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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23
Vim. G. Mathes sells real estate. Office
No. 8, over Post Office.

Vim. G. Mathes sells real estate. Office
No. 8, over Post Office.
Hon. A. A. Taylor came to the city
Thursday en- route to his home at
Chucky Valley from q lecture tour
through the West. He was in good
health and has enjoyed his lucrative
trip very much but Is glad to get home
for few days recreation.
You will always get clean rooms,
comfortable beds and good meals at the
Star Restaurant.
There will be meeting of the Civic
Federation at Science Hill School next
Tuesday afternoon at2:45 o'clock. Ad-
dress by Rev. T. E. Brown, '"The Best
Way to Besutify Our Town." followed
by Q discussion, Music" by Miss
Uttermoehlen. Talk by Rev. George
w. Arnold, practical Ideas in Regard
to Making Our City More Beautiful
and How These Ideas Are Carried Out
at Dayton, Ohio" 49,.
F. P. Baxter has various kinds of
inexpensive Holiday Goods, Birthday
and Wedding Presents. ct
Mr.. W. B. Daty representing the
Genesee Pure Food Company, Of
LIE Roy, N. Y, was o pleasant caller
at the Comet Office one day this week
and before leaving presented the editor
with two packages of Jell-O Ice Cream
Powder for making Ice Cream. With
two packages of this preparation gal
lon of the most delicious Ice Cream
can be made in 10 minutes, as every
thing but the ice is contained in the
package and requires no cooking, eggs,
fiavoring or sugar. This Is the ICE
CREAM POWDER that received the
HIGHEST AWARD GOLD MEDAL
at The st. Louis Exposition 1904, and
is pronounced the greatest pure food
success of recent years. Enough of
the powder to make q gallon of Ice
Cream costs but 25 cents and nearly
every grocer in town sells it.
If you stop at the Star Restaurant
you will be properly treated and go
away pleased.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23
SOUTH & WESTERNS PLAN
As Outlined By The General Manager and
Chief Engineer Greene County
Will Be TPaVerSed.

Chief EngineeF---Greene County
Will Be TravePsed.
Mr.. NJ. Caples, general manager and
chief engineer of the South & Western
Railway Co. writes from Bristol, Tenn.
to the Manufacturers Record giving q
clear description Of the proposed line
of his company as follows:
"Our projected road extends from
connection with the Chesapeake &
Ohio Railway on Russell fork of Big
Sandy river in Northeastern Kentucky
southwark through Dickinson, Russell
and Scott counties, Virginia; Hawkins,
Sullivan, Greene, Washington and
Uuicoi counties, Tennessee; Mitchell,
Mcdowell, Rutherford and Polk coun-
ties, North Carolina, and Spartanburg
county, South Carolida, to Spartan
burg, s. c., q distance Of 800 miles.
Included in the work will be the re-
building Of large portion Of the pres
ent line between johnson City, Tenn,
and Spruce Pine. N. G. Surveys are
now in progress, and location and re-
visions Of the line will be completed
within o few months, when bids will
be asked.
"a contract for 10 miles OF heavy
construction has been let to s. Walton
& Co. of Falls Mills, Va. The portion
let to Mr.. Walton is in Scott county,
Va. and Hawkins county, Tenn"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23
X. of P. Team in Bristol.

Last Tuesday evening special team
from John Sewer Lodge X. OF P, went
to Bristol to exemplify the third degree
for Senate Lodge No. 70. The boys
were received kindly and after the de-
gree had been conferred we're lunched
at the Tip Top. Those present from
this city were: r. G. Warren, F. s,
Henderson, G. T. Lee, Fl. DeArmond,
Geo. R. Brown, Geo. F. Campbell, Fl.
W. Lyle, Geo. E. Burbage, W. Fl,
Hodge, Summers, Lyle, AldinSwadley,
Cy H. Lyle, Walter Hunter, Marvin
Weaver, John Lusk, L. s. Jones, Joe
P. Hart, E. J. Skaggs and Will
Ponder, ]. ]. Range, W. B. Crouch.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23
Religious Wave.

The Hendrick- Carter Union Evan
gelistic meetings have so enlarged in
interest and attendance that it was
found absolutely necessary to secure
larger room in which to hold the meet
ings. The Armory Hall on East Main
street has been secured and fitted up so
as to accommodate about 1000 people.
In this hall the meetings will be con-
tinued during the coming week at Z
p. m. On Sunday the 26th, there will
be Union Meeting at 1890 Q. m. of
ell the churches of the city, and q
meeting for men and boys only, at 8
p. m. in the hall, Evangelist Hendrick
will preach on 1.-THE Sin Of SAUL" and
Evangelist Garter will lead the sing
ing. This will be q great meeting.
Every man and boy should attend this
meeting. A mass meeting will be held
in the same hall at $50 p. m. and O
half.hour song service will be led by
Mr.. Carter. This will be the only
meeting held in the city on Sunday
night. Let everybody come.
On Monday meeting forl women
and girls only, will be held at p. IN
MIR. Hendrick will preach on "Conse
Grated Womanhood," at the M. E.
Church, South, and at 2 p. m. at the
hall. Young people and children'i
meeting on Tuesday at 3 p. m. at tht
church. The afternoon meetings will
be held in the M. e. Church, South
the night services in the Armory
Hall.
At 3 p. m. on Sunday Woman
prayer meeting will be held at the M
E. Church, South.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23
The City Election.

The annual aldermanic election was
held Wednesday Of this week and
passed off quietly but not without
interest. There was not much stir
before election day by any Of the can
didates but oil worked like beavers at
the polls, largely because it had been
rumored the "wets" were trying to
capture the board. Both political
parties had candidates in each OF the
four wards bnt party lines were largely
ignored. Two Democrats we're elected
in the first and second wards, a tie vote
in the third leaves j. D. Crowell, q
Democrat, in Office and a Republican
was elected in the fourth. This makes
the board an even break politically,
four Republicans and four Democrats
but gives the "dry" element six to two
wet" The vote by wards:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23
For Sale at a Bargain.

Desirable residence property in John.
son City on Wstaugs Avenue corner
Baxter street. Lot 100x150, lots oil
shade trees and flowers, granolithiC
sidewalk. House contains thirteen
rooms with new bathroom fully
equipped, new hardwood floors below,
all in good repair. Owner is leaving
the city and will sell cheap to Quick
buyer. Inquire of
F. s. HAMLIN,
11l3-tf Phillips Building.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23
Railroad Officials Here.

A number of South & Western rail
foad officials are here from New York
looking over the various routes pro-
posed through Tennessee. 1t is ex.
pected that decision will be reached
early next week and announcement
made of the route selected.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23
Burglars Arrested at JOneshOrO.

Two burglars were caught at Jones
boro Wednesday night while visit
ing several stores. They were Frank
Crumley and James Morrell. They
were bound to court.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23
Local and Personal.
Fresh meat at J acksOn's Saturday

Fresh meat at Jackson's Saturday.
Fresh homemade candies ct Martha
Wilder Bazaar.
All kinds of Bed Clothing at F. P.
Bakers.
Don't fail to see the Big Bazaar at
Martha Wilder School.
VIM. G. Mathes sells real es tate. Office
No. 8, over Post Office.
Born to Editor and Mrs. E. M.
Slack, last week, son.
Order your steaks and roasts from
Jackson. Phone 46.
Buy your Xmas presents at the
Martha Wilder Bazaar.
For all kinds of novelties go to T. P.
Baxter's.
Try your luck at fishing at the
Martha Wilder Bazaar.
You always get the best meats at
Jackson's.
Walter Range is i'll with append.
citis.
Meals served at all hours at the Star
Restaurant at popular prices.
Have Your fortune told by The CIR eat
Palmist at Martha Wilder School N ov.
80, 1905.
No more high prices for fresh meats,
you can 60 to Jackson's.
Charlie Nuchols is much gratified
with his new baby and is making all
sorts of rash promises.
VIM. G. Mathes sells real estate. Office
No. 8, over Post Office.
Col. J. A. Faw and wife have gone
to New York and will sail from there
to New Orleans in short time.
FERNDELL PURE FOODS
are the finest produced and are guar
anteed to be pure and healthful. Try
them and be convinced. For sale only
by Fl. W. Pardue. 1115-3t
The Ladies Aid Society Of the First
Presbyterian Church will have their
Annual Dinner, Cake Sale, Bazaar and
Oyster Supper, Tuesday November %,
on Main street, price of dinner 35c.
A cordial invitation to oil.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23

WANTED-BY CHICAGO MANUFACTURE
ING House, person of trustworthiness
aud somewhat familiar with local terri
tory as assistant in branch Office Sal
airy $1S paid weekly. Permanent posi-
ton. No investment required. Pre-
vious experience not essential to
engaging,
Address, Manager Branches, Como
Block, Chicago, Ill. 10 5-l2t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23
WANTED

WANTED A few frst-c class table
hoarders. Have some nicely furnish
ell rooms. Desirable location and con-
venient to business part of the city,
Mrs. G. W. SHARITz.
III Walnut street.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23

The Star Restaurant has been thor
ou yhly rem ovated throughout and in
vites you to eat and sleep there while
in the city.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23

When you are in the city for day
drop into the Star Restaurant and get
a good meal for 25 cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23
Wanted

To buy farm of from so to 1875 acres
G i've careful and detailed description
of the property and where located,
How far from church, school and mar
ket. Give your terms and your lowest
price. If you want to sell make your
price right. l am going to get several
answers to this ad and am going to
take the best bargain. Address
J. W. WEEKS,
At Elizabethton, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23

You get a good meal at the Star Res
taurant for IS cents every day.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23

VIM. G. Mathes sells real estate. Office
No. 8, over Post Office.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23
T HE * COMET

IVY ATAUGA LODGE. No 2l9, l, o. o. f.,
w meets on Monday evening of each week.
Lodge room in Brabson Building, East Market
street rear OF Post ONCE Visiting brothers
'nrdiallV welcomed. 994
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23

fHnNn VT<. the cold.cure that does the
work in hours, and will
not make you sick. Try It.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23

The Ladies Aid Society Of the First
Presbyterian Church will have their
Annual Dinner, Cake Sale, Bazaar and
Oyster Supper, Tuesday November %,
on Main street, price of dinner 35c.
A cordial invitation to oil.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23

FERNDELL PURE FOODS
are the finest produced and are guar
anteed to be pure and healthful. Try
them and be convinced. For sale only
by Fl. W. Pardue. 1115-3t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-11-23

Full ten quarter cotton
blankets Fl values, spec.
ial soc per pair. Extra
heavy full ten quarter
so, special $l.95. Full
eleven quarter wool
blankets $5 and Sc, spec
ial $3.50.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-04-06
PRESIDENT
SALL|ES FORTH
AFTER BIC GAME

riushurg. April THE special
train hearing President Roosevelt and
his party, Snroutc southwest, arrived
IN pHtshurg AZ S,i6 last night, The
lrin from Washington WAS without in
cident, except NJ Horse Shoe Bond,
whefe, dming u dri2altng rain, tho
president stopped the train and had
the party photographed In this city
the president appeared ON the rear
platform of the ear and was enthusiasts
ticaly greeted by largo crowd In
few oNtcmporaneous remarks, tho
president said he was glad to be able
to again visit this great industrial
city and that his admiration for PITTS
harg wat great, Especially was this
true, he said when he considered tho
majority given him hera last Noyem.
Der.
"A pittsburgcr and former member
of my cabinet, said the president, "is
now in the senate, refer to Senator
Knox gentlemen, and he is certainly
very clever man" Prolonged cheers
greeted this remark of the president
Al 1,l5 the train continued It's Jour.
ney.
President Roosevelt left Washington
Yesterday morning on n long trip TO
The west and southwest He will hunt
bears u the panhandle OF Texas and
then go To Colorado for some time In
quest Of mountain lions and other big
game. He will be absent nearly two
months. one Of the chief objects Of
the trip is the reunion 81 his Rough
Rider regiment AT San Antonio, Tex,
Friday There viii be n number Of brief
stops on route to San Antonio, where
the president win make addresses
All arrangements have been made
whereby the president will keep In
toucn with public affairs both during
his railroad ride and while hunting,
The hrst stop viii be made at Louis
Vile. Ky, this morning, The president
and party will pass In procession
through the city, and the president
will make an address.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-04-06
Three Fatally Burned.

Eagle River Wis April Mrs
Felix Tzeesa was probably fatally
burned A lamp was Knocked over
and the burning oil spread over her
clothes. Her left arm was burned
nearly on.
Florence The S,yearold daughter
81 Peter Plum was fatally burned
white the mother was outside and
the father, who works at night in n
mine, sleeping n few feet from tho
child The girl was poking u stick
Of wood into the Kitchen fire and her
clothes tgnited,
Oconto Falls The little daughter
Of Herman Rusch of Morgan was per
haps fatally burned, Her clotheY
caught Are while her father was hurnt
ing shmps In field, He was severe,
~ burned IN cNtinRuishing the flaming
clothes,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-04-06
LOST ON LAKE TRIP.
Prominent Banker and Railroad Owner
Believed to Have Been drowned.

ManitOwoC, Wis, April Edward
Decker, IT., of Algoma was lost while
en- route from l.udington TO this city
ON board the Pere Marquette carferrN,
No. Is, Saturday. Decker was in
company with friend, Charles Zschau,
and to the latter intimatei tina he did
not feel well, and as soon as luding
ton was left hohiAd he engaged a state.
room oStCusihly to lie down. This was
the last seen Of aim When Mantle
woe was sighted Zschau went TO awak.
on his friend, hui found no trace OF
him, other than his hat, coat and pair
Of cuffs Thinking Decker might be,
somewhere on board his friend institute.
cd a search, but he had disappeared
completely No one ON board had seen
him and il Is thought that he either
committed suicide or WAS drowned.
Since then nothing has been ascer
tanned of the missing mans where.
ahouts,
Algoma-It is now regarded as Ger
tain here that Edward Decker, Jr., was
drowned in Lake Michigan The yes.
sci had TO face a ,ot Of siush ice in a
heavy sea all the way across the lake
and as a consequence the deck was
practically deserted, which accounts
iOr no one noticing when Decker went
overheard. The deceased was IS
years old. He was married and had
one child. His father, Edward Decker,
ST., was the leading fnancier Of this
section. His health mas not been or
the best Of late and his son has been
at the head of the Decker financial In
tcrGsts, which include eight banks. a
railroad, two newspapers AMI a maya
Zile, The Decker banks ale located
at Algoma, Sturgeon Bay, Two Rivers,
Kewaunee, Green Bay, LuXemberg,
Casco and Chicago. The last named IL
the Jackson Savings & Trust bank.
The newspapers of which the Deckers
are part owners are The Aleoma Rec
ord and The Green Bay Advocate.
They also have an interest in The Ma.
tional Magazine. Edward Decker, Sr,,
built the Ahnapee e. Western road.
Edward Decker, Jr ran for the assem-.
bly, on the democratic ticket I'm Kau.
kauna county last fall His father
was the democratic candidate for con
grcss in 1902
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-04-06
MAY LOOK INTO
THE EQUITABLE

Albany. y. ", April "A resolution
was introduced in the senate last
night providing for a legislative inveS.
tigation of the affairs of the Equitable
Life Assurance society by a joint com,
mittee of the senate and assembly,
for the purpose of aScertaining
whether any improper use has been
made of the funds of the society,
whether there has been any violation
of law On the part of any director
with respect to sales of securities 10
this society, or with receipt To com,
missions or compensation for srch
sales. and whether generally the soci.
ETY. was managed honestly"
New York, April THE most Inn.
portant development in the Equitable
affairs yesterday was the announce.
ment by Governor Higgins and by
President James w. Alexander of the
society, that State Superintendent OF
Insurance Hendricks had begun ar
investigation of the Company's affairs
The announcement of the invesriga
ton was preceded by a statement tha'
the hearing before the superintendent
of insurance on the application of the
Crimmns policyholderS committees
which had been set for today. had been
postponed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-04-06
WORK OF OLD COMMISSION DIS
POSED OF.
FINE SALARIES ALLOWED
each Member Gets $500 and Ex,
penses Plus Extra Compensation
Ordered by President Roosevelt
Executive Committee Appointed
Daily Sessions,

Washington, Aprl / After their
induction into office and their consulta,
ton with Secretary Taft The new canal
commission met and perfected its
organization, The first action taken
was the appointment OF an executive
committee composed of Chairman
Shouts, Governor Mag ION aud ChieI
Engineer Wallace. All pending bus
mess coming over from the old com.
mission was disposed of. Before 80
ing to Panama the commissioners will
hold daily sessions in this city,
The personnel OF The new commrs
sion is as follows;
Theodore =. ShonCs, chairman,
Charles E. Maeooa governor of GA.
nal zone,
John f. Wallace, chef engineer.
Rear Admiral Nj. r. EndioOtt, T.
S. n.
Brig. Gen, Peter G. Hainos, L. s. A.
retired
Col. Oswald Nj Ernst corps cng>
neers, Z, S, A.
benjamin NJ. Hanod
These names were announced AT tn,
war department yesterday.
Secretary TAFT gave out for puhlica
ton a statement showing the allot
ments of salaries and his own letter tC
the president and one from the lattei
explaining the plan of reorganization
of the commission the reasons" there
for. and the particular duties to be as
signed to each commissioner. Tn,
first reads as follows:
The president has made an orde,
allowing a salary of $500, with travel
Ing expenses, to each member OF tn,
commission, and to the chairman q
the commission the additional com
ppnsation of $22 500, to the chief engl
neer the additional compensation o
1900 and to the governor of tn,
zone tue additional compensation o
10000 The head of each department
is allowed the use of furnished house
upon the isthmus, and his travelling ex
penses when travelling on business o
the commission. The total is $l02 500
The salaries and allowances under thu
former commission amounted to $500
600. The total compensation of tn,
governor OF the zone and the chief en-
gineer are in effect unchanged. Prot
William H. Burr and William Barcla,
Parsons, civil engineers, will be ap
pointed as members Of the consultin.
board of engineers"
Colon, April 4.-Steamcrs from thu
West Indies continue TO bring in con
tract labOrers for the canal. Th,
steamer La Plata brought 600 yestor
day, mostly Jamacians. The wages
promised are Is cents in gold per day
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-04-06
BOLD STROKE BY
GERMAN EMPEROR
GENERAL VIEW OF WILLIAMS
TANG1ER SPEECH.
NEW DOCTRINE IN AFRICA
kaiser's Declaration of Equality in
Morocco Looked Upon as oppor.
tune Stroke 10 Gain a Point in Dl.
pIomacy While Ally Of France Is
Enfeebled by War in Far East.

St. Petersburg April develop
ments resulting from Emperor VIII
Jams speech at Tangier Friday con.
tinue to attract great attention IN
press and diplomatic circles The so
her view Is that the German emperor
seized on a favorable opportunity to
read France a lesson for leaving Ger.
many out Of consideration in the
FrenchBritish understanding regarding
Morocco, with a view possibly OF com.
polling France TO make permanent re-
nunciation Of her aspirations regarding
Metz and Asace Lorraine, also with
the practical purpose of securing a
vote in the reichstag next fall for a
large naval program. There is no ser
ious idea that the incident may lead
to conflict With Russia enfeeblei.
France will have to look to Great Brit.
ain TO play the role OF protector as.
sumed by Russia when Germany
threatened her in 1875, and there Is n
good deal Of speculation on the subject
of new grouping Of the powers.
The NoyOe Vremya considers the ac.
tion Of Emperor to be very bold
stroke on the part Of Germany and az
further evidence of her rivalry with
Great Britain, more than with France.
Tie paper characterizes bis majesty's
proclamation Is aTeutonic Monroe
doctrine" IN the northern Africa for
Tho protection Of Musgclmen pointing
Cur tha manner in which German com
mcrcial interests are spreading IN the
Balkans and the ieyant and the In
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-04-06
QUARREL OVER FEES LEADS
TO FATAL SHOOTING AEFRAY

Dallas, Texas, April Frank J
Bell. a prominent attorney of Dalla.
and grand chancellor of the Knight
of Pythias of Texas, was shot and
fatally injured yesterday by r. r. Par
ker, chief deputy district clerk. Mr.
Bell died yesterday afternoon. The
shooting occurred al the district
clerks office in the courthouse and
was the result of a previous quarrel
over fees. Parker was seated at mis-
desk when Bell entered and spoke to
him. Two shots were fired, both bul
lets reaching their mark, one passing
through the left side of Bells neck
and the other entering his left breast
in the region Of the heart Parker was
arrested.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-04-06
MINERS HEAD
WANTS DAMAGES

Denver, April 4--ChaIles H. Meyer,
president of the western federation Of
miners. filed suit yesterday in the
United States circuit court agains
James H Peabody former governor
of Colorado Sherman NJ Bell, former
adiutant general. and Captain Bluke
ley Wells. now adiutant general, who
was military commander of Telluride
when that city was under martial law.
The complaint states that the plaintiff
was subjected to hardships. humilia-
lions and disgrace by the defendants
without probable cause and also with.
olrt legal process. He was also de
priyed. he alleges. OF having public
and speedy trial by an impartial jury
in the district in which the offense
was alleged 10 have been committed.
The confinement, II Is alleged, greatly
impaired the plaintiffs health. The
complaint asserts that the defendants
were guilty of malice and that they
should be imprisoned according 70
law Meyer was held as a military
prisoner Damages in the sum OF
800. 600 are demanded from each Of
the defendants.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-04-06
Stage Hold.Up Fails.

Prairie du CHEN, Wis, April A.
The stage from Eastman TO Lynxyllle
Was held mp by two unknown men at
night near the keld farm. Driver
John Watson whipped up his horses
and escaped. william Hoard, Lynx
vile lumber dealer, was one OF the
passengers. and mad considerable.
money on his person. being on the
way home after large business.
Transaction.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-04-06
GAS
ROBBERY IN
NEW YORK

New York April 1.-THE fact was
brought out yesterday in The legisla-
tive inquiry into lighting conditions in
this city that nearly 5000,0O0000 or
the l., 100000, 900 cubic feet of gas sup,
piled to the consumers by the Consoli-
dated Gas company last year was pur,
chased from the New Amsterdam and
other gas companies at the rate of rs
to 40 cents per 1000 cubic feet, The
Consolidated company charges the CON
sumers one dollar per 81 900 cubic feet