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"A Woman Perfected"

Did YOU ever have the good fortune
to meet woman whose voice was so
harmonious that it lent to her words
the same charm that was noticeable in
her manner? A woman who knew the
secret of silence as we'll as that of
speech, whose words were we'll chosen
and whose diction as pure? In that
case you have met woman whose
jests are caresses and whose criticisms
never would, woman who argues as
little as she disclaims but one who
known how to tead a discussion and
when it should be stopped. Her man
ner is easy and plant, her ciyility is
never forced; respect she has turned
into a benignant shadow; she never
wearies you, and she makes you pleased
with her and yourself. Her taste and
grace you see repeated in the objects
that surrounded her. All things in
her delight the eye; the air one breaths
there is the air of home. Then, too,
she is natural. She is given neither to
pose nor affection. Her sentiments
are expressed with simplicity, because
they are sincere. Though candid, she
offends no one. She takes men as God
has made them, plying those who are
wicked and forgiving those who are alb
surd. She understands age =
She is never annoyed, for her tact has
made her clairvoyant. Both tender
and light-hearted, she first aids and
consoles. Your love for her is SO great
that did she err you would justify the
error. -Balzac.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17

The Conservative Reyiew for August
is unusually interesting, and presents
many articles bp able writer's covering
q wide field of criticism and discussion.
The aim to havo all contributions OF
permanent value and interest has led
The Conservative Review to allow
writer's ample space for the adequate
treatment of their subjects. 1t woulc
be hard to determine which article in
the August number is ofsmost import
ance and interest. The twelve papers
contain over ninety thousand words
Dreyfus and .he jewish Question in
France French and American De-
mocracy, by Hon, James B. Eustis,
doubtless ranks the original essays,
while the delightful review by Hon.
Alfred Webb of Il. Barry O'Brien't
The Life Of Charles Stewart Parnell,
1SlG-1S9l, probably leads the book re-
views.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
National Encampment G. A. r.

On account Of the National Encamp-
ment g. A. R., at Philadelphia, Pa,
September 4th-0th, the Southern Rail-
way will sell tickets from points on its
lines to Philadelphia and return at very,
low rates. Tickets will be sold Sep
tember ist, 2nd and Srd, limited to re-
turn September 13th-1Sth. An extern
sion of final limit may be obtained un-
til September Both by depositing
tickets with the joint agent at Phila-
delphia between Sept, 5th and 9th, and
on payment of fee Of so cents.
For further information call on any
Southern Railway ticket agent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
Always destroy the dread of becom-
ing mother by taking DR.. Simmons
Squaw vine wine or tablets.
How to Exchange Old Books.

The following rules for the exchange
of old school books for new ones to be
used under the uniform text book law
have been furnished Major E. E. Nc
Croskey by the book companies he rep
resents: See that a certificate, prob
ably signed, is pasted in each book.
We prefer that it be pasted on the in
side of the first cover. The exchange
price is the amount you will collect in
addition to an old book returned by the
purchaser. Accept in exchange books
of like grade on the same subject-as a
first reader for first reader, primary
arithmetic for primary arithmetic,
but not a reader for q geography, etc.
Don'taccept mutilated books. A book
with one or both covers gone may be
accepted, providing the reading mat
ter is com plete.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
Clubbed Them.

Pineville, KY, August 3. Two men,
claiming to be Mormons, are here en-
route to the mountains of Tennessee to-
day. They say while preaching at
Middle Fork creek Sunday about a
dozen armed men came to the church
drunk, and attacked them. Their
Bibles were torn to pieces aud the
preachers were thrown from the church
aud clubbed. Their assaiants then
riddled the church with bullets and
gave the preacae. two hours 10 leave,
They left
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
UNCLE SANS HOT BATHS.
The Hot Springs of Arkansas via. Southern
Railway.

Will eradicate from your system the
lingering effects of grip and other all
ments caused by the severe winter, and
malaria, rheumatism, neuralgia, ca
tarrh, stomach, kidney, liver and ner-
vous disorders, paralysis, blood and
skin diseases, and chronic and func-
tional arrangements. The mountain
climate OF Hot Springs is cool and de-
lightful in summer. 100 hotels open
the year round. For illustrated litera.
ture, containing all information, ad-
dress @. F. Cooley, Manager Business
Mems League, Hot Springs, Ark.
For reduced excursion tickets and
particulars Of the trip, see local agent
or address W. A. Turk. Gen'l Pass.
Agt., So. Ry., Washington, d. G.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17

In diarrhoea DR.. NJ. A. Simmons liv-
er medicine is invaluable. 1t gives
tone to the stomach, aids digestion and
assists nature in carrying off all impu-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
PENSIONS ARE FEWER.
The Roll is Getting Perceptibly Smaller
More Dropped Than Added.

The Roll is Getting PerCeptibly Smaller
More Dropped Than Added.
Washington, Aug. 10. The report of
Commissioners of Pensions of Evans for
the fiscal year ended June 30 last shows
total disbursements of $138, ,253, 923,
leaving balance of $1,S57, 1873 in the
treasury out of the $14O, 900, 900 appro-
priated. The total number of pension
ers on the roll June 80 was Oh, ,519, q
decrease of 2,l05. There were 40, 991
names added to the roll and 43, 1856
dropped.
The report shows that the pension
roll is decreasing. Of those dropped
s4, 345 were because Of death and S,841
because of remarriage, failure to claim
pension and other causes.
CLAIMS ALLOWED.
Under the general law there were
!, 149 claims filed and 3,642 allowed.
There were 6,42S original widow claims
filed and A, 426 allowed. The war with
Spain brought total Of 1886 claims,
of which number but 295 have been al
lowed. Under the act Of June27, 1890,
original Invalid pensions to the mum
Der of 26,S6O were filed and 2O,641 al
lowed. There were 1885 original
widow claims under this act filed and
10, 1856 granted. Out Of 33, $50 applica,
tions for increase under the general
law, %, AGO were granted and out o.
81 ITO applications for increase under
the act of 1890, 5,603 were granted. A
recapitulation shows that out of q tota
of iii, 9S7 claims filed SO, ,054 certificates
were issued.
During the year sixty-three attorney
were disbarred, ten suspended, tive
dropped and sne application for admis
sion to practice revoked. The tota
number of attorneys disbarred July l
! 1899. is / ,163.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17

The leader of the Mormon mission
aries in the south says recent reports
Of attacks upon the mormons have been
greatly exaggerated.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17

Another batch Of survivors has
reached Wrangel. Alaska, with stories
of dreadful suffering on the Edmonton
trail to the Klondike,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
Farmers Institute at BOOnes Creek.

A farmers institute will be held un.
der the direction of the Agricultural
Experiment Station of tho University
If Tennessee and an executive commit
tee of Washington county, at Boons
Greek Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug.
% and 80, 1899. The local committee
Of arrangements and the State Expert
ment Station have been making prepa-
rations for this meeting for several
months. We have reason TO believe
that this will be one of the largest and
best farmers institutes ever held in
Tennessee. The State Experiment Sta
ton is doing everything in its power to
make the meeting a signal success;
while the farmers of Washington and
adjoining counties have interested
themselves in the institute, and doubt
less a large number OF them will be
present to take part in the proceedings.
1t is hoped that every person receiy-
ing this bulletin will endeavor to at
tend this institute. No one within
twenty miles of Boons Creek who can
leave home can afford to miss this
meeting. The program will ,be highly
practical and we believe that no one
can attend without gaining some infor-
nation that will be helpful to him in
his farm operations.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17

For headache caused most likely by
a disordered stomach, accompanied by
constipation, use DR.. NJ. A. Simmons
liver medicine.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17

In writing letter declining an invi-
tation to dinner given by the Union
League Club Of Brooklyn, Admiral
Dewey says that owing to the state of
his health he will not be able to accept
semi-private invitations.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
Strong Fertilization.

Fortify the body agalnstd disease
by TUFTS Liver Pills, an abso-
lutte for sick headache, dys-
pepsia, sour stomach, malaria,
constipation, jaundice, bilious
ness and all kindred troubles.
"The FIy'Wheel Of Life" ="
DR.. Tut; Your Liver Pills are
the fly-wheelo oflife. | shall ever
be grateful for the accident that
broughtthemto mynotice. lfeel
as if | had a new lease of life.
]. Fairleigh, Platte Cannon, Col.
TUFTS Liver Pills
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17

Keep the stomach and bowels in good
condition, the waste avenues open and
free by au occasional dose of DR.. M, A.
Simmons liver medicine.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
A MUTE MARVEL, UNSPEAKADL'
Texas and the West.

Before starting to any point in the great west
| 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-t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17

Simmons Squaw vine wine or tablets
are effective, elegant to take, and pro-
duce no unpleasant after-results.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17

Thousands of acres of ripe wheat
we're destroyed in North Dakota by a
hailstorm.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17

Ene DulldlDg Is centrally located, easily
accessible, and well adapted to institute
purposes. The farmers in the imme-
diate vicinity OF the hall will do every
thing in their power for the comfort
and pleasure of the people in attend
ance.
PROGRAM
The program has been prepared with
unusual care and thought. 1t Is given
in full below:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 90.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
1:00-Inovacation.
1906 The Object of Farmers Insti-
tltes.
1:l5-The Restoration of Worn out
Farms, Isaac King.
2:0O-The Soils of Washington and
Adjoining Counties, DIR. Chas. w. Dab
ney, President of University of Ten
nessee.
2:45-Question Box.
A. ADJOURNMENT.
NIGHT SESSION.
7:3O-The Farm Home, Judge Sam J.
Kirkpatrick.
500 = The Construction of Good
Roads, illustrated by sterecopticon
views.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2S.
MORNING SESSION.
S:3O-The best all-purpose Cattle,
Capt. H. B. Clay.
9:15-StOck Feeding, A. M. Soule,
Professor of Agriculture, University Of
Tennessee.
1O0)-Cultivation of Cowpeas, Hon
A. A. Taylor.
1O:45-Question Box.
1s:OO-Adjournment.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
1;3O-The Best Grasses for our Soils,
and How to Make and Maintain Per-
manent Meadows.
2:15-The Fertilizer Question, @. A
Mooers, Chemist, Agricultural Ex-
pertinent Station, University of Ten.
nessee.
30O-Bookkeeping for Farmers, El
bert A. Shipley.
9:3O-Question Box.
4:O0-Adjournment.
NIGHT SESSION.
7:3O-The Work of the U s. Weather
Bureau, illustrated by sterecopticor
views, Prof. W. M. Fulton, Observer
University OF Tennessee.
8:15 = Address on Education, DR.
Chas, W. Dabney.
NOTES.
Every session OF the institute will be
free. Admission to the exhibit will alsC
be free.
Study the program and come pre-
pared to take part in the discussion:
which will follow nearly every topic.
Farmers, gardeners, fruit growers
public school teachers, and all inter
ested are extended cordial invitation
1t is believed the attendance will b
very large.
Every farmer of Washington count
can contribute something to the sue
cess of the institute. Come prepare
to tell your friends how you hay
achieved success along any particula
limo.
Every person receiving this prograr
is requested to notify his neighbors {
the institute and use influence to secur
their attendance.
The State Experiment Station wi
exhibit photographs, charts, etc, illus
trating its work. Farmers are urge
to display vegetables, grains, fruit
etc., and the ladies are requested
show fancy work, paintings, canne
fruits. iellies, cakes, butter, etc. Th
school children are also invited to sho
their work.
All who receive more than one COZ
of this bulletin are requested to di
tribute extra copies among their neigl
bors.
Communications relative to loo
matters should be addressed to the Sc
retary of the local committee,
w. e. HALE, Flourville, Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17

To prepare a girl to be wife, and a
wife to be mother, give her Simmons
Squaw vine wine or tablets.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17

Some men who haye more money
than brains arc ON the verge Of bank
ruptcy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17

The Illinois Central is believed to be
behind the Tennessee central, which is
to run from Knoxville to Nashville.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
"1o Err Is Human. -

But TO err al the time Is criminal or
idiottc. Don't continue the mistake of
negIeethg your blood. When impurities
manifest Themselves IN eruptions or quhen
disordered conditions of stomach, kidneys,
IiVcr or botUels appear, take Hoods Sar-
Saparaia. L 9ON make pure, hVe blood,
aid put you in good health.
I1tGoGlJ SosJqbM&
E.S3siLt .'3s.l .l;lss:s :lEIEB~
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
PLACE OF MEETING.

All sessions of the institute will he
held in the Boons Greek Seminary.
The building is centrally located, easily
accessible, and well adapted to institute
purposes. The farmers in the imme-
diate vicinity of the hall will do every
thing in their power for the comfort
and pleasure of the people in attend
ance.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17

7:3O-The Work of the U s. Weather
Bureau, illustrated by sterocopticon
views, Prof. W. M. Fulton, Observer,
University Of Tennessee.
8:15 = Address on Education, DR..
Chas, W. Dabney.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-02
MINOR CITY TOPICS.

The United States land commission
will meet Monday afternoon.
Harry Stevens, foreman of the news
department of the New Mexican office,
to-day has a new boy in his family.
A letter addressed to William Loeb &
Co., 101 Sabin street, Providence, R. l.,
81 held at the postoffice for postage.
The train to the south from the east
IA three hours late this afternoon, and
the eastern mail this evening will be
correspondingly late. A blizzard on the
road somewhere causes the delay.
E. S. Andrews, the popular bicycle
dealer Oh the east side of the plaza, to-
day enlarges his advertising space in the
New Mexican. His announcement
should be studied and remembered.
Chainless bicycles of the famous Cres-
cent make will in the future be sold at
$50 and $50, and chain bicycles at $25
and $35.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-02
At the Hotels.

At the Claire: D. w. Grub and wife,
Mexico; E. C. Miller, Indiana; E. Ma
son, Pueblo; Benjamin S. Price, Den
Yer; r. B. Howes, Las Vegas; Maynard
Miller, Chicago; R. B. Hulen, Nopo;
Mrs. A. w. Fuller and two children,
Boston; Miss Sanborn, Pasadena, Cal;
George w. Williams, st. Louis; George
Q. Smith, Kansas City; Jose Garcia
Chavez, Albuquerque; H. H. Wheelock,
St. Louis; F. A. Manzanares, Las We
gas; E. w. Dobson, Albuquerque; c. F.
Grayson, Silver City.
At the Exchange: w. c. Smoot, OAR
lington, Okla; Alexandra Sandoval, AL
buquerque; r. H. Locklin, Alamosa.
At the Palace: j. B. Lazear, Denver;
c. A. Caruth, Antonito; H. S. Winan,
Denver; Mabel 1. Rich, Owatonna,
Mimi; Howard Reynolds, San Fran
cisco; F. w. Dudley, Howell, Mich; c.
w. Sells, J.. B. CHASER, Manitou
Springs, Colo; w. B.. Childers, Albu-
querque.
At the Bon-Ton: John Miller, q IN.
Paxson, Buchanan; ]. M. Arnold, Lau-
renee Went, Denver; P. Patrosky, LOU
isville, Ky; Frank Means, Durango;
George Ritch, Alamosa; Simon Romero,
Antonio Ortiz, Juan Atencia, Atrisco;
Amos w. Clame, Rico.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-02
The Greater America Company.

The program offered by the Darlington
entertainers in conjunction with Great
err America" was unique, novel and
entirely different from anything hereto
fore witnessed in this city, The olio
opened with a musical conceit, "a Full
Dress Rehearsal" The McCormicks
followed with a clever act of mirth,
mimicrv and mystery; then that drummer
wonder, "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh"
entertained with his clever and meri-
torious performance on the drum. The
Columbian -Four presented a good musical
act which alone is worth the price of
admission, Matte Edyle Bowen is the
prima donna of the company. This lady
possesses a rare voice of good range, sweet
and flexible. The second part, "Great-
er America" was appreciated.
The moving pictures were the best
ever seen in the city and were an en-
joyable part of the splendid program
Trinidad Advertiser Sentinel.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-02
Examined Mining Property.

o. B. Steen of Taos, and L. H. Whit
comb Of Cleveland, o., went to southern
Santa Fe county yesterday forepoon to
look at the Belcher lead property which
Mr.. Steen has leased from Ex-Governor
L. B. Prince. Mr.. Whitcomb the day
before examined some mica prospects
near this city owned by Judge McFie
and others and pronounced their product
to be the equal of that of the Tres Pie
dras mines, which produce the best mica
in the world. Mr.. Steep- returned to
Santa Fe last night with Mr.. Whitcomb.
Mr.. Steen is we'll satisfied with the
Belcher property and will at once put a
force of men to work upon it. He also
states that in the near future a big deal
affecting the turquoise mines in south
ern Santa Fe county will be consum-
mated.
Mr.. Steen says that by spring south
ern Santa Fe county will attract more
than ordinary attention as a mineral
country. 1t is a good winter country,
and with the Cerrillos smelter in opera
ton many hundred men will be given
employment. At present f1uxing ore is
brought to Colorado from Missouri, and
there is NO reason why southern Santa
Fe county should not provide it. There
are immense quantities of it in that
section, and In addition to the other
minerals, including gold and coal, the
district is a very rich one, indeed. A. A.
Newbery is interested with Mr.. Steen in
the Belcher property, upon which work
will be commenced this week. Mr.. Steen
will make Santa Fe his winter resi-
dence, and Mrs. Steen is expected down
from Taos next week to take up her
residence here
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-02
PERSONAL MENTION.

DIR. I. p, Martin returned to Taos this
morning,
DIR. w. r. Upton left for his home at
Las Vegas last evening.
Mrs. McCord and child returned last
evening from a visit to Illinois.
L. w. Dobson, Esq, of Albuquerque,
was in the capital today.
C. f. Grayson, the Silver City banker,
is in the capital on business.
Edward Grunsfeld, an Albuquerque
insurance agent, spent yesterday in the
capital.
Rev. W.. Hayes Moore has returned
home from a several weeks visit to Los
Angeles.
Solicitor General L. l.. Bartlett re-
turned from California and is suffering
from a heavy cold.
Hon. e. f. Hobart went to his ranch
this morning at Hobarts and intends to
stay a week.
United States Attorney W.. B. Childers
of Albuquerque, spent the day in the
capital.
United States Bank Examiner j. B.
Lazear of Denver, arrived in the city
last evening on a business trip.
Hon. F. A. Manzanares, the we'll
known wholesale merchant of Las We
gas, is in the capital ON a business visit.
Colonel r. A. Twitchell, assistant So
licitor of the Santa Fe road in New
Mexico, is here to-day on railroad bust
ness.
G. r. Brown, a prominent and popular
business mar of Socorro, is spending
the day in the capital. He is the guest
of Hon. H. o. Bursum.
w. M. Berger started for home this
week after a months visit in New York
and Washington and is expected to ar
rive here tomorrow eXening.
Mrs. j. D. Hughes returned home last
evening from a visit of several weeks to
| Los Angeles. She has not been well
while away and has not entirely recov-
cred as yet.
Elias Brevoort has returned home
from a trip to San Pedro. Mr.. Brevoort
says that southern Santa Fe county is
overrun by prospectors and hal section
is evidently enjoying a mining boom.
J. E. Hurley, division superintendent
of the Santa Fe railroad, and M. r.
Williams, superintendent of bridges and
building of the New Mexico division OF
the same road, are in the city from Las
Vegas on railroad business.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-02
q. A. r. Matters.

AT the meeting of Carleton Post,
Grand Army of the Republic, held last
night, Messrs. Knaebel, Day and Beatty,
the committee on entertainments, sub
mitted a report which provides for a Sc
ries of lectures by prominent citizens
to be delivered during the fall and Win
ter months, and also for other enter
tainments of a social nature. A vote of
thanks was extended to Professor A. H.
Viets, superintendent of the United
States Indian school, for courtesies ex
tended on the occasion of the funeral of
the late John Dalton.
Messrs. Knaebel, Bolander and Day
were appointed a committee to draft
suitable resolutions to be presented to
the widow and family Of this deceased
comrade.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-02
Death of Lora q. Weir.

A dispatch received in this city his
morning announces the death at La
Porte, Ind, at the residence of her IA
Their, of Miss Lora G. Weir. Death was
caused by consumption. Deceased was
a resident of this city for three years,
and until within eight or nine months
ago., when she returned home, Miss
Weir was well known in Santa Fe, was
very popular and liked by all who had
the good fortune to know her. She was
a very bright and charming young
woman, and great sorrow was felt at
her untimely and early demise, as she
was but rs years of age. The remains
were inferred at La Porte to-day.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-02
Inspecting Santa Clara Ruins,

James D. Mankin, of the general land
office at Washington, and Professor E.
A. Hewett, of the New Mexico Normal
University at Las Vegas, this morning
left for Santa Clara to visit the cliff
dwellings. MI. Hewett this summer
made a special study of the Santa Clara
cliff dwellings, and has a very fine col
lection of photographs and relics of
those interesting ruins. Last evening he
examined part Of the skeleton of the
prehistoric animal found at Tesuque. In
todon. He will mount the petrified
bones upon his return here.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-02
Litigation Concerning Coal Properties.

Ex-Governor L.. B. Prince, as attor-
ney for the plaintiffs, to-day COM
menced action in the district court in a
suit entitled Mateo Sena ct al. VS.. Fran
cisco Mondrago, Solomon Luna, Ger
rillos Coal and Iron Company, Colorado
Iron and Fuel Company ct al, for a par
tition of the Juana Lopez grant, south
Of the Galisteo river, in this county, and
for an accounting of coal and other
There are thirty-nine claimants to
small portions of the grant who unite
in bringing this suit. The coal mines of
southern Santa Fe county that are be-
ing worked are situated on the grant.