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Supreme Court Decisions by Judge Shields

Jas. A. Martin VS.. Unaka Lumber Co. =,
and j. nj. Buck Lumber Co. VS.. In
termont Iron and Timber Co. Con-
solidated, Chancery cause. Wash
ington county.
The same question is involved in both
of these suits, which are brought upon
notes, condition TO be paid if the o. r.
Il @. r. r. Co. should complete its ex-
tension to the mouth of Caney River,
N. O., by July 1, 1900. The defendants
claim that this was not done, while
complainants claim that it was. 1t APP
pears that the road was actually COM
pleted in manner to the point on the
SOth day of June, 1900, but that it was
not permanent construction, but only
partially, and very roughly construct.
ed; however, the track was laid and it
was in such condition that the purposes
for which this condition was inserted
in the notes could be complied with
that is the transportation of certain
lumber to market. The court Of chan
cery appeals decree in favor of the COM
plainants we think properly. The pa
role evidence admitted to show the
purpose Of the parties at the time of
making this contract was not to vary
its terms, but to place the court in the
position of the parties and thus enable
it to construe the contract. This was
entirely proper. We think the road
was completed in such manner as to
meet the requirements of this provision.
In addition the defendants were not
injured by this rough and temporary
character of the road. We therefore
affirm the decree of the court of chan
cery appeals. Affirmed.
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He had hovered about her all the ev-
ening, Notwithstanding her efforts to
repulse him; at length, stung to mad
ness by her evident desire to rid her.
self of his presence, he was about to
leave her. Then the futtering of her
fan disarranged the lace at her throat,
leading her white neck bare and gleam-
ing in the moonlight. With wild cry
of passionate longing, utterly oblivious
of the consequences of so rash an act,
be flung himself madly upon her. The
next instant he lay crushed and dead
at her feet.
Alas, poor little mosquito!
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-11-13
ELEGANT EINING CARS.
New Service Inaugurated on the Iron Noun
tain Route.

New Service Inaugurated on the Iron Noun
tain Route.
The Iron Mountain Route has inaug-
urated new dining car services on its
fast daily trains from st. Louis, Mem
phis and intermediate points to Texas.
These cars have just been turned out
of the Pullman shops and are models of
skillful workmanship. They are hand
somely fitted up, thoroughly equipped
with the latest appliances and lighted
with electricity. They are also suppli-
ed with electric fans.
Meals are served a la carte from dain-
ty Haviland china, Libby cut glassware
and elegant silverware.
This is the only line running dining
cars from st. Louis to points in South
ern Missouri, Arkansas and Texas. It
has triple daily service between st.
Louis and Texas and double daily
service between Memphis and Texas Of
Pullman sleeping cars with electric
lights, fans and all up to date appliances.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-11-13
A Startling Snrnrise

Very few could believe in looking at
A. L. Hoadley, a healthy, robust black
smith of Tilden, Ind, that for ten years
he suffered such tortures from rheuma-
tism as few could endure and live. But
wonderful change followed his taking
Electric Bitters. "rwo bottles wholly
cured me" he writes, "and l have not
felt twinge in over a year" They
regulate the kidneys, purify the blood
and cure rheumatism, neuralgia, nerv-
BUSINESS, improve digestion and give
perfect health. Try them. Only soc.
at H. @. Mlller's drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-11-13
Condensed, Accurate, Helpful.

The busiest people read the Youths
Companion because it is condensed, &C.
curate and helpful.
It's weekly summary of important
news is complete and trustworthy.
ltC editorial comment on political and
domestic questions is non-partizan; II
aims to state facts in such way that
the busiest person can use them as the
basis of an intelligent opinion.
1t reflects on every page the whole.
some, industrious, home loving, home.
making side of American life, the life
OF noble aims and honorable ambitions.
A full announcement of the new vol
ume will be sent to any address on re-
quest. The new subscriber for 1903
who sends $1.75 for the new volume at
once will receive free all the remaining
issues for 1902, including the double
holiday numbers; also the Companion
calendar for 1908, lithograhed in twelve
colors and gold. The Youths Com
panion, 144 Berkely ST., Boston, Mass.
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Cured of Piles After 40 Years.

q. Haney, of Geneva, Ohio, had the
piles for 40 years. Doctors and dollars
could do him no lasting good. DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve cured him perma-
nently. Invaluable for cuts, burns,
bruises, sprains, decorations, eczema,
tetter, salt rheum, and all other skin
diseases. Look for the name Dewitt on
the package; all others are cheap, worth
less counterfeits. H. g. Miller.
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If you are planning a western trip do
not fail to write to the undersigned with
reference to rates and schedule. Queen
& Crescent Route via Meridian, Miss,
offers super service and many hours the
quickestroute to Texas and other points
west. r. W. Bonds, 7. P. A., Merid-
ian. Miss.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-11-13

For the occasion of the meeting of
the Daughters Of the Confederacy, tick
cts will be sold to New Orleans, via
Queen and Crescent Route at rate OF
one fare for the round trip. Dates OF
sale Nov. 8, 8 and 10, with final limit
ten days from date of sale. By deposit
of ticket with joint agent at New Or
leans on or before Nov. 18, further ex-
tension may be obtained to leave New
Orleans not later than Nov. 80, 1902.
Il. w. Bonds, I. 2. A., Meridian. Miss.
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Texas. the land of Mony crons.

Best reached via Memphis and the Iron
Mountain Route, two trains daily, re-
clining chair cars (seats free) and stan
dard Pullman Sleeping Cars through to
Dallas, Ft. Worth, El Paso, etc. This
also reaches Arkansas, Oklahoma, In
dian Territory, Arizona, New Mexico
and California. Books and pamphlets
descriptive of the western states free.
A postal card will do it. Write I. e.
Rehlander, T. P. A., Chattanooga,
Tenn. 92O-tf
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Luck in Thirteen.

BY sending 13 miles VIM. Spirey, of
Walton Furnace, VT, got box of Buck
lens Arnica Salve, that wholly cured a
horrible fever sore on his leg. Nothing
else could. Positively cures bruises,
felons, ulcers, eruptions, boils, burns,
corns and piles. Only 25c. Guaran-
teed. II. @. Miller, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-11-13
HOUSE sPEAKERsHIP.

The entrance of Representative John
Dalzell into the race for the speaker
ship of the next house, backed by
Senator Quay, makes the Pennsylvan-
ian no mean factor in the contest. Dal-
zell and Quay have been enemies for a
long time and it was anticipated that
Quay would not lend him his support
in this fight. The announcement to
the contrary makes it sure that Dalzell
will have the entire Pennsylvania
delegation with him.
News comes from the west that
"Uncle Joe" Cannon is hustling hard
after the honor and that Representa-
tive Tawney is his agent in the north
west. Bingham, OF Pennsylvania,
stands next to Cannon on the appro-
priations committee and in the ordi-
nary course of events would succeed to
the chairmanship in case Cannon
should retire. 1t is reported, however,
that Cannon will make Hemenway, of
Indiana, chairman in return for the
vote of Indiana for him for speaker.
Dalzell is determined against any re-
vision of the tariff and this will lose
him many votes in the west. Bah
cock, who has led the republicans to
victory in the election of four con-
crosses, will be factor, although his
bill to repeal the duty on steel will
initiate against his chances. Little
field, of Maine, it is thought, would
enlist some support from the west, for
he has been in that section during
most of the recent campaign.
AS the matter now stands it would
seem that Cannon is in the lead, with
Dalzell second.
r. M~MooRMAN,
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For occasion of meeting of American
Federation of Labor round trip tickets
to New Orleans will be sold via Queen
u Crescent Route at rate of one fare for
the round trip. Dates of sale Nov. IL
and 70, with final limit Nov. "a, 1909.
r. W. Bonds, Il. p. A., Meridian, Miss.
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A MAGAZINE THIRTY YEARS OLD.
The Christmas (December) Number of the
Delineator is also the Thirtieth
Anniversary Number.

To do justice to this number, which
for beauty and utility touches the high
est mark, it would be necessary to print
the entire list of contents. 1t is suffi-
cient to state that in it the best modern
writers and artists are generously rep
resented. The book contains over $50
pages, with "a full-page illustrations, OF
which 30 are in two or more colors. The
magnitude of this December number,
for which 72S tons of paper and six tons
Of ink have been used, may be under
stood from the fact that 81 presses run
ming ID hours day, have been requir;
ed to print it; the binding alone of the
edition of $4,000 copies representing
over 10000, 900 sections which had to be
gathered individually by human hands.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-11-13

1t is wonderful how much faster
letter doesn't travel after the writer
places in haste on one corner of the
envelope.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-11-13
1tKeens The Feet Warm and pry.

Ask today for Aliens Foot-Ease, a
powder. It cures chilblains, swollen,
sweating, sore, aching, damp feet. At
all druggistsand shoe stores, 25c. (955-6t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-11-13
PRESENT TARIFF LAW WILL STAND.
Republican Leaders 0utSpOken Against
Change.
To Nashville American.

To Nashville American.
Washington, New. From the re-
marks made today by prominent Penn
sylvania and West Virginia politicians
at the white house it can be stated
positively that there will be no tariff
revision between now and the next
Presidential election. These two states
with other allies in the east, have a
sufficient representation in congress to
control the situation.
Representative Butler, of Pennsyl-
vania, one of the callers on the presi-
dent, said:
81 will be drawn and quartered be-
fore will cast vote under any cir
cumstances for touching the tariff,
now or at any time during the next few
years.
Senator Scott, of West Virginia,
said.
II made two-thirds of my speeches
in the West Virginia campaign on the
tariff question and l tell you the people
of my state do not want any tinkering
with the tariff. want to let it alone
and will do 30"
Representative Overstreet, Of Indi-
ana, secretary Of the republican con-
gressional committee, was not so radi-
cal in his words, but between the lines
he meant what the others said. He de-
clared that if the tariff should be re-
vised it would be done by high protec-
tion republicans, adding that he was
not afraid Of revision, if it should be-
come necessary,
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RAILROAD NOTICES.

Cheap rates to Texas, Indian and
Oklahoma Territories via Queen and
Crescent route November 4-1S, Decem-
Der 2-i6, 1902; January 6-2O, February
3-17, March 3-17, and April 7-21, 1908.
For full particulars, address II. w.
Bonds, 7. T. A., Meridian, Miss.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-11-13

Bacon-Did you ever see one of these
attachments they put ON a piano to
make it go?
Egbert-Oh, yes; the sheriff put one
on my piano. .-Yonkers Statesman.
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Startling, but True.

II every one knew what a grand med
icine DR.. Kings New Life Pills is,
writes d. II. Turner, Dempseytown,
Pa, "you'd sell all you have in q day.
Two weeks use has made new man
Of men," Iufallible for constipation,
stomach and liver troubles. 25c at II .
G. Miller's drug store.
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II you are bilious and seeking advisers,
Take DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
Just before going to bed.
~ C.. 4

You will find on the morrow,
You are rid of your sorrow
That's all; just enough said.
These famous pills do not grippe, but
move the bowels gently and easily,
cleansing the liver. Their tonic effect
gives strength to the glands, preventing
a return of the disorder. q. @. Miller,
Evening star., 1902-04-18
The South and the Presidency.

Senator Bailey is quoted as follows in re-
ply to the suggestion of his name in connec-
tion with the presidency:
1t is. of course gratifying to me that
men with whom l have served in Congress
should deem me worthy and capable of the
presidency. but what has been said has been
said without any suggestion on my part
and whatever movement may have been
placed on foot has been placed on foot with
out my participation. | do not expect the
democratic presidential nomination and this
kindly mention by partial friends will not
mislead me to the real situation which Is
presented. / have always considered the
presidency beyond me, and beyond any
southern man of my generation. My nigh
est ambition has always been to serve my
people faithfully in the Senate, and my eX-
pectation is that my public life will close
when l retire from the Senate"
Congress. in either branch, affords scope
for the exercise of large talents. and a
seat in either branch is great honor. Mr..
Bailey has had experience in both branches,
and has distinguished himself in both. In
fact. his seat in the Senate came to him as
the reward for his services IN the House
His talents are admirably suited to parlia-
mentary warfare. and after only a few
months in the Senate he occupies place as
a leader on his side of the chamber. That
he is destined to make an enviable reputa-
thing on his side-youth. health, energy. ca
pacity. and both liking and aptitude for
the work
Mr.. Bailey considers the presidency be-
yond him. or any southern man of his gen.
Grafton. Is he right about that? How
much longer are southern men to be barred
from aspiring to that great Office? For
some years after the civil war the situa-
ton was plain enough. The leading men of
the south had all served the confederacr
In one capacity or anOther-the ma jority
hal been soldiers-and on that account
they were not available. The nomination of
the nbiest and best of them was not for a
moment to be considered. We were still
too close to the time of the terrible con-
fict for the candidacy of such man to
inspire confidence outside of the south.
But when Mr.. Bailey speaks of himself
and southern men of his generation he
points to the fact that they were children
when the civil war was In progress. He
himself shifted the conflict from his nurse S
arms. So that he and the southern men of
his generation are associated with the
country only in its reunited form. The
only flag they have ever known is the stars
and stripes: and how loyal the men of the
south. and particularly the young men. now
are TO that flag was shown in the war with
Spain. Why then should not man of
that stamp offer for the proud honor OF the
presidency, when his section Of the coun-
try casts eight-tenths of the electoral votes
necessary to the election of democrat to
that office?
Have not the democratic leaders from the
south effaced themselves at national con-
yentions long enough? Are they not war
ranted by character, by capacity. and by
training TO take places at the head of the
procession, instead of meekIy bringing up
the rear under orders from Tammany Hall?
Evening star., 1902-04-18
The st. Louis Exposition.

A postponement of the St. Louis exposi-
ton seems Inevitable 1t is an ambitious
undertaking, and, if we may believe some
of the reports. scarcely more than a start
has been made. The country expects sue
cess, and wishes for it, and yet several
states upon the first appeal for assistance
have refused it. Every state and territory
in the Union would, 1t was thought, re-
spond with an appropriation, and in that
way assist in making the exposition truly
national. A little more time may yet
awaken this interest.
Another consideration relates to foreign
countries. They have not been sufficiently
canvassed on the subject, and 1t Is most
important that they should be- For, as a
matter of fact, this exposition is designed
to be much more distinctly American than
any of its predecessors We are ourselves
to contemplate, and ask outsiders to con-
template, the genius of the American as an
empire builder There is a great lesson in
the story of the purchase and development
of the Louisiana territory-how necessary
the land was to the rounding out of our
proportions, and how admirably 1t has
served that purpose under the aggressive
hand of progress. 1t was described as a
wilderness when we took it over incapable
lied people, and among the croakers were
men of great eminence. But they have
been completely discredited by time and in
dustry. The wilderness is now a garden
spot, and those who iphabit it are so nu-
nerous that they could stand alone against
sc me of the powers of the earth.
Nineteen hundred and four is suggest
ed instead Of 1903 But why not 1905?
1t would not be advisable to have great
show running in opposition to the presi-
Dental campaign They would In sense
be rival attractions, and the show would
suffer. The next campaign for the presi-
dency is going to be the most import rtant
and exciting up to date and 1t will begin
practically from the putting OF the two
tickets into the field. The people a rule
will have that matter in mind, and will be
little inclined to give attention to anything
else. Organizing twelve or fifteen million
voters in a contest for determining the con-
troll of the national government for four
years Is a job of such magnitude that
everybody's interest will be enlisted, and
nearly everybody's place will be at home.
If therefore postponement is decreed. the
new date should be fixed 80 as to give the
show every chance of SUCCESS
Evening star., 1902-04-18
The Senate Exclusion Act

The issues involved in the pending Chi
nese exclusion legislation center around
three main propositions: Provision must be
made before the ffth of May for some
means or exclusion to prevent the swarm
ing in or the Chinese upon the lapse of the
Geary act: next. provision must be made
Also to provide against similar swarming
IN OF the celestiais upon the expiration in
December. 1904. Of the pending treaty with
China: finally. provision must be made for
formally extending the exclusion act to the
philippines to legalize bs yord the slightest
doubt the dictum of the military govern
ment that the Chinese could not land upon
American territory. The act passed the
other day by the Senate accomplishes all
three OF these ends. IL extends the GCary
act TO December I. 1894, the date of the ex-
piration of the treaty which was negotiated
10 meet its provisions and to cure its al
legged violations of International law or
courtesy. and 1t further provides that this
act shall remain In force beyond that date
until some new treaty has been negotiated
Thus the Senate bill automatically closes
both gaps. the one which might he caused
by non action by Congress between now and
the nth of May. and the other which might
be. and doubtless would be- left by China S
refusal to renew the treaty or to negotiate
a new one. So that even IL China were to
Evening star., 1902-04-18

decline to enter into further arrangements
after December Z, 1904, this country would
continue to be guarded against the Chinese
hordes, certain otherwise to pour in upon
the American labor market
The provision as to the Philippines is
wise from the point of view of the ulti-
mate interests of the islands. Although
1t cuts off an abundant supply of cheap
labor, such as the Islands may need for
few years to permit the development of
their resources upon a large scale, 1t pre-
vents the degradation of the Filipinos and
it gives them an incentive as well as an
opportunity to find employment. There is
labor enough in the Philippines to supply
the demand. Some of it must be trained.
some of 1t persuaded to offer itself. If the
natural difficulties in both these directions
were considered now as unsurmountable,
and the Chinese were admitted to meet
the emergency, the time would never come
when the native Filipinos could be regard
ed as affording a reliable labor supply.
The course Of prudence, unless we are to
exploit the islands solely for the sake
of revenue to be derived from them, is to
shut out the Chinese and thus to ensure
the steady, if slow, development of the
native in appreciation and increasing use
of the labor opportunities of the archi-
pelago.
There were numerous more radical pro-
visions of exclusion and wise additional safe
guard against the Chinese menace provided
in the House bill; but since the vital re-
quirements of the situation are met by
the Senate measure and the time Of ex
piration of the Geary act is close at hand.
it may well happen that the House will in
conference yield substantially to the Sen
ates more conservative contentious.
Evening star., 1902-04-18
The Temporary Executive Office Plan.

The proposition TO erect ternporary
building in the White House grounds for
the executive offices does not appeal to the
advocate of the greater Washington with
especial force 1t smacks too strongly of
the old-time method of meeting emergen-
cies with avowed make-shifts which has
resulted in the creation here Of many per-
manent dtSfgurements. Congress is never
50 likely to procrastinate as when it can
point to the temporary solution of diff
Guilty as an excuse for non-action at the
moment The departmental needs have in
the past been shamefuIly neglected merely
because the roofs over the congested build
tnSs were tight. the records were in no
Immediate danger Of destruction ard the
clerks were not exposed 10 the elements
The Presidents needs must Of course.
receive more respectful consideration than
those Of the few thousands of clerks who
are huddled together in insufficient quar-
ters- There * much at stake, the dignity
of the Office is threatened by the steady
eEcrOachmcnt of the routine business upon
the Presidents own working and living
room There Is no question whatever as to
the necessity of an immediate provision
for the relief of that establishment:
But. in the light of experience, that re-
lief should be granted only coincidentally
with provision for the permanent solution
OF the problem. II at this session Con-
gress should pass the pending bill pro-
VidinS for the new executive building
either singiy or IN conjunction with the
State and Justice departments. then It
would be proper to pass an appropria ton
Tor a temporary office structure TO be
quickly erected in the " Whte House Park
for use pending the completion of the other
structure For the great building will re-
quire several seasons in construction. If
however. this temporary Office bill is passed
this year alone. the argument for the cree
ton OF the permanent structure IS sensibly
weakened
Evening star., 1902-04-18
Bars Adventures.
Rochester Post-Express,

From The Rochester Post Express,
The decision Of the administration to
continue Judge Dole in the office Of gov
ernor of the Hawaiian Islands will meet
with the approval Of all unprejudiced per
sons conversant with the character of the
opposition to him. While he is probably
not without defects. he has the virtues
of his defects. as the French say,
and they are what the islands under him
are most in need of. He Is honest, con-
scientious. industrious and patriotic. His
sole aim is to keep the islands out Of the
clutches of political adventures and to
improve their moral and economic condi-
ton. The opposition to him has come
chiefly from men without his moral at
tributes and with an anxious desire to con-
troll the patronage of the islands. AS long
as Judge Dole Is In control they will have
to content themselves with the livelihood
to be had outside of the spoiis Of office