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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15

Knoxville, Tenn, Sept. Ex-senator
r. l.. Taylor is guest Of Knoxville
and the Appalachian Exposition for
few days. He is in excellent spirits,
bur shows signs of recent severe at
tack of bronchitis, and his health is
such that he will return direct to
Washington and go under the care of
a physician. Talking of Tennessee
politics, he said
81 was in hopes that the proposition
of Governor Patterson would clear the
sky Of the democratic party The on
ly thing can say is that | am for
peace and harmony in my party, and
am for Cancellation and reconciliation.
Now is the time for moderation and
concession, as the only means by
which the democracy Of Tennessee can
regain prestige. My message to the
Independents is to look well before
they act. There is a tremendous re-
sponsibility lying at their door. TO
the regulars | would say the same
thing, and hope they will reach an
amicable settlement of their difference
es before it is too late.
Asked if he would take-the stump in
the approaching campaign, he replied;
"In a straight race between the
democratic and republican parties /
am always'ready to fight on the DEM
ocratic side of the line
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15
MANY STUDENTS ENROLLED
Noted College Has an Aospiciou'
Opening and a Great Year
Is Before the Institution
regular.

Milligan College began the 1901
school year yesterday with the bright
est prospects for great years work
in the history of this noted institution.
The enrolment is so great that every
available room in the dormitory has
been filled and all the families in the
village that take boarders have all
they can accommodate and the presi-
dent of the college states that if others
come, who have not heretofore made
arrangements, they will have TO go
back home, for they cannot be accom-
modated. Milligan College has grown
to be one of the best institutions of
learning in East Tennessee and our
people have every reason to be proud
of its record and its prospects for en-
larged usefulness,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15
FRANK GILMER DIES

After an illness of five months Frank
Gimer died yesterday morning at 615
o'clock of tuberculosis at the home Of
his uncle, ]. w. Crumley, on King
street. Frank was the eldest child of
Mr. and Mrs. J. o. Gilmer and was 10
years old last month. At the time he
was taken i'll he was employed in the
office of Supt Pettiplace, of the c.,
G, II o. at Erwin.
He was patient sufferer and bore
his affection with christian fortitude
and was never afraid to die, although
it was natural that in just entering life
ne should want to live. He was con
scious to the last and talked with
members of the family almost at the
moment of dissolution. The funeral
services will be held this afternoon at
2.30 O'Clock in the Munsey Memorial
church and will be conducted by Rev.
5. B. Vaught.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15
FOR HARMONY AGREEMENT
State Committee to Make Over
torres to Independents Little
HOPE of Reconciliation.

Nashville, Sept. lathe regular
democratic state executive committee
this afternoon adopted plan for party
harmony. The purpose is to induce
the independent democrats tomorrow
not to endorse the republican guberna-
torial candidate, Ben w. Hooper. The
plan is for the appointment of com
mittee of ten from each faction to for
mulate harmony agreement and in
case this committee fails, u submit
party differences 70 the rational DEM
ocraiic committee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15
Don't Break Down,

Severe strains on the vital organs like
strains on machinery, cause break downs
You can't oyer-tax stomach, liver, kidneys
bowels or nerves without serious danger to
yourself If you are weak or rundown, or
under strain Of any kind, take Electric Bit
tiers, the matchless tonic medicine Mrs. J.
f. Van de Sandc, of Kirkland, H., 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, 1910-09-15
WILL ERECT TOWER
NEAR THE FOUNTAIN

The Southern will operate the gates
to be erected at Main and Market
street crossings by compressed air
from watchtower to be erected on
the square near the fountain. The
Roam street gates will be operated sep
arately.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15
TONESBORO BANK ELECTS
OIL. HENSLEY AS CASHIER

Jonesboro, Sept, 13,-At meeting of
the directors of the First National Bank
held here, o. l.. Hensley was elected
cashier TO succeed Chas. c. Mcpherson,
who died few weeks ago.
Mr. Hensley is now and has for some
time been city recorder of Jonesboro.
lie is popular and successful business
man. He has entered upon the dis
charge Of his duties.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15
CONGRESSIONAL RACE
STARTS I'm EARNEST

1t is announced on what is consider
ed good authority that Hon. A. A..
Taylor and DR. Massey will both quail
ify today for the congressional nomi-
nation, for one or both terms probably
the short term.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15
resolution. Be it further

Resolved, That the chairman of the
democratic executive committee take
such action rs may be necessary to
convey the sense OF this committee as
expressed in this resolution TO the in
dependent convention which is called
to convene tomorrow.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15

Can be depended uyon" is an expression
we all like to hear, and when it is used in
with Chamberlain Collie, Chol J.
era and Diarrhoea Remedy it means that IT
never fails 10 cure diarrhoea, dysentery or
bowel complaints. 1t is pleasant to take
and equally valuable for children and
adults. Sold by all dealers,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15
G
Oociet4
Simmonds- McSpadden Wedding.

Simmonds- McSpadden Wedding.
The wedding of Miss Dora May Nc
Spadden and James Robinson Sim
monds, which took place in this city
today at high noon, was celebrated at
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs, J. T. McSpadden, 404 Penn
sylvania aveune, in the presence of
many friends and relatives.
Mr.. Simmonds, the groom, is the son
of DR.. and Mrs. J. b. Simmonds, of
Richmond, and is well known young
attorney of Johnson City. Mr.. Sim
monds was for a number of years in
Richmond, later being an employe Of
the G., G. & 0. railroad. Since the first
of July, Mr.. Simmonds has been with
the firm of Phlegar, Powell, Price &
Shelton, he being in the Johnson City
Office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simmonds will be at
home to their friends after October so
at Johnson City, Tem.-Bristol News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15
IS WORTHY OF
YOUR SERVICES
SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEK
Big Bonus for C1ub of Fifteen
Dollars if Paid Before Saturday
Night, September 18th.

The special prize given by The Com
ct this week is a beautiful ornamental
bronze clock and is on exhibition at
VIM. Silver Il Cos store. 1t goes as
an extra reward for the contestant who
turns in the most money by Saturday
night, Sept. II, at 8 o'clock, and does
not affect the votes upon the grand
prizos in any way.
The contest will close at midnight
Saturday night, October |, when all
votes must be in the box. On Monday
following the box will be opened by a
special committee of disinterested citi-
zens and the vote counted in the pres
ence of all contestants and their friends
who care to be present The time and
place will be announced later
For week ending Sept. II special
bonus of $4,000 votes will be allowed
for every $500 paid in by any contest
ant.
1000 votes on every dollar on new
subscribers.
1900 votes on every dollar on back
subscriptions.
5000 votes on every dollar paid upon
accounts of dropped subscribers.
500 vote coupon is still good with
every dollar paid.
OCT of Town Contestants
We want to say to the contestants
who do not live in the city that these
weekly prizes are articles of real val
ue and that yeu have an equal chance
to win with those who live in the city.
They go to the party who turns in the
most money and you can win if you
work. All the prizes can be won by
outsiders under the rules, if they work
for them. We mention this because
irresponsible parties have made the
statement that no one living out of
Johnson City was eligible for first prize
There are absolutely no restrictions.
All of them can go to Erwin or Telford
if the contestants in those places get
the most votes.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15

ChamberIain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy is today the best known med
icine in use for the relief and cure of bowel
complaints. 1t cures gripping, diarrhoea,
dysentery, and should be taken at the first
unnatural looseness of the bowels. 1t is
equally valuable for children and adults. 1t
always cures. Sold by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15

"All thought I'd lose my leg, writes J.
A. Swensen, of WATERFOWL, Wis. en-
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. y
Tnfailble for skin eruptions, eczema, salt
rheum, boils, fever sores, burns, scalds, cut
and piles. csc at II. c. Miller's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15

Don't waste your money buying plasters
when you can get a bottle of Chamberlain S
Liniment for twenty-five cents. "A piece of
flannel dampened with this iniment 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, 1910-09-15

Furniture stored in the T. f. Hurst
warehouse Oh Southern Raj way.
Leave order with r. w. Fields, City
Transfer Co., Sterchi Furniture Co,
Armhurst-Smith Parkes Co., Conner
Bros. r. e. Hurst, Real Estate Office.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15

JOS. p. Summers and daughter, Miss
Carrie, left on No. AZ yesterday after
noon for Wellesley, Mass, thirteen
miles from Boston, where Miss Carry
will enter Wellesley College, noted
school for women, for the coming year.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15

l.. p. Scantlin has gone to Louis
Vile to enter business, having retired
from the plumbing business with G..
o. Biddle, in this city.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15

AS mrrrury wa sur " distr3y d" sense of
smell aud tCiaU,,inlr ttrai re the Whole SyS-
tenn wAcn eht,ria- Il throa.f" lac rlitCt'us sun :
faces. such ;trtlc'' should never he used eX-
cprt on presctip' IONS from r"ruiabl" phY>l-
clans aS the eAtsagG TN y VIII d = ten fold
70 the good y II en- posiOly dGrtefro;u them.
Hans Catarrh Cure. wauutu ituTfd ~ u. j,
tlhrnev & Co Tolrda. q contains no ,ncrcury,
aud Is tnkan iaternaly. acting directly upon
ths blood and 'suruus surfrceS Of the system.
In buytug Hall Catarrh Cure be SIR You get
the genuine, Il Is tako2 internally ahd tnade
IN Toledo, Ohlo, by + ] Cheney GO Test-
Sold by ORA gist. Price. -. per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti patton,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15

Leaves are falling Babies don I fall away
while taking DR.. Fahrney's Ieething Syrup.
1t makes sap-blood. (sep-oct
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15

Watch babies bowels till the frosts come.
Dir. Fahrney's Teething Syrup keeps them
in good shape, Sample free. (seP-oc
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15

Elder w. s. Buchanan was down
from Bristol yesterday and reported
the meeting at the Central Christian
Church as starting Off with fine pros
poets of success. There had been nine
additions the first two days of the
meeting.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15
MONEY TO LOAN

On improved farms or city property, if
well located. Apply to G. 7. LEE,
over Unaka National Bank. 22-tf
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15
APPETITE GONE---BEW WARE

1t is sure sign of inward weakness when the appetite
commences lag and you have that don't care sort of
feeling meame. 1t is something that needs immediate
attention. for neglect only brings trouble and often
long illness Restore the appetite and keep it normal by
the use HosteerS Stomach Bitter 1t is for Poor APP
petite Indigestion, Dyspepsia Costiveness and Malaria
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-09-15

If you want any concrete work dor e
call on Geo. Il. Brown. If.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-04
George Graham
WeFkcd by Pair
Of Smooth Ones
Omaha Second Baseman Pays Out
Hundred Fifty for Fake Job, But
Lands Men.

IT'S a fine proposition. We are making
hundreds Of dollars a week. You can't
afford TO be out Of it,"
With some such spiel George A. Graham,
the well known ball player, who lives at
ga South Twenty-fifth street and is en-
ployed at the Union Pacific headquarters
was touched for NQ by -. Franklin and
II, p. RichardsanA NhoSwere arrested just
as they were about to glide from the city
for Saa FRANCISCO yesterday afternoon.
The pair ,vAhh hail from Los Angeles,
Franklin describing himself as a salesman
and hchardsQn as a manufacturing
drugglst, hsdgofficss at S3S-g Paxton build
ing. They represented themselves to be
The United Manufacturing Company
unc)' of Seattle and st. Louis and as
such advertised for a manager for Omaha
Graham was one of the applicants for the
position and when, according to police in
formation, he appeared at the office, he
was told he would have to put UP $3.50.
"Of course 1t was said, that money is
being invested ". the company, but we
must lave II in order to insure that you
will push the business" The talk was so
plausible that Graham bit and was bitten.
He did not feel the teeth until yesterday
afternoon, however. There was a slight
tinge Of suspicion n to satisfy his mind
he revisited the Paxton building. When
the elevator switched him off at 1888 he
turned the handle Of the door and expected
to walk In as he had done on other oc-
casions. But the door was locked. He was
bewildered for a moment at the prospect Of
the vanishing Of his hard earned $3.50.
Pulling himself together the thought struck
him that the pair might be going off by
the afternoon train, The thought soon
resolved itself into action and he sped to
the Union depot where luck favored him.
Standing beside a quartet Of grips he
espied Franklin aud Richardson and ac-
quainting the depot officials of his mission
Officers Allen and Mansfield arrested the
pair. Richardson tried, it is said. to buy
off Graham by giving him SIS, but Graham
was not taking anything this time and
the manufacturer Of medicine" and his
pal a few minutes afterwards found them
selves at the police station.
When they were searched a ticket for
San Francisco was found Ia the possession
of each. Franklin had $50 and Richardson
$37. An investigation Of the grips brought
to light a number of letter heads with the
title United Manufacturing Company
Qnc.)" underneath it to the right and left.
Graham appeared before the grand jury
to give evidence in the sWindle. Detectives
who worked on the case were also wit
nesses.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-04
Omaha Orders in
Insurance Frauds
Believed Big Conspiracy Has Been
Unearthed at st. Paul by
Lodges.

ST. PAUL, MINI, March 2-(Special)
The Mystic T~oilers. Des Moines: the
Modern brotherhood Of America. Mason
city; the knights and Ladies' OF Security,
Omaha, and many other fraternul insur-
ance orders, are involved In frauds UNI
covered here by insurance Investigators,
which the lodgemen believe will develop
into a gigantic conspiracy to mulct their
lodges out OF hundreds OF thousands Of
dollars on graveyard Insurance."
supreme Knight Kirkpatrick OF the
knights and Ladies' Of Security is here
from Omaha and has been taking an ac-
tve hand in the investigation, in which
he has been aided by State Insurance
Commissions ]. ]. Hartigan.
The fraudulent practices have been go
ing on for several years, according TO in
formation given Mr.. Hartlgan by the in
v~estlgators. In some cases deaths have
occurred and claims have been paid. Some
recent ones excited suspicion and were
held up pending an inquiry. Criminal pro-
ceedings are probable. Detectives for the
fraternal companies have been at work
on the cases for weeks. and the general
of the companies hope to fasten
charges of fraud upon the eonspirators.
In some cases the persons insured are
CihlHl6d TO De parLleS TO the FRAUDS, nav
ing secured insurance by false age state
ments. In other cases the insured per-
claim total ignorance, and place the
on officers of the local lodge.
The knights and Ladies' OF Security are
the most deeply concerned in the affair,
and II is estimated that they nave 200
out that have been secured by
means. Twenty of these a
been cancelled. The Loyal Mystic
Hastings, Neb., is also deeply In
n investigation has been under way
about four months, and started with
a suit filed in st. Paul against the
Knights and Ladies of Security. Harvey
Hall, attorney for the order, made an
Investigation and found facts that led him
to believe that a conspiracy was on foot.
This soon brought in the general officers
Of the order and of the Court of Honor,
and they have been working steadily.
They found that in many cases people
were insured in five or six fraternal or
ders who knew nothing about IT.
A few days ago a feeble woman of 70
found in Minneapolis who was car
$4,000 of insurance, but who de-
clared she knew nothing about It.
The officials who have been at work
one man Of being the brains of
the conspiracy and some lodge officers of
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-04
JACK BEST WILL HAVE "TRIP
Plans Made for Veteran Trainer to
Take Jaunt TO Old Home.


LINCOLN, March 3~.-(Special. Jack
Best, the veteran Nebraska trainer, is as
sured of a trip to England next summer
at the expense OF CoTnhusker alumni and
undergraduates, A berth and passage were
yesterday ordered by DR.. James T. Lees on
a steamship that wifi sail from New York
to Liverpool on the afternoon of jun IA.
The Nebraska trainer will travel second
class, which is the best accommodation
afforded outside of the state room class
on the liners plying etwee New York
and foreign ports.
From Lincoln TO Liverpool Trainer Best
will travel with DR.. Lees and his party Of
tourists, who will make a trip through
Europe this summer. DR.. Lees will direct
the of Trainer Best through
New York, and viii set him on his way out
Of Liverpool to his old home a few miles
south Of London.
Through the agency Of Chancellor Avery
the board Of regents has consented to
grant Jack a leave Of absence from his
work at the university for two months on
full pay, If the trainer wishes to remain
in England for a longer time than the re-
gents will permit him to do so. He will
return to Nebraska in time to AXE charge
of the training of the COrnhusker foot ball
players.
All the money necessary to pay the eX-
penses Of Jacks" trip to England has not
been raised as yet, but each day sees the
fun growing steadily. 1t is expected that
over $500 win be in the hands or the Daily
Nebraskan, the university paper, which
has In charge the task of collecting the
contributions to the fund, The mark
which the students wish the fund to reach
is $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-04
SCHOOL ATHLETES
BEGIN SPRING TRAINING
Enthusiasm Over Coming Track
Events Aroused at Mass Meet
ing Wednesday.

An enthusiastic meeting of boys inter-
.ested IN track athletics was held at the
Omaha High school Wednesday Nearly
all OF the upper classmen Of the school
were present and a large number Of the
two lower classes. Coach earns outlined
the work of the season and announced that
regular track and field practice would
begin today.
MI. Christensen, a member of the faculty
and q former track man of Ames college,
talked at some length, urging everyone to
get out and try for the team and stated
that he would be willing to help all be-
ginners IL they would come out on the
field.
The first track event to be held viii be
the cross-country run with Council Bluffs
High school, March 10. Then all the
energies Of the high school will be bent
towards taking everything in the big in
door meet to be held at the Auditorium.
April /. A little later a contest between
the three battalions OF cadets will be held
on April %. A class meet Of all four classes
Of the hIgh school will take place.
Among the important meets will be two
held with Lincoln High school some time
during April and May. May IA Omaha will
send a team to the Missouri Valley High
school meet to be held at Kansas City,
The last event of the season will be the
Nebraska State High school. meet to
determine the championship of Nebraska,
among the high schools.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-04
GOVERNOR WILL LISTEN
TO PLEA FOR LEON ANGUS
Man Implicated in Murder of NeIs
Lausten of Omaha Claiming
CIemency.
(From a staff Correspondents

FROM Il SUaII correspondent
LINCOLN, March ~3.-(Special. Leon An
gus, sentenced to life Imprisonment for
completely in the murder Of Nels Lausten
Of Omaha, was granted a hearing on an
application for a Communication OF sentence
by Governor Sh~allenberger today.
H, B. F1eharty, attorney for Angus, In
formed the governor that the application
was made not because any new evidence
had been discovered, but hat Angus he's
received more than his share Of the punish.
ment in comparison with the others con-
victed with him.
Jay O'Hearn was sentenced to be hanged
and his sentence was committed to life i'm
prisonment by the supreme court; Joe War
rem was convicted of completely In the rob-
berry OF the saloon keeper and sentenced To
fifteen years, which was reduced to ten
years BY the supreme court, and he was
later paroled by Governor Sheldon; Mel
sons life sentence was reduced to ten
years.
Angus pleaded guilty to the crime and
was sentenced for life.
Angus Informed the governor today that
when the mob attacked the Jail demanding
Harrison Clarke and TING OsHeafn crowd
the four implicated in the Lausten murder
were concealed in the cupalo Of the court
house, having been taken there by Deputy
Sheriffs Haze and Stryker, about 7:9O in the
evening.
The mother and stepfather Of Angus an
peared with him before the governor, The
executive reserved his decision until he
has an opportunity to further consider the
matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-04
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CRESTON, To-, March S-CSpecial)-
A very delicate and difficult operation
was performed upon the s weeks old
child Of Mr.. and Mrs. stephen Roberts Of
Mount Etna at one OF the hospitals in
this city yesterday afternoon. The oper-
alton is one that Is rarely attempted and
is known in surgery and medical ]parlanco
as spina-bifida. The child was born with
a small portion Of the spinal column miss
ing, leaving a small opening through
which the spinal cord gradually oozed.
forming a tumor the size OF a hens egg
which would have resulted in death in a
time. The operation consisted in
removing the tumor, by incision. then
pressing the remainder Of the spinal cord
back into place, and by making another
inclsion in the bones each side of the
leak and pressing the two together. a
sort of bridge was formed. thus stop
ping the drain of the spinal cord, and 1t
is expected the bridged part will unite
permanently. The little patient at the
present time Is reported as doing nicely.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-04

Speaking Of the moving picture shows,
they are conducted on a peculiar plan. The
curtain or screen Is suspended from the
cenfer Of the hail and The spectators Sit on
either side Of the screen. In fact there are
frequently two screens and thus four
crowds are entertained I'm one audi
.orium. The films are Of The French make
and ar6 very artistic.
There are but two classes ~ people in
Mexico. the poems. or very poor and the OF
fetal or wealthy CHS. There IS no middle
class. The Catholic church has a great
hold on the people and Il certainly looks
after their spiritual welfare. You will find
a Catholic church or chapel In every ham
let, however remote or inaccessible as Welt
as the great cathedrals in the larger cities"