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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-06-09
Five States Covered.

Thus far, contests have been settled
from the states Of Alabama, Florida,
Georgia and Kentucky, and there has
been no division Of the committee In
disposing Of any OF them. The reason
for this has been the rule which de-
nies roll call on any question until
1t is demanded by 20 members. and
the anti-Taft people have not that
number on the committee. The sug-
gestion for a division Of contesting
delegations has become more frequent
from day to day. The political maneu-
vering by such members Of the "old
guard" as Senators Crane, Scott and
Penrose and Copmitteemen Harlan
and Mulvane Of Kansas has not been
without effect. The growth Of the COM
promise suggestion was noticed by
the Taft men but they were not dis
turbed by 1t until today, when they
learned to their surprise that the plan
for a division OF Louisiana was IA
vored by Senator Lodge Of Massachu-
sets and General Powell Clayton OF
Arkansas.
Hasty conferences were held by
the Taft men during the hearing OF
the Louisiana contest and the decision
was reached that It would be wise to
adjourn until they ascertained exactly
where they stood. This course was
followed.
Taft Called In Conference.
Mr.. Hitchcock called up Secretary
Taft in Washington. Chas'es P. Taft,
brother Of the secretary, did some tel
ephoning and telegraphing on his own
account. E. G. Duncan of North Car
olina, g. "a. Lyon Of Texas and some
others also grew energetic. What the
effect Of the many messages will be
cannot accurately be told until after
the vote tomorrow. Manager Hitch.
cock feels that there is far more at
stake in the movement for compro-
mise in Louisiana than appears on the
surface. Similar contests are pend.
ing from Mississippi, Missouri, North
Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina.
Tennessee. Texas and Virginia.
The plea for q compromise in Lou.
isiana il based on the argument that
the negro question is involved and
that some recognition that would ap.
pease the negro voters Of the south
fContinned ON Eighth paea1
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-06-09
auIoN SUCCEEDS Lee.
As Member of the vIcksburo Natio

40 Member OF the Vlck90ur0 NATIONAL
Park Commission.
Washington. June s.-The president
today appointed Captain Louis Guion
Of the Twenty-sixth Louisiana infan-
try as q member Of the vicksburg ma
tional park commission to I'LL the va
cancy caused BY the recent death Of
General Stephen D. Lee. n
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-06-09
WOULD DIVIDE VOTES BETWEEN
CONTESTANTS AND CON.
TEsTEEs.
ALARMS TAFT men
Effort Being Made to Compromise the
Contests Before Republican Ma
tional commlttee-Weakening Of
Some TAFT Followers Forced Ad.
journment Of Committee.

Chicago, June 8.-A few handfuls
of sand were thrown into the cylinders
Of the Taft political machine late
today. So far everything that has
come up has been handled qcickly
and decisively by the Taft men, but
today from their own membership
came a proposition to divide the Lou
isiana delegation. with the opposition,
seating both Taft and anti-Taft dele
cations with a half vote eaca.
The proposition in itself dill not
come as surprise, but the number Of
members of ths national committee
who favored the movement created
some CONSERVATION in the Taft camp.
The friends Of the secretary Of war
on the committee brought about ad-
journment rather than permit vote
to be taken today.
Before the Louisiana case, which
involves four delegates at large and
IA district delegates, is brought to a
vote tomorrow, noses will have been
sharply counted Members who have
been ardent Taft supporters but who
have shown a disposition to yield to
the appeals from the allied forces to
compromise in the interest of har-
mony, will have been subjected to
pressure from Washington. To allow
time for this was the purpose of the
sudden adjournment today.
Hitchcock Stands Pat.
Manager Frank H. Hitchcock an.
nounced tonight that there Will be no
compromise. He iss determined to
fight for the seating Of the delegations
instructed for Secretary Taft and de-
clared that he will insist that the
committee pass upon all contests. To
settle them in any other way, he said,
would be unfair to the delegations
themselves. He expressed the opin-
ion that the committee should not
shirk the responsibility Of sitting in
Judgment on the merits Of every con-
test and In this view he Is supported
by practically every committeeman
from the west and south and many
from the north,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-06-09

Continued on Eighth Page.)
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

Because you have contracted ordina-
ry colds and recovered from them with
out treatment OF any kind, do not for a
moment imagine that colds are not
dangerous. Every one knows that
pneumonia and chronic catarrh have
their origin in a common cold. Con-
sumption is not caused by cold, but
the cold prepares the system for the re-
ception and development of the germs
that would not otherwise have found
Judgment. 1t is the same with all in
fictitious diseases. Diphtheria, scarlet
fever, measles and whooping cough are
much more likely to be contracted when
the child has a cold. You will see from
this that more real danger turks in a
cold than in any other of the common
ailments. The easiest and quickest
way to cure cold is to take Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. The many re-
markable cures effected by this prepa-
ration have made it a staple article of
trade over large part of the world.
For sale by Fl. G. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22
Notice Special Election.

Notice is hereby given that we, the
undersigned election commissioners for
Washington county, state of Tennessee,
will open and hold special election in
the Sixth 9th and Eighth (8th) civil
districts of said county and state sfore-
said, on Tuesday, November Sd, 1908,
for the purpose of filing the vacancies
caused by death in the Offices Of Justice
of the Peace, In said civil districts, said
deaths having been suggested to us by
the County Court of Washington coun-
ty, state of Tennessee, and asked by
said County Court to hold said election
for the purpose of filing said vacancies.
Said election will be held, in each of
said civil districts, as required by law,
and in connection with the general
election held throughout said county
and state aforesaid, Oh November 3D.,
1908, at the same polling places and
hours specified il our notice of said
general election, nd to be governed by
all the rules and regulations governing
said gen eral election.
This October 10th, 1908
Haskell a. DYER, Chmn.
A, l.. SBIPLEY, Secy.
r j. BAXTER,
Commissioners of Election,
sc Washington County, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22
Some Good Medical Advice.

Throw away pills and strong cathar-
tics which are violent in action and al
ways have on hand DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin, which cures constipation and
all diseases arising from stomach, liver
and bowel troubles. 1t will cure old OF
young, and is the greatest family rem
edy that home can have. Keep a bot
tie always at hand. You may need il
any moment.
1t is absolutely guaranteed to dc
what we claim, and if you want to try
it before buying, send your address foi
a free sample bottle to Pepsin Syrup
Co., 119 Caldwell Bldg, Monticello,
Ill, 1t is sold by all druggists at soc
and 81 bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22
LAND SALE.
In the County Court at Jonesboro,
Tennessee.
Guy L. Smith, Administrator,
Vs.
Frances E. Pile ct al.

In obedience to a decree of the county
court at Jonesboro, made at the October
term, 1908, in the above styled case, /
will, on Monday, the 9th day of No
vember, 1908, during legal hours, in
front of the courthouse door in johnson
City, the 9th civil district of Washing
ton county, Tennessee, sell to the
highest and best bidder, the property
in said decree described, being five
town lots, known as the land of Horace
Bartlett, deceased, lying and being in
the Ninth civil district of Washington
county, Tenn. and described in said
decree, as follows: Being in Johnson
City, Tennessee, and being lots num-
bered twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen
and sixteen, in block numbered twelve
of the West End Land Oompany's Ad-
dltion to johnson City, Tennessee,
TERMS OF SALE.
Said sale will be made on a credit of
six and twelve months, except onethird
of the purchase money to be paid cash
in hand. The clerk will first sell said
lots separately, and then sell them as a
whole, adopting that plan that pro-
duces the most, and in bar of the equi-
ty of redemption Notes, drawing in
terest from day Of sale, with good per-
sonal security, will be required OF the
purchaser, and a lien will be retained
on the property sold, as further securi-
ty.
This 9Th day of October, 1908.
CHAS. s. MASON,
1855 Clerk and Commissioner.
E, ]. Vaught, Solicitor
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

When the stomach is out of order or
the bowels constipated, feeling OF
drowsiness and inactivity comes over
the body. The brain won't think, and
the body won't work. If it is child
who suffers in this way, it naturally
can't learn we'll in school, as it has no
inclination for study. Give the child a
dose of DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
and you will soon find it wonderfully
improved and ultimately cured.
1t will do all that is claimed, and if
you want to try it before buying, send
your address for free sample bottle to
Pepsin Syrup Co., 119 Caldwell Bldg.
Monticello, Ill. 1t is sold by all drug
gists at SOC and 81 bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22
DANGER in DELAY
Kidney Diseases Are Too
Dangerous for Johnson
City People to
Neglect.

The great danger of kidney troubles
is that they get firm hold before the
sufferer recognizes them. Health is
gradually undermined. Backache,
headache, nervousness, lameness, sore
ness, lumbago, urinary troubles, drop
sy, diabetes and Bright's disease follow
in merciless succession. Don't neglect
your kidneys. Cure the kidneys with
the certain and safe remedy, Doan's
Kidney Pills, which has cured people
right here in johnson City.
E. S. Wolfe, living corner Spring and
Maple streets, Johnson City, Tenn,
says "Since recommending Doan's
Kidney Pills some four years ago had
occasion to use them a few times and
they never failed to give me relief. Pre-
vious to using them l suffered severe
attacks of kidney trouble and was laid
up with a stiff back and lameness
across the kidney regions. The kidneys
were very irregular in action, and the
secretions of heavy color and often
sive odor. After taking Doan's Kidney
Pills, which procured at the Patton
Drug Co., | was completely cured.
They have always acted in just as sat
isfactory manner since that time and ]
am just as strong in praise of them to-
day as when l gave a statement some
time ago endorsing them. have rec
commended them to many people anG
will continue to do so"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
take no other.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22
Had q Close Call

Mrs. Ada L. Groom, the widelyknown
proprietor of the Groom Hotel, Vaughn,
Miss, says: "For several months
suffered with severe cough, and con-
sumption seemed to have grip on me,
when a friend recommended DIR. Kings
New Discovery. began taking it, and
three bottles affected complete cure. -
The fame of this life saving cough and
cold remedy, and lung and throat heal
er is world wide. Sold at II. @. MilIer's
drug store, SOC and 81. Trial bottle free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22
For Chronic Diarrh0ea

"While in the army in 1868 I was
taken with chronic diarrhoea," says G.
nj. FELTON,, of South Gibson, Pa. 81
have since tried many remedies, but
without any permanent relief, until A.
W. Miles, of this place, persuaded me
to try Ohamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, one bottle of which
stopped it at once" For sale by H, O..
Miller,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

The calcium was out of order. 81
can't do my best without a glare, aver
red the star. 81 can fix that, respond
ed the impresario. 'I'll station one of
the other prima donnas in the wings"
Washington Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

A country woman, residing near the
town of Sligo, thinking her husband
was rather late in coming home on Sat-
urday night with his pay, went to the
police station to inquire if he was there.
SIS Pat in?" she asked. "No, replied
the constable; "but sit down; we're ex-
pecting him every minute. London
Opinion.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

''Say, Mike, "queried Flooding Pete,
who was looking at the piece of Sun
day-school paper that had come with q
hand-out, "wot does it mean bout bein'
between de devil an de deep sea?"
"Lt's de same as bein' told t. take yer
choice between goin' t. work an takin
bath" explained Meandering Mike
Chicago Daily News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

Among the oldest personals ever
inserted in the society column was
one that appeared in paper published
in an Iowa town. 1t read as follows.
"Mrs. Coulter, being confined to her
bed by illness, will not be at home next
Thursday as usual. "-HarpersW eekly.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

Teacher-And what do you suppose
all the animals did during those forty
days in the arkP
"Smarty" Williams-They just loaf
ed around and scratched themselves.
"Sandy"Toole( disdainfully)-Chuck
it, Smarty! What'd they scratch for,
when there was only two feas?-Ex.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22
To Snuff Users

When you buy Snuff you want the
best. Red Band Pure Scotch Snuff is
the kind that will give you complete
satisfaction. 1t is made from the high
est grade of snuff tobaccos, carefully
cured, and is all it's name implies-a
pure Scotch snuff of the very highest
quality. 65-5t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22
A Healthy Family

Sour whole family has enjoyed good
health since We began using DR.. Kings
New Life Pills three years ago." says
L. A. Bartlett, of Rural Route /, Gull
ford, Maine, They cleanse and tone
the system in gentle way that does
you good. 25c cents at FL. G. Miller's
drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

"Barney's wooden leg has been pain
ing him of late," said Scholes to his
wife. chow can that be?" said Mrs.
Soholes iritably. "Mrs. Barney has
been thrashing him with it, was the
explanation. Judges Library.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

whats all this clamor?" asked the
traveller approaching Manhattan. "That
sub, P" replied the porter, sis the people
of New York braggin' that they have
abated useless noises, sub. "-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

81 wish it was time for school to
open, mama" 'I'm very glad to hear
you say 30, Willie. 1t shows that you
are beginning to appreciate what an
education MEANS" "Naw, faint that.
Tommy Tubbs won't get home till
school opens, and I'm waitin' to crack
his Stats for in'my red wagon"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

Good gracious, old man" exclaimed
Ascum, what sort of suit is thatP"
"Phis, replied Dingley, who was at
tired in combination OF football, golf
and riding clothes, ''is what you might
call suit for damages. I'm going to
ask old Roxey for his daughter. Phil.
adelphia Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22
Makes pure soap

and saves money besides. A 10-cent can Of
Banner Lye, 5K pounds Of kitchen grease
ten minutes easy work mo boiling or large
kettles, and youhave 10poundS of best hard
soap or 20 gallons Of soft soap.
Banner Lysls sold byyour grocer or druggists
Write to US for free booklet. Uses Banner L1s.
The Penn Chemical Works Philadelphia u A
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22
is easy to use

No otherlye is packed soSafely and conve-
niently, or Is so economica-not a bitwasted.
No other lye or soap cleans and disinfects
so easily and thoroughly as Banner Lye It
is not old-style lye Odorless and coorless ;
the greatest cleanser and dsinfectant the
world has ever known. Use it for cleaning
your kitchen, cellar, sinks, dairy, milk-pans
and bottles, for Softenng water, andthe labor
of washing and cleaning will be cut in half.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

Teacher (in Sunday-school Glass;
Who can tell me anything about Abra-
ham?
First Small Boy-Used to know, but
can't remember now.
Teacher-Perhaps some one can tell
me the name Of Abraham's wife.
Second Small Boy (promptly)-Mis'
Lincoln.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

Many ills come from impure blood.
Can't have pure blood with faulty d.
gestion, lazy liver and sluggish bowels.
Burdock Blood Bitters strengthens
stomach, bowels and liver, and purifes
the blood.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

Jimmie, your face is dirty again
this morning." exclaimed the teacher.
"What would you say if l came to
school every day with a dirty face?"
"Huh" grunted Jimmie; "I'd be too
perlite to say anything. THE Circle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

Tourist-Looks like pretty good soil
around here. What crops do farmers
grow in this section?
Native-That all depends, stranger.
Tourist-Depends on what?
Native-On what sort Nv seed they
puts in an the weather Chicago News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

"Does Gladys look any different since
she and her husband have separately"
Eyes. She wears her hair a la d.
vorcee."
"Heavens How's that?"
parted. The Smart Set.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

After heavy meal, take a couple of
Doans Regulets, and give your stom-
ach, liver and bowels the help they will
need. Regulets bring easy, regular
passages of the bowels
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

Itching, torturing skin eruptions dis
figure, annoy, drive one wild. Doan's
Ointment brings quick relief and last
ing cures, so cents at any drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

Everybody's friend-Dr. Thomas Ec-
lectric Oil. Cures toothach, earache,
sore throat. Heals cuts, bruises, scalds.
Stops any pain.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

Leaves are falling. Babies don't fall
away while taking DIR. Fahrney's Teeth
ing Syrup. 1t makes sap-blood. $50
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

Jones-Is that cheese goodP
Shopkeeper-Good! Why, it's unap-
proachable. Philadelphia Inquirer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-22

Watch babies bowels till the frosts
come. DIR. Fahrneys Teething Syrup
keeps them in good shape. Sample free.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-13
HUGH BONNER DEAD.
Fire Commissioner Succumbs Sud
dcn!y to Bright's Disease.

Tire Commissioner Hugh Bonner died at y: 80
o'clock this morning. at the Bonner home, No
636 West End avenue, after a brief illness.
Death was due to Bright's disease and pneu-
monia.
Dr. ]. w. Kelly. of seth street and Lexington
avenue. who had been in attendance on the Com
missioner: Mrs Bonner and two sons were at
the bedside when the end came.
Hugh Bonner was appointed Fire Commis-
sioner February 10, shortly after the scandal
in the Fire Department and the retirement OF
Commissioner Lantry. He member of the
uniform force for thirty-nine years He had
worked in all the grades up to the time he was
made Commissioner
When Commissioner Bonner returned to the
department as Deputy Commissioner two years
ago there much speculation to how he
and Chief Croker would get along. there
supposed to have been some feeling between
the men after Bonner finally retired. The chief
however, expressed himself much pleased at
the appointment. and there has been APP
parent friction
Commissioner Bonner was born in 1889 and
worked in all grades of the old volunteer de-
partment, becoming foreman of the paid de-
partment upon its organization He was made
a battalion chief in 1873 and ten years later
devised the plan for the school of instruction,
which is still in operation. In 1881 he became
first assistant chief, and in 1889 he pro-
NOTED chief upon the retirement of Chief
Shay remaining chief until 1879.
In 1902 Commissioner Bonner was invited by
the United States government to become chief
of the Manila department and organize it on
modern American lines This task he accom-
plshed giving the capital of the Philippines an
efficient department and soon after his return
he became deputy commissioner.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-13
DODGES COUNT BONI.
4nna Gould Sails for Ne70 Iork
Under 4ssum6d Name.

Paris March 12-It became known mere -
day, that Nine Anna Gould, who sailed yestel
7o,- for New York on the steamer Aorla''c'
tooLad her massage under the name OF Nl'il7i
Che had originally taken passage for hersell an"
bar children on the Kronprlnz Nllhellii' ""
,t,.,oed her pIans at the last moment
,1tbourh she had the written consent OF hei
fo-,oer husband, Count Boni de CasteiIahe' ~
.o,-o tho children out Of France, she adopted the
.o of changing steamers and using aI as
,,,,,ad name in case the count should attempt d.
~, last moment 10 prevent their departure
Count Roni had been under the impression 'il''
,,,o GouId and the children were on boafo tho
1yorrrinz wilhelm and had telegrapheo HIS
aa+;ro,s 10 the children in care of that steamer
Co,,,,t Rnni de Castellane has issued letter
,,.roc,erizinp as piece of bufoOnery the SUI
,orght bv Prince Hee de Sagan, his cousin
aoc,eine, him of forging certain letters SleheN
;.b cagan's name and rejecting upon Mihe'
Gould
=, has been learned that Prince Hele De
co..n left Paris last Tuesday. but it has been
i,,,,,oeeihle 70 learn whether he is on board the
,driatfc or the Kronprinz Wilhelm, "hlth
sailed Yesterday from Cherbourg Tor Ne" forh'
,r,,o Anna Could being a passenger on the
former steamer Prince Helie's passport was
,,pcn ont in the name of De BeneVent, "hlch
is one Of his titles
New-York tribune., 1908-03-13
HUGHES MEN IN MISSOURI
Conventions Indorse GOUernor IN
TzcO Districts.

c, rouis March 12.-Resolutions lndofsihg Gov
or,o- Hughes of New York. for President, were
adonted bv Republican conventions OF the Hln ana
12tb Missouri Congress districts to-day IN the
11,I, district Grant Gillespie and Dr GoIdDurl II
wilson ,vere elected delegates and were not IN
.,,.+ad In the 18th district John B. owen ana
charles r Comfort were elected delegates al"
were instructed for Hughes
Tbase ara the first instructions for the New iolh
rovarnor issued by any convention IN the COUNT
I'D to the present time -. -
The resolutions adopted by the Eth district con-
,,aption indorse the administration Oh fTesluei'
Roosevelt. and continue:
In tho selection of his successor We oeIleEe f VIC II
+ha Renl1blicarl party should present -,
70 Who can be relied upon 10 Hollow up IN.
,,cnri1 abI and fearIeSSly inauguraleC ~ ~
rreeent administration and AT the same tIe CU, % 4
PorTo tho legitimate interests OF the country an"
promote general prosperity. -. .ro rror Charles
W. helieve that in the person or the Ron ma -,
1-NrI,'mbaS Of New York such candidate can ~
fo,,,d nd wet therefore instruct tHe ue!eee'
JtarI,tac selected us in this convention 10
resent the Republicans or TINS ulSJTlCt ~ =
o1 convention to vote for the Hon mares T.,
II47ebes Il, said convention until MS honllatIoIl
eccf,red or his name withdrawn from lhe CoIiSi1
GRAFTON of the delegates asseInp4eu-
po,,,b,ican conventions had been held IN me H'h
ord 12tb districts on February 21 and the delegates
.. the National Convention elected were instructor
,or Taft Prior to the holding of the conventions
,,,ar walter : Dickey. Republican state chair
man warned the delegates that the cohVeH'io'
,-o,,Id be Illegal on the ground that ooth 'he diS-
tric+ Congress committees had been odsted oy 'is
state committee