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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-26

Is it burn? Use DR.. Thomas Elec-
trio Oil. A cutP Use DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil. At your druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-26
Cures Blood Poison. Cancer. Ulcers

If you have offensive pimples or erup-
tions, ulcers on any part Of the body,
aching bones or joints, falling hair,
mucous patches, swollen glands, skin
itches, burns, sore lips or gums, eating
fostering sores, sharp gnawing pains,
then you suffer from serious blood poi
son or the beginnings of deadly cancer.
You may be permanently cured by tax
ing Botanic Blood Balm (B B b. made
especially to cure the worst blood and
skin diseases. Heals every sore or ul-
Ger, even deadly cancer, stops all aches
and pains and reduces all swellings.
Botanic Blood Balm cures all malignant
blood troubles, such as eczema, scabs
and scales, pimples, running sores, car.
buncles, scrofula. Druggists, 81. TC
prove it cures, sample Of Blood Balm
sent free and prepaid by writing Bloot
Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga. Describe troubl,
and free advice sent in sealed letter.
For sale by H. @. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-26
DINNER GOWN OF BLUE WOLFE.

Every woman Odmires pretty dinner
gowns, and every woman should make
it point to look as charming as posi-
BILE ON such occasions as call for gath
ing around the festal board. Our illus.
tration shows dinner gown fashioned
of pastel-blue voile. The blouse waist
is gathered to deep yoke, embroider-
ed with Corticelli flo silk in a spread
ing flower design, and the odd garni-
ture that frames the yoke and extends
down the front consists of black velvet
diamonds edged with narrow silver
braid. The vest is made OF narrow
folds of voile and the tucked sleeves
spring out into puffs ending in ruffles.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-26
THE RACE QUESTION.
Plain Talk of a Clergyman, Formerly
of Nashville.

Newark, N. j., Feb. 23.-Rev. James
/. Vance, pastor of the North Reform
ed church, who recently came here
from Nashville, referring in his sermon
last night to race question, said:
president Mckinley with large
craftsmanship that made him the rep
resentative of the entire country and
with diplomacy that was more than
genius, succeeded in obliteratin sec
tional lines, but within year Of his un-
timely death, though series Of un-
fortunate incidents, the old jealousies
are flaming forth.
"The race question in this country,
insofar as it is negro question, is q
southern question. The southern reo-
pie are trying to settle it in the face oi
difficulties which would stagger peo
pie less brave and hopeful. believe
they will settle it to the ultimate salts
faction of both whites and blacks i
misguided fanatics and meddIesom'
politicians can be kept quiet.
"There are prejudices in the soutl
and there are prejudices in the north
east and west. If we knew better eacl
other and each others conditions W,
should be more tolerant of honest diff
ferences. 1t is neither sane nor patri
otto to conclude that every man VIII
fails to adopt our preiudices is tryinI
to pull down the flag and nulify tn
constitution.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-26
Bills SIgned by Gov. Frazier,

The following is a complete list Of
the house and senate bills which have
been passed by the Fifty-third general
assembly, and which have been signed
by Governor Frazier:
To prohibit the sale of liquors to chill
dren under twenty-one years of age.
To fix time for holding courts in
Eleventh judicial district.
To amend the act incorporating Sc
vierville.
To authorize Blount county to issue
800, 900 road bonds.
Toregulate the assignment of unearn-
ed wages. This is the "Tolman" law.
To authorize Dyersburg to issue
bonds.
To authorize Winchester to issue
800, 900 bonds for waterworks.
To authorize Knoxville to issue bonds
for water plant.
To change the line between Putnam
and Jackson counties.
To provide road laws for counties be-
tween 80, 1000 and 81, $50 inhabitants.
To amend the charter of Cleveland.
To redistrict Hawkins county.
To amend the charter Of Huntington
so as to enable the town to issue bonds
To repeal the charter of Newport
To change the time for holding chan
Gerry court in Davidson and Williamson
counties.
To change boundary line between
Hickman an Perry counties.
To repeal bird law of Madison count!
To repeal charter of South Fulton.
To repeal charter of Huntsville.
To change the line between Bloun
and Sewer couties.
To amend the charter of Universit.
of Nashville.
To change the line between Overtol
and Putnam counties.
To abolish the Office of county attor
ney in Marion county.
To change the time of holding court
! in the Ninth judicial circuit,
To make it unlawful for an attorne
8 TO sign bond of client.
To regulate the sale of hides.
To empower steam railroads to adoI
: electricity for motive power.
0 To amend the act authorizing Jeffel
a son county to issue bonds.
To extend the corporate limits (
Nashville, taking in Murphy propert.
To amend the game laws Of HaywoC
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-26
PLAIN PROOF.
What This Gentleman Says Is
a Mere Statement Of Facts.

No one can have any reason for dis
senting from the particulars and proofs
which follow, for verification of the
same is within easy reach Of every res
ident of this vicinity. That Doan's
Kidney Pills promptly and effectually
cure kidney complaints is substantial
ed not only in this particular case, but
by all who have given them fair trial.
Testimony likewise shows that you do
not have to take them indefinitely to
be cured.
Walter McLachlin, a machine hand,
employed at ]. Holiday 4 Sons plan
ing mill, Wheeling, W. Va, address
3039 Jacob street, says: Had not
used Doan's Kidney Pills when l did
would not be alive now. was in o
terrible condition, and although I took
quarts of medicine / got no better, but
worse. Friends spoke of my bad ap-
pearance and thousands knew about it.
| could hardly get around, and felt and
looked like dead man more than O
living one. Doan Kidney Pills were a
blessing to me, half box relieved me,
three boxes entirely cured me and now
feel as though my back was as strong
as that of any horse in Wheeling. ]
would rather have box of Doan's Kid
ney Pills than the services of all the
doctors in the state"
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the U. S.
Remember the name-DOan's- and
take no other.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-26
Better Than Gold.

81 was troubled for several years
with chronic indigestion and nervous
debility" writes F. j. Green, of Lam
caster, N. II. "No remedy helped me
until 1 began using Electric Bitters,
which did me more good than all the
medicines / ever used. They have al
SO kept my wife in excellent health for
years. She says Electric Bitters are
Just splendid for female troubles; that
they are a grand tonic and invigorator
for weak, run down women. No other
medicine can take its place in our fam
lily. Try them. Only SOC. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed by H. G. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-26
The Rhymlng Rules.

H. @. DuVaT begins his short and
practical Rhyming Rules of Bridge +"
Troy: Rafraets Publishing Company
with a rhymed apology:
Oh, Muse, forgive me,
Critics all desist,
My Rhymes, though bad,
Perchance may teach you Whist.
Like all rhymed rules that survive,
Mr.. DuVaPs are easily memorized,
and to state the facts clearly, as for
instance:
Short suits it is we'll to lead,
Ii OF trumps you stand in need.
No short suit lead, we sre told,
If an Ace, King suit you hold.
Lead the King, and, smiling blind,
Sean the cards in Dummy's hand.
II you have the deal, refuse
Either Clubs or Spades to choose.
II you're holding King or Ace,
Lead the King and start the pace.
Holding Ace, King, Queen in hand,
Lead the King, you understand.
If you hold Ace, King and Jack,
With the King begin attack.
King lead plainly will unfold
Ace or Queen or both you hold.
The literature of bridge, which has
grown to not unimportant proportions
since the beginning of the vogue Of the
game, has been large published in the
booklets like Mr.. DuVal's. AS heIr
to the memory it supplements them all
In conclusion, its closing couplets may
be quoted for the benefit of all card
players, whatever be their game:
Best of Rules, beyond doubt,
Keep in mind what cards are out.
And of all things don't ignore
Carefully to watch the score.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-26

county.
Relative to practice in cases which
have been transferred to federal court.
To create office of county Judge in
Henderson county.
To authorize Blount county to levy
road tax.
To prevent stock from running at
large in Claiborne county.
To protect enclosed lands in Lauder
dale county.
To authorize Robertson county to
issue bonds for roads.
To re-district Roane county.
To fix the time when executions may
issue.
To create board Of jury commission
for Knox county.
To abolish the charter of Obion.
To change the line between Hickman
and Perry counties.
To extend the four mile law to towns
of 5000 and under. adams bill.)
To authorize Lenox to issue $4,000
road bonds.
To change the boundary line between
bledsoe and Rhea.
To require justices of the peace to is
sue judgment in forcible entrance and
detainer cases.
To compel Memphis Street Railway
to furnish separate compartments for
whites and blacks.
To provide stock law for Chester
county.
To authorize the establishment of
hospitals for women.
To provide for the organization Of
wreckage and salvage companies.
To compel the execution of lawful
processes.
To regulate the licensing of pharma-
cists.
To authorize Meigs county to issue
$40, 900 to erect courthouse.
To permit railroads to relocate their
tracks, etc.
To authorize railroads to secure prop
erty for tie purpose of building switch
es and workshops at Jackson.
TO repeal charter Of Pulaski 10 take
effect January /, 1904.
To prevent unnecessary expense for
the prosecutions of appeals.
To change the time of holding court
in the Eighth chancery division.
To authorize Dyer county to issue
$50, 900 time warrants for the erection
OF courthouse at Dyersburg.
To amend the act authorizing Greene
county to issue road bonds.
To ratify the 81 900, 900 subscription
of the city of Nashville to the Nashville
& Clarksville railroad.
To amend the law relative to the &C.
count of proof from another state.
To change the time Of holding circuit
court in Henderson county.
To regulate the trial of suits brought
up in certlorari.
To authorize Tullahoma to levy o
cemetery tax.
To amend an act providing for the
employment of convicts in this state.
To provide for the election Of city
marshal and recorder OF Paris in Henry
county.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-26
Voting to Last Fifteen Days.

Clinton, Tenn, Feb. 21.-ClintOn
today voted 81 in favor of shutting ont
saloons. 1t was decided TO keep the
polls open until March 7th, 50 that all
qualified voters can tell where they
stand on the saloon question whenever
il suits their convenience.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-26
The FRaY Pill.

DeWitts Little Early Risers do not
grippe nor weaken the system. TQey
cure biliousness, jaundice, constipation
and NATIVE Iivers, by arousing the se-
cretions, moving the bowels gently, yet
effectually, and giving such tone and
strength to the glands of the stomach,
liver and bowels that the cause OF the
trouble is removed entirely. These
famous little pills exert decided tonic
effect upon the organs involved, and if
their use is continued for few days
there will be no return of the trouble.
H. G. Miller, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-26

The skirt is adorned with clusters Of
horizontal tucks and completed with q
Vandyck-pointed flounce handsomely
embroidered with Corticelli flo silk to
match the yoke, falling over a gathered
under founce of pastel-blue chiffon.
The belt is of black velvet fastening
with silver buckle in front.
Entire lace blouses are still foshion-
able, though some models show lus-
trous cloth or silk combined. this be-
ing noticeable when the blouse is to be
worn with skirt made Of the same
matelia as that used with the lace.
Long basques or skirts of the lace,
having the edges finished with the cloth
or silk, are an innovation on some Of
these models.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-26
A Weak Stomach

causes a weak body and invites disease.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures and
stregthens the stomach, and wards off
and overcomes disease. j. B. Taylor,
prominent merchant of Chriesman,
Texas, says: 81 could not eat because
Of weak stomach. lost all strength
and run down in weight. All that mon
ey could do was done, but all hope Of
recovery vanished. Hearing of some
wonderful cures effected by use OF Ko-
dol, / concluded to try it. The first
bottle benefited me, and after taking
four bottles am fully restored to my
usual strength, weight and health. y
Fl. @. Miller, druggist.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-14

Pocket Books for all and the right prices Purses for
the ladies. Wrist Bags the latest fad Chaelaine Bags
from 25c for the chdens $500 for the best for
ladies. Gents Wallets and Bill Books. Purses from &C.
75c. Bill Folders, Cigar Cases, Gents Toilet Cases
Travelling Cases from 75c to $500. Music Rolls.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-14
=, Great ;.
Christmas
2 Offerings Is
At :: ere S.

We have the largest number of Dolls we have ever
shown both dressed and undressed and the prices
from one to $3.50
Our Toy department attract the attention of
every boy in town.
In Games please both old and young. We would
mention Combination Boards Caroms, Ping Pong,
Croknole, Finch and Pit. Pit a game and very
popular.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-14
TOILET NOVELETTE,

Brush and comb boxes collar and cuff and neckte boxes
Manicure SETS stamp boxes jewel boxes handkerchief boxes
and everything conceivable in this line We have line
in stag horn goods These articles useful and look very
rich. Examine them when you are in
Souvenir Novelties in Aluminium.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-14

Lazees, Rickseckers and Steans, in bulk and in fancy
cut glass bottles Also in bottles in beautiful boxes. Price,
25c. to $500 Sache powders, fancy puff boxes, etc.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-14

We show large line of these which please. They
make very pretty and acceptable present We have them
in all prices.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-14

A large line of the latest books. Holiday gift books
handsome padded books, Bibles dictionaries Prices
from Zoe. $500.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-14
NORTH CRAFTSBURY.

Henry Stevens has returned from Boston.
M. w. Cass has moved his family to Hard
wick.
Hazel Williams is boarding at Mrs.
Emma Aliens.
The L. I. L. met at Mrs. Burnham's for
a social evening Friday night.
Homer Morey of Collinsville died last
Friday morning of pneumonia.
Will Marcy has sold his entire stock of
lumber to the firm OF Gra ham and Skinner.
The scholars at the academy have bought
new hymn books, Pentecostal Hymns, No.
g.
The seniors of Craftsbury academy are
making arrangements for New Years
social.
Geo. Wylie, who has been boarding at
the Orleans House for two weeks, has gone
to Boston.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-14

Our Holiday Goods are ready
for your inspection. No Fancy
Prices. All goods marked i'm
plain figures. Visit our store
before you pick out your presents.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-14
Diaries for 1904
GOLD PEN ..

Fountain Pens and every oth'
The celebrated Moore's non-leakab
more than any good fountain pen.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28
SEVEN VICTIMS OF
FIRE DAMP EXPLOSION.

FIRE 0tAMp EAT IOOs0sSs
LATROBE, Pa, Feb. 2S.-The Hos
letter Connellsville coke company's
mines near here, was the scene OF 2
fire damp explosion yesterday, in
which 1t is thought seven men lost
their lives. Their names are: Mi
chaea Flack, Michael Flack, jr., VIM.
H. Besser, Steve HooduK, John Ca
kish, Chas R. Benny. John Penzerfc.
The explosion occurred when the
full force of men we're at work and 1t
is considered almost a miracle that
there were no more fatalities. About
800 men are employed in the mine,
which is located four and half miles
west of this place. The cause of the
explosion Is q mystery.
Hopes are entertained that the men
may be still living and three res
cuing parties have made efforts to
search for them The first party found
two men unconscious In one of the
workings and they were revived after
being brought to the surface. 1t has
been impossible to reach the others OH
account of the dense smoke and after
damp.
The last rescuing party brought out
seven men, they were all still living,
and after an hours work the physi-
clans brought them to life. Only two
men, whose names are not known, are
now believed to be still in the mine
and it is thought they are dead.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28
CATTlEMEN TO PREPARE
BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION

DENVER, Colo. Feb. 2S.-In the
cony eltion of the cattle and horse
growers association. today a resolu-
tion was adopted unanimously author
izing the chair to appoint a commit
tee OF five members to prepare legis-
lation for the benefit of the industry,
and that the sheep men be asked to
join with them. Also that the commit
tee be instructed to meet with any
commission appointed by the presi
dent or congress to investigate this
matter not later than December 1st.
next. The telegram which will be
sent to VIM. p. Frye. president of the
United States senate was approved.
1t urges the senate to adopt the War
rem resolution. favoring the appoint
ment of special land commissioner
to report on the plans for the settle
ment OF controversies between conflict
ing live stock interests on the govern
ment ranges in the west.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28

ELGIN, ILL.--In very recent com
munication from this place comes tn.
news that Mr.. Arthur Ernest Kidd, s
well-known architect Of that city, haa
made complete recovery from catarrh O.
the head from which he had suffered fol
nearly quarter of century. He writes
from Is Hamilton ave.:
!" I am AZ years Of age, and have hat
catarrh Of the head for over half Of my
life, rs result of scarlet fever, followed
by typhoid fever. / got SO bad that
was almost constantly coughing ano
clearing my throat. The catarrh greatly
impaired my eyesight, and the hearing
In one ear, and reduced my weight ts
40 pounds.
"I tried nearly every catarrh remedy
advertised, besides great many differ
ent physicians treatments, all of which
failed.
"I had heard and read Of Peruna, and
finally decided to try it two months ago
I have now taken seven bottles, and
weigh III pounds. Never felt happier
or merrier. Feel tip top."-A. E. KIDD
II you do not derive prompt and salts.
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving o
full statement Of your case and he win
be pleased to give you his valuable ad.
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus. Q,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28
Live Stock Markets,

CHICAGO, Ills. Feb. 2S.-CattIe re.
ceipts 200, nominal; good to prime
steers, $5.00@5.75; poor to medium
$3.25@475; stockers and feeders, $2.35
04.7O; cows, $1.40@4.6O; heifers. $500
OATS; Gamers, $1.40@2.6O; bulls,
$2O0@4.25; calves $3.25@75O; Texas
fed steers, $s.50@45o.
Sheep receipts 1900 steady; good
to choice wethers, $5.O0@5.5O; fair
to choice mixed, $40005.75; western
sheep, $4.75055O; native lambs, $4.75
@6S5; western lambs, $4.75@6.S5.
KANSAS CITY. Mo-, Feb. 2S.-Cat-
tie receipts 300; unchanged; native
steers, $3.75@5.2O; Texas and Indian
steers, $3.0O@4.4O; Texas cows, $3.50
03.OO; native cows and heifers, $3.50
@4.40; stockers and feeders, $3.400
4.5o; bulls, $2.50@3.65; calves, $4,000
$50; western steers, $3.90Q5.00; west
ern cows, $1.S5@3.1O.
Sheep receipts none unchanged; !;
muttons, $3.50@5 80; lambs, $4,000
6.6O; range wethers, $3.oo@5.50; ewes,
$3.2505.45.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28
A WIFE MURDERER
TO MAKE CONFESSIONS.

HAMILTON, o., Feb. 28.-It is cur
rently reported about the jail today,
that Knapp is considering another
confession. that will cover other
crimes. Meanwhile. the officers are
seeking all the information possible
from him, it has been decided that his
first trial will be here for the murder
of his third wife. Hannah Goddard,
unless the trial Judge holds that a
corpse deliciti has not been estab.
lished by the confession of Knapp. and
other evidence that the officers have
in their possession. Prosecutor Gard
and other attorneys now hold that 1t
is absolutely necessary to find the
body of Mrs. Hannah Goddard Knapp,
in order to try the prisoner here, and
accordingly search for the body was
continued today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28
PASSENGER Train Rolls Down En-
bankment With Deadly
Results.
BAD FIRE DAMP EXPLOSION
Murderer Knapp Contemplate $
Making Other Confessions
Or DastardIy Acts.
FIERCE BLIZZARD IN KANSAS

KNOXVILLE. Tenn. Feb. 28.-The
fast passenger train, from Chatta-
nooga to Salisbury, leaving Chattanoo-
ga at 11:45 last night, was wrecked
about three miles west Of Lenoir City,
Tenn, this morning about 2 o'clock.
The wreck was caused by the spread
ing of the rails. Three deaths are re-
ported so far, and a number are in
jured. The dead are John H. Bibb.
engineer, A. j. Tucker, mail clerk a
negro porter and one lady passenger,
travelling from Texas to Morristown.
Tenn, who was accompanied by two
children. The wreck occurred on the
top of a steep embankment, and the
train plunged down this. The loco
motive went within thirty feet Of the
Tennessee river. Four of the coaches
were telescoped and partially piled up
on the engine. Three coaches were
burned outright. Twenty-four were
injured, two probably fatally.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28
DEMANDS HEARING

UNDER NEW LAW.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.-The at
torney general today sent to the clerk
OF the United States circuit court for
the eighth circuit, the formal certifl-
cate under the act of February 26th,
1903. to secure preference and an early
argument for the case of the United
States against the Northern Securities
company The act In question pro-
vides that the attorney general may
file "a certificate that in his opinion
the case is of general public impor-
tance," and it further provides that up
on such filing, the lease shall be CIV
en- precedence over others and In
every way expedited and be assigned
for hearing at the earliest practicable
day, before not less than three circuit
judges of said circuit
1t is expected here that the argu-
ment will be had some time in March.
The exact time and place will be fixed
by the circuit judges who under the
act will hear the case
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28
ANNUAL CONVENTION.

Annual convention cattle raisers'
association, El Paso. Texas. March 10
II. 1908. For above occasion excursion
tickets will be sold at Las Vegas to
FL Paso and return at one fare plus
$500 ($17.25) for round trip March
9th to 18th inclusive, limited to
March 10th. Purchasers Of these tick
ets will be granted I rate Of $25. to
Mexico City and return and an exten-
sion q twenty days to cover side trip.
w. J. LUCAS. Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-28

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2S.-The SEN
ate today passed the fortifications ap-
propriation bill. Mr.. Aldrfch moved
to take up the financial bill known as
the Aldrich bill. The motion prevailed
Al to II. the effect of the vote beside
putting the bill before the senate, is to
displace the statehood bill as the un-
finished business.