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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29

Mr., Carmack's suggestion that all
candidates for the legislature be in
structed for United States senator is
good one, and should commend itself
equally to the supporters of each of the
three aspirants to the senatorship,
BY this method the work of the sena-
torial caucus would be simplified and
shortened, The nomination would he
made and the election decided without
delay, and the Legislators left free to de-
vote themselves to the States business.
This is a consideration of great impor-
tance to all the people, Besides, this
procedure would exclude any possible
scandal from the final contest. All the
democratic legislators being pledged
to certain candidates, none of them
could go counter to the will of his con-
stituents without conyicting himself of
disobedience or worse. The democrat
ic voters would choose the senator, not
their representatives, and this would
be as it should be.
The proposition seems to us entirely
fair to all candidates for senator. 1t
would certainly give the democratic
masses absolute control of the nomina-
ton and election, and surely neither
Mr.. McMillin nor Judge Snodgrass
could object to that Memphis Scimi-
tar.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29
Pointed Paragraphs.

Wine has drowned more men than
water.
There is no vacation in the school of
experience.
The faster a mans pace the sooner
old age overtakes him.
A friend in need is not intangible
he is one you can touch.
Every time man tries to show off
something is sure to go wrong.
A butcher and a professor of Ian
guages are both retailers of tongues.
It's pity mans stomach isn't built
to correspond with his appetite.
There is not as good fish in tn sea as
some anglers claim to have caught.
A girl can't understand why all the
other girls are not in love with her
lover.
Some people never accomplish any
thing because they have too much pa
tience with themselves.
A lawyer is learned man who res
cues your possessions from an enemy
and keeps them for his trouble -
Chicago News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29
AUSTIN SPRINGS NOTES.

The work on the DeVault bridge is
still being continued, and will be finish
ed in few days. The Sunday school
girls will be very mich pleased when
the bridge is finished, SO that Mr.. W.
W. DeVault can come to church. They
say it is very annoying to go to Sunday
school and have no teacher. But of
course the young girls always like to
have a good looking young man for
their teacher.
G. s. Hannah had been flying very
high with Miss Clara Reeves until up
stepped Charles with his hat in his
hand and said: "Stand back Georgia;
I'm the man."
John Tucker and Robert Miller have
returned from the mountain.
Jasper Lawson has been laboring for
some time, hoping soon to receive the
spot cash, and Miss Minnie hopes so,
too.
Arthur Tranum says he is not going
to farm any more. He says he would
rather clerk in the store.
Miss Daisy Tranum longs for the
Fourth of July to arrive.
Miss Mary Tranum was very happy
when she heard that Robt. Miller had
returned home.
Miss Effie Cash says that of all the
sweetest names that ever can be found,
the sweetest is the name Of Sam.
Misses Blanche and Fanny Hannah
are still going to school at Defaults.
HUSTLER.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29
Another Sh,ldon Experiment.

1t amt often that we make mistake,
but we done it when we turned this
paper over to a preacher a week ago to
run it on Christian plan, as he said.
We believe in the church. In fact,
when we are to home we are an elder in
one of 'em. We don't like to appear in
the roll of an apolog gist, but the Free
Press won't be religious paper this
week or any other week. We turned
her over to the Rev. Mr.. Blank as per
agreement, and went to Memphis. We
happened to git home just the day be-
fore the paper was to come out, and we
cancelled our date with the parson, when
we seen what he had sot up, and if he
hadn't been preacher we would have
torn the shirt off'n him and threw him
out the winder. Here are few of the
items he had for his great religious is
sue:
Beware of the Demon Rum. Any
man who drinks whisky will lie, murd-
er, steal and bear false witness against
his neighbor.
As we are getting out this religious
issue, the regular editor of the paper,
Mr.. j. r. Reaves, familiarly known as
Whisky Jack, is down in Memphis rid
ing book beer sign through the streets.
We learn that when he got up the 9TH
er morning he had to use shoe horn
to put his hat on when he got out Of
bed. Yet this is the kind of goat we
send to the state senate.
We do not think we can do better
than to urge Brer Reaves, in the col
umns of his own paper, to repent and
lead a better life. We have come to
the conclusion that the Chicago drain.
age canal runs through Memphis, foi
whenever Brer Reaves has come back
from that place we can feel his breath
in our midst for two whole days. Come
on back, brother.
There are four dens of iniquity in
this town where liquor is sold, that
ought to be broken up. How long are
the people of this Christian community
to allow the saloon to flourish right un-
der their noses, corrupting the morals
of the town and debauching the charac-
ter of the citizens? We call upon the
authorities to raid these resorts, where
whisky, rum and beer are sold in un-
limited quantities.
This is the kind of rot that would ap.
peared in the columns of the Free Press
if we hadn't got home in time. If we
hadn't stopped the thing we wouldn't
have had friend among any of the bar,
keepers in town, and we've got oursel1
down on all their states, too. And theI
this paradin of that book beer business
in Memphis is personal journalism. W.
don't believe in these here crusadei
agin ticker, anyhow. Why that parsoI
was regular anarchist, and he'd ortel
been run out of town. .-Hardemar
Free Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29
Resolutions.
Editor of THE COMET,
johnson CITY. Tenn.


Johnson City, Tenn.
The following resolutions have been
adopted by the Christian Sunday school
at Unicoi, Tenn.
Whereas, our beloved friend and
brother, VIM. A. Norris, who has been
for years the faithful secretary and
trasurer of this Sunday school, was on
Jan. 21st, 1900, removed from our
midst by sudden and untimely death /;
therefore be it
Resolved, That we hereby express
our sorrow over our loss, our apprecia-
tion of his fidelity to his trust; his in
telligent cooperation in every good
work, his absolute integrity in bust
ness, and his unfailing kindness and
courtesy to all with whom he came in
contact; and
Resolved; That we believe the COM
munity is q sufferer from the loss of an
honest man and a good citizen.
Resolved, That We, the Christian
Sunday school of Unicoi, tender our
sincere sympathy to his mourning
brother and other relatives, and that
copies of these resolutions be sent to
the Erwin and Johnson City papers.
Mrs. R. S, CHEvIs,
J. P. MILLER,
N. PATE,
Committee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29
B. J, s. DENTON, Secretary.
March IS, 1900.

1t is not the purpose of the Chronicle
to discuss the tearing down of Mr..
Rainey's dollhouse last Tuesday night,
as to whether or not such an action on
the part of the country friends was
justifable, but we do not hesitate to
say that the riotous conduct of those
engaged therein, when they passed
through Mt. Pleasant, was a disgrace
to a civilized community. If they were
determined to be ridded of the toll
house, they had no reason whatever to
disturb the good citizens of this town
with their noise, yelling and pistol
shooting. g.-Mt. Pleasant Chronicle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29
What One Woman Thinks.

The favorite flower of lovers-tulips.
There isn't grain of sense in some
peoples chaff.
Few men can pass mirror without
looking into it.
The best Christians object to wearing
holely clothes.
Variety is the spice Of life, but some
people make it the whole menu.
To understand human nature in gen.
eral, you have only to study yourself.
Many family quarrel would be soon
patched up if woman would only hold
her piece.
More than one man in trying to geta
proper understanding of the situation
puts his foot in it.
The girl who marries a man to reform
him finds ont that what q man will not
do for woman before he marries her
he will not do after. Philadelphia
Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29
The Retort Courteous.

Doctor" said the inquisitive lawyer
"why did you call in another physician
when you had influenza? Didn't you
have faith in your own medicine2"
"Why," the doctor asked, "did you
get another lawyer to defend you when
your wife sued for divorce? Didn't
you have faith in your own ability to
insult Witnesses Chicago Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29
Estes Fee Bill Unconstitutional.

Nashville, Tenn, March i7.-The
supreme court today decided the Estes
fee bill case, upholding the decision of
the court Of chancery appeals, declar-
ing the bill unconstitutional. This alb
solutely settles the fate of the bill.
The opinion, which was very length
ty, was delivered by Judge w. W. Nc
Dowell, of Memphis, who entered fully
into all the questions involved. He
held that the facts stated raised a sub.
stantial controversy, and the Chancel-
lor erred in dismissing the bill.
The action of the court of chancery
appeals, in revising the chancellor, was
affirmed.
The decision is one of the most i'm
portant that has been handed down by
supreme court in years. The bill was
passed by the legislature in 1897, and
was introduced and fathered by Hon.
P. NJ. Estes, of Davidson county, from
whom the bill derived its name.
The provisions OF the measure are
we'll known to the general public. 1t
regulated the salaries of the county Of
fcials, and provided that all over the
amount stipulated and the necessary
expenses of the Office should be turned
oyer to the county. At the time of its
passage it was hailed as a direct blow
at the fee system.
The suit upon which the case was de-
cided went up from Davidson county.
1t was brought by Thomas S. Weaver,
Clerk and Master of Davidson county,
to recover fees which he had paid to
the county under protest. Chancellor
Cook dismissed the bill on the ground
that he had no jurisdiction, and that
the law was constitutional. This was
pro formo decision, however, and
was made in order to get the case be-
fore the supreme court for test of its
constitutionality.
The plaintiffs were represented by
Carroll & McKellar, of Memphis, and
James s. Pitcher, of Nashville, in the
contest before the supreme court. In
their argument they held that the bill
was unconstitutional on three grounds.
First, the bill contained more than one
subject; second, it devolved Legislative
powers upon the quarterly courts of the
counties of the State and Judges of the
supreme court; and third, that it was
not legitimate class legislation, the
classification being arbitrary and capri
cious, and not natural and reasonable
According to the opinion of the su
preme conrt the bill is held as if it ha(
never been passed, and consequently
the clerks of the courts and other coun
ty officials will get any surplus fee'
over and above their stated salaries an(
expenses incurred in operating to off
ces which, under the bill, they wer'
compelled to turn over to the county
The decision will have sweeping eff
feet over the entire state. Some coun
ties will be effected more than others
according to the revenues and the fee
derived by the officials.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
Meeting of the State Executive Committee
at Nashville.

Nashville, March 15.-The state dem
ocratic committee met this morning
and called one convention for all pur-
poses to meet in Nashville, Thursday,
May 10. The proceedings of the com
mittee were remarkably harmonious.
There was not disturbing ripple and
every vote taken was absolutely unani-
nous.
The following is the call:
The democrats of Tennessee are here
by called to meet in state convention,
in Nashville, at noon Thursday, May
10, 1900, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for Governor and railroad
commissioner and electors, and select
ing delegates and alternates to the nat
ional democratic convention, to be held
at Kansas City, July 4, 1900.
The basis of representation for tenn
porary organization has been fixed by
the committee at one vote for every 100
votes and majority fraction thereof cast
for Bryan in 1900
CHAs. T. Gates,
Vice Chairman.
B. j, s. DENTON, Secretary.
March Is, 1900.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29
A Fien1ish Attack.

An attack was lately made on G. F.
Collie of Cherokee, Iowa, that nearly
proved fatal. It came through his kid
neys. His back got so lame he could
not stoop without great pain, nor sit in
a chair except propped by cushions.
No remedy helped him until he tried
Electric Bitters which effected such a
wonderful change that he writes he
feels like new man. This marvellous
medicine cures backache and kidney
trouble, pusifes the blood and builds
up your health. Only SOC at City Drug
Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29

The DESIGNER for April is in Easter
AIRY from cover to cover. The fashions
it contains for adults and juveniles are
appropriately springlike, and especial
ly for Confirmation and Commence
ment ceremonies some exquisite toi-
let's are pictured. The millinery pages
too, are filled with illustrations of dain-
ty headgear designed especially for the
Easter season. Aside from the fashion
department, Horticulture" deals with
Easter Decorations and Easter Gifts,
"a Twofold Resurrection is an Easter
tide story, and framework" pictures
charming Easter trifes which can be
made at home. Everyone whose sub
scription to The DESIGNER begins with
the April number will receive so cents
worth of standard patterns free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29

If troubled with rheumatism, give
Chamberlain's Pain a trial. 1t
will not cost you cent if it does no
good. One application will relieve the
pain. 1t also cures sprains and bruises
in one-third the time required by any
other treatment. Cuts, burns, FROST
bites, quinsey, pains IN the side and
chest, glandular and other swellings
are quickly cured by applying it. Ev-
cry bottle warranted. Price, 25 and
so cts. For sale ct City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29

We have saved many doctor bills
since we began Using Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy in our home. We keep
bottle open all the time and.whenever
any of my family or myself begin to
catch cold we begin to use the Cough
Remedy, and as a result we never have
to send away for a doctor and incur q
large doctor bill, for Chamberlain 8
Cough Remedy never fails to cure. It
is certainly medicine of great merit
and worth. I'D. S. Mearkle, general
merchant and farmer. Matte. Bedford
county, Pa. For sale by City Drug
Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29

So far as we are concerned we are
willing for Grundy county to instruct
for him for Governor, but we shall
fight to the bitter end any attempt to
indorse him for the Senate. We say
let's instruct for McMillin for Cover
nor, and indorse Carmack for the Sen
ate. Tracy City News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder. 1t cures painful,
smarting, nervous feet and ingrowing nails and
instantly takes the sting out OF corns and bum
ions. It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age. Aliens Foot Ease LLakes tight or new
shoes feel easy, 1t is a certain cure for sweat
ing, callous and hot, tired, aching feet. Try il
today. Sold by all druggins and shoe stores.
Address Allen s. Olmsted Leroy, n, Y,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29
He Fooled the Surgeons.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, OF
West Jefferson, Co., after suffering Is
months from Rectal Fistula, he would
die unless a costly operation was per-
formed; but he cured himself with
Bucklens Arnica Salve, the best in the
world. Surest Pile cure on earth. 25C
a box at City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29

Carmack is shedding humorous
stories by the way he speeds from
Washington to the Senatorial battle
field. Let him beware the fate of Pri-
vate John Allen. Memphis Scimitar.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29
Do You Contemplate Going West 2

Do you know anyone who doesP If so,
[ will be glad to quote rates and sched-
ules, and furnish maps and informa-
tion free.
w. T. ROGERS. t. P. A.
Knoxville, Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29
Keep 1t in Your Home,

And when the bowels fail to act prop
erly, take dose of LYONS LAXATIVE
SYRUP-It acts gently but effectually oil
the kidneys, liver and bowels will keep
your system in good working order and
make your complexion clear.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29
The American Barber Shop,

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, 1900-03-29
DOTASH gives color,

DOIASH gives e0|or'
fa0or and tfrmness to
all fruits. No good fruit
can be raised without
Potash.
Fertilizers containing atleass
8 to 1917 of Potash will give
best results on all fruits. Write
for our pamphlets, which ought
to be in every farmers library.
They are sent free.
GERMAN KALI WORKS.
90 Nassau ST., New York.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29

Run by flrst-class white workmen. We want
and are trying to Elevate the Barber Profes
sion in johnson City, Come and see 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 Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02
WEAK NERVES.
Nervous, Exhausted,
All Used Up !?
Weak Back, Pale, BlOOdleSS
Skin,
Sciatica, st. Vitus Dance,
Nervous Prostitution.
Cured by DIR. HallOck's
Wonderful Electric
Pills.

From overwork, worry, overindulg-
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02
FOOD FOR ALL.
New Years Dinner at Divine
Healing Mission.
Three Hundred People Partake
of the Meal.
HUNGRY WERE FED.
Men, Women and Children Were
Received.
Enough Good Things For All
Who Came.
WERE FED.

No dollar nor ten dollar a plate ban
quet ever served in the Waldorf-As-
toria was enjoyed by the banqueters as
was the dinner for the poor served yes
terday at the Divine Healing Mission
at the corner of Fourth and Jackson
streets.
French names did not appear on the
menu. In fact there was no printed
menu and no need Of one for the good,
wholesome food was there on the table
in front of the hungry people. The din
ner commenced at the fashionable hour
of two o'clock. The hungry who came
before that time assembled in the
chapel next the dining room. They
waited and the longer they waited the
more impatient they became. There
were about 300 there. Boys and girls
with patched clothes and pinched little
faces huddled around the stove. Their
eyes danced at the prospect of a good,
warm meal and all they could eat. Men
and women of all ages were there.
They were not as demonstrative but
kept their eyes on the door. When Rev
c. r. Parham, the minister in charge
of the mission, went into the room the
children rushed for him. rs thinner
ready?" they yelled. After a wait that
seemed an age to the expectant children
the doors to the dining room were
thrown open and the crowd filed in.
The tables were ladened with good
things. Vegetable soup, sweet and
Irish potatoes, beans, tomatoes, corn,
cabbage, cold slaw, roast and boiled
beef, cheese, fruits and nuts, hot milk.
bread and butter made up the meal. AS
the hungry people stood around the ia
bles Rev. Parham asked the blessing.
It seemed long to the children but they
tried to keep very quiet. The older
people bowed their heads in thanks
giving and many a fervent amen" fol-
lowed the close of the blessing
Chjmn1V- look a de SwIfZaT'P
said little fellow as he spied a. plate
filed with cheese.
"And locke de sweet 'taters," said
another across the table.
Everybody had all he could eat and
when the banQueters left the table their
served so bountifully. The Divine
Healing Mission was started a year ago
by Rev. Parham. It is called "a home
for teaching Divine healing"
Where do you get the money to carry
on this work?" was asked.
ut comes from the Lord" was the
answer I'VE ask for nothing except
a contribution at service on Sunday
The expenses of the mission are $3.50 a
month. The first floor is devoted to the
chapel, reading room and printing shop.
The rooms on the second floor are for
those who attend the mission and are
taught Divine healing.
Don't confound US with Christian
Scientists" said Rev. Parham. 1--WE
have no sympathy or connection with
Them
The charity work done by the mission
is among those not aided by Police
Matron Thorpe or Poor Commissioner
Hale. The men, women and children
who had their dinner there yesterday
were certainly worthy. Whether they
are absolutely destitute or not it is GER
tain that the meal was far better than
they get every day and it did them
good