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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-10-18
GRIPMEN ARE oNE-slDED.
Half OF Their bodies Developed by Hand
ling the Heavy Levers.

Half OF Their bodies Developed by Hand
ling tho Heavy Levers.
"All the gripmen necessarily must
be muscular" sold q big Chicago cable
train driver recently, "for the physical
exertion Is great and o weak man
could not stand the strain. It's sort
of one-sided trade, though. II fel-
low sticks to it long he gets bigger on
the right side Of his body than on the
left, for the pulling and pushing, haul
ing and jerking are done mostly with
that side. don't know any man who's
been at tho work long enough to be-
Some really deformed by 1t, but I've
seen many gripmcn vsho were plainly
larger, heavier, more muscular on tho
right side, especially in the shoulder,
than on the other side No; I've never
seen the phenomenal enlargement-the
'gripman's arm the boys call ton
the left side, for the simple reason that
the builders OF grip cars don't take
left-handed men into their calculations.
There ore no left-handed grip cars; con-
sequcntly there are no left-handed
Rripmen."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-10-18
A Thonsnnd Tongues

Could not express the rapture of An
ME Il. Springer, of Philadelphia, when
DIR. Kins New Discovery cured her OF
a hacking cough that for many years
had made life a burden. She says;
"After all other remedies and doctors
failed it soon removed the pain in my
chest and l can sleep soundly, some
thing can scarcely remember doing
before. i feel like sounding its praise
throughout the Universe. l." DR.. Kings
New Discovery is guaranteed to cure
all troubles of the Throat, Chest OF
Lungs. Price SOC and 81. Trial bot
tie free at City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-10-18

Why experiment on yourself with
remedies of doubtful utility when you
can get Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
which has stood the of time? Twenty
five years sale and use have proven
that remedy to be prompt and certain
cure for colds. 1t will cure a cold in a
day if taken as soon as the cold has
been contracted and before it has set
tied in the system. Sold by City Drug
Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-10-18
Non : Resident Notice.
Alice P. Hoss vs. in the Chancery
The Interstate B. Court at johnson
& l.. Association;) City, Tennessee.

In this cause it appearing from the
allegations in Complainants bill, which
is sworn to, that w. NJ. Patton and wife
Magic Patton, are non-residents of the
state of Tennessee, 1t is ordered by me
that publication be made for four sue
cessive weeks, as required by law, in
THE COMET, a newspaper published in
johnson City, in Washington county,
notifying said nonresident Defendants
to appear before our said Chancery
Court at the Court House in Johnson
City on the
1sT MONDAY IN NOVEMBER, 1900,
it being a rule day, and make defense
to said bill, or the allegations thereof
will be taken for confessed and this
cause setfor hearing ex parte as to them.
This Sept. IA, 1900
Z. A. SHIPLEY. G. Il M.
! By s. L. MILLER, D. G, & M,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-10-18

Moss, Pullman Sleeping cars Bristol W Chat
tanooga Memphis and New Orleans and from
Chattanooga TO Shreveport and Chatham oga
70 Mobile; also Chattanooga 70 Jacksonville
end Atlanta t~ Brunswick
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
kEaSthonnd Noli5M - M u M N 81 sd, 80 J.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-10-18
Do You Contemplate Going West ?

Do you know anyone who does? II so,
l will be glad to quote rates and SEIZED.
ules, and furnish maps and informa.
ton FREQ.
w, T. ROGERS. 7. PA.
KNOXVILLE. Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-10-18

Nos. Il and 10 carry Pullman Sleeping Cars
between New York and Nashville via Ashevills
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.
Daily Daily, except Sunday
F. s. CANNON. Sd v. p. G. NJ Washington DC
J, NJ CULP, Traf Mgr. Washington, ID. G.
w. A. TURK, @. p. A.. Washington, d. G.
c. BENSCOTER,AG.P.A.,C Chattanooga, Tenn
]. l.. MEEK. r. p. A. Knoxville Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-10-18

You assume no risk when you buy
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. The City Drug
Store will refund your money if you
are not satisfied aftea using it. It is
everywhere admitted to he the most
successful remedy in use for bowel
complaints and the only one that never
fails. 1t is pleasant, safe and reliable.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-10-18

No. L. Pullman Drawing Room Buffet Sleeping
cor Chattanooga TO New York via Ashevile.
No. "a Pullman Sleeping cars Chattanooga
70 New York via Bristol, Cafe Observation
Chattanooga TO Radford. Va
No. 4Pullman sleeper Knoxville 10 New York
No 80 carries Pullman Sleeping car Chatta-
noogR TO Salisbury and Salisbury 10 New York
Northboupd No, is No. II No s No II
Knoxville. !, " 70, 2oam IN 5Opm IS liam " 50pm
Clinton ......, 10 00am 84Spm 0.I5am R43pm
Hartman Jct II. 20am 10 3Opm &c..
Jellico ......... ....... ..... a. S0arn TO- .Opm
Louisville m 78Opm 7bOsml mann. 65Oam
Cincinnati. or 7S0pm f45am nam. T30am
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-10-18

No. n carries Pullman Sleeping car Knox
Vile TO Cincinnati via Hartman Jet & q 4 c.
No II Pullman Sleeping cars Knoxville 70
Louisville via Jellico and L IN
Southbound No IS No, is No lS No 4
Hartman Jct IS 5am 76Oopm :. - -,...-..
Jellico. ......... ........ -. IS 05nm' 2 45pm
Clinton. assam 620pm 45am 3 20pm
Knoxville 49,. 145am 700pm 745am 4S0pm
No IS Pullman Sleeper Cincinnati to Jack
sonville vim @ & Hartman Junction Knox
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27
500 for a Bottle

This would not be a large price
o pay for DR.. Drummond's Light
enlng Remedies for rheumatism if
one could not get relief any cheap,
er. The Drummond Medicine Co.,
New York, have received hundreds
of unsollci ted testimonials from
grateful people restored to health
by the use of their remedies, who
would not hesitate to pay any price
rather than suffer the former tor
ture. If you would like to try these
remedies, and your druggist has
not got them, write direct to the
company. Agents wanted.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

"If | were to give you an orange,
SAID Kansas judge the other day."
81 would simply say: Il give you
the orange;' but should the tran
sactlon be Entrusted to lawyer to
put in writing he would adopt this
form: Il hereby give, grant and
convey to you all my interest,
right, title and advantage of and ID
SAID orange, together with its rlnd,
skin, juice, pulp or pits, anything
hereinbefore or in any other deed
or deeds, instruments of any nature
or kind whatsoever to the contrary
in any wise Notwithstanding"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27
Lizard Was Million Years Old.

A skeleton of a great saurian
has been found in the northeastern
part of the harbOr of Caldera,
Chile. 1t was twenty-six and a
quarter feet long and had an enor-
nous head and tail. 1t was partly
buried in a clayey rock, a good
portion of which had been washed
away by the tide. The fossil was
taken from its bed, and when re-
stored will be a added to the Ma
tional Museum. The fossil was
about three feet shorter than the
similar one recently found in Kan
sas, and which was considered to
be an ancient marine offshOOt of
the lizard.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

The Sisters of Mount Carmel of
fer their heartfelt thanks to their
friends for the assistance given
them in the commencement exer,
cises by donations and waiting on
the refreshments. Also to the
ever benevolent Pelican State
Band for its appreciated music
and to Mr.. Bazus for his liberal
free use of his restaurant. May
God reward all for tn air generosity.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

Watermelons are now on the
market in plenteOus numbers.
Here is receipt that may come in
handy to many housekeepers:-
A delicious pickle may be made
with the white part of the water
melon rind. Cut the green rind
off as thin as possible, scrape of
the soft part and cut the pieces in
to finger strips. Wash and put
them in a preserving kettle. Dis
solve an ounce of alum in one gal
Ion of hot water and pour it over
the rinds. Let them stand OIL the
back part of the stove half a day,
and LET them lie in clear water I'm
til they are cold. Boil together
one quart of vinegar with two and
a half pounds of brown sugar
Skim and then add one ounce OF
stick cinnamon, half an ounce OF
whole cloves and the prepared
rinds which have been drained and
cook half an hour. Pat into JAM
and cover. ..-- s5NEH 1giCE 39Qaa
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

LARGE RICE MILLING AND
CANAL DEAL.-One of the lal
gest deals cOnsummated i'll some
time in Southwestern Louisiana
was closed last week, when Lichten-
stein, Hechinger & Co., of New
Orleans; and A. Kaplan, of Crow
ley, bought out the Estherwood
Rice Mill Company, Limited, own
ed by Miller, Morris & Combes,
and twO-thirds interest in the Mil
Ter Morris Canal and Irrigation
Company, Limited, owned by Mil
Ter & Morris the consideration be-
ing 100000 cash.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

DIED:-At the residence of its
grandparents, Judge and Mrs. Fee.
lix VOORHEES,, in New Iberia, on
Monday, June 25th, 1900, at 1
O'Clock A. M, Francis Harold, son
Of DIR. A. p. VOORHEES, and Ines
Broussard,aged 4 months, 10 days.
To the parents of the deceased
the IBERIAN extends it's heartfelt
sympathy in their hour of trouble.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27
NOME CITY, ALASKA.

Is twenty-eight hundred miles
from Seattle, via ocean. Is said to
be the richest gold field discovered
up TO this time. The first steamer
VIII leave Seattle on or about Nav
10, 1900. Fer full particulars, maps
etc, address Geo. H. Heaftord,
General Passenger Agent. Chicago,
Milwaukee, q st Paul Railway,
Chicago, Ill.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

DIED:-At the family resi-
dence, in New Iberia, on Sunday
June oath, 1900, at 40 o'clock p
NJ, Octavie Blanchet', aged Gt
years, daughter of Jules Niche
Blanchet and Caroline Ratier.
The relatives of the deceased
lady have the sincerest sympathy
of the lBERIAN in their bereaye
ment.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

Here is bit f sensible advice
from the Philadelphia Record:
The people are shy Of dealing al
a mercantile establishment OF winch
they know nothing and the pro-
prietor of which appears to be dis
inclined to give them desired IN.
formation. They prefer to eeal
with a merchant who, by daily
advertising makes himself, his store
and it's contents known TO every.
body. Advertising always brings
customers to the merchant who
wants them.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27
PERSONALS.

U. S. Dugas visited Lake Charles
Sunday.
Mr.. M. II. Titus of Gibson La.
was pleasant caller at our Office
on Monday last.
Misses Margery and Estelle Tay
lor, of Opelousas, La, are ON visit
to their uncle, Mr.. w. E. Satter
field of East End.
Mrs. George Hanley, and son
George Hanley, Jr., who were
spending some time here the guests
of relatives, left for their home at
Schrlever on Saturday last.
Mrs. G. &. Kramer lett for a
summer trip through North Caro-
lima on Sunday last. She was ac-
companied by Mrs. Wilbur Kran err
of Patterson.
Messrs. Leo and j. II. CarlIn,
the former of Jennings, and the lat.
ter of Rayne, were In our city, dur
ing the past few days to visit then
father, Mr.. j. O. Carlln who is on
the sick list.
The many friends of Mr.. Sidney
Laugblln ars glad to welcome him
home again on another vacation.
He returned last Sunday from the
Spring Hill College, in Alabama.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27
'ssl0nal Democratic Convention

= looks like Bryan, but who.
vt may be nominated. the
a' hook Island Route makes il
~ lof you to go along and see
j proceedings, selling tickets to
aasas City and return. July 2nd
= ''u good until July 9th fol
a' The rate will be only one
p.,.; ior round trip
ss purchasing tourist tickets
Kansas City to any point
z. e Tue fare Is $500 or more
we until Sept. Both for re
/ / I cnAs. B. sLoAr.
!. A., Fort Worth, Tex
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

The MasOns met on Sunday eve
ming last, and conferred the first
degree upon candidate. The
date being ST. Johns Day was a
festive occasion. After the work
Of comforting the degree had been
gone through with, the members
repaired to the Alma House where
a sumptuous repast had been pre-
pared by Mrs. Hatch. Numerous
toasts and impromptu speeches
were made and hearty good will
existed. At about 10 p. m. the
crowd broke up all having most
thoroughly enjoyed the occasion.
Our former citizen, Mr.. r. Ii. Cage
M. w. Grand Master, was in at
tendance, he having come up from
New Orleans for the occasion.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27
NOTICE TO ALL.

The Union Sixth District Bap-
fist Association will hold its oath
Annual Session with the Mt. Cal
vary's Baptist Church, on Weeks
street, New Iberia, La, J. B. Liv-
ingston, Pastor, July 9th to 10th,
1900.
To the many friends and the
public generally, are hereby mott
fed, that we expect a large dele
CATION in attendance. We are
thankful to the officials Of the
Southern Pacific r. r. Co. for spe-
cial rates to and from the AssOcia-
ton. We are also thankful to the
gentlemen of our town, owners OF
livery stables for special rates to
delegates attending the AssOcla-
ton.
THEREFORE,, We as resident
Ministers petition to the many
friends of our town, and to the
general public to assist in any way
they can to care for the delegates
attending the Association. Any
help given will be thankfully re
ceived by yours,
j. b. LIVINGSTON,
A. J. HORTON,
J. c.. ROCHELLE,
Committee.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

James Snow, an employee of the
Watkins railroad, and Miss Rosetta
Gee, both Of Lake Charles, were
passengers on the west bound train
from Lake Charles, Friday after
noon last. The occasion of their
rather sudden departure was deter
mlnation TO get married notwlth-
standing the opposition of the seven
teen year old girls stepfather, David
Bruce. He soon found out about
the departure and called on Chief of
Police Dees, who at once wired to
the officials at Orange and Beau
mont to arrest the couple. After
the brakeman's call at "Beaumont, +"
a happy couple aIlghted from the
train Only to fall into the arms Of
waiting officers. Snow was placed
in prison and some good ladies took
charge of the girl. Both parties
we're returned to Lake Charles.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

GA man with blllr' announces
the court chamberlain. The kIDc
was vlslbly startled. "He must be
a blrd' exclaimed his majesty,
thinking of the rigorous measures
he had taken to prevent creditors
approaching the royal person. De
troit Journal.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

One OF the neatest tonsorIal par
Tors IN the city Is the new shop lust
opened by Bernard and Roddy, un-
der the opera house. With the con
veniences they now have and their
skill as workmea they are sure to do
a stall better business than they aid
in their old stand.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27
BritIsn empire.

The British empire is now territory
of II $780, 900 square miles, or 13,Ooo,ooo
if we include Egypt and the Soudan'
and in this territory there is popula-
ton of about 407, 100000, which would
be increased to over 400, 100000 if Egypt
and the Soudan were included-a pop
ulation about one-fourth of the whole
population of the earth. OF the popu-
iation, again, about 100000 are OF
English speech and race.-Cincinnah
Enquirer.
To Glaze Pastry.
To glaze pastry, which is the usual
method adopted for meat or raised pies,
break an egg, separate the yolk from
the white, and beat the yoik for few
minutes. Then, when the pastry is
nearly done, take it from the oven,
brush it over with the beaten yolk OF
egg. Set it back into the oven to set
the glaze. about two minutes or So
Boston Globe.
.lurrrer PigeOns Armed.
In China carrier pigeons are protect
ed from birds of prey by apparatus
consisting of bamboo tubes fastened to
the birds bodies. As the pigeon flies
the action of the air passing through
the tubes produces whistling sound,
which keeps the birds OF prey at dis
tance.-N. Y. Sun.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

Win tie deepest regret that
'elea'n Of the illness of Mr.. J. 0.
a'''a' That gentleman Is so well
-a0Sn here and IN the immediate
"'u''Y that his numerous acquair
''aces will be sorry to hear the
news We hope Mr.. Carlin vii.
.''A recover and be among hi.
'flends again shortly.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

h0asekeeper-'T don't believe
'0a ever did a stroke of work in
your llfe.' Tramr-'I was SIX
''a'S IN enc place, num-" House
''epFf-"lndeed! How did you hap
Nn 10 leaves" Tramp-'I was
,auOned out, um."-New York
Weekly.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27
Rheumatism.

Is quickly relieved and promptly
cured by DR.. Drummonds's Light.
ening Remedies. The internal rem
edy is pleasant to take, acts immed
lately, does not disturb digestion,
and is for rheumatism only in al
Its torturlng forms. The external
preparation restores stiff joints,
drawn cords and hardened muscles
If your druggist has not these rem
edies IN stock, do not take anything
else. Send IS to the Drummond
Medicine Co., New York. and the
full treatment Of two large bottles
will be sent to your express address.
Agents wanted.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27
cASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
lh Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature q NNAzzMx

Osr'rude-"Yes, Oily, pa Is going
y p'lDg an account against you. He
wants ten dollars for the wear of the
'0's' and live dollars for The rent of
'he parlor.' Ohvier-..How much
woes be want for gas?" Gertrude
-''Slx cents"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

DIVE bought a bulldog" said
parnff to bis friend Lessup, "and
want a motto to put over his ken
bel. Can you think of something's"
aWby not use a dentists notice
Teeth inserted here?' y suggested
Iessup. -Tit-Blts.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

The District Court will meet
again on Monday next July End. !,
providing that Judge Foster hes
sufficiently recovered from his re-
cent sickness to be able to preside.
That estimable gentleman is, we
sglad to say gradually regainlng
bus former good health.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

An old saying that has proved 1t
sef to be a true one runs thus
Early to bed and early to rise.
Never get drunk but advertise.
Advertise IN the SEMI-wEEKLY
IBERIAS, and you will see it will
bring paying results.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

This is fine growing weather for
tI,s crops. Enough raig and plen-
: If heat. The rice crops, how
.rsr has suffered to quite an eX-
tsnt from the past excessive wet
heather.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

LARGE rosters are out annOunc-
NO that America Fire Co. No. .
,1s going to celebrate July 4th in
and old STYLE. There will be any
AMOUNT of attractions to amuse and
entertain the pleasure seekers.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

-..h Comb and extracted honey
triave,s store, st. Peters and
raeks street.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

| Ne are pleased TO state that
!. | G. Bolden, who has been
= .its sick. is now getting along
s;.slv and will, we hope, soon be
e0pvalescent.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27
FOR SALE.

l have on hand Is second hand
tongue cane carts. Prices moderate
25 A. A. M. RERNA.D
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

=. veil Ventilated Furnished
~ ior Rent. Apply TO Mrs.
h' = Armandary, Julia street
Joseph
.s,r Madison.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

~ finest. The ne plus ultra.
:. ~ rene de Ia creme. That's HAIR
lns ,r.;skav in three languages.
Pbh EMILE DERIAZ
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

c,,orassman Henry Hotfecker,
!, .,,Ie Of Delaware's only repub-
I, conservative IN the lower
,,.,,b Of the national, Legislature,
,.,noed dead last Saturday.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27
A Texas WOnderl

HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.
FOR KIDNEY AND BLADDER
TROUBLES.
One small bottle of Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney and
bladder troubles, removes gravel
cures diabetes, seminal emission
} weak and lame backs, rheumatism
and all irregularities of the kidneys
and bladder in both men and womer,
regulates bladder troubles in child
rem. If not sold by your druggrs',
1t will be sent by mail on receipt of
81. One small bottle Is two months
treatment and Will cure any case
above mentioned. DR.. K. w. Hall,
sole manufacturer, St. Louis, Mo-,
formerly of Texas, p. O. Box G29i
Office and Laboratory, 1881 Olive
Street Sold by A. Estorge, New
IBERIA, "a.
81. Louis, Mo, June 20, 1899. -
This Is to certify that my wife has
been troubled with pain IN her back
and left hip for years and that In
less than ten days after taking DR..
Il. W. Halls Kidney Medicine all
pain has left and she feels like
new woman. ID. w. CARLISLE,
Clerk NJ, X. Il T. K. Il.
l03 N. Broadway.
Bowling Green, Mo-, July IS
lS99,-To DR.. E. w, Hall, St.
Louis, Mo.-Dear Sir: We have
been selling your Texas Wonder.
Halls Great Discovery for two years
and recommend it to any one suffer
ing with any kidney trouble as be-
ing tie best remedy we have ever
sold.
Yours truly,
PURNELL q DAVIS.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27
BRIEF MENTION

.r 10 Loan. MiIlard and
Money y
g.eks.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-06-27

HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.
FOR KIDNEY AND BLADDER
rEp AI III