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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

one who generally raises her gown the
highest on rainy days.
The women never blessed with babies
always knows the most about the cor
rect way to bring them up.
A man must be aNfully in love who
sincerely thinks a oma pretty when
she is having her hair washed.
Balzac says a man should find all
women in his wife. Many a husband,
however, would be quite willing to
have half a dozen or so of certain types
left out of the composite.
You may know a man doesn't mean
half the complimentary things he says
to you-but you like to hear him say
them just the same, that is if you are
anything like nine out of every ten Of
the average women we all know.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02
Notice OF FIRST MEETING Or CREDITORS

In the District Court of the United
States for the Northern Division Of
the Eastern District Of Tennessee in
bankruptcy.
In the matter Of James W. Hill, in
bankruptcy No. So.
To the creditors of James w. Hill, of
Bristol, in the County of Sullivan
and district aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the
Goth day of February, A. D., 1899, the
said James w. Hill was duly adiudi-
Gated bankrupt and that the first meet
ing of his creditors will be held at the
law office of James b. Cox, on the 10th
day of March, A. D., 1899, at I O'Clock
p. M, at which time and place the said
creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint a trustee, examine the
bankrupt and transact such other bust
ness as may properly come before the
said meeting. JAMES B. Cox,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
This February 23rd. 1899.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

Considerable surprise was created at
Washington yesterday when Rear Ad-
miral Dewey cabled that ''for political
reasons" the battleship Oregon should
be sent to Manila at one. The Oregan
is on the way, but can not reach Manila
before March 10. She is probably al
ready ten days out from Honolulu. The
gunboat Yorktown has reached Manila.
The cruiser Charleston and gunboat
Petrol have been sent on n cruise
around the islands.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02
Pointed paragra,hs

Swallowing sage tea is ono way to
drink in wisdom.
The peace that killsis often a fixed"
running race,
If it wasn't for the grip the cable roads
would be doomed.
A Kentuckim says waterproof coats
are all right for stomacha.
The best is the cheapest but the
cheapest isn't always the best.
Few men can keep their good resolu-
tons and a diary at the same time.
It's difficult for men to check theirex-
penses, mIessthey hayea bank balance.
People would have fewer toubles il
they spent less time in talking abou.
them.
It's a poor kind of repentance tina.
doesn't insure against a repetition o
the oltense.
What a jolly old world this would b.
if everything on earth was rs attractiy,
as the shop windows.
A fortune awaits the inventor Of
nickel which, dropped in the slot, vii.
make Il cable car appear,
Travelling often takes the conceit on
of a man, but coming home puts twic
as much of ii in him again,
An amateur poet recently failed TO
$50, 900. W. know a lot Of professional
who would be willing tofaii for half tina
amount Chicago Daily News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

Cuban enthusiasm over the deliver
ncs of the island from Spain was at
last given full play Friday at Havana.
Gen. Maxine Gomez entered the city
escorted by Maj. Gen. Ludlow and staff,
and at the head of 2 1000 Cuban troops.
The people of Havana went wild with
enthusiasm, making the arrival of the
Cuban leader a triumphal entry. The
city was given up to festivities in honor
of the fourth anniversary of the begin
ming of the final struggle for Cuban in
dependence.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

The Canadian press is bitterly criti-
cising the Canadian members of the
Joint High Commission. The opinion
there is general that the settlement of
a treaty has been postponed in the in
terest of greater negotiations between
Great Britain and the United States.
The public clamor may result in the
retirement of Sir Wilfrid Laurier from
the head of public affairs in Canada.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

Brig. Gen. Eagan defended all kinds
of beef before the Court of Inquiry yes.
terday, and denied that there was any
''pretense of experiment" in any issue o.
beef. Hedefendedt the much condemneG
canned roast beef, but it suffered at the
hands of other witnesses.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

Rev. e. Edwards, pastor Of the Eng
lish Baptist church at Minersville. Pa,
when suffering with rheumatism, was
advised to try Chamberlain's p a i Il
Balm. He says: ga few applications
of this liniment proved of great SER
vice to me. 1t subdued the inflama-
tion and relieved the pain. Should any
sufferer profit by giving Pain Balm a
trial it will please me-" For sale by
R. s. Bolton, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

The casualties to the American troops
on the night of February % and the day
of the s3d, inresisting the effortto burn
Manila and break throug our lines were
six men killed and thirty-fve wounded,
Mai. Gen. Otis reports a rebel loss of
500 killed and wounded and 200 captur-
ed out Of a total of 1000 men engaged.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02
They Say That

Rubbers are ones soles' salvation
these days.
1t is to be hoped that Cupid owns a
furlined o~vercoat.
Some people are only sorry once, and
that is for all time.
Many q woman spends the day, and
nothing else when she is out shopping.
The silk that does notrustle is deemed
the correct style for the newest petit
coats.
The woman with shabby shoes is the
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

The funeral of the late President f.
Faure was one of the mostimposing ever
seen in Paris. The rout to the cemetery
was lined by police and guarded by
troops, and there wasno hostile demon.
stration. The new President, M. Lou.
bet, walked in the funeral procession,
and made many friends by his resolute
bearing. No representative of the Uni
| ted States took part in the ceremonies.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

Fires, believed to have been started
10y insurgents, broke out simultaneous
ly at several points in Manila. Over six
hundred buildings were destroyed,
and hundreds Of natives are homeless.
There was some fighting in the streets,
and a few insurgents were killed and
several American soldiers wounded.
Ihe uprising was suppressed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

The compromise Army Reorganiza-
tion Bill was reported to the Senate
Friday afternoon. The bill provides
that the President may maintain the
regular army at a strength not exceed
ing 5000 men, and may raise a force Of
80, 900 volunteer infantry, but it is pro
vided that this increase in the regular
and volunteer forces shall continue moi
later than July /, 1901.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02
That Tnrobbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for sick and nervous head
aches. They make pure blood and
strong nerves and buildup your health
Easy to take. Try them. Only % cts.
Money back if not cured. Sold by Cy
III. LYLE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

The Naval Appropriation Bill was
passed by the House after rejecting the
principal amendments of the Naval
Committee. These recommendations
called for the rehabilitation of the Ma
val Academy at Annapolis; an increase
in the maximum price to be paid for
armor plate, and the establishment of
a "a, DOC, 900 armor plant.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02
A Frightful Blunder

Will often cause a horrible burn, scald
cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures old sores,
fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, all
skin eTuptions. Best pile cure on the
earth. Only 95 cents a box. Cure qua
ranteed. Sold by Cy H. Lyle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

Mrs. V. J. Marshall, Bedford, Tenn,
writes: Have used DR.. NJ. A. Sim
mons Liver Medicine five years. I suf-
fer with sick headache, drowsiness,
biliousness and constipation. and it is
the only medicine that will relieve me.
I tried Black Draught, but it had not
the strength.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

Representative Johnson, Of Indiana,
made another hitter attack upon the
Administration during the general de-
bate upon the Army Appropriation Bill.
Mr.. Johnson had previously made sew
eral sensational speeches along this line,
but his utterances yesterday went so
far beyond any previous performance
that the House was q little dazed by it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

A torpid liver does lots of mischief to
healthS brings on many complicated
troubles. Keep your liver active and
your kidneys in good condition by
using the perfect medicine, DR.. Gran
gers Liver Regulator. Sold by drug
gists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

The sales of tobacco stamps at the
Louisville Collectors Office Friday
amounted to $293, 6O6. 81, the largest
single days sales on record. OF this
amount the Continental Tobacco Com
pany took $199, 846. SO.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

DR.. Bulbs Cough Syrup can be relied on.
If you suffer from coughs, colds, hoarse-
ness, bronchitis or other throat and
lung affections, this old reliable RENE
dy will cure you.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

1t is the common belief in official cir
cles at Washington that Chief Justice
Chambers will be recalled from Samoa,
although it is denied that Germany has
demanded his removal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

The protest Of John T. McGraw, late
opponent of Senator-elect Scott, OF
West Virginia, against seating Nh.
Scott was presented in the Senate and
was ordered to lie on the table.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

Ladies desiring a contented and hap
Ply old age should use Simmons Squaw
vine wine or tablets, commencing at
forty years old and continue during
"change of life"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is sure to cure
incipient consumption. This remarka-
BILE remedy will stop the wasting away
of the patient, and in a short time eff
feet O cure.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

Every fire insurance company doing
business in Hopkins county, KY, has
been indicted for maintaining atrust to
raise rates and prevent competition.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

The curative properties, strength and
effect of DR.. M. A. Simmons liver medi-
cine are always the same. 1t cannot be
equalled.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

SURE that your blood is rick
= andpure. The best blood purifier,
enricher and vitalizer is Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. Be SURF to GET HOODS
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

To restore the clear skin, the bright
eye, the alert gait and sound health,
use DIR. NJ. A. Simmons liver Medicine.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

No other medicine builds up and for
tifes the system against miscarriage as
we'll as Simmons Squaw vine wine or
tablets.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

Educate Your Bowels with CasCarets.
Candy CathRrtic. cure constipation forever.
lOc, 25c. TIC. G fail, druggists refund money.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

The Indiana Senate passed the Win
field Anti Trust Bill.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02
Don't Tobacco Spit and smolo Your Life AOay

To quit tobacco easily and forever. he mag
netic, full OF life, ncryc and vigor, take MOTTO,
Bac, the wondorwOrllcr, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, zoe or 81. Care Euaran.
teod Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02
No-To-nao for Firtr Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. soc. 81. All druggists
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

Constipation of the bowels may be
easily cured by a few doses of DR., NJ.
A. Simmons liver medicine.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

No. 8, Pullman Sleeping cars Bristol to Chat
tanooga, Memphis and New Orleans and from
Chattanooga TO Shreveport; also elegant Pull
man Sleeping Car and Day Coeches Chattanoo-
ga to Jacksonville, without change.
No, 3 carries Pullman Sleeping car Bristol to
Knoxville. Knoxville to Memphis and Chattn-
nooga to Jacksonville.
No. II, carries Pullman Sleeping car Morris
town to Chattanooga, and from Chattanooga to
Atlanta.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

D1aMtAN<NUBIAN TEA cures Dyspep.
u A~iVsSa% STA, Constipation and Indi-
g%estion. Regulates the Liver. Price, 25 cts.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02

Nos. II and u carry Pullman Sleeping Cars
between New York and Nashville via Asheville
also between Greensboro and Norfolk, and
Salisbury aud Richmond.
Nos. IS aud S6 carry Pullman Sleepers be-
tween Chattanooga and Salisbury and New
York and Salisbury. AL trains run daily.
F.S. CANNON, Sd v. P.&G.M N. Washington. DC
]. M. GULF. Traf. Mgr, Washington, D.. @.
". A TURK, G. p. A, Washington, d.. c.
EA.BENSCOTER,A .G.P.A., Chattanooga, Tenn.
Ill MEEK. I. =. A. Knoxville. Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-02
{. Tennessee g. Western n. c.. \, R.

In effect Nov q, 1883. at 7:so o'clock am.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-10-07

Albert Pierre Levy, resident of At
lanta, was classmate of Dreyfus, and
entertains many pleasant recollections of
the French artillery captain.
Archbishop Katzer, of Milwaukee, says
he is not in favor of expansion or Of the
retention of the Philippine islands.
Cardinal Gibbons, of Baltimore, has
made formal call upon President Me-
kinley TO announce that the Catholic
church heartily approves of the policy Of
the administration.
admiral, Raphael Semmes to be set up
in Mobile, Ala, is to be of heroic size,
the work of Casper Burberl, of New
York. The inscription will read, era
phael Semmes, Commander G. S. Steamer
Alabama, Rear Admiral c. S. NAVY
Sailor, Patriot, Statesman, Scholar and
Christian Gentleman"
Admiral Dewey on the 10th of Decem-
Der next will reach the age of retirement.
- AiN NuSoSSs W iVHldih on uulN AT tie
department he may do so aud he NAV
retire from active duty If he so elects.
The navy department, have been con-
sidering the matter and are having some
difficulty in deciding OF an official place
for him in the event OF his remaining in
active service.
The Boston Pilot tells of an exhorter
who was holding forth on the common
ana solemnly presented to his hearers
the alternative of salvation or damua-
tion--the King James Bible or the
Douay Bible" Among the audience was
a citizen who had been imbiaing some
what freely. This gentleman apparently
the preacher. for he
yelled. "Hooray for the Dewey Biblel"
The crowd took up the cry, and the
exhorter was compelled to suspend
further effort.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-10-07
Vine1and Sale Contracts Reached
Number
$50
On September 30.

On September 80, 1898, the num-
Der was 33l, an INCREASE OF TWO
HUNDRED AND NINETEEN IN one
year. Our NneIand sale records
are open for inspection. Do you
know OF any equivalent record in
any rural community? De you know
OF any place outside OF a boom
mining town which can show an
equal percentage of incTease' Pop
ulatlon grows proportionately. To-
day Vlneland has more population
than Lewiston had when Nineland
was begun in the spring OF 1896.
THE CAUSES of this growth are
easy TO read: Irrigation, rich soil,
easy terms of purchase, pure water,
superior climate, nearly perfect wa
ter distribution system; subdivision
in small tracts, good roads, good
schools, unSurE aSsed markets for
fruits and vegetables, great steel
wagon bridge, railroad and steam
boat transportation.
VineIanders,are prosperous. Next
year many orchards will come into
bearing. Some improved places
have changed hands at an advance
of 400 per cent. after two years
cultivation. And this is only the
beginning. viii you share in the
prosperity? Call upon or wrie to
Lewiston Water and Power Company.
Concord, Washington, and Lewiston
Idaho.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-10-07
The 0ld-Time "Aunties."

There were "aunties" i'm 1904
who were opposed to ratifying
Jefiersons purchase of Louisiana
territory; there were "aunties" in
1911. who were opposed to the war
ot ISIa'I4; there were "aunties"
who were opposed to the Mexican
war, and, as everybody knows,
there were "aunties" who were op-
posed to the war for the preserva.
ton of the Union. In all these
cases of unreasonable, narrow.
minded opposition to the over
whelming DRIFT of public opinion
the most acrid and obstinate
"aun,ies" came from New Eng
land and New York. In the cor.
respondence of Rufus King, an
able man of New England birth
and training, who as a federaiist
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-10-07
Contest Notice.

Department, Of the Interior United States Land
OttCe, Lewiston, Idaho, july "a, 1879.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been hied in
his office ty Edward q. Eakln, contestant, against
Henry bennett entry SJs7, made May l9 1923, for $
= ne IA Sc ia nv IL and ne IA sw IA Sec - Up 3S
n - " m, by Henry Bennett. contesee, in which
u IS alleged that said Henry Bennett has
wholly abandoned sad land. ihst he has house on
Saidian4 ami part ut II has been cultivated. and
that he mas been absent Iherefrum Tor than STA
months last PAST. AMI that SAID Henry Bennett has
never established residence said lan1, and has
mol lived Sai land fOT the last four years at sl
said parties are hereby notified To appear, respond
ami offer evidence touching said allegation at III
o'clock a m, October II, 1899, before Register
and Receiver the United States land office in Lew
iSton, Idaho
The said contestant having. in proper affidavit.
flied July II, 1922 set forth facts which show that
after due diligence personal service of this notice
cannot be made il is hereby ordered and directed
that such notice be given BY due and proper pubea-
ton.
CHARLES A. CARRY Receiver
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-10-07
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office Lewiston Idaho Sa,
TENDER. 1899.
Notice is hereby given tina, in compliance with the
provisions of the act Of Congress of June g. 1878
entitled An act for the sale of timber lands in the
States Of California, Oregon Nevada and Washing
ton Territory. as extended 10 all the Public Land
states ny aei OF August T. 1892, William S. Airoi.
OF Lapwat, county OF Nez Perez State of Iiaho has
ms DAY fed IN this Office his sworn statement No
-, for the purchase of the y o, Lot 10 of Section
NO ~, IN Township No. IS n, Range No. 3W., b. M.
aud VIII ntef proof 10 show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber stone than for agr-
suitutai purposes and 10 establish his claim to Sail
lana before the Register ana Receiver of this Office
aiLewiston, Idaho, on Monday. the 10Th day of No
vemher, 1892.
he names as witnesses: John Mckenzie, George
Hreen. james l. Bounds and lewis Baker all of
Lapwai, Nek Perez c1unty. Idaho.
ANY ana ali peTsanS claiming adversely the above
described lands are requested file their claims in
ms once on or before said lOih DAY of November
j. b. WEST Register
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-10-07
Notice for Application for
Ferry License.

Notice IS hereby gwen that the Undersigned VIII
make implication 10 The honorable hoard of county
comm .Ssuaers Of Neg perce county state Of Idaho,
their uiar Eseetng at the count house N Lewis
Ton saii NeE Perez county on the 9ih day OF &c
ioher iS91 OF a. son thereafter as SAID Application
he heard this for authority 10 construct erect,
operate aR1 take toll public ferry on the Clear
IN sail AeE peTCe county; the south lana
'ng whereof to tie at Point ana place three tuis
Ut The section line running north and south be
tween AMI 1Vting sections Nos ~ and 8 in to 81
a. " m, sane being on lniian allotment No
I7i+ On The Nv - Of the nv 4 s. Up q n, "
o.. The northwest landing being situated on lot No
/, ceng in The ne / q OF the IA of sec y tp g n.
T " Is "a, sad latter landing being On unoccuptej
government Land
Dated July -. 1929 NA. I. SCOTT,
ADpfanf
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-10-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior Land Office a, Lewis
ton, Idaho. August y, 1899
Notice IS hereby given that the following named
settler mas MED notice of his intention To make nal
proof IN support OF his claim, and that said proof
viii be male before Register and Receiver D. S.
Land Once at Lewiston, Idaho. on October To- 1899
VIZ Peter Hanson, for the e / of W IA sec II
3w, q. IN. -
tie names the following Witnesses to prove his con
linuous residence upon and cultivation of said land
viz; Andrew L. Lien Even Lien Bertha Nve ami
Hans Sneve, all OF Forest. Idaho
J. b. WEST ReoStar
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-10-07

Mrs. Richard L. Bland is collecting
material for a life of her late husband
the famous Congressman.
Bill-Did you ever know an amateur
fisherman to tell the truth' Ull-Oh,
yes; heard one tell another that he was a
liar.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-10-07
Contest Notice.

department Of the Interior, United States Lani
Once. Lewiston. IDAHO September II 1900
Suthelent comics, Affidavit having been fled in
THIS ONCE BY HAIRY Winters, contestant, aganst
na'iy W h9setier, entry No, o220, made September
shp 5 n, range Nv, b. N, by Harry w Hoste,ter
Son'eS'ee, IN which il IS alleged that said Harry W
nn>'e9ef mas not resided upon said lane tor more
residence upon said land nor cultivated any portion
ihereut and has wholly abandoned said land sail
pafues are hereby Notified 10 appear, respond ami
onet evidence touching SAID allegation at 10 CLOCK
a. m on ocioher, Is, 1899. before the register ana
ton Idaho. "
ne sa'i contestant having in proper affidavit,
hlei SEPT H. 1899, forth facts which show mai
after iae diligence personal service u this noIre
cannot re made, II - hereby ordered ana directed
,nl su,h notice he given BY due and proper pubiica
COZ CHARLES II. CAREY Receiver
;. K hog'n attorney for con tesiant
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-10-07

If the anti-expansionists had
their ears to the ground yesterday
and to day to hear the rumble of
the salutes and reverbera,ion of the
cheers that greeted Dewey, the
man who won the Philippines for
us, they will hesitate in further
work oil flag furling, Where Old
Glory as been planted in such
homo. no patriotic citizen will care
to haul ii down and retreat show.
ing the white feather.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-10-07
Notice TO Creditors.

Estate OF Robert Moses, deceased
Notice is hereby given that letters of adminiStra
ton on the estate of Robert Moses, deceased were
granted 10 the undersigned the 10th iay Of Sep
'emner' ie99, by the probate cour OF Nez Perez
county, Idaho.
Al persons having claims against said estate are
required to exhibit them 10 me for allowance at the
courthouse IN Lewiston, Idaho. within four months
barred. - ~
This 10Th day of September, 1899.
}. HOWARD Howe
Administrator.