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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28
Famous Gsneral,s Last oflcial Act

Baltimore, Dec. 2O-A. E. Morrison
of Leesbutg, Va, has left at the Mer-
camille Trust Co., for safe keeping, the
last dispatch written by Stonewall
Jackson. The dispatch was directed
to Gen. Lee, and was written at three
o'clock on the afternoon Of May 3, 1869.
Gen. Jackson was killed at z O'Clock
that evening. The dispatch was en-
trusted to Mr., Morrison for delivery,
but never reached its destination, as the
bearer was wounded in his efforts to
get through the lines, and was unable
to proceed or to turn the dispatch over
to another curier. Mr.. Morrison has
has since kept the paper, which he
prizes highly, as being, perhaps, the
last action Of the famous general.
The dispatch reads as follows:
''Six miles west, OhancelIorsYille,
p. m, May ., 1858 General: The
enemy has rnadea stand at Chancellors,
which is about two miles from Chancel-
lorsville, I hope so soon as practic-
able to attack. I trust that an ever
kind providence with bless us with
success. Respectfully,
'T. J. JACKSON.
Lieutenant General"
"To Gen. Robert E. Lee"
"P. S.-The leading division is up
and next two appear to be we'll closed. u
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28
snodgrasa Announce. Els Candidacy.

Nashville, Tean., Dec. 10, Chief
Justice David L, snodgrase, Of the
Tennessee supreme court, tonight
formally announced his candidacy for
the United States senate in a proclama-
tion to the people of Tennessee.
Judge Snodgrass is for expansion,
retaining the new possessions, and de-
clares emphatieally against trusts. In
his announcement he.says he is not for
further expansion under tho present
existing conditions, but tho time is
coming when the. government will have
to expand on account Of the growing
population. He believes that the Uni
ted States lis duty bound to retain the
Philippines. He denies that the repub-
leans have right to claim the expan-
sion as their own, but. says it as old
democratic doctrine.
In the discussion of trusts he says
that he has view a certain class OF
legislation looking to their restraint OF
suppression, He believes that trusts
stihe competition and injure trade in
general.
The declaration of Judge Snodgrass
may be taken as.t6e first shot Of "a red
hot political CAMPAIGN in Tennessee
Congressman Calmack has already Oh
nounced his candidacy and his friends
are actively atwqfk.
Whether Governor McMilln will en-
ter the raeeIemains to be seen.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28
GEN. LAwToN's DEATH.

1t is no disparagement of other com
mandors in the Philippines to say that
any one of them could have been spared
better than Lawton. He was an ideal
soldier for such work as our troops
have to do thereof iron physique and
tireless energy, indomitable ani who'll
DEVOTED to his duty Memphis Scimi-
tar.
The death of that dashing, knightly
soldier, Gen. Henry w. Lawton, will
sem a pang of regret through every
American heart. His splendid service
Cuba, and later in Luzon, has given
him worldwide reputation for enter
prise, sound Judgment, patience and
fine moral fiber. that he amply earned
by his magnificent work in the field.
He died the death that good soldiers
prefer, his back to the field, his face to
the foe. Chattanooga Times.
The American people, who are in
debted to him for a life bravely spent,
and finally laid down in their behalf,
sympathize sorrowfully with his fami-
ly and will cherish gratefully his mem
ory. louisville Courier-J Journal.
He was brave to a.fault, and his reck-
less disregard of bullets caused his
death. The country has lost in him
the flower of its army. The cause in
which he died will not be abandoned,
nor the soil on which he bled basely
surrendered TO those who slew him.
Nashville Banner.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28
Richardson Right.

The Midland Methodist attacks Hon.
James d. Richardson for voting to seat
Roberts, aud says. that the congress
man from the Fifth district made q
very grave mistake, Odrreligious con
temporary takes q moral view exclu-
sively of Mr. Richardson's action, CON
cluding that by voting to seat the poly
gamist, Mr.. Richardson endorsed Nor
monism. There is but one constitu-
tional may to. deal with Roborts. That
way is to seat him, and then proceed
against him with charges covering his
case, II, after hearing these charges
and the evidence, two-thirds of the
members of the House vote against
Boberts, that expels him, and he can
notbe eonstitionally expelled any other
way. When the ease came on quite a
number of congressman, among them
Mr.. Richardson, concluded that they
would follow the constitutional way in
this case, and in doing so they simply
show that they have some regard for
1.-the oath they took to obey the consti-
tuition of their country. Mr.. Richard
son is right in his view Of the case, and
his position does not Indicate that he
indorses Mermonism at all.-Chatta-
nooga News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28
Brave Men FAN

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles as we'll as women, and all feel
the results 10 loss Of appetite, poisons in
the blood, bAckachA nervousness, head
ache and tired, listless, rundown feel
ing. But there's no need to feel like
that. J. ". Gardner, OF Idaville, Ind. !,
says: Electric Bitters are just the
thing for . man when he don't care
whether he dies OF lives. 1t gave me
new strength and good appetite. car
now eat anything and have new lease
ON life." Only so cents at r. s. Boil
toms drug store. Every bottle guaran
teed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28
A Lesson in Anatomy.


How many bones in the human face?
Fourteen, when they're all in place.
How many bones in the human head?
Eight, my child, as I've often said
How many bones in the human ear?
-Four in each, and they help to hear.
How many bones In the human spine?
Twenty like climbing vine.
How many bones in the human chest?
Twenty-four ribs, and two Of the rest.
How many bones the shoulders bind?
Two in each-7one before, one behind.
How many bones in the human arm?
In each arm one; two in each forearm.
How many bones in the human wrist?
Eight in each, If none are missed.
How many bones in palm of the hand?
Five in each with many band.
How many bones in the fingers ten?
Twenty eight, and by joints they bend.
How many bones in the human hip?
One in each, like dish they dip.
How many bones in the human thigh?
One in each, and deep they lie.
How many bones in the human knees?
One in each, the kneepan, please.
How many bones in the human knee?
Two in each, we can plainly see.
How many bones in the ankle strong?
Seven in each, but none are long.
How many bones in the human foot2
Five in each, as the palms are put.
How many bones in the toes half score?
Twenty eight, and there are no more.
And now altogether these bones wait.
Philadelphia Times
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28
CURRENCY BILL PASSES HOUSE.
Vote on the Measure Was 100 to I5o-
Went Through With Ease,


Washington, December IS. - The
currency bill passed the house by a
vote 1870 10 150 The following demo
Gratis voted for the BILL Clayton, Of
New York, Denny,of Maryland, briggs
of New York, Scudder of New York,
Thayer Of Massachusetts, Wilson Of
New York.
Almost every scat in the hall was oc-
cupied when the house convened today.
The vote upon the currency bill, which
was to be taken Immediately after the
reading of the journal, was responsible
for the full attendance. Neither a mo-
tion to recommit nor an offer of sub
-stitute was in order by the terms of the
special rule under which the house was
operating,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28
A Beautiful Xmas Issue.

Heretofore the field for magazines
has been unsurpassed by northern pub
fishers. The need of a first class south
ern magazine, rejecting the best liter
arytalent OF tie south, has long been
felt. The Sunny South which has for
95 years been the tonly literary weekly
printed in theSouthern States has been
changed to " monthly magazine. Its
first monthly edition, dated December,
is Xmas number and is q 36 page
book printed in coIors and handsomely
illustrated. 1t contains the beginning
of new story the Professors Secret,
by Mrs. Mary e. Bryan, "Little Dave"
pathetic short story by Joel Chandler
Harris and many. other good things.
From beginning to end it is filled with
splendid original matter. The cover
page carries a poem from Frank T..
Stanton beautifully illustrated. The
magazine is 81 year. If you sub
scribe at once the publishers will send
you as a Xmas present free and post
paid copy OF Shakespeare's complete
works. The book is an immense and
beautiful edition. 1t contains 487 pages
and over 50 elegant engraYings. It is
sx12 inches and weighs over 2 pounds,
1t is printed on splendid white paper
and is bound in leatherette flexible
binding.
If you desireto sec sample pages o.
the book showing some of the reading
matter, the class engravings, the kinC
paper, etc., dsop line to the publish
ers and they will Immediately senC
sample pages to you. If you orde
and are displeased your money will b
refunded. One dollar gets the maga
zine year and Shakespeare free.
The Sunny South, Atlantis, Ga
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28

Dr. A. @. Hammett, of Chicago, who
has just returned from the oourtry
north of the Transyaal, says Englands's
greatest trouble will be with the ma
tives and not with the Beers. He thinks
that when the whites have been sup
pressed the blacks viii have to be con-
quered over again. The nstives il
Mashonaland have already become rest
less, and the British and American
subjects have been compelled 30 take
refuge in kraals or fortified camps.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28

The body Of Maj. Gen, Lawton has
been removed to Manila, and will be
placed temporarily in vault at Ii Paco
cemetery. 1t will eventually be bro't
to the United States for burial, proba-
bly, in Arlington. Senator Fairbanks
saw the President in regard to funeral
services of a national character when
the remains are brought home. Mr..
Fairbanks, in the Senate, and Mr.. Lam
dis, in the House, introduced bills to
provide pension of $4,000 year foi
Mrs. Lawton. Army officers have
started a fund to lift the mortgage on
the Lawton home in California. The
President and Secretary of War Root
have sent messages of coincidence tC
Lawton through Maj. Gen. Otis.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28

There is more .CGtarrh in this section OF the
country than Allother diseases put together.
ard until the last fewEcars was supposed to
be incurable, For great many years doctors
pronounced it local disease, and prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly falling to
cure with local treatment, pronounced it in
curable, Science has proven catarrh to be q
constitutional disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure
manufactured by F. j, Cheney & Co.. Toledo,
Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the
market 1t is taken internally in doses from
10 drops to teaspoonful It acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any case it
vIils to cure. Send for circulars and testi-
monials. Address.
F. J. CHRNEY, 6, Co, Toledo, o.
soldby Druggists 7jc
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28
Lyons LaEative Syrup

Is a vegetable preparation absolutely
harmless II lite eject; 1t acts gently on
the kidneys, liver and bowels; cures con-
stipation, biliousness, sick headache
clears the complexion and makes the
blood pure. An ideal remedy for child
ren as we'll as adults,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28

After an exciting session the Louisi-
ana State Democratic Convention at
Baton Rouge last night nominated W.
W. Heard for Governor. He is at pres
ent State Auditor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28

At Rosedale, Miss, L. Il, Mole
more, planter and merchant, and his
manager, A. B. Dumas. were shot and
fatally wounded by two negroes. A
posse is in pursuit of the negroes.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28

Maj. Gen. Wood the new Governor
General of OabA. hes reached Havana
and was given ~ unusual welcome.
Msj. Gen. Brooke left for Washington
on Saturday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28

A bill was introduced in the House
for the appointment Of committee to
visit China and Japan and report on
the commercial and industrial condi-
tions Of those countries. The bill calls
for transportation of SIS, 900 to meet
the committees expenses. Two SINH
lar bills were pres nuted in the Senate.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28

A MERICAS Greatest Medicine Is
~ Hoods Sarsaparilla, because it pos
sesses unequalled curative powers and
its record of cures is GREATEST,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28

The American Federation of Labor
reelected all its officers and decided to
hold its next convention in Louisville.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28
.HOICE Vegetables

w. will always find a ready
market-but only that farmer
can raise them who has studied
the great secret how to OBJ
tain both quality and quantity
by the judicious use of we'll
balanced fertilizers. No fertil-
izer for Vegetables can produce
a large yield unless it contains
at least so Potash. Send for
our books, which furnish full
information. We send them
free Of charge.
GERMAN KALI WORKS,
90 Nassau St, New York.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28
The American Barber Shop,

Tno AmofIcan Bhrber 5hop,
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, 1899-12-28
Doctors Say;

G9tyGSSJE , SdyS
Bilious and intermittent Fevers
whicllprevail in miasmatic dis
.ricts are invariably accompan-
icd by arrangements Of the
Stomach Liver and Bowels.
The Secret of Health.
The liver is the great driving
wheel" in the mechanism of
nan, and whenitis out oforder,
the whole system becomes de-
ranged and disease is theresult.
TUFTS Liver Pills
Cure all Liver Troubles.
-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28
A MUTE NARVEL, UNSPEAKABLY
Do You COntemplate Going west !

Do you know anyone who does? If so,
/ viii be glad to quote rates and sched-
ules, and furnish maps and infc=ma-
tion free.
w. r. ROGERS, 7. P. A.
Knoxville, Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28

The Cincinnati Enquirer pays this
compliment to Hon. James d. Richard
son, who was recently chosen minority
leader of the lower house Of congress:
"IIo is the ablest parliamentarian in
the house, The same might have been
said Of him in the last house. He knew
more about parliamentary Law and prac-
tice and was better presiding officer
than Thomas B. Reed, or any other
man ON either side. Mr.. Reeds chief
accomplishment was in presiding and
conducting the affairs Of the house in
defiance of parliamentary law and pre-
cedents."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28

The Beers are now massing large
force at General Gatacae's abandoned
camp at Stormberg. The British army
is everywhere on the defensive. There
is no late news from the various col
ums. 1t is feared Gen. Methuen's COM
munication has been cut. Gen. French
tried to advance from Arundel, but
was again forced back. Mafeking has
not been heard from since December 6,
and thero IS no news from Ladysmith
or Kim berloy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28
CITY RARBER SHOP

Run by iirst-class white worlmen. We want
and are trying to Elevate tho Barber Profes
sion In Johnson City. Come and sec US.
Patronlze your own Color
and help those that are deserving of your pat
ronage. Yours respectfully,
Russell g. Walden, Prop,
Corner Main and Buffalo Streets.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28
BrownloW Leads.

Congressman W. P. Brownlow, of
the First district of Tennessee, ap-
pears on more committees of congress
than any other Tennessee member.
Henry r. Gibson comes second, and
then the democrats.
The list as announced by Chairman
Henderson shows the following Ten
nessee members assigned to the follow.
ing number of committees;
Brownlow, 4; Gibson, 3; Cox, Q
Moon, 2; Gaines, 2; Sims, 2; Richard
son /; Carmack, 1; Snodgrass, 1. Mr.,
Richardson appears on the ways and
means committee which is the most i'm
portant of them all.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28

DR.. Niles Pain Pills cure Neuralgia.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28

EluM0R9, boils, pimplcs and all
d eruption8 are due to impure blood,
and by purifying the blood with
Hoods Sarsaparilla they are CURED.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

AOoe's rlls euTS liver uIs tie noy.Grltating sga
enly yslhnytif to ta&e will LiQQas SarsagaElla,
The National tribune., 1899-03-09

c., THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1899.
To Gu
We furnish this blank for vonr CON,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-01

of 2. 157 since 1898. The result of the
election in the Eighth district has car
ried dismay to repu blican hearts. and
has exceeded the most glowing and
hopeful estimates of democrats them
selves.
The result is a subject for great re-
joicing on the part of the democracy
of the United States. as the election
of Mr.. Shackleford carries with it
considerably more than the mere fact
that MIR. Shackleford has been elected
to congress. Next to Hon. w j.
Bryan. Mr.. Bland was acknowledged
the leading advocate of the cause Of
bimetallism and the doctrine of 10 to-
in this country. When his death
occurred Z few months ago the oPpe-
nents of the cause of bimetallisn re-
solved to make an example of his dis
trict. They proposed to show that
with the death of Mr.. Bland the silver
issue was also dead, not only in his
district, but throughout the United
States. The whole machinery of the
national republican organization was
put in motion to defeat the successor
to Mr.. Bland. The entire financial
aid of all the trusts and comb ines
that are prospecting so well under the
republican administration, were put
at the disposal of the national and
state committees for the purpose of
defeating Judge Shackleford.
But the principle triumPhed, and
the Eighth Missouri proved in the face
of all true to her famous statesman
now dead, and true to the issues for
which he fought, which survive him.
The result was a national victory
based on national questions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-01
SOUTH HEIGHTS HAPPENINGS.

South Heights, Sept. MIR. and
Mrs. William Kuschman and son,
Robbie, visited near Presumption last
week.
Mrs. William Tillbrook and son,
Clarence, visited friends here this
week.
Mrs. L. Lafferty and two children,
of Alexis, are visiting W. j. Irwin and
family.
George w. Wood left Saturday for
Dubuque, where he visited until
Wednesday with friends.
Mrs. H. X Walker and children
have returned home after visiting near
Presumption for 4 week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lewis, of Henry
county, spent last Sunday at the camp
meeting, and then visited here before
returning home.
South Heights was well represented
at the Moline street fair Wednesday,
nearly everybody driving up to see
the floral parade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-01
\ Notable Victory.

The democratic victory in the Eighth
Missouri district, in the special cleo
tisn to choose n successor to the late
Congressman Bland, was notable in
more ways than one. On the same
issues which made Silver Dick" ia
nous, the democratic nominee, Judge
Shackleford. carried the district by a
bigger plurality than that of Mr..
Bland in 1898. Based on the vote cast
Tuesday, exceeding as it did the plu-
rality for iMr.. Bland lin chat great
democrats last campaign, a full vote
in the Eighth district would have
given Judge Shackleford a plurality
of 5000, showing n democratic gain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-01
Public Notice.

Public notice is hereby given that on the
fourth day OF September next. meet
ing of the city council of the city of
Rock Island, illinois, TO be held on
that day ut the council chamber. the
undersigned Tr!-CIty RaikYay company wilt
pre- ent o the said city council, its petition
praying said council 20 grant To il, the right to
construct, operate and maintain, for ii period
of twenty years. an electric street railway
line on Forty-second t42) street in sid city
with AL necessary appurt enances, the pro-
posed line to commence It and connect with,
the main street car line of said company now
laid on Fifth avenue south of said street..
thence north and down said Forty-Second (42)
street to the Mississippi river, thence to con-
meet with a bridge and electric street railway
to be built by said company to the govern
ment island, for the purpose of running and
operating an electric street car inc from said
avenue TO the government arsenal, with the
right to lay down. construct and main lain in
said Forty second (42l street, all accessory
tracks. poles, wires and other means and ap-
piances. to construct, maintain and operate
said electric railway.
TRICKY RAILWAY COMPANY.
Rock Island, Illinois, Aug. 22d, 1891
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-01

THE annual report of Pension Com
missioner Evans shows that in round
numbers, 1000 names were added to
the pension roll during the year, and
IS, 600 dropped, of which 1000 were
by death. The amount expended for
pensions was S13S, 355. 900. The an
nual value of the entire roll is $685.
600 greater than ever, before, due to
higher average a pensions. The to-
tai number of pensioners is 991, 800, of
whom 753, $50 are soldiers, the rest
are widows, dependent relatives
and nurses. The appointment of a
commission to revise the pension laws
and rules is recommended.
Every state and territory in the
union is represented in the pension
roll. Ohio leads in numbers, having
los. 1927 pensioners. Pennsylvania is
n close second with 104. 6S1. and Illi-
nois is third with DAG. Following
were the number of pensioners in sew
eral western states and the amounts
paid to them:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-01
BAD COM PANY.
Not A Home In Rock Island Where This
Visitor Is Welcome.


Visitor Is Welcome.
The most unwelcome visitor in
Rock Island
Is itching skin disease.
Itching piles is known in nearly
every household,
And eczema is no stranger.
They're both bad company.
They come early-stay late.
We always say good radiance
when they go.
Know how to keep them away? Use
Doan's Ointment.
Doan'S Ointment cures piles and
all itchiness of the skin.
a Rock Island man endorses our
claims.
Mr.. F. A. Scott. of 2506 Fifth-and-
a-half avenue, retired farmer, says:
Il tried various remedies, but never
got any permanent relief until l tried
DOan's Ointment. l saw it was es-
pecially recommended for this trouble,
and got n box at Marshall az Fisher s
drug store. 1t worked like a charm
and stopped the intolerable itching
almost immediatelv. | continued the
use of it for short time and was
cured
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by
all dealers, price so cents. Mailed by
Fcster-Milburn company, Buffalo, n.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-01
Glorious News

Comes from DR.. d. b. Cargile, of
Washita, l. Il. He writes: -Four
bottles of Electric Bitters has cured
Mrs. Brewer of scrofula, which had
caused her great suffering for years.
Terrible sores would break out on her
head and face, the best doctors could
give no help. but her cure is complete
and her health is excellent. This
shows what thousands have proved
that Electric Bitters is the best puri-
fer known. It's the supreme remedy
for eczema, letter, salt rheum, ulcers,
boils and running sores. 1t stimu-
lates liver. kidneys and bowels, expels
poisons, helps digestion, builds up
the strength. Only so cents. Sold by
Hartz q Ullemeyer, druggists. Guar
anteed.