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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-07
ANDREW JOHNSON'S
OLD SHEARS.

d. V. Cash brought to The Comet
office this week a pair of shears with
which Andrew johnson, the Great
Commoner, learned his trade as tail
or, while working for Alexander Febu-
ary, the father of Mrs. Cash. The
shears have been in use in the Cash
home for thirty-eight years and are
much worn, but show they were made
OF fine steel.
Mr.. Cash also had with him an old
minnie ball that he thinks has tale
of woe behind it. During the war the
yankees and rebels had quite skirm.
ish along the Jonesboro road and at q
point about three quarters of mile
from DEFAULTS ford a rebel was killed
AT this point locust post was planted
to mark the spot and this post has
been replanted as it rotted off. 1t was
just opposite this post the ball wa'
found and Mr.. Cash thinks it MAY
have been the leaden messenger o
death to this unknown rebel.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-07
not avail,

For the first time in its history john
son City is entertaining the eigty-sixth
annual session of the Holston Con-
Ference Of the Southern Methodist
Church and doing so in manner that
evidences the appreciation of the honor
conferred. Bishop Hoss, the presiding
Bishop, is a native of this county, OF
whom the county is justly proud.
There are about 400 ministers. wives
and delegates present. Rev. Jas A.
Burrow is serving as secretary for the
18th time and better one could not
be found. This conference contains
many able preachers and Cody men,
and it is no disparagement to Others to
state that the biggest of them all is
that grand old patriarch, DR.. David
Sullins. If we get to heaven and don't
find him on the front seat singing
"Hold the Fortn we will think st.
Peter has overlooked something. May
this session of Holston Conference be
the best in its history and may all who
attend live to meet again in the Queer
City of the Mountains.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-07
THE nVoUISITIoN OF COOK

The mem bers of the inqusition gath
cred about DR., Cook, and when they
had forced him into the corner they
began to fire their questionsat him. IT.
was gruelling ordeal, but he answer
ed every question promptly, as the fol-
lowing report will show:
Question: "When John r. Bradley
left you, did you set out with the eX-
pectation of finding the north pole?"
Answer: "No; went north to find
out who mad won the pennant in the
southern league"
Question: ado you think that you
had sufficient equidmen1 for a dash
for the pole?p
Answer: "No; started for the pole
in straw hat, linen duster and a
pair of patent leather Shoes"
Question: "Had you provided your.
self with food for the trip"
Answer: "We had some breakfast
food and package of cigarettes"
Question: "Did you expect to gel
there before Peary?"
Answer: No; started year before
him, so that he would have plenty o.
time to overtake me"
Question: "Did you take Peary's Es
quimos and dogs?"
Answer: Certainly. That proba
bly, is the reason why he was so hand
icapped that had he the most perfec
equipment that any one ever had il
making dash for the pole"
| Question: "How did you know tina
you had reached the pole9n
! Answer: tipped coin with EtuC
kishoOk and won."
| Question: "Did you expect to find
sea of moving ice at the pole?"
Answer; "No: l thought l woul
find some golf links there that / coul
recommend to President Taft.
Question: "The weather was prett
cold up there, wasn't it?"
Answer: "There's where you al
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-07

Governor Patterson has been roasted
from one end of the state to the other,
and to an outsider it would appear that
he is a demon in human form. While
in Nashville last week the editor of
this paper had the pleasure of meeting
the governor and passing few pleas
antries with him. While we do not
approve of many of the governors otfi-
cial actions, we must admit that nc is
much bigger and broader man than
we had thought. He is not the schem-
ing william that some would have us
believe, and he stands head and shout
ders above some of his would-be ira
ducers. If Tennessee had more men
like Governor Patterson-men who
stand up for what they believe is right
the old Volunteer state would be very
much better off Rock Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-07
WHY BAD MAN
LOVED THE SOUTH

Thomas Nelson Page was talking
in the smoking-room of the Amerika
about the old-fashioned bad men of the
West.
"They are extinct now," said Mr..
Page, "and l am sorry. They were,
you know, so picturesque. ] remem-
Der a Western trip"
He laughed heartily.
ave were all seated in the barroom
of Tin Can or Dead Cur-some such
town. was the only tenderfoot pres
ent. Every man about me bristled with
guns and knives like an enraged por.
cupine. If l refused to drink | was
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-07
THE SYSTEM AT FAULT.

The Chattanooga Times will kindly
decide whether Cy Lyle's explanation
was an explosion or yelp.-Memphis
News Scimitar.
1t all depends upon the viewpoint
If we were an anti-Patterson organ
and determined to admit nothing that
might seem to do the governor justice,
we should say it was ''yelp," but as
we are only an impartial newspaper
we should say that Cy's explanation
while seriously arraigning the existing
system under which the pardon of
criminals is sought and extended, it
neither affects his own integrity and
honesty nor does it in the slightest de-
gree impugn the motives or reflect up
on the sincere purposes of the COVER
nor. The same sort of thing has been
the object of criticism for twenty years
or more, which shows that we have
simply been attacking symptoms in
stead of going after the root of the evil.
Even if Gov. Patterson were the worst
in the the matter Of pardons, which he
is not we have no reason to think we
would have better conditions under any
body else SO long as the way is open as
1t Is for abuses. Cy Lyle has done
nothing more than hundreds of others
have done before and under other gov
eraors; what we ought to do is to re
move the opportunity for others to
keep up the practice under governors
vet to come.-Chattanooga Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-07
Army Bacon on the Rind.

A soldier in the cavalry lay upon his
canvas bunk,
On soap box there beside him lay a
hunk of army punk.
He tried to gnaw it away, as his face
turned ashen gray,
For the soldier boy was starving in the
Islands far away.
His comrade knelt beside him to hear
what he might say,
And the dying soldier faltered, "Bring
me bunch of hay,
Formy horse gets feed in plenty, though
the grub is left behind
And l must starve on Bacon, Army
Bacon on the Rind."
And as he lay there gasping, with the
minutes fleeting fast,
He tried to chew a rubber boot ere life
went out at last.
And he softly spoke his comrade,
"Bring me cake of soap,
For they eat it in the frozen North, and
while there's life there's hope.
But, Charley dear, | can't but think
my race is almost run,
Life's feeble spark will be snuffed out
ere the setting of the sun,
Take message and token to the dear
ones left behind,
For | have starved on Bacon, Army
Bacon on the Rind.
Twas that evening, just at sunset, as
the flag slid down the pole,
We bent our heads in silence for the
passing of soul.
Next day, beneath the bamboo's shade
we laid him to his rest,
And we gave him martial honors with
the flag across his breast
But at twilight, by the river, l heart
his comrade say
'If he'd had soldiers ration he would
be alive today.
! Gods curse on the man whodid it, tho
his purse with coin be lined,
May he feed on prunes and bacon, will
the Bacon on the Rind.
In trim New England farm house sit
woman old and gray,
In her hand she holds letter, whicl
came by the mail today.
And as she reads it slowly, her eyes ar
filled with tears,
For that letter brings the tidings tina
every mother fears
Ittells of how her darling in the Island
met his death
> While defending Flag and Country
mid the battles heated breath
But she don't know how it happened
and perhaps the Fates are kind,
For her dear one starved on BacoT
Army Bacon on the Rind.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-07

tude for the sick and injured. AS she
stood waiting at the guard box one day
this week for trolley car she looked
the picture Of health. Miss Hurley is
one of Miss Agnes Fenton's warm
friends.
A little story we'll relate Of Tommy
Burns up-to-date. He's on the water
wagon now, and doing we'll, the boys !
avow. But who would ever stop to
think that "Midget" would cut out
the drink. But such is indeed the case,
as no sign of rum is in his face.
You can bet his friends are glad to hear
that at last he is sincere. Most all his
comrades wish him we'll, except few
who give him--well, no matter Tom
my what they say, every dog will have
his day. Now, for goodness sake don't
be "chump" and fall from grace into
the 'dump." Keep in the straight and
narrow path and don't incur the Gov
ernor's wrath, Then God his blessings
will bestow and you won't be consigned
to go below.
The Spanish War Veterans, in ses-
sion at Tacoma, Wash, elected Colonel
Edward ]. Chan, of Wakefield, Mass,
to be commander-in-chief, succeeding
Chas. w, Newton, of Hartford, Conn.
Mrs. Ida M, Galloway, of Washing
ton, d. c., was elected president-gen-
era- of the National auxiliary to the
Spanish War Veterans. Napole n
White, of Boston, was elected chief of
the Military Order of the Serpent. The
encampment voted to meet in 1910 al
Denver, Colorado.
Jacob Moore has been appointed COM
pany sergeant, LIST class, of G company.
He is an efficient non-commissioned Of
ficer, courteous in manner and most
I pleasing gentleman to interview.
James Smith, the wonderful pool phe
I nomenon and dexterous manipulation
\ of the keyboard in the telephone office
: is "Jim Dandy" He is mind-read
4 er, has visited JAPAN China, the lands
n of the rose, thistle and shamrock, anC
l. has had an experience that but few
e young men can boast of. He has taker
d l,OO0-mile trip in his Indian cano'
e and underwent hardships and discOv
: cred wonders that Peary and Cool
i never dreamed of. He is admired b.
O the fair sex for his Chesterfieldian grac
Q and is moet delightful and entertain
ing conversationalist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-07

Cy Lyle of the Johnson City Comet
has at last 'exploded" and from his
standpoint makes his accusers in re-
gard to that Isenberg pardon look like
thirty cents. Cy's connection with
the whole business seems to have been
fair and he was only paid for his time
and trouble in getting the case in
shape for presentation to the pardon
board. We do not believe that "par'
don trust" exists in Tennessee.-Rock
wood Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-07
CATARRH CAN NOT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they can
not reach the seat of the disease Catarrah is
o blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure it you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one OF the
best physicians in this country for years and
is a regular prescription. 1t is composed OF
the best tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mu-
cous surfaces The perfect combination Of the
two INGREDIENTS is what produces such woR-
derful results In curing catarrh. Send for tes-
timonials free.
F. ]. CHENEY CO., Toledo, o.
Sold BY druggists, 80.
Take Halls Family pills for constipation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-07
COMMERCIAL
APPEAL NOTES

Cy Lyle is behaving in a very UNI
ladylike way towards the editor of the
Knoxville Sentinel.
Poor old peevish Peary! He dosn't
realize that his course will sell many
copy of the Cook book.
We understand that Mrs. Peary will
not even allow copy of the Kentucky
Cook Book in the kitchen.
If Doc Halley's comet has any de-
signs upon the world, We propose to
send out Cy Lyle's Comet to smash
the tail off it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-07

wrong. 1t reminded me Of Hot
springs, Ark, on Aug. B."
Question; "Did you have an accur-
ate compass with you?"
Answer; "Not exactly; we found
when we0were within 500 miles of the
pole that we had lost the needle of the
compass. substituted a piece Of
whalebone for it and found that it was
an improvement
Question; ''In making astronimical
observations, did you use sextant?"
Answer: "Not at all. used a LEM
on squeezer and a billiard cue, which
found much more reliable.n
Question: "Did you take any obser-
vations when you reached the pole?'
Answers ave took only one. But
we spent two days there, playing pc
nuckle."
Question! Did you take any obserya'
ton from the North Star on April 21?''
Answer: "Certainly. You can see
the stars so much better in the day.
time than at night up there.
| Question: elbow do you account fol
seeing the midnight sun on April 7?'
Answer: 81 had bottle of Maine
whiskey along with me."
Question: "How did you manage t
get such remarkable pictures of tn,
arctic region?"
Answer; ~ took them at Coney Is
land before | started for the pole ant
left them with the New York Herald
with instructions not to develope then
| until had come back from the pole.
Question; "Guess you were rathe
hungry when you reached the top G
the world?"
Answer: mo; Ahwelah remarke
to me; This reminds me of the dea
a old Woldorf-Astoria.
Questions: "Wasn't it rather uncon
/ Portable to get frostbitten in that bite
l cold?"
Answer: mot a bit. 1t made 70
Y feel like Turkish bath"
Question: "Why didn't you CON
e straight home instead of landing
= Denmark"
Answer: "The street cars were nj
running
Question: "Were you not surprise
to find that Peary had Travelled fol-
days at the rate of 30 miles day?D
Answer: "Not after he had sent a
his white witnesses back"
Question: "You are, OF course, n,
at all apprehensive about the revel
tons that Peary will make?n
Answer: "But | am dreadfully di
turbed over it. Before he started fro
this country Peary left sealed pac
age containing proof that | had new
reached the pole, which was to be us,
in the event that | didn't die up the
in the snow. Inasmuch as / am st
alive, and Peary took precaution
make out case against me in a
= vance. Pm afraid it will go very ha
with me.p
After having gone through the thi
degree, DIR. Cook was evidently We
much weakened and begged to be G
- cused from any more probing. Aft
admitting, in response to persiste
interrogation, that he wore No. h
and Is collar, he was permitted
escape, just in time to dodge the CHI
of police and the foreman of the gra
jury.-Commercial Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-07
BIG ELK DIES.

The Soldiers Home authorities gave
the johnson City Elks live elk Mon
day and number Of the boys went out
to escort the monster to the lodge room
and initiate him. He was carefully
roped but his wild spirit was not curbed.
He objected so strenuously to being
made a captive that he preferred death
to confinement and before he reached
the city he lay down and died. He
was then properly prepared for the
taxidermist and will soon ornament
the lodge room of 725 B. p. o.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-07

Absence from conference Friday af-
ternoon without leave by any minister
will be prima facia evidence of visit
to Barnum & Bailey's counter attrac-
ton, and a plea of justification will
not avail
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-07

given to understand would be turned
into human pin cushion or worse.
"Well, as l slipped friendly glass of
something resembling wood alcohol,
a very bad man, indeed, rode ON
prancing mustang right into the bar
room. He drew up and had drink.
Then, spying me, he said
"War We from, stranger
Richmond, said l.
"Not coed old Richmond, Va?' ne
exclaimed.
ayes, said |, do you know it,
"'Know it p he shouted. 'Know it?
Best Jail l was ever in. ~ Washing
ton Star.
When you wake up at daylight and
can't get to sleep again, it's sign it's
a holiday.-New York Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-07
MONDAY NIGHT FIRES.

A cottage on West Market street, be-
longing TO Albert Feathers, was de-
stroyed by fire Monday. night also Y
cottage belonging to John Hatcher In
Eaat PARK We burned.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-07

And Cy Lyle, he 'jes' LATED" when
Luke Lea jumped on him.-Chatta-
noOga Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-07
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY

1t now looks like Brownlow will
have easy sailing this time around the
Zirkle
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-07
To Water Consumers

Water rents for the quarter ending
Dec. 30, 1909, are now due and
payable at the Office of the Watauga
Water Co. on Spring street. If not
paid on or before Oct. Is the service
will be discontinued without further
notice. Oct. /, 1909
II Watauga Water Co.
The perfect husband always belongs
to the other woman. Chicago News.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-11-25
Local Institute.

The third local institute of Tod
township was held at Knobsville
last Friday evening. The meet.
ing was called to order by the
teacher Blanche o. Peck, after
which the president, Mr.. Peigh.
tel, presided. The topics for dis
cussion were as follows: l. Ii.
brary; value of; how obtained, and
how conducted. 2. Phonetic spell
ing; tow taught to obtain desired
results ? 3. Duties OF directors,
patrons and teacher. These sub
jects were we'll discussed and
some very good suggestions Civ.
en-. The following teachers were
present: Mary OFT, Nell Barmont,
A, D. Pelghtel, Blanche o. Peck,
Ethel Csney, Dotte Deshong,
Robert Cromer, D. X. Chestnut,
John Woodcock, and Levi P. Nor
ton.
The discussions were inter.
spersed by literary work by the
school. The large number pres
ent showed their interest IN edu.
catlonal work by excellent order
and attention.
The institute adjourned to meet
at McGovern's school, December
II, 1909.-Blanche O. Peck, Sec.
retary.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-11-25
NUMBER I
ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW
Snapshots at Their comings and Goings
Here for Vacation, or Away
for a Restful' Outing.
NAMES OF VISITORS AND VISITED

Mrs. Peter Scheldleman spent
Sunday with Miss hattie Fore.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Heefner,
of Hiram, spent last Friday in
McConnellsburg on business.
Nora Valance and Annie Harr
spent Saturday and Sunday visit
ing relatives and friends at Hus.
tontown.
M. V. Cromer. spent last week
very pleasantly with relatives and
friends at Fort Littleton and
Burnt Cabins.
Frank Fore and wife of Markes,
Franklin county, spent from Fri
day evening until Saturday even
ing with Daniel E. Fore, Esq.
Mss Annie A. OFT, of Tod town
ship, left Friday for Altoona,
where she will spend the holidays
with her sister, Mrs, George H.
Knots.
Misses jessie Simmer and EN-
ma Doyle, of this place, arc spend
Ing a week or two IN the home of
the formers sister, Mrs. Casper
Worley at Newburg.
Mrs. Bessie Pheil and her sis
ter-ln-law, Miss Emma Pheil, of
Williamson, were visiting Mrs.
Pheil's grandfather, Daniel +.
Fore, Esq, last week.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-11-25
Local Institute.

The second educational meet
ing of Union township was held
at Fairvlew school, Friday even
ing, November II, 1909. The
questions discussed we're: l..
Supplementary work, amount of,
value of, and where prepared; 2.
Moral training and character
building; 3. How to teach reading
to obtain the best results?
Teachers present were: Ella
Barton, Ada Barton, Lucy pelgh.
tel, Thomas Truax, and Lewis
Stable, all took an active part in
the institute. DR.. McKlbbin was
also present and gave US very
interesting and instructive talk.
The institute adjourned to meet
at Zacks Ridge School in the near
future. Ada Barton, secretary.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-11-25
I.AIDlu.
ceS.

Miss Lydia Mumma, of Hus.
tontowu, Is spending some time
visiting friends and relatives in
this place.
B. F. Price and sou Floyd, who
are employed at Kearney, spent
Sunday at home.
Miss Nora Ritchey, who has
had employ ment IN McConnells-
burg, during the summer, is
spending couple weeks at home.
After having been employed at
Gracey a couple weeks, Miss
Myrtle Price returned home
last Saturday.
Those who, spent Sunday at
Jonas Lakes were: Mrs. M. E.
Stevens, Misses. Clara Laidlg,
Lydia Mumma, Sara Laidig, Rose
Houpt, Mabel Laldig and Roy
Laldlg.
Miss Rose Houpt, of McCon
nellsburg, IS employed at Mrs.
M. E. Stevens.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-11-25
Surprise Party.

Some people think the number
13 Is hoodoo, but the 18th day
of November was one of the most
pleasant days of the month for
Mrs. Elizabeth Brumbaugh, of
licking Creek township, as well
as for a large mum ber of her
friends.
Mrs. Brumbaugh had been
away from her home, and when
she returned ON the day above
mentioned, she found that her
friends aud nelghbors had just
taken complete possession of her
domicile from garrett to cellar,
and were just making themselves
at home. They did not chase her
away, however, but gave her a
most hearty welcome, and wish.
ed her seventy one more "happy
returns. l."
Did you ever hear of surprise
party where a big feed was not
served? And this was no excep
ton, for the folks had come pre-.
pared, and when dinner time
came, there was a lay out that
would make the mouth of Dry
Run water. After dinner every.
body played ball until time to go
home. The names of those pres.
ent are:
q. M. Slpe and wife, Henry
Sipe, wife and baby, Frances Tru
ak, r. P. Deshoug and wife, Clara
Decker, Florence Wink, Wlshart
Decker and wife, Gilbert Desh'
ong, wife and son Floyd, Lorey
Schooley and wife, Mack Slpe,
wife and baby, Dick Schooley and
wife, Cleveland Strait and wife,
May Lake and children, Sarah
Funk, Mrs. j. A. Mellott and son
Marshal; Ally, Clyde, and Pleas
ant Deshong; Mary, Helen, Dotte
and Becky Jane Deshong; Dollie,
Verhe, Lenora, Regina, and
George Decker; Ethel Schooley
Clemle and Vernon Schooley
Maurice, Clyde, Charley, Wilbur
Owen, Lester and Baltzer Sipe
Rebecca, Anna, Helen, Lulu, En-
Il, Mary, Clara, Jessie, and May
Sipe; Mrs. Nevln Laidig and
daughters Margaret and Helen;
Mrs. Alice Slpe, and Mrs. Effie
Sipe.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-11-25
WATERFALL.

VIII are having another -four
famine, the result of the contlnu.
ed dry spell.
Floyd Shaw and wife and two
children, of Tyrone, are visiting
Fred's father, Mr.. Lewis Shaw.
Butcherlng is in full swing
now. A little earlier this year
than usual, but on account of the
out of sight price of corn.
Miss Velna Alloway and Miss
jessie Cutchall were guests IN
the home of w. r. Berkstresser
last Sunday.
That same old stork left an
eleven pound boy at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Knepper
last Thursday.
All the City hunters north of
Jimmy Lyons have returned to
their respective homes, they not
having com mitted any depreda-
tlons, nor worked harm to their
fellow man.
W. II. Berkstresser and wife
were visitors IN the home of Dav.
Id Laidlg and wife last Sunday.
Howard Barnett and children
spent last Sunday at u. b. Barn.
ett's.
Isaac Baker and wife called at
William Knepper's last Sunday
to offer congratulations.
James Blrnett has purchased
the John A. Black farm for ST.
$1,000.
John Shaw entertained a hack
load of people from Hustontown
last Sunday.
Charley Cutchall is operating a
draw limeklln near Thrce
Springs.
A fire on Sideling Hill mount
ain north of the State Road, de
stroyed lot of timber last Sun
day.