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reminders. The old, white haired pa
triarchs of these mountains point with
pride TO their commissions signed by
Andrew johnson, and still vote like
they shot A few years ago | accom-
panied democratic candidate for a
judicial office through loyal Carter and
at every appointment the mOuntaineers
were present with their loaded rifles
We sent a daring young democrat to
Stony Greek once, and with more elo-
quence than wisdom, he began to talk
democracy-but he never finished his
speech. They gave him five minutes
to leave and he still has three minutes
to his credit.
But a change has come over these
people. They pride themselves upon
being Lincoln republicans, loving indie
pendence, and for the first time since
Andrew Johnson was military govern
or of Tennessee-forty-nine years ago
they have found a counterpart for the
Grand Old Commoner, whom they 10y
ally followed, in the man who is sitting
steady at the helm of the old ship of
state, Malcolm r. Patterson, and guild
ing the proud craft safely through the
whirlpools of prejudice and malice,
with faith in the common people and
duty conscientiousiy done, his only
chart and log book, back to calm and
peaceful democratic moorings. In the
last half century Tennessee has had
many able governors, but it has never
had one more courageous in taking a
position or with more ability to defend
it. 1t is small wonder then that these
men who admire frankness and hate
hypocrisy are almost unit for Gov.
Patterson for reelection. Within the
democratic party only faint echoes of
harmless opposition can be heard, and
where one is found not wholly convert
ed, he is drifting, like ship without a
Fudder, upon the receding waves of
discomfort and unmerited contumely
that white cap at the feet of this Gil
bralter of democracy.
1t is a source of sincere qualification
to the original friends of the admins
tration to realize that there has been
such reversal of feeling in our section
toward Gov. Patterson. The chills
caused by his first appearance have
been followed by the fever of friendship,
as the mind opened TO a proper con-
ception of the man, and the heart, true
to its ideals received him into full fel-
lowship, fully appreciating his value
to the democratic party and proud of
the position he has easily earned in the
National mind.
As the sunflower lifts its majestic
head to the morning sun, follows its
unerring path through the day and
looks longingly for the last glimpse of
the departing orb over the western
hills, so have the loyal democrats of
East Tennessee observed a brilliant
light, been warmed by its eff'ulgent
rays, and will follow it Loyalty into
the United States senate.
You'uns of West and Middle Tennes-
see have given us the governor for two
terms and we'uns claim him for the
third, realizing that history will even
tually do him greater service than
hysteria has done him harm.
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have been unfurled to a battle

ry, have been unfurled to a battle
breeze they have fioated in the faces of
East Tennessee mountaineers, and will
until Gabriel stands upon one of our
mountain peaks and sounds taps.
Our mountain, streams, that gurgle
gleefully as they flow from shoal to
shoal, until Jupiter Pluvius puts de-
struction in their touch, are symbolic
Of democracy; not only because of their
purity, but because they gather
strength and volume as they roll
through the state until they reach the
home of democracy on the Father of
Waters.
But this n the extent Of democratic
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-03-03
Saved a Soldiers Life.

Facing death from shot and shell in the
civil war was more agreeable to ] A. Stone,
of Kemp, Texas, than facing it from what
doctors said was consumption. 81 contract
ed a stubborn cold," he writes, that devel-
oped a cough that stuck to me in spite of all
remedies for years My weight ran down
to 1870 pounds. Then | began to use DR.,
Kings New Discovery, which completely
cured me- | now weigh I7S pounds y
For coughs, colds, la grippe, asthma, hem
orrhage, hoarseness, Group, whooping cough
and lung trouble, it's supreme soc and
81. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by H
c. Miller.
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WHICH CROWNe

Col. Cy Lyle was one of the speaking
features at the banquet rendered Gov.
Patterson by his Nashville staff and
whenever Cy is featured he complies
with the requirements. In the course
of the remarks he pictures the East
Tennessee democrats--whob by the way
are usually the best democrats on earth
when they are working together in
harmony and about the most unrea-
sonable and uncompromising when
they get to fighting one another-as
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-03-03

having observed in Gov. Patterson "a
brilliant light, and "as the sunfiower
lifts its majestic head to the morning
sun, follows It's unerring path through
the day and looks longingly for the last
glimpse of the departing orb over the
western hills so will these loyal East
Tennessee democrats follow that 'bril
liant light Loyalty into the United
States senate" Thane of Cowdor, etc,
and would be king? Of course much
liberty of Tracy is to be allowed high
spirited gentlemen when they get to
talking on their feet; SO let it be with
Col. Lyle. He's one CT the sort that
doesn't halt or pause or consider when
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-03-03
Circumstances over which we have
no control frequently take the form of
wives.
How Good News Spreads.

Il am 70 years old and travel most of the
time, !" writes B. F. Tolson, of Elizabeth
town, KY. Everywhere l go recon-
mend Electric Bitters, because | owe my
excellent health and vitality to them They
effect cure every time They never fail
to tone the stomach, regulate the kidneys
and bowels, stimulate the liver invigorate
the nerves and purify the blood. They
work wonders tor weak, rundown men
and women, restoring strength, vigor and
health that's daily joy. Try them. Only
soc. Satisfaction is positively guaranteed
by II. c. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-03-03

Are you frequently hoarse? Do you have
that annoying tickling in your throat? Does
your cough annoy you at night, and do you
raise mucus in the morning2 Do you want
relief? If so, take Chamberlain Cough
Remedy and you will be pleased. Sold by
all dealers.
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Needed to Year Around.

You needn't suffer with sick headache
indigestion, constipation or any other trou-
BILE arising from disordered stomach, liver
or bowels. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
will cure you and keep you we'll 1t is a
wonderful laxative and regulator. 1t is safe
and pleasant to take and should be in every
American household. Tens OF thousands
already use it.
1t is absolutely guaranteed to do what is
claimed, and If you would like to try il be-
fore buying, send your address for a free
sample bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co., I19
Caldwell Bldg. Monticello. ILL., 1t is sold
by all druggists at soc and 81 bottle.
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and all credit is due to her and the
other noble daughters of Tennessee de-
scendants of revolutionary patriots,
for the beautiful sentiments which
brought the rude stone from its dark
habitatlon and carved this exquisite
shaft to stand as monument to the
officers and men who fought in the
worlds most momentous struggle.
"On one of its polished sides is to be
n bronze tablet inscribed with the
names of those who are known to re-
pose in the soil of our commonwealth.
This tribute is not only for the brave
whose names are resurrected and saved
from the shadows of oblivion, but 1t is
also an unconscious reminder to man
of the sanity service of woman which
has followed and inspired him in all
his perilous way.
"If from his wars and enterprises,
his hopes and fears his joys and sor-
rows, this flower should be plucked,
his life, like the rent lutte, would be
without music, his eye without light,
his soul without song.
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OF THE WATAUGA
WATER COMPANY
THUS ENDS BITTER FIGHT
Johnson City Will Advertise for
Bids to Construct its New Wa
ter System at Early Date

The city council last Wednesday
night voted to purchase the Watauga
Water Company. Thesum agreed upon
by the council and the citizens COM
mission was $l40, The city takes
charge June 1, 1910. Thus ends the
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-03-03

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
lets invariably bring relief to women suffer
ing from chronic constipation, headache,
dizziness, sallowness of the skin
and dyspepsia. Sold by all dealers.
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Mr. Miller, Moweaaua.

The best way to form an opinion about
an article is to use it yourself, yet the testi.
mony of others should carry much weight
NJ. II. Miller, of Moweaqua, ILL.,, says that
the only thing he knows of that will surely
cure stomach trouble, Indigestion and con-
stipation is De. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin,
the great herb laxative compound, which is
safe and also pleasant to taste.
Ii 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 IIo Caldwell
Bldg. Monticello, III. II is sold by all
druggists at soc and 81 bottle.
OF two evils it isn't always necessary
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-03-03

She-Before we were married you
said you would be willing to die for me-
He-YeS, dearest; but that was be-
fore / realized that your loss would be
my gain.-Smart Set.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-03-03

Waiter-Will monsieur have la
carte or table d'hote.
Customer Both and put plenty OF
gravy on 'em.-Tid Bits.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-03-03
The man with hot temper doesn't
always make warm friend

Medicines that aid nature are always most
successful Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
acts on this plan. 1t loosens the caugh, re-
lieves the lungs, opens the secretons and
aids nature in restoring the system TO a
healthy condition. Sold by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-03-03
Tribute to Women

at is true that Man has subdued
the world, but woman has subdued
man. Mind and muscle have won his
victories, love and lovliness have gain
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-03-03
STRONG TRIBUTE
PAID TO WOMEN
BY GOVERNOR PATTERSON
Eloquent Address Delivered by
Gov. Patterson IN Accepting
the Shaft for the State

In accepting the monument erected
by the Daughters Of the American
Revolution in memory of the men of
l776, last week, Gov. M. r. Patter-
son delivered an eloquent address. The
Gov. said;
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-03-03
GOV. PattersOn's Speech

"I thank the regent of the Tennessee
chapter in whose veins flows the blood
of Evan Shelby for the privilege and
honor of accepting this monument,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-03-03

OF two evils it isn't always necessary
to choose either.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-10
NEARING THE END.
The Stay of Or. J. LaFayett Berry in
Bryan Is to Soon Close

Bloodless surgery has been exempli-
fled by DR.. Berry to the people of
Bryan for the last three weeks. Tu-
mors have been removed. cancers kill
ed, and other troubles relieved without
knife, pain or blood. Public and pri-
vate demonstrations of the power of
bloodless surgery have been witnessed
by our people. A new way to get well
has been shown and many have been
greatly benefited thereby.
In the last few years bloodless surg
cry has made rapid strides and other
new methods have also accomplished
great good in the relief of the sick.
The promiscuous use Of the knife
is being lessened and people are now
easily cured without its use who had
no hope a short time ago except by
its employment.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-10
REPORT Or
FINANCE COMMITTEE
SAYS MEMBERS OF COMMISSION
ERs COURT DREW MONEY
NOT ENTITLED TO.
COUNTY SOUND FINANCIALLY
Total Bonded indebtedness Of County
Only Twenty Eight Thousand
Dollars.

To the Hon. J. c. Scott, District Judge
Brazos. County, Texas:
We, your finance committee. duly
appointed by you in accordance with
the laws, beg leave to make the fol-
lowing report, towit:
1. We find that the books of the
Tax Collectors office are properly and
neatly kept in a systematic manner.
That all monies due the county and
collected by him have been paid to
! the county treasurer. and receipts TAX.
en- for same, which receipts are on
file in collectors office. We find in
this office a large delinquent tax list.
but more especially of delinquent polls.
We recommend that proper officials
take steps at once to collect same as
the law directs.
2. We find that the books of the
County Treasurer are kept in neat
and systematic manner and are regu-
larly posted and balanced quarterly
and report of same filed with the COM
missioners court; except that we find
these reports have not been sworn to
as is required by law.
We find the following balances of
money on hand on February IA, 1910.
Jury Fund ................s S,24S.Ss
Sinking Fund ..............4 4,S47 IL
Public Building Fund ......, .5,169.sS
Third Glass Fund ......... 14,97701
Road and Bridge Fund 4,9S3.77
Poll Tax Fund ............. 4S7.S7
Making a total of .......... s3S,664. AZ
We find that the above amount was
on deposit to the credit of the County
Treasurer in banks as follows:
In City National Bank. -. SIC, ,7S1.1S
In First National Bank .$16,S 6,SS3,9l
Making a total of ......s sSS, S,664.4!
We have checked up the Treasurer
available school fund to September 1st
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-10

that the commissioners are entitled to
for services. To ascertain the
amounts collected from the county by
the members of the commissioners
court in excess of what we believe
them to be entitled to under the law
would take a considerable amount of
time, there being no regular ledger
account of these officers in the county
financial ledger. But we think these
amounts in question should be deter
mined by the next finance committee
and same refunded to the county.
This practice we believe extends back.
number of years. The commission
ers court. do not seem to require all
officers of the county to make their
regular reports. The records of the
county do not show that the claims
against the county are first approved
by the commissioners court and then
paid, but on contrary, are just paid
by an o. k of the county judge and
afterwards approved by the commits
sioners court.
Under the law each commissioner
tis required to make an annual report
under oath in regard to the condition
of the roads. amounts of monies in
the hands of road overseers. etc, and
which report is required to be spread
upon the minutes of the commission
ers court. We fail to- find these re-
ports spread upon the minutes
G. We find that the various Jus
tice of the Peace books are cor
rect with the exception of few small
errors which we had the officers cor
rect at the time and balance his
books.
7. The permanent school fund has
to its credit in City and county bonds
to the amount of s64,OOOoO.
8. That the total Indebtedness of
the county is as follows:
Court House and Road and
Bridge Refunding Bonds. .sS6,OO0.OO
Special Road and Bridge ..........
Bonds ................... z'VVV.vV
Total outstanding bonds s3S,00O.9O
There is in the sinking fund:
Bonds .................. 'So,ooo.oe
Making total of ...........s9,S47.1z IL
Making total Indebtedness of s2S,
1888.
All of which is respectfully submit
ted.
H. A. BURGER, Chairman
L. l.. McINNIS,
]. H. MawHTNNEY,
Finance Committee
Subscribed and sworn to before m
this 29th day of April, 1910.
w. P. BRYAN,
Notary Public Brazos County.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-10

1909. and find same correct, showing
balance of s5591.31 and which amount
was turned over to the County DEPOSIT
tory under the new law and receipt
taken therefor. We further find that
during the years of 1907, 1908 and
1909, that the treasurer collected in
commissions over and above the
amount allowed him by law. the total
amount of slsOO75. This amount was
promptly paid back into the county
treasury as soon as the treasurer's
attention was called to same and this
amount is included in the above bal
ances.
3. We find that with the excep-
tions of few minor errors in book
keeping, the accounts of the sheriff's
office are correct But that the re-
ports of this officer are not sworn to
as is required by law.
4. The Financial ledger of the
county kept by the county clerk, has
been kept as nearly as possible in a
good condition. Except that there is
no regular ledger account being kept
with the county judge, county clerk
or any of the members of the COM
missioners coourt.
The county clerk has made no re-
port to the Commissioners court at
their regular terms of the financial
condition of the county, as is requir-
ed by law. See Art. No. S24 AIRS.
Also that he has failed to publish an
nually after the first regular term of
the commissioners court in each year
an exhibit as required by law See
Art. No. S24, B. Rs.
3. We find that the commissioners
court have not published the re-
port of receipts and disbursements at
each regular meeting as required by
law. See Art. No 276, Criminal Code.
This law should be complied with.
The members of the commissioners
court have been drawing monies from
the county for services for which we
find no provision in law. We believe
the members of the commissioners
court are entitled to the following COM
pensation for services rendered towit:
Three dollars per day for each reg
ular meeting during the year. To be
four regular meetings in each year, the
session of each meeting not to exceed
six days. Also the same compensa-
ton for, not to exceed one called
meeting per month, and not to ex'
ceed ten (10) days in any one year at
the rate of three dollars per day for
the inspection of roads, etc. AS above
stated we have defined what we be
llieve under the law, the compensation
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-12-09

manufacturers by protecting them
from competition with others less
serupulous. Those samples found de-
f1cient below the very reasonable mar
gin allowed by law, are published in
our bulletin in capital letters, and
with black index hand pointing to
the name Of the company, thus giving
notice to buyers of the rebate in price
to which such deficiency entities them.
In response to an inquiry to manu-
facturers and farmers whether or not
such rebates were being demanded,
two Of the former testified that they
had paid them in pretty large sums;
and We presume that buyers generally
avail themselves Of these rebates.
ANY one wishing further proof that
every statement herein made is cor
rect, is respectfully invited to visit our
Office and the laboratory here, where
records and evidence will be submit
ted in proof Of each.
H. NJ. Stackhouse,
Secretary Board.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-12-09
NEGRO COLLEGE FOB IRMO.
HARRISON VIII Rebuild in Lexington
County-Wins Over Other
Places.
Columbia Record.

Columbia Record.
The HARRISON college, designed fol
the education Of young negroes, which
was burned at Abbeville last winter
will be rebuilt now i'm a short time
Since the burning Of the college Mr.
HARRISON, wealthy Northern gentle
man and the man after whom the
school is named, with a committee OF
colored Presbyterian ministers, has
been looking around for suitable
place at which to rebuild the college
The following places have been con-
sidered: GreenvilIa, Spartanburg, Co
lumbia and Sumter. At last they have
found suitable place. They have
decided to put the college at Irmo, S
C. This is an ideal place for a COL
lege for color ed people.
Some time ago DR.. Quattlebaum
purchased from Rev. Richard Carroll
a number Of acres Of land and has
sold to Mr.. HARRISON and the commit
tee enough for college site.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-12-09

graphs he was represented as crawl
ing along with a hard-shelled back.
This last particularly was an exagger-
alton
George always had cheerful word
for everybody and in his hours Of easo
delighted in shooting craps or playing
pool. AS skillful as George, the turtle
boy, was with the cue, La Loo, tas
Hindu marvel, was equally expert ON
the green table. La Loo was tha
freak with two bodies and one head.
Before the museum opened and after
it closed, when playing the same
lates, the turtle boy and the Hindu
marvel could be found in the nearest
poolroom playing pool. Those who
played with the turtle boy had to con-
sent to what he called 'his ground
rules" These were that he was to
be permitted to walk around the edge
Of the table, a feat Of equilibrium
chat was wonderful to see.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-12-09
Confederate General Dead.

Tuscaloosa, Ala, December 7.-Gen.
Geo. D. tombstone, aged IS years, one
oR tha ast surviving generals Of the
War Between the States, died at his
home in this CITY TO-DAY. He was horn
in Hil1sboro, N. c., and came to Ala
tsanra with his rarants in 1884. At
the outbreak of the war he served as
lieutenant and rose rapidly to brid-
adler general, serving in manv hat
t1oS and helm gwnnndA1 several times.
After reace was declared he returned
home and practiced law.
President Harrison appointed him
neher OF the civil service commits
sicH with ThaGdc-c Ra0S2v2!t.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-12-09
FARMERS SAMPLES.
Clemson Extension Work-Arti-
Gle %.

1t is section 1910 Of the law (act
1909 which provides THAT any pur-
chaser Of fertilizers may have the
same analyzed by taking sample
within Is days after delivery, from at
least ten per cent. Of the lot, IN the
nresence Of at least two disinterested
witnesses, who shall have six days
previous notice, and sealed IN the
presence Of a third disinterested party,
accompanied by a certificate that it
was so drawn in accordance with this
act
The manufacturers Of fertilizers,
With many thousands of dollars in
vested in their costly plants and ex-
pensive machinery, are entitled under
the law to protection and safe guard
Of their rights, but We have thought
that section 1910 might be further
simplifed without impairing its eth-
cheney or protection to both parties.
However, it is not the college but the
legislature which makes these laws,
and we are bound to obey or be held
responsible for the analysis OF illegal
samples which Wa had no right to
make.
IN our directions to farmers for
sending these samples, we do not ask
them to tell Us who made the ferti-
.izer or how much of each is guaran-
1eed, but only to tell US whether it
contains phosphoric acid, ammonia or
potash, or all three Of them. I am
sometimes asked if thcse farmers
analyses could not be made without
knowing the names Of the ingredients?
7 reply, yes, but the reason we ask
these names is to economic time and
expense in their analysis; in this way,
il the chemists are told to look for
etosphoric acid, they make a solution
and analyze for this only; if told it
contains potash and phos acid, then
they are told to examine for these
TWO, or if told it contains ammonia,
Dnospnoric acid and potash, then they
ara told to examine for all three. II
we we're told nothing, every sample
containing only one ingredient would
save to he examined for all three, and
.hus consume time and expense with
aut any additional security or advan-
-sge to the farmer.
This department with its inspection
methods and analysis, will ever stand
eor the protection of farmers by in
s7sting hat they shall get what they
Huy, a&4 a. the same time, ?oT honest