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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

The Johnson City COMET, a hitherto
Brownlow sympathizer, has returned to
its first love and proposes democratic
candidate for congress against Brown
low, and names as its choice Hon. W.
J. McSween, of Cooke. We second
the nomination, and hope that the
chairman of the congressional execu-
tive committee will begin to arrange
matters for the calling of a convention.
What we need in the First district is o
enforcement from the republican or
ganization. If we put candidate in
the field our own men will have no ex-
cuse for supporting Brownlow, but if
they have no candidate they might
form q habit of supporting him and we
have seen how great is Brownlow's eff
forts to capture both organizations and
unless there is some protest we are Of
the opinion that he will succeed in get
ting some Of the boys. -Greeneville
Democrat.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21
Nonresident Notice.
In the Chancery Court atJohnson City,
Washington County, Tenn.
William L. Burbage
vs..
Alice L. Clay ct ais.

In this case it appearing from the al
legations of compliments bill, which
is sworn to, that the defendants, Alice
r. Clay, Isaac b. Tompkins and Henry
b. Worth, executors in the state Of
Massachusetts of the will of Henry
Clay, deceased, and Alice Il. Clay and
Isaac b. Tompkins, executors of said
will in Washington county, Tennessee,
are non-residents of the state of Ten
nessee, it is ordered by me that publ
cation be made for four successive
weeks, as required by law, in THE CON-
EFT, newspaper publised in johnson
City, in said county, notifying said
nonresident defendants to appear be-
fore our said chancery court at a court
to be holden at the courthouse in john
son City, ON the first Monday of Sep
TENDER, 1902, and make defense to said
bill, or the allegations thereof will be
taken for confessed and this cause set
for hearing ex parte as to them
This Jnly 81, 1902
f. A. SIMPLIFY, @. &c M.
BY s. L. MILLER, d. G. & NJ.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

The immunity from justice of the
election evil-doer is one of the greatest
reproaches of the times. The title to
every public Office should be clear and
untarnished. While no candidate should
yield up an Office because Of mere
charge of fraud in his favor in an cleo
ton, none should be willing to hold an
Office that has been gained by indirec-
ton on his on part or the part of others.
The man who is charged with having
received an election by improper means
should be as eager as the contestant to
have the matter fairly and fully inves-
tigated. If Harmon's charges are true,
Tyler should not have the office, or
want it. If the charges fail of substan-
ton, Tyler will be in better position
for the vindication. Nashville Banner.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

This seems to be a good season for
heiresses to visit Johnson City, and
the young men who find the home girls
good enough in times Of peace are Gag
err to enlist in the battle of hearts that
beat working for a living. In fact they
seem to have been intoxicated with
poverty and want to take the gold cure.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

Things happen. We was down to
Memphis week come Monday and met
Cy Lyle. Both was sober and we did
not know each other. After we had
made the rounds we knew each other
like brothers and we fell on each others
necks in the hurry-up wagon. Next
morning in the calaboose we was both
sober and didn't know each other. AT
forwards we visited the brewery. AT
the point where ebriety and sobriety
come in perihelion we was ordered
away from the keg. We could look
both ways and ever since we knew each
other whether sloshy or dry as a pow
der horn. Now let the psychologists
explain. -Hardeman Free Press-Com-
mercial- Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21
Judge Tyler Commissioned.

The special telegi am from Knoxville
published in Tuesdays Nashville Ban
ner to the effect that the official returns
show Dana Harmon's election in the
First circuit by 60 votes was Incorrect
The official returns elect Tyler by 1902
votes, and are as published in the Ban
ner a few days since. The result OF
the election was certified to Gov. Nc.
Millin yesterday and a commission is
sued to Tyler, If, as claimed by Mr.,
Harmon, the returns from the missing
districts would give him q majority, he
will have to have the matter adjudicat-
ted in the courts, as the commissioners
certified the returns without the miss
ing districts and can not amend them
The returns are tabulated by the secre
tary of state and certified to the gov
ernor, who then issues the commission
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

Cy Lyle is the outbeaten est Renben
we ever seed. When we was down to
Memphis week come Monday we seed
him pay for the barkeep's drinks at the
tavern and for the conductors fare on
the street cars. If Cy had rid on or
dermorebeer he would have fed the
thing quart of gasoline in order to
make people think him dead game
sporty. -Hardeman Free Press Com
mercialsAppeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

were counted. He then saw
his Svengali, and since then has denied
the statement. When Trilby finally
wakes there will be great wailing and
gnashing of teeth. Svengali had better
leave his picture with little Trilby when
he leaves or ii will all be over.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

Hon. W. J. McSween was in the city
this week, and while he is not a pro-
nounced candidate for congress he be-
lieves that democrat can be elected,
and if it is the wish of the democracy
he will make the race. He is enjoying
good health and would make an active
canvas.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

A few months ago it was believed by
some that Brownlow had increased the
value of real estate over the city at
least fifty per cent, but it was found
out later on that the raise had been
made by the tax assessor, and there
was the greatest scramble you ever saw
to get before the equalization board.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

The Knoxville Journal and Tribune
is doing some very effective work for
democracy in the First congressional
district with its strong talk about cor
ruption in politics and ring methods.
If it keeps this up its circulation is
bound to grow in these parts.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

1t is reported in this city from most
reliable source that Hon. W. P. Brown
low has been offered 800, 900 to move
to the Second dirtrict and run for con-
gress A wealthy republican here Of
fered to be one of ten to add 81 900 to
the purse.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

Trilby Tyler has received his COM
mission and will have to resign to ac-
cept it. In his half lucid periods this
subject sees things as they really are,
and while out from under one of these
spells few days ago he told Polk Hall
that he would not have the Office unless
he had a majority after the missing
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21
VIRGINIA COLLEGE
For young Ladies'. Roanoke

For Young Ladies, Roanoke, Va.
Opens Sept, 18, 1902. One OF the Leading
Schools for Young Ladies in the South New
buildings pianos and equipment. Campus ten
acres, Grand mountain scenery In Valley Cf
Virginia, famed for health European and
American teachers. Full course. Conservatory
advantages In Art, Music and ElOcution Stu.
dents from thirty states For catalogue. adj
dress MATTE p. HARRIS, President.
Soo-st Roanoke Va
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

Gov. McMillin will have to appoint a
Judge for this circuit pending the set
Element of the Harmon-Tyler contest.
Several lawyers are being pushed to
the front by industrious friends. Peti'
tions are being circulated in the inter
est of A. S. Deaderick, Of Jonesboro
and G. ]. st. John, of Bristol.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

May Yohe and Putty Strong ignored
a lot of reporters while strolling in
Paris few days ago. May says when
they leave Paris they will go where re-
porters are unknown. They must be
going to hades.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

Lynching is too good for "Stable
Boss" Kellar of Knoxville. He ought
to be made run for Office with his cleo
ton machinery in the hands of equally
INSCRIPTIONS opposition.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

The demand for democratic candi-
date for congress against Brownlow is
practically universal. The convention
should be called at an early date.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

The total assessed valuation of Wash
ington county is $2,9S5, 76O. The fig
ures were approved by the state board
of equalization Wednesday. Greene
county was raised 8 per cent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

The Watauga Lighting and Power
Co. is overhauling its street lines and
preparing to furnish lights for all resi-
dences. Let them figure with you on
the cost of wiring and lighting.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

Ben Haynes says: Wouldn't the
public look with interest while 'Jedge'
Tyler tried a fellow for receiving stolen
property ?"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

A poem by Allan Cunningham on
"a Wet Sheet and Flowing Sea" re-
minds us of the several blessings that
have been showered upon us.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

Editor Rule is talking mighty pecu-
liar about election frauds and political
combinations for man who wants ia
get position at the Soldiers Home.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

"The man that beat Brownlow" will
be a conspicuous figure in the next
congress.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

W. Pierpont Brownlow has so far
failed to finance the electric line to
Jonesboro.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

Judge Shields broke the record in
the supreme court race. He went into
training for that purpose.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21
Cal. Burnett is Boring for oil.

A campaign trip to New York is next
in order.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

There is ample evidence in Brown
lows career that a good servant makes
a bad master.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

"Dick" Hughes writes a saucy letter
to the Knoxville Sentinel about his
boss.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

A. NJ. Cash was elected circuit court
clerk in Greene county on the 7th. He
is brother of Spot Cash who run for
circuit Judge.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

What the people did unto the least of
Brownlow's subjects they are ready to
do unto him in November.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

There is nothing the matter with
Hannah in the Second district. The
trouble is all with Gibson.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

"Stable Boss" Kellar of Knoxville is
trying to organize o lynching party.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

No,4l Pullman Sleeping rs Bristol TO Chat
tanooga, Memphis and New Orleans and from
Chattanooga TO Shreveport and Morristown
TO Mobile; also Chattanooga TO Jacksonville
and Atlanta TO Brunswick,
No. 50 carries Pullman Sleeping car Bristol to
Knoxville, Knoxville to Memphis and Chatta-
nooga to Macon.
No. II, Pullman Sleeping car Morrlstown TO
Memphis and Chattanooga
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

Disfi2ured Skin

Wasted muscles and decaying bones.
What hayool
Scrofula, let alone, is capable of all that,
and more.
1t is commonly marked by punches IN
the neck, inflammations in the eyes, dys-
pepsia, catarrh, and general debility.
it is always radically and permanently
cured by
Hoods J0rSGPGriLIG
Which expels all humors, cures all erup-
tlons, and builds up the whole system,
whether young or old.
Hoods Pills cure liver ills the nonirrltatlng and
only cathartlc to take with Hoods ssrsaPaEllla:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

Nos. II and 10 carry Pullman Sleeping Cars
between New York and Nashville via Ashevillo
also between Greensboro and Norfolk, Sails
bury and Richmond, Asheville and Memphis,
Nos. 30 and 80 carry Pullman Sleepers be-
ltween Chattanooga and Danville and Danvillo
and New York
%Daily tDaly, except Sunday.
O.. H. Al KERT, G. NJ, Washington d. c.
w. A. TURK, +. Il. M, Washington, d. C.
s, il. HARDwlCK, G. p. A., Washington, D. O,
A.BENSCOTER,AG.PA., Chattanooga, Tenn
]. l.. MEEK, T. =. A., Knoxville. Tenn,
]. c. LUsK, T. +. a.. Chattanooga, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

No 70 Pullman Sleeper Cincinnati to Jack
sonville via Q g. G, Hartman Junction, Knox.
Vile and Asheyille; also Louisville to Knox
vile via L. & N and Jellico
No 10 g. 80 carries Pullman Sleeper St Louis
to Asheville via Louisville, Q & c. Hartman
Junction and Knoxville, and Cincinnati TO Har-
riman Junction
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-08-21

Whether Tyler or Harmon is elected
Judge in the First circuit, Brownlow
suffers a serious jar, Nashville Amer
lean.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-02-08

harvested in year What will it be where double that amount can be har- vested?
 And still, the man who takes the government land under the Imperial System and purchases a water right secures his property for less than one quarter it's real value.
 But the estimate on the population is a very important and interesting item. The government expert says that 40.000,000 acres of irrigated land will support S0,000,000 people. If so, then the 500,000 acres under the Imperial Canal System north of the boundary line will support fully 100000 popula. tion-more people than there are today in this State south of Tehachapi Pass.
 With such population what kind of city will Imperial be in the next few years, and how much per front foot will it's choice business property be worth?
 Again, if the land is worth $50 an acre after t is reclaimed, taking the average of such reclaimed land. then the land in the Imperial Settlement will be worth $100 an acre or total of S50,000, 900, to say nothing of as much more of valuation of the city and town property in the settlement, railroads, personal property, etc.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-02-08
No Wright Irrigation District.

There having been no rumors circu- lated to the effect that the Imperial Settlements were to be incorporated under one or more irrigation dis tricts under the Wright Law, We are authorized to state that no such step is contemplated by the Imperial Sys- tenn management or by the people Holding land under that system. It was suggested to the management that such a change might be advantageous to all parties concerned, but the adop tion of such a plan has never been seriously considered. There are great many good features about the Wright Law, but there are also many weak points-one of the weakest of which is the fact that public sentiment is so strongly set against the law, that any attempt to adopt a district plan in any locality would have to face very strong opposition regardless of the merits of such opposition.
 The management of the California Development Company carefully stud led the best methods of managing water system under the laws of Call fornia. and having had experience un- der those laws, they adopted the plan best suited to the needs of the peo- pie, and have had no occasion to con slider any change of those plans.
 The success of the enterprise up to date is sufficient endorsement Of those plans, and the wisdom of the management in adopting them.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-02-08
Harmony Among the People.

The Imperial Press, published at I'm perial San Diego county is doing won Gerful work in that section in setting forth the advantage derived from its splendid irrigation system. It Is sue oessful beyond doubt, and that sue cess is attributable to a spirit referred to in an item of news published, as follows:
 If there is one feature of life which stands above all others in the Imperial Valley it is the harmony with which the people are working toward com mon end."-Santa Clara News.
 Yes, the people of Imperial appear to spell Harmony with a cap. H.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-02-08
FiIino on the Colorado River.

Since the California Development Company filed on 5OO,O0O inches of water two years ago to irrigate SOO,00O acres of land, various other filings on a large scale have been made.
 Nestor A. Young and others filed on 500, ,O00 inches of water at point of rocks a few miles north of the county line between Riverside and San Diego counties for the purpose of ir- iigating about 120,000 acres of public land and probably about 10000 acres of the Blythe estate.
 A few days ago F. M. Riley filed on 1 .OOO, ,O00 inches of water few miles below the other filing for the purpose of filling a canal forty feet wide on the bottom and irrigating a few thousand acres of land in one of the valleys bordering in the river.
 Next comes c. H. McPhaul, of Yuma, who files on 200 00O inches for the pur- pose of irrigatng the Yuma Indian Reservation, running his canal in southwesterly direction from point or diversion to a point two miles north of Pilot Knob on the Southern Pacific railroad and thence westerly distance of 20 miles At least this is the state ment published, although how a canal is to be run that distance in that country is mystery, but it is greater mystery to know what they purpose to do with the water when it gets to the end of that canal.
 There is no law against man til- ing on any quantity of water, whether it is in the stream or not. In this case the water is in the stream. But per son gains no right to water that his canal cannot carry. A million inches of water to irrigate 25,000 acres of land is a burlesque, but it doesn hurt anyone.
 The success of the Imperial Canal Settlement and irrigation system has started people after the water and land ;n sight along the Colorado River.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-02-08
Plenty of Fish.

The Imperial Press reports that the water which comes into the Imperial canal. from the Colorado River is alive with carp, Colorado salmon and other fish. which range up to two or three feet in length. The fish do not take kindly to bait, but are caught in dip nets.-Riverslde Press
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-02-08
Named After Geo. A.

Garter River" is the name given to a stream on the desert(?) at Imperial, presumably in honor of Geo. A. Carter, who is with teams and large ditching machines making new rivers out that way.-Pomona Times.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-02-08
What can be Done by Irrigation.

are very interesting. IL says
 Charles n. Wolcott, director of the geological survey, has sent Senator Hansbrough. for use by the Senate public lands committee in it's con sideration tomorrow of the irrigation bill. a detailed statement of facts and figures showing the arid land acre age. cost of reclamation, value per acre of reclaimed land, population 1t will sustain, etc. This statement Will be submitted as part of the com mittee's report in favor of the passage of the bill. It forms the most con- yincing argument for irrigation yet made and comes with all the force of a great scientific government bureau which has investigated irrigation with special reference to the proposed legislation.
 The following statements ars sum marized from Director Wolcott $ report:
 From 60.O00 ,000 to 100, 900 acres of arid land are available for irriga- tion. but it will not be necessary for the government to reclaim it all.
 If the government would build the great dams and divert large rivers individual enterprises would be able to put water on the greater part of this land.
 It is estimated that if the govern ment conserves water for 2O,000,O0U acres. which Wolcott thinks is fair proportion, individuals would obtain water for the remainder.
 Water conservation costs from $5 to $25 per acre, depending on natural difficulties to be overcome. Twenty five dollars would be prohibitive in Montana, where only alfalfa is grown but would be very reasonable in Arl zona, where high grade products are raised.
 The cost to irrigate 20,000,000 acres, the governments share, would be $1s an acre, but ultimately the land would be worth three times that figure.
 Vacant public land now amounts to 6vU,000,000 acres.
 Land now irrigated, chiefly in Col orado and California, comprises 6,500, 900 acres.
 The water supply of the country i: sufficient for the conservation of about 100, ,000, 900 acres. Should the govern ment reclaim 20,000000 acres, private individuals could at once reclaim 20, 900, ,000 acres more, making 40,000, ,0O( acres the total.
 Probable expense to the govern ment during thirty-eight years for 20, OU0 ,O00 acres at $15 an acre. $500, 900, 900.
 Probable expense to individuals fol O,0O0, 900 acres at $50 per acre, $500, 900, ,0O0
 Population made possible in forty years as result of irrigation 30, 000.000.
 Value of land brought under settle ment excluding buildings, cattle, etc. ~ ,000,000 acres at $50 per acre 1T forty years, $2,0OO,OOO O0O.
 Director Wolcott, after making the l statements just quoted, referred tt several of the more important pro posed irrigation projects in detail notably those in California, Nevada Arizona and Montana
 It is a significant fact that the gov ernment estimate for the reclamation of land is $15 an acre, whereas or private enterprise for a less sum pc acre
 It is true that under the Imperia Canal System there is an annual pay ment, but so there must be unde the government system, for under sucl a system the man who uses wate
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-02-08

If the eyes were really the windows of the soul some men would have to wear opaque spectacles all the time.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-16
PHILADELPHIA AFFAIRS.
THE POLITICAL PROSPECTS FOR COM
ING STATE CAMPAIGN-ACTIVED DEAL
ING IN PENNSYLVANIA STOCK

Philadelphia March 10 (SpecaD.-Attorney Gen
eral John p. Elkin's campaign for the Republican
nomination for Governor goes en- apace. and yet
the Sphinx of Beaver" now at st. Lucie, Fla,
has not spoken. There is pretenCe OF a campaign
against Mr.. Elkn by ex-Iieutenant Governor Louis
4. Watres. of Lacka wanna, but this is rot being
considered seriously by either the Elkn the
antt-Elkiu-Quay men in the state MIR. Waitress
Affiliations hitherto have been with the stalwaTt
wing of the Republican party-and he ~ certainly
NOT that factions choice nOw-aud he has never
done such conspicuous service of nOu-partisau
gents. He is being encouraged by the latter ele-
m"ht OF the party, however, urder the cry of any
thing tn beat Elkin"
With Senator QUAY keeping silence the only per
Sistent contest against Mr.. EIkn Is in Pittsburg
and the western part of the state with the divers
ana the Rigeows heading the opposition, which
achieved such tremendous victory last month
Ill fittsbnrg over the combined forces OF Governor
stone and Senator Flynn. who were intrenched
behind machine" perfectly organized. The Oil
ver-Bigeiow faction has been doing its best to ir-
duce Senator Quay declare against Mr. EIkin
Dut so far without success If it is not soon sue
cessfui In Its efforts it is certain that EIkin will
oetore long have enough delegates elected 10 nomi-
nate him Whatever shall be the outcome there
Is no doubt that there will be peace In the ranks
oliver is candidate for the United States SEN