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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-11-11
THE y COMET
To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, All
druggists re fund the money it fails to cure 25C
The best -four is Gold Dust.

The best -four is Gold Dust.
IN. Boring went down to Knoxville
Monday.
Mrs. j. P. Smith is visiting relatives
at Bristol.
F. X. Mountcastle spent Monday in
Bristol on bushes.
J. M. Dempsey made business visit
to Bristol last Monday.
Attorney John H. Bowman, was in
Bristol last Monday.
County Court Clerk, Leah was in the
city yesterday few hours.
True money will buy more and better
goods at Jackson's store than any place
in town.
Gold Dust hour-best made.
Capt. I. E. Reeves was over from
JoneSboro today on business
Large lot of boots and shoes just re-
ceived at J. W. Hunters.
Mrs. P. H. Wofford und children re-
turned from visit to Bristol relatives
Monday.
Go to J. W. Hunter for your wool
dress goods at 90 cents per yard.
The best -four is Gold bust.
Miss Laura Swadley of Marbleton is
visiting her aunt Mrs. Il. J. Galloway.
A little son of Postmaster Campbell's
is i'll with diphtheria.
Mike Hyder has the thanks of our
children for a supply OF pop corn.
Our motto photographs made in
the finest style of the Photographic art.
Cargille.
J.J. Range has returned from Nash
vile, where he has been guarding the
Centennial.
Mrs. Mollie Harnsbarger, of Virginia,
spent today with Mrs. Henry Lyle, en-
route home from Greeneville, Tenn.
r. G. Cox, mail box painter for Uncle
Sam, came to the city yesterday to sta.
until after the election.
Mrs. I. N. Boring has returned from
visit to homefolks at Steubenvllle
Ohio.
Mrs. w. P. Brownlow of JonesborC
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Thad A
Cox, on Myrtle avenue.
Mrs John Hamilton and daughter
Mrs. Carson, of Abingdon, Va, wer
visiting Mr.! and Mrs. l. I. McNee
last week.
Gov. Taylor has refused to interior
in the Sims murder case and he will b
executed next Wednesday at } onesborc
Tell this to your sweetheart, that 20
are going to have your picture mad
during the holidays at Cargille's.
Nelson Campbell, eldest son OF Pos
master Campbell, fell at the skatin
rink q few nights ago and broke tW
fingers on his right hand.
Miss Jessie Moffett, a Knoxville bell
is visiting Mrs. S. I. Harris on w
tauga avenue. She came up to I'll
marriage of Miss Hoskins.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-11-11
Is Your Life Worth Fifty Cents2

We defy the world to produce a medicine for
the cure of all forms of Kidney and Bladder
troubles Piles and all diseases peculiar to wo-
men, that will equal Smiths Sure Kidney Cure
with Smiths Sure Kidney Cure that
have come under our observation have been
cured We sell our medicine on a positive
guarantee If directions are followed, and
money will be refunded if cure is not effected.
For sale by local druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-11-11
A Home Wedding.

Miss Bessie:H oskins and Mr.. U. D.
Beeler, both of Knoxville, were mar
ried at the residence of DIR. J, W, Cox
Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock, Rev.
D. L, Lander, officiating. The bride
is a sister of Mrs. j. W. Cox and is an
extremely popular young lady, having
made many friends in this city during
her visits to her sister. Mr.. Beeler is
prominent young business man of
Knoxville.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-11-11
''QUEEN" HEATERS,
THE BEE HIVE,
Something to Know.

Itmay be worth something to know that the
very best medicine for restoring the tired our
nervous system to healthy vigor is Electric
Bitters. This medicine is purely vegetable,
acts by giving tone to the nerve centres In the
stomach gently stimulates the liver and kid
neys, and aids the organs in throwing of i'm
purties in the blood. Electric Bitters improves
the appetite, aids digestion and is pronounced
by those who have tried it as the very best
blood purifier and nerve tonic. Try it. Solo
or SOC or 81. 90 per bottle
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-11-11
Small Blaze.

The fire whistle Thursday night
called attention to the fact that a build
ing near the Tannery was burning.
1t turned out to be the hair house and
was totally destroyed. Because of its
isolated location no other buildings
caught. The fire originated from 8
steam pipe it is supposed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-11-11
Beware of OIntments for Catarrh that Con.
tain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole sytem
when entering it through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure manufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co..
Toledo, O., contains no mercury and is taken
internally acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system, In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t is
taken internally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by
F. ]. Cheney &'Co. Testimonials free.
e1Y- Sold by druggists, price 75c per bottle,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-11-11
WOman's Exchange.

The Public Library Association will
have Woman's Exchange at the Ii
brary building Saturday, Nov. 18th,
from to o'clock. All kinds of nice
things, cakes, pies, brown bread. ETC.,
can be bought for your Sunday dinner
at reasonable price. 1t is hoped that
all who are interested in helping the
Library will patronizc literally.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-11-11
Don's Pile Cure

never fails to cure oil all kinds of piles
vuickly and painlessly
ELECTRIC DYSPEPSIA BUTTONS cure
Indigestion, Flatulence, Constipation
and all forms of dyspepsia. Address
Don CHEMICAL Co..
Chattanooga, Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-11-11
Births.

R. G. Hunter has new girl at his
home and is as happy as King.
Charlie jennings is equally happy
over the arrival of son at his home.
J. M, King, however, knocked the
persimmon. He is smiling all over hit
ward because its twin boys.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-11-11

For RENr-Eight room dwelling on
Watauga avenue, formerly occupied by
J. H. Bowman. Apply to
695-tf. d. GUMP,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-11-11

When the best is just as cheap, get
the best at Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-11-11
Western Timothy
and Clover Seed
at THE BEE HIVE.
Yellow Jack Killed.

1VIIUW UWUk NIIIVW'
Cascarets, Candy CathartiC kills Yellow Jack
wherever they find him. No one who takes
Cascarets regularly and Systematically is in
danger from the dreadful disease Cascarets
kill Yellow fever germs in the bowels and pre-
vent new ones from breeding. 1Oc. 25c Soc. all
druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-11-11

No morphine or opium in DIR. Miles PAn
pIIIs. CIJRH All Pain. zone cent DOSE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-11-11
Boring & Co., Ladies
Fine Shoes. Just try
them at
THE BEE HIVE.
Buy Gold Dust flour.

1t is my pleasure, and duty owe to the az
f1icted to bear my testimony to the fact That
Smiths Sure Kidney Cure will do all
and more than you claim for it, Aside from be-
ing sure kidney cure" it will cure any intia-
nation wherever located. AS remedy FOL
piles sourness in the chest, stomach and bSw'
els it affords immediate relS. ana effects g
permanent cure.
S. O. HRNEKWAY,
South 23d Street, st. Louis, Mo
For sale by local druggists
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-11-11
"OUEEN" Heaters,
THE BEE HIVE.

FOR SALE-About 10 tons OF MIL
let and hay. j. d. BRADING,
Electric Light Office.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-11-11

For sale by local druggists,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20
For Kansas Citv.

Two of Macon's prominent and ~,
he spirited citizens are coptemn,a rto.
changing their place of residence frn,-
Macon to Kansas City and wa hoa.
many expressions of regret. esnooio%D
IRON those who have had much brs;a
WIN them. Mr.. r. W. Jones cashts.
OF the M. & F. Bank. has aceentos
position OF vice president of \ K,nsnS
oity pank, and Mr., c. b. Amos I'm
also go there to practice law. Roth o..
qualified as thorough business men an'
we feel assured they will be successf,,
in life. "O0eSSiul
A special meeting at Baptist chino,
mas been appointed for Sunday Mo-, o.
al o p, m, A full attendance of a.
church Is earnestly desired and snac;a1
~ requested. There will he sor,,ia
morning and evening to which an y
cordially invited, arc
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20
w. P. MIN0P

IL gives us pleasure to announce tbo,
lhe General Agency of the New Wow,
hile insurance company at Macon Mi.
win hereafter be known as W p. N;no,
90 The company says In extend
ing our congratulations We cannot afford
10 lose the opportunity of expressing On,
nope that there will be no minor chords
their application record
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20
oct30

e. l., Heinrich has received invoice
ana Dill Of lading dated Oct. #, of an
immense stock of plated sllyerware
lhese goods will arrive on or about DC,
fooer goth, It is n of the largest and
incest stocks of this kind even brought
TO Macon, The large variety affords
admirable facility for the selection Of
useful and highly ornamental articles
Tor personal use or as elegants gifts for
weddings and holidays. Remember the
place, c. L. Heinrich's
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20
wa Match Them.

No matter what price you may see on
paper for any quality of goods in Dress
Goods, Clothing, Shoes for ladies or
g,nts. &c, &c, bring them to me and
will match them, if l do not do much
better, have the goods ard I must
sell then. and vnl not be unlarsold
hovl2-2t WYATT NJ. JONES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

Wedding bells are ringing and at {.
L. heinrich you cal find a suitable
present in either Chinaware, Glassware
or qu%ardruple plated silverware. Our
sllverware is bought from James w.
Tuft of Boston. His goods have a
world wide reputation for hardness of
metal excellence of finish, with origi
nallty and beauty of design. Remem.
Der Tufts goods are Only for sale at
Heinrich S.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20
For Sale Cheap.

The vacant lot in Macon on west side
Jefferson street, just south of resi- lence
OF j. 5. Scott, containing about eight
acres.
One pair horses,
One surry.
One buggy tongue and shafts.
One wagon.
One set double harness.
One set single harness.
One set wagon harness
c. B, AMFS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

Twenty five hundred pounds of stick
candy was hauled up at one load by J.
=, H. Jones, Jr's dray wagon on Tues .
Gay o I this week. Mr. Jones informs
us that he will receive fifteen hundred
pounds more early next week, and two
thous ponds on Dec. 1st.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

1t is important that you make Won,
frolt cakes early Only two weeks I'm
I'll Thanksgiving Jones, The Grocer
can supply your wanss in raisins, chr.
rants and citron.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20
EVERY FRIDAY EVENING

VIII our patrons and correspond ut-
please remember that the Beacon is put
to press on Friday evening, so that we
can send the papers into the country
early Saturday morning We have no
time to set mp long communications on
Friday, and to secure insertion they
must be handed in Vol
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20
POSTED LAND,

Noticii is hereby given that u land is
posted and all parties trespassing on
same with gun Or dog, will be prose.
cnted nccording to law.
II. W. COTTON,
h'VlV IN. j. A. COTTON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

frau Thos Hinrich, aus Macon, Miss.
was diese woche bic v~erwandten und he.
kannten in Alton auf besuch, Alton,
ILL.,, Banner
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

DO you want cranberry sauce or Gran
oerrles2 DO you want your Thanksgiving
uo00ier stuffed with celery and oysters?
Grocer. oolo'' Inc
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

II you intend renewing your subscrin.
Won TO any of the newspapers and peri
oo''als' call on W. B. Owens for fur.
Their information.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

II you want stylish and up-to date
millinery Mrs, Dantzler,s is tho nlooo
10 ma It, and you will also find the pri.
ces will suit Won
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

BEE the stylish and artistic millinery
VI Mrs Frank Dantzler, who is as.
sisted by Miss Gregg, an experienced
artist from st. Louis,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

Mr.. VIM. Haynes has a lot of extra
fine COOLERS for sale. They have better
flavor than any goober we ever eat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

D. Z. Il. Jones, Jr, has been selling
apples and cabbage at remarkably low
figures this week, He informs us that
he buys from first hands, thereby en-,
abllng him to offer bargains in fruit and
nrnlnnn 'lO olIN
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20
Fine JERSEYS.

If you wish to improve your stock
can on Mr. Anderson Allen at Mrs
Anna foote' place and get a young Jer.
sey male.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

II you have promised the old woman
to buy some new furniture when you
sold your cotton, she can find what she
wants at J f Shelton's.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

/ am offering all my stock of fine mil
llnery at remarkably low prices. Cali
and see me before buying.
l.. B. SHELTON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20
Good for Boxjnp.

Millers' ginners and others can get at
the Beacon office some old type, which
is better for boxing than babbitt #
will be sold cheap.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

Call and see the large lines of Trunks
at Wyatt N. Jones'.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

Walter B. Patty can give you the
best underwear in Macon for less money
than any one. A complete line in all
grades.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

-Four nice new cottages in Macon for
sale. Price and terms about the same
as Building and Loan plans. Easy pay.
ments by installments, All situated
near the public school, Apply to
ocClo-lm N. SCALES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

|Harkins Of Pickens coun.
lif Harkins, are visiting
Sam Harkins Cliff ha
|ille, N c., during the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

| visitors from Shuqualak
\ Mr., Tumblin ard wife,
Clarke and Mrs Oscar
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

The best oak frame, double cane bot
tom chairs at Griggs' Furniture Store
for so cents.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

Dent and family of New
BIZ Mr. and Mrs A, T..
fson also came down and
u hunt bear and other
fhe delta
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

The celebrated Warner Bros. corsets
at Walter B, Patty's only. Best fitting
corset made.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

Mrs Dantzler respectfully requests the
ladies to call and inspect her beautiful
and stylish millinery goods.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20
FOR RENT.

For Ladies Dress Goods and Trim
mings go to Wyatt N Jones.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

Notice W. F, Ferris doll pyramid
adv. 1t is not so large as that in She
store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

lou a get a suit of clothes for q
man rom Sl.75 to Sl5 at Wyatt NJ.
Jones.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

Two nice new five room cottages near
the school house block Apply to
octl6- I'm N. SCALES
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20
Brick and lama

we nave now ready a large kiln OF well.
burned BRICK and LINE and will sell ia
any quantity or trade for cattle.
I. Is. AZ. W. pAULETTE.
N1'" Paulette, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

1t IS a little early for Capes but Wyatt
Jones has the incest and cheapest line in
town.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20
STRAYED

From Harlan, Miss, about two weeks
ago n deep bay 3 year old horse colt
80 reward will be paid for his return or
for information leading to his recovery.
HUNTER GOODWIN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

Hats made to order by an experienced
trimmer at Miss l.. b. Shelton's.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

See notice of extra good driving horse
for sale. Also buggy and harness.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

IA Graham, formerly an
the c0anty, is visiting his
attending TO aome bust
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

II you want to see a fine display of
aolls' with prices ranging from ) cents
TO 49, Cali at w B. Owens new booL
store next door to p%ostofice,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20
OR INANCE No. So.
An Ordinance to Amend Section 4 Of 0rdi.
nance No 90.
S%huquaIak, Miss.

Sec, l., BE it ordained by the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen Of the Town of Macon.
that section 4 of Ordinance No. %, entitled
an ordinance prescribing fire limits and
to prevent tires,' be so amended as to read
as follows:
Sec. 4. Be 1t further ordained, that no
empty boxes. barrels or other combustible
material shall be allowed to accumulate In
the rear OF the buildings; provided. that
the owners or occupants may erect or cause
to he erected Il frame coal mouse or shed In
the rear of the building, the shed not to ex-
csed IL feet IN width.
Sec. .. Be IL further ordained, that the
necessity being urgent, this ordinance shall
take effect and be in force from and after
It's passage,
Approved Oct. 18th. 1897.
II, HAUENSTEIN,
MayOr,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

May and some friends
lnt mp the river Emmett
t brought down a 200
"a If be kills one on this
FN will be in luck
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20
UAaGEK'S SALE.

will sell in front of tile Court House
on the first Monday in December, 1897,
a red spotted COW VITA white n4.eak on
her back, marked " h fork ~a' -. -.
crop in right ear az lori III
Taken up by Jonl Wright III tl,..... B
and valued at $12.
Also, at the same time and pace 5
head of sheep marked with crop AMI
split in right ear and half nnderbit in
left ear. Taken up by J J May in dis
triet 4 and valued at 81 a head.
Sales between the hours of 70 m and 4
y IN, and stock delivered on premises of
taker up. PIT FERRIS,
novl3-3t Coroner and Ranger,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20
Valuable to Wemens

Especially valuable to women is Browns
Iron Biters. Backache vanishes, headache
disappears, strength takes the place Of
weakness, and the glow of health readily
comes to the pallid cheek when this won.
derful remedy is taken. For sickly children
or overworksd men it has no equal. No home
should be without this famous remedy.
Browns Iron Bitters 10 sold by all dealers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

4, Nov. 23rd, | will re.
Eupply Iof Lowney' Fine
and two pound boxes,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

b the cards received by
n, Mr.. Wilbur H Pack
|eorgie Lee Welsh will be
Baptist church at Shu.
a.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20
Fruit Sake.

u need fol j can be had
F together with a n
+ Tor the HOLIDAYS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

II Nus moro furniture
away aud he will sell
Eleap- cheaper than cot,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

Bankhead place there
|oi stray stock a dark
fare aud two horse colts,
fold, same color If not
|Dg the owner they will
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

z please Mr. Joe Lee 20
y and whisper in his ear
r. for him for marshal
pertain but we have been
kind Of music he loves
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

all elegant sideboard
Frs and large mirror for
r furniture store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

(,,yF' hr. H~offmeister,
over Murphey 4
Monday and Tuesday.
l.AS'' and he will give
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

awards the prize to Mr..
on the Dinsmore place
p sweet potatoes. He
! potatoes. but he has a
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20
TAXES

,''A' have been turned
uOW ready to collect
KY una state. Call ear.
|s%e nil" get Your receipt
M s', n,,'',, by law, if you
"''''ege of citizen.
Z. HARDIN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-20

ant Shingles ?
Skinner have received
'. ,'SI drawn cypress, all
n 'llem at S3 per thou.
ulem before you buy,
The herald., 1897-09-15
THE THREE SONGS

A poet In the rosy prime
And blithe and dewy morn of time,
When song was natural as breath.
Three songs sent forth to fight with death
And one he made to please the crowd;
1t pleased them, and his praise was loud;
1t pleased them greatly for day,
And then its music died away.
And one he made to please the few;
1t lived century or two;
Twas sung within the halls of kings,
Then vanished with forgotten things.
And one he made to please himself,
Without thought of fame or pelf,
But sent it forth with doubt and fears,
And 1t outlasted all the years.
No other song has vital breath
Through endless time to fight with death,
Than that the singer sings apart,
To please his solitary heart
New York Sum-.
The herald., 1897-09-15
An Issue That Must Be Faced

There is no question that trust sup
preston of competition and creation of
monopoly for the robbery of the many
and enrichment of the few presents an
issue of paramount Importance and one
which must and will be faced in the in
terests of the many, however much we
may wish to avoid it and however deeply
into the present constitution of industry
may sink the changes which may be
found necessary to meet the problem.
If we mistake not, the disappearance
of the silver issue is quite as likely as
not in early time to bring forward the
radical party, more of power and more
to be feared by its opponents than ever,
because it will have platform of
grievances whose soundness and legti-
macy will be recognized by all-Spring-
field, Mass, Republican.
The herald., 1897-09-15
GOLD IRONSIDES"

The Tooth anniversary OF the United
States frigate Constitution will be cele-
brated at Boston October 18th. The his
toric craft is now undergoing repairs
at Portsmouth, N. H., $4,000 having
been appropriated by congress for that
purpose. The patriotism and venera-
ton of the American people ought to be
shown to the best advantage at the
centennial celebration. "Old Ironsides''
looks anything but war vessel now
with her ancient wooden hulk and
housed over deck, vet the nation might
better lose one of her mightiest modern
battleships than to let the historic Con-
stitution become the prey of the ele-
ments and rot away unprotected and un-
cared for.
1t will be remembered that some years
ago it was proposed to break up the Con-
stitution and leave nothing of her but
memory and name. Then it was that
Oliver Wendell Holmes, in his impas-
stoned poem, "Old Ironsides'' aroused
the spirit of American patriotism and
averted the proposed sacrilegious act:
Her deck once red with heroes blood,
Where knelt the vanquished foe,
When winds were hurrying DER the flood
And waves were white below,
No more shall feel the victor's tread,
Or know the conquered knee,
The harpies of the shore shall pluck
The eagle of the seal"
But happily the harpies of the shore
were outnumbered and outweighed,
and Old Ironsldes was kept to inspire
new generations with patriotism. The
Constitution with proper care bids fair
to survive for many years yet. Then
when her rotting timbers at last cry out
for dissolution let her not be broken up
to serve the greed of relic hunters. Let
her death be as grand as her life his
tory. When that time comes,
Nail to the mast her holy flag,
Set every threadbare SAIL
And give her to the god of storms,
The lightning and the gale"