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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-23

flood is estimated at $2o0.oe0.eoo-
Two such floods alone cost as much
as the Panama canal
The subject is one which is bound
to receive attention from now on, and
will be considered at the meeting OF
governors at Richmond, at which
time a permanent board will be ap-
pointed to investigate and report.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-23

Down in Nicaragua. the rebels have
the diabolical custom of massacring
the government troops who surrender
to them. 1t is too bad that a fight to
a finish could not be arranged between
the rebels of Mexico and the rebels of
NfcaraR qua
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-23

A Philadelphia judge is trying to
ascertain whether or not lobster suf-
fers while being boiled alive. There is
already ample testimony to the fact
that lobster doesn't suffer while his
leg is being pIIIled
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-23

In the death of General William
Booth, commander-in-chief of the SAL
walton Army, a great patriot in the
Cause of Christ and man has passed
on to his reward
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-23

Kazis Krauczunas Of Ketchian is not
a hay-fever victim returned from
Mackinac Island. He is the new dele
gate to congress from Alaska.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-23

No wonder some Boston jurymen
awarded to a girl of that town a verdict
for breach of promise against a man
had, to read the letters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-23

rHE PRICE or rLouR.


The attorney general OF Kansas has
instituted an investigation of the mill
ers' trust which hxes the prices Of
flour and mill products in this state.
We hope he will discover what IL is
that is responsible for the remarkable
fact that the bran out of bushel of
wheat is worth more than the wheat,
ano that flour is as high when wheat
sells at so cents per bushel as it Is
when 1t sells at 81. The millsrs buy
their wheat now, practically as cheap
as they ever bought it. Everyone re-
members when -four sold for $1.05 q
sack at times when the farmer got
more for his wheat then than he does
new. 1t mas not been many years since
bran sold for 55c and Soc q hundred
PC unds while wheat was selling as high
or higher than it sells now, vet bran is
now $L20 up per hundred. That the
market Is completely dominated and
prices nxed by an organization there "a
do doubt. The jobbers and retailers are
ccntroiled by the strictest rules II the
attorney general looks deep enough he
VIII md secret system of fixing
prices, no doubt. 1t is true that the
COST OF producing flour from the wheat
rs nlgher now than formerly. Every
enlng Is higher. But the peopie are en-
tlued to competition in the flour and
Leeo trade. The law undertakes 10
Eoucnsaie such competition to them.
We saaIi see If the law is effective
Fort Scott Tribune.
HEAVY LOSSES N KANSAS.
Inc kansas insurance departrnene
IepoIts $S'111s272 losses last year
making about so per cent. of the value
OF the property involved. This means
an annual per capita loss of So. The
state insurance commissioner advo-
Gates the enactment of a state IRE
marshal law and a strict investiration
OF every. fire. He says incendiarism is
on the increase and that the largest
proportion of fires are due to care
lessness. The issuing of policies in
excess of the value of property as
SHOWN by the tax lists, the Commits
sioner says. should be forbidden py
statute Other laws recommended in
clude an anti-rebate law applicable 10
life and accident policies, uniform
standard of reserves for all legal re-
serve lie insurance companies and
automatic non-forfeiture provisions in
NE insurance policies. He also de-
slres law requiring receivers of any
insurance or guaranty company to file
their reports with the insurance de-
partn .News-Democrat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-23

There are still few old bachelors
hiding in the underbrush, and it is less
than five months until the end of leap
year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-23

Marriages may be made in heaven ..
remarked the man on the car ssb1,f - .
porch swing is entitled to some credit -
Toledo Blade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-23

An observation-disclosures had lust dis.
covered America. And / didn't aeII me
rights to the book he wailed.-Harper' :
Bazaar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-23

A divorce decree costs a good deal mora
than marriage license. but one expects
to pay more for luxuries.-Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-23

Nell-When they were married he pro-n.
ised not to interfere with her refiEfon
a new hat for Easter.-PhiladeIpfsis Rec.
ord.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02
DON'T DELAY.
Some JohnsonCity People Have
Learned That Nelect is
Dangerous.

The slightest symptom of kidney trou-
BILE is far too serious to be overlooked.
It's the small, neglected troubles that
lead to serious kidney ailments. That
pain in the "small of your back; that
urinary irregularity; those headaches
and dizzy spells; that weak, weary, worn
out feeling, may be natures warning of
dropsy, or fatal Bright's disease. Why
risk your life by neglecting these symp-
toms? Reach the cause of the trouble
while there is yet time-begin treating
your kidneys at once with tried and
proven kidney remedy. No need to ex-
periment-Doan's Kidney Pills have been
curing kidney trouble for over IS years.
Doan's Kidney Pills are used and recon-
mended throughout the civilized world.
Endorsed at home. Read johnson City
testimony:
MI. and Mrs. J. o. Laws, SCI w. Main
ST., johnson City, Tenn, says: We
have used Doan's Kidney Pills in our
family and know that they can be de-
pended upon to bring good results. We
have taken them for backache and trou-
BILE with the kidney secretions, getting
our supply at the Whitehonse Drug Co.
In both our cases cure has been e feet
ed.'' 9
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02
GOV. HOOPER TO TAKE
INDEFINITE REST CURE.

Nashville, April 23.-According to
his present plans, which are subject to
alteration, Gov. Ben. w. Hooper will
leave Nashville tonight for Moores-
burg, near Morristown, for a few days
stay. From Mooresburg he will go to
his home at Newport for an indefinite
vacation, remaining until his health is
completely restored. Gov. Hooper will
be accompanied by his family.
The chief executive has been ill for
some weeks with nervous malady,
but is now considerably improved. His
physicians have prescribed rest as the
most effective treatment, and it is the
purpose of Gov. Hooper to give the rest
cure a thorough try-out on his present
trip.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02
BANKING REFORM
MADE PLAIN.

Banking Reform " is the title of a
45O-page bound book just issued by the
National Citizens League for the pro-
motion of sound thanking system. The
book tells why our banking system
breaks down every few years, and how
it can be made panic-proof. The book
was prepared under the supervision of
]. l.. Laughlin, of the university of
Chicago, who has reputation through
out the country as an authority on mo-
ney and banking. The Citizens League
advocates the Capitalization of bank
reserves for the protection of the whole
country, and broad market for COM
mercial paper arising out of the agri-
cultural, commercial and industrial
transactions of the people.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02
OBITUARY.

John A. Dyer was born June Is. 1889
and died April 26, 1912. He was the
oldest son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Nj. p. Dyer
of this city. He was young man Of
good habits and had many friends,
young and old, and gained them wher-
ever he went and will be sadly missed
by many in this city and elsewhere.
In life's early morn its rays cast a
shadow on the scroll of time and even
tide it passes away and leaves its mys-
tic haracter-stamped on
the horizon of future generations. We
do not understand, but why reject?
The lily leaps forth from its slumbering
bed and its beautiful tints which ma
ture gave it are beautiful to behold and
its fragrance perfumes the air, it -four
ishes for fortnight, then fades away.
From dust man steps out on the stage
of action-magnetism and nature-and
and cords of love binds us together, we
love and are loved, but the home is not
here, the sun of our career slowly sinks
behind the clouds of eternity. Loved
one, stand on the bank and gaze on the
departure. Like the halo that gathers
about the name of genius that goes to
an early grave, characters meridian
star ever remains in the zenith of those
with whom associated. Thy will be
done. We do not complain. We are
submissive to Gods will; He doeth all
things well. It was hard to give up
John, our oldest son, but beyond we
will meet him on the bank of sweet
deliverance. We can but look forward
to the time when our souls shall be in
vested with glory in the night of their
being, sustained by hopes guiding and |
pointed us to the temple hymn and |
heavenly harp above, where the I'M
folding doors of heavens eternal grand |
eur and loneliness shall introduce us
to new worlds and laws of minds and |
morals, shall make us familiar with |
the inner mechanism and lofty move
mentS of the universe, when Gabriel
shall sound his trumpet; when the
earth and the sea shall give up their
dead, we shall meet John. Above the
reach and ravages of time, of chance, of
change, and having our minds as our
mental bookkeeper, our conscience as
an unsleeping accompaniment, our ac-
quirements in all the graces and viz
tues to make up our identity, we shall
know John, for we shall see him face
to face. G. q NJ. &. A.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02
JUDGE FARABOUGH
OUT OF THE RACE

Nashville, April 30-Judge w. w.
Farabough of Paris has withdrawn
from the race for the nomination 10
the Tennessee Supreme Bench. In his
brief card today he states that he finds
that he cannot be nominated. His
card follows:
ITO the Democracy of Tennessee
For the last few days | have realized
that l cannot be nominated for the
Supreme Bench in the May conven-
ton, therefore l am no longer candi-
date. l will support the nominees of
the convention, for am Democrat.
"W. w. FARABOUGH."
The many friends of Judge Fara-
bough will regret his retirement from
the race. He is we'll known over the
state, this not being the first time he
has been candidate He is well
known over the state, this not being
the first time he has been candidate.
He has also stumped the state in the
interest Of others and the Democratic
party.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02
WIN. SNODGRASS DIES
AT ADVANCED AGE

Thursday night last week William
Snodgrass died at the home of his son,
l.. H. Snodgrass, on Sixth avenue.
Mr.. Snodgrass was so years of age on
the 18th of last March. He was vet
eran of the Mexican Cherokee and
Civil wars and had never known what
spell Of sickness was until few days
before his death, having been vigorous
and active until he was called home.
He was lifelong member of the
Southern Methodist church. Funeral
service was conducted at the residence
Friday morning by Rev. w. Nj. Nor
rell and the remains were taken to
Mendoza, Va, his old home for inter-
ment.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02
DANCE TUESDAY NIGHT
A CHARMING AFFAIR.

Tuesday evening of this week Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. l. Gump gave q dance in
the new Gump building on Main street.
The building had just been completed
and the spacious first floor and large
balcony that circled two sides and the
back made an ideal ball room and
promenade. A large number of the
society people were present and it was
decidedly one of the most charming
affairs of the season. Delicious ices
and punch were served during the
evening.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02
COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS.

Knoxville, Tenn, April %, 1912.
The next regular term of the court CT
civil appeal will begin Monday, May 10,
1912, at the court house in Knoxville,
Tennessee.
The following order of business will
be Observed
Commencing with the First circuit
and following with the Second. Third,
Fourth and Sixth and ending with the
Seventh.
BY order OF the court, this April l5th
1919.
Note-Six cases per day will be set for
hearing for the first two weeks. Begin
ming with johnson county these cases
will be called in order that they appear
on the docket.
S. +. CLEAGUE, Clerk,
5l-2D BY JAS. T. JOY, Deputy Clerk.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02
JOHN A. DYER
DIES SUDDENLY

Friday afternoon about 10 o'clock
the city was shocked with the an
nouncement that John Dyer had fallen
down stairway at the Market Square
pressing club and killed himself. The
lifeless form was found on the pave
ment at the foot of the stairway and
as no one had seen him fall an inquest
was held. There were no marks of
violence on the body and no bruises
except where his head struck the pave
ment. 1t was the opinion of DR..
Preas that he died of heart failure and
that he could not have fallen down
more than two or three steps. Dyer
had been up in the pressing club run
by Ed and Will Rhea, colored boys,
on the corner of West Market street
and the Southern railroad, after suit
of clothing and in coming away met
his death in the manner indicated.
Pending the verdict of the jury of in
quest will and Ed Rhea were held as a
precautionary measure, but as there
was found nothing to connect them
with the death in the slightest man.
ner they were released.
John Dyer was the oldest child of
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. p. Dyer, of this city
and was a blg-hearted boy honest
friendly and courteous and had many
friends vino regret his untimely death.
Funeral service was held at the resi-
dence Monday morning at ten o'clock
by Father Callahan and large mum.
Der of friends of the family were pres
ent. The remains were laid to rest in |
Oak Hill cemetery.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02
Gard of Thanks.

Editor The Comet:
We return our heartfelt thanks to
the good and kind friends and neigh.
bors toward our dear son John, for
their kindness and beautiful floral
offering, and their continued attention
during his death. We pray to our
heavenly father to bestow his blessing
on all of them.
Mp. DYER AND FAMILY.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02
Escaped an Awful Fate.

A thousand tongues could not express the
gratitude of Mrs. ]. E. Cox, of Joliet, ILL.,,
for her wonderful deliverance from an awful
fate. "Typhoid-pneumonia had left me
with dreadful cough, she writes. Some
times had such awful coughing spells
thought l would die. | could get no help
from doctors treatment or other medicines
till used DR.. Kings New Discovery. But
owe my life to this wonderful remedy for
scarcely cough at all now" Quick and
safe, it's the most reliable of all throat and
lung medicines. Every bottle guaranteed.
soc and ST.. Trial bottle free at H C. Miller's
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02
The MONDAY of Life.

Married people shou Id learn what to do for
one anotheI's little ills, and for the ills OF
children that may come. They are sure
sooner or later to have occasion to treat con-
stipation or indigestion. When the oppor-
tunity comes remember that the quickest
way to OBTAIN relief, and finally permanent
cure, is with DR.. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin,
the great herb laxative compound. A bottle
should always be in the house.
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, i'll. 1t is sold by all
druggists at soc and ST. bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02
ECZEMA?-TRY ZEMO.
Has Cured Worst Gases and You
Can Try it at Our Risk.

Yes, try Zemo. That's all you need do
to get rid of the worst case of eczema You
take no chance. it is no experiment. Zemo
is positively guaranteed to stop itching,
rash, raw, bleeding eczema, make a PIN
Piled face smooth and clean. Zemo is a
wonder and the minute applied it sinks in,
vanishes, leaves no evidence, doesn't stick =,
no grease, just a pure, clean wonderful
liquid and it cures This is guaranteed.
Zemo is put up by the E. w. Rose Medi-
cine Co., St. Louis, Mo-, and sold by all
druggists throughout America, and in John
son City by the City Drug Store. l
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02
Shoe Repairing
NOTICE.

l having suggested the insolvency OF
the estate of w. f. Webb, deceased, all
creditors of the said w. f. Webb, decd,
late of Washington county, Tennessee,
are hereby apprised of his death, and
warned to bring to me accounts and de-
mands. Any claims not filed either with
me or with the county court clerk of
Washington county, Tenn, ON or before
October IL, 1912, shall be forever barred
both in law and equity.
This t1th day of April, 1919.
r. W. BLAIR.
1450-4t Administrator.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02

WANTED-Belle View Poultry Yard
eggs from Thompson's Ringlet Barred
Rocks 81 for Is, 81 per 100. Thompson
Single Comb R. I. Reds 81 10, 49, 25 for
so. Mammoth Pokin ducks 81 for ~.
Pearl Guinea 81 for IS. M. b. Turkeys
(blue ribbon stock, national strain, eggs
25 cents each. Mrs. A. G. Herndon.
Ehearts, Va. 1450tf
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02
hat Texans Admire

is hearty, vigorous life, according to Hugh
Tallman, of San Antonio. We find"
he writes, that Dr. Kings New Life Pills
surely put new life and energy into person.
Wife and believe they are the best made. 1"
Excellent for stomach, liver or kidney trou-
bles. IS cents at H. c. Miller's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02
UMPIRES APPOINTED
FOR APPALACHIAN.

President Jacob Smith has appoint
ed his umpires, who are as follows;
M. ]. McLsughly, Joe Burke and
Almon Gerard.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02
To Thos. N. Harris, Huntel
G. Harris and Mildred
Harris.
Chancery Court, johnson City, Tenn.
r. L. Hale
Alice ]. Harris, Admrx., ct al.

r. l.. Hale
Vs.
Alice ]. Harris, Admrx., ct al.
appearing from the bill in this case,
which is sworn to, that Thos. N. Harris,
Hunter G. Harris and Mildred Harris
are justly indebted to complainant, and
that they reside out of the state. and an
attachment having been issued and levi
ed on the defendants, it is ordered that
publication be made for four consecutive
weeks in The Comet, newspaper pub
lished in Johnson City, requiring the
said defendants to appear before the
clerk ard master OF said court, on or
before the first Monday in June next,
and make their defense to the bill filed
against them in thiS cause. otherwise
said bill will be taken for confessed, and
the cause proceeded with ex parte.
This April %, 1912.
J. w. CASS,
l452 Clerk and Master.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02
Report Of the Condition
TheCityNatiOndI Bank
No. 6236
johnson City, in the State of Tennessee, at the
close of business April 49, 1912.
No. 6236


RESOURCES
Loans and discounts ................ 1928. 1877 70
OverdraftS, secured and unsecured. 2,229O6
U. s. bonds to secure circulation -. 100000
U. S. Bonds to secure u S. Deposits
Total. 100000
U. s. Bonds ON hand ---.----.-- 100000
Premium on u S, bonds ,.... 1850. 90
Banking house. furniture and fixtures 1882 "a
Other real estate owned .. $685.
Due from National Banks mot re-
serve agents) zee. -... e.. .... 25.T6l.95
Due from State Banks and Bankers l4685.SO
Due from approved reserve agents. 25 572. 40
Checks and other cash items 800 Al
Exchanges for Clearing House ........ l37011
Notes OF other Natl nal Banks 1870 20
Fractional paper currency, nickels
and cents .,.... 49,. -. ...... 42O83
Lawful Money Reserve in Bank
Legal-tender notes l5.2O4O t-25, 1879
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasur-
err (5per cent. of circulationl ,.... 25O0.Oo
Total ........... ............ 500 sOi. AZ
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in ,,...., 49,. -..S 5000 90
Surplus fund .... ............. .... $4,000
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid 1870. 1881 90
National bank notes outstanding So 000.W'
Due to other National Banks 14,09T IL
Due to state banks and bankers ~ II, 7O8 81
Individual deposits subject to check. 2O0, 439 AZ
Demand certificates OF deposit 81, 124.53
United States deposits 100000
Total -. 49,. ..,...... 1902. II
Deposits of U, s. Disbursing Officers 74e1
Bills payable, including certificates
OF deposit for borrowed money 200OOOO
Total ....... ............ %. S4Og, SOL AZ
STATE OF TENNESSEE, 81,
Washington County. 90
l, Sam T. Willard, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02

FOR RENT-A store room 25x50 feet in
Salvation Army building on West
Market street. Suitable for any bust
ness or shop work l445
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02

COOK WANTEDAWill pay good wages.
Apply to Mrs. NJ. l.. Martin, Poplar
street. l451-2t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-02
WANTS

Roll Top Desk Wanted. Apply NJ
Heller Il Co.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-02
Franchise
Is Considered

VANCOUVER, B. c., March 2.
Very radical was the platform
adopted at the liberal convention
just concluded here with which
to fight the coming election in
British Columbia. Most of the
planks hinge on Henry Georges
theory of single tax and show that
the regime of former Mayor L.. D.
Taylor, the man who made single
tax in Vancouver famous, has
been closely watched and endors-
ed by people all over the province.
Among the planks on which the
election Will be fought are:
Abolition of poll tax, exemp-
ton of improvements on all land
paying taxes to the government,
raising of exemption of incomes
to $4,000, woman's franchise,
workmen's industrial insurance
and complete prohibition of Orien-
tails.