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ed, Go back, Sarah, go back, 1 am
about to express myself Ibelieve the
American people are going to express
themselves this year.
eff man can't see thing come dis
tance off he can generally see it when
he comes up against it, aud great
many people have felt the trusts since
1896 who didn't see them before that
time One Of Solomon proverbs says:
The wise man foreseeth evil and heed
eth himself; the foolish pass on and arc
punished.
"There is an idea, a great idea, and
1t is beautifully expressed, hut I have
condensed it to read: The wise man
gets the idea into his head; the foolish
man gets it IN the neck. ,"
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perintendents and advanced teachers,
under the direction of Prof. Fl. M.
Hamill, of Jacksonville, Ill. ,and con-
ference of junior, primary and kinder
garten workers, under the direction. of
Mrs. Mary Foster Bryner, of Chicago.
On the afternoon of the third day the
work OF the various denominations will
be presented for the edifcation of all,
by prominent representatives of the
churches cooperating in the associa-
ton, after which q childrens jubilee
will be held in the great tabernacle.
This jubilee will be the browning ses-
sion of the convention, and prominent
speakers have been invited to address
it. The closing session will be held at
1880 n. M, on April 12, and the address
Of the convention will be given at this
hour. Good music has been arranged
for. Reduced rates on the railroads
have been secured, and Nashville will
entertain all accredited representatives
Of Sunday schools Each school is en-
titled to one representative, and pastors
and superintendents are ex of1cio mem.
bers of the convention.
All persons who intend coming vii
please send their names to Prof J. W
Brister, chairman Of the entertainment
committee.
The program will be published in oul
next issue. Watch for it, and prepar,
to have your county and school repre-
sented
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BRYANs STORIES

The down-East people have thor
oughly enjoyed Mr., Bryan's humor-
ous stories, says the Now York World
The following are the yarns which cap
tivated the crowds he addressed; .
"The republicans who are interested
in trusts are interested in politics and
legislation for their own advantage,
aud this reminds me Of o story. An
Irishman sat in buggy driving a
mule. The mule began to kick and
got his hind legs over the dasher; then
the l hman said "Well, If you want
to goJ in l want to get out,
Ell as been interesting to me It see
men Who were afraid that we would
hay g fifty cent dollar now willing to
stand Ivy corporations, some OF whom
don lave ten cents to the dollar Of
none the rest Of it being water. If
all the water was squeezed out Of the
stocks we would have the flood. The
watering Of stock has become so com
mon that somebody has defined syn
dicate to be body Of men entirely sur
rounded by water"
"a colored man once remarked that
when he prayed to the lord to send
him a chicken he never got a chicken,
but when he prayed the Lord to send
him after chicken he always got the
chicken" t a.... s-.... ..=-,
''lhe republicans said If | was elect
ed I would not enforce the laws. They
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-01
Words in General Use Often Mispronouncet

Words In General Use Often MispronounCed
The values of all the syllables in the
following words are equal:
Escritoire-Es-kree-t
Chifonir-Shee-fun-
Jardiniere -Zhahr-deen- -yair.
Champs Elysees- -Shong zay-lee-zay
Madame-Ma-dam. (Both ''a's" as
in chat" not "Mah- -dahm.")
Coup d'etat-Coo-d o-day-tah.
acknowledgements. (First
"a" as in chat. ~
Kleber-Clay-bair
Faux pas-Fo-pah.
Sans gene-Song- -zhen.
Quarter Latin-Kart- -yay La tang
First, third and last "a's' as in chat, y
second "a" as in "cake. -
Bon jour Bong zhoor.
Mousseline de Sole Moose-le6i duh
swah.
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July 4 was selected for the Democrat
ic convention, because Senator Cor
man advocated it, and the decision was
reached after Stone of Missouri, Will
Jams of Massachusetts, and Thompson
of Nebraska, Bryan's intimates, had
advocated an early convention, 1t can
not be regarded as Bryan's defeat, but
shows that Germans influence in nat
ional Democratic politics is certainl y
not on the wane.
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By vote Of 40 to Q, Kansas City was
chosen ss the place for The national
democratic convention. The date was
set for July 1. Milwaukee's poor show
ing was probably due to the induce
ments offered by Kansas City, which
included the payment Of the hotel bills
OF the national committee. ..
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Representative Wheeler has intro
duced resolution instructing the
house committee on foreign affairs to
investigate the charges made by e1-
Consul Macrum. The resolution was
referred to the committee on rules.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-01

USE DR.. Bulls CoUGH SYRUP ron
that hacking cough. 1t is the best
medicine for throat and lung affections
One bottle Of this reliable remedy will
effect cure. Price 25c. --E
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AIMED AT SUGAR TRUST.
Important Resolution Introduced by Mr.
Richardson.


Representative Richardson, of Ten
nessee, the minority leader of the
house, after consultation with some of
the democratic colleagues introduced
in the house two resolutions aimed at
the sugar trust. The first is as follows;
"Whereas, the prices of sugars have
recently several times been advanced,
manufacturers in each instance having
agreed upon the same price per pound,
which is prima facie evidence that q
trust or combination for the purpose of
destroying competition in order that
enormous profits may be realized; the
American SUGAR Refining Company of
New Jersey having for many years paid
12 per cent, annually in diYidends up
on $3G, 969, 900 of common stock; there
fore
Resolved. That sugar manufac-
tured by the said American Refining
Company of New Jersey aud all other
manufacturers in this country shall,
six months after the passage of this act
be prohibited by the interstate com
merce commission from being trans
ported in any manner whatsoever from
one state to anoter until the said com
mission are satisfied that sugar offered
for interstate transportation has not
yielded profit to manufacturers there
of Of more than 4 per cent. in excess of
the cost of same, which shall be ascer-
tanned in such manner as the said com
mission in its discretion may deter
| nina -
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Senator Bate has introduced in the
Senate Brownlow's bill to provide con
demned cannon for ornameutation OF
the Knoxville Cemetery, and appro-
priating $500 for that purpose.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-01

Mrs. Mary G. Lawton, widow Of Gen.
Henry W. Lawton, has written to Adit.
Gen. Corbin expressing her gratitude
for the fund raised for her by the ad-
mirers of her husband.
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were only too. much afraid [ IEwoulds
They were much like the man who
went to court and when told that he
would get justice there, he replied.
THAT is just what am afraid Of The
republicans do not want justice. " .,.r.
"In 1897 wheat was 81. The repub-
licans claimed it, was due to republi-
canism, but it went down in '9S, lower
in go, and now is lower than for years,
cnd the republicans say nothing about
it In '9S cattle were up, and the re-
publicans claimed the honor. If, how
ever, potatoes 60 up this year every
republican orator will carry his, pockets
fulLof potatoesY Z Et .'3' = --.S'
Secretary Gage made q speech al
Savannah, Ga, more than year ago,
in which lie said that philanthropy and
8 per cent. would go nand in hand.
Philanthropy and 75y per cent. They
have Travelled together before. You
will always tnd them IN eyery whr. o.
conquest. Philanthropy choloform'
the conscience of the conquerer and
percent, picks the pocket Of the con
queror. And if philanthropy ever getl
| tired and rests by the wayside, 5 PEI
cent goes right on and never feel
lonesome ~
81 do not believe every republican
will cheese Hannaism in preference Il
Lincoliasm. In the next campaign W
won I have to do much speech making
We can Just have a blackboard, invit
all the republicans to come to the meet
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-01

She-Do you remember the evening
when you proposed to me? l hung my
head and did not say word. H
He-That was, unfortunately, not
your normal condition. Indianapolis
Press.
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Nashville Chattanooga & st. Louis Ry.
and Western and Atlantic Ry.

The great through line to Arkansas
and Texas, and the great Northwest,
three daily trains Chattanooga, AT
lant and Nashville, two daily trains to
Memphis and Chicago-Pullman sleep
ers are run on all trains between Chat
tanooga, ST, Louis, Atlanta and Jack
sonyille, 1t makes no difference where
you are going or when, you will find it
to your interest to write or call on
either of us. .......H
W. r. Rogers, r. p, A.,
Knoxville, Tenn.
j. II. Latimer, S. 7. A,
Cor. 9th 4 Market st. Chattanooga.
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Lyons Laxative Syrup,
Natureo Cure for Constipation,

DOES NOT GRIPPE. Ifyou do not like 1t
better than any laxative you have ever
used, your druggist will refund the
money. Good for children as we'll as
grown people.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-01

1t is said that the new battleship
Kearsarge will succeed the New York
ns flagship Of the North Atlantic
squadron. aHt
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-01

DE SURE that your blood is rich
p and pure. The best blood purifier,
enricher and vitalizer is Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. BE sure to GET HOODS
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-01

DR.. Leslie Keeley, the originator of
the ''gold cure,' died suddenly last
week.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-01

The IndiAna pepdIsts met at Indian
apolis and nominated full state ticket
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-01
A MUTE hAWVEL, UNSPEAEABLY Y

Do You Contemplate Going West2
Do you know anyone who does? II so,
/ win be glad TO quote rates and sched-
ules, and furnish maps and informa-
tion free
W. Z. ROGERS. T. P. A.
Knoxville. Tenn
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SECOND PROVISION

The second resolution provides that;
"Whereas, a monopoly exists among
sugar manufacturers and in conse-
quence enormous profits are being re-
allied; therefore,
Resolved, That from and efter the
passage of this resolution all kinds of
sugars, molasses and everything enter
ing into the manufacture Of sugars,
shall be admitted free of duty from
Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Hawaiian
Islands"
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MR.. RIoHARDsoN's VIEWS.

Mr.. Richardson, speaking on these
resolutions, said:
"Tne Interstate commerce commits
sion, under the constitution as inter
preted by the supreme court in the ADJ
dyston Pipe and Steel company and the
E. G. Knight company cases, has the
power to refuse interstate transporta-
tion to sugars and other manufactured
articles which produce enormous prot
its through monopolistic control, until
the profits on such goods have been
brought within fair and reasonable lin
its and when the necessities of life are
involved, as in sugars, if not in all 9TH
or manufactured articles controlled by
monopolies, public sentiment will sus-
tain the commission in the exercise OF
such power"
New-York tribune., 1900-03-05
NOTES OF INTEREST FROM GERMANY.
INDUSTRIAL AND FINANCIAL NEws-AMERICAN
COMPETITION

INDUSTRIAL AND FINANCIAL NEws-AMER1cAN
COMPETITION
Berlin. March 4-The conditions of the money
market have grown less favorable. Private dis
count the rise all last week. the total rise
being H. This is quite exceptional, easier money
almost invariably follows the monthly settlement
The tightness in money reacted unfavorably upon
speculation. Government SIS continue declining
reaching the lowest figures record yesterday.
Coal and iron shares have also suffered, one
cause being the prospect OF American competition
The sales OF American iron last week in England
at 81 below the English figures attracted much at
tention. The rolling mill combination at siegen
has voted to refuse to purchase pig iron beyond
June. 1901. at the present prices.
The Bavarian railways making experiments 5
with American coal.
German manufacturers of locomotives and cars
have received very large contracts for the Danish
Government road.
The Ludwig Loewe Company has declared "a
per cent dividend, and the Magdeburg Fire In
surance Company has declared a 80 per cent divi-
dend. as against 42 for the previous year, it's
suits in the United States having been unfavora ble
The Mutual Life Insurance Company Is continu-
ing its negotiations with the Prussian Ministry and
offers to invest its entire Prussian poll
cies In FUNDS acceptable to the authorities instead
American securities The company hopes for an
acceptance of these terms
The German tanners have held meeting in
Tt 6eTI,h TO discuss Iarlm changes. and loud com,
plants We're made against the United states tariff
rates. The tanners demanded higher duties on
American, leather
An immense cloth mill and q large sawmiu are
being erected by Germans in Armenia. Germans
Adrtanopol.
TT, The Rhine spinners have made further rise of
TWO pfennigs pound in cotton yarn.
Herr Carl Keller. Editor of the ''Tageblatt,' has
been sentenced TO fOm months imprisonment for
eAasgerated statements regarding the alleged
vandalism OF the Lerner expedition 10 Bear Island
All the Roman Catholic churches in Berlin held
special services to-day In celebration of the Pope's
ninetieth birthday.
The postal authorities announce that packages
sent by mail TO the United States must unsealed.
emperor William left tonight for Wilhelmshaven.
where he will morrow administer the oath to a
body of naval recruits.
a largely attended mass meeting was held to-day
New-York tribune., 1900-03-05
OPPOSITION TO THE NEAT BILL.
ASSURANCES THAT IT WILL BE CHANGED Elk
PECTED FROM GERMANY.

PECTED FROM GERMANY.
Berlin. March &-Regarding the report cabled
from Washington that Secretary Hay has received
assurances from the German Government that ths
Meat bill would be changed, United States Ambas-
sador White said to-day that he had informa-
ton confirm II, but that he expected such
would be given
The Executive Committee of the German Com
nerclal Convention yesterday adopted unanimously
a resolution against the committees report the
Meat bill. declaring that such prohibition OF meat
imports would considerably inJure meat consump-
ton the part OF a tarse section Of the nation.
particularly the industrial The protest con-
cIudes follows:
We protest on behalf OF the Industry, commerce
and shipping Of the German Fatherland.
The influential "Weser Zeitung' points out forci-
bly, that the meat imports, at conservative ssti-
mate amount to only 5oOoo.Ooo marks whereas the
exports the United States reach 36oo0ooo marks.
all Of which would be threatened by the prohibition
OF the BILL 1t says:
A tariff war would make the British and the
BeglanS the successors to the German trade with
the United States Moreover, the Americans them
selves would develop those industries which Ger
many now supplies.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-05
DILLON DENOUNCES THE WAR
HIS SENTIMENTS SET FORTH IN A MES
SAGE TO A KANSAS CITY CLUB.

Kansas City, Mo, March 4.-John Dillon. Irish
leader in the English Parliament, invited to
send message to be read at the recent banquet
of the Marquette Club in this city. which de-
Veloped enthusiastic Boer sentiment. Mr.. Dillons
reply, which was delayed in transmission, has just
been made public. 1t is dated Dublin, February D.
and says in part:
In Ireland we regard the being waged
py the BrItsh Government against the two re-
nal and cowardly of the century. In order to
d preteAt was put forward that the object of the
attacks upon the republics to secure equal
text has been exposed by the fact that Outlanders
of all races except English are fighting in the
OF Secretary Reitzs great manifesto to the Free
Sta5ers. According 10 the Colonial Secretary, Eng
16Gtander5 6oTdars sia And What do we hnd? On the
these same o1tanders in hundreds Germans. ans.
driShmen IT'S fFenGhmen Begians and scandinavians.
lives in order to rid themselves of their seIf-con-
stituted champion"
All the civilized world now sees that the real
object of this conspiracy and war against the re-
publics of South Africa has been and is, to de-
gold mines. to increase dividends by reducing the
wages Of laborers in Johannesburg, and to es-
all ,, other races in South Africa.
tects9 Tn nnrna tqr b sucn infamous Cd.
the liberties Of South Africa that press in Great
controlled by SPECTATORS and mine owners who
are chiefly responsible for the war, has assailed
lies unparalleled in human mel memory e'''''''S anu
49, The he Irish people who know from experience the
OF liberty stand today for liberty and justice in
to the citizens of that greatest of republics which
Mecca of ali lovers Of liberty and the refuge of
the oppressed, to extend its sympathy and all
ghtng WITH m penGd herosmp TO Sncat: Gea 9
South S Africa to-day the same principles which
great war which gave freedom to America.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-05
DIVISION ON THE LUCANIA
| CELEBRATION OF BRITISH VICTORY
AT LADYsMITH BRINGS 1T OUT.

An unexpected demonstration relative to the
war in South Africa took place on the Cunar5
Inner Lucania, which arrived here yesterday II,
which rather lively clash of svmnatbias 1vas
developed When the big liner left LiverpooI
the rate or Ladysmith ard Kimberley was hang
ing IN the balance. and the anxiety over the
probable success Of the efforts OF Generals Rob-
erts and Butler was at the highest tension The
passengers spent good part OF their voyage
specializing as TO what news would be awaiting
them on this side. When the pilot boarded the
Lucania he took aboard with him the news of
the relief Of the beleaguered garrisons. and the
report spread rapidly about the boat and was
received with the greatest interest Those who
favored the British cause were outspoken I'm
their joy and Sir Weetman D. Pearson Bart
NJ p. who was passenger. resolved to have
little celebration over the affair. He bought
TO worth OF champagne. and when the first
cabin passengers sat down to their next NEAL
each passenger found beside his plate bottle
of champagne The cause of this wholesale dis
tribution OF the real green stuff" remained
shrouded IN mystery for time. The mystery
was explained when DR.. j. L. Egbert. of Spring
field. Mass, rose and made q little speech
nouncing the identity of the donor. and dwelling
with enthusiasm on the cause OF the celebra-
ton. He had been asked by Mr.. Pearson to
explain things.
And in proposing this toast" he said in con-
cluslon. II think I express the wish Of all be-
fore me when say. May the English speaking
peoples rule the Worldp
That went against the grain OF rugged
Teuton who sitting at the table. and he
made audible remarks about the German
speaking peoples being destined TO rule the
world, and not the English speaking peoples
These remarks were favored with various
"Potztausends." "Donnerwetters'' and other YER
bal spice. which indicated a frame Of mind not
entirely tranquil and complacent.
Then John E. Milholland rose and. placing his
wine side. announced in vigorous terms
that he did not sympathize with the British in
this war: that he was sorry Ladysmith and
Kimberley had not fallen; that he was strong
for the Beers. and that he would not drink the
champagne or have anything to do with the
celebration A dozen passengers or more mur-
INJURED their approval. while the remainder of
the company expressed in various ways their
disagreement with the speaker and their loyalty
to the donor of the champagne. The impromptu
celebration came to rather sudden end. II was
observed. however, that most OK the champagne
had been made to disappear with rapidity and
precision
New-York tribune., 1900-03-05

to protest against the so-called Lex Henze."
framed to suppress certain features of public and
private immortality. The measure was denounced
as "inimical TO the free development of art and
literature. and breeding hypocrisy, as well as
encouraging blackmail." Among those present were
DR.. Barth, Professor Mommsen, Professor Won
Begas. the sculptor. and Herren Liebermann. Suber
mann and Widenbruch, and a number of members
OF the ReichStag. At Munich similar meeting was
held under the presidency of Professor Won Werner.
AT Hanover some persons not yet identified tore a
British flag and made an anti-British dernonstra-
ton in front of the residence of an Engishman who
mad displayed the Union Jack in celebration OF the
British successes IN South Africa.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-05

Beers IN a strong position at La Buschagne's
Mex, On the road from Dordrecht to jamestown
The engagement is proceeding with great
Nigur, and the Beers are gradually retiring be-
fore the British shell fire from three positions
heavy rife fire is being exchanged where
the British are engaging the Beers on the right
flank
So far the Beers have had no big guns in
action
Evening-General Brabants advance to-day
was most satisfactory. After marching and
biVouackng over night, the force reached the
strong intrenched positions, which they occupied
and now hold, the Beers being on the opposite
hill
The British viii remain tonight in the CAPT
nred positions although the Beers brought two
guns into action and made determined efforts to
retake them.
The British losses are six killed and eighteen
wounded.
CECIL RHODES IN CAPE TOWN
Cape Town. Sunday. March 4-Cecn Rhodes
New-York tribune., 1900-03-05
A REPORT FROM LORD ROBERTS.
PROGRESS OF THE BRITISH IN CAPE col
ONY-RADEN-POWE ACTIVE

PROGRESS OF THE BRITISH IN CAPE COL
ONY-BADEN- POWELL ACTIVE.
London March 4. 11:45 p. m.-The War Office
has received the following dispatch from Lord
Roberts, dated Osfontein. Sunday, March 4:
General Cronje, on behalf Of his patty and
Commandant WolmaranS, on behalf OF four
thousand other prisoners, who have all now left
Modder River asked the British officers to thank
for the consideration and kindness with
which they have been treated.
General Clements reports that his advanced
troops hold Achtertang, and that railway com
munication would be opened TO Jouberts siding
to-day The enemy is still in force at NorVaIs s
Pont bridge.
General Ciatacre telegraphs that the NUMBER
of Beers at Stormberg is daily diminishing.
Colonel Baden Powell reports that all was well
at Mafeking on February 10, and that the en-
emy's activity being met everywhere py
equal activity on the part OF the defenders.
The position Is unchanged at Osfonteln, e1-