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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
M InnET TMmpDDCM
UT LUUHl lNlENEOl,
Some People We Know, and
Will Profit by Hearing
About Them.

This is purely local event.
1t took place in Johnson City,
Not in Buffalo or New York.
You are asked to investigate it.
Asked to believe a citizens word:
To confrma citizens statement.
Any article thUt is endorsed at
home
Is more worthy Of cunfdence
Than one yon know nothing about
Endorsed by unknown people.
w. II. Bolton, travelar of the II. X.
Fairbanks Co., living on East Main
street says: "There is no question
that Doan's Kidney Pills do all that is
claimedin their behalf. At the time
that had my experience with them ]
had been o sufferer from backache for
o long time and | had heard so much
about the Pills and read of so many
people who had been cured by them
and Whse ailments were slnllhr 10 lhVhe
that 1 knew if they could accomplish
half what was claimed for them in my
case they would do more for me than
had any other remedy that | had tried.
was not disaaointed. Deans Kidney
Pills quickly relieved ma trouble and
to day I can recommend them. | pur-
chased Them at them at the store al
the store of the Patton Drug Co. "
For sale by all dealers. Price DC
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, leagents for the United States
Remember the name Doan's and take
no subrtitute.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

81 have been subject to sciatic rheu-
matism for years, ," says E. II. Waldron,
of Wilton Junction, Iowa. "My joints
were stiff and gave me much pain aud
discomfort. Ny joints would crack
when / slaughtered up. / used Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and have been
thoroughly cured. Have not had pain
or ache from the old trouble for many
months. 1t is certainly a most wonder
full liniment. For safe by H. G. Mil
Ter, Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
no CURE

veal, stomach, loss of appetite, fatulence,
waterbrash, rising of food, heartburn,
nightmare, coated tongue, offensive breath,
jaundice, bad complexion, liver spots,
yellow eyes, constipation, palpitation of
the heart, and short breath after meals,
take Dr.. Deanes Dyspepsia Pills. Eat
plenty Of good nourishing food. A Pin
after each meal. White wrapper IL con.
stpated, yellow if bowels are regular.
q cts at druggists. Send to us for a free
sample
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
Coussen,s Honey of Tar.

Immediately relieves hoarse, croCpy
cough, oppressed, rafting, rasping and
difficult breathing, II. II. Kerr, Drug
gist, Murfreesboro, Tenn, writes May
20, 1901; 81 have been selling Cous-
sens Honey of Tar for thirty years, and
have never had a preparation that has
given better satisfaction. / notice that
when | sell bottle they come back for
more. I can honestly recommend IT."
Csc, Soc, 100
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

When you buy a cough medicine for
children you want one in which you
can place implicit confidence. You
want one that is unquestionably harm
less. You want one that is pleasant to
take. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
meets all these conditions. There is
so good for the coughs and colds incl
dens to childhood. For sale by H. @.
Miller, Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
A Cure tor Headache.

Any man, woman Oh child suffering
from headache. biliousness or a dull
drowsy feeling should take one or two
of DeWitt's Little Early Risers night
and morning. These famous little pitts
are famous because they are tonic as
we'll as pill. While they cleanse the
system they strengthen and rebuild il
by their tonic effect upon the liver and
bowels. Sold by Fl. 9. Miller, Drug
gist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
COUGHED ALL NIGHT
But Quickly Cared by Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy

But Quickly Cared by Chamberlaln's Cough
Remedy.
GA few mornings ago Mr.. j. G.
Smitherman, a good citizen of this
place, came to the store for q cough
medicine, " says DR.. @. N. Parnell, of
Maplesville, Ala. "He was so hoarse
that he could hardly talk and said he
had coughed all the night before.
sold him a bottle of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy and told him that if it
did not relieve him he might bring the
bottle back and get his money. 1 saw
him the next morning carrying the bot
tie to the store where he works, and he
told me it did him more good than any
medicine he ever used" For sale by
FL. g. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
A Dandy For Burns.

DR.. Bergin, Pana, ILL.,, writes II
have used Billiards. Snow Liniment;
always recommend it to my friends, as
l am confident there is no better made.
1T is dandy for burns. Those who
live on farms are especially liable to
many accidental cuts, burns, bruises,
which heal rapidly when Billiards. Snow
Liniment is applied. 1t should always
be kept in the house for cases of emer-
gency" Csc, SOC, $1.dO bottle Sold
by H. G. Miller. Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
Are You a Dyspeptic?

If you are dyspeptic you owe it to
yourself and your friends to get well.
DYSPEPSIA annoys the dyspeptic's
friends because the disease sours his
disposition as we'll as his stomach. Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure will not only cure
dyspepsia, indigestion and sour stom-
ach, but thit palatable, reconstructiye
tonic digestant strengthens the whole
digestive apparatus and sweetens the
life as we'll as the stomach. When you
take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure the food
you eat is enjoyed. 1t is digested, as
simulated and its nutrient properties
Appropriated by the blood and tissues
Health is the result Sold by H. G..
Miller, Druggist
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
A War Tale.

There was young man from the
Gar
Who went to the Russo-Jap war,
Aud they carried him back,
When business was slack,
In an elegant Japanese jar.
Detroit Free Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
Cures Coughs and Colds.

Mrs. A. A. Anderson, Henderson,
Tenn, says: "Of all cough remedies
Coussen's Honey of Tar Syrup is my
favorite; it has done aud will do all
that is claimed for ito speedily cure
all coughs and colds. We have used it
twenty years. 95c, 5Oc., ST. bottles.
For sale by H. O. Miller, Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
Nothing Equal to Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.

"We have used Chamberlain Chol-
era, Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy in
our family for years, says Mrs. J. T..
Cooke, Of Netherlands, Texas. "We
have given it to all of our children. We
have used other medicines for the same
purpose, but have never found any
thing to equal Chambealain's. If you
will use ii as directed, it will always
cure" For sale by Horace Miller,
Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
Health Is Youth Disease and Sickness
Bring Old Age.

Herbine, taken every morning before
breakfast, will keep You in Robust
health, fit you to ward off disease. 1t
cures constipation, biliousness, dys-
pepsia, fever, skin, liver and kidney
complaints. 1t purifes the blood and
clears the complexion. Mrs. ID, w.
Smith, Whitney, Texas, writes April 8,
1902: 81 have used Hefbine, and find it
the best medicine for constipation and
liver troubles. 1t does all you claim for
it, lean highly recommend it." Scots
a bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
Serious Stomach TropbIr cRrpd.

was troubled with distress in my
stomach, sour stomach and vomiting
spells, and can truthfully say that
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
let's cured me. Mrs. r. V. Williams,
Laingsburg, Mich. For sale by H. G.
Miller, Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Cashier Francis Halpin Of the Chem
ical National Bank says the accounts
Of Edwin 2. Hoyt, trusted employee
Of the bank, are out of proof" 1922, 53S
Hoyt disappeared from his home about
ten days ago He had been with the
Chemical % years.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

The receivers of D. j. Sully & Co.
have submitted statement to the
creditors, according to which the La
bilities are placed at $3,OOO,OOO, and
the assets atSL 100000. Claims Of the
F. w. Reynolds Go. and Of Mrs. SulIy
were thrown out.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
There was young girl in the choir,
Whose voice rose hoir and hoir,
Till itreached such height
ut was clear out or seight,
And they found it next day in the
spoir.
The Best Family SaIye

DeWitt's Witch Hazel gives inrtant
ralief from Burus, cures Cuts, Bruises.
Sores, Eczema, letter and all abra-
sions of the skin. In buying Witch
Hazel Salve it is only necessary to see
that you get the genuine DeWitt's aud
a cureis certain. There are many cheap
counterfts on the market, all of which
are worthless and quite faw are dau-
gerous, while DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve is perfectly harmless and cures.
Sold by II. @. Miller, Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Bacon-How did you enjoy the new
play lest night?
Egbert Not at all. l never knew a
star to be SO poorly supported
"And vet they say she has four liv-
ing husbands. -Yonkers Statesman.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Daniel j. Sully has issued a state
ment to his creditors in which he says
that be is unable to pay more than 40
per cent. Of his liabilities in cash, aud
that he will give one, two and three
years notes for the remaining go per
cent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

The, Cleveland Leader says that the
Pennsylvania Railroad Co. has issued
ordersto stop all improyement'work on
account of the failure of business sufi-
cient to take care Of contemplated i'm
provements to materialize.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Samuel Andrews, who was associat-
ed with John d. Rockefeller and II.
M. Flagler in the founding of the
Standard Oil Co.. died at Atlantic City
Friday afternoon.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Sixty cotton mills operating 2,1OO,-
600 spindles in Fall River, will fur4her
curtail production for two days of the
week. About 10000 employees will te
affected.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

The japanese government has plac-
ed an order for fifteen new steel bridg-
es with the American Bridge Co., and
the Pencoyd Works will be started up
at once.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Daughter don't see why you don't
like Mr.. Spooner.
Father-Well, for one thing, he's too
close.
Daughter Oh, father We're you
mean enough to spy on US last even
ing?-Philadelphia Ledger.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
Good for Children

The pleasant to take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives immedi-
ate relief in all cases of Cough, Group
and LaGrippe because it does not pass
Immediately into the stomach, but
takes effect right at the seat of the
trouble. 1t draws out the inflammation
heals and soothes and cures permanent
ly by enabling the lungs to contribute
pure hfe-giying and life sustaining OK
ygen to the blood and tissues. One
Minute Cough Cure is pleasant to take
and it is good alike for young and old.
Sold by II. @. Miller, Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Little Ostend stood in the museum
staring at the rubber man."
"Oh, ma, he exclaimed, suddenly,
II know what they could do with if he
mas to die.
"What, dear?" asked his mother.
"They could cut him up and make
suspenders. Chicago News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Customer I've found out that the
gallon of whisk y sold me is doetored.
Dealer-Um-well you said you
wanted it for medical use. New York
Weekly.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
Successfully used by Mother Gray nurse in the
in the Childrsn's Home in New York Cure Fee
verishness, Bad Stomach. Teeethng Disorders
move and regulate the Bowels and Destroy
Worms Over 30, goo testimonials They ev-
er fail. At all druggists 25c. Samples FREE.
Address %len s. Olmstead, Leroy, N Y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Father; take bottle of DIR. Fair
ney's Teething Syrup home with you
and stop walkingthe floor while the
baby is teething,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

"Oure the cough and save the life. "
DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
coughs and colds, down to the very
vergs Of consumption.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

DiptheriO, sore throat, Group. in
staut relief permanent cure. DR..
Thomas Electric Oil. At any drug
store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Now good digestion waits appetite
and health on both. If it doesn't, try
Curdock Blood Bitters.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

DR.. Fahrney's Teethidg Syrup is alb
solutely harmless to the youngest babe
You can get sample by writing for it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

1t is reported that New York city ma
tional banks will call meeting for the
purpose of discussing the question of
reducing interest on deposits of interi-
or banks and trust companies.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Little Thaney-(Who had chicken
for dinner Mamma, tets save the
bones aud plant them. cleveland
Leader.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Russell Sage is i'll and Tax Commits
sioner O'Donnel has given him an ex-
tension of one week in which to swear
off personal tax assessment of So. 600, :
900.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
It Keeps the Feet Warm and DRY.

Ask to-day for Aliens FoOt-Ea q powder
IL cures Chilblaina, Swoolen. weeating Sore
aching, damp feet AT all druggists and shoe
stores pc
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

ga dog that runs under carriage
is called carriage dog, is it not?"
Certainly"
"Well what would you cali a dog
that runs under an automobiles"
"Why, dead dog.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Commencing December 9th, the Fris-
co Systew will inaugurate through
Pullman Tourist Sleeping Car service
between Birmingham, Ala, and San
Francisco, Gal, Cars will leave bir-
mlngham at 1920 p. m. every Wednes-
day, and will be ronted via the Frisco
System to Kansas City, Rock Island
System to Pueblo, Denver and Rio
Grande and Rio Grande Western to
Ogden and Southern Pacific to San
Francisco. Requests for reservations
should be addressed to.
W. T. SAUNDERS,
Gen. Agt. Pass. Dept,
Corner Pryor and Decatur Streets,
Atlanta, Ga.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
Railroad Notices.
Winter Exclusion Rates.

The Southern Railway announces
round trip tourist tickets on sale De-
tober 10th to April 3Otb, 1904 to winter
resorts in Florida, Texas, California,
Mexico, New Mexico, Missippi, Cuba
and other states. Call on Southern
Railway agent for tickets and correct
schedule information.
Elegant coaches, dining cars and
best Pullman sleeping cars are handled
by the Southern Railway. Berth res
ervations made on application.
J. L. MEoK, District Pass Agt.
Knoxville, Tenn.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-09-06

For robe dintereur or tea gown or
whatever you may choose to call that
most comfortable necessary of the
feminine wardrobe, there is no pret-
tier way of fashioning it than by a
princess effect, either given in the long
straight lines, for which rich fabrics
and handsome laces are combined, or
in that obtained by the full bodice and
flowing skirt attached by belt either
of the lace in trimming or of soft
silk to harmonize with the material
as in the model illustrated today. This
undoubtedly fills the place with the
fairer sex. that a smoking Jacket does
with their sterner lords and masters,
and that it must be becoming is the
first essential. In the sketch shown
an apple blossom pink crepe de chine
is used, the lace with it is repousse,
in any shade, over chiffon ruffies the
shade of the crepe, which are edged
with tiny quillings. The skirt is in
seven lengths of the crepe slightly
gored and the fullness has two rows
of gauging at waist line. Two gradu-
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-09-06
Women Who Swir1dIe

= ' = ' y, Y V v v v SVNSeS0SSSNVVNSNV
sistant buyer, who happened to be
standing near.
See, there's a tiny spot ON the satin
lining.
Well, it must have been there
when it was delivered, for I only had
1t out of its box to try it on. I didn't
wear it,
Excuse me-, said the assistant
buyer, but you sat in the Blanks box
at the opera last night. I know it,
for you We're pointed out to me, and
you had this coat on
"Of course, the girl grew confused
and then nasty. She didn't propose
taking the coat, and she wouldn't pay
for 1T, and that was all there was
to it, and she walked out of the store.
The assistant buyer told me the
story, and asked her how she knew
the girl wore the coat, when it wasn't
possible that she had sat close enough
to the box to distinguish the garment.
She handed me the mornings paper,
and there was the description of the
very coat as worn by Miss So and So
DO you wonder we cali them 'stickers?' p
And. she went on, "the funny part
of it is this: The only people who
seem to dare to do these things-dare,
they seem to like to do it-are the
people who can afford to buy the whole
shop out once a year if they choose.
1t is necessary sometimes for peo-
pie to exchange things. But those
people always have bona fide reason,
and we are always glad to accommodate
them. But you are not very long in
this business before you are able to
tell whether person is trying to
stick you or not. Inter
Ocean.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-09-06
ho11x
Mainly About People

Mrs. George J. Mayer, of Lincoln ave-
nue.. entertained yesterday afternoon in
honor of her sister, Mrs. H. S. Hurter, of
Washington, D. c.
Miss Wilhelmina Schurmeier leaves for
Chicago Thursday night to join her par
ents and go to. st. Louis, after which she
will return to her home in Washington,
d. c.
Mr.. J.. T. Clark and Mr.. L. A. Robin
son, of Fairmount avenue, have gone on
a hunting trip.
Miss Ford and Miss Ware, of Laurel
avenue, have returned from Ohio.
Mrs. j. T. Clark and daughters, of Fair
mount avenue have gone to the seashore
for month.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Officer. of ST.
Peter street, celebrated the twentieth an
niversary of their wedding Friday night
with family gathering.
Mrs. Edward L. Hersey and family. of
Summit avenue, have returned from the
East.
Mrs. Haldor sneve, of Summit avenue.
has gone to Minnetonka for few days
Mrs. L. F. Noble has taken an apart
ment at the Marlborough for the winter.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-09-06
Russians Save Rolling Stock


YENTAI. Sept. 5.=The battle cont;r-
ued with great fierceness to FRIDAY The
russians evacuated Liau-yang. but got
the pulk OF their rolling stock across
the river safelySsA new station with
locomotives, trains, etc, was establish
ed several versts north of the Taitse
river, as was also a general station
for the Red Cross,
On Sept. 2. the fourth day of the
battle of Liau-yang. and the tenth IF
the general advance, the battle com
menced at dawn onsboth sides of the
Taltse river. The Japanese advanced
early In the morning in the direction of
the Yentaf mines, which were defended
by twelve battahens.,
owing TO the superiority Of the jap
anese this force was giving way, pre-
paratoTy TO retiring on it's rear posi-.
tlon When fresh men were brought up.
which enabled it to, retain it's former
position. -1S.
From the left bank Of the Taitse the
japanese persistently bombarded
Llau-yang, their shells reaching as far
as the railway station.
The RUSSIAN troops on Sept. 1 oc-
cupled the main line, where the Japa-
nese assaults were persistent and
deadly, and the Russians not only stood
or the attacks, but took the offensive;
broke the Japanese lines and occupied
the village in front of the position.
The advance through the Chinese corn
which was over fourteen feet high was
very dlff1cult, though the stalks had
peen cut down in places. The Rus
slams pushed forward in the face of
all obstacles, and, reaching the Jana
nese lines, drove in an assault before
winch the japanese fed, leaving piles
OF corpses The Russian losses, how
ever, were very heavy.
On the evening of Sept. 2 a large
japanese force occupied the right bank
of the Taitse river. 1t is reported to
consist of the whole of Gems. Kurokis s
and Nodzu's armies. Gen. Oku alone re-
naming south of the Liau-yang. The
Chinese population is quiet The Chi
nese bandits sometimes are offensive
when they become encouraged by the
Japanse advances.
The Russians are in the best of spir-
its. The wounded speak in the highest
terms of the bravery and endurance of
the Japanese
The battle near Liau-yang continued
Saturday. There has been hot cross
firing at Yentai mines, but at pres
ent silence prevails and there is no fir
ing heard in any direction.
The fight of Aug. 81 continued in a
terrific maner until after dark. The
Japanese maintained a storm of artil-
iCiy IL Oii luc IeuoSidu pOSltiOuS dIlQ
pressed the Russian right flank and
southern front, but they were driven
back by the infantry whenever they
came within rifle range
On Sept i, owing to the extreme fa-
tigue of Gems. Oku's and Nodzu's forces,
all was quiet until 2 o'clock in the aft
ernoon, when forty-two guns opened
simultaneously on Liau-yang and con-
tinued until dark. The Russian artil-
lery began to reply at 2 n m. and under
| cover of a sharp cannonade the evacua-
ton of the town was commenced A
new railroad station was established
several versts to the north, the station
| master, his assistants and the engineers
all working bravely under fire. Gen.
Kuropatkin decorated the statfonmas-
ter for his services
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-09-06
A BIT OF WHITMAN

1t is afternoon, am sitting on the bleach
ers with some ones feet in my coat
pockets.
There are about me eleven thousand fell
low-men, with their mouths open,
And pop bottles on the way to or from
them.
Occasionally they shout.
I am stunned, deafened, confused by the
mighty outpouring of sound vibra
tions,
But do not mind it.
l am wedged between mountains Of flesh,
somewhat moist.
It is hot
I am baked, parboiled, incinerated and
But not so much so as the man next to
He is fat
For five cents have protected myself
against the adamantiness of of the the
planks beneath me
BY a cushion.
On the whole am very happy.
man has stepped to the plate.
He Is short, squat man, earnest, pur-
posefnl. with wide hands, a red neck
and dirt on his pants.
| know him.
Last year he batted 1898.
He is homerunful.
If he hits the ball 1 have won two bones
from the man beside me.
It Is a crisis.
The multitude intense, surging, wild
eyed, holds onto It's breath with
suspense incarnateS itself.
Hark!
The short, squat man has connected with
the ball.
Like the spokes of a chariot wheel his legs
revolve toward first base.
I yell.
I throw my hat, recently bought, in the
direction of left field
My back receives the castigations of many
maniacs behind me, while
Pandemonium, lurid, deep-lunged, intense,
stalks about the grounds with it's
coat off.
Hush.
Some one has turned off the cheering.
A thing called the umpire has brayed.
The short, squat man is out.
I hear cries about me.
They indicate rage, anger, fury, frenzy,
disgust hate, loathing, repulsion
passion, aversion. despair-what you
will.
join in them.
They reflect my. sentiments to a T.
dash my cushion to the ground.
l climb to my seat and yell, Lynch the
black-hearted robber!' run him off
the grounds!" "Dessicate him!''
These. with other expressions and cpl
thets of which / am now ashamed.
/ boil with rage.
The fat man next to me has pocketed nv
money. Council Bluffs Nonpareil.