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$1,000 in PRIZES.
TO BE DISTRIBUTED ABSOLUTELY
FREE.

Use the letters contained in the text: mo
NON SEEDS GROW" and form as many words
as you can, using letters either backward or
forward but don't use any letter in same word
more times than it appears In "MoNoN SEEDS
GROW For example, the words, see, on, none,
weeds etc. The person forming the greatest
number of words, using the letters in the text,
will receive One Hundred Dollars in cash. For
the next largest list we will give S15 in cash for
the next largest list $50 in cash. for the next S25
in cash. and for each of the next ten largest
lists we will give $40 in gold. If you are good at
word making you can secure a valuable prize,
as the Monon Seed Co intend giving many
hundred special prizes to persons sending them
lists containing over twenty-five words. Wife
your name on list Of words (numbered) and en-
close the same postpaid with six two-cent
stamps for a large combination package of Mo-
non Seeds That Grow, which includes the latest
and most popular flowers of endless varieties,
also particulars and rules Of distribution Of
prizes. This word contest will be carefully and
conseientiously conducted, and is solely for the
purpose Of further introducing our seeds in new
localities. You will receive the biggest value
in flower seeds ever offered and besides If you
are able to make good list of words and an
swer promptly you will stand an equal oppor-
tunity to secure valuable prize. We intend
spending large amount of money in the distri-
button of prizes in this contest. We assure you
that your trial order with us will be most graft
! flying. Write your name plainly and send list
as early as possible. Address
MONON SEED COMPANY,
MOnOn Bid. Chicago, Ill.
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A Serious Accident

Occurred on the narrow gauge
Wednesday about II o'clock, in which
Glade Winters, rear brakeman, was
seriously if not fatally hurt.
The incoming train had stopped at a
point between Shell Greek and Elk
Park, where slide had occurred.
While moving this slide another came
down and caught Winters, covering
him up and crushing his left arm bad
ly. A large stone tumbling down
bounded upon the roof of the platform
and crushed through it as if had been
an egg she'll. Winters was left at Elk
Park and his wound attended to.
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sac of unolalm-d Pranertv.

There will be an cold maid sale" at
the opera house Friday night, April 3,
aud while it would seem to be poor
way of raising money, there is expect
ed to be heep of fun connected with
it. The entertainment is given by the
Ladies Aid Society of the M. E.
church south, and will have other inter
esting features, such as the old time
spelling bee. A crazy quilt will be
sold to go along with the prize old
maid. Cy II. Lyle will be the auction,
eer, and a small fee will be charged
those who enter thespelling bee. Light
refreshments will be served.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26

The man who ats h-cau.p he IS
hungry is, thus far, on a level with tn,
brutes He who stops eating the mo-
mtnt his hunger is appeased is TIT
wise man. Nature needs no more
food than she calls for. Continued
excess brings about indigestion or
DYSPEPSIA with loss of flesh, strength,
sleep, ambition and mental power
and an accumulation Of aches, pains
and many dangerous local maladies.
The stomach now can do nothing
alone. We must appeal to some
artifcially digested food which can
also digest other foods. That is to
say, we must use the Shaker Digestive
Cordial. The effect is prompt and
cheering. The chronic pain and
distress, ceases. Appetite presently
revives. Flesh and vigor gradually
come back, and the suff1er RECEIVERS
But he must b careful in future. A
trial bottle for 10 cents
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26
MORTGAGE SALE.

BY virtue Of certain mortgage, with
power of sale, exected by Thomas G.
Garst and wife, Julia e. Garst, to the
United States Savings Loan and Build
ing company, Of St. Paul, Mimi, said
mortgage is recorded in deed book No.
6, page 100, in the registers Office of
Washington county, Tennessee, to
which reference is made for particu-
lars, described and secured, together
with certain taxes thereon, insurance
premiums paid, and zines for nonpay-
ment OF dues, as provided by the terms
of said mortgage and the charter obey
laws OF said association, default having
been made in these payments, the un-
dersigned will, on the
1HT DAY OF APRIL, 1896,
between the hours OF 10 a. m. and 4 p
m in front o the court house door in
Jonesboro, Tennessee, proceed to sell
the property described in said mort
gage, towit: "a certain lot OF land
in Johnson City, Tenn, described al
follows, towit. Beginning on the north
ern side OF Maple street, corner OF lol
No. III, of the johnson City Real Els
tate company's addition to Johnson
City, Tennessee, and running with
same in a northwesterly direction tt
an alley Isl feet to the corner OF lof
No. 119 of said johnson City real es
cate company's addition to johnson
City, thence at right angle with tht
| line of said lot No. 119, in southeas
terly direction one hundred and fifty
one feet to Maple street, then alonl
said street 80 feet to the beginning.
Unless the debt due under said mort
gage, which will be announced on th,
day OF sale, is sooner paid. The prop
city will be sold for cash at the tim
above named.
UNITED STATES SAVINGS AND LoAl
COMPANY,
By THAD. A. Cox,
Its duly authorized agent.
I611.4t. printers fee, 1885,
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Wei Known Man Dead.

John S. Biddle, a highly respected
citizen of Limestone, died at 10 o'clock
tuesday,, after a lingering illness. He
was one Of the most prominent business
men of the county, and was connected
with the history of Limestone for many
years. He caves five daughters to
mourn his loss.
The remains were inferred in the
Urbana grave yard yesterday at
o'clocf. He was the father of W. d.
Biddle, a popular travelling salesman.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26
1t May DO as Much for You.

Mr.. Fred Miller, of Irving, Ill, writes
that he had Severe Kidney trouble fol
many years, with severe pains in hi'
back and also that his bladder was af
fected. He tried many 50 called Kidney
cures but without any good result
About year ago he began the use o
Electric Bitters and found relief at once
Electric Bitters is especially adapted tt
cure of all Kidney ami liver trouble
and often gives almos' instant relief
One trial will prove our statement
Price only Soc, f,l large bottle. A
Mcfarland & Co.'s Drug store.
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VIM. n. Whe eler,

prominent contractor and builder of Adams
N, Y, was great smoker for years. He liked
his cigar, but did not like the serious throat
trouble that began to come upon him in the
shape of a bunch or growth. AS he expressed
it he was fearful he was going to have a Grant
throat. At this stage he began using Dr. Hale's
Household Ointment, applying it directly tC
the bunch inside his throat several times eact
day. A few weeks of this treatment entirely
cured the bad throat, and Mr.. Wheeler states
that it worked a most wonderful cure in his
case and that he regards DR.. Hales Household
Ointment as the greatest medicine of the 1911
century, 1t cures all inflammation. 25c and 50C
boxes sold at any drug store. 4
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Noted S. dIer Dying 4.

LOUISVILLE, ny, March 20.-A
special to the ines from Memphis,
Tenn, says; \ X Ward, the famous
100000 switi,r who has been con-
fined in the Shelby county Jail await
ing trial md r six indictments, is al
the point of death, and on recon.
mendstion of ply sicians he was today
removed to hospital, but will be
guarded night and day by deputy
sheriffs.
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Gold Dust flour will please the
hest of you.

AS an investment, building associa-
ton is better than bank. They give
higher interest and better security.
They are better than insurance policies,
because their benefits are enjoyed in
life; better than banks because they
can not fail, and better than other in
vestments because they are safer and
pay better profits. They encourage the
acquisition of individual homes and
tend to increase the prosperity of the
masses. New York Mail and Express.
Six per cent. coupon shares ofthe
maturity vml~e Of 500 each are
sold at $50 per share. Interest pay
able semi-annmally, on presentation
Of maturing coupons. Investmeni
Toithdra7vable at any time after Sia
months, on 80 days notice. Fund.
secured BY a deposit, 7vith thu
.Joaes6oro BANKING and Trus.
Company Of first mortgage rea
estate securities ia double til,
amount, Security absolute. Hcom,
sure and so coRVeRicnt to collect. 4
pair of sharp scissors clips til
coupons, your nearest bank cashe
it, Good as geld. Write or sec
Tate Z. Earnsst, Secretary, Mag
netie Building and Loan 4Associa
tion, johnson City, Tennessee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26

Saving money, like all other things,
to be done successfully, must be done
systematically. Save part of your in
come each month and you are content
ed. Spend it all and you are constant
~ worried. TO persons not in the hab-
it of saving monev, the total payments
as well as the profits in Building and
Loan Association are all profit. Com
mence to save this month by taking out
stock in the Magnetic Building and
Loan Association. Two cents day
carries 800 share. Write or see Tate
U. Earnest, Secretary, or W. G.
Mathes, General Manager, Johnson
City, Tennessee.
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Old Citizen Dead.

Isaac Broyles, prominent and aged
citizen, died at his home near Washing
ton College ON the 10Th inst. of kidney
complication. He was one of the
county's best farmers, and was in his
Goth year.
Mrs. Broyles and the family wish to
thank the kind friends and relatives
who rendered such kind service in the
last illness of loving husband and kind
father
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26
MOTHERS
FRIEND y
1t Remains.

]. Allen Smith, one of the owners of
the johnson City Foundry and Ma
chine Works, has been in the city
several days negotiating with Bristol
parties to move the works to that place.
But the city was saved this humiliation
by G. W. Sitton and'T. J. Galloway
who leased it for one year. The con-
tract was closed Tuesday, and they will
take charge on the first day of April.
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Stockholders Meeting.

A meeting of the stockholders of the
First National bank, of Jonesboro,
Tennessee, is hereby called, to be held
at their Office on the 9th day of April,
1896, for the purpose of electing officers
and transacting such other business as
may properly come before it.
This the Sd day of March, 1895.
E. H. VEST, President.
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A True Friend.

"a friend in need is friend indeed" Every
family should be prepared to treat scalds, burns,
bruises, wounds, cuts, etc. by keeping box OF
DR.. Halos Household Ointment handy, No
other remedy gives such quick relief or exerts
81 soothing and healing effect. For irritated
eyelids. sore nostrils chapped lips and hands
rough skin. boils. felons, sores, etc, nothing
equals it. Price 25c and SOC at any drug store. 3
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26
Democratic County Convection,

DemoCfatlc county convection,
The democrats of Washington coun-
ty are hereby called to meet at the
court house in Jonesboro, at 1 o'clock
in the afternoon, ON the first Monday
in April, for the purpose of selecting
delegates to the gubernatorial and
judicial conventions at Nashville on
May 6 aud 7, also to select delegates to
the congressional convention when
called, to elect new executive COM
mittee, and transact such other bust
ness as may be thought necessary.
Each district will hold conventions ON
the Saturday before and select delegates
to this convention.
7. E. MATsoN,
Chairman Dem. Elk. Com.
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QEaD EVERYTHING

In making a complete revision of our line Of
Family Bibles, we find in our STOCK room a
for the old line which do not quite tit INTO the
new. We propose to give our patrons
lhe benefit of the situation by making
up two complete BIBLES, at SPECIAL
BEnUCED PRACES, which villa SUR
prise and please them. They will be su.
perbly bound, and will be equal In every par
tlcular to many books for which people are
paying Agents $40 and SIS.
The "M AGNA" Bible tsee cut) will con.
tam Old and New Testaments, King James
g. tull-page engravlngy: Is colored plates; the
tabernacle, illustrated by colored plates; Bot
any and zoology OF the Bible, illustrated In
ance; PARALLELS illustrated; History Of Bible
events, Illustrated; Ten Commandments and
Lords Prayer, Illuminated; 1000 QUESTION:
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Money Found

By buying from us. If you want first
class Fruit Trees, Roses, Shrubs, &C.,
write us for our 1896 catalogue. do
it now. It's full of all the choice kinds.
GLOBE NURSERY COMPANY,
COZ lot Rochester, N. Y.
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Chattanooga Plows
= best in the world at
The Bee Hive.
Southern Baptist Convention, Chatta-
nOOga, Tenn.
Reduced Rates via Southern Railway

For the occasion of theSouthern Bap-
fist Convention, which will convene at
Chattanooga, Tenn, May 8th-14th, in
elusive, the Southern Railway will sell
tickets to Chattanooga and return at
rate of one limited first class fare for
the round trip. Tickets will be sold
May 9th to 8th, inclusive, good to re-
turn fifteen days from date of sale, but
limit on tickets may be extended, allow
ing fifteen days additional time, pro-
vided they are deposited with joint
agent at Chattanooga on or before May
14th, 1896. Call on any agent of the
Southern Railway for further informa-
ton. 612-my8.
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What da You Want for Your Money?

Spring chickens bring 30 and 40 cents
EACH Buy an incubator and make two
or three hundred dollars this season.
Anyone can operate it. No old hens to
scratch up your flowers. We sell a go
egg incubator for SO. Write for cata-
logue. ATLANTA INCUBATOR Co.,
611-4t. Atlanta, Ga.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26

MONEY 10 L0AA-Long time. Low
rates. Easy payments. Secured by
first mortgage on improved real estate.
No delay. See or write Tate l.. Ear
nest, johnson City, Tenn.
Marshal Condor and Deputy Joy
passed through the city Saturday on
their return from Brooklyn, where
they had taken Mr. Crandall. They
say that he entered upon his eight
years sentence with pretty good spirits.
As soon as the Embreeville furnace
can be lined with new fire brick, which
is now being done, the plant, which
has been shut down for the purpose OF
making necessary repairs, will resume
blast. Work in the mines, however,
continues.
The Washington county democratic
executive convention met Saturday,
and decided to call the county conven-
ton to select delegates to the guberna-
tcrial, judicial and congressional con-
ventions on April 9Th. Each district
will meet on the 4th prox, and select
delegates to this convention. Twelve
of the eighteen districts were repre-
sented in the convention, and upon be-
ing polled by HE COMET declared that
Bob Taylor was the choice of the peo-
| pie for governor,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26

LAXOL is the best medicine for
children. Doctors recommend it in
place of Castor Oil.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26

W. P. Cooper will pay cash for
walnut and hickory logs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26

pEHBEs Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets,
a perfect Treatment for constipation
and biliousness. Ra@ One pill dose,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26

Cold Dust aour--best made.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26

Chairman Dem. Elk. Com.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-03-26

610-4t,
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ST. LOUIS.
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The only Through Sleeping Car line from Gin
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"MAGNA," Sc net; BY express, prspaId.

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and Answers; Marriage Certificate and Family Rec,
ord, etc. Russia red Morocco binding heavy panels
gilt edges full gilt sdesi cheap at si2 Special price,
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The "CROWN" Bible Tsee cut) will contain Old
and New Testaments, King James Version; 70 full.
page engrnvngs; % colored pates Tabernacle Illus
trated; Bible Dictionary; Concordance; 20 pore en-
nearly 900 illustrations. French Morocco, padded
Sides, gilt ornament gilt edges cheap at Special
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y. B.-Ehe books can only be Gent at this
price when CASH accompanies Ghe order.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-19
A Mccall MONT SPECIAL.
Monterey and Capitola Surprised
by the English Multi
Millionaire.
Hires a Train as He Would Buggy
in Order to Keep an Ap.
pointment.

SANTA CRUZ. CAL, Aug. 1s.-Hugh
McCalmont, an Englishman worth proba-
bly, $3.50, 600, winner of Derby and
who believes so thoroughly in the effect
iveness of California climate in producing
good horsefesh that he has shipped some
OF his horses to this State, was at the Ho-
tel del Monte yesterday. Mr.. McCalmont
wished to drive over to the Hotel de Capt.
tola to join his two sisters, but was told
that he could not make the trip by team
in time. He then declared that he would
go by train, but was informed that the
last train for the day had gone.
"You can run another?" he asked the
agent at Monterey.
YES the agent said, set is possible, OF
course"
Then get me train" be said
quietly. The train was provided, the
price was named and paid and the multi
millionaire boarded it with as little CON-
Germ as he would have taken seat himself
IN an electric streetcar, and was whirled
away to Capitola.
Mr.. McCalmont's arrival at Capitola cre-
ated as much establishment there as his
departure had at Monterey, since the resi-
dents and visitors were unaware of any
change in the schedule time OF trains, and
did not understand the cause of this arrival
ct an extraordinary hour.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-19
4 sENAroR rl1Ks.
Senator White Speaks Under the EWspices
of The Los AalaeIes Eree Silver Club.

Senator White Speaks Under the EWspices
of the Los An0eIes FREQ SiLcer Club.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Aug. 1S.-Sen-
ator Stephen M. White opened the cam
paign for the Democracy IN this city to-
night in a speech of over an hours de-
livery, under the auspices of the Bryan
Free Silver Club, in East Los Angeles.
The hall where the meeting was held was
packed with people, many of whom were
women and children. The seating CAPACITY
of the room was entirely inadequate, and
in consequence more than half of those
present remained standing during the
meeting. which lasted over two hours.
Senator White was preceded by local
free-silver speakers, who made precious
little impression on the audience.
The Senator devoted his time to an en-
deavor to show that what the country
needs is silver money and plenty of it. AS
a United States Senator he said his first
duty was to answer a call by President
Cleveland, who convened Congress in
1898 for the express purpose Of repeating
the purchasing clause of the Sherman act.
He was told, he said, that such repeal
would bring good times and prevent a
great calamity to the country. The re-
peal was effected, but times grew worse,
instead of better. he pleaded for silver
as the money of the people, and said this
Nation should act as a sovereign and for
the interests of her own people.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-19
Lake County Republicans.

LAKEPORT, CAL, Aug. 1s.-The Lake
County Republican County Convention
met at the courthouse and elected dele
gates to the coming convention as fol.
lows, First Congressional, w. B. Collier,
]. L. Reed. w. ]. Biggerstaff; Tenth As
sembly, Milo Jennedy, W. B. Collier and
w. ]. Biggerstaff; Seventh Senatorial. s..
w. Thompson, J. L. Reed and H. L..
Crude. The present District Attorney
was nominated for Superior Judge. George
A. Lyons of Lakeport and T. D. Hillyer of
Kelseyvilfe were nominated for Supervis-
ors.
Resolutions were adopted indorsing the
National Republican platform, Congress
man Hilborn and the tariff policy of Will
liam Mckinley.
One of great local interest is as follows:
eve are IN favor of preserving and con-
trolling the water of Clear Lake for the
benefit of the people of Lake County, and
therefore request our delegates to the Con-
gressional and Legislative Convention to
support such candidates as favor this reso-
luton"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-19
SANTA CLARA ASSESSMENTS.
Supervisors Appear Before the State
Board of Equalization in Behalf of
Thar cou1fv

supervisors appear Before the State
Board of Equalization in Behalf of
Their County.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Aug. 1s.-Oficials
OF Santa Clara County appeared before the
State Board of Equalization yesterday,
Its representatives were Assessor L. A.
Splitter and Supervisors Groeninger and
Aver.
Mr.. Splitter maintained that his assess
ment was as near correct as possible, but
asked that if any changs be made in the
roll it be made in the shape OF a re-
duction. When asked if his solvent
credit assessment was not yerv low
he stated 1t was all he could I'M
cover, though he had no doubt that a
large amount existed which had not been
returned. He stated several instances
where he had made assessments arbi-
trarily on credits, which had not been
returned.
All tillable land in Santa Clara County,
even that lying on hIlltops, was assessed
as high as $50. and all city property in
proportion. When asked in regard to
land lying along the Alameda line he
stated that Alameda was assessing lands
along the line higher than interior lands,
while on the Santa Clara side the valua-
ton increased toward San jose.
Controller Colgan moved that Mr.. Spit
zer be subpenaed to appear as a witness
when Alameda County came before the
board. Both Mr.. Splitter and Mr.. Aver
stated their Willingness to appear when
requested.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-19

out into the ruddy glow of the fire and
sang. 1t was encored; in fact, every
thing was encored, even to the guard
house, which collapsed after Filmer
had stopped singing. Henry Osthoff
INDUCED in some ludicrous German
specialties. He was so funny that
Townsend's brown dog, which he found In
his tent last midnight and thought was
bear. went out near the fire. sat down,
looked at Osthoff, wagged his tail and
howled for joy.
Dr. W. III. Sieberst of the company
musicians recited in inimitable style
parody on Poe's Raven" In which
bologna sausage and steam beer was
mixed up with poetical sentiment. For
an encore he sang in key that paralyzed
the "Maccaroni" band into complete
quletude, and he finished the song alone.
When the programme was concluded all
had their choice of lemonade or cucumber
punch, which was set out lavIshly on
long table ornamented with Japanese
lanterns. To-day rehearsaIs began for the
production of farce-comedy entitled
Her First Love- which will be given In
the dancing pavilion next Thursday even
ing. Miss Emile Sieberst takes the part
OF the heroine OF the play. Miss Sadie
Gould OF San Francisco came down from,
the City this afternoon to visit Mrs.
Robertson Of Los Gatos and friends in
camp. Other visitors in camp to-day
were Colonel W. II. Mention, excursion
agent of the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company, and Rev. Father O'Conneii OF
st. Theresa's Parish. A large crowd is
expected down from the City next Friday
to attend the grand ball given Company
B by Los Gatos citizens in Masonic Hall
that evening. The guardsmen are guests,
but the townspeople will be charged an
admission fee of 81 per couple.