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Very Low Rates.

The Union Pacific has made very
low rates for round trip homeseekers
excursions as follows:
From Missouri River terminals.
kansas City to Council Blugs, inc.
10 Cheyenne, Laramie. Rawlins and
intermediate points in Kansas, Nebras-
ka and Wyoming at rate of $500.
To Limon, Fort Morgan. Sterling
and intermediate points in Colorado al
rate of $l5.
To Colby, Oakley and intermediate
points in Kansas at rate of 81.
To many other points in Kansas and
Nebraska, one fare plus So for the
round trip.
Tickets on sale February Z and 81,
March z and 81.
Homeseekers' tickets will also be on
sale to Oregon, Washington and North
ern Idaho points April 4 and 1S, May 2
and 1G, June and 20, and to many
Utah, Wyoming and Idaho points on
April A and IS, at rate of one fare plus
50 for the round trip.
From Chicago and st. Louis proper
tionately low rates are in effect by lines
connecting with the Union Pacific to
all above points. Inquire of
J. a. LoTHRoP,
9OS Olive ST., st. Louis, No.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

He Waited.

Suppose you wait here in this COM
fertAble seat by the elevator while
match these two samples of ribbon, u
said Mrs. Mayfair sweetly to her hus,
band, who had been entrapped into
going shopping with her, When she
came back she said contritely;
"Have l kept you waiting an unpar
donably long time, you poor dear?"
ooh, | haven't minded it" he sale
cheerfully, al just jumped onto cal
and ran out to the league grounds anC
saw most OF the ball game, and then
took little spin in the park with Dor
ton in his new auto. Did you mattel
your samples?"
"0ne OF them. It's SO provoking
I'll have to come in again tomorrow
for they're closing the store now. y
April Lippincott's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
TO SOUTHWEST
Low Settlers Rates First and
Third Tuesdays
By way of MEMPHIS

First and third Tuesdays of each
month, the Cotton Belt Route sells
round trip Homeseekers' tickets to
points West and Southwest at rate Of
one fare plus $500, stopovers both
ways, 81 days return limit.
Two trains daily from Memphis,
morning and evening, making connec'
tions at Texarkana, Shreveport, Green
Vile, Dallas, Fort Worth, Corsicana,
and Waco, for all points in Texas.
Parlor cars on day trains, sleeperf
on night trains, chair cars ON all trains
running through to Texas without
change.
Write for literature descriptive O
the country. map, time table to any
point.
H. H. SUTTON, D. p. A.,
Cotton Belt. Chattanooga, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

FREE TO MOTHERS-A box of
DR.. Moffett's "TEETHINA" q (Teeth-
ing Powders)will be sent without charge
to any mother writing DIR. G. J. Moi
felt, st. Louis, No., giving the name
of her druggist not keeping it.
''TEETHINA" aids digestion, regu-
lates the bowels, overcomes and coun-
teracts the effects of summers heat,
and makes teething easy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
Cheated Death.

Kidney trouble often ends fatally,
Int by choosing the right medicine,
n. Fl. Wolfe, Of Bear Grove, Iowa,
cheated death. He says: "Two years
ago ! had Kidney Trouble, which caus'
ea me great pain, suffering and anxiety,
but l took Electric Bitters, which
effected a complete cure. ] have also
found them Of great benefit in general
debility and nerve trouble, and keer
them constantly on hand since, as ]
and they have no equal" HI. 9. Miller
druggist, guarantees them at SOC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
The Right Name Is Dewitt.

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cools,
soothes and heals cuts, burns, boils,
bruises. piles and all skin diseases. E.
&. Zickefoose, Adolph, W. Va, says:
"My little daughter had white swelling
so bad that piece after piece of bone
worked out of her leg. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cured her." It is the most
wonderful healing salve in the world.
Beware of counterfeits. Sold by 81. G.
Miller, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

The minister and the doctor were
riding down town in Lexington ave.
enue car, and had arrived at Madison
square when their friend, the under.
taker, joined them. After riding with
them two blocks the minister and doc.
tor put the undertaken of the car, say
ing their appearance in trio looked too
suggestive and would cause talk among
eksir friends.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
Last Hope Vanished.

When leading physicians sssd that
W. M, Smithart, of Pekin, Ia, had in
durable consumption, his last hope
vanished; but DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, kept him out OF his grave. He
says: "This great specific completely
cured me and saved my life. Since
then have used ii for over ten years,
and consider it a marvellous throat and
lnpg cure." Strictly scientific cure for
Coughs, Sore Threats or Colds; sure
preventive of Pneumonia. Guaran-
tssd, 5Oo and 81 90 bottles at II. G.
Miller's drug store. Trial bottle free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

On a goose farm in the middle west
there is an incubator with a capacity
for 10000 eggs. These eggs are not,
however, placed in the incubator OF
one time, but are so arranged that one
section will hatch each day, being re-
allied as soon as the goslings are taken
ont. The geese are raised on this farm
FOR their feathers alone, which are used
in the upholstering business.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
By the Tonic Route.

The pills that act as tonic, and not
as q drastic purge, are DeWitt's Little
EARLY Risers. They cure headache,
constipation, biliousness, etc. Early
Risers are small, easy to take and easy
to act--a safe pill. Mack Hamilton,
hotel clerk at Valley City, N. D., says;
s'Two bottles cured me of constipa-
ton. Sold by Fl @ Miller, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
Rheumatic Pains Quickly Relieved.

The excruciating pains characteristic
of rheumatism and sciatica are quickly
relieved by applying Chamberlain
Pain Balm. The great pain relieving
power of the liniment has been the
surprise and delight Of thousands Of
sufferers. The quick relief from pain
which it affords is alone worth many
times its cost. For sale by H. @,
Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
A Daredevil Ride

often ends in q sad accident. To heal
accidental injuries, use Bucklin's Ar.
MICA Salve. IA deep wound in my
foot, from an accident, writes Theo-
dors SOhuele, Of Columbus, o, "caused
nae great pain. Physicians were help
less, but BnCklin's Arnica Salve quick
ly healed it." Soothes and heals burns
hike magic. csc at Fl. g. Miller's,
druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

"Young man, said the old merchant
sternly, 'T caught you kissing the
typewriter when / returned to the Of
fee this morning. What have you to
say, sir?"
"Why," replied the bright clerk,
"you told me to attend to all your du-
ties in your absence. "-Philadelphia
Ledger.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
About Rheumatism.

There are few diseases that inffiet
more torture than rheumatism and
there is probably no disease for which
such varied and useless lot of RENE
dies have been suggested. To say that
it can be cured is, therefore, bold
statement to make, but Chamberlain
Pain Balm will relief the pain, and
hundreds of sufferers have testified to
permanent cures by its use. Why
suffer when Pain Balm affords such
quick relief and costs but trife? For
sale by H. @. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the Best and
MOST POnnlar.

"Mothers buy it for croupy children,
railroad men buy it for severe coughs
and elderly people buy it for 10 grippe, ="
say Mocce Bros, Eldon, Iowa. 1--WE
sell more of Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy than cay other kind. It seems to
have taken the lead over several other
good brands" There is no question
but this medicine is the best that can
be procured for coughs and colds,
whether it he . child or an adult that
is afflicted. It always cures and cures
quickly. Sold by II. @. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
Won a Name of Fame.

DeWitt's Little Early Risers the IA
NOUS little pills have been made IA
nous by their certain yet harmless
gentle action upon the bowels and liv-
er. They have no equal for bilious
ness, constipation, etc. They do not
weaken the stomach, grippe, or make
You feel sick. Once used always pre-
ferred. They strengthen. Sold by Il.
q. Miller, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

Suffering frightfully from the viru-
lent poisons Of undigested food, @. G..
Graysop, of Lula, Miss, took DR..
Kings New Life Pills, with the re-
suit, he writes, "that I was cured. "
All stomach and bowel disorders give
way to their tonic, laxative properties.
a5c at Fl. G. Miller's drug store, guar
anteed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

Mistress-I understand you stood for
q whole hour in the doorway last night
talking to the policeman, Biddy?
Biddy-Shure, you wouldn't have me
sthand there for an hour and say moth,
in, ma am ?-London Tidbits.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

The United States rs the largest con-
sumer of tin in the world, but derives
its supplies from the Strait Settle
ments, from Banka and 9th er Europe
an sources. Only few humid red pounds
of tin are mined in this coun try.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

A stay Of execution was granted by
the United States Court of Appeals at
Cincinnati in behalf of Mrs. Chadwick.
Her attorney expects to present the ap-
peal in May.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

Newrich- How'd you get along at
the dinner?
Mrs. Newrich-- Fine, when they eat
pie with fork I done it, too, SO as not
to let 'em see their break. Boston
Globe,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

The cost of transporting ex-Presi-
dent Ringers body by special steam
SHY to South Africa was $4,000. This
cum was subscribed by Dutch con-
tributors.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

Ordinary household accidents have no
serrors when there's bottle of DR..
Thomas Electric Oil in the medicine
chest. Heals burns. cuts, bruises,
sprains. Instant relief.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

Taragon-The Russians have great
faith in the bayonet, the Japs in the
sword. Which arm do you prefer?
Miss nipple very absent-mindedly)-
Both!-Woman's Home Companion.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
P URE FOOD
Pore Whiskey and the Bad
Effects Of Impure Whiskey.

Unless the rectifiers are too strong,
the present session of Congress is go
ing to pass Pure Food" bill, and
include whiskey. If they do, and these
retifiers are forced to put the cross
bones and skull on their product, no
man will be foolish enough to buy it,
although they do now, and some with
the knowledge that it is not the genu-
inc article.
Who is to blame for the sale of this
poisonous stuff? None, but the con-
sumner himself. There are two reasons
for this: Some want whiskey that
tastes pleasant; Others want it cheap.
To the first, they should know that 100
per cent. is standard for pure liquor,
and that 100 per cont. or proof whiskey
will not drink as pleasant as water.
The Indians call it Fire Water" This
was before our forefathers knew any
thing about the new way of making
imitation whiskey. 1t was all pure
then, consequently it was all hot. so it
is today when it is pure. To the Sec
ond, the tax of $1.0O on every gallon of
100 per cent. alcohol is alone sufficient
to make any whiskey cost more than
some want to pay tor it, and when
whiskey is sold cheap it is sold mean,
that is when it is sold below the posi-
BILE cost of production.
Whiskey bought at 100 per cent. al
cohol may be too strong for most peo-
pie, but they always have the privilege
in buying pure whiskey of adding
water to suit their taste, and not pay
ing from 81 to SO for water, which ls
usually plentiful most everywhere.
p 2 LANCASTER r. co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
P. r. LANCASTER & co.
Greensboro, KY.
Distillers of PREMIER PURE.
The whiskev for Family Use.

Its the little colds that grow into big
colds; the big colds that end in con-
sumption and death. Watch the little
colds. DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

Eczema, scald head, hives, itchiness
of the skin of and sort instantly reliev-
ed, permanently cured. Doan's Oint-
ment. At any drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

Enthusiast made that violin
fairly speak, didn't he? Dub.at-Art-
Yes, but what awful agony it was in!-
Detroit Free Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
CONNER MEDICINE CO., Chattanooga, Tenn

1t Keeps the Feet Dry and Warm.
Ask today for Aliens Foot Ease, q
powder. 1t cures chilblains, swollen,
sweating, sore, aching, damp feet. At
all druggists and shoe stores, 25c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

Tsd-What are yOn going to do out
in the auto2
Ned-My boy, when you go out in an
auto you never know what you're 60
ing to dO.-New York Sun.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

Educate Your Bowels VITA Caacarets.
Candy Csthartlc, cure constipation forever
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

"The way of the transgressor is
hard" quoted the wise guy.
eyes," agreed the simple mug, "but
it isn't lsnesome. "-Phila. Record.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

A lazy liver makes lazy man. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters il the natural, new
or failing remedy for q lazy liver.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

Grip $. fcr-ra should take Miles N.rias..
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

No4l, Pullman Sleeping cars Bristolv6 Chat
tanooga, Memphis and New Orleans and from
Chattanooga TO Shreveport and Birmingham
TO Mobile; also Chattanooga to Jacksonville
and Atlanta to Brunswick.
No 50 carries Pullman Sleeping cor Bristol 10
Knoxville. Knoxville to Memphis and ChattA.
nooga to Macon
No. II, Pullman Sleeping cars MorristoEn to
Chattanooga and Chattanooga to Memphis
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-01-07
rHE cHAnaEp oLIMArr.

A few years ago we were talking that the climate in this region had changed, and that "open winters" had become the regular thing. Now we begin to fear that the climate has changed back. No open winter about this so far. and hard work to keep the travelled ways open. Last evening there was fine addition to the programme in the shape of much wet on the coast, and what to- day will bring forth cannot be told until it is brought forth. But never mind. Let us persevere. Those of us who have lived through frenzied finance and this winter so far have right to feel encouraged. Let us look forward with hope to the time of the singing of birds and the time when the voice of the Registers mock turtle will be heard in Branford. And there is even more to hope for. It is now the Happy New Year. By and by it will be the foolish First of April, If we can hang on till then all will be well, for then we can almost see the summer sun, the wav- ing grass, the joyous corn and the Great National Game. Snow and slush now cover the ball field, while Danaher and O'Rourke rend the cold and affrighted air with their shouts (not shouts, Mir. Compassion, please). But there will surely come days when the ball field will be more or less covered" by the ball players and when the warm air will be rent by vociferous encourage ment of the umpire robber. Let us hang on until then, and as long after then as possible. Onward and upward, and look out that you don't fall down ward!
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-01-07
JIMMY's CHRISTMAS.

I haven't doubt that Jimmy" the bear cup, would have sent most de- lightful Christmas if no one had in- terfered with him. Just as long as he is allowed to have his own way, he is supremely happy and good-natured. but usually when he is thwarted, he retires to a. dark and mysterious abode, the entrance to which is be- meath the front piazza, and almost at once there issue strange rumblfng sounds, as Jimmy sullenIy and noisily sucks his paws to express his discomfort. So it happened that when, on Christmas Eve. he made a. bold and partly successful attempt to sample a batch of rnince pies, and was therefore forcibly ejected from the kitchen, he retired to his lair and sucked his paws, and obstinately refused to come out and make friends, though attractive inducements, chiefly edible, were of- fered him. ,e@
 Next morning, however, having for gotten his trouble, Jimmy appeared, bright and early, at the kitchen door and the housekeeper went out to give him his Christmas breakfast, which consisted chiefly of sweet stuff of diff ferent kinds. Ordinarily, > the bear
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-01-07


 would have been duite satisfied, and would have gone off to climb trees or to. romp with the wolf: but this time it was different. Whether the biting air of the morning had given him an unusual appetite, or whether the joVial spirit of Christmas was working within him, I don't know; but, at any rate. after taking the last mouthful the house. keeper had for him. Jimmy made a. flying wedge Of himself, and. in spite of all that could be done to prevent him, forced an entrance to the house. He made straight for the dining-room, where the table was set for breakfast; stood up on his hind legse, and, with out the slightest hesitation, reached for the sugar basin.
 He took it gently in both paws, lift ed it carefully down, and, sitting on his launches, held his prize securely in his lap. All this was done before the housekeeper could overtake him, and when she approached, he com plained so bitterly that she bod not the heart to, disturb him. So he fin- ished the sugar, and then allowed him. self to be led away, grumbling softly.
 Later in the day, taking advantage of temporary slackening in the vigi- lance of the garrison, the bear rolled the door-knob between his paws, -open- ed the door, and made an attack on the pantry. This was repulsed after slight loss. and Jimmy once more retreat ed to his den, there to such his paws until his fit of sulks was over.
 We did not see him again that day, but next morning little girl, who brought the milk. and whose face was wreathed in smiles, told an amusing story of visit the bear had paid to
 Continued on Seventh Page.)
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-01-07
AN ITALIAN LABOR PRoBEEs.

The labor situation on the Italian railroads is at least no worse. 4 core spOndent of a London journal. writing from Rome. says that. judging from the resolutions passed by meetings of rail- road servants at Milan. Verona and elsewhere, the danger of a general strike on the Italian railroads has been con1ured away for a5other month at least. The leaders of the agitation ad- init the, necessity of giving the govern ment sufficient time to consider the de- mands made in a memorial which has recently been presented to Signor Gio- litti, and advise their followers that it would be unreasonable to press for an answer before the middle of January. In the meantime they announce that any step made by the government to- wards the so-called mAlitarization of the railroad service or the passing of any law to render railroad strikes an illegal and punishable offence will be met by the immediate proclamation of a general strike. The writer then goes on to point out that. although the rail- road men may be willing 10 wait for re- lief, the government will not be able to postpone action indefinitely. There seems to be little danger of any imme- diate disturbance, but struggle is ex- pected sooner or later, as it is impossi- ble for the government to aecede in full to the demands made by the railroad representatives. It is hoped that, after consideration, the more reasonable of the labor leaders will recognize the use- lessness of provoking an actual fight upon a question. which cannot be settled 1 in their faynr
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-01-07
THE RIG FIRE LOSSES.

It is expected that the annual state ments of the fire insurance companies will show a substantial reduction of surplus. The normal fire waste of this country and Canada in recent years has been about hundred and fifty or sixty millions, but this last year the total jumped to about a quarter of a billion dollars. One of. the most inter- esting features of the situation is that for the last ten years the underwriting profit has been less than two per cent. of the premiums received and the one thing which has saved many compan- ies from hopeless loss, If not bankrupt cy, has been the income from other sources. such as the investments, etc. Commenting on this feature, the New York Commercial says that the Balti- more confagration more than wiped out the entire net profit of ten years business. '%
 
 Aside from a number of extraordina- ry losses, the total of last year was not much more than the ordinary for the past three or four years. The loss of seventy millions in Baltimore, twenty millions in Toronto. three millions in Rochester, two millions in Sioux City, nearly two millions in Yazoo City, Miss, a. million and a half in Shelby O., and a million in Peoria, with per- haps ten or more others ranging from 8 half million to a million, easily &C., counts for the increase above the nor nal. But this isn't very encouraging when it is remembered that the same thing can happen any year until there are more fireproof spots in cities.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-01-07
The Advertising Columns.

I've been reading Lawson's letters in
 the New York daily press; I've been watching how antagonists
 have jumped into the mess; Have l learned from this how I may
 reach old John D? We'll, guess! Put letter in the advertising col
 umnS.
 If you want to tell King Edward that
 his beard is out of date. If you want to tell Miss Roosevelt her
 hat is not on straight; If you want to tell Czar Nicholas for
 victries-he must wait Put a letter in the advertising col
 umnS.
 If you, want to ask Carnegie for mill
 lion dollar note; If you want to ask H. Rogers some new
 company to float; If you want to ask Unc Russell Sage to
 buy himself a coat Put letter in the advertising col
 umns.
 If you want to order: "Emo'ror Bill.
 don't write another play!' If you want to make Rud Kipling give
 his genius graft awayi If you'd have J. Pierpont Morgan come
 to lunch with you some day Put a letter in, the advertising col-
 umns.
 If you want to say to Paderewski, Get
 your ringlets cuti'' . If you want to say to Sargent. Sir
 your portraits are smutw If you want to say to Irving, As an aetor-you're a mutr'- Put a letter in the advertising col" umns.
 And if you'd run a newspaper, or popu-
 lar magazine It may be only a country sheet, or some proud "Homeside Queen ,,. If you want to get your news or pic. lures or your stories seen Put the whole bunch in the advertis. ing columns! <. . ..s .s..