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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-21
Due Notice IS Served.

Due notice is hereby served on the
public generally that DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is the only salve on the
market that is made from the pure, un.
adulterated witch hazel DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve has cured thousands
of cases of piles that would not yield tC
any other treatment, and this fact has
brought out many worthless counter
feits. Those persons who get the gen
uine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve are
never disappointed, because it cures
H. G. Miller, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-21
State Normal For Upper East Tennessee

Greeneville, Tenn, May 19,-The
announcement has just been made by
the County Superintendent of Public
distraction for Greene County that a
State Normal for Upper East Tennes-
see will be held in Greeneville, com
mencing on the 22d of June. This in
information he has just received from
State Superintendent Mynders. Prof.
H. S. McCallie, of Cleveland, will be
conductor of the normal, and Profs. R.
II. Watkins Of Bristol, Charles Mason
of Morristown, and W. s. Gass will be
instructors. The normal will be held
in Snaps opera house.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-21

Now then, young man, said WilIIe's
mother, won't let you play baseball
again in hurry, and you'll get no sup
per tonight.
Why, is supper all over?
You know very we'll it is. You saw
me at the back gate and eeard me call
ing an hour ago.
Why-er-I thought yer wuz jest ap-
plaudin' the two-bagger 1 made
Philadelphia Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-21
A Sweet Breath

Is never failing sign of healthy
stomach. When the breath is bad the
stomach is out of order. There is no
remedy in the world equal to Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure for curing indigestion,
dyspepsia and all stomach disorders.
Mrs. Mary S. Crick, of White Plains,
KY, writes: 81 have been q dyspeptic
for years-tried all kinds of remedies,
but continued to grow worse. By the
use of Kodol began to improve. at
once, and after taking few bottles am
fully restored in weight, health and
strength and can eat whatever like.
Kodol digests what you eat and makes
the stomach sweet. H. G. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-21
A Thoughtful Man.

NJ. NJ. Austin, of Winchester, Ind,
knew what to do in the hour of need.
His wife had such an unusual case of
stomach and liver trouble, physicians
could not help her. He thought of and
tried DR.. Kings New Life Pills and
she got relief at once and was finally
cured. Only 20 cents at H, G. Millers
drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-21

That the low-lying territory of the
Mississippi should at times be over
flowed is not surprising if one considers
that the Father of Waters" draws sup
plies from twenty eight states, draining
one-thlrd of the area of the United
| States.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-21

Now, Willie, said the teacher, you
may spell kitten. Kitten, he slow.
ly spelled. No, no! exclaimed the
teacher; kitten hasn't got two is.
Well, ours has, replied the small OBJ
server. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-21

Mr.. Stubb-Martha, why did you
give that tramp a nicke?
Mrs. Stubb-Why, John, he said he
knew where he could get "pony" for
8 cents. l thought it sin to let such
bargain in horsefesh slip by.-Phila-
delphia Record
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-21

There's nothing like doing thing
thoroughly. OF all the salves you ever
heard of, Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the
best. Itsweeps away and cures burns,
sores, bruises, cuts, boils, ulcers, skin
eruptions and piles. It's only 25c, and
guaranteed to give satisfaction by H.
G. Miller, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-21
A Prominent Minister Recommends Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhpa Remedy

Rev. Francis j. Davidson, pastor oi
the st. Matthew Baptist church and
president of the Third District Baptist
Association, 2731 Second St., New Or
leans, writes as follows: 81 have used
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di
arrh9a Remedy for cramps and pains
in the stomach and found it excellent
1t is in fact the best cramp and colo
remedy l have ever used. Also several
of my parishioners have used it with
equally satisfactory results" For sale
by all druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-21

johnny Grandma, I wish you'd give
me some cake.
Mother-Johnny! Didn't / tell you
not to ask grandma for cake?
JOHNNY didn't ask for anything.
I'm Just wishin. Catholic Standard.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-21

There is no time in the year when DIR.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is not benefit
to mankind. 1t cures constipation and
indigestion, aud cures diarrhea caused
by bad condition of the digestive or
gans. In SOC and 81 sizes at druggists,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-21
Protection.

I'd like to be an umpire,
And with the umpires stand,
A brace of Maxims by my side
And Gatlings close at hand;
And when the bleachers waxed profane
And the grand stand Numbered forth
I'd like to bring my guns to bear
And shoot for all I'm worth.
Washington Post.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-21
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease. 1t rests the feet
Cures corns, bunions, ingrowing nails
swollen and sweating feet. Atall drug
gists, Csc. Ask today.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-21

Teacher-See how thin this sheet of
paper isl Now, Johnnie, do you know
of anything else that's thin?
Johnnie-Yes'm; my excuse for be-
ing late. Chelsea Gazette.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-21

A lazy liver makes lazy man. Bar
dock Blood Bitters is the natural, never
failing remedy for lazy liver.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-21

Well, all I kin say is he looked
mighty drammy.-Atlan Constitu-
ton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-21

What fer you call dat man kunnel
Amt he kunnel?
No; he amt got no entitlements al
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-21

Burglar Ito Mrs. J. If you as much
as open your mouth, l shoot.
Mr.. J.-How much will you charge
to stay here by the week. Life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-29
CITY ELECTION,
MONTGOMERY. Ala, Apr

MONTGOMERY. Ala. April 22, IeO3 Notice is hereby given that polling places iu the several wards uf the City of NontgoIn will pu opensd as hereinafter designated and an election held for Mayor and Aldermen al said polling places on the
 FIRST TUESDAY IN MAY. 1903. By the following named persons. who have been appointed by the City Council of Montgom to seIv' a. Inspectors of Elections In their re- spectivr- wards.
 The polls will be opened between the hours of and a. m. and kept open until D. m.
 WARD NO l. Polling place in the rear of the residence of Capt. John W, Durr, Bibb Street. Inspectors-B W. Walker John H. Dent and F. B. Jones.
 Polling place in storehouse of John c. Crom- melin Montgomery Str.-et. Inspectors-C. D. Sands, D. A. Cromwell and '"-' WARD NO 3. Polling place in County Jail. Washington Street
 Inspectors-D c. Allen. T, C. Bingham and
 WARD NO I. Polling place in storehouse of J. Nj. Starke. No. POP Dexter Avenue. Inspectors-Joseph W. Powell, J. P. Knabe and Paul W. Smitn.
 WARD NO g. Polling place in storehouse of John M. O 9rien, No. lI2 Monroe Street. Inspectors-Tom Paris Oscar Irwin and Aiichael Hogan.
 Polling place in store mouse under Audi torium No Il7 N Perry Street. Inspectors-Duncan D. Carpenter, J. w. Booth and W. H. c. Rives.
 E B. JOSEPH. Mayor. c. P. HARDAwAY City clerix. lot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-29
A NOTABLE vALEDICToRY RE-
 CORD.

Miss Maud Dawson graduates in June al the Judson with the first honors of her class. She is, after forty-five years, re- beating the record of her grandmother Mrs. John G. Harris, who in 1858. was Valedictorian of the graduating class in the same college; and is reviving the memories of her mothers valedictory there at later date.
 A succession of three Judson valedicto. rians in the same family in each of three generations is brilliant, unusual and In. teresting record.
 On the occasion of her daughters grad. uation, Mrs. Dawson will, by invitation and election, be the essayist of the Alum nae Society, guest whose past and flu. ture are fraught with honors and whose present holds everything of happiness which such an occasion could bring,
 Mrs. L. G. Dawson is prominent member of the Sophie Bibb Chapter of U. D. c. and of the No Name Club
 Her father, MT. John G. Harris. was State Superintendent of Educ ition for two terms. Her cousin, Miss Bishop. ia the fret woman whom Alabama has put on the State Board of Examiners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-29
WOMAN ano SOCIETY.
gDY Mes. J. II. ss CoTTEs.,

leading and the others following in this orderi
 N ss Elizabeth And.ew with MT. Edward deGranenreid; Miss Eliza Arlington with Mf. Young stolleiiwerck; Miss Rebecca Pollard with pr. |. N. Baker; Miss Louise Marks with Mir. charles Poellnits; Miss Mary Kirkpatrick with Mir. Josiah M. Billing; Miss Mary Lou Chit on with Mr. Jeffrifs Blounti Miss Mary seibels Ball with Mir. Robert Goree.
 At o'clock the young couple, Dr. and Mrs. Fletcher Monette, left for Savan- nah. to sail from there to New York, where they will sbend two weeks, after which they will be at home in Greens boro.
 At the home of the br.des parents atl array of magnificent and costly presents attest the popularity of the bride and groom, Hundreds of presents in massive silver and exquisite eut-slass. In rare brfc-a-brac: in p.ctu 'es and Turkish rugs. came from alI parts ,f the Unit sd States to bring greetings, congratula- tons. and messages of love and esteem.
 The bride has lived q childhood, girl hood and young womarhood of popular fty. during which. in all her own happi- ness, she has beep a joy to all who have come within the radius of her charm and influence.
 pr. Monette Is young physician who has spent several years in the study and practice of lis profession in New York before settling in his native State, where he holds an enviable place in social and pi O. essional circles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-29
HOPES TO SEE FRIENDS
JUDGE MANGUM's REASON FOR
 COMMITTING SUICIDE.
Three Persons Killed Themselves in Washington Yesterday and in Each Instance Carbolic Acid
 Was Employed.

Washington. April 2s-(speciaD-'Is there meeting In the hereafter? If so I will meet there hundreds of friends where have one here. feel certain there will he no feeling there against the Confederate soldiers. as have found here. especially by the director of the late census"
 A note containing these words was found in the pocket of Judge Leonard H. Mangum formerly a clerk in the census office, who committed suicide early this morning in the White Lot. just back of the White House. This body was found under a tree. He had taken csrbolic acid
 It is said that Mangum. who was born in North Carolina. but had spent most of his life in Arkansas. was formerly a wealthy man. He was about 6 years old and was employed in the Census Bureau until last July. when he lost his posi- tion because of his age
 Two other persons committed suicide in this city today. All used calbolic acid as a means of ending life. Guy E. Pad gett. a real estate and insurance agent and Mrs. Sadie Hummer, q young wo- man whose husband keeps a lunch roopl on Pennsylvania Avenue, were the other victims,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-29

dence of Mrs. F. R. Yarbrough. Presi- dent of James Canty Chapter, U. D. C., and marched to the church in following order: Children bearing wreaths, United Daughters of Confectionery and Camp Waddell, United Confederate Veterans, J. l.. Pollard was master of ceremonies. The exercises were begun by the choir singing America" Prayer was then of-
 which the choir sang Beyond the Blue. "
 to the tune of My Old Kentucky Home"
 The orator of the day, Capt B. H.
 Screws of Montgomery, was introduced by Col. l.. w. Martin fin a few well chosen words. The address of Captain Screws was a beautiful tribute to the
 Confederate soldiers and the cause which
 they so gallantly defended. He sopke foI nearly an hour and never for a moment did he fail to charm the large audience with his eloquent tribute to the heroic dead of the Confederacy. It was pro
 nounced by all the most eloquent address ever delivered here on such an occasion. At the conclusion of che address thu
 choir and the audience sang When th'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-29
RoNoRs TO A MONT
 GoMERY WOMAN.

Mrs. s. B. Sterne is receiving the con gTatulations of her friends on having won prize offered by the Intellectual Gull turs Committee of B'nsi Brith. District Lodge No. :, comprising the Southern States.
 She was awarded first prize for drama on Jewish Home Life-Raphael Elkan-- in four acts.
 Mrs. Sterne is prominent member of the Mothers Union of this city. She lives In a delightful suburban home Grand View on the upper Wetumpka road. where roses and a profusion of Southern flowers bloom. and where peach and plum orchards and Concord grape vines yield their fruit in season. She is a notable housekeeper. and devoted mother and yet now and then finds time to car " of literary prizes
 Her husband. Mir. Slegman Sterne, Is a well known merchandise broker of this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-29
'RAFFIC IN WHISKEY
II-sAIlooN LEAGUE DIscuss-
 Es THx oUE0TToN.
A red Holm Speaks on the Success rul Dispensary systsm of Sweden. Meeting to Ds Hsid in
 West End.

At the naSeting of the Montgomery County DfspA1sary and Anti-Saioon League held in he parlors of the Y. M. c. A.. last night ws w. Pearson. Presi- dent of the League, submitted opinions of the Federal Court regayding the sale of Iiauors in Ala5ama. and Alfred Holm, . native of Sweden made interesting re- marks concerning the status of the whis- key situation in Sweden and the advan- tages of tho Guttenherg dispensary sys- tenn ac exists in that country.
 The League was called to order At o'clock by President Pearson.
 Mr. Pearson submitted to the meeting opinions of the Federal Court which he showed were arguments in favor of the dispensary question. L
 It was resolved that the opinions be printed on the folders to be published and sent to the voters of Montgomery County.
 Secretary J. H. Lalsin then read let ters from F. w. Lull of Wetumpka. J. dispensary; J. Wright, IT.. wetumpka dispensary dispenser: J. O.. Henderson. Chairman of the Board of Managers of the Troy, Dispensary, end J. c. king or
 MT. Luii had been requested by the League to furnish statistics relating to the Wetumpka dispensary and to point out It's advantages and disadvantages: Mir Lull said in his letter that 1t would require some time to compile proper sta tisties and that he would submit the in- formation as soon as possible.
 The strongest letter favoring the dis- pensary was read from MT. Daniels of Tuscaloosa. who said that the city of Tuscaloosa realised more than twice as much as under the saloon system. but that only half as much whiskey was sold. He said the citizens of Tuscaloosa coun- ty and city were greatly pleased with the system.
 Mr. Pearson asked MT. Holm questions concerning the Gutenberg system now in existence in Sweden
 Mir. Holm said that in Stockholm. q city of over 200, 900 inhabitants the dispensary system prevailed and with unbounded success He said that education which is compulsory in Sweden is almost entirely supported by the dispensary revenue. that the government sells the whiskev through the agent or dispenser,
 Mir. Holln said that he social drinking feature was eliminated by the dispensary sy stem and spoke largely on the regula- ticns of the Guttenberg system. He said the dispensaries in Stockholm do business on Sundays as we'll as week days except during hours of religious worship.
 Mr Holm, continuing, said that the Guttenberg system was great Geiief to the people of Sweden inasmuch as 1t re- lteyed them of the payment of large taxes He said 1t had prevailed in Swe- den about twenty-five years, having been originated by women of Sweden and that 1t proved as suecessful in large towns as
 On motion of President Pearson the League will confer with R. D. Lee and other prominent citizens of West End re- garding a public meeting in that part or the city in about two weeks.
 The meeting was adjourned at s;5o O clock to meet next Tuesday night In the Y. M. c. A. building.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-29
WEDDING OF MISS WOOD
 AND DIR. MoNETTE

A beautiful early 'Gorning church Weo- ding was trat which occurred yesterday at o'clock in St. Jonn's Church when Miss Elizabeth Leigh Wood, one of Mont | gomery's most beautiful and popular | young society women. and Dr. Fletcher Monette. a prominent young physician 0: | Greensboro were married Rev E. E. | Cobbs, rector of St. Johns, officiating. The church was tastefully adorned for | the occasion with artistic placing of | palms, ferns and graceful gaIiands oJ | roses.
 | The bridal party arrived at the ap- | pointed hour and the ushers who led the way were MT. ThomIs B. Alexander. MT. | Josiah NJ. Billing, MT. S. c. Starke and Mir. Robert Bartlette.
 | These were followed by the brides | maids and groomsmen in the following ] order.
 Miss Mary Seibels Ball and Miss Mary Lou Clifton; Mir. Robert Goree and MT. Jeffries Blount Miss Mary Kirkpatrick and Miss Louise Marks; pr. Samuel M. Billing and pr. Charles Poellnitz: Miss Rebecca Pollard and Miss Eliza Airing ton; pr. J. N. Baker and Mir, Youns | Stollenwerck. Miss Elizabeth Andrew was maid of honor. She wore a white linen and lace shirt waist suit with white hat and carried white roses and. pluunosa
 
 preceding the bride, who entered accom- panied by her father. Dr. Milton LeGrand Wood. The bride wore an exquisite tray cling gown of two toned checked silk, with hat of blue novelty straw trimmed fn granes and green velvet ribbon, and carried an arm cluster of white roses. The bridesmaids wore lovely white linen shirt waist suits with broad inserted Iace, white picture shaped hats, and carried arm bouquets of pink roses and plumosa from which to the hem of the skirts. hung ropes of hot-house smilax
 The bridal party was joined at the al- tar by the groom. his friend, Mir Edward deGraffenreid of Greensboro. who was best man, and Rev. E. E. Cobbs.
 The impressive ceremony was perform ed while sweet strains of music added to the beauty and solemnity of the hannv occasion. and when it was ended to the music of wedding march, the weddlnS 2 party left the altar, the young counIs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-29
MISS cANTEY AND MIR.
 ALEXANDER MARRIED.

A beautiful church wedding took place yesterday morning at the First Baptis, Caureh, when Miss Stella cantey, daugh. ter ef a'r. and Mrs. J. M. can,ey and MT. .,- .A'ryander of Prattville, were ma ried. .-.s p-.arch was beautifully adorned in palms and ferns and the cere. mony was performed by Rev. Charles A. Stakely.
 The friends who wera ushers for the occasion were MT. w. M. Smith, MT. H E. Archibald and MT. Sim Fair. all of rTauViiie' ana MT, George Cantey. broth CT of the bride
 The groomsman who entsred next were MT. R. L.. Faucett of Prattville and MT. c. E. Cantey. brother of the bride. These were followed by the two brides maids Miss Nell Livingston of Prattvillc, who wore toilette of green etamine and cream lace with hat to match, and Miss Hattie Alexander of Prattville, sister O, the groom. Her gown was of soft pink wool.
 The bride entered with her sister, Miss Mamie Cantey. Her bridal attire was of gray crepe de chine and her hat was ir tone with 1t, while her flowers were white brides roses.
 Miss Mamie Cantey was gowned in tar crepe de chine and cream lace with hal to match and held pink roses.
 The groom, with his brother, Mir. T. E Alexander, who was best man stood al the altar with Rev. c. A. Stakely to mee the bridal party.
 Shortly after the ceremony the newl, married couple left for their home 1T Prattville
 The bride is popular young woman who has hosts of friends who are wish ing for her long life. of happiness anc prosperity. MT. Alexander stands high ir the business and social circles in whicf he moves.
 On Monday evening at the home of tn, brides parents the wedding party wa entertained. The home was decorated il palms and roses and a punch table wa, presided over by Mrs. s. s. Smith O Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-29
GOLD RUMoR.
Anniston Men Think They Have e
 New Eldorado.

Anniston Star. .
 Ore from the De Soto gold mine in Talladega County, about thirty ndles west of Anniston, was assayed at tne D. , most mazing results. Five assays were made and they were as follows
 One hundred and twenty-eight dollars and fifteen cents to the ton; $2s.sI per ton; S59. .54 per ton; $26.S0 per ton; xlI9 .O per ton. Previous assays made of ore from the same mine by Baltimore specialist ran: $66.40 per ton; xsI.6O per ton, s5l 80 per ton, and $l20.o00 per ton. This Is the quantity of gold per ton as shown by the different samples submitted Some silver Is shown. but not much.
 The dirt forming these samples was taken at depths running from two rect De- low the surface of the earth to nine feet below the surface. The holes were aug at varying distancs apart over an area approvimating four acres. ,.
 When 1t Is known that pay dirt in the richest gold fields on earth runs nearly always less than $20 to the ton and often as low as $l a ton, the importance of the Des,oto mine and the marvellous richness of its ore may be In a measure ap- preciated.
 that there lies within thirty or forty miles of Annston, in the geographical center of the Annlston mineral district a gold field richer than the klondike ever promised to be and beside which the California gold fields pale Into insigni- ficance.
 The De Soto mining property is not developed. It lies along the Coosa River in Talladega County. is easy accessible and unlike tho iNlondike field, can be worked to advantage every day Tn the year.
 The DeSoto Mining Company was organized last wek by W M. Taylor, H. b. Barr. H. H. Constantine and John l.. Dodson. MT. Joseph J. Willett is the attorney The main offices If the com pany will be in Anniston and the active work of developing the rich field will be gin as soon as machinery can Se placed. The company is not trying 70 sell any stock.
 The company is capitalized at $3000O0, the shares being Sl each. The charter has been received and the articles of in- corporation have been filed with Probate Judge F.. r. Cook. The directors tor tha company are: W. M. Taylor. 1T. D. Barr, D. F. Constantine, R. F. Thomson and W. c. Warnock Mir w. M. lay Tor is acting president
 Prominent among those who are taking an active interest In this ] CIV gold field m the Anniston district ;tre Judge joseph J. Willett and Dr. H. D. Barr, two oi the leading citizens and most cc:.A .Aervative men of Anniston.