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Author Of Law Ridiculed.

The idea of a primary for the selec'
ton of state officers is of comparatively
recent origin in Tennessee. We can
remember with some pleasure and
slight modification when the editor oil
this paper, then member of the legis-
lature from this county, introduced tht
bill which was enacted into law in 1901,
legalizing the primary aud making il
applicable to ell state officers, and with
what cold reception the measure val
received by the public and press Of the
state. One paper in West Tennessee
commented adversely upon the bill in
an article headed ga Chump by the
name of Adams has introduced bill in
the legislature to legslize primary cleo
tions." He ridiculed the idea and held
the author up to scorn.
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press the opinion that he is disqualified
and could not be seated il he were
elected. This opinion is based on the
well-known fact that he sent challenge
and arranged to fight duel some years
ago in the city of Memphis.
The writer has carefully examined
the constitution on that point and it
does seem to him that the senator is
clearly barred from holding any Office
of honor or profit in Tennessee. 1t is
true that he was senator in congress,
but that is a federal and not a state Of
fee. 90
Will the senator or some one Of his
friends please explain this matter? The
man who seeks an Office ought to be
willing to show himself eligible to the
Office he seeks. 1t is but common jus
tce to the voters whose support ht
asks. Let us have the explanation.
HIRAM HALL,
Hico, Tenn, March 5.
l-Nashyil American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12

zone never knows" said salesman
in one Of the big stationers', chow many
people are afflicted with given mfr
mity, until something comes up to call
attention to it. Everyone knows in q
general way that q number Of persons
are left handed, but until we got these
new playing cards with the index marks
In all four corners, which were invent
ed Just for left handed players l had
no idea that so many people held their
cards in their right hand. ! have been
keeping count for week now, and ]
find that about one person in six wants
cards for left handed players. New
York Sun.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12
Judge Bell Endorsed.
HIRAM HALL,
Nashville American.

The esteem in which an official is
held by the men with whom he deals
and by the communities in which his
official functions are exercised is true
index to his ability, integrity and NOR
al worth. The Ninth judicial circuit is
composed of the following counties;
Sumner, Robertson, Montgomery,
Cheatham, Dickson, Humphries, Hous-
ton and Stuart. OF the lawyers who
compose the respective bars OF these
counties all but one, resident OF
Olarksville, signed petition to the
governor asking that he appoint Judge
b. D. Bell to the seat on the state su
preme bench made vacant by the death
of Judge Wilkes. If Judge Bells quail
ifications had been otherwise than o
the highest character, such q unauimit,
of approval and recommendation would
not have been given.
No member of the Tennessee judicia
ry has been more fearless aud impartia
in his enforcement of every phrase o
the law than Judge Bell, and if elected
to succeed himself, as he doubtless will
be, his record on the supreme bencl
will be one of which the people of tn
state may justly be proud. -Sumne
County News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12

Not single paper in the state OF
Tennessee that favored the nomination
of Patterson is against him now; and
nine out of ten of those that are noisily
amp miliciously misrepresenting the
action of the state committee were
whooping it up Dor Cox two years ago.
They did not win then-why should
they this time?-Nashyille American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12

They howl about the candidate who
has the majority in county taking
all of the vote as if that had not been
the custom in this state for century.
When they were asked if it would be
satisfactory to give each candidate his
proportion they would not say "yes"
because they had been able to cap
ture the machinery by manufactured
clamor. N ashville American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12
Southern Lays OF Men.

Knoxville, Tenn, March 1O.-Tele-
graph orders came from Washington
today to reduce the force at the South
ern shops here and this evening when
the shops closed nearly 200 men we're
laid of, all the day force except that in
the round-house being laid off. No
reasons we're assigned, the order mere
ly requiring the men to be laid off until
further notice, The force is practically
cut in two, the night shift not being
affected.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12
CHARLESTON, CLlNCHFIELD AND OHIO.


Above Of Approaching Meeting.
The South aud Western will soon
pass into history 90 far o. the nsme is
concerned and the Charleston, Olinch-
feld and Ohio will do business OF the
old stand. This road started in bust
ness about twenty years ago ss the
Charleston, Cincinnati aud Chicago,
iamilliarly called the ''Three o." and
to many il is still known by that name.
This last change 10 getting back close
to the original name and will probabl Y
hold it for az lille. The stockholders
meeting will be held on March Odd in
this city and many matters Of impor-
lance will come up. Information 10
now being secured from contractors as
to how long they will require TO finish
their work with their present force and
how long IL the force is doubled or tre-
bled. This will be in, hand when the
meeting is held and will be acted upon
along with other matters in regard to
the early resumption Of work aud the
rapid completion Of the line.
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Jadge Bell Endorsed by GallatR Bar

Judge Bell Endorsed by GallatlR Bar
Gallatin, Tenn, March 10 The
members OF the Gallatin bar held a
meeting here yesterday for the pur-
pose Of taking seton in regard to the
candidacy OF Judge B. D. Bell for re-
election to the supreme bencr. Hon.
Jas. W. Blackmore was made chairman
Of the meeting and Ed Albright acted
90 secretary. A committee on resolu-
tions, composed Of W. A. Guild, Geo.
W. Boddie, Judge Geo. E. Seay, d. s.
Collier and Capt. Oliver 81. Foster
reported unanimously endorsing the
candidacy Of Judge Bell.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12
$tOO--Rew,ArtI-SINO.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased 10
learn that there is al least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all Its
stages aud that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being con.
stitutiOnal disease requires a constitutional
treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken In.
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease, and CIV
ing the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature IN doing It's
work. The proprietors have so much faith In
its curative powers that they Ofer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that falls TO cure
Send for list OF testimonials,
Address +. J. CHENEY 4 Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12
FOR SHERIFF

We are authorized and paid to an.
noance ARTHUR HARTSELL, as a
candidate for the nomination of SHEER
IFF of WASHINGTON COUNTY, subject to
the action of the REPUBLICAN primary
on April 80. If nominated and elected
Mr.. Hartsell promises to give strict
business administration.
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Seeks information.

Since former Senator Oarmack has
announced for governor it is being
constantly said in this section of the
state that he can not hold the office Of
governor under the present oonstitu-
ton of the state of Tennessee. Some
Of our ablest lawyers, some OF them ad-
mirers Of Senator CArmack, boldly ex-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12
GOVERNORS ACCEPTANCE.

The governor replied tonight as fol-
lows:
Hon. E. ". Carmack,
Tulane Hotel, Nashville.
My Dear Sir: Iam in receipt OF your
favor. Your challenge for joint dis
cussion 10 accepted and I desig nate the
Hon. Austin Pesy to arrange for me the
necessary details with your manager.
1t 10 proper for me to say that before
engaging in a series OF debates with
you, shall make one speech dealing
only with my administration OF state
affairs, which will consume more time
than could properly be accorded in
JOINT discussion.
Very truly yours,
MALCOLM r. PATTERSON.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12
them.
This February %, 1908.
E. A. SHIPLEY, @. & NJ.
By W. F. YOUNG, ID. @. Il VI.
SAM s. KIRKPATRICK,
Solicitor for COmplainants. '34-4t
Unequaled as a Cure for Coup.

" Besides being an excellent remedy
for colds and throat troubles, Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy is unequaed as d
cure for Group" says Harry Wilson, of
Waynetown, Ind. When given az soon
as the croupy cough appears, this rem
edy will prevent the attack. It is used
successfully in many thousands Of
homes. For sale by Il. @. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12

1t is significant that John l. Cox did
not deny that he was to be Car
mack's East Tennessee manager untiI
after Carmack had publicly and en-
phaticalIy stated that it was not true
and had never been thought OF.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12

A chronic critic at Chattanooga of
everything the present state admins
tration does or leaves undone comes
forward with a mess of moCthings
about the extravagant and inefficient
operation Of the Brushy Mountain coal
mines. 1t is not worth while to enter
into an elaborate argument in answer
to these misstatements. Attention is
directed to two points only: First, the
incessant howl about Car shortage has
ceased entirely. 1t is not great claim
for the governor to admit that he had
something to do with remedying this
shortcoming. Second, the board OF
prison commissioners, majority OF
whom were appointed by Gov. Patter-
sons predecessors, report that the net
profit from the operation of the prison
last year was $4,000 in excess of any
preceding year. This fact is full and
sufficient reply to the charge of extrav'
agant and inefficient operation. These
earnings should give pause to the NAL
evolent correspondents who assert thai
the governor 10 in a fair way to depopu
late the prison. Nashville American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12
Political Pointers
From The Giles County Record.

REOlu IAO OIlOb SOuuuJ AbCSohU' j -
It is said that Gov. Patterson has
changed his mind on the question of a
state primary. Not much. The dele
gated primary as called by the State
Committee is the best and fairest meth
cd ever adopted by the State Com
mittee Of any political party in Ten
nessee. But really, men have the right
to change their mind. When Gov.
Patterson two years ago suggested
that the people be given chance to
nominate the candidate for governor,
Hon. Geo. a. Armistead, who was
then Mr.. Carmak's campaign manager,
o. he is now, was on the subcommittee
empowered to select the method Of
nominating the candidate for governor
and Mr.. Armistead voted againsti it,
and turned the candidates lose to
. scramble hap hazard for delegates. He
refused to help give the people uni
form method and time Of selectisg del
egates. It seems that Mr.. Carmacks
campaign manager has changed front
more radically than Gov. Patterson,
and the vote of Mr.. .Armistead then
was the will of Mr.. Carmack. But
when we talk Of changing minds, less
than four months ago Mr. Car
mack said to the people of Tennessee
through the newspapers that he did
not want to be governor. Pray tell
us why he has changed his mind ?
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Attention!

Our Mr.. Rolston, in charge of our
magazine department, will call on you at
once and present the greatest literary
offer that has ever been made in this
city, He and his assistants will con-
vince you.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

We are authorized and paid to an
nouce SAM W. SHIELDS, as a candi-
date for TAX Assessor of WASHINGTON
County, subject to the action OF the
REPUBLICAN primary. If nominated
and elected o fair and square deal will
be extended to all.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12

For more than hundred years 1t has
been customary for two or three hun
dred voters to assemble at the various
courthouses in this state and hold con-
vsntions. If $50 of them favored one
candidate and 1876 another, II has been
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12

In the recent primary In Louisiana,
held under legal restraint for COVER
nor, it Is charged dead men were voted
How could this be true when the Law
says it shall not be? Will the primary
howlers please explain.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12

When you see a newspaper state
ment that there was protest against
the action of the State Committee any
where in the state, read it and see if
you do not find the moving spirits made
up of the fallen band of John Isaac.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12

The opinion is generally expressed
in this section that Carmack will make
the race for governor regardless of the
primary result.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12

That "mob" in Giles county when
Patterson got the instruction, per cen
tum, was the stronges, best and most
representative body of democrats that
ever assembled in Giles counly.s Who
win question it?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12

John /. Cox and few followers turn
ed the Bryan Club in Bristol into a
Carmack booster.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12

Gov. Patterson promptly accepted
Carmacks challenge for joint con-
Aagration.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12

The constant prayer of the Cox
crowd since January /, 1907, has been
Ned, please help US to the pie coun-
ter"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12

NnVn VT<. the eold-cure thar dses 81
work IN hours, and viii
nos MAKE yea ask. Try =
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12

The guiding star Of Mr.. Carmacks
campaign is the remnants of John l.
Oox's old broken down machine.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12
PATTERSON ACCEPTS CHALLENGE.
joint Discussions Will Begin After One
Speech by Patterson Regarding
His Administration.

Nashville, Tenn, March 1.-THE cor
respondence between ex-senator Gar
mack and Gov. Patterson relative TO q
joint discussion Vas made public to-
night, Gov. Patterson accepting the
proposition Of Senator Carmack, the
joint discussion to begin after one
speech by Gov. Patterson in which the
latter proposes to devote his entire time
to his administration. The managers
of the two candidates will meet some
time this week and draft the details Of
the iteEerary.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12
OARMAOK's LETTER,


Senator Carmack's letter was as fol-
lows:
To His Excellency, Hon. NJ. r. Patter-
son, Governor, Nashville, Tenn:
Dear Sir: In view Of the fact that We
have both expressed desire for joint
discussion OF the issues between US rs
candidates for governor. beg to sug-
gest that you designate some friend to
confer with my fsiend, Mr.. g. Il. Arm
istead, and that these two be Authoriz.
ed by Us TO make ell Arraugeme ntS for
Q series Of joint debates to be fairly ap-
portion among the three grand divi-
sions OF the state and to begin not later
than the first day Of April. l name this
date because Of your public statement
that you would be ready to enter the
canvass at that time. i hereby author
ize Mr.. Armistead to act for me in max
ing these arrangements.
Very respectfully
E. W. CABMACK.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-12

The governor replied tonight as fol-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-22
MRS. GLYN TO STAR
IN THREE WEEKS"
Authoress Will Appear at First and
Private Performance as
the Lady"

NEW YORK. July 22-Mrs. Elinor
Glyn, the English authoress. has de-
cided to go on the stage and give her
own Interpretation OF the lady in her
noted book, Three Weeks" She VIII
make her debut as an actress tonight
in London, when the first performance
Of Three Weeks VII be given.
According TO cable dispatches received
by James X Hackett, who has the
American rights to Three Weeks, %
the Londcn performance will be given
in private. and Mrs. Glyn win be as
sisted by cast including many prom
inent actresses and actors.
Mrs. Glyn has repeatedly said that her
book has been misunderstood. and her
Interpretation Of the leading role viii.
therefore. be interesting 10 those who
attend the performance.
Mrs. Glyn receLt ly announced that
she has secured an actress who would
make an ideal leading lady for her
play. Although she refused to divuIge
her name, she described her as tan
and dark haired with much distinction,
and exactly Ike the frontispiece Of her
book.
The first performance of Three
Weeks viii be given IN St. Louis
about September L under the manage
ment OF Mr. Hackett. II Mrs. Glyn's
appearance in the ste. lar role Is a Sue
cess, II is not unlikely that Mr.. Hackett
VIII have her appear in this country
when the play is produced
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-22
WOMAN MURDERED.
ASSASSIN ESCAPES
Body Found in Brooklyn
Park Twenty Minutes
After Crime.

NEW YORK. July "a pretty young
woman, apparently twenty-four years
old, neatly attired and OF refined ap-
pearance. was shot ard instantly killed
in Irving Square Park. Brooklyn late
last night, by 4 murderer VINO ESCAPED.
Every possible means OF idsutificatioa
had been destroyed h the assassin ex-
cept a silveT-handled umbrella which
bears the name of a New York depart
ment store.
The body was found In the boiler room
adjoining the shelter house Of the parlc
twenty minutes after the girl was slain
but so skillfuIy had the murderer laid
his plans that the police admit he left for
them one Of the most mysterious cases
with which Ccey have been called upon
TO contend IN many years.
Policeman Rudolph KoehIer heard the
shot ana begsn search He vas walk
ing by the shelter house when he no.
uced that one of its doors was open.
he found that the house was de-
serted and went into the boiler room
adjoining Striking a match he saw the
forrl Of 4 woman o., top Of a coal bin.
she had been shot through the right
ten pie.
The woman lay on her back with ba-
1eet crossed Her clothes were aeatIv
arranged, and there was no indiCa +foy
that she HAD struggled 1t seemed 10
the policeman from the manner in
Whicn the mead rested that the slam
glrl mad been "A victim OF q drug and
tnen shCt While tnsensible.
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Mabel get2' Mousley replied. Six hun
dred dollars and maybe $1,000
Mrs. Teal said, When this is over
Mabel will be sent away Mousley re-
piled, Yes and he agreed to meet me
that night at my home and take me out
to dinner.
ct did rot meet Mousley that night
CAST Saturday., and on Monday I went
to the district attorneys office and told
the facts. Then 1 went to Mrs. Teal'S
room. Miss Fleming was there, and in
a short time Mousley appeared. He said
he had occn to the office of Mrs. Goulds
lawyers ard had shown them the state
ment 1 was to sign, and that all 1 would
have 10 do was 70 sign the paper and
would be sent out of the city and kept
until 1 mad 10 appear in court
Il told MoUsley I would not sign until
I had been paid the money. He said he
could not get the money until he had
shown the paper to Mrs. GOuld's law
yers.''
The examination of Mrs. Fleming,
Mrs. Teal, and the detective II set for
Friday, and unless some one comes to
Miss Fleming's aid with the necessary
bond. she must languish in prison.
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CHURCH IS RAIDED.
g ARE ARRESTED
Williamsburg Police Place in
Custody Entire Con-
gTegatiOn.

NEW YORK, July 22.-Twcnty-five
women and seven men, members Of the
First Assembly Of Christ" which &C
cupies a chapel at TOmpkins and VII
loughby avenues, Williamsburg, and IS
said to be d branch OF the Holy Roll
ers'' or Devil Chasers," were ar
raigned today n the Lee avenue court
on. charges of disoEderly conduct.
According to Captain Hughes, The
Rev. Malachi GABRIEL. who is studying
to be 4 missionary, complained two
weeks ago 10 Magistrate Higginbotham
OF the alleged orgies" in the place, and
a search warrant was issued The min
lister said the actions Of the members
of the sect We're immoral and disgrace
full
Captain Hughes found it difficult TO
make Roadway in his investigation, as
the sect mad a password that was
changed every night, and all those enti-
tied TO enter were provided with latch
keys. A stool pigeon" was sent TO join
the congregation, and the report he
made is said 10 have corrobOrated TIE
minister's charges
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-22
MASONS' TROWEL
REACHES TACOMA

NEW YORK. July 22.-On its thirty
year Journey around the world the
famous travelling troweI OF the Masons
has got as far as Tacoma, Wash
whence il soon Will be carried 10 an
other Northwestern city.
.fhe silver trowel was dedicated ana
consecrated by the Grand Lodge OF the
State OF New York October 90. 1895. and
was started on its roUnd-the-world trip
by a delegation which carried It 70
Genesee Falls. y Y, where there is
said TO be the largest loGge Of Free
masons IN the world
Buffalo. Hamilton Ont; Chicago, Den
yer. Cheyenne, salt Lake City, and Port
land. Ore, are among the places 10
which the trowel has been taken since.
As II represents the Masonic lodges in
this state. more than 10000 MasOns in
New York are interested IN its travels.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-22
PLANTS MEMORY
DARWIN'S THEME

LONDON. July Z.-Francis Darwin
who vii! be presiden1 Of the British As
ISOLATION meeting on the occasion Of
the jubilee of his fathers announce
ment Of his famous theories. will reiter-
ate in his inaugural address the conter-
ton that plants are endowed with in
telligence, for which he was criticised
by coscientists years ago.
Darwin illustrates his theory chiefly
by climbing plants and the response of
plants to the influence of light, deduc-
ing therefrom that plants have memory
and so develop habits. He will particu-
larry describe the hop and bryony
plants, showing thaC their intelligence
and memory are hardly less than those
Of the lowest animals.
The association VIII meet in Septern-
ber
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10000 ROSE BUSHES
TO BE GIVEN AWAY
f. Il. Kramer, F Street Florist,
Will Distribute Plants on
FRIDAY Morning.

Ten thousand rose bushes viii be
given away next Friday morning BY f
H Kramer. a. his main store. S15 F
street northwest Included IN the lot
will be Golden Gates. Richmond. Brides
Maid, Brides. and Ivory. Ten thousand
OF these bushes VIII b. brought over
from Mr. Kramer's hothouses in Ana
costa, and at 7-30 O'Clock Friday morn
ing the distribution will begin
The rose bushes viii be given to
callers just for the asking-that is the
only price Mr.. Kramer has set on his
roses Children who come must have a
note from their parents because Mr..
Kramer does not feel that he can other
wise accommodate the younger ele-
ment.
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TO KEEP COOK
HE MARRIES HER

WINSTED. Conn. July 22-Archie
Hotchkiss. middle aged, who recently
built a new house in Southheld. just
across tn, State line in Massachusetts,.
yesterday married Eta Wicks. aged
eighteen. daughter Of Charles wicks. Of
New Boston, after twenty-four hours
acqUainta1cs.
lie engaged her as a housekeeper. but
after tasting the dishes she cooked de-
cided 90 marry her She was agreeable
The hrids. who IS good looking, has
written TO her parents informing them
Of her quick elevation IN the Hotch1iss
home