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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-27
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17
TRANSIT METEORS.

In view of the appended statement
from the Johnson City COMET we would
respectfully warn those people that
realism is the fad nowadays, and such
impossible fiction as the proposed play
is bound to be a failure:
A new play is being rehearsed by
local talent, Zone Sober Day in The
CONE Office" The only trouble we
see in the way is to get material for the
play.-Paris Partisan.
A clerical BLACKBOARD of Washington
denounced Miss Olga Nethersole as
lewd and she rightly sued the upstart
for slandering her. The pulpit is not
the public prosecutor. Paris Partisan.
The action of Mr.. Carmack in going
into the state convention last night and
scattering the band of milk and cider
expansionists who sought to make the
party platform and aid to the republi-
can administration was an exhibition of
splendid courage. The Nashville dis
patches indicate that Judge Snodgrass
and Gov. McMillin were in "conserva-
tive course" with regard to the ques-
ton of our new possessions, and but
for Carmack's determined stand for o
straight declaration they would have
been successful. In defeating them
Mr.. Carmack and his supporters have
rendered the party lasting SERVICE
The platform is right and the great
body of democracy will be satisfied
Chattanooga News.
Carmack got Rice Pierce to open the
door little so that Benton might know
he was having roast beef for dinner
Knoxville Journal.
The play, "Ten Nights in q Bar
Room" was given in Johnson City re-
Gently, and Editor Cy Lyle says that a
good many people were under the inn
preston that it was "Ten Nights in
THE COMET Office" Subsequently he
intimates that another play will be pre-
sented called Gone Sober Day in THE
COMET Office" What's the matter,
Cy? Have you been entertaining the
editor of the Hardeman Free Press I'M
awares?- Commerciai-Appeal.
The sum and substance of the whole
thing is that the state convention en-
dorsed McMillin for governor aud Car
mack for senator, and the democrats OF
Tennessee will obey the instruction. -
Chattanooga News.
The Washington Post says "Bob
Taylor is the latest suggestion as a
vice-presidential candidate. Bob could
fiddle while the confagration is in
progress" He could also be first violin
at the Inauguration. Commercially
neal
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17
Fitz Wanted TO Hedge.

The Memphis mercial-Appeal
has some decided opinions on the Hon.
Morgan Fitzpatrick and his speech il
the state convention. Our Memphis
contemporary says;
Hon. Morgan G. Fitzpatrick is one
of the best fellows in the world and he
is usually wide awake in politics, but
when he arose in the convention and
gravely announced that Gov. McMillin
would not stand on the platform as first
brought in, somebody must have hyp-
Noticed him. Those present smiled
expansive smiles. The platform was
the state democratic platform prepared
for the candidate for governor to stand
upon. The planks dealing with ma
tional questions were part of the plat
form, of course, but the primal idea of
the document, the basic principle of it,
was state affairs. There was no one q
candidate for governor but Mr.. McMil-
lin and no one was expected to stand
on this platform but the governor.
If he did not see it and approve it he is
less prudent than we have hitherto i'm
agined him. If he would jump into a
campaign without seeing where he was
going to land and on what he was 60
ing to stand he should have a guar
dian appointed to take care of him.
When Carmack pronounced against
the platform and it became obvious
that he was about to capture McMillin's
convention it became necessary to
"hedge," and Hon. Morgan @. Fitz-
patrick knows how to hedge gracefully
as we'll as any one now on this outer
crust of the world.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17

Editor Milton wrote the Sentinel
from Nashville (after he came home) in
reference to the disputed plank in the
platform that "Mr. Carmack set the
convention wild by his statement that
he would refuse to stand upon it. "
We don't know why Milton wrote this
He must have known better. Mr.. Car
mack's speech was decidedly the most
conservative one made. He said the
platform was all right so far it went,
but it did not go far enough. He said
that if the democratic party was in ia
vor of certain things it should say so,
and If it was opposed to certain things
it ought to say so in no uncertain words.
1t was Mr.. Fitzpatrick who declared
that Mr.. McMillin would not run upon
the platfrom as first presented.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17

We we're told by his little strikers
that Ned Carmack was "not going to
NEEDLE in the state conventions" but
Nedward meddled, all the same. He
smote the atmosphere with great We
hemence, in his effort to get such an
anti-imperialist plank in the platform
as he fancied would help his senatorial
aspirations. After all, not less than 80
per cent of the people of Tennessee be-
lieye with Judge Snodgrass on this is
issue; this regardless of party lines.
We wish we could say something very
different from this and tell the truth,
but we cannot. Chattanooga Times.
We only wish you could tell the
truth at all, when it comes to dealing
with democracy. II you don't know
You could easily have found out that
Judge Snodgrass did not have enough
following in the convention to feel
sorry when he took his seat, cut off on
a point of order. And this was large
convention of democrats, some of that
90 PER cent ought to have gotten into
it. The trouble with the Times is that
it is mad because Mr.. Carmack and a
few other democrats called the atten-
ton of the convention to the bad points
in the platform presented by McMil-
lin committee and forced Mr.. Fitzpat-
rick to declare that Mr.. McMillin would
not run upon it as reported and make a
motion to recommit it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17

Senator Teller arraigned the officers
OF the ordinance bureau of the navy de-
partment for incompetency and ignor.
ance during the discussion OF the armoi
clause of the naval appropriation bill,
and the arraignment was Endorsed by
Senator Allison. Mr.. Teller said the
Ignorance displayed by officers Of that
board when they appeared before con-
gressional committees for the purpose
of giving information, had been some
times absolutely pitiful, and that he
could get more information out Of q
private citizen in ten minutes than he
had ever been able to get out of one Of
those officers in an hour; slso that there
were engineers in civil life who could
make infinitely better guns than any
officer on the ordinance board, but thai
the board would not listen to them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17

The Soldiers Home bill passed the
senate Wednesday night. Hon. W. P.
Brownlow telegraphed this good news
to W. G.. Mathes this morning. He
stated that Senators Bate and Turley
did splendid work for the bill. The
bill has yet to pass the house, but this
will be done at Mr.. Brownlow's pleas
IRE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17
Dress Goods, Etc.

The best stock of white goods
ever exhibited in the city.
India Linens sc, &c, Sc, Zoe,
129c, 15c, 1Sc, zoe and 25c.
Organdy, extra width, at SOC
Organdy, medium width 25c
and 35c.
P KS, fancy stripe, Zoe, 15c
TIC and 25c.
Colored Dimities, beautiful
pattern, at l5c.
Good line Of colored Lawn,
Etc, at 10c.
Full line ladies summer I'm.
derwear at lowest prices.
See our big assortmentof fans
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17

The catalogue for the third annual
exhibition of the Tri-C County Fair asso
citation and street carnival, is now be.
ing made up. 1t will contain liberal
premiums on farm products and in the
fancy work and pantry departments.
Handsome premiums will be given
this year also for best decorated floats
and carriages in street parade that will
pay the winners for the special prepa
rations. The indications are that the
fair and carnival this year will be bet
ter than anything heretofore attempted
From time to time THE COMET will an
nounce special features.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17

Adjutant General Hart, of Delaware,
who is in Washington on business,
said of the political outlook in his state
"We will elect every state officer from
governor down, and legislature that
will choose two democratic United
States senators. The republicans are
In hopeless state of disorganization,
and are beaten from the start. II the
rest of the country will do as we'll Of
Delaware in November, there won't be
much left of the g. o. p"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17

If the Chattanooga Times does not
sting itself to death in the next few
days because Carmack captured the
convention that nominated Gov. Nc
Millin, it will be because some one has
pulled out its singer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17

Hon. Baxter Taylor was very proper
ly selected as the elector for the First
congressional district at the state con-
vention last week. Baxter is young
man and talented speaker, and will
fill the land with democratic music.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17
Shoes and Slippers.

We are having a larger shoe
trade than ever before.
Ladies Ziegler sandals $3.50,
$l,75 and $500
Ladies Ziegler oxfords 81 so,
$500 and 81 so.
Ladies Ziegler low buttons at
$500 and $2.75.
Ladies Ziegler spring lfeel all
prices.
Mems Ziegler all styles and
prices.
We sell the best $1.00 and
$1.25 Shoes to be had.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17

The contest for the mower The
COMET is giving away, will close at 4
O'Clock on the afternoon Of the 25th
instant If you contemplate helping
your friends now is the time to do so.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17

McMillin took through train from
the gubernatorial chair to renomina-
ton, but it was not vestibuled. He
had to change platforms.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17

If McMillin don't see the handwrit-
ing on the wall and withdraw from the
senatorial race it is because he puts all
his rs in his speeches.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17
EXPANSION.
CONFINED from First nage J

Continued from First page)
had not one word of argument in it.
There was great confusion in the hall,
and an impotence on the part of many
delegates that amounted to discourtesy,
NOT FAR ENOUGH.
Congressman Carmack was called for
and he responded in a deliberate speech.
He said he did not believe the plank
fully and fairly expressed the opinion
of democracy. He did not object to Che
plank so far as it went, but it did not
go far enough. The convention should
sound no uncertain note. If it opposed
imperialism it should say so. The flag
should go to no place to which the
constitution could not go. If any peo-
pie were not fit for our institutions,
then our institutions were not fit for
them. The platform should show how
the democracy stood.
OPPOSED BY THE GOVERNOR.
NJ. G. Fitzpatrick said that Gov. Nc
Millin opposed the plank as read, and
would not run upon it. He moved tC
recommit.
JUDGE sNoDGRAsS.
There were calls for Judge Snodgrass
and that gentleman responded. Ht
made strong expansion speech, start
ing out by saying that the islands had
become American territory and con
gress had no power to cede them away
Not single state had declared against
expansion.
w. J. Whitthorne made a point o
order that the discussion was not ger
main, and was sustained.
John Allison spoke for the platform
as reported.
E. L. Bullock moved to amend thu
motion to recommit by authorizing thu
chairman to name ten new members O.
the committee on resolutions. Thu
was adopted.
e. e. Eslick asked in the name o
God, humanity and the party if thu
platform be democratic "Let us say
we did not come by the Philippine Is
lands rightly, and turn them loose"
NEW Committeeman.
Chairman Gaines then named thu
new committeeman as follows:
First district, John l. Cox, Sullivan
Second district, Chas. T. Gates, Knox
Third district, W. L. Murray, Hami
ton; Fourth district, B. D. Bell, Sum
mer; Fifth district, A. B. Woodland
Lincoln; Sixth district, Edwin A. Price
Davidson; Seventh district, E. L. Els
lick, Giles; Eighth district. E. L. Bull
lock, Madison; Ninth district, Rice A
Pierce, Obion; Tenth district, Col
John Overton.
THos. L. WILLIAMS RENoMINATED.
It was decided to proceed with the
nomination of a railroad commissioner
John Allison nominated Thomas L.
Williams, ofKnox.
Mr.. Hughes, of Claiborne, nomina
ted r. B. Hickey, of Cooke.
When Maury county was reached,
Mr.. Hickey's name was withdrawn,
and Mr.. Williams was nominated by
reclamation. Mr.. Williams had 84(
and Mr.. Hickey 145.
Mr.. Williams spoke eloquently of his
great admiration for Bryan and the
Chicago platform.
While waiting on the committee or
platform, the convention was addressed
by Hon. W. L. Ledgerwood of Knox
E. r. Richardson introduced reso
luton approving the effort of the cham
Der of commerce to have battleshiE
named Tennessee. Adopted.
SYMPATHY WITH THE BoERs.
John R. Aust moved that the com
mittee on resolutions be instructed tC
bring in resolution of sympathy with
the south African republics in their
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17

The democratic candidates for school
commissioners are s. M. McCamey,
Joe P. Lyle and Henry Melbourne.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17

We are offering special design at S2970 COM
plete with Brass-Plated Crate and Tile work,
Send for circular, also our catalog of Mantels
from $40 up ALCoTT, Ross l. SCULLY Co.
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17
M'MILLIN RENOMINATED.

Hon. S. G. Heiskell of Knoxville was
recognized, and placed Gov. McMillin' s
name before the convention in an elo-
quent address, in which he reviewed
his splendid administration and com
mented on the fact that democracy had
lived up to every platform pledge.
There were several seconds to the
nomination, and W. M. Brandon of
Stewart moved that the nomination be
made by reclamation. This motion
carried and Chairman Gaines appointed
Messrs. w. M. Brandon, q. f. Milton,
John Overton. John p. Buchanan, G..
H. Armistead, John Thompson, Frank
Dibrell, w. W. Patterson, Bancroft
Murray and G. p. Warfeld committee
to escort the nominee to the hall.
Thomas M. Mcconnell then moved
that the chairman be authorized to APP
point six members of the state commit.
tee, two from each grand division
This motion carried.
When Gov. McMillin entered the
hall he was greeted with enthusiasm,
and, Notwithstanding the fact that it
was already after o'clock, his speech
WAS uehTu Will lHJ6TcSt, anu frequently
he was interrupted by applause. He
reviewed the events of his administers
ton and showed where every platform
pledge had been kept. On national
questions he reiterated his faith in free
coinage, stood by the constitution, de-
clared against Imperialism and declared
his belief that w. J. Bryan would be
triumphantly elected in November.
The convention then adjourned.
No convention ever had better Off
GERS. 1T was matter of general COM
ment that both the presiding officers
were highly satisfactory, which is not
always the case. The secretary, n. g..
Robertson, and his assistants were un-
usually up to date; the services of Ser
geant- alarms J. ID. johnson were alb
solutely indispensable in maintaining
order and keeping delegates in their
seats, while his clever little assistant,
j. d. Lotion, son of Squire Lotion,
made many friends by his cheerful,
prompt responses to oil the calls made
on him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17
THE VOTING BEGINS.

Voting in The COMET CONSIST for the
Jones Chain Drive Mower, to be given
to the most popular farmer in either
Washington, Carter, or Unicoi county,
has begun, and from now until May
Gath, the date on which the contest will
close, interest in the matter will natu-
rally increase as new contestants enter
the race. The balloting now stands:
W. W. DeVault. ...................41O
CnaS. raw ,..,.... .,,.,FIr',,',,', OJ4
J. Robert Anderson. .........,,..,. $40
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Il. M. Singer MISUNDERSTANDING. ~
W. w. Hale Observation-Disclosures. 90
Mike Massengill Observation-Disclosures. 60
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Jim st. John Observation-Disclosures. 20
H. b. Houston. Observation-Disclosures. AZ
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-17

The Beers want to be Americans
That's q laudable ambition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-22
FUTURE AUXILIARY CRUISERS,
proposed Amendment of Reuufre-
ments for Subsidized Mail Steamers.

proposed Amendment of Require
ments for Subsidized Mail Steamers.
Several important recommendations have
been made by the naval board of inspec-
tion and survey, amending existing require
ments under which merchant steamships
may be included in the list of vessels en-
titled to the benefit of subsidy for carving
the mail with view to their ready CONVEX
sion into auxiliary cruisers in time of war
These recommendations are the result of
recent examinations of certain merchant
ships now under construction at Cramps
shipyard at Philadelphia, which are de-
signed for naval use in case of an emerg-
ency. One of the experiences of the late
war was the unusually heavy expense in
CURED in converting subsidized mail steam
ships into cruisers suitable for naval pur-
poses 1t is with a view to obviate this
heaVy expense in the future that the board
mas recommended that all such vessels
building or to be built shall be made to con-
form to more severe requirements In the
matter OF general construction before re-
ceiving the bounty provided by the mail
subsidy act, than has been the case in the
past.
1t IS recommended by the board that all
fire mains and steering engines be pIaced
below the water line in order to afford bet
ter protection from body Shots The board
recommends that the vessels be required to
nave ballast and trimming tanks to com
pensate for omission of cargo and the con-
sumption of coal. 1t is also suggested that
double bottoms be required, and that GER
tain arrangements Of decks be made to IA
ciltate the installation of the batteries.
1hese recommendations will undoubtedly
meet the approval Of the Secretary of the
Navy and be applied to all merchant steam
ers hereafter constructed with a view to
eheir employment in the ocean mail service
and as auxiliary naval cruisers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-22

National Monument Society was held at
noon at the residence of ex-Mayor James
e. Berret. There were present Col. Berret,
Mr.. Justice Henry B. Brown, Admiral S.
R. Franklin. Mr.. Henry A. Willard, Prof.
Gallaudet, Bishop Hurst, VIM. A. Maury,
Dr. Daniel B. Clarke. Dr. Francis NJ Gun
nell, A. r. Spofford and Frederick j.. Har-
vey. Officers were elected for the ensuing
year, Col. Berret being elected first vice
president, Mr. A. r. Spofford second vice
president, DR.. d. B. Clarke treasurer and
DR.. F. M. Gunnell secretary
Among other things, action was had look
ing to the transfer of the archives of the
society to the Library of Congress, it be-
ing reported by Mr.. Spofford that the ar
chives would be received by the librarian.
After the meeting the members of the
society sat down to LUNCH Col Berret,
Admiral Greer and Judge Curtis J. 1ilyer
being of the number entertained,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-22
MASHONA'S CARGO RELEASED,
Sequel to the Seizure of American
Cargoes of Food StuffS

Cargoes of Food Stuns
United States Consul General Stowe. at
Cape Town, under date of today, cables tha
State Department as follows:
"Mashona foodstuffs released. government
buy. Consignors send invoices.
STOWE"
The Mashona was one of the three ves-
sells seized by British cruisers off the east
coast of Africa, because they were laden
with foodstufrs which it was supposed were
intended for the Beers. Since Lord Sails
burys declaration some weeks ago 10 the
effect that the government would not sus-
tain the legality of the seizures. the British
authorities have been endeavoring in ac-
cordance with the promise of the foreign
office to Mr.. Chodte, to develop the facts
connected with the ownership and value of
the seized goods with view to settlement
with the owners, either by release or pur-
chase. A good deal Of progress has Decn
made in that direction, and according to
the reports to the State Department, the
American owners of the goods seized have
expressed perfect satisfaction with the set
Elements made by the British government.
Naturally, foodstuffs have increased very
much in value in South Africa since the
consignments were made in this country,
and the shippers of the goods, where they
can establish the fact that they have not
parted with their possessions have now
the opportunity to realize profit far above
any loss that might have been sustained
through the detention of their goods.
This would be particularly true in case
the goods were sold in the open market,
and as a matter of fact, the cargo of the
Beatrice one of the seized vessels was
landed at East London, and turned over
to the owner for private sale. But even in
case the British government, as indicated
in Mr.. Stoves cab!egram, buys the food
stuffs it is bound by its own rules to pay
an advance of at least ten per cent on The
invoice price of the goods.
Consul General Stowe is making inquiry
by direction of the Department of State 10
make sure that American interests have
not been encroached upon in the Gaze OF the
Sabine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-22

The House committee on Indian affairs
ordered favorable reports on the following
bills: Authorizing the adjustment of rights
OF settlers on the Navajo Indian reserya
tion Arizona; to provide aliotments to In
dians on White Earth reservation, Minne-
sofa; providing for the sale of pine timber
on White Earth and Red Lake reserva-
uons, Minnesota; to ratify an agreement
with Indians of the Fort Hall reservation,
Idaho, ana to put in force in the Indian
territory certain provisions of the laws of
Arkansas relating to corporations.