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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
STRAY POEMS,
(BEssIE LOU BURGESS. }
TWO MOODS.
I0M dark in lifa. nav GedI

How dark is life, nay Ged
The cold rain drips on the lonely graves,
And up on the slope the hoarse wind
raves
In blinded fury and wailiAg cries,
And everything fair in Nature dies
How dark is life, my God
How fair is life, my God!
The sunlight glints on the grassy slope,
The birds are singing Of joy and hope
In gladstone voices with winSome wiles,
kHd everything fair in Mature smiles
How fair is life, my God!
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
, cUeAn RELIEF curcl

kSA6EsSYFN Cole, Neuralgia ana Toothsche
in eve minutes. Sour Stomach
and Summer Complaints. Price, IS Cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19

~URE rheumatism by taking
~ Hoods Sarsaparilla, which by neu-
trailing the acid in the blood perma-
nently relieves aches and PAINS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-19
Followed by Heart Disease, Cured by
DR., MILES HEART CURE

81 II r. G. 9. SHUTS, OF WInteiseI iC"tlI
1873 inventor and manufacturers of
AF - Shuttle Safety Whifletree Coupling,
writes Of Dr.. Niles Heart Cure. "Two years
npo an attack of LaGrippo left no with a
weak heart. I had run down in flesh to
mere skin and bore. could not sleep lyine
down for smothering spells; frequent sharp
darting pains and palpitation caused con-
slant fear OF sudden death, nothing could
induce me to remain away from home over
night. NY local physician prescribed Dr.
Miles Heart GuYo and in Few days l was
able to sleep we'll and the pains gradually
lessened, and finally ceased. 7 reduced the
the doses, having gained ffteen pounds, ana
am now feeling better in every wey tnan
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
CONGRESS WILL Be CLOSE,
Both Parties Claim a Working
Majority in the House.

Control of congress is still in doubt
and is being claimed by both parties
In statement to the Associated Press
Chairman Babcock of the Republican
congressional committee says:
There can be no longer any reason
able argument over the political COM
plexion of the next house of representa-
tives. 1t will be Republican beyond
the shadow of doubt. Our advices
show the certain election of 1o5 Repub-
cans, 6 more than enough to give US
control. These are straight Republican
and our majority will be over the COM
bined opposition. Our information in :
duces US to place nine districts in doubt.
On the other hand, confidence is ex-
pressed at the headquarters of the Dem
ocratic congressional committee, that
the Democrats will control the next
house of representatives. Secretary
Kerr will not concede many of the
statements made by Chairman Babcock
and says that in large number of dis.
tricts it will require the official count
to determine definitely the result. It
seems certain, said he, that we have
elected 1873 members of the next house,
the Republicans 1853, and that eleven
districts are in doubt, Our figures are
based upon definite returns and I am
satisfied that they are entirely accurate.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
Soft and Hard.

Soft wood becomes stronger than
hard wo1ai under pressure. The case
of a blo,k Of Oregon pine, taken from
the middle Of an upright which formed
a part of the timber support in the
Comstock mines for twelve years,
gives an example of the effect Of
heavy pressure on wood fiber. 1t is so
hard it cannot be cut with q knife; and
one OF it's sides is polished from the
squeezing 1t has undergone. Yellow
pine from the lower levels of the Com
stock has been so compressed by the
enormous weight that its density e.
leeds that Of lignum vitae.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11

The Republicans Seem to Have
Carried Everything in
Sight.
Warrington.

Returns from the state are yet in
Complete, but enough is at hand to
make it certain the Republicans have
overcome the fusion majority, $4,000,
Of two years ago and elected both con-
gressmen and two, supreme court JUS
tices by q majority of at least 5000.
Later returns will, it is thought, in
crease rather than decrease the esti-
mate The legislature, which will
elect United States senator, will be
Republican on joint ballot by at least
forty. Two amendments to the state
constitution, woman suffrage and local
option in municipal taxation, were
overwhelmingly defeated. The Re-
publicans attribute the victory largely
to the latter amendment which they
made direct issue, claiming it was q
''single tax.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
Michigan.

According to the more complete re-
turns Pingree's plurality will reach
10000. This will be proportionate
increase over his plurality of ss,40O OF
two years ago, the vote cast havinR &
been probably about q fourth smaller
this year. Republicans elected q solid
Representation of twelve congressman
~ maiorities ranging from LOO for
sCorliss in the First TO- 1900 for Shell
don in the Twelfth. The Democrats
will have q dozen senators and repre-
sentatives about equally divided be-
tween the two houses. Senator Bur
rows reelection now seems absolutely
assured. Pingree's railroad taxation
smeasure is regarded as certain to en-
Sctment.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
Minnesota.

i ,John Lind, the Silver Republican,
Win the Democratic and Populist in
dorAement who few years ago as a
Republican, represented Minnesota
district in the national congress will
have not less than 10000 plurality in
the state over Eustis, the Republican,
Init Lind is the only fusion candidate
"a win. The balance of the Republican
ticket will be chosen by majorities
greater than that for Lind. All seven
Repu olican congressman have been
aIected and but ninety needed to carry
an Joint ballot. Thus there seems to
10 no question of the reelection of
sSafmator Davis
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11

uainder of the fusion ticket by 1900.
The legislature will be Republican on
joint ballot by to 8, insuring the elec-
tion of Republican to succeed Senator
Allen. For congress Burkett. Republi-
can. in the First, Mercer, Republican,
in the Second, Robinson, fusion, in the
Third, and Green, fusion, in the Sixth
are elected. In the Fourth and Fifth
the vote is close, favoring Sutherland,
fusion, in the Fifth, and Hinshaw, Re.
publican, in the Fourth.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
Kansas.

Returns indicate the plurality of
Stanley, Republican, for governor will
probobly reach 1900. The Populist
state chairman practically comedies the
defeat Of Vincent for congress in the
Fifth by Calderhead and Jerry Simpson
in the Seventh by Long. Ridgely OF
the Third will probably be the only
Populist congressman from Kansas.
The Republicans will have majority
Of fifty-two on joint ballot in the legis'
lature. ~.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
Peculiar Caus.. tor Blindness.

feCull0r CauS. LOT blindness.
A boy aged II complains that he
wakened one morning to find he w 8
blind. Previously, and on going to
bed the night before, there was moth
ing. wrong with his eyes. The pupils
we're dilated, fixed, not Influenced by
light: could not tell light from dark.
ness. The suddenncss of the attack
pointed to functional disturbances.
Several causes were looked for, but
examination Of the mouth showed
crowding and wedging Of the teeth to
gether. Two permanent and four
temporary molar teeth were extracted.
The same night he could distinguish
light from dark, and next day could
make out objects, and in a few days
sight "was restored" He had no OF. l.
treatment.-Dental Record.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
North Dakota.

Returns have swelled the Republican
majority. Spalding Republican nom
;nee for governor, will probably get a
maiority of 5000. The balance of the
ticket will average from 4,5Oo to 4,7Oo
ercent Holland, who may have 1900.
There is a landslide on the legislature.
rho returns show a. out of 81 senator's
snre Republicans, while in the house
"A Rennblicans out of 6S have been
elected with 4 doubtful. This gives
the Republicans Sc majority on joint
ballot, which ought to make Republic
,c.,, successor to Senator Roach certain.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
The Words We Use.

An authority estimates that an illit-
crate day laborer in the rural districts
will use only 300 to 500 words; that a
skilled workman of more than average
reading and information, will use 5000,
and that an orator will employ from
5000 to 10000.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
Wisconsin,.

The late state returns swell Governor
Scofeld's plurality to 41,00O. In the
Second congressional district, Dahle,
Republican, has 1000 majority over his
opponent, Jones, Democrat.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
When the World Will StarYe,.

When the World Will Starve,.
When the worlds population exceeds
1904 ,OO0,0OO the earth will be unable TO
dnd nourishment for he" people, and
they will be forced either to cannibal
ism or starvation. This figure viii I've
reached in about 2SO years.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
Ohio.

Unofficial returns from all but ono
county tonight make plurality of Kin
ney, Republican, secretary of state,
50, 900.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
Pennsylvania.

The complete vote of the state with
feur counties missing, give plurality
for Stone of over 122, 900.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
Indiana.

The Republicans carried Indiana by
a majority of between Is, 900 and 20. 600.
In the legislature the Republicans have
a majority of 19 on joint ballot.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
Oklahoma.

Flynn, Republican, elected delegate
to congress by 5000 plurality. Both
branches of the territorial assembly are
safely Republican.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
Idaho.

The fusion ticket is elected by plur.
alities ranging from 5000 to 5000.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
New York.

The latest figures obtainable show
Roosevelt's plurality in the state to be
81, 800.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
Nebraska.

1TnoAaci.l returns indicate the elec-
Hon Of Poynter for governor and the re-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11

To Christian Brenner
and
Karl Nauth
and to whom it may concern:
You are hereby notified that the South
West OF Section l5 Township 100, Range 81,
Lincoln county. South Dakota, was sold on the
End day OF November, 1896, by w. J. Byrnes,
couty treasurer Of said Lincoln county, South
Dakota for the unpaid taxes Of the year A. D.
1895, to L. H. Larsen. purchaser. who is now
the owner and holder OF the certificate of sale.
The right to redemption will expire and a
deed to said above described land will be made
at the expiration OF sixty days from the COM
pleted service Of this notice.
Dated Nov II, 1898.
L. H. LARSEN,
Owner and holder of said certificate.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11

Use ''Tip Top" flour, a home pro-
duct, which can always be depended
upon as being the best.
HENDERSON & GUINTER.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
SOUTH DAKOTA IS CLOSE.
Latest Press Reports Say an Official
Count is Necessary.
THE RESULT STILL IN DOUBT.
A Conservative Estimate by the
Sioux Falls Press.

1t was hoped two years ago that we
would never again have state election
as close as that was, but here we are
again. The Press has given the figures
to the public precisly as we have re-
ceived them and the returns received
up to midnight still substentiate the
claim Of the election of Governor Lee
The result seems closer even than our
figures of yesterday. Phillips majoaity
west of the river has grown trifle and
Lees majority east of the river has
shrunken a little, but not enough to
affect the result A careful verifcation
leaves Lee in the lead in the state by a
majority slightly larger than that by
which he was elected two years ago.
The Republicans do not entirely give
up and it is possible they will not until
after the official count, but it will not
be forgotten that two years ago they
did not like to give up even then. 1t is
significant that they called off their
jollification which was to be held last
evening in honor of Phillips election.
Returns from 165 precincts, scattered
over the east part of the state have been
compiled on the amendments. These
are all that have been received as we 60
to press. These comprise about Is per
cent. of the total vote and 33 of them, or
about one-fifth are from Union, Lincoln
Turner, Hutchinson and Brule, the
strongest anti-suffrage counties tn the
state. There is no doubt of the success
of the referendum amendment. The
dispensary seems to be running close,
but so far the majority is against suf-
frage. Following are the figures:
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
Money to Loan

On real estate. Call on L. II. LARSEN,
Cashier Canton State Bank. 36tf.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
Real Este 70 Loans

At lowest rates. Enquire of L. H. LAR.
SEN. Cashier Canton State Bank. s6tf.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-11-11
Lost or Strayed.

About Oct. Is, Ole Helvig was driv-
ing a herd Of cattle from Canton to his
Highland township farm and one year
ling half Jersey steer strayed from the
herd and has not yet been found. The
steer was formerly owned - miles
northeast of Canton. Any information
as to its whereabouts should be com.
municated to this Office or to Ole
Helvig. 1919
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-04
POSTAL CLERKS TOO
Seventh Annual Convention
For the Seventh Division.
MEET IN FEDERAL BUILDING
Will Elect Officers Today and
Have a Banquet.

The seventh annauI convention Of the
SeveSth Division, Association of Railway
Postal Clerks, will convene at 10 o'clock
in the United States court room. The
seventh division includes all of the postal
clerks who work in Missouri Kansas, Col
orado and New Mexico.
The present officers of the association
are: w. L. Tilford of st. Louis; vice pres
ident, E. ". Pierce of La Junta, Colo;
secretary treasurer, S. F. Cochrane Of
Wichita; Treasurer, W. C. Fordyce Of
Kansas City, Kan.
The business TO be transacted this morn
ing will be the election Of officers for the
ensuing year and the selection OF sle-
gates 10 the national convention of rail-
way postal clerks, which will convene in
Omaha on June IA Of this year. One Of
the principal topics which VIII likely be
discussed at considerable legnth is wheth-
er the clerks band themselves together to
protect themselves from accident. The
delegates to the national convention will
be instructed either one way or the other.
This division has no authority to do it
themselves. but the delegates to the main
order will. This question IS now one of
considerable agitation.
Postmaster Thomas G. Fitch will deliv-
er the addresses of welcome It is expected
that there will be at least fifty clerks
here to attend the convention. The fact
that the weighing of newspapers has been
extended for another week may have a
tendency to contract the attendance.
In the evening in K. of P. hall will be
held a banquet. The following is the list
of toasts and the menu:
"Our Association" H. W. Bridges Of
st. Louis. Mo.
The Future" prophetic vision, Sup
erintendent S. NJ. Gaines. Fort Worth,
Texas.
1.-The Seventh Division" Superintendent
F. D. Norton, st. Louis.
1.-The Railway Mail Service as Part of
Our Civilization" T. T. Taylor of Kansas
City, Mo.
The Old Guard" H. G. Rose, wichita
Facts and Fancies," John F. Catterlin,
Sedalia, Mo.
From a St. Joe Standpoint" John w.
Naylor. st. Joseph. Mo.
Mikes" NJ. T. Gillock, Fort Scott
''Our Absent Guests" D. E. Barnes,
Wichita
MENU.
Consomme
Olives Pickles. Radishes
Roast Turkey and Dressing
Cranberry Sauce
Cold Sliced Ham. Chicken Salad
Zepherettes
Strawberry Shortcake
Ice Cream Cake
Cake
Furit, Sailed Almonds
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-04
DOLD'S BIG DONATION
Gives a Car Load Of Hams to the
Army.


Army.
In lines Of critical necessity in national
affairs the real earnest and sincere pa
triotism of people is tested by their
prompt response to the nations call for
aid, be it as soldiers to personally fight
her bates or in the form of ready and
willing offers of substantial assistance.
When it became known that Columbia's
government was surely to be involved in
a war which was bound TO be eagerly
watched by the whole world as test
case and trial Of strength Of Americas
young and vigorous republic and an ef-
fete and WORKOUT monarchy of the Old
World public feeling ran high in the life
and pulse beats Of national spirit and
country's pride. Rich men freely offered
their costly yachts, and men as freely
offered their lives. Not to be outdone in
public-spirited zeal AMI lofty ideals Of
fealty, Wichita's greatest commercial
and industrial enterprise at once came
to the front and did It's part fully and
promptly. The Jacob Dold Packing com
pany. by the manager, George P. Dold,
have donated to the war department at
Washington q car load Of their we'll
known brand of hams This is no neon
siderable offer and is worthy Of the
fame of the product and the firm making
1t. 1t is such fidelity and patriotic spirit
as this which inspires other like noble
acts, and Wichita is again set splendidly
forth before the public gaze for her best
instincts of duty and loyal enthusiasm.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-04
KNOCKED HIM DOWN
Samuel Sprague Hit Rube Burrows
Because Of Spain.

Samuel Sprague and RUDE Burrows. two
elderly men, had a little trouble on West
Douglas avenue over the war with Spain.
The two men were talking about the war,
when Burrows made the assertion that
Spain did the right thing when she blew
up the Maine, and that she ought to whip
the United States soundly. Burrows had
hardly got the words out OF his mouth
when Sprague hit him over the head with
his cane. knocking him down and render
ing him almost unconscious. Detective
Carroll happened to be standing near by.
and after Sprague struck Burrows he
walked up TO the officer ana asked him
how much his fine was. Mr.. Carroll said:
Il guess you don't owe US anything. The
department probably owes you for re
senting the remark" Burrows was not
badly hurt.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-04
MUSIC AND DRAMA
MINSTRELs MONDAY.

The favorite Georgia operate Minstrels
and an old favorite with all theatre goers
is the next attraction at the Crawford
Grand and unlike all companies of lis
class, it does not wear out. shows q con-
slant improvement and becomes more en-
joyable each year
The company though thrice popular, Is
now in the zenith of It's success and IS ev-
Grey where a favored with large patron
age which is proof positive that it is just
the kind of performance the public de-
sires. The company. large and strictly
first class ensemble of artists. is headed
by Al F. Watts. Jack Oliver. John Pam
pin, James White and others.
A special feature is made Of the olio,
which contains six high class speciaIties.
Another fair house greeted the world
famous Hyers' company at the Audlto-
rum. Minstrelsy Of sixty years ago and
plantation frolics was the bill. Uncle
Sam, why are you waiting" with living
picture effects. set the audience wild with
enthusiasm 1T being sung by May c.
Hyers. In point OF merit. the entire pro-
gram was as good as any high-prced at
traction on the road. Fourteen very fine
singing and dancing specialues were IN
troduced and fun regned supreme from
rise to fall Of curtain. Tonight this large
company Of coiored funmakers VIII pro-
duce "Colored Aristocracy and the Old
South" with the fields OF growing cotton.
and old gin mills IN full operation. The
admission IS but 10 cents TO all parts Of the
house. Go early or you may have 10
stand I'D.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-04
WANT CHEAPER ICE
Business Men Will Build an
Ice Plant of Their Own.
TO BE 0NE-THIRD LESS
Committees Appointed to So
IiCite For Stock

About fifty merchants met last night
in Peerless hall TO take som action IN
regard to the raising of the price OF ice
by the local manufacturers There
vera groceryrnen butchers, hotel men
and saloon keepers in attendance. VINO
use Der morlh the enormous amount OF
go tons OF ice.
Mr.. B. f. Dawson was elected chair
man and Mr.. Nick steffen was made
secretary. 1t was moved that commit
tee be appointed by the chair 10 obtain
estimates on the cost OF machinery nee
essarv 10 put in an ice plant Inc mo
ton carried unanimously and Chairman
Dawson appointed the following gentle
man. B. L, Eaton, Jacob Eckart, Otto
uA,lar William KeIchner and y. stefTen-
Another motion was made and passed
that q COMMITTEES of three be appointed
70 circulate a petition 10 get the meT-
chants and business men 70 subscribe
for stock toward the new Ice plant
Nessrs. Joe Stewart b II. Whitloek
and Jake Eckert was the committee
named.
Mr.. Murphy of me Swift Packing com
paay was present and he said that he
ouId be able TO state 20 the committee
at their next meeting for what price Re
could bring ice here from Kansas City
taken in such large quantities On mo-
ton OF Mr.. Kelchner the meeting ad-
iourued 70 meet at the same place on
Thursday night.
There are only three manufacturers Of
ice in the city. they beng the Crystal Ice
company. the Jacob Dold Packing com
pany and ne Whitaker acking com
pany. These companies have advanced
the price q Ice 70 the large consumers
from l755 cents TO = cents per hundred
and to private families and consumers
from - cents 70 9 cents There vas
attorrey. prosecute the manufacturers on
the ground that they we're violating a
state Isv wien they formed q trust. How
ever. nc;h hing was done IN regard % ts=
matter and q meeting was called with
the eeterrn.1atf0n Of building Sd ice plant
tcr their own protection
Z, IS understood that -. rs1,s-nsa
who have ~ nez project n hs1s pro
pcse 20 sell ice lost as cheap a. if f. PCS
sib,s - MAINTAIN the pant Il this plan
IS adhered 70 there sill likely Be cheaper
ice here thts sumner than ever before
TIE men at ire head q TIE movement
saw thai ~ pushing uzttsrs taeT caa
have TIE plant built wi;ain TIE next EfE-
~ days. ard IN ths zzeantsns they oa1
get re from osst q team cheaper THAI
t1s locaI manufactures pill sci g. The
zccoa q re meeting rext Thursday
Night wll determine 1ast what all ss
esae.