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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
BIC BATTLE
At LAST
IS ENDED
HEADQUARTERS
NOW CLOSED
nrBRnnnATIn kEAInnITV
DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY
Will Organize the Legislature and
Business VIII Continue at the
Old Stand" as Formerly

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 16.-Demo.
cratic headquarters will be closed to.
morrow. The remaining work Incl
dent to caring for the interests of the
party and its successful candidates for
office will be conducted in the private
office of Chairman Vertrees in this
city. Secretaries WINS and Morton will
return to their homes to take up the
long neglected threads of their private
business. These three gentlemen
Vertrees, WINS and Morton-have won
the respect and admiration of the de-
mocracy of the state, and especially of
the local leaders and the rank and file
here, because of their great ability,
their uniform courtesy andspatience and
their their thorough understanding of
all the details of the situation. Major
Vertrees has been in the headquarters
in the Maxwell house night and day
since the Monday following the con-
vention which nominated Senator Tay-
lor for the governorship. He has been
absent, in all that time, but part of
one evening. The headquarters have
opened for business each day about :
a. m., and Maj. Vertrees has never re-
tired before the next morning. Sec
retary Twins has been on duty with the
chairman all the time. Secretary Nor
ton has been equally faithful in his at.
tention to business, part of his time,
however, being occupied in making the
campaign trips with Senator Taylor as
the direct personal representative of
the committee.
The work in headquarters closes with
the absolute assurance that the demo-
Gratis will contiol the legislature, in
both branches. The attempts in cer-
tain parts of the state to deprive demo-
Gratis of the results of their victory will
fail. In not one case where the republi
cans and assistant republicans have
to overcome the actual results has any
thing like dishonesty on the part of the
democrats been charged. All attempts
to count out the successful candidates
have beeu based on purely technical
grounds, with the exception Of DeKalb
and few other counties.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
BUTCHERS DECLARE PACKERS
FEAR FEDERAL PROSECUTION
LOOKS LIKE 4 SKIN GAME
Heir Had Been Advised to Send
Money to Unknown Woman
for Information Wanted

Washington, Nov. 17.-Under the
erroneous impression that suit for the
title to a vast area of land has been de-
cid by the supreme court of the United
States in favor of the heirs of ex-Gov.
Sewer, who was the executive of Ten
nessee soon after the revolutionary war,
persons by the name Of Sewer from all
parts of the country are writing to that
tribunal for Information.
One of the latest letters came from a
small town in Texas. In it the state
ment was made that correspondence
with an attorney, supposed to repre-
sent some of the "heirs," had led to
the suggestion that information in re-
gard to the suit could be obtained by
sending S. to woman in Washington,
d. C.,, whose street address does not
appear in the directory.
The clerk of the court has replied to
all the inquiries by stating that no
such suit was pending in the supreme
court of the United States.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE
Leaders from All Over the Country
May Meet in Baltimore Next
Week to Outline Policy.

Baltimore, Nov. II. Preliminary steps
have been taken in the movement for a
conference to be held in this city OF
democratic party leaders from every
section of the country for the purpose
of outlining general future policy OF
the party.
The committee of Maryland demo-
Gratis having the matter in charge de-
cided TO invite National Chairman
Norman E, Mack, Representative
ChampClark and Representative Lloyd
to come to Baltimore early next week
to consider the matter with the Mary
land committee, which is composed of
Gov. Crothers, United States Senators
Rayner and Smith and Congressman
Covington and Talbot.
eff all sections of the country are
represented at such conference, Mr..
Mack said in letter expressing will
ingness to cooperate, smuch good may
grow out of it. But if confined to GER
tain states and few sections, much
harm might grow out OF such con-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
The Twilight Of Life.

The muscles of the stomach in old age are
not as strong or active as in youth and in
consequence old people are very subject tc
constipation and indigestion. Many seldom
have a bowel movement without artificial
aid. Many, also, have unpleasant eructa-
tions Of gas from the stomach after eating.
All this can be avoided by the use of DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, which permanent
ly regulates the bowels so that passages
come naturally, and so strengthens the stom
ach that food is digested without discomfort.
1t is absolutely guaranteed to do what is
claimed, and if you want to try it before
buying, send your address for free sample
bottle to PePsin Syrup Co., II9 Caldwell
Bldg, Monticello, ILL., 1t is>sold by all
dealers at soc and 81 bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
CASON--DE ARMOND

With all the simplicity and impres
sive dignity that attends home wed.
ding, the marriage of Miss Lillian DE
Almond, of Clinton, La, and Mr.. Au-
brey A. Cason, of this city, was somn.
lied Saturday evening at "Rose Cot
tage," the country home of the groom's
mother at Independence, La, Rev. Mr..
McKane, of Kentwood, being the Off
Giant.
Before an improvised altar of ferns
and roses, with softly shaded tapers,
the solemn vows were taken. The lovely
nuptial music was given by Miss Lu-
Gil Cason and Mrs. JOS. G. Nelson.
The bride is the charming and gifted
daughter of Mr.. Henry DeArmond, of
Johnson City, Tennessee, but for sew
eral years has made her home at Clin
ton with her sister, Mrs. Eugene Ad-
Ter. She has been valued member of
the faculty of the Independence High
School.
The groom is the brilliant young
teacher of mathematics in Souls Busi-
College in this city.
Among the guests present at the
marriage were Mr.. and Mrs. Robert X.
Rochester and Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph z.
Nelson, of New Orleans, and l.. Pal
mer Smith, of Nashville, Tennessee.
Mr. and Mrs. Cason will make their
home in New Orleans. Orleans
Picayune, 13th.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
A. B. CROUCH IS
MADE CASHIER

The promotion of A. b. Crouch to be
cashier of the Unaka National Bank,
by the board of directors Of that insti-
tuition yesterday, will meet with The
hearty approval of the banks custom
ers and accepted generally as the prop
er thing to do. Mr.. Crouch is a native
of Johnson City and is one of our best
and strongest young men. He has
grown to manhood in the Unaba Bank
and its predecessors, is thoroughly con-
versant with its affairs and competent
to manage same and continue the
building-up process that has made this
one of the strongest banking institu-
tions in East Tennessee. While The
Comet sincerely regrets the terrible
calamity that mazda his promotion
possible, we just as sincerely congratu-
late Mr.. Crouch upon his appointment.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
REGULAR DEMOCRAT
ELECTED IN PERRY

Columbia, Tenn, Nov. 16-Aftel
wrangling ever points and listening to
appeals from lawyers the board of elec-
ton commissioners of Perry county
this afternoon decided that they would
not go behind the returns and will GER
tify to the state board that t. Brown
received 125 more votes than John A.
Greer, in that county.
This action by the Perry commission
decides the contest in the Twentieth
senatorial district in favor of the regu-
lar democrat. DR.. Brown ran on a
platform free of all pledges as to Uuit-
ed States senator and other officers and
declines to state his preference in that
respect. The Perry election board, it
is understood, will enclose copy of
Greer's charges of irregularity to the
state board.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
JOHNSON CITY
NOVEMBER 26
NIGHT At MEMORIAL HALL
Opens IN Nashville on 22nd and
Makes Third Lecture in This
City, Following Knoxville

johnson City people will be permit
ted to hear Governor M. r. Patterson
in his new role, as lecturer, Saturday
night, November 26, at Memorial Hall.
The governor opens in Nashville on
the 22nd, comes to Knoxville on the
25th and makes his third stop at John
son City. The subject of his lecture is
"True Reforms and False Reformers. y
1t is said by those who know that,
while the subject might indicate other
wise, there is absolutely nothing per-
sonal or political in it.
1t can be truly said that Governor
Patterson is adopting the lecture field
solely as means of support. He has
no political axes to grind and none to
dull. The literary field has always
had attractions for him and he is pc
culiarly fitted for it by education and
culture. 1t is conceded that he can
use the English language with more
force and polish than any man in pub
lie life in Tennessee, and his state
papers have made for him national
reputation.
His addresses at the unveiling of the
to Sam Davis and the mon-
ument to the heroes of Kings mountain
were clossics and have seldom been
equalled in the south. His ability to
use caustic English is more than
equalled by his powers to interest, in
struct and entertain with eloquent pc
RODS that are marvels of rhetorical
effort and beautiful in sentiment. Few
men of today have the literary gifts of
Tennessee's retiring governor, as a wri-
ter and speaker, and he is sure to
please audiences wherever he goes.
That he will get large audience here
goes without saying Now that he is
out of politics he will be heard for his
literary talents by those who were op-
posed to him politically, but who were
honest enough to concede his ability.
Tickets will be on sale in a few days
1t 81 each.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
new CUNARD LINER WILL Be
LARGEST VESSEL IN WORLD
.FUSI0NISTS SURE TO LOSE
Several Prohibition Members The
Straight Democrats Secure 20
Senators, 48 Representatives

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 17.-Assum-
ing that statewide prohibition or local
option is to be the test of democracy in
the coming legislature, the fusionists
are laying strong claim to control on
joint ballot, conceding the senate to
the democrats.
On the other hand, granting that the
democrats propose to abide their plat
form declaration that the liquor ques-
ton should not be made a partisan
issue, the fusionists have not the re-
motest chance to even organize either
house, to say nothing of the control on
joint ballot. Flimsy contests, seeking
to overthrow the result shown by the
| face of the returns, are availing moth
ing. The decision in Perry county
yesterday giving The certificate to T.
B. Brown, straight democrat, is but a
| forecast of what is sure to result in the
others.
To determine the result in the legis-
lative elections the face of the returns
is taken as basis. Such is the basis
on which the election of Hooper is
claimed, and the same theory must
apply to members of both senate and
house.
On the face of the returns the demo-
Gratis have elected twenty senators and
forty-eight representatives, which are
sufficient to control on joint ballot.
No returns are in from DeKalb. There
the face of the returns will show the
defeat of Preston, but affidavits have
already been made by fusion election
officers to the effect that the returns
have been "doctored" since they were
certified, and that the figures as certi-
fed by the clerks and judges would
have elected Preston. AT the same
time this situation holds up the returns
from DeKalb as whole, including
the representive, who is democrat.
The fusionists can lay positive claim
to but one senator-O. X. Holiday,
the irreconcilable. The republicans
have elected eight senators. Four are
men who became candidates while
Patterson was still in the race. After
the convention of October 9th they are
understood to have returned to the
party and are expected to go into a
democratic caucus, where the temper
anee question will not be permitted to
enter.
In the lower house there are two
who are in like situa-
tion. The democrats have elected 48
exclusive of DeKalk, the re-
publicans have elected "a and the fu-
sionists Is.
1t is assured that the democrats will
dictate how the state shall be redis-
tficted, elect the next United States
senator and control in all purely parti-
san matters.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
RETAIL PRICE
OF MEAT WILL
REMAIN UP IN THE ARR
Unless the Packers Give Butchers
at Least Three Months Con- !
tract at Present Reduction

Chicago, Nov. 1.-THE Mas
ter Butchers association today
announced that they can make
no reduction in the retail prices
of meat until the packers give
them contracts declaring that
the recent reductions made by
packers will be effective for at
least three months. The butch
ers declare the packers have
made the reductions merely be-
cause they fear federal prosecu-
ton and as soon as the scare is
over prices will go back.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
.ENPLOYES HURT IN WRECK
Passenger Engine Crashes Into the
Side of a Freight Traln-No
Passengers were Injured

Richmond. Ind, Nov. IT,
In a collision between a passen-
ger train and q freight on the
Pennsylvania railroad near here
early today three employees of
the company were badly hurt
and many thousands of dollars
of damage was done, while
traffic was delayed many hours.
None of the passengers were
injured. The passenger engine
crashed into the side of the
freight train.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
FOUL ROTTEN EGGS
Philadelphia Feeds New Workers
on Rotten Eggs, Decayed Meat
and Poisonous Candy.

New York, Nov. 17.-That meat so
decayed that it has to be sprayed with
sulphurous acid to conceal its condition
is being sold daily TO the public was
one of the disclosures made by the mu-
nicipal authorities investigating into
general food conditions here. Candy
that has been treated with sulphurous
acid to prevent sickness is sold to chill
dren, it was also developed
Investigation of bakeries shows that
in more than fifty concerns rotten eggs
were used in the making of all kinds
of cakes Many of the eggs, known
as "rots and spots, are brought from
Philadelphia, where strict enforce
ment Of the law prevents their sale.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24

There is more CataFrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together
and until the last few years was supposed to
be incurable, For great many years doctors
pronounced it a local disease and prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing to
cure with local treatment pronounced it incur
able. Science has proven catarrh to be con-
stitutional disease and therefore requires con-
stitutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure
manufactured by # j. Cheney & Co.. Toledo,
Ohio, taken internally in doses from 10 drops
to teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucuous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred collars for any case 1t fails
to cure Send for circulars ahd testimonials.
Address: +, j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for Constipation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
The Hub of the Body.

The organ around which all the other
organs revolve, and upon which they are
largely dependent for their welfare, is the
stomach. When the functions of the stom-
ach become impaired, the bowels and liver
also become deranged. To cure disease
of the stomach, liver or bowels get DR.. Cald-
WELLS Syrup Pepsin. 1t is the promptest
relief for constipation and dyspepsia ever
compounded.
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 a free
sample bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co. II9 Cald-
well Bldg, Monticello, H. 1t is sold by
all dealers at soc and 81 bottle,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
USE THE WIRELESS
IN GAME OF CHESS

Victoria, B. G., Nov. IA peculiar
feature of the voyage of the steamer
Zelandia, which arrived here today,
was chess match by wireless between
Capt. Philips and four passengers OF
the ZelandIa and Mr.. Frick and four
passengers from the Maulxura. The
game, which was won by the Zelandia
in six moves, began when the steamers
were in sight of each other, and the
last move took place when they were
400 miles apart.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
SKIN AFFECTIONS,
Whether on Infant or Grown Person, cured
by zemO and Zem0 SOap.-An
Unusual Offer.

The City Drug Co. says to every person,
be it man. woman or child, who has an ir-
ritated, tender or itching skin to come to
our store and procure a bottle of Zemo and
a cake of Zemo soap, and if you are not en-
tirely satisfied With results, come back and
get your money. So confident are we OF the
efficacy of this clean, simple treatment that
we make you this unusual offer.
Zemo is a clear liquid for external use
that has cured so many cases of eczema,
pimples, dandruf and other forms of skin
eruption. Zemo and Zemo soap are the
most economical as well as the cleanest and
most effective treatment for affections of the
skin or scalp, whether on infant or grown
person. Nv
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
Not Sorry for Blunder.

Ifmy friends hadn't blundered in think
ing | was doomed victim of consumption,
l might not be alive now, writes d. T.
Sanders, of Harrodsburg, KY, but for
years they saw every attempt to cure lung
racking cough fail. AT last tried Dr.
Kings New Discovery The effect was
wonderful 1t soon stopped the cough and
am now in better health than have had
for years. This wonderful life-save is an
unrivaed remedy for coughs, colds, lagrippe
asthma, Group, hemorrhages, whooping
cough or weak lungs. soc, ST.. Trial bot
tie free. Guaranteed by H. c. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
The Yeager Family.

Once in a lifetime remedy is discovered
that is so productive Of good results that a
whole family can cure itself of many things.
Mrs. ]. w. Yeager, of Beirne, Ark, and
her entire family suffered terribly from ma
laria, constipation and stomach trouble gen
orally and she writes they were all cured
with DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Natur-
ally she is glad TO have Us tell our readers
about it.
1t is absolutely guaranteed to do what is
claimed, and if you want to try it before
buying, send your address for free sample
bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co, rI9 Caldwell
Bldg, Monticello, Ill. 1t is sold by all
druggists at soc and ST. bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
36,346 POPULATION
FOR KNOXVILLE

Washington, Nov, II. - Knoxville
Tenn, has population of 36,3 ac
cording to the statistics of the thir
teenth census made public today. This
is an increase of 3, 100, or 1l.4 per cent.
over 32,637 in 1900.
Knox county, Tennessee, contains
the city of Knoxville, has population
of "a, 1877 compared with "a, 302 in 1900,
an increase of 26.7 per cent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24

Hon A. A. Holsclaw, who has been
in the northwest for the past sixteen
months, returned last Thursday eve
ming. He has sold his property here
to County Clerk Snider and will move
to johnson City, where he will engage
in the practice of law. Mr.. Holsclaw
is live, energetic fellow, and no doubt
will get sin the swim" Of johnson
Uity.-Mountain City Tomahawk.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
BUYS LOT AND MONU-
MENT, THEN SUICIDES

Bloomington, Ill.,, Nov. T.-Yester-
day Chris Frederick, farmer, bought
a cemetery lot and monument, and
mailed check to local undertaken
with note instructing him to find his
body in a back lot. Frederick's body
was found today with a bullet in the
brain.
Byron Chase is back from Conkling.
Read the Want Column.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
Saved an Iowa Mans Life.

The very grave seemed to yawn before
Robert Madsen, of West Burlington, Iowa
when, after seven weeks in the hospital
four Of the best physicians gave him up.
Then was shown the marvellous curative
power of Electric Bitters. For, after eight
months Of frightful suffering from liver
trouble and yellow jaundice, getting no help
from other remedies or doctors, FIVE bottles
Of this matchless medicine completely cured
him. It's positively guaranteed for stomach
liver and kidney troubles and never disap-
points. Only soc at H. C. Miller's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24

Group is most prevalent during the dry
cold weather of the early winter months
Parents of young children should be prepar.
ed for it. All that is needed is bottle Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Many
mothers are never without it in their home:
and ithas never disappointed them. Sold
by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24

Many school children suffer from consti-
patton, which is often the cause of seeming
stupidity at lessons. Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets are an ideal medicine
to give child, for they are mild and gentle
in their effect, and will cure even chronic
constipation. Sold by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
OWL ALIGHTS ON SHIP
$50 MILES FROM LAND

Victoria, B. c., Nov. 17.-SteamShip
Zelandia, which arrived yesterday from
Australia, had on board California
barnyard owl, which alighted Saturday,
$50 miles from the nearest land.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
Shall Wemen Vote?

Ifthey did, millions would vote DR.. King S
New Life Pills the true remedy for women
For banishing dull, tagged feelings, back
ache or headache, constipation. dispelling
colds, imparting colds, imparting appetite
and toning up the system, they're unequal
ed. Easy, safe, sure, 2sc at H. c. Miller's
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24

Mrs. Eva Earnest and two of her
grandchildren, Eva and Felix, children
of the late Tate l.. Earnest, have gone
TO Castlewood, Va, to spend the winter
with Mrs, Rosa Dickenson, a daughter
of Mrs. Earnest. Miss Margaret Ear
nest has returned to school at Millers-
burg, Ky.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24

The old, old story, told times without
number, and repeated over and over again
for the last 36 years, but it is always a well
come story to those in search of health.
There is nothing in sthe world that cures
coughs and colds as quickly asChdmberiain' S
Cough Remedy. Sold by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24

Lame back comes on suddenly and is ex-
tremely painful. Itis caused by rheumatism
Of the muscles. Quick relief is afforded by
applying Chamberlain's Liniment. Sold
by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24
THIEVES GET GUNS
IN THE NIGHT

Some one more anxious for guns
than particular how they were obtain
ed, broke plate glass window at the
store of Edward Blake d Son yesterday
morning and helped themselves = to
their shot guns and some shells, etcH
No clue has yet been obtained as to the
thieves.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24

Babies don't mind cold or take cold if
kept well with DR.. Fahrney's Teething Syr-
mp. Get it anywhere. Sample free. (no-dc
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-11-24

DR.. Fahrney's Teethng Syrup conformf
to the'pure food and drug law; every bottle
guaranteed. Sample free. dec