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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03
Life Is Embittered.

Life is too often embittered by the
grievous pains aud suffering caused by
dyspepsia, in one or other OF its many
forms. No other disease covers such .
wide range Of symptoms, or causes
such varied suffering, t. its victims.
Stomach ache, b ea d a O b e, dizziness,
nausea, biliousness, constipation, fever,
etc. all are due toashis one dreadful
disease. No wonder that thousands
are no enthusiastic over the cure of
their disease by DR.. CaidWell's (laxa-
tivel Syrup Pepsin. It is q most mar
velous, potent and universal cure
Try it. Sold by ell druggists, ct soc
aud 81 90. Money back il it fails.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03
Doing Business Again.

when my friends thought l was
about TO take leave of this world, on
account of indigestion, nervousness
aud general debility" writes A. A.
Chisholm, Treadweil, N. Y, land
when it looked as if there was no hope
left, was persuaded to try Electric
Bltters, aud rejolcc to say that they
are curing me. am now doing bust
uess again az of old, and am still gain
ing daily Best tonic medicine on
earth Guaranteed by H. 9. Miller,
Druggist. soc.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03
oulnsr. sprains ana swslllngs Cured.

I'm November, 1901. / caught cold
and had the quinsy. My throat was
swollen SO could hardly breathe. /
applied Ohamberlain's Pain Balm and
it gave me relief in q short time. In
two days I was all right, says Mrs. l..
Cousins, Otterburn, Mich. Chamber
lains Pain Balm is a liniment and is
especially valuable for sprAins and
dwellings. For sale by Fl. O. Miller,
druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03
Bitten by a Spider.

Through blood poisoning caused hy
spider bite, John Washington, OF
Bosquevllle, Texas, would have lost
his leg, which became mass OF rnu.
ming sores, bad he not been persuaded
to try Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He
writes: "The first application relieved,
aud four boxes healed all the sores ;
Heals every sore. 25c at ii. q. Mil
ler's, Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03
Made /. Hit.

When DR.. w. B. Caldwell. the sage
OF Monticello, first prescribed his great
remedy for Indigestion, constipation
and biliousness, now known as DR..
Caldwell's (laxative) Syrup Pepsin, its
success was so great that it made an
instant bit. Since then it hes been
used all over the world and has never
failed to duplicate its first successes.
Try il. Sold by all druggists. ct 900
and &1.00. Money back II it fails.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03

"Pa, why do we have governors?'
"Gracious, child, you're dull W.
have to have governors to ride horse:
in the procession when our state build
ings are dedicated at worlds fairs -
Chicago Record Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03

"Your bump Of destructiveness, -
said the phrenologist, 'is urge. Are
you SOLDIER" "No," was the reply,
81 am chauffeur. The Indepen
dent
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03

Tigress (panting)-Hello, Leo! I've
been chasing a nice, tender little ante
lope for an hour or more. Did it pass
by here? Lion clicking his chops con-
tentedly)-No, it didn't pass here. -
Harper Weekly.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03
FARMERS NATIONAL CONGRESS

Oklahoma City, Okla October r7-a7, 1867.
For the above occasion the Southern
Railway will sell round trip tickets
October 18th, 10th aud nth, limited to
return October 3lst. at very low
rate.
Call on Southern Railway A gents for
tickets and complete information.
]. i, MEEK, D. P, A.,
Knoxville, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03

Victim-You told me these false
teeth would be just as good ss natural
ones, and they hurt me fearfulIy.
Doctor Well, didn't the natural ones
hurt your Brooklyn Life.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03

A~healthy man is a king IN his own
right; an unhealthy man is an I'M
happy slave, Burdock Blood Bitters
builds up sound health keeps yon
wall
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03

SCI | wuz you, mamma, I'd think
twice fore named the baby after
that candidate. why, Josiah"
"Darned eff I think he's goin' to be
elected!"- Atlanta Constitution.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03

Ravrnr-Whai Nmkum s"t m ~ lack
IS individuality and stltassertlyen, ~.
Shyne- That DULY shows that you've
never met his wlie.-Chlragn Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03

Harsh physics react, weaken the
bowels. cause chronic constipation.
Doan's Regulets operate easily, tone
the stomach, cure constipation. CSC
Ask your druggist for them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03

Accidents will happen, hut the best
regulated families keep Dr. homas
Eclectric OH for such emergencies. Il
subdues the pain and heals the hurts
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03

eyes, be works off and on" Why
| heard he had good, steady job.
$50 he has, but he's a railroad con
ductor - Philadelphia Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03

Mrs. Knicker- Couldn't You keep
the cook? Mrs. Bocker-No, our bridge
afternoons were the same M w York
Sun.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03

First Chorus GIRL just. got &C
quainted with q millionaire. Second
Chorus Girl-Pittsburg or plain?-
Life.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03

"Yon were married before the wal
weren't your" "Well, yes; the fight
ing did start few weeks after the cere
mony. Smart Set.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03

When teething most babies stom.
achs are disordered DR. Fahrney's
Teethiug Syrup cures and prevents this
trouble.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03

Ne more crying babies and yon
always get good nights rest when
you give them DIR. Fahrney's Teething
Syrup.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03

Suffered day and night the torment
of itching piles. Nothing helped me
until / used Doau's Ointment II
cured mo permanently. - Hon. John
r. Garrett, Mayor, Girard, Ala.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-03

INA, why does Sis sing SO much
when Mr.. Spoonamore is hereP" al
think, dear, she is trying to test his
love Chicago Record. Herald.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-17
Worth Remdfnz.

Taxes are lowest in China and high
est In France.
In England $1,000 people live on
canal boats.
ly. Each whale averages 1900 gallons
of oil.
-Four hundred tons Of beet root will
yield from twenty-five to thirty tons Of
sugar.
OF million girl babies born, 81 peg
are alive at twelve months. OF the
boys 10000 fewer live through the first
year.
Some forms Of animal life are 80
tiny that 2,SO00oO,OC could be put in
a space Of one-thousaHdth part OF a
cubic inch.
Booker r. Washington says the 20.
100000 negroes In the United states
are the most advanced Africans In the
world, especially n religion AMI in,
duslrial education.
Since 1880 more than 10O,0O0OO0,0O(
feet Of timber have been cut in the
United states for lumber alone. includ.
Ing s0000000o0 feet u cnniferou.
timber in excess Of the total confer
Gus stumpage estimate Of the ceusu.
Of 1880
The tlnkers Of old, to prevent their
solder from running, borrowed lumt
OF dough from the housewife. Ntl
which they made a dam about the hole
that was 70 be caulked up. When they
were done with the soiled dough. whlcl
was called tinker's dam, they threw
II away because 1t was utterly worth
less. Hence, not TO care "a tinker,
dam" means not TO care the least bit
and there is no profanity whatever ii
this phrase.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-17

more meritorious than to pass a State
pension law, for the benefit of our sol
diers and their widows. BY such an
act II will show the soldier or the wild
ows Of soldiers the respect and honor
due them. Beside 1t will put in circu-
lation a large sum of money now put
out OF circulation, and not only be bene-
fetal to the soldier and widow, but te
the people In general, as no one will
dispute the theory the larger the circu-
lating medium the better the time. The
undersigned is now in correspondence
with officials In States having passed a
similar pension law, and from all those
laws codify and formulate a law, hav-
ing all the best features in pension
laws legallzed b. various Northern
Legislatures The honorable represen-
tatlve Of Rlchland County, Robert
Hutchinson, desires the distinction and
honor to offer the soldiers State pen
sion law, for enactment Ur the first
days session of the next Legislature,
and the undersigned is working in cen
junction with our representative to this
ends. f. Stambaugh, in Shelby co.
Globe
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-17

day of his arrival. Wasn't it hard mes
on hlm-and on US? We were all so ex-
cited over his visit because ne is an
American and We have never met him be-
lore. his father is an immensely rich
man. | suppose you have heard of Au-
brey Milward?"
BY Jove!" Bab's companion seemed
stonished out of all proportion. "Yes,
I've heard of Aubrey Milward," he ad-
mitted. "And you say that his SON
your cousin--is staying with you now ~
Not that Gatty and have hlsd any
thing to do with him since the first dav, -
Bah said, little disconsolately. "Sage
sent us out of the house at(once; we
were in the way, you know. Our mother,
who is very delicate, is i'll too, so Sage
had to manage everything"
And he-he's there still?"
Cousin Jim? Why, of course he is!
Didn't l tell you he was i'll in bed ~
cried Bah.
Great Scott" The speaker suppressed
the exclamation almost before it passed
his lips, but all the good natured amuse-
ment had vanished out of his face, and
he walked along, whistling softly, appa-
| rehtly oblivious of the child at his side
Bah scarcely noticed his change of mood
she had discovered that the dog was
limping. and she insisted upon carrying
it in her arms.
There's a field path here that will
briug me out into the doctors paddock, -
she announced, coming to a standstill in
front of Il stile. Il think l had better
take the puppy that way, because it is
so much shorter, and Pm sure his paw
ought to be seen to az once Noakes, the
groom, is "a good natured man. he will
be kind to the poor little dog. You can
find yonr own way to the Bernessted
Arms, | supposed"
The young man nodded; he seemed
unfiatteringly ready to dispense with her
companionship.
ooh, yes, l can find my way!" he as
sured her. "And you think that-that
had better go there?"
Its the only decent lodging in the
place. Ours is such a tiny village, you
see. | am sure Mrs. Kelk will make
/ you comfortable" replied Bah. She
climbed the stile, and then she looked
back over her shoulder to nod her fare
we'll
Goodbye Mr.. --. don't think you
told me you. name?"
II don't think did" he responded
He did not seem anxious to supply the
Information, but Bah waited for it il
Ill good faith.
'1-er-I am James Brownlow, at you
service" he called out at last
Goodbye Mr.. Browniow!" replied
Bah You have been very much at my
service and the puppy and l haven't
half thanked you, but Bernested is {
small place, and we are sure to meet
again"
James Brownlow stood still to watcl
the child and the dog.
Eyes, l presume we shall meet again.
he muttered. what a queer affair thi
is! 1t strikes me that my eldest siste
Sage must be playing a little game o
her own. Well, by all accounts, there
nothing for it but the inn. must max
sure of my facts before l attempt t.
act"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-17
Monotony.

An English physician recently pub
lished a book in which he sounds a
warning against worrying, says the
Philadelphia Telegraph Worry, he de-
clared, is directly responsible for many
ailments that result in. death or chronic
disease. There is a twin to worry that
is almost as dangerous to humanity, and
it's name is monotony. The doings Of
the self-same thing day after day and
year after year, and unrelieved associ-
alton with the same people. with the re-
iterated discussion of threadbare sub
jects and the trivial happenings of a
restricted life, finally results in physical
lassitude. and. what is worse, mental
stagnation and apathy. Conditions in
evitably doom the majority Of mankind
to routine, but a holiday is possible to
most people. and, however short, CIle
should be taken. Get out Of the tread
mill for time, at no matter what cost.
1t will pay in stimulated mind and
body, and an increased capacity for the
daily toll. MoBotony invites decay, and
decay precedes death.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-17

1t is not generally known that al
most every Southern State to-day has
a statute law peBsiOning disabled sol
diers OF the late Southern Confederacy
There are people who may think that
such law Is not right, but neyerthe-
less at a second thought, 1t strikes ev-
cry conservatiyely inclined person as
humane. as IL alleviates suffering. i
few Of the Northern States have put
laws upon their statute books, granting
State pensions to the Union soldiers.
Among the Northern states that have
been prominent in this new departure
are found Idaho. California, Maine,
Missouri and Massachusetts.
The Pennsylvania Legislature recent
ly enacted similar law, favorIng
Pennsylvania soldiers who served three
years. $40 per month, 70 be paid out of
the State treasury. The Governor of
PENNSYLVANIA vetoed the Measure.
Ohio is a progressive state, and has
accumulated millions in its state treas
ury. which money is put out Of circu-
lation. he money having been accu-
INFLATED through state tax on corpora
tons. The state cannot pass an act
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-17
CHAPTER Y.

"If you can spare me, mother, l will
ray Jim little visit. The nurse says
he has been asking for me, and, as she
will be taking her walk and Elizabeth is
always busy on Saturdays, l thought it
would be a good opportunity to spend
half an hour or so with him"
Il wish you would, Sage" replied Mrs.
Havant eagerly. 81 was talking to DR..
Masters this morning, and he told me
that there was no fear of your doing
jim any harm now. if you were careful
not to over excite him. | cannot bear to
think Of the poor, dear boy lying alone,
hour after hour. with no one except a
stranger and Elizabeth to look after him.
Give him my love, and tell him that
shall really make an effort to see him to-
morrow"
Sage knew very well that there was
no chance of the speaker being strong
enough to leave her room for days to
come. but she made some soothing re-
sponse and betook herself off on her visit
to the other invalid. The nurse, who
wanted to get out, welcomed her eagerly.
Mr.. Milward has been asking for you,
Miss Havant," she said. "He is certain
" much stronger this afternoon, but you
mustn't let him talk too much"
1T is awfully good of you to come"
said the sick man, when the door closed
behind the nurse.
81 wish l could see you looking bet
teri" exclaimed Sage involutarily. "You
are very weak still, jim, l am afraid.
Nv mother" She broke off, half
alarmed and wholly surprised by the i'm
patient expression that flashed over her
companions countenance.
'Don'tl" he said sharply. Don't call
me that Have you forgotten our talk
the other day, or 10 YOU still believe that
| was delirious tbenf"
Sage looked as she felt, nonplussed
| and uncomfortable. 81 will call you
whatever you like" she began, but he
interrupted her.
Listen! My name is Jerrold Mines.
Jelrold Milues." re repeated, fixing his
sunken eyes full on her bewildered face.
Does that convey nothing to your
Sage shook her head. She was i'm
PRESSED by his lEonner, in spite of herself,
and the "delusion" theory began to grow
less probable.
II don't understand, but please
don't excite yourself" she said. 'If you
have any-any explanation to make wait
until you are stronger"
NO. must speak now. cannot re-
main here any longer under false pre-
lenses. l shall tell you everything, and
throw myself on your mercy. Miss Ha-
want. you must-you shall listen to me !"
A thin hand shot out and clasped the
girls wrist, as she put down her work
and half rose to her feet. Look at me
look steadily at ne. and then tell me
whether you still believe that | am
speaking under the influence Of delirium
or delusionY~
sage bent forward to meet the IN
wavering gaze.
IL" she falte5ed. Buff you
are not Cousin Jim, what-how--
i will explain eve-ything-so lar as /
am able 10 do So" vas the quick re-
Spouse. Il know OF course that there
must have Leen -ona extraordinary coin
| .jierce--scrrc ai--9t, al round-to ae-
! esrn. Tor ny le..g .se q. I'll II was
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-17


Ii is onS OF the anomalies Of war that
although 1t stirs the savage nature of
mankind, II also calls out the highest
qualities of courage, unseltishness and
devotion. Many q deed Of martial hero
ism is done in the name of mercy rath-
er than of the God of battle. No de
scription of a fierce charge records
more determined valor than does the
story of Richard Kirkland as told by
General Kershaw.
Kirkland was private, who served
in the South Carolina Volunteers dur
ing the CIVIL War After the bloody
Battle of Fredericksburg his brigade
occupied the road near the field. one
hundred and fifty yards beyond the
field lay the Federal troops, and he
tween the ground was covered by the
dead and dying. All day long the air
was rent with the cries and groans of
the wounded. and the pitiful calls
Water! Waterw
In the afternoon. as General Ker-
shaw sat In the upper room of his head
quarters overlooking the field, Kirkland
asked permission to speak to him.
General" said the young man, 81
can't stand IT.
Stand what. sergeautT'
"All night and all day I've heard
those poor people crying for water
came TO ask permission to give them
| drink
Kirkland" responded the general
don't you know that II you step ovel
that wall you'll get a bullet in YOU
| headY'
! 81 know II, but l am willing to try.
| The general considered moment
II ought not to allow you to run sucl
risk" he said, but | cannot refus
your request. Trusting God will pre-
tect you, you may CO."
The sergeants eyes lighted wit
pleasure
THANK you, sir! I" he said, heartily
! and ran down the stairs. When h
reached the bottom OF the flight he hes
tated. turned and ran up again.
General. can | show the white hand
kerchief?"
The general slowly shook his head.
mo, Kirkland, you can't do that"
AN right! I'll take the chance,
and he was off again.
From the windows Of the house tn
OlIiceis watched him run across tn
road and climb the wall. He made hi
way quickly to the nearest sufferer
raised the poor fellows head on hi
arm, and gave him long draft of coo
| water.
From one be went to another, unit
his purpose was SO plain in the eyes o
the Federals that all danger was over
From all parts OF the field came tn
pteous appeals; again and again Kirk
land had TO return for water, and h
spent an hour and "A half In mlnlsterini
to the needs of the wounded. Then h
rejoined his company unhnrt
At Chickamauga Kirkland fell. III!
example was one which dlgnlhed al
| humanity.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-17
Definitions for Boarders.

Prune, n. Of. prune, from L. prunum,
a plum. See Plum A plum esp. a
dried plum. used in cookery; as French
or Turkish prunes; California prunes.
hachee +. hachis. fir. hacher. to hash: Of
German origin CT. g. hippo, sickle,
OHG, hippa. for happia. CT. Hatchet)
1. That which is hashed or chopped up:
meat and vegetables, especially such as
have already been cooked, chopped into
small pieces and mixed.
Q A new mixture Of old matter sec
ond preparation or exhibition.
Landlady Gambia dy). II. pl Iandla-
dies t-dizl. (Cf. Landlord. A wom-
an having real estate, which she leases
TO a tenant on tenants.
2. The mistress Of an inn or lodging
house.-Birmirgham Nell erald.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-17

Census returns show that the total
population Of Egypt, exclusive OF no.
mad Bedoulns, is 11,206,3j0, of whom
5.G1S,6s4 are males and 5.5S7,675 fe-
males. This is an increase Of nearly
100000 since 1897.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-17

a cir! never likes to be kissed UNI
less she says she doesn't.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-17

Three hundred girls are employed in
the harness trade in New York AM Ken
lucky has a girl JOCKEY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-26

reached the arrested stage In pulmonary tubercu-
loss. can no longer remain in institutions for in
cipient cases. 1t is desirable that this class Of
patients. who have nearly recovered but who are
advised TO spend an extra six months or more in
the Adrondacks. should not be obliged return TO
city conditions TO support themselves. To that end
light employment along the lines of intensive gar
denng OF vegetables and flowers raising poultry
and other industrial work, carried on out of doors
is 70 be undertaken a ready market is assured
for all products. Such practical training in agri-
culture and handcrafts will make permanent means
OF support possible 10 many whose strength will
not stand the strain OF close confinement There
will also be comfortable lodging and wholesome
board provided at moderate cost for a limited num-
Der, in the superintendcnt's house.
a desirably located dwelling with five acres Of
arabic land. all appliances for poultry raising and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-26
coNEY ISLANDS ATTRACTIONS

The great day dreams at Dreamland and ths
numerous illusions" at Luna Park are in full
swing now, and the thousands who went down last
week to take first night" view, as it were.
showed that Coney Island IS sti close to the heart
of New York Those who have seen some Of the
new attractions they surpass all that has been
heretofore attempted. To-day Dreamland throws
open another OF its new attraetions-"The Yellow
stone Mountain Ride This is said 10 he tba
longest ride feature at Coney Island The HIN
peaks crossed in motor cars which sHi1r
around volcano set in the centre of the mountain
the highest point of which is 10 At night hs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-26

small cottage for leather and other Industrial.
NUS poem leased Tor two years with the privilege OF
ipulchase within six months. Any contribution
aiEe or small VIII thus be OF service toward pre
,reillng arrested cases from relapsing into holm
.essness The first years expenses involve about
*o,OO' ana the committee feel that the modesty oS
this sum warrants their asking a PROMPT and SeD
erous response Contributions In excess OF this
sum VIII be used to make the work permanent
Checks may be made TO DIR. Joseph /. Nichols
treasurer and addressed to him Highland Park
Saranao Lake, n. Y. A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-26
WHERE CREDIT is DUE.

"Pouf!" said the foreigner derisvely Your
finest wines and most luscious prunes come
from France. Yet you boast Of your products"
Hold on!" replied the Californian. Don't you
know my state yields those very wines and
prunes?" vim
But LABEL" said the foreigner "Zat Is "a
work OF France Has America such art? Again
poufv'-Philadelphia Ledger
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-26

Down ut Luna Park. where "the dime is as big
a dollar" the crowds have taken 10 Sousa's
new Luna song. and at all the attractions new
and continued, hear them hum this airy
dream of the summer girl. The newest feature
Might and Morning" the point Of interest
70 visitors In the last week. already reported
in these columns, the management has expended
S0O'U" on tins show. 1t occupies a building half