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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20
Penitentiary System.

Gov. Frazier's references to the pen
itentary system obtaining in Tennes-
see have been telling blows not only to
his opponent, but the republican party
in this state generally. According to
the records as exploited by the gov
ernor from 1865 to 1869 the penitentiary
cost the tax payers of Tennessee $780,
746 or an average loss of STA, 936 a
year. Bringing the record up to la
ter day, the books show that under
Gov. Hawkins in 1881 and 1882 the
penitentiary only yielded SAL 500 a
year. This, however, was after the
abolition by the democrats of the con-
vict lease system heritage of repub-
licanism.
On the other hand last year under
democratic management the peniten-
tiary yielded to the state $l95,OOO net.
1t is pointed out by the democratic
managers that with the exception of
two years the penitentiary when under
republican administration was source
of expense and therefore was burden
to the tax payers, whereas now it is a
source of revenue. Every well posted
man understands that this condition
of affairs has been brought about by
wise laws enacted by democratic legis-
latures and approved by democratic
governors and an economic and honest
conduct of the penitentiary. Not only
is this true, but today the surround
ings of Tennessees oonvicts are better
than those of any state in the Union
fact so conspicuous that frequently
prison commissioners or officials from
other states visit Nashville to investi-
gate the system which has proved SO
successful in the Volunteer State.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

No one who is acquainted with its
good qualities can be surprised at the
great popularity of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. 1t not only cures
colds and grip effectually and perma-
nently, butprevents these diseases from
resulting in pneumonia. 1t is also a
certain cure for Group. Whooping
cough is not dangerous when this rem
edy is given. 1t contains no opium or
other harmful substance and may be
given as confidently to a baby as to an
adult. 1t is also pleasant to take.
When all of these facts are taken into
consideration it is not surprising that
people in foreign lands, as we'll as at
home, esteem this remeky very highly
and very few are willing to take any
other after having once used it. FoI
sale by H. @. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20
THEFT OF KISS CHANCES CAMPAIGN
State Senator Myers Of Montana is Object
Intense Indignation.

Butte, Mont, Oct. 8.-Because State
Senator William F. Myers OF Red
Lodge stole kiss from a pretty socie-
ty girl of Carbon county few days
ago, Roosevelt may lose Montana and
the republicans are liable to lose con-
troll of the state legislature, and there
fore fail to elect republican United
States senator.
Senator Myers has previously won
the name Of kissing Bug" Myers.
Saturday evening he met on the
street of Red Lodge the young lady,
whose identity is shielded, and forcibly
kissed her.
She cried for help and was released.
She ran home, told her brother and
since then the entire eastern part of
the state has heard about the affair and
has been increasing in indignation.
The Red Lodge Picket, republican
paper, has bolted the ticket because of
the stolen kiss, and L. o. Casswell,
candidate for county attorney, has with
drawn from the ticket because he will
not run on the same ticket with the
kiss stealer, and is out to fight him.
T. A. Sell, chairman of the county
central committee. also threatens to re-
sign and says he will not support
Meyers.
Ex-senator T. II. Carter, a candidate
for election to the senate again, has
been appealed to to pull Myers off, and
his continued candidacy is threatening
the success Of the ticket in Carbon
county ss we'll as in the state. Lee
Mantle, chairman Of the state commit
tee, has also been asked to use his in
Auence to get Myers to retire into OBJ
livion.
Myers is prominent politician and
banker, and is noted as one of the four
republican members Of the legislature
who refused to vote for W. A. CLARK in
the notorious Legislature of eight years
ago. when nearly every member was
tainted with bribery charges.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20
A Simmer Cold.

A summer cold is not only annoying
but if not relieved Pneumonia will be
the probable result by fall. One Min
ute Cough Cure clears the phlegm,
draws out the inflammation, heals,
soothes and strengthens the lungs and
bronchial tubes One Minute Cough
Cure is an ideal remedy for the chill
dren 1t is pleasant to the taste aud
perfectly harmless A certain cure for
Group, Cough and Cold Sold by Fl
9 Miller, druggist
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20
ABBREVIATI0N

In the state of Mass,
There lives n lass
/ love to go n. c.
No other Miss.
Can e'er, | Wis.
Be half so dear to Me.
r. /. is blue
And her cheeks the hue
OF shells where waters swash;
On her pink-white phiz
There New. Ariz.
The least complexion Wash.
La. could I win
The heart of MINI.
I'd ask for nothing more.
But / only dream
Upon the theme
And Conn. it DER and Ore.
Why is it, prey,
l can't Ala.
This love that makes me Ill. E?
N. Y, o., Wy,
Kan. New. Yer. |
Propose to her my will?
/ shun the task
Twould be to ask
This gentle maid to wed
And so to press
Ny suit, I guess
Alaska Pa. instead.
Pine Bluff Graphic.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20
CARDS American citizens as entitled to

CARDS American citizens as entitled to
as many rights as foreign competitors.
The protection that makes the Amer
lean pay from 10 to so per cent more
for American-made goods than it makes
the foreigner pay is not policy that
makes for the good of this country.
"I'm for the democratic policy from
this night, and shall vote and work for
the success of the candidates nominat
ted at st. Louis"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20
One Of Many.

II. A. Tisdale, OF Summerton, s. c.,
suffered for twenty years with the
Piles. Specialists were employed and
many remedies used but relief and
permanent good was found only in the
use of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
This il only one of the many, many
cures that have been effected by this
wonderful remedy. In buying Witch
Hazel Salve it is only necessary to see
that you get the genuine DeWitt's,
made by E. @. Dewitt 4 Co., Chicago,
and cure is certain. DeWltt's Witch
Hazel SalVe cures all kinds of piles,
outs, burns, bruises, eczema, letter,
ringworm, skin diseases, etc. Sold by
H. O. Miller, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20
Cures Rheumatism and Catarrh- Medicine
Sent Free

Send no money-simply write ami 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, difficulty
in moving fingers toes or legs, bone pains,
swollen muscles and joints Of rheumatism, or
the foul breath, hawking, splitting droppngs
in throat. bad hearing, speckS flying before the
eyes, all played out feeling Of catarrh, Botanic
Blood Balm has cured hundreds of eases of 30
or 40 years standing after doctors, hot springs
and patent medicines had all failed Most of
these cured patients had taken Blood Balm as
last resort. II 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, III 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. Ga. A per-
sonal trial of Blood Balm is better than thou
sand printed testimonial, so write once.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20

If You ever took DeWitt's Little
Early Risers for billiousness or con-
stipation you know what pill pleasure
is. These famous little pills cleanse
the liver and rid the system of all bile
without producing unpleasant effects.
They do not grippe, sicken or weaken,
but pleasantly give tone and strength
to the tissues and organs of the stomach
liver and bowels. Sold by Fl. G. Mil
ler. druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20

Little Flossie had been presented
with a small candy cat by her aunt
and it furnished amusement for nearly
a week. One day it was missing, how
ever, and her mother asked her if she
had lost it.
"No, mamma, me didn't losed it,
replied Flossie. "Me des' played wifi
it till it dot SO dirty me des had to eat
~ -
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20
Can You Eat?

J. B. Taylor, prominent merchant
of Chriesman, Tex, says: "I conld
not eat because of weak stomach. I
lost all strength. and ran down in
weight. All that money could do was
done, but all hope of recovery vanish
ed. Hearing of some wonderful cures
effected by use of Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure, ] concluded to try it. The first
bottled benefited me, and after taking
four bottles, am fully restored to my
usual strength, weight and health. F"
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what
you eat and cures. Sold by H. G.
Miller, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20
500 Dollars Rewnrd, SlOO

The readers of this paper win be pleased to
learn that there is at least ole dreaded dis
ease that there Is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stoges and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being con-
stitutional disease, requires a constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system, thereby de-
Stroying the foundation Of the disease and
giuing the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature i'll doing les
work. The proprietors have so much faith in
It's curative powers, that they offer one hum
dred dollars for any case that IL fails to cure,
Send for list Of testimonials. Address,
L. J. CHENEY & co Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20

Bishop Joseph s. Key, Southern NJ.
Z. Church, writes: "We gave DIR.
Moffett's "feethina," Teething Pow.
ders, to our little grandchild with the
happiest results. The effects were al.
most magical, and certainly more salts.
factory than from anything we ever
used" ''Teethina," Teething Pow.
ders, counteracts and overcomes the
effects of the summers heat.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20

The pleasant to take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives instant
relief in all cases of Cough, Group and
LaGrippe because it does not pass i'm
mediately into the stomach, but takes
effect right at the seat of the trouble.
It draws out the Inflammation, heals
and soothes and permanently cures by
enabling the lungs to contribute pure
life giving and DEMONSTRATING oxygen
to the blood and tissues. Sold by HI.
G. Miller, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20
A Love Letter

Would not interestyou if you're look
ing for a guaranteed Salve for Sores,
Burns or Piles. Otto Dodd, of Ponder,
Mo-, writes: 81 suffered with ali ugly
sore for year, but box of Bucklen s
Arnica Salve cured me. It's the best
Salve on earth, 25c at H. G. Miller's
drug store,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20
StOD That COuGh.

When cough, a tickling or an irri-
tation in the throat makes you feel un-
comfortable, take Coussen's Honey of
Tar Don't wait until the disease hes
gone beyond control Mr. and Mrs J
A Anderson 354 West 9th st, Salt Lake
City, Utah, writes: 1--WE think Cous-
sens Honey Of Tar the best medicine
for coughs and colds We have used
it for several years; it always gives i'm
mediate relief, is very pleasant and
gives perfect satisfaction 25c 80 81 at
H @ Miller's drugstore
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20

Jiggs-Every time | go along this
road at night | am startled by the ap-
partition of a jackass.
Jaggs-You amt the only man that
gets frightened at his own shadow
Chicago Journal,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20
Broke Into His House.

S. lie Quinn of Cavendisb, Vt, was
robbed OF his customary health bv in
vasion of g lronic Constipation. When
DIR. Kings New Life Pills broke into
his house, as trouble was arrested aud
now he's entirely cured. They're
guaranteed % cure, 25c at Fl. @. Mil.
ler's drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20

Small Freddy had just been put into
long trousers, "Say, mamma he ask
ed, 'am l man now like papa?"
"I SUPPOSE so, she replied.
swell, then," he continued. 81
guess I'll take dime out of my bank
and go down to the barber shop and
get shaved. :"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20
Best Remedy for Constipation.

"The finest remedy for constipation
1 ever used is Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets, says Mr.. Eli But-
Ter, of Frankville, N, Y. "They act
gently and without any unpleasant eff
feet, and leave the bowels in o perfect
ly natural condition" " Sold by II. G.
Miller, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20
Condensed News

Andrew earn egie, in the Ottawa Ex-
press, says Canada must join the Uni
ted States.
1t is claimed that the Carnegie COM
pany has appropriated 81, 200, 600 to de-
feat the strikers.
1t is announced that Chicago is to
have the largest hotel in the world. 1t
will be twenty-five stories high and
cost $40, 900. 900.
The Panama canal commission re-
ports to the president that saving OF
35 per cent. can be made on the French
estimate Of cost of construction.
President Francis, of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition, is quoted in o
speech as saying that 81, 1000, 900 has
been lost by closing the gates on Sun
day.
Mr.. Bryan was greeted by large and
enthusiastic audiences on his indiana
tour. He spoke at Fort Wayne to the
largest crowd ever assembled there at q
political demonstration.
By the use OF an "amplifier, an in
vention of Stephen B. Field, the Morse
alphabet was successfully recorded on
paper tape in the laboratory of Mr..
Field in Stockbridge, Mass.
The animal report Of the commissary
general of the army shows that the
cost Of feeding the United States army
the last fiscal year was So, ,2sl, ,750. The
enlistment OF bakers in the army is
recommended.
Mrs. Basil W. Duke, of Louisville,
was reelected president of the state or
ganization Of the Daughters Of the Con-
federacy at the convention in Paducah,
Mrs. Sallie Hardy was reelected cor
responding secretary.
The Hon. Felix Il. McWhirter, pro-
hibition nominee for governor of Indi-
ana, was summarily ierked by police
man from dry goods box which he
was using as platform while deliver
inga speech at Hammond.
In his speech at Wheeling, w. Va,
fOxmer Senator David B. Hill denounc-
ed government by injunction, and
favored law granting q jury trial to
persons held in contempt of court for
violation Of restraining order issued
by federal judge.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20

"What did your property in Swamp
hurst cost you ?"
"Four dollars foot"
".What'll you sell for ?"
ooh, I'll let it go for SO gallon. =
Philadelphia Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20

Mrs. Tuffy-Didn't Mrs. Green leave
her card =?
New Maid-Yes'm, she lef' it, an I
had to chase her two blocks to give it
back to her. Philadelphia Inquirer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20
Testimony of a Minister.

Rev. Jno. S. Cox, of Wake, Ark,
writes, "for 12 years / suffered from
Yellow Jaundice. I consulted num-
Der of physicians and tried all sorts of
medicines, but got no relief. Then I
began the use of Electric Bitters, and
feel that I am now cured of disease
that had me in its grasp for twelve
years" If you want reliable medi-
cine for Liver and Kidney trouble,
stomach disorder or general debility
get Electric Bitters. Its guaranteed
by H. G. Miller, druggist. Only SOC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20
Mary Up 10 Date.

Mary had motor car
Propelled by gasoline,
And everywhere that Mary went
She rode in the machine.
The motor struck stone one day,
And from its course detected
Doctor says that Mary is
AS we'll as he expected.
London Answers.
1T was almost miracle. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me of a terrible
breaking out all over the body. I am
very grateful j." Miss Julia Filbridge,
West Cornwell, Conn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20

Mrs, Dearborn-Did you say that
the lady and gentleman were distantly
related
Mrs. Wabash Yes; they're divorced.
-Yonkers Statesman.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20

Dr. Juan N. Navarro, who died re-
Gently, had been Mexican consul-gen-
eral at New York for forty years.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20

Mrs. Basil W. Duke, of Louisville,
was reelected president of the state or
ganization Of the Daughters of the Con-
federacy at the convention in Paducah,
Mrs. Sallie Hardy was reelected cor
responding secretary.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20

The Hon. Felix T. McWhirter, pro-
hibition nominee for governor of Indi-
ana, was summarily ierked by a police
man from dry goods box which he
was using as q platform while deliver
inga speech at Hammond.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20

The animal report Of the commissary
general of the army shows that the
cost Of feeding the United States army
the last fiscal year was SO, ,2Sl, ,750. The
enlistment of bakers in the army is
recommended.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-10-20

By the use OF an "amplifier, an in
vention Of Stephen B. Field, the Morse
alphabet was successfully recorded on
paper tape in the laboratory of Mr..
Field in Stockbridge, Mass.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10
STATESB0R0.

Statesboro Ga, July 9.-Mrs. Killen
left Thursday to visit her daughter,
Mrs. J. H. Mckenzie, in Moultrie
Mrs. Bertha Edenfeld of Monte is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Ida Jaeckel, at
the Jacket Hotel.
The Matrons Club of Statesboro gave
a reception Friday afternoon at the
beautiful home of DR.. r. ]. Kennedy
on North Main street. The colors
were white and yellow with decora-
lions of sunflowers. The color scheme
was carried out in the refreshments.
Punch was served during the after
noon. The programme of entertain
ment was songs, music, guessing con-
test, Rotations and placing cards in
tiny sunfowers done in water colors.
The members of the club are Mes
DANES A. w Quattleba president;
r. ]. Kennedy, vice president; r. L.
Durrance, secretary; r. J. H. De-
Loach, treasurer; F. N. Grimes. w. H.
Simmons. G. S. Johnston, J. l.. Mat
thews, w. B. Martin, S. l.. George,
MaXey Il. Foy and John Williams
Off. The invited guests were Mes
danes w. H. Ellis, A. f. Lee, Leon
son, w. V. Tyler McEachern. NJ. NJ.
Holland, H. B. Strange, C. w. Ennis,
Linton Cone, j. S. McLemore, W.
Langston. r. L. Sample, w. B. Ken
nedy. Fred Turner, J. S. Jones and
Anna Potter. At the close of the even
ing the president was presented with
a beautiful tiny little fan by the club
members.
Mrs. A. F. Lee and Miss Lena Roun-
tree are visiting Mrs. ]. w Oliff.
Mrs. Fred Turner and children Of
Tampa are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. ].
A. Fulcher.
Miss Eta Proctor of Savannah is
visiting Miss Eva Proctor.
Miss Lucille Rountree returned to
her home in Swainsboro yesterday
after spending some time with her
sister, Mrs. Virgil Mikell. Miss Mil
dred Powell accompanied her.
Mrs T. A. McGregor gave a good
leeck party last evening in honor of
her niece, Miss Lita Williamson of
Sylvania. Glover leaves and horse
shoe designs and wishbones were the
features. Miss Matte Lisley won the
prize. a clover leaf stick pin, and Mr..
J. s. Kenan the horseshoe. Good
luck pennies were given to each guest
on departure. Those present were
Misses Matte Lively. Earnestine and
Annie Heddleston, Agnes Blackburn,
Rubie Simmons, Lula Butler and Eva
Mann and Messrs. Charlie Cone, Wal
ter Mcdonald, ]. S. Kenan, Earnest
Dye, Holmes Blackburn, Clate De-
Loach.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10
SYLVANIA.

Sylvania, Ga, July 9.-Miss Lucy
Morel is attending summer school in
Asheville, N. c.
Miss Corrie Overstreet left this week
for visit to the Worlds Fair, and
other points in the West.
Mrs. L. H. Hilton and family are
spending a month at Tybee.
Mesdames E. D. White, ]. H. Bussey,
E. H. Hill and H. S. White are spend
ing some time at the Isle of Hope.
DR.. w. B. Nell is taking an outing
at Warsaw Island.
Mrs. T. J. Evans is visiting relatives
at Swainsboro and other points.
Miss Grace Evans and Mr.. l. H. Ev-
ans of Therissa and Mr.. T. ]. Evans
of Sylvania left this week for ST.
Louis by way of Baltimore.
Misses Jennie and Vannie Brigham
of Girard and Miss Louise Brigham
of Augusta are visiting Miss Nellie
Morei. Miss Morel entertained with
a rainbow party Thursday night in
honor of her guests. Cards were pro-
vided, adorned with rainbow colors
and the guests were requested to write
down as many words as they could
make from the letters in the word
rainbow" Miss Nellie Dell won the
prize.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10
SOCIETY,"

marriage of their daughter, Anne, to
Mr.. Savage Hayward Lyman, on Thurs
day, July 7.
Mr.. E. Haldeman Finnie is spending
the weekend at Beaulieu, with Mr..
Larcon1be Schley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Ferst and their
family are at Hotel Tybee.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Deming Of Bruins
wick, who had expected to return
home last week, win remain in the city
some time longer. They are at 204
Thirty-eighth street, east.
Mrs. H NJ Hutton, Misses LatreIle
and Cornelia Hutton and Masters Nal
colin and Monroe Hutton leave to-mor-
row for McDonough, Atlanta and In
dian Springs, where they will spend the
summer. Mr.. Hugh NJ. Hutton leaves
for trip through Georgia, Alabama
and Florida.
Mrs. ]. L. Scully and her children are
visiting Mrs. Scully's mother, Mrs. w.
II. Spencer, at 122 Henry street, east.
Mrs r. L. Cooper and Master Ben
jamin Cooper returned during the
week from a visit to Dalton.
Miss Carrie Putzel has returned
home, after weeks visit to Miss May
Ruwe at Tvbee.
Mrs. Muslin and Mrs. Percy Sugden
and family are spending the summer at
Andersonville, N. c.
Miss Irene Ulmer is at Athens for a
special course Of study at the Universe
ty Summer School. Later she will go
to the mountains of North Carolina
for the remainder of the season.
Mrs. Samuel Payne and her daugh-
ter, Miss Wayne Payne, left Friday for
Rome to spend several weeks with rel
atiVes.
Mrs. T. R. Cooper, Miss Elizabeth
Cooper, Mrs. Clarence Denick, of
Macon, and Miss Mary Cooper, who
have been visiting Mrs. w. B. Myers,
at Pablo Beach, will return home to-
day.
Miss Rosalie Bailey, Miss Ruby
Myers and Miss Mary Ellen Brannen
leave to-day for a visit to Pablo
Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Sheftau and their
Lithia Springs.
Mr.. ]. A. Grovenstein and Mr. T.
N. Burns left yesterday on the Itasca
for Baltimore. on their way to st.
Louis.
Miss Sadie Bailey has returned
from a visit to Miss Louise Reddy in
Macon.
Mrs. Minnie Mcmillan and Miss
Roberta Mcmillan, of Milledgeville, are
visiting Mrs. l.. Mcneil.
Miss Lulie Mcmillan, of Milledge-
vile, is the guest of the Misses Nc
Connel.
Mrs. S. L. Steed and Lucille will
leave for Griffin next week to spend
the summer with her sister, Mrs. L.
Heinz.
Mrs. Frank J. Hogan and little Miss