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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21
GEN ERAl.

United States District Judge Car
penter refused to take from the jury
the case of the ten Chicago meat
packers
Seventeen hundred of the thirty-four
hundred mine workers who quit work
in the Panther Creek valley at Potts
vile, Pa. have returned to work.
Ten per cent. of the taxes collected
in Alaska from liquor will be applied
pacitated by old age.
The American Sugar Refining Com
pany recently adopted resolution pro
viding for the pensioning of all en-
ployes who are more than 65.
The houn' dawg song, which Mis-
souri, minstrels have nominated for
chief Democratic honors as cam
raign hymn, was not born in the Or
ark mountains, as the followers OF
Champ Clark have asserted. Accord
ing to musicians it is an old German
cradle song written prior to 1899.
The Supreme Court of the United
States declined to block the secretary
of the interior in his refusal to accept
applications for land under the timber
and stone laws when the applicants
do not swear they have seen the land.
1t was claimed that the laws merely
required an affidavit showing that the
applicant, "to his best knowledge and
belief" believed the lands came under
the timber and stone acts.
Under the new apportionment of
representatives in Congress, and with
the admission OF New Mexico and Ari-
zona the electoral college will be re-
constructed and a new basis estab-
lished for representation at the ma
tfonal conventions. Each state has as
many electoral votes as 1t has senators
and representatives. In 1909 there
were 4S3 members of the electoral col
lege. Next year there will be 532. So
267 votes will be necessary to elect.
The end of the chase of the Hills
Vile, Va, raiders brought the death
list of the courthouse tragedy and its
sequel up to five. Sidna and Floyd
Allen, two of the chiefs of the band
which rode down on the Carroll coun-
ty court house and assassinated the
Judge, the prosecutor and the sheriff,
are in captivity-both wounded severe
ly. Sidna Aliens wife is dead. shot
in a pitched battle with posse in the
mountains while helping to defend
her outlaw husband. The fifth death
was that of Nancy Ayres, a nineteen
year-old girl. accidentally shot during
the fusillade in the court house.
Samuel Winterton of Keyport. n. j.,
folds the worlds record for perfect
attendance at Sunday school. Next
month he will complete fifty consecu-
i've years of perfect attendance. Prep
arations are being made for the
event.
Belief of leaders in the textile work
RS strike at Lawrence, Mass, that
the end is near with considerable
victory for the strikers by the grant
ing of general increases in wages.
caused no let-up in preparations for
continuing the struggle.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21
quite a Predicament.

Henry was at college He had been
spending too freely, and he was short.
says The Ladies' Home Journal. 1t
was near the holidays and he hated to
write home for money. AS last re-
sort he pawned his dress suit to tide
him over.
When the time came to leave for
home the s'it was still unredeemed.
He knew he Mould need it at home.
He hurriedly redeemed it at the last
moment, packed it in the grip and
was off.
His mother was helping him unpack.
She came to the coat.
Henry" she asked, 'what is this
ticket on your coat for?"
"Why, MOTHER he replied, 81 went
to a dance the other evening and had
my coat checked
She continued putting away his gar
ments. Finally she lifted out the trou-
sers. They. too, We're ticketed.
Henry" she exclaimed, "what kind
of a dance was that?"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21
Corrected.

Gussie was knock-kneed, angular
and rcund-shouldered He had ter
rifle squint, and mouth like steam
roller. All the same, he reckoned on
making something of a hit at the
fancy dress ball, and his costume was
as elegant as his figure was unlovely.
With fast-beating heart he stepped
jauntily from his automobile outside
the town hall, where the ball was be-
ing held. The hall porter stepped
backward at the unsightly apparition.
Great Christopher Columbus!" he
gasped, as he regarded Gussie.
mo. no. my good man" chirped
Gussie. as he tripped through the por-
tails. "Chawles the First, my dear
fellow, Chawles the First!"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21
The wrono Aperture.

p Frank Daniels, the comedian, is a
very enthusiastic motorist and re-
Gently purchased a new car. He had
Mason Peters with him for spin
when something went wrong. Daniels
declared there was some trouble un-
derneath and crawled under the car
willie Peters started to do little oil
ing.
Daniels suddenly crawled out from
under the car with a yell.
what in blazes are you trying to
do?" he asked. glaring at Peters.
"Why. have Just given the cylin-
der a good dose of OIL"
"Cylinber," yelled Daniels. "Cylin-
der nothing. Confound you, that was
my ear you poured the oil into"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21
Tho Motive,

1t was an evening party. A young
man with tall collar and pale hair
was reciting a poem. He had ground
out forty-seven stanzas-and the END
was not yet.
whats going on?" whispered the
guest who had Just come in.
"Rhymer is letting out his latest
poem" answered the pessimistic per-
son
Whats the snbject-the motive?"
queried the latecomer.
81 have forgotten the subject" re-
piled the P. p, "but I suspect the mo-
tive must be revenge e.'-Tit-Bits.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21
Summer Wear.

Patrick worked for a notoriously
stingy boss and lost no chance to
let the fact be known. Once wag-
gish friend, wishing to twit him. re-
marked:
Pat, l hear your boss just gave
you brand-new suit of clothes"
No" said Pat, "only par-rt of q
suit"
What part?'
1.-THE sleeves iv the vest!"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21
Twixt Satan and the Sea.

Doctor-You are in pretty bad
shape. You must stop going to those
cheap restaurant.
Patient-But. doctor. the prices at
the other place would make me still
sicker
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21

Education does not mean teaching
people to know what they do not
know; it means teaching them to be-
have as they do not behave.-Ruskin.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21

Doing Is the great thing. For II,
resolutely, people do what Is right, in
time they come to like doing it.-Rus-
kin.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put
up 40 years ago. They regulate and invig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar
coated tiny granules.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21

Makes the laundress happy-that's Red
Cross Bag Blue. Makes beautiful, clear
white clothes. All good grocers.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21

The young man who marries an
heiress may not have to wait so years
in order to celebrate his golden we'd
ding.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21
A Question of 1aste.

Louise: Clara has given up her in
tellectual set and now goes with a
Bohemian crowd.
Julia: Yes; says she prefers high
balls to highbrows.-Life.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21

A long life and merry one may be ex
pected by those who use Garfield Tea, tn,
natural herb regulator. For sale at all drul
stores
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21
SIdI
Wowem

When shown positive and reliable proof that certain
remedy had cured many of female Ills wouldn't any
sensible conclude that the remedy would also
benefit her if suffering with the same trouble?
Here five letters from southern which prove
the efficiency of Lydia E. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound
LETTER FROM VIRGINIA
great wasa troubles and had been
fned bed third OF time Tor ten
nng spells that husband could not leave me
Now owe my Lydia
Purifier Whenever suffering woman want 20 @ hep & M
Eiston, Montgomery Co.. Va
LETTER FROM LOUISIANA
Pnkham Compound troubled with
get up the morning feeling anything
taking Compound and Blood purher Ieen an
BIoNpEAu, Polyrnnia Orleans La
LETTER FROM FLORIDA.
time ago wrote to giving symp
and discomfort walking caused
of
used make well
sufferer But started
with medicine and we'll 1t did not cost much
HoDNoT BOX 4O6 Wau
chula, Florida
LETTER FROM WEST VIRGINIA..
Val that Lydia E. Pinkhams Vege
daughter that when
Mrs MAaE HockENBERa
ANOTHER LETTER FROM VIRGINIA.
troubled with such pains
and would have to bed
"A friend told me take Lydia pnhs Vegetable S and % m1
glad testimony who is suffering
News, Va
Whv don 4 YOU try this reliable remedy?
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21

Some men try to avoid paying as
they go because they don't expect to
come back.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21
Parlef-vous Francais?

He-Does she speak French at all?
She-Well. yes; but only enough to
make herself unintelligible.-Judg
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21

When the Millennium comes Garfield Tea
and Holy Church will not be longer needed.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21

No, Alonzo, a girl isn't necessarily
an angel because she is a high flyer.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21
At the Zoo.

Johnny: Grandpa, do lions go to
Heaven?
Grandpa: No. Johny.
Johnny: Well, do ministers?
Grandpa: Why, of course. Why do
you ask?
Johnny: Well, suppose lion eats
q minister.-Life.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21
Poor Henry.

Peck claims that when he married
he was misled'
Yes, and now he is Mrs.-led."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21

w. N. w., DENVER. Nc
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21
WHY INCUBATOR CHICKS Die

Write for book saving young chicks Send
names of friends that use incubators and get
book free. Raisall Remedy Co., Blackwell okla
PRAIRIE RANCH IN CONVERSE CO.. wYo.;
40 a cult. house, barn. cellar, orchard, horses,
etc; near county seat. EvERS. Box 319. Chicago.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-03-21

10c package colors all ers They dye in cold water b
t-How to Dye. Bleach and Mix Colors. MONROE d.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-04

structed by his vote and influence
assist in every way possible their
maintainanes as the law Of the state.
We favor additional legislation, wal Oh
will give to the governor, pienary
power to enforce out prohibition laws
in the large cities in the state, believ
ing that with such additional legisla-
ton, these laws can be everywhere
made effective.
We demand the repeal of the infa-
nous back tax laws being they to be
a serisus menace to the growth and
prosperity of state and community in
the first place for the sale purpose OF
furnishing positionsto professional pol
iticians, and in entire disregard of tine
interests of the business men of Ten
nesSee.
Believing that the convention system
is fruitful of continuous evil and a pro-
life source of party disorganization, We
ask for the enactment of a compulsory
primary law for all parties in the state
believing that all nominations by the
respective political parties should be
made upon the same day and under
rigid, legal restraints and regulation.
We endorse the platform as adopted
by the republican state convention Of
March II, 1912.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-04
REAPING BENEFIT.
From the Experience of John
son CITY PeoDle.

We are fortunate indeed to be able 10
profit by the experience of our neigh
bors. The public utterances of Johns on
City residents on the following subjects
will interest and benefit thousands OF
of our readers. Read this statement.
No better proof can be had:
William Thorn, Pardue Hotel, johnson
City, Tenn. says: "AbOut year ago
suffered from a severe attack OF kidney
trouble. | had bearing-down pains in
my kidneys and felt tired nearly all the
time. Kidney Secretions annoyed me,
being too frequent in passage. Hearing
Doan's Kidney Pills highly spoken Of,
decided to try them and procured sup
ply. The first few doses helped me ard
after finished the contents of two boxes
the pain in my back disappeared and tho
kidney difficulty was corrected" Il
For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents
FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo, New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the namG- Doan 'S-anC
take no other.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-04
GOV. HOOPER'S
PROCLAMATION

Nashville, Tenn, July.-Governor
Hoo per today issued an election procla-
nation for the election in August 10
fill the vacancy in The Office ofjudge OF
court of civil appeals caused by Il e
death OF judge John NJ, Taylor. The
proclamation S as follows
To the election commissions of the
state of Tennessee and of the vario us
counlian therein: Greetings:
Whereas, II vacancy has occurred in
the Office of Judge of the court of civil
appeals caused by the death of Judge
John NJ. Taylor.
Now, therefore, l, BIN w. Hooper,
governor, by virtue Of the authority
vested in my by law, do hereby author
re and direct the election commlssio H.
ers in all the counties Of Tennessee to
open and hold an election on the l day
of August, 1912, in all the voting pre-
cincti of said counties, to fill the uneX-
pired term of said John M. Taylor, sub
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-04
SUPPLEMENTAL
REGISTRATION,

Notice is hereby given that the regis
trars for the 9th and 18th civil districts
Of Washington county, Tenn, will open
the registration books on Tuesday. We'd
ncsday and Thursday, July 0, 20 and IL,
for supplemental registration of all
voters within the said districts, who
have not heretofore registered, or have
removed from where they resided on the
date of last election; and all residing
within the districts who have reached
the age Of twenty-one years since said
last election, or will reach said age on
or before August /, 1912.
Registration for first precinct of 9th
district will be in the court house; for
second precinct of 9th district in the
white elephant building. Registration
for the 18th district will be in Jonesboro.
Witness our hands this June 20, 1912.
E. c. REEVES,
Chairman.
A. b. BOWMAN,
Secretary.
S. r. TAYLOR,
Board of Election Commissioners for
Washington county.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-04
In Re Improvement District No. -

Notice is hereby given that at its reg
ular meeting to be held in its regular
place of meeting on the Sd day of July,
1912, the board Of mayor and aldermen.
of the city of johnson City, will con-
slider the character of material to be
used in making the improvements con-
TEN plated in said district No. 10, com
prising that part of Walnut street
which lies between Buffalo street and
southwest avenue, and will consider
and determine the cost to tho city and
abntting property owners of said i'm
pr0vcment so far as may be done at this
time, and the ACCESSIBILITY of further
proceeding in said matter, under the
provisions of.ChapteF 276, Of the acts of
the general assembly of Tennessee Of
1907
This June 81, 1912.
VIM. r. POUDER, Recorder.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-04
107 West Main St.
Pardue Hotel Building
CONVENTION CON-
vENED FRIDAY

The floaterial and senatorial conven-
tons for their respective districts met
here Friday and transacted such bust.
ness as came before it, Mr.. p. II.
Wofford presided over the tloateral
convention and Mr.. Sam w. Price
presided over the senatorial conven-
ii )n.
Hon. Il. +. Butler was renominated
for senator from this district, and Hon.
L. r. Love of Unicoi county nominated
for fioater. The only hitch that came
was on the adoption of the resolutions
aud that arose over mott m or Toint
raised by Major Paul +. Devine as to
the convention endorsing Congressman
Sells. The vote was put and the con-
vention voteu something like eight to
one in favor of the endorsement of Sells
as the regular republican nominee for
congress from this district. The con-
ventlon was harmonious and it is pre-
dicted that the candidates nominated
will be elected by The usual majority.
The resolutions adopted by senatorial
convention are as follows:
We, the republicans Of the first sena.
torial district of Tennessee, in conven-
ton assembled, renew our allegiance TO
the principles of The republican prrty,
believing them essential to the progress
and prosperity of the state and nation.
, We endorse the national administra-
ton, under the leadership of President
Taft, and approve the many reforms
which have been begun and carried to
a successful combustion during his ten
ure as President. We believe that as
the nominee of the republican party,
he is Untitled to the support OF every
republican regardless of faction, and
we deplore the division in our party
which, if continued, will jeopardize its
SUGGEST in November.
We endorse the administration of
Governor Ben w. Hooper, believing
that under his leadership, the control
of the affairs of the state under republic
can rule for the first time in thirty years
has favorably appealed to our entire
citizenship regardless of party, and
that upon this record, he is entitled to
re- election in November.
We endorse the course of Hon. Sam
II. Selle, as member of congress, and
pedge him our individual support as
the regular republican nominee in the
coming November election, and partic-
@iarly do we indorse his course in Ten
n essee politics wherein he has material
ly assisted and helped The cause of good
government, by putting on the Statute
books and maintaining there, the cleo
ton and temperance laws.
We endorse the course of Hon. +. e.
Butler, as our senator during the legis-
lature of 1911. AS such, he redeemed
every pledge which he made to his peo-
pie, and faithfully and conscientiously
performed every obligation of his Of
flee.
We demand the retention upon our
statute books, of the present temper
ance and election laws, and the can
dida:c of this convention is hereby in
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-04
In Re Improvement District No. y

Notice is hereby given that at its reg
ular meeting to be held in its regular
place of meeting on the Sd day of July,
l9l2, the board Of mayor and aldermen
of the city of Johnson City will conSidcl
the character of material to be used T.
making the improvements contemplated
in said district No. -, comprising that
part of Walnut street which lies between
Roam and Buffalo streets, and will also
consider and determine the cost to the
city and abutting property-owners of
said Improvement so far as may be done
at this time, and the ACCESSIBILITY of fur
Their proceeding in said matter, under
the provisions of chapter 276 Of the acts
of the general assembly of Tennessee of
1907. a
This June 81, 1912.
1850 VIM. R. POUDER, Recorder.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-04
YOUNG MAN MEETS WITH
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT

Knoxville, July Phillip J. Bris-
coe, Jr., member of well-know Knox
Vile family, is in hospital in crit
ical condition from injuries received in
an automobile accident Sunday night
The accident occurred near his home.
A hard rain came up and Mr.. Briscoe
was driving very rapid to get in out of
ii. The auto skidded and struck tele-
phone pole with snch force thae the
machine was demolished and the tele-
phene pole was broken into three Sec
tions. Mr.. Briscoe was picked up
from under the wrecked machine In an
unconscious condition.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-04
In Re Improvement District No. Il

Notice is hereby given that at its reg
ular meeting to be held in its regular
place of meeting on the Sd day of July,
1912, the board of mayor and aldermen
of the city of Johnson City, will con-
sldcr the character of material to be
used in making the improvements con-
templated in said district No. IL, com
prising that part Of Buffalo street which
lies between c., c. & 0. Ry., and Pop
lar street, and will consider and deter
mine the cost to the city and abutting
property owners OF said Improvement so
far as may be done at this time, and the
ACCESSIBILITY Of further proceeding in
said matter, under the provisions of
Chapter 276 of the acts of the general
assembly of Tennessee Of 1907.
This June 81. 1912.
WIN. r. POUDER Recorder.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-04
THE EAST TENNESSEE
BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

Knoxville, July The organi cation
of the East Tenn, Breed ers' association
is soon to be COMPLETED here. 1t will
give the breeders of live stock, poultry,
ETC., advantages which breeds of more
advanced agricultural sections now en-
joy and will do more, it is believed, to
advance the live stock interests of Ten
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-04
SENTENCED TO
SERVE A. YEAR

PttsSburg, r., Jnly Rev. DR.. w.
ID. Mcfarland, prominent educator,
who was found guilty of causing the
death of his secretary, Elsie Dooas Coe,
by an operation, was sentenced today
to eerve one year in Jail, and fined six
and one.fourth cents with costs. He
was arrested several months ago near
Greeneville, Tenn.
In submitting its verdict, the jury re-
commended Mcfarland to the extreme
mercy of the court, which passed the
menimum penalty in both, the old
common law of the state requiring
that fine must be more than five
cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-04
BUSINESS
is GROWING
BETTER

Every day our trade increaS-
es and we are adding new Gus
toners who are well pleased.
We save you money because
we don't have the expense of
delivery, bookkeeping, collect
ing and high rents.
WATCH OUR PRICES
. boxes toothpickS for..-.-..5c
Whistle salt fish. SC
10c can baked beans, Sc
10 can huckleberrieS, each. &C
Granulated sugar, per lb.,...6c
Good compound lard, lb......11c
Flour and chop at wholesale
prices.
Fresh meats. We carry the
best line in the city with good
experienced men to cut it and
we save you two cents a pound
on the best cuts of steak, Fresh
fish. We receive them every
day and they are the best fish
for the price we have ever seen.
Prices frun from &c to Sc per
pound. They are cheaper than
any other meat you can buy.
New tomatoes, lb.,..........-10C
New Bakery. We are put
ting in a clean, sanitary bakery
and will sell you the best bread
you ever bought for less money
than you have been paying.
Our bakery will be ready in
a few days.
We want your trade and we
will save you money on nearly
every item you buys
You can reduce the cost of
living.
Pardue'S
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-04
NONRESIDENT Notice


Ina Pearl Moore VS.. Solomon Moore.
In this cause it appears from the bill,
which is sworn to, that the defendant is a
nonresident of the state of Tennessee,
and can not De served with the ordinary
process of law, it is, therefore, ordered
that publication be made for said defend
ant, Solomon Moore. requiring him to
appear before the judge of the law court
at Johnson City, Tennessee, on or before
the third Monday in October next and
make defense to said bill or the same
will be TIA ken for confessed and the same
set for hearing eX parte. 1t is also or
dered that this notice be published for
four consecutive weeks in The Comet, a
newspaper published in johnson City,
Tennessee.
June 10, 1912.
J. l.. HILBERT, Clerk.
1889 by GEO. n. BARNES, d. C.
j. r. Gardner, sol. for petitioner.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-04

ject to all the legal restrictions and
regulations as prescribed by statute.
In testimony whereof, /, Ben w.
Hooper, have hereunto subscribed my
name and have caused the great seal
of the state of Tennessee to be affixed,
this LIST day of July 1912
By the governor,
BEN w. HOOPER.
H. w. GOODLOE, Secretary of State
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-04

hereby announce myself candidate
for the Office of justice of the peace for
the 9th district of Washington county,
Tenn, in the ensuing elestion, subject
to the will of the voters of the district
Having been citizen of Johnson City
for the past thirty years, will solicit and
appreciate your vote. My motto is
Equal rights and justice to all, favor
itism to none" Very respectfully,
81 Il. s. WOLFE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-04

Having been solicited by many voters
and having been nominated by the re-
publican party in convention assembI-
ed, take this method of announcing
my candidacy for trustee If elected l
will give business administration of
the office. Soliciting your vote and
votes of your friends, am.
Very truly,
w. |. HART.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-04
]. w. FOX DIES AT
BIG STONE GAP

Bristol, Tenn, June 29-J. w. Fox,
the father of John Fox. Jr., the Ken
lucky novelist, died at his sons home
at Big Stone Gap, Va, Friday even
ing. He was SO years old and had been
declining for two months.
The wife of John Fox, Jr., known in
grand opera circles as Madame FRITZ
Sshsff, was in Louisville when she re-
csived news of the death Of the Senior
Mr.. Fox.