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heard of DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-H Honey being
for sale at the store Of Messrs. Gam. Burnett
& Co., Grantsburg, ILL.,, and seeing many
recommendations from different persons, of its
wonderful valuable merits 1 thought would
try bottle, l have been seriously affected fol-
% years with a cough and pains in my side and
breast that were causing me q miserable life
l spent hundreds of dollars with doctors and fol
medicine, but everything failed until | tried this
wonderful remedy, l recommend DR.. Bells
Pine-Ta Honey to everybody with weak lungs
II is a great success j. b. ROSELL.
GrantSburg, Ills.
For sale by Mcfarland & Co.. druggists.
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Personal.

FREE-64-page medical reference
book to any person afflicted with any
special, chronic or delicate disease
peculiar to their sex. Address the
leading physicians and surgeons of the
United States, DIR. Hathaway e. Co.,
22{ South Broad Street, Atlanta,
Ga. 623-1y.
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U he y COMET,
Local News Notes.
Try Jackson's pure Java.

Try Jackson's pure java.
Frank Young, Of Jonesboro, was in
town Monday.
If you want fresh groceries go to
Jackson.
The public square nuisances CON
tinues undated.
Mr.. J. b. Cummings of Atlanta,
Ga, is in the city.
Sunday, Sept. Goth, will bechildren's
day at Austin Springs.
Miss Iona Houts is visiting relatives
and friends in the city this week
High quality and low prices are the
ruling conditions at M. Jackson's.
Use DR., Miles NERVE PLAsTERs for SPINAL
Misses Whitis and Brown of Texas
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. r, A. Wood.
The lake continues to be delightful
place to go these hot evenings to cool
off
George Mountcastle, cashier of the
Bank of Lexington, n. c., is i'll the
city.
Mrs. E. B. Robertson and children,
of Dalton, Ga, are visiting friends in
the city.
Mrs. 7. j. Peoples, of Jonesboro, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. j. j. Adams,
on Boone street.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. G. Love are spend
ing week in the country visiting their
brother, A. L. Love.
w. l.. Mcfarland and family are at
Austin Springs, where they expect to
remain for some time.
r. A. Wood, who has been in Marion.
n. c., for several weeks on business,
has returned to the city.
When you use canned goods you
want them of first quality and fresh.
Buy them of M. jackson.
Mrs. Frank B. Earnest, of Loredo,
Texas, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. L. L..
Earnest on Unaka avenue.
When you buy of NJ. Jackson you
know you are getting good article,
and his stock is always fresh.
Mrs. Pherson, of Texas, is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Jones, at Capt.
Henderson's on Roam street,
Coffee drinkers will find in Chase &
Sanborn's high grade Mocha and Java
the very articles they need. At Jack.
sons.
Miss Daisy Bennett, assistent teach
er in Woodward high school Of Cincin
natl, o., is visiting the Misses Wilder
at Chestoa.
Correspondents must write on one
side of the paper only, otherwise then
contributions will be consigned to thu
waste BASKET.
For SAnE-Three thousand acres O
mountain lands in Carter county
Finely timbered. Can be bought cheap
BURRow Bros.
Joseph Miller and Miss BERTHE Quinn
both of Knob Creek, were married o
the homeof Daniel Bowman S last week
Squire Bowman officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mel II. Weller have re
turned from Washington, d. G., wher
they spent week visiting Mrs
Weiler's brother, /, L. Jobe.
WANTED-A good housegirl ant
nurse. White girl preferred. Goo,
home and regular employment to RICH
party. Mrs. CY H. LYLE,
The johnson City and Greenevill
base ball teams played three games OF
the latter's grounds Friday and Satur
day, with the result that Greenevill
won each game.
j. w. Renfro, of Watauga Valley
was in the city Tuesday and paid Tn
COMET call. He renewed his sui
scription and took a copy of '"The Gov
ernor's Mercy"
There will be services at the Wataug
Avenue Presbyterian Church mex
Sunday at l / n. M, conducted by Rev
DIR. Lynn of Montana. The public
cordially invited.
Mrs. A. H. Taber returned Sunda
from Bristol, where she has been visi
ing Mr.. and Mrs. H. ID. Holcoml
She was accompanied ON her return b
Miss Mary Holcomb
DIR. Miles Pain Pills cure Neuralgia.
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COLD Is SEMI

Investors in the Dean Safe System OF specu-
lation receive Semi-mOnthly dlvidens in gold
Over 300 per cent, per annum made on invest
ments by E. S. DEAN & Co., Bankers, 81 Broad
way, N, Y. Investors of this firm distributed
all over the u S. and Canada (621-13t)
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-08-20

At III season of tho wear the blazing sun
shine & very trying on the optic nerves and
often causes granualed lids or sore eyes.
Sutherland's Eagl Eye Salve is positive
cure. Pc q tube
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DR.. Miles Pain rails cure. Neuralgia.
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{, Tennessee & Western N. c. R. R,

In effect July 1, 1895. at o'clock a. m.
WESTW ARD EA STW ARD
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DIR, Miles Pain Pills cure Neuralgia,
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No, 3, Pullman Sleeper Bristol TO Knoxville,
No. 5, Pullman Sleeping cars Washington TO
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No, Il, Pullman Sleeper Cincinnati to Jack
sonville via 9 & c Knoxville and Asheville,
No. 49, Pullman Sleeping Car Cincinnati and
Louisville to Knoxville via L & N and Jellico
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No IL Pullman Sleeper Chattanooga to Ashe-
vile and Knoxville to Bristol
No l., Pullman Sleepers Knoxville to Ashe-
vile and Hot Springs to New York
No. 6, carries Pullman Sleeping cars Chatta-
nooga to Washington aud New York,
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Mrs. McFall, an aged and highly
esteemed lady of the vicinity of Austin
Springs, died last Saturday. She was
laid to rest Monday in the family bury
ing ground at Barnes.
The party composed of q number of
Jonesboro and Johnson City young
people, who have been camping near
Austin Springs for the past week, re-
turned home Monday.
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WANTED-A good girl for general
Homework in small family, living in
the country, MRS. z. RoTHA,
G30-tf Chestoa, Tenn.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

the country. The idea OF the United
States Undertaking the free coin
age OF silver without the aid Of 9th
er nations will be hopelessly dead
by November. because the real interest
OF the silver men could suffer no more
serious setback than free coinage by
the United States. for the reason that
II would meet with certain failure and
would he pointed at by the enemies
OF silver 10 illustrate their claim that
the metal is no longer necessary as
money. L. the United States should
adopt free coinage. l am unable TO see
wherein we would differ from the posi-
tiou of Mexico. where wages are %
cents a day and are paid in silver dol
lars containing more silver than those
of the Uniter States, Notwithstanding
the fact that you can buy the Mexican
dollars IN their own country for fifty
cents each, payable in United States
silver dollars as long as our silver is
maintained on a parity with gold"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23
CHURCH SERVICES TODAY.

Services at the Baptist church at II
a. m. Preaching by Rev. ]. McCormac
Sunday school at 1915. Rev. Hallow-
man will preach in the evening at
o'clock.
Congregational Church - Strangers
are cordially invited to the customary
services. Themes, Thy Kingdom
Come" fourth Of a series on the Lords
Prayer, and Reward of Race Win
ners." E. S. Bollinger, pastor.
Services at the Presbyterian church
as usual tomorrow. Preaching in the
morning at II, in the evening at 8. Y.
P. S. C. E. at I. Strangers will be
most cordially welcomed. If you are
not connected elsewhere We would be
glad to have you make this your church
home. Henry Narcotic, pastor.
There will be divine services in the
Baptist church Sunday evening at
O'Clock, August 20. by c. W. Hollow.
man. Subject. Final Perseverance Of
the Saints" Text, John. 5:24
Swedish Lutheran church-There will
be no services Sunday. The pastor will
prea.h at Blind Slough Sunday morn
inx Next Tuesday. August 25th, ser
vices at p. m. in Swedish. At p
m. services In Swedish and English.
NJ. E. church-MornIng subject, "Oul
life trial" Evening. THE Glorious
Days Of Youth" a sermon to young
people. Some lessons from the Regatta
and Tournament The classes will NEE
at 10 a. m. and p. m. Epworth League
at p. m. Sunday school at 12:15 p. m
Strangers in the city will receive {
cordial welcome. ]. J. Walter pastor
Services at Gr.ce Church today al
usual, at IL a. m. and s D. m. Suada!
school at 1890. Holy Innocents' Uppe
Astoria, at $3.50.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23
CUTTING WAGES IN TWO.

James ]. Hill, president Of the Great
Northern railway, says: Il think that
the party which ties itself, through its
candidate or platform, to the free coin
age Of silver, will be hopelessly showed
under at election. Take, for instance,
men who are earning salaries; free
coinage would be equal to cutting their
wages in two. 1 was talking to some
railroad engineers and conductors the
other evening. Now, these engineers
get $4 per day Does any sane man
suppose that through free coinage they
would get IS. or even $3.50 a day? Some
Of these sen said that they did not ex-
pect to get more wages, but they did
want them paid in good money.
think that conviction is taking pos
session Of all the wage earnersS in
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23
CURE FOR HEADACHE.

As a remedy for all forms of Headache,
Electric Bitters has proved to be the very
best. It Affects a permanent cure and
the most dreaded habitud sick head
aches yield to its influence. We urge all
who are afflicted TO procure a bottle.
and give this remedy a fair trial. In
cases OF habitual constipation Electric
Bitters cures by giving the needed tone
to the bowels. and few cases long resist
the use OF this medicine. Try 1t once.
Fifty cents, and 500 at Chas. Rogers
Drug Store.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23
THE DISCOVERY SAVED HIS LIFE,

Mr. G. Caillouette, Druggist. Beavers
willie. Ill, says: TO Or. Kings New Dis
eovery owe my life. Was taken with
La Grippe and tried all the physicians
for miles about. but OF no avail and was
given up and told could not live. Hav-
ing DR.. Kings New Discovery In my
store sent for bottle and be-
gan Its use and from the FIRST dose
began to get better. and after using three
bottles was up ai6 about again. 1t is
worth Its weight in gold. We won't
keep store or house without It." Get a
free trial at Chas, Rogers Drug Store,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23
astoria and Portland Steamers.

r. ], Potter leaves Portland Mon
days at S a. M. Tuesdays and Thurs-
days at S y. IN. and Saturdays at ..
NJ. Leaves Ilwaco Mondays, wednes-
days and Fridays at I p m. and sun
days at 8 y, m. Leaves Astoria Mon
days, Wednesdays, Fridays and sun
days at p, m,
Il. II. Thompson leaves Astoria daily
except Sunday. at 6 ~ m. Leaves Port
land daily. except Sunday, AZ Sp, IN.
Saturday at II y. M.
Tickets OF steamers Ocean Wave and
Telephone are good on all these boats.
All four boats go 60 each others docks
each night and morning for freight and
passengers.
For rates and general Information call
on or address
q. W. LoUNsBERRY.
Agent
W. II. HURLnuRT.
Gen. Pas. AEt. Portland. or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

II you have ever seen a little child
in the agony Of summer complaint,
you can realize the danger Of the trou-
BILE and appreciate the value OF instan-
taneous relief always afforded by De-
Wits Collie and Cholera Cure. For
dysentery and diarrhoea 1t is a relia-
bic remedy. We could not afford to
recommend this as a cure unless it
were a cure. Chas. Rogers, Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

The American Grocer says of salmon:
There is a fair demand for spot and
very little doing for future delivery.
Red Alaska $1I2kdIl5; pink fish, s5cG
81. Fall packed stun from S7lsc up
wards as to grade. For future delivery
red Alaska in carload lots at 81, (. o. b,
San Francisco. Columbia river steady
at sl.45G1.sO for tails; $155Gl7O for
fats. We quote as follows: Frazer
river, red. August delivery, N15GISO;
Puget Sound. pale, September delivery,
75c; Puget Sound, red, September deliv-
ery. S5c-ail (. o. b. Seattle or common
point. Shipped (. o. b. Portland at &c
advance over above prices.
The Liverpool correspondent Of the
same paper says: Our market is firm
without much change, sales Of Frazer
river fats having been made at 2is sdG
2ss, but holders are not inclined to sell
either tails or fats further until the
result Of the sockeye run is fully
known. Alaska is still quoted 1ss Sdg
1Ss Sd, but very little has changed
hands for some time. There has been a
little more inquiry for Columbia river
fats, which are obtainable at 24si
stocks Of this grade are fairly heavy
here. and do not find favor with buyers
against Frazer river. The distributive
demand is satisfactory, though as usu-
al at this time OF the year. not large.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

Dewitt's sarsaparilla is prepared for
cleansing the blood from impurities
and disease. 1t does this and more. 1t
builds up and strengthens constitu-
tions impaired by disease. 1t recon-
mends itself. Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

When people are Obliged TO take med
icine they want that it shall give quick
relief and not add discomfort to their
sufferings Three reasons why people
who suffer with Constipation and Bill
iousness should take Simmons Liver
Regulator: 1T is Better than Pills, 1t
does not weaken but strengthens and
refreshes the whole system" r. Hi
land, Monroe. Ia.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

If dull, spiritless and stupid; II your
blood is thick and sluggish; if your
appetite is capricious and uncertain
You need a Sarsaparilla. For best re-
suits take DeWitt's. 1t recommends
itself. Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

Boys will be boys" but you can't
afford to lose any Of them. Be ready
for tire green apple season by having
DeWitt's Cholic and Cholera Cure in
the house. Chas. Rogers, Druggist
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23
A YEAR AND
A HALF AGO

the Burlington Routes
New Short Line TO the
East and South was
opened for business.
During these is months
thousands OF travellers
have patronized II and
by 20 doing have not on
ly saved much valuable
time but have gained
new ideas Of how n
railroad should be run.
They have learned,
lLliI among other things, that
Burlington trains are al
ways on time; that the
Burllngton's track 10 in
comparably superior to
any other in the West;
that the phrase Comfort,
Speed and Safety means
something on the Bur-
lington.
Omaha, Kansas City,
st. Louis. Chicago.
Write for information
about rates and trains.
A. C. SHELDON. G. A.,
Portland, Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

The whole system IS drained and un-
dermined by indolent ulcers and open
sores. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
speedily heals them. It is the best
pile cure known. Chas. Rogers, drug
gist
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

Though we cannot spend our summer
in Europe, it is some compensation to
know that the travellers in the Old
World have to miss the delights Of
green corn.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

Don't relate tales Of woe; don't at
tempt to borrow money, or don't dilate
IN your own charms If you wish to
keep friends.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

1t will not be long before theatre par
ties viii. take the place Of picnics.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23
MATTERS MARINE
Movements OF Vessels at Home
ard Elsewhere.

The Gloucester fishing vessels that
visited Iceland this season have failed
TO secure any catch.-San Francisco
Commercial News.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

Miss Noel Harding, a beautiful girl
at Atlantic City. wears a white mohair
bathing costume with trimmings OF
vivid scarlet.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

The man who can wear a ribbon
badge without looking silly is an indi-
v.dual of great mental reserve force.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

Whoever invented the wire abomina-
tons for sleeves of thin material ought
to be made N wear them as a punish
ment until doomsday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

The devoted friend at the summer
hotel all too frequently becomes the
merest acquaintance in town.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

TLere would be less cause for regret
when our friends die II We had scat
tered a few more flowers during their
lifetime and a few less on their coffins.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

Use WebfOOt Corn Cure. No
cure no pay. For sale at Es-
tes-COnn Drug Store.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23
ROYAL BAKING Powder
Highest of all In IeaVenin9
Strength.-U. S. 0ovornmsat Report.

Unless you wish to get yourself dis
liked do not ask company to luncheon
on wash day.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

To keep your gowns always in trim
never wear the street ones in the house.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

A woman can with ease make hair
pin do duty either as a paper-cutter
or button-hook.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

THE ABOVE PICTURE DOES NOT
REPRESENT
A passenger train on the Chicago, NIL
waukee and st. Paul Railway. No. Its
tarins are vestlbuled, heater by steam.
and lighted by electricity. Each Sleep
car berth has an electric reading lamp.
Its dining cars are the best In the world.
and Its coaches are palaces on wheels,
This great railway. connecting as IL
does with all transcontinental lines at 81,
Paul and Omaha, assures to the tarveling
public the best service known. Tickets
via the Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul
Hallway are on sale at all railroad ticket
offices to any point In the United States
or Canada. For maps, folders and other
information, address.
c. J. EDDY, General Agent.
j. w CASEY Portland. Or.
Tray. Pass and Tiki. Agent,
Portland. Or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

The tug Fearless will not so out with
the whaling cruise next Saturday, The
excursionists who are going on the
Queen made kick and demanded that
two OF the whaling crews be stationed
on their boat. 1t was finally decided to
put all four crews on the big steamer
and dispense with the tug. Should no
whale be caught during the trip a
schooner win be In readiness on the
Farallones with two weeks provisions
aboard. and the whalers win be trans
ferred to her and the hunt continued
un,,l one OF the mammals is secured.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

The well-known four-masted schooner
Olga is probably total loss in the
Amoor River. Captain Charles Nelson
the managing owner, has received word
that the vessel has been ashore for
two weeks and that the chances OF
getting her of are very slight. The
Olga left here several weeks ago under
charter to Hawley Bros. Hardware Co.
This firm has been furnishing much
iron and other ware to the Trans-Sibe-
rian Railway and its mines, After dis
charging her freight the Olga was on
her way from NicolaefskL Siberia for
Kobe. Japan. to load tea for San Fran
cisco. when she went on the mud hats
and stuck hard and fast. The Olga is
one Of the feet OF coasting vessels that
has made a name for California ship
builders. She is one Of the first YES
sells turned out by Captain Matthews
from his Eureka shipbuilding yards and
has always been considered one of the
smartest schooners afioat The Olga
was le4 feet long, So feet beam and l.
feet deep. Her loss is partially cover
ed by insurance.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Contains no Ammonia or Alum.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23
Pullman and Tourist Sleepers
Free Reclining Chair Cars
astoria to San Francisco.

Columbia, Wednesday. july "a
state Of Cal. Monday. july ~
Columbia. Saturday. Aus. /.
state II Cal. Thursday. August g.
Columbia. Tuesday. August II.
state OF Cal. Sunday. August is'
Columbia. Friday. August 81,
state of Cal. Wednesday. August ss.
Columbia. Monday. August u,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-23

ia m. spm. 80, 26, -Ol, etc, below zero.
Changes OF Moon--l 4 81, Last Or 5, New
Moon, Is, First or. p, Fun Moon.