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The Local Papers Gift to its Town.

Ex-Governor Francis, of Missouri, is
quoted as saying; each year the
local paper gives from $500 to 81 900 in
free lines to the community in which it
is located. No other agency can or
will do this. The editor, in proportion
to his means, does more for his town
than any other ten men. He ought to
be supported, not because you like him
personally, or admire his writing, but
because his local paper is the best in
vestment local people can make. II
may not be brilliantly edited or over.
crowded with thought, but financially
it is of more benefit to the community
than the teacher or preacher Under
stand me, I do not mean morally or ia
tellectually, but financially"
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FROM R0GERSVILLE.
RogersYille. Oct. 9b. 1927.

Rogersville, Oct. %, 1897.
The second concert of the session
given by the music department of the
Synodical College, was rendered in the
college chapel last Friday evening be-
fore a large and appreciative audience.
The training of DR.. Bidezf the scholar
ly director of music, was clearly seen
in the grace and ease with which diff
cult, and classical pieces were rendered
by the young ladies.
Rev. A. II. Graybill, a missionary
from Mexico, his wife and daughter are
guests of the college. DIR. Graybill de-
livered an instructive lecture in the
college chapel Friday night on Mexico
and her people. He also lectured in
the Presbyterian church on Sunday
morning on the subject of missions in
Mexico.
A large humble of Rogersville people,
including some of the students of the
Synodical College, left for Nashville
this morning.
Mr.. Phil Hale, the popular COM
mercial traveller, was given a birthday
picnic at Hale's Springs last Saturday
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

In Western North Carolina between the Blue
Ridge on the east and the Alleghanies on the
west, in the beautiful valley of the French
Broad two thousand feet above the sea, lies
Asheville, beautiful, picturesque and world
famed as one Of the most pleasant resorts in
America. 1t is u land of bright skies and in
comparable climate whose praises have been
sung by poets, and whose beauties of stream,
valley and mountain height have furnished
subject and inspiration for painters brushes.
This is truly the Land of the Sky" and there
isl perhaps, no more beautiful region on the
continent to attract pleasure tourists or health
seekers. Convenient schedules and very low
rates to Asheville via Southern Railway
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Repnblican Candidates.

At the ward convations last Friday
night the republicans nominated the
following gentlemen for aldermen:
First ward-P. @. Miller.
Third ward-J. w. Cloyd.
Fourth ward--P. H. Wohtord and G.
A. A. Pearce.
In the second ward no nomination was
made. After cons iderable wrangling
they adjourned until after the demo-
Gratis made nomination. T. V. Nc
Gown was nominated for Magistrate.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

Twenty-eight lives were lost Sunday
morning on the New York Central and
Hudson River railroad near Garrison
N. Y, when one of its fast passenger
trains dashed into the river. Railroad
men say the water had undermined the
tracks, and when the train reached the
spot it found no ballast and the engine
and two cars plunged into the stream,
which was fifty feet deep.
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Town Election.

On the gath day of November, 1897,
an election will be opened and held in
all the several wards of the town of
Johnson City, Tennessee, for the pur-
pose OF electing one Alderman from
each ward for the term of two years, ex-
cept the Fourth ward, in which two
Aldermen will be elected, one for the
term of two years and one for the term
Of one year. The poles will be open at
the respective voting places in the sew
eral wards.
P. H. WoFFoRD,)
r. L. PATTON, Com.
G. M. TAYLOR.
r. L. REMINE, Chief of Police.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

We are informed that the Armor
Plate committee was very much disap-
pointed in not getting to stop in John
son City long enough to stake off the
plant here, but the glimrse they OBJ
tanned from the car windows convinced
them that this was the spot they were
seeking and they promise to return and
expect to begin active operations in the
early spring.
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A Valuable Prescription.

Editor Morrison, Of Worthington Ind. Sun,
writes: You have valuable prescription in
Electric Bitters, and can cheerfully recon-
mend it for constipation and sick headache and
as a general system tonic it has no equal.
Mrs. Annie Stehle, 2G25 Cottage Grove Ave,
Chicago, was all run down could not eat nor di-
gest food, had a backache which never left her
and felt tired and weary. but six bottles OF
Electric Bitters restored he health and renewed
her strength Prices. 50 cents and Sl.00. Get a
bottle at Mcfarland 4 Co. IS drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28
REDUCED RATES ON SOUTHERN RAILWAY

The Southern Railway will sell round trip
tickets to Cincinnati and Louisville and return
at rate of ane and one third fares for the round
trip. From points in state of Georgia, tickets
will be on sale Sep. 10, IA, and Is; in Alabama,
Sep, 20, 81 and q, and in Tennessee, Sep. 27, %
and 20. All tickets will be limited ten days
from date of sale, Call on any agent of the
Southern Roilway for further information.
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Valuable Farm For Sale.

By virtue Of the authority vested in
US as administrators with the will an.
nexed) OF James Hodges deceased es-
tate We will on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1897.
at eleven O'Clock a. m. at the dwelling
house on the premises hereinafter de.
scribed, sell at public cutlery to the
highest and best bidder. on six, Twelve
and eighteen months time, the farm
of the late James Hodges, which il
situated in the 18th district OF Wash
inglon county, Tenn, about ] Il miles
North OF Flourville, one half mile from
Watauga river, one fourth mile from
church house, M. Il Church, South)
ono and onP-fourth miles another
church (Bptist), about one f,'urth
mile from nice, large school house.
one and one-half mile from mill and
saw-mill, is well watered--good rpring
close to dwelling house, about so acres
in timber, Is acres in creek bottom,
rest OF land tillable with machinery,
dwelling house, barn, and other tut
houses, good orchard Farm contains
about 232 acres, and public rnad runs
through ii. Purchaser will be r.qnir-
ed to execute note with approved re-
curity and lien will be retained on
the farm to further secure the pay
mont of said notes. The farm viii be
sold in two parts then as a whole and
will go at the sale bringing largest
amount. For further information call
on or write to
LAND0N WHITE
or Administrators
]. B. Cox,
Toks.so., Cs4.. ~
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Since Bob Taylor has led the demo-
cratic party away from the republican
wilderness whittier it was wandering
and in view of his recent happy speeches
of welcome, etc, we want to propose
three cheers for democracy's metaphor
Mosesp
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

All you guess about difficulty IN sell
ing Stark Trees may be wrong. If you
wish to know the truth, drop postal to
Stark Nursery, Louisiana, Mo-, or
Rockport, Ill. Name references. Cash
pay to statesmen each week the year
round. Outfit free-takes no money to
try the work. Also want club makers
get their trees free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

1t is to be hoped our physicians will
no longer disagree about that throat
trouble that is killing our children, but
will unite in finding some agency that
will stamp out the disease, whatever
IL 10
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

Some people will think that DR.. Bells
Pine Tar Honey is no better than other
cough remedies until they try it. Then
they will know for themselves that it is
the best on earth.
Up-to-date druggists sell it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

Harper's Weekly correspondent says
it costs one dollar to look man in the
eye on the Klondike. If that's true
what do you suppose it would cost to
"call" one?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

Since Benjamin F. Hunt, aged 81,
and Mrs. Julia Anna Sherman, aged
80, were married last week in Water
town, N. Y, Sam Crrmley thinks there
is still q chance for him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

"Helpl helpll helplll" That is the
sum and substance OF the tale of woe
poured into McKinley's ear by Boss
Plat, who made q flying trip to Wash
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

That bean eating Boston lady who
carried $24, 900 in her hustle no doubt
put it there to have it convenient in
case she wanted to elbow it in."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

Is it possible that the roll Of poets on
the walls of the national library is so
full that there is not room for one
Moore?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28
Yellow Jack Preventative.

system thoroughly clean and tree from germ
breeding matter. Casearets Candy Cathartic
will clease the system nd kin eoa,sgiods dis
ease germs
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

This is no time for doctors to indulge
their petty iealousies. A single life is
vastly more important than the reputa-
ton of any man.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28
Monthly Pains cured by DR.. Miles Pain Pills.
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life ANpr.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full OF life, nerve and vigor, take MOTTO
Bac, the wonder worker, that makes weak mon
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

A Kentuckian was recently "shot in
his liquor resort" and was not serious
ly hurt because his stomache was case
hardened by drinking his own liquor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

The cigar tax has been upheld blythe
Supreme Court and all places where
cigars are sold will pay the special tax.
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Special Election.

On the Gath dOy of November, 1897,
an election will be held in all the sew
eral wards Of the town of Johnson City.
Tennessee, for the purpose Of electing
a Justice of the Peace for the said town
Of johnson City, at the respective vot.
ing places in the several wards.
ac, P. H. WoFFoRD,)
.4 @. M. TAYLOR, Com.
r. L. PATTON,
j. S. PRIToHETT, Sheriff.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

This is our last week as postmaster
and next will be our first as candidate
for Magistrate.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

This is the last week of the Centen-
NAL as we'll as our term as postmaster.
Both have been wonderfully successful.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28
R P8GR ROOF LEAK?

IF am oId Ieaky I'm, non or
steel roof paint it with AZ
lens Anti Rust Japan One
coat is enough; no skill re-
quired; costs little; goes far
and lasts long.
The name describesit; Proof
against water, time. climate;
and fumes Of every descnp-
ton, Stops leaksa and prolongs
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28
MANY Think!

when the Creator said to woman,
"In sorrow shalt thou bring forth
children" that a curse was pro-
nounced against the human race,
but the JOY felt by every Mother
when she first presses to her heart
her babe, proves the contrary.
Danger and suffering Turk in
the pathway of the Expectant
Mother, and should be avoided,
that she may reach the hour when
the hope of her heart is to be real
lied, in full vigor and strength.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

Be sure to register on next Monday,
Tuesday or Wednesday if you have
changed your residence since last year.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28
Tennessee Centennial.

The Southern Railway has on sale from all Of
its principal stations. tickets to Nashville and
return at very low rates on account Of the Ten
nessee Centennial. Call on any Southern
Railway agent for particulars regarding Sched-
ules and detail information about rates and
tickets.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

1t is to be hoped they will try Luet-
CERT again before he makes any more
sausage.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

By the death of her divorced husband
Mrs. Langtry has only been changed
from grass to turf widow.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28
NO YELLOW FEVER
Detention on the Memphis and Charleston
Route,

The route TO the west and southwest via the
Memphis & Charleston Railroad through Mem
phis, has always been. and is still open to all
passengers. No one passing through Memphis
is molested. Health certificates are urgently
recommended, as they save inquiries by health
officers.
Apply to NJ. & c. for all details of inforna-
tion needed, c. A. De Saussure, G. P. A.
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PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY,
Battered at the POsto6scc at Johnson CITY, Tenn as
Second Class Matter
The prolonged drouth has caused the
farmers late crops to turnip short

It's a wise parent in johnson City
now that knows when his daughter is
married.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28
DID You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as remedy for your
troubles If not, get bottle now and get re-
lief. This medicine has been found to be
peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure of all
female complaints exertipg wonderful direct
influence in giving strength and tone to the
organs. If you have loss OF appetite, constipa-
tion, headache, fainting spells, or are nervous
sleepless melancholy or troubled with dizzy
spells, electric bitters is the medicine YOU
need. Health and strength are guaranteed by
its use. Fifty cents and sf.OO at Mcfarland b
Co.'S drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-28

Geo. W. Hugg tried his name on an
other woman at Fargo, and now his
wife is trying to get divorce.
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married.
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johnson City, Tenn
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
RAILROAD TINE TABLE.
I. 4 G. N. RAILROAD.

North bound trains leave for Aus
tin at 800 a. M, and 500 p. m; and
arrives from Laredo at 7:30 p. IN.
South bound trains arrive at 8 a. m,
Ills p. m, and leave for Laredo at
0:45 a. m.
n. K. &. T. FROM I. & G. N DEPOT
Trains leave for Waco, st. Louis
and Kansas City at 500 p. M; and
arrive at 900 a. m.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
East bound trains arrive from Mex
leo and Eagle Pass at 11:50 a. m;
and leave at 12:10 p. m. and $50 p. m.
for Houston, Galveston and New Or
leans.
West bound trains arrive from New
Orleans, Houston and Galveston at
TBS q. m. and 4:25 p. m; and leave
for Eagle Pass and Mexico at 4 As p.
n.
st. Louis Limited leaves for Waco,
Fort Worth, Dallas, Kansas City and
st. Louis at TAO p. m.
Arrives from st. Louis, Kansas
City, Dallas, Fort Worth and Waco
at S:45 a. m.
g. A. & A. P.-MIsSIoN ROUTE.
Trains leave daily for Cuero, Waco.
Houston and Galveston at $50 a. IN.
for Beeville, Corpus Christi and Rock
port at 1:50 p. m; and arrive daily
from the former places at 6:35 p. m.
and from the latter at 80 p. IN.
Kerrville Branch.-Train leaves San
Antonio daily except Sunday at 2:4j
p. m; leaves San Antonio Sundays on
ly at $50 a. m. Train daily ex.
cept Sunday arrives at San Antonio
at 10:45 a. m; on Sundays arrives al
San Antonio at $50 p. IL.
8. A. &.GULF SHORE.
Train leaves San Antonio for Mar.
tinez, Sanders, Atkins, Lavernia and
Sutherland Springs at 8 a. M, daily
except Sunday.
Arrives at San Antonio at 2 p. m.
daily except Sunday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28

touched. All her toilet convenienoes re-
manned, and she had used them to hei
inexpressible refreshment and to the
distinct Improvement of her charms Sc
there stood before the commander well
dressed, well shaped young lady, with
fine, dark, pensive eyes and blushing
cheeks and white teeth showing as she
smiled, and she was to be his wife.
GOOD heavensl' he calculated, in the
impulse of his surprise and delight. He
took her hand, and, raising it to his
lips, kissed IL with admirable courtesy,
then introduced her to Mr.. Matthews as
his betrothed.
81 had thought as much, sir, said
the mate, with one Of those dry, nervous
smiles which twist the mouth toward
the cheek. 81 heartily congratulate you
both," and he bowed with the grace of
sailor bending at the handle of a
pump.
No more was said on the subject, and
they sat down to breakfast. The talk
naturally concerned the robbery. the
proceedings Of the thieves, the chances
of capturing them and recovering the
gold.
II must have those nuggets, Marga-
ret," Boldock said, with his immense
face full of life and hope. 1t shall buy
us home and furnish it, too, and there
should be very good balance for the
spree that's called ashore the honey
moon. Your share hope, Mr.. Mat
thews, will enable you to give up the
sea-.
The poor man rolled up his eyes, with
an expression Of devotion.
This, where they were sitting, had
been the theater Of the great ocean theft.
Yonder was the cabin out of which they
had dragged Miss Mansel. Yonder was
the cabin in which the mate had been
aroused to learn that the ship was seized.
"How could old Benson have been
such fool as to let it happen?" said the
commander. WAS not the robbery Of
the arms chest hint enough? Within IN
hour of that robbery I'd have had the
whole of those fellows in irons aid
chance the issue"
But Mr.. Matthews shook his head.
And, indeed, if the commander had been
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28

would be rather helpful. He sided on
the locker once more to the young lady's
side and again put his arm round bel
waist. Her face was bright red, almost
as red as his, but she looked pleased
and happy.
You'll give me your answer now,
Margaret" said he.
"You know nothing about me, Cap
tain Boldock," she answered. You
sailors are so reckless! How do you
know that l shall make good wife!
How do you know that have not re-
lations who might be q disgrace to
your"
Nonsense, my darling" lamented
the commander. 81 know as much OF
you as you know Of me, and so the
yards are square between us in that
way anyhow. Now, my dear, I'm wait
ing, I'm longing"
He projected his lips into that sort OF
shape which the mouth usually takes
when it salutes the brow or cheek OF
another. Half laughing and half crying
and rosy red, the girl laid her head
against as honest and warm heart as
ever beat in mans breast.
II will be your wife,, she said, and
Baldock instantly kissed her.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
FREE CURE FOR MEN.
A Michigan Man Offers to Send His
Discovery Free.
Claims To Be a Benefactor TO
Weakened Mankind.

There is always more or less sus-
picion attached to anything that is Of
fered free but sometimes a man so
overfiows with generosity that he can
not rest until his discovery is known
to the world, in order that his fellow
men may profit by what he has dis
covered. 1t is upon this pricipal that
a resident of Kalamazoo, Mich, de-
sires to send free to mankind pre-
scription which will cure them Of any
form of nervous debility; relieves
them of all the doubt and uncertain
ty which such men are peculiarly liza
BILE to and restores the organs to nat
ural size and vigor. AS it costs moth
ing to try the experiment it would
seem that any man, suffering with the
nervous troubles that usually attack
men who never stopped to reallze
what might be the final result, ought
to be deeply interested In a remedy
which will restore them to health,
strength and yigor, without which
they continue to live an existence OF
untold misery. As the remedy In
question was the result Of many years
research as to what combination
would be peculiarly effective in restor-
ing to men the strength they need, 1t
would seem that all men suffering
with any form Of nervous weakness
ought to write for such a remedy at
once. A request to 81. g. Odds, Box
174S Kalamazoo, Mich, stating that you
are not sending for the prescription
out of idle curiosity, but that you wish
to make use Of the medicine by giving
1t a trial, will be answered promptly
and without evidence as to where in
formation came from
The prescription is sent free, and al
though some may wonder how Mr..
Odds can afford to give away his dis
covery, there is no doubt about the
offer being genuine. Cut this out and
send to Mr.. Odds so that he may
know how you came to write him.
- p D 3m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28

I1E LOOh net ItuNU una hlSSGU u UItiL Uu-
mtrdble COURTESY
in charge Of the bark it is extremely
probable that he would have allowed
the ten gentlemen to work their will, as
Benson had, and for Benson's reasons.
They went ON the poop. 1t was beau
tiful, warm, sunny morning. The ocean
undulated in long, blue flashes of light
from line to line, and pleasant breeze
was blowing, the speed of the two ves-
sells being about five knots. The brig
was rolling away out on the bow, and
when the commander saw her his head
rolled, too, in contemptuous sympathy.
1.-THE run and lines of pudding dish, :"
he unused. "She is fit to be collier,
and she brings ali Sunderland into this
beautiful scene. Suppose, now, said he
to Mr.. Matthews, you call the two men
aft"
The sun did not yet render an awning
necessary. The young lady was shaded
by her parasol, and she sat next to the
commander, and Matthews stood beside
them, while William and Harry, the
Dane, in respectful sea postures related
their yarn.
William began: 1.-THE day afore we
made the island showed the gents how
to get the anchors over the bows Next
day we made the land. There was q
whole swamp of iawing. Every man
had his own opinion. could see that
him they called Trollope was no longer
to boss the job. though 1 allowed he was
the best of the gang, the properest to
head that there tidy little procession. "
WAS hef" Missed Harry softly and
fercely.
"One at time, and William now
jockeys the yardarm," said the COM
mander.
They agreed to sail close in to the
island and 60 ashore in the longboat and
take a look around them, continued
William. They had no confidence in
one another, and they must all go to-
gether or remain together, and wherever
the gold was there they all must bloom.
ing well be, begging pardon" said the
man, touching his forehead in his slow,
merchant service way. "They sailed in
till they got II fsdom; then all the sails
were furled and the anchor let go.
There was nine of 'em."
"Ninep' exclaimed Miss Mansel.
II forgot to mention, said Mr.. Mat
thews, there had been a duel"
who Fought" asked the girl.
"Mr. Masters and Mr. Caldwell, ,
answered William.
Caldwell shot Masters through thu
heart. this man tells me, " said the mate
''and the body was flung overheard.
May they all serve each other sol
exclaimed the commander, with piou
motion of his eyeballs.
Miss Mansel was looking away to sea
She 80 held her parasol that Boldocl
could not have seen her just then haC
he wanted to look at her. She wa
blushing, and yet her face wore a sligl,
look Of distress. But before Boldool
could bid William proceed she had raj
lied and the parasol was in its former
place.