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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-28
BODY OF WOMAN, LONG
LOST, FOUND IN RIVER

Janosvlle. WIS. Dec. 27-The
body of Mrs Madeline O. Clayton. the
Chicago clairvoyant, who has been
missing since November % last. Was
found today in the river here. Her
husband ever since her disappear
ance has been searching for her Her
face is 50 badly eaten by musk rats
that II is not known whether she
jumped from the nridge into the RI
yer or was thrown in. The body was
idcntihed by two rings and her watch.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-28
Utah NIines 20 Close.

Salt Lake City. Utah, Dec 27.-The
mines OF the Silver King Coalition ana
Daly-West companies at Park city
will close on January /. This action
will he taken by the directors because
of the unminable price of lead and sill
yer A thousand men will be derictly
affected.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-28
RESCUE WORK IN ALPHA
SHAFT PROCEEDS SLOWLY
Entomlcd Nevada Miner Face Pros-
petf of Two More Weeks
iu Dungeon.

Eiy New. Dec. % RESCUE work ON
the Alpha shaft is progressing a. rap
idly a. possible The rescuers now
have about 800 feet between them aud
the oo0-font level. where the three
entnm bed men are About 10 feet "a
day h. being made. but foreman Gal
iaEher expects 90 average better than
this shortly. and hopes o. have the
men out in about two weeks.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-28
Steamer Towed Into Cork.

Cork, Dec. 27.-The British steamer
William Cliff. bound from New Or
leans for Liverpool, has arrived off
this port. having in tow the British
steamer Cambrian. which she recently
picked up on mid-ocean with her shaft
broken. The Cambrian was bound
from London for Philadelphia.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-28

Toledo, Ohio. Dec. 2f.--J. FRANK
Zahm. prominent brewer ana To-
bacco manufacturer shot and killed
himself here today 1t Is believed
he was melancholy because OF VI
health.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-28
JAP SPIES OPERATE
AROUND PORTLAND
Mayor Discovers Approaches Co Git,
Have Been Mapped by Agents
Of Nikado.

Portland. ore. Dec. 27.-Mayor
Harry X. Lane created sensation
today in an address before the ma
iional guard association when he de
ciared that agents Of the japanese
government had secured accurate
maps of the city ~ Portland. maps
and specifications Of every roadway
leading into the city and various pipe
lines from which the city obtains its
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-28

water supply Mayor Lane did not
discover the presence Of the alleged
pies until their work was completed.
wherupon he transmitted his informa-
ton 90 Washington and was asked
to furnish all the details of the op-
Grafton OF the alleged spies.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-28
nrne uonse Mined Ont by Fire.

Muskogee, Okla, Dec. 27,-Fire de-
stroyed the three-story building and
the stock Of the Whitlow- Williams
wholesale drug company, tonight.
Loss $1S0,000.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-28

Rio De Janiero, Dec. N.-The SEN
ate today, on a third reading. an-
proved the government bill requiring
obligatory military service under con-
scription.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-28

Constantinople. Dec e1-Cholcra
Is ravaging the pilgrims OF Mecca.
the deaths az Mecca. Medina and
dn--
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-28
Sick Juror Hats walsh Trial.

Chicago. Dec. 27.-rhe trial OF
John Il. Walsh was today adjourned
until next Thursday because OF the
illness of one Of the jurors
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07
Hale and RrOMnlOW.

The Knoxville Journal and Tribune
declared the other day, in so many
words, that President Roosevelt in
vited Congressman Hale to ride in his
private car with him aud tell him what
the republican party in Tennessee
needs. A day or two after this confer
ence the Nashville American announced
with seeming authority, that the On
duct and management OF the johnson
City Soldiers Home would be investi-
gated. Are the Evansites now. plot
ting to take even the Soldiers Home
away from Mr.. Brownlow? If they
are it merely shows their ingratitude.
But for Mr.. Brownlow, there would
have been no Soldiers Home at John
son City. If Hale stays in congress
forty years he will never build Sold
iers' Home or any other sort of house
at Johnson City. Brownlow is worth
more to East Tennessee than Mr.. Hale
can ever be worth. Hence we say that
it is almost an act of treason to Eas
Tennessee and the old soldiers fol
these fellows to be forever and eter
nally plotting to overthrow Brownlow
Chattanooga News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07
Political.

Captain Sam Bennett, of Jasper, one
of the most prosperous farmers of
Marion county, is at the Stag hotel,
having come over to the city on bust
ness matters. Captain Bennett is a
warm supporter and admirer of Cover
nor Patterson and says that the inter
ests of organized democracy, as we'll as
that of the state, demands the renomi-
nation and election of Governor Pat
terson. He says Governor Patterson
will get the delegation from Marion
county and have the hearty support of
the old confederate soldiers through
out the state.
@. M. Kyle, prominent young bust
ness man of Knoxville, and an ardent
democrat from principle, spent Sunday
in the. city guest of the Read. He
says Senator Carmack is the winning
man in the coming state fight and will
carry practically every East Tennessee
county over Governor Patterson. He
said the democratic delegation from
Campbell county is conceded to Cover
nor Patterson. A. j. Carr, mayor of
LaFollette, one of the best business
men in East Tennessee, gentleman
against whom no one can say anything,
will lead Governor Patterson's fight in
Campbell county. Mayor Carr is a
Bryan democrat and mayor of repub-
llcan Observation-Disclosures News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07
Mr.. Carmack a Chronic Candidate.

There are men in DeKalb county
who yet believe that Cox, Frazier and
Carmack were stockholders in the
Hermitage Democrat" that renegade
sheet which fought the nominee of the
great democratic party of the state in
the last gubernatorial campaign. These
men would be glad of chance to got
at Mr.. Carmack again, and it might
Just as we'll be as o candidate for gov
eruor. DeKalb county gave the sena-
tor o total of votes in his race
against Senator Taylor, but we have
heard at least one of his supporters in
that race say that If he joined forces
with the disgruntled Cox element in a
fight against Gov. Patterson, that he
would be against him forever hereafter.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07
Worth Considering.

During the Carmack-Taylor con-
tesk for the senate, Senator Carmack
correctly stated the case when ne
said issue between them was that
one had the Office and the other
wanted it. This, 1t seems, is to
to be the issue in the coming cam
psign for governor. One man has
the Office and another man wants
il, The party is not to be considered.
There is TO be fight for the nomina'
ton. and whoever wins there will be
dissat isfaCtion on the other side. The
republicans ere hoping to see bitter
fieht for the nomination and the crea'
tion Of 9 condition approaching party
disruption. They will not make the
mistake Of nominating h. Clay Evans
next time. They will put out some
such man as G. N. Tillman, or Foster
Brown, or Asbnry Wright. or E. L
Sanford, and will 60 in to win. Demo
Gratis can encourage them TO do SO By
promoting factional partisanship which
has only Che poor excuse of personal
issue. Nationally. the democrats seen
% regard The nomination for president
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

There is not q man in Tennes-
see today who knows how Cover
nor Patterson stands on the ques-
ton Of q primary. If his close
friends have not been advised IS
his preference, how could his enemies
know his position? And yet 1t Is
being charged all over the state that
he is against a primary and he ia
being abused for changing front. The
fact that the Cox Carmack faction ia
now demanding a primary and refused
one when it had the power to give II
does net indicate change OF heart,
according to these newspapers. The
simple truth is Cox knew q primary
would deIeat him and he hopes one
will defeat Patterson.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

as the chief thing to be considered.
The winners appear to regard the nom
nation as the browning victory. The
election is but formality and defeat a
mere incident. The national outlook
is not encouraging, but Tennessee, at
least, ought not to be placed among
the doubtful states through the folly
of mere personal politics. 1t would be
better for the party and cheaper for the
state, when the possibility of a repub-
lican administration is considered, to
pension those who feel that they must
have Office at any cost and who
make politics trade. Maintaining the
supremacy of the democratic party in
Tennessee means something more than
the mere matter Of Office holdiding =
Nashville American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

Willie Drinkall, our old moonshine
friend, left q can on our desk labeled
"Pure Milk" We smelt the lovely
odor when we come in, but soon as we
tasted II we wus for Willie furst, last
and ell the time. We kept on tankin'
up till we got to the pint of writin' po-
try. So we dedicated this to Willie:
If we had COW that gives such milk,
We would dress her in the finest silk,
We woHld feed her on perfuned hay,
And milk her forty times a day.
-Hardeman Free Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

A large and representative audience
greeted DIR. Thos. B. Russell last
Thursday night when he delivered his
new lecture, SIN Rags" Those who
heard It pronounced it literary gem,
Of rare composition, full of pathos, and
pleasingly delivered. One of his hear
ers, commenting upon it, remarked
that it would capture the hearts of the
people wherever heard. The doctor is
q scholarly man, of fine personal
appearance and splendid delivery
Greeneville Sun.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

Brigadier- General Cy Fl. Lyle, of
the Johnson City Comet, is still enjoy
ing very good health physically.
Mentally, the heavy burden of such a
title has somewhat slightly disfgured
his think resort. Bear in mind, how
ever, that Cy didn't come by this
cognomen by facing the enemy and
smelling powder. Governor Patterson
simply gave it in exchange for columns
of editorial laudations. R k W o d
Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

The democratic party in Tennessee,
is not composed of sanity extremists
who are willing to run off and vote the
republican ticket every time they are
unable to obtain everything they want
in the political organization to which
they profess allegiance. By the way,
about how many republicans in this
state are voting the democratic ticket
because of the sweeping temperance
legislation that has been enacted. If
there were not brewery or abarroom
in the state, nor bottle of booze le-
gally procurable, not dozen republi-
cans would vote the democra tic ticket
on that account. Republicans do not
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

In spite of the vile slauderers, who
are just now working overtime, Gov
ernor Patterson is growing stronger
every day. He is giving his energies
and his time to the duties of his office,
seemingly giving no thought to the
malicious lies that are being circulated
over the state. In his own good time,
Buddie, the governor, will take notice
of you aud your bundle of lies. Until
then, go GA fooling yourself with the
idea that you are the "Great Demo,
cratic Party of the State" The genu'
inc article will put you out of bust.
ness it did last year,-Smitbville
Review.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07
OFFICERS or ELECTION

By virtue of the authority vested in
us as Commissioners OF Election for
Washington county, Tenn, we have
appointed the following officers to hold
the municipal election in johnson City
on Wednesday, November eth, 1907
for the purpose of electlng aldermen
from each ward.
FIRST WARD R A. Wood, r q.
Johnson and Fl. J. Kilhy, Judges; Ed.
Rogan and G. W. Sharitx, Registrars;
M. B, Martin, I. N. Boring, Clerks;
W. ". Keebier, Assistant Registrar;
W. H. Fulton, Officer.
SECOND WARD DeArmond,
s. M. McKamy and s A. Byrd, Judg-
ESD. r. G. Lewis aud Il. W. Weller,
Registrars; T. F. Beckuer and E NJ.
Sackson, Clerks; Eli McFees, Assist
an, Registrar; Joseph Archer, Officer
THIRD WARD.-W. A. Kite, T. 0
Allen and Geo. E. Burbsge, Judges;
Fl. ID. Pursell and L. ?. Allen, Regis
trars; J ohm McInturff and Clyde Camp
bell, Clerks; J. G.. Barrons, Officers;
A. M. Ferguson, Assistant Registrar,
FOURTH WARD.-T. s. Lingen-
felten, Cy H. Lyle and J. B. Cox,
Judges; Geo. H. Berry and T. J. Kent
Registrars; J. E. Strain and J. E
Hayes, Clerks; j. l.. Moore, Assistant
Registrar; G. Fl. Cambridge, Officer.
The Judges and other officers to be
qualified will Grill at the Office of Has
kiel Fl. Dyer on the morning of the
election and receive ballots, ballot box
es, tickets aud other necessary books
and stationary necessary for holding
said election.
Haskell Fl. DYER,
Chairman
A. L. SIMPLIFY,
E. J. BAXTER,
80 Election Commissioners
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

The three tailors of Tooley street,
who met and resolved in the name of
"we, the people of England" we're not
much more ridiculous than some of
their latterday initators. For instance,
at Friday mornings session of the An
ti-Saloon League of Tennessee-the
session at which Superintendent Ham
ilton told how Gov. Patterson had
turned deaf year to the voice of the
people of LaFollette, and had left the
jug trade fastened upon an unwilling
people, the session at which DIR. Lam
drith magnanimously exclaimed, let us
turn down the democratic party and
elect republican governor" if a demo
governor dares veto any temperance
measure-the attendance was hardly
in proportion to the high crimes charg.
ed and the volcanic Indignation ex.
pressed. The League was called to or
der by DIR. Folk at 8 o'clock, with four
teen people present. The total attend
ance of the morning session was forty
five men and thirteen ladies, this be
ing the largest number present by act
ual count. Nashville American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

The deserved promotion of Mr.. John
l.. Meek, to Division Passenger Agent,
OF the Southern, with headquarters OF
Knoxville, will be pleasant news to bis
many friends in Tennessee. John ID
gradually working his way TO the tor
aud this is because the management
know q good man when they see him.
Here's our congrtulstion, John.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

Colonel Brownlow's friends In East
Tennessee hope that he will soon
recover from ruptured blood vessel
in his eye that is affecting his sight.
He has been in private hospital for Q
month and has just been allowed to &c
out and has to be lead around the
departments. II ia to be hoped tha,
he will not get to be like his maioritiei
out o. sight.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07
Colt Show Saturday.

On account of rain last Saturday the
Colt Show was not held at Austin
Springs but will be held in the Base
Ball Park in this city next Saturday
afternoon, by the East Tennessee
French Coach Horse Co 1t is limited
to colts of the famous stallion, Vauban,
and three prizes are offered. First
prize, $685. second, $15; third, $40. 1t
will be an interesting exhibit and you
should attend. The prizes will be
awarded at 2 o'clock.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

Nine-tenths of the saloon keepers OF
Memphis. at the insistence Of the
Walsh influence, voted against the
Democratic nominees. Throughout
the state the result of Tuesdays cleo
ton is apt TO be construed as . victory
for CArmack, the champion Of prohi'
bition. In this emergency. where will
the saloon men beP-Commercial'
Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

In behalf of Gov. Patterson it can be
truthfully said that his administration
has done more for temperance, more for
education, more for purity in elections,
and more for the morals of the state
generally than any preceding admins
tration in the history Of the state
Lewisburg Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

One Of the most noted ante.bellum
characters in this section passed away
Saturday morning when Judge o. P.
Temple, Of Knoxville, in his eighty
eighth year, became q victim Of the
inflrmities of old age. The deceased
jurist had q remarkable career. In
1s47 he engaged in q campaign for con
gress against Andrew johnson and wei
defeated by small majority.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

We sir damfounded Of the disregard
ated gall of some folks. We air in re-
seat OF the following postage card with
q donkey picter, on it, reading: 'Is
the Jack in your name old nick name
or is 1t Jest the short fer JackassP" The
fust question is not out of line, but the
latter il entirely too pussonal fer ms to
motifs. -Hardeman Free Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

wear their party robes SO lightly and
loosely, but if they can precipitate a
factional fight among democrats that
will give republicans full power, then
indeed will they consider that the
Lords work has been accomplished -
Nashville American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

Morgan saved the financial situation
by advancing money on Tennessee
Iron and Coal Company's securities
and swiping the only rival the United
Steel Company had. What philan-
thropistl
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

It is to be regretted that Gov. Pat
terson finds it impossible, because OF
business engagements, to attend the
Tennessee Day exercises at james.
town. However, the governor will be
commended for putting business ahead
OF pleasure. -Chattanooga News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that an cleo
tion will be held in each of the four
wards of the town of johnson City,
Washington county, Tennessee, on
WEDNESDAY,, November 27th, 1907,
for the purpose of electing one alder
man from each Of the said wards for
the ensuing two years, as provided by
law, in charter of said town, under an
amendment in chapter 2l0, article II,
section 3 of the acts of 1897.
Also at the same Tina one alderman
foa the 3rd ward, to fill ont an unex-
pired term now existing in said office.
The polls will be open at the usual
hour, aud at some designated place in
each ward, and continue until the hour
for the closing of same, as provided by
law
This November 9th, 1907
Haskell H. DYER,
Chairman.
A. L. SIMPLIFY,
E. j. b X FER,
Election Commissioners.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

The johnson City Comet is one OF
the ablest edited country weeklieS that
comes to this office. It's editor and
owner, Col. Cy Il. Lyle, has the proper
conception Of how to conduct news
paper. We wish there were more like
him in the state. Brownsville States.
Granhic.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07
Kentucky has gone northward.

While talking about Southern man
for president, it might have been we'll
to have elected Southern man for
governor Of Kentucky.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

These men along with,a number of
the prominent democrats Of the county
fear that Mr.. Oarmack will pave the
way for the. election Of a republican
governor.
In our opinion Mr.. Oarmack would
be very little if any stronger in this
county against Gov. Patterson than
when he opposed Senator Taylor, and
if he is going to be professional office
seeker, let him enter. Our brilliant
governor is not afraid to measure arms
with any man who may challenge his
right to that inalienable democratic
principle, which the late senator harp
ed on so strenuously before his late
defeat-an Endorsement Of his admin
istration by second term. -Smithvillt
Review.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-07

a.. Sufferers should take Miles Nervine
Pleasantville weekly press., 1907-07-13
GuLgnd 4. 1[E<NAlr

ried a mile and half to the other
side of the river.
Gary, which is designed to be the
greatest steel plant in the world, is
about twenty-six miles from Chicago.
Chicago is a center of skilled and un-
skilled labor. Upon it the Steel Cor
poration will be able to draw for men
In emergencies. Gary will have the
benefit of the superior railroad con-
nection Of the Western metropolis.
That is a vital consideration in busi-
ness age that makes every minute,
every inch and every cent count. Out
weighing every other argument in favor
of the site which Gary is to OCCUPY
Is the location of the wonderful iron
ore ranges from which the raw ma
terial will be drawn. If one were to
stand with a compass in what Is soon
to be the middle of Broadway in Gary
the needle would point across the
waters of Lake Michigan almost direct
ly toward the deposits Of red hematite
in the Mesaba, the Marquette, the
Gogebic, the Vermillion and the Me-
nominee ranges, which furnish SO per
cent of all the iron used IN this coun-
try.
Latest figures on the extent and
capacity of the mills indicate the COM
pany will handle 100000 tons Of ore
annually, and will produce 100000
to 100000 tons of steel. There are
to be sixteen blast furnaces, thirty-four
open hearth furnaces and six rolling
mills. In steel rails the prospective
production is $4,000 tons per month,
or 100000 tons annually. The portion
Of the plant equipped for the manu-
facture of steel rails will cost $780,
600.
According to present plans the COM
pany contemplates the employment Of
25,000 men and city large enough to
accommodate 100000 inhabitants There
is to be no overcrowding, no stufy
tenement houses, but plenty of fresh
air, light and elbow ROOM
Pleasantville weekly press., 1907-07-13
FRANKLIN's KITE.

The Philosophers Famous Experf-
ment as Described by Himself.
The famous kite experiment Is de-
scribed by Franklin in letter dated
Oct. 10, 1852: Make small cross Of
light sticks of cedar, the arms so long
as to reach to the four corners Of a
large. thin silk handkerchief when ex-
tended. Tie the corners of the hand
kerchief to the extremities Of the cross,
SO you have the body of kite, which,
being properly accommodated with a
tail, loop and string, will rise in the
air like those made of paper, but be-
ing made Of silk is better fitted to bear
the wet and wind Of a thunder gust
without tearing. To the top of the up
right stick Of the cross is to be fixed a
very sharp pointed wire rising a foot
or more above the wood. To the end
of the twine next the hand Is to be
tied a silk ribbon, and where the silk
and twine join a key may be fastened.
This kite is to be raised when thun-
der gust appears to be coming on, and
the person who holds the string must
stand within a door or window or un-
der some cover 50 that the silk ribbon
NAV not be wet and care must be tax
en- that the twine does not touch the
frame Of the door or window. AS soon
as the thunderclouds come over the
kite the pointed wire will draw the
electric fire from them and the kite,
with all the twine, will be electrified
and stand out every way and be at
tracted by an approaching finger. And
when the rain has wet the kite ana
twine you will find the electric fire
stream out plentifully from the key on
the approach of your knuckle."