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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-12-28

Mr.. Toastmaster:
The subject assigned me is one that
admits of unlimited discussion, one
that of vital importance, one that ev-
cry citizen who has the future welfare
OF Johnson City at heart should be in :
terested, Time will not permit me to
enter into this discourse at any length,
l will only try to suggest few reasons
why johnson City should have finish
ed woodworking plants, and how to
get them. There are many reasons
why we should have them and many
ways to secure them.
johnson City is blessed with many
natural advantages and resources locat-
ed at the foothills of the great Smokes
which are covered with vast forests OF
various varieties of timber. Our little
town ID the gateway to this great
wealth and the natural outlet. We have
other natural advantages, snch as eli
mate, water and elevation. These nat.
ural resources have attracted foreign
capital, which has been invested in
timber
In the past few years vast qantities
of this timber has been cut and sawed
into lumber by men who have no per
sonal interest in the development O
our town, shipping to other markets tC
be manufactured into finished prod
ucts, and brought back and sold to vi
in the shape of furniture, building ma
terial, etc. The greater amount of Tia,
lumber, or timber, is handled my men
or firms, who do not invest dollar II
real estate, they rent an Office and lum
ber yard and make this town theil
headquarters until the timber is ex
hausted, and then move on to NOR,
profitable location. Johnson City re
ceives very little revenue from thii
kind of business. The revenue sh,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-12-28

of the new broad gauge railroad tC
Elizabethton still continues to retard
our growth.
1t is q we'll known fact that but fol-
discriminating rates we would today
have a new Touring mill and broom
factory in our midst. 1t is also fact
that on all or nearly all of the traffic
from the central and western states
which moves through Johnson City to
Bristol the rate is less to Bristol than
to johnson City.
Again, the classifications which pre-
vail in Virginia and Tennessee discrim-
mate in favor of Bristol against John
son City by placing a number of com
modities in q lower classification in
Virginia than is given the same COM
modities in Tennessee.
There is probably not business
man at this table tonight but who can
cite numerous instances of discrimi-
mating rates which work to our disad-
vantage.
We all know that this is 80; the Bris-
tol people know it and glory in it, and
the railroad officials know it, and just
so long as we sit idly by without max
ing an organized, energetic fight
against such inequalities, just so long
will they continue. But how can we
bring about a change of conditions?
johnson City is now as much of COM
petitive point as Bristol, but owing to
agreements among the railroads we
have not obtained those concessions in
rates to which we are justly entitled.
How then are we going to accomplish
anything in the face Of this agreement?
Well, Mr.. Toastmaster and gentlemen,
why should we not follow the example
CT the railroad men and form an organ
ization and have an agreement among
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-12-28

The POSTMASTER:
Every shipper aud receiver of freight
in johnson City has reason to know
that our town is handicapped more in
this direction than any other. We be-
lieve that we are now passing through
our darkest hour in this particular and
that brighter future is almost upon
us, and we will ask Mr.. J e Brading
TO lead us in thanks for the blessings
we may expect when we escape from
our present
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-12-28

to the road from which they had reason
to expect the most concessions. W.
should not make our fight personal OF
vindictive, but simply for the purpose
of correcting an unjust and tyrannica
condition which retards the natural
growth of our business and restricts
the number of our manufactures.
While we can rest secure in the ex.
pectation that the president with his
Big Stick will bring us large measure
of relief through national legislation,
yet we should remember that large
bodies move slowly and that we need
not expect to realize anything from
this source for a year or two at least,
and the organization of a shippers
league which will put on its fighting
clothes and go to work will accomplish
much while we are awaiting congress.
sional action. Let us get together, let
US organize and let us not only demand
our rights, but let us make an honest,
earnest and persistent fight for them.
IGTHE Observation-Disclosures
City has llong had desire to be q
railroad center and in the fullness
of its heart it attempted to take
$25, 600 from an empty treasury many
years ago to induce the location of rail
road shops here. What has happened
since then reminds us of the doctor
who was called to see patient who
was i'll with a disease he could moi
diagnose, but he gave him medicine tc
throw him into fits, as he was hell or
fits. If we can't be a railroad center
we would like to be thrown into {
manufacturing town, and perhaps Mr.
G. b. Allen can suggest something
for our Development in Woodwork
ing" He said:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-12-28
A Certain Cure for Group.

When a child shows symptoms Of
Group there is no time to experiment
with new remedies, no matter how
highly they may be recommended,
There is one preparation that can al
ways be depended upon. 1t Las been
in use for many years and has never
been known to fail, viz: Chamberlaln's
Cough Remedy. Mr.. NJ. +. Compton,
of Market, Texas, says of it, II have
used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy IN
severe cases of Group with my children,
and can truthfully say it always gives
prompt relief" For sale by II. G.
Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-12-28
1t is Absolutely Free Today.

There is no catch about this. If
MULL'S GRAPE TONIC doesn't posi-
lively cure Constipation you are out
nothing as we give you the first bottle
free. If it cures, which it will-tell
others-that is ell we ask. The first
bottle is free to those who write today.
Write plainly. Address Mulrs Grape
Tonic Go, $40 Third Avenue, Rock
Island, Illinois. The S1.00bbottle con-
tains nearly three times the SOC size.
At drug stores. Try it,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-12-28
Wanted

To buy farm of from 90 to l25 acres.
Give a 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. [ 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, 1905-12-28
Baking Powder
Rx1rzzzzczzazzsEsssN R'qzsssBsalazsE

Janitor-We don't allow children.
mum"
Lady-Why, of such is the kingdom
of heaven.
Janitor-Yes'm. Yer see, even dc
Bible admits dey wuzn't intended for
flats. Judge
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-12-28
q NFRFIGHT RATES

Mr.. POSTMASTER and Gentlemen;
No qoestion is of greater im pertsnee
to railroad town than the question OF
rates. While manufacturers and mer-
chants are more interested than all
other classes of citizens, yet indirectly
the question involves the growth and
welfare of the whole community. Rail
road officials may be surprised at the
growing and persistent demand for
government control of fIeight rates,
but the necessity for such regulation
is SO apparent and the rising tide OF
public opinion is so high that congress
dare not longer refuse to give relief.
The discriminating rate and the dis
eliminating classification are two meth
DDS Of railroad favoritism which have
worked untold injury to Johnson City,
and in spite of the slight progress
which has been made since the opening
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-12-28

This oil is made by the Kimble Oil
"a of Knoxville, and is not in the
tost, but it eau be trusted to give a
hetter light and the housewife more
satisfaction than any oil on the market
as ITS use makes lamp cleaning an oc-
ca,ional rather than daily task. Try
gallon and convince yourself of its
good qualities. For sale in this city by
H. w. LYLE & co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-12-28

She-I am SO glad you think I've i'm
proved in singing that song. hope /
shall be perfect next time / see you.
He "a musician)-Oh, [ hope we shall
meet before that.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-12-28
DIR. CaldwelI'S
(LaxdtiUe)
Syrup PepSin

This remedy is the most valuable ono
obtainable for all liver and kindred trou.
bles, possessing properties which drive
it directly to the affected parts.
Better than pills, oils, salts and nause.
Gus purgatives which aggravate condi.
tons and leave the sufferer in worse
condition than before.
Former afflicted ones, now we'll and
strong, pay eloquent tribute to its efficacy
and power.
DR.. .CALDWELL'S SYRUP PEPSIN
can be obtained in both dollar and half.
dollar sizes from all druggists.
Your money will be refunded if it does
not benefit you.
Your postal card request will bring by return
mail our new booklet, "DR. CALDWELL'S
BOOK OF WONDERS" and free sample to
those. who have never tried this wonderful
remedy. Write for it today.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-12-28

from Bristol to this place. But with
all that against us, as heretofore said,
We are at the fountain head and for
certain localities johnson City is the
logical place to buy goods and if we
had greater diversified line repre-
sented here, in very short period our
iobbing interests would be second to
none
New-York tribune., 1905-11-07
MINING STOCKS.
WALL STREET AND EXCHANGES.

$500 Total sales.
New-York tribune., 1905-11-07
ankers' posted rates were as follows:

DOMESTIC EXCHANGE Orleans-Com-
mercial 81 discount: bank. 81 premium. San Fran
cisco-Sight &c: telegraph. 4c. Boston IS 2-3c
discount Chicago-25c discount. Charleston-Buy-
ing, par; selling 1-1oc premium St. Louis-5oo
discount bid. SOC asked. Minneapos-10c dis
count CincnnatLPar Savannah-Buying 500
discount; selling, 75c premium.
BANK CLEARINGS-New- York - Exchanges
s1s5. III; balances ss.5o7520 Philadelphia-Ex-
changes, ST 7.227; balances. 1896 1s1 Boston
Exchanges s19.54ss45: balances. s1474422 Chi
cago-Exchanges, s37,33S. 461: balances s27ss,15s
Batimore-Exchanges. s3.s4s.S76; balances s477-
76s. ST. Louis-Exchanges. s11. .4s7; balances
s1,214.3s7.
SILVER MARKET.-Bar silver 63Ac: Mexican
silver dollars 4sAc Bar silver closed in London
29hd.
GOLD PREMIUM.-in Madrid, 81 s5: Lisbon & 90
MEXICAN EXCHANGE.-Mexican exchange on
New-York is quoted at 202.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS.-Custop1s receipts
reported from Washington. ss411s4 internal
nue. receipts, sl,45I.f09; miscellaneous Iecelpis.
sTs.S45. Receipts for the gay s2373.74S: expendi-
lures, t2o2o,000. Receipts for the mouth to date
SO oss.2lsi expenditures $3.50. ooo OF re-
cepts, s37e.21s Receipts for the fiscal year to
date t2oI,573642i expenditures 1921. .62s e6e: ex-
of expenditures s14 55,324.
SUB-TREASURY.-The ub-Treasury was h.b,
10 the Clearing House $40 456
New-York tribune., 1905-11-07
INACTIVE CURB STOCKS,

.Less than 10O shares.
New-York tribune., 1905-11-07
OUTSIDE SECURITIES

The market for outside securities va.
ana considerably mixed. A large part Of n. e.
was given over 70 election betting Ths ~ Is
speculation was confined 10 the rninirz - "
CRANKY Consolidated moved upward on hsavv -. -.
etases' Mitchell Mining improved frsctionaIy. Boz
ton Consolidated vas actively traded in n, w s ~
cent advance. while Greene Copper f;rsa-. go -.
and United tended downward. Interboro,,gh p
Transit was off IL per cent InternationsI n.--aa
tile Marine was somewhat erratic. Americas 80
issues were weak Standard Milling common -
vanced IL per cent. In bonds America, w., 90
Paper IS were strong. American Steel So
IS were down 4. Erie rights were weak A.
sicn of 81 'scse-
New-York tribune., 1905-11-07
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

MONEY MARKET.-Money on call opened at
per cent; highest per cent; lowest, III per cent:
last loan 51s cent: close 6ds per cent; ruling
rate. 6ta per cent. Time money was quoted at AZ
cent for sixty days, 4s:G5 per cent for ninety
days, 477a4A per cent for four months and 4I5G5
per cent for five and six months. Commercial
paper quoted at per cent for sixty to ninety
days, and 5q51z per cent for four to six months.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.-Market closed steady.
Actual closing rates fnIlnp.
New-York tribune., 1905-11-07
sEv dividend.

FOREIGN MONEY MARKET.-Cal money IN
London 2laa3 per cent Open market discount
rate for short bills. 444ls per cent; long bills, per
cent Berlin discount rate. 4ss per cent. Berlin
exchange on London 20 marks a pfennigs Paris
discount rate, 27s per cent. Paris exchange on
London, 25 francs II centiines
FOREIGN SECURITTES.-Brftish consols for
money, S. 5-i6; for the account. IS s-1s. French
rentes, GO francs 911R centimes.
New-York tribune., 1905-11-07
BOND MARKET TRADING.
GOVERNMENT BcNDs.-Market steady Final
quotations follow:

RAILROAD AND OTHER BoNDS-Market 'r-
regular. Total sales amounted in par value TO
q $50 800 against g 1900 Saturday. The heaviest
dealings IN the Japanese Issues. American
Tobacco 4s and Sc, Atcheon general Is, Atlantic
Coast Line 4s Brooklyn Rapid Transit q. Chicago.
Burlington and Quincy Is. Chicago. Rock Island
New-York tribune., 1905-11-07
PHILADELPHIA STOCKS.

FURNISHED by Charles D. Barney Co.. No % Rroaast
Nex-Yoris. No. l22 South 4th-xt PhtIaa.ipn,s !,
New-York tribune., 1905-11-07
Letters of Credit
Issued available the world over.

FOR SALE.
Royal Baking Powder Common,
Hudson Companies Preferred,
New York and Jersey Tunnel IS,
Z. S. Title Guaranty and Indemnity,
Cripple Creek Central Preferred and
Common.
FREDERIC II. HATCH,
Dealer IN Unlisted Securities Railroads and othe.
Corporations in the United statrs and elsewhere.
Tel. Ills Broad. 80 Broad St, New York
New-York tribune., 1905-11-07
STOCKS GENERALLY HIGHER.
EARLY WEAKNESS FOLLOWED By STRENGTH
Call Money demonstrating Exchange

and Pacific railroad As. Consolidated Gas debeuture
ss. Erie convertible As, Mexican Central first in
comes. st. Louis Southwestern consolidated As
Standard Rope and Twine incomes, United States
Steel IS and Wabash debenture Bs.
New-York tribune., 1905-11-07

122.19O Total sales-
New-York tribune., 1905-11-07
AMERICAN SECURITIES ABROAD
London New-York New-York

London. Nov. 8. 4 p. m-The market for Amerl
can securities generally was heavy. Last quota
tions follow: u
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-06-15
NAMES OF GRADUATES.
Passing Of James Webber.


The. death :ofAMr. James Weber
which occurred last Friday, the 9th,
was rather sudden, coming as shock
to the community, as he appeared in
his usual health and circulated
among neighbors and friend up to
within day or two of his death.
Deceased was born In Erie county,
Pennsylvania, Nov. |, 1928, and was
therefore in his nth year. When Is
years of age be came to Wisconsin,
settling in Mineral Point township.
On the 2lst of January, 1866. he was
united in marriage to Miss Emeline
Matthews, and their golden wedding
anniversary was fitting observed by
relatives and friends in this city last
January. TO them four children
were born, one son and three daugh-
tiers. The daughters, Mrs. George
Richards of Mineral Point, Mrs. J. M
Pile Of Waldwick, and Mrs. William
Babcock of Beloit, with their mother,
remain to mourn the loss OF kind
loving husband and father.
Some twenty-three years ago Mr.
Weber was injured in an effort to
stop a runaway team to save Others
from accident. At the time his in
iuries weren't considered serious, Blu:
in consequence his years since have
been years of suffering, which nc
doubt FASTENED his death.
Twenty years ago Mr.. and Mrs
Weber moved from their Walwick
farm to this city, where they have
since resided Mr.. Weber was ar
upright, industrious citizen, one pos.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-06-15
TreaCherOus Gasoline.

Nj. George Phillips, Of this city,
while engaged at operating drilling
machine in the town Of Mifiiin for
the Advance mine prospectors, met
with painful and somewhat serious
accident the latter part OF Tuesday
moruing. He bad, as understood
from report, been cleaning some part
Of the gasoline engine employed in
working the drill, and, preparatory
to starting up again, poured some
gasoline into certain tube as a
means to hasten the starting. I'm
known to him, however, there proved
to be a treacherous flame lurking in
the tube. This caused combustion
and Mr.. Phillips was instantly en-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-06-15
The Local Field.

--Correll & Martin for clothing.
-5 cents buys a Red Trunk and
with it goes a good smoke.
Will Hoare is here from Milwau
kee for few days.
Miss Gertrude Cox of Evanston,
H., is guest at the Tribune home.
Mrs. j. F. Hendra left last week
for months visit with relatives in
Iowa.
The celebrated Regalia 10r Cigar
has never failed to satisfy the most
fastideous smoker.
IS. Crawford Ross is home from
Chicago for vacation visit with
parents and friends.
Belmont will celebrate the 4th
and have started off well by hiring
the Mineral Point Band.
Mrs. j. Bridges and son Walter
spent last Thursday with their son
and brother Thomas at Platteville.
An ice cream sociable will be
held at Pleasant View on Tuesday
evening, June %. Al are cordially
invited.
For Sale, two young red Short
Horn bulls. old enough for service
Inquire of n. &. b. Zollinger, VALID
wick, Wis. lw
Miss Susie Bottomley Of Oar.
lington visited last week in this city
at the home OF her aunt, Mrs. George
Bottomley.
Highland will hold Railroad
Celebration, consisting of a Street
Fair, Carnival and Baseball Tourna
ment, June 22-23.
The annual grove picnic of the
German church congregation will be-
held Wednesday, June 18th. M
effort will be spared in making i
the equal of any yet held by oul
German friends, thus every one at
tending is assured a pleasant time.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-06-15
G.. VARLIN
SELLER OF
RELIABLE CLOTHING
HATS AND
FURNISHINGS, TOO

The month Of June, the first sum
mer month, is now here, and with
it will surely come warm weather,
and we take this opportunity to
remind you that we are prepared
to meet your warm weather needs,
such as two and three piece Light
Weight Suits in double and single
breasted, Fancy Vests, newest
shapes and shades in Felt Hats,
up-to- date Straw Hats, Belts,
N c C kwear, comfortable Collars,
Fancy Hosiery, Negligee Shirts,
Underwear in Union and apiece
suits. Children's Wash Suits and
Waists. You are neglecting your
own.interest by not inspecting our
worthy offerings w ~ The pleasure Of
visit by you is respectfully invit
ed. Phone IL. Mineral Point.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-06-15
Terms: $3.50 per Annum.
NUMBER "a
A Bei0h Wedding.

Beloit Free Press.
Anna Elinor, only daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Simon Kinney, was mar
ried to George Willard Whitford Mt
st. Thomas church at o'clock this
TUESDAY, June g. morning, in the
presence OF IA large number of rela-
tives and intimate friends. The we'd
ding was one of the pretty ceremon-
les OF the season and this popular
young couple start on their journey
over the matrimonial sea without a
ripple in sight.
The attendants at the service were
Miss Anna Garrignn and Lawrence
Cunningham. Father Hanz perform
ed the ceremony, after which we'd
ding breakfast was served ut the
home of the brides parents, at which
relatives and a few Intimate friends
were guests. The bride is an only
daughter aud has hosts of friends
among the young people of this city.
The groom is machinist employed
at the Berlin Machine Works and is
one OF the city's best young men.
The happy young couple left at
half past twelve for II weeks visit
with relatives at Madison and Min
eral Point, amid IA shower OF rice and
flowers, and with trunks and suit
cases labeled and placarded in the
highest degree known to bridal fare
wells.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-06-15
Mauger's Jewe|ry Store
Victory No. 7.
THAT'S ALL!

BY defeating the Platteville Nor
NAL baseball club last Saturday our
high school team added the seventh
victory TO their credit, and the best
of az is, they have not lost game
this season, which record clearly en-
titles them to the honor OF high
school champions of Southwest Wis
consin. The score of the game with
the Normals was to 0. 1t proved
listless contest, too one sided, there
by disappointing most spectators.
who thought our boys would be put
to their real test as never before.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-06-15

sessing and daily exercising every
trait of thorough gentleman, and
his denth is sincerely regretted by
all.
The funeral took place Sunday,
Rev. w. w. Hurd, pastor of the M. f..
church, officiating, and Messrs. Will
liams and Hughes, Mrs. Frank Pot
ter and Miss Sadie Jacobs, OF the
same church, rendering appropriate
vocal selections.
To the many kind friends who rem
dered valued assistance in their hour
of affection the sorrow stricken fam
lily extend heart felt thanks.
President Earling of the Mil
waukee road has issued an order
prohibiting the running of Sunday
excursion trains. This or Ter was
issued because Mr.. Earling was pres
ent at Chamberlain, s. d., two weeks
ago when five hundred excursionists
INDUCED In debasing carousal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-06-15

turned Monday, accompanied by
Miss Joan Jacka, who has taught in
the public schools OF that place for
the last two years.
The annual Children's Day SER
vices will take place at the 7. NJ.
church next Sunday morning, for
which splendid program is being
arranged, and there will be special
decoration OF the church for the oc-
casion.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-06-15
T. WISCONSIN. THURSDAY. JUNE Is. 1905

Nv. q. Hales, George Crawford
ana H. j. Hughes are attending the
Masonic Grand Lodge session at
Milwaukee this week.
"A Chicago physician says young
women would have fewer calls from
the doctor il they ate more onions.
Also fewer from the young men, says
an exchange.
Mrs. w. p. Bliss and son George,
who have been visiting at Lodi, re
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-06-15

We are selling the "Krippen-
dorf-Dittmann" Shoes for ladies
We guarantee the wear of every
pair. All men who have worn the
Barry" shoe pronounce it an at
tractive and well-made shoe. We
have the hobby thing in Oxfords.
All shoes we sell must be good
wearers or we make them good.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-06-15
Strawberries

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS for the finest berries
obtanabe. Large shipments received every day from
nearby gardens also home grown berries. Now the
time for canning and preserving. We take the best
possible care of your order and can supply you with
whatever quantity you Telephone call.