davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28
WHO WILL BE.
COMMITTEEMAN
IS THE ABSORBING TOPIC
Contest Is Between Hon John ]
Vertrces and Hon. Lee Mount-
castle, Who Was Deposed.

The national democratic COMMITTEES
assemblies at Washington on January
s, next, and the contest between Hon
II. Il. H. Mountcastle and Hon. John
j. Vertrees, as 10 the position of com
mitteeman for Tennessee, will then bt
determined. AS the matter is one o.
interest, especially to democrats, the
controversy will be explained.
Mr.. Mountcastle was elected commit
teeman from Tennessee by the national
convention which met in Denver in
1908, and there is no question as to his
original title.
The Denver convention also adopted
the following resolution:
"The democratic national committee
is hereby authorized and directed to fill
any and all vacancies that may occur
on the ticket nominated by this conven-
tion; and when vacancy occurs on the
national committee, the state commit
tee OF the state entitled to the place
shall fill the vacancy"
In 1910 Mr. Mountcastle attended
the independent state democratic
convention that endorsed Hooper for
governor, as delegate from Knox
county, and he was elected permanent
chairman of the convention and presid-
ed over it. On accepting the chair this
national executive committeeman adj
dressed the convention and stated that
il was time for good men TO "touch
hands and elbows across party lines"
AT the time that Independent con-
vention assembled the situation was
this: Mr.. Hooper had been nominated
by the republican convention OH a
platform that endorsed the republican
national administration. Gov. Patter-
son had Withdrawn as candidate for
for governor, and no nomination had
as yet been made by the regular de-
mocracy. 1t could not be assumed
that the democrats would not nominate
good man, as their convention which
nominated Senator Taylor had not yet
convened. Nevertheless the ''independ-
ent convention, without waiting, en-
dorsed Hooper.
Mr.. Mountcastle, holding the demo-
cratic party position of national COM
.mitteeman, accepted the party position
as chairman of that convention which
endorsed Hooper, and stated in his
speech that it was time to touch ell
bows across party lines THAT is, to
disregard them. Gov. Hooper address,
ed the convention after he had been
nendorsed y and told them that .sit
would be absurd for the forces of tenn
perance law and order to be divided in
this contest along national party lines.
The regular democratic convention,
which thereafter nominated Senator
Taylor, adopted resolution demand
ing Mr.. Mountcastle's removal and
suggesting the name of Mr.. Vertrees, on
the ground that Mr.. Mountcasile had
been unfaithful to his trust.
The state democratic committee met,
and by virtue Of The power vested in IL
by the Denver resolution, declared the
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28

was en- route to Knoxville, where ht
preached Sunday night. Other wit
nesses to the ceremony were Train Con.
ductor Hugh Murray, Pullman Con
ductor J. q. Coder, Flagman A. s.
Birchfield, Dining Car Conductor FL.
A. Almonds, Tom e. Smith and ].
Mack Thomas, Of Bristol, besides pas.
sengers from New York, Philadelphia
and elsewhere.
The young couple conceived the idea
of stealing a march on their friends
end learning that Rev. Mr.. Ruble was
to be on the Memphis special on his
way to Knoxville, the novel idea OF be-
ing married on the train struck them.
The ceremony was concluded just as
the Memphis special slowed down for
Jonesboro. The couple went to Greene
vile to visit the groom's relatives
Bristol Herald-C Courier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28
RYAN ACCEPTS MANAGE
MEN'T OF BALL TEAM.

President Jere Bunting, of the Bristol
Athletic Association, received a tele-
gram Saturday from Raymond Ryan,
the former Roanoke catcher, accepting
the management Of the Bristol baseball
team for next season. Mr.. Ryan wired
from Cincinnati and a formal manag-
er's contract will at once be signed by
him and the club.-Bristol Herald.
Courier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28

was formerly chairman and is popular
in the county. Much speculation is
being INDUCED as to the probable win
ner in the court.
w, l.. Lyons, who has had charge of
the Jonesboro Inn the past five years,
will move to johnson City next week
and engage in the hotel business at
that place, 1t is not yet announced
who is to succeed Mr.. Lyon as mana
ger of the Inn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28
HON. Haskell H. DYER
DELIVERS HIS LECTURE

Washington College, Tenn, Dec. "a.
On Saturday evening, Dec. 16, Mr..
Haskell Dyer, of johnson City, gave
his lecture, 1.-THE Trials of Jesus. I"
From legal point of view, Mr.. Dyer
dealt with the subject in the manner
expected from a legally trained mind.
Those who heard the lecture pro-
nounced it as one of more than ordi-
nary interest. There was briefly sketch
ed the events which led up to the trials
of Christ. After this introductory the
speaker launched into the technical
part of the trial. This he did in
series of graphic illustrations which
held The kecnest interest of his audi
ence. Mr.. Dyer has all the qualities
which make the ideal lecturer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28
POSTMASTER SMYTHE
HAS RESIGNED OFFICE.

Bristol, Tenn, Dec. 27.-Postmaster
w. T. Smythe, who has been in charge
of the Mountain City postuffice con-
tinuously for fourteen years, has re-
signed to take effect January |. The
Mountain City postoffice is presi-
dental appointment. Representative
Sells has recommended J. III. Murphy
for appointment, and President Taft
will send his name to the senate. Mr..
Murphy is q close friend Of the con-
gresham.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28
s1OO-Reward-$lOO.

The readers of this paper will be pleased tC
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure In all It's
stages. and that is Catarrh. alfs Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being constitu-
ttonal disease, requires constitutional treat
faces of the system, thereby destroying the
founo alton OF the disease, and giving the pa.
tient strength by building up the con >titution
and assisting nature in doing its orlS. The
proprietors have so much faith in it's curative
powers that they offer me Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure Send for list
of testimonials. Address:
FL CAENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take 4 LlI's NaniIy Pulls for cOnsti patton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28
A TEXAS WONDER.

THE TEXAS WONDER CURES KIDNEY
AND BLADDER TROUBLES, removing grav-
ell, cures diabetes, weak and lame back
rheumatism and all Irregularities of the
kidneys and bladder In both men and
women, Regulates bladder troubles in
children. If not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt OF 81. One
small bottle is two months treatment,
and seldom fails to perfect cure. Send
for testimonials from Texas and other
states. DR.. e. w. Hall, 1926 Oliver St. !.
st Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists. cell
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28

Watterson, editor of the Louisville Cou-
rier-Journal, in commenting on the
republican situation throughout the
country.
Mr.. Waterson expressed the belief
that the long looked for change of par
ties was at hand, but he has not declar-
ed his choice for the democratic nomi-
nation. Col Watterson declared that,
in his opinion, the republicans could
not elect either Roosevelt or Taft and
said the election of the former presi-
dent, abrogating the third term tFadi-
tion, would be step toward absolute
ism.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28
REV. FRANK THOMPSON
QUITS THE MINISTRY.

Bristol, Dec. 25.-Tne Rev. Frank
Thompson, for two years pastor of the
First Christian church here, today an
nounced his resignation. He gives up
the ministry for the present to give
personal attention TO Mrs. Thompson's g
extensive business affairs at PineBluff,
Ark, and will begin his business career
January l. His resignation came as q
surprise to the congregation. He re-
Gently married wealthy widow of
California.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28
Lightning Kills Few.

In 1906 lightning killed only I69 people
in this whole country, Ones chances of
death by lightning are less than two in a
million The chance of death from liver,
kidney and stomach trouble is vastly greater
but not ii Electric Bitters be used, as Robt.
Madsen, Of West Burlington, la. proved
Four doctors gave him up after eight months
of suffering from yirulent liver trouble and
yellow jaundiee. He was then completely
cured by Electric Bitters They're the best
stomach, liver, nerve and kidney remedy
and blood purifier on earth Only soc at
H. c. MiIler's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28
Mrs. Fenbee, of Tennessee.

The stomach is such an easy organ to get
out of order. One is troubled with it in the
form Of indigestion, another constipation,
another heartburn, Aatulency, etc. Mrs.
Fenbee, of Cumberland Furnace, Tenn
suffered for seventeen years from sour stom-
ach. Naturally she tried everything" and
she says nothing ever benefited her until she
took DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, and that
cured her.
1t is absolutely guaranteed to do what is
claimed, and if 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
dealers at soc and ST bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28
ALLEGED MURDERER
APPARENTLY INSANE

John Green, the alleged slayer of Po-
liceman Walter McPealz here eighteen
months ago, is apparently violently
insane in the Jonesboro Jail. His hear
ing is set for date early in February.
The prisoner became violent Monday
of last week. He stabbed Policeman
McPeak to death on the streets of this
city, when the officer attempted 10 ar
rest him, it is charged.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28
Office to be vacant and unanimously
elected Mr.. Vertrees.

office to be vacant and unanimously
elected Mr.. Vertrees.
Mr.. Mountcastle contends that there
was no vacancy, and that neither the
state nor the national committee can
remove him; that the national conven.
tion only can do SO, and that conven-
ton, as is known, has adjourned sine
die. His position is that he is immune,
and that even if the state committee
could remove in some cases, it can not
when the committeeman is Sin line I"
with the last national platform.
Nj. Vertrees' contention is that the
state committee can remove, or that it
is to decide when a vacancy exists, and
can even make vacancy in a proper
case; also that when Mr.. Mountcastle,
holding one party position as he did,
accepted another inconsistent there
with, he thereby abandoned the first
one and caused vacancy himself; but
that if he did not he could, and ought
to be, removed by the state committee.
He also contends that if the national
committee should hold that the state
committee had no power to declare the
office vacant, The national committee
has power to remove Mr.. Mountcastle,
and he will demand that it does re.
move him.
In addition to the acts on which the
state committee acted, Mr.. Mountcastle
subsequently, sat on the platform at an
indepen lent meeting at Knoxville, and
without protest, heard his partner,
Gen. Gates, assail the national commit
tees chairman and secretary. Gen.
Gates in that speech said that it was
difficult to tell whether the approval of
the action of the regular state conven-
tion by Mr.. Mack was the act of Chair
man Mack or the "head of Buffalo
brewery" and that Secretary Wood
sons statement, that the action with
respect to Mr.. Mountcastle was regular
was probably caused by his close
to "distilleries up in Ken
tuckv."
Mr.. Mountcastle also presided over
an independent meeting at Knoxville
in October, 1910, and addressed it, He
said that men were chewing party |
lines to see that the right thing was
done. He openly stated during the
canvass that he would vote for Hooper
and undoubtedly did SO.
If the national committee does not t
the action of the state COM
mittee, then the national committee
will have To decide the contest itself,
for the democrats will demand that
this position be declared vacant. How
ever, it is not imagined that the action
Of the state committee will be question
3D. Chairman Mack recognized Senator
Taylor as the regular democratic nom.
NEE and Chairman w. o. Vertrees as
The regular chairman in a long letter
shortly after the convention adjourned.
1t was for their action in this respect
that Chairman Mack and Secretary
Woodson were slurred by Gen. Gates.
The state committees action shows
hat their idea is that if Mr.. Mountcas.
lie can do as he did, and yet remain
it is not possible to
nave an organized party, or to insist
hat party official is one of much in-
crest, and the democrats of Tennessee,
ike the state committee, believe the
light and the necessary thing was done
Democrat.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28
ESCAPED PRISONER Is
CAUGHT CHRISTMAS DAY

Jonesboro, Dec. 26.-David McCur-
ry, who escaped from Jail here about
three weeks ago, was recaptured at
Kingsport yesterday by Sheriff j. f.
T. Williams and Deputy United States
Marshall Brown Seaton, of johnson
City, and brought here and lodged in
Jail. McCurry was serving sentence
for alleged bootlegging when he es-
capped and this sentence would have
terminated early in January.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28
l.pa. Northup, Quincy. III.

Mothers should be grateful to know Of a
remedy for their own stomach, bowel and
liver troubles as we'll as for those of their
children. Mrs. Alice Northup, Of Quincy,
III. after trying many methods is free ID adj
nit that the best one is Dr.. ealdweli's Syr-
up Pepsin, which she uses herself and gives
TO her family. She believes no household
should be without il.
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, IIS Caldwell
Bldg, Monticello, ILL., II il sold BY all
druggists at soc and S. . bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28
A Good Ending.

Old people are especially prone to stom-
ach, liver and bowel ailments. Old age
can be made the pleasantest time of life if
these diseases can be avoided. They can
be avoided, and cured, by the use of DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, which cures
chronic constipation, dyspepsia, liver trou-
bles, heartburn, sour stomach, Aatulency,
indigestion, etc.
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., rr9 Cald-
we'll Bldg, Monticello, Ill 1t is sold by
all dealers at soc and ST. bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28
A Terrible Blunder

to neglect liver trouble. Never do it. Take
Dr. Kings New Life Pills on the first sign
of constipation, biIiousness OF inactive bow
els aad prevent virulent indigestion, jaun-
dice and gall stones. They regulate liver,
stomach and bowels and build up your
health. Only asc at H. c. Miller's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28
Ends Winters Troubles.

To many winter is season of trouble.
The frost-bitten toes and fingers, chapped
hands and lips, chilblains, cold-sores, red
and rough skins prove this. But SUCH trou-
bles fly before Bucklen's Arnica Salve. A
trial conyinces. Greatest healer Of burns,
boils, piles, cuts, sores, bruises, eczema and
sprains. asc at H, G, Miller's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28
COL. wATTERSON ON
POLITICAL SITUATION

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 25.-'If Roosevelt
is put in the white house in 1912 we
will never get him out again except
feet first.n
This was the statement of Col. Henry
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28

When your feet are wet and cold, and
your body chilled through and through from
exposure, take big dose of Chamberlain $
Cough Remedy, bathe your feet in hot wa
ter before going to bed, and you are almost
certain to ward off severe cold. For sale
by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28

When you have a cold get a hottie Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. II will soon
fix you up all right and will ward of any
tendency toward pneumonia. This remedy
contains no opium or other narcotic and
may be given as confidently to baby as to
an adult. Sold by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28

81 had been troubled with constipation
for two years and tried all of the best physi-
clans in Bristol, Tenn, and they could do
nothing for me, writes Thos. E Williams,
Of Middlesboro, Ky. Two packages of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
cured me For sale by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28

The quicker cold is gotten rid Of the
less the danger from pneumonia and other
serious diseases. B. w. L. Hall, Of Wa
verify, Va. says: firmly believe Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy to be absolutely
the best preparation on the market for colds.
have recommended it to my friends and
they all agree with me-" For sale BY all
dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-28

Every family has need Of good, reliable
iniment. For sprains, bruises, soreness of
the muscles and rheumatic pains there is
lnone better than Chamberland's Sold b
all dealers.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-10-12
why The National Anthem.

tFrom the New York SUM-
The organist was not lacking In
patriotism. yet he rebelled when re-
quested to play The star-BpanEled
Banner" at wedding.
1T Is not appropriate. he said.
Amt Il" said the brides father.
For this wedding IL IL the most
appropriate thing you can play. Cut
all the rest OK the program II you
like, but stick TO that. / had the
hardest kind of fight to keep Bellies
mother from marrying her on to q
foreigner Between Belle and me we
won out for an American. and II this
isn't the time for The star-Spangled
Banner I'D like to know what Is"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-10-12


Old Capt. Wilkinson Jones, Of
Arkansas. paid his first visit in 40
years TO New York last fall. On
the 6rst morning be started for q
stroll down Broadway. At Canal
street. one Of the main crosstown
arteries be was halted BY the
streams Of traffic which rolled by In
four weaving streams. He con-
templated the endless professions
Of loaded trucks. vans, drays. carts
and wagons for some minutes.
Then be approached Traffic Police
man Kelly. on duty Of that corner.
"Suh," inquired Captain Jones,
With courteous bow, "air you con-
nected With the city government
here, suh2n
We'll. said Kelly. "I'm police
officer. II that what you mean. !"
Yes, sub, said she Captain; SO
! judged from youah costume and
depotenent. And would just like
TO say 70 you, sub, that you gentle
men have Q fine city here, sub. q
truly magnificent city. But tell me,
suh-ain't you pot powahfully be-
hind With youah haulIn p Every
body's Magazine.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-10-12

(From the Buffalo Commercially.
Senator swanson, Of Virginia, tells
a good story on himself about the
iirst political speech he ever made.
He says:
II jumped up and began: Gem
tlemen, HerodotuA tells ua'-'W Which
tickets he on7' yelled tho man with
the red shirt Hsrodotus tells us.
resumed with q gulp, of a whole
army that was put to flight by the
braying OF an ass. The crowd APP
plauded and | felt fine. Then the
mans voice rose above the din.
Young feller,' he called. you
needn't be afraid for this crowd. It's
been tested
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-10-12

A letter received Ia this city tells
OF conversation overheard az a
baaeball game IN New York recently.
The principals were q young man
and q young woman.
do you know" said he. "a game
of baseball reminds me Of q house,
hold There Is the plate. the pitcher,
the fouls and the fIies."
woman, with the diamond, the
coaching, the strikes, the men go
ing out and their dificuity In get
ting home. indianapolis News.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-10-12

Question: ID Mr.. DOdson the fore
man o. the Baltimore City Grand Jury.
the new Rsbublioan Campaign Man,
agsr. Never before has q Foreman o.
. Grand Jury publicly threatened what
his esllowJurors would DO. The do.
inss Of the Grand Jury under their
oath are secret. In this case II seems
- little power makes one mad" and
this Foreman lays aside all the
sAnstlts d HE oath for campaign pur,
poses. In an intsrvisw a. reported Ia
tAs Baltimore sun. he IL alleged to
hare said. Before this Grand Tury
goes out o. business. the Democrats
rims IN Baltimore CITY win be out Of
businssa.s
Another QusatiOn--Mr. Dohson. How
about tie Republican ring for whom
you aFs working 80 industrlounlyf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-10-12
women WORK For Good ROads.

ARAVhA thS AhAAuhn%ehD Af"NNf(
Prominent women In Missouri,
many of them motorists, have shown
members of their sex In other States
that. though they haven't got the
ballot, their persistence In petitions
ing the Governor and the Leglsla-
ture has aided the good roads move
ment. Missouri women have sent
hundreds of letters to the capital
on that subject, indicating not only
zeal for better Highways. but insight
into the possibilities OF road better
ment.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-10-12

You are not experimenting on
yourself when you take Chamber
lain 3 Cough Remedy for q cold as
that preparation has won It's great
reputation and extensive sale by
Its remarkable cures OF colds, and
can always be depended upon. III
is equally valuable for adults and
children and may be given to young
children with implicit confidence as
10 contains no harmful drug. Sold
by all dealers,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-10-12
OBITUARY.
JAMS HOnAcr crAasrr.

JANIS HORACE CKARNKY.
On September Bird, 1911, James
Horace Cearney, age years, be-
loved son Of Bessie r. and Harry
a. Cearney, died Sunday, 81 8
o'clock. 81 Bushwood. Nd.
We had littls treasure once.
he was our Joy and pride,
We loved him, oh perhaps too well,
For soon he slept and died.
Bleep on dear Angle sweetIy rest.
We needed you but God knew best,
Gods win BE- done, be doeth well,
But how we miss you mono can tell.
Asleep IN the silent graveyard,
Meath the sod and meath the dew
but never moment art thou forgot.
Our hearts Idol. ws think Of yon.
on, the sorrow Of that morning.
AZ 1 stood with aching heart.
Seeing the one loved 90 dearly,
Pierced By deaths most oYil dart.
A tear within mothers ore,
A mothers breaking heart,
Can 0nly tel the agony,
How hard II is 20 part.
He slesps. but was 20 young and fair.
de siafnbers sweet and knows no
cars,
HE heart was pure, h's life was young
Xst not our win, but Gods be done,
By his Mother and GRANDMOTHER.
Mas. RfCHARD o. BUcKLrR.
In sad but loving remembrance
Of my dear mother, Mrs. Richard
y. Buckler. who department this
life two years and six months.
In the graveyard softly sleeping
Where the flowers gently wave
LES the ono we love 80 dearly,
In her lonely silent grave.
We do mot know how soon we may be,
Called home: Oh then, we too shall
zee,
Ths Joys Of heaven, our home 90
aure.
And b with mother forever more
Ths Lord took you from us.
Is wAs HE holy WIN,
And left Ia our haart vacancy
Wkleh no one elsa can ali.
Butin our sadeat moments,
Oar happy Thoughts hold sway,
We WI meet again dear mother,
And BE- happy some sweet day.
BY her Ioving daughters,
RMAN1B and BERTHA.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-10-12

Biliousness is due to disorder
cd condition Of the stomach. Cham
berlain's Tablets are essentially q
stomach medicine, intended espe-
cially 70 act on that organ 10 cleanse
II. strengthen 1t, tone and inyiRorate
II. 70 regulate the liver and 10 ban
ism biliousness positively and affec-
tually. For sale by ali dealers.