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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22
EVANS SAYSoHE Will RUN.
Will Accept the Republican Nomination for
Governor if offered to Him.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Feb. 2O.-The
question of whether Hon. II. Clay Ev-
ans would make the race for governor
of Tennessee, which had been worrying
republicans and democrats alike, dur
ing the last few weeks, was positively
answered tonight when Mr.. Evans
made public letter which states that
he will accept the nomination if the
republicans of the state see fit to offer
it to him.
Mr.. Evans letter, which is addressed
to Hon. L. W. Essary, chairman Of
the Henderson county republican com
nittee, simply states that he will accept
the nomination. Mr.. Evans lieuten-
ants and friends, however, say that it
means that he is going after tho gov
ernorship in earnest, and that there
will be a vigorous fight from Shelby to
Garter to secure his nomination and
election.
Mr.. Evans friends claim that the
mass of republicans in Tennessee are
for him for governor, and that his only
opposition will come from the machine
men. They assert confidently that the
sentiment of the people will soon ex-
press itself in such strong terms that
the machine will be forced to withdraw
its opposition. The think that both
Mr.. Brownlow and the Hon Asbury
Wright, who has been endorsed by Mr..
Brownlow, will realize that the tide
can not be stemmed and that Mr.
Wright will retire from the race.
Mr.. Evans letter follows
Hon. E. W. Essary, Chairman County
Committee, Lexington, Tenn:
Dear Sir-In reply to your letter anG
mauy similar ones, | do now most re-
specially state that if the people o.
J Tennessee, through their duly appoint
ed delegates to the state republican
convention, honor me with the nomi
nation for governor, I will accept, anC
will use my very best efforts TO win {
victory for the people, who are so ear
nest in their efforts for good govern
ment. All ask is that the people shall
be heard and that they be given {
| square DEAL
Your most obedient servant,
Ell. CLAY EVANS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22

The Chattanooga News complains be-
cause Gen. Patterson earned $55 in
salary while he was canvassing in Ham
iltOn county. We suppose Governor
Cox steps into the comptroller's Office
and registers "off" when he leaves
Nashville on a political mission.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22

It's all right for the Cox people in
Hamilton comfy to change the con-
vention date from May 1S to February
II and hold mass conventions in each
ward and district, but it's horrible
crime for the Patterson followers in
Shelby to change the date from March
Is to February % and hold the same
kind of conventions.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22

In the Banners account of the meet
ing of the Davidson county committee
meeting last Saturday it says:
"The Patterson men had won great
victory aud the Cox men were disgust
cd. The plan adopted was, in sub
stance, the Ewing plan, with the daies
changed"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22

After twenty years as leader of the
republican party in congress, Gen.
Chas. Fl. Grosvenor of Ohio was de-
feated for denomination on the first
ballot. He did not get sin gle vote
from his own county. Perhaps Mr..
Brownlow can gather inspiration from
this fact.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22

Bert Upton moves that DR.. Folk re.
sign as leader of the Anti Saloon
League, because it is believed that he
is supporting Cox to get help for his
brother in the race for state treasurer.
We second the motion.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22

1t is reported that Congressman
Brownlow is indignant at the report
that he is for John Isaac for governor.
We do not know whether he regards
the report as false OF is surprised at the
people having sense enough to "catch
on. Bill Montgomery Vindicator.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22

Practically every county Cox has car
ried has held mass convention, and
now he comes to the front in Shelby
county and swears mass conventionsI
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22

When a candidate resorts to injunc-
tion methods it is safe to say he is not
enioin' the race.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22

Gov. Cox may find an injunction
awaiting his mass convention in Sulli-
van next Modday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22

The special Sunday dinners at the
Planters Hotel are increasing in Iopu-
larity, and the local and travelling pub
lie are highly appreciative of the ex-
Cellent menu served.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22

SO numerous and varied were the
presents given Miss Roosevelt that
there remained nothing for Nick Long
worth to give her hut a good time.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22

Gov Cox is sure that the name of the
next candidate will be spelled with but
three letters. journal and Tribune.
1t may be Mud.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22
WHAT MORE NEED WE sAYa

SO many astonishing cures have been
effected by d. D. D. Prescription-righ in
this city-among people V1e personally
know-your own neighbors probably-that
it is surprising that any one should continue
to suffer with Eczema, psoriasis or any
kindred disease. Call at our store and we
will give you the names and addresses of
chronic sufferers now cured.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22

Wanted women, boys and
girls to represent McClure's Magazine.
Good pay. Address 81 East 23d street,
New York City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22
You too will be cured.

may take time, but the instant
the remedy is applied to the injured
skin there is relief from that
awful, awful itch.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22

Why didn't Cox wait and get Judge
Young to Issue a mandamus to compel
the state convention to nominate him
for governor
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22

are frauds and asks the courts to stop
a delegated convention in Memphis.
In other words, all conventions are
frauds that do not endorse him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22

fIDED 1T. the eold.cure that does the
sRIP=IW work in hours, and will
not make you sick. Try it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22

RHE tobacco crop takes from the
. u soil about 1903 pounds OF actual
POTASH per acre, which must be re-
placed, or else the yield will fall off
in quantity and quality.
A good tobacco fertilizer should
contain at least ten per cent. of pure
Potash, and the Potash should be in
the form of sulPhate.
Tobacco Culture" is the title of book valuable to all
tobacco growers copy will be sent request free of
any cost or Obligation to farmers who will write for them
AddessoE
York- Nassau So Broads Street
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22

Meals served at all hours at the Star
Restaurant at popular prices.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
S E E d
T l NJ E

6e experienced farmer
has learned that some
grains require far differ
ent soil than others
some crops need differ
enthandling than others.
He knows that a great
deal depends upon righ'
planting at the right
time, and that the soil
must be kept enriched.
No use Of complaining
in summer about a mis-
take made in the spring.
Decide before the seed
is planted.
De best time to rene
dy wasting conditions in
the human body is be-
fore the evil is too deep
rooted. At the first. evil
dence of loss of flesh
SCOTS Emulsion
should be taken imme-
diately. There is Moth
ing that will rep air
wasted tbs sue more
quickly or replace lost
flesh more abundantly
than SCOTS Emulsion.
1t nourishes and builds
up the body when ordi-
nary foods absolutely
fail.
We 1piH send YOU q sample free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-22

Order your steaks and roasts from
Jackson.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-04-04
Convinced.

II is said that, although the celebrat.
ed advocate. Lord Ersklne. was some
times jocular and occasionally u little
unfair in his treatment Of witnesses.
no man MIS- better able than he to
make them realize The foolishness or
utter lrreleyance OF their replies with
out giving Offcnsc. At one time wit
ness obStinately refused 10 be sworn
in the usual manner but stated that.
although he would not kiss the book"
he would "hold up his hand" and swear
Ersltine asked him what reason he had
for prcfcrriug such I'M eccentric way to
the ordinary method
IT IS written in the book OF Reyela
ton, replied the obstinate man, that
the ANGEL standing on the sea held up
his hHnd
"Ihat is very true, said Erskine,
with suilc, but can hardly see
how that applies TO your case. In the
first place. You certainty are not an an
81. and. in The second place, y0u can
not toll You have no means Of know
Ing how the angel would have sworn
if he had stood ON TRY ground as you
do"
There WAS no ilippancy or lrreHer-
"ucc In Ersknc's tone, and after Iao-
mcnt's reflection the stubborn witness
Yielded the point. impressed by the al.
VoeItes common sense view OF the
matter. and took tie oath in the usual
manner
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-04-04

Some years ago in Alabama one of
the mos talented lawyers praeticlng
In the south was the lnte Colonel Bragg
but he had peppery temper
Not only did Colonel Braggs dispOsi
ton involve him from time 10 time In
serious differences with his colleagues,
but IL also led him 10 brcnk off AMIGA
bic relations with Judge Robinson, u
most cstmable iurlst, Who while pre-
siding over suit in which Bragg was
Interested had by his decision incurred
the resentment of the advocate. So
for a long time the colonel declined
even Ia speak to the Judge save when
| II WAS absolutely necessary in the
| course of business.
| Finally, however his better nature
! getting the upper hand, Colonel Brage
| determined Ia apologize 10 Judge Rob
| lnson and endcavor 10 effect Il renewal
OF their former comparatively pleasant
relations. Meeting the Judge one aft
crnoon ON the steps Of the statehouse,
he impulsivelY thrust out his hand and
said:
"Scc here. judge; let's be friends
again. This thing has gone on long
enough"
"Why or bragg asked the Judge
In the meek est and mldest way imag
Unable, whats the matter?"
simply this. Judge" continued the
fiery Bragg ~ admire you 40 I'm
mcnsely that / cannot for my life be
content to remain on bad terms any
longer felt that | must speak 10
you"
"WhN az Bragg" piped the Judge
In the thinnest OF voices, II we'll feigned
look Of establishment on his face
why er Bragg haven't you been
speaking to me-"
At this the lawyer wllted. r Iippin-
colts
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-04-04
AGROSTlCS AND ANAGRAMS.
NheS Have Deeu known Since the
DAVIS OF the psRImISt


We find That the aeroStic IS the most
aneIeu, form of pulling mankind.
Acro~Uc IS Greek for 4 number OF
verses the first letters OF which form
q word. sometimes name and some
times sentence. The mai letter may
form word. or. rs Addison tells us,
the letters Will even run down the cen
fer Of the verses rs Il seam. The He.
htew poets often made their verses run
over the entire alphabet Twelve Of the
psalms are Written on this plan, the
mest notable being the one hundred
and Nineteenth. This has twenty=twodl-
NisianS or staHzas. corresponding Ia the
twenty-five letters of The Hebrew al.
phaheG Each Stauza is formed OF eight
enuplctS and the first line of each coup.
let in the first Stanzu In the original
Hebrew begins with the letter ateph,
the second commences with beth, the
third with gimel. and so ON through the
alphabet. The English divisions of the
psalms are called after the Hebrew let
ter that began the couplcts. 1t was
also customary Ia compose verses ON
sacred subjects after The fashion Of He
brew acrostics. This was done with Il
View 10 aid memory and such pieces
We're called ahcedarian hymns.
The riddle Is also of ancient origin.
The Proverbs of the Bible. or sayings
attributed TO solomon, are often In the
form of riddles Nus il not The queen
Of Sheba who proposed riddles to Solo
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-04-04
TELESCOPES.
Fbe Difference between / deetInE
aud Hefrncting kim


NHA pF't'H HtV' experiment WHEN
illustrates tue Two methods 81 forming
an optical tma4e and by WAY Of cor
ollarN illustrates the essential differ
rucc between rtfractmg and rejecting
tcles,oncs may he #perform,= hy any
M. .,,h, ,,,ss.ss,s a r,.d,,,..= ..f.,s., ..,,l
- ,.,,,.,,t,,.f,,,. l,anI u.i,.,.., f.##.,=,=,.,.
- ',',o.. -.
''''' . Nv, we = ''''''' '''e'. 5tf3.''et, ="
Sn''' VI N'ii'e p'l'ei On las VIII "p
PoSl'e |" WtaaoW thA' h} preference
should face the north or a"tf tfom the
position Of the sun Ia hrst the
reading glass, hold II between The win
dow and the wall parallel a. tile sheet
of paper and Il foot or more distant
from the latter by moNm II 10 and
fro little You will lac able IA lind Il
distance corresponding Ia the focal
length Of the leus. nj viii 4 4 picture
of the window IS formed on the paper,
This picture or image. viii he upside
down because the rays Of l'aht cross
nt thr Int.uS Ky utpyiuv tIts class 81
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-04-04

50 late2 We'll VIII 20 and eet
ready
AZ the door She paused looking back
"You must excuse my talk about your
libcrality, Mr.. Barclay she said visit
fully. "But-but l could not go away
without saying something.
Halfway up The stairs she paused
again, She had forgotten the letters OF
Introduction, and 1t would be more con
veulent to put them in her bag before
starting.
When she re-cntcrcd the library Mr..
Barclays face was buried in his arms
upon the desE He VAS tired, she
thought, and perhaps grieving a little
Mt her going away.
Il Wis not until she reached the desk
and was about to pick up the letters
thai lac noticed her presence aud raised
his head With a quick, surprised mo-
ton. Ills eyes were frank, unguarded.
his lips trembling.
She gaEed at him moment; then her
| womanIH Instinct in Il fash compre-
hended
'
! But he bad controlled himself by u
great effort.
Forget this, Elnor, forever" he in
tcrrupted harshly. Il was weak for a
moment | thought was alone. and
you misunderstood"
But her face was radiant.
Il have been misunderstanding you
for months. Robert" she said softly,
"but not nov II was all i'll your eyes.
Have you never thought why l was IN
able 10 find my ideal? l didn't know
my own heart then but | always com.
pared the boys and The young men with
YOU and they fell short. | know now
that have loved You for years, since
first went TO college. but | have not
fully realized ii until within the past
few months. and, Robert. l have been
$3.50 unhappy at ur-tboughtfulnes
of me.
III WIS The only thing | could do"
he groaned Il was afraid OF myself,
and and | am SO old, Ellnor"
Only fifteen years older than l an, :"
she said happily. Il shall unpaek my
| trunks"
Once more he tried To command him.
self. 10 summon the mask to his face,
| but lac was too weak He held out hia
arms.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-04-04

An official OF New England road
told the following
The ticket agents in the Boston onice
Of Our road are greatly troubled by
patron who, When wishing 10 pur-
ehl.c tickets, lay down coin and
neither ,eIl where they are going nor
how many tickets obey want. This ne
eessltatcs one or more questions on the
part of the patient agent. one day Il
lille elderly Lady approached the win
dow Of the ofliee. placing Il large FAINT
~ umbrella on the slab, and, after
fnmbling ncYously in her poeketbook,
pulled ont quarter aud laid 1t down
without Il word to the ticket seller.
Where are you going madam ask
ed the ticket agent
"ob, I'm going 10 the doctor.' was
the tremuIous reply.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-04-04

Al eminent Japanese bacteriologist
has shown that the acids OF lemons, ap.
pies and other frults--citric acid, malic
acid arr capable Of destroying all
kinds or disease germs Cholera germs
are Killed la fifteen minutes by lemon
juice or apple juice, AMI typhoid fever
germs are killed in half IN hour by
these acids. even when considerably
diluted. n YOU squeeze II lemon Into
glass of water containing cholera
germs and let II stand fifteen Of twenty
minutes You may drink the water with
impunity. rs the germs will be dead.
These juices viii Kill other disease
germs. Instead of telling Il man 10
have his stomach washed out we can
now tell linn 10 drink orange juice,
which VIII cleanse the stomach as
thoroughly as Il stomach tube. provided
II be not a case of gastric catarrh II
we have Ia deal with gastric catalrh,
in which there Is large amount Of
tenacious mucous adhering to The walls
Of the stomach, Il stomach tube to dis
lodge it Is required, bat in ordinary
cases OF biliousness, foul tongue, bad
breath, siel, headache and nervous
headache fruit diet Is wonderful
purifier
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-04-04

The efficiency of lightning conductors
is fairly we'll attested by The freedom
OF the great cathedralS and tail spired
churches from injury. St l'aurs and
Westminster abbey. for example, are
we'll protected and serve to safeguard
large area surrounding them. Expert
encc in the navy Is 10 the same effect.
In former days, before conductors were
employed, there was an annual charge
for damage TO his maicsty's ships by
lightning. Between 1910 and 1915. ae-
cording To Sir W Snow Harris. thirty
five sails Of the line and thirty five frfg-
ates and smaller vessels were complete
~ disabled. That item has now vanish.
ed from the votes. i .ondon Telegraph.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-04-04
ave seen nom. IL started TO GO

nave seen Them. IL started To 60 III
when | heard her talking, but ~ !
caught n word or two snrakcd away.
like Il whipped hound
No doubt" Miss Prudence >.tid
angrily. "but tell me this where did
YOU sneak to? Went straight home,
reckon. and after supper over Il the
Baneses That right Jimmy nodded.
Nov tell me straight what Miss Del
In told YOU and how she came 10 do II -
Il WON'T Jimmy said stoutly. I'm
no trltule III seen enough, and Della
saw il had made me mighty miserable
All size did was to set ME right-let NE
know Margaret WAS
playing. play acting with her."
Miss Prudence broke In. Did She tell
you that tell you how the girls have
been practcng against the church
saeiabie: Della Was dressed mp in
mans clothes and my Peggy playing
sweetheart t. her | know. was
there, up on the big deas trunk. hold
Ing the play book and laughing fit In
XIII. NOW, don't you wish You had
sncakcd the other NAY
"Nou--you don't mean there isn't amy
other follow" Jimmy cried mcretl-
lousy.
Miss Prudence shifted "Ot course
don't mean any such thing. There are
twenty other fellows bound TO be
with Il girl like Margaret-but l don't
believe she likes any of them best un
loss II * Tho V,.rN ,lIusl 1,sbpli IN toIE=
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-04-04

ON the night OF Oct. Z, =. the tree
Worshipcrs Of Geylon mc ia an lr.
reparahle calamity. Duril ne Of the
worst storms that ever ragged on the H.
land their sacred BIO tree WAS thrown
10 The ground The oldest written DE-
scrlplion Of his wonderful tree known
10 exist Is that by la Ham, "A Chinese
historian and traveller, who visited the
tree in the year Al \. u. According 10
The learned Chinamnn. II was then 7u2
years old, having been planted bg
King Deyinipiatissa in the year 2ss be
fore our era began. If the above data
be correct. and there is no reason for
doubting H. the bo tree was more than
2.l11 years old when the storm ended
its career OH the date mcntioHed above
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-04-04
A. Ant punII.

\ professor who, when nsstd ,pics
lion, was in the habit Of saying: "1hat
Is Il very good point indeed. Look II mp
for yourself" WAS once much disgust
I'd with student who had failed to
answer very simple question. Mr..
Jones. said he. I'm surprised that
YOU. who are going 10 teach. cannot
answer such an elementary question.
Why what would YOU do II one OF your
pupils were 10 asl; ~ We'll. profess.
OF" replied The other, m such a thing
had happened hefore | came here I'm
afraid would have said plainly that |
didn't know. but NOW I thini; I'd do
m-t As FoH do and say Look Il up.
ny boy look q lip"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-04-04

1t Is the custom of the khnnds ia the
Madras presidency to offer Il buffalo
In sacrifice Ia substitution for the hui
man victim, but in doing so they make
long apologies 10 the deity. explaining
that they themselves would willingly
make the customary sacrifice, but are
prevented b. the British government,
on whose head they pray that any an
ger N their neglect Of duty may be
visited Calcutta Englishmnn
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-04-04
Fixed For m.

81 can't understand how that young
lawyer lives. I've never heard pf him
having client"
you haven't? Why, he Is one Of the
people who helped 10 break old Bigger
sons Will. lie doesn't need clients =
Chicago Record Herald.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-04-04

"ln village Which Il suburb NJ
New Bedford said Mark Twain. "a
friend at mine took me Ia the dedlca
tlon Of Il taWn hall and pointed out 10
me Il bronZed weather beaten old man
over ninety years old. ,bo you see any
passion In HAT old MAN. said he to me
You don't: We'll, hut can make him
4 perfect volcano 10 volt I'll just men
ton Il him something very casually
And he did Well that old man sud
denny rave vent Ia nn outhurst such rs
| had never heard III my HE before |
listened 10 him with that delight with
which ole listeus - an artist The
cause Of Il was this. When that old
man Was Young 5aitor he came back
from Il three year cruise and found the
whole town had taken the pledge. lie
hadn't, ~ he WAS ostlacizcd Finally
he made up his mind he couldn't stand
ostraclsm any ionger ana he Went IL
the secretary and said, I'ut my name
down iur that temperance society OF
yours Next day he left On another
three year cruise II WAS torture 10
him 10 watch his men drinking and he
pledged 40, Ia. Finally he got home.
lie got il inS of liquor, ram 10 the socic-
~ and said. Take my name right OF. ;
1t isn't necessary said the secretary.
You never were member; You We're
blacl, hailed
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-04-04

AT some amateur theatIicals III We
torla two people In the stalls, whenever
the heorlne was kissed, kissed each 9th.
er loudly and with ostentatIon. 1t turn
cd out that the man IN the audience
was the husband Of the heroine, who
disapprovei OF her theatrical tastes
and, with the help Of an amlable friend.
took this way OF reproylng them sgd
ney (Australla) Bulletin.
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They co Tounrd II.

"IhcrcHrc some men, said the enron
lc kicker whom good fortune seems
10 follow always
Il think you're wrong" replied the
happy hustler. You viii lind good
fortune meets them. it doesn't follow
thcm."- Philadelphia Press
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" hy lie Quit.

Did you read my novel, tritieust'
'Weli, 1 read us far az the chapter
whore the hero was shot, and then
quit
'0h, bat the hero RECEIVERS ia the next
chapter
II was afraid he would That's why
| quit
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-04-04
Enree Of HnI,It

One time II Jail reporter was sent TO
report a wedding. lie began his report
by saying:
"The condemned man ate hearty
breakfast OF ham and eggs."-Chicago
Tribune.
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The Answer.

'Why should We cast our breed on
the waters" asked the sabbath school
teacher.
'Becuz Gry'll arrest yon-c fer t'row-
III scraps IN d. street" was he know
ing response OF little Mickey Flynn
Louisville Courier journal