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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-21

of the act No. %, detailing what acts
on the part of a candidate would bar
him from running, probably goes too
far Constitutional law specifically
enumerating who shall be eligible for
office is cited; that one of the inaliena-
BILE privileges of man is TO be candi-
date for Office and the right of every
citizen also is preserved to him to vote.
The chancellor holds that the legisla-
ture has conferred upon the committee
son declaration of nominations " pow
ers which it does not itself possess.
The chancellor discusses at length a
number of the compulsory features of
the primary act and terms them unjust
alike to the people and to the candi-
dates and discriminatory.
The chancellor finds that the act is
not compulsory as to all nominations.
The court holds that the oath required
of committeeman making them uni
form upon primary election officers, as
well as voters, and all violations of the
law, is inconsistent with the rights and
privileges of free men, and he holds
this part of the act invalid.
The chancellor asks if an election is
:" free and equal - in which candidates
must pay fee or tax in advance fol
the privilege of being voted for by theil
friends and supporters, and holds that
there can be but one correct answer tc
the question, and that is "no.
The chancellor holds that the act is
invalid III excluding from voting young
men not of age at the April primary,
yet who become of age before the Aug
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-21
PRIMARY LAW DICISION.

The important decision concerning
the question Of the validity Of the pri-
mary law for political nominations
passed at The last session of the gener-
al assembly, which was rendered by
Chancellor Allison in the elaborate
opinion delivered this morning and is
published in this issue of the Banner,
will be of widespread interest through
out the state. Tde chancellor's decis-
ion is in substance that there are SO
many incurable in6rmities in the law,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-21
TERMS OF WILL
ACCEPTABLE
TO REV. A. N. JACKSON.
Has Vacated His Active Charge,
Goes to Spend His Mothers
Declining Days at Her Side

Rev. A. N. Jackson, a Southern
Methodist minister and member of the
Holston Conference, who was given a
bequest of 100000 by his stepfather,
DR.. Bond, is now in Louisville, Tenn,
his future home, and will probably have
his personal belongings transferred TO
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-21
SO CHANCELLOR
ALLISON HOLDS
AND IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Lengthy Written Opinion Handed
Down IN Case or WI. Ledger
wood VS.. John A. Pitts.

Chancellor John Allison this morn
ing handed down lengthy written
opinion in the case of w. l., Ledger
wood ct al. VS.. John A. Pitts ct al, in
which he decided that the recent COM
pulsory primary election law enacted
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-21
Cy H. Lyle

wheels of legislation. 1t will be re-
membered that minority of demo-
Gratis, with their republican allies, pro
ceeded to elect the state primary boards
and thus tried to give it force and ef-
feet. The velidity of that action did
not come within the scope of this law
suit, and was not passed upon.
Of course, it is more than likely that
an appeal will be taken to the supreme
court, for until now no answer has
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-21
CY LYLE'S NORMAL PLEA FOR
THE CITY Of JOHNSON CITY
From the Nashville American, 18th.

From the Nashville American, 18th.
Attorneys S. G. Williams and H. H.
Carr, Editor Cy H. Lyle, George f.
Campbell, Jas, A. Summers and others,
from Johnson City, are in town to ap-
pear before the education board today
in the interest of their city as the site
for the East Tennessee normal. The
people of that section feel confident
that their offer will be accepted, as
they think that their proposition is su-
perior to any other and their site in
comparable. These gentlemen repre-
sent county which deserves the favor
of the administration, other things be-
ing equal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-21

doom, and ever since then people who
have not located here have been DOOM
ed to disappointment, Daniel Boone
and DaVy Crockett left their visiting
cards close to Johnson City away back
when ii was necessary to carve them
upon trees. The SEWERS, Shelbys,
Doaks, Jacksons, Brownlows and a
long line of illustrious names have
made Washington county famous be-
cause of their achievements as warriors
and statesment, and the history of
Washington county alone, formerly
the state of Franklin, would repay one
to take years course in the normal
to learn.
Johnson City is 1928 feet above the
sea and the school may be located upon
hills l, 700 feet high, or higher if desir-
ed. From these points the students
can see from the Blue Ridge on the
east to the Big Sandy on the west, and
early risers can see the gray mists of
the morning bound from peak to peak
like toy balloon at a circus. There is
more inspiration, determination, aspi-
piration and pirspiratiOn imbibed and
required in climbing these hills than
can be found at any other point in the
state.
Why shouldn't the normal be located
in johnson City? 1t is the most rap
idly growing town in the south and
property acquired will continually en-
hance in value as the years roll into
history. 1t is here Uncle Sam spent
nearly $3,OOO,0 600 building the mountain
branch of the National Soldiers Home
and is maintaining it as becomes one
who has been faithfully served by the
crippled remnants of a disappearing
army. Thousands of visitors come
here annually to see this home and all
are amply repaid for their trip of any
length. This national park with its
miles OF tiOwer-bordered drives and ce.
ment walks is revelation, and is al
ways open to the public. Johnson
City's railroads reach in the most di-
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body to elect to these most vital and
important offices.
Further alongthe opinion very effect
lively contrasts the relative importance
to the people of the officers which
they are permitted to have voice in
naming the vital agencies of control
which are put beyond their selection.
Who will undertake to give single
sound reason why the estate board OF
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-21

EXplorer-Say, whereabouts is the
North Pole, stranger? Stranger
North Pole? Oh, it's been taken to
New York to be identified, Judge
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-21

Great deeds compel regard. The world
crowns its doors. That's why the Ameri-
can people have crowned DR.; Kings New
Discovery the king of the throat and lung
remedies Every atom is a health force
1t kills germs and colds and la grippe van
ish. 1t heals coughracked membranes and
coughing stops Sore, inAamed bronchial
tubes and lungs are cured and hemmorrh
ages cease DR.. Geo. More, Black Jack
N, c., writes ''it cured me of lung trouble,
pronounced hopeless by all doctors" soc,
$500. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by
H. c. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-21

Watch baby's bowels till the frosts come.
DR.. Fahrney' Teething Syrup keeps them
in good shape. Sample free. (sep-oc
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-10-21

Ceremony is the smoke of friendship
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-12-18
Knew His Business.

81 had always heard that New Eng.
landers were smart" young ply
stefan who had graduated" from a
village practice remarked the other
day, "but | hardly thought 1t devel-
oped at such an early age"
He smiled reminiscently, then con-
tinued:
"Just after l settled in Dobbs Cor
ners a twelve-year-old boy called on
me one evening.
Say, Doc, l guess I got measles
he remarked, but nobody knows 1t
'cept the folks at home, an they amt
the kind of folks that talk, II there's
any good reason to keep quiet
81 was puzzled, and l suppose l
looked 1t.
CAV, get wise, Doc my small Wis
itor suggested. What will you give
me to go to school an spread It among
all the kids in the village| "-Lippin-
colts
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-12-18
CHAPTER vIII.-Continued.

Vernon was of this crowd, moving
from one group to another, smoking,
laughing, talking. His heart may have
been little sore at the thought OF
Amelia's strange neglect of him, but
the soreness had subsidized until now 1t
was but a slight numbness which he
could forget at times, and when he did
think of it, it but gave him resolution
to play the game more fiercely.
He found it pleasant as he threaded
his way through the crowd to halt SEN
ators as he met them and say:
well, the woman-suffrage resolu-
ton comes up tomorrow. You'll be
for it. of course?"
1t gave him such a legislative and
statesmanlike importance to do this.
AS he was going leisurely about this
quest, testing some of the sensations
of parliamentary leader, Cowley,
the correspondent of the Courier, ac-
costed him, and, showing his teeth in
that odd smile of his, asked If he
cared to say anything about the reso.
luton.
only that IT comes up as speclal
order in the morning, and that / have
no doubt whatever of it's adoption by
the senate"
Have you assurances from"
From everybody, and every assur
ance," said Vernon. They're all fol
1t. Come and have cigar"
They went over to the cigar stand
and when they had lighted their cigars
| Cowley said:
Let's go out for little walk;
may be able to tell you something that
| will interest you"
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-12-18
THERE ARE 100 REASONS
WHAT MOVED HIM.

The extravagant hats which the
ladies have been wearing this year
have little to recommend them, but
the comic artists and the funny men
of the newspapers. Here Is a jeu
d'esprit taken from the Chicago
Tribune
The rain, which had come suddenly
and unexpectedly, was falling in tor
rents. Among the persons who had
taken shelter under a friendly avn
ing was a fashionably dressed wo
man.
Il beg your pardon, madam" said
q plainly attired man considerably
past middle age, stepping up to her
and lifting mis- hat, "but | want to Of
fer you my sincere thanks
What do you mean, sir?" she said.
Thanks for what?"
II never expected to see It again, y
he went on. 1T has been nearly thir-
ty years since"
Since what, sir? What are you
talking about?"
Pardon my emotion madam, but
used to live in Salt Lake City and
81 have nothing to do with Salt
Lake City, sir. never was there in
my life"
But l was. That was my home fol-
many years. And when / saw"
when you saw what?"
THAT hat of yours, madam. II
hr0uUht bacly tho old thrill It'a or
exact reproduction Of the great Nor
mon tabernacle, which my eyes have
been aching through all the weary
years to see once more before l die
My longing has been satisfied at last
and | thank you from the bottom Of ;
grateful heart!"
Again lifting his hat, he stepped
forth into the pouring rain and strod,
rapidly down the street.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-12-18
CircumstantiaI Evidence.

A witness in railroad case at Fort
Worth, asked to tell In his own way
how the accident happened, said:
"Well, Ole and l was walking down
the track, and heard a whistle, and l
got off the track. and the train went
by and | got back on the track, and
I didn't see Ole; but | walked along,
and pretty soon seen ole's hat, and
then I seen one of Ole's arms, and
then another leg, and then over one
side ole's head, and I says, My God!
Something muster happen to Ole!
Eyerybody's Magazine.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-12-18

portionment bill. They didn't think it
would amount to anything"
yes, know-but Maria Burnley
Greene"
well, she's a pretty woman; that's
ALL"
You bet she is" said Vernon, land
she'll be down here again tomorrow,
too"
"Will she?" said Cowley, eagerly,
with his strange smile.
"Yes-but, look here, Charlie!" Yer
non exclaimed, don't you go mixing
me up with her, now, understand"
"Oh, | understand" said Cowley,
and he laughed significantly.
When Vernon reached the hotel he
set to work in earnest. He tramped
about half the night, until he had seen
every senator who could be found. He
noted a change in them; If he did not
find them hostile he found many of
them shy and reluctant. But when he
went to his room he had enough prom
Uses to allay his fears and to restore, in
a measure, his confidence, and he fell
asleep thinking of Maria Greene, hap
by In the thought that she would be
there with her charms to Offset the
social influence Of Mrs. Overman
Hodge-Lathrop.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-12-18
She Did as She Was Told.

"Now remember, Mary" the teacher
said just before the school exercises,
"if you forget some Of the words when
you are singing your song, don't stop.
Keep right on. Say tummy-tum-tum-
my-tum, or something like that, and
the words will come back to you and
nobody will know the difference. Now
don't forget"
On exhibition day little Mary cleo
trified her audience with
"+* and she wore wreath OF
roses. around her tummytum-tum."
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-12-18
SYNOPSIS.

Senator Morley Vernon's visit with his
iancee was interrupted by a call from
his political boss at the state capital
Both regretted 1t, the girl more than he,
because she had arranged to attend a
dinner that evening with him. She said
she yearned for national office for him;
On Vernon's desk in the senate he found
n red rose, accompanied by plea for
suffrage for women. He met the au.
thoress. pretty Miss Maria Greene OF
Chicago, who proposed to convert MIN
into voting for house resolution NO. ~.
Miss Greene secured Vernons promise TO
vote for the suffrage resolution. lie also
aided her by convincing others. He TOOK
n liking to the fair suffragette. MISS
Greene consulted with the lieutenant- gov.
ernor. Vernon admitted to himself tha'
the suffragette had stirred a strange reel
Ing within him. He forgot to read ms
fiancee's letter. Vernon made a great
speech in favor of suffrage, aided by
chances from Miss Greene. The resolution
was made special order. Vernon was
enthusiastic on the prospects for the res
olution. He was much in Miss Greene
company. Vernon neglected thoughts o.
Amelia. He took Miss Greene driving ant
laid out plans for the success of the reso
luton. Vernon's speech caused grea
newspaper sensation. He was being neg
lected by Amelia. who had not answered
his letter.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-12-18
CHAPTER TX.

Vernon was glad enough of breath
of the evening air, and they went
down the steps to the sidewalk. Along
the curbstone many men had placed
chairs and In these cool and quiet ed
dies of the brawling stream of politics
they joked and laughed peacefully.
Sixth street stretched away dark and
inviting. Vernon and Cowley turned
southwark and strolled along COM
panionably. The air was delicious aft
er the blaze of the hotel; the black
shade of a moonless night was restful;
their cigars were fragrant.
1--WE just got hold of a story" be-
gan Cowley, after they had enjoyed
the night for a moment in silence.
1--WE just got hold of a story" he
spoke, Of course, as always, from the
detached standpoint of newspaper
man, (which you ought to know"
What is it?" asked Vernon.
Porter and Braidwood are against
your resolution" Cowley spoke these
names In a tone that told how futile
any opposition would be. "And
Wright and his fellows are against it,
too" he added.
Nonsense" said Vernon.
"Well, you'll see," replied Cowley.
But they told me-"
"Oh, well, that's all right. They've
changed in the last day or two"
why"
well, they say it's risky from a
party standpoint. They think they
already have all the load they want to
carry in the fall campaign. Besides,
hey"
"What?"
"They say there's no demand for
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-12-18

In the new small birdhouse, says the
London Daily Mail, an elaborate In
candescent gaslight installation has
just been completed, 1t is controlled
from outside and at six o'clock In the
morning a Waterman switches ON the
lights.
Immediately chorus of songs
breaks out from the aroused birds,
which start breakfast Immediately.
This extra feeding time has already
produced good results in the shape of
improved condition of the birds of par
adise, mynahs and other rare tropical
birds In the house.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-12-18
CHAPTER X.

Vernon went down to breakfast the
next morning wearing the new sum-
mer clothes his tailor had sent to him
from Chicago the day before. He had
a flower in his buttonhole a red ro9e,
indeed, showing his colors for the final
triumphant day.
The rotunda of the hotel, swept OF
the litter of the night before, was
clean and cool, and the morning air
of perfect day came in refreshingly
at the open doors. The farmer mem.
bers, confirmed in the habit of early
rising, were already sauntering aim
lessly about, but otherwise statesmen
still slumbered, tired out by their la
bors of the night before.
Vernon, in the nervous excitement
which arouses one at the dawn Of any
day that is to be big with events, had
risen earlier than was his wont He
fastened into the dining room. and
there, at the first table his eye alighted
on, sat Maria Burley Greene. She saw
him at once, for she faced the door,
and she greeted him with a brilliant
smile. With springing step he rushed
toward her, both hands extended In his
| eagerness. She half rose to take them I;
their greeting silenced the early break.
| fasters for an instant. Then he sat
down opposite her and leaned over
with radiant face as near to her as
might be, considering the width of the
tablecloth and the breakfast things be
| tween.
And so you're here at last!" he ex
claimed.
His eyes quickly took in her toilet;
remarkably fresh 1t was, though Il
had been made on the Springfield
sleeper 1t gave none of those evi
dences of being but the late Towering
of toilet that had been made tn,
night before, as do the toilets Of some
ladies under similar circumstances
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-12-18
ITO BE CONTINUED.)
A Handy Library.

Many Of the new books come out in
serial form in the magazines and pa
pers. Cut out the installments as they
appear and glue them together-book
fashion, II from magazine, or in one
long strip If taken from a newspaper.
Take long, stout envelope, paste the
name of the story on the back, fold the
sheets or strips of clippings and place
in the envelope. This is a book which
takes only a small space on the
shelves, and the name is easily seen
from the outside. These envelope
books are invaluable for sick people,
as frail hands are not tired by hold
ing light slip of paper when 1t would
be impossible to hold heavy book.
AS a bit of cheer for all invalids they
might be aptly termed the sunbeam
library. --Housekeeper.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-12-18

She wore this morning suit of brown,
tailored faultlessly to every fiat seam
and a little turban to match it. Be
side her plate lay her veil, her gloves,
and brass tagged key. And her face,
clear and rosy in its rich beauty, was
good to look upon. The waiter Had
just brought her strawberries.
Send John to me-" said Vernon to
the waiter. I'll take ng breakfast
here. May II" He lifted his eyes to
Miss Greene's.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-12-18

such radical step, and so see no rea-
son for taking It,"
Vernon laughed.
"All right" said Cowley in the care
less tone of one who has discharged
duty. Wait till you see Mrs.
Overman Hodge-Lathrop land in here
tomorrow"
Mrs. Overman Hodge-Lathrop!"
Vernon stopped still in the middle of
the sidewalk and turned in surprise
and fear to Cowley. Cowley enjoyed
the little sensation he had produced.
"But they were all for it." Vernon
muttereu.
"Oh, well, you know they never
took the thing very seriously. OF
course they passed 1t in the house just
to line up old man Ames for the APP
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-12-18
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT FOR BIRDS

Lengthens Their Day, Giving Them
More Time for Feeding.
Winter has always proved trying
time for rare and delicate birds in the
geological gardens. One interesting
theory has been advanced, that owing
to the long nights in these ATTITUDES
In winter the poor birds do not feed
long enough during the day to keep
body and soul together" In the old
insect house some good was effected
by inducing the birds to feed before
dawn with the aid of a powerful motor
lamp which was placed there an hour
In the winter.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-12-18
DEVILS Tail a Good Thing.

Papa" said a youngster, has the
devil got tail?"
Some folks say So" answered the
father.
THAT must be NICE"
Mice? and why?"
because he can tie 1t to his little
boys cart and pull him along In
dependence, Kansas, Reporter.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-12-18
At Last a Cure.

There would be less dyspepsia IN
the world II the hole In the doughnW
were surrounded by nothing
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-12-18
You Can't Beat Her.

The ideal wife is the one who be-
lieves everything her husband tells
her
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-08
AVERY.

Avery. - John C. Hamilton was at
Des Moines Thursday taking the
civil service examination as steno-
grapher for the government service.
Those in attendance at the teachers
institute at Abba last week were Anna
Mahon, Susie Gray, Susie GeTar, Guy
Pearson, Rilla Amsbury, Mabel Moss
and Flora Gray.
The Avery Supply Co. are busy TAX
ing inventory at their stores, Nos. 1
and this week.
Conductor G. A. Pyle, who has been
running on the short line for num-
Der of years, goes on the main line,
running from Abba to Creston. Mr..
Pyle was a congenial and accommo-
dating conductor and it is with regret
that he leaves.
The infant of Mr.. and Mrs. Jenkin
Morgan is very low with pneumonia
and not expected to live.
Mrs. Susie GeTar has assumed ner
duties as teacher in the Avery school
The lady is an experienced teacher
land will be heartily endorsed by all.
The sealed bids called for by the
Ladies' Aid society were acted upon
!, and the contract for painting the
church and PARSONAGE property was
awarded to Ralph Shearer of Abba
his bid being the most satisfactory
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-08

The following bids were received: II.
H. Mercer, Abba; Ralph Shearer, Al
bia; Teas & Dean, Abba; F. e. Will
son, Avery; Fred Grey, Avery.
The Ladies' Aid will meet at the
home of Mrs. P. H. Hynes Thursday,
April in the afternoon where To-
cent lunch will be served and a gem
eral good time provided for. The la
dies are to be congratulated upon
their work and the painting of the
church will speak well for their eff
forts.
The Old Maids Convention will be
given at the Avery opera house by
the members Of the Ladies Birthday
club, and is well advertised and a
good house expected. Proceeds to go
to the Sidewalk Crossing fund.
| The children are busy practicing
for Easter programs next Sunday
iTevening.
Harry Smith of Abba was down
last week looking after the interest Of
the White Ash Coal Co.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-08
inspect the Seymour chapter THU

inspect the Seymour chapter THU
week.
Mr.. Patterson has moved his tailor
Corydon last week on business.
j. j. Turner has bought the d. E.
Bryant residence and will occupy thu
same. Mr.. Bryant has moved into the
rooms over his feed store
The Womans Missionary society Of
the Presbyterian church have just
published their year book for thu
coming year.
Mr.. Patterson has moved his toilor
shop to the rooms over Bateman's
drug store.
Mrs. l.. NJ Ruby, who has been vis-
iting her sons ]. M. and Jabe Ruby
and other friends for some weeks left
Friday for HilIsboro, where she will
| make her home with her sister Mrs
Martha Harlan. She visited in Stock
| port Saturday.
! d. e. Bryan has purchased the Bow
en- Phillips property on Wall street.
now occupied by ID. G. Kingery and
will move in as soon as Mr.. Kingery
can give possession. Mr.. Kingery exs
lpects to build residence In the neal
future.