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list church or sect bv the foolishness

dist church or sect by the foolishness
of preaching and then and there spir-
itual life was set up, aud when | be-
lieved on Christ as my personal Savior
l was justified or pardoned of all my
past offences, which was the washing
or regeneration which Paul refers us
to in Titus iii, s. But the Holy Ghost
had not yet been renewed that he refers
to in the same verse, but had been
washed and made clean and was able
to rejoice with icy unspeakable and
full of glory. AS in the case of Paul,
SO it will be with you, my brother, my
sister; it will be baptism Of the Holy
Ghost that will call you out of your
mothers womb, as was Paul called out
of the mother church at Jerusalem, as
he says, she was the mother of us all
(Gal. iv, 26) The apostle further
states that he did not go up to Jerusa.
lem (his mother) to confer with them
who had been made apostles before
him, but went to other town and cities
and did not see them for three years.
And he says "before God I lie not;;'
neither did / people. AS Paul was led,
guided and taught by the holy spirit Of
God, so are men today when they are
grated into the true vine by the power
of the spirit, and are still abiding in
Him Il John ii, 90; 24-97.)
(To BE CoNTINuEp)
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Whole Number o67
Highly Recommended.

The late Sol Smith Russell dearly
loved a joke, even though he himself
was the subject of it. He used to tell
about meeting an old farmer at a rail.
way station in small New York town
whose philosophy was particularly pat
even though his deductions were hard
ly complimentary to the actor.
Russell and his companions were
awaiting the train when the old gentle
man walked up, eyed the star minute
or two and asked;
"Be you the feller that cut up capers
at Parker's Hall last night?"
"My company and l gave a perform
ance there last evening-yes, replied
Russell, politely.
II thought so! / was there and |
had to laugh sometimes. wanted to
tell you about my boy. He's just your
way-ain't no good for work. Won't
stick to anything, but wants to play
clown and crack Jokes ali the time. He's
got a job at the hub factory, hut all he
does is to keep the men a-laugbin' when
they orter be workin'. You orter take
him long with your troupe, for he's
the derndest fool l ever seen p
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HON. ROBERT c. GROWN.
One Of the Most Prominent Men in South
western Illinois.

One Of the Most Prominent Men in South
western Illinois.
Robert G. Brown, of Sparta, ILL., has
represented his district, the 4Sth, fol-
six years and was recently notified OF
his coming appointment as clerk of the
United States court for the southern
district of Illinois. He was born in
1859, and has worked his way to the
top simply by force OF application, en-
ergy and good common sense. After
working several years as blacksmith,
he studied law at night and was admit.
ted to the bar in 1894. He is a promi-
nent member of the Knights of Pythias
the Elks and Modern Woodman. Feb
ruary 81, 1901, he writes as follows:
Pepsin Syrup Co., Dear Sirs- From
careful aud varied experiences / desire
to add my testimony as to the merit OF
your Pepsin Syrup preparation. 1t is
in many respects equal to the services
of q dozen physicians. have used 1t
as tonic after severe illness 2nd as a
strengthener for the stomach and di-
gestive organs. In one case in partic-
ular it was of inestimable value in my
household, and it is with pleasure that
testify as to its worth as a household
remedy. Yours respectfully, r. @.
Brown, representative 48th senatorial
district, Sparta, I'll.
DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and
Herb Laxative Compond is sold by all
druggists in SOC and 81 bottles.
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81 Let's see if there are not about as
few following him as love his appearing
or in other words are watching and
waiting for His coming. AS no natural
eye can see and enjoy the secrets and
workings of the inside masonic frater
nifty till they have been guided through
the tunels or raised to the degrees by
the working power of the fraternity, so
neither can any natural or carnal eye
see the inside spiritual workings of
Gods spiritual brotherhood till it has
passed through similar tunnels and
been raised by the Holy Spirit in re-
generation, sanctifcation and other
spiritual gifts (See Rom. viii, z; l Cor.
ii, IA; | Cor. xii, 3D. This last refer
ence says to cOvet earnestly the best
gifts; and yet show l unto you more
excellent way, and this excellent way
is plainly told in the following chapter
Il Cor. 13) and begins in the very first
verse. Won't you read it? This ex-
cellent way is o gift, just as those in
the preceding chapter, are gifts, but Of
so much more value than they that the
apostle gives the entire chapter to that
one gift. He says in Col. iii, IA,
"Above all things, put on Charity. +"
This is a divine, spiritual gift and Of a
spiritual nature and can only be OBJ.
tanned by q spiritual baptism just as
those in the preceding chapter are COW
eted and obtained through the spirit.
This is Gods holy, divine, spiritual
way of getting men and women, boys
and girls, into his spiritual kingdom,
and if any one climbs up any other way
they are thieves and robbers John <, H.
And be assured the same spirit that
baptizes them into his spiritual king.
dom also sets them into his body, the
church, where they covet to be as work.
ers in bis vineyard, and also adds to
them all Gods spiritual graces TO help
them overcome the great tempter. Will
you read them? (II Peter j, l to ~
AS we have been following Christ's
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Fashion Hints for Winter.

The shirt-waist costume is essential
to a perfectly appointed wardrobe, and
velveteen of good quality is desirable
for its development.
Cape collars distinguish nearly all
the new coats and jackets.
Velvet has been the material par ex-
cellence of the season, and it will un-
doubtedly continue in favor.
The cloth costume will be promi-
nent feature of the spring fashions, and
white mohair with silky surface is
promised an unprecedented reign.
Crepe de Chine is the most artistic
material for evening gowns or those
intended for somiformal occasions; but
many of the evening dresses are made
of chiffon and lace, and show narrow
borders of fur, chinchilla or mink tail
! Lace becomes more aud more a fea-
ture Of fashionable dress, and leather
has an important position in trimmings
this season.
Muffs Lave grown to prodigioui
size. The Delineator for February.
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RECORD OF THE PAST
No Stronger Evidence Can
Be Produced.

Look we'll to their record. What
they have done many times in years
gone by is the best guarantee of future
results. Any one with bad back, any
reader suffering from urinary troubles,
from any kidney lille, will find in the
following evidence proof that relief and
cure is near at hand:
Mr.. G. NJ. Myers, the well-known
shoemaker of Winchester avenue and
14th St., Ashland, KY, says: "Doan's
Kidney Pills are like true friends, the
longer you know them the better they
are appreciated. can add nothing to
the statement I first made in 1896 after
/ procured the remedy at the Ventura
Drug Co., and took a course of the
treatment, which cured me. ! was ab-
solutely free from all backache for near
ly three years, then I noticed a slight
ache, as the result of cold, in my back
A box of Doan's Kidney Pills disposed
Of it. have recommended this reme-
dy to many, and have never heard of
one who did not endorse the claims
made for it.
For sale by all dealers. Price, 80
cents. Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the U. s.
Remember the name-Doan's- sand
take no substitute.
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Putting Him Down.

A young matron, whose girlish APP
pearance sometimes subjects her to the
prosecutions of impudent strangers,
neatly rebuked one of those public nui.
sances on an elevated railroad train re-
Gently. He was dressed in a style that
he regarded as very fetching" and be
ogled the young woman persistentIy.
Finally he edged through the crowd
until he was directly in front of her,
when he bent down and lifting his hat,
said:
"Beg pardon, but I'm sure I've met
you somewhere"
"Oh, yes" began the young wo-
man, in pleasant voice.
"Delighted-" broke in the youth,
ecstatically.
"You are the young man who calls ON
our cook, continued the young woman
in a clear voice. "['ll tell Bridget |
saw you. New York Evening Post.
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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 dwellings,.
Botanic Blood Balm cures all malignant
blood troubles, such as eczema, scabs
and scales, pimples, running sores, car
bnncles, scrofula. Druggists, 81. To
prove it cures, sample OF Blood Balm
sent free and prepaid by writing Blood
Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble
and free advice sent in sealed letter.
For sale by n. @. Miller.
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great confusion now in the world (Dan-
lei ii, 49, We find that God is still
able to show to his servants the hidden
mysteries when they will obey him in
refraining from all unclean meats and
strong drinks Daniel /, 81 But Paul
continues to preach not in words which
mans wisdom teacheth, but in demon
stration of the spirit and the power.
We will still hear him as he continues
in Gal. j, 1914: "For We have heard of
my conversation in time past in the
Jews religion, how that beyond meas
ure 1 prosecuted the church of God
and wasted it; and profted in the Jews
religion above many my equals in mine
own nation, being more exceeding
jealous OF the traditions of my fathers. !"
o, how Jealous was this man for the
old Mosaical law with all its cups, in
oense, pans, affairs, holy fire, and the
doves, lambs, and heifers that were Of
fered as holy sacrifices which could on.
ly justify or take away sins for sea.
son" Heb. I, 1.) Rut listen to Paul
when he gets the true light: "For by
one offering he hath perfected forever
them that are sanctified. Whereof the
Holy Ghost also is witness to us. +"
Can the Holy Ghost lie? No; but he
says that he will put his laws into our
hearts and in our minds. Will l write
them? (Heb. <, 14-18.) For thirteen
years after was justified by faith / was
indeed very jealous for my Methodist
creed and profited above many mine
equals in the Methodist faith or relig-
ion. But in the language of the apos.
tie to the Gentiles, when it pleased
God, who separated me from my moth
er's womb and called me by his grace,
to reveal his Son in me that might
preach Him among the (sects) heather,
Immediately, I conferred not with flesh
and blood, but tried to show to every
one and taught in every home what
was the true, invisible, holy church of
God. was begotten into the Metho-
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spiritual way, let us now follow one
who is our divinely chosen leader. Paul
starts out in this chapter accusing false
preachers and says his gospel is of God,
we see that he was prosecuted in many
barbarous ways, just as Holy Ghost
men are prosecuted today. He says in
Gal j, "Paul, an apostle, not of men,
neither by men, but by Jesus Christ,
and God the father, who raised him
from the dead" And to others who had
obtained like precious faith with him
he says, II marvel that you are SO soon
removed from Him that called you into
the grace of Christ unto another gos-
pei, which he says is not another, but
there be some that trouble You and
would peryert the gospel of Christ,
And so some did me when received
the Holy Ghost Rom. XIV, 16), but l
told them not for my right arm would |
follow any man except that chosen
apostle to the Gentiles and the man
Christ Jesus. He says again, Though
we or an angel from heaven preach any
other gospel unto you than that we
have preached unto you let him be ac-
cused." For if yet should please
men l should not be the servant of
Christ, But he says, 81 certify you,
brethren, that the gospel which was
preached of me is not after man, for l
neither received it of man, neither was
/ taught it, but by the revelation of
Jesus Christ +" What dynamite has
Paul got under theological institutions,
! built and named by men!
Just as | had finished the sentence
above my pencil ceased to write and
nv mind went out after subject for
my sermon which preached last night
in an old school-house two miles east
of Mountain City, Tenn. The spirit
bid me stop writing till had preached
another sermon from st. John XIV,
which teaches that Christ is the true
and holy vine, and that might alsC
have time to rest and sleep that Goo
might have an opportunity in a nigh
vision to show me the meaning of th,
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Aesthetic Dancing.

Dancing has always been regarded as
pastime and social diversion, and it
is surprising to hear that tits, in GER
tain phases, an efficient means for phys
ical development. Melvin Ballou Gill
bert in the Delineator for February
describes this form of dancing, @thetiC
so-called, and produces statistics to
demonstrate that it is Of physical bene-
fit and eminently conducting TO grace
and ease of manner A class of young
ladies who practised this exercise dur
ing short period, showed an almost
invariable increase in chest measure.
ment aud in the calf of the leg, and 6
reduction in girth and ankle; other tri
ais have produced like results.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-01-22
Unconscious From Group.

During a sudden and terrible attack
Of Group our little girl was unconscious
from strangulation, says A. L. Spafford,
postmaster, Chester, Mich, and dose
of One Minute Cough Cure was admin
istered aud repeated often. 1t reduced
the swelling and Inflammation, cut the
mucus and shortly the child was rest
ing easy and speedily recovered. 1t
cures coughs, colds, 10 grippe and all
throat and lung troubles. One Minute
Cough Cure fingers in the throat and
enables the lun5s to contribute pure,
health-g giving oxygen to the blood. -
Fl. @. Miller.
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Finds WAY to Live Long.

The startling announcement of dis
covery that will surely lengthen life is
made by editor 0. II. Downey, of Chu-
rubusco, Ind. "I wish to state, " he
writes, "that DIR. Kings New Discove.
ry for consumption is the most infalli-
BILE remedy that / have ever known fOr
coughs, colds and grip. It's invaluable
to people with weak lungs. Having
this wonderful medicine no one need
dread pneumonia or consumption. Its
relief is instant and cure certain. RI
@. Miller guarantees every SOC and 81
bottle, and give trial bottles free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-01-22
. &NE
Wanted

We would like to ask, through the
columns of your paper, if there is any
person who has used Green's August
Flower for the cure of indigestion, dys-
pepsia, and liver troubles that has not
been cured and we also mean their
results, such as sour stomach, fermen
tation of food, habitual costiveness,
nervous dyspepsia, headaches, despond-
ent feelings, sleeplessness-in fact, any
trouble connected with the stomach or
or liver? This medicine has been sold
for many years in all civilized countries
and we wish to correspond with You
and send you one of our books free of
cost. If you never tried August Flow
er, try % cent bottle first. We have
never known of its failing. Tfso, some
thing more serious is the matter with
YOU. The 25 cent size has just been
introduced this year. Regular size 75
cents. At all druggists. G. G.. Green,
Woodbury., N. j.
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= LATE ST -
Fashion Notes
A CHARMING STREET COSTUME.

A CHARMING STREET COSTUME.
A charming street costume of tan and
brown mixed suiting is here depicted.
The jacket and skirt are cut in sections
each section piped with brown velvet
and handsomely trimmed with ecru
cloth applique. The vest, which is cut
with a standing collar, is made of pale
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-01-22
The Spirit Of Winter.

The spirit of winter is with us, max
ing its presence known in many differ
ent ways, sometimes by CHEEKY sunshine
and glistening SHOWS, and sometimes
by driving winds and binding storms.
To many people it seems to take de.
light iu making bad things worse, for
rheumatism twists harder, twinges
sharper, catarrh becomes more annoy
ing, and the many symptoms of scrofn-
la are developed and aggravated. There
is not much poetry in this, but there is
truth, and there is a wonder that more
people don't get rid OF these ailments.
The medicine that cures them Hoods
Sarsaparilla-is easily obtained and
there is abundant proof that its cures
are radical and permanent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-01-22

biscuit embroidered cloth, and is edged
with brown, blue and black galloon. A
wide velvet girdle comes around the
waist. Particular attention is called to
the sleeve which forms a wide flare
over a puff of biscuit peau de sole. All
machine stitchings must be carefully
done, and for this purpose Corticelli
stitching silk is usually employed.
No material lasts longer and looks
better than q good covert cloth, and for
an extra garment to be worn with any
kind Of walking costume, there is no
more sensible purchase. Very mannisb
and smart is q three quarter length
coat of this material made with loose
back, fly front, velvet collar and lin
ing to the waist of satin serge in the
next shade darker.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-01-22

The courtroom of western city was
the scene Of rather sensational di-
vorce case not long ago. Habitnal
drunkenness and general bad habits
was the charge Of the wife in the role
of plaintiff. Excellent evidence was
advanced for both sides, and the affair
had centered upon one particular night
when the defendants valet was called
to the stand and questioned.
"Was your employer intoxicated on
the night in question:"
"No, your honor"
"What makes you so confident that
he was sober?"
"He told me to call him early, sir!"
This seemed like solid evidence, but
the lawyer for the plaintiff, grasping at
what seemed a straw to prolong the
case, asked: "What reason did the de-
fendant give for being called early2"
''He said that he was to be Queen OF
the May" was the prompt answer.
The decision of the court followed in
just four minutes Philadelphi Ledger.
"Little Colds" neglected thousands
of lives sacrificed every year. DR..
Wood rs Norway Pine Syrup cures little
colds-cures big colds too, down to the
very verge of consumption.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-01-22

Grip sufferers should take Miles Nervins.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-01-22

Use DIR. Miles NERVE PIlAsTERs for SPINAL
WEAKNESS. All druggists sell 'em for 25c.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-07-30
TO IMPROVE MAINE BUTTER.

The new dairy commissioner, S. c. Thomp-
son of Winterport, intends making an effort
to improve Maine butter. In letter to the
American Agriculturalist he says:
We propose for time to go to those peoo-
pie who are not sending first-class quail
fty of cream to our creameries and assist
them if possible to locate their dlflculty,
and carry any ideas we may have gathered
from others who have remedied Just such
conditions. We hope to get to the home OF
the dairyman, and If he desires any kn 70
edge or advice we may possess we shall be
glad to impart it, 1t is our aim to do away
with, so far as is possible, all the poor pc or
cream which is now coming to our factories
and being made into grade of butter which
gives the State the unenviable reputation as
a butter producing State. While our inter-
ests are largely centered in the sweet cream
business, vet we do not wish the consumer
to believe we cannot produce butter second
to none, when we are sure it is our peculiar
condition which is the cause.
1t takes as much labor and as1much stock
to make poor butter as to make good butter,
and the difference in the market price
amounts to handsome profit.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-07-30

sey politician, or at least:defers, the evil
day. The Bath Times takes the follow
ing hopeful view of the situation:
The receiyership is granted but the
Bath Iron Works Co. and the Hyde
Windlass Co. who, are lessees OF the
plants which they formerly owned, are
granted the possession Of the plants
and their other assets until such time
as the contracts which they have on
hand are completed. AS the battleship
Georgia will not be completed for about
three years, the decision gives the Bath
'nlants long respite from the dangers
Of receivership, during which it is
not improbable that the difficulties
which now beset the shipbuilding CON-
pany will have been adjusted and all
danger at an end. The two concerns
which are of such vast Importance to
Bath and the State may now 60 on un-
interruptedly with their work and the
continued prosperity of the city is as
sured.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-07-30

Among the clippings on our desk is
one bearing the caption, "Why Life is
Safer at Sea Than Ashore; and Stats
tics are given to show that "the death
rate of sailors has decreased one-half,
and is now only thirteen per 1000, or
forty or fifty per cent. below the rate
for all inhabitants of such cities as Bos-
ton, New York or Chicago These
figures have sad significance in con-
nection with the lamentable loss of life
in our harbor last Sunday afternoon.
1t is many years since an accident OF
this kind has occurred and we recall
none SO heartrending or which claimed
so many victims. That there have not
been more such accidents is no doubt
due to the fact that the boats have been
in experienced hands. A few years ago,
when the harbor was filled with sailing
craft of all sizes and kinds, fierce
squat sprang up, but not without warn
ing, and even large three master low
cred all her canvas and dropped anchor
outside the monument. The Edna had
a party on board, but Capt. Roix took
in all his sail, and for an hour or two
the yacht laid in the trough of the sea,
until the squall had expended its force
There was not all accident on that day.
The disaster last Sunday. from all &C
counts, resulted from ineXperieLce in
handling a boat. 1t was not blowing
very hard at the time; the heavy squalls
did not come until later in the evening.
Next to the canoe the small open sail
boat is the most dangerous craft atloat
to one unaccustomed to handling them
The modern yacht, with her deep keel
and outside ballast, is non-capsizable.
She will lay down until the wind spills
out ci her sails, and then come up when
it lulls. When the small boat goes over
so as to take in water she will capsize,
and if heavily ballasted will sink, often
carrying with her, entangled in the sails
or sheets, those who might otherwise
have had fighting chance for their
lives.