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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18
Just for a Change.

The difficulty in selecting an issue or
issues for the presidential campaign is
not confined to the democratic party.
Indeen, it may prove the easiest matter
for those out Of power. ] he republi-
cans are not forward in proclaiming a
question TO fight over. They are con-
tent to be "let alone. We are running
the country they sag, "and it is get
ting along trst-rAte; just let us alone at
the head of affairs and we will give you
few years more Of prosperity" +" This,
though, is satisfying only to the super
fetal. And let us hope that there is
not a sufficient number of the superb
cial to carry presideltial election. The
republicans discourage agitation of the
tariff question. They want that to "slip
along" Quietly till after the election,
and they are not so almighty certain
that they will take it up then, unless
they are literally forced into revision.
The democrats do not appear to be su-
premely certain that they can align all
their factions on a consistent tariff plat
form. Both parties are more or less
mixed on the Expansion" question,
and not much Of an issue seems to be
springing up ont of the Panama Canal
project. The money question is quiet.
Extravaganza and rascality iu the ad-
ministration of affairs is a good cry,
and not a far one; but in these booming
times it requires the expenditure of a
very large sum of money to get the
people excited.
The Enquirer has great faith that at
the right time good, strong issues will
develop, and that the leaders of the
party in power will be obliged to de-
bate them whether they desire to or
not; but if the country should be left in
the 'undone condition" of having no
profound subjects Of contention, it will
be a good thing to so in simply for "a
change" That is always in order, and
desirable, in our form Of government.
Frequent reyisious Of the official lists
are necessary to perpetuity. Any par
ty long in power becomes arrogant, ex-
travagant and frequently dishonest,
and drifts into perniclous class Office
holding system. 1t is a bad thing
when one set of fellows hold the offices
SO long that they get to thinking that
the whole government fabric is for their
special personal benefit.
Let's have change. Why should
Mr.. Roosevelt and kis crowd have the
Offices longer? Turn them out before
they become SO firmly entrenched that
revolution will be required to get rid
of them. Let us have a new deal
There are thousands of very good peo
pie who would like to get off the mud
| dy roads for few years and promenade
on the asphalt streets Of the nationa
capitol. &C Cincinnati Enquirer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18
The American Woman.

The American woman is delightfully."-
pretty, often extremely lovely, but
rarely classically beautiful. Beyond
all women, perhaps, does she possess
the gifts of expression and genius for
pose. With her the sense of knowing
what is proper to do under certain con-
ditions seldom fails. She knows her
strong points physically and how to
throw them into most striking relief.
An American woman's taste in dress
is as perfect as anything can be in this
imperfect world. Of her genius for
adapting herself to her environment
there can be no question. Such o mere
accident Of birth as the one which gives
her a pork butcher or patent pill max
er for her father is o drawback to her
ultimate career.
One secret Of the American woman's
charm is her individuality. She is al
ways original and gay and merry, gen
orally amiable, and more often than
not goodtempered. All American wo.
men are born takers, and they possess
the faculty of interesting their listeners
in subjects no more occult than visi
to the milliner's or Mammals" love O.
" tomaytoes." 10 her husband th'
American may be caprieious, inconsid
crate, selfish, exacting, but IN her rela
tion to her children all the nobler quail
tiles OF her character come out. Il
them she forgets egotism and is read!
for self-sacrifce. As years lay hol,
upon her, she becomes more disclplin
ed by her children and more and NOR
unquestionably obedient In this phas
the American is at once pathetic an,
curious eharac ter. london World
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18
Death of Mrs. Deaderick.

Mrs. Adeline Deaderick, wife of the
late chief justice of Tennessee, died at
the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A.
M. VanDyke, in Chattanooga, Friday
night at o'clock.
She was in her Goth year, but retain
ed her intellectual vigor until the last
hour. She was woman OF remarkable
character and strong faith. Her life,
for almost three quarters of century,
had been one of consistent christian
living, and her passing away was in
great peace.
She leaves the following children'
Mrs. A. M. VanDyke, Mrs. J. A. Moon
and Wallace Deaderick, of Chattanooga;
Arther V. Deaderick, Of Unaka Springs;
Col. Jas. G. Deaderick, of California;
Capt. A. s. Deaderick, OF Jonesboro;
Chas. A. Deaderick, Of st. Joseph, Mo-,
and Lewis @. Deaderick, of Washing
ton county.
The remains were brought to the old
home, Jonesboro, Tenn, where the
funeral services were held.
The following gentlemen acted as
pall-bearers, by request of deceased
Geo. W. Davenport, Maj. NJ. Fl. Cliff,
J. B. Milligan, Judge W. L. Eakin,
William Heron, L. S. Daniels, DR.. W.
L. Nolen and J. A. Caldwell. Herald
and Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18
A Cure for Eczema,

Ny baby had Eczema so bad that its
head was solid mass of soabs, and its
hair oil came out. / tried many rene
edies hut none seemed to do any per-
manent good until / used DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. The Eczema is
cured, the scabs are gone and the little
ones scalp is perfectly clean and
healthy, and its hair is growing beau
tifully again. / cannot give too much
praise to DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve,
Frank Farmer, Bluff City, Ky. In
buying Witch Hazel Salve look out for
counterfeits. DeWitt's is the original
and the only one containing pure
Witch Hazel. The name e. G. De-
Witt & Co., is on every box. Sold by
FL. @. Miller, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18
$3.50 to Texas.
From Memphis via the Cot
ton Belt Route, March
1st and 18th.
$3.50 One-Way.
$1,000 Round Trip.

On March and 16 the Cotton Belt
Route will sell one-way colonist tickets
from Memphis to points in Texas on and
north of Cotton Belt Route, Texarkana
to McGregor, and on east of G.. @. & S.
F. Ry., McGregor to Gainesville, at
rate of $3.50, home-see4ers' round trip
$40.
To points east Of and including ANA
rilla, Quanah, Vernon, Abilene, Brown.
wood, Brady, San Angelo, San Antonio,
Houston, Galveston, Corpus Christi,
Rockport, Alice, Kerrville, one-way $S,
round trip $13.
This is the opportunity of your life
to make cheap trip to Texas. Write
at once, today, for further information,
give your starting point and where you
want to go, how many tickets you will
require and the date you wish to start
We will tell you exact cost of tickets
from your town, your best route, time
of trains, also send you map of thu
Cotton Belt route.
Fl. II. SUTTON, d. p. A.,
Cotton Belt Route, Chattanooga, Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18
An Open Letter to the Public
FROM A WELL KNOWN DRUGGIST

To Whom 1t May Concern:
OF late there has been a good deal
of discussion in regard to advertised
medicines and their value. We want
to say to every man, woman and child
in this vicinity that the most valuable
preparation of cod liver oil, the best
tonic Reconstruction, health restorer and
strength-creator we have ever sold in
our store is Vinol.
Vinol is not a patent medicine; it
contains no injurious drugs, and it act
ually does contain all of the medicinal
curative elements of cod liver oil, taken
from fresh Gods livers, but without a
drop of oil, and is delicious to the
taste.
Vinol is recognized throughout the
world as the greatest strength-creator
for old people, weak, sickly women,
children, nursing mothers, and after
a severe sickness.
Vinol cures hacking coughs, chronic
colds, bronchitis and all throat and
lung troubles. Unequalied to create
an appetite, and make those who are
too thin, fat, rosy and healthy.
Vinol is sold on a positive guarantee.
Call and get Vinol booklet.
For Sale ByH. @. MILLER, Druggis
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18
Cures rheumatism and Catarrh- Medicine
Sent Free

Send no money! simply write anu try Botan-
ic Blood Balm at our expense, Botanic Blood
Balm (B. b. b. kills or destroys the poison in
the blood which sauses the awful aches in back
and shoulder blades, shifting pains, difhculty
In moving fingers toes or legs, bone pains,
swollen muscles and joints Of rheumatism, or
the foul breath, hawking, splitting, droppings
In throat, bad hearing, specks flying before the
eyes, all played out feeling Of catarrh. Botanic
Blood Balm has cured hundreds of cases Of 30
or 40 years standing after doctors, hot springs
and patent medicines hsd all failed Most of
these cured patients had taken Blood Balm as
o last resort. 1t is especially advised for
chronic, deepseated cases. Impossible for any
once to suffer the agonies or symptoms OF rheu-
matism or catarrh while or after taking Blood
Balm. 1t makes the blood pure and rich, there
by giving healthy blood supply. Cures are
permanent and not patching up Sold at drug
stores, 81 per large bottle. Sample OF Blood
Balm sent free and prepaid, also special med
ical advice by describing your trouble anu
writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ca A per-
sonal trial OF Blood Balm is better than thou
sand printed testimonial, so write once.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18
50 Different.
Lots Of Claims Like This, But
So Differentiated Proof
is What Jonson City
People Want.

There are great many of them.
Every paper has its share.
Statements hard to believe, harder to
prove.
Statements from far-away places.
What people say in Florida.
Public expression from California.
Ofttimes good Endorsement there.
But of little service here at home.
Johnson City people want local proof.
The sayings of neighborS, friends
and citizens.
Home Endorsement counts.
1t disarms the skeptic; is beyond dis
pute.
This is the backing that stands be-
hind every box Of Doan's Kidney Pills.
Here is case of it:
W. B. Alden, clerk in the Bee Hive
Department Store, and residing on
King street, says: "Mrs. Adams has
been troubled for a long time with a
miserable backache. / had heard SO
much about Doan's Kidney Pills and
knew so many people who had used
them with satisfactory results that /
concluded to get her box. She had
derived world of benefit from them,
and the results from the first few doses
have been so favorable that Doan g
Kidney Pills will have a permanent
place in our medicine chest"
Call at Patton Drug Co. store and
ask what their customers report.
For sale by all dealers; price so cents
bcx. Foster r-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's- and
take no other.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18
Not a Luxury.

From the Salem Oregon Sentnel)
About twenty years ago persons who
were privileged to hear Edison's first
crude phonograph thought it wonder
full thing, but little did they dream that
these machines in improved and per-
fected form would within few years
be available to every home. Then the
records were made on tin foil and il
was impossible to preserve them. Later
the recording was done on wax and by
delicate handling the records were good
for considerable service. Today the
records are perfect, being nodded from
hard wax. With proper handling they
will last for years. The Columbia
Phonograph Co. is turning out first
class graphophones so cheap that nc
family can afford to do without the
pleasure and satisfaction of owning
one. The writer has had one in hit
family three years and looks upon it al
a necessity rather than luxury.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18
BLIERVPT'S PETITION FOR DISCHARGE
In the matter of
Robert Lee Mann In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

Eastern District Of Tennessee, s. 8.
On this the 18th day Of February A..
D. 1904, on reading the foregoing petit
tion it is
Ordered by the court, that a hearing
be had Upon the same on the 1st day
of March, A. D. 1904, before said court
at Knoxville, in said district, at 1000
o'clock in the forenoon; and that notice
thereof be published In The Comet, a
newspaper printed in said district, and
all known creditors and other persons
in interest may appear at the said time
and place and show cause, if any they
have, why the prayer of the said petit
toner should not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the court
that the clerk shall send by mail to all
known creditors copies of said petition
and this order, addressed to them a
their places Of residence as stated.
Witness, the Hon. 9, d. Clark, Judge
of the said court, and the seal thereof
at Knoxville, in said district, on the L
day Of February, A. d. 1904
(Seal of the court.
HENRY o. EWING, Clerk.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18
SunflOwer Philosophy.

Every idle rerson bothers two or
three busy ones.
If you are lonesome, is it because you
are so disagreeable that nobody cares
to visit you?
7 he cold facts are, the doctors can't
help you; so far as you can be helped,
you must help yourself.
Probably the reason people are SO Of
ten caught by Somethipg-for- Nothing
schemes is because they think they are
entitled to something for nothing. =
Atchison Globe.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18
An Early Riser.

A strong, healthy, active constitution
depends largely on the condition OF the
liver. The famous little pills known
as DeWitt's Little Early Risers moi
only cleanse the system but they
strengthen the action of the liver and
rebuild the tissues supporting that
organ. Little Early Risers are easy tc
act, they never gripe and yet they are
absolutely certain to produce results
that are satisfactory in all cases. Sold
by H. @. Miller, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18

Try this: When a splinter has been
driven deeply into your hand it can be
extracted without pain by steam. Near
ly fill wide mouth bottle with hot wa
ter, then place the injured part over
the mouth and press tightly. The sue,
tion will draw the flesh down and in O
minute or two the steam will extract
the splinter and inflammation together.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18

Send no money-simply write and try Boz
tanic Blood Balm at our expense. A personal
trial OF Blood Balm is better than thousand
printed testimonials so don't hesitate to write
for free sample.
II you snffer from ulcers, eczema, scrofula,
Blood Poison cancer eating sores, itching
skin, pimpleS. boils. bone pains, swelhngs
rheumatism, cataIrh. or any blood or SKIN dis
ease, we advise you take Botanic Blood Balm
tB. b, B) Especially recommended for old
obstinate, deep-seated cases OF malignant
blood or skin diseases, because Botanic Blood
Balm (B. b. b. kills ohe poison in the blood
cures where all else fails, heals every sore
makes the blood pure and rich, gives the Skin
the ricn glow OF health. b. d. B., the most per.
feet blood purifier made. Thoroughly tested
for 80 years. Costs 81 per large battle at drue
stores. To prove 1t cures, sample of Blooc
Balm sent free BY writing Blood Balm Co,
Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free medi'
cal advice s5Iit IN sealed letter "a This /:
an honest ofer-medicine sent at once. pre-
paid.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18

Coniurer pointing to his cAbinet)-
Ladies aud gentlemen, | now call your
attention to the great illusion Of the
evening. l will ask any lady in the
audience to step ON the stage and enter
the cabinet. l will then close the door.
When 1 open it again the lady will
have disappeared, leaving no trace.
Husband (to his wife)-Matilda, my
love, do oblige the gentleman and walk
up. Tit,Bits.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18

"What do you think of the new Ja-
panese ultimatum?" asked the young
man who was trying to make conversa-
tion.
Every nice, answered Mrs. Cumrox,
"although, to tell the truth, I like
plain, old fashioned fruits the best. y
Washington Star.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18

doctor, said the patient, after pay
ing his bill, elf there is anything in the
theory of the transmigration Of souls
you'll be war-horse after death.
"That sounds rather fattering," re-
mermarked DR.. Price Price.
"Yes, you're such splendid charger
Catholic Standard and Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18

Two colored women sitting on their
front steps were overheard boasting Of
the many lovable traits and manly yir-
tues Of their husbands.
"Gawge sutainly is a good man to
me, said Mrs. jackson with feeling in
her voice. "Ah have nevah been with
ont days wash sence All mahied dal
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18

Here is the way Benton county man
confessed at revival: He had been
pressed to repent, and fually got up
and said: "Dear friends, feel the
spirit moving in me to talk and tell
what bad man I have been, but | can
not do it while the grand jury is in SEES
sion." "The Lord will forgive" shout
ed the preacher. Il guess that's right, y
said the penitent, "but He amt on the
grand jury Warrensburg Mo. Jour
nal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18
Health

Means the ability to do q good day g
work, without undue fatigue and to
find life worth living. You can not
have indigestion or constipation with
out its upsetting the liver and polluting
the blood. Such a condition may be
best and quickest obtained by Herbine,
the best liver regulator that the world
has ever known. Mrs. d. W. Smith
writes, April 3, 1902: II use Herbine,
and find it the best medicine for consti-
patton and regulating the liver ever
used" Price so cents. Sold by Il. @.
Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18

i. 7. Lucas, Wingo, Ky, writes,
April 25, 1902: "For 10 or 70 years
had been afflicted with malady known
as the itch. The itching was most
unbearable; l had tried for years tc
find relief, having tried all remedies ]
could hear of, besides a number of doc.
tors. | wish to state that one single
application of Ballard's Snow Liniment
cured me completely and permanently.
Since then 1 have used the liniment on
two separate occasions for ringworn
and it cured completely. 25c, SOC anC
81 bottle. Sold by II. G. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18
Group

Begins with the symptoms of com
mon cold; there is chilliness, sneezing,
sore throat, hot skin, quick pulse,
hoarseness and impeded respiration.
Give frequent small doses of Coussen' s
Honey of Tar (the child will cry for it,
and at the first sign of a croupy cough,
apply frequently Billiards. Snow Lini-
ment to the throat. Mrs. A. Vliet,
New Castle, Colo, writes, March 10th,
1901: 81 think Coussen's Honey OF Tar
a wonderful remedy, and so pleasant. T"
a5c, SOC and 81, Sold by H. @. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18

man. He gifts me all the washin's Ah
can do"
"Well, All IS this to say for Ezra -
declared Mrs. Johnson with satisfac-
ton, "when Ezra gifts drunk he gifts
drunk like q periec' councilman. -
February Lippincott's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Contain
Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
tenn when entering 1t through the mucous sur
cept on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is ten fold to
the good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. ].
Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains no mercury.
and Is taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system.
In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine. II is taken internallp and made
in Toledo, Ohio, by f. J. Cheney & Co. Testi-
monials free.
Sold by druggists, price 75c per bottle
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18

An anti Hears man, G. W. Cullison,
of Harlan, was selected as temporary
chairman of the Iowa democratic state
convention which will be held in Des
Moines, May 4 The decision was re-
ported by the democratic state central
committee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18

did you see that coffee is going up
again?"
eyes. By the way, what do you use
to settle your coffee?"
"Why, an egg"
can eggl Say, you must think you're
millionaire. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18
Many Children Are Sickly.

Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Childsen
used by Mother Gray, nurse In the Children
Home New York, break up Colds in "a hours
bles, Teething Disorders, and Destroy Worms
At all druggists 25c. Sample mailed FREE
Address. Allen S, Omsted. Leroy, N Y
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18
Are You Restless at Nirht

And harassed by bad cough? Use
Coussen's Honey of Tar, it will secure
You sound sleep and effect a prompt
and radical cure. 25c, SOC and 81.
Sold by H. G. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18

Greene county democrats will nomis
nate county officers by a primary on
April 1st. They are fixing to fool the
republicans again.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-18

The Columbia Photograph Co., 10
Il. Baltimore street, Baltimore, head
quarters for graphophones and talking
machine supplies of every kind, will
send you catalogues on application.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-06-22
MINNEAPOLIS
DOCTOR SAYS AMES
WILL PULL THROUGH
Former Mayor Has Passed the
Critical Stage In His
Illness

The critical stage in the illness of DR..
A. A. Ames has been passed and the for
mer mayor of Minneapolis may again be
in good health inside of two weeks. His
condition was remarkably improved yes
terday morning after a good nights rest
and during the entire day he was in good
spirits, able to take and hold nourishment
and no longer had the look of a man
in the last stages of a long drawn out
disease
DR.. ]. W. Mcdonald, the. attending
physician; expressed great joy over the
change and gave out the following inter-
view: DIR. Ames is on the high road to
recovery. He was able to take nourish-
ment yesterday and unless some unex-
pected complications set in he will be on
his feet again inside of a week or ten
days"
The attending physician feared that the
new trial which the former mayor is to
undergo would weigh so heavily on his
mind that if he recovered at all it would
take months for him to again regain his
feet, but the doctor appeared to give no
heed to his trouble yesterday and it was
that condition of affairs which urged DR..
Mcdonald to make the statement of his
rapid recovery last night.