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Major General Nelson A. Miles, com
manding the United States Army, is
the leading contributor to Frank Les
lies Popular monthly for May. Gen
eral Miles writes of "The United States
Army, and It's Commanders" review
ing the development and organization
of our national military force, and his
predecessors in its chief command.
Portraits of all these American generals
from Washington to General Miles
himself, all reproduced directly from
the originals in the War Department,
give additional distinction to this nota-
BILE magazine contribution. Admiral
Dewey comes in for special honors in
this May anniversary number of
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly in two
illustrated articles, namely: Dewey at
Manila Years Retrospect" by
Edward W. Harden, United States
Commissioner to the Philippines; and
"The Surrender of MANILA by Doug
las White, the well-known war cores
pondent.
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Reduced Rates to Louisville, Ky.

On account of the Baptist convention
to be held at Louisville, Ky, May
8th-11th inclusive, the Southern rail
way will sell tickets from points on its
lines to Louisville and return at the
rate of one fare for the round trip.
Tickets will be sold May Sth to 18th IN
elusive limited to return fifteen days
from date of sale. Extension of final
limit may be obtained to leave Louis
vile not later than June 10th, provided
tickets are deposited with joint agent,
at Louisville, KY, prior to May 10th
and ON payment of fee of fifty cents.
For further information call on
Southern railway ticket agent.
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Study of Grammar Still Necessary.

/ have a girl friend whoes ear for Ian
guage is very nearly perfect. In an
evil hours she discovered that in the
construction Of sentences her tasterare-
ly misled her. 1t is so much better,
she thinks, to depend upon ones ear,
which cannot well get out of place,
than upon ones dictionary, which is
never in place when wanted. "If
were her, ;" said she the other day, 81
would not think of such a thing. She
was trying to avoid eff were she, .
which was not quite to her taste. She
might have said "If I werein her place, ;
but she should no more have said IF
were her" than one should say Of
" ere in she place. From "Slips of /
Girls Tongue" in Demorest's Maga
zine for May.
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Reduced Rates to Charleston. S. c.

On account of the reunion of Con
federate Veterans to be held at Char
lesion, s. G., May 1Oth-13th, 1899, the
Southern railway will sell tickets from
points on its lines to Charleston, S. c.,
and return at very low rates. Tickets
will be sold May Sth, 9th and 10th
with final limit to return May 21st,
1899. Connecting lines will also sell
tickets via Southern at these low rates
and when buying, parties should re-
quest that they be so routed.
For further information, apply To
Southern railway ticket agent.
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REFORM IN SPELLING.
Twelve Familiar Words Adopted by the
Chicago Public Schools.


Chicago Public Schools.
A reform in spelling has been sug-
gested by Superintendent Andrews to
all principals of the city schools. Since
the suggestion is isequivalent to an order
the principals have notified the teach
ers of the different schools to enforce it
as soon as the schools open after the
present vacation. 1t will made long
stride toward the adoption of the pho
netic system and will be a saving of
time and letters to busy people, with
whom every letter counts as being at
the cost Of a valuable fraction of a
minute.
The order was issued April 20, but
was not sent out until Thursday be-
cause of delay in hearing from the Ma
tional Educational Association relative
to one or two words about which the
superintendent was in doubt. Twelve
words are included in the first list sent
out, but these will be followed by many
others in short time. The purpose
of the association is to dispense with
the use OF all unnecessary consonants,
diphthongs and vowels to be found in
the words of the English Dictionary.
All words will be spelled with as few
letters as possible.
The elimination of "gh'' is the first
of the reforms ordered by the accepted
authorities on matters of education.
Other changes to be reached after this
include the dropping of 9Th" and "ph''
and other combinations of the same
general character.
Program (programme).
Tho (though).
Thoro (thorough).
Thorofare (thoroughfare).
Thru (through).
Thruout dhroughout).
Catalog (catalogue).
Prolog (prologue).
Decalog (decalogue).
Demagog (demagogue).
Pedagog (pedagogue).
Similar bulletins have been issued in
every city Of any size in the country,
and it is thought by many that it will
be amatter of but few years. possibly
months, before the reform method of
spelling these words will be adopted in
all the educational centers.
The changes follow closely those rec
recommended by the Proofreaders' asso-
citation of Chicago, which adopted
new book containing reforms in SPELL
ing, punctuation and abreviation some
months ago. The method has the gen
eral approval of the Chicago teachers
and principals, and in the future chill
dren will be taught to spell according
to the recommendation made,
The additional changes will be or
dered as soon as the committee of the
N. Z. A. having the reforms under con-
sideration can further change words to
conform to the new rules.
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GRADUATES OF OUR STATE UNIvER-
SITY.
What They Are Doing and How Positions
Are Obtained for Them.

What They Are Doing and How Positions
Are Obtained for Them.
The practical and thorough instruc-
ton given at the University of Tennes-
see for the last dozen years is bearing
rich fruit. Graduates of the institu-
ton are to bo found in responsible aud
remunerative positions all over the
country. They are working as college
professors, civil engineers, chemists,
architects, electrical engineers, army
officers, superintendents of schools, Ii
brary experts, contracting engineers,
newspaper editors, etc. A large num-
ber have passed civil service examina-
tions and found good paying positions
in the scientific and engineering de
partments of the United States govern
ment. Some are in Washington; some
in Chicago and the Northwest; several
in New York; and others in less impor-
tant cities. Their military record in
the Spanish war was particularly bril-
liant. They were in every expedition
sent out. Two were with Dewey in
the battle of Manila and two fell in
battle at Santiago-all holding impor-
tant official positions.
In order further to assist their gradu-
ates and students in securing good po-
sitions, the University authorities have
lately organized an appointment COM
mittee" to give special attention to this
work. Any graduate or student de-
string a position will do well to adj
dress this committee at the University
in Knoxville, and specify what he is
especially fitted to do, particularly in
the line of teaching. School boards
and others having positions to fill will
also find it to their interest to commu-
nicate with this committee No fees
are charged for,any service.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-05-04
HOUSE BILL NO. o1s. = CHAPTER 400.
Estate Laws Published by Authority.

Estate Laws Published by Authority. ]
AN ACT to amend chapter 9lO of the
Acts of 1897, being the charter of the
town of johnson City, Washington
county.
Section l.. BE it enacted by the Gen
eral Assembly of the State of Tennes-
see, That chapter 2l0 of the Acts of
1897, and the same is hereby amended
by striking out section of article 3,
and inserting in lieu thereof the follow
ing; Section 5. Be it further enacted,
That no salary or other compensation
shall be paid the mayor or aldermen;
nor shall any allowance be made them
for extra services of any character.
Sec. 2. BE it further, enacted, That
section 13 of article 2 of said act be
stricken out, and that the following
section be inserted in lieu thereof: Sec
ton ID. Be it further enacted, That
the compensation of all officials elected
by the board Of mayor and aldermen
shall be fixed by said board; Provided,
That the salary and fees of the recorder
shall not exceed six hundred dollars
per annum, and the salary of the city
attorney shall not exceed one hundred
dollars per annum.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That
this act take effect from and after its
passage, the public welfare requiring it.
Passed April 10, 1899.
JOSEPH W. BURNS, Speaker
OF the House of Representatives.
SEID WADDELL,
Speaker of the Senate,
Approved April II, 1899.
BENTON MoMILLEN, Governor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-05-04

Scribner's Magazine for May has Sc
cured from Major-G General Leonard
Wood, military governor of Santiago,
the first official account of the great
work which has been accomplished in
that province. 1t is practically the
making Of State by military dicta
tor, all of whose purposes are benevo-
lent, and who has no legislature or
other authority to consult-deriving
his power directly from the President
of the United States. General Woods
narrative, which is the only thing that
he has written, is marked by forcible
directness and modesty in telling Of the
things accomplished. The way in which
the city was cleaned, the INDECENT re-
lieved, the streets repaved, schools es-
tablished, and of the machinery of a
civilized government instituted, is a
remarkable record of achievement in
military government. The illustra-
tions contrast the old Santiago with the
new, and show the work of regenera-
ton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-05-04
JOHNSON CITY. TENNESSEE, THURSDAY MAY 4. 1899.

tion he wants. Pat the voter on the
back, tell him he's a power out in his
country and is expected to do great
things for the party. If that don't
bring him round he is past remedy.
Home. Tenn. +. ]. RIPLEY.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-05-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Capt. Noel Gaines, provost marshal
of Havana, has refused to receipt for
$4,000 cans of beef and 100000 cans OF
tomatoes intended for the Cubans, be,
cause much of the food is spoiled.
Though ordered to receive these sup.
plies whether or no, Capt. Gaines re-
fuses. He has already destroyed 400
cans of tainted beef.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-05-04
Whooping Cough.

I had little boy who was nearly
dead from an attack of whooping cough.
My neighbors recommended Chamber
lains cough remedy. / did not think
that any medicine would help him, but
after giving him a few doses Of that
remedy / noticed an improvement and
one bottle cured him entirely. 1t is
the best cough medicine I ever had in
the house. J. L. MOORE, South Bur
gettstown, Pa. For sale by r. s. Boil
ton
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-05-04

The remains Of Col, H. G. Egbert, of
the Twenty-second United States in
fantry, who was killed in the attack on
Malinta, near Manila have arrived at
San Francisco.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-05-04

Gov. General Brooke will tolerate no
more delay in paying off the Cuban
army. If General Gomez continues to
vouch for 80, $50 troops, payment will at
once be made on that basis.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-05-04
An interesting report has lust beer

An interesting report has just been
made public by Acting Secretary of
War Meiklejohn showing that, under a
stable government, Cuba is capable of
wonderful deyelodment. The effect Of
an economical administration of the
islands affairs is already seen and vast
ly more is promised as the detail of
the new government are perfected.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-05-04

Simmons Squaw vine wine or tablets
soften, relax and expand muscles in
volved, decreasing labor, pains and
shortening labor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-05-04
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfeld Ill, ,
makes the statement, that she caught
cold, which settled on he lungs; she
was treated for month by her family
physician, but grew worse. He told
her she was a hopeless victim Of con-
sumption and that no medicine could
cure her. Her druggist suggested DR..
Kings New Discovery for consumption
she bought bottle and to her delight
found herself benefited from first dose.
She continued its use and after taking
six bottles, found herself sound and
well; now does her own housework, and
is as well as she ever was. Free trial
bottles of this Great Discovery at the
drug store, large bottles soc. and $1.OO.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-05-04
Excursion Bristol to Knoxville and Return


There will be special excursion
train operated via Southern railway,
Bristol to Knoxville and return, Sun
day, May 7th. This train will leave
Bristol at a. m. Sunday morning, and
returning, leave Knoxville ats p. M,
same day, thus giving all the exeur-
sionists ample time in which to visit
the many attractions in and around
Knoxville, for which this city is so
noted. The fare from johnson City to
Knoxville and return for this train,
will be $1.4O. Excellent arrangements
have been made for the accommodation
of both white and colored passengers.
For further information call on
Southern Railway Ticket agent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-05-04

Filipino prisoners say that there are
$4,000 Filipino refugees north of San
Fernando, and that the smallpox is
spreading among them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-05-04
New York Girls Wear Suspenders.

Spring fads are like spring flowers
so great is their prettiness and profu-
sion this season. One of the new ones
is to wear regular mems suspenders
with their shirt waists and golf skirts.
These suspenders are made Of colored
or white silk elastic and webbing, and
have leather straps, just as mems have.
Some of them are embroidered and are
very pretty One pair seen some time
since, designed as birthday gift for a
smart young miss, was Of white, beau
tifully embroidered in meadow daisies.
The delicate shades of pink and white
were exceedingly effective. The fad is
to have the suspenders show under
meath the summer shirt-waiSt, if posi-
BILE; 50, of course, they must be worn
over a dainty corset-cover, lace-trim-
med and set off with ribbons. From
"Society Fads, by Patty de Peyster,
IN Demorest's Magazine for May.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-05-04
CITY BARBER SHOP.
The American Barber shop.

located two doors south of Hotel Pied.
mont and in front of Southern depot,
On. 2. Brewers old stand. } Oh. Long
ley, the handsome Manager, and Nat
Hyder, the congenial and accommo-
dating BARRIERS, will be found as assiS-
tants.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-05-04

The Duke de ARGOS, the new Spanish
Minister to the United States will leave
Madrid this week for Washington.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-05-04

IVH inventor and manufacturer OF
Shuts Safety Whifletree Coupling.
writes Of DIR. Miles Heart Cure. 1.-TWO years
ago an attack of LaGrippe left me with a
weak heart. l had run down in flesh to
mere skin and bone could not sleep lying
down for smothering spellsi frequent sharp
darting pains and palpitation caused con-
stant fear Of sudden death, nothing could
induce me to remain away from home over
night. My local physician prescribed DR..
Miles Heart Cure and in few days was
able TO sleep we'll and the pains gradually
lessened. and finally ceased. l reduced the
the doses, having gained fifteen pounds, and
am now feeling better in every way than /
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-05-04

have for years.
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
glsts under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DIR, MILES MEDICA
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-05-04
To Cure Constipation Forever.

Take Cascarets c., Cathartie Ice OF sc.
II c. c. G. fail to eugc, druggists refund money.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-05-04

"Prde Goeth
Before a Fall. F"

Some proud people think
they haze strong conStftu-
tions, and rtdicule the idea
of disease. Such people
neglect their health. let the
blood run do9vn, and their
stomach, kidneys and lfVer
become deranged.
Don't be foolish about your health.
Use Hoods Sarsaparilla and you will
prevent the fall and save your pride.
ScrofuIous Hip Disease My boy
Willie had scroiulous hip disease from a
baby. Assesses developed. Months at
the hospital, with best treatment, did no
good They said he would never walk
again. He was helpless and wasted away
TO nothing but skin and bone. Hoods
Sarsaparilla had helped me, and gave 1t
to him. Imagine my delight at wonder
iul change Assesses all healed, crutches
thrown away. He is now tall and stout,
perfectly well and the thanks are all due
TO Hoods Sarsaparilla. Other mothers with
crippled children should know this" MRS.
EMMA V. DUFF, Walpoe, Mass.
Nervousness was weak, nervous
and very delicate, staggered in attempting
TO walk Hoods Sarsaparila and Hoods
Pills made me well. | feel like another
person" MRS. LIZZIE SHERBERT, Conduit
Street, Ext. Annapolis Md.
Dyspepsia" We all use Hoods Sarsa.
parilla. 1t cured my brothcr-in-law and
myself OF dyspepsia. / eve my life to it,"
NJ. II. KIRK, 607 Franklin St., Philadelphia.
I'D ~ g :W
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-10-21
The War IN South Africa.

aWhom the Gods would destroy
they first make mad
1t is evident that this axiom applies
with full force to the fool hardy
course of the Beers in declaring wal
against England. While the wal
will no doubt be a long and bloody
one it a have but one result-the
utter humiliation of the little Dutch
republic. 1t is hardly worth while to
discuss the justice of Great Britain's
claims, since the Dutch are despots
of the very worse type in their con-
duct toward the aOutlanders.'' Their
i%nsolent arrogance deserves the con-
dign punishment they are certain to
receive. Of course there will be a
great cry from other nations and Eng
lands course will be condemned and
denounced in no mild terms, but no
n will be deceived thereby. When
Louis Napoleon plunged France into
q foolish war with Prussia, the victors
ruthlessly appropriated two of the
fairest provinces of the unfortunate
French and exacted the payment OF
an enormous war indemnity, and
there was no appeal from these harsh
terms. When the secession element
in the South sought to withdraw from
the Union in order to preserve sla-
very, that institution was destroyed
as the penalty of their insane folly
after a terrible loss of blood and
treasure. 30 too will the sturdy Dutch
burghers who have with such pig
headed valor submitted their cause to
the the arbitrament of the sword be
compelled to accept its decree, which
is already written. England is de-
termined to govern South Africa
without let or hindrance from n
power, and will maintain her suprem-
acy at any cost.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-10-21

Whatever may be said against
Senator Caffery's political record by
his opponents, none can charge him
with ever trying to conceal his views
on public questions. He has the
courage of his convictions, and freely
and fe~arlessly tells the people just
where he stands. And while the
Gazette can not defend Senator CAT
fiery for following in the wake of the
Palmer uckner contingent, still his
course in that matter was quite as
consistent as was Senator McEnery's
in voting with the Republicans on the
tariff question. AS for the Demo-
cracy of Caffery and McEnery, it is
a case of t'pot can't call kettle
black "-Farmerville Gazette.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-10-21
Public: Sale.

State of louisiana Parish of va
milion-17th Judicial District CourfA
No. $50.
Succession Elodie Ahshire.
Notice is hereby given that by yirtno
of an order of sale granted by the Han
18th judicial District Court aforesaid
in the matters of the succession entitlaa
and numbered as above and of a eom'
mission issued to me Hereunder. there
will be offered l0T sale at public ana
ton, to the last and highest bidder. a.
| the late reside nee of the deceasen a
this parish, all the property moyahla
and imrnoyable Of the community here
tofore existing between said Elodie An
shire, deceased, and Daphnis Labria
surviving spouse, for the purpose "A
paying debts of said deceased and saii
community, on
Wednesday. November 9. lem.
between the legal hours prescribed by
law, the following described propertv
belonging 30 said succession, to wit
One certain tract of land situated in
the parish Of Vermillon, containing al
acres. more or less; designated as tha
| southwest quarter of northeast quarter
of section eighteen, township eleven,
south of range two east.
400 lbs. OF wire fencing and oak posts.
1900 lbs. on lands belonging to separate
estate OF the deceased, one potato
house, one unfinished buggy house, 10
pannels fencing 3 planks and one wire.
with posts, 48 PANELS plank fencing, q
| old horses, pair creole mules, one
white face horse, y mare, one filly,
two year old, one American mare and
colt, one cow and calf, n two year
old heifer, nj big hog, 9 hogs, one
buggy, n wagon, 5 plows, 1 double
pillow, 2smail harrows. Large harrow,
one blacksmith shop, | lot blacksmith's
tools, | lot carpenters tools, | stove
with cooking utensils, l sewing ma
chine, D gun and many other articles
too numerous to mention, on che follow
ing terms and conditions, to wit !:
All adjudications of ten dollars or
less, to be for cash, all adiudications In
excess of ten dollars to be paid one
half cash on the day of sale, the other
half to be on a credit of one year, pur-
chasers to furnish their notes for the
credit portion OF such price, payable
one year from date TO the order Of the
administrators bearing eight per cent
per annum interest from date, with the
usual stipulations for 10 per cent attor-
ney's fees thereon in case of suit or the
notes are put in the hands an attorney
for collection after maturity ; purcha-
sers of movable property on credit to
furnish two good and solvent securities
on their said notes to the satisfaction OF
the administrators, and vendors lien
and privilege and a special mortgage to
be retained OH all lands sold to secure
the payment of the credit portion Of the
price thereof, and which thereafter are
not to he sold alienated, hypothecated
or in any manner encountered to the
prejudice of the aforesaid rights.
ELEZIA LABRI,
FELIX MEAUX,
C0-AdministratOrs.
Abbeyilie. October z. 1899.