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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-01-12
young women for their work.

young women for their work.
After that Sammy's life became
a nightmare. Facetious teamsters
inquired innocently of one another
in his hearing if any one had heard
of the latest thriller, the human
skyrocket, which Sells Brothers
had added to their shows.
The ladies walked way around
him as though they thought him in
league with the anarchists, and
the golden-haired typist who worked
on the second floor grew pale every
time she saw him:
And so Sammy resigned-the
story runs-and went into politics in
Tennessee to bury the disgrace of it
all. And seven years later he was
sent back TO the same town in
which he worked as messenger, II
represent his district in congress"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-01-12

dustrial agent of the Southern Ry. Co.,
was prominent visitor at the meet
ing last night Mr.. Thaekston is a
most successful business man. He is
practical and logical in his position,
and his address last night was enjoyed
by every man who heard him.
Following are few statements from
his address:
"The greatest question before your
people Is that of good roads,"
IA good road, well built, is better
after eleven years use than whea new. "
''In eleven years land in Meek
lenberg county, N. e., situated on the
pike roads, has quadrupled in value
Building town is hard work."
"Go to headquarters for what you
want"
"I am interested in the progress Of
johnson City"
Call on me, am at your services"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-01-12
THIS is THE
QUESTION
.BALLOTING TO BEGIN SOON
Question as to When Ballot Should
Be Taken Is the Bone of Con-
tention Among Members

Nashville, Tenn. Jan. 8.-Today for
the first time in week Nashville has
been politically quiet. - Saturday s
agreement which settled the muddle
between the factions of the house has
been the subject of conversation, and
is meeting everywhere with general ap-
prevail.
After spending two days at home the
members are beginning to gather in
again tonight, to begin business in
earnest Monday afternoon. 1t is prac-
tically certain that the members of
the house will begin balIoting for
United States senator next Tuesday,
January 10. This is the contention of
the fusionists, Claiming all along that
the house was legally organized Jan.
2, they maintain that Tuesday is the
constitutional day in ballot. This was
the opinion of all the fusion members
in the city today. The democrats take
the position that the house was not
legally organized, and that under no
circumstances could that body go into
the election of United States senator.
Their contention is that the house will
not be legally organized until Monday
afternoon, after the democratic mem
bers are sworn in, making consiitu-
tional quorum.
1t is understood that the democrats
of the senate cencur in this opinions.
When the house meets tomorrow aft.
ernoon at o'clock just what steps will
be taken is not known. 1t is said the
democrats will contend for reorgani-
cation. According to the opinion of
the best authorities, only two avenues
are open-proceed with organization
as if the body had not met before, or
else take up the present organization
and ratify the action of the fusionists,
man by man, with viva voce vote, a
constitutional quorum being present.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-01-12
FOR REMINDING
THE STATE DEBT

Nashville, Dec. On 1913 he
state will be under the necessity
of caring for a bonded debt o.
something over $lO,O0O,OOO. The
present legislature will be called
on to consider and at least tenta-
lively provide some method of re-
funding this debt, only fraction
of which will be paid by tie
sinking fund before that time. i
is estimated that about a million
and half dollars can be paid be-
fore July l, 1913.
The following is. the bonde.i
debt of the state:
Maturing July 1, i913-Thre
per cent settlement bonds, 50, 222,-
100.
Maturing October 1, l9l3--Fou'
and one-half per cent redemption
bonds, 81, 900, 900; four and one
half per cent penitentiary bonds,
$500, 900.
Redeemable at the will Of the
state-six per cent certificates Of
Indebtedness, 1922, 900; FIVE per
cent certificates of Indebtedness.
$14, 900.
This bings the total indebted
ness, bonded and bloating, to
Sill, 648, 100.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-01-12
JACKSON DAY.

Andrew Jackson was one of Amer
ica's men OF destiny. Born poor, mad
equately educated, he reached the high
est position in thenation'sg gift. Though
not a native of Tennessee, this state
claims him as her own, for it was as a
Tennessean that he attained the hon
ors that blossomed so thick for him.
AS United States senator, on the state
supreme bench, as provisional COVER
nor of Florida, and for two terms in
the White House, he reflected credit
and honor on the state of his adoption.
But today we think Of him in none
of his divjc positions; today even the
presidential honors are eclipsed by
those of the general. This is jackson
Day" because it is the anniversary o.
his military triumph, and it is as gen.
eral, not as president, that we hail
him.
The brilliant but unnecessary battle
of New Orleans was fought Sunday,
Jan, s, 1915, just So yours ago today.
The War of 1912 had ended officially
two weeks before, but there were no
cables and wires to carry the news to
New Orleans, where Jackson faced
Packenham and his trained English
host. Had there been means of quick
communication, the whole after plan
of Jackson's life might have been
changed, for who can say if his coun-
trymen would afterward have seen the
possible president unless it had been
for the military laurels?
Few American battles are more pic
turesque in the retrospective than that
of New Orleans. That Sabbath morn
ing dawned dark and murky. Behind
their intrenchments lay the 5000 Amer
leans, the best marksmen among them
coming from the far-of hills of Ten
nessee and the blue grass fields of Ken
lucky. II WINS brave, but undscip-
lined baud, matched against men who
hal been trained under Wellington t.
ShatSh NiCbolS ilOth VNNiJ hCid' wv
TO one the Englsh outnumhercd the
Americans, and defeat seemed impos-
siole as, long scarlet line, they moved
out of the mist and fell In fierce as
sault upon the American breastw orks.
But Jackson was there; Jackson with
his 1000 Tennessee volunteers and the
scarlet line reeled bncll before the sure
aim If those rifles. But Pack
met the retreat, and with prayers and
curses and upbraidings led them back,
only to second repulSe. When the
red ranks ebbed that second time the
battle was done; the English carried
their dead general in tlieir arms while
high over the American breastworlls
fiutlered the triumphant Stars and
Stripes and from every American throat
there went up the thrilling cry. of
"Jackson, Jackson
Today, through all the long years
that lie between, there comes TO us an
echo OF that, victorious shout, ard As
Americans and Tennesseans we lay
our tribute of loyal appreciation beside
the laurel wreath the nation long ago
awarded im-Commercial Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-01-12
WHISKY INDICTMENTS
FOUND IN KNOXVILLE

Knoxville, Tenn, jam. THE term
of United States court, in progress
here, was adjourned until Tuesday
morning.
The federal grand jury was discharged
after having returned los indictments,
most Of them for whisky selling.
w. X. Dockins, the Jefferson county
man arrested yesterday for threatening
personal violence to United States At
torney James b. Cox, because of Of
Tense he took at questions Gen. Cox
asked him on the witness stand, was
released after having been reprimand-
ed by the court.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-01-12
when Representa.ive Thompson

When Representative Thompson
from two small counties in East
Tennessee finished speech on the
floor Of the house Thursday, having
risen to question of personal priv.
ileges, he had convinced every one
of his colleagues that he must have
been the owner of famous col,
who swan river TO get a drink,
and they are now willing to excuse
the colt.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-01-12
PROMINENT MEMBER OF
B. P. o. ELKS IS DEAD

Philadelphia, Jan. WIN. G. Mey.
ers, past grand exalted ruler of the Or
der Of Elks, and said to be the original
"Hello Bill" of that organization, died
at his home here today after long i'll
ness.
Mr. Myers had for many years been
connected with the Philadelphia news
papers. He was one of the most WIDE
ly known members of the Order of
Elks, and was very popular wherever
known.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-01-12
MISSOURI GIRLS
TAUGHT LAUNDERING

Columbia, Mo-, Jan. 7.--The
University of Missouri has inaugur
ated new feature in its curriculum.
1t will teach its women students the
art of washing, so that they may
become proficient as launderers as
we'll as interpreters of Latin and
Greek.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-01-12
ENROUTE TO ALTAPASS
ARE PASSENGER AGEN )

Several passenger and industrial
agents of Southern railroads were in
the city yesterday and went up to
Altapass today as the guests of the G..
G. & o. to crystalize the "Back Home"
movement iRaugurated by the indus
trial department of the e.. g. & 0. L..
L. Lawrence, of Laurel, Miss, for
merIy of this section, is in the city and
will attend the meeting.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-01-12
DAVIS ELKINS SWORN IN
AS MEMBER OF SENATE.

Washington, Jan. 9. = Davis
Elkins was sworn in today as
senator of the United States from
West Virginia. The eldest son
of the late Senator Stephen B.
Elkins, he is the third generation
Of the family to represent his
state in the upper branch of con-
gress.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-01-12
NEW GRETNA GREEN.

Judge p. Q. Miller has established
mecca for clipping lovers. Yesterday
afternoon he married his first runawa,
couple, James NJ. Lambert and Mis-
Julia May Ramey, of Nickesvilk
Va. Next!
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-01-12
Entered at the Postofice at Johnson City, Ten
nessee Second Class Matter.

An Illinois widower proposes to help
a wife wash dishes if he can get one
If he will show one that he can keep
food enough TO dirty them he will get
life partner quicker.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-01-12
{. ]. BAXTER, sEcRETAR
OF NORMAL SCHOOL

Nashville, Jan. 9.-(SpeciaD AT a
meeting of the State Board of Educa-
tion today 4. J. Baxter, Of Jonesboro,
was elected secretary for the East Ten
nessee Normal School at Johnson City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-01-12
HoUK AND LITTLETON
PROBABLE CANDIDATES

Nashville, Jan. 9.-It is under
stood that State Senator John c..
Houk, of Knox county, while not
in reality an active republican
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-01-12
TWO RURAL CARRIERS
FORMALLY APPOINTED

Washington, Jan. o.-Rural car
riers have been appointed as follows
Hampton, route 2, l.. Harden
carrier, no sub.
Jonesboro, route s, Charles NJ.
Shaw, carrier, no sub.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-01-12

G. S. Mason, of Jonesboro, was
visitor in the city yesterday.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30
PECULIAR AFTER EFFECTS
OF GRIP THIS YEAR.
Leaves Kidneys In Weakened Condition

4, Doctors in all parts OF the country
have been kept busy with the epidemic
or grip which has visited SO many
homes. The symptoms of grip this year
are very distressing and leave the sys-
tenn in run down condition, particu-
larly the kidneys which seem to suffer
most, as every victim complains Of
lame back and urinary troubles which
should not be neglected, as these dan
ger signals often lead to more serious
sickness, such as dreaded Bright's Dis
ease. Local druggists report a large
sale on DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root which
so many people say soon heals and
strengthens the kidneys after an at
tack of grip. Swamp-Root is a great
kidney, liver and bladder remedy. and,
being an herbal compound. has gen
tie healing effect on the kidneys. which
Is almost Immediately noticed by those
who try it. Dr. Kilmer & Co, Bling
harlton, n. Y, offer to send sample
bottle of Swamp-Root, free by mail. to
every sufferer who requests it. A trial
VIII convince any one who may be in
need of it. Regular size bottles 80 cts.
and Sl.0O. For sale at all druggists.
Be sure to mention this paper.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30
Il DEPENDS on the Liver.

rs life worth living that depends
upon the liver" Yes. and that again
depends upon what you eat. and how
you eat.
Henry Ward Beecher once said "A
man with bad liver cannot be good
Christian" Henry made some mis-
takes, but in this statement he was
eminently correct. 1t is only another
version of a phrase frequently used by
the editor OF the Care of the Body
"As man eateth so is he. Los An
geles Times.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30
Bridge and
MOtOrCarS
Two Worst
Evils
By COL. WILLIAM ST. JOHN
New York

quantance with him Of noting the great
and fashionable stop the side
asked him the of the big of feminine patronage
He answered that he had few clients among
of the Glass; they visited him
loans they need of cash their
The they managed repenish after losing their regular
buy shops where had
him until
in their favor
needless say pledges
redeemed
The inducements lead and fashy that
hold be described length
subject that they
influence that bridge does and that they responsible
deal of the evils that afct society
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30
FRENCH BEAN COFFEE,
A HEALTHFUl DRINK

The healthiest ever; you can grow
II In your own garden on a small
patch 10 by 10. producing so pounds or
more. Ripens in Wisconsin 80 days.
Used In great quantities in France.
Germany and all over Europe. Send
Is cents in stamps and we Will mail
you a package giving full culture di-
rections as also our mammoth seed
catalog free. or send 81 cents and get
in addition to above 10000 kernels
indispensable vegetable aud flower
seeds-enough for bushels Of vege-
tables and flowers. John A. Salzer
Seed Co. 1872 s. Sth St.. La Crosse. Wis.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30
Perhaps Not.

An instructor in a church school
where much attention was paid to
sacred history. dwelt particularly on
the phrase And Enoch was not. for
God took him" So many times was
this repeated in connection with the
death of Enoch that he thought even
the dullest pupil would answer cor
rectly when asked in examination
State in the exact language OF the
Bible what is said of Enoch's death.
But this was the answer he got:
"Enoch was not what God took him
for "--Brooklyn Life.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30
Men Win Out
by Directing
Their Youth
Lasting
! Lessons
BY JOHN a. ROWLAND

q regret Somewhere will discover
that them nursing that they did
find themselves" enough young They let toe
uSQ 4 many young years from them.
l9lJ&SI Youth disposed have its fling 1t would need
ty3H wholly the pompngs which
SA young young shoulders But these later
especially much of the worlds work the
of young than devolving
him line himself So of the worlds and
of the worlds be learned the scientific
chronological be both student and
worker
Time young took his classical in
college a when he apprentice
his Before he fitted his calling he might expect to
middle Today special lines of effort he leaves school
prepared to take up his work.
Not long sitting the offices of corporation while
young specialists the organization talking the veteran head
establishment young already had done
anyone business possible Perhaps he felt his position
making formidable list of them his
striking example of how experience
Judgment against of inexperienced youth than
this little business Out of half dozen marked criticisms
them left
they had canvasd by the
thirty experience and things How and why
him his explanations of
young had received all the advantages of
college other had of The larger
had been his university and he had been
student of it.
necessity the wider schooling of the world which needs
pressed home the He mix accepaby with it if
he shall hope for results.
young alert the significance of all that he
in touch with in the life of the outside world
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30
Parental Tactics,

worried parent is sometimes
obliged to do something like this:
Pa, what is a transcendentalist? -
Have you chained up the dog as |
told your
Not yet. pa
We'll. do that. and when you come
back | will tell you what transcen.
dentalist is
While Bobby was gone his astute
parent dug the needed information
out of dictionary.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30
Rheumatism Advice
Gives Prominent Doctors Best
Prescriptlon-ls Easily Mixed.

100000 ~--~-->~~~~~~~~~~~I
Get one ounce of syrup OF Sarsapa-
rilla compound and one ounce OF Toris
compound. Then get half pint OF gooo
whisky and put the other two ingredi-
ents into II. Take a tablespoonful OF
this mixture before each meal and at
bed time. Bnake the bottle before us
Ing This is not new in this city as
many OF the worse cases OF rheumatism
and back-ache have been cured by it.
GOOD results come the first day. Any
druggist has these ingredients on hand
or VIII quickly get them from his
them.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30
School Boys Garden.

An admirable scheme to have a
school boys garden next year. has
been planned by the authorities Of
Filming, n. Y. Last summer a hun
dred boys made good as farmers Of
vacant lots. and it is now proposed to
place practically all such unused
property in the city under cultivation.
the pupils of the public schools to be
the gardeners and to reap the profits
from their products.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30

My opinion is that the two worst evils
of modern society, especially as affecting
our womankind, are the craze for bridge
and motor cars. Bridge is ruinous to the
morality and sober life of the fair sex, for,
if anything, gambling gets to be bigger
mania with women than with men. / was
at a New England resort last summer
where the women played bridge all day
long and far into the night, scarcely TAX
ing time to eat their meals.
One of the noted pawnbrokers of New
York has his place near my apartment and
for 30 voars | have had a speaking ac-
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30
DISTEM PER

In all its forms among all ages of horses.
as we'll dogs. cured and others in same
stable prevented from having the disease
with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE.
Every bottle guaranteed Over 100000
bottles sold last year $50 and 81 90 Any
good druggist, or send to manufacturers.
Agents wanted. Spohn Medical Co., Spec.
Contagious Diseases. Goshen. Ind.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30
Dark DAYS COMING.

Say. Jim. here's preacher in New
York who says men should sew. cook.
wash the dishes and get their own
breakfast"
What's the use OF rubbing II in?
Guess we all know we'll have TO pref
ty soon"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30

For four years my wife and daughter,
my son and myself have slept on our back
porch with nothing between us and stars,
and temperatures about zero suit us best
Our awning is arranged so that we can
close it instantly in case of rain or snow.
With Medicine Hat pitching his 'best
drop" you can bat 300 on that tired feel
ing and a cold doesn't find a good sized
knothole to peek at the game.
| wear my union jersey sweater
and flannel suit that covers my feet and
head with plenty of blankets.
/ make it point to be in bed at about
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30
Explained.

Now they claim that the human
body contains sulphur"
In what amount"
"Oh. in varying quantities"
Well. that may account for some
girls making better matches than
others"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30
Colds and ChillS Bring Kidney

March and April colds hIi
sand weak and tired
eheadh dizzy
ETC. shutth e proven
cold Don Kidney Pills useful the winter and
on the Songte hnorpr aki
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30

Sarsaparilla

Leads all other medicines in
the cure of all spring ailments.
humors, loss of appetite, that
tired feeling, paleness and
nervousness. Take it.
Get it today in usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called Sarsatabe.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30

Faith must become active through
works. Deeds must spring spontane-
ously from the divine life within the
soul.-C. w. Wendte.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30

sultation. was thought to be in a hopeless
state. My limbs were 80 swollen said
Mrs. Shearer that could hardly get about.
| rapidly grew worse until the doctor said
one kidney was entirely gone and the other
badly decaYed. The end seemed near. and
my friends gave me up to die. On my
brothers advice began using Doan's Kid
ney pills and after the fourth day | was
able to be propped up in bed. Through their
use | rapidly improved until at the present
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30

Aliens Foot Ease, the Antiseptic powder for Tired.
aching swollen. nervous feet. Gives rest and
comfort Makes walk ng delight. Sold everywhere.
23c. lcot Accept any substitute For FIRES
sample, address Allen ;. Oimsted- Ii Roy, NY.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30

How easy 1t is for the people who
are down on excitement in religion to
fire all their. gasoline at a baseball
game
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30

Hamlins Wizard Oil is recommended by
many physicians. 1t is used in many pub
lie and private hospitals. Why not keep
a bottle on hand in your own home?
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30

Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red.
No Smarting-Just Eye Comfort. Mu-
rine Eye Salve in Aseptic Tubes New
Size 25c. Murine Eye Remedy Liquid
use and soc.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30
Sleep in
Open Air
During
Winter
Time
By F. c. FORBES
CHICAGO

O'Clock and 80 the next morning ready for two glasses
cold hydant splash good cold bath and thorough rub before
dumbbel
All of which make hard for to determine whether fifty
years young thirty years old
generally take hurry for about six blocks rhen after gh
1 go find Billy is withdrawing
of them q they of him.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30

DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach. liver and bowels
Sugar coated. tiny granules. Easy to take
as candy.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30

Whenever there is a tendency to consti
cup OF Garfield Tea All druggists.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30

Howell-Whatever is is right
Powell-But suppose a fellow soaks
you with his left?
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30

II must have been a spinster who
said that some widows wear heavy
wells to conceal her joy.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30

A woman who speaks but one Ian
guage usually talks enough for two.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30

Here's a tip. young man Convince
a girl that she shouldn't love you, and
she will
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-30

comes in touch with in the Life Of the outside world
There is no phase of life which may yield to him
under observation something by which his after
may be directed and shaped. He cannot too learn
the face of Opportunity. He cannot too quickly cast
off the nonessentias which would clog his progress.
But youth, inherently, has greater capacity
than always. 1t is by curbng youth and directing it
that the young conserves it to his ends.