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and acquaintance among the banks of
the south will doubtless be very benefi-
cial to the city as well as to the bank.
Mr.. Cooper, a gentleman of fine ad-
dress and manners, graduated at
Greeneville and Tusculum college. His
banking experience began with the
cashiership of the First National bank
of JonesbOro, Tenn, in January, 1895,
which position he held until May, 1895,
whenappointed national bank examin-
er. During the ten years he was exam
iner he examined every national bank
in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama,
Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina,
Georgia and Florida. 1t is needless to
say that he has valuable acquaintance
among southern bankers.
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he powers conferred upon the said

the powers conferred upon the said
board by the acts of 1907, chapter 435.
The power Of appointing county COM
missioners, and all other powers of the
old board, were by action of the board
itself, not by independent action of each
member of the board.
What can be said of this effort to
graft an amendment to this law, sepa-
rating the powers of all into units OF
action, each independent Of the other?
What influence could have produced
such legislation
What was the intent? Who can de-
fend this kind of legislative legerda-
main? Was it done in the interest OF
the democratic party? Was it con-
ceived to protect the party at the ballot
box?
Was the power, which all shall have,
given to each because the governor had
too much power to appoint a aboard
of election commissioners TO be con-
frmed by the senate?
DO you think it is right TO distrust a
democratic governor, when unworthy
appointment by him could be prevent
ed by non-confirmation on the part of
senate, and TO give as great power to
each Of two democratic members, act
ing independently, or to a republican
member, who has no check on his ac-
tions, is bound by no responsibility,
and who can put the most objectiona-
BILE men upon the boards in every
county in the state without question,
or the power of redress by the people?
For the reasons stated, veto senate
bill No 270 and ask for its reconsider
alton. Respectfully submitted,
M. r. PATTERSON,
February 10, 1909. Governor.
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member to act independently of his
associates.
This clause is found in section of
the bill, "Each member of the state
board of election, herein provided for,
shall have the right and power to des-
ignate and appoint without the consent
of his associates, one of said commits
sioners of election from each county,"
A board is defined to be a "number
of persons having the management, di-
rection or superintendent of some pub
lie or private office or trust"
The very nature of a board implies
diffused power and responsibility and
associates action. This bill in the pro-
vision just quoted negatives and de-
stroys every element necessary for the
conduct of the election board in man,
ing county commissioners.
tits not competent for the legislature
to enact pure absurdity and direct
contradiction in the same law.
You can not create board, and un-
create it in the same legislative breath.
What was the law you are seeking to
amend?
1t was to create state board of elec-
tion commissioners who acted in their
joint and associate capacity.
How are you attempting to amend
this law?
BY the first section of this bill you
give the new board the same powers as
the old, in this language, "There shall be
elected by the joint vote of both houses
of the general assembly of three persons
to be known as the state board of elec.
tions, which shall have and exercise all
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-04
SENDS A RINGING
MESSAGE TO SENATE
BILL PASSED OVER VETO
Without Giving Any Consideration
to Message and With Little
knowledge of Measure.
Continued from last week.

In section 4j, dealing with the quail
ifications of candidates under the pri-
mary law, il is provided that nomina
tons shall be made by the various
committees having jurisdiction, if any
one candidate qualities by written ap-
plication and those for United States
senator and those pertaining to the en-
tire state by the central or state eXecu-
tive committee,
The next reference is in section 46,
which provides how vacancies in NOM
nations shall be filled, that pertaining
to United States senators being as fol-
lows "That in case of vacancy oc-
curing in the office of United States
senator or offices pertaining to the en-
tire state, the vacancy shall be filled
by the central or state executive COM
mittee.n
The central or state executive COM
mittee referred to, is created by section
> of the primary law, and shall consist
of two members from each cOngreSsion-
al district, who "shall be chosen in the
state convention provided for by this
act.O
AS the delegates to the state conven-
ton are elected at the primary, and
the convention is not called until after,
there is of necessity no central or state
executive committee to exercise any
power over nominations, either for
Iuited States senator or for those per-
tanning 10 the entire state, such as gov
ernor, comptroller, treasurer and secre-
tary of state, or for any other office.
In case of Unised States Senator,
theae is absolutely no provision made
for his nomination by the people, and
believe this istrue of the other officers
just named, and vacancy in all these
nominations must necessarily occur.
If this is true, and the act speaks for
itself, why cumber the laws of the
state with such legislation? Why con-
tinue TO disturb the people and use
their dearest rights as the sport of fol-
wand passion? Why force upon them
laws of which they are now in ignor-
ance, but at which they will certainly
and effectively rebel when they under
stand?
Who has asked for such measures?
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The Lurid Glow OF Doom

was seen in the red face, hands and
body of the little son of H. NJ. Adams,
of Henrietta, Pc. His awful plight from
eczema had, for five years, defied all
remedies and baffled the best doctors,
who said poisoned blood had affected
his lungs and nothing could save him,
'But," writes his mother, seven "bot-
ties of Electric Bitters completely
cured him." For Eruptions, Eczema,
Salt Rheum, Sores and Blood Disord.
ers and Rheumatism Electric Bitters
is supreme. Only SOC, Guaranteed by
b. @. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-04

If it is possible by any political Goa
lition for minority of democrats in
the legislature to unite with the repub-
licans, to elect democratic members Of
the board against the votes and consent
of the majority of the democratic mem
bers, this would constitute an outrage
upon the democratic party, and like
wise if a majority of democrats should,
with minority of republicans, force
upon the majority an election board,
this would be an outrage on the repub-
lican party.
If party lines are to be observed now
or in the future, this situation should
be avoided.
can speak on this subject, both as
governor of the people and as a demo-
crat, these being nothing more than
political laws, and the coalition which
may arise, and to which allusion has
just been made, will mean political
disruption is consumated.
From my viewpoint the primary law
is unreasonable, and should be con-
demned, but especially so at this time
when the people are under strain, and
uneasiness is exhibited in every portion
of the state.
Considering the vast powers of these
boards, and the dangers which are i'm
minent, and the lack of information by
the people, would it not be wise, if the
primary law is to be passed at all, to
amend it and permit the republicans
and democrats of the state to elect their
own boards?
The people Of Tennessee, of whatever
political faith, will never approve the
motive or justice of law that requires
SO small an office as delegate to a
convention to be elected by the people,
and which denies them the right tC
elect primary boards with powers such
as these possess.
To deny the right of the people tC
elect, and then to refuse to have party
nominations in the Legislature, is such
a qualification of tile primary plan, by
its own authors, as to destroy its goot
faith and stamp it with unworthiness
For the reasons given, l, therefore
veto senate bill No. 265, and ask for III
reconsideration.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-04
Near Death In Big Pond.

It was q thrilling experience to Mrs.
Ida Soper to face death. "For years q
severe lung trouble gave me intense
suffering, "she writes, zane several
times nearly caused my deate. All re-
medies failed and the doctors said
l was incurable. Then DIR. Kings
New Discovery brought quick relief
and cure so permanent that | have
not been troubled in twelve years. /"
Mrs. Soper lives in Big Pond, Pa, 1t
works wonders in Cough and Colds,
Sore Lungs, Hemorrages, LaGtippe,
Asthma, Group, WhoopiDg Cough and
Brohnical affections SOC and $l.00.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by H.
@. Miller.
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Senate Bill No. 27O.

This bill amends chapter 435 of the
acts of 1907, creating a state board of
election commissioners. At the last
session of the general assembly this
law passed, and provided that the gov
ernor be authorized to nominate state
board of election commissioners, to be
confirmed by the senate, two of whom
should be members of the majority
party and one of whom should be a
member of the minority party, and
that the board exercise all the power
of appointment of county election COM
missioners, formerly exercised by the
governor.
The law was democratic measure
and was the result of a compromise of
opinion, the governor first recommend
ing that the board be elected by the
general assembly in joint session, but
Opposition developing to this plan
lamong the democratic members, many
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-04
S. H.L.COOPER IN LOUISIANA
Former East TennesSean is Elected
Vice-President of Shreveport,
Louisiana, Bank.

The Southern Banker says of Silas
H. L. Cooper, formerly of JOnesboro,
but now vice-president of the First Ma
tional bank of Shreveport, La, and
who is well-knOwn in this city:
"The election of Mr.. Cooper to the
vice-presidency of the First National
bank of Shreveport is considered a
very fortunate choice, and his services
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-04
1t Saved His Leg.

san thought I'd lose my leg, +" writes
J: A. Swenson, Watertown, Wis,
'Ten years Of eczema, that IS doctors
could not cure, had at last laid me up.
Then Bucklen's Aruiea Salve cured it
sound land we'll. = Infallible for Skin Er
uptions, Eczema, Salt Rhenm, Boiles,
Fever Sores, Burns, Sealds, Cuts and
Piles. CSC at H. @. Miller's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-04

Bach-"Confess, now, Henry-you
don't pay as much attention to your
wife as you did before you were mar
ried. do you?"
H. Peck-"Oh, yesl I mind twice
as quick now. cleveland Leader.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-04

DR.. Fahrney's Teething Syrup is the
only baby medicine that is always safe.
Teething made easy. No bad nights.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-04
COOPER
MAKES A
FINE WITNESS
DEMEANOR
IMPRESSED JURY
STORY NATURALLY TOLD.
No Disposition to Hasten or Take
Advantage-Stor Graphically
Told by Hugh H, Huhn.
Continued from last week.
Recital Was NATURAL.

Mr.. Cooper pursued policy of ex-
treme simplicity. He never raised his
voice above the conversational pitch.
He never harried his answers, allowing
the question to be clearly understood
by the jury before fastening his reply.
This and the story itself made him
most effective as witness, and il IS
now up to the state to attack the pc,
tion of the defense. If this is TO | e
done it must be done through the pres
ent witness. The cause of the state
rests with counsel tomorrow morning.
So far the state has not proved by
single witness who killed Senator Car
mack. Robin Cooper for the defense
says that he killed him, and that he
did so to protect his own life. The
state has not yet introduced witness
who saw the fatal shots fired and il
Il lay be that such proof will be offered
In rebuttal. Mrs. Eastman testified
that three shots were fired. Miss Fort,
also testifying for the state, says that
five shots were fired. The physical
facts show that five shots were fired,
for trace of each of the five bullets
has been shown the jury.
Conspiracy Denied.
Robin Cooper now comec forward
with denial of conspiracy, detailing
what occurred at the meeting in Judge
Bradford's office and opening the way
for further testimony on that line. He
admits the killing frankly and fearless
ly and gives the cause.
In his cross-examination tomorrow
morning counsel for the state will try
to break the barrier which his testimo-
ny has raised between the defendants
and the accusations of the state. Gen.
| McCarn Will conduct the cross-eXami-
nation and it is understood that the
! line to be pursued will be direct and
relentless and it will be a gruelling
test for the young man who went un-
flinchingly through the ordeal Satur-
day.
Nashville on TiptOes.
He was on the stand four hours Sat
urday. He will tomorrow be ON the
stand all day and Nashville tonight is
standing on tip-toe wondering whether
this young Cooper will hold his own
under the riddling fire of the attorney
generals determined questioning.
The jury spent the morning at Cen
tennial Park. Juror Vaughn has been
suffering with slight stomach trouble
but was much better today.
Most of the members of the Carmack
party returned TO Columbia for Sunday
but will return to the support of the
prosecution in the morning.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-04

Some women are so much in love
with their husbands that they believe
their excuses for staying out late.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-04
Election Boards.

These, under the act, shall consist of
three democrats who shall constitute
the democratic board, and three repub-
licans who shall constitute the repub-
lican board. They have vast and ex-
traordinary functions as before pointed
out. They are responsible to nobody,
the legitimate creatures of folly and fa-
naticism clothed with supreme powers.
They are to be elected by the general
assembly in joint session, and now
direct your attention to the fact that
the bill fails to provide that the demo-
Gratis shall be permitted to make their
nominations of the members constitut-
ing their board to be elected by the
joint session, and in like manner re-
publicans make their nominations.
If it is said that such a provision
would not be binding, it certainly
would be as binding as the attempt in
the primary plan to nominate other Of
ficers who, under the constitution, are
elective by the general assembly.
If democrats and republicans outside
the Legislature are by so-called COM
pulsory law to name their candidates
for such office, why should they be de-
MED the right in the legislature when
the election boards are entirely separate
and purely political?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-04
Destruction of Board.

After the board is created by the act,
it is destroyed by its subsequent provi-
sions, SO that instead of board in fact
and true acceptance, the name only is
retained, and full power is given each
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-04

that, before it is too late, wiser councils
will prevail, and the legislature will
reconsider its action.
Evening star., 1909-05-21
JAPANESE IN UNITED STATES
NUMBERED LESS THAN ca. 600 IN
DECEMBER, 1905.
About Half Of These Are in califor,
mia Alone, According to Statistics
Compiled In Toxic.

TOXIC. April 11-According to stats.
tics recently compiled there were In De-
cember. 1908. 58.1O0 Japanese subjects In
the United States OF America, and out
OF that total. no less than So per cent
were In California and its Immediately
neighborins states. In California itself
80 per cent Of the total were found, and
Of these 26 per cent were engaged In la
Dor on railways and in mines the re-
naming - per cent being occupied with
agriculture
1t IL In the last named enterprise alone
that anything like signal success has been
attained There are 1900 Japanese farm
ers-speaking roughiy-in the state Of Cal
ifornia, and they own an aggregate area
of 10o. 900 acres. which land is devoted
mainly to the cultivation Of fruit and
vegetables. Many of the settlers have
been living there for from ten to thirty
years. They speak English excellently
and may be said to be virtually dont-
ciled.
-Ap important feature is their contribu-
tion to trade with Japan. but much more
remarkable are the sums remitted by
them to the home country. In 1904 they
sent to Japan $3.75O.O0O in 1905 nearly
S., 100000 and In 1903 $5.633, 900.
Evening star., 1909-05-21

all of No. s. on lines prepared by Mr..
Rollins, and an excellent job they r-ade
lot 1t.
The launch is Of the deadrise type of
hull. asserted to be that Of the best sea
boats, and In 81 feet long, SO feet beam
and 81 feet deep. Running 1t will draw
about two feet and witt be available for
service In any Of the shoal creeks along
the river. The boat is equipped with q
Barber 12-horsepower three-cylinder en-
gine, and Is expected to develop speed
OF about ten miles an hour. 1t has a
large cabin fitted with running lockers
that can be used as berths, and has all
conveniences aboard for the comfort OF
those who will use her. A feature of her
construction Is the placing Of her glso-
line tank under the deck In the stern, in
stead of in the bow, as customary, on the
theory that should q fire occur forward
the movement of the launch would keep
the flames out Of the cabin until those in
1t had a chance to escape. A large open
cockpit gives ample space for a dozen
persons to sit outside and enjoy the open
air while on a cruise. The new craft is
handsomely decorated both inside and
out, this work having been done by J. T.
Albers. and yesterday afternoon some of
the interior work was being finished up
The boat Is a handsome one ind will be
used by those named above for hunting
and fsning trips on the river. This
morning it was loaded on a wagon and
taken to the navy yard. where the big
crane AZ the dock edge was used TO place
the boat into the water. The dremen-
Evening star., 1909-05-21
Hangs Himself With Sheet.

CAMBRIDGE, Nd. May N.-Janes E.
Dunn. forty-six years old. ranged him
self yesterday. He made a moose OF a
bed sheet. which he hung over a door
OF his house on John r. Pattison's farm.
at Springdale. several miles above Cam
bridge. on the Choptank river. Mr. Dunn
had been suffering for some time from
melancholia and Is said to have made an
unsuccessful attempt at suicide Monday.
He was a patient at the Cambridge Hos
pital a few weeks ago and was seen
then to be suffering from mental trouble.
Mr.. Dunn leaves a wife, who was a
Miss Wilson of Taylors Island. and three
children-two grown daughters and a son.
The eldest daughter Is Mrs Howard
Wheatley Of Reds Grove.
Evening star., 1909-05-21
new LAUNCH FOR FIREMEN
WILL BE USED By MEMBERS oF
NO. 8 COMPANY.
Means Of Diversion in Their Summer
Vacation-Put in the Water at
Navy Yard This Morning.

The firemen stationed at No. s engine
house, North Carolil a avenue and 9Th
street southeast. in their vacations In the
coming summer will turn sailors and will
navigate their new power launch. the
Emma R., about the Potomac and Chesa-
peake bay. praVlng the dangers. or the
water in their leisure time as they do
the dangers of fire in their working
hours. The Emma r. was placed in the
water yesterday. and within the next
day or two she will be ready to make her
initial trip down the river with her own
ers aboard. The launch was built in the
lot in the rear OF No. by s. B. D. Rol-
Inns. assisted by William Ricks, H, J..
Raley. G. D. Leeman and Richard Trice.
Evening star., 1909-05-21
WARRENT0N, VA.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
wARRENTON, Va. May 81. 1909.
Mrs Fair has sold her residence on
Culpeper street and her houses on Green
street in Warrenton to Capt. Collins. who
has been making his home in Warrenton
the last winter. After spending the sum-
mer In North Hatley Mr.. Collins will re-
turn to Warrenton and occupy the prop
erty.
DIR. Kerr of Warrenton has contracted
for the building Of cottage on his prop
erty on Culpeper street.
A man employed by Gen. b. d. Spilman
was endeavoring to break one OF the lat
ter's colts. valued at $500. which had
been harnessed to a cart a few days ago.
The colt reared and fell. In falling the
animal struck its head with fatal result.
r. P. Coates has put an automobile on
the NAL route between Little Washing
ton, Va, and Culpeper.
Evening star., 1909-05-21
water for Base Ball Plaver.

BY direction of Col. Cosby. the engineer
ohicer in charge of public buildings and
grounds. drinking fountain has been
installed on the Washington Monument
grounds near b street for the benefit OF
the young men who use the base ball field
near there as well as for the use of the
general public. 1t has proved a great
convenience.
Evening star., 1909-05-21
Promise Of Prompt Action.

I'VE beg leave to assure you that we
will act promptly and make our sugges-
tions quickly. and that you will not be i'm
properly or unduly delayed In your great
project by hearing what we may have
to suggest as to this county.
I'VE believe these questions are Of great
importance and should be discussed with
full publicity. and, further. If we can see
the proposed contract, with survey and
blue prints. any changes desired can be
easily and quickly pointed out and intelli-
gently discussed"
Evening star., 1909-05-21

you will agree that practical people with
special local information and experience
can often make suggestions resulting in
economy and public advantage. No err
rors of specifications can be corrected
after a contract Is let. save az expensive
extras and by way of compromise with
contractors.
We thus respectfully request that you
will give US the privilege of going over
the contract and specifications rs to said
section of state road In this county, with
the blue prints and all items entering into
the contract. also q hearing thereon. be-
fore you finally advertise for bids or let
the contract
Evening star., 1909-05-21
WANT A HEARING As TO ROADS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY CoMMIs-
sIoNERs MAKE REQUEST.
Ask Opportunity to Submit Sugges-
tions Regarding Improvements
In Their Territory.
Special Correspondence OF The Star.

ROCKVILLE, Md, May Il, 1900.
Believing themselves to be suficiently
familiar with conditions pertaining to
Yoad construction In Montgomery county
to be able to OFFER suggestions Of value to
the good roads commission concerning
the roads to be improved with this
county's share OF the $5OO0.0O0 provided
by the last legislature. the county COM
missioners have addressed a letter to the
commission asking that they be allowed a
hearing before the contracts for the work
in this county are let. The letter sets
forth:
Approaching the policy that the gov
ernor has announced Of consulting the
county commissioners on affairs pertain
ing to the respective counties, and assum-
ing that you are In full accord with this
excellent policy, we wish TO suggest that
now. as to state roads in Montgomery
county Is the critical time at which we
would like to be heard as herein re-
quested.
Could Make Suggestions.
I'VE are advised that your supervisors
are at work in Montgomery county on a
section of state road some six or more
miles in length. We are in full sympathy
with the economical expenditure of the
state fund to be expended by your honor
able body In making request for the per-
mission hereinafter desired, and believe
Evening star., 1909-05-21

Joseph Renner. seventy-scyen years old.
for thirty-eight years sexton of St. Johns .
p. E. Church. died suddenly of paralysis.
.-r. Renner had been working In his gar
den. and was found lying unconscious In
the yard. He expired three hours later.
Evening star., 1909-05-21

Mrs. Margaret J. Treadway. eishty-two
years old. died at the home Of her daugh-
ter Mrs. Amos Thompson. near Havra
de Grace, Md. She leaves dve children.
Evening star., 1909-05-21
The Price Is ONLY 25c Pair.

See our avenue display closely scruze