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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-29
THE FEMININE OBSERVER.
Wit without wisdom is wearisome

Wit without wisdom is wearisome.
A rainy wash day makes a cross laun-
dress.
Bad luck always makes us size up
our friends.
Now is the season when the angler
exaggerates his net results.
The more stupid a person the more
content he is with himself.
The man from the back woods most
delights in stump speeches.
The little feeling of ennui that creeps
into love affair pressages its finish.
The more q woman knows about a
man the more suspicious she becomes
Of him.
In some families an unexpected guest
to dinner has the same effect as a cy-
clone.
The cuffs on the ready-made shirt
waists are the greatest tell-tales as to
their price.
The habit of talking to ones self is O
good one to cultivate when secrets are
being told.
There is no use prating of honesty
when you have never been tempted to
be dishonest.
A woman never cares what else she
has on hand if it is only an engage
ment ring.
We may not admit that clothes make
the man, yet there are many who owe
much to the tailor.
1t was a mean bachelor who defined
marriage as mans insane desire tc
pay q woman's bills.
The longest day in the year is moi
long enough to accomplish what a wo
man plans in the morning.
If one would only regard more those
who have less and less those who have
more, life would be quite delightful.
The uncanny sounds that furniture
makes at night will scare the bravest
but no one is frightened when money
talks.
A woman who has once been called
handsome will think herself so, long af
ter others have come to regard the fac
as q bit of Imagination.
A woman can hold her head quit
high, even though she hasn't penn,
in her pocket book, but a man withou
money is absolutely without courage
If we could only say as brilliant thing
in company as we think of just befor
we go to sleep how easily we would OF
tain reputation for cleaverness.
Persons always speak the truth whe
I they say they haven't slept wink. G
course they haven't; it would be just q
) impossible for them to sleep wink O
3 to sleep cough or sneeze.
There are some women who cannC
make half dozen biscuits withor
having the kitchen look as though
: had been struck by cyclone, but the
some women can't make a half doze
biscuit anyhow,
@ The other day woman wrote anotl
> err, "Come up to the house; / hay
. something to talk over" When I'll
> friend arrived, all primed for o goc
J. dish of gossip, she was shown tel
: kphone. You will probably see the jol
y though she didn't.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-29


Scribner's Magazine for July has as
a frontispiece a fine wood engraving by
Gustav Kruell. 1t is from very rare
daguerreotype of Daniel Webster, and
accompanies Senator Hoar's paper on
Webster, for which he has been collect
ing material for many years. There are
number of unpublished manuscripts
and some new material revealing how
Webster prepared his great speeches.
Parallel passages are given, showing
remarkable divergence between the
spoken and written orations. Another
Webster paper will appear in the Au-
gust number.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-29

In McClure's Magazine for July, Miss
Tarbell will tell the story of "Lincoln's s
Great Victory in 1884," when, in spite
of the most violent opposition on the
part of newspapers and party leaders,
the Union people Of the north rose as
one man, and endorsed Lincoln and his
policy, The paper will be illustrated
with portraits and other pictures.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-29

In an interview at Fresno, Cal, SEN
ator Bate, of Tennessee, comes out
strongly against expansion. He said he
found expansion favored by gold bugs
and the wealthy class of wholesale
merchants.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
VIRGINIA COLLEGE

For YOUNG LADIES. Roanoke, Va.
Opens Sept. 19th, 1899. One of the
leading Schools for Young Ladies in
the South. Magnificent buildings, all
modern improvements. Campus ten
acres. Grand mountain scenery in
Valley Of Va, famed for health.
European and American teachers. Full
course. Superior advantages in Art
and Music. Students from twenty
seven States. For catalog address the
President,
MATTE P. HARRIS, Roanoke, Va.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-29

Woman-Why, the very idea that O
woman dresses to please the mem
Man-Absurd! OF course, she dress.
es to please the women
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-29

Sugar cane in Cuba is suffering from
lack of rain, and the spring planting is
believed to be beyond saving.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-29

Guaranteed tobar~o ''abit cure makes weak
men strong, blood p-.., b0e. g. All druggists
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-29

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-29

The other day a woman wrote anoth-
err, "Come up to the house; I have
something to talk over" When the
friend arrived, all primed for o good
dish of gossip, she was shown tele.
.phone. You will probably see the joke
though she didn't.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-29
To Cnre Consultation Forerer.

Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. l0c or 25c
II G. @. G, fail 10 cure, druggists refund money
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-29

The woman who wants things just
because "other women" have them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-29

There are some women who cannot
make q half dozen biscuits without
having the kitchen look as though it
had been struck by cyclone, but then
some women can't make half dozen
biscuit anyhow.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-06-29

Write for the free booklet: merry
Rhymes for 1hirstU Times"
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17
AT THE
Spot Cash
Grocerv.
1OS E. 9Th st. Phone 425.

Where you can save money
on the necesSaries of life
is where you want to trade.
Here are some of the best prices
on goods and we know they
are money savers.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17

Mr.. r. T. Herrick has gone to Coun-
Gil Grove on business
Miss Villa TomlinSon has returned
from a short visit with relatives in
Dwight.
Miss Lenna Sargent left Tuesday for
Denver where she will make her home.
The Calidorean club will meet Monday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. John
Bradley.
Miss Maud Larimer will go to Kansas
City next week to make an extended
visit with her sisters, Mrs. w. l..
Thomas and Mrs. o. ]. Leech.
Mrs. w. w. Carr entertained a few
friends Thursday afternoon compliment
tary to Mrs. Kate Chilson of Vinita,
I. T., and Mrs. Belle Buckley of POnca
City. 1. T.
The Ladies' society of the Central
Congregational church met Wednesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. G. NJ
Sheldon. Mrs. E. Davidson WOrden
gave an interesting account of the
Cash Register company" of Dayton,
o. An excellent talk was given by Mrs.
T. E. Bowman on Practical Christian
ity and the need of better training for
the child" Miss Bundy and Miss Ack-
erman gave piano solos and Miss SEQ
vile sang.
Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Hibben of Kansas
City spent Thursday and Friday in To-
peka.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17
FILIPINOS CAPTURED.
A Washington Company Takes
$50 Prisoners.

Manila, March ia p. m.-Company
G, of the Washington regiment has
captured $50 additional prisoners near
Taguig and also seized some ammunt-
ton. Most of the insurgents arms were
hidden or thrown into the river.
The engineers threw a temporary
bridge across the Pasig river for the
artillery and commissary trains.
The Twentieth regiment will return
from the front today.
LIST OF CASUALTIES.
Washington. March 17.-Under even
date Gen. Otis at Manila reports the fol-
lowing casualties:
March 15, at Caloocan, killed
First Montana, company A, Private
Henry c. Beecher.
At Pasig-Killed: Twentieth infantry,
company L, Private Charles Farnofr.
Wounded:
Twentieth infantry, company F, Pri-
vate Ralph E. Truman. chest, moder-
ate.
Company L. Thomas H Rogers. side.
severe.
Killed:
March 16-Action at Cainte: Twenti-
eth infantry, company C, Corporal Ole
Johnson.
Company L, Private James McAvoy.
Wounded:
Twentieth infantry, company c, Cor
poraI James c. Tinker, fore arm. Sc
we're.
Private Oscar c. Kinney, fore arm.
severe.
Mike Kelly, leg, slight.
Edward Brady, arm, moderate.
Company F, VIM. F. Ealy, shoulder,
moderate.
Thomas Fflley, shoulder, slight.
Company G, Thomas Varley, shoulder,
slight.
Company L, Virgil H. Mahan, should
er, severe.
John Griffiths, forehead. moderate.
George McFarlane, chest, severe.
VIM. Layfeyth, hip, severe.
Sergeant VIM D. Cheek, foot, mod
crate.
Injured:
Twentieth infantry, company F, Cor
poral S. S. Householder, bruise, fore
head.
Near Mariquina, wounded, First Col
orado, Major Charles Anderson, ankle
slight.
Company L. Corporal Charles w.
Hacl1ett, thigh, moderate.
Company K, Private Edward R. Pyn-
chon, back, moderate.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17
ALGER WILL GO ANYHOW.
Is Not to Be Beaten Out of His Trip
to Cuba.

New York, March ia special dis
patch to the Herald from Washington
says that Secretary Alger's trip to Cuba
has not been abandoned, notwfthstand-
ing the statement he made few weeks
ago that on account of the pressure of
public business he would be compelled
to remain in Washington.
1t is understood that the secretary
has arranged to go to Cuba about the
middle of next week. He will not be ac-
companied by any member of the senate
and house military committees, but he
will be assisted in his investigation of
conditions in Cuba and in his inspection
tour of the troops by Mr.. Victor l..
Mason, his private secretary, and sew
eral other gentlemen.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17
FLOATING ISLAND
Of Large Proportions Comes Down
the Illinois River.

Havana, ILL.,, March IA floating is
land, between one and two acres in e2-
tent and from four to five feet thick,
has come down the Illinois river. 1t
coIlided with cabin boat and smashed
in the keel and landed it ashore.
The island struck a pier of the wagon
bridge, violently shaking the structure
and throwing crossing horses from their
feet
The island is now stranded between
the pier and shore and the city au-
thorities contemplate blowing it up with
dynamite
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17

This Flour Is as fine as Is made.
Fresh Meats of all kinds.
Send your Mail Orders to Us. We
will fill them promptly, and deliver
to depot free of charge.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17
FROM FATHER TO son.

(From the Baltimore American.)
The announcement was made last week
that John D. Rockefeller. Jr.. son of the
Standard Oil magnate. had been elected a
director in one of the great railroads in
which his father is interested, and had
begun q business career that would fit him
20 step into his fathers shoes when the
elder Rockefeller passed away. Rookie
1ellers fortune is almost beyond calcula-
ton 1t is now estimated at $500. 900. 900,
put even the possessor himself could hard
" tell its size. It's daily and yearly in
crease er the figures 1t - likely to reach
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17
BIG BUILDINGS BURN.
Two Five Story Structures Destroyed
In New York.

New York, March 17.-Ffre broke out
about 1:3O this morning in the two
large five story houses belonging to
A J. Hague & Co., at 354 Broadway,
and the Elliott & Co. building next to
it. When the fire was discovered the
flames had gained such headway that
the fire department had but little to do
but save the property adjoining. The
Hague House is a large linen import
ing establishment and the Elliott Co,
importers of Iaces The total loss will
amount to several hundred thousand
dollars as the entire stock of both COM
panies and the buildings themselves
were DESTROYED
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17
j. F. CLICK, Prop.
Leavenworth Street Fair.

Leavenworth, March 17.-There will
be a meeting in Justice Bonds Office
Tuesday afternoon of next week to con-
slider ways and means for the street
fair which is to be given here next fall
and several plans will be submitted for
consideration. One will be that the fair
Will be held in a district four blocks east
and west and three blocks wide north
and south, in the heart of the business
part of town, so that all of the leading
merchants can have an opportunity to
make a display. ,
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17

Your linen left spotless. American
Steam Laundry, 112 West Seventh.
Telephone BAL.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17
THE MILLSADAMS co.

within the next decade Few, If any,
American fortunes have ever touched 1T,
and under Rockefeller's management is is
pretty sure to keep on increasing. The
young man has been well trained in a
household that is marked by simplicity
of living. He has not yet been ruined by
money. and is reported to have inherited
the sagacity, energy and foresight that
helped the father to success. He has a
good college education to build upon, is
pronounced earnest, sturdy, thoroughly
trustworthy and most democratic.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17
The Sherman at Singapore.

Singapore, Straits Settlements, March
1.-THE United States transport Sher-
man from New York, on February 3,
for Manila, with the Third infantry and
four companies of the Seventeenth in
fantry on board has arrived here.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17
Talmage's Resignation Accepted.

Washington, March 1.-THE resigna-
ton of Rev. DR.. Dewitt Talmage, as
pastor of the Presbyterian church, was
accepted last night at a sparsely at
tended meeting of the congregation No
action was taken toward determining
his successor.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17

A few of our Special Prices for
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17
ABOUT CORSETS-

From seveny-fvc different styles, each carefully
selected for its special and peuar hardly fail find
actly the right Corset, the that fits perfectly.
This line of Cor M the French makes
ineludd) disposal also the advice and skill of
phed
exclusively and not be had elsewhere and worthy corset
found S the
We have the exclusive selling of the famous P D. Corset all
lengths and qualities black white and dab Small Bust 25c ST.
(TT7
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17

We mend ana sew on buttons free.
American Steam Laundry. Tala. SAL
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-18
THE PRODUCE MARKETS
Is Reflected by Dealings in Philadel.
phia and Baltimore.

As Reflected by Dealings in Philadel.
4 phia and Baltimore.
Philadelphia, March H.-Flour slowj
winter superfine. ta.l6de.4o; Pennsylvania
roller clear, 3S.06Ga.25: city mills, extra,
t2.boG275. Rye -four quiet and steady at
t326Q3.30 per barrel for choice Pennsylva.
mia. Wheat dull and weak: No. 2 red,
March, 7bk@7So. Corn inactive; No. 3
mixed, March. S7@374c.; No. yellow, for
local trade, SSlhc. Oats dull; No. 2 white,
&c.; No. Q white. clipped, 351sc. Hay
firm; choice timothy. $l1G11.5o for large
bales. Beef quiet, beef hams. slS.6Oals
Pork steady; family. $12a12.5O. Lard
easier; western steamed. $3.50. Butter
steady; western creamery, l5Q2Oc.; fac
tory. 12a141ac.; Elgins. 17c.; imitation
Hq19hc.I fancy Pennsylvania prints job
bling at 22T25c.: do. wholesale, 21c. Cheese
steady; large, white 12c.; small do, 121ac.,
light skins, SH@10c.; part do. 7ls@9c.;
full do, 4a6c. Eggs quiet New York and
Pennsylvania, 13hc.; western, fresh,
13lac.; southern, 12Q13c. Potatoes steady;
New York. t1.25g2.25; Long Island, sl.760
225; Jersey sweets, $293 Tallow firm;
city, &c: country. 4T@4Mc. Cabbage
steady; domestic, $4G1O per 100.
Baltimore, March T.-Flour dull and
easy, western superfine, R.25g2.40; do.
extra. S245a3: do. family. $3.3Oq3.6 60; win
ter wheat. patent SS.s5@3.sO; spring do,
t3.90q415; spring wheat, straight, $3.50
1856. Wheat demeralized; spot and month,
n07lAc.; April, 71AG7ac; May, 72ssc.:
steamer No. 2 red, s76S7Ac.; southern, by
sample, 67d72o.; do. on grade, 67,aa11kc.
Corn dull and lower; spot and month,
ssllaG36Ac.; April. s6&@s7c., May, S7N@
$780,; steamer mixed, 36035Ac.; southern,
white. 37a3Sc.; do. yellow, s7937,sc. Oats
easier; No. white, 3A1s@35c.: No.
mixed. 321ad33c. Rye dull and lower; No.
nearby. 57lsG5sc.; No. Q western, COO.
Hay firmer; No. timothy, e11.5oQ12. Lett
tuce at $2259250 per bushel box,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-18
"A PEAeB .RREDlII(lH'
General Otis Thinks Filipinos Arc
Ready to Yield.
THEY ARE TIRED OF AaU1NALDo.

Our Commander in the Philippines
Expects Cessation OF Hostilities At
Any Hour, But Troops VIII Still Be
Sent to Manila.
Washington, March 1S.-There was
much rehcence shown at the war depart-
ment to discuss a cable dispatch from
General Otis which was regarded a.
most important by Nose who read 1t, a.
indicating that hostilties might cease
very suddenly in the Philippines and a
collapse Of the instruction come at any
time. The reasons for the belief Of
General Otis that climax might come
at any hour was not stated, but his as
sumption was based on the favorable re-
ports he had received from various
sources that the Eilipinos were tired Of
the war and AguYhaldo's leadership. It
Is believed at the war department that
the method in which the Americans have
conducted the fighting has done much
to convince the Filipinos Of the useless
ness Of trying to drive out the United
States forces. = The fighting has been
Of different character from that to
which they were accustomed when the
Spaniards were in possession Of Manila.
General Otis cable has caused great
deal of ratification. 1t was sent to the
president at Townsville, Ga. The prep
arations which have been under way to
send further troops and supplies to the
Philippines have not been. curtailed,
however. The light batteries which
General Otis requested in the cable Of
Thursday night will be sent, as they
may be useful in future operations and
In case Of disturbances in distant parts
Of the island.
Colonel DENLY, the third member Of
the Philippine commission, ID expected
to arrive In Manila today, and. with the
other members Of the commission, Pro.
lessor Schurman, Professor Worcester,
Admiral Dewey and General Otis, an
organization will be effected and the rep.
resentatives Of the president will be
ready to treat with the natives.
In speaking about the situation Gen.
eral Corbin said that the reports from
Manila showed that the insurgent lines
were cut in. two, and there was no com.
munication between them, and the de-
partment expected collapse Of the
Instruction. As the presidents repre-
sentatives were now at Manila they
were empowered to treat with the in
surgents and bring about settlement
Of the trouble. In his opinion this could
be expected in day or two, and the
would begin to improve at once
in the Philippines. ''-'-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-18

"a Hours :; :; !; e.;
Sold by II. X. Watson,
800 Market street and John N. Harvey tQ5
Delaware Avenue. I
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-18
freANce. IS NOW PREPARED.


: But . Few MonthslAgo Her Arma~
mont Was Sadly Lacking.
Paris, March 1S.-In the chamber of
deputies yesterday, during the debate on
the naval estimates. M. Lockroy, min.
lister of marine, sketched the govern.
ment program and gave a curious In.
sight into the unpreparedness Of the
navy during the recent Anglo French
crisis.
NJ. Lockroy said he regarded the de.
Tense of the maritime frontier as quite
as important as the defense of the Vos-
ges frontier, and that, while France de-
sired peace and would earnestly strive
to preserve 1t, q strong navy must be In
readiness to repel aggression.
The minister Of marine then proceeded
to reveal a number Of startling facts re-
lating to the condition Of the French ar.
senals at the critical juncture in the re-
lations between France and Great Brit
ain some months ago. He quoted from
the much talked Of letter written BY
General Desbordes last year, declaring
that mot one Of our naval bases Is able
to fulfill the functions for which 1t was
established or capable Of making d de-!
Tense to save the honor Of French arms"
To-day, however," the minister De.
clared, "our coast defenses are so much
improved that we can speak of the con-
ditions Of nine months ago as Of the dis
tant past. The difficulty with that time
was an almost absolute lack of men. At
our principal ports only one-third Of the
batteries could be manned on the first
day Of the mobilization, and most Of the
shells had no fuses, but there are men
behind the guns everywhere now" =.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-18

n a a VIII buy Saving Machine, msl1s
VsIU and guaranteed by the Househoe3
n I'll Sowing MachineCo 1.-THE best mads}
WV needles 2Oc per doz l.. M. Rockies
Ter q Co., lO0 ". Seventh street 10
pairing a speciality.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-18

New York. March N.-Beeves in fair
demand: prices firm; all sold; medium to
prime steers, h75G5.3O; fat oxen and
fair cows, S2.75a345. Calves steady; COM
mon to prime veals, s5Q7.75; no fed calves.
Sheep firm lambs 1O015c. higher: medium
to good sheep, H@4.50 good to prime
lambs, S5.s0a6.20. Hogs higher at Sl.160
A.SO.
East Liberty Pa. March H.-cattls
steady; extra, 35.40G5.65; prime. $5.25Q54o;
common, $3.5odl3.so. Hogs active; prime
mediums. $4.O594.1o; heavy hogs. A@Ao5,
heavy Workers, A@4.1: light Workers.,
eS.so03.s5; pigs, $3.7O93so; roughs. s2.6O0
$50. Sheep firm; choice wethers, 1850
ats; common, &250G8.5o; choice lambs.
eS.6o15.65; common to good, 346005.5Q;
veal calves, H07.60.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-18

One Of the PLEASANT ways Of kindergar-
ten teachers is to read story or poem and
have the children draw spicture illustrat-
ing it. 1.-THE other day." said kinder
garten teacher, II read my little folks the
famous poem Of Little Boy Blue, which
begins,
"Little Boy Blue, come blow your horn,
The sleeps in the meadow, the cows in the
corn,
and closes with
"where's the little boy that tends the sheep7
Hes under the haycock fast asleep.
Zone little girl finished her picture in
twinkling and brought 1t to me. Why,
Minnie, said I, you have drawn very
nice hsycock, but where is Little Boy
Blue?'
Hes under the haycockl' said Min
ME. '-Harper's Bazaar.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-18
To Study Tropical Diseases.

Baltimore, March 18.-The Johns Hop.
kins university, through its medical fac
ulty, is about to send two Of it's most
highly qualified pathologists to Manila,
in order that they may, during period
Of several months, make study Of the
characteristics of diseases prevalent in
the tropics by modern methods. clinical
as well as pathological. The gentlemen
selected are Simon Flexner, NJ. D.. and
L. F. Barker, NJ. d. Two medical stu.
dents, Joseph M. Flint of Chicago and
Frederick P. Gay of Boston, 60 with
them as assistants. The party will sail
on the steamer from Vancouver on
March ~. a
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-18

POROUS PLASTERS

Perhaps you sometimes use porous
plaster? But do you use the best oneg
And do you know which the best one isg
The one whose reputation covers 40
years, and whose record of cures and
wonderful popularity gave birth to the
scores of limitations. And which is thisa
Why, Allcock's-the plaster they all try
to initiate, and the one you want be-
cause it cures. 1t cures by absorption
and does not irritate the skin or cause
any annoyance,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-18
Princess Kalulani Dead.

San Francisco, March 1S.-The steam.
er Picking, just arrived from Honolulu,
brings news Of the death Of Princess
Kaiulani, on March 6, from inHamma.
tory rheumatism. She was the daugh.
ter Of Princess Miriam Likelike, mem.
Der of the Hawaiian royal family, and
A. S. Claghorn, an Englishman, who
made a fortune in Honolulu. Kaiulani
was born in 1878. In 1891 she was pro.
claimed heir apparent by Liliuokalani,
who was on the throne Of Hawaii. Y -