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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-07-11

cd all night In the fields, and tins body
was discovered in Vsrmillion river. a
milo from Friant home.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
Where They Originated.

Years ago the word "idiot" meant
simply private person as distinguish
ed from public official. A "clown"
was only farmer.
1t was the custom to call an indus
trious peasant q "villain," and a
"knave" was simply boy. "Silly"
meant blessed in the old German, and
the old Saxon meant nothing out of the
way when they called man "churl. p
"Mac," the Scotch PREFIX. means
son, SO Macpherson means "son OF a
parson,' and Macdonald is the same
as Donaldson. Fairfax means "fair OF
face"
We get "bogus" from the noble Ital-
ian family, the Borghese, whose swind-
ling operations were extensive, Priam e
son Hector was always teasing his
enemies-hence "hectoring."
"Orange" means gold apple, and the
"date" means a finger, from its re.
semblance to one. From the Latin
word "politicus" we get politics, and
Capt Fudge, commander of an Eng.
lish steamship, was in the habit of re.
lating such outrageous stories that his
men grew to designate falsehood by
exclaiming his name, Fudge"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
Dwight I. Moody.

A rugged simplicity and absolute sim,
cerity were the chief elements in his
character. No one ever detected in
him suspicion Of cant. It might have
been said ofhim as Mirabeau said Of
Robespierre '"That is a dangerous
man; he believes every word he says. =
For the ''drill and pipe clay" Of the
clerical profession, as Robertson phras-
ed it, Mr. Moody had nothing but con-
tempt. and his own unconventional
ways, in the pulpit and out OF it, did q
great deal TO break down the stilted
ministerial tradition. Nor we're the
changes in his own style work, as the
years passed by, without great signifi-
cance From beinga mere evangelist,
going from city to city TO address vast
and emotional audiences, he became
by chief intention and main use Of
time and strength, q Christian educa-
tor. His, educational institutions at
Mortified, SO remarkably planned and
endowed, he regarded as the crowning
work Of his life. New York Evening
Post. 5ss4e a
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

and resumed business only block
from their old stand and kept all their
trade they could manage, until new
building could be secured. In very
short time, in time in fact to catch the
holiday trade, they were installed in
an immense building with their hun-
dreds of employees bnsily engaged at
tending the wants of their old patrons
One of the greatest bits Of good for
tune that has befallen this city yeti
thinks the annual convention Of the
Christian Church which will convene
here next fall. Ten thousand visitors
and delegates are expected aud the peo-
pie of this denomination are even now
planning to give them aroyal welcome.
I hope Johnson City win put on extra
airs and send good big delegation
from the Christian church there Ft
What has boone of Miss Bessie Lou
Burgess and her versatile Pen? / have
longe1 70 read somo more Of her arti-
cles. And Haskell Dyer, with his
fountain Of knowledge of the old his
torical facts of our country, can not the
fountain be stirred for our benefit once
in awhile again? notice awriter for
the Jonesboro paper is trying to wrest
the palm from him on the history OF
Washington county; but johnson City
must stand without a peer in every
thing, so l hope to read some more
good articles from the old contributors
soon.
AS this is written on New Year g
morn, l send happy New Year greet
ing to The CoMGr aud all its patrons.
Here's long life and prosperity to you.
l MBs. W. f. SIMpson.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
Phonetic Phoolishness
CA Tale in Ph.)

Phineas Pharmer, phoolish phellow,
phelt phairly phamished phor Phannie
Phisher. Phannie philosophical Phar-
isee, phisher phor phellow phrom
Phulton, phinally phetching Phineas
phrom phond phriends. Phinale:
Phineas, phiance, Phannie, phiancee.
Phineas phelt phunny pheelings
phlying phast-phound Phannie's
place phearfully phlushed.
"Phannie," from Phineas, "Phannie,
phather FURNISHES pharm, phood phol
phamily phor phortnight, phunds phol
pharming."
Phannie phrowned phrightfully.
Phineas, phorget-phorget, Phannie.
Phoolish phellowl
Phlneas phlunked.
Phly, Phannie Phisher, phlyl Phor-
swear Phineas Pharmer, phorswear
ph-o-r-s-w-e-a-r!l Pharml pharmerl
pharminglll
Phannie piled.
Phineas phelt planting.
Phortune phavors phather.
Phinis.
Matthew Lyle,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
What We Eat.

Is intended to nourish and sustain us,
but it must be digested and assimila-
ted before it can do this. In other
words, the nourishment contained in
food must be separated by the diges-
tive organs from the waste materials
and must be carried by the blood to
all parts Of the body. We believe the
reason for the great benefit which SO
many people derive from Hoods
Sarsaparilla lies in the fact that this
medicine gives good digestion and
makes pure, rich blood. 1t restores
the functions Of those organs which
convert food into nourishment that
gives strength to nerves and muscles.
1t also cures dyspepsia, scrofula, salt
rheum, boils, sores, pimples and
eruptions, catarrh, rheumatism and
oil diseases that have their Origin in
impure blood.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

rounded by a family Of poor little rag
ged children, crying for bread and wait
ing and listening for the footsteps OF
their convict father" Who would not
have been touched by such an appeal?
The record was examined, Christmas
eve came. The Governor sat that night
at his own happy freside, surrounded
by his happy children, and played one
tune to them on that rough fiddle. The
hearthstone Of the cabin in the noun
tains waf bright and warm; paIdoned
prisoner sat with his baby on his knee,
surrounded by his rejoicing children,
and in the presence of his happy wife,
and although he looked upon naught
but poverty, his heart sang;
''Be it ever so humble, there's no
place like home"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
Free of Charge.

Any adult suffering from cold set.
tied on the breast, bronchitis, throat
or lung troubles of any nature, who will
call at r. s. Bottoms drug store, will
be presented with sample bottle ol
Boschee's German Syrup, free of charge.
Only one bottle given to one person,
and none to children without order
from parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such a sale as Boschee's German Syrup
in all parts of the civilized world.
Twenty years ago millions of bottles
were given away, and your druggists
will tell,you its success was marvellous.
1t is really the only throat and lung
remedy generally endorsed by physi
clans. One rs cent bottle will cure OF
prove its value. Sold by dealers in all
civilized countries.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
Matrimonial Sensations.

An Atchison man is sueing his wife
for divorce because he found her ex-
amining mourning styles.
The divorced wife of o Jersey City
man is now cook in the employ OF
her former husbands second wife.
W. B. Pile married Mrs. Vanliewan
in Independence, Kan. 1t was her
fifth trip to the alter and his third.
In spite of the strict rules of celibacy
in the Amana colony two members fell
in love and were married.
On the eve of his wedding the moth
er Of New Jersey man kidnapped
him and no one knows whore they are.
While dressing for her wedding g
Vienna woman learned of the bride
groom's death. Three days later she
married another man.
A Newburgh, N. Y, girl remained
faithful while her sweet heart served {
nine years sentence in Jail and married
him on his release.
An Australian sent his sweetheart
money to pay her passage over from
England. On the way she fell in love
with passenger and married him.
While in bathing at Atlantic City {
man proposed and was accepted, and {
preacher being on the beach they were
married in their bathing suits.
While London church was on fire
bridal party entered and insisted OIL
being wed, 30 the parson tied the knot
while the edifce was in flames.
A Napoleon, Ohio, couple were mar
ried few days ago, after an engage
ment which extended unbroken over
period Of sixty years. The man is 81
and the woman 70 years old.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
Mispronounced Words.

Carnegie, Kar-neg-e, sc" in second
syllable as in ebb.
Ether and neither are preferred to
i-ther and ni-ther by Webster, Walker
and Smart.
Room, SCOT, roof, broom, and soon
have long sound of 90, asin food many
give incorrect sound, as in foot.
Bap-tis-t teri, not bap-tis-tri.
Nicaragua is pronounced Ne-ka-ra-
gwa. 4.r ,
Irrevocable- -ir-rev-o ka-ble.
Patriotism is patriotism, not pat
ri-ot-ism.
Vagary is va-GA-ri, not VA-ga-ri.
Wilhelm is pronounced Wilhelm. :
indianapolis Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
Ioe !. wins, Resldence Burned

Athens, Tenn. Jan. Cat 1880 o'clock
this morning the residence of Col. Joe
J. Iyins was discovered to be on fire.
The family got out and practically all
of the household effects were removed.
There was an Insurance Of S2, 900 on
the house, aud 500 on contents. 1t
was known as the I'd Gettys residence.
The origin Of the fire is unknown.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
The Fiddle Told.

One bright morning before Christmas
an official stood in the Executive
Chamber in my presence as Governor
of the Old Volunteer State and said:
81 have been implored by poor mis-
erable wretch in the penitentiary to
bring you this rude fiddle 1t was
made by his own hands with penknlfe
during the hours allotted to him for
rest. 1t is absolutely valueless, it is
true, but 1t is petition for mercy. He
begged me TO say that he has neither
attorneys nor influential friends to
plead for him; he is poor, and all that
he asks is, when the Governor shall sit
at his own happy freside on Christmas
eve with his own happy children around
him, he will play one tune on this
rough fiddle, and think of a cabin far
away in the mountains whose hearth
Estoneais cold and desolate, and sur
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
This Not a Leap Year.

1t is the common rule to determine
which of the years are leap year by di-
viding thom by 4, those years admit
ting of an even division being known
as leap years. There are exceptions,
however, to this rule and the year 1900
is one of the exceptions. The explaNa
ton of this exception is as follows: Un-
der the Julian calendar, adopted in the
reign of julius Caesar, in order to i'm.
prove upon the then existing method OF
computing time, the year was made to
consist of 3G54 days, which was little
over eleven minutes in excess of the
true solar year, which consists Of 1865
days 8 hours aud 48.O5 seconds. In
consequence Of this difference the equi-
nox, in the course of a few centuries,
fell back fourteen days. TO correct
this error aud provide a better adjust.
mont Pope Gregory in 1882 instituted
new calendar, placing the equinox at
March 81 and introducing the intercala-
ry system which we now employ. Ac-
cording to the Gregorian system every
year of which the number is divisible
by 4 without remainder is a leap year
that IS. it leaps over the common year
by adding one day more, making 366
days instead of S65 days in that year.
This day is adj d to the month of Feb
ruary. But il day we're added every
four years without intermission the gap
between the solar year and the calendar
year would be increased a day every
few centuries. so in order to avoid this
disparity exceptions to the four year
rule were made by emitting some cen
tesimal years. Thus 1900 was made a
leap year, but 1900, 1900 and 1900 were
made common years, while 1000 will be
a leap year. That is, only one centesi-
NAL year in four shall be leap year.
The length Of the mean year thus fixed
is still in excess of the solar year by
nearly twenty-six seconds, but as this
error would make q difference of only
one day in 1896 years, it has not been
deemed necessary to undertake any
further change in the Gregorian sys-
tenn. Nashville Banner.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
800 Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages and that is
catarrah. Halls Catarrah Cure is the
only positive cure now known known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrah being
n constitutional disease, requires con-
stftutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally. acting direct
ly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the syste 3 thereby destroying the
foundation on of the disease, and Civ
ing the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature
in doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative pow
ers, that they offer One Hundred Dol
lars for any case that it fails to cure
Send for list Of of testimonials.
Address, T. J. CHENEY & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, 75e. vol
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
A Proyerb Calendar for 1000.

Each year when we receive the Hood 8
Sarsaparilla Calendar we wonder how
it is possible to originate such clever
designs. The "Proverb Calendar" it.
self is suspended in front of two little
tots, one robed in delicate pink and the
other in blue. On the reverse side
there are the usual astronomical calcu-
lations and other facts. The Calendar
is made to stand alone on desk or table,
or it may be suspended on the wall.
You should be sure to get one of these
Calendars from your druggist, or one
will be mailed to you by sending Gets.
in stamps to @. 1. Hood & Co.. Lowell,
Mass.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
A Retort Courteous.

When its limited express trains were
put on few years ago the Lake Shore
Railway Co. decided to charge extra
for the privilege OF riding ON them, and
John Newell, who was president Of the
system at that time. gave orders that
passes, half-rate tickets, etc., should
not be honored on the "Ayers." 1t
was not intended, of course, that the
complimentaries issued to high officials
Of other roads should be void on fast
trains, but through an oversight a
yearly pass was sent to d, w. Cald.
we'll, president OF the Fickle Plate,
which bore on its face the words: "Not
good on Lake Shore limited trains.
A few days after Mr.. CALDWELL pass
had been issued Mr.. Newell received
an annual pass on the Nickle Plate
with the following endorsement "NoI
good on passenger trains. ."-Argonaut
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
rTst IVY AFfA
Old People Made Young.

J. G. Sherman, the veteran editor OF
the Vermontville Mich Echo, has
discovered the remarkable secret OF
keeping old people young For years
he has avoided Sleeplessness, Nervous
ness, Indigestion, Heart trouble, Con-
stipation and Rheumatism by using
Electric Bitters, and he writes: iTt
can't be praised too highly. It stimu-
lates the kidneys, tones the stomach,
aids digestion, and gives splendid ap-
petite. 1t has worked wonders for my
wife and me. Its marvellous remedy
for old peoples complaints" Only SOC.
at r. S. Bottoms drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

DIR. BULLS CoUGH SYRUP CURES
coughs and colds. Don't go to church
or other public meeting end disturb
the audience by incessanS coughing,
but use this wonderful remedy at once.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
CITY BARBER SHOP
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, 1900-01-11
"lt is az Ill WIND
That BiogUS Nobody Good" "

That small ache or pain or
qUsakneSs Is the "M gvind''
that directs your attention to
the necessity Of parfyb,s
your blood BY taking Hoods
SarsaparilLa. Then yoar
whote body receives good
for the pnr4fcd Blood goes
tiHgiu,g to every organ. It
Is the great remedy for all
ages and both Seres.
Dyspepsia " Complicated qOah
G'Ost and Eidrey ttoa5te. / suffered for
years from dyspepsia, 'adh ssvsre pains.
Hoofs Sassaoayala rllSc ne strong and
hearty" g. 2. En:~toa, Anbprn, lie.
GoegL&i. IS 2a!4aaalg !. go.
III 4 slIE@
uOsao rps Ous.s ave Als sao W. 4yrl.eaA4y asa
.oslg sssiii.rs!e :, tsse with LoeaI Ss.alsAnl4
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

"What is your friends occupation?''
Inventor.
"Ah; what does he invent?"
"New ways to make money. Wash
ington Star
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

DIR. BUNS CoUGH SYRUP CURES
Group. It has saved the life Of many a
child. Mothers, keep this medicine
always on hand; it will save you many
restless moments. Price csc.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
A NUTE MARVEL, UNSPEAKABIY

Do You Contemplate Going West?
Do you know anyone who does? If so,
/ will be glad to quote rates and scbed-
ules, and furnish maps and informa-
tion free
W. T. ROGERS. T. P. A.
Knoxville, Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

DR.. Niles Pain Pills cure Neuralgia.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-29
| DURKEN [.
Wants More Police
And an Extra Number of
Patrol Boxes.
Filed Recommendation
Monday.
Asking For Thirteen Additional
PatroImen.
Commissioners Will Probably Make
Appointments.

Chief Of Police John Durkin, Mon
day morning recommended to the
Board of City commissioners the ap-
pointment Of 13 additional members
to the Akron Police Force.
The recommendation was In writing
and explained in detail the reasons
the appointments should be made.
Three of them are to fill vacancies on
the beats formerly patrolled by Chief
Durkin, Captain Outlet and Lieuten-
ant Greenlese, while fourth is to oc-
cupy the beat Of one of the regular
officers to be appointed second lieu
tenant The additional nine appointees
are to be given new beats. Tie Chiefs
recommendation states that the ap-
pC ntments are essential for the city's
protection and suppression Of lawless-
ness and crime.
In addition to the appointment Of
additional policemen, Chief Durkin re-
quests that 25 extra patrol boxes and
three extra police call boxes be sup
piled and located in various parts of
the city. There are now 25 patrol
boxes used by the police force and
while the number is not sufficient, they
have greatly aided the officers n.their
work. The three extra alarm or call
boxes are needed for the business por.
tion Of the city.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-29

We have. ct last made the. discovery
which has b0lllcd chemists. and all Others
for centlrie5-Jnat of absolutely destroy
ing super,iuus hair, root and branch.
entirely md permanently, and that too
Without impalring in any way the finest
or most sensitive skin. it is scarcely
possible to oyerstate the importance OF
this discovery, or tho great good and satis-
faction IL VIII be to those afflicted with
one OF the moot dist lyuring and aggravat-
ing hlemishos-that of superiiuous hair on
the face OF women, whether Id be a mus
tnche or growth on tho neck, cheeks or
Qrnic.
The Misses Bcll have thoroughly tested
its efficacy nrl are dcsirous that the full
merits of their treatment to which they
hhye given tho descriptive nnmo OF Xxi L.
ALL-HAlR'' shall le known to all afflicted.
To this end trial Will be sent FREQ of
charges, to any lady who win write for IT.
without u cent Of cost you can see for
yourselves what tho discovery ls; tho
evidence Of your own senses will then
convince you that the treatment SKILL
ALL-HAIR," will rid you OF one of tho
greatest drawbacks to perfect loveliness,
tho growth of enperiluous huir on tho face
or neck OF women.
Please understand that personal demon
strhVion OF our troatmopt CVsts you
nothing. A trial will bo sent you free,
which you can use yourself aud prove our
claims by sending two stamps for mailing.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-29
EVERYTHING
Now In Readiness
For the Red Cross Watch
Night Meeting
Held This Evening In the
Grand Opera House.
Large Number Of Tickets Have
Been Sold.
Program Furnishes a Great Musical
and Literary Treat.

Everything is now in readiness for
the Red Cross watch night meeting
and entertainment to be held tonight
in the Grand Opera House.
With but few minor touches the
work of the various committees is COM
pleted, and all that is required now to
make the affair memorable one, is the
liberality Of Akron citizens In purchas-
ing tickets and contributing to the fund
t--be raised for so worthy a cause as
e......york of the National Red Cross
Association.
Every minister in the city Sunday
announced the object of the watch
night meeting and appealed to the
church goers to attend the meeting and
help swell the fund.
Already a large number of tickets
have been sold, and persons who eS-
pect to attend the entertainment and
have not yet purchased tickets should
do so at the earliest possible moment
IL they expect to secure seats.
The executive committee has decid.
ed, in order to allow those to attend
the entertainment who are unable to
pay 81 for ticket 10 charge an ad-
mission fee of 50 cents for seats in the
balcony and 25c for seats in the gallery.
The decorations of the opera house
will be on grand scale.
Mayor Young stated that the enter
tainment under no circumstances, win
be repeated in the future and those
that miss attending the meeting will
be unfortunate indeed, as the program
furnishes n musical and literary trent
never before enjoyed by an Akron au-
diepce.
The program in full will be found in
another column of todays Democrat
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-29
Bank CIsarlnas.

Bank clearances for the past week
are reported as follows Akron, $io2,,
700; Canton. $S54,o0o; Springfield,
$24s,9ss; Youngstown. $ss5 $50. The
holiday week brought large sum Of
money into Akron.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-29
8 500 "a NV Aap.

We ewill pay the above reward for any aass
oi LAYER Vompi iint, Dyspepslh, Sick lie ld-
ache Indises ton, Yastlpation or losttv".
ness We cnnnlt clre with liiveritn, thh W..
tu-plte Litt b Liver l,whentne direction
,HpiC II a. lrNrr AiiiD slv' ,atis iiotlon
bpXes contnin ir0 iiil tSoIxe, rontai
~ piils, 80 boSe, r"atsi Is ihs. Beware 80
stamps ilkun. NfliNIrA MEDICALtO
COZ Nhnton and JnvRslp rts., chicago, II
For sniu by John l.AinpHrtar " 10. 1871
Howard st., and Innian bros,, East Akron
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-29

Go to Music Hall tonight aud have a
good time with the boys OF the German
Military Society. Good music at
hand, Tickets, 35c couple or 25c for
men aud 10c for ladies'.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-29
CONSU MPTlON
Caused the Death, Of Mrs. Jchn L
SWartz.

Mrs. Amelia Swartz, wife of Mr..
John L. Swartz, Of s05 Spicer St, died
Sunday after an illness of one year
of consumption. The deceased was
nearly % years Of age. She had lived
in Akron years. The funeral will
be held Wednesday at st. Vincent de
Paul's church.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-29
Reading, Miss Lois Johnston.

Reading, Miss Lois Johnston.
Music
THURSDAY FORENOON, 9:30 TO II
Music, invocation, music.
Reading, Miss Lois Johnston.
Lecture, BARNS and How to Build
Them, u. L, Shaver.
Selection, Miss Anna Stump.
Essay, Practical Education" NJ. S.
Grubb.
Lecture, Perfect Corn Culture" A.
l.. White.
Essay, N. b. Bidleman.
Music, question box busic.
Afternoon Session, to pm.
Music.
Selection, Clyde Thursby.
Lecture, Problem of Farm Help"
j. L, Shaver.
Essay, Our Country ]. w. Buch-
man.
Reading, Miss Lois Johnston
Lecture, Confidence in Our Work"
A. l.. White.
Music, question box, music.