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Nonresident Notice.
In sthe Chancery Court at johnson
City, Tenn
John Sanders VS., E. l.. McNees ct. Al.

In this case 1t appearing from the
allegationsin complainant's bill which
is sworn to that the defendant It. N.
Taylor 10 nonresident OF the State
of Tennessee II is ordered by me
that publication be made Tor four sue.
cessive weeks, as required by law, In
The Comet newspaper published in
Johnson City, in said county, notify
ing said non resident defendant to ap.
pear bt.fore our said Chancery Court
ut the Court House in johnson City,
on the first Monday lin August, 1898,
it being Rule Day, aud make de-
tense to said bill, or the allegations
thereof will be taken for confessed and
this cause set for hearing expartee as
TO him, This June 20 1893.
f. A. SHIPLEY, Clerk and Master
BY G. w. HODGE, d. G. & M.
7S0-4t.p iee$8
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New Postal Regulations,

Postmasters have received official in
formation from Washington of the
change in postal regulations regarding
the forwarding of papers, packages,
etc, which won't into effect the first of
the month. Hereafter persons wishing
to have second, third and fourth class
mail matter forwarded to them must
pay in advance the amount of the post
age. Heretofore this postage hiss been
paid upon arrival of this class of mat
ter ut its destination.
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We are pleased to announce that Con-
gresham Brownlow is recovering from
a sunstrOke received on July End, while
going the rounds Of the department.
He will be able to come home this week
it is thought.
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It's little remal kable that it has not
occurred to Richard Harding Davis,
Gen. Skater, or SEINE others in COM
mand at Santiago. to drop Vesuvius
hot drop in front of the transports and
let the army walk ashore on dry land.
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We have been troubled this week
with an eruption that has baffied the
skill of cur leading physicians. Pri-
vately we are Of the opinion that it is
emily an Itching" to go to war, but
decided to take no risks and quaran-
tined against our creditors. This has
given us absolute seclusion.
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We oiier One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall
Catarrli Cure.
r. J, CHENEY s co. Toledo. o.
We the undersigned, haze known =, ]. Cheney
for the last 5years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business Transactions aud fl
nancial able tOcarry out any obligations made
by their firm
West Truax, Wholesale Druggist, Toledo, o
Walding, Kinnau & Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, To edo, 0,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucuous sur,
faces of the system, Testimonials sent free.
Price &c per bottle old by all druggists
F,J. CHENEY & Co, Tclodo o.
10y Sold by Druggists. 15c
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If the Spaniards coald land ON the
Vesuvius one time, the explosion would
make such hole in the ocean that the
ground would get dusty before the wa
tiers could unite.
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st. Louis has a company called the
"Anheuser. Busch Volunteers. When
they get to Cuba any old bush will an
swer but they may object to their bier.
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Uncle Sam has one naval commander
who is Schley by name and strong by
nature, aud another who is sly by ma
ture and strong by name.
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When we get tired of that volcano
we annexed with Hawaii we can let the
Vssuvius cough in it and change it to
fish hatchery.
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One Of the Spanish gunners at Nor
70 Castle is Emil Gothsll, but his name
was no advantage to him. All the other
Spanish gunners got the same thing
and plenty of it.
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Fate seems to have decreed that Com
modors Schley should be Admiral
SIMPSONS Delilah.
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With the mercury down to 45 the fell
low with the linen suit was net lin it.
Tuesday.
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MOTHERS FRIEND

"My wife suffered more in ten min
utes with either of her other two chill
dren than she did altogether with her
last, having previously used four bot
ties Of Mothers Friend 1t is q
blessing to any one expecting to be-
come a MOTHER" says customer.
HENDERSON DALE, Carmi, Illinois.
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OF Druggists at $780, or sent by express on receipt
of price. Write for book containing testimonials
and valuable information for all Mothers, free
The BradReld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
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We notice that Cervera Rugged
Schley when he met him. The other
commanders Rugged the shore.
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Arrest
disease by the timely use of
TUFTS Liver Pills, an old and
favorite remedy of increasing
popularity. Always cures
SICK HEADACHE,
sour stomach, malaria, indiges-
ton, torpid liver, constipation
and all bilious diseases.
TUFTS Liver PILLS
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The latest advices from Santiago state
that the Vesuvius is still dropping
coughins into the Spanish forces.
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When Admiral Camara meets Admi-
raj Dewey he will take negative.
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ShERIFF'S LAND SALE.
In the Law Court OF Johnson City
Tennessee.
j. l.. Evans & Co.,
VS..
E. p Pend eton ct ux.

BY virtue OF Two venditoni exponas'
issuf d to me by the Clerk of the Law
Court for the 8th, 9th, 10Th and 18th
CIVIL districts OF Washington County
Tennessee, on Nay IS. 1898, in the
above sty led case, | Will on
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have used Smiths Sure Kidney Cure
and it has made permanent cure.
MRS. WIN. PuRYRAR,
Jonesboro Ark.
FOR sale and guaranteed by local druggists.
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MOTHER: :; '; 5: !: !: /: !:

and about which such tender and
holy recollections cluster as that
of "MoTHER she who watched
over our helpless infancy and guild
ed our first lettering step. Yet
the life of every Expectant Moth
er is beset with danger and all eff
fort should be made to avoid it.
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Mother S
Fr il end

dread, suffering or gloomy ioIe-
bodings, to the hour when she
experiences the JOY of Motherhood.
Its use insures safety to the lives
of both Mother and Child, and she
is found stronger after than before
conhnemcnt-in short, it "makes
Childbirth natural and easy" as
so many have said. Do mt be
persuaded to use anything but
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-07-14

BY virtue Of Fl. Fa. issued by the
Clerk and Master of the Chancery
Couit OF Johnson City,Tenn., June 23,
1898 and levy of same | will on
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-25

can seldom be conquered. and never en-
shaved. The Spaniard was ten original
goldbug; he came and plundered in search
OF gold; but cur fathers came in search OF
homes and they brought our mothers With
them.
-.-e only hope for political nniilen-
MUM dawn hes through triumph OF the
people over Monopoly. Democracy aAOne
offers the correct solution of the trouble
sTne questins that confront US. Let the
hoerty-foving, coRs titu tion-loving. trust
nd-plutocraJic-hating citizens of this
country rally around the flag OF Dem
ocracy on the Chicago platform. with
proper additions touching the Spanish war
questions, and successfully conduct the
successive advancing skirmishes until 1ssl
when 100000 Of American freemen win
trlumphanriy sweep through the grand
arch Of victory singing praises TO Al
mighty God for our great deEverance
and shouting for Brotherhood, blIne,alism
and Bryan
The resolutions reafirm the Chicago
platform and say: O
We particularly endorse the financial
plank therein declaring for the free and
unlimited coinage OF silver and gold at
the ratio OF IS to l. independent OF any
and all nations.
We are proud of the patriotic conduct
in peace and war of that great leader
William ]. Bryan and We favor his re-
nomination for president In $780,
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FOUR STATE CONVENTIONS
Democrats, silver Republicans and
TIVE Kinds OF Pops.

Boise. Idaho, Aug. 2f-Four state con.
Ventions opened here today. the Demo.
Gratis. Silver Republicans and wings ~ tbe
Popuiists- The Democrats elected a. 90
Watt temporary chairman Their rrc5e,-
tails committee is now az WORK on a con-
test from Bingham county upon which tts
control Of the convention may depend
The fusion Popullsts elected Joseph hon
ham temporary chairman and rhe middle
of-the-roaders choose Lieutenant Cover
nor Moore.
Each branch appointed a harmony com
mittee OF i've and they are now IN con
ference.
The middle-of-the-road convention,
adopted resolution in favor OF fusion
OF the silver forces.
For the Silver Republicans. Llttleton
Price acted as temporary chairman ana
Judge Keats was CHOSEN permanent pre-
siding officer. The convention adopted q
platform and named a committee on con
ference with the other convention. TIE
Platform rsuews the payty'E devotion ~
blnetallisnn and declares 10 favor az fu-
sion with other silver psrtieE r favefs
protection and reciprocity ard dernanas
protection Of sea coasts ard me building
OF a strong navy. On the question % &C.
quiTed territory she platform Says.
The Gaal disposition ~ territory Sc
q1ired b. th.s nation "a toe war from
which Ne are eruerK-aE e. % vifzi import
a1re % the people II Tie Cuted States
Therefore. v8.clDg tbs seniirnents q tas
Silver Republicans - idaho re declare
d. - 5e ous Arm c1EYlet.5. that ail ter-
rltcrY over zal-a tas United states aas
acquired egverr' gay ~ c1rtra s cars
hercetoTt1 q Pc owned eeaf~uH-1 ars
governed as m trE~TE4rst'e p8Ft % fae
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TURNED
Continued from First Page)

When soldiers IN large numbers are
needed in this republic, our president can
give one blast upon his bugIe ana call a
million OF men But our splendid navy
should be maintained. on account Of ele-
ments OF poHtical disturbance and resist
auce IN al parts % the world And tnIs
resistance must be met and overcome un-
I'll democrat ic-repu5Icanlsm Is 50 uriver-
sally embraced and the fatherhood OF God
and the brotherhood % man e 50 gener-
ally recoguizedtha the Thousands of in
dependent republics shall learn var no
more. and the last gold bond snail be
Cancelled IN g 20 silver. ard slavery shall
D. 4 thing ofthepast-
Bat whlle travelling toward this de-
sired and destined cons1us-ratloa we must
develop along the lines % Christian clvl.--
zaTlon, recognized oy the fathers. the
very cornerstone OF winch Is The sau.Iy
and the home A nation % t5rne-ovns r.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-25
SPANISH SOLDIERS REACH HOME

Corunna, Spain, Aug. 24.-The Spanish
steamer Alicante. with the first of Spain 8
repatriatel soldiers who arrived from San
tiago, reached here today.
Enormous crowds gathered on the
quays but were not allowed to get near
the vessels for fear of the yellow fever
contagion. All the military and civil au-
thorities were present. Some of the sick
will be taken TO the Osa Lazaretto, where
they will be quarantined. Others will be
kept five days in hospital ships before
they are dispatched to their homes. Those
who are in good health will be promptly
d.sembarked.
The queen regent sent message to the
troops on board the Alicante, congratulate
ing them upon their conduct in the field
and saying that she proposed to be the
first TO welcome them home.
The reading of the dispatch was re-
ceived with great enthusiasm. The dis
embarkation is now in progress. There
was no yellow fever on board though
sixty died of other diseases during the
voyage.
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nominated for congress o. R Pierce. OF
Jackson.
Sacramento. Cal. Aus. 24-Henry Gage.
OF Los Angeles. was nominated fos gov
eTnor by aeciination today BY the RspuO-
Hcan convention.
Sacramento. Cal. Aug. 2I-The Second
congressional district convention today
nominated Frank Ryan for congress
Manisiee. Mich, Aug. al c. Shad-
dock, OF MuskegOn. was today nominated
for congress BY the Ninth district Demo-
cratic convention
Omaha, Neh.. Aug. 24-A special - the
Bee from Norfolk says; The Republicans
OF the Third Nebraska district nominated
W. F. Morris, OF Wayne. for congress.
Council Bluffs. Iowa. Aug 81 h dead
lock in the Ninth congressional distract
Republican convention was broken this
morning by the nomination OF Smith Nc
Pherson. OF Montgomery county.
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Take Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
BANKERS IN DENVER
Round Out Their second Day by Sing
ing Hot Time"


Denver Aug. 24-The second days ses-
1 sion Of the twenty-fourth annual conven-
| ton of the American Bankers associa-
ton was called to order by President Hen
dirk at 10 O'Clock with practically a full
| attendance Of delegates. Prayer was Of
! fered by Rev. H. Martyr Hart, dean of
! st. Johns cathedral.
! A call of states came first on the days
/ program, brief statements being made by
! representative bankers on general bust
ness conditions Without exception re-
ports Of unusual prosperity came from all
parts of the country
Today's session was devoted to the dis
cussion of practical banking questions.
| There were four general subjects under
discussion thirty minutes being allotted
for each and only five minute speeches
being allowed. The first subject was
Patriotic Spirit OF Bankers" The dis
cussion was opened by J. D. Powers. pres
ident Of the First National Bank Of
Greensboro, Ky.
Robert J. Lowry. president of the
Lowry Banking company. Atlanta, Ga.
followed Mr.. Powers in a paper showing
that bankers have ever been ready to sus-
tain the government with their treasure
and their blood.
lie said that If every othtr moneyed
class paid as Just proportion of taxes
as the bankers the rates of taxation
would not be one-third what they are
". S. Wjtham presented a paper.
Cornelius \. PuEsley. president Of the
Wes,chester County National bank OF
PeekShill. y. y. moved that the follow
Kinley:
The American Bankers association IN
its twenty-fourth annual convention as
sembled ar Denver. Col. representing
banks of every state and territory. begs
most heartily TO congratulate the pres
ident of our beloved republic upon the
successful conduct Of tie war. and the
brilliant achievements Of our army and
navy and the prospect Of peace"
TIE motion carried unanimously
y Z. Anderson. cashier OF the ST. Paul
National bank St Paul. MINI. read
paper on Practical Safeguards Against
Check Raising"
Mr.. Anderson's suggestions were re-
ferrsd % che executive council for such
action as it may decide upon.
X was decided 10 continue the e6uca-
tioaa COMMITTEES, With an appropriation
70 conduct its work.
The association adjourned at p. m,
unca tomorrow morning.
humorous iuciGen; % the session was
the singing Of the popular melody Hot
Time in the Old Town" by members in
chorus. Il was suggest ed by gentleman
who mad referred 10 the ALLEGED origin
OF the song IN Cripple Creek. As hA ar
ished lady IN one OF ne boxes sang in
a clear voice the first veSre ana shen n
the discontinue OF the presiding officer
the whole convention Joined in the chorus
The afternoon was devoted to a trolley
ride about the city. \ smoker was given /
al night ~ the Denver Waeel club
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-25
GAGE FOR GOVERNOR
California Republicans IndOrse Ex-
pansiOn and Bimetallism.

sacramento, Cal, Aug. Z-Aenry L.
Gage of Los Angeles was today nominated
for governor. and Jacob II. Men OF Placer
county for lieutenant governor. by the
Republican state convention AL the can
didates for governor excepting Gage with
drew
The proceedings were thoroughly har-
monious. They were marked by great en-
thusiasm. The platform adopted is a
strong endorsement of the present ad-
ocaton the retention OF the Philippines.
ministration, and demands without equiv
Cuba and Porto Rico.
/ Sacramento. Cal. Aug. 24.-The state Re
1 publican convention today nominated
/ Henry Gage "a Los Angeles attorney. for
/ governor.
! Gage had only one opponent. George c.
Pardee Of Oakland. who. before ballot
was taken, withdrew in favor OF Gage.
The nomination was then made for Gage
by exclamation. There was long delay
while the platform committee was prepar-
ing its report and the delegates put in
the time listening 10 patriotic speeches
The platform. which was adopted unani-
nous sly reaffirTns adherence to the ma
tfoual platform adopted in st. Louis in
1886 and extends the thanks Of the Re
publican party to the sailors and soldiers
fthe army and navy. Sampson, Schley.
Hobson, Wheeler and Lawton are compll-
mented and express tribute is paid TO the
navy. California senators and representa-
tives OF congress are pledged TO vote and
work for the building of an adequate navy
and insist that a part thereof be con-
structed on the Pacific coast a glowing
tribute is paid to President Mckinley and
the people OF the United States are con-
graduated that the broad American policy
Of the president has disstpated all Sec
tional issues. Believing en- the financial
plank. the Republican platform OF 1880
is reaffirmed and the administration is /
urged 10 secure an international none /
tary agreement whenever an opportunity I
to do so shall be presented. President /
Mckinley is commended Tor his refusal TO
any proposition looking 70 the
assumption of the Spanish Cuban de5t
The declared policy Of the president 70 ac-
cord to the people of Cuba an opportunity
TO form a stable government. thus re-
deeming the promise made 10 the world. /
Is Endorsed. but the PLATFORM demands
the annex&on of the ls1and Of Porto (
Rico and other West India islands and
the Philippines. The acquisition OF Tia
wall is rejoiced in. The records Of the
Republican representative in congress are,I
and the building OF the Me
aragua canal IS demanded.
The platform favors the foreclosure or
he mortgages Of the Pacific railroads by
The government unless inc indebtedness
$ paid. The platform demands that con
sress pass an exclusion act prohibiting
-urther japanese and coolie immigration.
ana that such exclusion act shall prohibH
10Th the japanese and Chinese now heat
ID at the Hawaiian Islands from entering
ne United States. The platform touches
ipon a number OF local state issues. and
loses with an Endorsement Of the work
4 the state league OF Republican clubs.
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CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal
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The matter is at such a point that if
the insurgents continue flostilities the
government, according to a most import
ant ministerialist, Will give orders to the
Spanish troops to take the offensive
against those insurgents VINO do not re-
spect the protocol
In an interview. Mr.. H. S. Rubens,
counsel for the Cuban delegation, said
that it was impossible that small bands
of Cubans were still fighting in the in
terror of Cuba. There are no telephone
or telegraph wires running over the island
and he thought it was possible that some
Of the bands were not aware of the ces-
sation of hostilites. He was sure, how
ever, that wherever the news of the pro-
tocol had been carried the Cubans would
cease fighting
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-25
FIERCE THREAT FROM SPAIN

New York, Aug. PA dispatch to the
Herald from Madrid says:
There IS a growing feeling of irritation.
which has been discussed fully in minis
Verial circles. at the failure of the IN
surgents TO respect the protocol and the
order for cessation of hostilities.
An important political parsonage, speak
ing Of the situation. said:
IF matters are continued thus Spain
will nd herself compelled 20 stop the re-
patriation of the Cuban troops unless
the United States could give guarantees
that Spanish interests Will be guarded
from the piratical inclination OF the in
Surgents."