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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-08-06
APPEARING BEFORE
A SUBCOMMITTEE
GAVE EMPHATIC DENIAL
To Charges Made BY Ben L. Do
laneY, of Bristol, Against the
Southern Railwap.

Washington, July 27.-Declaring
the policy of Southern Railway Com
pany with respect to the movement of
coal has been developed and at all
times administrated solely in the in
terest of the company and the terri
tory it serves and that there is not
the slightest foundation for statements
to the effect that the policy of South
ern Railway has been controlled or in
any way influenced by any outside
parties, by the Pennsylvania Railroad
or any other line, or by members of
its own voting trust committee or
board of directors in the interest of
other properties, President Fairfax
Harrison, appearing before sub
committee of the senate committee on
naval affairs, today gave emphatic
denial to charges against the manage
ment of Southern Railway which have
been made by Mr.. Ben l.. Dulaney of
Bristol, Tenn.
Mr.. Harrison told the members of
the committee that were the charges
of Mr.. Dulaney true he would resign
as president and that he believed that
other responsible officers of Southern
Railway would do likewise rather
than submit to outside dictation of
any character. In regard to charges
that the Southern has endeavored to
prevent the free movement of coal
through the port of Charleston, s. c.,
Mr.. HARRISON outlined plans which the
company has had for years relative
to the establishment of coal termi-
nal at Charleston which was finally
authorized before the present inquiry
by the senate was ordered He ex-
planned how on account of financial
difficulties which followed the panic
of 1907, Southern Railway was forced
to postpone many improvements which
were greatly desired, having been un-
able to get capital to do new things
until the present year. The site for
the terminal at Charleston was pur-
chased last year, the money for the
work is now in bank, the engineers
have submitted their first report, and
it is expected to have the terminal
complied as rapidly as this may be
economically done.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-08-06
CONTESTANTS
WANTING PONY.

I The Comets Pony Outfit Contest
bids fair to be a lively proposition.
already the number of voluntary
nominations that have come in have
shown the interest the boys and girls
of this and adjoining counties are
taking it.
Live boys and girls are preparing
to get to work to win this handsome
pony outfit. They are getting infor-
nation and directions how to pro-
ceed, supplying themselves with the
necessary blanks, arranging with
friends to save their voting coupons
and give their subscriptions.
Those who desire to get the benefit
of the 1000 votes with the nomination
blank should get these in right away,
as this blank will not be printed
throughout the contest, or but short
while longer. The opportunity to get
start of 1000 votes will not be avail
able after this is withdrawn. Candi-
dates should also start early arrang-
ing for gathering up the coupons
which are printed in the paper, as at
25 votes each these will rapidly run
into quite large vote.
1t is important to get the votes that
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-08-06
c.. C. & O. WILL ERECT
DOCKS AT CHARLESTON.

Bristol, Aug. 3.-Coincident with the
announcement made last weak at the
hearing of the Dulaney charges
against Southern Railway in Wash
ington, that the Southern has purrhas-
ed water front at Charleston, s. c.,
and will expend $11 100000 ill putting
in coal wharves, it is announced that
the Holston Corporation has plsc.,as-
ed $50 feet of water front in the Char
lesion harbor and will also erect
docks. The Holston corporation is a
subsidiary of the Carolina. Clinchiield
& Ohio and the erection of the docks
will enable the Cfinchfield coal cor
poration to market its coal at the
Charleston harbor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-08-06
WILLIAMS BIBLE
CLASS PICNIC.

! Did you see that string of autos
Last Thursday afternoon
Speeding out on the pike road
That was finished up last June
Out with the Williams Bible Class
To the famous Taylor Spring
Where they feasted drank and
reVelled
And 1t didn't cost thing.
Grander than pOmp and spIend0r
OF palace or marble hall,
Is q feast in Gods great temple
With mOnarchs so great and tall.
They shut out the sun and noisy
life
Whether it laughs or grieves.,
And the spirit of God seems talking
To us in the whispering leaves.
Twas well Professor Gilbreath
With all his Bible Boys
Should gather in that forest hall
For feast and social joys.
That only friendship and good will
Should be the sparkling wine
And very one should look and feel
Most radient and divine.
There was no writing on the wall
No drunken reyel there,
But every hand at 6 p. m.
Reached for th bill of fare;
The way the good things disap.
peared
For half an hour at least,
thought the picnic equal to
A Sunday gospel feast.
Eve been to many picnics
But still can truly say
| never knew poor appetites
On single picnic day;
Ice cream and watermelOns
SO fast went out of sight
The darkeys beat the white, folks
And were happy all that night.
Tis blest fOretaste of Heaven
When Christian fellows reign,
No religious aristOcracy
On that account complain;
But they practice while they study
The thuths of sacred word
10 show the brotherhood of man
And FatherhOOd of God.
Glory to God in the highest
For his wonderful love to man.
And the promise of life eternal
Revealed in the Bible plan;
Long live our Bible teacher
To teach the Bible boys !
And lead all erring wanderers
To everlasting joys.
When the Master counts his Jewels
On final Judgment day,
May all the Bible Class boys
And our star crowned teacher say
We're glOriOusly invited
On the happy golden shore,
To the Lambs blest marriage ban.
quet
To praise God eyermOre.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-08-06

Ask your friends who do not al
ready subscribe for The Comet to give
you their subscriptions SO that you
may obtain the votes that go with
hem on the above scale. Ask those
who are already subscribers to renew
Ind give you the benefit of the votes
allowed on the same scale.
And remember: The above scale
will prevail during the entire contest.
There will not be any bonuses, extra
Jotes, double votes, or any variation
whatever from the scale announced
lbOve. So do not wait until later to
urn in subscriptions, expecting that
hey will get more votes than they
get now.
The Comet pledges its word that
his contest shall be conducted with
.bsolute fairness to all parties, and
If course the prizes will be awarded
Exactly as advertised.
Below will be found the standing of
:andidates to date:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-08-06
RENDERED UNCONSCIOUS
BY AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.

Miss Martha Russell was rendered
unconscious Tuesday by an electric
shock. The young woman was wait
Ing on the table in the home of DR..
W. J. Miller, and when she passed
within two feet Of the switchboard.
electricity came over the wires which
were charged when the top was knock
ed from pole half block from the
Miller home. At first she was thought
to be dead but after several moments
she revived.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-08-06
IS LYING AT
POINT OF DEATH
HOPE FOR RECOVERY CONE

Washington, Aug. 5.-At eleven
o'clock tonight Mrs. Wilson was rest
ing easily but her respiration was be-
ing assisted at times by artificial
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-08-06
Constipation Causes sickness.

Don't permit yourself TO beccme
constipated, as your system immedi-
ately begins TO absorb poison from re
backedup waste matter. Use DIR.
Kings New Life Pills and keep well.
There is no better safeguard against
illness. Just take one dose tonight.
25c at your Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-08-06
THE WIFE Of
WOODROW
WILSON
IS LYING AT
POINT OF DEATH
HOPE FOR RECOVERY GONE
The End is Regarded AS But a
Matter of Few Days,
Perhaps Hours.
Washington, Aug 5.-At eleven
o'clock tonight Mrs. Wilson was rest
ing easily but her respiration was be-
ing assisted at times by artificial
MRS. WOODF
Wife OF the Democratic President
Of the Woman's Natiol
MRS. WOODROW WILSON.

Wife Of the Presidential Nominee Honorary Presdenf
Of the Woman's National Democratic League
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-08-06

of death. Four months of almost un-
broken illness, complication of ner-
vous ailments and Bright's disease,
have sapped the vitality of the first
lady of the land. The end is regarded
as a matter of days perhaps. Her
husband and three daughters are at
her bedside and relatives have been
summoned. Physicians have been in
consultation for days but it was ad-
mitted at the white house tonight that
hope for her recovery had almost
vanished.
Conscious only at intervals, Mrs
Wilson has been cheerful and has call
ed constantly for her husband. Every
moment that could be spared from
urgent official duties have been de-
voted by the president to his wife.
At the side of his constant helpmate
and advisor, he wrote the tender of
good Offices appealing to the European
monarchs to stay their conflict. From
the sick room he has been giving di-
rections to the various department
heads for the relief of thousands Of
Americans stranded abroad. This
prss of domestic legislation, the
European war and the Mexican situ-
alton, and the furry over financial
conditions throughout the country
have weighed heavily on the president
as he has maintained his day and
night vigil.
For several days it has been known
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-08-06

Hot weather. Little clothing. Plenty
of water inside and out. DR.. Fahr-
ney's Tething Syrup. Babies don't
get sick.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-08-06

chung desperately to the hope that
she might survive the crisis, but her
frail constitution drained by months
of never-ending illness, has been un-
able to withstand the battle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27
A Disposal of
Ribbon Remnants

9 EVERAL thousand
~ useful lengths OF Silk
r ID b ons, comprising
many styles, widths and
colors, including Satins,
Satin-Taffetas, Fables,
Messalines, Crosgain and
Wash Ribbons, will be
placed on the Table
Square Wednesday at
very low prices for clear
ance.
An unusuar opportunity
to acquire desirable Rib
bons for trimmings, hair
bows, sashes. girdles and
fancy-work purposes.
-First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27
GOOD OPENING FOR "GAT" men

OF who business
Two OF them tried night
a him
% tonneau taking
Anderson wrgged loose after n halfhour.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27
Valenciennes Laces
55c Bolt
Halloween
Decorations
and
Fnvors
First
Floor.

VERY attractive values in valen-
' ciennes Laces. single and two
thread, daintily designed on round and
diamond meshes. including Edges and
Insertions. Bolt Of II yards. $50
FIRST Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27
CANNOT SOLVE Death OF GIRL

SOUTH BEND Ind. 27-Loca police admit
they solution of the murder OF Hazel Macn
pa
Charles Miller, uncle
OF
considered myself responsible GIRL neither
paid attention TO her"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27

Various candidates the womonl
Hotel Sander O'Clock wcdnes
speaker will discuss the Quincy poect
Adein consider
rement fund initiative H. Lundn progressive candidate
C.. J.. France and candidates
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27

With tho prosecuting attorneys fight looming large the
horizon rallies already planned
the principal contestants
Judge Fred republican will hold rally
the Grand house Saturday Alfred n. lundn
speaks the w. McCiei
land, democrat will speak MONDAY rally Thursday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27

A. Riddle candidate district
easily tho eestquad OF candidates office Riddle
social conditions lilo truly
sive heart and would bc credit in the state senate Hs type
entirely dkfercn, from the politician socks office
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27
FpEDEpICK6CNEESON

Women's Neck
pieces Reduced to
SOC
ITO quickly dispose OF
l. about 500 pieces OF
Women's Neekwear (this
seasons novelties) that
have become soiled and
damaged from handling,
we have marked them 10
sell Wednesday at a uni
form and very low price.
Included are:
Guimpes of Organdy
and Net In many styles
with standing and roll
collars.
Organdy Vestees with
roll collars.
High-neck Chemisettes
OF shadow lace.
Fichu Collars OF net
and chiffon, trimmed
with lace and tandem
broidery.
Flat Ner Collars trim
med with hand-embroid-
cry and many novelty
neckpieces, all priced for
clearance at SOC each.
First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27

effect
> a
Saturday
publ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27
Willow Armchair 81. rs

A V E r Y at
"A tractive val
ne is offered in
the large, COM
Portable E sy
Chair pictured, of
white or brown
willow. Price
$4.75.
Third Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27

the legislature the t7th district favor Of Franco progressive
elected the
billing I'M club Monday night
higher paanshp ought
Dliug candidate senator
Ed Palmer
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27

following telegram President Woodrow Wilson John
Fosary received at democratic headquarters here this
OF Judge w W.
the
Washington confidence the and quail
believe Judge Black will be accepted
This line interest
nd hope outcome-Woodrow Wilson"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27
Ladies' Home Journal
Patterns

so simple that even the novice can be
sure of good results. First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27

Chief oriffhs and Congressman Bryan Will ~ the
Grand house Wednesday Congressman Hum
phreys Senator Bob Ia Toilette and BY
the Congressional Record, will be laid bare.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27

meeting OF tho progressive precinct and will
held Friday o'clock Good cafeteria
the biz Hanson rally At tho Dreamiand rink
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27

Chairman Whitney Of che county republican eommitte
TO cry: Vote tho party ticket straight
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27
COUNTY JAIL FEEDING CRAFT
HEAR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
BOB HODGE TO TALK TONIGHT

IUVU IIUUul ~ HlN IUNIuII
s,o, job" Robert. il elected sheriff and MN. o.1rSa"
srSs'% n, Old county ".!f.sdos ar.r !. s.y
By which the sheriff. Of King county
os Ss,'@s ,s .Ss"S big s,. IN; 's used s
% 9' T ' Want 'tsar CUT
o est mob S s for MIKE
in the shomo hs training with shady politicians all his fe does
Tonight viii speak Pres. Club,
vsrs COMMISSIONS David Mckenzie tho russody honest man
lone fight against The win DR.
din candidate for will be other speakers.
The truth win and Howard who headed
president club admits eesiion
tho other day and was BY tho %enStcSeo World ero
Il believe going o be
. Ss make SS sG.s ss to 50 .ss. ba S' m S
third n race the state ,'''''
that a SIsS ,n' 81 eo@ ss 'I" s ss.S
@ earl. T"s .ns s s a". H"s
save Jone. from defeat he might jOs' we'll gay Good
Pubiesn indOsod Monday might big nee,
prOsressvos Powell
OF executive organize Dns
Frank s,eos i p ws "" and George
cronin the candidate. for tho LEGISLATURE
spoke ~ behalf o. Dne Carl smith n'eGns Tspasiean also
sTa, Elmer Iodt Mr. Rhodes and
OF Ed Palmer against sA'tes good
whitney county republican
to cry; Vote tho party ticket straight"
ssss ne pre- & .ss vi. , :,
to the biz Hanson rally at the preamiand rink.
Chief ornsh' and Congressman Will speak the
e,sS sso 's. By ...s Bob I .. an. s'S
the Congressional Record Will be laid bare
Riddle candidate for state .sh district
easily tho eequed OF tho eandaae. for that office RIDDLE
s a, heart and would DO credit in tho state SENATE His type
Tn. rl mi. n: sn'e, ssn.ier
speak the Saturday meetings arranged by tho
prosecuting attorneys nsh, looming the
horizon three downtown rslss have already bee" planned BY
the principal contestants
the Grand opsr, house saturday Alfred + lsod.
srs.ve speaks at the prss club tonight Robert w. mccisl
land. demoera. will MONDAY rally Thursday.
meeting womens
Good Governmn, league the Hotel stander at o'clock wedns
win consider teachers
for prosecuting attorney viii outline hi. policy in selecting deputies
C. J. France and other candidates win speak
candidate for
$ 70 elected
government
to be elected In the interests of good government cronn also In
against Ed Palmer
following Wilson John
May not express my deep interest in the candidacy OF Judge
Black United states have interest the
ty Of
and my Ps Ropo a, to the
WAS IN T0NN.-..NAME AND ALL
EiO, La ze Romandosh Fullerton whose ns1'ola', name
Mercantile time he hit Seattle
he vancouver, b. C., Russian consular agent
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27
BREAKERS CAFE LICENSE Renewed

Pedelty OF the Breakers cafe
saved by to in the city council Monday The dssntes
Counclmen Lnndy Cooley
Councilman authorizing the
engineering specifications bridges
unable decide which
the relative
their decision
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27

WHO IN IUWV.'.'NNM6 ANU NIL
Fullerton. nexttolast
himselfwas Seattle
of the Russian Volun
hit
he Vancouver, b. C., Russian consular agent
said he
which Mexico mas
| be who remember II border.
Fullerton said coming OF the liner NovoEood. the
Volunteer would naugurate freight and
business Of large proportions between This port and Russia
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-27
Y. W. C. A. OPENS GIRLS SCHOOL

n including
in trade efficiency arts and crafts and physical culture all cal
the working her life
NJ formerly head mistress OF the Well
. school, Zealand will charge
The Detroit times., 1914-12-01

A Los Angeles man wants a divorce
because his wife refused 10 do up his
fancy vests. Here is a divorce suit
that might have been prevented had
this man now and then left in a pocket
or one OF the vests the price or
movie tickets
1t has to be conceded that In the
days before there was central heat,
the small boy had 1t comparatively
easy. He may have been puzzled
somewhat as he contemplated the hole
in the chimney in view OF the size OF
Santa, but what must the boy OF today
think when the house is heated with
steam from outside and the only
chance for the jolly old fellow is one
OF those ventilation pipes?
The Detroit times., 1914-12-01
Little Old Belgium"


Little Old Belgium" translation
of Belgium ma petite yieille," which
this country is affectionately called
by her people, is a small book OF
verses written by Reginald Wright
Kaufman and dedicated 10 our own
Brand Whitlock.
Most of these poems have come
into being during the war and tell In
no uncertain language Mr.. Kaufman
opinion OF the kaiser, who Is called
This foul mad dog OF Potsdam, The
cut-throat liar OF Berlin tore into
shreds his covenant" treaty. etc.
These are vivid pictures in poetry and
are written from a heart oyerhowlng
with revolt at the horrible crimes
which have been committed on these
peace-loving innocent people. Some
are supposed to be the voice OF the
people themselves and throughout
runs their deep faith In the ultimate
goodness OF God.
II this little book Is true, nothing
we have read OF the Germans treat
ment OF Belgium is exaggerated. The
Comforter" which tells of a wounded
priest and his efforts to bring peace
and courage TO other wounded. is per
haps the best.
These verses show plainly that they
were dashed of at the height OF emo
tional experiences and carry -eenYlc
ton to the heart Henry Altemus co.
publishers, Philadelphia; % cents
The Detroit times., 1914-12-01
ANOTHER MA TON A AWLAKENED BY WAR
TO THE FACT THAT WHISKY is A CURSE

London demanding every sticter regulation of the
intoxicating liquors during the
disposition part patriotism
by treating the soldiers to drinks
The soldiers drink until they get drunk.
Military disgusted a practice
Lord Kitchener has issued protests against the treating o,
his soldiers, but without the desired results
Even the closing public 10 o'clock night has cured
the evil and stricter regulations inevitable
In his last days Lord Roberts made this appeal the public
tempting soldiers with liquor:
81 feel my duty point population that putting
temptation the of soldiers nudous treating them to
drink injurious them peudi chances of victory
Lord Kitchener recently made the appeal to the army for tenn
perance
recently joined doing their utmost
prepare themselves for with the least possible delay This
achieved and sobety they keep
themselves thoroughly fit and healthy
Sir chtonBrOwn the famous physician interview on
"Alcoho and the War;" said:
of mankind verify believe that but
coffee might have drunk itself to
death"
Sir James expressed the belief
important part this both actively and negatively that
responsible for crueltie and barbarties
The handling rife is delicate operation he
will perform it best who have had alcohol
another country to Its
national curse
France and Russia had eyes opened ago. with the
abnhe from the French soldier and vodka from
the Russian soldier and the manufacture OF the latter suspended by the
country would again the traffic
England that the she has
uated that has become naona
purpose the in Britain is critical
demanded the right of suffrage England
advsed their methods have had mind
day which the country would to do his duty
that these had mind for there are
duties than that going requiring
much patriotism; requiring minds clear clean and bright and
bodies poison hard strong and vigorous
stronger the mother interest what
England and while they have pleaded
vain, the of liquor has been getting its hold.
the deadly poisonous serpent showing angs plainly Eng
land prepared better for this
country blessed today by must have its opened
by the action of these countries
wage home protect there are
responsible positions government filed there big and
worked wealth be conserved;
large educational institutions be kept intact
sustained; law to be enforced and PEACE TO BE PRE-
SERVED
The call is for sober
this country blessed by will be asked to awaken and to
the whisky monster for the Of national prohibition is here
step and Russia and which Britain about
take the reform mighty impetus and deals to John
Barleycorn (very appropriately a staggering blow.
Russia, France and England drunken fighters
Intoxicating drink produces inferior representatives
in a that very life of these nations
Intoxicating drink weaker and inferior always
department in life and looks the United States
would really HAVE to Danish whisky it grasp its fine opportunity
the big nation peace, supreme among the nations
The Detroit times., 1914-12-01
A Censored Poem.

AT midnight In his. palace fine
The Turk lay taking forty winks,
Had saw in dreams the crescent shine
Above the high brow of the. Sphinx
He woke to smell the powder smoke
To hear the shrapnel shrilly scream
Oh. sadly then the Moslem spoke:
II would it still were but dream!
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-01
Good Measure.

When little Bennie brought the
milk off the front porch one cold
morning he found pillar OF the
frozen fluid sticking out OF the
bottle. "Oh, mamma" he cried. -
like our new milkman,"
as that so? Why?" asked the
mother
Showing her the bottle, Bennie ex-
claimed. "Our old milkman barely
filled the bottle, but this one heaps
II up.''-Baltimor Sun.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-01
In plain Prose

Young Reporter-The storm king
hurled his torn and tumbling torrents
over the ruins of the broken dismem-
bered edifce.
Old Editor-Whats that? What
do you mean, young fellow?
Young Reporter-I-er-the Hood
washed awav Pat McCann's COW
shed.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-01

ing that Cudahy broke one OF her
ribs There. Nr, Cudahy, your pack
ing firm La, ing Gxed the price or ribs.
settle.
Mexico has been free from battle
now for q sufficient length OF time
10 warrant all non-combatants getting
back again into their cellars.
An eastern man wrote TO "A news
paper iuquirlng how 10 feed skunks.
We would suggest serve-selt