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The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-12-24
TWINS BURNED TO DEATH.
Despite Efforts of Infant Brother to Save
Them.


GILLETT, ARK. - While Mr.. and
Mrs Hart, who live three miles south
east OF this place, were absent from
their home Wednesday the house was
burned, and in it, despite the heroic
and frantic efforts of their little 4-year-
Ola son to save them, their infants
twins, ii months d-perished in the
hames. Mr.. Hart was picking in a
held some distance from the house.
and Mrs. Hart had been called to q
neighbours home, about mile away
leaving the babies and the little bow
alone. When tbs fire broke out the
little fellow, realizing the awful dan
ger, did his best to save the twins.
lie pulled them from the bed on which
they were and was trying to get them
out OF the burning building when the
names drove him away. Screaming.
he ran from the house. Neighbors
were attracted but too late, and only
oharred bones were found when the
Ire died down. Mr.. Hart is a Door
nan and highly respected. He car
les the mail between this point and
Arkansas Post.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-12-24
THE PEACE TREATY.
Settled That it Will GO Before tho pros.,.

WAaHINGroN.-The president will
submit the peace treaty to the senate
during the present session-that much
has been definitely determined upon.
The text is still lacking here, and as
the commissioners have not thouobt
proper to entrust the document to the
mails, it will not reach Washington
before Saturday Although desirous
of placing it before the senate at the
earliest opportunity, the president will
not be able to do so for a week after
Its reception, for the reason thrt con-
gress will then be in holiday recess.
Meanwhile, the treaty will not be given
to the public. Strong pressure has
been brought to bear already to change
this decision, but strict observance
OF the established custom in such cases
will be followed.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-12-24
HAPPY AMERICANS.
feace Commission Homeward Bound.
Their Labor Ended,


SOUTHAMPTON. - Thirty-fve happy
Americans left for New York on the
liner st. Louis at noon Saturday. The
party consisted of the United States
peace commissioners and Secretary
Moore and staff of the commission, and
their families. Joy at their departure
was apparent in the faces of every one
OF the travellers, many of whom had
feared they would not be home for
Christmas. They had crossed over
from Havre by night boat, arriving
shortly after 7 o'clock in the morning
at southampton, where they break
tasted.
During the course of the mornino
the press correspondent talked with ali
the commissioners, but they were no
more communicative than thew have
been during The course of the long ne
gotiations.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-12-24
Death of Baron Ferdinand r pthschiId

LoNDoN.-Baron Ferdinand James
de Rothschild, NJ. P, is dead. Baron
Ferdinand James de Rothschild was
the second son of the late Baron AL
phonse de Rothschild. He married
his cousin Evelina, sister of the first
Lord Rothsehild. He was a member
OF parliament In the Unionist interest
for Aylesbury.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-12-24
A Murderer Surrenders

NASHVILLE, TENS.-Lucien Harris
who killed Bob Brummitt and also his
own orothe-, near Franklin, a few
nights ago, has surrendered and has
been placed under 81, 600 bond.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-12-24
WAR AND RED TAPE.
olattons Worked All Right In Time
of Peace,

of Peace.
Inc war Office is full of entertaining
Incidents. Last April that buoyant,
'ough-r1ding, bloodloving statesman,
'ololes and dilettante, Theodore Roose-
'eit' was busy trying to get authori-
saelon for raising the command Of
WHICH ne is now the head. He was
assistant secretary of the navy, and
lld not send his card in to his fell
loW-ohceholders when he called on
tnelh' One day he broke in on Gen.
I0uington's repose. Ludington was
anu IS the head of the quartermaster's
department, and is as order-loving
soul as any old lady in the world. To
nln came the enthusiastic Roosevelt.
want a requisition for 1000 horses
d. once, and authority to buy 'em
where they can be found said the
inipetuous Theodore. 1--WE shall have
70 proceed according to the regulations
anu advertise for the horses" replied
nuulngton. But we are enlisting
These men in every state of the union"
urged Roosevelt, and We want them to
'dhe their horses with them where
.ney are enlisted" Then" said Lud-
,nston' We shall have to advertise for
.hem where they are bought" But
~ Will take ninety days and cost ST.
Voo,oo0, argued Roosevelt. eve mus+
CONFORM to the regulations" insisted
Looinston. Damn the regulations!
snouted Roosevelt You people in
mere are tied hand and foot with YOUR
cursed red tape" Mr.. Secretary" cried
Huntington, who had become rather
warm himself, do not curse the reeu-
,ations, sir; do not curse the reeu-
ia'ions. They are not red tape. They
are reasonable provisions, and this de-
paftnent worked under them like
ciockwork, sir, for rs years, till this |
cursed war came along and upset ey-
eFythlng."-New Time.
Music on the Battlefield.
Inc nrst use Of field music of which
We nave absolutely authentic informa-
ion was at the battle Of Bouvines. that
village OF French Flanders where the
french have won no fewer than three
1lctories-Philip Augustus defeating
tito ~. of Germany there in 1914
.hiiip OF VaIois defeating the English
mere IN 1910, while in 1894 the French
'efeated the Austrians at the same
lace. 1t was at Bouvines, in 1914, that
sounded the signal for the
lctorious French charge, the first au-
hentic instance of a command given
y trumpet call.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
Seine Fashion Novelties.

A new and rather extraordinary skirt
model has a tuAic back and front of a
different material from the undsrskirt.
If the tunic is of lace and the under
skirt of satin, the style is at its best.
Another very unusual skirt has three
overlapping skirts shaped in haAdker-
chief points, and made Of white glace
silk mounted in csrise silk. The effect
is very striking.
The shelves aad counters of import
ing and retail houses are piled with
light, beautiful woolens fer spring
dresses. Both smooth and rough En-
ished fabrics are shown. There are
many changes in weaving and in col
Ors. The newest stuffs are very light
in weight; almost like the buRtings,
etamines and canvas goods of the sum
mer, but they are fine all-woOl goods,
and therefore much warmer than enc
would imagine.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
Capt. Sampson's Report.

Washington, May 10. The navy de-
partnent this morning received the
following dispatch from Admiral Samp-
son.
est Thomas, May "A portion Of
the squadron under my command
reached San Juan this morning at day
break No armed vessels were found
in the port. AS soon as it was suffi-
GENTLY light commenced attack upon
the batteries defending the city. This
attack lasted about three hours and re-
suited in much damage to the batteries
and incidentally to portion of the
city adjacent to the batteries. The
battery replied to our fire, but without
material effect. One man was killed on
board the New York and seven slightly
wounded in the squadron. No serious
damage to any ship resulted.
SAMPSON. "
The dispatch was carried to St.
Thomas by the auxiliary cruiser Yale.
No official report giving the names of
the man killed and wounded at San
Juan is ebtainable at the navy depart
ment,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19

81 would no. be without Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for it's weight in
gold," writes D. J. Jones, of Holland,
Va. "My wife was troubled with a
cough for nearly two years. tried va
rious patent remedies, besides numer-
GUS prescriptions from physicians, all
of which did no good. I was at last
persuaded to try bottle of Chamber
lains cough remedy, which promptly
relieved the cough. The second bottle
effected a complete cure" The % and
so cent bottles for sale by Ward &
Friberg Bee Hive.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
Important to School Men.

The next meeting of the Tennessee
State Teachers Association will be
held at Lookout Mountain July 1921.
Every teacher and school officer is
urged to attend. Look over these
points and see if it is not worth while.
1. The plan of meeting is delight
ful one, and arrangements are being
made by which we can enjoy it to the
utmost by means of excursions, &c.
2. Subjects of vital and practical
Importance have been selected and the
strongest men in the state have been
chosen to discuss them. Public school
men, supsrintendents, college profess
sors, all classes of workers have given
their promises to be there. The most
encouraging interest is being shown.
You cannot keep up with the advanced
educational thought of the state and
the nation without attending these
meetings.
3. A number of distinguished speak
ers have promised to attend and ad
dress the association. Among those
are DR.. W. 7. Harris, Supt. Lawton
B. Evans, of Augusta, Ga, and others
of equally wide reputation.
Lowest railroad rates are promised.
Musical and social entertainments will
add to the pleasure of the meeting. 1t
will be a feast of good things. Come!
For information address,
r. L. MoDoNNoLD, Secty.
Nashville. Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
Try Aliens Foot Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season your feet feel swollen,
nervous and hot, and get tired easily.
If you have smarting feet or tight shoes
try Aliens Foot Ease. 1t cools the
feet and makes walking easy. Cures
swollen and sweating feet, blisters and
callous spots. Relieves corns and bun
ions of all pain and gives pain and COM
fort Try it today. Sold by all drug
gists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial
package Free Address, Allen S. Ohm
sted LIE Roy, N. Y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
Yon Can't Get Rested

Because That Tired Feeling is not the
result of exertion. It is due to the un-
healthy condition of your blood. This
vital fluid should give nourishment to
every organ, nerve and muscle. But it
cannot do this unless it is rich and
pure. That is what you want to cure
That Tired Feeling-pure, rich blood.
Hoods Sarsaparilla will help you "get
rested" 1t will give you pure, rich
bleod, give you vigor and vitality and
brace you up so that you may feel we'll
all through the coming summer. II
you have never tried Hoods SarsNpa-
rilla, do SO now, and see how it ener-
gizes and vitalizes your whole system
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
Cigarette Smokers.

The medical examination of volun-
teers affords a striking lesson as to the
injurious effects of cigarette smoking.
The physical, and, it may bo added,
the mental weakness of many young
men is due to the cigarette habit. This
statement is made from Washington:
A large number Of rejection Of volun-
teers has caused much comment in the
army medical corps. However, the
physicians who bave conducted the ex-
aminatiens say that outside Of the
ranks of cigarette smokers there are
even fewer defections than there were
in the days of civil war. Among ha-
bitual users Of the cigarette the reiec-
tions are about 80 per cent.
DIR. Benjamin King, of Philadelphia,
whO acted as an examining surgeon
during 1S61-63 in New York, Pennsyl-
yania. Ohio and Indiana, says that the
average rsiections during those years
did not exceed 13 per cent. He attrib
utes the large increase almost entirely
to the cigarette hsbit.
81 have been inspecting tho papers
in a number of cases under the present
recruiting act, said Br. King, "and
observe that most of the men who fai
to pass the medical examination have
weak hearts or lack Of vitality nscessa
ry to make a good soldier.
l had expected that the percentage o
reflections would be greater now thar
in 1861, but I did not dream that i
weul be almost three times as great
The examining physicians with whom
I have talked generally told me that tn
excess of reflections is due of the larg
number Of young men applying for en-
listment who have become victims Q
the cigarette habit"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
Yellow Jaundlce Cured.

Suffering humanity should be sup
piled with every means possible for its
relief. 1t is with pleasure we publish
the following: "This is to certify that
| was a terrible sufferer from Yellow
Jaundice for over six months, and was
treated by some of the best physicians
in our~eity and all to no avail. DR..
Bell, our druggist, recommended Elec-
trie Bitters; and after taking two bot
ties, I was entirely cured. now take
great pleasure in recommending them
to any persen from this terrible mala-
day. am greatfully yours, M. A..
Hogarty, Lexington, KY"
Sold by G. H Lyle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
HIS NEMESIS.

The guilty wretch his secret hid
For days, in trembling fear;
The slightest sound would blsneh his
cheek
Or bring a frightened tear
Into the wan, sad eyes that gazed
mournful as the tale
OF him who wseps ON lonely graves
Il sr letter he'd forgot to mail.
''You mailed that letter Horatio, dear?"
81 did, the wretch replies.
"Thcn why did mother get it not?"
Alas the poor wretch lies:
I mailed it, Cleopatra, dear"
Il asked her to postpone
n er visit till the month was Ger"
Tho wretch began to moan.
"But since my letter reached her net,
She telegrapAs to me
That she will be within eur arms
Dear Ma! in time for tea. %
That wretch he drug himself away,
Too weak to make his moan,
AAd prayed that God would let him die
There, in despair-alsHs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19

L. f. Farley conducts large mer-
camille business at Liberty Hill, Ga.
He says: "One application of Cham
berlains Pain Balm relieved me Of q
severe pain in my back. 1 think it O.
K" For lame back, rheumatism, neu-
ralgia, swellings, sprains, bruises,
burns and scalds no other liniment can
approach Chamberlain's Pain Balm. II
is intended especially for these diseases
and is famous for its cures. For sale by
Ward & Friberg- The Bee Hive.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
Fayetteville, Tenn, May IA, 1893

Mr.. John Peterson, of Patoutville,
La, was very agreeably surprised not
long ago. For eighteen months he had
been troubled with dysentery and had
tried three of the best doctors in New
Orleans, besides half q dozen more
patent medicines, but received little
relief. Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, having been
recommended to him, he gave it trial
and to his great surprise, three doses
of that remedy effected a permanent
care. Mr.. Wm. McNamara, a well
known merchant of the same place, is
well acquainted with Mr.. Peterson and
attests to the truth of his statement.
This remedy is for sale by Ward& Fri
berg Bee Hive.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
UNWRITTEN WISDOM.

deemed that wisdom hid in books,
That frSM them | must learn,
Would l behold the secret flame
That in our hearts doth barn.
I scanned the pages Ger and O'cr
Until | weary crew.
The great scenes OF the passion lsve
Passed that of which / knew.
knew not what kiss could mean,
A blush, tear or sigh,
The honeyed words, the gentle smile,
The tender, love-lit eye,
Until, from out some treasured haunt.
My knight rode, bold and free,
And taught that wisdom hid in beskf
Is not 80 clear to see.
He Taught nae how kiss couId thrill
How tender is loves sigh,
How dear the music of his voice,
That for me n'er can die.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
Some Small Savings.

If we are but players on life's stage,
we are an all-star cast and need NO
coaching.
The Overclever woman is capable Of
making herself as disagreeable as the
the old-time gossip.
The man who is always waiting for
something to turn up usually finds
himself turned down.
There is frequently more pleasure in
one broken down roller skate than a
'9S wheel with oil attachments.
When a woman understands one man
she knows The e hole sex; when a man
understands one woman, the rest arc
still sealed book to him.o@ -cAN
80 ~
IETANTEp UsfWCCS41Y ANfS ACT
NM i've genihaneprxp padig~tQ travel FOR
wv rcsron.iblss eAsbl Rouse in Ten
Iia nsssss sssS.S 3s5-
ny, Dept r. C$OAo'
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
For Stout Figures.

Pointed vests and revers give long
er appearance to the waist, and they
are, therefore. fayorite mode of trim
ming for figures inclined to embon-
point. All bodices for figures measur-
ing over twenty-four inches around the
waist should have two undsrarm pieces
instead of one, which not only length
ems the effect but narrows the pieces of
the bodice, thus adding more vertical
lines, all Of which are dangerous to the
figure.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
low fair is life. NV Godl
MY CREED.

Fairsr than the blush of morning,
Der the hill tops in the East,
Flooding all the earth with beauty
Ere the nights long rain hath ceased
Fairer than the lingering dew drop
Shining like wonaR's tears
On each shrub and blooming feweret
Springing DER the broad green msads
Fairsr than the clSar, pale shining
OF yon mOOn-Diana's wrath;
Fairer than the whole creation
Is my simple creed of Faith.
Dogmas, laws, it hath no care for,
Only simple, earnest love.
Coupled with the faith that angels
Sing amidst those courts above.
Where He leads me let me follow,
Never asking, WHITTIER? Whers?"
Caring but for His low whisper:
"I will lead yeu-ASver fear.
This is my divine religion
Not religions pallid wrath
But the creed that He hath given
Simple, beauteous creed Of Faith!
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
They Hope to End the War.

London, May 15.-The Paris CORES
pondent of the Sunday Special says
he learns from a trustworthy source
that Great Britain and Germany have
arrived at a formal agreement with the
United States to put a stop to the
Hispano-American war within the
next fortnight.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
ARE YOU GOING

To Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Col
orado, Texas, Washington, or any point
West? If 50 don't forget that the Nash
vile, Chattanooga and st. Louis Kail-
way is the shortest and much the quick
est route. No transfers or layovers by
this line. For cheap rates, schedules
and other information write to
J. L. EDMoNDsoN, S. P, A.,
Union Depot, Chattanooga, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
Dewey Takes All the Guns.

Berlin, May 13. The North German
Gazetse, has advices from Manila to
the effect that Admiral Dewey has TAX
en- all the artillery, rifles and ammuni-
ton from the forts at Cavite and Cor
regidor island. He has also landed
men to cut off the Manila garrison
from the interior of the island of Luzo.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19

A neglected cold is an all-embracing
cause of disease. 1t clogs the lungs
with mucus. 1t strains and breaks
down the lung tissues by continual
coughing. Ii poisons the blood by de-
priving it of its natural supply of oxy-
gen. DIR. BELLS PINE TAR HON
EY is an unfailing cure fer coughs and
colds Of all descriptions. Up-to-date
druggists sell it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
Discovered BY a Woman.

Another great discovery has been
made, and that too, by lady in this
country. "Disease fastended its clutch
es upon her and for seven years she
withstood its seyerest tests, but her Vi
tai organs were undermined and death
seemed imminet. For three months
she coughed incessantly, and could not
sleep. She finally discover ed way of
recovery, by purchasing of us bottle of
DIR. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, and was SO much relieved
on taking first dose, that she slept all
night; and with two bottles, has been
absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz,' Thus writes ". G..
Hamnick & Co., of Shelby, N. G.
Regular size SOC and 81 90: Every bot
tie guaranteed. On sale at Lyle's
Grocery Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
PROHIBITION STATE CONVENTION.
Meets at Nashville July samuel Dickie, the
National Chairman, to be Present
Cheap Railroad Rates.

Cheap Railroad Rates.
The Prohibitionists of the State of
Tennessee are hereby called to meet in
mass convention in the capitol building
in Nashville on July 7th, 10 a. M, for
the purpose Of choosing q state central
committee, adopting platform Of prin-
ciples, nominating a candidate for gov
ernor Of Tennessee, and transacting
any other business that may properly
be brought before the convention.
All persons who believe the liquor
traffic ought to be prohibited by law
and are willing to cooperate with the
Prohibition party in its efforts to ac-
complish the same are eligible as dele
gates and are invited to be present and
take part in the work of the convention.
Delegates can secure cheap railroad
rates from all points in the state on ac-
count of the Christian Endeayer con-
vention, which will be in session at
Nashville at the same time.
Samuel Dickie, the Chairman of the
National Prohibition committee, is ex-
pected to be present, and a number Of
others who have national reputation
will be inyited to address the conven-
ton. JAMES A. TATE,
Chairman Pro- Com.
GEO. w. ARMIsTEAD,
Secretary.
Fayetteville, Tenn, May IA, 1893.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
When Nature

Needs assistance it may be best to rem
der it promptly, but one should remem-
Der to use even the most perfect rene
dies only when needed. The best and
most simple and gentle remedy is the
Syrup of Figs, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
Texas and The West.

Before starting to any point in the great west
it will save you time and money to secure re-
liable information about RoUTs and RATES
from an authorized passenger agent. This will
always insure you the best RATE and shortest
RoUT with fewer changes, transfers and lay
overs. Address any agent of the Southern
Railway or write to JOHN LAMAR MEEK,
Travelling Passenger Agent Southern Railway
Knoxville Tennessee. 718-tf
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19

Summer coughs and summer colds.
Either hart the lungs worse in warm
weather than they do in cold. They
are cured all the year round by the use
of DIR. BELLS PINE TAR HONEY.
Get that branded THE E. E. Suther-
land Medicine Co., POducah, KY" or
it's not the genuine. Good druggists
sell IL
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19

1t has been wisely said there is more
courage about the man who takes out
all the tacks from the carpet in the
back room, where there is no one to
applaud his efforts, than he who march
es into battle at the head of company,
the world fully aware of his action.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19

There is q good deal of humor in the
composition of the awfully intoxicated
individual who wobbles up to a police
man to seek directions for his swaying
footsteps.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
Harbsr Lights Ordered Ont.

Gibraltar, May 13.-The Malaga
lights have been extinguished until
further orders and martial law has
been declared. The Teneriffe harbor
lights have been ordered extinguished.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
H. Is an American Citizen,

The country doesn't know Dewy the
democrat sr Dewy the republican,
it does know and greatfully salutes
Dewy the patriot and hero, whose
courage, skill, and readiness for rough
and-tumble fighting added glorious
chapter to the annals OF American war
fare.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19

Edith-Oh, Ethel, what shall do?
Jack says he suppeses it's all over be-
tween us, and that he'll send my pres
ents back.
Ethel (experienced) Tell him to
bring them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19

Since it has become the fashion for
women to have their portraits in stain
ed glass, they feel more than ever that
they are closely akin to the angels.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19

And thus I learned from another heart
Wisdom that volumes can not impart.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19

have for years"
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases OF the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DR MILES MEDICA