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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24
WILL YOU HELP
THE GOOD CAUSE

We have written the chairman OF
your county committee that we ex-
pect him and your committee to raise
US as much as $500 in your county for
the use of the state campaign. We
have no state officers at the capitol to
get money from and no special inter-
ests to finance us, hence we are ap-
pealign direct to the good democrats
of the state to give us according to
their means and their interest In our
success. WIN you not start q sub
scrlptiOn list In your district and
raise your prOpOrtiOnate part of the
amount expected from your county at
Oncel
We are in very great and very press
ing need of money and must have 1t If
we succeed in getting an effective or.
ganizatiOn. We trust you will help
us promptly. We will send receipts
to every contributor. Very truly,
John s. Denton, Treasurer.
Send your contributions to The
Comet and they will be promptly ac-
knowledge.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24
CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS.

We believe the democrats of the
first congressional district should
have the opportunity of voting for a
democrat for congress, and not be
compelled to take part in republi-
can factional fight. We feel that this
is particularly true this year because
the democratic administration is on
trial, the first one in twenty years, and
all democrats and republicans who
want to endorse the administration of
President Woodrow Wilson by their
votes should have the privilege of do
ing So This is not alone our view of
the situation but it is the universal
opinion of every democrat in the dis
trict that we have seen, not one being
found who is opposed to a democrat
making the race.
The fact that there are two repub-
licans in the race should not keep
democrat out of it. The democrats of
the district, nearly $4,000 strong, have
a right to standard bearer, and If the
colors fall outside the breastworks of
the enemy, the party can have the con-
ISOLATION of knowing it has fought a
good fight and made few converts
during the battle. If Maine can go
democratic there is no telling what
this congressional district will do, and
whether we win or lose we have de-
cided to yield to the earnest solicita-
ton of hundreds of friends and enter
the race for congress, make a square,
honorable fight and accept the result
as democrat who hews to the politi-
cal line, let the result be what it may.
We expect to make canvass of the
district at once and if all the demo-
crak will do their duty this district
will be represented by democrat in
the next congress, the first since 1878,
when Our Bob" Taylor defeated Mai
Pettibone. There is nothing impossi-
BILE for them who love democracy and
its great and peaceful leader, Hon,
Woodrow Wilson. With your vote /
win. CY H. LYLE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24
MAINE GOES DEMOCRATIC.

The republicans have been promis-
ing themselves a great victory in the
state of Maine, which they said would
indicate the rehabilitation of the re-
publican party in the nation, as it has
been said, as goes, Maine, SO goes the
nation, but democrat, Mayor Oakley
e. Curtis of Portland, has been elected
governor of that state over republic
can who was asking for second term.
Both republicans and democrats
from other states went into Maine and
spoke in behalf of the candidate of
their choice. Outside help was given
each candidate. Each party called for
the service of distinguished men in
other states, just as the parties in Ten
nessee will probably call for help.
Each side realized that the result in
Maine vas important, if not vital, and
every advantage was employed.
1t is gratifying to know that Maine
has gone democratic, for the result in
dicates that the people are favorable
to the democratic administration at
Washington, which must rely on the
democratic party of each state.
Maine, however, if a doubtful state,
and if it had gone republican it would
not have been such a blow to demo-
racy as it would for a democratic
state to go that way, but since Maine
has given it's Endorsement of Presi-
dent Wilson in such material way
that its sincerity cannot be doubted,
may we not hope that Tennessee will
not hesitate to go the same way? Prob
ably the republicans of Maine, like the
republicans of Tennessee, falsely
claimed to approve of Wilson's admin
istration merely to deceive the demo-
Gratis, but the people of Maine could
not be thus ensnared by any such
treachery and obvious dishonesty, for
they knew the election of a republic
can in that state would be a serious
blow at the national democratic par
ty.
Though the republicans may be
afraid to bring the Forakers and the
Cannons to thier aid in Tennessee, and
apologize for scornfully and contempt
uously referring to President Wilson
as the head of the local option pie
pantry" though they may falsely
claim that it will not help the republi-
can party to continue it in power, the
Wilson-Bryan democrats of the state
know that it is of vital Importance to
the national. as well as the state de-
mocracy, to elect democratic COVER
nor of this state.-Nashville Tennes-
sean.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24
MISS ANNA L. MOTTERN
WEEDS MIR. d. f. CARR.

Jonesboro, Sept. 19.--Benjamin Har-
rison Carr, son of Robert Carr, pros
porous farmer near Piney Flats, and
Miss Anna Lura Mottern, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. c. Mottern, of
Jonesboro, were married at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, 1.-THE
Columns on Woodrow avenue, at 3
p. m, Wednesday.
Just before the appointed hour,
quite number of the near relatives
of the bride had gathered, and tour
ing car brought the groom, his broth
er and sister.
The ceremony which was very i'm
pressive, was performed by Rev. d. A.
Diehl. uncle of the bride. The bridal
march from Lohengrin. was rendered
by Miss Mary Diehl, daughter of the
officiating minister
The groom was attired in conven-
tional black, and the bride wore a suit
of blue and black velvet hat, and car
ried brides roses. The parlor was
decorated in colors of
green and white intermingled with
ferns aud roses.
After the usual congratulations, the
bridal rarty left for pleasant tour.
The groom is a prominent merchant
of Piney Flats. The bride is highly
accomplished in music, science anG
domestic economy. They will reside
in Piney Flats, and will be at home tt
their many friends, after October j.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24
GRAHL-WlLCOX WEDDING
AT ELIZARETHTON LAST WEI

On Wednesday, at the home of the
brides parents Rev. and Mrs. Wilcox
was solemnized one of the most beau
tiful home weddings that has ever
been in Elizabethton. Fifty of the
most intimate friends of the family
were present.
Promptly at o'clock Mrs. Rhoda
Barnes preceded the bridal party while
Miss Eva Ernest played softly Men-
delsohn's wedding march. Then came
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee F. Miller, Misses An
ME Cass and Lucy Bellamy. nieces Of
the bride. Then the bride and groom
entered the parlor, where they were
met at the altar of ferns and ported
plants, by the aged father of the bride,
who, in the most beautiful and impress
sive manner performed the ceremony
which linked for life the destiny of
Sallie L. Wilcox and Joseph A. Grahl.
The brides costume was white chif-
fon over white satin. She carried a
shower bouquet of brides roses, smil-
ak and ferns. The groom wore the
conventional black. Mrs. Miller wore
blue silk crepe, Miss Cass was gowned
in white over yellow satin, Miss Bell
amy wore cream lace over pink satin.
The many handsome presents at
tested to the popularity of the bride
and groom. ~
A bit of romance is connected with
the affair, and instead of the newly
married couple taking the trip; as is
customary. the aged parents Of the
bride were placed in an automobile
and driven to Johnson City, where they
boarded the train for visit to their
son, DIR. C. NJ Wilcox. OF Unicoi. AZ
ter the return of the father and moth
err, the bride and groom will spend a
month in Canada, visiting the groom's
relations. A host Of good wishes fol-
low the newly welded pair, who are
both very popular Carter County
Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24
VIRGINIA in DRY COLUMN.

Richmond. Va, Sept. 22.-State- wide
prohibition forces won a sweeping
victory at the polls in Virginia today.
returns at midnight showing major
ity of S2.S25.
With complete returns from all the
cities and forty-four of the 100 coun-
ties and with scattering returns from
other counties, the total vote is 49,
763. Of this vote the drys received
77.45s against 44,S10 for the local OPP
tionists. The counties which were ex-
pected to roll up majority for the
local ortionists gave a majority for
the drys.
The total vote cast by the cities was
1897. of which the drys got 21,146.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24
GEORGE D. MILLHoRN DIES.

George D. Millhorn died at his
home in East Carnegie last Saturday
morning after short illness. having
suffered stroke of appoplexy a few
days previous. He was 81 years old
and had lived In Johnson City num-
Der Of years. He leaves widow,
three sons and one daughter. The
funeral service was held at the home
and the remains taken to New Bethel
Sunday for burial.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24
MISS KATE GILMER
ENTERTAINS FRIENDS.

Miss Kate Gilmer was the charming
hostess at nightly enjoyable rock
party given Saturday afternoon at her
home on Watauga avenue. The recep-
ton rooms were prettily decorated
with gorgeous roses and masses of
golden rod, making beautiful set
ting for the beyy of young ladies
gathered there for the afternoon of
pleasure. Following most interest
ing game of rock in which Miss Roma
Eizeman received lovely cut glass
perfume bottle as prize for winning
the highest score, the hostess assis-
ted by Miss Edith Gilmer daintily serv-
ed an elaborate and tempting two
course luncheon. Quite a number of
special friends were included in the
guest list.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

the people, and accustomed to address,
ing crowds and juries, he is most eff
fective. He adhered to the democratic
platform, which he elueidates and in
terprets in an able manner, and his
arguments in favor of a restoration of
the democratic party to power are
strong and convincing. The most rab-
i'd law enforcement voter can find
nothing to complain of in his deliver
ance on the liquor question. He spoke
in no uncertain tones, and those who
know him are aware that he meant
exactly what he said. The News Sci
mitar will support him, not because
he is a democratic nominee, although
this is one consideration, but because
Gov. Hooper's two terms of Office
ought to be enough for him. He has
drawn around him incongruOus ele-
ments, some of whom are honest fan
atics, and others who are timeservers
and selfish opportunists, who hope to
gain something from the public pie
counter. Gov, Hooper may have done
the very best possible during his in
cumbency of the Office; but he has
kept this state in political turmoil,
arraying section against section, fac
ton against faction, and neighbor
against neighbor. Before we can ex-
pect return of peace and tranquility |
there must be installed a new dispen-
sation, and Gov. Hooper and his mot
ley adherents must be driven out
Memphis News Scimitar,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24
LITTLETON A CANDIDATE.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Sept. 21.--Jesse
M. Littleton tonight said he expected
to announce before the end Of the
week his candidacy for governor. His
platform, he indicated. would be a
bold declaration for local option, "as
the only sane way Of dealing with the
liquor problem" He said he had re-
ceived many letters from both repub-
licans and democrats in various parts
of the state urging him to become a
candidate on that platform.
Which will your candidacy hurt
most. Rye or Hooper," He was asked.
Both Of Them" he said.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24
GOVERNMENT TO
BUILD OWN SHIPS.

u
Philadelphia, Sept. 22.-After de-
claring that an archaeic system of
bookkeeping in the Navy Department
formerly had blocked the building of
battleships in government-owned
yards, Secretary of the Navy Daniels
in his address at the dedication yes
terday of the new shipway at the navy
yard here said:
"The government now means to
build its own ships. The United
States has been paying eighty cents a
pound for smokeless powder, ter
rife over charge. Now the govern
ment powder plants have been enlarg-
ed and we shall be independent We
will make our own armor plate and
we then can stand alone. Part Of our
task is to develop League Island to an
industrial center second to none in
the world"
In praising President Wilson's han
ding of the Mexican situation. Mr..
Daniels said that but for the master
full diplomacy and calm foresight dis
played we would be weeping with the
countries in Europe for our dead"
War with Mexico" he added,
would have meant that your sons and
my sons would have. gone forth to
fight and be slaughtered, while those
who advocated war at any cost would
have stayed at home in peace and Sc
curity
IF we had a man on horseback" in
Office We would have shared Europe's
fate"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24
GEN. RYE'S SPEECH.

At Camden Thursday Gen. T. @. Rye,
candidate on the democratic ticket for
the Office of governor. formally
Launched his campaign in speech
that was copiously quoted and intelli-
gently summarized in The News Sci
mitar OF that date. Gen. Rye is a
forceful speaker. and being man of
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24
ADRON sN0DGRAss.

Adron. the little son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Worley snOdgrass. died at the home
Of his parents Monday. At the home
Tuesday. Rev. J. y. Crouch conducted
the funeral service. Interment was IN
the cemetery at Miliigan.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24
RRIsTOI. YA. YOTEs anRY.r

Bristol. Va, Sept. 22.-In the state
wide prohibition election held in vir-
ginia today. Bristol cast 706 votes. OF
this number the proposition to abolish
saloons received s24. while the opposi-
ton vote was 2S2.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

With Maine gone "hell-bent" for de-
1nocracy and Pennsylvania Bull
Moose gubernatorial candidate with
drawing in favor of his democratic RI
val, it looks as If Mr.. Roosevelt ought
to read the handwriting on the wall
TO spell: go way back and stay sit
ting down. Memphis Commercial
Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Among the prominent club women
from East Tennessee who will go to
the club day exercises at the state fair
are Mrs. X. P. Jones, of Maryville, and
Mrs. S. Is. st. John. of Johnson City
Knoxville Journal and Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Mr.. James A. Martin and family,
Mrs. Frank st. John and daughter,
and Mrs. Love returned Monday from
a delightful motor trip to Bristol Abb
ingdon, Marion. Wytheville and other
points In Virginia.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Henderson, of
johnson City, were here last week
attending the fair. Mr.. Henderson
will never lose his interest in Scott
county.--Gate City Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

''Ex-Gov Patterson will support
Rye" Which shows the ex-governor's
good sense and consistency; he was
born and reared democrat and he is
going to stay on the democratic side
particularly when he does not see any
special reformation" wrought by the
Memphis Commercial
Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24
Society Personals

Mrs. L. Fon Davis visited Bristol
last week.
Lee Harr left today to enter Sc
vance college. "a
Frank Sanders is at Chilhowie. Va.
visiting friends.
Born to Mnsand Mrs. Jas. A. Sum-
mers, daughter.
J. e. Shepardson and family have
moved to Charleston, s. G.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. A. Vines visited
friends lin Greeneville this week.
Miss Halle Wolfe has been elected
a teacher in the West Side school.
Mrs. D. J. Hickman has returned
from visit to Blur City relatives.
Miss veona Houtz has gone to Lake
City, Fla. to enter Columbia college.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Rev. and Mrs. ]. N. Jessup and Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. W.. Hardin have gone
to lockwood to attend the Annual
State Convention of the Christian
church.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Mrs. J. C. Dougherty and daughter,
Miss Grace. of Johnson City, were
guests of Gate City friends during the
fair. They returned home Friday
Gate City Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Miss Ruth Pouder left last week for
johnson City. to enter the normal.
where she will take up course in kim
dergarten work.--Mossistown Gazette.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Worley and
children and house guest Mrs. Hitch,
of Spartanburg, s. c.. motored to
Bristol Friday and spent the day.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh White, Mr.. and
Mrs. Allen Harris. Miss Fannie Rhea
Dosser. Miss Becky Summers. Miss
Townsella Jones and Mr.. Jim Sum-
mers attended the Harvest Moon
dance in Bristol Thursday evening.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Miss Leone Latture has gone to
Nashville and will visit her brother,
John w. Latture. at Winchester before
returning.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Mr.. and Mrs. R. d. Devault have for
their guests, Mr. and Mrs. George De-
vault of Umatilla, Florida.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Mr.. M. A. Doyle, of Shreveport, La,
is visiting his brother, A. H. Doyle at
Ala WataGga avenue.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Miss Townsella Jones, of Newport,
is the Popular house guest of Misses
Summers on Unaka avenue.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24
Society Happenings

Mrs. A. NJ. Stuart and Miss Kate
Kirkpatrick visited Mr. and Mrs.
Mitchell Monday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Mrs. Annie Miller Barnes, and little
daughter, Adelaide. of Abberville, S.
c.. are visiting homefolks in this city.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Mrs. Victor Payne, of Dante, Va,
has returned home after a visit to rel
atives in this city.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Miss Fannie Belle Smith. of Mem
phis, has returned from Pineola. N. c.,
and is again the house guest of Mrs.
H. G. Clemens.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Roy Moody and Bruce Preas left
Monday for Knoxville to enter the
University of Tennessee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Mrs. Walter Robertson and Miss
Margie White attended the Syme-
Trigg wedding at Abingdon last We'd
nesday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

ID. ]. Hickman, one of the cleverest
ball players Johnson City has ever
produced. has returned home. He was
with the Winston-S Salem team this
year and closed the season heading
the batting list with an average of
$50.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Miss Alice Harris has returned to
her home at Bristol after a visit to
Miss Hilda Evans.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

In the death of Chief George Camp
bell, Johnson City and East Tennessee
has lost one of the most fearless
officers this section has ever known.
He was known throughout the state
and always Stunned by the lawless
element. -Greeneville Sun.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Mr.. and Mrs. s. A. Brown and child
rem will leave this week for Johnson
City. where they contemplate making
their future home. Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown and their excellent family have
made many friends while residing in
Newport who regret to see them leave.
Newport Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Mrs. D. J. Hickman has returned
from visit to Bluff City relatives.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Miss veona Houtz has gone to Lake
City, Fla, to enter Columbia college.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-09-24

Miss Halle Wolfe has been elected
a teacher in the West side school.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-10-29
AT THE COURTHOUSE

John Morrisey plead guilty to a larceny charge before Judge Stackpole this morning and was given three months in jail. He was charged with com hitting a theft from a Jap Res taurant in Indian Town.
 Mike Ricon is under arrest on a larceny charge said to have been committed in New town. He drew down six months sentence this afternoon
 There are rumors about town Of hold-ups lastnight, but some doubt seems to exist in the minds of the alleged vic inns. so the Marshal's office has not taken any action as yet.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-10-29
A GOOD SHOW TONIGHT

If you will visit the Grand to- night you will see 8 first class motion picture show. The Week Y that opens inc show Is very interesting. The Honor of Lady Beaumont, is picture of excit
 emenf and sensational situa- tions. Water and gold. is fine drama of western adven- lure in Dea tn Valley. and the comedies H er Little Darling 2. and What Pa Got. featpring Pearl White antl Chester Barnett is one 0 ftlle funniest that We have ever shown. Coming. Trap pad in the Castle Of Mystery. q Warner feature i'll three parts
 advertising
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-10-29
Fresh Men To The Front

London. Oct. 2o-Aerial scouts report that there is every indication that the Germans are rushing new men and am- intuition to their right wing in Flanders. evidently planning to renew their attack on the coast towns. The British are also sending many fresh troops to strengthen the weak spots. It is estimated that Great Britain now has one anr one-half mil lion men on her rolls. Of these S00,00O are in Kitcheners army and available for use in Europe.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-10-29
SWIMMING NIAGARA

Mile. Ideal one of the worlds greatest swimmers will be seen at the Dream tonight work ing with those two Nitagraph stars. Rose Tapley and that handsome young man Earle Williams in a two part Vita graph where the Madame Swims the rapids of Niagara. rescuing a little girl. This is one of the best pictures that We have had in sometime and that IS going some, as We have had some good ones of late. Nina Richmond is singing one Of her very pretty songs and the windup comedy that takes the whole Selig Zoo which is the largest in the world to stop Dad from drinking. Dad sees everything from monkey to a Vince Wha, and Dad stops drinking. This is surely some comedy. Remember that big gest of big pictures Quo Vadis. Is coming, so watch for the date. But be sure and be at our house tonight as We have the goods. adv
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-10-29
CARRANzA MAKES
 4 PROTEST

Washington, Oct. 2o-The State Department is in receipt oi an appear from Carranza pro testing against the activities of Corruthers, the Presidents rep resentative in Mexico, and the Gliendliness of the AmerIcan government for Villa. He says the latter's right name k Dor a'cs Arango and that he is openly loasting that he has the assurance uf the American government that 1t will back A'n aga nst Huarta.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-10-29
TAKES MINE WEDGES

The Santa Ana was in from the south about nine o'clock last night. She had no freight for this port, but loaded io,- GOO mine wedges from the ketchikan Power company for the Chicagoff mining company. She had powder on board for the westward. and a launch for the Dupont powder company which is establishing an agency at Juneau.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-10-29
SOUTH FOR THE WINTER

The coast survey steamer McArthur is coaling up today preparatory to starting south for the winter. She will stop al Portland Canal on the way. where soundings will be made for a rock which is said to ex- ist off River Bluff. The rock is said to be almost in the middle of the channel.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-10-29
Are Assembling Submarines

Amsterdam. Oct. 2o-It is said here that the Germans are assembling knock down sub marines at the Belgian fishing port of Zeebrugge. for the pur- pose of attacking the British fleet off O>tend. The boats are being assembled on the banks Of a canal far enough inland to kee pthem out Of the range Of the British patrol boats on the coast.