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The San Francisco call., 1904-03-25
Birds.

claim I'm the first on the ground TO
PROFOUND
That birds. whether singers or screech-
eTS,
Are entitled to rank with the rest and
the best
OF our eloquent, ethical preachers;
And L think that I should be allowed to
be proud
You surely don't need to be told
That, without any doubt, both my words
and my birds
Shut Audubon out in the cOldl
For instance. the stork one ignores. or
he bOres
The average woman or man.
They think that the prOperest place for
his grace
Is Japanese teapot or fan.
The infant-itesimal charge isn't large
That he brings to his customers. Still
Whatever its size, don't resent or repent
What he neatly puts down in his bill,
You may scorn her, but what is the use?
The Goose
Is need in our lives. / aver
That there isn't a creature on earth that
is worth
The respect we should prOffer to her
Could we sleep without her at our ease
If you please?
Could we feast, without roasting her
browne
No. no. Since by stufing her up we sup,
And slumber by stufing her down,
-HaFDer'S Magazine
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-25
TALK OF THE TOWN
AND H9FF,sSQf Kht
TIMES ~
His IVit.

eapture of $4,000 worth OF
smuggIed opium in Chinatown at
o'clock one cold, wet morning was
considered at the time of it's occur
renee to be one of the neatest JOBS
ACCOMPLISHED by a single police oIncer
in the history of the department. TINS
capture was made by officer Mlchael
Joseph Conboy, now lieutenant IN
the police force. Conboy received a
handsome reward from the Federal
Government for the capture ana Ine
thanks of the Treasury Department III
Washington.
At the time of the incident Conooy
was doing patrol duty in Chinatown
One old, dried-up Mongolian on Com
merciaI street was profuse IN MS
praise of the gentle manner in whlch
the officer performed his duty Time
and again he would invite the patrol
man into his store and treat him 10
choice brand of cigars. On one oc-
casion he offered him a present In
money, which was declined with
thanks.
The witty officer came to the con-
clusion that the Chinaman's gener-
osity had a motive behind it and TO
sharp lookout on the store. The IN
coming of a tramp Chinese steamer
gave Conboy the tip to keep his eyes
open. He therefore hid himself on
the veranda of a store opposite the
Chinaman's place on the night In
question. About $3.50 a. m, when the
wind was bowling at the rate OF forty
miles an hour and the rain coming
down in torrents, an express wagon
turned the corner of Kearny street
and drove up Commercial, where IL
stopped in front of the Chinamans
store. The cunning Mongolian was up
waiting the arrival and as soon as the
wagon stopped the iron doors were
thrown open and six boxes were has
tily carried from the wagon and de-
posted behind a tier of tea chests.
Just then Conboy stepped into the
surprised circle, seized the contraband
opium and arrested the driver and the
cunning Chinaman.
Chief Crowley was so delighted that
he granted Conboy months leave OF
absence and on his return made him
a sergeant of police.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-25

part of the employer and offered every opportunity to
lead right life to the But it vain. for he
proves to be recidivis and has robbed the who
gave him the opportunity to live honestly.
Such sad for they prove that there exists
in criminal instinct that is like incurable
disease. Its only be known by experiment.
and should be deferred from helping the
convict live honestly because the last failed We
that the philanthropc gentleman whose conf
dence has been betrayed will not refuse help another
that account. AS experiment only detect the
recidvist, the ndeternnae sentence, especially for
crimes against property, is proper policy. Such SEN
tence with the parole system protects the who has
yielded temptation and has in him the germ of
chronic crimnay, and it affords the of sitting
granted the chance.
Penology is beginning to grow weaker the subject
of the of prisons reformatores. By law of
the State pententiares forbidden industries
in which convicts may learn trade and get the reform
atory effects of occupation Idleness is evil in prison
and out and is the most efectua bar to reform. Our
prison population increases every year. and every
prisons discharge upon the community thousands of
unreformed men. Each of these becomes a center of
corruption of Others missionary of crime, unless the
community take charge of him and leave him
for living by ofenses against others. 1t is serious
question, with many appalling features, but few men
think seriously of it. and of the efforts it
merely theoretical, when practical plan is
needed.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-25

Who shall we pity-the guilty, or the
innocent victims that are being done
to death in such enormous numbers
every year?
1 took no part in the lynching Of
the Ruggles brothers, stage robbers,
which took place in Redding some years
ago, but I have never heard good
citizen say that he was sorry the deed
had been done. It's good effects were
apparent. 1t is the only thing crimi-
nails fear. They have no dread OF the
good boarding house" in San Quentin
or Folsom; il is as good a home as a
lazy man wants. My soul is sick 70
the point Of disgust when 1 see the
apathy of the public TO the carnival OF
crime in our midst. Evidently our jury
system should be revised-nine men
should give a verdict in every case and
no appeal should be allowed except for
the admission Of new evidence.
Yours for the public welfare and
safety. A. M. GOODNOUGH.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-25

AN ANNOYER-A. S, City. IF YOU
nave person who calls at your house
every day, and that person knows that
there is no welcome there. and Won
wish to get rid of such without offering
direct insult, have a "peek-a-boo.
such as Sare in use to great extent in
Philadelphia, placed in position. This
is looking glass projecting from the
house in such manner that a person
can, unobserved, look out and obtain a
reflection Of any one at the door If
the occupant OF the house does not
want to see the person. there is no re-
sponse- By the use of such a device
you can ascertain if the Objectionable
person is at the door, and if so you can
deny the caller admission. After a
number OF visits without response the
individual viii tire of coming and come
to the conclusion that it Is a case of
not wanted
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-25
A RECIDIVIST.

CONVICT at Folsom aided the prison autbor-
Il ties during the prison break of last summer at
the risk of his life, and was properly pardoned
by the Governor. Major Weinstock of Sacramento
showed his consistency and the sincerity of humane
principles by giving the employment his business
where his surroundings moral and he was treated
with confidence. This commendabe act on the
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-25

1t is gratifying to note that plans, specifications
have been made for the beauication of San Francisco
municipality 1t is extremely difficult suggest
another place where opportunity for such campaign is
richer where the field is desirable. We have
the topography for of the most beautiful cities in
the world Let us make it what it should be-
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-25

Baron Hayash. ambassador of Japan to England
saved his life by his ability to speak English What
awful chance some of his countrymen in the United
States would have in the predicament If the little
brown men succeed in nAicting as much damage upon
the Russians they do upon beloved mother tongue
victory will perch every banner in Nippon.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-25
SCHOOL PTTNTSuNrNT

SCHOOL PUNISHMENT-A.S s. City
Inc punishment of scholars in the pub
lie schools Of San Francisco. such as re-
quir'7g delinquent to write a certain
number of words for infraction Of the
rU'~~ in the school yard during recess
is suggested. as rule. by the teacher
ans approved by the principal. ANY
parent who disapprOves Of the mode Of
punishment has a right to make a COM
plant to the principal of the school or
to the city superintendent or the Board
of Education.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-25

MANILA-R. o. T. c., Oakland. Cal.
For such information as you desire rel
ative TO the postmasters of Manila un-
der American rule. address a communi-
cation to the Postmaster General,
Washington, D. G.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-25

The RIO-H. :. and B., City. 1t was
Pilot Jordan who was saved while the
steamer Rio de Janeiro foundered in
the Golden Gate. Captain Ward the
master, was drowned. The pilot is still
on the roll of pilots in active service
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-25

Since The Hague tribunal do nothing to keep the
peace among nations, might we'll up as referee
between Russia and Japan and order them to get in and
fight or leave the ring
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-25
AnS7cers to Queries.
of Panama

HARD WOOD-Subscriber, Los Ba-
nos, Cal White birch is cIassed among
the hard woods of commerce
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-25
AN OPINION-Prnnortr Omna,

AN OPINION-Property Owner. Al
ameda, Cal. The question asked is
purely one of legal opinion. which the
department does not give. 1t answers
questions as to what the law is. but
vice.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-25

Dry days just but not half so scarce
weather prophets who will admit they predicted
dry season
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-25

Special information supplied daily to
business houses and public men by the
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's). 23O Cali
tfnrnta street Telephone Main 1042.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-25

Townsend's California GIace fruits and
choice candies. in artistic fire-etched
boxes a nice present for Eastern friends.
us Market street. above Call building.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-25

This week good eyeglasses. specs. 25c-
soc. 70 4th (front Keys Gel. Oys. House =
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
DR.. Lyman E. Prentiss Dead.

DIR, Lyman Il, Prentiss, financial
secretary of Grant University of Ath-
ems, died Wednesday morning in this
city. He was taken suddenly i'll last
week while conducting special service
at the M, e. Church, The Chattanoo-
ga News says;
'Dr. Prentiss was we'll known in
this city, having been pastor of the
First Nj ethOdist church for two years.
During that time hemadomany friends
and became one of tho most popul ar
ministers in the city,
He was about SO years of age at the
time of his death, and leaves a wife and
four children, three sons, one of whom
is student in Grant University, and
married daughter, who resides IN the
north. DR.. Prentiss was a native of
Ohio, and it is presumed the remains
will be taken to that state for burisl.
The deceased first came to the south
in 1888 and assumed the pastorate of
the Methodist church at Knoxville, re.
naming there until 1901, when he
came to Chattanooga. After resigning
his passionate in this city be went to
the Draper Methodist church. the
largest in Dayton, o., where he re-
NAMED in charge until about two wears
ago when he accepted his present DO
sition.
AT one time the deceased was pastor
of the Methodist church at Fremont,
o., OF which President Hayes was q
member and their associations made
them very close friends during the life
of the latter. As a pastor Dir. Prem.
tiss was conscientious in his minister
al work, while he was regarded as a
most highly polished and able pulpit
orator.
As financial agent for Grant Univer-
sity he was very successful and brought
to the aid of the school over $15, 900 in
gifts and endowments, besides win
ming for the institution hosts of friends
His loss will be mourned by wide
circle of friends in two sections of the
country.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
Happy Valley News.

The carpenters are getting along
we'll with the work on the new church
at Watauga Point.
Miss Josephine Thomas returned
Sunday from four weeks visit in Bris-
tol and reports good time.
The freeze Saturday night, we fear,
killed the fruit crop.
Willard Fair is dangerously i'll at
this writing.
NJ. NJ. Morrell & Co. have in a nice
new line of dry goods and notions and
are ready to fit up the boys and girls
for summer.
Miss Bessie Thomas and brother,
Glen, spent Monday with Mrs. Ray
mord Lyle.
N. G. Love was in johnson City on
business Saturday.
Mrs. E. d. Jobe is having a switch
put in at Sycamore shoals for the pur-
pose of loading sand.
Major j. W. Weeks can beat the
world for fat cattle. He is a hustler.
Dear editor, if this escap es the waste
basket, I will write again.
DEACON
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
New York Democrats for Parker.

Albany, N. Y, April 1s.-The demo
cratic state convention for the election
of delegates to the national convention
selected the following delegates. at
large: David B. Hill, of Albany; Ed
ward Murphy, Jr, of Troy: George
Ehret, of New York City and James
W, Ridgeway, of Brooklyn. As alter
mates it selected @. N. Bulger, of Os-
wego; W. G. Ely, of Buffalo; G. II.
Alderman, of Brooklyn and Francis
Burton Harrison, of New York.
The delegates were instructed by a
vote of 9Ol to 149 for Alton b. Parker
as the states candidate for president.
Tammany was not treated as badly
as had been predicted, being allowed
to name a delegate at.large, Mr.. Ehret,
and an alternate and one of the two
electors-at-la Harry Payne Whit
ney, the other being John 7. Wood
ford.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

A contemporary having suggested
Cy Lyle as the proper person to put
crimp in the business of Walter P.
Brownlow as boss of the First district,
Cy replies Enthusiastically in The
Johnson City COMET: 1--WE may be
pardoned foi agreeing with our distin-
guished contemporary upon the RENE
dy proposed, but it has overlooked the
important feature, directions how to
apply it in district that has Is, 600 re-
publican majority. Our crimping iron
is not sufficient under present condi-
lions" Never mind the irons: the
crimp will come naturally some of
these days, and then we'll all go up
and help Cy celebrate He's all right.
A coming man, and when the First dis
trict becomes converted from the error
of its present way, to the accomplish
ment of which end Mr.. Lyle is one of
the most faithful workers, then he will
come by his own. Chattanooga Times
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
An Open Letter to the Public
FROM A WELL-KNOWN DRUGGIST

To Whom 1t May Concern:
OF late there has been q good deal
of discussion in regard to advertised
medicines and their value. We want
to say to every man, woman and child
in this vicinity that the most valuable
preparation of cod liver OIL the best
tonic reconstruction, health restorer and
strength-creator we have ever sold in
our store is Vinol.
Vinol is not patent medicine; it
contains no injurious drugs, and 1t act
ually does contain all of the medicinal
curative elements of cod liver oil, taken
from fresh Gods livers, but without
drop of oil, and is delicious to the
taste
Vinol is recognized throughout the
world as the greatest strength-Creator
for old people, weak, sicl1ly women,
children, nursing mothers, and after
a severe sickness.
Vinol cures hacking coughs, chronic
colds, bronchitis and all throat and
lung troubles. Unequalled to create
an appetite, and make those who are
too thin, fat, rosy and healthy.
Vinol is sold on a positive guarantee.
Call and get Vinol booklet.
For Sale BY H. G. MILLER, Druggist
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

gress made the secretary the whole
Judge who is or who was entitled to be
placed on the list Of invalid pensioners.
He had lawful authority to place on
the pension roll every soldier that
served 80 days and was honorably dis
charged at $l2 per month. Thefollow-
ing may be very interesting to the old
veterans:
The-legislature'of Iowa has a bill
prescribing that in all public works in
the State, including those of the coun-
ties, cities and towns, honorably dis
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

charged soldiers, sailors aud marines
of the war Of the rebellion who are citi-
zens or residents shall be entitled to
preference in appointment, employ
ment and promotion over other persons
of equal qualifications on account of
age or physical disability which does
not render incompetent to perform the
duties. Anyone entitled to this pref
erence and denied it may sue for a
mandamus to give Linn Lis rights, and
also for damages for Withholding them
from him No honorably discharged
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

The editor of THE COMET is always
interested in the success of former
johnson Citians wherever they may
be located and it is real pleasure to
note the progress being made by Mr..
f, A. Stratton in his adopted home,
Mount Vernon, N. Y. He is vice-pres-
ident of the Westchester Lighting
Company, plant that supplies West
chester county with light and power
for all purposes. The plant is located
at New Rochelle, n. Y, and is one of
the most modern and best equipped in
that section. A recent issue Of the
Mount Vernon Daily Eagle contains a
writeup of New Rochelle, with illustra-
tions of this plant and an interesting
interview with Mr.. Stratton on the
growth ana prosperity OF Westcnester
county. Frank Stratton is an enter
prising and public spirited citizen and
is power in any community. In a
sense, all efforts are selfish, but Mr..
Stratton is one of the hustlers who
builds town in order to help him
self. Johnson City has realized many
times that it lost useful citizen when
Mr.. Stratton decided to make New
York his home. The COMET wishes
him continued success in all his I'M
dertakings,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
Nearly a Hundred.

Mr.. W. W. Birth, of Washington
City, passed through Bristol yesterday
en- route to johnson City, where he
will visit his grandson, Mr.. E. @.
Baldwin. He was accompanied from
Washington by his granddaughter,
Miss Bessie Baldwin.
Mr.. Birth was 81 years old last Janu-
airy. He is one OF the oldest men in
the Capital City. He stood the trip
exceedingly well, and talked freely
with those whom he met. Bristol
Courier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
Two Deaths At Elizabethton

Elizabethton, Tenn. April 1S.-Our
whole town was .saddened yesterday
morning when it was announced that
Mrs. r. A. Smith, wife of Hon. r. A..
Smith, Clerk and Master, was dead.
Mrs. Smith had been ill for several
months and had patiently borne her
sufferings. Mrs. Smith was well and
favorably known in Elizabethton, hay.
ing been born and raised here.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
Thomas Folsom.

On Friday evening 'Uncle Tom"
Folsom, aged seventy-seven years,
died from a complication of diseases
"Uncle Tom" was one of the oldest
and best known citizens of Elizabeth
ton. He was born in Elizabethton and
has always lived here. He has always
been an active man, and up to one
year ago could be seen en- the streets
every day.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
MAJOR Il. d. HAYNES.
Adintant's report

In the hereafter will from week to
week give full comprehensive digest
of pension legislation from the founda
ton of our government with full text
of each act, but as there is cry going
up from the Atlantic to the Pacific,
from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic,
about the usurpation in regard to the
late pension order issued by the Secre-
tary of the Interior | will hereby give
the readers of The COMET the full text
of the act, passed June 81, 1890, under
which said order was issued and let
them interpret the law and see where
the authority comes in for so doing.
They will find that its language is as
! follows:
Gan persons who served 80 d avs in
the Military or Naval service of the
United States during the late war of
the rebellion and who have been honor
erably disc harged therefrom and who
are now and may be hereafter suffer
ing from a mental or physical disabili
ty of a permanent character not the re-
suit of their own vicious habits which
incapacitates them for the perform
ance of manual labor in such degree
as to render them unable to earn sup
port, shall upon making due proof of
the fact according to such rules and
regulations as the Secretary of the In
terror may provide be placed upon the
list of invalid pensioners of the United
States and be entitled to receive pen
sion not exceeding $l2 per month. "
The authority vested in the Secreta-
ry Of the Interior is as plain as hole
in a la oder. The act passed by con-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21
Men OF Oak

Timbers of oak keep the old
homestead standing through
the years, 1t pays to use the
right stuff.
Men of oak" are men in
rugged health, men whose
bodies are made of the sound.
est materials.
Childhood is the time to ! +
the foundation for a sturdycoa
stitution that will last for year
SCOTS Emulsion is the right
stuff.
SCOTS Emulsion stimulates
the growing powers of children,
helps them build a firm
foundation for a sturdy consti-
tuition.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

soldier, sailor or marine shall be re-
moved from any position or employ
ment except for ipcompetency or mis-
conduct which must be fully charged
and the burden of proof rest upon
those so charging.
NED.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Asthe Springfield Republican truly
remarks concerning Senator'Carmack s
excellent speech in Chicago: "Sen ma
tor Carmack, in his Iroquois Club
speech this week certainly scored on
Mr.. Bryan when he quoted from Mr..
Bryan's Chicago convention speech, in
1896, the sentence; Changing condi-
tions make new issues,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Grover Cleveland, speaking ofAlton
b. Parker, says: 81 do not see how
any one protesting to be real intelli-
gent Democrat, can hesitate to accept
Mr.. Parker, if he should DO nominal
ed, as a fit representative of safe and
conservative Democratic principles en-
titled to hearty and unreserved Demo-
cratic support.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

p. II, Ponder has purchased a third
interest III the Morristown Trunk Fac
tory and will devote his time aud at
tention to that enterprise which means
that he and his family will continue to
make their home here, Republican.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Candidates this year will not be ask
ed to define Rev. E. E. Folks politics
but their own position on the Adams
law
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

The people of this section will be
glad to learn that King College is to
be continued.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Blanchard's vote indicates that the
republican party of Louisiana has es-
capped to Unicoi county.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Candidates may argue and stutter,
and do as they will, but the man who
won't answer is sure for the "still. :"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Saturday night at Chicago Bryan
will open "sealed letter" from Mr..
Hearst or something of that sort
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Parker's silence is all right if he will
say "git" at the proper time.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

All the timid politicians are now
willing to declare for Parker.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Senator Burton can now claim to be
man of conviction. Memphis News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-04-21

Parker has perhaps heard that Isl
lence is golden. "