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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09
Cutting Down Representation.

A person by the name of Crumpacker
and several other kindred spirits have
decided to ask congress to reduce the
representation Of the south. Some
such program was attempted during
the presidency Of Maj. Mckinley, but
he exerted all his influence against it.
The action of men like Crumpacker is
calculated to make the south solid for
ever. The south has been painlessly
removing the black peril by device Of
New England manufacture. In 1867
Massachusetts decided to adopt an ed
ucational qualification for the purpose
of DISTINGUISHING" the Irish, Germans
and French Canadians who were COM
ing within her boundaries. But this
would have affected certain Massaehu-
setts illiterates; so an exception to the
operation of the educational qualifca-
ton was made with the result that only
foreigners were affected. Other New
England states adopted similar devices.
Nothing was ever said about reducing
the representation Of any New England
state on this account.
1t seems to be accepted generally
that a state has right to impose On
educational or property qualification,
or to place other safeguards around the
ballot, such as registration or the pay
ment of poll tax. II an educational
qualification does disfranchise voters,
in the legal sense of the word, then all
states which impose any restrictions
upon the exercise of the franchise are
liable to have their representation re-
duced. In most states of the Union a
man must register before he can vote.
If he fails to do SO, he is "disfranchis-
ed" In some states he must have a
certain amount of property. In Ten
nessee he must not only pay his poll
tax, but he must produce his poll tax
receipt-or other satisfactory evidence
Ito show that the tax is paid. InVer-
mont the voter must satisfy certain dis
trict boards that he is q proper and fit
man to vote. In nearly all states he
must conform with the provisions Of
the Australian ballot system. Now as
a matter of fact all these things cut
down the vote. The secret ballot, the
poll tax, the registration system, even
the open printed ballot system, sdis-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

When the Soldiers Home bill was
pending a public meeting was held in
johnson City and strong resolutions
thanking Mr.. Brownlow and others for
the interest they had taken in the mat
ter were passed unanimously. That
squared the account SO far as sentiment
was concerned, and the matter should
not be dragged into the question Of
granting public franchise to Mr..
Brownlow. F. ~ ser.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09
What Win He Do?

@ The verdict of the Schley court of in
quiry went to Long and that SNUG
gentleman approved the majority find
ing andin Withholding approval from
the opinion of Admiral Dewey made q
fling at that gentlemen which aroused
the resentment Of the American people
so quickly that Mr.. Long for once was
brought to his senses and caused the
knowledge to dawn on him that the
feeling Of the American people was
deeper on the question than he and his
associates in their studied wrongs in
ficted on Schley had ever dreamed of.
Then came the Miles incident and
into the arena leaped the president, not
as the conservative head of q conserva-
tive nation, but as rough rider with
all the paraphernalia Of ix-Fingered
Pete or Six-Shooter Sam. First he or
dered Maclay, the miserable tool of the
clique, dismissed and fancied that this
would meet the demands of the friends
Of Admiral Schley. Then he made an
onslaught on Miles and by word Of
mouth acted the bully. His secretary
Of war wrote letter to the white haired
officer that would do credit only to a
prize fight promoter wien criticising q
pugilist for violation Of marquis of
Queensberry canon. 1t was almost
abusive, certainly coarse and couched
in poor English.
The president is impulsive, but he
has sober second thought, and infor-
nation has been given out that he will
make some sort of amend to Gen.
Miles. The southern people have no
love for Miles, but he is good soldier
an old man, and the commander-in-
chief of the army, aud even the presi-
dent should show him the proper re-
spect.
Mr.. Roosevelt can not snuff ont the
Schley controversy except in one way,
do him justice. A case is never set
tied until it is settled right, and the
friends Of Schley should never rest I'M
til he is fully and completely vindi-
coted. II the president does this all
will be well, but if he does not the
question will continue to be one of per-
sonal interest to every fair-minded,
liberty loving American.
Americans may tolerate bad politics,
short cuts in business and many other
things, but they will not contenance O
maleyolent intent from any clique to
defame the good name Of an American
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

franchise" O considerable number Of
citizens.
The only question involved is wheth-
er the imposition of an educational
qualification is unconstitutional. No
one from New England claims this.
When state adopts such qualification
it reduces the vote, deprives certain
number of citizens of the franchise. If
1t is unconstitutional, it is because Of
this fact.
But three or four southern states tax
ing counsel Of Massachusetts aud Con-
necticut, imposed an educational quail
ifcation, but excepted certain persons
from the operation Of the disqualified
ton. The New England device, modi-
fed into the grandfather clause" in
the south has deprived the black litter
ates of the franchise, but has not "dis-
franchised" the white illiterates. The
New England scheme hit at the Irish,
Germans and French Canadians. The
southern scheme hit at the ignorant
blacks.
Now an educational qualification
might be objected to on the ground
that it DISTINGUISHED certain citizens;
but an exception to the educational
provision, which prevented certain per-
sons from being DISTINGUISHED is not
open to legal objection. 1t is the
DISTINGUISHING act that is open to the
constitutional objection, and not the
act which does not disfranchise.
Ii, therefore, the constitution has
been violated it has been violated by
every state that has imposed an educa
tional or property qualification, or {
poll tax, or has adopted registration
system, or the Australian ballot system
Northern congressman are playing will
fire whenever they attempt to curtai
the representation Of the south, Com
mercial-Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

II sentiment was to control in the
franchise matter there are great many
citizens who believe that the old com.
pany should be given the preference,
for the reason that it came to johnson
City and in good faith lost about $780,
OOOin the good old days that have gone.
1t is true the company left, but SO did
everything and everybody else that
could get away. If that company is
willing TO return and do the right thing
what objection can anyone have to con-
sidering their proposition?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

johnson City hopes 10 become the
center of prosperous sing trade"
since Greeneville voted the saloons out.
Cy Lyle, OF the Johnson City CoafET.
gloats over the GreencvilIe boys and
with something like fiendish glee warns
them that when they want TO siffnal
the ''blind tigers they win have to
wet their whistles with water. Cy
thinks that water to q Greenegille
thirst will be very mu,sh like the ladle
Of molten lead of the inferno TO the lost
sOal. Chattanooga Tines. M
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

Johnson City is just now in pecu-
liar attitude. A corporation wants q
street car franchise and the board is
forced to consider the franchise with
out legal counsel or employ q special
attorney. The City Attorney is repre-
senting the applicants while drawing
an annual salary from the city.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

Before another meeting of the coun.
Gil A. M. Young, representing what is
known as the sold street car line, will
submit proposition for a new fran
chise, and he has wired the franchise
committee that 1t will be acceptable
to the city. The best is none too good
for johnson City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09
Franchise Pointers.

Don't give any company an exclusive
franchise. IS y.' 20 .'
The power plant should be located
within the corporate limits,
Franchise ordinances should be sub
mitted TO a vote Of the people.
To grant q franchise in haste may
mean to repent at your leisure.
Use Of modern groved rails must be
insisted upon on certain streets.
The people have the vested right in
the granting away Of their property.
Don't let sentiment control your ac-
ton. 1t is purely business matter.
Accounts oftraction companies must
be open to an authorized city official.
johnson City should not be let sink
in order that street car bonds may float.
The city should reserve the authority
to order the construction Of feeder lines.
Let all propositions for q franchise
be published and let the people see
what is wanted. , ; - y - ~ q
The people who want . public fran.
chise are estopped from saying that II
is not valuable.
All cars that ever run in the city
should come to Public Square or some
other given point.
The interests Of johnson City are
more Important than those Of any in.
dividRal or corporation.
| AclAuse permitting municipal owner
ship at the expiration of grant might
be good thing after awhile.
No one with q proper motive can OBJ
iect to careful consideration of al
propositions by the city's agents.
Make al applicants select streets
wanted and give no rights over streets
not intended to be covered ct once.
Compensation in the way Of a per
centage Of gross receipts, reduction
of fares, or both, should be insisted
upon.
Consider nothing that is spoken, lool
only to what is written in the franchise
Men die, forget or sell out, the fran
chise lives forever.
Johnson City can profit by the expe
rience of Chattanooga, Knoxville ant
Bristol in the meter Of granting fran
chises and should do so. .e..
1t migbt be wise to prohibit tn
transfer 81 the franchise to nonresiden
or foreign owners. II is easier to pro
perly tax home corporation.
Theconncil need not be at all uneasy
There viii be plenty of applications TO
street railways in the city. If you don
get what You want now, wait and ]
win come to you. No one can los
anything by delay but the applicants.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

Itwould be interesting to know upon
what meat Mr.. Brownlow has been
feeding that he has grown so great that
Johnson must give him valuable pub
lie franchise without considering the
peoples interests.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

When MIR. Brownlow wanted to help
the city our contemporary opposed his
every movement Now, when he wants
to help himself to the city it extends
the platter. A peculiar attitude.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

A writer from Greeneville in men
tioning the candidate for senators omits
the name of our distinguished friend,
Capt. w. II. Nelson. It may be posi-
BILE that this writer has not heard that
the Captain is making the race, but the
other candidates have found it out.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09
Non : Resident Notice.
In the Chancery Court at johnson
City, Tennessee.
Mrs. Emma H. wOrley
Nathaniel T. Worley, Jr., ct at.

Nathaniel T. Morley, Jr., ct at.
In this cause it appearing from The
allegations Of complainant's bill, which
is sworn to, that the defendants, Ma
thaniel Morley. Jr., and Sarah A. Wor-
ley, are residents Of Washington, ID. O.,
it is therefore ordered by me that pnb-
LEGATION be made for four az consecutive
weeks for said nonresident in The
COMET, a newspaper published in john
son City, Washington county, Tennes-
see, notifying said parties to appear be-
fore our said chancery court at the clerk
and masters Office in johnson City,
Tennessee, on or before the first
MONDAY In FEBRUARY, 1902,
and answ or or make defence to said bill
as required by law, or the allegations
thereof will be taken as confessed and
the cause set for hearing ex parte as to
them. Given under my hand this the
Both day of December, 1901. s
u. A. SHIPLEY, @. & M.
y, By s. Il. MILLER, ID. G. q M.
citizen whether he be admiral or en-
sign. fN1 urA%e, Fr5f ! 81
The Schley case is now before Mr..
Roosevelt for review. If he fails to
meet the expectations of the American
people the fight for Schley should re-
ceive from it an additional Impetus =
Commercial Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

Washington county made Q mistake
in giving to a turnpike company the
right to the public road from johnson
City to Jonesbcro for the purpose OF
making toll road of it. The people
along that road have rights that should
be respected.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

johnson City will shortly become a
very active, thriving little city, and the
building of the National Soldiers Home
may be followed by the completion and
extension Of the Three C's railroad. We
congratulate the people of the enter
prising town. Chattanooga Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

If some of those who, favor selling
the street railway franchise had mem
Der of congress back of them they.
could buy ii. A man without money
can't huy, but man Of honor will keep
the best interests Of the whole people
always in view.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

Our booze clearings for the year 1901
fell off about seventy-fve per cent. on
account Of the dastardly action OF the
last legislator. We air going to the
senate again next year to avenge the
crime of 1901. - Hardeman Free Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

City Attorney j. B. Cox makes o good
editor but he reversed the Staff SO sud-
denly that he has it standing on it's
head now and seeing things upside
down.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

Mr.. Brownlow's attempt to embarrass
the board in the consideration Of his
application for a street railway fran
chise by reviewing his successful efforts
in the city's behalf since he has been in
congress are unworthy the man.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

Itwould be almost criminal careless
ness on the part Of the board to grant a
franchise without legal advice, and as
she city attorney has taken case
against the town it is the plain duty OF
the council to employ lawyer to look
after the city's welfare.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

President Roosevelt seems to learn
things only by making breaks. He
has offered an indirect apology to Miles
by inviting him to dine at the white
house. Commercial. Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

Editor Reaves, Of the Hardeman Free
Press, got new suit of clothes the
other day, and then informed the cloth
Ter that his bill collector had a job for
life. Commercial Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

There should not be TOO much haste
about granting a public franchise. The
people can lose nothing by careful con-
sideration and may gain much.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

While Mr.. Brownlow was working
so hard for johnson City in congress
he never failed to draw his salary as
congressman. es f aus1.iu.9
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

II sentiment is to control the action
Of the board in the franchise matter
johnson City should ask for a change
of venue. lgl IaIi,'s 4ulf vs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

There is now scarcely q doubt that
the o. r. h g. will be completed to q
connection with the Seaboard Air Line
at Lincolton. N. G. a7s,s-.ssua.sa'ae
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

We are opposed to the banking sys-
tenn. Seems to us that all notes ought
to be outlawed at the beginning Of ev-
cry year and give fellow chance to
turn O lew leaf. Hardeman Free Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

1t does not matter 10 Johnson City
who builds its street railways SO long
as the people are protected in the fran
ohise, ........ ...,.......t ,.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

Roosevelt has apparently forgotten
that Round Robin; but he need not be
surprised II his Round Robin should
come home to roose. Commercial-Ap-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

1t is said that polite Boston calls
ckichen-pox the poultry eruption.
Commercial-Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

The COMET is for the people in this
franchise matter. If that be treason
then make the most Of il. Mll
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09
MacalI and Wilder.

Washington, January s.-The name
Of John Il. Mccall was sent to the SEN
ate at s;i5 o'clock by the president to
be collector Of internal revenue at
Nashville.
John T. Wilder was named for PEN
sion agent at Knoxville.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

Postmaster John @. Campbell is to
be congratulated upon his reappoint.
ment. a.e .a..-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

To stand to an agreement is political,
to flicker is Divine.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-09

Theconncil need not be at all uneasy.
There will be plenty Of applications for
street railways in the city. If you don't
get what You want now, wait and it
will come to you. No one can lose
anything by delay but the applicants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-19
Wilbur Opera Co., Next Week.

The manager of the Opera house GER
tainiy achieved n master stroke when
he succeeded in closing negotiations for
the appearance of the original Wilbur
Opera Company. The coming of this
Well-known organization will certainly
round out in beautiful form season
most prosperous in every way. The
Wilburs, in the past, have always won
the masses. for this class OF entertain
ment is just to their liiling-they can
please everyone. No operate organic
alton in America has ever attempted
to produce comic opera at popular
prices upon the scale of the WilburS.
With Il repertoire of % operas, the
same costumes are never repeated
Ninety trunks of wardrobes are car
ried, entailing the care of one wardrobe
mistress and two assistants The pro-
duction of comic opera alone is not the
company's forte. Clever speciality ar
lists appear between the acts and at
each performance Il big extra feature Is
produced.
Dime matinees will be given daily,
commencing Tuesday, and the prices
nights will be 10. 20 and 80 cents. Mat
inees 10 cents to all. The seat sale
will open at 10 a. NJ. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-19
Ccera House Notes.

The patrons of the Augusta Opera
house will undoubtedly be pleased to
learn that the theatre will have large
amount of new and beautiful scenery.
this season, which is now being painted
by one of the best artists in Boston.
When this is added to the already good
supply of scenery. The Opera house
stage will be one of the best equipped
in Maine.
For only one dime. next week. any
one can attend a matinee performance
of the Wilbur Opera Company. ana
hear one of tie popular comic operas,
we'll sung, acted and costumed in a
magnifice mt manner. These dime mat
inees will be given. commencing,
Tuesday. beginning ut , O'Clock.
Owing to the early coming attrac-
tons at the theatre. this season, are:
Clara Turner, the dffnty subrette;
"Trip to Coontown;" AT Valley
Forge" Culhane's Minstrels; The
BIondells in Through the Center Of
the Earth their new comedy; The
Parish Priest and "Ole olson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-19
Bin Pine Point Notes.

Lake Marafiocook, Aug. 1S.-Mr. +.
w. Church and family of Augusta, anG
Mrs. Churchs sister. Miss Annie Gates
OF China, are occupying one of Mr..
Bearce's cottages.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. f. Sawtelle. Mrs
Uptigrove and Miss Minetta Uptisrove
of Augusta, - spent Sunday at the
Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. Tompkins OF Au-
gusta. spent an evening at the Pointy
last week. r-v so
j Ar. snd, AIRS. a. NJ. goddard of Au-
gusta, made z short calf at the Point.
Sunday.
Miss Medora r. Lee left here, Satur-
day. for Augusta and Hallowell, where
she will visit relatives until her return
to Portland the first of September.
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Driscoll of Port
land. are stopping with Mr.. T. H.
Bearce for IA time. DR.. Driscoll for
merly practiced medicine in Sidney.
Miss Annie Cook of Vassalboro, re-
turned to her home, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Smith, Misses
Georgia and Ella Hewins, and Miss
Sinclair all of Winthrop. will occupy
one of Mr.. Bearce's cottages for two
weeks. and will arrive here, today.
Mr.. Fred w. Lee and family of Au-
gusta. will return home. Wednesday Of
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-19

The front of the clothing store of
Charles F. Bilodeau now presents
fine appearance, having been remodeled
and improved to Il considerable extent.
In the first place to convenience his
patrons the granite threshold has been
lowered about four inches, thus MAX
ing it a moderate step from the side
Walk into the store. Large plate glass
windows have been put IN on either
side of the entrance and the window
space correspondingly enlarged, so that
more spacious store windows are the
result. a new single door replaces the
old double doors, so that the whole
presents an inviting appearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-19
kMUSEM ENTS.
"Oid jed" Tomorrow Niaht.

The offering at the Opera house, to-
morrow afternoon and evening is that
fart famed interesting story of New
England life, "Old Jed prouty.' The
patrons of the theatre need not be en-
lightened as to what odd Jed Prouty"
is. The play has traversed the coun-
try for IA consecutive successful seasons,
and three quarters of Americas men,
women and children have enjoyed an
evening or afternoon in hearing the
beautiful story. "Old Jed PrCuty" this
year, however is give on q larger and
more elaborate scale than ever before.
The company has been enlarged, and
now includes the names Of 20 select ac-
tors and actresses, in addition to six
high class vaudeville celebrities which
Manager William Henry Rudolph, has
enga ged at salaries out of the ordinary.
The musical numbers are rendered dur
ing the course of the play thus divid-
ing the audiences time between music,
song and dance and pathos. The piece
is also staged superbly. requiring over
one 50-fOot car to transport the scenery
and effects. AS has been wont with
remarkable odd Jed Prouty" for the
past five years, the company is on its
way to the coast. having profitably
made the journey from New York 10
San Francisco and return five times.
which is a record no other similar
drama can boast of. The seat sale in
dicates a big house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-19
Unclaimed Letters at Post Office.

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters at the Augusta post Office for
the week ending Aug. IS:
Women-Barbour, Miss Justelle b..
Clay, Mrs. H.; HalloweI, Mrs. care F.
]. Austin. Esq, MD: Hynes, Mrs. NJ
M; Gage, Mrs. Eln1ira: McDavid. Mrs.
Caro-. L.; RoZ, Mrs. Gilbert Sheehan,
Mrs. Mary; Weymouth. Miss Ethel;
Williams. Miss f. D.; Wilson, Helen :;
Wood, Eta A.
Men--Bran. Clarence; Cooper, Mr.. J.
w. Davis. Mr.. Herbert: Farley. Mr..
Peter: Goddard. Mr.. c. W; Higgins.
Mr.. Martin; Houghtaling. Mr.. Z. L.:
Hull, Mr.. Ed; Linons. Mr.. Joseph;
Mcdonald, r. j.; Morrow. Edward;
Reed, Mr.. E. Walter; Stewart, Mr.
John c.; Thomas, Mr.. Walter G.; To-
bias, G. NJ. S, Jr.; White. Mr.. William.