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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-03-15
son, RE. Baylor.

son, IL. II. Baylor.
Alternates-C. j. Hale, James
Summers, E. X. Crockett, j. Ed.
Buchanan, j. E. Gillian, Mike Cas-.
sell, IL. w. Hicks. Harry Gross, d.
b. Spracher, DIR. H b. Frazier.
JEFFERSONvILLE DISTRICT.
Delegates. H. Boiling, S. d.
May. o. E. Hopkins, w. H. werth,
S. c. Graham, G. w. Doak, C. R.
Brown, j. p Neel.
Alternates-Jos. F. Litz, Charles
Buchanan. S. B. Thompson, A. j.
Tynes. J.W. Whitley, O.E. Edwards,
William Jones, Samuel Six.
MAIDEN SPRING DISTRICT.
Dleegates-S. j. Thompson, Marvin
H. Nc CURE, w. P. Payne, C. B.
N eel, YIN. l.. Davis, E. B. Scott.
Allernates-Jas. S. White, Chap
man II. Peery. John M. Lambert,
j. B. Crabtree, j. B. Lockhart,
] ohm Justice.
The usual resolution giving each
Democrat of the county, who is In
Bristol at the time of the convention
a vote and seat in the meeting was
adopted.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-03-15
Minorlty's Last "Toot"

Mr.. Editor:
Minority" agrees with you enti-
rely. These personalities ought to
stop, as Majority" will not discuss
measures. but like certain fish whe
attacked, will always darken the
water first, in order to make his es-
cape more effective. Besides, "Minor-
ity" feels satisfied that Majority"
is unable to make the distinction be-
tween illegal deal" and an illegal
deal which our Legislature, in ita
wisdom, has passed statute against.
Consequently, there is no use to argue
further with them. Selahl
MINORITY.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-03-15
Insurance Companies Paid 1t

The trial of the Assyrians at last
court on the charge of burning their
store room and goods at Graham, of
which charge they were acquitted,
raised the question as to who was
paying the expenses of the trial.
The case was prosecuted by the State
Bureau of Insurance, Mr.. Button,
Commissioners. The law provides that
the Commissioner shall examine into
the origin, etc., of all fires occurring
in the State, which are brought to his
attention by any fire insurance COM
pany-said company to pay expenses
of such investigation and prosecutions
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
JUDGE JOS. E. JONES
NOT A CANDIDATE.

Huntingdon, Tenn, Feb. 5.-News
was received here today of an authentic
nature, stating that Judge Jos. e. Jones
of Dresden would not be candidate
for governor in the coming election.
The letter was, in fact, from Judge
Jones himself, to his brother, w. f.
Jones, of this places, in which he stated
that he would not be candidate and
authorized his brother to so inform his
friends here. The complicated condi-
ton of political affairs in Tennessee
had much to do with changing Judge
Jones' notion in the matter Judge
Jones had ten West Tennessee counties
instructed for him, and if he had enter
ed the race, would have been formid-
able candidate. Carroll county is his
native county, and at mass conven-
tion held some time ago, instructed for
him without any opposition.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
COUNCIL
AWARDS
CONTRACT
FOR A GRAVITY
WATER PLANT
TEMMEccE[ ami 0KI AA1RRR
TENNESSEE AND OKLAHOMA
Get Lions Share Maryville Com
pany Comes gets $4,000 Slice
for Building the Reservoir

The city council has made awards of
the contracts for the construction of a
gravity water plant for Johnson City
There were fifteen bidders and awards
made as follows: To furnish cast
iron pipe for the system, thirteen miles,
$95, 471.78, U. S. Cast Iron Co., Chatta-
nooga, being lowest bidder; f. r. Stone
& Co, Oklahoma, laying pipe line, $12-
2l5.75; Oliver Il Hill, Msryville, build
ing reservoir, sic, III 85; Flynn & Co.,
Chattanooga, intake, 81, 900; r. ID. Wood
d Co, Philadelphia, gate valves, ST.
0S7.90; Central Construction Co., Lex
ington, KY, manholes, 81, $50.
Within fifteen days the successful
bidders are TO make bond for the faith
full performance of their contracts, and
work is to begin at once thereafter.
The Cleveland Trinidad Paving Co.,
which has been working on a $S7, 600
contract in the city for the past three
was awarded the contract to
pave district No. 9, West Main street,
Friday evening, by the city council.
The amount of their bid is Sl2,036. The
bid of the Barber Asphalt Go. was S12-
685.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
WHY WOMEN SUFFER.
Many Johnson City Women are
Learning the Cure.

Women often suffer, not knowing the
cause.
Backache, headache, dizziness, nerv-
business,
Irregular urinary passages, weakness,
languor-
Each seeming torture OF itself,
ToR ether tell of weakened kidneys.
Strike at the root-get to the cause.
Quickly give the help the kidneys need.
No remedy endorsed like Doan's Kid.
ney Pills.
Recommended by thousands
Endorsed at home.
Here's convincing proof from John
son City citizen:
Mrs. Lille A. Rush. 405 w. Market
ST., johnson City, Tenn, says: "My
kidneys we're weak and | suffered a
great deal from backache. Doan's Kid
ney pills, which were obtained from the
Whitehouse Drug Co., gave me such
great relief that / an pleased to recon-
mend them"
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--an
take no other.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08

by the Southern railway, the Cincin-
natl, New Orleans and Texas Pacific
railway, the Alabama Great Southern
railroad, and the Mobile and Ohio
railroad for the advancement of agri-
culture in the territory traversed by
the lines of these companies, it has
been decided to inaugurate scholarships
in the state agricultural college of Ten,
nessee.
Mr.. Finley will take this matter up
at once with the president of the agri
cultural college, asking him to permit
the companies to pay for the scholar
ships and to select the young men to
be bexefited by them. The scholar,
ships, which are to cover the full four.
year course in agriculture, are to be
awarded IN accordance with plans TO be
agreed upon between the president of
the college and the railway companies
and are to be given to young men re.
siding in counties traversed by the
lines of these companies, and who
would otherwise be financially unable
to avail themselves of an agricultural
college training. AS soon as arrange.
ments have been definitely perfected,
full details as to Scholarships to be
awarded will be announced
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
AS SUPPLICANT
AT THE THRONE
Or DEM OCRiTIC GRACE
Content to Leave His Cause With
People-Not Informed as to
Other Candidates for Job.

Washington, Feb. 3.-Before going
to Tennessee, which he expects TO do
next week, Senator Robert l.. Taylor
gave out a preliminary statement of
the object Of his visit. The senator is
not informed as 20 whether there will
be other candidates for the senate at
the primary election, but is prepared
to go into active canvass for reelection
and seems to be quite confident of the
result. His statement follows:
"I am candidate for the United
States senate. am a supplicant ut
the throne of grace. say this public
ly, because | fear there might be some
old democrat somewhere in the state
who has not found it out. There is still
in my heart that same old affection
and trust in the people which has abid-
ed with me all the days of my life.
have trusted them in the past and they
have trusted me. will be content tc
leave my cause with them.
"There are many questions involv-
ing the peace and prosperity Of our
country which I propose to discuss in
Tennessee in the near future. / am for
peace and harmony and good will
among men. | am for the greatest
happiness to all alike under our flag.
am neither a conservative nor pro-
gressiSe, but l am plain, old-fashion-
ed democrat, with scuckle burs' in my
name, and 1 have never been carried,
when my party was united. The signs
of the times all point to great nation
al democratic victory in 1912. | want
the democrats of the old Volunteer
State to fall into line and all go to the
glory together"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
HALF OF HULL OF
MAINE FLOATED.

Havana, Feb. 3.--The long protract-
ed task of raising the sunken battle
ship Maine was crowned with success
this afternoon, when the after section
which was not injured by the explosion
and comprises approximately half the
total length of the i'll fated vessel, was
set afloat. Barely sufficient water was
admitted within the cofferdam to free
the hulk from the mud in which it was
deeply imbedded, but tonight it floats
almost on an even keel, though some-
what down at the stern and much
above the normal line of floating in
consequences of the removal of heavy
weights on the deck, especially the
afterturret and guns.
The hull, into which the bulkhead
has been fitted, proved perfectly water
tight.
Three bodies. were found during an
exploration of the extreme bow section
of the Maine.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
SELLS AND MASSEY
AT ELIZABETHTON

Elizabethton, Tenn, Feb. 1.-Con
gresham Sam Sells and his opponent
for the republican nomination, DR.. n
D. Massey, met in joint debate tonight
at this place. The court house was
crouded to overfiowing by the support
ers of each candidate. Maturity, each
candidate claimed great victory.
Sells attacked Massey's record in the
legislature, charging him with being in
alliance with the whisky interests as a
senator. Massey charged Sells with a
do.nothing policy In congress and with
sailing under false colors. County con-
ventions will be held February 10,
when delegates will be selecten TO a
general convention to be held in Greene
vile February II.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
MIR. Miller. MOWeaqua.

The best way to form an opinion about an
article is to use it yourself, yet the testimony
of others should carry much weight. NH.
Miller, of Moweaqua, ILL.,, says that the on
ly thing he knows of that will surely cure
stomach trouble, indigestion and constipa-
ton is DR.. Caldwel's Syrup Pepsin, the
great herb laxative compound, which is safe
and also pleasant to taste.
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
druggists at soc and 81 bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
LENGTHY ADDRESS
ON ISSUE BETWEEN
HIMSELF AND GOV. WILSON
Charges That New Jersey Chief
Executive Has Lied and Dare
Not Face the Bold Facts.

Washington, Jan. 3l.-Col. Waiter.
son, in a statement issued last night
and intended to bring a distasteful
episode " to an end, so far as he is con-
cerned, declared that the issue between
him and Gov. Wilson was solely as to
which one had "l,ed." Col. Watterson
said he chad engaged concIusively to
show that Gov. Wilson had lied, and
charged that the New Jersey executive
dared not face the facts.
Col. Watterson's statement, address,
ed "To the Democrats of the United
States" follows:
"The time limit set upon my stay in
the national capital being about to ex-
pire, and Gov. Wilson having refused
my offer as to the issue of veracity he
has raised between us 10 submit proof
of the truth of my averment to party
associates competent to judge both of
its character and the expediency of its
publication, l shall bring this most
distasteful episode to close as far as i
am concerned.
"The claim that [ must rush into
print with this proof emanates either
from the perverse or the malignant. /
have it, am ready, under proper super
vision, to produce it, and can be asked
in reason to do no more. II | should
publish it the very men who are de-
manding that / shall would be irst to
accuse me of reckless disregard of what
they would call party prudence and
private rights. The sole issue is wheth-
er / have lied, as Gov. Wilson says 1
have, or he has lied, which / have en-
gagged conclusively to show. He dare
not face the facts.
"With as brief review as may be
of the circumstances to which l owe
the misfortune of having made Gov.
Wilson's acquaintance, not TO mention
my endorsement of his plausible but
specious pretensions, / shall cease to
trouble the public with a controversy
no wise of my seeking
Col. George Harvey.
During the early summer of 1910
was passing weekend with Col. Geo.
Harvey, an old friend, at Deal Beach,
his home in New Jersey. There arriv-
ed for dinner DR.. Woodrow Wilson, the
president of Princeton, and the Hon.
James Smith, jr., late senator in con-
gress. DIR. Wilson had never met be-
fore. The talk at table was mainly
about the prospective nomination of a
democratic candidate for governor Of
New Jersey. Drawn into the conver-
sation | ventured the opinion that if
nothing more than q governorship was
In sight it would be sacrifice for DR..
Wilson to quit his exalted station at
the head of great university and get
down into the bull ring of politics to
struggle for preferment so ephemeral
and uncertain.
"That was probably what Col. Har-
vey, who seemed under some spell
wrought by DR.. Wilson, had planned.
Mr.. Smith declared that he wanted
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
AWAY GOES PIMPLES,
BLACKHEADS, ECZEMA,
DANDRUFF AND 9TH
Err SKIN ERUPTIONS
When Zemo and Zemo Soap
Are Used.

The City Drug Co. says, "We are so
confident that Zemo and Zemo soap used
together will rid the skin or scalp of in
FAINT or grown person of pimples, black
heads, eczema. dandruff, insect bites or
any form of itching, ritated, disfguring
skin or scalp trouble, that we do not
hesitate to recommend these clean refin-
ed remedies 70 every person who desires
quick relief pd cure from any form
of aggrava u skin or scalp affection.
Oftentimes one bottle and one cake of
soap will cure a minor case of skin trou-
ble."
Zemo and Zemo Soap produce sure and
swift results. You will not suffer anoth-
er day after you commence to use them.
You will feel like new person.
Zemo and Zemo Soap can be obtained
from one leading druggist in every city
or town in America and in Johnson City
by the City Drug Company. 4
p. L. Gregory, Pharmacist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
Quality of Good Teacher.
NJ man can govern a school unless
he knows how to govern himself.


S. A. Std, of Mason, Mich, will never
forget his terrible exposure to merciless
storm. " 1t gave me dreadful cold" he
writes, that caused severe pains in my
chest, so it was hard for me to breathe. A
neighbor gave me several doses of DR., Ki ing's
New Discovery, which brought great relief
The doctor said was on the verge of pneu-
monia, but to continue with the Discovery
did so and two bottles completely cured
me" Use only this quick, safe, reliable
medicine for coughs, colds, or any throat or
lung trouble. Price soc and ST. Trial bot
tie free. Guaranteed by Fl. c. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08

Colorado Springs and April 20 as the
time and place for the state convention
which will name twelve delegates to
the national convention.
The Harmon supporters, who are po-
litieally aligned with Mayor Speer, of
Denver, were opposed by friends of
Gov. Shaffroth, of Colorado, who favor
Woodrow Wilson for the presidential
nomination.
The vote on the convention city and
date resulted in favor of the Harmon
supporters 81 to "a.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08

You needn't suffer with sick headache,
indigestion, constipation or any other trou-
BILE arising from disordered stomach, liver
or bowels. DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
will cure you and keep you we'll. tits a
wonderful laxative and regulator. II is safe
and pleasant to take and should be in every
American household. Tens of thousands
already use it,
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, III. 1t is sold by all
dealers at soc and 81 a bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
A TEXAS WONDER.

The TEXAS WONDER CURES KIDNEY
AND BLADDER TROUBLES, removing grav-
el, 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. Gel
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
Shocking Sounds

in the earth are sometimes heard before a
terrible earthquake that warn of the coming
peril Natures warnings are kind. That
dull pain or ache in the back warns you the
kidneys need attention if you would escape
those dangerous maladies, dropsy, diabetes
or Bright's disease Take Electric Bitters
at once and see backache fly and all your
best feelings return. My son received
great benefit from their use for kidney and
bladder trouble, writes Peter Bondy, South
lockwood, Mich. 4" 1t is certainly a great
kidney medicine. " Try it. so cents at
H. c. Miler's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
GREENE COUNTY BANK
CHARTERED AT CAPITAL

Nashville, Feb. 2.-The followir &
charter was granted Thursday by Sec
retary of State Hallum Goodloe:
Farmers and Traders Bank, Greene
county, capital $4,000; incorporators,
Dana Harmon, w. w. Harmon, James
L. Swinger, w. ii. Doughty, S. w.
Stephens.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
Mrs. Wheeler. FreetOwn. Ind.

Women get run down without knowing
just what is the matter with them and doc
tors don't seem to understand the case. Mrs.
Isabelle Wheeler, of Freetown, Ind, was
nervous and debilitated and could find no
help until she took DR.. CaldwelPs Syrup
Pepsin, and that cured her. She says peo-
pie came to her for miles around to ask
what medicine she took that did her SO
much good.
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., II9 Cald-
well Bldg, Monticello, Ill. 1t is sold by
all dealers at soc and ST. bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
A CASH OFFER

The Comet has made special club
bing rate with The Memphis Weekly
Commercial Appeal by which we will
furnish both papers for one year for
the price of The Comet, regular sub
scription price $1.00. The Commercial
Appeal is one of the largest and best
papers in the south, and we hope to
receive many new subscriptions on this
offer; S1.00 cash for both papers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
He Won't Limp Now.

No more limping for Tom Moore Of Coch
ran, Ga. " had bad sore on my instep
that nothing seemed to help till ! used
Bucklen's Arnica Saye, " he writes, . but
this wonderful healer soon cured me."
Heals old, running sores, ulcers, boils, burns
cuts, bruises, eczema or piles. Try it. Only
2s cents at H. G.. Miler's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
CARTER COUNTY TO
BUILD HIGHWAY LINK

Elizabethton, Feb. Bids were
opened yesterday for the building of
the Carter county link of the proposed
Bristol to- Memphis highway. Several
bids were rendered by contractors.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
Blamed a Good Worker.

" blamed my heart for severe distress in
my left side for two years, writes w. Evans
of Danville, Va, but know now it was
indigestion, as DR.. Kings New Life Pills
completely cured me" Best for stomach,
liver and kidney troubles, constipation
headache or debility. 2sc at H H. Miller's
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
HARMoN,S SUPPORTERS

Depver, Colo, Feb. 5.-Supporters of
Gov. Harmon, of Ohio, for the presi.
Dental nomination, controlled today's
meeting Of the Colorado democratic
state central committee, whiyl chose
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
Beware of 0intments for Catarrh that Con
tain Mercury.

As mercury will surely distroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
tenn when entering it througe the mucous sur
faces. Such articles should never be used ex-
cept on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they viii do Is ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f. J.,
Cheney Co., Toledo, o contains no mercury,
aud is taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces OF the system.
In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine, IL Is taken internally and made
monials free
Sold by ru.gist. Price, 7Fc. per bottle
Take Halls Family Pills for consti patton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
sIluhtlA Misguided.

She-"Uid | understand you to say
that your friend, Mr.. Needs, was
thirsting for glory?" He-"Well, not
exactly. | said he had a glorious
thirst."-Tit-Bits.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08

When her child is in danger a woman
will risk her life to protect it. No great act
of heroism or risk Of life is necessary to pro.
tect child from Group. Give Chamberlain's S
Cough Remedy and all danger is avoided
For sale by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
THE RAILROADS TO
PAY SCHOLARSHIPS.

Washington, Feb. 5.-President Fin
ley, of the Southern Railway Company,
announces that, as a means of supple
menting the extensive work being done
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
True Generosity.

Walking into a London church the
other day, and saying. "I've no time
to stop; l know all about your work;
don't want any acknowledgment"
gentleman left in the superintendent
hands bank notes for $3.50.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08

Taking baby up at night is often the
cause of bad colds, Use DR.. Fahrney's
Teething Syrup and stay in bed. zs cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
Cost Of PROGRESS.

For every s25O.0OO spent on en-.
cheering 1t is estimated that q man
Is killed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-08
The Ryan Story.

"The Ryan story, which has made
such an impression upon the unknow-
ing and unreflecting, was, as far as it
related to Col. Harvey, lie out of
whole cloth. Though Gov. Wilson
knows this, he has allowed it to circu-
late without a word of contradiction.
The attempt which followed its expo
sure by me, to make it appear that l
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-12-25
Seed Grain Price List.

There are good many farmers in
Kandiyohi county who have good
clean seed grain or we'll selected seed
corn for sale. There are also many
farmers who will want to purchase
good seed this spring. If these two
groups Of farmers could be brought
together it would greatly benefit
both.
Seeds home grown and acclimated
almost invariably yield the best crop;
especially is this true Of corn.
If home grown seed is used it will
keep the money in the county and
will save freight. In most cases bet
ter seed can be secured at lower
price. On the other hand the grower
Of good seed can realize much above
market price and will be encouraged
to continue to grow the good seed.
Last year the writer had many in
quiries in regard to the purchase Of
seed. This year with the assistance
Of the Corn Growers Association we
are planning to maintain good seed
bureau. We expect to publish from
time to time in the papers and also in
circular form list Of all farmers
who give us their names who have
selected seed corn or clean seed
grain for sale.
! We would like to have all such
farmers send us the name Of the var
iety for sale, the number Of bushels
and a sample Of each variety Of both
corn and small grain.
This information will be published
in circular form and sent to all the
farmers Of the county we can reach
Write or telephone us at once SO
that circulars may be distributed and
samples shown at the Farmers Short
(Course.
e.. r.. McNFTLY.