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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26
To THE VETERANS OF 186l-186
The Loyal Legion, The Union Veteran Legion,
The Grand Army of the Republic,

The Loyal Legion, The Union Veteran Legion,
The Grand Army of the Republic
The present war for humanity having
demonstrated that the ex-Confederate
soldiers and the ex-Union soldiers and
their sons are one in devotion to our
united country, and that we are all good
Americans now, fighting under the one
flag, is not this the right time to wipe
out the trace of i'll feeling engender-
ed in the argument" of 1861 1885,
and return to the survivors of the
Southern regiments the battle-fags
which have been held for the last
thirty years or more as war trophies at
state capitals of Of the North and at the
War Department in Washington?
Is it not best this shall be the free
act of the survivors of the Union army,
the men who won the battle trophies,
rather than leave it for our defendants,
another generation, to do?
There is not much that the veterans
of 18G1-1865 can do in the present war,
except maybe to make the way smooth
for the younger men whose fathers
fought on either side during "our war"
of 1S61-1865.
Personally, I favor the suggestion,
that the survivors of the Union army
shall of their own accord, as their vol
unteer act, return the trophies of the
Civil War to the survivors of the South
ern regiments to do with as they please.
If these flags had been battle trophies
of foreign war, / would be in favor of
retaining them for all time.
Now that General Fitzhugh Lee and
General Wheeler. formerly officers of
high rank in tina Confederate army,
have entered the United State army
with fully fifty thousand ex-Confeder-
ates, or sons of ex-Confederates, sup
porting them and upholding our flag,
and all wearing the Union blue, lis not
the time at hand when the last
trace of the animosities of the far-dis-
tant past should be wiped out?
The reunion Of the Grand Army of
the Republic in Cincinnati, next Sep
tember, will probably be the last great
gathering of the veterans of 1S61-1S65,
as their years are rapidly telling against
them. Would not this be the time to
return the trophis Of the Civil War,
when more than a hundred thousand
veterans will'b present to take part in
this act, demonstrating that
''They are Yankees, they are Johnnies,
They're for North and South no
more;
They are one and glad to follow
When OLD GLORY goes before"
Very respectfully,
THEODORE F. ALLEN,
Formerly Capt. 7th 0. Cav,
Brev't. Col, u s. Vols, Wilson Cav
airy Corps.
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You 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
blood, give you vigor and vitality and
brace you up SO that you may feel well
all through the coming summer. If
you have never tried Hoods Sarsapa-
rila, do so now, and see how it ener-
gizes and vitalizes your whole system
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26
BOOK NOTICE.
Palamon and Arctic. BY John Dryden.
LII nanes Prica % cants

Palamon and Arctic. By John Dryden.
III pages. Price, 20 cents.
Selections from the Poems of Robert
Burns. Edited by W. H. Nenable,
LII. D. 96 pages Price. 20 cents
Selections from the Poems of Lord By
ron. Same editor. ITO pages. Price
% cents.
Selections from the Poems of William
Wadswprth. Same editor. 140 pages.
Price, 20 cents.
Selections from the Poems Of Thomas
Gray, Edited by A. M. Van Dyke,
NJ. A. 80 pages. Price, 90 cents.
The Rape Of the Lock and An Essay on
Man. By Alexander Pope. Edited
by A. M. VanDyke. 11O pages.
Price, 20cents.
~ American Book Company, New
York, CineinnQti, and Chicago.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26

81 would no. be without Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for its weight in
gold, writes D. J. Jones, of Holland,
Va. "My wife was troubled with o
cough for nearly two years. / tried va
rious patent remedies, besides numer-
pus prescriptions from physicians, all
of which did no good. 1 was at last
persuaded to try q bottle of Chamber
lsin's cough remedy, which promptly
relieved the cough. The second bottle
effected complete cure" The 20 and
so cent bottles for sale by Ward a
Friberg-The Bee Hive.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26
POINTED PARAGRAPHS,

The human race is but contest fer
dollars.
The sherry ccbbler is not in the
shoemaker clear.
The only law against cycling is the
law of grsNitation.
Power is powerless unless you are
conscious of your ability,
Good.natured criticism Is the kind a
man always dishes out to himself.
After o man has made his pile he be-
lieyes in himself instead of luck.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26
\ 1t Paws ANY Man.

Two farmers discussing their local
paper. One thought it had too many
advertisements in it. The other re.
Piled: SIN nay opinion the advertise
ments are far from being the least val
uable part of it. I look them over care
fully and save at least five times the
cost of the paper each week through
the business advantages l get frem
them, said the other: 81 believe you
are right know that they pay me
we'll and rather think it is not good
taste to fRd fault with the advertise
ments after all, 1t pays any man with
a family to take good local paper for
the sake of the advertisements if moth
ing more. And if business men fail to
give farmers a chance to read adver-
tiSements in the local papers, they are
blind to their own interests, to say the
least Of it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26
Yellow Jaunalce 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
l was terrible sufferer from Yellow
Jaundice for over six months, and was
treated by some of the best physicians
in our city and all to no avail. DR..
Bell, our druggist, recommended Elec-
trie Bitters; and after taking two bot;
ties, was entirely cured, | now bake
great pleasure in recommending them
to any perssn from this terrible mala-
day. am greatfully yours, M, A,
Hogarty, Lexington, KY"
Sold by G. Fl Lyle,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26
Texas and the West.

Before starting to any pointin 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. 7lS-tf
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26
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, 1898-05-26
WORDS OF WISDOM,

Sin never satisfies.
We rise by lifting up the fallen.
Loyalty to God always leads to earn
est labor.
Humanity is beautiful adernment
to any life.
The man who observes the Golden
Rule is rich.
No man can climb higher than his
highest ideal.
The man who harbors malice is his
own werst enemy.
Those who are followers Of Christ
will be leaders of men.
Souls that feed on adversely grow
to he great and strong,
The man who is so anxious for the
world to know about his good works
that he proclaims them on the housetop
thinks more Of the good opinion Of man
than he does of the Lord.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26
The Ferris Fortune Lost.

The thousands Of persons that we're
thrilled by the ride through space on
the famous Ferris wheel at the Chicago
Worlds Fair, maryoled at the genius
of invention and the daring of con-
struction. The almost continuous
clicking of therevolying turnstile, each
click registering fifty cents, presaged
immense financial reward for the in
ventor. Indeed, he was at one time
wealthy beyond his widest dreams.
But through the various vicissitudes of
fortune he died penAiless, and his ashes
were held recently at the Pittsburg
crematory for unpaid funeral expenses.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26
tContinued next week. ]

L. f. Farley conducts a large mer-
camille business at Liberty Hill, Gs.
He says "One application of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm relieved me Of a
severe pain in nay back. 1 think ito.
X" For lame back, rheumatism, neg.
ralgia, dwellings, sprains, bruises,
burns and scalds no other liniment can
approach Chamberlain Pain Balm. II
is intended especially for these diseases
and is famous for its cures. For sale by
Ward & Friberg Bee Hive.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26

hesitated, with an embarrassed flush
upon his handsome, patrician face.
Mother" he at last stammersd, "
the amber-haired woman"
"She is postulant," was the stern
reply.
''Then | may not know her as model
for the new madonna? She has the
very face"
ut is useless" said the mother,
coldly.
The artist went back to the chapel.
His model was already there, "a slight,
small but exquisite little creature,
heartless. soulless and shallow as q
dress-maker's stuffed model, but with
face of surpasssing beauty and a
throatas white as sea-foam.
'FAmicO mio!" she cried as he enter
ed "Was the mother superior an
ogre?"
"YesI" he answered petulantly. A
musical laugh escaped the beautiful
lips. He stood looking at his easel
thoughtfully, "a frowu of vsxatiOn be-
tween his smooth br0ws.
ga penny for your thoughts!' she
cried gaily.
81 was thinking" he said slowly, "of
face saw in the mothers parlour, -
not beautifulas the world judges.beauty,
but face with true, earnest, panied
look, full of the white soul and the
earnest purpose underneath. 1t was a
face that one associates with nobility
and unworldliness. Two steadfast
grey eyes light it up, and fluff Of am
Der hair surrounds it.
"She is a nun?" asked the girl, jeal-
ously.
"No, only postulant. She will
join the sisterhood soon. She is not
beautiful, but oh that loekp
cam I beautiful, Raffaello?" she
asked, innocently, but with dimping
smile.
He looked at the sleepy, laughing
blue eyes, the curved coral lips, the
lovely bare white throat and the small,
perfect form-with grave, thoughtful
eyes. "You are the most beautiful
woman 1 have ever seen," he said,
simply and sincerely. "YOu mignon-
faced DOLL" he added lightly, as he
moved away toward his brushes.
A crimson food poured over the pure
white skin and the blue eyes dropped
in confusion. He was sincere in his
admiration-tha was all. She had
taken his speech for more than its
worth.
AS he turned suddenly to survey the
fluffy rose-pink dress, the strings oi
jewels flashing on the snew of her neck
and arms, the small scarlet shoes peep
ing from beneath the fairy skirts, these
gauds of silly world adorning this
exquisite woman, in whose yellow hair
lay great, velvsty crimson rose, there
came swiftly before him vision ei
that long, sombre. black robe, with its
flash Of white below tho cell of pale
amber hair, as he had seen it upon tht
grey-eyed psstulant in the convent
Those trappings of wee were very un
like this fairy gown of dainty hue, cut
away from the fair throat and dimpleG
arms, and making its wesrer look like
little pink butterfly.
Come" he said, abruptly, ant
placed her in the pose Of the new ma
donna
Continued next week.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26
Two Fighting Bobs.

Gov. Taylor, of Tennessee, has put
away his fiddle and taken down his
sword, and announces that he is now
ready for operations against the enc
my. With t'Fighting Bob" Evans on
the sea, and "Fighting Bob" Taylor at
work with the forces on land, there
will presently be some performances
worth going many miles to behold. =
New York Mail and Express.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26
When Nature
N Memphis, May 1893.

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, 1898-05-26
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 severest tests, but her Vi
tai organs were undermined and death
seemed imminet. Fer three months
she coughed necessarily, and could not
sleep. She finally discovered q 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 W. 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, 1898-05-26

A description Of combination piano
is going the rounds of the English press
E6e combination is peculiarly well
adapted for "Aats,, as it contains api-
ano, bed, writing desk and book
case, each good of its kind.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26

An improved wheelbarrOw has an ad-
ditional sporting wheel located at the
pear Of the barrow, which facilitates
tho handling the vehicle, and enables
larger loads to be carried with greater
ease to the operator.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26

Because last week or last month we
made a blunder or mistake is only the
greater reason why we should bestir
today in doing right. We should make
cur mistakes steps by which we rise
higher.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26

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 o dozen more
patent medicines, but received little
relief. Ckamberlain'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
cure. Mr.. Wm. McNamara, a well
known merchant of the same place, is
we'll acquainted with Mr.. Peterson and
attests to tn truth Of his statement.
This remedy is for sale by Ward& Fri
berg g-The Bee Hive.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26

TNTANTED TRUSTWORTHY AND ACT
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uy, Dept K. Chicago
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26

The above books are the latest addi-
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26

The Cleveland Plain Dealer explains
it thus
81 see that the dispatches spell Ma
nila with but one |. F"
"That must be because Admiral
Dewey knocked ! out of it. New
Orleans States.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26

and strengthens.
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
glsts under q positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits OF money re-
funded. Book on dis
easel OF the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DR. MILES MEDTCi
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26

Use DIR, Miles NERVE PIAsTERs for SPINAL
WEAKNESS All druggists sell 'em for 25c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26

STAHE excessive use of tobacco, especially
by young men is always injurious ane
= undoubtedly shortens life materially
Mr. Ed. c. Ebsen, compositor on the Contra
E1stsS Nelps Martinez, Cal writes; Il have
Vsad Br, Miles' Restorative Nerylno and re
eelyed much benefit from it. vas troubled
with nervousness dizzy spells and sleepless-
meas, caused by the use of tobacco and slim
ulants. took DIR. Miles Nervine with Ear-
velously good results, allaying the dizziness,
ouieting the nerves, and enabling me to
sleep and rest, proving in my case { very
beneficial remedy Dr. Miles, Restorative
Nervino is especially adapted TO restoring
the nervous system TO its normal condition
under such circumstances, 1t soothes, heals
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26

No morphine OF opium In Dr. Miles PAIa
RTAEs. e1RE Al Pain. @One cent dose"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26

Monthly Pains cured by Dr.. Miles Pain PtIls,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-26

DE-. MILEs MEDICAL 20. ElkhaFt. Lnd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-24

drinks are on me, though. Let's liquor.
"Thereupon all hands adjourned 10 the
bar where the greeny was guyed until he
ordered champagne, and what promised
TO be an od-time pistol fight ended up
in a drinking bout.
Who is Jack Lee?" l asked the clerk
OF the boat when l got chance to speak
with him alone.
=" He's a deputy sheriff from somewhere
down in Arkansas was the answer, ana
he's pretty well known up and down the
river as a very handy man with a gun.
/ never saw him make a break like that
before, though
Neither have /, Before or since, ever
seen anybody else make one like il; but
then l never saw just such an astonishing
occasion for a break"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-24

Ex-Confederate Generals Lonsstreet,
Gordon, and Buckne are members Of the
board Of trustees OF. the Grant Monument
Association
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-24
Florida Central & PeninsuIar Railr'

Line
TABLE
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-24
GEORGIA AND ALABAMA

SAVANNAH SHORT LINE
Effective Dec II,
Shortes Opered Between Savannah and Columbl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-26
Kelth's Opera H0us..

The Offering at leith's Opera House for
ono week commencing next Monday eve
ming, with matinees Tue sday, Thursday
and Saturday, will re Ward and Nokes
and big troupe Of farce-comody c.le-
briJi,s ia 1.-The Governors, the new
comedy presented by these favorite far
ceurs which is the combintd efforts of
Happy" Ward and Fred =. gibbs. IL
presents Ward and Nokes as Percy and
Hare Ia" m masquersding ss the governors
of Oregon anu Idaho fulfil ing "a contract
I'M do by tie real governors with ths
Woman s Emancipation L'ague of South
Dakota, for "a series Of speeches on the
question Of woman suffrage. Upon this
slender thr' ad Is hung three acts of tho
nt 81 d. lirioL rons iDse imaginable. lt
oes not matter To the public at large
what vshiclS Is Us by Utess unique
comeoiags, IL Is in the ca Of support
and speoi ,ity featur.s wheIein lies tneir
strength. For the present tour Ward and
Vokes rs supporter by large and strong
conn any. lrJmineBt In the cast wilt be
found Lucy DAILY, whcsb Rrtat saccess
during the past faw seasoLs with the big
New York productions "Ihs Passing
show" ard "ln Gay New York." have
made her a favoiits in every city In
America. Hiss Daly will te seen in
tongeni rals and will be found ts tire
less as ever In her contributions % the
speciality menu. MarR. r DAILY Nokes.
tne a,compl shed wife OF Harry Nokes
whose character press ntatiors In past
Ward and Vokts productions have made
her favorite. will Lee seen in some origi.
nal creations. Mrs. Vokos has ent 10
charge Of the daI cIng novelties OF the
PRODUCTION. Johnny Page, whose equal
in the Juvenile acrobatic comedy roles
does not exist, Is strongly cast.
Gus 4. Meinbery. the song writing
CON edia", John Keefe, Hal : stephens,
the lroubadour our, ara all To to ssen
10 advantage. The sntirs thre3 acts are
suIerLly mot nted with special scenery,
while the costumrs of the ladies ara
promised 10 be novel
"My Friend t.om India, farce that
had a long run In New York, will DO
seen at keith's Opera House dGring the
week beginning Aarch Z.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-26
THREE-MAsTERs COLLIDE.

Boston, Feb. 26.--After most trying
passage OF over two weeks, the three
masted schooner S. Nj. Bird OF Rockland.
Me, was towed up the harbor yesterday
afternoon. Captain John Merrill states
that he sailed from Philadelphia Feb. 3
with 1i2 tons OF coal. From the very
start the vessels progress was ham
pered by contrary gales and heavy
winds. Thursday night, when between
Highland light and Race point, a three
masted schooner approached very
quickly and IL was soon seen that n
collision was inevitable. The outward
bound vessel struck the Bird on the star
board quarter with terrific force. cutting
her down To within one plank of the
waters edge. and demolishpg rails,
stanchions. bulwarks. davits and boat.
The other vessel was the Isaac T. Camp
bell. Captain Stevens, bound from
Weymouth. Mass. To- Wilmington, ~.
c.. with a cargo of guano. The Camp
bell lost her jibboom and headgear.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-26
A.SERIOUS
MISTAKE"
Lives Of Many People
Placed in Jeopardy.
GAS TURNED OFF, THEN ON
Brainy Captain of Police Had Ser
vic. Discontinued.
AFFIRMATION WAS PREVENTED

Haverhill. Mass. Feb. 26.-Through a
mistake nearly the entire gas supply in
this city was shut off at about 10 o'clock
last night. and remained i'm that condi-
tion for 10 minutes. when the operator
at the works turned the gas on at full
blast for between 20 and 80 minutes.
Captain Ryan of the night watch at
police headquarters saw the folly of the
proceeding and ordered the supply shut
off, giving explicit orders not TO have the
service resumed on account of the dam
ger of asphyxiation in the numerous
houses where gas is consumed. He
feared that many OF the occupants had
retired for the night with lights burning
I'm their rooms. These having been eX-
tinguished when the first shutoff was
made through mistake. the houses would
become filled with escaping gas in case
the supply was not stopped. The cap
tain does not anticipate serious results
from the short time the residents of the
city were in danger.
A new man had been placed in charge
OF the gates, and il is supposed on ac-
count of his not being familiar with the
working the supply was turned off from
the night channel through mistake. The
superintendent Of the company is of the
opinion that serious results would not
follow in private residences even If the
cocks had been wide open during the
time the gas was escaping.