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Light on GulIlOtipjnr.

London, Oct. S-The Medical Jour
nal publishes the report of DR.. Cinet, OF
Paris, asserting that guillotining does
not Immediately affect the brain. The
French doctor says the blood first comes
from the large vessels of the neck, and
that there is hardly any drain upon the
circulation in the Uranium. The brain
he adds, finds nourishment for an hour
after decapitation, during which time
the person decapitated retains his 9TH
er senses of hearing, smelling and see
ing. Absolute death, DR.. Cipet claims
does not ensue for three hours. Thus,
it is pointed out, guilotining instead
of being speedy, is one of the most
prolonged and horrible forms of capital
punishment.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27
White Silk UndersEirts.

There is something so exquisitely
dainty in pure white silk petticoat
that it is small wonder that every troRs-
seau contains one, and that they are
especially favored for evening wear.
They may be elaborately plated, ,fouuc-
ed and ronched with regal effect, but
the most refined women will select
those made like the muslin models,
with gored top and deep Spanish
fouuce, with rows of point du Paris
inserting let in between clusters OF the
tiniest tucks, and having q full fall of
the same lace, rather deep upon the
broad fiounce and numerous dust ruff
fes. These skirts cleanse beautifully,
can be worn with a variety of outer
shades, and are less expensive than the
proportionately less desirable ones in
coloR.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27
DECISIVE BATTLES.
The List has Eoen Growing Of Recent Years.

The List has Eeen Growing Of Recent Years.
A prolific subject for dispute among
historians is list of fifteen great bat
ties of the world, prepared in 1851.
Prof. Greasy, of Cambridge, published
book entitled "The Fifteen Decisive
Battles of the World, From Marathon
to Waterloo" at that time. The author
was afterwards knighted, and died Sir
Edward Greasy. Hallam had previous
4 ly mentioned Marathon, Arbela, the
Metaurus, Chalons a1d Leipsic as the
most decisive battle of the world. In
spirod by Hallam's idea, Greasy added
ten battles to the list.
Eallam observed that he selected
those battles "of which a contrary
event would have essentially varied the
drama of the world in subsequent
scenes" Greasy predicted that no two
historians would agree in their lists OF
battles. AS may be imagined, the au-
thor was correct in this view. A con-
troversy ragged about his list, and his
name was even transformed into "Cra-
zy" by envious ones.
I'm his preface Greasy said that "diff-
ereat minds will naturally vary in the
imp essions which particular events
make on them, and in the degree of in
terest with which they watch the career
and reflect on the Importance of differ
ent historical personages. The inter-
ests Of many states are often involved
in the collisions between afew, and the
effect of these conditions is not limited
to single age, but NAV give an i'm
pulse which will sway the fortunes OF
successive generations of mankind.
Fighty-four years have passed since
the battle of Waterloo, with which
Greasy closed his lisi, There have been
decisive battles since then. Here is his
list of fifteen decisive battles:
Marathon, B. c., 400; defeat of the
Athenians at Syracuse, B. c., 4l3; Ar
bella, E. c., 331; the Mataurus, B. c.,
207; victory of Arminius over Varus,
A. D. 8; ChaloDs, A. D. 451; Tours, A.
D, 7G9; Hastings, A. D. 1906; orleans,
A. D. 1929; defeat of the Spanish Ar
mada, A. d. 1893; Blenhelm, A. D.
1904; Pultwa, A. D. 1909; Saratoga, A,
D. 1777; yalmy, A. D. 1899; Waterloo,
A. D. 1915.
A supplement list has been prepared
by the New York Times. 1T is as fol-
lows Jnkerman Cthe Crimean war;,
1881; Gettysburg (American civil war;
1865; Sadowa (Austro-Prussian war;,
1856; Sedan Franco Prussian war,
1870; Plevan Russo Turkish war;, 1877;
battle Of the Yalu River Japanese
Chinese war;, 1924.
Some students might include Solfe-
rino of tho the Italian French war Of
1850, and Navarino of the Turco Gre
clan war of 1927, in this supplemen
ry list San Francisco Chronicle.
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LITERARY.

From its front cover, where smiles a
pretty girl in jaunty fall toilette, to its
very last page, The Designer for No
vember is an artistic and literary gem.
The mary fashion designs for adults
ald children which it contains are so
handsomely pictured and so clearly de-
scribed as to offer great service to auy
dressmaker who desires tobe thorough
ly up to date in styles and trimmings.
Some extremely attractive fancy work
patterns in crochet, tatting and en-
broidery are given, and charmingly
illustrated article on dainty lingerie
will be much appreciated by femanine
admirers of tasteful underwear. "The
Home Kindergarten" is the subject of
an interesting two, page article, and
several valuable toilet receipts are Civ
en- in this months installment of carts
of Beauty" The little folks will enjoy
the quaint and droll story of Bucks
Thanksgiving Turkey" and their ell
ders will smile over the comedietta
Cloves Labor Lost" ''Floriculture,"
''Book Notes" "Household Hints"
bicycling" and Cookery" are
each and all interestingly written
up, and contribute to the general
excellence Of this number of The
Designer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27
DR. SHIELDS RELEASED,
Discharged by Justice of Peace at Preliminary
HeaTin=.

Hearin-,
Morristovn, 1'enn., Oct. 2O.-The
preliminary trial Of DR.. d. n. Shields
for shooting Morgan McWhirter on
last Friday was held this afternoon be-
fore Squire J. @. Cummins, who asso-
ciated ]. F. Lafferty with him. The
prosecution was represented by Cap
tain J. G. Hodges. Captain Hodges
stated that the facts brought out be-
fore the coroner's jury, and substantial
ted by a number of witnesses, con-
vinced him that but one result was iu-
evitable. That was an acquital, and as
no new facts had been obtained, he
would decline to put the state to fur
ther expense in the case, and submit
it without the Introduction of any evil
dence. Squire Cummins aud aferty
then announced their decision ia ac-
cordance and DIR. Shields was released
from custody.
No one regrets the affair any more
than the doctor, who is we'll known as
peaceable and law-abiding citizen
even under provocation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27
DON'T.

Don't try to say things when you
have nothing to say.
Don't borrow trouble for the purpose
OF lending it to others.
Don't be impetuous enough to warm
your hands by burning your fingers.
Don't blame critic if he abuses your
book. Perhaps he actually read it.
Don't select for your friend the man
whose dog never cares to follow him.
Don't manufacture umbrellas if you
would keep your name from under a
cloud.
Don't forget when you break silence
that the least said the soonest mended.
Don't eat with your fingers because
fingers were made before forks. Yours
were not.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27
Eespec iJIly Declined.

This is how the editor of paper in
Pekiu, China, declioes manuscript:
"Jllustrious brother of the sun and
moonl Look upon thy slave who rolls
at thy feet, who kisses the earth before
thee and demands of thy charity per-
mission to speak and live.
"We haYe read thy manuscript with
delight. BY Che bones of our ances-
tors we swear that never have we en-
countered such masterpiece. Should
we print it, his Majesty, The Emperor,
would order us to take it as criterion
and never again to print anything
which was not to equal it. AS that
would not be possible before ten thou
sand years, all trembling we return thy
manuscript and beg thee ten thousand
pardons. See-mv hand is at nv feet
and am the slave of thy servant.
'"TBE EDITOR. .
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27

I recently witnessed the sod sight Of
little child ccying, "Manma, man.
ma" ovef The unresponsive folm OF lis
mother, cold ia death, aud hea d her
heart-leude"i1g screams when The
mothec was lowered into the g, ave. IT
ful thee confined my belief that little
children should not witness such aw-
full scenes. Oldec people a'e stsved
and kept up by the unde standing and
belief of Che immortality of the soul.
But the little child has no such COM
fort. 1t sees death in all of its aw al
ness. withouta ray of light or q glimpse
Of the rSavior's soothing smile. 1t is
very hard to make little child uuder-
stand that its mother has gone to a
beautiful home in heaven to live when
it has seen her form put in the cold,
cruel grave. How often we hear chill
dren say that grandma or the baby is
in hole a the ground. Whatan awful
thought chat is for little child, when
it ought to be believing and dreaming
of the beautiful angels and that bright
ffowerv home sboye.
I think no child should be allowed to
witness death until it is old enough to
understand the separation of the i'm
mortal spirit from the mortal form. II
would be much better to keep it away
until all that denotes the material birth
into heaven has been removed and ther
tell it that beautiful story of the Saw
or's coming.
say spare the little ones the sac
sight of the cold u1responsive form
Let their last memory be of life ant
love. Detroit Free Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27
Winnie DaYis' Dream.

Dreams do not always go by contra
ries. Sometimes they meet with literal
fultillmeat, This observations is render
ed pertinent by the story which is now
going the rounds Of the press concerning
certain premooit,ops which both Miss
Winnie Davis aud her mother bad in
regard to The death of the former. We
quote the following version from The
Baltimore American:
Immediately preseediog her de-
partdre for Atlanta last july 70 attend
to the confederate reunion Miss Win
ME Davis lad vivid dream of a most
terrifying character, in which she was
the central figure and her surround
ings those of the valley OF the shadow
of death. The dream was SO realistic
and clear ia detail that it bore upon
her mird, and she carried with her to
Atlanta the unpleasant impression
which it engraved upon her mind. For
fear it would distress her mother in the
same way, she would not tell her. She,
however, related the circumstance to
General Prioce, and be told Mrs. Da-
Wis, who was rendered very uneasy over
it. A short while after and before the
foreboding of Miss Winnie Davis
dream had worn awav, Mrs, Davis also
had dream. IT occurred few davs
after starting to Narragansett Pier.
Mrs Davis says she dreamed she was
in some place unlnown to her. There
was great commotion aud hurryiag
OF people which she could not uader-
stand. She asked hurryiog passe-by
the cause of the excitement, and he re-
piled: "Wlpnie Dayis is dead" These
double dreams REQUIRED time and again
to the sorrowipg mother during her ILL
ness and helped add to the hopeless
ness of her recovery, and now that
they have been fulfilled, it seems like
warning Of her coming sorrow.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27
How 10 Prevent Group.

We have two children who are sub
iect to Group. Whenever an attack is
coming on my wife gives them Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy and it always
prevents the attack. It is household
necessity in this county and no matter
what else we run out of, it would not
do to be without Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. More of il is sold here than
of ell other cough medicines combined.
]. NJ. Nickle, Of Nickle Bros, mer-
chants, Nickleville, Pa. For sale by
r. s. Bolton.
Old fashions in dress may be revived
but no old-fashioned medicine can re-
place Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by R
s. Rolton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27
WELL SAID.
An aimless life is a fruitless one.

An aimless life is fruitless one.
The fear of men is the beginning OF
disloyalty to God.
1t has always been true that no man
can serve two masters.
Impure speech will poison the mind
Of any man who uses it.
Loyalty to Christ and respect for His
word is that which keeps one in the
path of duty.
"He that is faithful in that which is
least is faithful also in much; and he
that is unjust in the least is unjust also
in much"
1t makes no difference whether Gods
plan seems to be adequate to meet the
end in view. The question is Is it His
plan? If so, it must be followed.
No real hsrm can befall him who
faithfully follows God, putting all his
trust in Him. This led Paul to his
death, but "to be absent from the
body" is ''to be present with the Lord ;"
Desertion from the army of the Lord
is of more frequent occurrence than
from the national army. The reason
is doubtless founded in the fact that
men love the cause of the nation more
than the cause of Christ.
Step by step the summit of the noun
tain is attained. Success in life is at.
taiuable only in the same way. How.
ever, that is not always success which
the world denominates as such. True
success consists in doing and being
what God would have us do and be-
Gospel Advocate.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27

These wars have not been small af-
fairs, They have been forgotten by the
plblic because they were fought on the
frontier and have been in no sense his
tory-making. Yet they have been
bloody and have sacrificed thousands
Of lives. A writer in the English Uni
ted Service Magazine recently showed
that America has spent more than Bri-
tain in war with aboriginal races dur
ing the last two generations, and our
wars were all fought at home.
In the end the savages are defeated,
as the Chippewas will be, but at what
an awful cost! The war with the Che
yennes, in 1866, resulted in the death
Of hundreds Of soldiers, while only 20
Indians were killed. The war cost
$40, 900, 900, meaning an expenditure of
80, 900, 900 to kill each Indian. AS for
the loss of life, Lossing estimates that
for every Indian warrior killed in all
Indian wars, fifteen American soldiers
have lost their lives.
1t is a terrible price in blood and
treasure to pay for foolish administra-
tion of our Indian affairs. Chicago
Journal.
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First Tennessee.

Washington, Oct. 20.-Adi. General
Corbin has directed the discharge Of
III enlisted mea of the 1st Tennessee.
The order was issued upou the recon-
mendation of the brigade commander,
who reports the men as incapacitated
for service by reason of physical con-
dition or condition Of their families al
home.
The charges against Col. Smith, Of
the 1st Tennessee, have been found to
be absolutely without foundation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27
EYE STRAIN

ID often the cause of headache, dizzi-
ness, nervousness and dimness of vision
This can be cured in many cases by the
correct fitting of his Crystalized lenses
to tie eye. Call early, he positively
remains but days, as he has other en-
gagements for later days.
CAUTION.-I would caution
the public against buying spectacles
from peddlefs, going from house to
house with lot OF spectacles, repre-
senting them to be Hawkes., or selling
the same grade of goods. Hawkes.
spectacles are NEVER peddled. Many
of the inferior glasses that flood the
market are positively injurious to the
eye.
7he Great Warrior and Statesman.
Mr.. A. X. Hawkes. Sir: When
I REQUIRE the use of glasses wear your
pantiscopic Crystalized Lenses. In
respect to brilliancy and clearness of
vision, they are superior to any glasses
I have ever used. Respectfully,
FIrZHUGH LEE,
Consul Gen'l to Cuba.
One nj Oar Greatest Statesmen.
Mr.. 4. X. Hawkes. Dear Sir: The
pautiscopic glasses you furnished me
some time since have given excellent
satisfaction. I have tested them by
use, and musts say they are unsurpassed
In brilliancy by any that | have ever
worn. Respectfully.
GEN. JOHN D. GoDEN, Ex-Gov. of Ga
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27
Not the Orthodox Hadss.

A returne victim describes the Klon-
dyke as "one vast, measureless hell Of
ice and snow" Tt is very evident that
he didn't acquire his idea Of hell from
the same Bible which the majority OF
us studied when we were young and in
nocent. Denver Post.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27

The Doubleday & Mcclure Company
has just ready Hamlin Garland's "Life
and Character OF General Grant"
which is really the first personal life of
the great commander and which has
occupied the authors time for the last
three years. 1t is said that Mr., Gar
lands quest for his material has car
ried him over some $4,000 miles, he
having visited every place where Grant
ever lived, made trips to all the battle
fields, and talked personally with all
the generals intimate friends still liv-
ing. In view of these extraordinary
labors and Of the fact that the author
has had access to many unpublished
letters it is no wonder that the volume,
with It's wealth of pictorial matter,
throws fresh lights upon the soldier
president who was for so long the chief
figure in the United States.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27

Col. Smith, of the First Tennessee,
tells story of one of the recruits at the
Presidio. This is an Irishman and he
was doing guard duty. "Do you know
your orders, sentry?" asked the Col
onel. "Yis, sor," II you face the ris-
ing sun, your left hand would be on
the north of you and your right hand
to the south of you.'' What would be
behind you?" "Me canteen, sor."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27
The Evs;onisn's Retort,

"Boston is the Bean City, believe, "
said Philadelphia man to o Bostopian.
"And Philadelphia is the Hasbeeu
City," replied the Boston man, pleas
antly."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27
What's in a Name?

A statesman has made his appearance
within the arena of New York politics
who calls himself Maj. Treble Fucker
ColoDels Gum Coates, of Tennessee;
Scott Shiyyers, of Arkansas, and Abe
Slumpsky, of Missouri, are justified
in concluding that he is some dude
politician skating around under a fake
name. st. Louis Republican.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27
COST OF INDIAN WARS,
1t has Been Expensive, but Profitable in The
End.

The Indian wars of the United States
have cost the country over 800, 900, 900
since 1851, and the lives of thousands
Of soldiers and sailors have been sac
riiced. The most important Of these
wars has been:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27

Strong, steady nerves
Are needed for success
Everywhere. Nerves
Depend simply, solely
Upon the blood.
Pure, rich, nourishing
Blood feeds the nerves
And makes them strong.
The great nerve tonic is
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Because it makes
The blood rich and
Pure, giving it power
To feed the nerves.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Cures nervousness,
Dyspepsia, rheumatism,
Catarrh, scrofula,
And all forms of
Impure blood.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27
EYE SIGhT Tested FREE

by one of the most renowned and sue
cessful as well as reliable upticians in
the U. S. Mr.. Hawkes. has the modern
appliances for scientific adjustment of
glasses to the eve. There is no optician
in the u. s. who enjoys the confidence
of the people more than Mr.. Hawkes..
His name is familiar word throughout
q section of country inhabited by over
twenty-five millions of people. Mr..
Hawkes. has probably adjusted glasses
to the eyes Of more people of national
and international fame than any other
optician living. This firm was estab.
lished in 1870,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27

Uss Dr. Miles NERVE PLAsrERs for SPINAL
WEAKNESS. An drpEMats sell 'en for &c
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-10-27

beginning Nov. 10. This will give the
citizens of johnson City and vicinity a
rare opportunity of having their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-21
EVACUATION HAS BEGUN.
SPANISH TROOPS IN PORTO RICO ABANDON
THEIR POsITIoNs-MEETTNGS OF Com
MISsIONERS WITHOUT FRICTION.

sar Imam Porto Rico Sept 70 delayed in
transmissionJ.-Tne evacuation OF the outlying
positions occupied 10y the SPaniards began To-
day Aguadla. San Sebastian and Lares we're
abandoned by them. and the troops of General
Garnitons brigade and the llih Infantry have
moved in and hoisted the American flag. TIE
Spanish troops from the abandoned positions
are being concentrated At Arecbo, whence
they will reach San Juan by railroad as soon
as transportation is available. They could not
enter the city before. owing TO its crowded con-
dtion.
on Wednesday the spaniards viii evacuate
the island Of Bieque. where company OF
American troops dispatched from General
Grants brigade. has already been landed. The
Spanish troops from the island Of Bieque will
remain at Humacao until the Spanards ran
back on the line Of the military road. Spanish
control is now confined TO within line drawn
from Humacao 10 Aybonito and from there to
Arecibo less than one-thrd Of the island
The Spanish Evacuation Commissioners at
the meeting NJ the Spanish and American Com
missoners to-day Officially Informed the Amerl-
cans that they had been informed ~ the sail
ing from Spain Of two transports intended to
embark troops here, and also that four hundred
Spanish soldiers Vin sail from here tomorrow
on a transport which is expected from cuba
The departing troops consist of two hundred
sick men and two hundred members of the
engineers regiment
The meeting NJ the Commissioners was on
tIrely without friction. and II was owing 70 the
good feeling prevailing between the American
and Spanish soldiers that 4 was decided 10
allow the company Of Americans 10 land AT the
island Of Requc before the Spaniards left.
II was decided to-day in the interest Of the
order Of the island to allow Americans 10 enter
the Spanish lines. and vice versa. in pursuit Of
marauders This obliterates the neutral zone
between the lines. and 1t is believed that it will
result in the complete suppression Of disorders
at Utuado and other places in the interior and
afford protection to native and Spanish resi-
dents alike.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-21
THE TROOPS ORDERED TO MANILA

San Francisco Sept 2O-The troops lust or
dered 10 the Philippines are all anxious To start
as soon as possible and their wishes are lkeV
10 ha sratifed for General Miller. who hopes
to head the expedition. is doing all he can -
-, ,ho,r ,rarsnortatIon The numerical
strength Of the regiments ordered 10 the orient
is as follows First Tennessee. l.2Nb; Zoth han-
sas 1901; 5lst Iowa. l,25l; lst Washington.
1915. recruits 2d Oregon. 300. battalion 2"d
Regulars 400 Total force. $500
All Of the troops named except the Wasnins-
ton regiment have beer attached 20 the Phinp-
,o oyraditi,,arv forces The Washington
men have belonged to the Department ot 'aH-
fornia. -.
Although the 9th ard 9Th California regl-
ments are anxious 70 see active service. there
seems to be little prospect OF their being ad1eu
TO the eApeditonary force. lr case no gehetdi
should be assigned 10 this expedition the com
mand will devolve upon Colonel John II Nnoiiy,
of the 1st Washington Volunteers lie ranks
Colonel Funston by reason or prior service III
the Regular Army. both hayirg mustered IN
their commands on MAY II. General Miller mas
made application by telegraph to the Chief OF
Ordnance at Washington for enough hrag-
Jorgensen rifles 70 the four resiments that
are going with the expedition. The wyoming
Battery az Light Artillery will he retained mere
The 9Th Utah. now doing garrison duty proo-
ably will he left u 1dist sturbed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-21
RLAMES PREMIER SAGASTA.

Madrid Sept 20.-The Duke Of Tetuan who
was Minister for Foreign Affairs in the Cabinet
Of the late Premier Canovas del Castillo, is
quoted az saying in an interview:
"Sefor Canovas. II he had lived. would never
have accepted war with the United states.
Canovas and myself were convinced that war
would lead inevitably 70 the ruin Of Spain.
Continuing. the Duke blamed the Liberals.
who. he said, could have averted war either by
accepting the rroNered good offices ~ the United
States Minister General Stewart l. Woodford.
or by treating with the insurgents on the basis
Of Cuban independence or by selling Cuba
In conclusion the Duke Of Tetuan remarked:
"Sefor Sagasta is responsible for all our dis
astors and must be elected from power.