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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29

"Why are you bowling to that man?
DO you know him?" asked Made, in
surprise. Eyes, said her chum, che
walked over me so many times getting
out between acts at the theatre last
night that we got real we'll acquainted.
Detroit Free Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29

The chronic kicker was complaining.
Yes, he had q good job, the best he ev-
er had. Hours were short, the task
master was humane and the wages were
big. "Then, what are you grumbling
about?" demanded his friend. "'Bout
the wages" "Aren't they all right?
"Oh, s'pose they're all right, but
can't afford to take day of" Cam
afford to take a day off ?" Nope; the
wages are so blamed big I'd be losin
toe much"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29
Torture by Savages.

Speaking of the torture to which
some of the savage tribes in the Philip
pines subject their captives, reminds
me of the intense suffering / endured
for three months from inflammation of
the kidneys" says W. M. Sherman of
Gushing, Me. Nothing helped me
until / tried Electric Bitters, three bot
ties of which completely cured me.
Cures liver complaint, dyspepsia, blood
disorders and malaria, and restores the
weak and nervous to robust health
Guaranteed by H. @. Miller, druggist
Price SOC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29

Miss Oldham awoke in the middle of
the night and found burglar ransack-
ing her trunk. She did not scream,
but looking him square in the eye, she
pointed to the door and said, "Leave
me at once, sirr" "Oh, that's all right,
said the burglar, as he backed toward
the door, 81 had no intention of taking
you. Chicago News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29
Afraid of Strong Medicines.

Many people suffer for years from
pains, and prefer to do so
rather than take the strong medicines
given for rheumatism, not
knowing that quick relief from pain
may be had simply by applying Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and without tax.
ing any medicine internally. For sale
by H. g. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29

Flannery-What rint do dey charge
for a house like yours?
Finnegan-Sivin pounds.
Flannery-My, that's high. DOM
ye have trouble gettin' it together?
Finnegan-Faith, Oh don't, but the
agent does. Tit. Bits.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29

A free bottle of Mull's Grape Tonic,
the fruit Constipation Cure, can be
had by simply sending your name to
Mull's Grape Tonic Co., 319 Third Ave-
nue., Rock Island, I'll. If you suffer
from constipation-try it. Your drug
gist sells it. The $1.00 bottle contains
nearly three times the SOC size. Send
name today.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the Mothers
Favorlte.

The soothing and healing properties
of this remedy, its pleasant taste and
prompt and permanent cures have made
it favorite with people everywhere.
1t is especially priced by mothers Of
small children, for colds, Group and
whoopiDg cough, as it always affords
quick relief, and as it contains no opium
or other harmful drug, it may be given
as confidently to baby as to an adult
For sale by H. @. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29
A Lively Tussle

with that old enemy of the race, con-
stipation, often ends in appendicitis.
To avoid all serious trouble with stom-
ach, liver and bowels, take DIR. Kings
New Life Pills. They perfectly regu-
late these organs without pain or dis
comfort. 25c, at Fl. @. Miller's, drug
gist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29

"What do you consider the most me-
morable occasion in your career ?"
"Once, at an evening performance. I"
answered the great tenor, with emo
ton, call the boxes were occupied with
mutes. l shall never forget that night.
Minneapolis Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29

But, my dear fellow, tell you it's
impossible for the moon to be inhabit-
ed, When it is full it is all right, but
when it wanes down to lutte crescent
where the deuce would all the people
go?-Le Rire.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29

Gladys-I don't like this egg, auntie;
it's not good.
Auntie-Nonsense, dear, it was only
laid yesterday.
Gladys-Well, then it must have been
laid by bad hen. -Tattler.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29

Old Stoxanbons- you sure that
you can no longer control the thing2
His Chauffeur-Yes, sir. I'm afraid
it will get away from me very soon.
Old Stoxanbons- Then for heavens
sake run into something cheap. Puck.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29

81 owe my life to Burdock Blood
Bitters. Scrofulous sores covered my
body. l seemed beyond cure. B. B.
B. has made me a perfectly we'll
woman" Mrs. Chas. fulton, Ber-
Vile, Michigan.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29

"What is your pleasure, brother?'
asked the trance medium. 81 can raise
any spirit you may desire" "a little
rye whisky fur mine, replied the fud-
died visitor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29
A Scientific Wonder.

The cures that stand to it's credit
make Bucklen's Arnica Salvea scientific
wonder. 1t cured Il. r. Milford, lee.
turer for the Patrons of Husbandry,
Waynesboro, Pa, Of a distressing case
of piles. 1t heals the worst burns, sores,
boils, ulcers, cuts, wounds, chilblain'
and salt rheum. Only 25c, at H. O.
Miller's drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29

Teacher-Tommy, when was Rome
built?
Tommy-In the night.
Teacher-How came you to make
such mistake?
Tommy-You said yesterday Rome
wasn't built in day. Chicago Journa
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29

Hives are a terrible torment to the
little folks, and to some older ones.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief, permanent cure
At any drug store, so cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29
RAILROAD NOTICES.
Gninp West 2

If so, don't fail to write the under
signed for rates, routes, maps, etc.
Twelve hours shortest line to Texas.
E. f. Latimer, L. P. A., Knoxville,
Tenn, j. @. Conn, D, P. A. Queen &
Crescent Route, Chattant oea, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29

ga dose in time saves lives. " DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup; natures
remedy for coughs colds, pulmonary
diseases of every sort.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29
drifting His Teeth.

That noise of teeth gritting was
merely H. II. Rogers expression of
disapproval over the supreme courts
decision that trust officers must answer
questions hereafter. -Phila. Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29

Father; take bottle of DR.. Fahrney's
Teething Syrup home with you and stop
walking the floor while baby is teeth
ing.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29

DR.. Fahrney's Teething Syrup is alb
solutely harmless to the youngest babe,
You can get sample by asking for 1t.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29

A household necessity-Dr. Thomas
Eclectric Oil. Heals burns, cuts and
wounds of any sort; cures sore throat,
Group, catarrh, asthma; never fails.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29

No.4l, Pullman Sleeping cars Bristol 10 Chat
eenooga Memphis ami New Orleans az, from
Chattanooga TO Shreveport and NurrisIuwu
10 Mobile; also Chattanooga 10 JacksOnvi lille,
and Atlanta to brunswick.
No. 35carries Pullman Sleeping car Bristol to
Knoxville. Knoxville to Memphis and Chatta-
nooga to Char oston
No. H. Pullman Sleeping cars MoFristown to
Chattanooga and MorrlSto ~ to Memphis
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-03-29
IL Al-TH
NJ SUR ANGG e

The man who insures his life Is
wise for his family.
The man who insures his health
is wise both for his family anG
himself.
You may insure health by guard
ing it. 1t is worth guarding.
At the first attack of disease
which generally approaches
through the LIVER and mani
tests itself in innumerable ways
TAKE
The sea coast echo., 1906-03-10
) in the United States in 1888 and

as in the United States In 1883 and
1892.
The English take things serious
ly, even posters. A Liberal cartoon
representing a motor car causing a
frightened horse to jump a fence
wounded the susceptibilities of a
Unionist candidate. His chauffeur de-
manded through his solicitors that
the cartoon be destroyed on the
ground that it libeled his ability as a
motor driver. The Liberal candidate
responsible for the cartoon replied
through his solicitors that he would
accept service in any proceedings but
that the poster would stay put"
Elections in Ireland are exciting
though not so violent as they were in
the days of George ". who, when he
visited Galway on the occasion of a
general election, was told in answer to
his question, Whom do you expect to
elect?" THE survivor, sire"
The cost of the January elections in
the British Isles was close on $10,000,-
000 4 candidates expenses are limited
by law, but each vote costs on the
average four shillings, or an American
dollar. Orkney and Shetland, Scot
land cost their aspirants to Parliament
most, votes costing as high as four
teen shillings apiece in legitimate ex-
penses.
The cheapest constituency is Merthyr
Tydvil, the labor district which sends
up Mr.. Keir Hardie. These votes come
to about a shilling. The curious thing
The sea coast echo., 1906-03-10

capitalization would be limited to
honest valuation and actual investment
instead of being swollen abnormally
by 1.-The familiar device of stock water
ing"
Dividends would be limited to fair
return on actual capital, said the SEN
ator, but would be virtually guaran-
feed, because the roads would be per-
united to make rates which would
earn not less than this normal return.
Taxes would be fixed and definite.
Continuing the Sen a or sa d:
rfWith the settlement Of both rates and
taxes on a permanent basis, railroads
would go out of politics because they
would have absolutely nothing to gain
by political activity. My measure Is
based on the theory that railroad con-
Holidation is not harmful If properly
controlled. | would not only permit,
but encourage such consolidation un-
der national charters"
The sea coast echo., 1906-03-10

clever and stupid, in rhyme and in
prose. humorous and pathetic, posters
adapted from Mother Goose, and post
ers stolen from Aesop's Fables.
Each party printed them in thou
sands and exhibited them in clubs and
art rooms to its admiring adherents
In Birmingham, Mr.. Chamberlain's
home and the stronghold of the
Unionist Conservatives, a boarding
with 10000 square feet Of surface was
erected and completely covered with
the posters of that party. At night
The sea coast echo., 1906-03-10
Baroness Roscn's ViOIets.

Undoubtedly it is pleasant to loIl
upon the cushions of a perfumed Ian
dau or coupe, and the owner of such
q vehicle is happy amid the odor Of
violets and lavender that comes from
the satchet bags she has placed around
it. But, the Baroness Elizabeth Rosen,
daughter of the Russian Ambassador
to this country, has more poetic ideas.
She has a charming little coupe at the
sides, of which, where another woman
would hare a mirror, powder puff and
hairpins, she has two contrivances
which hold water and keep handful
of violets fresh and fragrant. 1t is
q delight to step into this carriage. The
Baroness is going to have additional
Hower stands in the coupe, and will
have perfume and color wherever she
goes.
The sea coast echo., 1906-03-10

average of 1000 children a year.
Eighty-seven per cent of those already
provided for have turned out well, d
per cent. have been returned, z per
cent. died, one quarter of one per cent.
have been arrested for petty crimes, 2
81 Der cent. have disappeared. For
very young children, whose parents
are both dead, it is easy to find good
ahomes and legal adoption. The last
census shows a declining birth rate,
notably in the States of the Middle
West, where homes should certainly
be plentiful for these unhappy little
ones Of the great city.
enator Newiands Plan for National
Railroad Incorporation Law.
Senator Newlands consumed several
The sea coast echo., 1906-03-10
YOUR FOOD WILL COST YOU MORE.

is that the defeated candidate usually
has a bigger bill to pay than the sue
cessful one. One item of 80 shillings
a hundred for ballot papers, which is
met by candidates, seems outrageous
in these days of cheap printing.
The sea coast echo., 1906-03-10
WOULD LIMIT THEIR CAPITAL.

hours the other day in explaining to
the members of the Senate Committee
on Interstate Commerce the provisions
of his bill to prohibit oYer-capitaliza-
ton of corporations.
Mr.. Newland's plan provides for the
incorporation of railroads under nat
fonal law instead of the conflicting
laws of forty-fve states. He said
The sea coast echo., 1906-03-10
HAS Short Of Money.

"a black cutaway coat? Yes, Sir"
said the furnisher; "now this style OF
derby just suits short man"
Indeed? replied Mr.. Runt. HOW
much is It with the yest?"
Twelve dollars and a bargain"
''Huh. That price would never suit
a man as short as I am"
The sea coast echo., 1906-03-10
THE POSTER In POLITICS.
VOTERS OF ENGLAND APPEALED
TO THROUGH G4UDHY COLOR
ED SHEETS.
Vast Fortune Spent for Printed Mat
ter-Prominent English Statesmen
RidiculousIy Cartooned on Bill
board and Post Card.

In no country in the world are more
time and money spent in appeals to
the reason and good will Of the public
than in England. Stringent laws
against malpractice in securing votes
force candidates for Office and their
agents to invent numerous and inge-
nious devices to attract public atten-
ton. During the last General Elec-
tions every effort possible was put
forth to influence the opinion of the
voter by means of posters; to such an
extent were posters utilized that the
fight for election ives nicknamed the
Poster Campaign.
England in January was plastered
from end to end with political post
ers. Big four-sheet posters and tlny
postal card posters bright and dull
The sea coast echo., 1906-03-10

The original New England was oD
The Pacific coast. Francis Drake took
possession of the western coast in
1879 and called the country, Nouva
Albion (New England) because he
thought the white cliffs near Point
Reves resembled the chalk cliffs Of
Dover.
The sea coast echo., 1906-03-10

A Noted Salvation Army Worker Says:
Think the World GIVES Debt of Graft
tude to Dr. Faines, the Discoverer
of Golden Specific.
A new tasteless and odorless discovery which
can be given in tea, coffee or food. Heartily
endorsed by W. c. 7. U. and all temperance
workers. 1t does its work so silently and surely
that while the devoted wife, sister or oaugnISft t
lOokson thedrunkard is reclaimed even against
his Will and without his knowledge.
The sea coast echo., 1906-03-10

power went through so many dark ex-
periences, notably the Boer War, the
fight over the introduction of Chinese
labor in South Africa, etc. Stump
orators made few references to the
tariff question, and then only in fat
statements. No such campaign Of ar
gument was devoted to the tariff issue
The sea coast echo., 1906-03-10

the display was lighted with electric
ity.
The Liberals, who have scored such
an astonishing victory, had the ad-
vantage in the poster battle. All the
mistakes of the seven-year Conserva-
tive government furnished them ma
terial for cartoons, while Mr..
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-12-02
Furnishing an Opportunity.

A Milwaukee man with a great head
aud some regard for the tender feel
ings that the young carry around in
their bosoms has built large apart
ment house. one side of which WIFI be
rented to bachelors and the other to
sweet and lovable girls. In the center
will be a common meeting place. pre-
sided over by a chaperon with not too
bright eyes.
That should help some. The reason
why more young people do not marry
is that they do not have a chance to
get acquainted. There Is many bash
full young man who would gladly as
sumo matrimonial responsibilities II
some one would lead him up to a girl
and hold him there until he got ac-
quainted.
We hope the building will prove the
boon that it's owner intends, but mat
tiers will be much facilitated if he will
equip it with plenty Of fire escapes
and have good fire about once 4
week.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-12-02
HEALTH BOARD
MADE A TARGET
FOR CRITICISM
Continued From Page One.)

in families where measles had devel-
oped had been permitted to go about
their daily tasks, while women had
been quarantined was that the men
as a general thing would not be apt
to be around children during their
time as business and would not be
likely, therefore to spread the con-
taigon. On the other hand the wom-
en- would most likely visit the homes
of other families where children
were. DR.. Bond said that the depart
ment had enforced rules as rigidly as
possible. The fumigation Of homes
where the disease had appered, DIR.
Bond said, was thoroughly done de-
spite charges to the contrary. The
health department declares that it is
impossible to guard houses and keep
neighbors from entering homes where
the disease has appeared, which the
board asserts is largely responsible
for the epidemic. DR.. Bond said that
he believed the backbone of the cpl
demic had been broken. More cards
are being taken down each day at
this time than there are new ones go
ing up he said, land this is a very
encouraging sign. The health de-
partment is now doing and has been
doing everything possible to prevent
the spread of the disease
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-12-02
LAW POINTS,.

The purchase by a CO. poration of
shares in ITS own capital stock is held
in Hall versus Alabama Terminal and
i. company (Ala.,, . l.. r., A. tN. 81,
$50, to be a fraud upon its creditors.
\ supplemental bill in the nature of
n bill of review is held in Hardwick
versus American Can company Crenn.l },
1 J.. Il. A. On. S. 1929. to be proper
proceeding to bring before the court
new matter discovered by defendant
while the decree is in process OF execu-
tion.
Abusing and assaulting judge after
lie has retired from the courtroom
upon adjournment subject to notice be-
cause of MS disposition of a case i'm
mediately prior thereto are held in ex
parte McCown On. CO, 2. L. r. A.
IN. 81, 603. to constitute contempt at
common law.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-12-02
RUTLAND WRECK
KILLED THREE
The State Railroad Commits
sion Begins Inquiry Without
Any Delay.
WILL DETERMINE BLAME
ALL THE DEAD ARE WOMEN AND
WERE PROMINENTLY CONNECT
ED-TWELvE PERSONS WE'RE
INJURED IN DISASTER.
WILL DETERMINE BLAME

Publishers Press.
VergenneS, VT, Dec. lit was officil-
ly stated by the officials of the Rut-
land railroad tonight, that but three
persons were killed in today's wreck
here and that of the twelve injured
only one will die. The state railroad
commissioner and the local authcri-
ties have set on foot searching in
vestigation to place the responsibility
for the accident.
The dead:
MRS. w. A. LAWRENCE. 25 years
old, wife of the sheriff of Addison
county.
MISS CORINNA STONE, 25 school
teacher at Bristol.
MRS. NELLIE BARNARD, 50,
wealthy widow of Bristol.
The fatally hurt:
E. n. Dixie. assistant principal o. the
Bristol high school.
The passenger train was standing
on the main line when a train of grav-
ell cars, fully loaded, swung around a
curve and smashed into the rear end
of it, entirely demolishing the two
rear cars. All of the dead were in the
last car.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-12-02
|BEAR BURDENS
WITH SILENCE
Senator John T. Morgan Tells
of Fortitude of the Isle of
Pine Residents.
UNITED STATES BLAMED
ALL-GES THAT THE EXECUTIVE
COMEELS THE ISLANDERS TO
NY.
Publishers Press.1

Washington, Dec. SENATOR John
T. Morgan, of Alabama, has sent Wig
orous letter to an American res lent
of the Isle of Pines, in viii ch he dis
cusses the grievances of the Amer
leans there. Among other things he
says:
Your people have borne repeated
wrongs with wise and admirable self
control. You are between the upper
and neither millstones, the Cuban run
ner being on top and tnc executive of
the United States compelling yos; to
submit to the crushing, and yonr duty
of protection to your families con-
straining you to make no forcible re-
sistance. In this attitude you have
won the admiration and confidence of
the people of the United States, and
have given notice to Cuba that yolr
obedience, even to the absurd edicts
of a defecto government, is proof of a
more determined obedience to a high
er duty when the time comes for its
assertion
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-12-02
SiRES AND SONS.

NJ Fallieres, the French president
has two Notwithstanding and read
ing.
thomas Kinsey, purser on the steam
ship ST. Paul, has crossed the Atlantic
900 times, thereby holding the record.
One of the ambitions of Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks is to reunite the
northern and southern Methodist
churches.
A photographer at Joplin, Mo-, nam
ed William Latour, is said to be the
only survivor of the troupe which play
ed with John Wilkes Booth just prior
to the assassination Of Lincoln.
The largest native Texan is said to
be j. L. Ingram of Sulphur Springs.
He weighs 800 pounds. He is a COM
mercial traveller and is we'll known
from one end of the state to the other.
Try B. +. Mcfarland and Henry
l.. West. two of the three commission
ers who are at the head of the mu-
nicipal government of Washington,
We're both newspaper men when they
We're appointed.
J. Pierpont Morgan has imported
100000 worth of the manuscripts and
relics of the poet Robert Burns. For
twenty years he has been fighting to
Guido British collectors of the poet. A
number of unpublished poems are in
cluded in the purchase.
Samuel Putnam of New Salem,
Mass, a kinsman of General Israel
Putnam, who directed the Continental
troops at Bunker Hill, and of General
Rufus Putnam, chief engineer of
Washington's army, celebrated his one
hundredth birthday recently.
When James r. Garfield enters the
cabinet he will be the youngest mem
Der of that body. being three years the
junior Of Postmaster General Cortel-
you. who has held that distinction
ever since he became a member Of
the presidents official family.
''Fiddling Bob Taylor. the new SEN
ator from Tennessee. can dance a Jig.
play the fiddle. argue a lawsuit. de-
bate political questions. lead a prayer
meeting. tell funny stories. write inter-
esting poetry and has many other ac-
complishments. Taylor was recently
elected senator after five attempts.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-12-02
Humor mo Philosophy
THE CHEER UP POEM.
By DUNCAN n. SMITH

OF all the simple tasks in which
The poet takes delight
The cheer UP poem is the thing
That's easiest to write.
He starts his pen and lets 1t run
Along most any way.
While he goes out TO do the chores
And give the horses hay.
Cheer up. IT says. cheer UP. although
1t has b.en said before.
Cheer up, cheer up. cheer up. cheer Up.
And then cheer up some more.
There is no patent on this kind
OF simple. artless lay.
So he is tempted. you may guess
To write one every day.
The subject Is not very large,
The treatment Is not deep,
And he. IL he were so disposed.
Could write them in his sleep
Cheer up. cheer up, cheer UP, cheer up.
That's all he has 20 say:
Cheer UP, cheer up. as though we could
CT o. any other way.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-12-02
CHURCH AND CLERGY.

An Illinois preacher has arranged to
deliver his own funeral sermon by
means of Il photograph.
To save Andover seminary it is pro
posed to make it a great training
school for missionaries. home and for
eign.
Rev. w. S. Baer of Brooklyn called
upon the police to remove from a fence
opposite his church q theatrical poster
he considered indecent, and it was
done.
The most benevolent church in Amer
lea is that in Oklahoma whose mem
bership is composed of 100 Kiowa In
dams. Their gifts for benevolent pur-
poses last year amounted to $1,066.
The second synagogue in the state of
Vermont has been built in West Rut-
land. 1t will seat about $50 people.
Burlington is the only other city in
Vermont which boasts of a synagogue.