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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23
THE NOVEL OF THE DAY.

The talk of the month in metropoli-
tan literary circles is The Open Cues
tion, the novel by the well-known
American actress Elizabeth Robins.
The book was published in England
last autumn, and came to America with
the stamp of approval of the best Eng
lish critics. The noted artist, Whist
Ter, has pronounced it, in his estima-
tion, the novel of the age, and at some
time or other we may look for an edi-
tion with appropriate illustrations from
his brush, "Kellner," the great Ger
man savant, is another celebrity who
was struck at first sight with the artis-
tic power of the novel. AS soon as he
had read it, he wrote to Miss Robins,
asking that he be permitted to trans
late it into German. With such Eu-
ropean record behind this book, it is Of
interest to note its reception in the au-
thor's native country. New York crit
les are very much divided in their opin-
ions, but all agree that it is a novel of
unusual power, and one that is destined
to be talked about through the length
and breadth of the land. One critic
said that it was one of THE great Ameri-
can novels. Another was certain that
it was anything but that, and while ad-
mitting the genius of the writer, con-
demned the book severely. The opiu-
ions of other critics have varied between
these extremes, but they have all given
the book the full discussion which it
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst Of
slavery. George D. Williams, of Man
chester, Michigan, tells how such a
slave was made free. He says: "My
wife has been helpless for five years
that she could not turn over in bed
alone. After using two bottles of Elec-
trio Bitters, she is wonderfully i'm
proved and able to do her own work. "
This supreme remedy for female dis
eases quickly cures nervousness, sleep
lessness, melancholy, headache, back
ache, fainting and dizzy spells. This
miracle working medicine is a godsend
to weak, sickly, rundown people. Eve
ry bottle guaranteed. Only so cents.
Sold by Cy H. Lyle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23
An Editors Pass.

One Of the beauties and charms of an
editors life is in his dead heading it on
all occasions. No one who has never
feasted on the sweets of that bliss can
begin to take in the glory of its happi-
ness. He does $1OO worth of advertiing
for railroad, gets 'pass" for year,
rides $25 worth, and then he is looked
upon as q dead-head or half blown
deadbeat. He "puffs' concert troupe
$50 worth and gets 81 in complimentary
tickets and is thus ..'passed" free. If
the hall is crowded he is begruged the
room he occupies, for if his compli
mentarles were paying tickets the
troupe would be so much in pocket.
He blows and puffs church festival
free to any desired extent, and does
the poster printing at half rates, and
rarely gets ''thank you" for it. 1t goes
as part of his duty as an editor. He
does more work gratultously for the
town and community than all the
rest of the population puttogether, and
gets cussed for it all; while in many
instances where man donates few
dollars to Fourth of July celebration
baseball club or church, is gratefully
remembered. Oh, it is such a sweet
thing to be called an editor. He passes
''free" you know. .-Prsnter' Ink.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23
The Appetite Of a Goat

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics
whose stomach and liver are out of or
der. All such should know that DIR.
Kings New Life Pills, The wonderful
stomach and Liver Remedy, gives a
splendid appetite, sound digestion and
a regular bodily habit that insures per-
feet health and gre&t energy. Only 25
cents at Cy II. Lyle's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23
ARE YOU GOING

To Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Col
orado, Texas, Washington, or any point
West? If so don't forget that the Nash
Vile, Chattanooga and st. Louis Rail
way is the shortest and much the quick
est route. No transfers or layovers by
this line. For cheap rates, schedules
and other information write to
j. l.. EDMoNDsoN,S. p. A,
Union Depot, Chattanooga, Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23

The Sixth volunteer infantry was
mustered out of serv ice at Savannah,
Ga, The Third Mississippi wa disban-
ded at Albany, Ga, and orders were
issued at Washington for mastering
out the First Texas and the Second
Louisiana regiments, now at Havana.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23
Texas and ihe West.

Before starting to any point in tine great west
t will save you time and money to secure re-
liable Information about RoUTs and RATES
from an authorized passenger agent. This will
always uSure you the best RATE and shortest
ROur with fewer changes, transfers and lay
overs, Address any agent of the Southern
Railway or write to JOHN LAMAR MEEK,
Tcavoling Passenger Agent Southern Railway
Knoxville, Tennessee. e. list
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23

The Hon. John Sherman, who is at
st. Pierre, Martinique, on board the
steamer Paris, is ill of pneumonia. Mr..
Sherman is with an excursion party
which recently left the United States
for tour Of the West Indies.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23
He Fooled the Surgeons.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, of
West Jefferson, o., after suffering 1S
months from Rectal Fistula, he would
die unless costly operation was per-
formed; but he cured himself with five
boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the
surest Pile cure on earth, and the best
Salve in the world. 25 cents a box.
Sold by Cy Fl. Lyle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23
"Pride Goeth
Before a Fall. +"

Some proud people think
they haze strong constitu-
tons, and ridicule the idea
of disease. Such people
neglect their health, let the
blood run doWn, and their
stomach, Kidneys and liVer
become deranged.
Don't be foolish about your health.
Use Hoods Sarsaparilla and you will
prevent the fall and save your pride.
ecrofuIous 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 a wonder
iul change. Assesses all healed crutches
III ONH away ilG 10 uOW ldll uilu SIOuI,
perfectly well and the thanks are all due
to Hoods Sarsaparilla Other mothers with
crippled children should know this" MRS.
EMMA V. DUFF, Walpole, Mass.
Nervousness was weak, nervous
and very delicate, staggered in attempting
to walk. Hoods Sarsaparilla and Hoods
pills made me we'll. | feel like another
person." Mrs LIZZIE SHERBERT, Conduit
Street, Ext, Annapolis, Md.
Dyspepsia" We all use Hoods Sarsa-
parilla 1t cured my brother-in-law and
myself of dyspepsia. / cwe my life to it,"
NJ. II. KIRK, COZ Franklin St., Philadelphia.
J@od1 SaeJqpas@
gsiII:l i.l!llssl, SCI I.IIZ;yD
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23

The new Ambassador of the United
States to the Court of st. James made
his first public appearance in England
last night, responding to toast at a
banquet given by the Association of
Chambers of Commerce.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23
CITY BARBER SHOP.
The American Barber shor

located two doors south of Hotel Pied
mont and in front of Southern depot,
IN. p. 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, 1899-03-23
ORIGIN OF METEORs.

Astronomers are now agreed that
at least the small meteors, which occur
in great numbers, are parts of comets.
Comets are supposed to be swarms of
small PARTICLES of matter, much of it
not more than dust. The comets
known to us have probably been drawn
into the solar system by the attraction
Of the sun, as they happened to pass
near us in their wild flight through in
terstellar space. In case comet comes
near enough to the sun it is so power
fully attracted by that great mass as to
have the cometary orbit changed from
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23
SIZE AND COMposITIoN.

"The average size of meteors, esti-
mated from the amount of light pro-
duced, is less than one grain. Those
which have reached the earth and been
found, vary in size from fraction of
an ounce to 500 pounds /; and the NAM
moth meteorite which Lieut.. Peary re-
Gently brought from Greenland, having
fitted out and conducted a special expe-
dition for that purpose, weighed, as I
remember, forty tons. All of these
meteorites contain iron, some being
nearly pure iron. By analysis, mete-
orltes have yielded twentyfour of the
sixty-seven chemical elements known
on the earth, but not single new ele-
ment. However, some of the combi-
nations Of these twenty-four elements
found in meteorites differ from any
known combination of rocks of the
earth. The best collection of meteor
ties in the world is at Vienna. Am
herst, Yale and Harvard Universities
also have fine collections. Harvard
now owns the collection of the late DR..
John Lawrence Smith, of Louisville,
who, after he acquired by purchase the
collection of DR.. Gerard Troast, Of
Nashville (State Geologist of Tennes.
see from 1881 to 1s49), had the best col.
lection in the United States.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23
No-To.pac for FIFTY Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. SOC. q. AL druggists
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23
floods SaaJQbasM
;EA ;IlII:s Z q 2s!l.!s 3 ms

Hoods Pills cure liver ills, the nonirritating and
only cathartic to take with HOgd's sarsapara
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-06-14
4 NEW TO I.

The good roads convention, held at
Lexington last Saturday, will be OF great
value to the commonwealth.
1t has set in motion the elements that
will bring about new era of road build
ing within the commonwealth.
The delegates to the convention were
men who are wrapped up heart and soul
in the material progress Of the state.
They realize the fact that Kentucky
farmers are losing millions OF dollars
annually, through the excessive cost OF
transportation over the mud paths that
are called by courtesy, "county roads"
The motto OF the convention was, "l6
macadam;zed roads to one dirt road" 1t
is a good slogan to rally to and when this
is accomplished, Kentucky will be the
most progressive and prosperous State in
the Union.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-06-14
Clever Ennnrh To Nntn.


A keen witted fellow, despite his
general ignorance, was brought down
to the courthouse to receive the rights
Of citizenship
"Name the capital of the nation,
said the judge.
The applicant scratched his head
IL cant just place it, judge" he
said, "but you name over few of the
towns and I'll tell you when you strike
it."
sis 1t Chicagoi" querisd the judge
mo"
ISIS 1t St LouisH"
"No."
"Is it Arizonaf"
"No."
sis it Washington
The candidate looked puzzled. He
hesitated.
"Say, judge" he slowly replied, eff
tibet amt the place it's close shotl''
He got his papers.
Another candidate was brought in by
a well known local politician.
LET me see what you know about
geography, " said the judge "Suppos-
ing you and Mr.. Blank walked straight
down TO the lake and started across it,
going due north, where would you
landf"
ION the bottom. said the candidate
promptly.
He got his papers too. Cleveland
Plain Dealer
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-06-14
Where Soldier. Must swim.

In the Dutch army a man must be
able to swim as well as to fight More
over If he is in the cavalry he must
have horse which will take river as
easily as a hunter takes fence.
Swimming maneuvers are part Of the
regular drill there Collapsible canvas
boats, manned by a few oarsmen. lead
the horses 80 that they do not attempt
10 land on stone quays and other diff
cult points. The men swim across with
their horses and on them. They do it in
swimming costume and in all the ac-
couterments of war
There are few nautical emergencies
for which the Dutch army is not pre-
pared. Some Of the officers have even
reached a degree Of proficiency that not
only their horses and kit cross the river
with them, but their pet dogs sit upon
their shoulders and are borne over al.
most without getting wet.-Stray
Stories
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-06-14

bsuching the primary, and his work was
as coarse as that which would character.
the most brutal and ignorant ward heel
er had the latter the same opportunity,
The disgraceful exhibition of force
used by the police and fire departments,
evidently sanctioned by Weaver aud the
Board OF Safety, should open the eyes Of
the people Of the State to the awful con-
dition OF things that obtain in Louisville.
The state at large should see to it that
ripper bill be passed in the next legis-
lsture which will abolish the partisan
boards controlled by the Mayor, and
take from him the appointing power
the patronage he uses as lash and
which makes him veritable car.
AS long as municipal affairs are con-
Quoted under the present charter, men
like Weaver wi make carbon OF the
patronage at their disposal, and breed
OF political buzz lrds will fatten at the
public expense.
The state has an interest in this matter
as an election Ike the one held Monday
at Louisville, is more preju1cial to the
good name and material growth of the
commonwealth than the local feuds OF
the mountaineers OF Clay county.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-06-14

peared to be at all sensible 10 tue charms
of melody. Two musicians, with flute
and clarinet, performed for the expert
ments When they played before the
bear pit the bears looked all around them
scented the air, and then walked toward
the musicians and paced up and down
the pit.
In the next cage were a vultuFe con-
dor and some eagles. The condor SEEM
ed to be the most powerfully moved by
the melodies. The eagles we're aroused
only at the most strident ton % OF the AlIe
remaining diRn'nedly stair ssque at the
rest OF the music. The penguins immed-
lately marched around the yard in time
to the music.
The kangaroo was much startled and
seating himself on his tail Immediately
took an attitude OF boxer ready for all
corners.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-06-14
STA MELESS TACTICS.

The attempt to hold a Democratic
primary in the city of Louisville last
Monday developed the most shameless
exhibition Of dirty politics ever before
beheld in that city.
By prostituting the police and ire de-
partments Of the city the administration
people succeeded in terTorizing the yot-
ers and intimidSting the regular election
officers 80 that the Democratic commit
tee was compelled, in the interest of the
voters TO annul the order oil election and
declare the primary oH-
BY countsnaneing and giving aid TO
hese shameless acts Mayor Weaver has
demonstrated that he is a political yul,
tuTe, whose highest conception Of munic-
ipal government is to make the patron
age Of the city carton, on which he and
birds Of his feather may feed and iAtten.
He is ably seconded by the pious Bill
Haldeman, who used to be John whAl-
lens side partner.
1t seems strange, indeed. to see Charley
Weaver Parading as a "SOo-goO." The
clovsn hOol peeps out from the mantle
of hvnocricv that anvelonaa him A
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-06-14
SUNDAY
SCHOOL.
Convention Will be held at CIO-
verpOrt Next Year.
h. V. Harris, President, and K. o.
Willis Secretary.

The Breckenridge County Sunday.
school Convention which convened at
Iryington last Thursday was one of the
most successful events OF the kind ever
held in this section.
Nearly every Sunday-school in the
county was represented and an intense
interest was taken in the proceedings,
All the 81 eeChess delivered and papers
read were valuable.
The singing by soloists and the choir,
was artistic aud spoke eloquentlv of the
splendid musical talent possessed by the
II d ued, cultured people of Irvington.
The basket dinner which was spread
in the park near the Methodist church
made up fine collation. and was plenti-
full enough to satisfy all.
V. q, Babbsge acted as chairman and
Clint Hook was secretary If the Conven-
ton. They both made a favorable i'm
pressions as able and enthusiastic officers.
The opening address by Rev. Lewis
was splendid effort and the response
by r l., MEG uffin was most happy one.
Mrs r NJ. Jolly's paper on the Chris
tian culture Of childhood was rich in sug.
gestion and showed her to be woman
blessed with broad sympathies and keen
power Of observation.
Prof. +. A. Fox, secretary of the State
Association cave IAN interesting talk on
State Association work and it's relation
to individual Sunday-schools.
The county Sunday-schOols raised by
pledge S25 for State Association work last
year There are over 1000 Sunday
school scholars in Breckenridge county
according to the reports from various
schools.
Ia the afternoon T. j. Jolly made a
splendid talk on Sunday.school needs
lie urged the cooperation Of tina pastors.
Fred D'Huy, Of this city, read spl len.
did paper on the way to secure better
teachers.
II V. Harris participated in the dis
cus-ion aud gave many practical and
helpful ideas. He said the oIgAnst was
next in importance 10 superintendent
and laid great stress on the value OF sing
ing
How to conduct primary class, " the
SUBJ set assigned TO MH. Bate Herndon,
Was handled in a mastery manner. The
paper was read by Mr.. HsrndOn, who
acted as proxy for bis wife.
SHOW to enlist the church member
ship" was we'll treated by T. B. Hen
dersOn. His paper Was commented upon
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-06-14
CLOSING WORD

We believe it is to the interest of the
democratic voters of Breckenridge, to see
that the county instructs for NJ. A. Cas-
sidy for Superintendent of Pub ic In
struction. We know him to be a noble,
conscientious gentleman, an able educa-
zionist, 80 recognized by the leaders Of
his profession. He is thoroughly i'm.
bued with the ambition to make Ken
tucky's public school system the best in
the land. Under his administration the
Office Of Superintendent Of Public In
struction would achieve the dignity it
deserves and Mr.. Cassidy would be- Sup
erintend mt rather than Clerk. Again
we commend him to the voters who
shall take part in the convention.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-06-14
How Animals Are Affected by Music.

"Music bath charms to soothe the savage
beast," wrote the poet, but scientists are
not content with thu dreams of poets,
and 80 interesting experiments as to the
effect of music on animals have lately
been made in London and Paris.
In London it was found that the NOM
ent the monkeys heard violin or flute
playing lively air they were quiet and
listened intently. The elephants took no
notice OF the music whatever nor did the
rhinoceros seem to care whether he had
music at dinner time or not. The hippo
potamus however rose and wagged his
huge head from side to side and again
SUNK back into his pool. The lion seem
ed TO be greatly excited by the sound OF
the music rushing against the bars OF his
cage and then passing up and down until
the music ceased. The pumas jumped up
at the first notes of Home Sweet Home"-
and came forward with signs of satisiac
ton.
Coyote came mp TO the bars OF It's cage
and then the music stopped put out ita
paw as II begging us to play on The old
tiger seemed 10 listen with pleasure to the
sweet low melodies, but roAred at the
louder and livelier airs. The crocodile
appeared to listen with pleasure opening
his mouth and signing or gurgllng.
In the experiments conducted at Paris
It was found that few Of the animals ap-
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-06-14
Trying Il on q Dog.

The sultan of Turkey is most in
quisitive as 10 what is said and written
about him abroad. Every day tIansla.
tions are laid before. him from. the
newspapers Of the world. and these are
all closely perused. His majesty. by the
way, is bad hand at suffering
At one time he wanted to have an
aching tooth removed and dared not.
Eight slaves had molars drawn out in
his presence that he might have an OPP
portunity Of judging the extent Of suf-
fering entailed. and finally the sultan
decided that he would rather bear the
pain than undergo such an ordeal
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-06-14
Mass Democratic Convention.

In pursuance OF the action Of the Dem
ocratic State Executive Committee call
ing State Convention 10 meet IN Louis
Vile, June 2lst, 1899, to nominate candi-
dates for State Offices, said Committee
making it my duty to call County Mass
Convention, hereby call Mass Con-
ventiOn to meet in Hardinsburg, Ken
lucky, at the Court House, at two o'clock
STANDARD timel Saturday, June 18th,
1899; said Convention to select delegates
TO attend the State Convention as here
inbeiore mentioned. Those entitled TO
take part in said convention are all
known Democrats and Others who sup
ported w j. Bryan for President and
those who pledge themselves to support
the nominees OF said State Convention.
All no entitled are respectfully invited to
he present and take part in said Mass
Convention. j. WHITwoRTH,
Chm Democratic Co. Com.
RICHARD ADKIssON, Secretary.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-06-14
J.. F. G.

by Bro. Leitchfeld who ADVOCATED home
training and teachers meeting.
An imprisoned address was made on
the subject Of punctuslity by Rev. Davis,
of HardinsbuTg His talk was enthusi.
astically applauded.
H. V. Harris, of this city, was elected
president and r o. Willis, OF this place
was elected secretary Of the countp asso'
citation.
Cloverport was selected as che mex
place OF meeting.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-06-14
WINNING PRAISE.
Success of VIOIinist George Smith In
Cincinnati.

Musical people in Louisville will bein-
terested to hear of the success achieved
by the young violinist, George Smith.
The following clipping from the Gin
cinnati Commercial Tribune speaks for
itself as do those from the Volksblatte
and Free Press.
"Mr. Smith, the other violinist Of the
evening, earned the instantaneous adml-
ration OF his audience for his power, and,
one might say, impetuosity. He is full
of temperament, and his techni que is far
beyond that Of the average advanced
pupil OF the day. Mr.. Smiths first num-
Der was the Max Bruch concerto In g
minor, which he played well enough to
cause his numerous friends to call for an
encore, which he gave in the Druse Polo
naise by Sauret His last number was
the Paganini "Etudes d'Octaves," in
which he displayed splendid technique
The Volksblatte says: "Mr. George
Smith, quite exceptionally gifted young
man, played the q minor concerto by
Max Bruch. The young violinist has in
regard to technical education reached an
astonishing point, and promises to be-
come an eminent viollnist. His tones are
beautifully even and sure, his manner Of
bowling quiet and graceful. The difficult
ties OF the concerto he overcame with
surprising sureness, Notwithstanding his
tone was not quite blameless, the natural
consequence oil the emotion OF the young
violinist. The ease with which he over.
came the difficulties of PsRanini's octave
studies was really astonishing, as they
are difficult even for a great violinist.
With the necessary perseverance the
young man will surely take an honorable
position among the ViOlinist Of his time"
The Free Press says "His timbre is no
BILE and possessed OF bell-like clearness.
His playing savors not at all Of the stu
do. He we'll merited the enthusiastic
applause he received. Courier Journal
April II tn 1899.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-06-14
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The democratic county convention
meets at Hardinsburg Saturday pursuant
TO cali.
Every party man who can do 80 is ex.
pected TO be on hand.
1t is thought that the Fourth district
will instruct for Hardin. There is some
Goeble and Stone strength in this county
and the Hardin men recognize the i'm
por;ance Of being out in force so that the
instructions do not go by default by rea-
son of overconfdence.