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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 q 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 it to you on the above guarantee.
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Court of Appeals.

The court of appeals will probably
convene at Knoxville the first Monday
in April. The following cases for
Washington county are to be heard:
Alfred Sully VS.. B. F. Childress ct al.
G. G, Chandler VS.. town of johnson
City.
Daniel Frances ct al VS.. Jacob Frances
ct al.
George n. Hurlbut ct al VS.. Watauga
Lumber company, and W. P. Smith ct
al. vs.. Watauga Lumber company.
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Let's PatrOnire 1t.

II you don't keep cool this summer
it will be your own fault, for the ice
plant will be put in operation at the
beginning of warm weather. Mr.. Todd,
who recently purchased the plant, is
putting it in perfect order preparatory
to beginning operations. 1t is Mr..
Todds intention to produce a perfect
quality of pure ice, and it should be a
pleasure for our people to accord him a
most liberal patronage.
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A Series of Meetings

Will commence at the M. E. Church
within few days. AS soon as the
close at the First Presbyterian
Church, week of prayer and feasting
will be observed by the M. E. Church.
All the people are cordially invited to
take part in these services.
Very truly,
GEO. r. Rowan, Pastor.
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Nelson Campbell has returned from
Rome, Ga, where he has been the past
two months attending the Southern
Preparatory School for U. S. Military
Academy at West Point. He has re-
Gently received from the war depart
ment notice that he passed successfully
the required examinations but that the
principal appointee successfully pass
ed also. Which fact will delay for
some time Nelson's admission to the
academy.
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The Revival Continues.

Rev. J. Lynn Bachman, of Athens,
Tenn, arrived in the city Monday af-
ternoon to continue the series of meet
ings at the First Presbyterian church.
He is most entertaining and con-
vincing talker, and his sermons are
much enjoyed by the large number
drawn thither by his appeals.
Services will be conducted through
this week every afternoon at 2:3O, and
every evening at Z o'clock.
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To Wed Next Thursday.

Lieut.. Samuel s. Kirkpatrick and
Miss Anna NJ. Panhorst, a popular
young couple of Jouesboro, will be
married on Thursday, April 5. The
groom-to-be is son of Judge s. j.
fitzpatrick, and the young lady who is
to become his wife is one of Jonesboro's
prettiest and most amiable young la
dias
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Will Locate il johnson City.

Mr.. J. W. Van Osten, an experienced
cutter and tailor of Columbus. o., has
accepted a position with Mr.. w. B.
Crouch, the merchant tailor, and will
have charge of Mr.. Crouch's workroom.
He is splendid workman and we are
glad to have him with us. He will
bring his family here shortly.
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The bill Of Representative Snodgrass
to increase the pension Of all Mexican
war veterans from IS to $12 has been
favorably reported, The bill is intend
ed to place all Mexican war veterans
on an equal footing, extending to them
the act of 1893.
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An Octogenarian.

Uncle Peter Range called in to see
us this week, and to let us know that
he was 81 years old on the 9lst inst.
He is reasonably hale and hearty for
one of his age, and we sincerely trust
he may live to enjoy many returns Of
his natal day.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29

Any one interested in the best and
most sanitive manner Of finishing floors
should drop line to Berry Brothers,
Detroit, Michigan, the well known
varnish manufacturers, who mail free
for the asking a neat and instructive
pamphlet on the subject, and finished
specimens of wood. SCOTT
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Berry Brothers, of Detroit, the great
varnish manufacturers, are making
floor finish of extraordinary toughness,
to which they have given the name,
Liquid Granite. Full information
concerning it and useful bints on floor
finishing are contained in a neat pamph-
let which Mrs. Berry Brothers send
free for the asking. SCOTT.
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Mrs. Jarvis, wife of Grant Jarvis, a
we'll known citizen Of East Tennessee.
died at her home in Rogersville last
waak
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T he * COMET
Democratic County Convention.

The democrats of Washington coun-
ty are hereby called to meet in mass
convention at the court house in Jones'
boro, Tenn, at 1 o'clock p. M, Mon
day, April 2, 1900, for the purpose of
selecting delegates to the democratic
gubernatorial convention to be held in
Nashville, May 10, 1900, and for such
other business as may properly come
before the convention.
M. l. GUMP, Chairman.
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TRAVELLING MEN dasiring sala-
BILE side line of well established staple
goods (not requiring the carrying of
samples) commission 30 and 20. Ad-
dress Manufacturer, P, o. Box 1853,
COvington, Ky.
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NJ. I. GUMp, Chairman.

DIR. BULL's COUCH SYRUP WILL RID
you of a cold more quickly than any
other known remedy. Don't let cold
go as it comes, for you may endanger
your life. Price % cts.
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Quarterly services in the United
Brethren church as follows: Business
meeting and preaching on March 91st.
at o'clock p. m: Preaching and sac
rament of the Lords Supper on Sab
bath, April LIST. 1890 a. m. All are in
vited. d. II. FURGUsoN, Pastor.
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Fifty teams wanted to haul dry lum-
Der from Indian Greek to Loves Sta
ton on o. II. & G. railroad. Can earn
~, so per day. Apply to
L. RoTHA,
Loves Station, Tenn.
j. A. MARTIN.
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Teams Wanted .

Headquarters for Ralston Breakfast
food at Jackson's.
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The greatest variety, the purest and
freshest candies can always be found at
Jackson's.
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Kingan's dried and canned meats at
Jackson's.
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Nashville Chattanooga II st. Louis Ry
and Western and Atlantic Ry.

The great through line to Arkansas
and Texas, and the great Northwest,
three daily Chattanooga, At
liant 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
sonville. 1t makes no difference where
you are going or when, you will find il
to your interest to write or call on
either of us.
W. 7. Rogers, T. P. A.,
Knoxville, Tenn.
]. H. Latimer, S. p. A.,
Cor. 9th & Market st. Chattanooga.
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Peanuts, fresh from the rooster, al
Jackson's.
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DOES YOUR ROOF LEAK!

How to PrOlOng the Life Of an Old
Roof.
II an old leaky tin, iron, or steel roof, paint
1t with Aliens Antitrust Japan. One coat is
enough; no skill required; costs little goes far
and lasts long. Stops leaks and prolongs the
ufe of old roofs. Write for evidence and circu-
lars. ALLEN ANTITRUST. MFG. Co. ALB Vine St.
Cincinnati, Ohio. 750-6mo.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29

Chase & Sanborns teas and coffees
are the best, You get them only at
Jackson's.
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Miss Mabel Hoss, who had been sick
for several weeks, died last Saturday
at the home of her mother, on Buffalo
street. She was daughter of the late
T. j. Hoss and was about 16 years old.
She was most estimable young lady,
beloved by all her schoolmates and
friande
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On account of the inclement weather
Prof. Wright did not speak at the NJ
E. Church last Sunday. but will speak
next Sunday, April LIST, at 1890 a. m.
You are cordially invited to hear him.
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Buy Cold Dust -four.

The best soap is ''Brag" at Jackson's.
Gold Dust fiour-best made.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29

Mr.. A. N. Shoun of Greeneville, and
his charming daughters, Mrs. 7. E.
Hurst, Misses Hazel and Bessie Shoun,
accompanied by Miss Bird Cooper, came
to the city Thursday afternoon to attend
the opening of Bruner, Hurst & Co.
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The best flour is Gold Dust.
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The ladies of the public library are
preparing for another of their pleasant
annual pastimes- AN Easter egg-rolling.
The place where it will be held will be
announced later.
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DR.. E. S. Miller, ST., one of our best
known and most liked citizens, has
been confined to his bed for some time,
and although somewhat improved, is
still far from being we'll.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29

Mr.. w. T. Range was able to be in
the city today for the first time in sew
eral weeks. He is slowly regaining
strength after his recent illness.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29

All druggists sell DR., Miles Pain Pills.
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Our people, ladies especially, are en-
ioying themselves today inspecting the
opening display of goods by Messrs.
Bruner, Hurst & Co.
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W. L. Uptegrove, of the firm of Up
tegrove & Bro, is here from New York
in the interest of their Yeneering fac
tory at this place.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29

The great moral temperance drama,
''Ten Nights in a Barroom, will be
the next attraction produced by home
talent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29

The Garst property on Maple street
has been purchased by Mrs. Byrd, of
Jonesboro, who will occupy it at an
early day. She is the mother of the
young men who are to start hardware
store here next month.
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Rev. J. A. Lyons is getting out of a
two weeks tussle with the grip. Rev.
7. B. Russell filled his pulpit last Sun
day, preaching a good sermon to Ii fair
sized audience Notwithstanding the
rain.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29

Agent Phinney, of the Southern rail
way, is now pleasantly domiciled in thu
Clifford dwelling, on Walnut street
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29

If you want tailor made suit this
spring, go to the Hub and see their
line of samples. They guarantee a fit.
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The big stores haye had their open
ings this week and the women hav
had feast of sightseeing.
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
Compulsory Arbitration Needed.

Strikes, or labor-and- capital wars, are constantly occurring in this country. No year is free from them, and every one of them affects persons who are not parties to them either as employers or employees. Such efforts have therefore public bearings Such efforts have therefore public bearings and are legitimate subjects of legislation.
 In the far away seas of the South Pacific in New Zealand-there are no strikes, be- cause the government of New Zealand is advanced enough and intelligent enough to prevent them. New Zealand has board of arbitration, government board, and any trouble between employers and em- ployes must be submitted to it for settle ment Neither side can say. we have nothing to arbitrate." A disagreement, lockout, a strike, throws the entire issue into the hands of the public board of ar- bitration. Bumptuous capital and bumptu- ous labor are at once debarred from the antics customary in this country. Both sides to disagreement must await the finding of the board of arbitration, and they do not have to wait long. and the government proceeds to see that each side accepts the decision of the board of arbi- tration. Neither can afford to reject it.
 What is the result? There are no strikes, and the board of arbitration has no work to do. It is made up of men of high standing, but all feel that they can better arrange their own affairs than a govern ment board can arrange them for them. New Zealand is very free and independent in its home affairs, and universal suffrage including of course the women, is the law of the islands, but no one out there con- siders compulsory arbitration an infringe ment of liberty. They say in New Zealand that no set of men shall in a labor-and- capital trouble paralyze a districts trade, or tax people who are not parties to it. They say that they will as a whole settle all difficulties that the parties cannot set tie, and 1t is the sense of the case, and it will prove the final plan in all countries in the long run. All countries are not as progressive politically and socially speak ing as New Zealand, but all will reach that level after awhile.
The age-herald., 1900-09-28

and the total number of stores was S,947. In 1875, there was one store in Boston to every 125 people; in 1880, one to every III; in 1895, one to every 142. As to the smaller retail stores, 1t was found that those deai- ing in china and orookery. fancy goods, hats and furs. toys and trunks, decreased in number between 1874 and 1898. All others increased. Drug, shoe, grocery and music stores multiplied in especially large pro- portions.
 The general country store was not a monopoly except in thinly settled districts, and the department store does not enjoy monopoly in New York's numberous cities. It has to contend with special stores, and with small tradesmen whose expenses are light, and has by no means walk-over.
 Strange issues sometimes appeal to many people, and the issue that Mir Stanchfield presents will be watched with interest. If the department store is unpopular no one has discovered the fact down this way. It is on trial however, in New York, and the shower of November ballots will show in localities what the political value of the issue really is.
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
Department Stores in Politics.

Candidate Stanchield in New York State throws into politics a new issue when he attacks department stores. He forgets that department stores have existed from time out of mind in the rural districts: for what else is the old-time country store a store in which everything could be found that anybody in it's neighborhood wanted. The general store in the country is in principle department store, and the de- partment store in town is not half so con- prehensive as its rural prototype
 It will be surprising indeed if MT Stanch- field can win many votes from such an issue. In the chief cities of his State de- pertinent stores are increasing from year to year in number. Once there was but one in New York city; now there are many of the largest class. In 1874 Boston had eight department stores and 3136 stores, of all kinds. In 1898. the department stores numbered nineteen. with AT departments,
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
EnqIand's Parliamentary Election.

Queen Victoria's fifteenth Parliament is to be elected this week and in the two fol- lowing weeks and it is to meet on Novem- Der l. The canvass is largely conducted on the prosecution of successful war in South Africa, and no doubt exists as to a new lease of power to the Tory or con- servative coalition led by the Premier and Joseph Chamberlain.
 The House of Commons that has just been dissolved consisted of 465 English, 30 Welsh, 72 Scottish, and 1O3 Irish members 67O all told. As to parties it stood at the beginning as follows:
 Unonist-
 Conservatives 340 Liberal Unonists ............ ....... H-4u Home Rule
 Liberals ......... 177 Anti-ParnelliteS ........ ........ ..... 70 Parnellites ........ ....,... 12-'39
 Unionist majority ....... ......... 152
 In the course of five years this great ma jority was not materially lessened, and as the House would expire in a short time by limitation the ministry selected the present period a favorable opportunity to them to appeal to the country. Their expecta- tions will doubtless be met by the return of a heavy Tory majority. The campaign now in progress in England is essentially kahki campaign, and under the English system the liberals are compelled to ac- cept the date of appeal named by their op- ponents. Few parliaments run a course of seven years. The Liberals declare against a snap judgment at the close of a suc- cessful war, when matters elsewhere are quiet, but they are so divided and weak ened that victory on their part would be impossible year or two years hence. The Tory-Unonist coalition may not secure 15o majority, as it did five years ago, but it will have majority in the new Parliament large enough to give it ample freedom and opportunity
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
GENERAL wHEELER ON RECRUITS

from the Chicago News.
 Gen. Joseph Wheelers report. submitted to Lieut.-Gen. Nelson A. Miles before tn, formers retirement from active service on account of reaching the age limit, contains some useful and practical suggestions which 1t will be a surprise to many to learn are needed in the United States army. While the officers have left notbing undone that could be done in the brief tune at their disposal for training raw re- crults, it will strike many people as simply astounding to learn that, as General wheeler says many of them have gone to foreign service without any instructions Tn rifle practice and many even without haVlng any rifles issued to them As general Wheeler remarks, 'in case re- cruits o1 this character become eneaged "lth disciplined and trained soldiers the result must be terribly disastrous to our troops. To pit such raw recruits against soldiers who have been trained to the use CT their weapons would not be war, but massacre, and General Wheeler has done good service in thus bringing this weak ness ln our present army system to public notice In the earlier days of the Republic. and especially in the revolutionary war. the farmer who left the blow to pick up ms rifle and go to the front was almost always good shot and knew all about his weapon But times have changed and the average man in the street today knows practically nothing of modern firearms. such as are used in war. Certainly the change in conditions should be followed by change of methods
 General Wheeler also favors training in speed in marching and makes some useful suggestions along this line. Napoleon in one of his maxims of war remarked upon the Importance of developing to the utmost the marching power of an army in war. The army that moves fastest, other things being equal, by its power of throwing itself on isolated fragments of an army is almost certain of victory. The same great master of strategy and tactics also observed that "a rapid march increases the courage of an army to a vast extent and thereby, of course the chances of victory are in- proved"
 In urging increased attention to the marching power of the army, therefore General Wheeler, it will be seen, has high military precedent
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
Taxation for Better Schools.

The Huntsville Mercury hopefully and en- Enthusiastically says in discussing the State school system "The announcement that the public school fund for the next scholas- tic year will be $1,2O0,0O0 should prove in- tensely gratifying to the friends of pub able step in the direction of a better cit izenship and more useful people.
 There is another feature in our educa- tional advancement that almost equals the increased school appropriation, and that is the policy of the educational department There was time when political pull was the principal power in the management of school affairs, but the merit system has supplanted It. Teachers must prove beyond question a degree of proficiency far above the requirements of a few years ago, and school officers who lag in their duties are soon asked for their resignation.
 "All these improved conditions amount to revolution and revolutions never go back ward. The public school fund will continue
 
 and superntendents will be gradually raised, until Alabama will have a school system fully equal to any in the country" There is no reason why the Mercury an- ticipations should not be met But in one respect there it doubt It is scarcely likely that the State appropriation will be ma terially enlarged General taxation is do- ing about all it can be expected reason ably to do; and in order to have better schools where they are needed and where the people want them, local taxation should be authorized. Local taxation is feature of all good school systems in this country, and it is tyranny and a piece of backwoods politics in this State to deny to any loeal ity that wants better schools than the State is willing to furnish authority to tax itself for them. Local taxation for school pur- poses should be explained to the people. The near approach of constitutional con- vention renders this task doubly impor- tant.
 If one single tenable objection can be brought against it, the Age-Herald would be glad to see it brought out.
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
SOCIAL PHILOsoPHY

From the Atchison Globe.
 In no country in the world are fools en- couraged so much as in America.
 As rule, there Is good mine near every poor one, to encourage the jays.
 Mothers continue to buy fine combs but claim they buy them for getting out the "dandruff.'
 If doctor, or a druggist, acts as a pall- bearer at funeral, people are sure to spring jokes.
 This is the season when the worm in an aprh goes to sleep, and wakes up to find itself either cider or jelly.
 "WhAts the use of hate, anyway" is asked. Lots of people make more use of hate than of anything else.
 When the women can't say of another woman that she isn't bad looking, they find a lot of other things to say.
 What satisfaction does boy find in being tough? Was there ever boy who did not feel uncomfortable after seeing his mother crying?
 So many Atchison women keep cows, and sell the calves, that in nearly every part of the town a COW baw1s all night and keeps people awake.
 Very young people and very old people listen very Attentively to ghost stories. Peo- pie in the prime of life have other mat ters to interest them.
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
TRUTHS FORGE

Charles Kingsley. Words. words. words, words! o dreamy
 day,
 A day of leaves and not of fruit, When Truth Is smothered in display, When none will act and all disputei O tongue, tongue tongue! awhile be
 mute,
 And let the hand for once have way! o endless clash of mind on mind!
 Stlll raising thickest clouds of dust The eys of simple folk to blind!
 o all ye interests, which must
 Be ever evermore discussed, Ere aught is done to help mankind! O Reason once serene and earnest, Why leavest thou thy proper uses And from the lips of pedants learnest Most philosophical excuses
 For all too palpable abuses, Now, when the peoples needs are steruest! words! o words! ye are most strong, For ye can rear thickSet fence To bar the view of right and wrong From common mems intelligence, With sophistry and vain pretense And tangled brushwood of the tongue, words! o words! yet are ye weak, For truths indomitable force Shall through your firmest barriers break With strength as of a mighty horse; And those who act shall take the course Der the fallen wreck of those who speak,