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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-02
PROMISES AND
PERFORMANCES

In the whirl and rush of things it
must not be forgotten that there is a
distinctive difference between prom
Uses and performances. Mere lip
service and loud preachments will
not satisfy the people. In the ma
ton, so far as initial legislation is
concerned, the democratic party will
be put to the test of practical and
constructive craftsmanship whether
it possesses the inclination and the
administrative and executive quail
titles to put into practice the theories
it has thundered forth for many
years. 1t will have a chance, and if
it makes good, in all human prob
ability two years hence some demo-
crat will be induced into the chief
magistracy of the great republic.
The millions of oppressed and idle
workmen of the whole country are
crying out against the double burden
Of a want of work at remunerative
wages and the increased cost of liv-
ing. Never in the history of the
western world have the bare neces-
sites of life been SO dear, the price
Of bread and life so vanishing and
uncertain. When an honest work
man cannot pay rents, taxes and
have enough left to provide a suf-
fcient quantity of wholesome food
for his wife and children, cannot
provide them comfortable clothing
against the ravages of cold and the
blasts OF winter, although he works
like a slave from morning till night,
it tells a tale of wrong and crime
against the children of toll that but
hastens the day of vengeance and
wrath. A revolution is forming
destined to bring to Judgment those
who have contrived to bring these
conditions about, and who have
profted by the oppression of their
fellow men.
In the state of Tennessee, Gov
ernor Hooper is confronted with a
serious problem. He was elected |
upon a platform protesting reform
1t cried out against the use of passes
by judges and other public officials
oyer railroads and other public cor
but it is maifest fact,
admitted by all, that at least ninety
per cent. of the members of the
legislature elected along with the
governor upon a->platform pledging
this sort of reform went to Nash
vile on passes, and make frequent
visits to and fro without paying
transportation to the railroad COM
pany. This would suggest to the
ordinary mind common game of
bunco. True, earnest men have a
for men who profess a
hing and steal into Office on the
'aith of profession, and yet make
heir initial journey to the state cap
tol on a free pass in violation of the
ipirit and essence of those profess
IONS Unless strong hand holds
,ver such officials whip hand and
Uses strong measures of coercion,
UGH as free and untrammeled {" ,
is likely to balk at,
here will be no vote of deprivation
Il passes from their own pockets. t
little can be expected from set of 2
nen whose initial step is a violation Il
4 their platform pledge, unless
.oaded by the whip of an aroused
ublic conscience. With this be-
inning, under ordinary conditions it e
not hard to foreshadow the result a
those reforms profusely promised, !,
ut as Yet wholly unperformed. S
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-02
FORMAL CALL MADE
TO GOV. HOOPER

Nashville, Jan. 28.-Ex-Gov. Patter-
son called formally upon Gov. Hooper
at his office yesterday afternoon. The
two gentlemen we're together only a
few moments. Gov. Patterson left
Nashville this morning for Memphis.
He stated that he would return to this
city in day or two.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-02

Women get run down without knowing
just what is the matter with them, and doc
tors don't seem to understand their case.
Mrs. Isabelle Wheeler, Freetown Ind. i,
was nervous and debiltated and could find
no help until she took DR.. CaldwelPs Syrup
Pepsin, and that cured her. She says peo-
pie came to her for miles around to ask
what medicine she took that did her so
much good
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-02
WILL MOVE TO FARM.

Nathan Howard recently purchased
eighteen acres Of land from Faw Leach
for which the sum $500 was paid. This
land is in the Eighth district and sit
uated on Brush Creek. Mr.. Howard
will improve the premises and move
his family to this property at an early
date.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-02
LAST GENUINE SON OF
REVOLUTION Is DEAD

Los Angeles, Jan. 3O.-Edward Hen
ry Collins, believed to be the last son
of the revolution, died yesterday at his
home in Monrovia, aged So. HIS faith
er, Henry Collins, as mere boy, served
through the revolutionary war. The
father was SO years old when the son
was born. He enlisted in Massachus-
sets, but later moved to Hyacinth,
Canada,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-02

A few minutes delay in treating some
cases of Group, even the length of time ii
takes to go for doctor often proves danger
Gus. The safest way is to keep Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy in the house, and at
the first indication Of croIp give the child a
dose. Pleasant to take and always cures.
Sold by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-02
Needed the Year Around.

You needn't suffer with sick headache
indigestion, constipation or any other trou
BILE arousing from disordered stomach, live
or bowels. DR., Caldwell's Syrup Pepsil
will cure you and keep you well. 1t is
wonderful laxative and regulator. 1t is SAT-
and pleasant to take and should be in ever
American household Tens of thousand
already use it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-02

Do you know that Group can be prevent
ed Give Chamberlain Cough Remedy
as soon as the child becomes hoarse or even
after the croupy cough appears and it will
prevent the attack. 1t is also certain cure
for Group and has never been known to fail.
sold by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-02
S. B. COLON WINS
THE FIRST SUIT

The first drawing in suit club No. |
took place last night at Pedigo & Co. s
store. The lucky number was IA and
it was held by Jose Colon, the luckiest
man who ever took chance on any
thing
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-02

An attack of the grip is often followed by
persistent cough, which to many proves a
great annoyance. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has been extensively used and with
good success for the relief and cure of this
cough. Many cases have been cured after
all other remedies had failed. Sold by all
dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-02

While it is often impossible to prevent an
accident, it is never impossible to be pre-
pared - it is not beyond any ones purse.
Invest IS cents in bottle Of Chamberlain $
Liniment and you are prepared for sprains,
bruises and like injuries. Sold by dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-02

If troubled with indigestion, constipation
no appetite or feel bilious, give Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets a trial
and you will be pleased with the result.
These tablets invigorate the stomach and
liver and strengthen the digestion. Sold by
all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-02

Take baby up at night is often the cause
OF bad colds. Use DR.. Fahrney's Teething
Syrup and stay in bed. IS cents. (ja-fe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
TOBACCO FIGHT IN SENATE.
Right of Appeal From Reorgamza
ton Plan Proposed in Bill.

The fight over the division of the Amer
can Tobacco Company under the decree of
the United States Supreme Court holding
the company in violation OF the Sherman
antitrust law has been transferred for
the present to the Senate.
Senator Cummins is responsible. He has
proposed bill that will give the right of
appeal to the United States Supreme
Court to those parties who protested in
vain in the United States circuit court
against the plan of reorganization of the
company, and tomorrow he will make a
speech in advocacy of such enactment.
This step by Mr.. CUmmins was taken
about the time Chief Justice White had
announced the decision of the Supreme
Court denying the motion of the Ameri-
can leaf tobacco board of trade of New
York, filed week before. asking for
writs to arrest the decree of the circuit
court approving the form of dissolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
DEWEY CORPS ELECTION.
Spanish War Veterans Name Officers
for the Ensuing Year

Officers of Admiral George Dewey Naval
Corps. No. :, L. s. w. ", We're elected
at a meeting in G. A. r. Hall last night
as follows: Joseph P. McCrink, COM
mander; William Mackenzie, senior vice
commander; Samuel Brown, junior vice
commander; Charles R. Doran, chaplain
James Purcell, officer of the day; William
Riley, officer Of the guard: William j.
Hannighan, trustee for three years. and
Capt. Henry c. Porter. quartermaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
FUNERAL OF EMMA MATTHEWS
Services Tomorrow for Woman Wht
Died by Asphyxiation.

Funeral services for Emma Matthews,
who. with Avery Tracy. both colored, was
asphyxiated Sunday night by gas in the
formers room at the dental infirmary of
the Howard University. will be held at
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon at CAS- Florida
avenue northwest.
The body of Tracy Is still at the Dis
trict morgue II is believed he has no
relatives in this city. He went to the
Freedmen's Hospital about eight years
ago as patient After his discharge
from the hospital he secured a position
as janitor at the dental infirmary and
had been there since.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Letter Carriers Officers.

President ]. b. Moses and the other
officers of the Letter Carriers Relief AS
ISOLATION have been reelected. President
Moses has just completed two terms. The
other officers are F. p. Williams, vice
president. third term: ]. w. K. Young,
recording secretary. second term: c. e.
Winkleman, financial secretary, twelfth
term: c. G. Crouch. treasurer. fifteenth
term. The gum Of $1.164.o7 was paid out
for sick relief during the past year. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

Better Candy-And Prettier Boxes Than Ever In Our
5-lb. tOxeS Dorothy WynnwOod Chocolates, ST box
For the past years have had wonderful sale
OF these Dorothy Wynnwood Chocolates and this year we
insisted that the should be preter and the candy bet
ter than ever 1t is! We KNOW, because have opened
several and sampled many pieces and find chocolates
of uniform goodness.
Choice of several different assortments In some boxes
there all chocolates assorted havors with nut
tops In others combination of chocolates and bonbons
Then again many boxes filled with conserved fruits
You'll make mistake in buying ANY BOX-but if
the recipient has favorte-you have chance of securing
just the candy liked! Only dollar for full 5-lb box
of these delicious Dorothy Wynnwood Chocolates!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
The Practical Gift
Garments at RcduC cdPriCcS

Ask wife mother, sister daughter if she would like
have for Christmas gift of the outegarments listed be-
low We have reduced prices NOWto enable Christmas shop
to have the advantage of the saving Read the then
consult the folks at homeand do put off buying
day later than Wednesday,
$1,000 and $I275 COATS FOR. S6z5
$500 to $500 LONG COATS FOR.....-..... soz5
$500 and $500 RAINCOATS FOR. $1,000
$3.50 and $1,000 TAILORED SKIRTS FOR~...-.-.. S4SS
$500 and $500 TAILORED SKIRTS FOR. -....... Sr.oo
$1275 and $500 DRESSES FOR. Soz5
$1,000 to $4,000 DRESSES FOR. *
$500 and $1,000 SUITS REDUCED TO. .+......--S14zs
$500 to $500 TAILORED SUITS FOR. .s1ozs
$4,000 to $4,000 LONG COATS FOR. .s1soo
$3.50 to s12s 50 RAINCOATS REDUCED TO......s ,os
Sale Suit Section-Second Floor.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-10-06
Grimness Of Saturdays Trag-
edy Impressed Upon Surviv-
ors in Floodswept Town
HUNDREDS WERE OYtRTAKEN
When Huge Dam Burst Without
Warning and Loosed Immense
Volume of Water on People

Austin, Pa, Oct. 2.-More than
seventy stark and battered bodies
victims of fire and flood which de-
vastated Austin late Saturday-lay
in an improvised morgue on the hill
side today while an army OF more
than 500 workers tore frenziedly at
the ruins, vainly hoping to save vic
tins in whom the spark of life yet
lurked.
More tina 1000 are homeless, suf-
fering from exposure and hunger, al
though the latter want is being ably
provided for by the State and the
sister commonwealth Of New York
and New Jersey. A detachment of
State constabulary under Captain
Groom patrols the scene of the dis
aster with orders to shoot down van
dals or hooters of the dead.
Deaths Will Reach 500
The death list will reach more
than $50 persons, according to lead
ing citizens this morning, who are
conducting an unofficial census of the
survivors of the Bayless mill dam
disaster.
More than half of these, it is de-
clared, are children. The total num-
Der of school children here is said
to be 924.
The Sinnamahoning River today
is filled with the pulp wood shot
down the valley when the dam burst.
1t is believed that a number of bodies
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-10-06

read the report Of the Young Peo-
ple's work and this was followed by
a discussion of the subject. Miss
Houston, a Presbyterian missionary
to Cuba, was introduced and gave
an interesting address. Miss Mary
Cloud, the secretary of juvenile
work, being detained at home on ac-
count of sickness, her report was
read by Miss Melton. A very pleas
ing feature of the afternoon meeting
was when tiny Miss Adelaide Chand-
Ter, the daughter of Mr.. John Chand-
Ter and his wife who was Miss Hen
rietta Hammond, was presented. The
young lady is granddaughter of
Bishop Warren Chandler and great
granddaughter of the late Rev. John
S. Martin, of Staunton. After being
handed around among the delegates
Miss Chandler was voted life MEM
Der of the society and voluntary
contribution taken to make up the
$40 for the fee. Each district was
asked to look particularly after the
juvenile work.
An illustration of the good results
attained by delegates who take an
interest in the meeting was given
when Miss Sheen, of Green Memorial
church, Roanoke, read her report,
which was considered the best read.
This branch was very lukewarm and
weak, but last year it sent Miss
Sheen to the Front Royal meeting
and she went home so enthused tina,
she succeeded in arousing all the
members Of the local association to
do great work.
At night addresses were made by
Mrs. w. P. johnson, Mrs. Tyler and
Mrs. Homan about the Young Peo'
pies work and vocal selections were
rendered by Mrs. Estill and Miss
Edna Phillips.
The meeting will continue through
today with three sessions, at a. m.
p. m. and 8 p. m.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-10-06
Coasesvilie Lynehina Case

West Chester, Pa, Oct. 2.-The
term of court which convened here
today will be made memorable by the
trial of the persons accused in the
lynching of the negro lack Walker,
who was burned to death by a mob
at Gainesville on August IL last, fol-
lowing his arrest for the murder of
an officer. 1t is expected to COM
mence the trials this week. In addi-
ton to those against whom a charge
of murder has been made for alleged
completely in the actual lynching, the
chief of police of Coatesville and one
of his sub-ordinates are to be tried
on a charge of manslaughter, grow
ing out of their alleged failure to
take any steps to prevent the lynch
ing.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-10-06
WHAT'S GOING ON IN
CRfENV|LLE NEIChbORHOOD
Well Known Resident Seems to
be Having Much Hard Luck

be Having Much Hard Luck
Greenville, Va, October 2.-The
Rev. Mr.. Denham, pastor OF Bethel
Presbyterian church, preached at the
house of old Mr.. Cochar on Thursday
afternoon last at three o'clock. AS
the appointment was not generally
known, the attendance was small.
Mr.. P. M. Argenbright lost fine
horse this week. This was Mr.. Ar
genbright's only horse and, coupled
with the fact that his son is in the
University Hospital for treatment,
makes the loss severe.
Mr.. Preston Strain is here on a
visit to his native neighborhood. Mr..
Strain is an employee in the Norfolk
& Western shops at Roanoke. While
here he went out to the old farm
where he was born and purchased
some apples for applebutter making.
Hobby horses and moving pic
ture show are the principal attrac-
lions here this week.
Since DR.. Sterrett left our village,
DR.. Harry Wallace, son OF James
Wallace, has located here and seems
to be getting a liberal share of the
patronage.
Mr.. J. A. Mckay is in the apple
business.
The corn crop is about all on
shock. Wheat sowing is in full
swing and if the farmers are not
! bothered with too much rain large
acreage will be sown.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-10-06
STAUNTON'S fine CHANCE
FOR WASHINGTON EXHIBIT
Prominent Position Assigned to
It in Southern Building


While in Washington one day last
week, Mr.. Charles Catlett, president
of the Staunton Chamber of Com
merce, visited the Southern Building
in which the Southern Commercial
Congress has it's headquarters and
in which are located the industrial
exhibits advertising Southern cities.
1t will be recalled that the local
Chamber Of Commerce arranged for
Staunton to be one of four Virginia
cities represented in this display and
that it has been decided to use photo
graphs depicting Staunton and sur
roundings in the utilization of this
space.
Mr.. Catlett found the building To-
Gated in the heart of a rapidly de-
veloping business section, the exhi-
bits advantageously arranged on the
first floor, Virginia one of the first
states to be seen as the building is
entered and Staunton's space so stu
ated as to be not only the most con-
spicuous from the inside but is even
visible from the street.
The matter of preparing an exhibit
is in the hands of Mr.. H. B. Wood
ward who, with the assistance of
other members of the Chamber, will
arrange his material for the display
at the earliest possible date. Mr..
Catlett considers Staunton peculiarly
fortunate in the location of it's exhi-
is at hand for a most effective piece
of municipal advertising.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-10-06
TAFT at Missouri Fair

Sedalia, Mo-, Sept. 30.-An immense
crowd turned out to greet President
Taft, who spent several hours here
today as the guest of the city of
Sedalia and. the Missouri State fair.
The President delivered an address at
the fair, where he was INTRODUCED by
Governor Hadley.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-10-06
Roberts Nears Fourscore

London, Sept. 30.-Earl Roberts,
Britain's most popular military hero,
received a flood of congratulations
today upon the beginning of his
eightieth year. The venerable war
rior, who has had conspicuous part
in every British campaign during the
last half-century, is reported to be
in excellent health for man of his
years.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-10-06
"zAN' MAY ATTEMPTS
TO COMMIT SUICIDE
Well Known Citizen

Popular with large circle OF
young men of his own age
and station, and we'll as with the
public generally "Zan" May is one OF
the best known young men in Staun-
ton. Upon the retirement OF his
uncle, Hon. J. A. Waddell, as clerk OF
the court of appeals he succeeded to
the position, which he had filled IN
a manner both pleasing and salts
factory TO the judiciary as well as to
members of the bar with whom his
duties brought him in contact.
He is a son of the late George w.
May and Mrs. Kittie L. May, now OF
Charleston, w. Va, and one OF his
sisters, Miss Virginia, was only re-
Gently married to Hon. Charles Man
" Drummond, South Carolina leg
isls.-.a Mr.. May is a member OF
both the Eagles and Elks, also a
most talented member of the Stone
wall Brigade Band. He is about IS
years of age.
Following the attempt Mr.. May
was removed to the Augusta Sa--
ium. DR.. Franklin M. Hanger was
called in, and he at once confirmed
the opinion of the other physicians
that Mr.. Mays eyesight had been de-
stroyed. To DR.. Hanger will be en-
trusted the very delicate operation
of removing the parts OF the eyes
which have been rendered useless.
One Theory Upset
To a representative of this paper
Judge George M. Harrison, OF the
court of appeals, last night denied
the truth Of reports which gained
wide circulation on the Streets and
which were to the effect that Mr.
May had yesterday morning receiv'
ed notice of the loss Of his posi-
ton.
It was known that Judge Harrison
had been to Mr.May's office in the
| forenoon, and from certain circum
stances connected with the visit il
was deduced by some that he hat
taken Mr.. May to task about some
i matter, the nature of which wal
supplied by various conjectures.F From
! this report grew the rumor tina
when Judge Harrison called upo1
Mr.. May it was with notice of thu
latter's discharge, and that this hat
proved so stunning a blow that thu
attempt at suicide resulted.
In denying these reports Judg'
| Harrison was most emphatic in de
claring that nothing Of the sort hat
occurred, particularly did he wish i
understood that Mr.. May had no
been notified by him of the loss o
his position as clerk of the court.
All of the physicians who hav'
seen Mr.. May say that chances of re
covery are in his favor. Unless Their
be developments, which are altogeth
er unexpected, he will survive, ant
at no time since yesterday at nool
has his life been believed to be il
imminent danger.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-10-06
Kill More Than Wild Beas $.

The number of people killed yearly
by wild beasts don't approach the vas
number killed by disease germs NO
life is safe from their attacks. They re
n air, water, dust, even food. But
grand protection is afforded by Electric
Bitters, which destroy and expel these
eadlygerms fir ON the system. That
why cnilIs, fever and ague, all mala
rial and many, blood diseases yield
promptly to this wonderful blood
purify. Try them, and enjoy tt
glorious health and new strength
they'll give you Money back, if not
1lfle
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-10-06
Coos to Death in Auto

Lexington, Sept 30.-A party of
three young men, the two Trask
brothers and Richard Richardson, of
New York, passed through Lexing-
ton Tuesday in an automobile, south
ward bound. Near Purgatory, this
side of Buchanan, the machine went
over an embankment, and Richard
son, was so badly injured that he died
soon afterwards.