startled, and when the bookkeeper
looking up from his desk, asked, 'Wha
have you got9" answered, considerable!
ratified, "That melody I lost this morn
ing"
The young lady who had then waitec
on him, appreciating the situation ap
preached him and said, whistle 1t
then. Quick"
He looked at her in blank amaze
ment, essayed again to whistle it, failed
and said ~ had it all the way acros
the park; whiStled it all the way.
have lost it again!" and rushed out c
the store us abruptly as he entered it.
So far as known he has not yet OF
tanned the music. New York Herald
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-23
Danger In Machine OIL.

Take care how you let any machine
oil or lubricator come in contact with O
cut or scratch on your hand or arm. OF
serious blood poisoning may result In
the manufacture of some of these
machine oils lat from diseasad and de
composed animals is used All physi
clans know how poisonous such matter
is. The only safeguard is not to lei
any spot WHERE the skin is broken bt
touched by any machine oil or lubri
Gator. Washington Star.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-23
An Unfair Conn.

Manville livery much excited--He
ruined me in business. He smirched
my good name. he fllched from me the
girl loved, but at last, hal hal / am
revengedl
Jones--Good graciousl What did
you dol
Notwithstanding through his teeth
Last week l taught him to smoke
cigarettes. New York Truth.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-23
Changes Of Climate

Kill more people than is generally known.
Particularly is this the case in instances where
the constitution 10 delicate, and among our
immigrant population seeking new homes in
those portions Of the West, and where ma.
lariAl and typhoid fevers prevail at certain
seasons Of the year. The best preparatiYe for
. change OF climate, or of diet and water which
that change necessitates, Is Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, which not only fortifies the sys-
tenn against malaria, variable temperature,
damp, and tho facilitating effects OF tropical
heat, but is also the leading remedy for con.
stipation, dyspepsia, liver complaint bodily
visitors to regions near the equator, mariners
and tourists. Whether used as safeguard
by sea voyagers, travellers by land, miners, or
OF agriculturists In newly populated Districts
this fine specific has elected the most favor
able testimony.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-23
prnnf of Aonnaintanonahin.

Office Boy-Stralger at the door;
says he's newspaper man, and knows
you, and wants to borrow some money
of you.
Great Editor Pretty story Some
fraud, of course How much does he
want to borrow9
Ten cents.
"Ohl He does know me, guess
Give him this dime. Good News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-23
A Cheap Method Of Purifying Water

A Cheap Method OF Purifying Water
The method Of purifying water in
vented by DR. William Anderson, and
now employed at Antwerp with success,
consists in passing the water through q
slowly revolving cylinder containing
metallic iron in the form of scraps or
filings. The estimated cost of purify.
ing million gallons in this way is about
81. 80. = New York Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-23
Don't stand That Pal.

II don't do to neglect natures warning, -,l,s
through the system cause rheumatism
RiA, backache and pain in tho side; f,an
and safe remedy is required. Red Flag Oil, -
Are you consumptiye, or do you suffer with
cough or cold9 II So use Pan-Tina Cough ant
Consumption Cure. Price % and so cents. Tria
hotties free at Mcfarland 4 Cos drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-23
POisOns I'm Cosmetics,

1t seems to be the fashion for young
ladies with pimples and blotches on
their faces to make experiments with
various cosmetics. Madame Pillypaffy
adyertises her foreign-named COM
pound, composed OF a combination Of
poisonous mineral substances that
deaden and burden the delicate sub
stances of the skin. There are nc
compilations like those that nature
give. The tonic, strengthening anC
health giving effects of Swift's Specific
6 5. 50 permit nature to work hel
will in this respect, as thousands o
ladies, both young and old have dis
covered The cheapest and mos
beautiful compilations depend OF
health and yigor. 1t is the Office 0
Swifts Specific Is. S. S. TO give yigo
aad tone and health to the system
and in this way to give lustre to TIN
eye aud roses to the checks.
There are said he, by actual count
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-23

There is more catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable
For great many years doctors pro.
nounced it a local disease, and pre-.
scribed local remedies, and by constant
ly failing to cure with local treatment
pronounced it incurable. Science has
proven catarrh to be a constitutional
disease, and therefore requires consti
tutional treatment. Halls Catarrl
Cure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney
& Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only consti
tutional cure on the market. 1t il
taken internally in doses from ten drop;
to teaspoonful. 1t acts directly upor
the blood and mucous surfaces of thu
system. They offer one hundred dol
lars for any case tails to cure. SenC
for circulars and testimonials. Address
F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. Solt
by druggists, 75c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-23

There are spiders no bigger than a
grain ii sand, which spin threads SO
fine that it takes a thousand of them
to equal in magnitude single hair.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-23

A court officer says that tall, lean
men are the best jurymen in a murder
case, because they have no conscien-
tious scruples against the death pen
altv.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-23

"You can't earn fifty cents without
working for it," says an exchange.
True but you may frequently work
for fifty cents without getting it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-23

The metal in five cent nickel is
worth about half cent, and fifteen
cents will purchase copper enough to
make two dollars worth Of cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-23
You Are In a Bad Elk,

lul We viii cAre you ifyou will pay
ms. Our mess ,ge is to the weak, ner-
vous aud dehilitated, who, by early
evil habits, or later indiscrct!ons, have
triaed away their vigor Of body, mind
aud manhood and who suffer all those
effects which lead to premature decay
consumption or insanity. II this
mems YOU, send for and read our
BOOK OF LIFE. written by the greatest
SPECIALIST OF the day, ard sent (sealed)
for 6 cents in stamps Address DR.
Parker's Medical and Surgical Insti
tute, Isl North Spruce ST., Nashville
Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-23

Tarcan easily be removed from cloth
ing by Immediately rubbing it vel
with clean lard, and then washing out
with warm water and soap.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-23

There are said obe by actual count,
l ,4G3 hotels in Chicago, with accommc-
dations for one hundred and thirty
five thousand guests.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-22
Slow Sale o. Pecans.

Recently was in Mexico on business" said
A. o. bearing to a San Francisco Call reporter
land my interests called me to San Pedro. which
lies but seven miles from Guadalaiara. and is
connected with the latter by u street car line
The cars run every hour, and the track is so
straight that an approaching one can be seen
for at least four miles There is q wait OF half
an hour at either end of the line
well, when had completed my erraud and
was ready to return to Guadalaiara | glanced
down the track, and seeing that no car was in
sight looked about for a place to rest while |
waited. espied fruit stand kept by woman
across the street. and on approaching saw some
fine pecan nuts exposed for sale.
Now, if there is anything | like more than
another 1t Is pecan, so / asked the price.
Twentyeight for a cent was told and accord
ingly asked for 1919 cents worth The woman
in charge slowly and MECHANICALLY counted out
twenty-eight and pushed them to one SIDE
Another cents worth was added, and so on until
twelve and a-half times twenty-eight had been
heaned together.
This done recount was begun. A heap of
nuts was spread out and carefully placed in
rows and counted one by one with great care
and elaboration. While this operation was in
progress a car came in, waited the accustomed
half hour and moved away. l succeeded IN
overtaklng it by running, and carried the nuts
away with me. but 1t was tight squeeze"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-22
ST.. Paul and the Slugzers.

/ Civilization in st. Paul has lately dis
closed development that should severely
shock the acutely gentle sensibilities Of the
cultivated eastern editors and cause them to
wrlthe in hiGh-tension agony. In fact the
latest st. Paul idea of law as opposed to
fairness and fine sport will amaze and
amuse the whole civilized world and the
rest Of mankind.
Because the mayor Of the city regards
the people who are promoting the prize
fight that is scheduled to take place to-day
as high class Of business men, and there
fore feels inclined to regard the mill as the
"best managed and least objectionable of
anything of the kind that ever took place
in st. Paul" the fact that the law prohib-
its such brutal contests, and that he is not
performing his sworn duty by enforcing
the law, seems to weigh very lightly in his
estimation. What appears to cause this
peculiar mayor much more concern is the
alleged fact that the Minnesota Athleti O
Club has obligated itself to the amount of
over $4,000 which would be a
dead loss. To what extent
he would be personally involved in that
dead loss is not stated. But this singularly
considerable official might as well refuse to
close a faro bank because the owners had
obligated themselves to a large amount
which would be a dead loss If their game
was interrupted.
When the sheriff of the county and even
the governor of the state positively refused
TO interfere with such a disgracefully
degrading spectacle the world at large may
well understand the intellectual and moral
status of ST. Paul official society and how
wild the people are to witness this combat
of brute violence.
Still, it is oreditable to learn from the
dispatches that out of population of some
thing like 200, 900, at least 5000 church
people were found to protest against this
relic of the barbarous sports of medieval
Rome, even though their protests proved to
| be of no avail.
ADJUSTMENTS Of this character cast a
lasting reproach upon the intelligence and
enlightenment of any community. But il
! St. Paul merely wishes to surpass the great
mills Of Minneapolis she would do well tc
adopt some more effective plan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-22
W hy Do They?

was having glass of soda water the other
otday at fountain in Fourteenth street, says
Mr.. Quad in the New York World, when a
her portmonnale on the marble slab. The at
tention of one Of the clerks was called to it, and
he picked II up with the remark:
y want you to witness me count the con-
tents"
There was exactly So 10. and ne noted down
the amount and placed the portmonnaie in
drawer. Ten minutes later the loser entered
and said
Il left my portmonnaie here Russian leather
dark silver clasp-B. H. engraved on clasp. -
Y es M this is it
70 I'm so gladn' she casped as she received
1t. And so much obliged to you for your great
kindness! 1t contains over $500, and papa
would have been dreadfully annoyed
Now, then, why did she fib?" | asked as she
went out.
You tell" answered the clerk I'VE pick I'D
never knew case where they didn't flo. 1t is
done for effect, probably, though l can't see
where it helps them any"
1T was very careless of her to leave it,
Say Don't you believe it, he laughed
The chances are she left it purpose. She
knew it would be seen at once and taken care
Of, and I'll bet ten TO one she dropped it into
some store below here and kicked up a little
commotion over its loss 1 saw cheeky thing
here few days ago"
"Well?''
"A young lady left purse containing Just ex.
actly o.. Her address was in it, and after wait.
ing two days we sent it home. Meanwhile one
SO, and reported that her pocket had BEEN picked
OF purse containing $500 aud some diamond
rings It's all right, but they can't freeze us
with any of their little lodges"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-22
An Enthusiastic Meeting.


The meeting yesterday in the interest Of
the Savannah harbor improvement, I'M
call for which was issued a few DAYS age
by Mayor McDonough. was a most en-
thusiastic one. Nearly all Of those from
outside the city who had been invited
were present, and they were proiouhuly
interested in the matter under c1hSlusl d.
tion. They are not only ready, but anxious
to join hands with the people Of TINS CITY IN
an effort to get this congress to make an
appropriation sufficiently large % complete
without unnecessary delay, the improve
ment which will give Savannah haroor
depth Of twenty-sIx feet
The purtose Of the nesting was 10 out
line a plan b. which the Importance OF Sa-
ve,rab bsrpor and the necessity for its
imrnai Hate fruorovement could be brought
70 the attention Of congress in the most eff
fective and forcible manner. and this pur-
p9.e was in a large measure accomplished.
Itiscertain that the people Of the whole
vast region whose seaboard outlet IS at this
( port Will be called upon for their influence
in this matter. and that they will give it
freely and heartily there is no doubt.
lis to the interest of great states that
Savannah harbor shall be SO improved that
it will accommodate the largest class Of
ocean steamships. Such a. Improvement
will benefit directly and indirectly millions
Of people. Savannah, with twenty-one
feet Of water in her harbor, is already the
great port on the South Atlantic coast.
Some idea of her commercial Importance is
gained from the volume Of exports last
year-exports which had q commercial
value Of S153, 100000. But Savannah har-
Dor is not equal TO the demands made upon
it. These demands are increasing -increas-
ing rapidly. All the immense section Of
country, extending as it does T. the far
north vest, Of which Savannah is the
natural seaport, is having a marvellous de-
velopment. The necessity, therefore, for
deeper water at Savannah is something
that congress must be made TO recognize.
And congress will recognize it if the peo-
pie who are interested in having deeper
water here will make their influences felt as
it should be. And there is every reason to
believe that they will d. their part. If the
meeting Yesterday is an Indication Of what
may be expected Of them congress viii hear
more Of Savannah harbor next winter than
ever before. And .hsir petitions for deeper
water at this port viii be SO earnest and so
imperative tina. congress will find it i'm
possible to deny them.
But Savannah nus. not rest content with
what she has done. She must work con-
tinuously and with determination to win
success. 1t depends upon her to arouse the
people to the importance of deepening her
harbor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-22
Fire in Cotton CarRoes.


The New York 17rib une calls attention 20
/, a motion that has been made in the English
House of Lords providing for the appoint
ment Of a commission 70 investigate the
question whether or not it Is advisable 20
TO nermit Messenger steamships to carry
cotton. and. in commenting upon it, says:
The Transportation Of cotton on passenger
steamships is not justified by necessity, and
experience constantly shows that 1t Is ex-
tremely hazardous By what means fire
Frequently breaks out in cotton cargoes re-
mains a matter Of controversy. Il is
wel-known fact, however, that cotton is
handled in grossly careless manner at
southern ports. often by men who smoke
while they work. 4 spark from cigar or
pipe NAV easily bury itself in one Of the
bales and smolder until the conditions for
a CONFEDERATION at sea have been provided. "
/ The motion made into tae House of Lords
is aimed undoubtedly at the great passenger
/ carrying steamships which run from New
/ YORK and Boston 70 Liverpool The cotton
! they carry is loaded at New York and
Boston aud is received there from
the railways and coast line steamers. The
Tribune'S statement therefore. that cotton is
handled at southern ports in an extremely
careless manner, has very little. if any,
application to the subject of cotton fires in
passenger steamships II a spark should be
dropped into a bale at a southern port aud
smolder there the fire, in all probability.
would be discovered when taken out of the
car or coast line steamship at New York
M Ro-f07 vtyovl1 70
tainly, if not discovered before the cotton
was placed on board the foreign bound
vessel.
But, as a matter OF fact, there is not any
such carelessueSs at southern ports in hand
ling cotton as the Tribune asserts. On the
contrary, the greatest care is exercised.
Those engaged in loading cotton are not per
mitted to smoke cigars or pipes while at
work. They are not even allowed to carry
matches, and smoking on the wharves
where there is cotton is strictly prohibited.
Instead Of carelessness, every precaution
against fire is taken, and insurance com
panies make it a point to see that the regu-
lations for protection against fire are en-
forced.
The cause of fires in cotton cargoes has
not yet been ascertained, and while it may
be question whether or not it is advisable
to permit passenger steamships to carry
cotton it Is quite certain that to prohibit
them from doing 80 would be followed by
an increase in the freight rates on cotton.
Those steamships do not carry full cargoes
Of cotton. They frequently have freight
room TO spare, and they accept cotton to
complete their cargoes, and they generally
do so at a freight rate below the prevailing
rate. This competition helps to keep down
the freight rates on cotton. If passenger
steamships continue to carry cotton it is
pretty certain that cotton fires that may
occur on them will not be due to careless
handling Of cotton at southern ports
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-22
BRIGHT BITS.


THE CoLoNEI4-Have you seen Borer since he
returned from his trip around the world?
The Judge-Yes; met the enemy, and he
was hours.-Ptck.
REPUBLICANs-I see that the female bathing
suit is higher this year than last.
Democrites-YeS, that same old Mckinley
bill. baltimore american.
DID you ever go up in balloon"'
"Once."
What were your sensations?"
so, same as usual. | wanted the earth. -
Hdrper's Bazaar.
McAwBER-I claim that more people drink
than do not
Heep-And say less drink
McAwber -Thanksl l don't care If / do
btnQhdmton Leader.
THE MlssUs-You oughn't to leave the floor
in such a condition. Why don't you take your
chips with you?
Carpenter-Who do you take me for, the
Prince of WaleSs-LDe.
BRIDE Gust after the wedding)- Alfred, you
promised TO give a grand surprise after we
were married; say, what is it?
Bridegroom widower)-Ive got six chill
dren, my pet ,-ShlmG:s Batter.
JACK PorrER-I never wished was blind but
once.
Bob Taylor-When was that?
Jack Potter--The last time played poker l
saw man who held four aces.-Puck
Don't you think smoking SO many cigarettes
hurts your
80, have no doubt of it. But there is one
consolation. 1t doesn't hurt me half much
as it does the cigarettes. "-DetroH Free Press
WHERE does this milk come from, any
how asked Miggles-
Cows, I fancy" said Wagg
That accounts for it, said Migges. "Cowes
is famous watering place "-Hdrper's Bazaar.
SARCASTIC FAT WOMAN tat dime museum
Now that We are alone. Mr. Boneset, can't you
unbend little? You seem so unyielding, $3.50
rigid, SO set in your ways.
Ossitied Man with exceeding stiffnes You
fatigue me, madam Try your charms on the
boa constructor. He'll unbend for you-ChiCdgo
Tribune.
PRETTY CoUs1N-Your friend, DR.. Lancet
passed me downtown to-day without even a
He o. well, you know, he's awfully absent
minded. He's so completely devoted to his
surgical practice
Pretty CouSin-But that's no reason WHY he
should cut me- rchdn9e.
FARMER gibson came down from up country
the other day and brought his boy along to let
him see the sights.
Paw said the lad, amazed at seeing hearse
horses trot, that amt a funsrl is tf'
Yes tbs; these city folks hev to hurry like
sixty to get man buried fore the mourners
forgit tm.-Detroit Free Press.
SING a song of sixpence,
a bottle full of rye,
our and twenty glasses,
No need to feel dry.
When the bottles opened
You begin TO sing;
When you get outside 1t
You don't know thing.
Brooklyn Eagle
EMINENT PHILANTHRoPIsT-Well, what if it.
Emily?
Wife of Eminent Philanthropist-f you ex-
pect to attend that anticarstove meeting
James, it is time you were starting.
Eminent Philanthropist-I have no time to go
Emily. am preparing speech on the neces,
slty for the painless execution of murderers
Chicago Tribune.