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The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21
Notice to Teamsters

Scattering of cans, trash, wood, and other refuse along the high ways must be stopped. It is not only unsightly but dangerous. Teams and horses are often badly frightened, and for general pro- tection such stuff should be picked up when dropped from loaded wagons.
 Complaint has been made often of late and it is to be hoped that more care will be exercised by teamsters and that further action need not be taken in the matter.
 A. ]. DIAMOND,
 Go. Supt. Roads.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

An old southern gentleman of the old school recently went into a bank and informed the cashier that he would like to have him send to friend for money he had loaned him years before and say that he needed the money. The old gentleman said that many years before he had given the money to his friend and told him when he needed it he would ask for it. But, said the cashier, that has been years ago and the debt IS outlawed. l."
 The old gentleman replied: No, he was a gentleman, and a gen tleman's word is never outlawed. {" The money came. Money values would be different commodity in this world if all men were honest.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

The latest from statehood is to the effect that Senator Nelson s substitute for the majority report provides that New Mexico be ad- mitted, that in Arizona at the election of state officers, the cleo tors must eliminate the recall of judges or lose statehood. Ad- vices indicate that this may go through both houses. Now comes the statement from some electors that they are willing to eliminate the recall in its entirety, but not in so far as it relates to the judi ciary. If it is bad for the judiciary it is completely bad and should be turned down with a thump. This sentiment is pretty strong both ways and it will take an over whelming desire for statehood on any basis" to make it win.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

The third annual session of the International Coast Congress of Employing Printers will be held at the Brown Palace Hotel in Den- yer, Colorado, on September 7, and 9. All the employing printers of the great southwest are urged to attend this session. Matters of importance to the fraternity will come up for consideration.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21
Happiest Girl in Lincoln

A Lincoln, Neb., girl writes, T had been ailing for some time with chronic constipation and stomach trouble. began taking Chamber lain's Stomach and Liver Tab lets and in three days l was able to be up and got better right along. l am the proudest girl in Lincoln to find such good medicine" For sale by all druggists
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

The auto line across the state is at present attracting considera- ble attention. It is conceded by all that the northern route is the most practical one, the climate and attractions on the line being without a parallel. Coconino county alone can furnish the tour ists enough in the way of a good road, an ideal climate and natural attractions to make it worth their while to come this way. Few of those who make the trip across the country will want to miss the Grand Canyon. While the route is being established every interest of those who are to use it should be considered, as the impression made upon them as they pass through the country VIII De the impression that they will impart to others with whom they come in contact. The influence thus eme- hating from a trip across the state will affect us to greater or less degree in the future. There fore, it is to be hoped that the route selected will be the one that will carry with it such impressions and influence as to bring Arizona before the auto tourist. world as a truly great and magnificent empire.
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 Try the new ice creams at the Confection Den Sunday.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

Northern Arizona will be the most practical route for the trans continental auto high line and the climate and natural attractions will add much to the pleasure of the tourists. We can all boost for this matter.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

The Iournal-Miner says that the article published in "a" Flag staff paper to the affect that the territorial road would only be built twenty miles from Beaver Creek was misleading
 It was misleading.
 It was an article reprinted from the Journal Miner. Hereafter we will be more careful.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

The new sewerage system at Phoenix will cost S3o8, ,o4o, and the contract has been let for con- struction of same. The S4oo ,ooo bonds issued recently for this pur- pose have been disposed of at par.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

If Arizona is admitted condi- tionally-that the recall be omitted from the constitution, the consti- tuition thus amended will be resub- mitted to the people for their approval.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

The Elks have decided to cut out all the goat riding and horse play" in the initiation of new members, and the conclusion is the result of a strong contest rela- tive to the matter which has been going on for a considerable time.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

Scotty, of Death valley fame, has again come to life and will be in the lime light for short time-- after which he says he will retire to an humble modest life.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

Mark Twain left an estate val ued al S5oo,o ,ooo, aside from sev- eral manuscripts which have not as yet been appraised.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

The sugar trust is said to be under fire at the present time. But who suggested to turn on the water to quench the fire2
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

The ranges in Northern Arizona are in most excellent condition and the stock is reported in fine shape. These conditions make the stocknen wear that healthy smile which does not rub of.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

Hoke Smith, who has been gov ernor of Georgia, was last week elected United States Senator, to succeed Senator Terrell. He was chosen on the first ballot.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

Interest in the statehood propo- sition seems to be growing. Yes, we are somewhat anxious to know our destiny.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

A whole family in Colorado has been wiped out by a gasoline ex- plosion-save the idiot who was responsible for the explosion.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

Some miles across the line from Douglas a large soap factory is soon to be established. The wild burros of that country will be used as the raw material for the making of the product. Poor canary
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

The trusted companion of Mrs. M. K. Armour is reported to have stolen SI4o, ,ooo worth of the widows funds and securities.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

The agitation of free trade does not have tendency to advance the prices of wool in the producing sections,
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

Many lives have been lost in the great forest fires in northern Ontario during the past week.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

If hot air was explosive, Wash ington, D. C., would be in immi- nent danger.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

LaFollette has denounced the reciprocity measure. That should settle the matter now and for evermore.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

August ninth has been desig- mated as the time upon which the senate will vote on the Flood reso- lution,
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

Issued every Friday, Subscriptions price two dollars a year, in advance. Every paper Is stopped at the expiration Of the time paid for
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

According to press dispatches President Taft will visit Arizona this fall.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

Congress will adjourn by the 18th of August, it is predicted.
The Coconino sun., 1911-07-21

Try the new ice creams at the Confection Den Sunday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-16
PITCHER FLOWERS IS
GRABBED BY SOLDIERS

Chattanooga, Feb. 13.-Pitcher
Flowers, who has been let out by
Chattanooga to the Johnson City
Soldiers, is expected to burn up
the Southeastern League. He is
very high class for that circuit,
and but for the fact that Manager
Smith had so many bears on his
staff, would have been given a
good try-out for the Lookout
team. Flowers was traded by
Atlanta to the locals for Right
fielder McLaurin, and Johnson
City is mighty fortunate in grab
bing him.
But for Flowers tendency to
hold out" he would already have
signed with the Lookouts. He
demanded a salary around $500 a
month, even more than Rube Ben
ton will get, and Manager Smith
thought it best to let him go
without arguing with him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-16
The Spirit of Evangelism.

In early American Methodism
there was a continuous revival.
Each revival produced new society,
and each society spread in every di.
rection as a revival force. Its growth
was not the result of organizations,
but the outcome of the spirit ot
evangelism-the preachers seemed
to be possessed with holy JUNCTION
and filled with the Spirit of God.
From 1884 to 1908 was veritable
Pentecost. At one time Maryland
was ablaze with revivals. In New
England, revival followed revival in
quick succession. Similar signs and
wonders were seen in Virginia. In
1900, the great revival, which is said
to be the most wonderful Spiritual
awakening in the history of Amer
ican Christianity, swept over Ken
lucky and Tennessee and Ohio,
with the amazing swiftness of a
prairie fire. American Methodism
from the beginning was a revival
church in spirit, a missionary church
in its organization.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-16
Union Of The Methodist Church

valley of the Holston beyond the AL,
leghanies, and then onward into
Kentucky and Tennessee. In this
grand circuit Methodism met with
wonderful success. After a time,
Methodism began to march into the
north. For twenty years, since the
organization of the first society in
New York, the operations of Meth
odism have been almost exclusively
in the south.
In 1888, Asbury appointed Free
born Garrettson to this undeyeloped
section in the north, who, with
nine assistants, formed circuits from
New York city to Lake Champlain,
and as far as the Wyoming Valley in
1850.
This same year, Jessie Lee formed
a circuit in Connecticut, and the
work was extended to Massachusetts,
and Rhode Island, to Maine, New
Hampshire and Vermont.
In 1903, Lorenzo Dow preached
his first sermon in Alabama In
1902 the Gospel was preached in
Indiana by Methodist preacher. In
1904, Benjamin Young invaded
Illinois, and in 1903 desciple of
Wesley lifted up his voice in Mich
igan. The spirit of Methodism was
difusive. Every preacher was an
" Extensionist " and a missionary,
When the conference met in 1903,
it had grown from 50 preachers who
met in 1884, tc 500 preachers, 1000
local preachers, with following of
more than one million souls. Mar
velous record this
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-16
MONUMENT
TO BRowNLow

A movement has been started in thu
First congressional district of Tennes
see to raise fund for monument t.
the late Congressman Brownlow, whose
efforts in behalf of the South, of Ten
nessee and of the First district in par
ticular constituted a distinctive mark
of his official conduct during his long
incumbency as district representative
No man who ever held public office in
the South we believe, not even the late
l.. G. Houk, had stronger or more zeal
Gus and loyal followers than Mr.
Brownlow, for the simple reason that
he was loyal to his friends and indie
fatigable in his labors for the welfare
of his constituents. He achieved more
direct benefits for his district than all
the other representatives who had gone
before him put together had done and
naturally his constituents held him in
grateful remembrance.
He had enemies, to be sure-as what
strong, determined, purposeful man of
marked individuality has not-but they
were never able to prevail against him
in the estimation of his faithful follow
ers. He may have employed methods
we do not all approve, but he was edu-
Gated in the game of politics when the
'dealer always helped himself" and it
is not certain that we have altogether
departed from that method even in
these days of aroused public conscience.
But whatever his methods, the results
he attained were beneficial in mate
rial way.
So far as his influence on politics is
concerned, we do not know that it was
any worse than that of some of his de-
tractors who barter votes for virtue
exchange for influence. Intrigue and
manipulation are just as demoralizing
when employed to promote one mans
schemes as they are when employed to
promote another's. There is small class
to political trading and trickery, makes
no difference who engage in it.
At any rate, Mr.. Brownlow's friends
are going to be able to erect hand
some monument to him without ap-
pealing to his detractors,s Chattanooga
Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-16
AN IMPORTANT ARREST
Officers Smalling, Netherly, VIII
son and Fogleman Capture
Burglar Near King Street

Last night about ten o'clock q bur-
glar broke into the office of DR.. ]. III.
Preas, 24l East Main street, and secured
number of valuable instruments be-
sides a sum of money, pistol and a
quantity of medicines.
An entrance was effected from the
rear of the building, through back
door, which led the way into the doc
tors office. where the plunder was
bagged.
The robbery was discovered by DR..
Preas shortly after it had been COM
mitted, the physician having business
which necessitated his return. Upon
entering his office he found the drawers
of his desk broken open and ransacked.
He fastened to police headquarters and
gave the information.
Officers Smalling, Foglemsn, Wilson
and Netherly were assigned to start
out and if possible capture heintrepid
burglar. They finally scented his trail
and corralled him in hiding under the
City Transfer Co. IS stable and escorted
him to the calaboose. Skeleton keys
and others of various kinds to the
number Of seventy-fve were found
lpon his person. He will be given
hearing this morning and his pedigree
lunted up. He gave his name as Jones,
which in all probability is fictitious.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-16
SAYS SHERIFFS
GET ENOUGH
FOR BOARD OF PRISONERS
To Increase the Pay Would Mean,
He Thinks, the Filling of Jails
to Overlooking Capacity.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 14.-Governor
Hooper today sent the assembly his
veto of the bill to increase the fees of
jailers for the keep of prisoners. The
governor objects to the bill on several
grounds. The sheriffs get enough for
board now, he thinks, and besides TO
increase the pay would mean the fill
ing of the jails to overfiowing.
In part the governor says: 'The en-
tire system of paying sheriff so much
per day for each prisoner he puts in
Jail and keeps there is economically
and morally wrong, and has been SUBJ
ject to grave abuses. 1t is fact we'll
known to every member of the legisla-
ture that sherfls and their deputies
frequently fill the jails with men and
boys charged with frivolous misde-
meanors in order to pile up Jail fees to
be paid by the public. First and last,
this practice has prevailed, | dare say
in every county of this state. This is
vicious feature of the criminal sys-
tenn in many of our states that intelli-
gent criminologists are striving to cor
rect. Casual reading of current litera-
ture along this line will disclose the
fact that the entire trend of enlight-
ened modern thought is opposed to this
system. 1t does seem to me that if we
cannot Immediately wipe out the Jail
fees system we ought, at least, to avoid
the mistake of further intensifying its
evils by increasing the temptation to
abnse it,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-16
CHURCH BUILT IN DAY
WILL SEAT 400 PEOPLE

Bristol, Feb. 14.-On what was
yesterday morning a vacant lot now
stands commodious and substantial
church edifce with a seating capacity
of 400. The congregation of the
Central Christian church turned out
en- masse for the work Yesterday and
by nightfall the structure was COM
pleted. A reception was given in
the new building last night.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-16
LICENSE HOLDERS
IN KNOXVILLE

Knoxville, February 49," Those
who hold Federal license to sell
whiskey in Knoxville is less than
forty in number" said R. A.
Mynatt, encouragement of Knox
county, and when the March term
of the criminal court met those forty
will explain to the jury what they
are doing with the licenses.
Some time ago many of the hold
ers of the soft drink licenses surren-
dered their licenses to Gen. Mynatt.
He has a revised list and will go af-
ter them in good shape in the March
term of court, SO he states.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-16
III
The Adoption of Its Economy.

During all these years the church
was working out its own economy
The fact was evident that God had
called into the field new ecclesias.
ticism. Its spirit, movements and
aims were different from any of pre-
dious history; hence it had no pre-
cedent by which to be governed. 1t
had to feel its way; this it did by
using only the means that had prov
ed of service in its work For more
than half a century the economy of
Methodism was in process of max
ing. 1t eliminated, however, in the
general conference in 1900, and an
nounced its ecclesiastical policy,
known as Episcopal Methodism.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-16
THREAT AGAINST
A MEMBER

Nashville, Feb. 14-Representative
Swami offered a resolution in the house
this afternoon that created something
of a sensation. 1t provided for the
appointment of committee of five to
investigate and report at IL o'clock
Wednesday on current rumor that a
member of the house had been threat
ened that he would not get out of town
alive if he voted against the Nashville
charter amendent bill now pending
under motion to reconsider 1t is
understood that the representative re-
ferred to is Mr.. Abe Cohan of Mem
phis.
The resolution was tabled.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-16
TEXAS WILL FACE FLEET
AS THOUGH FACING FOE

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 13.-The battle
ship Texas will be sent out as target
for the ships of the battleship fleet just
as she would be if she were steaming
out to face fue None of her equip
ment will be removed and all of her
engines and guns will remain in place,
1t is possible that the department will
direct that mannikens be distributed
about the ship, the figures being equip
ped with gauges, which will register
the amount of pressure developed by
the contact of the shells.
In this manner the chances for the
crew in actual warfare may be deter
for the test about March 10.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-16
than a century.

than century.
We may wisely observe that the
church life of a people is not inde
pendent of what they are, but is sc
closely identified with their socia
and political life that the church lift
is largely influenced by it, and
wherefore, the history of the church
is no more nor less than the history
of the people.
Divisions in church are often tht
result of political sentiments outside
of the church. Doctrines otter
constitute the line of separation, anc
is the explanation of some of the
different denominations. Church
policy often is the bone of conten-
ton and is the ground of division
But where there is a fundamental
unity of doctrine and polity, the rea.
son why Methodism in the United
States is divided into seventeen de-
nominations, with distinct organiza-
tions, is found elsewhere,
In 1890 schism occurred. This
was led by O'Kelly. 1t resulted in
the organization of the Methodist
Protestant church. This split grew
out of the unlimited power of the
Episcopy. The contentious of the
Methodist Protestant church has
resulted in lay representation in ev-
cry Methodist body in Europe and
Canada.
In I842 the Wesleyan Methodist
church was organized. 1t originat-
ed solely in the anti-slavery agitation,
and made non-slave-holding condi-
tion of membership. From this
time bitter campaign was waged
against those who held slaves. Many
of the preachers who resided in the
states permitting it, mostly in the
north, freed their slaves, but those
who resided in the states opposing
such legal proceedings could not
free their slaves if they SO desired.
This was the bone of contention in
he case of Bishop Andrew, and on
his subject the church divided.
Methodism was introduced into
both by the Wesleyans of
England and the Methodist Episco-
,al church of the United States. /
The two were one essentially in
doctrine, but divided on church gov
rnment. According to agreement,
n 1920 upper Canada was assigned
o one church and lower Canada to
he other. This separation was
mutual and peaceable. In 1888 the
Episcopal Methodists of Canada
nited with the Wesleyans, and
here is but one Methodist church
oday in Canada.
In 1916 the African Methodist
Episcopal church was organized in
Philadelphia. This schism grew
ut of exceptions. The colored
Members took the section of the
hurch where they were assigned to
it. The colored Methodists are d.
ided today into eight divisions with
membership of I,o78,228.
Continued on page two.)
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-16
TREASURER TO
TAKE OATH OF OFFICE

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 13.-It is said
that Thomas Taylor, republican treas
urer-elect, will assume the duties of his
office February is. That is the date
on which the incumbent was sworn in
the first time ten years ago. Mr.. Tay-
lor has arranged for his bond of $780,
900, and it is stated that he will take
the oath of office early next week and
go in not later than Thursday. Mr..
Folks term as treasurer expires and
his begins. Mr.. Taylor left Nashville
last night for his home in Union City.
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8. ii. Gray, Esq, was in from Gray's
station Tuesday,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-16
The resolution was tabled.

A Valentine party was given at the
Carlisle Hotel Tuesday evening, which
proved to be most interesting affair
for those who were present.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-02-16
A Cenrury's Progress.

This brief review of the history of
Methodism will give some idea of its
origin and history for 81 years. Up
to this time Methodism was a
United Methodism. Now, after a
century of progress, from that time
to this, we find Methodism repre-
sented by II distinct organizations,
with an aggregate of 10000, 600
members. At the present time,
there is much conflict, waste of men
and money, by these grand divisions
of Methodists, occupying the same
territory and ministering to the same
people, that the question is now up
for solution Why these Divisions?
To answer this question will re-
quire a review of our history for more