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oepts the fatal cup. such is repeated
from time 90 time until no awakens to
the realization of the habit he has
formed and its great power that grasps
and holds him in its mighty strength,
and he cries aloud, would that | could
break these fotters, those chains of
habit, and once again stand upon the
pedestal of early youth.
Then again we have silent power.
We see it in the little flower, the lovely
rose, the climbing vine, the green
grasses and all vegetation. The little
buds begin to grow and expand, the
exquisite colors of almost every shade
comes popping through as petal after
petal unfold into the full bloom rose,
and then the sweet odor is taken up
and borne away upon every passing
breeze And Just bohind this silent
power stands the creator.
Mobile, Ala, MBs. j. II. BRUSNER,
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tally obliterated. The rain poured In
immense streams for fifteen or twenty
minutes and Dry Creek raised 81 feet
in 10 minutes. Thousands Of panels of
fence, trees and huge rocks were
whired away as if they had been straws'
The water raised in John Gregg's resi-
dence about three feet and put out the
fire in the range. The damage done
the growing crops in the neighborhood
will amount to several hundred dol
lars and falls largely upon poor people.
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Power of Habit.

Habit is a cable of great force. We
weave the thread of it every day and at
length we cannot break it. The chains
of habit are generally too small to be
felt, until they are too strong to be
broken. Custom is no small matter.
A custom or habit of life does frequent
ly alter the natural inclination for good
or evil. Whatever we do often we be-
come more and more apt to do. Then
it is of more vital importance that we
should be guided and guarded, weigh
ing every word and action in our char
acter building, to make the highest and
noblest type of citizens. Character
building extends from the cradle to the
tomb through all the changing vicisi-
tudes of life. Habit grows upon us so
gradual that as it grows and twines it.
self about us it is hardly perceptible.
Take for instance the recluse. AT first
there is lonely desolate feeling that
beggars description, but as the wheels
of time revolve around the scene
changes, their feelings change and
they becomes strong advocate for iso-
lation. What has brought about so
great a change in a social being? Hab-
it, and only habit The power of habit
has been brought to bear upon them
With such force that they cannot sever
the chains that clasp and hold them so
firmly. See that manly youth, noble
in all his department, genteel in all his
bearing, the pet and pride of his family,
fit model for his associates, and fla
vorite with the masses. In an I'M
guarded moment he yields to tempta-
ton, when the hand OF beautiful and
lovely maiden holds out to him the
wine cup, sparkling with the poisonous
beverage. From the hand of one so
lovely, SO regal in all her beauty, his
moral courage forsakes him and he ae-
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Through Sleeper to Kansas City.

A through Pullman sleeper car for
the accommodation of Fast Tennessee
delegates and their friends going to
the National Democratic Convention,
Kansas City, July 4th, will leave Bris-
toll Sunday July LIST, at $50 p. M, and
Knoxville Monday morning July end,
at 4:25 a. m, arriving at Kansas City
Tuesday morning July 3rd at 9:45 a m,
thus making this trip the quickest, most
convenient and comfortable route from
this section to Kansas City. Berth
reservations are being engaged and any
one wishing space in this sleeper should
address me at once.
j. L. MEEK, T. P. A.,
Knoxville, Tenn.
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Sullivan Democrats.

A mass meeting of the democrats of
Sullivan county was held at Blount-
vile last Saturday to send delegates to
the senatorial convention at Rogerville,
The delegates were instructed to vote
as unit for John l. Cox for state sena-
tor as long as his name was before the
convention.
The committee on resolutions sub
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A Guaranteed Cure For Piles.

All druggists are authorized by the
manufacturers of PAzO OINTMENT
to refund the money where it fails to
cure any case Of piles no matter of how
long standing. Cures ordinary cases
in six days, the worst cases IN sixteen
days. One application gives ease and
rest. Relieves itching instantly.
Guaranteed to cure piles without the
knife.
This is a new discovery and is the
only pile remedy sold on a positive
guarantee, No cure, no pay. Price SOC.
Can be sent by mail, We have placed
it on sale with every druggist in the
town of Johnson City Tenn, who will
sell il TO You on the above guarantee.
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WATAUGA NOTES.

Watauga, Tenn, June 81, 1900.
Mrs. Geo A. Reese and daughter, of
Allegheny Pennsylvania, arrived here
last week to spend the summer with
relatives.
Ed Hendrix, wife and child, and
Miss Ida Scott, of Perch, Va, are here
for ten days visit to relatives.
Mrs. Clark and Mrs. John Cooper
were shopping in johnson City Tues.
day.
o. E. Guether has been here for sew
eral days making plans and specifca-
tions of the tannery here for the Ameri-
can Reprisal company, Of Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.
There will be an ice cream supper at
the Watauga academy Saturday night,
June Goth. Everybody cordially in
vIted. VIOLET.
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senatorial convention to cast the vote
of this county to said convention for
Hon. John l. Cox SO long as he shall
be candidate before said convention.
Further that we are in favor of pri-
mary election being held in this sena-
torial district at the same time of the
national election in November next to
determine the will of the democrats Of
the senatorial district in relation to the
election of United States senator from
Tennessee.
A. 9. Keebler moved to strike out
the resolution endorsing E. w. Car
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mack. He thought the report was in
congruous and inconsistent, as the
resolutions first endorsed Mr.. Carmack
and then endorsed a primary election,
Mr.. Caldwell sail tie resolutions
only went as far IS the senatorial con
yention. He believed a majority of
the people of the county favored Mr..
Carmack, and all he asked was that the
resolutions be SO plain that they could
not be misunderstood, Mr.. Faw also
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-06-28
Patriotic Meeting.

The Y, P. S. G. E., of the First
Presbyterian church, will have a patri-
otto meeting Sunday evening, July LIST,
at 1880 o'clock. The services will be
conducted by Judge Smith. Topic
"Our Country"
Our Country's Glory,
Rev. Jerry Moore.
Our Country's Perils,
J, W, Crumley.
3.-Our Couptry's Hope,
Judge j. p Smith.
Special music will be prepared for
the occasion by the church choir. All
are most cordially invited to be present.
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Roam Street Bridge.

The bridge over Brush creek on
Roam street is being rebuilt. The old
structure has been torn away and n
new and substantial bridge will be
built. The old wooden bents will he
discarded and stone abutments will be
erected in their stead On top of these
a first class superstrncture will be built.
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of Tennessee by Gov. McMillin, a

of Tennessee by Gov. McMillin, and
heartily pledge ourselves to support
him for reelection.
Believing that we are warranted in
so doing, we do hereby declare our
selves in favor of Hon. j.. W. Carmack
for United States senator from Tennes-
see, and we do hereby instruct the
delegates we have this day appointed
to represent Sullivan county in the
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-06-28
SUMMER SCHOOL.

Reduced Rates at the Southern Business
College at Bristol,
1t has been decided to hold summer
session of the Southern Business Col
lege at Bristol, and all students who
enter on or before July 10TH can get
two months tuition for $40. The reg
ular rates for same time are SIS. 9th
er expenses are yeryicheOp, The school
are cool and airy, and now
is an excellent time to enter so as to be
ready for a position in the fall An
elegant new catalogue can be secured
by addressing Prof. M, M. Lemond,
Bristol, Va
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-06-28
AFTER CAMPBELL.
Judge OF Third Circuit MOrtally Offends
Boss Brownlow.

JNuSS VI 4hHu ShCult mOltdlly OHthuS
Boss Brownlow
Knoxville, Tenn, June est has
just been given ont in this city by
friends of Congressman Preston Brown
low, of the First district, that Judge II.
L, Campbell, who last May made the
race in the primary against Mr.. Brown
low for the republican congressional
nomination, will have to pay dearly for
the privilege of running against the
congressman. lie is to be Invested of
his judicial ermine two years from next
August, when circuit judges are to be
elected oyer the state. Judge Camp
bell has for many years been Judge of
the Third circuit, prior to that time
being district attorney. But his oppo-
sition to Brownlow has caused the
rBrownlow leaders to decide that the
Judge must be buried politically and
two candidates, stauneh Brownlow
men, have announced themselves as in
the field against the man who sought
Brownlow's seat. One is Dana Har-
mon, district attorney under Judge
Campbell while the other is Hon.
John NJ. Simerly, assistant attorney
general under Gen. Will d, Wright.
Both are laying their plans to the end
that they may be elected and Judge
Campbell who is still opposing Brown
low, states that he will again be in the
fight. Judge Campbell was one Of the
Evans delegates to the national repub-
llcan convention, and is the recognized
leader of the anti-Brownlow forces in
| East Tennessee.
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democratic senatorial convention to be

democratic senatorial convention to be
held at Rogersville Junction, June 80,
to so declare our position in said sena-
torial convention, and that the demo-
crat nominated by that convention
shall be instructed to vote for the Hon.
L. w. Carmack for United States sena-
tor so long as he shall be a candidate
before the next legislature of Tennes-
see. Further that we hereby instruct
the delegates from this county to the
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mitted the following report:

We, the democrats of Sullivan coun-
ty, Tenn, in mass convention assem-
bled, believing that the principles ad-
vocated by the democratic party in the
past have been in the interest of the
people, and, having faith in the future
action of the party, we do hereby reaf-
firm our allegiance and devotion to said
principles and pledge our active sup
port to the same.
We approve the statesmanlike ad-
ministration of the affairs of the state
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-06-28
The entertainment at the opera House

The entertainment at the opera house
Friday night, when "Hazel Kirke" was
presented by Johnson City talent, was
attended by fair-sized representative
Greeneville audience. The play was
greatly enjoyed by those present, and
in fact the young people of our neigh
boring town deserved a larger audience,
as many of them displayed more than
ordinary talent. The play was pro-
nounced decided success by those
who had the pleasure of witnessing it.
-Greeneville Democrat
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Terrific Cloudburst.

On Saturday, the 18th inst, the resi-
dents along Dry Creek, near John
Gregg's distillery. were visited by one
of the most severe storms in their his
tory. There were two water spouts on
the farm rented byJ. D. Tadlock and
large portion of the land was literally
washed away. Great gullies ten feet
deep and fifteen feet wide were made
through his garden near the house.
About two acres of his cornfeld was to-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-06-28
Trains Will Get Through.

The o. r, & G. extension will be
completed to Huntdale, N. O., the end
of the line, in time to allow trains to go
through by Friday of this week. The
track laying is about completed and
the track is IN fairly good condition.
The two bridges over the Nolachucky
at UnakN and Hollow Poplar are com
pleted, and are splendid pieces of work
manship, built in an extremely sub
stantial manner
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-06-28
Delinquent Tax PAYERS fake Notice.

On the first Monday in July next, at
the court house door, at Jonesboro,
Washington county, Tennessee, / will
offer for public sale all the real estate
belonging to delinquent tax payers for
the year 1885, both state, county and
corporation, description Of which real
estate can be seen upon the books in
my office, and if said sale is not COM
pleted on the said first Monday in July
the same will continue from day to day
until completed.
S. l, BYRD, Trustee.
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Premature Blast.

A workman on the 0. r, & G. extern
sion above Unaka Springs was badly
hurt Monday by premature explosion
of dynamite. His face was badly lace
rated and he may lose an eye. He was
brought to Johnson City in the after
noon and sent to Bristol on the vesti-
bule.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-06-28
X COMET
The Voting Begins.

Below will be found the standing of
the candidates for the "Pilot" stove
that The COMET will give away on Oc-
tober 2nd, 1900. Fifty votes will be
given for every dollar paid The COMET
for subscription, job work and adver-
Using, See large advertisement else
where.
Mrs, j. G. Mumpower ........,,.5O
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To Be Repeated.

AT the request of a large number of
people Hazel Kirke will be repeated at
the Opera House in this city Wednes-
day evening, July 4th, by the follow
inc cast of local talent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-06-28

spoke in favor Of endorsing Carmack,
The motion to strike out was voted
down and the resolutions adopted us
presented.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-06-28

The proceeds are for the benefit of
the fire department. You should at
tend, enjoy yourself and help a good
cause. Seats on sale at Gump's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-06-28

The case of J, D. Clark, charged
with the murder of Minnie Clerk, alias
Blanch Cox, is in progress at Nashville.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-06-28

Wade H. Patton has returned from
Havana and is spending his leave Of
absence at home in this city. He will
not return to Cuba but will take a run
from Chattanooga to Atlanta in the
postal service. Wade is one of the best
mail clerks that ever climbed into a
mail car and prefers this service to the
work he had in charge in Cuba.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-06-28

Eugene Pitts had two toes amputated
Tuesday Drs Preas and r. S. Bolton
performed the operation in a most sue
cessful manner. Eugene had his right
foot mashed several years ago on the
N. & W. and two of his toes have since
been stiff and stood straight up. They
have not panied him but have been a
source Of ANNOYANCE and he decided to
have them removed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-06-28
DOES YOUR ROOF LEAK!

Headquarters for Ralston Breakfast
food at Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-06-28

The entertainment given last Thurs
day night at the Opera House, when
local talent presented "Hazel Kirke"
was popular success. The young
people performed their parts in high
ly creditable manner, so much as that
they have been requested to reproduce
it, and will do so on the evening Of
July 4th.
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Timber Wanted.

We want to buy hickory, oak, per
simmon aud dogwood timber. For
particulars call on or address,
HARRIS MFG. Co.
johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-06-28

Gold Dnsi hour-best made.
Kingan's dried aud canned meats at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-06-28

The best flour is tIold Du>t.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-10
FOR MY LADY.

Several shades OF one color are to be
worn on evening dresses.
A curious novelty originating in
Paris is a striped cloth gown with
checked sleeves.
Velvet CT cloth applique upon cloth
are to be the idols Of the coming sea-
son and it is rumored that foLnces
upon the skirts and capes are to go.
There are two shades recognized by
authorities for coats. One will be
three-quarter length with the basque
fitting tightly on the hips; the other
will reach just three inches below the
waist.
Jewels are to be more popular than
ever this autumn. We are to have
rings on our fingers and chains on our
toes in the greatest profusion, while
pearls are to be essential to the winter
costume. The enthusiasts will wear
two rows of these fastened in front of
their hair. with a Louis Seize bow Of
black ribbon velvet
The really wise woman VIII supply
herself al once with a black dress
trimmed with many lines of silken
braiding; the skirt of this might be
crossed. on the left hip and outlined
with scallops down one side and on the
edge of the shaped founce With a
short coat this should have a scalloped
basque and collar. and the shoulder
pieces should be cut in one with small
epaulets.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-10

Going to bed to tumble and toss and
dream: to pursue in vain the phantom
sleep through long weary hours and rise
to a new day unrested and unreffeshed.
That is the way with many = woman, who
is tormented by the aches and pains re-
sulting from female weakness, and other
diseases Of the delicate organs of woman.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription was
made to cure just such cases and 1t does
what it was made for It heals ulcera-
ton and Inflammation, dries debiltatinG
drains, cures female weakness, strength
ems the body, soothes the nerves and
enriches the blood. 1t gives lasting
strength for the day and sound sleep
for the night
sFor three years suffered continually. !" writes
Mrs. L. J. Dennis, Of S28 East College St, Jack
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! profession and found none, until induced to try
| Dir. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. When l
! commenced taking this medicine I weighed
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| weigh one hundred and fhy-six pounds-more
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| now 1 never have pain-to all my own work
| and am a strong and healthy woman. Thank
| to your medicine"
Biliousness is banished by the use q
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-10
B-4-U-S Sleep

Investigate the largo assortment of
furniture and bedding at the Kitz-
meyer furniture store. We carry the
best and the latest styles in this line,
sad anything that is not in stock will
be ordered 1T catalogue prices. We
also have Q large stock of blankets and
quilts that we are selling very low. So
investigate B-4-U-sleep and dream
Of sending away.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-10
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that on or
after August l, ls99 the Office, or
room, occupied by tbs County Assessor
situated in the county building, next
door to the store now occupied by
Joseph Platt, will he for rent. For
particulars apply to
GEO. w. COwING,
Clerk of Board of County Commission.
erS
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-10
TELL YOUR SISTER

Beautiful Ccmplexion \ an impoasibility
without good pure blood the sort that only exists
in connection with good digestion. healthy liver
and bowels Karls Glover Root Tea acts directly
on tho bowels. liver and kidneys, keeping them in
perfect health. Price 2S cts. and SO cts.
For sale at Nevada Drug Store.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-10
THIS STRIKE YOU?

Muddy complsxions, Naneating breath come
rom chronic constipation. Karl's Clover Root
Tea is absolute cure and has been sold for fifty
years on an absolute guarantee. Price 25 cts
,nd 50 ctA
For sale at Nevada Drug Store.
F)l SALE-Fivs "Drnnr lots in tn e
eastern part of.town. Inquire of Mrs
Fox.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-10

Shirts made to order by Sam Cohn.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1900-01-04
A DEAD ISSUE.

The New York Commercial makes
the following editorial comment on
Major Lacey's recent speech in con-
gress:
"While the currency debate was at
it's height last week Mr.. Lacey of
Iowa called attention to the fact that
no man had arisen in his seat, on
either side, to say that his district
was not prosperous. How would it
have been a few years ago when the
silver campaign was going on? Then
the cohorts of calamity would have
rushed to the front and borne wit
ness to hard times. There is no get
ting away from the fact, as the Iowa
representative said, that this era of
prosperity was not confined to any
particular locality. AS the Spanish
war obliterated sectional lines politi
cally, SO thrift and industry and en-
terprise, under an honest money,
have inspired confidence in every
corner of the country. rhe most
prosperous treasury repot ever ex-
hibited, perhaps, has been issued
and revenues, Notwithstanding the
enormous expense of keeping an
active standing army in the field are
to-day exceeding the expenditures of
the government. The South is pros
porous because of a decided advance
in the price of her chief staple, and
the West has good times as the re-
suit not only of expanding manufac-
turing industries, but because of ex-
cellent crops that are being sold for
dollars INTERCHANGEABLE good for gold
dollars anywhere in the world. This
happy state of affairs has been
brought about within less than three
years. AS soon as it became known
that reputation was not to become
part of our national policy and
that the Wilson German bill was GER
tain of repeal, confidence was re-
stored and a self-reliant people, aid
ed by natural opportunity, did the
rest. The battle of the standards is
practically over, and we cannot con-
ceive of any political party being so
short sighted as to make a par
amount issue of it in 1900. There are
other vital questions, and new ones
will arrive as time passes. Why,
then, dig into the sepulcher of free
silver and drag out the dry bones of
a corpse? Truly the organization do
ing so would not have the ghost of q
chance to win.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1900-01-04
IA WT0Ns LAST MESSAGE.

A terrible arraignment of the Agui-
naldoites in this country was present.
ed by the Hon. John Barrett at theNew
England banquet in New York on
Friday evening. 1t came as he said,
from lonely, rain-sodden, heat
steamed in the iungles of Luzon
and was penned by the most beloved
American soldier of this day-General
Henry w. Lawton.
Writing to his friend at home, from
the brink of his opening grave, this
American hero declared that if the
whole truth Of the Philippine situation
could be known by every one in
America as he knew it, and the i'm
fiuences that encouraged the enemy
could be understood at home as he
understood them, the people would
hear no more talk of shooting gov
ernment into the Filipinos or of haul
ing down our flag. Then he added:
"If am shot by Filipino bullet,
it might as we'll come from one of my
own men, because know from OBJ
servation, confirmed by captured
prisoners, that the continuance of
fighting is chiefly due to reports that
are sent out from America.n
This prophetic sentence says the
Inter Ocean applies to every mis-
guided man who, through ignorance,
or prejudice, or partisan trickery,
has encouraged rebellion in the
Philippines by letter, speech or reso-
luton in Congress. ~