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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-02
November 2, 1911.
PRIMARY OR CONVENTION

1t is a well known fact that over a
long range of years The Comet has
been an advocate of conventions as
against primaries as method of max
ing party nominations in the demo
cratic party, whether state, district or
county. This advocacy has been from
solemn conviction that there turks in
the very form and modus operandi of
primaries the fatal seed of discord,
party strife, disunion and disintegra-
ton as compact and militant organi-
cation. And what is more, reaching
over and beyond party organization
and political discipline, into the realm
of the purity of the ballot in general
elections, and the consequent integrity
of our institutions dependent thereon,
ii must be admitted that party prima-
ries, as usually and generally conduct
ed, have been the prolific source of
open and defiant corruption and the
widespread venalization of voters. Cor
rupt practices begun under the rule OF
primaries, where fiercest passions burn
and blaze within the blood, and where
by the very force of factional rivalry,
and by common consent, every feeling
of the laws restraint is Embossed, where
liberty and license run riot, have
reached out into general elections in
the same open disregard of law. In
fact, primaries have been to democracy
and the fortress of good government,
what the wooden horse left at the gates
of Troy was to the safety and security
of that ancient and ill-starred city.
Once it had entered within the gates,
from its pondrous belly of woe issued
forth the armed enemies of her eternal
undoing.
Moreover, the whole country is
watching the probe into the senatorial
primary which resulted in the election
of Senator Stephenson, of Wisconsin.
Enough has already leaked out through |
the tightly closed avenues to stamp
that primary as the blacklist chapter
yet written in the history of statewide
corruption. On general principles,
therefore, and as general policy, The
Comet stands for the convention as
against the primary. In the conven-
ton, the brains, the bone and sinew,
the real leadership of a party and
people meet together to discuss, and
then to act, for the good of all as they
see it; while in primary, as ordiyari-
ly conducted, the worst elements of
the party and of society float to the
surface by the bouyant force of putre.
faction, and become potent and domi-
nant factors in the result. The man
with brains, and who has principle,
and because of his belief in good citi- {
lenship, declines to turn criminal and
vie with professional boodlers in open !
bribery is relegated to the rear as an
tut of date ornament or worthless piece s
If political trumpery. l
These are the views of The Comet, {
md for them it offers no apology what l
yer. And yet holding these views, it /
the torn and bleeding condi- S
ion of the democratic party in Tennes- |
ee, and that of supreme Importance is t
he necessity of reuniting its shattered Il
nd discordant elements. 1t recognizes o
hat there are those who truly believe C
hat general statewide primary alone d
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-02
Starts Mach Trouble.

If all people knew that neglect Of consti-
patton would result in severe indigestion,
yellow jaundice or virulent liver trouble
they would soon take DR.. Kings New Life
Pills and end it. It's the only safe way
Best for biliousness, headache, dyspepsia,
chils, debility. 25c at Fl. G. MilIers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-02
To Mrs. Hetty Eaton.
Mrs. Minnie Harrington ct al
vs..
Mrs. Hettie Eaton ct al.

Chancery Court, johnson City, Tenn.
In this case, it appearing from the bill,
which is sworn to, that Mrs. Hetty Ea-
ton, one OF the defendants, is IA non-res-
ident of the state, she is, therefore,
hereby required to appear on or before
the first Mondayof December, 1911, be-
fore the clerk and master of said court,
at his Office in johnson City, and make
defense to the bill filed against her in
said court, by Mrs. Minnie Harrington
ct al, or otherwise the bill will be taken
for confessed. 1t is further ordered that
this notice be published for four consec-
utive weeks in The Comet, newspaper
published In Johnson City, Tennessee.
This October Is, 1911.
j. w. CASS,
Clerk and Master.
s. r. Miller, Solicitor. 1424-4t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-02

We beg to advise Gov. Woodrow Will
son that the national democratic con.
vention is to be held in the +" Beautiful
Isle of Somewhere yet to be selected.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-02

If John /. Cox is such disturber of
the peace as he is charged with being,
it might be well for Sam Sells to swear
out a peace warrant for him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-02

If the primary is the only door
through which the independent will
re-enter the ranks of the democratic
party then we believe it should be
opened and all who enter made well
npnnn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-02

Having admitted that the republi-
cans will be defeated next year perhaps
President Taft will agree for Teddy
Roosevelt to make the losing race.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-02

For pains in the side or chest dampen
piece of flannel with Chamberlain's Lini-
ment and bind it on over the seat of pain.
There is nothing better. For sale by all
dealers
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-02
True Genercaltx.

Walking into London church the
other day, and saying, I've no time
to stop; know all about your work;
don't want any acknowledgment" a
gentleman left in the superintendent
hands bank notes for $3.50.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-02
Slightly Misguided.

She-"Did | understand you to say
that your friend, Mr.. Needs, was
thirsting for glory?" He-"Well, not
exactly. | said he had a glorious
thirst."-Tit-Btts.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-02

The battle of Bull Run was only a
skirmish compared to the impending
battle of Bulls Gap scheduled for
Saturday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-02
NOTICE

On and after Monday October Both
all Barber shops will close at I p m.
through the week and 10 p. m. Satur-
day night.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-02

Dr. Fahrney's Teething Syrup conforms
to the pure food and drug law; every bottle
guaranteed. Sample free
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-02
WANTS

WANTED-Good Housekeeping Mag.
azine requires the services of repre-
sentative in Johnson City to look after
subscription renewals and to extend
circulation by special methods which
have proved unusually successful. Sal
airy and commission. Previous expe-
rience desirable, but not essential.
Whole or spare time. Hddress, with
references, J. f. Fairbanks, Good
Housekeeping Magazine, 381 Fourth
avenue, New York City. 1923
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-02

October Y, 1911.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be re-
ceived at office of treasurer, Mountain
Branch, N. H. d. V. s., National Sol
diers' Home, Tenn, and there opened
at the time fixed, for furnishing and
delivering supplies in accordance with
of which, with blank proposals, can
be had upon application to the treas
urer, as follows: For Repairs Supplies,
until ! o'clock p. M, November 18th,
1911. o. l.. Hicks, Treasurer. 23.3t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-02

There is no doubt that Woodrow
Wilson is laundering in the index.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-02

Watch baby's bowels till the frosts come.
DR.. Fahrney's Teething Syrup keeps them
in good shape. Sample free. (sep-oC
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
SUMMER SCHOOLS
 ARE FLOURISHING
Professor McAdory Says Farmers
 Are Glad to Have Children in School in Summer

"The summer schools which are run in the country for the benefit of the farming people are in fine condition and are being well attended" said Prof l. w. McAdory. county superintendent. The former are eager for their chill dren to secure good education and it seems that therc are taking a great interest in the country schools.
 At present there are about 40 schools in the county and the attend ance this year Is the best In recent years The summer country schools were primarily put into operation so that the farmers children who are needed in the fields in the fall might work then and make up the lost time in the summer session. The plan Is a very feasible one and the farmers be- lieve that 1t is for their best inter ests to send their children to school five months in the winter and three months in the summer. This gives
 them the use of the pupils at home when most needed and does not retarc | the educational work.
 As the crop prospects are very good | am looking for a very prosperous veal | among the farmers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
TAYLOR TALKSON
 ALABAMA POLITICS
Thinks Johnston Will Have Considerable Opposition
 in Next Race

Washington, July 4-(special)-Con- gressman G. W. Taylor returned to Washington today from his home in Ala i ham where he spent several days. He said:
 .I found Alabama freer from all in- .ernal troubles than at most any time in it's history. The farmers are prepar- ing to land on the firm road to prosperity with hot feet. l attribute a great part Of this new and encoura ging condition 10 the agricultural education that is be- ing promulgated through the agricultural department at Washington and the re- newed interest in scientific methods.
 '.Politically. Alabama is at peace tenn .poaarffy. There is much evidence tha Senator Johnston will have much oppo kition In his race for reelection iron what I can hear in the state. Four me, are being mentioned as possible oppo nents-Hobson, Conner, Richardson an Clayton. Hobson seems to be the mos prominent, though he is also being men tioned as a probable candidate for gov ernor. Captain Hobson is certainly grow ing in popularity among the people an will have to be reckoned with
 The prohibition agitation is confines to the few counties that have eithe acted or are about to act"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
SELMA NOW HAS
 PETITION OUT
Will Probably Vote at an Early Date on Commission Form of
 Government

selma. July 14.-(Specia1.)-Six petitions asking for the commission form of gov- ernment for the city of Selma were start ed in circulation among the voters of Selma this Afternoon. Each of the peti- tions were freely signed by the believers in that form of government, and it is ex- pected that within week enough sigma. lures will have been secured to ask for an expression from the voters of the city on the question. The commission form of government has a large number Of ad- vocates here who believe that Selma would he greatly benefited by it. A strong opposition against the commission form of government will also develop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
J. Y. HILL DIES
Popular Man Had Made Steady Ad-
 vance in Railroad Circles


 J. Y. Hill, a man prominent in railroad and civic circles. died yesterday morning at 4:S0 o'clock at a local infirmary. Mir Hill was sef-made man, having risen from the position of conductor to that of general superintendent of tke Tombg- bee Valley railroad
 The deceased had just returned to this city from York, Ala, which is the head quarters of the Tombgbee Valley and the Alabama Tennessee and Northern, and while he was at home he suffered an attack of heart trouble. Following his illness he was taken to a local infirmary where he died.
 Mir. Hill had been connected with this road but short while az previous to his engagement with this company he had filled the position or maintainence of the way engineer for the western district of the Southern railway for the past three years.
 MT. Hill was born near Atlanta 6n Oc. tober 12, 1866. He entered the service n: the Southern railway as conductor and was promoted from conductor to bridge foreman and from this position to road. master. then to trainmas1er and frorr this office to that of maintainence of the way engineer, 8 position he gave up .r accept the office of superintendent of tn, Iombigbee Valley.
 The deceased is suprvived by his widow Mrs. Hill, and four children. He was 4 years of age.
 The funeral services will be held !. Sheffield, Ala. his old home. The funera party will leave the family residence Ill Fourteenth avenue, south, carly thi morning and proceed to the Terminal sta fion where special train will bear th, remains to his old home The fune-a will be held at the family residence il Sheffield. under the direction of H. E Shaw of Shaw & Sons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
OZARK CROWDED
 AT ALL-DAY SINGING

Ozark, July -(Special.)-Fifteen hundred people were present at the all day Sacred Harp singing and water melon cutting in Ozark yesterday. ihe exercises opened at o'clock ana COT tinued throughout the day, stopp"e only long enough for refreshments.
 The ozark brass band eo''o splendid music on the pubic sq"aie and in the afternoon piayeu i'i '"e baseball game at Adams park pe'"ee" ozark and Enterprise. Ihe score ""' a to in favor of the former
 ,rbs next big thing on tap for Ozark T.. o,rc,,it court. which convenes next Mondav Everything is in readiness. The docket Is light
 If Ia announced that the people of ozark will give a big barbecue and have other public attractions some time during August
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
Weather Conditions

Birmingham. July 14--Weather condi- tions at z D. m:
 Local showers, mostly light, occurred today in the Atlantic coast and Gull states Thunderstorms were very preva- lent, and at many places the rains con- tinued at D. m. There was no rain re- ported from southern and southwestern Texas, but showers occurred over the northern and eastern parts of the state. and a heavy rain, 1.30 inches, fell at Abilene. This was the heaviest reported from any station during the past 24 hours.
 Moderate temperatures prevail in most districts. except the upper Rocky noun tain and plateau states and Oregon Rose burg, Ore, reported the highest today as 9s and it was 92 degrees at Portland Boise, Idaho. and Kamloops, northwest Canada, had readings of 96 degrees. Il was 94 at Spokane, Salt Lake City and Winnemucca.
 Summary of observations made al United States Weather Bureau stations July IA. 1911
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
 AUTOS STRANGE ANTIC KILLS ONE

New York, July 14.-A peculiar au- tomoblle accident today killed Arthur A. Daley, a chauffeur, and injured Ar thur Weisbecker, his employer. who was with him in the car. Unexpectedly seeing before him an excavation. in the street. Daley suddenly shut off the power and applied the brakes. Imme 6iately there was ans explosion and q burst of flames, and both men were thrown out of the machine. Weisbacher will recover The automobile was de- otrOyed by fire. af4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
TIE STEEL MILLS
 RAPIDLY RESUME Unified Tonnage Report
 Causes Optimism EVENTS FAVORABLE Passing of Worst Heat Wave for Decade Effects Business Very Favorably-Moisture
 Is Needed

New York, July 14-R. c. Dun X Co.'S weekly review of trade tomorrow
 will say:
 Prevalence of high temperatures throughout the country have adversely
 a ffected business, notably in retail
 lines.
 In response to the broader demand
 for finished materials, the steel mills are rapidly resuming operatio hav- ing taken less time than usual TOT re pairs and inventories. Plants in the Pittsburg district are working fully up to the June rate while the leading ln- terest is running at slightly over o'
 per cent of it's steel ingot capacity A
 more favorable showing than had been expected was disclosed In the thrilled tonnage report of the Steel corporation
 orders on hand during June increasing
 246,S71 tons, whereas the two months
 immediately preceding there was combined falling off of 33f,O0O tons Only a moderate accumulation of pig iron has been reported and it Is be-
 lieved the output of merchants fur naces Is now below consamptiVe re- quirements. Two additional stacks have blown in at the south. Activity In the structural division is temporarily moro pronounced in the west than at the east, but about S0,OO0 tons have been taken here within the past fortnight. Numerous orders for railroad equip ment are in sight, but delay Is noted in making awards.
 Buyers still are hesitating about placing forward orders in dry goods. Prices are generally well maintained, exceptions be- ing noted in some gray cloths. Jobpers have extensive plans for merchandising under special sales during the coming week when many of the largest buyers will be in the east to attend an important meeting Cuprtailment of mill operations is still very large in all the textiles. Dress goods agents will open their new lines about July 20 or 25 The best trade reported In mems wear Is on wool suit ings of fancy description. Yarns show an easy tendency.
 Movement of footwear gradually in- creases BuyeSs are more numerous in the New England market, but caution continues to be displayed in all transac- tions. Retail trade. however. continues to show improvement. Pronounced strength still rules throughout the leather market with special frmness on sole leather Trade is not active, and business Is reduced by the slowing down of shoe factories and by excessive heat. Except for a slight weakness in England, all European markets are strong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15

New York. July H.-Bradstreets tomor- TOW will say:
 The events of the week have been main ly favorable including the passing tern- porarily at least. of the heated wave, the worst for a decade; the occurrence of rains in drouth stricken sections stay ing the further deterioration of the corn crop: the maintenance of flattering con- ditions as to the cotton crop outlook and the widening of activity IF the iron and steel trade Though mid summer quiet | still prevails, trade conditions display Q 1 slightly better undertone, thanks to the | breaking of the hot weathe. and to timely rains in the western country. More mois- 1 ture is needed for corn and cats, but the
 preciptations that have occurred have superinduced a better feeling and incl dentally produced a little r1ore spot busi- ness. Withal buyers are conservative | about placing orders for future business
 and comparatively few saiesmen are on
 the road.
 l In fact most interests seem to realize that trade will not improve until near 1 the fall season, when prospects as to crop yields will be more freely developed. There is a trif1e more doing in industrial lines even though there is still consid- l erable dulness. Building trade statistics l appear to indicate that that trade turned the corner in June. The iron and steel
 industry continues to score advances and
 the outlook for the final par of the hai'
 year Is certainly more optimistic than l 1t was.
 l Finished lines lead as regards new
 demand. but pig iron also is. in better
 request and it is apparent that rela- | lively good business has been placed I in q quiet way. However, the price sit uation is such that the market pre-
 ssnts some irregular features. Opera | tions in eastern textile mills have been resumed, but the dry goods trade still | is unsatisfactory.
 | Wheat. including flour exports from | the United States and Canada for the
 week ending July 13. aggregated 1,S01,- | 0s3 bushels, against 1,349275 last week
 and 1,190,24s this week last year. For
 the two weeks ending July 13 exports
 are 3.14S,358 bushels, against 2.754,023 1 in the corresponding period last year
 Corn exports for the week are s9s
 sa1 bushels, against 97s.o17 and 2.440,- 1 757 in 1910. For the two weeks endin g | July 13 corn exports are 1874, ,408
 bushels. against 771.S29 last year.
 Business failures in the United States for the week ending July 1S were 196
 against 180 last week; 2o2 in the like
 week in 1910. 206 in 1909 25s in 1908
 and TIT in 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
Teachers Examinations

l. W. McAdory, county superintendent of education. announces that examina- tions for the teachers state certificates will be held Monday, Tuesday and Wed nesday at the Central High school on Seventh avenue and Twenty-fourth street The session will start at s5o o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
TRAGIC END OF
 STANDING FEUD Nick House Killed By Farm
 CT Fierce FOLLOWS DOGS DEATH The Tragedy Occurs at North Port Near Tuscaloosa-The Men Had
 Been Enemies for
 Years

l Tusca loosa. July 14-tSpecial)- l News was received here at late hour last night that F. B. Fierce. a very prominent farmer who lives beyond North Port. had shot and killed Nick House. neishbor. on the Watermelon road. nine miles from town. only mea ger details have a yet been received but the belief is that the tragedy is the outcome Of a long existing feud, caused by the burning of some rent houses on Tierce's plantation and the intimidating of Tierces negro em- ployes.
 The present trouble, however, was attributed to the killing of Tierce's $ doy by House some days ago. Police man King went to the scene of the tragedy and found the body of House, unarmed, dying in the middle of the road.
 So far Fierce has not been appre- hended. although Sheriff Palmer and his deputies are out on the case. The affair is greatly deplored owing to the prominence of the two families.
 The death of Charles M Donohoo oc- cured at his home in East End last night at 10 o'clock. MT Donohoo has been falling in health for some months.
 MT. Donohoo was a loyal Confederate veteran having served as a gunner in Lumsdens battery and a staunch mem Der of the Presbyterian church. He Is survived by five daughters, Mrs. w. R. MurfrS of Bessemer; Mrs. w. P. Kill burn of Memphis; Mrs D. k. kale of Pratt City: Misses Amelia and Nellie Donohoo. and two sons, Truman and NJ. C Donohoo The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
Will Invite the President

Washington, July H-tSpecial. .)-Sena- tor Johnston of Alabama this morning arranged with President Taft to receive a delegation of citizens of Selma on July 25, who will invite the executive to at. tend the fair at that place next fall,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
Weather Forecast

Washington, July A-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Local thunder showers Saturday and probably sunday' light variable winds.
 Tennessee: Probably fair Saturday ana Sunday; not much change in temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
HOW WASHINGTON
 SEES BALL GAMES Thousands Crowd Around
 Big Score Board WILLIAMS IS ALERT Mississippi Man Is Sure to Be Leader of the Democrats in the Senate
 Because of His Great
 Ability
WILLIAMS IS ALERT
By WALTER HARPER

Washington, July 4.-(Speciall-Rer- haps you are in Washington, want to see ball game and have not the price of admission. Perhaps you are citizen of Washington, rooter for the home team, and the home team is playing In some other city.
 You just cannot get along without see- ingy game. The afternoons are long, empty and lonesome. Well, you have a chance. and one that is most excellent. I have availed myself of the opportunity more than once
 I have seen not more than four pro- fessional games in my life and do not know the difference between a bonehead and base on balls.
 But l like the game as I have seen it played in. Washington. Nobody in the bleachers is yelling kill him, put him out" get the hooks" and other such fendsh remarks that keep you from hearing what Lizzie is saying to Kate in the box just above you.
 In this game as it is played in Wash ington you are relieved of the senseless frills of the players that have no bear ing or connection with the business of the game Here you see the mathemat- icai results of every play without the boneheadedness.