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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01
CONSIDERS NORMAL BIDS
Proposals for Memphis and Muf.
freesboro Buildings are Dec1ar-
ed Off Knoxville Firm

| When the state board of education
opened the bids for the three state nor.
NAL schools yesterday, it was found
that the plans called for an expendi-
ture that far exceeded the appropria-
tons for Memphis and Murfreesboro
buildings. All the bids on the build
ings for the schools for the Middle
and Western divisions were, therefore
rejected The bids on the johnson
City buildings were acceptable. The
contract was let to the y. M. Beau
mont Company, of Knoxville That
company proposes to erect the four
buildings for $l26, 500. The plumbing,
beating and ventilation will be extra.
The contract for these items was let to
the M. f. Rourke Company, of Knox
VILE, at 1902 Both successful bid
ders were the lowest contestants. In
struciing the architects to modify the
plans to conform with the appropri-
tons, the board adjourned to meet
again Monday, Sept. 3, when the bids
will be opened again.
Memphis and Murfreesboro wanted
more than they had money to pay for.
The bids exceeded the appropriations
by something like $4,000.
For that reason all bids were reject
cd. The Memphis contractors sub
mitted three bids. Four bids came
from Murfreesboro. All were too
large. All that the board could do
was to reject them, instruct the archi-
tects to modify the plans accordingly,
the contractors to bring their bids
within the limit. Since no selection
was made for either of those two plac-
es, the board decided to decline to
make public the names Of the bidders
and the bids they made.
The johnson City plans were con-
sidered very good. Six bidders con-
tested for the job. The firms and the
bids submitted by them were as fol-
lows:
lawn Nctal, looIlS ~ w., huoA-
vile, $lBI 400.
J. NJ. Dunn & Son, Knoxville, $185,
584,
Brimmer & England Bros, Knox
vile, Sla4, 100.
Central Carolina Construction Com
pany, Greensboro, $lBI, $50
S. a. Gaylor Knoxville, S13l, 100,
S. M. Beaumont Company, Knox
vile, Sl26,5G0.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01
WASHINGTON co. BOYS
PARDONED BY GOV.

Ramon ReMine and w. G. Miller
received pardons yesterday from Gov.
Patterson. They were sent up by the
February term of the circuit court
from Washington county convicted OF
carrying pistols and fined $50 each and
costs. They were recommended as fit
subjects for clemency Shy the Attor-
ney general, who states that there
were no aggravated circumstances con-
nected with the cases, and that they
did not have the pistols with any ma
licious intent, and that had it not been
for an ironclad rule Of the judge
against it he would have dismissed the
cases. They were relieved of the
fines.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01
EOR CITIES IN
TENNESSEE
AT REQUEST OF OFFICIALS
VIII Not Be Announced For Ten =
Days Because of Complica-
tons That1 May Arise,

Washington, Aug. 31.-The census
Of the important cities of Tennessee
will be announced after ten days. At
the request of officials of many coun-
ties of Tennessee, the census bureau
deferred the completion of any Ten
nessee figures until after September l.
Tennessee statistics were again taken
up today and as soon as verified will
be published. Hamilton county was
given out some time ago. Ii has been
found necessary to suspend Chatta-
nooga figures until later date. Offic-
ials in making the request for suspen-
sion of the announcements have, it is
said, been acting on official advice Of
attorneys who claim that there are
many special laws of Tennessee that
apply TO counties of certain popula-
ton. If announcement were made be-
fore September it might affect some
of the officers elected in August. Con-
gresham Il. w. Austin at the request
of Knox county asked for a suspension
of the Knox county figures.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01
SEEKS JOINT
DISCUSSION
TO EXCHANGE CRITICISM
Asks Equal Opportunity for Both
Candidates to Answer Charges
Either May Have to Make

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 3O-The fol
lowing letter was mailed to Capt. Ben
w. Hooper at Newport today:
Executive Chamber, State ofTenn.,
Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 30, 1910
To the Hon. B. w. Hooper, Newport,
Tenn;
Dear Sir: AS the democratic NOM
inee for governor, l invite you, as the
republican candidate to joint discus
sion before the people of the issues be-
tween us and the parties we represent;
| hope this suggestion will meet with
your approval as being the fair way in
which records may be compared, and
as affording an equal opportunity for
both to answer in satisfactory way
all charges which may be made against
either of us. If there is any criticism
you intend to make of me or my Off
clal acts, L would like TO be present
and answer it, and ] imagine you feel
as / do about any criticism directed
against you in regard to your public
acts. | would appreciate the favor Of
an early reply. Very respectfully,
Malcolm II. Patterson.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01
LARGEST ENGINE EAST
OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER

The most powerful railroad locomo-
tive ever before used in road service
east of the Mississippi brought 1850
ton coal train from the mines of the
Clinchfeld Coal Corporation at Dante,
Va, through this city Tuesday over
the Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio rail
way. 1t is one of ten Mallet articulat-
ed compound engines recently received
by that road and weighs 100 tons. TAX
en- with the tender the total weight is
go tons and the length is so feet. These
great machines were made necessary in
order to cheaper the haul on the heavy
increase of coal output at the Dante
mines. The engine was an object of
much curiosity to the usual crowd Of
curiosity seekers. On its return il
brought 100 empty cars for the mines.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01
Mande Is ner. st. Lonis. Mo.

So many women suffer from constipation
and stomach trouble that they should pay
attention to the statement of Miss Maude
Tyner, S3S McLaren ave., St. Louis, Mo.
She suffered in that way for many years, but
finally took DR.. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin
and was permanently cured. She recon-
mends to American womankind She con-
siders it the best laxative and tonic obtaina,
BILE.
1t is absolutely guaranteed to do what is
claimed, and if you want TO try il before
buying, send your address for free sample
bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co, rig Caldwell
Bldg, Monticello, III. 1t is sold by all
druggists at soc and ST bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01
Lient Keater. snanish War

Eating canned food and leading the rough
life Of soldier, with its hard work and de-
privations, often result in loss of weight and
strength and indigestion, Harry F. Heater,
lieutenant in Chicago company during
the Spanish war, became dyspeptic and lost
weight to the danger point, He took DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and cured his in
digestion and gained az pounds
1t is absolutely guaranteed to do what is
claimed for it, and if you want to try it be-
fore buying, send your address for free
sample bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co., II9 Cald-
well Bldg, Monticello, Ill. 1t is sold by
all dealers at soc and ST. a bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01
Sanders Reticent on Subject JOINT
Debate.

Chattanooga, Aug. 51.-Hon. Newell
Sanders, chairman of the state execu.
tive committee, was exceedingly retic-
ent this morning when asked concern
ing the challenge issued last night by
Gov. Patterson to Capt. Ben w. Hoop
er for joint debate.
Mr.. Sanders was told that Captain
Hooper had put the matter up to the
state committee, saying that he would
accept or decline the challenge accord
ing to the wishes of the committee.
II am not prepared to say anything
about the matter. Mr., Sanders re-
piled.
PERSONALLY how do you view the
matter?" was the next question.
81 am not prepared to say anything
about the Ematter,n said Mr.. Sanders
for the third time.
81 cannot discusss the matter in any
phase" he continued. 1.-THE matter
has just been brought to my attention
and | have had no time to give it
give it thought. Nashville American
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01

In the letter above, which was mailed
from Governor Patterson's office yes.
terday, the democratic nominee for
Governor of Tennessee seeks on the
hastings comparison of records with
the republican nominee. The Cover
nor's friends have awaited anxiously
for the opportunity. Challenges for
debate from men seeking self.eXploita.
ton have been made to the Governor,
but even the temptation of administer
ing a sound and deserved tongue-lash-
ing was sacrificed in maintenance of
the dignity of his office. Now that the
opportunity is presented of meeting
one clothed with legitimate political
authority, and one with whom he can
consistently discuss all issues before
the state, the democratic nominee is
prompt to embrace it.
No other man since Tennessee be-
came commonwealth has been sub
jected to such Islander and libel as has
been apportioned to Governor Patter-
son within the past few months. IRE
sponsible, intolerant and intolerable
newspapers and notwithstanding men
have exhausted the vocabulary of viii
LITIGATION in their mud-slnging. In the
approaching campaign the Governor
is not restricted. He is his party's
choice and his every act as Governor
is the debatable ground he will tread
The republican nominee represents the
only party to be given recognition IN
the opposition to democracy and it is
understood the republican nominees
acceptance of leadership involves the
obligation to defend his aspiration TO
encompass the defeat Of democracy and
to meet the defender of that faith in
the arena Of public discussion.
All best there can be but few weeks
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01
AntiSeptiC Barber Shop
W. B. REYNOLDS, Proprietor.
hot and Cold Baths Csc.
- - AT ALL HOURS q -
PhllIipsBaildng :: Buffalo Street
AGED MINISTER
IN THE CITY

Rev. j. &. Bass, one of the oldest
ministers in the Christian Church, is
visitor in the city. Rev Bass is
well known i'll East Tennessee, having
preached for many years. in this sec
IN. He is-a man of wonderful vital
ity, although in his S0th year, he is as
active as man of go, and doesn't look
be day Older. He was in the Confed-
crate army and was one Of those who
fired on Fort Sumpter He never
misses an appointment, and expects to
live many years yet to preach the gos-
pei
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01
Don,t llreak Down.

Severe strains on the vital organs, like
strains on machinery, cause break downs.
You can't over-tax stomach, liver, kidneys,
bowels or nerves without serious danger to
yourself Ii you are weak or rundown, or
under strain of any kind, take Electric Bit
tiers, the matchless tonic medicine. Mrs. ].
E. Van de Sande, of Kirkland, ILL.,, writes:
g That did not break down, while endur-
ing most severe strain, for three months, is
due wholly to Electric Bitters." Use them
and enjoy health and strength. Satisfaction
positively guaranteed. soc at H C. Miller's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Con-
tain Mercury.

AS mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering IL througe the mucous sur
faces. Such articles should never be used ex-
cept on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans as the damage they VIII do Is ten fold
TO the good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by r, j,
Cheney & Co., Toledo 0 contains no mercury,
aud is tak9n internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine. 1t is taken internally and made
monials free.
Sold by Dru gist Price, To. per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti patton,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01
ANNIVERSARY SALE

Today marks the close of the first
years business of the johnson City
branch of the N. Y. Bargain Hou e
and the beginning of the second. Man
ager j. Gilbert Weinburg states that
the first year has greatly exceeded his
expectations and he starts the second
much encouraged and determined to
do a greater business
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01
CHANGE OF MINISTERS
MAY TAKE PLACE

According to a story published in the
Nashville American, DIR. G. w. Byrd,
prominent minister of the M. T..
Church, South, and pastor of the West
End church, Nashville, is slated to
come to Bristol, while DR.. j. Stuart
French, of Atlanta, well known here,
will, 1t is said, go TO Nashville.-Bris-
tol Herald-Courier.
Watch babies bowels till the frosts come.
Dr. Fahrney's Teething Syrup keeps them
in good shape. Sample free. (sep-oc
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01
A Man of Iron Nerve.

Indomitable 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 Pills, the
matchless regulators, for keen brain and
strong body. 25c at II. c. MIller's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01

Don't waste your money buying pla tiers
when you can get bottle Of Chamberlain
Liniment for twenty-five cents. A piece OF
flannel dampened with this lininent is supe-
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, 1910-09-01

Your complexion as well as your temper
is rendered miserable by disordered liver
BY taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Llv-
er Tablets you can improve both. Sold by
all dealers
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01

",an be depended uyon' isan expression
we all like to hear and when it is used in
connection with Chamberlain Collie, Chol-
era aid Diarrhoea Remedy il means that it
never fails to cure diarrhoea, dysentery or
bowel complaints 1t is pleasant to take
and equally valuable for children and
adults Sold by all dealers.
Food Sold from Automobiles.
Cooked food Is sold FROM autoro-
biles in the streets OF Paris, Berlin
and Moscow.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01

FOR Rents furnished rooms to
gentlemen only. Apply to Mrs. III.
b. Crumley, Harris Avenue. 85-tf
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01
ROOSEVELT MAY HEAD NASSAU
DELEGATION IN THE CONVENTION

Mneoa, L. l., Aug 26.-Col Theodore Roosevelt will be
chosen delegate from Nassau county, the republican
convention republican leaders say here today 1t is further
proposed that the colonel head the delegation Nassau
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01

Furniture stored i'll the T. L. Hurst
warehouse on Southern Railway.
Leave order with r. w. Fields, City
Transfer Co., Sterchi Furniture Co.,
Armhurst-Smith Parkes Co, Conner
Bros. T. f.. Hurst, Real Estate Office.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01
FIVE KILLED, ONE HURT IN WRECK
ON MISSOURI PACIFIC YESTERDAY

Jefferson City, Mo-, Aug. 26.-Five killed and
badly injured when heavy freight trains the
division of the Missouri Pacific coided headon
Blackwater, about sxtyfve miles of here today.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01

If you want any coucrete work done
call on Geo. K. Brown. If.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01

for the campaign for the November
election audit appears the general wish
of all democrats as we'll as republicans
that the opposing parties put forth
their leaders, the real desirables, for
the discussion of the issues that will
confront the state.
The republican nominee, unknown
until named as his party's standard
bearer, admits having sought the honor.
Some say he chased it. He must have
considered, therefore, the obligation of
candidacy his nomination would bring
TO him, He expresses himself as cock
sure of election, but all candidates do
that, and it indicates neither prophetic
accuracy nor originality of idea. The
people of Tennessee await the gentle
man of Cooke county showing them.
Governor Patterson affords him excel
lent opportunity.
The republican candidates reply to
the democratic nominees invitation
will be awaited with interest.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-01
Captain Hooper to Act AT Com
mittee's Direction

Knoxville, Aug. 31.-Capt. Ben w,
Hooper has been appraised by telephone
message from Knoxville to him at his
Newport home that Gov. Patterson
had challenged him to joint debate.
Capt. Hooper had not yet heard of the
challenge, which probably will reach
him tomorrow. However, he said that
he had been led to expect such a chal-
lenge. He said that he would refer the
challenge to the state committee, and
would be governed in the matter entire
ly by that body's wishes. Capt. Hoop
er is now busily engaged in the prepa-
ration of his speech, getting ready 10
take the stump for such appointments
as the state committee may make for
him. The committee will determine
when and where he shall open his cam
paign.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-02-22

Hear The Discovery Of the North
PoIe.~ by Robert z. Peary.-At stock
wells Music store
Legal blanks for sale a. this once.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-02-22
ENTERTAIN PLAYERS
Reception to Basketball Teams at
Home OF MFR. and Mrs. ii. l.. Fenton.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Fenton enter
and Dallas basketball teams and a
few invited friends at their hospita-
BILE home after the game Saturday
evening. Twenty-four guests were
present and pleasant social hour was
enjoyed, after which a delicious lunch
were prettily decorated with pink car
nations and other cut flowers Mrs
Fenton was assisted in entertaining
by Miss Boydston, Miss Elsie Ray,
Miss Halle Coad, Miss frankie Hay
ter and Miss Nola Coad.
Following the serving of refresh
ments, humorous and pleasing talks
were given by several members of the
visiting and home teams. The guests
also enjoyed the inspection of the
large collection of college and club
pennants brought home by the Oregon
team from their Eastern trip last year.
In bidding goodbye to their host and
hostess, the Portland boys all spoke
in terms of deep appreciation of the
kindly treatment accorded them by
the people of Dallas on the occasion
of their annual visits to this city.
Those present were: C. Campbell,
A. Allen, H. Barton, H. Fisher, e.
Morris, W. Tobias, Il. Young and J.
Mackie, of Portland; c. Fenton, w.
Ballantyne, H. Goode c. Shaw, f.
Boydston, L. Rice and w. Boydston,
of the Dallas team; A. F. Toner, Aug
ust Risser V. p. Fiske, Professor
Clyde Winter, J. c. Hayter, Alvie Nor
ton, Elmer Strayer, Robert VanOrs-
del and Blair Dunkelberger.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-02-22
MANY WE'RE MASKED
Enjoyable Social Event at Woodman
Hall i'm Dallas.

The young ladies masquerade ball.
given in the Woodman Hall last Fri
day night, was the most brilliant social
event of the year. Sixty maskers were
present and their costumes were the
handsomest ever seen in Dallas. De-
string to make the dance completely
successful, the managers engaged at
heavy expense professional costumer
to come from Portland and supply the
necessary DISCUSSES. The arrangements
had been admirably planned, and the
management of the ball itself reflected
rare credit on those having it in
charge. A program of late popular mu-
sic by the Dallas orchestra of seven
pieces added greatly to the pleasure
fully decorated with ferns, Oregon
grape, flags, crimson hearts and
bunting.
Many of the old familiar characters
were noted among the maskers, but
most of the costumes were new to
Dallas spectators. So varied were the
characters represented, and so rich
the costumes, that the judges, Mrs. e.
C. Richmond, H. l.. Fenton and w. G.
Vassall, found it difficult task to
decide upon the prize winners After
careful deliberation, the awards were
made as follows: Handsomest lady
costume, Mrs. Eugene Byerly; hand
soonest gentleman costume, Clarence
Shultz; best sustained lady character,
Mrs. Will Tatom; Indian woman"
best sustained gentleman character,
Judge l.. d. Brown, "Ole from Eola-
Supper was served at Postlethwaite
restaurant from II until o'clock.
The excellent menu furnished for the
occasion served to spread Mr.. Postle-
thwaite's reputation as a caterer and
increase the popularity of Dallas new
restaurant.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-02-22
WILL DISMISS TWO
Prosecutor Heney Refuses 10 Discuss
Hermann Trial.

When interviewed in San Francisco.
Friday. Francis ]. Heney declined to
say when Hermann would be brought
to trial again. He showed a disincli-
nation to discuss the recent trial at
Portland, but said certain Of the seven
indictments for alleged land frauds
will be dismissed. He refused TO state
when he will ask for the dismissals.
The two indictments against Henry
Medium will not be dismissed at the
present time" he said. for he Is a
witness. The indictment against Will
hanson will not be dismissed. but /
will ask for the dismissal OF the in
dictments against both Mckinley and
Puter. for they have served a term In
prison"
Heney says he is unable TO state
when he will return TO Portland. He
refuses to discuss the personnel Of
the Hermann jury and also declined TO
discuss the result Of the trial.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-02-22
ARTISAN RECEPTION
Members of Order VIII Honor SUI
preme Medical Director.

The members of the United Artisans
lodge of Dallas will hold a reception
in Woodman Hall next Saturday night
in honor of DR.. W. o. Manion, Su-
preme Medical Director of the order.
The reception will be public and every
citizen of Dallas is cordially invited to
attend
An excellent program is being pre-
pared for the occasion. Professor
Jerro, a musician of note, will be in
Dallas on that evening and will fur
nish several numbers on the program.
The Dallas orchestra will also render
several of its best selections. Other
musical and literary numbers will
make the program one that the people
can not afford to miss.
The Artisans are everywhere noted
as clever hosts. and their reception in
Dallas viii doubtless be largely attend
ed.