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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04
His Dear Old Mother

any dear old mother, who is now
eighty.three years old. tbrives on Eiec-
trio Bitters, s" writes w. b. Brunson,. OF
Dublin, Ga. "She has taken them for
about two years and enjoys an excel
lent appetite, feels strong and sleeps
we'll" That's the way Electric Bitters
affect the aged, and the same happy re-
suits follow in all cases Of female weak
ness aud general debility, Weak, pn'
nv children too are greatly strengthen
ed by them. Guaranteed also for stom
ach, liver and kidney troubles by ID
G. Miller, druggist. SOC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

When girl will admit fellow kiss.
ed her he didn't.
The trouble with. reform is it never
begins where charity shouldn't home,
You can never make women believe
that she isn't saving money by buying
more to get a discount.
Most peoples idea of good cook is
one that can fix up thing that you
eat without guessing what it is.
A man stops Dragging abont hi
children after they learn how to spent
SO much money that he can't spen'
any. New York Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04
Hard Times in Kansas,

The old days of grasshoppers and
drouth are almost forgotten in the pros
porous Kansas of today, although cit
izen of Oodell, Earl Shamburg, has not
vet forgotten hard time he encounter.
ed. He says: ~ was worn ont and
discouraged by coughing night and day
and could find no relief till tried DIR,
Kings New Discovery. 1t took less
than one bottle to completely cure me.
The safest and most reliable cough anC
cold cure and lung and throat healel
ever discovered. Guaranteed by H. @
Miller, druggist, SOC and 81. Tria
bottle free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04
indigestion

Stomach trouble Is but symptom OF. and not
In itself true disease. We think OF Dyspepsia
Heartburn. and Indigestion as real diseases yet
they are symptoms only Of certain Speclhc
Nerve sckness-nothing else
It was this fact that first correctly led Dr. Shoop
In the creation of that now very popular Stomach
Remedy-rr Shops Restorative. Going difecI
to the stomach nerves, alone brought that success
and favor to DR.. shoop and his Restorative WITH
out that original and highly vital principle no
such lasting accomplishments were ever to be had.
For stomach distress. bloating. biliousness BAD
breath and sallow complexion, try DR.. shoop
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS or LQuid--and see for your
self what it can and will do. We sell and cheer
fully recommend
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04
Keep the Kidneys Well
Health is Worth Saving, and
Some Johnson City Peo-
pie Know How to
to Save 1t.

Many Johnson City people take their
lives in their hands by neglecting the
kidneys when they know these organs
need help Sick kidneys are RESPONSE
BILE for vast amount of suffering and
i'll health, but there is no need to suffer
nor to remain in danger when all dis
eases and aches aud pains due to weak
kidneys can be quickly aud permanent
" cured by the use of Doan's Kidney
Pills. Here is the statement OF John
son City citizen who has reclaimed
good health by the use of this remedy
W. B. Alden, clerk in Bee Hive De-
partment store and residing on King
street, johnson City, Tenn, says
"Mrs. Alden has been troubled for q
long time with miserable backache'
/ had heard 40 much about Doan's Kid
ney Pills aud knew 30 many people
who had used them with satisfactory
results that concluded to get her
box. She has derived world OF bene
fit from them and the results from tn
fret doses have been so favorable tina
Doan's Kidney Pills will have per
manent place in our medicine chest.
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no other.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04
Cured Of Rheumatism.

VIM. Henry, of Chattanooga, Tenn,
had rheumatism in his left arm. "The
strength seemed to have gone out of the
musIes so that it was useless for work,
he saws. 81 applied Chamberlain
Pain Balm and wrapped the arm in
flannel at night, and to my relief l
found that the pain gradually left me
and the strength returned. In three
weeks the rheumatism had disappeared
and has not since returned" If trou-
bled with rheumatism try few appli-
cations of Pain Balm. You are certain
to be pleased with the relief which il
affords. For sale by H. @. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04
Great Activity

Is shown without any disagreeable of,
reflects, by DR.. Caldwells QaxatiVel
Syrup Pepsin, in going to the seat OF
your trouble, when you are victim OF
constipation, biliOuspe esq, headache. In.
digestion, dizziness, etc. 1t gently but
firmly drives out the poisons that are
causing your illness, and braces up all
your internal organs to do their proper
work Try it. Sold by all druggists at
SOC and S1.0O. Money back If it fails.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04
Out Of Sight

"Out OF sight, out of mind, is an old
saving which applies with special force
to sore, burn or wound that's been
treated with Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
It's out of sight. out of mind and out OF
existence. Piles too and chilblains dis
appear under it's healing influence
Guaranteed by Fl. q. Miller, druggist
25 cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

First Farmer hey tell as how
that there artist chap as was up ere
last year got five pound for his picture
OF the old 'ouse.
Second Farmer-G long with you,
Mr.. Stubs. Why, the 'ouse itself
amt worth i'll Punch.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04
Criminal Attack

on an inoffensive citizen is frequently
made in that apparently useless little
tube called the "appendix. " It's gen.
erally the result of protracted constipa'
ton, following liver torpor. Dr. Klnge
New Life Pills regulate the liver, pre-
vent appendicitis and establish regnla'
habits of the bowels. 25c at Il. @. Mil
ler's drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

"Senator, I presume it requires a
good bit of practice to make speech
aud have every sentence in it say some
thing, doesn't it?" "It does" replied
Senator Badger, "but it requires more
to be able to talk for an hour and say
nothing. Milwaukee Sentinel.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

"Your old professional rival is gain
ing great deal OF prestage,"
"Yes," answered the doctor, "but
I'll fix all that. l am making arrange
ments to have him called as an expert
witness. - Washington Star.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

"My husband" said the Mayors
wife proudly, "fought in the late war.
His company was in one thrilling en-
gagement, and only remnant escaped
alive"
"I suppose you got the remnant"
said the spite visitor. London News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

ibid you lose much by that fire out
at your house?" asked Townley.
1.-TWO quarts of fine old Scotch whls-
KY" replied Subbubs.
"Was that alp
"Yes; you see, only about half ofour
volunteer fire company got there. =
Philadelphia Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

Customer-How much for that suit
Of clothes, if pay cash2
TaiIor-$40.
Customer-How much on credit?
Tailor-$SO; half of it down.-Cleve'
land Leader.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04
WhOOpIng Cough.

| have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in my family in cases of
whooping cough, and want to tell you
that 1t is the best medicine / have ever
used.-W. F. CASTOR, Posc0, Ga. This
remedy is safe and sure. For sale by
n. G. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04
A Woman Tells How to Relieve Rheumatic
Pains.

rams.
Ihave been very great sufferer from
the dreadful disease, rheumatism, for a
number of years. | have tried many
medicines, but never got much relief
from any of them until two years ago,
when bought bottle of Chamberlains
Pain Balm. / found relief before l had
used all OF one bottle, but kept on ap.
plying it and soon felt like different
woman. Through my advice many Of
my friends have tried it and tell you
how wonderfully it has worked. Mrs
Sarah A. Cole, 140 S. New ST., Dover,
Del. Chamberlain Pain Balm is .
liniment. The relief from pain which
it affords is alone worth many times It'll
cost. 1t makes rest and sleep possible
For sale by Il. G. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04
Going Some.

Ohoofer-Thst's pretty apple orch
ard.
Shokes-Apple orcharh? That's a
weate field.
Ohoofer-Well, when / spoke we
we're passing an apple orchard.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

Constipation causes headache, nau-
sea, dizziness, languor, heart palpita-
tion Drastic physics gripe, sicken,
weaken the bowels and don't cure.
Doan's Regulets act gently aud cure
constipation. IS cents. Ask your
druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

why can't l get my NUMBER" de-
manded the man.
Lines busy" replied the telephone
girl.
IT don't believe it.
cts 80, just the same. Some COW
boys have borrowed it to hang horse
thief with.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

Gladys-Charlie is economizing, and
it's pretty rough on me.
Ethel-He don't spend SO much for
candy and theater ticketsp
Gladys-Its his barber's bill he is
economizing on.-American Spectator.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

go what do you attribute the decay
of poetry" asked the youthful disciple
of the Muses..
81 suppose it's because most OF 1T is
SO rotten, +" replied the editor, YEARLY.
Philadelphia Record.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

She (superstitious) az should never
propose to q girl on Friday-it's m
lucky"
He (cynicaD -"Not always. once
knew fellow who did it aud the girl
refused him. Judge.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

"My son beware of railroads."
eyes, dad"
"And women. They both abound
with fatal curves. "
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

Most dis6guring skin eruptiOns, scro-
fula, pimples, rashes, etc are due to i'm
pure blood. Burdock Blood Bitters is a
cleansing blood tonic. Makes you clear
eyed, clear Drained, clear-skinned.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

eff she considers him such paragon
why won't she let him dance with my
other grip"
"She probably thinks he is too good
to be true. Judge.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

notwithstanding to Swiggs, we are
to have an early spring.
Jones-How that?
Smith-He claims to have seen rob-
in and two bluebirds the other day.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

Hicks-I thought you said he was a
Free-Will Baptist.
Wicks-Lord, no! He's married.
Somerville Journal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

Don't let the baby suffer from ecze-
ma, sores or any itching of the skin.
Doan's Ointment gives instant relief,
cures quickly. Perfectly safe for chill
drsn. All druggists sell Il,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

Never can tell when you'll mash
finger or suffer q cut, hruise, burn or
scald. Be prepared. DR.. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil instantly relieves the pain
quickly cures the wound.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

She-They say that poor Mr.. Tom,
kins wife drove him to drink.
He-Well, 1t looks more like q runa-
way to me. American Spectator.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

Jones-Oh, that's no sign. Swiggs al
ways sees birds instead of snakes
Chicago News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

Ring-Is he a hard man to work I'M
der?
Sting-I thought so wher he fell off
ladder onto my head.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04
Applicable.
(Ladies Home Journal }

The tailoor's sign in little inland
town was an apple, simple au apple.
The people were amazed at it. They
came in crowds to the tailor asking
him what on earth the meaning of the
sign was.
The tailor with complacent smile
replied;
Gift ha Int been f'rau apple where
wouldthe clothing business be to day?'
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

81 wonder il there's anything SER
ious between that girl aud the little
Captain?"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

Mrs. Griggs-so you managed to get
to the bargain counter for me. Did
you see anything real cheap there?
3riggs Yes, | caught a glimpse of
myself in a mirror Boston Pran-
script.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-04

7np sufferers should tax. Miles N.rvia.
Evening journal., 1907-01-04

upon and lumned with fiction that than fact
hope to be-
securing illustrate there has been
kept in view than the selection of brush pencil that
has given proof of high artistic conception and skilled technique
There has been kept mind the necessity
mating pen and pencil that there would be commngng Of
spirit and that the illustration presented the eye of the ead
while pleasing with its technical truth and beauty would also
vey the mind the spirit of the and characters portrayed
wood direction newspaper before attempted
AS consequence there will be found diversity of manner and
of touch in the illustrations corresponding that distinguishing
the stories they illustrate.
Among the artists who will illustrate the stories Meth
es who has extended the walls of his studio that embraces
all outdoors and whose models found every highway and
byway Ike Morgan whose illustrations sought for by
the leading magazines Of the country Walter Whitehead who in
furnishing illustrations this series has had to brush and
oil and enable him do justice his subject Jerome
Uh who is noted for his realistic portrayal of the Chinaman in
every phase of the life he lives in the oruous dens which
the Caucasian seldom gains and in their company will
work many other artists of equal skill and fame
Thus may well look forward with pleasurable am
tcpation the Inauguration of this new newspaper IDEA
Evening journal., 1907-01-04
Resolutions of Respect.

At a special meeting of Friendship
Fire Company held January 3, 1907
the following resolutions were adopted.
Whereas, The messenger Of death has
again visited our company and sum
moned from us our late member,
Thomas McHugh; therefore be il
Resolved, That while we bow IN
humble submission to the will Of our
Divine Creator, who dceth all things
well, we cannot but deplore the loss our
company has sustained in the death. OF
one whose love was binding TO the
welfare Of our company.
Resolved. That we extend to his
brother and sister our heartfelt SYM
pathy in their time Of sorrow and sf-
Fiction; and be Il further
Resolved, That a copy of these reso-
lutions be sent to the bereaved brother
and sister and also be recorded in the
minutes Of our company and published
m the press of the city. and be it
fuShsr
Resolved. That the apparatus OF tho
company be draped for q period OF
thirty days. ana that as further
mark of respect we do now adjourn.
c. w. Ferguson. President.
VIM. c. Leibrandt,
VIM. d. Shaw
Committee.
Evening journal., 1907-01-04

tanned for this series Henry whose versatile pen has fame
throughout the land for its humor and pahos adventurous
farce and its delicate touch when dealing with gravest
jecH and always always for its ruhfuy realistic presentation of
the life amid which to-day. rf
Leo Crane with his knowledge gained by experience of
the wild frozen lands of the Northwest Agonaus
of today and of the tragic incidents which they their
search for gold.
Hugh O. Penteco divine lawyer journalist socioogit and
philosopher who has always had view the study humanity
writes with fiction his medium, of life he has found it, of the
passions that mould and control life
And "John Oliver Hobbies" Mrs Cragie whose death caused
mourning both sides of the Atlantic among many thousands
who had learned love her through her Stories will still speak
those friends through stories that will appear in this SERIES
that have yet been published
But continue the list of authors who contribute the series
would require extended space To mention but few there
Charles Bael Loom prince in the kingdom of humor Eugene
Wood Hugh Pendexter Owen Oliver Grace MCGOWAN Cook
Margaret Foster Walter Hacke Ellen M Palmer Annie Haml
Donne Henry Irving Dodge Jeanette Cooper iona Gale,
Theodosis Garrison.
The reading of the proves that mental food for
every will be given be that inclined smiling humor
laughing farce psychological study of mind and heart stirring
incident tragic adventure Every phase of life will be touched
Evening journal., 1907-01-04

tees to appoint two physicians OF this
city to examine all applicants for adj
mission 20 the hospital from this city
may have been criticized. Il was made
necessary by the constantly Increasing
number OF persons who demanded ad-
mission TO the hospital from Whining
ton and has proved one OF the most
advantageous rules ever enacted. Many
persons who previous to the passage
Of the act were not proper subjects for
hospital treatment We're unloaded on
the State. Alcohol and gentle dement's.
who could have been cared for at home
were sent to the State Hospital in
understandable numbers.
Owing 20 the crowded condition Il
was utterly impossible to care f6r these
and the law was. Therefore. male alb
solutely necessary The two physicians
who were appointed have reported thir-
ty cases IN which they refused TO sign
ftiie certihcates The wedding '-out Of
these undesirable patients saved the
State thousands Of dollars. DR. TIancl-
or thinks Il is a pity the law could not
be made to cover the entire State. II
is the only law Of the kind in the
country, ttt..ttt1.
Delaware cares for its insane In a
better manner and at less cost to the
State than any other state IN the
Union. but the ever increasing demand
on the resources has made It impossi-
bic to accommodate properly ash per-
Sons sent TO the institution The hos
pital is without deficiency but this
has been brought about only by the
most rigid economy.
Evening journal., 1907-01-04

and what little happiness there is in
life for than.
But the superintendent and his as
sistants are not to blame. IL is due
TO their great care. dorethought and
untiring energy and resourcefulness
that the patients arc cared for as well
os they are under the present condi-
lions Everything is done by them
Tor the inmates and they are all too
human TO see any one suffer or 80
without the proper .attention, irrespen-
tive OF the fact that their duty de-
mands OF them that they give the in
mates their greatest care and attention.
Another Building Demanded.
superintendent Hancher urged upon
the Board Of Trustees the necessity OF
asking the I.egislattire for an-apPro-
priation with which 20 build a de-
fached structure Cor the colored pa
nients. The building should be as sub
etantiaaly built as the one now in use
and should have ali the comforts ana
conveniences thar those who will oc-
cupy Il have been accustomed TO On
the old
while the raw authorizing tho Trus-
Evening journal., 1907-01-04
LAST
EDITION
2.3O p. m.
NJ AID OF THE
PEDAGOGUES
contInued from FIrst Page.

d. That we are convinced. after thor
ohgh investigation. that the. salaries Of
ne public school teachers Of Winnings
tion are grossly inadequate when the
character and quality Of services rem
.dered and increased cost OF living are
considered
The outcome OF our present progress.
sive civilization I'm ali lines OF human
thought and endeavor, makes impera-
tive demands upon teachers for broad
er preparation, increased efficiency
continues development OF skill. and
power, and larger results from the
school room as shown in the lives ard
character OF the children. To keep
pace with these demands as well as
those OF the ever Increasing cost OF
living. teachers must be better remun-
Grated for their services, which may be
justly regarded, as the most important
and valuable. TO the city, to the state
and TO the republic.
2. That the Board OF Public Educa-
ton has expressed its Willingness and
desire 10 pay the teachers salaries com.
mensurate with the services rendered.
but that u is unable to DO 50 with the
funds at its command, appropriated in
accordance with the provisions OF the
charter under which 1t lis now operat-
ing
3. That the provisions relating Ia
the necessary funds for the Board Of
Education i'm the Proposed Charter
for the City OF Wilmington, 1907" page
rs, Section 80, are exactly the same as
those contained I'm the Act OF March p
1905. ITO provide for the organization
and Control OF the Public Schools oil
the city of Wilmington" pages 27 anc
2S Sec H. These provisions being
wholly inadequate to meet the growing
needs Of the Board to furnish funds fol
the increase Of salaries we recommend
that said Section 9s be stricken out
before presenting the same to the Gen.
eral-Assembly.
4. That at a regular meeting OF the
Board Of Education held December "a
1906. by a unanimous vote, a "Legisla.
tive Committee composed OF the Law
Committee, and the Chairman Of tn
Teachers Committee who is also
member OF the General Assembly Of tn
State. was appointed 10 prepare a BIZ
to be presented to the General Assem-
bly, at its next session asking for leg
lislation whereby adequate appropria.
tons for the maintenance OF hi
schools and the erection Of new build
lings may be secured.
8. That the Board Of Trade approx
OF the movement of the teachers for al
adjustment and reasonable increase G
their salaries. and recommend the adop
ton OF whatever action may be takel
J by the Board of Education in the prem
Uses, leaving 10 the property constitut
ed authorities the duty Of devising tn
! ways and means necessary for bring
! ing about the desired result
Respectfully submitted
Geo w. Twitmyer,
w. f. Kurtz,
G.. A. Elliott.
J r. ]. Maclean,
J.. w. Brosius.
Committee
Evening journal., 1907-01-04

There few men, fewer women who do enjoy thor
Dughy good short To crafty this almost universal
arrangements have been made by this paper for readers
series of original stories of character superior any
hitherto appeared newspaper and that the highest class aga
zines hope urpas This idea that prove
to ounreaders pleasing as il Is
The stories will be published weekly and each will be complete
They will be illustrated with pictures of has always
been deemed impossible for newspapers attempt pesentrs
because of the great expense of obtaining original illustrations
artists of the highest ranks and next because of the
difficulties that prevented the proper presentation of such ustra-
tons in the pages of newspaper.
Both those obstacles have been overcome and thus this
newspaper idea has been made possible
This series will be made of contributions from pens
the and who have foremost place among
of the short oa department of literary in which America
has always held envabe prominence They the writers whose
hold leading place the lists of the leading maya
of the country the writers who breathing fresh life
into literature and whose combined efforts are raising
7her and higher levels both conception and technical
of execution. They the wong writer's the writers
who portray the life of the day. and whose lines of inter-
sobng fiction hewn closer the truth are the
of those who profess write only of facts
ng the writers from whom stories have already been OBJ
Evening journal., 1907-01-04
INSANE HERDED
LIKE CATTLE

,contlnusd From First Pars,