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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
BROWNLOW, AUS
TIN AND MOON
POSTOFF|CEs AND SITES.
Elizabethton, Newport, Rogersville
and Other East Tennessee
Towns Mentioned

Washington, April 1s.-Contained
in a statement prepared for its own
convenience, the subcommittee of the
public buildings committee, of which
Congressman r. w. Austin is a mem
Der, are the following measures of in
terest to East Tennessee:
By Mr. Brownlow-$50,00O for post
office building at Newport, treasury
stimate for same $4,000 for building
and 100000 for site.
By Mr.. Brownlow-S50,09O for post
office building at Elizabethton, treasu-
ry estimates for same $55, 900, and $50,-
600 for site.
BY Mr.. Brownlow-S50,0O 600 for post
office building at Rogersville, treasury
estimate S60,0O0 and for site $4,000.
BY Mr.. Austin-$75, coo for postoflice
building at Morrstown, treasury esti-
mate for same $75 900, site already Sc
cured.
By Mr.. Austin-S40,0 900 for site and
building for postoffice ct Maryville,
treasury estimate for building 100000
and $4,000 for site.
By Mr. Austin-For site and build
ing at Jellico 100000. Treasury esti-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
ENGINE OF
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
NEAR JACKS0N,M|ISSIsSIPP|
Jumps Track and Rolls Down a
3O-Foot Embankment Garry
ing With 1t Five Cars

Memphis, April 1S.-Three mail
clerks are dead and trainmen and two
mail clerks were injured as the result
of the wreck of the through flyer from
New Orleans to Chicago on the Illinois
Central railroad, five miles north of
Jackson, Miss, early today.
The dead-W. r. Lott, mail clerk,
Memphis; Jones Treloar, mail clerk,
Memphis; A. w. Wood, negro mail
clerk, New Orleans.
The injured-E. ID. Palmer, mail
clerk, Memphis; Engineer McKeer,
McComb City, Miss. V. f. Howe,
mail clerk, Memphis; Fireman Eames,
McComb City, Miss; BaggagemasteI
G. G. Farrell
The wreck was caused by the engine
leaving the track and plunging down
fifteen foot embankment, carrying
with it the baggage, mail, library and
| two Pullman cars.
Col. William w. Crane, of New Or
leans, who was officer of the day during
the recent Shriners' drills at New Or
leans, was on the train and organized 9
relief crew, taking the passengers out
through the windows. Procuring five
extinguishers from the mail car Crane
and his fellow passengers played
streams upon the flames in an effort to
rescue the mail clerks, but without any
effect on the fire.
None of the passengers were injured
Latest news from the wreck state
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
TE7TR1EE KILLED i'm a VV[RE@RG
HIGH WINDS Do DAMAGE
Lightning Kills Young Lady in
Alabama and Many Homes IN
Tennessee Flooded.

Memphis, April 16.-Reports today
from Mississippi, Arkansas and West
ern Tennessee tell of much damage
from the storm which swept those Sec
tions last night. Outhouses and small
buildings were destroyed or damaged
and telegraph and telephone wires
were blown down.
Only two fatalities are reported. AT
Scottsboro, Ala, the daughter of j. V.
Brandon was killed by lightning.
At Jonestown negro woman was
crushed to death under a house which
was demolished by the wind.
At Brownsville, Tenn, there was 8
precipitation of Al inches. Houses
were flooded, furniture washed away
and some live stock was drowned.
AT Humboldt, the downpour re
sembled waterspout. The town was
flooded, the electric light plant was
put out of commission and the early
tomato crop is reported badly dam
aged.
AT Sardis, Miss, several dwellings
were blown down and the Episcopal
church was struck by bolt of light
ming.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
WATAUGA NEWS ITEMS.

Watauga, Tenn, April 16.-After a
five weeks drought we have had good
rains which has enabled the farmers
and gardners to plow and plant.
Enoch Potter of Mountain city is
spending sometime with friends here.
Rev. l.. M. Neal, wife and three lit
tie daughters, of Bluff City. came
down and spent part of Wednesday
and Thursday with ii. A. w. Darter
and family.
Misses Winnie and Reba Smalling,
of Piney Flats, came down Thursday
to spend a few days with Miss Blanche
Robertson and other relatives.
Zanie w. Suapp, formerly of Win
cheser, Va, but now located in John
son City as travelling salesman for the
Love-Thomas Co., visited the mer-
chants here Friday in the interest of
his house.
Dr. G. M. Carr, of Knoxville, was
here Friday for the purpose of selling
medicines and surgical instruments.
Conductor &. l.. Burchfield of the
Southern was here Tuesday on bust
ness.
George P. Crouch, the optician, was
here Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Rosenbaum,
who formerly lived here have moved
to Chilhowie, Va.
John g. Dempsey has sold his home
and lot on the west side of the River to
Tennessee Adams and has bought and
moved into the house lately occupied
by Solomon Scalf and family.
Rev. Roy E. Early has been preach
ing at the Methodist church every
night this week at Z p. M, but had tc
leave Saturday to fill his regular ap
pointment at Anderson Chapel Sun
day.
G. J. Kegley the veteran stone con
tractor, Of Johnson City, was here Sat
urday to look after the loading anc
shipping of a car of stone.
Rev. f. NJ. Glover loaded and ship
ped a car of logs from here this week
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
NO STATEMENT
YET ISSUED
ONE EXPECTED NEXT WEEK
Was Visited by Attorney-General
Gates and Has So Far
Taken No Action

Washington, d. G., April l6,-The
expected statement from Senator Tay-
lor regarding political conditions in
Tennessee did not materialze Satur-
day. He will not admit outright That
he contemplates making such state
ment, but there is no doubt that If he
does not do so it will be because he has
changed his mind. Without his haV-
ing authorized the positive declaration
that he will urge democrats of Tennes-
see to stand by the organization, 1t is
known that he has considered that this
would be the wise course topursue.
In other words, the position OF Sena-
tor Taylor, it is believed. is that the
best way in which to correct errors in
to which political party may have
fallen, through the actions of its lead
ers, is to make the fight in the party
and not outside the breastwoIks. His
friends believe he will say as much in
a statement TO be given out soon.
Acknowledgement Chas. I. Gates OF
Tennessee was with Senator Taylor
for an hour or more at the latter's of
flee Saturday, Mr.. Gates said after
the conference that he would not dis
cuss Tennessee politics in any way. lie
is here to argue the case of the Stand
ard Oil Company of Kentucky against
Tennessee in the Supreme Court.
There are indications that consider
able influence is being eXerted to pre-
vent Senator Taylor making any state
ment which could be construed as be-
ing in the interest Of the organization
It was stated Saturday that certain
democrats who would like to effect 9
combination between prohibitionists
and republicans for control of the legis
lature are using their influence to in
duce Senator Taylor to hold hands of,
The extreme retience of TENNESSEE
senators and members on this subject
makes it difficult to ascertain theil
views.
The foregoing outline of Senator
Taylor's position was not authorized oS
him, but no doubt is entertained as tt
it's correctness. There is little doubt
that he will issue statement soone
or later.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
CONKLING SCHOOL CLOSING
Interesting Program Arranged for
the Closing Exercises of a
Popular High School.

The Congling high school will have
its closing exercises on the following
dates
Annual sermon to students, Sunday,
April "a, at p. M, by Rev. l.. Z.
Ladd, of Jonesboro.
Monday, April 25, at 2 p. M, the in
termediate grades, under the direction
of Misses Dewald and Cloyd, will give
an entertainment.
Monday, April 25, at 7 p. M, mus
ical entertainment will be given nndeT
the direction of Miss Hester Payne.
Tuesday, April 26, at 2 p. M, gradu-
ating exercises and addresses by Hons.
Guy S. Chase and Phil s. Taylor
Tuesday, April 26, at p. M, the
students of the high school department
will give an entertainment.
All come and be present at the clos
ing exercises of the school, which is
situated within one-half mile OF the
old home of GOV. John Sewer.
/. n. HUMPHREYS, Prin.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
WRITES MESSAGE ON BALL
President Taft Writes Unique Au-
tograph on Base Bali That
Opened in Washington.

Washington, April 1S.-President
Taft presented TO Walter Johnson,
team premier pitcher, a unique auto
graphic message written on the base
ball which the president thew from
the box in the grandstand out into the
diamond, opening the baseball season
here Friday. Johnson sent the ball to
the White House and the president
wrote on the little sphere:
"For Walter Johnson, with the hope
that he may continue to be as formid-
able as yesterday"
(Signed) WILLIAM III. TAFT
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
Saved From the Craze.

81 had about given up hope, after nearly
four wears of suffering from a severe lung
trouble" writes Mrs. NJ. L. Dix, of Clarks-
Vile, Tenn. "Often the pain in my chest
would be almost unbearable and | could not
do any work, but DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry has made me feel like new person. Its
the best medicine made for the throat and
lungs" Obstinate coughs, stubborn colds,
hay fever, la grippe, asthma, Group, bron-
chitis and hemorrhages, hoarseness and
whooping cough. yield quickly to this won
derful medicine. Fry it, soc and " 90
Trial bottles free Guaranteed by H. {.
Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
The Strain of Life.

This is a busy, active world, and the man
succeeds best who has the greatest health
and strength to fight the battles of life. You
can't be healthy, strong and clear-minded
if you suffer from constipation, dyspepsia
liver trouble, fatulency, heartburn, etc. Tc
cure these diseases take DR.. Caldwell's Syr'
up Pepsin, the great regulator.
1t is absolutely guaranteed to do what we
claim, and if you want to try it before buy
ing, send your address for free sample
bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co II9 Caldwell
Bldg, Monticello, Ill. 1t is sold by all
druggists at soc and ST. bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
Beauty of Body.

A healthy body is beautiful body and
beauty of body is to be preferred to beauty
of face. 1t is easy enough for woman to
have good complexion If her body is in
good health. To insure good health it is
necessary to keep the stomach active and the
bowels open. This can best be done by the
use of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, the
great stomach, liver and bowel regulator.
1t is absolutely guaranteed to do what is
claimed, and if you want to try 1t before
buying, send your address for free sample
bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co, r19 Caldwell
Bldg, Monticello, III. It is sold by all
druggists at soc and S. bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
The Demon of the Air

is the germ of LaGrippe, that, breathed in,
brings suffering to thousands. Its after ef-
fects are weakness, nervousness, lack of ap-
petite, energy and ambition, with disor-
dered liver and kidneys. The greatest need
then is Electric Bitters, the splendid tonic,
blood purifier and regulator Of Stomach,
Liver and Kidneys. Thousands have proved
that they wonderfully strengthen the nerves,
build up the system and restore health and
good spirits after an attack of Grip. If suf-
iering. try them. Only soc. Perfect salts
faction guaranteed by Fl. c. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
mate 100000 for bnilding, and $4,000

mate 100000 for bnilding, and $4,000
for site.
By Mr.. Moon-For increase of en-.
largement of Chattanooga public
building $4,000. Amount heretofore
authorized $4,000. Treasury recon-
mends $50, additional.
By Mr.. Moon-Four bills oppropri'
ating $50, 600 each for postoffice build
ings at Sparta, Athens, McMinnville
and Winchester Treasury estimate
in each case $4,000 for building and
5000 for site at Sparta, $1,000 for site
at Athens, and $4,000 each for sites al
McMinnville and Winchester.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
SPEAKER CANNON Is
SUSTAINED BY HOUSE

Washington, April IS. Speaker
Cannon today was sustained by vote
of the house, 12O to 1862, on the question
as to whether resolution as priveleg-
ed, which declared that the refusal of
the speaker to ascertain the presence
of quorum at the beginning of each
davis session was violation of the
rules
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
COMETS TAIL TWO
MILLION MILES LONG

Chicago, April 1S,-What is believed
to be the best photograph yet obtained
of Halley's comet was secured at Yerks
Observatory, at Williams Bay, Wis,
early Sunday. Prof. Frost viewed the
celestial wanderer for more than an
hour in ideal conditions. About 1000,
600 miles of the comets tail was visible.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
"D. l.. LANsDEN." /"

Every family and especially those who
reside In the country should be provided
at all times with bottle of Chamber
ain's Liniment. There is no telling
when it may be wanted in case of an ac-
cdent or emergency. 1t is most excel
lent In all cases of rheumatism, sprains
and bruises. Sold by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
PO7TER's BODY IS FOUND
Mystery Surrounding Abscene Of
Vnginian is Cleared Up by
Finding His Body IN River

Big Stone Gap, Va, April 1S.--R 7.
Potter, last seen on March 5, was today
found in Powell's river, presumably
having been dead six weeks. An in
quest will be held this afternoon to
determine the cause of death.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
Your tongue is coated.
YOnr breath is foul

Headaches come and go.
These symptoms show that your stom-
ach is the trouble. To remove the cause
is the first thing, and Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets will do that.
Easy to take and most effective. Sold
by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
its judgement.

Mai. Fonde thanked the club for the
resolutions and assured them that while
it was a big undertaking their would
be no unnece ssary delay.-From Daily
Comet 18th.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets assist nature in driving all impurities
out of the system, insuring free and regu-
lar condition and restoring the organs OF the
body to health and strength. Sold by all
dealers
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
TO ENTER
THE PRIMARY
BUT WILL RUN IN AUGUST
Statement Issued by Beard, Neil and
Shields Announcing Intention
of Running independent.

Nashville, April 1S.-With the adj
vent of another week, there are indica-
tions that the political alignments
throughout Tennessee will soon be-
come more distinct than ever and that
the campaign will soon be on in earn
est. The prospects for a meeting of the
state democratic executive committee,
for the purpose of considering amend
ments to the primary plan, seem to bs
dwindling. 1t appears from surface
indications that there is less likelihood
of coomittee meeting for this purpose
than there has been.
The following announcements were
given out today;
"Having received large number of
letters from friends in different parts
of the state desiring to know our pur-
pose and finding it impossible to make
replies to each correspondent we pub
lish this card, to announce that we are
candidates for the supreme bench SUBJ
ect to the votes of the people of Ten
nessee to be cast at the August elec-
tion in 1910.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
LINES STONE HIGH SCHOOL
CLOSES THIS WEEK,

Limestone, April 1s.-Prof. M. G.
Jones, principal of the Limestone high
school, announces that his school will
close Thursday and Friday, April 2
and %. On each evening literary pro
grams will be carried cut. Diplomas
will be awarded to Miss Bertha Nelson
and Dean Chase. The enrolment al
Limestone this year. was l79. Prof
Jones is assisted by Chas. Huffaker, w
NJ. Painter and Miss nellie Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21

Ficklc weather. DR.. Fahrney's Teeihing
syrup is always dependable. Doctors pre-
scribe it. Write for free sample. tln a
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-04-21
wv. ID. BEA ND.
I'M. M. n ELL.
IOHN K. SHIELDS. y


81 take this method Of announcing
that my candidacy for supreme judge
will continue until the August election
l submit my claims not to administra-
ton people nor to anti-administration
people, but to all the voters who are
alike interested in the selection of the
court.
I'D. l.. LANSDEN.n
"At the request of many democrats,
friends and members of the bar of
Nashville and elsewhere in the state, I
announce my candidacy for member
of the supreme court at the August
election, 1910.
"GRAFTON GREEN"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-18

IF PA EAW HEX ed tO Hnu JnAI THEHE'D BE TRoU- he would have to
 BILE pay $6.5o. Still. his mother would instantly send the $50 he asked for, even if she had to borrow, and in few hours this hid eous situation would be ended.
 With his evening clothes under his arm, Loveland found his way back to the Bowery, back to the Bat hotel. back to his friend Bill, who was al ready in the reading room. And once again the name Of tsP. Gordon" fig ured humbly among the 150 lodgers for that night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-18

would be delighted to guide him. only they must not go past home. for if pa saw her with a strange gentleman there'd be trouble.''
 Isidora peered over her companions shoulder as he wrote out his message to his mother and was much interested in the address. To save expense he put only ''Loveland, Dorioch. North Britain Therefore the girls curiosi- ty was not greatly rewarded. All she could say to herself was that ap- parently he had some right to the name of LoveIand and that he really did seem to expect that somebody over there'' might send him a remit tance. Otherwise why, should he waste
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-18
\ LORD 4 LOWLE[LAMID
Continued.O

S guess that's right. s-e and Mrs. Sernsbacher's good friends. She's q widow lady, quite old, most forty-hye, so she'll do for a chaperon. You can see to things here for five minutes till run across and ask if shesn let you stay there in the house, as a friend of mine. till you have time to look around
 .I-see to things9' echoed Loveland blankly.
 .sYes. If anybody comes in they'll take you for swell waiter in those clothes. They'll think Alexander the Greats starting in for uptown style"
 She laughed with amusement at the joke. land LoYeland laughed, too. though not very heartily. He was not enchanted at the idea of being mistak- en for swell waiter.''
 Mrs. Gernsbacher must have been very accessible and easily persuaded, for in less than ten minutes the girl was back again, flushed with triumph 'sIt's all right" she announced. "Beccy G.'s standing in the basement door, waiting foe you to pop in- Bill you show him the way to Beccy's. Goodby, Mr. Gordon. Don't stay here another minute I'll be over as Soon as I can tO CesiA yV4 WIdLS ups anu l H CCA0 o4A1 along at noon with something good for your dinner"
 Nothing had happened when Bill Willing came at 12.3o to find L.oveland an appropriately ornamental figure. keeping guard in Mrs. Gernsbachers kitchen during that lady's absence on a shopping expedition; nothing had happened worth reporting, except that Alexander the Great was around again"
 1sidora had sent, wrapped in Jap anese paper napkin, a ham sandwich and a generous slice of pumpkin pie. a delicacy strange to the Englishman's palate Bill had brought food for him self, and he had smugHled in his pocket a bottle of ginger ale f0r both.
 'Have you read the beastiy newspa- per article about mo Fs Wal forced him. self to inquire.
 ssNo." answered Bfll, "I ain't seen it. Miss Izzie offered me the paper, but well, I didn't care to read it. Seem ed as if 'twoutd sorter be spyin' on you behfnd your back"
 You're good fellow" said Val.
 'I don't see where the goodness comes in." protested Bill modestly. srBut can run back and sneak the paper IT you've cnange0 your A14uu anu want squint at 1t"
 tsNo. thank you," said Val, though he half scornrd himself for moral coward Ice. 'sI've no wish to see how deep New York journalism has pushed me into the mud"
 Rebecca Gernsbacher returned from her mornings shopping to ask almost as many questions as she drew breaths, freezing into cold statue of suspicion
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-18

-BECCT G.'s WAITING FOR YOU TO POP TN.n as her mysterious guest froze into reti- cence. Not having heard the name of Loveland. she did not associate any sensational headlines in the morning paper with Isidora's swell mash,'' but there was no crime between pocket picking and murder of which she did not believe the handsome. sullzy fugi- tive easily capable.
 LoveIand had begun to tell himself gloonily that it would soon be too late to draw money from any bank when Isidora appeared in great splendor at the basement door. She had on large picture hat of red velvet, nodding with cheap ostrich plumes which shaded from Dalest pink to deepest magenta. ana in her electric seaI' coat she looked as little like a lady as a beau s---.zi girl could possibly look. But she was enchanted with herself and evil dently expected to impress Loveland by her taste and elegance.
 Well!' she panted. having kissed her friend Beccy and dusted off a chair with the big huff which matched her cloak Well, Eve got news for you. Mr Gordon. Guess what it is.''
 Tn the first place. pa had been cross and hadn't wanted her to go out but when she had teased he had only grum- bled a little and directly after dinner --before IsiIl came back-she had taken m ssL'' train downtown to consult the husband of great friend of hers. This nentIeEnan. she had persuaded to leave business = he being a tobacco ncrcha nt--and to drop in at the Wall dorf-Astoria, with the object Of mak- ing certain inquiries. She had not, she said. confided any secrets to her friend, though she was sure she might have Aone so safely, but had merely Ileaded
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-18

good money ! on a cabIegram and without a code too?
 Unfortunately to make his need of money clear Val was obliged to write a long mes sage, even though he attempted no elaborate expla- nation b e y o n d saying, Don't be- lieve newspaper canards. When he had finished and did not see his way to strik- ing out a single word he was vex-
 a +o AnA Ahnh
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-18
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS

BARGAINS in Building Lots, both sides of Washington bridge; Wefies Place. one block south of Hard's St. Mfchaers cemetery. City lots very reasonable. Desirable one. two and four family houses Steam ship tickets to and from Europe Drafts payable in foreign lands Iames FeeleY. 2 P. O. Arcade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-18
FURNITURE

FURNITURE, BEDDING, STOVES housefurnishings, cash or on eas5 terms Your credit is good Ask for prices and terms. The Sterling Fur Iftnre Co., 1287 Main St Tel. 9S4-2
 B22 elf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-18

STORAGE OF FURNITURE-sepa-l rate rooms, securely locked. furni. t1lre and china packing. FurniturG and Pianos removed, large yan54 ape Warehouse CO, 12ST Main St. CST. Congress St. Tel. sS4-2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-18
MALE HELP WANTED
SITUATIONS WANTED.

young man, situation as chauffeur repair man, care for furnace, useful around premises Address P. A. F., care of Farmer.
 G 12 q *p-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-18
BANKS

THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL RANK, of Bridgeport, corner Main and Wall Streets. s. w. Baldwin. President; H. S. Shelton, Vice Pres ldent: l.. B. Poge. Cashier; T. c. Cumming, Assistant Cashier. Cap ita1. $332,100; Surplus and Profits $335.O00.