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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22
NEW ADDITION
70 THE CITY
ON NORTHWEST BORDER
With Graded Streets and Splendid
Sidewalks 1t rs Most Desirable
Residence Section.

Lying upon the western border OF
this city is beautiful Cherokee Heights,
the property OF the Johnson City De
velOpment Co., that has recently been
placed upon the market under the
most favorable circumstances.
Few people in Johnson City realiz,
the beauties OF this location unless
they have visited the section since it
has been plated and improved. Begin
ming en- West Main street the broad
acres extend backward and upward un-
til they whitecap with the sky line at the
crest Of the hill several hundred Yards
away. From this point, where one is al.
most on a level with the top OF the Euf-
falo mountain in the foreground, there
is no difficulty in seeing as far as the
eye will carry, the great mountain tops
rise like Steps into the clouds, where
the giant peaks of the Blue Ridge i'm
pede the progress of the eagles in their
flights from food to eyrie.
This addition is so situated that Tie
morning sun first kisses 1t into wakcful-
ness before 1t disturbS the sleepers in
the valley, the great orb gives it last
lingering glance before it is enveloped
in the gloom Of night.
Now, we don't mean to leave the i'm
preston that this addition is more ideal
than real, for it is both to perfection;
but you cauuot fail to feel inspiration
when you g out Hill Crest Drive,
around Rhododendron Boulevard and
reach Summit avenue. From this point
you can see Johnson City in its entirety,
nesting far below and yet within ten
The gentlemen who have improved
this addition have spent thousands of
dollars in doing so and have only just
started to carry out their plans. All
streets will be graded and cement side
walks are being put down on both sides
of all streets, city water will flow in
front of all lots, and thousands of NAPLES
have been planted, one at each corner
of every lot.
Several homes are now under con-
struction in the addition and a score
more of modern dwellings will be started
as soon as the weather opens, including
a handsome home for Mr.. u. n. Robert
son, on Summit avenue, adjoining the
plot purchased by Mr.. James A. Sum
mers.
The company is putting the lots upon
the market in an unique manner, the
contract for sale setting out plainly
what it will do and what the purchaser
Is expected to do. The easy payment
plan carries no interest or taxes payable
by the purchaser until all payments are
made and deed taken.
The Comet has seen many additions
laid ont in johnson City, and we shall
be greatly surprised if this one does not
grow faster than all others. With the
Soldiers Home and the Normal on the
south, the bnstlng city on the east, the
great mountain ranges In the fore
ground, the view Is so alI-inSpiring that
yon stand amazed at its absorbing gran
lanr
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22
COL. A. B. BOWMAN
CONFINED TO ROOM

Col. A. b. Bowman, who was struck
on the head with gavel last Saturday
while acting as chairman OF the repub-
lican convention at Greeneville, has
been confined to his room ever since.
The wound in itself has not caused
such great annoyance, but the nervous
shock has been such that he could not
rest without opiates. His friends hope,
however, that he will soon be able to
be out.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22

The republican congressional con-
vention at Greeneville last Saturday
was a farce in two acts with Sells and
Massey as dual heroes. Both perform
ances were given at the same time
from the same stage and the audience
heard and saw both ahl neither.
There were perhaps 500 people there
to support Sells and aJout 300 for
Massey. 1t was intended to be a del
egated convention and from parlia-
mentary standpoint, the Massey peo-
pie had everything in their favor. The
rules adopted by the committee at
Bulls Gap were not opposed to Sam
Sells but the committee was. Had the
committee favored his reelection, the
rules would have been adequate to
nominate him. Mr.. Sells entered the
contest under these rules and to the
thinking people it appears he was
bound by them. He seems to have
taken different view and claims the
right to fight fire with fire. 1t occurs
to US that DR.. Massey was preceding
legally to take the nomination, like
Rockefeller gets things, when Sam
Sells came along like Jessie James and
took the whole thing.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22
PROGRAMME OF
FARMERS INSTITUTE

The following is the program for the
farmers institute at the East Tennes-
see state normal, February q, %, 20:
$50 a. m.-Welcome address, resi-
dent Gilbreath,
Response, Farmers of East Tennessee
Farm Demcnstration-H. d. Tate
and &. F. Striplin, in charge of the
work in East Tennessee.
School Improvement-Miss Virginia
Moore in charge Of the state work.
1.30 p. m.-Contagious Diseases Of
Animals-Dr. G. r. White, state live
stock inspector.
Common Orchard Insects and How
to Combat Them-Prof. G. M. Bentley,
state entomologist.
State Library Commission, Mrs. Pearl
w. Kelley, secretary Of the state free
library commission.
Educational Day, Feb. %.
$50 a m.-Some Home Made Conve-
niences for the Farmers Wife-Prof.
w. &. Wilson, manual training depart
ment.
Tomato Clubs-Miss Virginia Moore.
Corn Clubs, q. f. Striplin and others.
100 p. INSTRUMENTATION of tomato
and corn clubs.
Economy in the Kitchen-Miss Ar
rants, domestic science department of
state normal.
Feb. 20, $50 a. m.-Co operation
Col. T. b. Thackston, industrial agent
Southern railway.
The Farmers Tools-Prof. w. G..
Wilson.
Home Sanitation-MiSs Arrants.
1.50 p. Monumental Orchards
Prof. G. A. Keffer.
Wood Finishes-Prof. w. G. Wilson.
Inspection of buildings and grounds.
Discussion is open for all.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22
WATAUGA NEWS ITEMS.

Watauga, Tenn, Feb. 19.-Mrs. Jas.
Cox, of Bluff City, is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. b. N. Edwards.
Samuel Wright left-our place Satur-
day and moved to Piney Flats.
Rev. w. l. Fogleman preached at
the Methodist church Saturday night.
Edgar Robertson, wife and children
spent Sunday with their father and
mother and other relatives.
John F. Grisham was here Saturday
representing the Regal Manufacturing
Company, of Knoxville, who manufac,
ture clothing.
Mrs. Nancy Gibson, who has been
sick at her home in the Watauga Flats,
is convalescent. Her brother, David
Hinllle, is with her.
The delegates from this end of the
county returned from the Greeneville
convention at p. IN. Saturday about
worn out by their strenuous and excit-
ing days work.
The Rev. Keplinger, of Milligan, the
pastor of the Christian church, filled
his regular appointment Sunday at
1890 a. IN. and at night and will begin
a protracted meeting the second Sun
day in March.
d. j.. Taylor started out Monday on
q trip for the Highland Pants Factory
of Elizabethton. He has lately return
ed from a trip to Eastern Kentucky,
principally in the coal fields, having
visited among other places Harlan,
Jenkins and Jackson, in the noted feud
county of Rrpathitt
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22
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 ou would escape
those dangerous maladies, dropsy, diabetes
or Bright's disease. Take ElectHc 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 C 1t is certainly great
kidney medicine" Try it. 50 cents at
H. c. Miller's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22
Cures Blood, Skin Diseases
Eczema, Greatest Blood
Purier Free.

If your blood is impure, thin, diseased
hot or full of humors, if you have blood
poison, cancer, csrbuncles, eating sores,
scrofuia, eczema, itching, rising and bumps,
swellings or superating sores, scabby, PIN
ply skin, ulcers, bone pains, catarrh, rheu-
matism, or any blood or skin disease, take
Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. b. Soon all
sores heal aches and pains stop and the
blood is made pure and rich. Druggists or
by express 81 per large bottle Sample free
by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga
B. B. B is especially advised for chronic,
deep-seated cases Of blood or skin diseases
as it cures after all else fails. Sold by Ward
s. Friberg and Miller's drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22
HERE Is A REMEDY
THAT WILL CURE SKIN
AND SCALP AFFECTIONS
And We Can Prove 1t.

The City Drug Store says to every per-
son, be it man, woman or child who has
an irritated, tender, inflamed, itching
skin or scalp, you need not suffer anoth-
er day. " We have a refined skin prep
aration that acts instantly and will bring
you swift and sure results"
One warm bath with Zemo Soap and
one application of Zcmo and you will
not sulferanother moment and you will
soon see a cure in sight.
Zemo and Iemo Soap are proven cures
for every form of skin or scalp affection.
They are sold by one leading druggist In
every city or town in America and In
Johnson City by City Drug Co. 2
p. L. Gregory, Pharmacist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22

Every fellow who announce for office
now must show his relationship to de-
mocracy, it seems. Here comes man
who was known as a IRREGULAR" but
was a friend of Carmack. II he is first
cousin to democracy, what relation is a
man who has been both Irregular" and
independent between August and
November?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22
Mr. 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. NJ. H.
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.. Caldwell'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, 1912-02-22
A TEXAS WONDER.

THE TEXAS WONDER CURES KIDNEY
AND BLADDER TROUBLES, removing gray
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. II 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.; B. Watts nos2e Oliver ST.
st Louis, Mo. So !. arnggiSts. (2l-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22

A seed house makes a speciality of
allowing Mob" corn. This must
have been the brand used at Greeneville
last Saturday. Probably the govern
ment is sending out that variety
through congressman.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22
Needed the Year Around.

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. 1t is a
wonderful laxative ano regulator. 1t 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., 1I9 Caldwell
Bldg, Monticello, ILL., 1t is sold by all
dealers at soc and ST. bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22
DEMOCRATIC
COMMITTEE CALL

The executive committee of the DEM
ocratic party in Washington county is
hereby called to meet at the court
house in Jonesboro on Saturday,
March 2, 1912, at l o'clock p. M, for
the purpose adopting a method of Sc
Letting candidates county offices, pro-
vide for delegates to the state conven-
tien and transact such other business
as may properly come before the COM
mittee.
w. N. WALKER, Chm.
Il. J. BAXTER, Sec.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22
LITTLE CHILD DIED
IN CHATTANOOGA

The 14-months-od son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Crow died Monday morning
in Chattanooga of pneumonia fever,
and the remains were brought to this
city Tuesday for interment at the old
home at Boones creek.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22
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. age at H. H. Mller's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22

Chairman Donnelly, of the Sells con-
vention, had a fine sense of humor
when he introduced Congressman Sells
as the law and order candidate to the
bowling mob that nominated him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22

Sedentary habits. lack of outdoor exercise
insufficient mastication of food. constipation
a torpid liver, worry and anxiety are the
most common causes of stomach troubles.
Corset your habits and take Chamberlain's
Stoml ch and Liver Tablets and you will
soCn be well again. For sale by all dealers,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22
INSTITUTE OF
DRUGLESS HEALING

A new system for the cure of chronic
appendicitis withontoperatiOn oridrugS.
Cures in from one to two weeks. b.
Curtis Miller, Interstate building, Bris-
tol. Tennessee. l44l-lt
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22
COOK WANTED.

A reliable woman will be given per-
manent place at satisfactory wages.
Will furnish house for family of &C
cepatble person. Apply at once.
CY II. LYLE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the District Court of the United
States for the Eastern District
of Tennessee.

In the matter of In Bankruptcy
i. A. Slaughter,
Bankrupt No. 145.
To the creditors Of j. A. Slaughter, of
johnson City, Tennessee. in the county
of Washington, and district aforesaid, a
bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the Is
day of February, A. d. 1912, the said j.
A. Slaughter was duly adjudicated a
bankrupt, and that the first meeting of
his creditors will be held at Interstate
Building. In Bristol, Tennessee, on the
9TH day of March, A. ID. 1912. at 0 o'clock
in the forenoon, at which time the said
creditors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint trustree, examine the bank
rupt, and transact such other business
as may properly come before said meet
ing.
johnson City, Tenn, Feb. Is, 1919.
II. ii. SHELTON.
Referee In Bankruptcy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-22

Tyne, of Nashville, and Crabtree, of
Chattanooga, are the last eutrics for
the welterweight cham pionship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-01
BY J. ED GRILLO.

That Hank ODay should know has
hall stands to reason, but whether he
got his knowledge from the proper angle
to make him u successful manager re-
mains to be seen. AS an umpire HANK
was much in the position OF the fellow
who looks into two hands or cards ana
gives expert opinion OF how they should
have been played. AS an umpire Hank
was in a position to see lot OF inside
stuff pulled off. but whether he VIII ne
abb. to instruct his players In this sort
of thing or whether he will know how to
use this knowledge to the best ADVANCE
all remains to he shown.
one thing is certain. and that is that
O'Dav has a good ball team turned over
70 him The team which Griffith left
should show (. whole lot more next season
than il did this for the reason that the
infield has been strengthened by the de-
velopment of q shortstop-somethins the
team has lacked for years. ODay will
not deserve a great deal Of credit If he
manages to break into the first division
with tie Reds this year. He has the ma
terial TO do it with, and there is appar-
entity no weak spot in the lineup, as
there was in that of his predecessor. 1t
handed a team as good as the Reds.
Usually It is up to the new man to
plug up holes, but in this case Hank
has had ready-made ball team turned
over to him.
Frank Gotch's disposition to retire from
the wrestling game need not necessarily
be due to a retiring disposition. Frank
is bulking behind the large frame OF
YussiH MallmOut, who Will work on
all corners and show Gotch just what is
ia aspirants to his title. If you happen
TO be Smejkal OF Raicsvich of Pedereen.
for example, and want to find out where
you stand in regard to the mat champion
ship YOU apply for match with Gotcll.
You are informed that Frank is out OF
the game. but you may have bout with
Mahmout, who has Inherited the laIrels
from Gotch 10y virtue Of some ritc-not
riGht-knovn only to retiring champions.
You wrcstlc Mahnout, YOU lose aud
tiotch GctS half of Mahmoui's profit ""
also saves ia" necessity III lisklng his
reputation. II vou beat Mahmout per
haps-sh. THAI IT, another matter. Got
liar looked YOU over ana sized up your
performance. knows j1s' what lac can do
"a Mahmout and comes out of retire
ment positively ror the las time, so that
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nERTLNENI @M1ENT
XSs'Happenin$$S1 SPortdom

the honors OF American wrestlers may be
preserved.
On the other hand, II Gotch looks y"u
over and finds that you win from Man
himself is able 10, will Gotch come out!
Why. no. He's out OF the game, OF
course
It's good business, but bad sportsman
ship.
Blu, you can't expect to have any ideas
about wrestling.
Though Carl Morris is perhaps the big
gest man In the fight game, 1t Is said OF
him that his punches lack force. In ar
self and the fine points of the game 1,
seems that Morris has lost his wallop
His fight with Kennedy the other nigh,
no doubt proved this. for though he hi,
his man where and when lie pleased, he
failed to put hinn In dreamland.
As the battle progressed Morris seemed
to forget the science that had evidently
been drilled into him and cOntented HIM
self with smotherins his rival. landing
half-arm blows, many OF which would
impetus behind them. His PUSHES were
spasmodical, and he lacked the aggres-
siveness and determination to put his
man away that is essential In real
champion. \ few more battles may de-
VelOp those characteristics and then the
Oklahom man may become real men
ace to the colorcd champion. 1t is a
safe assertion that at present either Sam
Langford or Joe Jeanette could dispose
of Morris, leaving Jack Johnson out OF
the question.
Jack Curley. the manager of Jim
Flynn, is not taken seriously when he
offered Johnson 100000 to fight his
man. \ western writer takes this
fling at Curley:
Jack Curley is running a reputation,
earned by many difficult feats in the
past. Of being able to tell the differ
encc between q -dollar-bill and n
one dollar note in the pocket of a citi-
zen at n distance of five miles.
"Curley engineered the Hacken-
schmidt Gotch nuisance at Chicago
last July. 1t Melted him about $4,000.
Since that time he has taken under
his wing Fireman James Flynn. The
annexation took plac" just after the
fireman had put a clinker In tho ma
chincry OF Carl Morris progress. and
Flynn has turned Vely little into tho
clricy eNcheuucr sine" that time
Now comes turley with AN OFFER Of
SO, 900 10 johnson II hell meet Flynn.
whivl, seems 10 indicate that the
money scent has gone from Curlcy's
nostrils I''s not IN order yet Tor tho
fireman tc hoN tic champion; not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-01
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, January l.
Will Sam McVey. the California negro
who defeated Sam Langford in their
~ enty- round battle at Sydney. Australia
be the man selected to meet Jack john
son for the heavyweight championship
of the world?
According to the dope. McEey is the
natural opponent for johnson, although
the friends of Joe Jeanette are putting in
a strong claim for him. AS far as any of
the white hopes are concerned there
appears to be very little chance Of their
making good. outside of probably Jim
FINN, Al Kaufman and Bombardier
Wells. ard OF the three Wells seems 10
have much the better chance.
The defeat of Lsneford at the hands of
NcVey was not much of surprise, and,
as pointed out in these columns a month
age. II was merely d question as to
whether Langford would be able TO put
over his right for the count. When the
TWO men met in Paris last April McNey
Outpointed the Tar Baby in the latter
part of inc battle, using his left to good
advantage. LangfOrd seemed unable at
that time TO get away from the continual
JabbinC that MC|ey handed out with his
left, and ii il had not been that the Cali
foInia coloreG man haC. great regard for
I.angfords right lie would probably have
oGtpointto Samuel in that battle. Ac-
,oIding to the accounts of the Christmas
Cav contest, NcVcy adopted the same tao
tics against LanSford that he did in Paris.
the Only difference being that he had
more confidence 1t was his left hand
that Won for him all the way. and once
more proves that the good big man will
always have the best of good little man
Hugh Mcintosh, the Australian promoter.
has cabIed me that he intends TO try to
bring the winner OF this battle and Jack
johnson together for championship
match. hut ..e does not intend to pay out
cxorbitant money. such as some Of them
expect. He i willing to give Il big purse,
one al the largest ever offered. outside Oi
liz. Johnscn-J effrics affair, and there is q
possibility that the match may be staged
in Sydney some time during IN. early Part
of the New Yea.
With Bornbartlier Wells in this country,
Looking for a chance 10 wipe d few OF the
Nv hitc hopes of the map, il might h6
We'll for Jim Flynn and Al Kaufman &c
get together and settle which is the bet
ter man, then let the winner meet Wells
The winner OF this battle would thcT
lave right to challenge johnson for the
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WILL PLAY POLO.
Cavalry Officers to Foster Game fol
Sake of Horsemanship.

NEW YORK. January 1.-Cncle
Sans cavalry officers are going to play.
polo. so that their poisc in the saddle
will be on an equality with John Bulls
mounted men. The notice of this change
Of affairs comes from Mai. Gen. Leonard
Wood. chief of stan Of the United STATES
Army. Gen. Wood. in letter TO Maj.
Rnss OF liz. Coronado Beach Club, Call
forniu. Sa,s that ne has ordered four
polo teams from TIC Same number of
forts 10 report al san Diego and enter tho
tournament. 10 begin there tn, middle If
Jsnusrv From san pieg" the teams viii
enter the EVENT. at Riverside. Pasadena
and Burliugans.
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CLASS AA THIS WEEK TWO MONTHS away
Commission Ready to Fix
International League Status.
WILL MEET AT CINCINNATI
Ticket Scandal Likely to Come Up
Again-Present Playing Rules
Suit Fans.

CINCINNATI. JaAuary 1.-The an
nual meeting of the national commits
sion will begin here Wednesday. and
probably Will continue the rest of the
week. Much important business will
come before the commissioners: in
fact the meeting will be tho most i'm
portant cOnclavc of the triumvirate
held in years.
The business that Will take up the
greater part of the commissions time
will be the ratification of the changes
desired in the national agreement by
the National Association. the govern
ing body of the minor leagues. The
National Association had its annual
meeting last month in San Antonio.
Tex, where it was voted to renew the
ten year agreement which binds the
minor leagues together.
Among the changes desired by the
minors is higher classification for the
International League. American Asso-
citation and Pacific Coast League. \
now class has been created for these
three circuits, to be officially known
as class IA.
Another change is the shortening Of
the drafting period.
Hitherto tho drafting season began
September and lasted fifteen days. 1t
is now proposed to open the drafting
five days. An upward revision in draft
prices from leagues of all classification
is also desired by the National Assoc
ci1