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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-05-04

F. P. Baxter will close out Mattings,
Carpets, Linoleums in the next thirty
days. II you need anything in this
line, don't fail to give him a call,
Q. w. Sharitz has moved from the
Dyer building to the John w. Boring
residence on Walnut street, and will
conduct q private boarding house.
AUCTION--This evening, at BAX-
TIERS on the square, from 8 to s
O'Clock. Come soc the Bargains.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-05-04
Cleared For Actinn.

When the body is cleared for actor
by DIR. Kings New Life Pills, you cal
tell it by the bloom of health on tn
cheeks, the brightness of the eyes, tn
firmness of the flesh and muscles, tn
b loyaney of the mind. Try them. A
FL. @. Miller's drug store, 26 cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-05-04

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

WANTED-Ladies and Gentlemen
in this and adjoining territories to rep.
resent and advertise the Wholesale and
Educational Departments of an old es-
tablished house Of solid financial stand
ing. Salary $3.50 per day, with ex-
penses advanced each Monday by check
direct from headquarters. Horse and
buggy furnished when necessary; posi-
ton permanent. Address Blew Bros.
/ Co., Dept. 6, Monon Bldg, Chicago,
I'll. 1071-H.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-05-04
a few exceptions.

lew exceptions.
Cargille's gallery and the Christian
church sustained the greatest loss as
they were only partially insured. All
the other losses, except Webb who did
not carry insurance, we're covered by
policies.
The Standard Oak Veneer Co. and
the Watauga Tannery very willingly
and promptly brought their fire hose
to the scence and that the town was
not destroyed is largely due to this
fact.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-05-04
Will Make Bowls.

The Unaka Lumber Co. has leas ed
its plant north Of the furnace to Guer-
ney Bros. who will operate it III the
manufacture of wooden bowls and 9TH
er wood specialties.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-05-04

Iul Piu,h, us. ALLgS'S FoOr--EAss
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, q powder. It cures Corns, Bun
ions, Painful, Smarting, Hot, Swollen
feet. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. 4-2O-I
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-05-04

Visitor-Whers are your papa and
mamma, little darling?
Little Darling-They're away from
home, and I'm sitting on the lid
New York Sun.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-05-04

A little life may be sacrificed to a
sudden attack of Group, if you don't
have DIR. Thomas Electric Oil on
hand for the emergency.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-05-04

FOR RENT-Five room cottage on
Roam street. Electric lights, complete
bathroom and partly furnished. Good
walks all the way from center of city.
See GEO. d. BURBAGE,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-05-04

FOR RENT = Uo-to -date cottage.
Bath room and electric lights. Near
in and good walks from center of city.
See GEO. E. BURBAGE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-05-04
Voice Culture,

Mrs. I. N. Boring will open class
in Voice Culture April 1st. For infor-
nation call at residence on Spring st.
1078-4t.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-05-04

HOUSE NUMBERS Nickle. and
all kinds OF numbers for houses. Call
at Baxters. On the Square.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-05-04
X COMET

XYTATAUGA LODGE, No. 2l9, l. o. o. F.,
w meets on Monday evening OF each week
Lodge room In Brabson Building, East Market
street rear of Post ONCE. Visiting brothers
cordially welcomed. 1914
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-05-04
been approached by anySOuth-

ern breeder.
Stock and eggs for sale at reasonable
prices at all times. All correspondence
Oheerfully answered.
A. Z. TATE, High Point, N. q.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-05-04
Barred Plymouth Rocks
The Best in The South

This Ia strong claim, buJ I ctn am
ply proveit by nv show record for the
last 10 years. My birds not only gel
the creamy prizes wherever shown, but
their record of
winning theAmericanPl Plymouth
Rock Clubs Silver Cup years
in succession for bestCock, Hen
Cockerel and Pullet has never
Iooy, os1,~u1onhal hy a N uSnnth.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-05-04

Miss Lalla Lyle and her sister, Mas
Bessie, two of Johnson City's most
popular and charming young ladies,
came up Wednesday to be present OF
the marriage of their friend, Miss
Adrienne Bishop.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-05-04

A. B. Upton, the talented editor of
the Tennessee Equity, was down from
Eizabethton last Saturday, looking
hale and hearty, and cordially greeting
bis many friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
S0UTHERNER'S GOOD FORTUNE,
Sam Hoover Finds Something Better
Than Gold Mines.

There Is no happier in this whole wide
world today than Sam A. Hoover of Greensboro
y. c. who Is receiving the congratula lions Of his
friends upon his fortunate find of something bet
ter than gold mines oil wells. Mr. Hoover In
. letter friend in Washington, writes:
Three months ago greatly distressed by
nasal catarrh and entire dea ness In the right ear
The labor OF hawking and scraplng to get my
throat ard nasal passages free from the foul
items deposited there might be about equal to that
OF = siS-mule team with road scraper to get the
earth frcm the roadside to the center
Il purchased outfit of IIyomei and HyomeI
balm. snd as result of its my head. throat
and nasal passages all free from secretions of
any sort. only Nature designed, and my bearing
ia both ears is nearly acute ii ever was''
There is no disagreeable stomach dosing In using
Hyoniei; just breathe it and its pure fragrance
will I'LL the catarrhal germs in the head throat
Hid lungs Hyomei balm used in connection with
iyomei viii cure the case OF catarrhal deaf
hess.
The complete outfit costs but ST. and extra bot
lies are only so cents. Ask Henry Evans to show
yOa thc strong guarantee under which he sells Hy-
onei. Il costs nothing unless 1t cures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
INAUGURATED A SCARE.
A Misquoted Word Caused Prompt
Investigation by School Teacher.

Very frequently the homely old adage
Behold how great a fire little fame
kindleth' is illustrated. The latest exempli-
fication of the proverb that came to the
knowledge of the Star reporter was devel-
oped by the remark of one of the little
girl pupils In school located in the north
western part of the city.
This young lady one day last week. upon
her arrival at the temple of learning where
III she daily drinks from the fountain of
knowledge, informed q. group of her friends
and classmates that they had the scarlet
fever at her house; that Miss Irene (men-
tioning a young womans name) had given
IL to her brother and 1t was on his birth
day. too. she explained
OF course it was not long before this
startling piece of news was communicated
TO the teacher, who energetically began a
work of investigation. She questioned the
scholar who repeated to her that her
brother had the scarlet fever, and that he
got 1t from the young lady she had pre-
Vlously referred to. In less time than IL
takes to write ii the child was sent home
with a note to her mother and in very
short order returned, her parent with her,
who explained that among several gifts
made to her son the anniversary of his
birth-the dav previous-was a fine edi-
ton of that Hawthorne masterpiece, THE
Scarlet Letter.
The little girl had got things mixed up.
and the mothers explanation cleared away
a heavy cloud of apprehension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
WHAT Makes the Sky Bluep


The sky has long been a puzzle to physi-
cists. There are two mysteries to explain
about tits reflection of light and its
coler. The old view was that the blue of
the sky was due simply to atmospheric
oxygen. Oxygen has a faint blut tint, and
the idea was that several miles of
the gas, even when diluted as it is in the
air, would have a bright blue color But
this did not account for the intense illu-
mination of the sky. and of recent years
Tyndall's dust theory" or some modifi-
cation of it, has been generally accepted
This regards the blue color as an optical
effect, like the color OF very thin smoke
due to excessively fine particles floating in
the air. which would also account for the
large proportion of reflected light from the
sky. Regent calculations by Professor
Spring Of Liege. Belgium, however, indi-
cate that the dust in the air is not sufficient
in amount, nor finely enough divided, to
support this explanation, and he rejects 1t
for this and other reasons. He has gone
back to the old oxygen theory, and ac-
counts for the general illumination of the
sky on the hypothesis, first advanced by
Hagenbach, that intermingled layers of diff
ferent density in the atmosphere give 1t
the power OF rejecting light
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
THE GRAND DUKES.
of sergius Reduces the
Number to Thirty Three.

,ha following classified list will aid in
.x,,.,nipp the numerous kinsmen of the
car who bear the title OF graho JUNE
thirty-four in all. OF these ms grahuuncie'
Michael, his uncles, Vladimir ana the ate
Grand Duke Sergius, and his SECOND cousih'
Constantine. have been playing eonspic-
Mons mart in the despotic politics OF Russia
His uncle Alexis is high admiral OF the
navy, and, like his cousin Boris, has VS.
tied America Another first cousin, Cyfii.
was injured in the blowing up, Of the Petro-
pavlovsk at Port Arthur..fl
1t will be noted here that there are iour
grand dukes named Michael, three Nichoias'
three Demetrius and two. each Alexis An,
dreas Peter, Sergius. Constantine anu
George The Relationship OF each TO the
car will be easy to, note In Russia they
are often Indicated by adding their father
name with the sufix WITCH, meaning son.
Thus, the cars bruther-tn-iaw AleAanoei
is Grand Duke Alexander Michaeiovitch.
Son Of czar-Alexis, %. 1D0D, infant heir
Brother of carmichael ID. 1873:
Brothers in-iaw-Alexander (b. 1860, mar
ried to cars sister NeHia, his cousin;
Peter. Duke of eQldenhurg, married TO
Nephews of czar--Andreas %. ls97), son
of sister, Grand Duchess Nenia: Feoaor ".
1888, son of sister, Grand Ducness Aehia !,
Demetrus d. 19oD SON Of s ase s Gran no
Duchess Xenia; Rostislay 70. lSo-), son oi
sister Grand Duchess Xenia.
JJncles of czar-Alexis (b. 1850, high ad-
miraI; Paul ID. 1850; Sergius %. 1880;
Vladimir ID. 1S47).
Granduncle of carmichael 10. 1881,
general field marshal.
First cousins of czar-Andreas 10. 1Slo),
son of Grand Duke Vladimir: Boris 70. ISu),
son of Grand Duke Vladimir; Cyrii-(b. 1870,
SON Of Grand Duke Vladimir: Demetrius o..
ISg1) son OF Grand Duke Paul.
Second cousins of czar (sons OF car
granduncle--A son of Grand Duke
Michael and czar's brother-in-law (see
above): Constantine d. 1859, son of late
Grand Duke Constantine; Demetrius 70.
1900 son of late Grand Duke Constantine;
George %. 1859, son of Grand IAike
Michael: Michael (b 1861. son of Grand
Duke Michael: Nicholas ID. 1850. son Of
Grand Duke Michael; Nicholas o. 1850,
son of late Grand Duke Constantine; Mich
olas %. 1866, son Of late Grand Duke Mich
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
MR.. VESTS ADDRESS.
District Commissioner at Mckinley
Manual Training School.

The exercises at the Mckinley Manual
Training School today in commemoration
of Washington's birthday anniversary
were presided over by Mr.. S. w. Wood
ward and the address was delivered by
Commissioner West. Mr.. Vests topic
was the steady development of the hui
man race toward liberty, and he de-
scribed entertainingly not only the great
movements toward independence in the
past. but also presented some interesting
comparisons between George Washing
ton and the characters in history who,
like Washington. were identified with eff
forts to obtain popular freedom.
Mr.. West. in beginning his address. ana
Iyzed the Jewish exodus under Moses as
having been the first great revolution of
people to free themselves from bond
age. The growth of democracy in Eu-
rope. as shown by the development of the
English system of government. together
with the fact that in nearly every mon
archy there is popular repre- itatiye
body. was also emphasized as demonstrate
ing the progress which the race has made
in the direction of liberty. After referring
to the creation of the Swiss confederation
as one of the earliest efforts toward indie
pendence. Mr.. West dwelt upon the eff
feet which the American revolution had
upon other nations. citing the fact that
Kosciusko, the Polish patriot, had served
in the revolutionary war under George
Washington and had, amid American sur
and was thus led to take a commanding
part in the effort to separate Poland from
Russia.
The effect which the character of Wash
ington and the outcome of the American
revolution had upon the French people was
referred to and it was also stated that Boil
var the great South American patriot.
who. more than any one else, enabled the
South American people to free themselves
from the yoke of Spain, had passed through
the United States on his way home from
Europe just at the close of our revolution
airy war and that. unquestionably 1t was
his association with the American patriots
which led him to become the apostle of
freedom in his own country.
In conclusion Mr.. West pointed out that
of all the efforts which the world has
seen for the advancement of human lib
erty, the most glorious fruition Is in the
United States, whose influence In securing
individual freedom would increase with
coming generations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
WORLDS POLITICAL HoTHousE.
A Term That Seems Peculiarly Appli-
cable in Describing Australia.

FROM the b00kiOvers' Magazine.
Sunny Australia is best described as
political dollhouse. Beneath the glass of
extreme democracy twenty varieties of
state socialism budding, and a dozen
more have reached their full bloom here
generation or two before their due time
in other parts of the world You in the
United States would think the political
millennium not far distant If your civil serv-
Ice were reformed by leaving all appoint
ments to commissioners as impartial and
independent as your own Supreme Court
judges. 70 England the payment of legis-
lators and the separation of church from
state would seem revolutionary But demo-
Gratis here have gone further
In Australia, indeed, they have abol-
1shed plural voting, and have freely given
the suffrage to all women. They have es-
tablished graduated income and progress
sive land taxes. Their great land difficulty
is being met by such heroic means as
the compulsory repurchase of large estates
for closer settlement, and by state loans
on farm mortgages. The referendum has
been used to decide the greatest question
that has yet arisen in Australian history
Laws have been passed for the minimum
wage, the eight-hour day. early closing
OF shops, day-labor on government con-
tracts, and the inspection of factories. shops
and mines. Old age pensions have been
established in three of the colonies. and
the commonwealth parliament is bent ON a
federal scheme.
The exclusion of alien and Undesirable
immigrants is enforced so rigidlt that even
British workmen who come under contract
are turned back: the South sea islanders
who have been working for years In the
Queensland sugar fields are to be deported:
and the government has refused to renew
mail contracts with British steamers which
carry colored sailors or stokers. SO strong
Is the national cry for white Australia"
Some of these advanced bax
been FASTENED by the extension If the fran
chise; yet socialism here is not merely an
after-growth OF democracy. FROM the be-
ginning the Australian governments have
owned and operated their railways tele-
graphs and telephones In some cases,
also. they have kept in their own hands
the street railways and electric lighting.
AL the colonies have government savings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
Incurs a Heavy Fine.

Amos Brown. colored. was before Judge
Scott In the Police Court this morning upon
a charge of carrying a concealed weapon
and attempting to use same, and after the
evidence had been heard fines aggregating
500 were entered. with the alternative of
30 days on the farm.
Brown. so 1t was alleged. arrived at his
home last evening and because some MEN,
Der of his family made a remark that he
did not consider proper. he promptly drew a
razor and had 1t poised in the air prepara-
tory to slashing when the police arrived
upon the scene and sent him to the third
precinct station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
The Need of the Block system
From Leslie's Monthly.


The block system in its perfection simplv
reduces the opportunity for error TO a min
lmum by substituting a rigid system based
on time limit and by concentrating re-
sponsibility upon one man onIy-the enei-
neer man.
III is sometimes objected to the block sys-
TEN that the increased dependence on me-
chanicai contrivances tends to shift from
the employe that acute sense of personal re-
sponsibility which We call discipline. The
argument is false. Perfect discipline is or
course, the ultimate goal. But the point Is
mere. We never can get perfect discipline
on american railways and we can get tn,
block system which even with tbe 80 -
aisclpiine now enforced will produce meas
urable safety All available means to en-
force discipline, which can be enforced. ar.
now enforced. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
Zeta Psis' Annual Banquet.

The annual banquet of the Zeta Psi Asso-
citation of Washington will be held this
evening at the Shoreham. The numerous
Washington members of this Greek letter
fraternity will be reinforced this evening by
arrivals from Baltimore. New York and
Philadelphia. Judge c. III. Darling. assist
ant secretary OF the navy and head of the
general organization of Zeta Psi, will pre-
side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21

banks: In New Zealand there is eo,,er,-
ment insurance against both fire and dan,
ana now the governments have Undertaken
~ pto.ecl the community against strikes
and lockOuts, much as you protect en-
selves against murder and highway robbery
W men voluntary Cancellation failed practic.i
Ielorners of New Zealand and Australia,
btration. ar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21

There is an air of repose about a dress
ing gown which is detrimental to n mans
desire to work. Some enthusiasts get lI
early in the morning during the summer
to write. and DOMINIC a dressing gown.
slip down quietly to their studies. And
there breakfast time probably finds them.
stretched on a sofa placidly smoking and
their paper and pens all unsoiled. 1t is a
curious psychological phenomenon and
one that might repay investigation: Why
does dressing gown inspire desire for
Inertia THE King.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
Minus Shoes, Hat and Coat.

man giving his name as John p Flynn
was found wandering about the streets in
Southeast Washington this morning about
o'clock. He told the police that he is from
Newport News and that he had been under
treatment in a local hospital. His shoes.
hat and coat were missing. The police sent
him to the Washington Asylum Hospital for
II eatment, and will make an effort to find
his friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
olas; Peter ID. 1850. son of late Grand Duke

olas: Peter 10. 1850. son of late Grand Duke
Nicholas; Sergius 10. 1860, of Grand
Duke Michael.
Second cousins Observation-Disclosures ID.
1S91) son of Grand Duke Constantine; Ga
briel %. 1850. son of Grand Duke Constan-
tine: George %. 1909 son of Grand Duke
Constantine: Igor ID. 1S9D, son of Grand
Duke Constantine: John 10. 1856, son of
Grand Duke Constantine: Oleg d. 1922, son
of Grand Duke Constantine; Roman %.
1895. son of Grand Duke Peter: Michael o.
1888. son of Grand Duke Michael Michael
Oyitch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
Good Beginning.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
''Were you successful with your first case,
doctor?" asked the medical student.
Sure thing replied the old physician.
81 attended the patient only two weeks,
after which the administrator Of his estate
paid my bill In full"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
Marriage Prohibited in Korea.
from the Tokyo Asahi.

z1sauI :
Owing to the demise of the Korean crown
princess, pending the definite appointment
of a new consort for the crown prince the
Korean people in general are prohibited by
law from marrying. In view of the diff
ferent factions In the Korean court. the
selection of the new consort will probably
not take place for some time to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
Fashion Note From Kansas.

From the Topeka Capital
II Is pleasure TO note the decrease IN IN
number of celluloid collars at the stat,
house this session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
TO Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Qninine Tablets. All drug
gists refund money II ii fails to cure. r ~.
Grove signature Is on each box. 25e
oo4tu tbs. liza
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-26
VI,nt T.lkn yvfth Cxnr.

St. PeteFsburs. Aug, 2s.--ChaFles R. Flint of New York was presented ta the Emperor this afternoon at Peter hof and discussed with him the indus trial condition of Russsa with partic- ular reference to Americans becoming interested in industrial projects in that country.
 The presentation was arranged through Ambassador Meyer at the sug- gestlon of the Russian finance minis- ter. who wished to foster the spirit of investment of American capital British, French and German eomMerv cial interests have lately been paFtie- ularIy active in their efforts to sscure A foothold In the empire, but tho re- ception accorded M. Witte in the Uni- ted states, together with Russian ap-- precfation, ofIieial and otherwise, Of PresIdent Roosevelts part in bringing about direct peace negotiations, ha& caused a distinct improvement n tne Russian feeling toward America wAseh bids fair to stimulate 1ndpstEiei en- terprises in which Americana are aeso. ciaed with Russians. xt fs renognise4 here that the primary conditions og industrial development in Rusal& gre very giEnilaR to theae prevailing h America.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-26
MAD WITH NEWSPAPERS
THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
 FEELS CHAGRINED.
Had Hoped to Keep Down Some UA- pleasant Facts Connected WAth tho Case of Secretary Burton
 of Kansas.
Advertiser Bureau.
 501 14th St. N. w. :. NaahinRtnn. AuR. 25

b01 1Ath St., N. w.
 Washington, Aug. 25
 Onlcers of the department Of justice ara much annoyed by newspaper stor- lea the last few days with reference to inc enterprise of Senator Burton or Kanaas in securing sums of money from Indiana and citizens of the West on the asumption that he could be Of service to them in obtaining the settlement ot claims filed with the department at Washington.
 It is kind of close corporation. un- written rule of the senate that ts members shall not permit one of them selves to be sent to the penitentiary or iau He will not go to jail, said a senator" the force of general predlo,, tions to the contrary. The senate VIII not allow It."
 The protection mantle of this sena- torial freemasonary appears to have been thrown around the Kansan. IL IS said that long ago the tip had been naased to the officials who have been bandlInR the case that they were not expected to make any stronger snow ina against the Kansan than they nave made They understood very well that theae hints were backed by influences -stvona enough to cause vacancy 70 sx,st in any one of their positions, and "a it will be no wonder they were sSrown into consternation by the un- 'gaIcome publicity given the facts they hsd mn their sleeves, just at the time when they thought thinBs were quiet ing down. IT vyatLin4