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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

GREAT
SPEECH
OPENING HIS
CAMPAIGN
WAS PLEASANT SURPRISE
Made Fine Impression and Satisfied
His Most Exacting Friends
That He is All Right

In its account of the speaking at
Blountville Monday of Gen. Penland
and Hon. A. A. Taylor the Herald
Courier said:
When Senator Sells took his seat,
General Penland Immediately walked
to the platform and launched into his
speech, speaking for over an hour.
His manner was deliberate and he
spoke slowly but carefully. He said
that he was practically stranger in
Sullivan county but was well known
over most of the district. He said that
in announcing his candidacy for the
republican nomination to succeed the
late Congressman Brownlow that he
appreciated the responsibility attach
ing to the office of congressman. He
said that he was in good humor and
mad at no one. He said that he eX-
pected to conduct an honorable, high
toned campaign and that he had never
conducted any other kind and would
not for seat in congress. He said
that he was opposed to abuse and was
not going to stand for it, He said that
he and his opponent, Senator Sells,
had been friends and that they would
continue as such if he could not con-
trSl the situation. He said that they
had both had aspirations to go to con-
gress for long time and that Sells an
nounced some eight months ago. He
said that he had been talking Of max
ing the race since the death of Con-
gresham Brownlow.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29
one.

Inasmuch as the democrats will not
participate in the congressional pri-
mary it is hard to see the necessity for
charging that Penland and Taylor are
aligned with either faction of demo-
Gratis. The statement has been made
that John /. Cox is for them and it is
sought to make that an objection to
their nomination. If there is any
odium attached to the support of John
l. Cox it does not affect Penland and
Taylor for Cox is lined up with the
Sells bunch in Sullivan county.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

Every member of the Home is being
deeply interested in the Comets prize
contest as Miss Margaret Singleton,
one Of the Homes most efficient and
p""tar nurses at the Hospital, is a
; ,a3 contestant for the capital prize,
u line and costly piano. May you win,
Margaret, is the sincere wish OF your
many admirers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

Harry Mooney, the popular orderly
at headquarters, is expected to arrive
today or tomorrow. He was present at
the G. A. r. encampment at Atlantic
City last week. In a letter to friend
here he writes that during his sojourn
in the beautiful New Jersey resort he
had grand time and enjoyed himself
to his hearts content.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29
MRS. TAYLOR
WINS THE
BRACELET

The beautiful gold bracelet given by
The Comet as a special prize for the
week ending last night was won by
Mrs. Claude Taylor, of this city. 1t is
but just TO state, however, that Miss
Grace Millhorn, Miss Alma Ford and
Miss Margaret Singleton were crowd
ing her very closely.
Sanders gubernatorial selection is a
joke.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

Capt. Adams, formerly of Co. ii,
whose health was greatly impaired
when he left here some few weeks ago,
has been heard from. The glad news
has been advanced that he has fully
recovered and is practicing law in New
York city and expounding Blackstone
as eloquently as of yore. His many
friends here will read this bit of infor-
nation with pleasure.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

The general prediction is that Noun
tain Branch Home will be filled to
overflow in the near future. From the
present outlook it seems that the old
and young men are looking for a good
climate, with pure water and good
grub. "Coming events cast their shad-
ows before.n
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

George Worrell has returned from
furlough and reported for duty. His
many friends throughout the Home,
especially at headquarters, where his
faithful services were appreciated, ex-
tended to him warm welcome.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29
It Saved Ills Leg.

" All thought I'd lose my leg" writes ].
A. Swensen, of WATERFOWL. Wis. Ten
years of eczema, that IS doctors could not
cure, had at last laid me up. Then Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured it, sound and well I"
Infalible for skin eruptions, eczema, salt
rheum, boils, fever sores, burns. scalds, cut
and piles. 2sc at H. c. Miller's
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy is today the best known med
icine in use for the relief and cure Of bowel
complaints. II cures gripping, diarrhoea.
dysentery, and should be taken at the first
unnatural Iooseness Of the bowels. 1t is
equally valuable for children and adults. It
always cures. Sold BY all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

4. p. A. S are as thick in and around
Company Il as English sParrows are
around Mess Hail. Come on, boys,
you are always welcome and will be
treated royalty by the management.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

"head skinner" of Mess Hall is TO be
congratulated and eXtolled as ne plus
ultra master with the needle. Although
your chicken incubator proved fail
ure, William, your success with the
needle must and cannot be disputed.
You are indeed "peach.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

r w. Fortner, Go. L, is convalescing
from recent severe attack of grip. He
was sick enough to be hospital pa
tient, but he stuck to his quarters in
Barrack No. and valiantly fought to
a finish successfully the dreaded foe
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

Our Hospital is filled to the brim
and many old vets remain in their bar
racks suffering, while able bodied men
sojourn at the hospital. Weed 'em out
as it should be.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

William Philpot has returned from
a visit to friends in Kentucky, the old
bourbon state, where they don't "mix
things" and the the life.giving tonic
is taken straight.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

"Gan be depended uyon" is an expression
we all like to hear, and when it is used in
connection with Chamberlain Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy it means that it
never fails to cure diarrhoea, dysentery or
bowel complaints. Il is pleasant to take
an equally valuable for children and
ad ults. Sold by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29
True generosity.

Walking into a London church the
other day, and saying. "Pve no time
to stop; know all about your work;
don't want any acknowledgement" q
gentleman left in the superintendent
hands bank notes for $3.50.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

Adjutant G.. Y. Deadericll and his
devoted wife have returned from
their visit toaNashville. There is no
disputing the Adiutant's popularity IN
Mountain Branch. He commands the
respect of both young and old Like
Governor Smith, he is ever solicitous
for their welfare and their confidence
in him, like the rocl, Of Gibralter, can
not be shaken.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

If Hooper will only tour the state
his vote will be the smallest ever CIV
en- republican candidate for COVER
nor since the war.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

Comrade David Sloan, OF Company
b, contemplates visit to his daugh-
ter who resides in New Jersey. May
his health be benefited by the trip.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

Hooper is the most effective speak
er the democrats could put out. He is
driving many independents in line
who hear him speek.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Winters will

Mr.. and Mrs. A II. Winters will
leave for Red Land, California, about
the first of October. Mr.. Winter is
one of our popular 81 vets, who has
been in Mountain Branch for the past
two years hoping to be benefited by
the pure mountain air and excellent
water. However, he will try the coast
breezes. Our best wishes go with
them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29
SOME POLITICAL POINTERS
AS letter writer Thompson is pro-
life but his memory is bad.

Gen. Penland's clean-cut manner on
the stump, his speech that is free from
bitterness or apologies and his evident
qualification for the office are having
a wonderful effect and he is gathering
new friends wherever he goes. He looks
like congressman and will sooa be
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

Herman Scheib got in Friday night
from Washington, d. q. He says that
the national capital is the place to visit
and have a good time.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

If Postmaster Howard, of Greene
Vile, can get leave of absence for
thirty days to participate in politics
then the civil service rulings of the
postolfice department are more than
sham and delusion.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

Memorial Hall has been the attrac-
ton the past week. A number of en-
tertainments produced pleasure and
pastime for the old vets.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

It's amusing to hear intelligent re-
publicans apologize for Hooper as a
speaker.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29
Was Against Swab.

81 don't think l committed any
breach of good faith with Senator Sells
in entering this race" said General
Penland. ave were friends and had
talked the matter over. | never con-
cealed it from him that l was thinking
of running for congress. l never con-
cealed it from him that / was for him
over Swab. always told him that l
would support him over Swab because
knew the record of Sells as stated by
him here today and it is good record.
But in doing what he did he only dis
charged his duty. He voted for good
government and temperance man. He
is entitled to credit for doing his duty
and accord it to him.
"Going back to the question of our
conversation. The substance of it was
that I would not enter as candidate
as between him and Swab. / told him
that / would not enter the fight be-
cause | believe it would enhance the
chances of Swabs election. | was a
Sells man as between those two.
II would not go to friend of mine
and bring him out as candidate and
then enter against him. | would suf-
fer my right arm before would do it
and | have not done it here. | did not
bring Senator Sells out as a candidate.
The conversation only shows that Sam
Sells and myself left as friends and /
am glad of it. We are going to
continue to be friends. This race shall
not destroy our friendship. | stated
as between him and Swab that | was
for him. New conditions have come
up. had not told him that | would
not become candidate at all. So far
rs Swab was concerned | scarcely knew
him. | want it understood that what
ever sins or burdens he had, have as
Sumed to carry no mans burdens. /
became candidate at the request of
large number of my friends. believed
was free 10 run against man with
whom | was on friendly terms and
being assured that if | would enter
that Swab would not run, seeing that
chances were against him and would
retire from the race. / became can
lidate under these conditions. / can
zee no breach of good faith. l in
ended no wrong dealing to my friend,
Mr.. Sells
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29
Alt Taylor Speaks

Hon. ALI Taylor, candidate for the
uneXpired term of the late Congressman
Brownlow, made brief speech. III
said that there was S., 900 or IS, 900 sal
airy for the short term that had to be
paid to somebody and asked that he be
given it as comforting crum 10 close
his political career. He said that he
made up with Brownlow before his
death. He read letter which Super
visor S. II. Thompson is sending over
the district and condemned it. He said
that he was acquainted with duties of
congressman and could domore during
the short term than any other man.
He condemned the scurrilous attacks
on Senator Sells as well rs attacks
made on him as candidate and said
that he did not believe in such meth
DDS and would not do anything to
bring disgrace to Senator Sells and his
family and did not want any one TO do
such thing TO him in the campaign.
He said that they were still personal
friends. He spoke Of his long service
to party and asked that he be given
the short term to close out his political
career. Il am opposed to these circu-
lars about Senator Sells and will do
to suppress them if they are
still intended to be circulated"
Mr.. Taylor made number of hui
morous references in his speech, pro-
voking applause when he said that he
would get some pension bills through
the house and then take them over to
the senate and make his brother "Bobu
pass them there.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

b. b. Summers, who left the Home
in August last, is with friends and rela-
tives in Nelson county, Ky.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29
A Man of Iron Nerve.

Indomtabe will and tremendous energy
are never found where stomach, liver, kid
neys and bowels are out of order. If you
want these qualities and the success they
bring, use DR.. Kings New Life Pill's, the
matchless regulators, for keen brain and
strong body. 25c at H. c. Mlller's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29
Was for Rrnwnlnw.

Gen. Penland said that he had al
ways supported Brownlow and had
remained within the party.
He said that when he left Sevierville
he told his friends that it would con-
tinue to be his residence and that he
always returned there and voted. He
said that he would have moved back to
Sewer county when his term as United
States district attorney expired but for
the fact that he was employed by the
government to prosecute cases in which
it was interested and that his official
residence was continued in Knoxville.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29
AS to Qualifying

at is said that l did not qualify
properly and that therefore | ought
not to make this race. think | did.
| think the lawyers here will agree
that my qualification, while there
might be some technicality about it,
that my qualification is valid from q
legal standpoint"
Mr.. Penland told of being in Jones'
boro on the last day of the filing, on
business and to look into the situation.
He said that he incidentally inquired
what parties had qualified, talking TO
Chairman Shipley only a short time
and then OH the steps of theIcourthouse
and not in his office. He said that he
did not qualify but was informed by
Chairman Shipley that Sells, Massey
and Taylor and that Mr.. Swab had
qualified"
"Chairman Shipley asked me if l
was going to qualify. told him that
l was not. He said that he believed
that it would bc good opportunity
and that could win. He suggested
that it was the last day fer filing and
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29

Don't waste your money buying plasters
when you can get bottle of Chambcrlain's
Liniment for twenty-five cents. A piece of
flannel dampened with this liniment is sspe-
rior to any plaster for lame back, pains in
the side and chest, and much cheaper. Sold
by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-29
AS to Scurilous Circulars

there is scurrilous circular out which
is libel on him. l had an intimation
few days ago of this. / stated then
and there that | would never submit to
campaign of that sort in my interest.
| am not in favor of it and if my infiu-
ense, if my requests, if my demands
can force it to be Withdrawn, it will
never go into this campaign to benefit
me or injure Sam Sells and his wife
and children. / will have t.ese sour
rilous charges withdrawn and placed
under lock and key until after the
campaign and forever so far as / am
concerned
Gen. Penland stated that he made a
strong effort to get certain rules adopt
ed for the primary, but that he was not
kicking out of the primary ON this ac-
count. He declared that the First dis
trict had had factionalism until he was
sick and tired of it and that he had not
been strenuously identified with either
faction. He said he had never antago-
nized the organization in the district
but little, adding that he did not APP
prove of the Nashville convention and
that he said so and always believed
that three-fourths of the people of the
First district believed he was right in
refusing to abide by the great mob.
Gen. Penland closed by saying that
he was in favor of federal aid in build
ing good roads and that he would APP
preciate the support of the republicans
of Sullivan county.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-22
COMPANY "K" IN
REGULAR DRILL

The second drill of Company K, Sec
ond regiment, N. G.. w, was held in
Armory hall last night and about so
men were on the floor. Captain Wey-
rauch stated last night he was sur
prised to see the ability the new COM
pany members displayed and says the,
enter into the different drills with the
vim of a veteran. He is very well
pleased with the showing made so far
and predicts fine company for W1alla
Walla. Captain Weyrauch expects to
close up the enrolment tonight and
urges that all those who contemplate
joining enroll today for it is his de-
sire to have the company mustered in
Wednesday night. In order 10 make
it possible for all those to enroll who
desire to do so. Captain Weyrauch has
arranged for Bert G.. Ross, one of his
assistants, to be at the Commercial
club rooms all day today to receive
men. AS there are less than. dozen
men REQUIRED it would be we'll for All
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-22
RESERVOIR WOULD

Confined From Page One)
large quantities as has been done by
the Northwestern corporation.
There is no lack of power" he said,
'the one thing remaining being for
some one with capital to develop the
propositions
Want Convention.
On motion of c. L. Whitney the sec
rotary was instructed to wire Samuel
Hill, president of the Good Roads assoc
citation, an invitation to hold the 1911
convention IN Wa1la Walla In view of
the fact that a written invitation,
signed by the mayor and the president
of the Commercial club, had been sent
previously, the wire was considered I'M
necessary. Mr. Whitney announced
that as soon as weather conditions
were favorable, he would be pleased to
take members of the Commercial club
to point on the Salmon river not far
from the city, where water power, five
times greater than that of the Walla
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-22
Wireless TeIephone Here

III. Fl. Edwards. local representative
of a wileless telephone company. yes
terday received a new set of instru-
ments which he asserts are great i'm
provement on those he has been DEM
onstrat.ng with heretofore. One in
strument is in his office while the other
is in an office on the opposite side of
the street. Conversation can be car
ried on through the instrument with as
much ease as over the wire apparatus.
M. L. Pearsons. who has headquarters
at Ellensburg, was also In the city yes
terday helping set up the apparatus,
The company asserts it will erect a
station here within a month or two
and then stock VIII probably be sold to
the public.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-22
FIRE AUTO
WENT WELL

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plowesl it's way through the half-froZen
slush of the residence sections. Often
the "chuck-holes" resulted in the bed
of the machine grinding on the rapidly
revolving WHEELS. while the back run
board was several times submerged IN
mud holes as the course along Thir-
teenth street was followed.
Twice the machine was stalled IN
soft places on the route. the first diff
Guilty having been experienced on East
Alder street, a block above clinton.
Here the auto came to dead stop,
with the wheels half submerged in the
sticky waliow With a squirt of power,
however. the drivers were forced into
the ground. ard slowly the auto pulled
ort of the lnire, with the loss of about
q minute. Again on Boyer avenue at
she foot of the hill on the east end, d
sink hole was encountered. Here the
driver slowed the engines, fearing a
bottomless hole, and the machine came
/ to a stop in the center of the low place
with mud, water and slush on all sldes.
! With wha+ seemed little exertion the
! engines were set in the high-speed
! notch, and aga'n the apparatus
showed the wonderful power OF the six
cylinder engine.
On many of the streets where IL
would have been all but impossible 10
have hauled the regular fire apparatus,
the auto maintained a speed Of 10
miles an hour, and as the Wheels
struck The muddy places, the siush was
ofen thrown uoon the walks on either
side. Six members of the city council
,.,ere passengers on this official test
trim aud the showing of the machine
was a revelation. The fact that tne
/ engines "froze' as the PARTY eoas1ed
/ doxxr East Main street is not chalkeo
against the machine as 1t had not
been properly adjusted since leaving
the factory, and the experts are snere
for the purpose OF seeing that every
thing is in perfect order.
after the rturn to the central station
the experts located the difficulty anu
within a short time had the engines
o~ai, in working order More runs are
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-22
PERSONAL

Eslwirth Bryson of Slater. was IL
business visitor in the city yesterday
r. E. Kenser was down on bust
ness from Prescott yesterday.
J. B. Davies of Genesee, Idaho is in
the city.
H c. Carver of Eureka, spent tho
day in town on business.
Ben Taylor of Prescott, is in the
city today on business
C. M. Bragg and wife of KenEewick
are visiting in the city.
Mrs. c. B. Davies of Page. Wash
ington, is in the city today.
w E. Mack and family of NORTH
Yakima are in the city visiting with
friends.
w H. Defreece of Clyde, is in the
city on business.
tor from Dayton on business.
]. S. Laws of Pomeroy, is in the cit,
on business.
o. NJ. McDOle of Dayton, was IT
the city yesterday and today on bust
ness.
L. L. Davies of Page, was business
visitor in the city today.
Ed. Blackburn of Baker City, is
visiting in the city today
Mr. and Mrs. C. r. Jordan and
daughter. Of Portland are visiting this
week with Mr. and Mrs George Brown,
AZ Boyer avenue.
Mrs j. G.. Lewis and daughter ar
rived here this morning from AT. Angel
Oregon, to visit with her sister. Mrs
T. C.iapelIe, 20S South Third street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-22
WANT CONVENTION
FOR WALL.A WAT.T,A.

Several Walla Wallans with the
delegation from Columbia county left
this city on an evening train yesterday
for Aberdeen, where they are to at
tend the State Good Roads association
meeting which convenes there this
morning.
The Walla Wallans and Columbia
fountains are to enter the convention
with the intention of landing the 1911
meeting for Walla Walla Each mem
Der from this section was fitted up
with badge before the delegates left
Among those who are going to at
tend the convention from Walla Walla
county are Warden Reed, Senator
Dave Cox. Representative H. D. Ed
ridge, Fred Greenville, w S. Offner,
Joe Kcllough, George Wrinkle and the
four delegates named by President
Crawford to represent the Commercial
club, e. c. Burlingame, J. H Morrow,
Joe Scott and Ben c. Holt.
Hon. John Brinning heads the dele
cation from Columbia county, which
arrived in the city yesterday after
noon. All delegates had a supper at
the Dacres before leaving.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-22
BIG ADVANCE
SALE NOW ON

Sc dom in the history of the Keylor
Grand has there been such an advance
sale of seats as is now being expert
enced for the La Sale business COL
iege play which is to be staged at the
keylor Grand tonight. The rehearsal
was held last night and was entirely
satisfactory, and those who are suner-
intending the production are well
pleased. The costumes will be elabor-
ate while the La Sale band will fur
n:sh music. First announcement Of
the play was made through the col
umns of this paper yesterday and as a
result there were hundreds OF persons
who thronged the Keylor Grand lobby
yesterday. If the present rush for
tickets continues it is probable that
the house will be sold out by today
noon.