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MR.. CLEVELAND.

1t was to the timely and magnani-
nous aid of the democratic adherents
of th esound money policy of Grover
Cleveland that the republican party
owes the election of its candidate,
William Mckinley, to the presidency
of the United States. In his going out
of office republicans can afford to be
reciprocally generous in forgetting his
faults and in remembering the courage
and patriotism he displayed in graver
emergencies of national peril than any
other president has been called upon
to face since the days of Abraham Lin
coin. st. Paul Pioneer Press, Rep.
History will find in his policy great
deal to blame and a great deal to prise;
but in his character more to praise than
to blame, and will, beyond question,
assign to him q place in the final esti-
mate that is neither small nor low
Boston Advertiser, Rep.
The name of Grover CLEVELAND must
go down in history as one of the strong
est and most forcible of our presidents,
Hartford Times, Dem,
While Mr.. Cleveland was not by any
means the greatest man who has ever
been the president of this republic, he
was inferior to none in the conscientious
discharge of his duties, and he has
made fewer mistakes than the greatest
number of presidents have made. =
Austin Statesman, Dem,
Where other statesmen have left be-
hind them a monument of wise laws
passed, he has left a monument o.
foolish and base laws prevented. Suci
work can not be done by means of tact
New York Post, Ind. Dem.
There have been worse democrats
than Grover Cleveland. Pittsburgh
Times, Rep.
Mr.. Cleveland has left an indelibl
mark upon the history of his country
whether it is for good or for evil onl,
the future can determine LAX,
Herald, Free Silver.
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Eccentric Cabinetmaker.

An eccentric cabinent-maker of New
Jersey, who died the other day, was
buried in fine coffin which he made
for himself some years ago. He feared
that he would be placed in pauper's
grave, and took this precaution in order
that his funeral might not be utterly
devoid of pomp and circumstance. In
this coffin, it is said, he used to sleep
regularly, as there was no other place
in his little shop and dwelling where
he could lie down.
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Your Intelligence.

Your Intelligence is questioned by the drug
gists who tries to influence you to let him bot.
tie anything when you ask for DR. Bells Piue
you-he cannot put up anything like it-it Is
not to be had in bulk it is to be had only In
2sc soc and 81 bottles. There is nothing '1ust
as good" as DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey Avoid
those substitutes with similar sounding names
When you buy DR.. Bells Pine-Tar Honey see
that the bottle has never been opened and that
it bears the picture and testimony of Good Old
Granny Metcalf," and the name of the 4 f.
southerland Medicinecompany, Fountain Park.
Paducah, Ky.
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A Blind Mayor.

The old Welsh town of Aberavon, in
Glamorkanshire, can boast of the unique
distinction of blind mayor-Henry
Richards, who is also known as a poet
and preacher. All his reading matter
sermons, lectures and speeches-he
has specially printed in raised charac-
ters. Even his daily paper is printed
for him in this fashion, so he can never
get it until two days after publication.
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Your Present Need

Is pure, rich blood, and strong and healthy
body, because with the approach of spring and
the beginning Of warmer weather your physical
system win undergo radical changes. All the
impurities which have accumulated during
colder weather must now be expelled or serious
consequences will result, The one pure blood
purifier prominently in the public eye today Is
Hoods Sarsaparilla- Its record Of cures is un.
equalled. Its sales are the largest in the world
A few bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla will pre-
pare you for spring by purifying and eRriehinl
your blood and tonlng aud invigOrating you
whole system
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Southern Baptist Convention, Wilmington
N. c., Nay to IA, 1897.
REDUCED RATES VIA SOUTHERN RY.

REDUCED RATES VIA SOUTHERN RY.
For the occasion Of the meeting of
the Southern Baptist Convention at
Wilmington, N. c., May 9 to IA, 1897,
the Southern Railway will sell tickets
to Wilmington, N. c., and return at
rate of one first class limited fare for
the round trip.
Tickets viii be on sale May 8 to z,
inclusive, good to return fifteen days
from date of sale.
For further information address any
agent Of the Southern Railway.
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Free Ticket To Texas

would cost you more via other lines than a
ticket at regular rates via the old reliable
Memphis and Charleston r. r, because you
go straight through without the long lay-overs
that you would have via other lines, but our
rates are as low as the lowest
Do not buy your tickets before getting OUT
rates Avoid wearisome night changes of cars,
long iay-overs and troublesome transfers by
purchasing your tickets via the old reliable
VI Z. Ry.
H. E. Allen. passenger agent MorristowH
Tenn
c A. Desaussure, C. P. A, Memphis, Tenn.
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A distinction without difference amounts to
nothing. There is differences real differ
ence-a vast difference between DR., Bells Pine
Tar-Honey and any other cough, cold or lung
remedy. To see 1t or taste 1t proves this i'm
mediately, but the greatest difference is to be
found in the results coming from It's use. Be-
sides cutting the phlegam and curing the cough
or cold at once, 1t soothes the irritation-heals
the lungs and bronchials. 1t fortifies the sys-
tenn against cold from the use of which no evil
after effects can arise.
For sale by Mcfarland & Bolton.
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Saved by a Cat.

A young girl, deserted by her lover,
attempted to commit suicide in Paris
by stopping up the chinks of her room
and then lighting pan of charcoal.
Her cat, which was also in the room,
feeling itself being suffocated, sprang
through the window, and thus saved
the life of its mistaess.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-18
What it Costs to Hear Nansen.

Two tickets to the Nansen meeting
on February 8, at Albert Hall in Lon
don were advertised for sale in the
Daily Graphic at five guineas each.
The inference that tickets to q hall
holding 10000 people were marketable,
or at least offerable, at that price, gives
an idea of the fever of interest in Nan
sen and his voyage which has possessed
the English. .-Harper's Weekly.
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Russia has proposed to the six Powers
that each of them should send 1000
troops to Crete. The commanders Of
the Russian, German and Austrian
squadrons have been instructed to take
steps for beginning the blocade.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-18

Alonzo Walling has made another ap-
peal to Gov. Bradley by letter, begging
for clemency. ON the ground that the
evidence against him was slight and
that he had no motive, as did Scott
Jackson, in Killing Pearl Bryan.
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1t is impossible to be happy or cheerful OF
useful when one is suffering from discomfort
ing cold ora nasty little cough. 1t is wonderful
that somepeople will go on from day to day suf-
fering from these distressing disorders when a
25-cent bottle of DR.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey will
relieve the most stubborn case.
For sale by Mcfarland g. Bolton. druggists
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OUR
COMPOUND OXYGEN IDEA

is that the air which keeps US alive, viii
when enriched with.more oxygen and magnet.
lied, make us more alive-restore health and
strength That our Compound Oxygen mot its
worthless mitations) will do this, we can con.
vince any well person who is able to believe
other people, or any sick person who is able to
believe his own feelings. Do you need better
fhealth' Write for Treaties, and proof. Sen
rec, or call and see us, We treat PATIENTS AZ
our office as well as at home.
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There is nothing so good for the coughs and
colds of the children and babies as DR., Bells
-Tar-Honey. 1t cures Group, whooping
cough, cold in the head and gives sweet refresh
ing sleep Children love told people like it,
For sale by Mcfarland & Bolton.
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THE WORD "REFUSED."

Across The Back of Walllng's Petition For
Executive Clemency-M Hang Saturday
Frankfort, KY, March 16.-Alonzo
Walling will hang with Scott Jackson
on March Goth, all published stories to
the contrary Notwithstanding. The
governor finished his study of case to-
day at noon and announced that he
would officially pass on the matter at
Z o'clock. Tonight he will write ''re-
fused" across the back of the petition
and the troops are already under march
ing orders for Campbell county, March
10, the day before the double hanging.
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RuokIen.s ArnIoa salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises
ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chappeC
hands, chilblainS, corns and all skin eruptions
and positively cures piles or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction o.
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box,
For sale by Mcfarland g. Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-18

The upper house of the Arizona Leg
islature has made bid for popularity
by passing bill providing for legisla-
tive sessions once in ten years,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-18

Good Old Granny Metcah now Ss years old
living at 1905 S. Fourth street, Paducah, KY,
still says that Dr. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey is the
best grip cure, cough, lung and bronchial
remedy that has been sold during her life.
For sale by Mcfarland & Bolton.
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lEss q gISl & =
m CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. 5SI
- Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use
w In time. Sold by druggists.
SxSIIKSXUNTSTIsIS

The Arkansas Legislature has ed.
iourned with SO little of its necessary
work done that an extra session will be
called at once.
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Potash.

A trial of this plan costs but
little and is sure to lead to
profitable culture.
All about Potashthe results of It's use By actual ss.
pertinent on the best farms in the United States-s
old in little book which we publish and will eadlv
nail free to any farmer in America who will write ior 4
GERMAN KALI WORKS.
90 Nassau ST., New York.
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Suffered Eighteen Years.
Pains Departed and Sleep Came.

Mrs. Julia A. Brown, of Covington, Tenn,
whose husband has charge of the electric
light plant at that place. has been q great
sufferer. Her ailments and speedy cure
arc best described by herself, as follows
"For 1S years suffered from nervousness
and indigestion. tried every remedy rec
nmmended by family and friends, but /
eApld get no relief at all Two years ago,
while being treated by three local .physi-
clans, Drs Barrett, Maley and Sherod, they
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-18

1t is said that President Mckinley
expects to further international bimetal-
lism through regular diplomatic chan
nels.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-18

=. A cotton mill is to be built at Bir-
mingham, Ala, Commercial Club
committee having raised $15O,O0O in
stock,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-18

Mcmillan and Richardson Of Tennes-
see and Bailey Of Texas are the candi-
dates for the democratic nomination for
speaker Of the house Of representatives.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-18

If your son never learns anything
from mistakes. ii is hardly worth while
to send him to college.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-18


informed me that had become dropsscdl,
and that there was little hope for me.
then decided to try
DR.. Miles Restorative Nervine,
| was then unable to get TO sleep until
we'll on toward daylight, and during all
this time had deep, heavy pain in my
left side. | tDds most miserable, Sndeed, but
after taking one-half bottle of the Rerpins
did. The NervSne Is the only remedy that
gave me any relief whatever. am now
well and strong, and | thank God epeTp day
Of mV life for Dr. Miles Ncrptne."
MRS. JULIA A. BROWN.
DR.. Miles Nervine is sold on a positive
guarantee that the first bottle will benefit
All druggists sell II at 81, 8 bottles for s., or
II will he sent, prepaid, on receipt OF price
by the DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
DR.. Miles NerVine Restless a.tTssIth
Evening journal., 1897-04-29
A nnsis For Intervention.

Paris, April 29.-It is asserted that
NJ. Hanotaux, the French foreign min
lister, has had five hours interview
with the Turkish ambassador. 1t is
understood that the subject under dis
cussion was the terms upon which the
powers are TO base their Intervention
between Greece and Turkey.
NJ. Hanotaux, in the course Of the
conference. urged the Turkish embas-
sador to advise the sultan to hold out
the olive branch TO Greece, adding that
If the Turkish troops went further
France would be compelled to come
forward as the defender Of the Chris
tian cause. In that event. said M.
Hanotaux, Turkey would have the most
reason to regret the Intervention of the
powers, which would not serve as a
prop for the Ottoman empire. 1t Is
understood that NJ. Hanotaux expressed
the earnest hope that the Turkish gov
ernment would not make the serious
mistake Of increasing the difficulties
of the task of Europe.
Evening journal., 1897-04-29
Amerlonns Arrestnd In cuhn.

Washington, April 29.-Consul Cen
eral Lee has reported to the state de-
partment the arrest Of two naturalized
American citizens in Cuba recently in
whose behalf he had interested him
self. Jose T. Dumas was arrested in
Havana on April 90 The consul gem
eral, on being informed of the arrest,
made a request upon the Spanish off,
cials for a statement of the charge
upon which the man had been arrested,
but up to the 21st, the date of his re-
port, the answer had not been received.
The second case was that of Rafael
Fernandez Diaz, captured by the Span
ish troops in Sagua. He is now held in
Jail there, and in this case also the con-
sui general has requested that all the
rights conceded by treaty be extended.
Evening journal., 1897-04-29
HONOR WAS NOTLOST
Greeks Defeated In Epirus After
a Most Heroic Struggle.
SEEKING A BASIS OF INTERVENTION.
The Premier of France Talks over the
War Situation with the Turkish
Embassador-Panic and Dismay
stiIl Exists In Athens.

London. April PA dispatch to The
Daily Mail from Patras says:
The Greeks have suffered their first
great reverse in Epirus, and the situa-
tion has changed with startling sud-
denness. When 1 last telegraphed, the
Turks were in fun and disorderly re-
treat toward Janina, and the Greeks
were joyously advancing. For some
unaccountable reason the absurdly in
adequate force OF only 1000 men was
detached from Phillipiada to seize
Pentepigadia. On entering Pentepiga-
dla some irregulars by mistake fired
upon the Greeks. During the confu-
sion which followed 5000 Turkish in
fantry arrived from Janina and in
stantly attacked the Greeks. A des-
perate and bloody hand TO hand en-
counter ensued. The Turks uttered
demoniacal yells and showed the great
est ferocity, while the Greeks, who had
been without food all night long and
We're terribly outnumbered, were taken
at the greatest disadvantage.
AN hour after the fight began two
companies Of Turks occupied hill on
the Greek flank and opened deadly
fire. The Greeks broke IN confusion and
fled in hideous panic. With the very
greatest difficulty their officers rallied
them and led them back to the front,
where they renewed the battle against
overpowering odds.
Major Commondouro commanded
them. All day he fought in the front
/ line. Two horses were shot under him,
and he was twice wounded, but he
seemed 20 bear a charmed life. A
/ Greek lieutenant, an italian volunteer
and five privates rushed upon the
Turks. Five of the seven dropped dead
before they got anywhere near the
enemy, and the sixth was wounded
Another private, when the Greeks fled
fought the Turks from behind a rock
for five hours until he was killed.
at o'clock in the evening the Greek
| ammunition failed. The men were faint
from want of food, and the retreat cal
was sounded.
"A second Greek force Of infantry
cavalry and field artillery, advancing
by another road. arrived an hour too
late. This also retreated In great dis
order. The Turks now hold Pentepi
gadia, which might however, be at
tackled by artillery. The Greeks are
greatly depressed and discouraged.
1.-THE retreat is much discussed here
and no one can explain it except upoi
the hypothesis that there was a risl
of the Turks disembarking a force a
Prevesa and so cutting Off our retreat
The Greeks have suffered a reverse, bu
Greek honor is not lost"
Evening journal., 1897-04-29
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Robert Hoe Lawrence. grandson of
Richard Hoe of New York, committed
suicide at Danville, Ills.
A $4,000 heroic statue representing
Union" is to be put on top Of General
Grants tomb at Riverside park, N. Y.
Joe jefferson addressed the gradual
ing class of the American Academy or
Dramatic Art, New York. The class
numbered thirteen.
Thomas Redmond, alias Texas Tom, y
formerly a well known race track fol-
lower, was sentenced TO life imprison-
ment at Chicago for the murder OF
John Stuart.
Kate Dougherty's leg was caught by
betting In Brooklyn, N. Y, and she was
whirled around a shaft and was dan
gerously injured. Fellow workgirls
tainted.
An explosion occurred in a church at
Fauagusta, isle of Cyprus. Thirty per-
sons were injured. II is believed the
explosion was the result of Turkish
outrage.
Evening journal., 1897-04-29
Vow yorl, Markets.

FLOUR State and western was
quiet. but steady; city mills patents,
s5IOd5.35; winter patents, A.654A9O;
city mills clears. $iS5Q5; winter
straights. $43O0455.
WHEAT-No. red opened steady
with the west. and after a slight de-
cline rallied quickly on better cable
news. rains in the northwest and gem
eral covering; May, 7sAQ79 9-16c.;
July. n 5-1G07s%c.
RYE-ouiet; No. 2 western. s7h0
S7%c.
CORN-No. opened easier but rail-
lied with wheat; May, 29ls@29hc.; July,
305sG31c.
OATs-No. 2 were dun and nominal
track, white. state, 25G30&c.; track,
white, western, 25q30iac.
PORK-Dull; mess, SS.75Q950; fami-
ly, S9.75G1050.
LARD-Quiet; prime western, steam.
$3.50, nominal.
BUTTER-Steady; state dairy, 100
16c.; state creamery, 13Q17c.
CHEESE-Quiet; state and Pennsyl-
12c.; small, 9@l2hc.
EGGS-Steady; state and Pennsyl-
vania, 1OQlOAc.; western. s01Oc.
SUGAR-Raw quiet; fair refining.
1S-16c.; centrifugal, SO test, SIC: re-
fined quiet; crushed. 5hc.; powdered
4%c.
TURPENTINE-Fi at 31h032c.
MOLASSES-Qulet; New Orleans. %
G3Oc.
RICE-Quiet; domestic. 4h96Bc.;
Japan. 42sG4Hc.
TALLOW-Quiet; city. 3 S-16c.; coun-
try, 5-16c.
HAY-Quiet; shipping. 55q6Oc.; good
to choice, 7OG75c.
-'-- --,-----.- ---- 49,. $50 --
Evening journal., 1897-04-29
Jersey Democrats banquet.

Newark, N. j., April 29.-The banquet
Of the Jeffersonian club, the leading
Democratic organization of the state,
at the Auditorium last night was at
tended by about 300 persons. Prose
cutor +. W. Crane. president of the
club presided. United States Senator
James Smith was toastmaster. Sen
ator Daniels Of Virginia spoke In re-
Spouse to Jefferson" Allan McDer-
mott spoke on Republican Legisla-
ton" Colonel T.. l.. Prices topic was
Democratic Organization" Mayor
Seymour responded to THE Democracy
Of Newark" To Chances OF Success
responses were made by Senator Kuhl,
James j. Bergen. william y. Gourley,
r. c. Marsh, Lindley NJ. Garrison and
Clarence Atkinson, each for his section
of New Jersey
Evening journal., 1897-04-29
American Antlnuarlan soeiety.

Boston, April Ex-senator George f.
Hoar. Rev. DR.. Edward Everett Hale
and many other distinguished members
were present at the semiannual meet
ing Of the American Antiquarian So
ciety which was held here. One of the
interesting features Of the meeting was
the election to membership of the Hon.
Thomas Francis Bayard, LII. D., for
mer American ambassador to England.
OF the 46 votes cast on the question OF
his admission only one was in the neg
ative. Others elected to membership
were Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi,
U. S. N, retired; the Right Rev. Fred
erick Temple, archbishop Of Canter-
bury; the Right Rev. Mandell Creigh-
ton, bishop Of London, and Due de Lau-
hat of Paris
Evening journal., 1897-04-29
A SUICIDE MYSTERY.
An Unknown Woman Shoots Her
self In Greenwood Cemetery.
FOUND At BENEFITS MAUSOLEUM.
She Had Been Seen Wandering About
Among the Graves For Some Time
Before She Fired the Shot
Which Ended Her Life.

Brooklyn, April 2s.-An unknown
woman, apparently about 40 years old,
quietly but richly dressed, shot herself
in the right temple on the steps Of
James Gordon Benefits mausoleum
in Greenwood cemetery.
She died an hour later in the Norwe-
gian hospital.
The woman had been observed for
some time previous to her act wander
ing about the cemetery and seemed un-
mindful of the falling showers.
She stood for some time in front Of
the tomb, and then walking up to the
entrance she drew a small silver chased
revolver from her pocket and pulled the
trigger before the several cemetery en-
ployees who were watching her had a
chance to interfere.
There was nothing found upon the
woman that would lead to the discov-
cry Of her identity. with the possible
exception Of a wedding ring with "B.
H. to b. T., June 2, 1870" inscribed upon
the inside.
The ring was too large for the wom-
ans finger and was held in position by
a smaller gold ring, which was entire
ly plain.
The woman is feet inches in height,
weighs about $50 pounds, with dark
eyes and hair.
She wore a dark blue dress, black silk
stockings, on which was written four
words in French.
In satchel which the woman carried
were a pair Of eyeglasses marked -. ].
McKeown, "a East Forty-second street
New York, maker" several handker-
chiefs, some marked "A. H" and others
HI; a visiting pad, on which some
thing was written in French. and s5.4i
in change.
The words on the paper were:
"Dieu mt pas sauleve lie slop."
The translation in English is Goo
would not raise me from the dust" /
is not pure French.
Evening journal., 1897-04-29
continued pnnlc I'M Athens.

Athens. April 29.-There has been an
other Intellectual attempt TO pillage the
shops of the gunsmiths.
The headquarters of the Greek army
are being removed to Dmokos, a long
way south of Pharsala.
Edhem Pasha has issued a proclama-
ton inviting the Greeks to return to
Larissa.
King George. on receiving a distln-
guished caller, is reported to have said
to him. Il am ready 10 accept all my
country's wishes. What desire is that
not a drop Of blood shall be shed on
my account"
Among the many incidents told Of
Greek valor at Pentepigadia is this;
Twenty-Five Greeks fell dead in a he
roic struggle 10 preserve the body Of
their major from Turkish PROCLAMATION.