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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09
GOOD ROADS.

This grGtutlous abuse Of the county
court about the condition of the roads
is all uncalled for. We are a member
of that illustrious aggregation and we
know hat it can change the plan OF sal
walton if it desires, and we also know
that the plan will have to be materially
altered if this court is to be enter
tanned as q body in paradise, and we
further know that it is not the..fault of
the court that the question of issuing
bonds to build roads has not already
been submitted to the people. Its tho
faulto of theroad law. The law provides
we published the entire section in a
previous issue-that the county court
shall first appoint a committee to make
a complete map of all the roads in the
county, open proposed roads, make
complete survey and estimate of cost,
in short spend about $4,000 in show
ing the people what you would like to
do and then ask their opinion at the
polls aboutissuing bonds, There is nc
need to abuse this law now as the pres.
ent Legislature is going to legislate
along that line and the proper thing is
to help that body formulate a good law.
It's all right to agitate the road ques
ton but it spoils a good argument for {
! person IL q newspaper to talk as if there
was no such thing as a road law. The
first thing to. do is to get a new Law
passed and then good roads will follow
if the people want to pay for them,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

In a report on the commercial and
industrial conditions of Cuba, Com
missioner Porter says the work may be
seen in full progress in the province of
Santiago. Mr.. Rerter favors the use of
municipal taxes solely for local pur-
poses, and especially for sewers, streets
and roads. He favors an internal rev.
enue tax and a two-thirds reduction of
custom duties.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09
Insurgents Repulsed With Heavy Loss -


The attack of the Filipinos upon the
American lines at Manila Saturday
night, reported in the Courier-Journa
yesterday, proved a disastrous piece Of
folly for tho misguided insurgents. Not
only we're they driven off with heavy
loss, but it is probable that Maj. Gen.
Otis will now be instructed to begin
active measr res for summarily erus' ing
~AgpInaldo. the attack which bega at
S:4 o'clock saturday night lasted aout
on, hour Firslg began again at "a
sunday morning, and the American
ships took ahand. At daylight Sunday
the Americans assumed the oifensiv,
advancing their entire line and driving
the insurgents out of several villages
heretofore held by them. Permanent
lines were established by the Americans
we'll out from the city of Manila. At
noon Sunday the firing slackened. The
Filipinos seem TO have enough Of it for
The present, as no attack was made Sun
lav night, but this is not accepted as
any indication that they will not try il
again
Admiral Dewey cables that ''the
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

ei al II .,d '.y, is eno,ll
.t3yes ful ill Uris avs hat
tle c.4ntty abJu la ia is pu4cvful
ana that the city is quiet. His latest
dispatch, received at 1875 O'Clock this
morning, said that perfect quiet pre-
vailed, and that the situation was "most
satisfactory.
The casualties are not definitely re-
ported. The American loss is given at
about 2D, mostly wounded. The Filipi-
nos loss is not known, bnt as shells
from Dewey's ships were poured into
their lines it must have been heavy. A
dispatch to the London Morning Post
says the fight Wa a workable slaughter
fog the Filipinos, thousands being re-
ported killed.
The Americans had expected an attack
and were fully prepared for it. The
troops had been disposed to the best
advantage, aud Admiral Dewey sta
toned his ships ten days ago where
they could render effective assistance.
An attempt by natives to create dis
order in the city of Manila during the
battle was quickly suppressed. Agui-
naldo's private secretary has been arres
ted as a spy. More than a hundred
wounded Filipinos are being cared for
in the American hospitals.
Next to the events at Manila, the sub
ject of greatest moment is the effect o.
this new phase upon the treaty. The
vote upon the ratification of the treaty
is set for 3 p. m. to-day. Senator Cor.
man, the leader of the opposition, says
that the fighting at manila will not af-
feet the prospects of the treaty. Othel
Senators who oppose ratification seel
a new argument in the outbreak OF hos
t~ilities against any attempt to retain
the Philippines. On the other hand, th'
friends of the treaty believe that tn,
duty of supporting our army and nov,
in their present position will appeal s,
strongly to the patriotism of Senators
that the requisite number of votes TO-
TIE ratification of the treaty will b,
easily secured. The advocates Of tn
treaty are more hopeful
Agoncillo lost 10 time in leavip,
Washington when he heard what hat
happened at Manila. Realizing that hi
reports to the Filipinos upon the situa
tion in the Senate, and his representa-
tions that the people of the UniteC
States were not in favor of annexin!
the islands, had encouraged hostility t,
the Americans at Manila and must hav,
been largely instrumental in melting
the attack upon the American outpost
Saturday night, the Filipino delegat
promptly cut away for Canada. Witt
like sense of the delicacy of their posi-
ton, the members ofthe Filipino Junt
at Washington are keeping very qniet
The Administrative bad JecentA; bee.
kea ping Il close witch upon A1Uncl TO-
movements, AMI ad cat IF hie facili
ties fJrcommuuiclting with Aguin&ldo
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

Don't tell us all your family difficult
ties-our time is valuableAbut when
your troubles are "little ones" or you
have friends visiting your home, or
your mother-in-law comes to see you,
or your cook leaves without notice, or
anything else pleasant happens to you,
call up IS and telephoneTHE COMET all
about it..
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

After all there seems to have been
method in Bailey's madness when he
raised the question that cold Jo''
Wheeler had vacated his seat in con-
gress by accepting a commission in the
army. Wheeler ct aI!were used simply
as q means to an end. Scott, the new
senator from West Virginia, was the
fellow he was after.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

The editor of the Herald and Tribune
talks to the-grand stand about our cleo
ton lawl, abusing Them because they
we're made bysa Democratic legislature
no OTHER reason can be given-and
we'll bet q quarter to a quart that he
never read q line Of the aforesaid laws
E.abE = ~
or ever heard a sentence correctly
quoted. VI
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

Senator Daniels speech against i'm
perialism and expansion, which occu-
pied three hours and ahalf, was a mas
ter argument for continuing in the
steps of the founders of this govern
ment, and as an oratorical effort has
not been surpassed at this session.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

The trial is over and Eagan is SEN
fenced. He gets dismissed from the
army six years without rank, duty or
horsefeed. His salary, however, goes
on forever. Now, amt that war, as
Sherman would say.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

This good roads epidemic just at this
time reminds us ofIthe fellow that had
the leaky house. When it framed he
couldn't repair it and when it was clear
he didn't need to.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

1t looks now as if Baily had his eye
to q hole in the milestone when he saw
q chance to seat a democratic senator
from West Virginia by ~uAseating
Wheeler for the last few weeks Of this
nnnnrnnn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

There is some consolation in know
ing that the ground hog is enjoying
this weather with us. He came out
last week during the rainy weather
and not seeing his shadow, loafed
around awhile. Now his hole is frozen
and he must suffer like those of us out
of wnnl
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

Sam Jones is again trying to drive
the devil out of Chattanooga. If he
succeeds, Chattanooga will be a de-
serted village.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

An additional list Of the casualties to
the American army at Manila makes
the total loss as follows: Killed, 49,;
missing and probably dead, 2; wound
ed, 147.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

East Tennessee has the most delight
full climate in the world. The weather
man is now giving us winter and
summer 'alf and 'alf.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

The Paris treaty has been ratified
and now comes the tug of warm con-
gress over annexation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

Although the republican house eau
Gus decided nJt To tryy % push anly
financial legislation at this session, the.
extreme s~Id4standard men are trying
to force Action on the Hill financial
bill. A F~esplution has, been offered
fixing Feb! 14th, for voting on that
bill, and pressure is being brought to
bear on theOomhittee nntules, to have
that resolution reported iback to the
house. hl41ll44nlA4 tis6Aa
The House Judiciary committee has
reported a resolution declaring that
Gen. Wheeler, Col. Campbell, Col,
Colson and Major Robbins vacated
their seats in the house when they aOr
cepted Submissions il the army The
attempSp Aazst4s coh nittes take the.
same actben ID shs eases Of representa-
tives wRo are members Of sevesal exist
ing goyernment commissions, wasola
failure. The committee decided that
congressman may serve on civil com
missions Without forfeiting their seats.
aaHaaa-aaa aaEHa .HmHnnHaHn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

Pure foods are taking the place of
medicines. A fortune of health be-
longs te all of us-by right. A diet of
Ralston Health Stub Breakfast Food
insures that perfect digestion which IS
the foundation all health-the lack
of which brings inits train the suscep-
ii tnty to nearly every form OF disease.
Its continued use will permsu ntly
cure dyspepsia and all kindred troub-
les, which we, rs Il people, are almost
universally subject to in a greater or
less degree Evory mother, every
housekeeper, is urged to try a course Of
this treatment, Ralston Breakfast
Food is made from whole wheat, rich
in gluten, and endorsed by the Hais.oa
Health Club as ''tho only perfect and
by lar the most healthful breakfast food
in this country" For sale by ali gro
GERS at l5c for Q lb. packages. Purina
Mills, st. Louis, No.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

full-blooded negro has been elected
a Legislative representative in Jamaica
over a white candidate. Disorder has
resulted, and also the resignation of
magistrates and parochial boards.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

Quay's enemies are keeping him out
OF the senate and his friends are trying
to keep him out of the pe~nitentiary.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

Bailey didnot shoot wherehe looked.
He looked at Wheeler but the shot tore
down the air castle of Scott.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

A large number Of favorable reports
on public buildings for various cities
and towns were made in the House. In.
dianapolis, Ind, Carrollton, KY, and
Bristol, Tenn, are on the list.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

We've a telephone in ouriolice,
And it's here-for you to use.
II you've nothing new to tell us,
Tell us anything you choose.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

Eagan has no title to his job but he
has q cinch on his pay.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

Col. William 9. Smith, of the First
Tennessee infantry, who died of apo
plexy while engaged with his regiment
against the rebels at manila, was a Con
federate veteran. He was an architect
of prominence in Nashville, where he
resided.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

Senator Turley has our thanks for
valuable public documents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09
Merdi Gras At Birmingham Ala.

On account of Mardi Gras at Biz.
mingham, Ala. February, 13th-14th,
the Southern Railway will sell tickets
from points on its lines to Birmingham
and return at rate Of one fail. for the
round trip. Tickets will be sold on
February It'll to 18th inclusive with
final limit to return Feby. 28th. From
points within a radius Of 300 miles of
Birmingham, tickets will also be sold
for morning trains OF Feby. 18th, linn
tied to return until Feby. 98th 1899.
This will give II an excellent oppor.
tunity of visiting Birmingham at this
greatly reduced rate.
For further information call on South
ern Railway Ticket Agent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

At the caucus of republican members
of the House a resolution was adopted
providing for the appointment Of q
committee of eleven from the present
House, who are also members of the
Fitty-sixth congress, to consider cur
Ancy legislation, and report to a cau-
Gus at the first session of the next
House. Chairman G~rosvenor will
name the committee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09
+. E. COOK,
w. r. CoNovEB,

Attest: j. L. WILLIAMSON, Sec'y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-02-09

congress.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-26
OUR OWN STATE.

Mr., James Dunn and IL most esti-
mnble young lady. possessing the love
and esteemed Of all he acouaintnnces
The groom is an energetic and popular
young business man Of this city. where
Mt and Mrs. startup Will make their
home.
Mrs. Dora Olson. OF weiser. Idaho. IL
visiting her mother. Mrs r. u. Moore
and other relatives In this city.
20 Anna Pike has been selected 10
represent the brigham Young Academy
IN original narration. IN the oratorical
contest with the University 20 come OF
on May sih In the salt Lake Theatcr.
w., Leo BIRD and Edward Rowe will
rctreaent the AGA icmy In debate.
he ". 7. a. Of the Third ward gave
MIS-. Sarah Dixon md Mr.. Arthur n.
1vior. presidents 81 the y. 4. NJ. T. A.
and the Y. N. N. I. A.rcspcctivciy. n
very pleasant surprise Monday evcn-
ing In the ward house A nnc muai-
cal program was rendered. delicious re-
ite-hfncnts were served. aud dancing
was enjoyed TN aii were satisfied they
had spent one 81 the most pleasant
social evenings Of the season.
The oiiicerr have decided. Rftcr malt.
Ing such Investigation ~ they could.
that no bcnent would result from hold
inF an Inquest over the remains Of tho
man who we- killed on the railroad
track near tAis city. yesterday. The
body n now IN charge ~ Uniertnkcr
iicrr and viii he buried by tho county.
afternoon. said tho man was known
among the fraternity ns mtg mn"
nni that he has brother In Helena.
Montana. who was. or had been. sheriff.
There II however. no certainty 81 the
body being that u 'iiig Bill"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-26
TEN COMMANDMENTS.

l. Thou shalt have no other food
than at meal time.
.. Thou shalt not make unto thee
any pies. Thou shalt not fail TO chew
~ digest u. for dyspepsia shall be- visit
ID upon the children to the third gcner-
alton " them Who cat pie. and long life
and vigor upon those that live prudent.
~ and keep tho laws Of health.
q Remember Thy bread 10 bake II
well. tot he VIII not be- kept sound that
eatoth his bread "a dough.
Thou shalt not indulge sorrow or
borrow anxiety In vain,
., Six days thou shalt wash and
keep thyaef clean. and the seventh day
thou shalt take n good bath. thou nni
thy son. thy daughter and thy maid
servant, and the stranger that Is with
Ia thy gates.
g. Remember thy sitting room and
thy bed chamber 10 keep Thorn we'll
Ventilated, that Thy days may be LONG
Z Thou shalt no, eat hot blscul,s--
wait.
S Thou shalt not eat meat fried.
o Thou shalt not eat thy meat un-
shewed, or highly splccd, or lust before
work, or lust after u.
10. Thou shut not keep late hours
In thy neighbor'H house. nor with his
tariH nor with his glass. nor with any
thing that u thy neiHhbor's.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-26

dered. which has been thoroughly en-
joycd.
The dry weather etill prevails
and II entailing great extra labor on
the ngficulturlsts as all the ground hns
10 be Irrigated before II can be piowcd
and then the grain has TO be Irrigated
TO bring II up.
Hay Is quite scarce and high In price.
and the continued drowth has prevent
81 tho grass fr,.m growing. There has
been quite hard frost the last few days.
Fruit Il now coming In leaf and bloom
and u there II no more frost there Will
be abundance OF fruit.
Coal that rcaembies anthracite has
been discovered M the canyon from
here about four miles. II exists In
great abundance, II beautiful coal TO
look AZ. burns well and makes excellent
coke.
Fcrron's now school building Is an or
nament To the town and a credit 60 the
educational interests Of the people.
The Relief Society has nearly complete
ed new and artiatlc half. a number
81 now buildings are projected and Will
be erected this season. The discovery
" copper prospects IL creating some
excitement and PROJECTORS arr stalking
the country.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-26
ORDERViLLE.
old roil. nsse Happy In neanlon -Dr,
Weather.

Special Correspondence.
ordcrvilie. Kane Co. April a,-on
the 18th Inst. an old folks reunion was
held at the rcsidcncc Of Brother y. L.
Porter. II was contemplated and ar.
ranged for under the direction OF the
officers aud membcrr VI the Y. N. aud
v l.. |. associations. II was a grand
success. Brother Jacob uutriEct was
the oldest person present. being y, years
old. Ages ranged from NJ down to %
yenrA Sixty persons were seated
around tables sprad with the good
things Of life. prepared By the younger
portion Of the community and Numbers
% the association 4 program u songs.
music. rccitptionH. reading was rem
dercd and eDing excellent sentiments
were given by n number ~ the older
people. Pattinrch g. y. Carroll and Geo.
Harmon. and bishop H. W. Esrlln
took part IN The exercises. II was n
time of rejoicing long o. be- remembered
by nj present. The young folks had a
party ut night with picnic. II
The ground " dry md parched:
streams are very low for this timo Of
year. and thrreIif no SNOW In the noun
tainr. Hut We are looking for II In rain.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-26

cannot thank you enough Tor the cute.
We have recommended your nedici he
Ia ~ our friends, and believe u =" pe
wonderful discovery"
There need b. no hesitation on the
pat 90 the most delicate minded We
man IN laying her case fuliy ps,si
Doctor Pierce and obtaining not oi}
the benefit OF his professional counsel
but his fatheriy advice. which by ~
son ~ his wide experience and phenoil.
email success ~ beyond price and ye' y
given absolutely free. There " ~
indicate dueationing. no. oneneive "
animation. no unpleasant local tfehl-
mont. such az the local praotiuonet
often deems necessary. Sothins bu, q
frank ana full statement Of the
20 be read ~ privately o. Il u VIII" y.
and answered as privately NJ u "
read.
The confidence which follows the pc
Of Dr. Pierce'a Favofite Prescription
marked In the following letter OF Fam.
shelton and Il IL this confidence pa =
on the experience ~ those who haye
used the medicine and the upqunlin "a
endorsement every such woman u rcn "
60 give the prescription when u
daily broadening the Held 81 ~ cufes
ard narrowing the circle OF hopeh"
suffering women.
several yea = ago suffered severity
menorrhhrin. and used 'rnvoritc l'ie.
Hcription' with splendid cfect." wriies
Fannie shelton. OF washington. iovA
Glad ! have not needed II fof n nv
years raat. hut n should have any ~.
turn ~ my Old trouble would surely Wy
'Favorite Prescription I have recon-.
monded II to number OF my lay
friends 7 always tell them TO Wy 2
bottle and N thoy are not benefited by v
! win nay for the medicine. IN cNefl
ease they have spoken IN praise q "
10 not walt DO not put OF "
pierce's treatment and let disease fnfi.
On on the body and rob II % health 40
beauty. Disease never stands SUI
However trivial may seem the prceeni
defnnrcment or irrcguinfity. be ASSURE
that if u " not cured N VIII conatanif
Frow and strike deeper roots and ".
yoiyc consequences more painful nhi
serious.
Women can rely on "Favorite Pre-
scfipilon" Ca cure irfcgulnrity. ulcer
tion. inflammation. female wenknef'
and the painful and depressing cons.
queneoa of these Diseases. 10 both mind
and body.
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QUEER CONDOLENCES.



This IL a little world In which We live
aud the people most ccftninof this are
those who have experienced strange Cos
lncid"nres Witch seem almost imponsl.
BILE, Harry bradshaw. executive H.
bfarian 81 tho Cambridge university
library, had strange adventure In the
Paris library. A book had been lost
for nearly a century aud Mr.. bradshaw
went over 10 see " he could discover u.
Search was fruitiesn, though there was a
strong presumption as 20 the part %
the library where II would b. found
lie stood one day In one of the recessen
90 tho library. describing Its probable
appearance 90 the librarian. about the
height. thickness and similar binding 10
THIS" said he. taking book out Of the
shelves.
n was the missing book.
The stories % strange condolences In
the matter Of recovery OF lost property
are legion. Two years ago u lady stay
ing at Long Branch lost gold ring
while bathing. A reward was offered
ana all the boys OF the place racked the
was never found. The next year tho
lady was NJ Long branch again. and
while reading on the shore, never look
ing for the ring. or thinking OF u.
she turned II up accidentally with her
paranol.
A woman out bicycling lost jeweicd
seerfpln. which she much valued. she
did not miss II until the end ~ her
journey, and ~ she had ridden twenty
miles the prospect Of finding Il seemed
small. she, however. gave notice ~
her lpsa TAI tho police. ON her return
Journey. when about u mile from home.
she punctured tho tire OF her machine.
ami, on dinmounting 10 discover the
cause. found tho pin sticking In the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-26
PANGUITCH.
WIN Assume tho uabiiim-nt. at . tir-t
Gi.s. City Court Notes.

Special Correspondence.
pAnguitch. Garfield County. April q.
n heavy south wind has been dolns
duty today In Tine style. and u Salt
Lake city knows how 10 profit by our
loss she may be the gainer Of a great
amount Of our real estate. ~ We notice
u moving In large quantities In diat
direction.
a mars meeting II called for Monday
night to name officers to be- elected May
lat next. TO manipulate tn. city govern
fnent for the next two years. pruNids
Ing n city organization n effected at
the election. TO he held at that time.
District court opened hero on the nth
inst. Judge Duncnberry on the bench.
Ills honor W. ~. McCariy of this dis
trict having exchanged with his honor
of the Fourth judicial district FOR tho
term. The cases tried were Ernest
Accord. for scHirtlng nm officer. plead
guilty and flncd tsh; charge ~ assault
with deadly weapon. continued Tor the
term.
Ernest Green. charge OF grand lar.
ccny, stealing horaca. convicted Of petit
larceny and given ninety days In the
county jail.
Frank L. Pierce. plead guilty 90 petit
larceny on horse stealing, givet. ninety
days In the county Jail
a number Of probate cases were
heard In part.
Judge DuAenberry has zone 10 Kan
nh, The court officials speak In the
highest praise Of his honor.