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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
Plan to Brand Advertising.

Official branding of advertisements,
thus uaranteeing their trustworthi.
ness, is being considered by the Ad,
vertis1ng Mems league of New York,
at the suggestion of e. F. Treft Of
Chicago. No details as to how the
scheme is to be brought down to a
practical basis have been prepared,
but the idea of some system whereby
the brand of reliability may be placed
officially upon such advertising as is
found deserving has met with wide
spread approval from advertising
men.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
Raspberry Sandwich.

One egg and its weight In butter, sug-
ar, -four and ground rice. Melt the but
ter first, then add sugar, egg and
ground rice with the flour, beating the
egg first, of course. Place on plates
and bake quickly and put either fresh
crushed raspberries or jam between
the two layers. Cut into diamond
shaped pieces before it cools or it
will crumble, Any jam may be used,
but raspberries make the piece de re-
sistance when freshly crushed. Used
for afternoon teas in Ireland.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
Good Character.

The ideal man is one that possesses
a good character in the full sense of
tho word. One that will not only be
a good provider, but that will by acts
OF thoughtfulness appreciate the value
of good woman, find praise for her
virtues and good qualities, and be her
companion for life. Ambitious in his
business, and one who finds joy in
making others happy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
uroes Advertising the Gospel.

Rev. Aquilla Webb, pastor of a
Presbyterian church of Louisville
KY, told the ministers attending the
Presbyterian Home Mission confer
sence at Kansas City the other day,
that he is a strong believer in adj
lvertising.
Il had been having some difficulty
in getting any number of people out
to my Sunday evening service" he
said. 81 decided to advertise
with the help of the newspapers
and by preaching truth harnessed to
life on live topics l succeeded in
packing; my church, every night"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
Never.
No man ever ceased to learn be-
cause he knew it ALL.
HELMS a Judge in Bad Fix.

Justice Eli Cherry, of ellis Mills, Tenn. /,
was plainly worried. A bad sore on his leg
had bcfled several doctors and long resisted
all remedies. g thought it was cancer, I"
he wrote AT last used Bucklen's Arni-
ca Salve, and was completely cured" Cures
burns, boils, ulcers, cuts, bruises and piles.
IS cents at II. G. Miller's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
Use Eraved SILK.

The girl with more time than mon
ey can make trimming for her taft
feta gown that is at once smart and
appropriate. This is by fraying strips
of the silk. making the frayed silk
fringe which is soft, pretty trim
ming, and an inexpensive one.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
OmeIets Drowned.

A woman who makes delectable
omelets cooks them as usual over the
fire until they are. set and then puts
the omelet pan under the broiler of
the gas stove and let's the top brown,
says an exchange. This makes them
slightly without hardening the eggs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
To Flavor Cakes.

If you desire to give delightful,
elusive flavor to cookies or small
cakes, place them in an alright jar.
Drop in an orange, lemon, apple or
sprig of rose geranium. This i'm
parts novel flavor to the cakes.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
Cleaning Patent leather Shoes.

The best way to clean patent leath-
er shoes is, after removing all the
dirt, to wipe them over with soft
cloth dipped in milk. Polish with
dry cloth, and you will have bright
polish, besides preserving the leather.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
To Thos. N. Harris, Huntei
c.. Harris and Mildred
Harris.
Chancery Court. johnson City, Tenn.
X. l.. Hale
Alice ]. Harris. Admrx.. ct al.

Alice j. 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
arc justly indebted to complainant, and
th at 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, a newspaper pub
lished IN Johnson City, requiring the
said defendants to appear before the
clerk aud 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 bitl will be taken for confessed, and
the c,lnse proceeded with ex parte.
This, April e5, 1919.
J. w. CASS,
14S2 Clerk and Master.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16

For soreness of the muscles, whether in
duced by violent exercise or injury, Cham
berlain's Liniment is excellent. This lini-
ment is also highly esteemed for the relief il
affords ia cases Of rheumatism. Sold by all
dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
MaaazIne and PolltIolana.

Many magazines are like politicians.
in that their promises of good things
for next month are the cleverest part
of them.-Detroit News.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-08
ROOSEVELT CONSERVATION.

In voting for the nomination of Col. Roosevelt, after his ultra rad
 ical conservation speech in which the irrational statesman of Oyster Bay told Alaskans that they had no more rights in Alaska worthy of consideration than any citizen in the states, MT. Wickersham has alligned himself with the ultra cOnservatiOnistS. He has given his tacit assent to the theory that Alaskans should be governed and limited in their rights by the peo- pie of the states because the ter rltory was purchased from Rus sIa out of moneys taken from the national treasury.
 Applying the rule advanced by MT. Roosevelt and acquiesced in by Delegate Wickersham, Texas was the only acquisition made by the United States which did not cost it's people either money or blood, or both, and hence the peo- pie of all the territories should have been subscrvient to all the people of the United States, even to their local affairs.
 We are not of those who be- licvc that Judge Wickersham is rightfully representing the views of the people of Alaska, or else the home rule sentiment is a snare and dclusion. For four years MT. Wickcrsham has been apparently advocating home rule, and yet he takes part in a con- rcntion in which it's candidate enunciatcs doctrines utterly at variance and incompatible with the spirit of home rule. He be- comes a part of a political organ ization which has for one of it's principal irncls the taking away from the pioneers of the country all rights to it's natural resources; d dncrinc dianclrically opposed ln that which has built up the great union of states and has within the past Scvcnly-five years transformed the 'grcai American desert" into a galaxy of twenty states.
 The pioneers of this vast terri tory had no Roosevelt or Wicker sham telling them that this or that was conserved and that they should not have il. The land they were attempting to open up to civilization was not blanketed with reservations for every known pur- pose imaginable; bear were not protected for the pleasure of Eastern hunters; the people were not denied their fuel, neither were they taxed by the federal govern ment for the privilege of earn ing an honest living.
 And yet, these are the things Mr.. Wickersham is standing for. It needs now but to rr-elcct him delegate to congress to place our stamp of approval upon his acts. There will be no one to blame but ourselves if the general govern mrnt ronSrrveS everything in Alaska, but our morals.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-08

The entire responsibility of the endorsement of Roosevelt by the Valdez progressive convention is owed to Delegate Wickersham. He is still endorsing the Bull Moose and his amended conservation theories. Shall we endorse Wick crSham, and through him Roosc- welt?
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-08

Topeka,' Aug. 8.-Lalr returns from over the state shows the contest between Governor Stubbs and Senator Curtis to he closer than at first thought. The Pro grcSSiv"S, however, seem O have the best of it.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-08

If the voters of Valdez were to exercise the ordinary precautions for their welfare made use of by the average business man, Wick ersham would not receive a vote in either Valdez or the Rescrva- tiOn precinct.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-08

Wickersham has so successful ly misrepresented us in Wash ington that he saw the futility of attempting to re-elect himself, so has joined the conservationists in the Chicago moose pasture.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-08

Upon the principle that ones left hand should not know what his right is doing, probably Wick ersham's friends will excuse the delegate for turning over the Gug- genheim business to his business associate
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-08

Fairbanks voters are also hit when their rrSourcaS are tO be conserved by Teddy and his Alas ka man Friday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-08

ROoscvelt'S speech on conscr- vation must have taken the kink $ out of Judge Hubbard's hair.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-08

Is the ex-sccrctary of the in- tcrior, Richard Achilles Ballingcr, again Co figure prominently in the investigation of the "higher ups" who were the cause of the feder- al court scandal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-08

The antiquarian who found a ham one hundred years old wont have to leave Valdez iO find the eggs to match it.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-08

Roosevelt kicked out the nig- gers and did about the same thing with Alaska.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-08

Friends of various candidates need look out foP eleventh hour boomcrangs from irresponsible sheets published on the eve of election.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-08

All the Wickeys, like Belshaz- gar, are beginning to discern the handwriting on the wall. "Mene,
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-08
Valdez Real Estate.

If you have house tu rent list it will. tir Valdez Real Es~ tate Agency, Wall street.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-08

An honest grand jury will find no difficulty in singling out the "highcr upS' who waXcd fat on the cupidiIy of Judge Hanford.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-08

Judas betrayed his Savior for thirty pieces of silver. Our dcle- gate is bctraying his friends by giving the enemy one hundred thousand dollars.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-08

And now Frederick F.. Fuller is charged with being on both sides of one case. Probably emulat- ing the master tactics of one James Wickersham.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-08
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The colOrcd delegates objected tO being locked out in the dark.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-08

meme, tekel upharison." Who will kindly enact the role of Daniel for the poor fellows?
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20

1912 has the biggest the history the McGgor
the month"; and last Saturday the biggest December
creasng proof of the quality value McGregoade C
For 6 have been giving the people Of New Jersey
thank them for their appreciation
possible make clothes and sell
business requires large always finding clot
size, fabric and price
you Mcgor Store anyone
greatest advertisement.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
GRAND DUKE NOT
EAGER FOR THRONE
Russian Cars Brother Seeks
to Retire to Private
Life.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 20.-Em-
peror Nicholas and the members of
the imperial family are greatly upset
by the determination of the emperor s
only brother, Grand Duke Michael
Alexandrovitch, definitely to renounce
his rights of succession to the throne
The morganatic marriage contract
ed in 1910 by the grand duke with
the divorced wife of a brother officer
was recently blessed by the birth of
a son. This event prompted Grand
Duke Michael's decision.
He wishes to retire to the private
life of a country gentleman, assum-
ing the title of count, in order to en-
joy domestic bliss far from the at
mosphere of the court, for which he
never had any predilection.
The emperor is opposed to this step.
all the more because of the recent i'll
ness of his only son. Crown Prince
Alexis, which has revived fears for
the succession.
The sons of the late Grand Duke
Vladimir, who would become the next
candidates for the throne, share their
fathers unpopularity. All classes of
well informed Russians, indeed, re-
gard the possibility of their ascend
ing the throne as disastrous for the
dynasty.
The Dowager Empress Marie is so
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
ARE CIGARETTES TAKING
PLACE OF GERMAN PIPE ?
Statistics of Empire Seem to
Indicate So.

BERLIN, Germany, Dec. 20.-The
typical pipe of the German is passing
out and giving place to the cigarette
in spite Of the devotion of the older
Germans to their pipes or penny
cigars.
Statistics just published show that
the number of cigarettes consumed
has increased more than tenfoId since
1897, when the billion mark was
passed. the figures being for 1907, T.
S2O00O,OO0; for 1908. s.s9s. coo. 900; for
1909, 9,508. 000. 900; for 1910. 11,O71, ,000,- :
600, and for 1911, Il. .403. 900, 900 These
figures include the stamped hulls
used by persons who prefer to make
their own cigarettes. but who are not
allowed to escape the cigarette tax,
and they show that the consumption
has almost doubled In the last five
years.
Assuming 20.o0OOO0 adult male
smokers in Germany, this gives an
average consumption per smoker of
$40 cigarettes a year. The great bulk
of these are cigarettes of the cheap
est sort, 37lz per cent. of those sold
in 1911 retailing at IL pfennig (three
for a cent? or under and 35.7 per cent.
falling in the next grade, retailing up
to 2h pfennig apiece. All in all, the
German smoker, it is estimated,
burns up 250. 100000 marks, $50, 500. 900,
in cigarettes annually.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
WIFE'S THUMB TORN OFF
TRYING TO STOP SUICIDE


PASSAIc, N. j.. Dec. 2O.-While at
tempting to wrest a revolver from
the hand of her husband Just after
he had fired a bullet into his chest,
Mrs. Polly Felpchey, of A Monroe
street, had the thumb of her
left hand torn off by the second dis
charge of the revolver. The bullet
that wounded the wife lodged in
the wall not six inches from where
their 2-months-old daughter, Helena
lay sleeping in cot.
Felpehey is in a critical condition
In the General Hospital. The bullet In
his chest has not been located, and
he is so weak from loss of blood that
an operation could not be performed
Mrs. Felpehey's wound is not dam
gerous.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
GETS VERDICT AGAINST
WOMAN WHO HIT HER

JERSEY CITY. N. j., Dec. 20
Mrs Mary Neff. of SO Sanford place,
who sued Mrs. Annie Hannah, of SO
Central avenue, for $1,000 for alleged
slander and assault and battery, was
awarded $500 damages by a jury in
Judge Vails's branch of the Supreme
Court here.
The plaintiff testified that while at
Keansburg, near the Highlands, in
July last, Mrs Hannah accosted her
and accused her of being too friendly
with her husband, John Hannah.
There was a scrimmage, in which,
Mrs. Neff alleged, Mrs. Hannah
slapped her on the face.
The slander testimony was elimi-
mated by the court, but the case went
to the jury on the alleged assault
and battery.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
APPOINTMENT PLEASES
DEBASERS, SAYS WILEY

DETROIT, Mich, Dec POT fear
that the adulterators and debasers Of
food will rejoice at the appointment
of Carl L. Alsberg," said Harvey w.
Wiley, former chief chemist of the
bureau of chemistry.
THE natural and legal successor to
my place under the civil service law
is DIR. Bigelow. 1 understand he was
not even considered. I would like to
know what interests are behind the
appointment of DR.. Alsberg and
especially if any member of the Rem
sen board which has been instru-
mental for the last six years in pre-
venting the proper enforcement of the
pure food laws recommended him"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
SPOOL OF COTTON HELPED
TO NAB MILK PURLOINER

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-Accusing
Mrs. Ernie Drab, wife of a well-to-
do clothing manufacturer. of steal
ing milk from the door, Bernard
Pearson, a chauffeur, of 524 West
147th street, yesterday told Magistrate
Freschi how he had glued spool of
cotton to the bottom of his milk
bottle, carried the thread under the
door and placed it so that he could
hear whenever the spool moved in
unwinding from the outside.
In the Harlem Police Court Mrs.
Drab said that the charge against
her was all a horrible mistake" and
$500 cash bail quickly was deposited
for her when she was held to answer
for alleged petty larceny.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20

incensed at the action Of the Grand
Duke Michael that she announces she
viii not return to Russia, unless he
changes his mind. Such a change
would invite dissolution Of the NOR
ganatic marriage.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20

the United States, returning to OF
tawa In time for the reassembling OF
the House of Commons January IA.
During their trip to the States they
will visit New York city. Washing
ton and the Virginia Hot Springs.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
$4,000 LUMBER FIRE

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. 20
Damage estimated at 100000 was
caused by a fire that threatened to
sweep the extensive plant of the
Wason Car Company here. Two
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20

buildings. 100 feet long and two
stories high. filled with valuable
hardwood lumber. were destroyed
with their contents.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
PREMIER TO VISIT US

OTTAWA, Dec. 20.-Prime Minister
and Mrs. Borden will spend most of
the parliamentary Christmas recess in
The Detroit times., 1912-12-02
NLW1oRK.
LETTER.Ns&fsss2s

NEW YORK, Dec 2.-"If you only
had lady help In this country. II would
make housekeeping so much easier,
said the Englishwoman to the New
YORK housewife on whom she was
calling.
My dear" replied the New Yorker,
III you are thinking OF engaging help,
| would earnestly advise you never
TO Intimate that any OF the help that
comes to you Is not lady help. II
there Is any city on the globe that 10
short on good servants and long on
lady help, l am sure IL Ia New York"
The Englishwoman laughed. 81 have
not only been engaging domestic help,
but keeping IT," she said, "and quite
understand what you mean. But you
do not mean what mean.
The kind OF lady help we have "a
a blessing. II lifts the burden OF
housekeeping fairly of ones shout
ders. Girls OF refinement in straitened
circumstances go In for It. They pre-
pare by attending a domestic science
school When they come to you. with
their diplomas, you may rest assured
they know how to perform the duties
for which they offer their services.
They are called by their surnamea,
the same as any other servants. They
wear caps and aprons. They are TO
spectful and quiet. We had two sis
ters for number OF years. One had
charge OF the kitchen, the other at
tended to the rest OF the house. They
did the marketing and kept the 40
counts.
Just before we came away, We
found We had attended services In
their fathers parish. He was a coun-
try clergyman, and had preached In q
little place where We had spent the
summer"
The American woman was feeling
quite envious. What did you have To
pay these girls?" she asked.
"Oh, more than the ordinary ser
want, OF course" was the reply. I'VE
paid the cook rs pounds a year and
the upstairs girl 20"
The American woman didn't say
It, but after getting that bit Of inform
alton, she felt that she would rather
endure the varied angles OF the Am
erican servant problem than to 1.-Two
In a country where clergymen's daugh-
tiers do homework for 500 or $126 .
year.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-02
lDIPHTHERIA-A
DANGEROUS DISEASE
ny Al PHYSICIAN.

The chief thing to remember In deal
Ing with diphtheria Is that IL Is highly
oontagious. Diphtheria IL caused by
= apeciic germ which IL propagated IN
the human body or its excretions. The
poison may be communicated directly
or Indirectly from one person 70 an
other.
There are various ways In which 1,
may be transmitted. II may originate
IN NTH. Air. water. milk. food OF
clofhing may be the medium.
A q rule diphtheria attacks the
throat only. 1t may spread TO the
mouth and nasal passages.
The earlier symptoms include sore
throat, headache. dry hot skin. fever
iehness. pain. tenderness and swelling
~ the angle of the jaw. Sometimes
added TO this, there are excrstions from
the nose.
Owing TO the fact that II - difficult
20 distinguish between a mild case OF
diphtheria and layngitis. pharyngitis or
> severe tonsiiitis. II IL Important TO
have an early diagnosis and report OF
the disease. For this same reason II
~ very wise when your child complains
~ any Of the symptoms I have men
The Detroit times., 1912-12-02
by Rex t. Stout. and Little Lone
some Boy" by Margaret widdemer.
NautlIus


In December Nautilus lHolyoks,
Mass.). you get a delightful Christ
mas idea for yourself and others IA:
Mantle OF Magic" by Anne Wal
ner; a view OF New Thought applied
10 social and economic life in "A
Crusade for Millions" by Bolton Hall;
personal experience In getting I'd
OF invalidism and financial Impotence
In How / Worked nv Way Out OF
H." by John /. Harden; a bit OF self.
healing history 10y a man who cured
himself of tuberculosis it's worst
form in How 10 Create Health" by
A. u Mahorney; practical New
Thought being applied III ..rhe Prac.
tice OF the Presence" by Gertrude
Capen Whitney; study of the motive
power OF desire ard how II Is genera.
ed and directed In Desire Force" by
William Walker Atkins methods
for clinching the thought and con.
trolling conditions in practical
Psychology" by Edward b. Werman,
food for thought in Think On These
Things" by Orison SWEET Marden. and
many other good things. Faith" by
Ella Wheeler Wilcox Is one OF tho
poems in this number, that is especiai.
ly appropriate 20 the season. In
Elizabeth Towne's editorials are In
structions for training children and
for healing the disease called nerves
William f. Towne's views and re-
views contain a summing up OF the re-
suits OF the recent election with a
look TO the future OF the Progressive
party.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-02
BOOKS
The vallants Of ulraInIa.

This story, by Halle Ermine Rives,
gives the history or the career OF John
Valiant, transplanted from the glaring
luxuries OF bright lights and long
nights In New York city, TO the de-
serted manor OF his forefathers In
Virginia, OF which he previously knew
nothing. is tale that CLOVIS with emo
ton, penetrates the heart and brings
a wealth OF tender feeling with II. The
miraculous change effected in Vail
ants nature; his discoveries OF the
secrets OF his fathers life that were
to mean so much to him; his meeting
with the girl OF girls, his redemption
Of the old estate, are steps In his evo-
luton from John Valiant, haphazard
harlequin, to John Valiant, the man.
The valiants OF Virginia Is a now
cry romance OF the immediate pres
ent, unfolded amidst setting OF the
memorials OF a budding and blossom
ing yesterday. The scenes are laid In
the most charming part OF Virginia,
and with her great gift OF making her
descriptions take form and life and
sound, Miss Rives gives picture or
life at Damory Court and neighboring
e.tates which embraces both the
rt.iods OF confederate romance and
modern chivalry.
Halle Erminie Rives has written for
a large audience, for whom is there
who has grown so callous that he can
not find intense enjoyment in a story
which Is true OF life and leads one
into all sorts OF charming placesf