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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09
REPUBLICANS WARMING UP

Congressman Sells is having the
time of his life up in the First district.
The committee which met at Bulls
Gap Saturday sat down on his primary
project and ordered delegate conven-
ton to nominate a candidate for con-
gress. Outgeneraled, the doughty
congressman will probably balk and
refuse to go into convention.
Itappears that there has been lively
scramble to secure control of the COM
mittee. The member from Sewer
county, thought to be anti-Sells, was
converted by BrusAy mountain job
it is claimed by the anti-Sells faction.
An effort was made to win the mem
Der from Sullivan by the same process,
but the ants got there first and that
gentleman stuck out against Sells.
The committee at Bulbs Gap stood six
and six, and Chairman Shipley cast
the deciding vote in favor of conven-
ton.
1t is stated that Congressman Sells
will base his bolt upon the alleged fact
that he had majority Of the bona tide
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

The Southern railway officials told
the railroad commissioners Monday
that they were preparing to build 9
suitable passenger station and freight
depot in johnson City and would be.
gin work on same within few months.
This probably means that the three
railroads entering Johnson City will
build separate depots unless there is a
sensible and concerted movement upon
the part of the people to demand a
union passenger station, which the
city should have, by all means. The
Comet believes the Railroad Commits.
sion should be called upon to compel
all three railroads to appear before it
and show cause why they should not
be compelled to build handsome
union depot that would be an orna-
ment to the city. If the commission
cam COMPEL one road to build a depot
it can COMPEL all three to build one, of
course.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09
PRES, GOWAN CALLS OFF
MEETING SLATED FOR 14th

Geo A. Gowan, president of the
I Memphis-to- Bristol highway assoca-
ton, has issued letter to the friends
of good roads, calling off the State
meeting, which was to have been held
at the capitol Nov. a. Mr.. Gowan's
letter follows;
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov, 2. 19l1.-To
the citizens of TENNESSEE have de-
cided that it is best for the future good
roads interest, to call off the meeting
proposed to organize the Tennessee
association for highway improvement
that was called for Nov. IA, 1911,
which was to be composed of delegates
from every county in the state There
fore the meeting for Nov. IA, 1911, is
called off.
cat meeting of some of the officers
of the Memphis to- Bristol highway as
ISOLATION, together with the commits
sion of eleven, who have charge of
surveying and building the highway,
which was held in Nashville Nov. l,
1911, the matter of organizing a state
wide association composed of delegates
from every county in the state was
discussed from every stondpoint with
reference to what would be for the best
regarding good roads in the state. 1t
seemed to be the unanimous opinion of
those present that | call this meeting
off. One of the chief reasons given
was that new organization might in
terfere with the work of the commits
sion in the building of the trans state
highway and would perhaps retard
and confuse other good road improve.
ments now under way, that is claimed
TO be one of the results of this associa-
TONS efforts.
"The actions taken was unanimous
and harmonious and trust my action
in withdrawing the call for November
IA, 1911, will meet with the approval
of all who may be interested.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. A. GOWAN,
president Memphis-to- Bristol high
way"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09
WILLIAM JONES DROPPED
DEAD IN JONESBORO

Jonesboro, Nov. Civilian Jones, a
prominent citizen of Morning Star, fell
dead on the sidewalk in front of the j.
T. Whitlock Co.'S store shortly after
noon last Friday. A large crowd col
lected and it was thought for short
time that the man had just fallen into
a fit. Several doctors examined him
and some hopes were entertained for a
short time, but in a few minutes the
heart ceased its feeble action, and the
physicians pronounced life extinct. Mr..
Jones had been in town to purchase
some goods and was just making prep
arations to start home His body was
taken to Keen's undertaking parlors
and later sent to his home. The COM
munity was shocked by the sudden
ness of the death of one of our best
citizens
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09
THE MANHATTAN
OPERA COMPANY

If there is anyone here about who
has no heard that Robert H. Hane's
famous Manhattan opera company is
coming to the Soldiers Home for three
matinee each day this is to remind
them that the big company of Johnson
City will be here on Monday and give
for their opening attractions the great
New York success sswhen Ruben comes
to town.
During this engagement the mascot,
Fra-Diavolo Ill'Trovatore will be sung
as well as the great scenic proderuleori
of HI. M. ST. Pinafore Manager Robert
Fl. Kane and his clever artists, capable
singers and comedy chorus will well
coined in Johnson City with open arms.
They are popular here as will be any
other company who pleases. Mr..
Kane is largely responsible for the sue
cess of the Manhattan opera company
owing to his good taste and hard
work. The beauty chorus is the prize
ring of the show. 1t is extremely diff
ficult to secure a pertty chorus, but
the Manhattan opera company chorus
needs to take lessons from no other
chorus, so splendid ly equipped with
human structure as they are.
Reserved seats go on sale at Kemble-
Cochran Co., Saturday morning.
Prices 35, so and IS cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

Major o. l.. Hicks, treasurer of the
Soldiers Home, has rendered his res.
ignation to the president of the board
of managers to take effect November
10. Major Hicks prepared his resigna-
ton last Saturday evening following
the committee meeting at Bulls Gap.
He has served two years as treasurer
and has made capable officer and it
is believed generally that he resigns to
be free to aid Congressman Sells in his
congressional aspirations. 1t is believ-
ed that he will be succeeded by o. X.
Marshall, who has been chief clerk to
the treasurer for several years and is a
master of details.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

members of the committee, the men,
Der acting for Washington county hav-
ing been appointed by the chairman
and was not elected by the people as
the other members were. This claim
will constitute an issue that Mr.. Sells
will doubtless take before the state COM
mittee, where it will have been already
settled in his. favor, He will then pro-
ceed to call primary and get himself
nominated thereat
On the other hand the opposition
VIII maintain that they are the re-
guitars; that the appointment of the
Washington county member of the
committee was in accordance not only
with the rules, but precedent, and they
will, in consequence, proceed to nomin-
ate candidate at convention.
Thus we see that a very strenuous
and bitter controversy is on between
the republicans factions of the First
district and that it will be "war to the
knife and knife To the nit, etc.
Meantime the old-time republican
leaders are preparing for demand up
on the state committee for primary to
nominate candidates for governor and
state offices. They are declaring that
the present organization is nothing
more than an Office holding machine,
and that the masses of the party are
tired of bossism and want change in
management
The outcome will be watched with
interest, the contest making very il
Eliminating sidellght to the maneuvers
now in progress TO embarrass the har-
monious movement among democrats,
Chattanooga Times
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09
GENERAL COX
TALKS FORESTRY
Continued from page 1

Continued from page 1.
at that time, so sOoh after the death of
Col. Brownlow, nothing definite had
been done toward designating for pur-
chase these lands, embracing tracts in
the counties of Sullivan, Carter, Unicoi,
Washington and Greene. At that time
| explained to the chief forester and
other officers of the department the i'm.
portance of conserving the forests and
protecting the headwaters Of the Hol-
ston, Watauga, Nola Chuckey and
French Broad rivers, the source of
which is mainly in the mountains of
the First Tennessee district. These
men promised then to give the matter
early attention"
Gen. Cox said that the government
had now under consideration for pur-
chase about $4,000 acres of land in
Blount county, and that at his sugges-
ton proposals had been made to sell to
the government fifty thousand acres of
land on the UnalIa and Iron noun
tains, part of which lands are owned
by Maj. A. d. Reynolds, Of Bristol.
While in Washington Gen. Cox call
ed at the treasury department and sue,
ceeded in arranging for the use of two
rooms in the new government building
at johnson City for his use as district
attorney. These rooms will also be
used for men sent to East Tennessee by
the department of agriculture to alb
stract titles to lands proposed to be
purchased for forestry reserve purposes.
The treasury department has ordered
furniture and supplies for these offices.
81 am very much pleased" said
Gen. Cox, Eat being able to arrange for
offices for my use and for the use of the
forestry men when they come to East
Tennessee, and am sure the people of
johnson City will appreciate the fact
that that city is to be made headquar-
tiers for the forestry men while they are
investigating the forests of the upper
East Tennessee mountain ranges.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09
NJ. 4. Moore, Druggist.

A druggist at Westmoreland, Kan, NJ.
F. Moore by name, writes that he can get
affidavits from customers saying that they
were cured of chronic constipation, indiges-
ton, ETC., by the use of DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin, the great laxative and tonic.
He says, further, that he has been a drug
gist for IS years, but has never known a
better remedy for these troubles than Dr.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, which he also
uses in his own family.
1t is absolutely guaranteed to do what is
claimed, and il you want to try it before
buying, send your address for free sample
bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co, II9 Caldwell
Bldg, Monticello, Ill. 1t is sold by all
druggists at soc and ST. bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09
AGED JOHNSON COUN-
TAN DIES IN HOSPITAL

BTownlow Smith died at st. Luke,s
hospital in Bristol last Sunday from
from the effects of an operation for
appendicitis.
The deceased was SO years of age and
had spent his entire life at Fish Springs
in johnson county, when he and his
late father, Ezekill Smith, had run q
public house, or country hotel, for
over so years, and was one OF the best
known citizens of his section. He was
a member Of the Christian church and
an Odd Fellow. Funeral service was
held Monday afternoon at his late
home and q large number OF friends
were present 70 pay their last respects
to departed friend.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09
PLANS ARE SUBMITTED
FOR NEW COURT HOUSE

Jonesboro, Nov. 6.-The executive
committee of the county court of Wash
ington county met in Jonesboro last
week to study plans for the new court
house, which is to be erected in Jones
boro, the first capital of Tennessee.
Charles Hayes, All architect Of Knox
vile, met with the committee and ex-
hibited plans which may be adopted
by the county court. At a recent SEES.
sion of the county court it was voted
to issue $4,000 in bonds, the proceeds
of which will be used in building the
new home for the courts of Washington
county.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09
WATAUGA NEWS ITEMS.

Watauga, Tenn, Nov. Born, t.
Mr. and Mrs. Morley Barnes, Novem
Der 6, a daughter.
Mrs. Jerry Love, of Johnson City
spent Sunday with relatives here.
Joseph Bowman, prosperous farm
er of Knob creek, was visiting his faith
er and sister Sunday.
| T. T. Reese, after pleasant visit tt
homefolks, left for his home at Palm
Beach, Fla, Monday.
r. L. Ross and Peter Riley, employ.
ees of the Cranberry Furnace, spent
Tuesday here hunting.
VIM. Lane, prosperous farmer OF
the Lick creek church neighborhood,
ATTENDED court in Jonesboro Monday.
Mrs. Matte B. st. John returned
Monday from Johnson City, where she
had been visiting her children and
grandchildren.
Cicero Miller and wife, of Greeneville,
came up Saturday TO visit their BROTH
er, William Rhea Miller, and returned
home Sunday afternoon.
j. +. Robertson came up from John
son City Sunday to be with us in the
Sunday-schocl, of which he is superin-
tendent, and to visit relatives.
L. b. Hensley, Esq, delivered an
address Sunday at 2 p. IN. at the Chris
tian church on the Patriotic Order of
the Sons of America, of which he is
state president. He was accompanied
by s. Y. Taylor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

1t was very commendable in Gov.
Hooper to appoint deputy warden to
the wardenship made vacant by the
resignation of his first appointee, is the
view of the Columbia Herald. We
would like to know what our Columbia
friend would call that appointment of
a First district committeeman to q
place at Brushy mountain in order to
secure supporter for Congressman
Sells. Virture, of course, ought to
have its reward, but politics, neighbor,
is more in it than virture; mind that.
chattanooga Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09
Cures Blood, Skin Diseases
Eczema, Greatest Blood
Purier Free.

If your blood is impure, thin, diseased
hot or full of humors, if you have blood
poison, cancer, carbuncles, eating sores,
scrofula, eczema, itching, rising and bumps.
swellings or superating sores, scabby, PIN
ply skin, ulcers, bone pains, catarrh, rheu.
matism, or any blood or skin disease, take
Botanic Blood Balm b. B. b. Soon all
sores heal, aches and pains stop and the
blood is made pure and rich. Druggists or
by express 81 per large bottle. Sample free
by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga.
B. B. b. Is especially advised for chronic,
deep-seated cases Of blood or skin diseases,
as II cures after all else fails, Sold by Ward
y Friberg and Millsrs drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09
HERE IS A REMEDY
THAT WILL CURE SKIN
AND SCALP AFFECTIONS
And We Can Prove 1t.

The City Drug Store says to every per-
son. be it man, woman or child who has
an irritated, tender, infamed, itching
skin or scalp, you need not suffer anoth-
er day. I" We have a refined skin prep
aration that acts Instantly and will bring
you swift and sure results"
One warm bath with Zemo Soap and
one application of Zemo and you will
not suffer another moment and you will
soon see cure in sight.
Zemo and Zemo Soap are proven cures
for every form of skin or scalp affection
They are sold by one leading druggist in
every city or town in America and in
Johnson City by City Drug Co. 2
F. L. Gregory, Pharmacist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

Our second son, Jackson, is not the
captain of the Boy Scouts but he is
eligible for Colonel. He has only been
a member of organization few months
but seems to have had a penchant for
the service, or some talent in that line,
if you prefer the term. Whenever
there is any work to do at home he
scouts all day without either trouble or
dinner,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09
The Yeager Family.

Once in lifetime remedy is discovered
that is so productive of good results that q
whole family can cure itself of many things
Mrs. ]. w. Yeager, of Beirne, Ark, and
her entire family suffered terribly from ma
laria, constipation and stomach trouble gen.
orally and she writes they were all cured
with DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin. Natur-
ally she is glad to have us tell our readers
about it.
1t is absolutely guaranteed to do what is
claimed for it, and if you want to try it be-
fore buying, send your address for free
sample bottle to Pepsin SyrupCo., Iro Cald-
we'll Bldg, Monticello, Ill. 1t is sold by
all dealers at soc and ST. bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09
SELLS GROWS ANGRY.

Wasn't il awful of young Mr.. Sells,
the pride and support of the pure in
heart and the undefled wing of the re-
publican party that traded its manhood
and its principles, as one of them de-
clared in boosting Mr.. Hooper, "for the
glory of God and the promotion of good
MORALS" to accuse Chairman Shipley,
of the First district executive commit
tee, with being unfaithful to him? And
uplifterit was worse when the erstwhile
in rage declared:
81 have the right to show the people
of this state what dirty job you are
trying to put upon me and the people.
You are trying to use your power as
chairman of this committee to aid John
I. Cox and the regular democrats of
the state, and all can say is: To hell
with such politics and damn such a
republican as you are, Mr.. Chairman"
To which Chirman Shipley smilingly
replied at the proper time: sob, Sam
my, you're no republican; you're fu-
sionist, and you ought to be ashamed
of yourself to curse and swear like that
in public" We have been telling our
prohibition friends that the "political
uplifters were hypocrites, seeking
only for their own per-
sonal advancement and aggrandize-
ment. Mr.. Sells impassioned oratory
has given him away.-Chattanooga
Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

Hooper's business administration of
the penitary has caused that institution
to operate at loss of over 5000 for the
last two months. That may be good
buiness judgment but it is not the kind
the big corporations pay 100000 q
year for.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

The democracy of Obion county met
Monday and passed resolutions endors-
ing Judge Joseph +. Jones for govern
or. Hon. Rice Pierce and Judge Felix
w. Moore were on the committee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09
Starts Much Trouble.

If all people knew that neglect of consti-
patton would result in severe indigestion,
yellow iaundice or virulent liver trouble
they would soon take DR.. Kings New Wife
Pills and end it. It's the only safe way.
Best for biliousness, headache, dyspepsia,
chils, debility. zsc at II. c. Miller's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

If there is any question as to what
is the real per cent. of purchasable re-
publican voters in the First district,
why not refer the question to candi-
dates who furnished the money.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

A Wisconsin G. A. r. lieutenant
claims he was never mustered out of
service and is now demanding 800, 1000
as back pay and interest. He must
have been in hiding in 1885 and has
just heard that the was over. The
chances are that he did not run, any
great risk of being mustered out of SER
Vipn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

The Nashville Banner is partly cor
rect in thinking the liquor interests are
trying to encompass the defeat of Sam
Sells, but it is because pot-liquor is not
sufficient nourishment for the former
pie eaters.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

Old Kaintuclx, the home of Col. Wat
terson, has tired of wandering with
strange gods and has come back over
3O,OOOstrong into the democratic ranks.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

II, Hon. j. II. Gardner and Gen.
Vines are correct in stating that votes
cannot be purchased in East Tennessee,
we would like for them to tell what be-
comes of the money spent in elections.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

Seven beat six in the committee
meeting at Bulls Gap Saturday.
twas ever this since beat in the
Tilden- Hayes contest in 1876.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

With Ohio going democratic and New
Jersey republican it looks like Har-
monism stands better at home than
wisconsin.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

The early Christmas shopping joke
Is being overworked as usual. The
man who is able TO do any shopping
this Christmas will be fortunate in
daad
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

Why don't that independent COM
mittmen find the exit and give some
one else chance to get before the foot
lights.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

PRESIDENT TAFT COMING
President Taft viii arrive IN
Johnson City on No. AZ Saturday
evening and has consented to make
a platform address to the thousands
who viii be present to hear him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

Perhaps the principal reason Col.
Brownlow INDUCED in primaries was
to estop all opposition by the handicap
of the ante.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

Bryan elected Senator in Virginia
and made him minority leader of the
senate by opposing him in both cleo
lions.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

For pains in the side or chest dampen a
piece of flannel with Chamberlain Lini-
ment and bind it on over the seat OF pain.
There is nothing better. For sale by all
daalara
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

Babies don't mind cold or take cold il
kept well with Dr. Fahrney's Teethiny Syi
up. Get it anywhere. Sample free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

Forsonce we agree with President
Taft in the belief that the republicans
will lose in 1912.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

If every candidate whom Bryan en-
dorses is defeated Gov. Wilson should
get another sponsor,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

Watch baby's bowels till the frosts come.
DR.. Fahrney's Teething Syrup keeps them
in good shape. Sample free. (sep-oC
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

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, 1911-11-09

The supreme court pardoned wom-
an bootlegger from Knoxville and Gov.
Hooper affirmed it, as we understand it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

Holds Office for Life.
An alderman of the city of London
holds Office for life.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

Quality of Good Teacher.
NJ man can govern school unless
be knows how to govern himself.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09
No money, no primary.
No. AZ Broadway is the most prolific
source of information yet Uncovered.

Of course, Edward q. O'Rear could
not expect to come out in front in
Kentucky.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

WANTED-R Reliable men to travel and
collect in country for large Chicago
house. Experience unnecessary. $3.50
bond required. Apply by letter to Il.
w. Eggerston, 63S Union, Memphis,
Tennessee, IL
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09
WANTS

WANTED--Resident agent to have
exclusive control of our business in
Johnson City. Fast selling popular
novelty. Write for liberal offer.
Hughes, 1893 East Goth, New York, 1t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-09

pie eaters
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-11-12

son will discuss the trust question
in a speech before the Commercial
club of Kansas City.
Wednesday.
s. NachutuS's 5 Day.
Third anniversary of the accession
of Pu vi. the unfortunate boy EN-
peror of China.
one OF the most valuable libraries
in the world. that of the late Henry
Huth. will be sold At auction in Lon
don
Francisco |. Madero. Jr, viii be
formally inaugurated as president OF
the republic Of Mexico
Official announcement is expected
Of the engagement of the Grand
Duchess Olga of Russia and Prince
Boris. crown prince of Bulgaria.
Senate committee on interstate
commerce VIII begin hearings on
proposed trust legislation in Wash
Ferris-Brauvel direct nominations
bill, providing many primary re-