davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23
To Our Readers.

We wish to call the attent on Of our
friends and readers to n most excel
lent work which We have just purshns-
ed. 1t is the Americanized Encyclo-
pedia Britannica, published by the
well-known firm Of Belfurd Clarke Co,
with Southern headquarters at Allan
tn, Ga, We do not feel that we ctn
recommend the work 100 highly, or
urge upon our readers too strongly,
the importance of such u work in the
home. The low price and easy terms
upon which the publishers offer it,,
make it possible for every HON" to
possess it, and we would urge every
one who reads this to write the pub
fishers at once for sample p. ges and
descriptive circulars Of this, the great
est OF all Encyclopedias. Their adj.
dress is so Marietta Street, Atlanta,
Ga.
For the benefit of our readers we
publish below a few testimonials Ia
ken from one of their circulars sent
us. Thus it will be seen that the work
has received the highest possible in
dorsement from the leading educa'
tors and newspapers OF the country.
READ THEM.
From the Atlanta Constitution
Belford. Clarke Company have done
America an estimable service in the
publication Of this work. 1t is the
book we have been looking for, anC
fills, to great measure, more thar
any thing else, the provorbial "long
felt want" No American library viii
be complete without it, and no Ameri
can citizen who wishes to be well in
formed and to keep apace with thu
time a afford TO do without a copy.
From the Kansas City Times.-Th'
A~mericanized Encyclopedia Britanici
is, we think, the best work of its kinC
eAtant today. L. is really the Ency
clopadia Britanica-of which ever.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23

mulUIIlk NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. nWllH44 49,

THERE'S light ahead for tho women who
suffer, IL they'll only turn towards it.
There's a guaranteed remedy for all tho
delicate arrangements, chronic weaknesses,
and painful disorders that make women
miserable. It's DIR. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription-and it makes women healthy and
strong.
It's a legitimate medicine that's purely
vegetable and perfectly harmless-a power
full general, as well as uterine, tonic and
n%ervine, renewing and invigorating the
entire system. 1t regulates and promotes all
the proper functions of womanhood, inn
proves digestion, enriches the blood, dispels
aches and pains, brings refreshing sleep, and
restores health and strength.
For periodical pains, weak back, bearing
down sensations, nervous prostration, and
all " female complaints and irregularities,
" Favorite Prescription - is u positive remedy
the only one that's so sure and certain that
it can be guaranteed. If it doesn't benefit
or cure, you have your money back.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23
Across the Deep. to the Far West.

letters stomach Bitters is carried as the most
important item in the materia medica of the
travelling public. 1t deprives vitiated, brack-
ish water of its hurtful properties and ex-
ecrable flavor, counteracts the Ternicious
effects upon the stomach of bad or indigestible
food, remedies cramps, heartburn and wind
upon the stomach. 1t is n fine defense against
malarial dis orders, n~ullifies the effects of ex-
cessiye heat, cold and damp, relieves sick
headaches, and is an incompatible cure for
costiveuess and biliousness, The fatigue of
travel often tells most disasteronsly upon in
vaiids aud convalescents occasionally to snch
an extent as to jeopardize life. Persons in
feeble health. apptehensive OF bad effects from
travel will, if provided with the Bitters, be far
less likely to have their fears realized.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23

Teachers, Ministers, Farmers, Me-
chanics, Merchants, Ms well AS their
wives, daughters AID sons, who would
like to devote at least a part OF the time
and attend to a work that would bring
them in II lot Of ready money during
the newt few months, would look up
the advertisement of B. f. JOHNSON &
Co, Rich nond, Va, in an other col.
umn, as it may be the means Of open
ing up TO many new life and larger
possibilities. These gentlemen have
been extensively and successfully en-
gagged in business for many years, and
they know what they are talking
about when the 5eI yDl they can
show y,u how to better your financial
condition.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23
One Dollar Weekly.

Buys u good Gold Watch by our Club
System. Our IA karat gold filled cases
are warranted for 90 years Fine Elgin
or Waltham movement, stem wind and
set, lady'so or Gents size equal to any
$50 watch. To secure agents where we
have none, we will sell one Ofthe hunt
ing case Watches for the Club price
$2S and send G. O. D. by express with
privilege OF examination before paying
for same. Our agent at Durham, N. c.,
writes "Our jewelers. have confessed
they don't know how you can furnish
such work for the money" Our agent
at Heath Springs, S. c.. writes "Your
watches take at sight. The gentleman
who got the last watch SAL thathe ex
amined and priced a jewelers. watches
in Lancaster, that were n better than
yours, but the price WIS S45." Our
agent at Pennington, Tex, wires Am
in receipt OF the watch, and am pleased
without measure All who have seen il
say it would be cheap at $40 One good
reliable agent want d for each place
Write for particulars. EMPIRE WATCH
Co, New YORK. wkly-419 AIT.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23
A FOOl's Errand.

How many there are who go on
them. An ache or pain anywhere from
toe to head starts the sufferer at once
for relief, too often without knowing
what is goeded but simply to try some
highsounding remedy advertised in the
papers or on fences. In nearly all cases
of Disordered Stomach, Liver or
Bowels, from which proceed most of
the pains we have, a few doses OF
Harris. Blood and Liver Pills will cor
rect the difficulty AMI they should al.
ways be hept at hand.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23
Is Your Nerve Steady.

or do you tremble and feel that you
are breaking that your nervous sys.
tenn is giving way. If you have q
weak, nervous system the very best
thing you can dc is to begin today
using DR.. Hale's Household Tea. 1t
is the finest nerve tonic known and
will restore you to health and vigor.
Don't delay. Get a free sample at
Mcfarland & Co.'S drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23
Female weakness Positive Cnre.

TO THE EDITOR Please inform
your readers that [ have a positive
remtdy for III" thousand and n ills
which anr from drrang' d female or.
ghns, shai he glad to ,cnd two Bot
ties my "m'dy FREE to any lady il
lhe> will send their Express ard z, 0.
address. Yours respectfully, DR.. A G,
ANARCHIST, Utica N. Y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23
Are Y0U In IL

If not, why not? Why don't you al
ways keep on hand a bottle If DR.
Hale's Household Cough Cure to allay
the first irritation ctu.ed 10y Il sudden
cold. This is the finest remedy in the
world for every kind Of cough. You
feel the good effect Of the first dose,
and by thorough using your cough is
soon cured 20 and 50cbnttles ut Nc
FarIand & Co.'S.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23

BODY bnoWs the reputation revised
with special reference to use in Amer
lean homes.
FROM the Chicago Herald.-The
\'rr'c nilrd Encyclopedia Britannica
i.1 N yuIi emf aud valuable posses
i f every h II chold 1t presents
Iirtb ii ttimc n G mplrtn reference
nh'arN, an hti and q 4tcrms Aithin
n'rh t 9ry 's6u II
Fom rlle IT Fle1is Republican =
The American IL Il + eyclopGdia Brit.
annica is uoJ t e +, encyclopaedia Brit
annica in its old f. rm, but the Ency.
clopadIs Britannica A ncricanized, and
80 Amerlcanized as to make it a thou.
sandfoldi more valuable to American
readers than the English edition.
From Deputy superintendent NJ.
Babcock, of the San Francisco Public
Schools Il have examined the Amer.
icanized Encyclopedia Britannica
with much interest and satisfaction.
| have noted the following points OF
special excellence; First, the binding,
paper, print, illustrations and maps,
all are very good indeed second, the
accuracy and completeness with which
the various subjects are treated, to-
gether with the fact that the work is
thoroughly up to date, make it a CYCLIC
pedia oil unquestioned reliability.
From Maj. ", F. Slaton, Superin-
tendent of the public schools of At
lanta The Americanized Encyclope-
dia Britannica was recently presented
to the library Of the M0llon Society of
the Girls High School, by Hon. A. l..
Kontz.
/ was requested ia examine the edi-
dion, and compare it with the English
addition, which | did with great care,
and say that in all respects it is equal
to, and, for American use, it is an inn
provement upon its great original. |
regard it as an invaluable addition to
the library.
Nj. George Holland. Superintend,
ont OF the public schools, Chicago
says "a think it more valuable to
the student-especially young stu.
dents-than the original Britannica.
The subjects are treated in IL manner
that makes them easily comprehended
and most available / regard the
book Ms II valuable addition to the
library
Harvey NJ Lafallotte, Superintepd.
ent Of public instruction. Indianapolis,
; Indiana:
. 1t is with great pleasure hat l re-
, commend to all contemplating the
! purchase of an Encyclopedia the
Americanized Encyclopedia Britain.
MICA as one OF the most valuable and
, practical books Published. 1t com
, blnes admirably the features OF the
great English work with those more
. practical aud everyday matters de.
= manded in American works. | regard
it as an almost indispensable adjunct
to the school and library
DR.. w. A. Gambler, President OF En-.
DRY College, Oxford, Ga:
: The Americanized Encyclupg liza
Britannica is Il most admirable work
1t is much cheaper than the British
work, it is not SO deficient in the treat
; ment of American subjects, is more
condensed, and therefore of more easy
reference, and is quite as accurate OIL
all matters of exact scholarship. Ian
- particularly pleased to find that from
some Of the articles on religious sub
jects tn rationalism bordering on in
fidelity which so mars the British edi
ton has been eliminated. AS a bool
of reference it leaves little to be de
sired
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23
Registration.

Last Friday and Saturday $50 voters
enrolled in the fret ward and 241 in
the second ward. The work of regis
tration will continue each Friday and
Saturday three weeks hence
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23
Agents Wanted.

Good men can make money by can
vasing for the Deep River Nurseries
Jamestown, NC. Call on or address.
J II Cameron,
Milligan, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23
TO Operatrs of Machin ery.

We now carry in stock all sizes Of
gum betting Of the New York stamp
and can furnish without the custom
airy delay Of ordering.
356.tf SEAvER g. SUMMERS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23

Pt tis'n 'onling grows stronger c tch
day Here is the weather. bureau of
n Republican administration rryir5 to
'loN II" wi4wlm of thn Democrats
into t'u Inkr.-Chicago News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23
Eipans Tabules for sour stomach.

The reason Blaine is not shining
with diamond.like brilliancy at pres
ent is because he is a badly cut Jem =
Philadelphia Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23

With a large Venetian dagger and =
pair OF noiseless, rul Der tho : Tom
Platt will soon eagasc in the task Of
harmonizing the Republican party
NY. World.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23

WANTED-A general purpose horse
and a fresh cow in EXCHANGE for a lot
in Johnson City.
J. s. WILSON.
apr21tf.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23

II you wart fine Job Printing done
At a moderate cost bring or send youI
o"icrs % The COMET.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23

Senator Hill is said to have almost
a personal interest in wanting to know
whether Blaine feels very badly over
it.-Philudelphia Times
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23

Kennesaw, GA, September II, 1890.
Blood Balm Company:
Nv dear Srs-I take great pleasure
in acknowledging the great benefit my
wife has derived from your great and
wonderful medicine, B. B. r. F"rtwo
years she was a sufferer from scrof-
ula or some blood disease which had
lain dormant in her system all her life,
we had attention from some of the
most skilful physicians III the country,
HnQ0EH A but all to no effect, until
OUnUT ULA we all despaired of her re-
covering. Her mouth was a solid ul-
Ger, and for two months or more her
body was broken out with sores until
she lost a beautiful head Of hair. and
also her eyebrows and eyelashes. In
fact, she seemed to be a complete
wreck. Now comes the great secret
which I want all the world to know.
and that is that three bottles of Blood
Balm medicine did the work, which
would sound incredible to any n who
did not know it to be SO. Today my
wife is perfectly healthy ane clear from
any scrofulous faint, and she now has
a three-months old babe, also perfectly
healthy. Very respectfully,
Fl. J.. CASSIDAY.
90 If the reader will send to The
Blood Balm Company, Atlanta, Ga.
for their illustrated Book Of Wonders
twill prove of further interest.
For sale by P. H. Wofford & Co
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23

The summer girl is everything love-
ly, beautiful and clever, but the sun
easily does her up brown.-Philadel-
phia Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23

DITnIUc FACE CREAM. The leading Par
TIIUUO isian Cosmetique. Absolutely harm
less and a perfect face beautifyer. A tirst-class
medicant. On sale with allleading druggists.
apr2l-12t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23
BU(HANAN'S BAD BREAK
He Is Ready TO Head til,
1hiri Patty Column.
He Will Accept That Parly'S Nominal
tion for Governor.

GAINESVILLE, Tenn June 21.-The
Turney meeting in the courthouse
this forenoon was attended by a large
number OF the straight Democrats OF
Montgomery County. Judge Tyler
was chairman and made a strong
speech in behalf OF Old Pete. The q
districts were called in order and re.
ports heard from each. Committees
were appointed for each district and
the chairmen Of committees were fur
nished q list of white voters in the sew
eral districts and instructed to sec each
man and find whether he be Tor TIr'
ney or Buchanan. The executive
committee has adopted a thorough or
ganization.
At the time the Democracy were
working for Turr ey = St cret meeting
was beng held in the anti room ofthe
courthouse. j., II. Roberts, the Ali,
ance orator from Nashville, was the
central figure. Roberts told an Ali
ance man today, who is a straight Dem.
ocrat, that Buchanan assured him &
few days ago hat be would accept the
nomination OF the ThirI party il ten
dered him. r. berts also advised thu
Alliance man not to have anything t
do with the Democratic primaries
These statements come from a wei
known Democrat and Alliance man
and can be vouched for.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23

Your old suit of clothes can be made
new at the City Hand Laundry.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-06-23

apr21tf.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-30

flame. and it leaps over wide clear
spaces in which men think themselves
safe. The schoolhouse stood under
hill. The wind had suddenly changed.
bringing the fire up on the other side
and down upon II, before we had
dreamed of it's being so near.
1--we must reach Carriers clearing.
heard Miss Parsons say. 'Quick-quick!
'.She started on run and we fol-
lowed her like flock of frightened
sheep. How that hot wind seemed to
catch our thro1ts as we painted on.
Sparks and cmbers began to fall
around us. l had my sister Ruthie's
hand. She was a solid little thing and
hard to drag along Jimmy Deane,
one of the larger boys. took her other
hand and we stumbled on, the smoke
binding and choking us. Ruth fell
down and would not try to movc-only
moancd as we urged her.
:. Polly said Jimmy, it'll be either
she or both of you--it's all we can do
to get ourselves on -
~ won't said. ri stay if she
does Ru,h--get.' I screamed. II
You don't III whip you'll tell moth
err. III -
Il stopped and pounded her-till-t
think it must have been through sheer
astonishment and fright at my treat
ing her so-shc struggled tc her poor
little feet. On we went, at last reach
ing my fathers clearing. where we
found half the neigh borhood fighting
the flames
1t was "A hard battle. Men and
boys and women and girls stood with
hands burned and biackened, with
painting breath and scorched hair. No
one knows how we might have come
out of it but for the help of the Great
Hand which alone can stay the march
OF a destroying fiend. At what seemed
the moment of our last hope few
rain drops fell upon our srnartinS
hands With cries of JOY and encourage
ment to each other we fought on. and
before long came the blessed shower
which saved many forest home and
many life"
WAS Miss Parsons book burned?'
said one of grandma's listeners as
she paused.
And all the tickets?'
Did anyone ever know what you
did, grandma?
Yes indeed, my dears. l had had
my lesson. ] had felt in my very
heart that if it had not been for the de-
| lay about the tickets we should moi
have wasted those last precious min
utcs in the schoolhouse. If anyone
had died I should have been n muir
derer You may be sure that ] did no
hold on 20 the lie which / had brough
through the fire. The first day WI
were all back in the schoofhouse
which was built by Christmas, for log
We're plenty and cheap, l told my ugl
story to all who were there to hear.
| Sidney Dayre, in n. y. Examiner.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-30
NEW AND OLD CONUNDRUMS

WHAT did Caesar die of? Too much
Roman punch.
WHEN is music like oysters? When
there is a quart-ette.
WHAT asks no questions but requires
MANY answers? The door-bell.
How Would you make trousers last?
BY making the coat and vest first.
WHY is bald head like the north
pole? Because it is great white bare
spot
How WOULD you change English but
ter into Irish butter? Roll it into little
Pats.
Why is bald head like Heaven" Be-
cause there is no dyeing or parting
there.
WHY should n man with squeaking
boots go TO church? Because his soul
needs attention.
WHAT is the difference between the
north and south pole? All the differ
ence in the world.
WHO was the shortest man named in
the Bible" Peter; because he said:
| "Silver and gold have I none"
WHAT class of people does the Bible
allow T., flirtp The Bible says: The
Widows mite."-N. Y. Independent.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-30
IeEN At THE JEWELERS..
Aow objects of Interest to Adnalrsrs OF the
Beautiful.

A0W Oble cts Of Interest to Admlrers OF the
Beautiful.
A rare jewel on . slender chain
pleases fastidious tastes.
Ornate vases Of Berlin ware are
among the new importations.
Safety matches lie concealed in .
miniature little wood basket of silver.
Holders for Worcestershire sauce bot
ties are like extra high coasters with
perforated bands
A glass dish for flowers has An outer
covering of real lace, which has been
overlaid with gold.
Silver gilt spoons with enamel bowls.
and silver gilt bowls with enamel
handles come in the same sets.
Little racks are sumptuous in brass,
Dresden china, Berlin faience aud sill
YER They are large, useful and orna-
mental.
Silver cornucopias with perforated
borders hold silken bags that close
with cords and tassels. They are in
tended for bon bons.
Little glass cabinets with ormolu
mounts are intended to hold the little
pieces of faience brio. brac to which
sllusion has been made.
Trays for sealing letters have au edge
like crimped ruffie. These hold a
cradle for the seal, a receptacle for the
stick of wax, a tiny lamp and muci
lage pot.
The most exquisite pieces OF bric-a-
brac in the form of taoles, chairs,
screens, sedan chairs, toilet tables OF
colored enamels covered with painting
and brass mounted, are brought out fol
che holidays.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-30
FIGURES LARGE AND SMALL

OVER a million head of cattle are
feeding in Kansas. They will be sold
next spring and summer.
CALIFORNIA; wine crop this year will
equal quart for every man. woman
and child in the United States.
THERE are now so tank" steamers
plying between this country and Eu-
rope. carrying oil in bulk. They carry
about 5000 900 barrels of oil annually.
THEIR are six tunnels in the world
which have a length extending $1,000
feet: 81. Gothard. Mont Gents, Hoosac,
Severn, Noch:stongs and Suits. st.
Gothard. the longest, is 4s,s4o feet;
Suits, the shortest, is 81, 100 feet.-St.
Louis Republic.
DURING single year 500, 900, 900 mail
packages passed through the Chicago
post office. in addition to $1,000 tons OF
mail matter transferred from one train
to another. The inspector in charge
has under his jurisdiction 10000 post,
masters and their employees.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-30
CANINE COW ERSATION.
From This Story 1t Would Seem That
Dogs Have a Language.

From This story 1t would Seem lu8s
Dogs Have a Language.
One pleasant summer evening, gen.
tleman, accom- panied by two fine water
spaniels. came to the Newport ferry
landing in Cincinnati, and took the
boat to cross the river. Somehow, he
became separated from the dogs, and
when they saw him fast leaving them
they set up a vigorous bowling. Sud-
denly the larger dog plunged into tho
river and began to swim rapidly to.
ward the Ken lucky shore. He had
gone quite dis lance. when he seemed
to become aware that his companion
had not followed him. Turning around,
he swan back to where the other dog
stood, and then the two began to bark
at each other, carrying on a converse
ton in the dog language. as it were.
The largest spaniel, as he foated 10y
the side Of The landing, apparently was
urging the more timid animal to jump
into the water; aud. after the barking
duet had lasted some minutes, tho
smaller dog. seemingly convinced by
the others assurance, grew bold and
dived into the river. Both then turned
their noses toward Newport and be-
gan 20 swim straight across, side by
side and, on arriving on the Kentucky
shore, rushed up to their master. bark
ing with delight. The action of the
dogs certainly sacuied 20 indicate thai
they had Language Of theit OWL
Golden paya
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-30
THINGS NEAR At HOME.

Or the 1900 policemen in Chicago
1855 are Irishmen.
In will cost $3.50. 900 to put the de-
sired wings on the white house.
NEAR Caspar, Wyo-, n valuable vein
of coal has been found just beneath
the grass roots
MARYLAND has a boy seventeen years
old who is feet ~ inches high and
weighs 1855 pounds. lie lifts 5opounds
with ease.
AN island comprised OF about fifty
acres Of rice land has broken loose in a
river near Depere, Wis. and is floating
down the stream.
The St Lawrence river is the only
absolutely foodless river in the world.
Its greatest variation, caused by
drought or rain, never exceeds a foot.
THERE are over five hundred profess
sional tea-tasters in New York city.
They decide as to the quality and value
of the tea. The best tea tasters never
smoke or eat highly -seasoned food.
IT has been found that dog in Sa-
lem. Mass, is responsible for the mys-
terious disappearance OF articles from a
grocery. He was watched and seen to
carry off the articles one by one to the
house Of his master.
LAWYERS still predominant in con-
gress, as probably they always will.
There are two hundred and twelve
members of the present session who
have at one time or another practiced
law, while sixty-five are farmers.