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By ceurts.y Of Harper a Brothera.

has been made for many day. In
England it has also had sale common
surate with its importance. Another
fact of especial interest about this book
is that although it was published on
November Goth, it has already appear
ed in five different languages. France
did not express much appreciation over
the autobiography of Prince Bismarck
1t contained too many references to Sc
dan, to Graveiotte, and to the siege OF
Paris for her tender sensibilities. Rus
sian sensibilities have proved still more
tender, and the imperial press censor
has refused Russian booksellers per-
mission to place the work on sale.
There are many subjects which Bis
marck treats with plain spokenness
that is most painful to the delicately
organized ear of the Russian; for in
stance, Bismarck speaks of the murder
of Gar Paul; the Russians speak of it
always as Sudden demise" On the
oath of last month the work appeared
in an Italian translation, and it is said -,
is having avery fair sale in Rome, Flor
ence, and Naples.
1t is indeed unfortunate that the Iron
Chancellor did not live to enjoy the
success of his book. It is a sure sign
that throughout his misfortunes,
throughout the bitter years of his old
age, his people still believed in him.
1t Is to Bismarck's credit that his auto
biography is neither pettish nor pessi-
mistic, and it is safe to say that the
best monument to his memory will be
half a million copies of his book in as
many German homes, and as many
more copies scattered throughout the
world. A man who has such monu-
ment need care but little what marble
mausoleums are raised above his ashes,
or in what sarcophagus he sleeps. Our
illustration shows the sarcophagus of
Prince Bismarck, which lately arrived
at Friedrichesruh, and which has been
placed in the newly built mausoleum.
1t is made of pink marble from the de-
signs of Herr Schurbach, of Hanover,
and is in the strictly Conan style. It's
dimensions are 10 feet long, s broad,
and 51a inches high.
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NONRESIDENT Notice.
In the chancery court at johnson City,
Washington County, Tennessee.
Fernando H. Gillian ct al, by next
friend, &C.,
f. A. stratton, Guardian, ct al.

In this case it appearing from an or
der of the court, that an alias subpoena
for defendant It. A. Stratten, has been
returned by the sheriff of Washington
county, "not to be found" It is or
dered by me that publication be made
for four successive weeks, as required
by law, in THE COMET, a newspaper
published in johnson City, in said
county, notifying said nonresident de-
PENDANTS to appear before our said
chancery court at the court house in
Johnson City, on the first Monday OF
May, 1899, it being a rule day, and
make defense to said bill, or the allega-
tions thereof will be taken for confessed
and this canse set for hearing exparte
as to him.
This April 5, 1899.
L. A. SHlPLEY, G. and NJ.
By @. W. HODGE, d. Gland M,
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Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Ease a powder for the feet. 1t
cures painful, swollen, 'smarting, nervous feet
and instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery
of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight OF
new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain cure for
sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching feet,
Try it TO-DAY Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. BY mail for 25c. in stamps Trial
package FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted,
lie Roy, N. Y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

Three officers of the Thirteenth Min
nesota have cabled Gov. Lind from
Manila that the regiment must be or
dered home and mustered out Maj.
Gen. Otis advises the war department
that the re-inforcements now under or
ders will be sufficient, and that he will
begin to send the volunteers home next
month, as previously agreed. The
Thirteenth Minnesota is scheduled to
sail June 80. The last volunteers will
leave November 8.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

A split is said to have occurred be-
tween members of the Filipino iunta in
London. A majority favors opening
a direct communication with the secre-
tary of state at Washington, with a
view to BRINGING about peace. Those
who favor this movement have started
for Manila, leaving Angocillo and sew.
elal others in Europe.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

| was reading an advertisement Of
Chamberlaia's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy in the Worcester Enter
prise recently, which leads me to write
this. can truthfully say l never
used any remedy equal to it for collie
and diarrhoea. l have never had tc
use more than one or two doses to cure
the worst case with myself or children.
w. A. Stroud, Popomoke City, Md.
For sale by r. s. Bolton, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

The Porto Rican commissioners have
presented to the president a petition
asking that exclusive military control
Of the island be withdrawn and that
the civil branches be administered by
the respective departments at Wash
ington.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

Circuit Judge Thomas J. Scott. in a
decision rendered at Richmond, KY,
declared the Kentucky vagrancy law
unconstitutional. The provision for
selling the labor Of Migrants, he holds,
is in violation Of the federal constitu-
tion
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

The attorney general of Arkansas
has filed thirty-six suits against the
Connecticut Fire Insurance Company
under the antitrust law. The COM
pany will resist and the case will event
ually go to the supreme court of the
United States.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

In the Florida legislature yesterday
James P. Taliaferro, Of Jacksonville,
was elected United States Senator on
the first joint ballot, receiving fifty nine
votes out of the total vote of ninety-si-.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

When you feel wrolg but don't know
what ails you, chances are it's your liy-
er. DR.. Changers Liver Regulator,
handed down from the 10th century,
will make you feel right in no time.
Comes in tin box; at druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

Spain is eyacuating the island of
Mindanao and the Sulu group, which
practically leaves the entire archipela-
go to the Americans. No troops can be
spared from Luzon to occupy the posts
evacuated. The Spanish troops have
been ordered to the Carolines and the
Ladrones.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

Doctor BULBS Cough Syrup Cures Sore
throat. Don't delay when you are both
cred with sore throat 1t may lead TO
bronchitis. This remedy is a sure cure.
Price only 25c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

Secret service agents have under ar
rest at Lancaster, Pa, three men, the
makers of the famous counterfeit "Mon-
roe head" 800 silver certificates. A
complete counterfeiting outfit was cap
tured at Lancaster. Two other men
implicated in the conspiracy were ar
rested Tuesday at Philadelphia.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

Speaker Thomas B. Reed has become
member of a New York law firm and,
1T is understood, will resign his seat in
congress, aud move to that city. Mr..
Reed is now prparing for trip to
Europe, and declines to discuss the
rumor of his coming resignation.
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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. Tenn eSsee. TlS-t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

All the state volunteers, who went to
Cuba have now left the island. The
only volunteers left in Cuba are the ne
gro regiment at Santiago. and they will
be relieved by the Tenth cavalry.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

DR.. BULBS Cough Syrup will rid you of
cold more quickly than any other
known remedy. Don't let cold go as
it comes; for you may endanger your
life. Price % cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

The report of the Major investigating
committee of the Missours Senate says
the city of st. Louis has lost millions of
dollars through its lax license system
and by inadequate assessments.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

Menstruation made regular and pain
less, and pains in sides, hips and limbs
cured by Simmons Squaw vine wine OF
tablets.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

W. J. Goodrich, Redden, Tennessee,
writes: have used Dr. NJ. A. Sim
mons liver medicine ten years. 1t is
good for any liver or stomach troubles.
l think it has four times the strength
of Black Draught. Would rather pay
25c per box for it than have Zeilin' S free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

DR.. M, A. Simmons liver medicine
clears the complexion, gives buoyancy
to the mind, cures headache, regulates
stomach. bowels and liver.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

Malaria cannot find Judgment in the
system while the liver is in perfect or
der. Dr.,M NJ. A. Simmons liver medi-
cine is the best regulator.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

The cabinet has decided to make a
general extension for two years of Gu
ban mortgages.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

Brig Gen. King has been ordered
home from Manila on account OF ill
health.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

When you ask for DR.. M. A. Sim
mons liver medicine, see that you get il
and not some worthless imitation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

Used during expectancy, Simmons
Squaw vine wine or tablets will
cheer and strengthen mother, shorten
labor and rob confinement of its ter
rors.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27
Dont TObaecO sid and Smoke Your IIrs Arnr.

To quit tobacco easily and forever be mag.
netic, fun OF life, nerve and vgor, take No.To.
Bac, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran.
teod Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
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No-ro.nao for Flftr Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure, Soc, g. All druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

Moss, Pullman Sleeping cars Bristol to Chat
tanooga, Memphis and New Orleans and from
Chattanooga to Shreveport; also elegant Pull
man Sleeping Car and Day Coaches Chattanoo-
ga to Jacksonville, without change.
No. carries Pullman Sleeping car Bristol to
Knoxville Knoxville to Memphis and Chatta-
nooga to Jacksonville.
No. II, Pullman Sleeping car Morristown to
Chattanooga, and from Chattanooga to Atlanta.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-04-27

Nos. II and 10 carry Pullman Sleeping Cars
between New York and Nashville via Asheville
also between Greensboro and Norfolk, and
Salisbury and Richmond
Nos. 81 and 30 carry Pullman Seepers be.
tween Chattanooga and Salisbury and New
York and Salisbury. All trains run daily
i. S. CANNON. Sd V. P.& NJ Washington. no
w. A. TURK, G. r. A., Washington. ID. O.
A.BENSOOTER, A.0.P A., Che .tanooRa. Tam
J. l. MEEK, 7. p, A., Knoxville, Tenn.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31
PEEGEE REORGANIZATION.
differences Between Committees Is
OccasiOninE Delay.

Differences Between Committees Is
Occasioning Delay.
A dispatch from Chicago, under date Of
August 2S. says that the final organization
of the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf
may be delayed by reason of differences
between the two organization committees.
The committee which Is favorable to A. r.
Stilwell, and which is known as the
Philadelphia committee, has prepared its
plan for the reorganization of the property
and has embodied the details OF its plans
N a report to hQlders Of the stocks and
bonds. The New York committee, of
which e. II. Hartman is member, will
present it's plan of reorganization some
time this week. Both conlN ittees claim to
be able to accomplish what they wish.
John w. Gates and A. Il. Stilwell are two
OF the, voting trustees named In the plan
It Is provided in the plan that these trus-
tees shall have the voting of the stock
for period OF five years. and that any
vacancy caused by death or resignation
shall be filled by majority vote of the
remaining trustees.
The trustees named In the plan are
John w. Gates, A.. u. Stilwell, August
Htckscher, !. DeGoeijen, Jr, Herman
St4lcken, William Edenborn and Samuel
K. Shipley. The New York committee, OF
which Mr.. Hartman Is member, 1t Is
reported, will offer reorganization plan
which will be easier for the stockholders, 1
II Is understood the stockholders will not
be called upon to make as heavy pay
ment under the plan this committee will
propose as under the plan already made
public
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31
Personal and General.

Fred Gllbough, land commissioner OF
the Santa Fe, headquarters at Galveston.
went up to Austin last night.
Commercial Agent Griswold of the Santa
Fe yesterday received a telegram from
California announcing the death OF his
brother.
The excursion tickets to the Grand Army
of the Republic encampment at Philadel-
phia will be on sale at all offices today
tomorrow and Saturday
A. N. Lghtnecker, vice president and
superintendent of the Austin and North
western, and G. T. Reilly, auditor of the
same road, We're in the city yesterday.
John A. Kiesling, we'll known eng-
neer and machinist, has been appointed
master mechanic of the Gulf, Beaumont
and Northern, with headquarters in Beau
mont.
The special car Guadalupe" with Gem
eral Manager Kruttschnitt of the South
ern Pacific, passed through this morning
en- route from New Orleans to San Fran
cisco.
THE Financial Chronicles cpmpilation
81 earnings for the first SIX months puts
the gross earnings of 172 roads at $780,
$685. 900 and the net earnings at s155S06,-
900. This is an increase in gross earnings
of sS1, 100000 and in net earnings OF
81, 250, 900.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31

arrangements of schedule of reciprocity.
The committee Laws stress upon the need
OF currency reform in the Islands and
recommends the taking up of all the Porto
Rican silver and its re-coinage.
The many applications for grants, fran
chises. ETC., in Porto Rico are turned over
by the committee to the secretary OF war
without action with the statement that
there has been no time for considering
them. Similar applications as to Cuba
We're also returned, congress having for
hidden the grant of such franchises in
Cuba. Much evidence was taken as to
some of these applications and the COM
nittee says that the welfare of the is
lands would be advanced by railroad
building
The fact is cited that ia prisoners at
San Juan are held waiting trial. Some
have been confined for years with no
charges against them.
AS to future action by congress, the
letter says: THE adoption of this code
will in no manner interfere with any ac-
ton congress may see At to take. To
await the action of congress is simply to
delay for an indefinite period the relief
which these people have been so long ex-
pecting and for which they are daily be-
coming more clamorous.
After more than years occupation
of the island by the United States they are
so far as courts, taxes, district and NUM-
cipal extravaganza concerned, no better
off than when under subsection to Spanish
rule"
The letter says in conclusion: eve
submit this report with our most earnest
appeal for immediate action so that there
may come shortly day of relief and
rejoicing to those who are now under our
flag and entitled to our protection"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31
RATE ON CANNED GOODS
An Increase Between Texas Points Asked
but Was Refused.
COMPLAINT FROM THE M'GREcoR COMPRESS
Again Alleges that Cotton Is Beins
Hauled by to other Presses-An
Order as TO export Cotton.v

Austin, Texas, August 3o.--Representa-
tives of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Te,
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas and the
International and Great Northern rail-
roads appeared before the railroad COM
mission this morning with a request for
common point rate Of 40 cents from
Galveston, and 81 cents from Houston,
on canned goods-without changing the
present maximum rate of SO cents be-
tween points in common point territory
These rates were asked for to Offset the
recent reduction of the rate from New
York and Baltimore to % cents to Calves
ton, and 25 cents to Houston, and to, as
alleged, prevent reduction of cents in
the rate from st. Louis and defined terri
tory to Texas, which would deprive the
Texas canneries Of the advantage of ex-
listing differentials. The matter was taken
under advisement.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31
OPINION OF COMPTROLLER DAWES.
The Currency of the Country VIII
he Put on u Gold Basis.

The Currency OF the country Will
he Put on Gold Basis.
Chicago, August 29.--Comptroller of the
Currency Charles Dawes arrived here to-
day. Speaking of currency reform tho
comptroller said: ut is my opinion that
congress at the next session will pass tho
house caucus bill now In the hands OF the
senate finance committee, which embodies
the presidents recommendations on gold
reserve fund Under this bill from &c.,
900 900 to $4,000. 900 in gold Will be set
aside as fund for the redemption OF
greenbacks. The result OF this Will be to
place about 1885,, 00O,0 900 between us and the
danger of trouble. 1t amounts to put
ting the currency of the country on gold
basis and can not be construed any other
way. 1t Is not contraction of the cur
rency because for every dollar OF green
backs turned into the treasury an equiv
alent In gold is issued and put into circu-
lation.
"The condition OF the banks the count
try over is more prosperous than 1t ever
has been, especially In the West and South.
This IL due to good crops which have re-
suited in the liquidation OF many farm
debts and to the general prosperity OF the
country"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31
CODE OFLAWS FOR PORTO RICO
WORK OF THE INsULAR COMMIs-
SION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
Laws and Local DEGREES and All
Snch Systems of Procedure.

Washington, August 30.--The insulal
code for Porto Rico, has completed It's la.
bors and submitted its report to Secretary
Root today. This code is drafted with {
view of ENGRAVING the laws of the United
States upon the old Spanish laws in force
in the island at the time OF the cession
The commission will cease to exist tomor-
row. The commission has confined Its la
bors exclusively to the preparation OF a
code for Porto Rico.
While the United States maintains con-
troll of the island this code could be pro-
mulgated as the law OF the island by the
order of the president 1t is expected.
however, that the whole matter will be
submitted to congress. The code abrogates
all Spanish law and local DEGREES and all
such systems OF procedure. 1t puts In
its place the provisions of the code rMpdi-
fed after the laws of the United States.
II makes applicable to Porto Rico certain
statutes of the United States so that no
Iiiphole is left open. 1t provide quasi
civil government near like that under
which Mexico was governed before the ter
ritorial government was instituted. An
American court Is provided; a supreme
court, q district court, probate court, JUS
tice of the peace and police courts in the
cities. Also a Federal court to have ex-
elusive jurisdiction OF al Federal ques-
tions and concurrent Jurisdiction In civil
and criminal matters The supreme court
Is to consist OF five judges and the proper
number OF judges and officials for the
VIII be-
The code provides for board OF public
Instructions and the official language OF
The island Is to be English. The island is
divided into seven districts, with separate
systems of county and township organiza-
ion. No provision Is made for elections,
The commissioners stating that they are
abundantly satisfied that the people OF
Porto Rico are not ready to exercise the
election franchise.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31
A NEW STEAMSHIP LINE.
VIII Compete for Southern ma
Western Export Dusiues..


Will Compete for Southern ana
western Export Business.
lineage, August So.--The Record tomor-
row VIII say: Beginning Friday the new
steamship line to be operated jointly by
the Horsely Steamship company OF Great
Britain. the Mobile and Ohio and Southern
Railroad companies and the Mobile Steam
snip and Terminal company will be en-
active competitor for Southern and West
ern export business. In transportation and
shipping circles the establishment OF this
line, the vessels OF which will ply be-
tween Mobile and New York and the prin-
cipal ports of the West Indies, Central
america, South America and Europe. has
been regarded as a long felt want, border
ing close to the point of necessity. Much
is expected to result from the establish
ment of the line
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31
CANNED Gnons RATE.

This evening the railroad commission
decided to refuse to interfere in the canned
goods rate matter after the manner sug-
gested by the Katy, the Santa Fe and
the International and Great Northern. II
the statements of the representatives of
these roads are to be credited, reduction
Of cents per 100 pounds in the rate from
ST. Louis and defined territory may be
expected within five days owing to the
commissions non-interference at this stage
of the game. The next question is, will
the commission make corresponding re-
duction in the State rate If the st. Louis
rate is cut?
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31
Rites for I.nh6r nax.

The Houston and Texas Central, in or
der that excursionists on its line from
points between Giddings on the branch
and Bryan on the main line may have an
opportunity of taking in Labor Day. have
extended the return limit of the excursion
tickets SO that passengers can leave CAL
weston on the 1880 p. m. train on Sep
TENDER and Houston on the lo:45 train
on the same night.
The Southern Pacific announces rate
of one and one-third fare with no reduc-
ton for children account of Labor Day
at Houston. Tickets will be on sale Sep
TENDER and 4, good to return on Sep
TENDER 8. Points included are Weimar to
Orange and Rockland to Beaumont, in
elusive.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-31
SHORT LOCAL NOTES.

I'd Mrs.. NJ. Kattmann have returned
lisey pleasant visit to West Texas.
= la Mcguire and her little daughter,
IN enjoying pleasant visit in Gal
s.a Judge vasmer still has hope that
NW Of Harris county bridge boiSis
LIN h approved by the State, as the
M. o. the defect was in Austin In
Y lne 70 have been acted upon.
q today the occupation of the dog
vi! be at an end. officer Scott, who
ssl doing this ervice during the dog
1 hloHs having executed about 500 more
worthless CANNES.
styes Thompson and Quinn have nos
= ~ me bullets extracted from the
y Lottie Edwards and Lee Homer
~ from the door Of the building
Es ,.l,'. were recently killed, and their
i aSss,'l .s dscloses that all the balls were
I ~ pistol or that both pistols used
NE same caliber.