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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-30
DO

Vote for Lyle, because he is opposed
to Brownlow and his methods.
Vote for Lyle, because he will strive
to advance the best interests of the
people of this district, without asking
them to be his slaves for sodoing.
Vote for Lyle, because he is opposed
to the prostitution of the ballot-box,
and in favor of upholding, not tramp
ling upon, the manhood of our people.
Vote for Lyle, because it is only the
Brownlow republican that now stands
any showing in this district. If repub-
licans are to rule here, you want them
to be of the Lincoln Mckinley type,
not the Brownlowite. The first thing
to do is to squelch Brownlow and give
the common people a fair show.
Vote for Lyle, for he proposes to act
upon the principle that ours is gov
eminent of the people, by the people
and for the people; and not govern
ment of Lyle and his appointees, by
Lyle and his appointees and for Lyle
and his appointees. He proposes to go
to the contrary of Brownlow's creed.
Vote for Lyle, because he is opposed
to the trusts which put from SO to rs
per cent. advance on your food and
clothing, and from 10 to 20 per cent.
advance on your wages-which sell
you articles at 100 per cent. and sell
the same articles in Europe at 25 and
so per cent. less.
Vote for Lyle, because he will not
try to deceive you with the idea that he
is making you rich with federal appro-
priations, while advocating policies
that rob you of more than the appro,
priations are worth.
Vote for Lyle, because he is in favor
Of the government of the classes by the
masses, and not of the masses by the
classes.
Vote for Lyle in order that you may
rebuke and revenge the attempt tC
override the will of the people in the
Harmon-Tyler convention and election
and the outrageous fraud perpetrated
upon Dana Harmon by stealing ballot
boxes and counting him out.
Vote for Lyle, in order that your
district may be purged of that species
of politics in which bribery, intimida
ton, corruption and demagogery takC
the place of craftsmanship and disgrace
your honor, integrity and manhood.
Would we be freemen, patriots, rulers
of yourselves and kings Of your coun
try, then vote for Lyle, who will b,
glad to be and to remain your servant
serving you with all his might; instead
of trying to make himself your hos
and to fasten a collar of slavery arounc
your necks.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-30

Go out on Tuesday next and vote,
Don't sit down at home and fold youl
hands. If you approve Of Brownlow'f
methods, go and vote for him. If yor
do not, go out and vote for Lyle. What
ever you are, be men, and step up tC
the polls and vote your principles like
men. "Be heroes in the strife.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-30
Kings Spring to be Improved

We are informed that II. II. Carr has
purchased the interest Of G. G. Harris
in the Kings spring or Fullioke prop
erty, located one and one-half miles
east of the city, on which is situated a
grist-mill and the wellknown chalybe-
ate spring. The mill will be immedi-
ately repaired and put in operation,
and the springs property improved and
be gotten ready for guests next summer,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-30
Notice to Customers.

The Watauga Lighting & Power Company has found
it necessary to raise the rent of the commercial arc lamps
from 1915 to $500 per month ismpossble to furnish
these lamps at the old rate of 1910 We have simply
brought the price up to the standard adopted in the spring
OF 1893.
The rate tor ncandeseen lamps on meters will remain
the same G cents per 1G cp lamp per hour Is cents K
w. except that the customers will be allowed the following
rebates, depending the total average burning The
gross BILL divided by the total number of 16 cp lamps con-
nected' will give the average per lamp per month.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-30
CAMPAIGN FAKE NAILED.

Acknowledgement S. B. Keefauver,
in. a letter to a prominent gentleman in
this city, says that he met no represen-
tative of the staff and never had the
interview published in its issue of Oc-
tober 2Sth; that he did not say the
things published in said interview; that
he is not in this race and was not advis-
ing his friends, as in said alleged inter
view stated, and that he never author
lied the staff, or any one, to say what
was said in that article. He further
adds that his friends and supporters
may rest assured that he will always
be true to them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-30

Go out on Tuesday next and vote for
good government and honesty in pol
itics. Get your neighbor to go also and
both of you see to it that no man votes
who is not entitled to do so. Watch
for and report oil corruption, vote buy
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-30
DON'T.

Don't vote for Brownlow, because he
is a petty tyrant, for he has threatened
those holding official positions under
the government with loss of their posi-
tions, if they do not work for and con-
tribute to his campaign. He has also
threatened pensioners with loss of
their pensions if they fail to vote for
him.
Don't vote for Brownlow, because he
is a spokesman. His doctrine is, that
governmental positions in his district
shall be given to those only who help
him to get Office. His practice is to
buy votes and influence with govern
mental appointments, regardless Of
merit.
Don't vote for Brownlow, if you have
any regard for the purity of your cleo.
ton. His motto is, that anything is
fair in politics and resorts to intimida-
ton, Misrepresentation, vote-buying
and corruption, thus debauching your
citizens and imperreling your institu-
tions.
Don't vote for Brownlow if you are a
union veteran and pensioner. You
fought for principle, risked your life
and all to preserve your government
and are entitled to your pension as a
matter of right and law. Mr.. Brown
low insults both you and your course
when he says that, because you get q
pension you should vote for him or any
other man. Both democrats and re-
publicans get pensions, and they are
not controlled by a mans political
opinions. If Brownlow gets man O
pension only because he is a republican
you may be sure that that mans army
record is a fraud.
Don't vote for Brownlow if you are q
confederate veteran. You sacrificed
all for what you believed to be right.
With your record you can't afford to
vote for a man whose practices are all
wrong, and who measures your man,
hood by the standard of money and
POLITICAL pie.
Don't vote for Brownlow if you are {
republican, because he has outraged
the dearest principles of your party
and tried to make puppets of you fol
his own advancement.
Don't vote for Brownlow, unless vol
want to put collar around your neck
and shackles on your feet He said q
Jonesboro that those who supported
tho Harmon convention
should later "dance to his music.
Are You tame bears or dogs to be lei
about with chains around your neck
TO dance to the music of boss? Hi
machine tried to make Harmon dane
by counting him out, but he refused t.
be led by any such chains, and ap
pealed his interests to the courts wher
he will fight to the bitter end.
Don't vote for Brownlow because b
has obtained money for your district
Offset that with the fact that he ha
sown dissension in the ranks of and al
most disrupted his party in this dis
trict. BY reason of this money OF
tanned, and by political patronage,
seeks to put the rule of his appointee
over the people and force them to d
his villa species of tyrreny that th
best republicans in this district hav
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-30
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children

Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nurse in the Children's Home in New
York, cure feverishness, bad stomach,
teething disorders, move and regulate
the bowels and destroy worms. Over
30, 900 testimonials. They never fail.
At all druggists, 25c. Samples free.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-30

Vote to throw off the yoke of the
bosses and officeholders. Vote for
Lyle-that is what he is fighting for.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-30

Vote for the rule of the classes by
the masses-that is what Lyle stands
for
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-30
L grand average 25to$ az per lamp Der cent dis

This should encourage customers to burn their
lamps this is exceptionally low rate 1t is cheaper
than oil when you enjoy the large discounts.
To be Just with the customers meters, are com!
PEELED to figure Flat Raters the basis If
toner burns rs cp lamp all night this would give an
average burning per day each day in the year. of twelve
hours which would equal 800 lamp hours per month Each
lamp requires approximately so watts per hour $4,000
watt hours Q8 X. w. per month IS X W. at Is cents is
equal to $2.70 per month This would entitle them
60 per cent discount which would make the net bill for
said lamp $l0S per month
By following the above example customers can tell
Just what their bills should be- The manager of the COM
pany will be pleased any time to assist the customers in
figuring their bills reading the The above rates
will go into effect at once, the company
make arrangements with each customer These prices
FINAL with NO DEVIATIONS The rate for private
houses will remain before until meters be installed
providing that lamps burned with moderation and
burned all night The company will the privilege
of dscountng where reasonable care is exercised in
burning The company will not object an all-night
light in case of Sickness
In conclusion, request customers to read the
rules back of bills and would state that it is the nten
ton of the company to try and give rscass service All
wiring in future will be at customers expense
Wotou9o Lighting & Power Co.
BY w. C. ARMSTRONG, Manager
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-30

Vote for purity of electionS-tha
means Lyle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-30
Hoods JGrSdpdriHG
and Pills

cure dyspepsia, strengthen and tone all
the digestive organs, and build up the
whole system.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-30
Entered at the PostoGce al johnson CITY, TenS.,aS
Second Class Matter
Dyspepsia

What's the use of good cook if
there's bad stomach "a stomach Too
weak properly to digest what is taken
into it?
The owner of such a stomach expert
ences distress after eating, nausea be-
tween meals, and is troubled with
belching and fits of nervous headache
he's dyspeptic and miserable.
al have been troubled with dyspepsia
and have suffered almost everything.
have tried many different remedies but
could get no relief until began taking
Hoods Sarsaparllla. After the use of this
medicine / could eat without distress, and
today / am as well as ever, but / always
keep Hoods Sarsaparilla on hand" MRS,
j. A. CRowELL, Canajoharie, N. Y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-30

Vote for liberty-that means Lyle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-30

Vote the straight democratic ticket.
The age-herald., 1902-05-10

continuously In the Senate since 1879, in- sists that he shall not miss a days pro- ceedings of the body to which he belongs. No matter what the state of the weather or how badly he may feel. MT. Vest is found in his seat on the Democratic side every morning. He is serving his last term in Congress, having announced that next year he will retire. He is feeble and desires that the remainder of his days shall be spent in the quiet of his home and away from the turmoil and toll of the strenuous life of the modern public man. In finishing his career, MT. Vest will re- tire with the admiration and respect of every man who knows him.
 Senator Pettus of Alabama will turn his eighty-first year within a few months. To look at him one would suppose he was twenty years the junior of the Missouri Ser ator. He served through the Mexican war. spent several years with the Cali foInia miners in the late 40s, and at- tained the rank of brigadier general in the Confederate army. He is one of the best lawyers in the Senate and is always on the floor of the chamber. He will be reelected this fall for another six years.
The age-herald., 1902-05-10
More Furnaces in Alabama.

The steel trust now owns 75 stacks that have a capacity of about 9,455, 900 tons a year, but the great concern consumes a million tons more iron than it produces, and so it is to build additional furnaces until 1t can supply its own needs. It is now producing one-half of the output of the country, even if this years product Is carried to 1S,000,000 tons. The chances are that this country's product will soon be carried to 2O,OOO,OOO tons, and that vast quantities will be exported in dull years.
 Furnaces in this district are partic- ularly good investment, because they are near the sea, and in export years their product has decided advantage over all the rest. And this advantage will be immensely enhanced when the Warrior is opened, and 6-foot naviga- ton is secured in it the year round. Alabama iron will then be invincible.
The age-herald., 1902-05-10
Sit like his grandsire cut in alabaster.
 A Merchant of Venice.
Queen WiIheImina of Holland.

All the world rejoiees that the young Queen of Holland is recovering her health, and is to live perhaps many years. She who had been compelled to give up happy life in order to satisfy the demands of the succession who had become a victim, in other words, of politics-holds warm place in warm hearts throughout the world. The German prince whom she was virtually compelled to marry, has proven to be a profiigate, full of ex- cesses of all kinds, and the life of the young Queen has been a troubled one. Now that her life is to be spared it is said the Dutch Parliament may de- cree a divorce, as 1t has power to do at the end of six years if no heir to the throne be born.
 The succession in Holland is deep ly interesting question. If the Queen had died, or if she should yet die childless, the succession would pass from the house of Orange to German princes, the first of whom would be the Grand Duke Wilhelm Ernst of Saxe-Weimar-E -Eisenach. The next heir would be Prince Albrecht of Prussia, Regent of Brunswick. Either of these heirs would lead to the Germanizing of Holland and to intrigues for an- nexation, and this is what all Hol- flanders dread. This is what is tied up in Wilhelmina's life. Germany has long coveted Holland and its sea coast and rich colonies, and the death of Wilhelmina would mean that the lit tie kingdom is to be swallowed by the German empire. Queen Wilhelmina's recovery therefore means much to all the good people of the Netherlands, very few of whom desire to become
 parts of the German military machine
The age-herald., 1902-05-10
ANNAPOLIS EXAMINATIONS.
List of Those Who Have Passed Them Successfully.

Annapolis. Md, May 9-Among those who have passed all the examinations and are full-fedged naval cadets, class of 1906, are:
 H. B. Kelly, Kentucky; R. P. Lemly, North Carolna J. B. Goldman, Lous- jana; c. P Meyer, Louisiana M. Cade. Jr., Oklahoma; W. H. Booth, Virginia; G. R. Davis, Kentucky; T. H. Drake. North Carolina; Lennox Grant. Missouri; Hugh Allen, Texas; L. D. Causey, Mis- sissippi w. F. Amsden, Kansas.
 There have been two failures before the medical examining board-H. K. Aiken of Louisiana, defective eyesight; and Gordon Mccoy of Annapolis too light for height.
 Seventy-five boys took the examination under the civil service rules on April 15. Of these forty-two were principals and thirty-three were alternates. Of the prin- cipals thirty-four passed. Besides these four principals had alternates who passed, making a total of thirty-eight appointments filed out of the forty-two, or 90 per cent of the possible number, making the largest percentage passed of any body of candidates ever examined.
The age-herald., 1902-05-10
HONEST NOMINATIONS.

From the Mobile Item.
 What the people desire and demand first are honest nominations, and they will then see that we have an honest election. In a state where a party nom ination Is equivalent to an election, the nomination rises to much greater im- portance than the election, and should have every safe guard thrown around it. There Is no safety for the people in the convention system, such a system is di- rectly in opposition to the peoples wishes and If arbitrarily ordered by the state committee will cause dissenton and di- vision In the party An honest election of officers who were hot honestly nomi mated according to the will of the people will operate only to maKe every hon. est Democrat who votes for such officers a party to the approval of fraud. The people have had fraud enough and will not tolerate the present effort of the rings. politicians and offlce-holders to extend that system, even for the pres ent occasion, they will not consent to be- come a party to any more political crook edness. The state primary Is the only safeguard for the people. and if their will is disregarded in the premises, their protests will assume definite shape very speedily.
The age-herald., 1902-05-10
IMPROPERLY CREDITED.

From the Huntsville Tribune.
 The Age-Herald in its exchange clip ping column has credited two articles to The Tribune, both of which are unfriend- ly to those who oppose state primary. The articles are improperly credited, nev CT appeared in The Tribune which has been a staunch opponent of state pri- mary. Our impression is the articles should have been credited to the Hunts vile Herald, Ed Pulley's paper, which favors a primary. As the mistake evi- dently unintentionally made by our es- teemed contemp frary, puts us in an awk- ward plight. we would be pleased If they would kindly correct 1t. The articles appeared in The Age-Herald of May '.
The age-herald., 1902-05-10
MIR, MANSFIEID'S PLANS,

Milwaukee, Wis.-Richard Mansfield this afternoon announced that after three more seasons on the stage he would re- tire and devote most of his time to play writing.
 T need rest" said MT. Mansfield, "and I propose to retire if I can so arrange my affairs I will play five weeks a year two in New York, one In Boston and two more in Chicago The rest of the time I propose to spend in writing new plays have done what I could for the American stage. and done 1t gladly, although there has been little satisfaction in 1t. As I stage my plays there Is not even a req sonable financial recompense in the un- dertaking. If people only realized what an actors life Is. what personal sacrifices he makes, they would not be so hard on him. They will say that I should keep on working for the sake of art. I will answer that I have iabored hard for the sake of art. but that I am beginning to feel that owe something to myself as well. Now that am in a position to quit the work which taxes every nerve and fiber of my being. I think no one should deny me the opportunity of gaining liti tie of that pleasure out of life which others value so highly.
 'I purpose to devote most of my time in play-writing and not all by myself. either, but in association with others. There are many young, talented men in America who would turn out plays in the course of time if they had the proper directions. I have already written and collaboreted in many plays. although the names of others have been attached to them. With my knowledge of the stage and its requirements I think I could be of great service to the nascent playwrights of our country.
 ''I also intend to devote much of my time to featuring on the subject of dra- matic art, and so contribute my share to the enlightenment of the people as to what is good and true and beautiful in this art, and to win them away from cheap ideals"
The age-herald., 1902-05-10
eAUzY AND INCONSISTENT.
om the Montevallo Sentinel.

From the Monteyallo Sentinel.
 The argument used by a very small majority that the Democratic state com mittee cannot call white Democratic primary is as gauzy as 1t is inconsistent. That same minority says the committee can only call convention. There is no statutory law which says nominations must be made by convention. The matter rests entirely with the committee and that body Is supposed to carry out the wishes of the party. They are elected by the Democrats of the state for that pur- pose. It remains to be seen whether that body will listen to the voice of the large majority or be dominated by a few pol- ticians and tricksters who are opposed to a primary because 1t takes from them the opportunity to pull the leg of candi- dates. The people are to be trusted, but the professional politiciaIt-well, party success is not a sure thing if he has a finger in the manipulation of affairs.
The age-herald., 1902-05-10
New Zealand Lambs in New York.

Twenty-four little lambs from New Zealand were landed in New York, and, after paying Dingley duties, were sold at profit. This has troubled the little. For 1t shows what the beef trust rests on. If it were not for the duty of 27h per cent upon meats, the beef trust would be overwhelmed in a day-from Canada-and later on from all the corners of the earth. It is the tariff, and the tariff alone, that renders food dear, and enables the meat trust to dictate prices, and blacklist all who do not accept without a murmur its terms. Even Senator Foraker says duties should be taken off meats and Senator Elkins says he favors a re- vision of the tariff. Tt is outrage ous," he says. that the trust has put such fictitious prices on meats"
 Even if cattle be scarce and light in weight, 1t is outrageous that a tariff exists which renders supplies of food from other countries out of reach. Consumers are taxed that ranch own- CTS may grow fat. This is what the tariff is every time-the many are taxed that few may thrive. It is the aggrandizement of the few at the expense of the many, and hunger for meats is opening the eyes of the voters to the real nature of Dingleyism.
 The arrival of twenty-four spring lambs from New Zealand is an object lesson that should not be forgotten. The empty American stomach is be- ginning to see what the foundation trouble really is-what it is that ren- ders a meat trust and a thousand other trusts possible and profitable. The great trust mill that Dingley built is tottering to its fall It is the sum of all villainies.
The age-herald., 1902-05-10

and the opening of the Warrior is near at hand.
 We need a dozen more furnaces in this district. Four have been planned. and hence as many more should be planned and speedily built, for iron can be made here at a profit when there is no money in it at Pittsburg. This was abundantly demonstrated in the dull years that clustered about 1896 and 1897.
 There may be too many furnaces at times in Ohio and Pennsylvania, but there never can be too many in Ala bama when iron can be barged to the sea at about forty cents ton in trans portation charges. Such a rate cannot be approached in any other part of the country, for there are no mines so near the sea and on a river that will soon be opened-that is open half the year at present.
 There should therefore be a con- certed effort to attract the attention of capitalists this way. We need a dozen more furnaces. We need them, and capitalists cannot find a better place in which to invest money than tn mt if in Alabama Ora and Ala. bama stacks.