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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-22
A Doctors Prescription fOr Cough
An Effective Cough Treatment.

One-fourth to one teaspoonful of
Dr. Kings New Discovery, AIKEN as
needed, will soothe and check Coughs,
Colds, and Ailments. You can't af-
ford to take the risk of serious ILL
ness, when so cheap and simple a
as Dr. Kings New Discovery
is obtainable. Go eto your Druggist
today, get bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery, start the treatment at
once. You will be gratified for the
relief and cure obtained. Advt
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-22
GREAT RECORD BY
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

Atlanta, Ca, July 16.-More thar
sixteen and half million passengers
"a number greater than the COM
bined population of Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky
were transported by the Southern
Railway during the year ended June
30 with only one fatal injury to a
passenger while on a train and that
one was standing on a car platform
in direct violation of the company's
rules.
Of this great number of passengers
not one was killed in a train acci-
dent.
This excellent record was shown
in the official figures given out today
indicating the high degree of safety
that has been attained in the hand
ling of Southern Railway passenger
trains.
In marked contrast are figures re-
Gently given out by President Fair
fax Harrison, of the Southern rail-
way, showing that during the same
period twelve persons riding in auto
mobiles We're killed in accidents at
public highway crossings, every one
of which accidents could have been
prevented had the driver of the car
observed the familiar warning, stop,
Look and Listen"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-22
MIR. AND MRS. BOYD
CHAPERONE HOUSE PARTY

Misses Maradin Prease, Myrtle Lyle
Florence Summers, Ruth Faw, Mary
Nell Dosser, Mildred Exum, Bernice
Green, Gertrude Williams; Messrs.
Bob Miller, Eugene Parsons, Fred
Lockett, Max Luck. Kyle Worley,
Jim Martin, Jack Lyle and Bob Dos
ser, Jr., are enjoying a house party
at Unaka Springs for ten days, chap
eroned by Mr.. and Mrs. John Boyd.
The management of this famous re-
sort should feel proud of having such
select crowds choose Unaka Springs
for their outings.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-22
ELKS'
WILL BUILD
NEW HOME
NEW BUILDING LOCATED
ON SPRING STREET
THREE STORIES IN HEIGHT
Beaumont Construction Company Has
the Contract, and the Building
When Completed viii Cost
About $25,OO0.

The building committee of the lo-
cal lodge of Elks, which has had un-
der consideration for some time the
construction of handsome new
home for the B. P. o. E.'s, has award
ed the contract for the erection of
the new building at an early date.
The contract was let to the Beau
mont Construction company, of Knox
ville,a nd the cost of the building
will be approximately $4,000.
The new home will be located on
Spring street, on the lot formerly oc-
cupied by the stores of Lyons Taylor
and Charles Brown. The building
will be three stories in height and
will have large basement. 1t will
be constructed of Kingsport brick
and will be, when completed, a very
handsome and commodious home. 1t
will be refurnished throughout. The
third story will be used exclusively
for the lodge and it's purposes, while
the second story will be used as a
large reception room for card par
ties. The lower floor will be used
for store rooms, Offices, etc.
The continued growth of the local
lodge necessitates the building of
this new home, which, when COM
pleted, will be one of the most hand
some of its kind in the south.
The work of razing the old store
and the work on the new
building will begin this week and
will be rushed to completion as ear
ly as possible.
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ers. Some of the business houses
also were patriotic enough to hang
out an American flag in honor of the
day." ....
Two men were crossing on Fulton
Ferry New York, one day. One said
to the other: How is business? ?"
The other answered: "Rotten!" The
other asked: What is your busi
ness?" "The egg business" said the
other. So, if any one should ask how
is patriotism in Johnson City, Tenn,
the answer must be, Rotten
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-22
NEURALGIA PAINS STOPPED

You don't need to suffer those agon-
izing nerve pains in the face, head
arm, shoulder, chest and back. Just
apply few drops of soothing Sloan
Liniment; lie quietly few minutes.
You will get such relief and comfort
Life and the world will look bright
er. Get bottle today. 8 ounces for
25c., at all Druggists. Penerates with
out rubbing. Advt
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-22
CAPTAIN MILBURN AT
NORTHERN M. T.. CHURCH

Captain Fl. e. F. Milburn, State del
egate to the National Anti-Saloon
Convention recently held in Atlantic
City, will give report thereon in an
address at the Northern Methodist
church Friday evening, July 23d, at
1880. There will be special music
for music lovers, special interest for
interest seekers. and a special well
come to each and all. The program
will be given under the auspices of
the Johnson City Equal Suffrage
League.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-22

Hot weather. Little clothing. Plen-
ty of water inside and out. DR.. Fahr-
ney's Teething Syrup. Babies don't
get sick. Advt
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-22

Our stove wood is dry, uniformly
cut anc ready to burn. Phone us
your order and get prompt delivery.
C. L. Bolton 13-4t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-22

Look out for hot days Cholera
Infantum. Don't worry-use DR..
Fahrney's Teething Syrup. rs cts.
Sample free. Advt.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-22
rru. Friends Of Cause.

The greatest friends of cause are
those who put their fingers on the
weakest spot and try to find remedy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-22
CARE FOR
THE FLAG
ALWAYS
OMISSION EFFECTIVE
AS COMMISSION
REVERENCE FOR OLD GLORY
Urged by Colonel James Sample of
the Soldiers Home, and He Calls
Special Attention to fragrant
Abuses of Stars and Stripes


Below will be found the full text
of Col. Samples article as published
in the Knoxville Journal and Tribune
of July II. We are very glad to re-
produce it and second the motion,
as it were.
National Military Home,
Johnson City. Tenn. July II.
Editor Comet:
Noting your item in issue of July
Is, 1915, in reference to "Old Glory"
on Science High School. will call
your attention to the fact, that at
this present time there is another
case OF disrespec to the Flag on an
educational institution in Johnson
City. At the public school, Martha
Wilder, there has been the Stars and
Stripes displayed continuously all
through the storms, wind and rain
for the past three months or more.
If ever there was a time when our
National Ensign should be revered
and respected, now is the time.
There is not day or an hour but
what we will likely be called upon to
compel respect for what it repre-
sents.
Our noble President and new Sec
retary of State, Mr. Lansing, are do
ing all that wisdom and the prayers
of the whole nation can do TO honor
ably maintain and preserve our neu-
trality and rights as nation.
AS said in IF So, Why SOP" in
Sundays Journal and Tribune of Ju-
ly 11th; The American flag is a
thing too sacred to be treated with
contempt for base purposes, and
only wish the whole of that article
could he read by every school boy and
girl in Johnson City, and that every
day, as it is in other cities, our Ma
tional Emblem will be displayed over
the school house while school is in
session. and taken down when school
is out, according to rules established
for that purpose. Do this. Pro aris
ct focis-for our alters and firesides.
Yours truly,
JAMES SAMPLE.
II So, Why Sol
Well-What about it?
1t Is this: The American flag is a
thing too sacred to be treated with
contempt and for base purposes. 1t
typlfies too much for that. 1t came
into being at time when war was
being waged for freedom and liberty,
independence, day. which has just
been more enthusiastically celebrated
throughout the land than was ever
known for many years Except in
Johnson City, Tenn is the day we
celebrate when delivered from the
yoke of tyranny.
This flag stands not alone for
these precious boons in our own
country but for all humanity
1t is the visible type of q great
principle, that of civil, political and
religious liberty. 1t stands for prin-
Our stove wood is dry, uniformly
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-22

YEsI-WE DO JOB PRINTING.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-22

Below will be found the full text
of Col. Samples article as published
in the Knoxville Journal and Tribune
of July II. We are very glad to re-
produce it and second the motion, !"
as it were.
Evening star., 1915-04-13
WOULD EXTEND SCOPE
OF AUTO SPEED LIMIT
Piney Branch Citizens Association
Also Favors Change in Build
ing Regulations.

Three important resolutions were
adopted at. last nights meeting of the
Piney Branch Citizens Association. held
in the Iowa Avenue Methodist Episcopal
Church at o'clock. j. A. Chamberlain.
president of the association, presided over
the meeting.
E. e. Clement, chairman of the COM
mittee on law and order. proposed two Of
these resolutions. The first asked the
District Commissioners to extend the
speed limit of twelve miles per hour for
automobiles out as far as Brightwood
The second favored a change in the build
ing regulations which will require the in
stallation in each new structure of a gas
cut-ofY which shall act automatically in
case Of fire.
The third resolution proposed by w
F. Peabody. chairman Of the commit
tee on streets. sidewalks and lights,
favored the putting of the electric
wires of the neighborhood under
ground
A considerable amount of unfinished
business was referred to committees
for consideration and later action.
What was announced to be the most
important matter of this nature was
the suggestion Of John F. Robb, alter
nate delegate to the Federation of Cit
izens' Associations. that 1t be suggest
ed to the congressional committee In
charge of the investigation Of the fiscal
District of Columbia that a board of
impartial experts be appointed to ap-
portion a fair taxable valuation on
property of District residents.
Evening star., 1915-04-13
POLICE UNIFORM PROBE
NOW NEARING A CLOSE
Recommendations and Testimony
May Be Sent to City Heads
This Week.

Taking Of testimony in the investi-
cation being conducted into the meth
DDS OF the police department in award
ing contracts for uniforms probably
will be finished tomorrow or next day.
Among the witnesses who appeared
before tho committee this morning
were Harry kaufman of the Harry
Kaufman Company of Washington,
which submitted the lowest bids for
uniforms in 1906, although the con-
tract in that year was awarded to
Fechheimer & Son of Cincinnati. At
torney julius /. Peyser, who represent
ed the local concern in protesting
against the award Of the contract, also
testified before the committee today.
Mr.. Peyser said that the protest which
he made in 1905 was sent to Maj. Syl-
vester as head of the department, but
that his firm did not hold Maj. Syl-
vester responsible for the awarding OF
the contract to the Cincinnati compet-
itor.
It is expected that a representative Of
Fechheimer & Son will appear before
the committee today or tomorrow. Maj.
Sylvester was expected to testify some
time today. The committee probably
will transmit its Recommendation. to-
gether with a transcript of the testi-
mony. to the Commissioners before the
end OF the week.
Evening star., 1915-04-13
L.C. c. AGAIN TO HEAR
RAILWAY COMMUTERS
Patrons of B. & o. and Pennsyl-
vania Railroads, Respectively,
Given Dates.

Commuters along the Metropolitan
branch Of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road will have another inning before
the interstate commerce commission In
their fight to prevent the railroad from
increasing rates. when that body will
take testimony on the complaint OF the
commuters against the withdrawal OF
the two-day round-trip ticket to sta
tions west of Rockville. The hearing
today was set for April %.
Basis for Complaint.
In the tariffs filed with the commits
sion proposing an increase in rates.
among the changes was the withdrawal
of the two-day round-trip ticket TO
it in force between that station and
Washington. The effect was to force
those travelling between Washington
and stations west of Rockville even
for just day to purchase thirty
day round-trip ticket at much high
er rate. The Baltimore and Ohio left
the ticket in force at stations between
Rockville and Washington, it is de-
clared. because of electric railway COM
petition.
The Metropolitan Branch Commuters
Association filed formal protest with
the commission against the act of the
railroad. declaring that the people west
of Rockville were Disseminated against
in that they did not enjoy the same
privileges as those east of Rockville.
Date for Pennsylvania Commuters.
The complaint of the commuters
along the line of the Pennsylvania
railroad between Washington and Bal
timore will be given hearing before
the interstate commerce commission
April %. it was announced today. In
creases in the commutatior rates on
this line into and out of Washington.
similar to those which the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad sought to put into
effect on its Metropolitan and Balti-
more Washington branche ). became ef-
fective December Is last.
In February a number OF individual
commuters filed q formal complaint
against the new rates. and II Is this
complaint upon which evidence will be
taken April %.
Evening star., 1915-04-13
GRAND JURYS INQUIRY
. ON DEATH Of MISS HELM
Witnesses Are Heard Within Twen-
ty-Four Hours After Action
by the Coroner.

within twentyfour hours after they
had been held by a coroners Jury on a
charge of being responsible for the
death of Miss Alberta G. Helm, a nurse
who was run down and killed by an
automobile Sunday, the case of five
young men was being presented to the
grand jury.
At the inquest at the District morgue
yesterday afternoon the jury held Rob-
ert L. Pearson, chauffeur. twenty-five
years old. Of 1905 4th street southeast;
William H. Tayman, twenty-five years
old. clerk. 5a7 5th street southeast:
William c. Kelley. twenty-five years
old, painter. S13 E street southeast;
John L. Callan. twenty-five years old,
timer. 10s 9Th street northeast, and
James c. Watson. twenty -four years
old. an elevator operator, 218 Kentucky
avenue southeast. for the action Of the
grand jury.
Witnesses Before Grand Jury.
The witnesses who gave testimony at
the inquest were Immediately summon
ed to appear before that body today.
At the inquest testimony was given to
show that the men in the automobile
which struck and killed Miss Helm on
18th street near Piney Branch bridge
were under the influence Of intoxicants
and that the machine was being op-
Grated at a high speed.
Assistant United States Attorney
Charles w. Arth represented the gov
ernment at the inquest. while Attorneys
Wilton J. Lambert and Rudolph Yeat-
man appeared for the young men.
Bodv Forwarded tn Iinden Pa
The body Of Miss Helm was removed
to an undertaking establishment and
prepared for burial 1t was taken to her
home at Linden, Pa. this afternoon for
interment.
Evening star., 1915-04-13
CAPT. E. H. RIPLEY DEAD.
Eighty Year-0ld Veteran of Civil
War Long in Pension Bureau.

Capt. E. H. Ripley. eighty years old.
veteran of the civil war and an em-
ploye of tho pension bureau since 1869,
died Sunday morning at his residence,
100 6th street northeast, following
short illness. Funeral services were
held at the home at 10 o'clock this
morning. and interment was at Ar
lington national cemetery, under au-
spices of Farragut Post OF the Grand
Army of the Republic.
Capt. Ripley was a native of Connec-
ticut- In his early manhood he was a
whaler. and. returning from a cruise.
he heard OF the civil war and enlisted
In the sth Connecticut Infantry. He
was wounded at the battle Of Antietam
while leading his company.
During his long service in the record
division of the pension bureau he held
many important positions. He was
member of the Waugh NJ. E. Church.
having Joined more than thirty years
ago.
His wife, Mrs. Mary Ripley. and a
daughter. Mrs. Emma Coates, surviye
him.
Evening star., 1915-04-13
ITALY ISSUES ORDERS TO ARMY
INDICATING NEARNESS OF WAR
Officers Directed to Dull Metal on Their
Uniforms and the Scabbards of
Their Swords.

ROME, April IL, via Paris, April 13.-
An order Is printed in the Military
Journal directing all army officers to
dull the metal of their uniforms and
the scabbards of their swords. This
is a measure which usually is adopted
on the eve OF war.
After receiving a warning from the
minister of war that in case Of mob
ilization the public schools would be
used to house troops, the municipal
council met tonight (Monday) to dis
cuss what measures would be taken in
such an emergency.
Women to Fill Places.
1t was decided to have school ses-
sions continued in hired buildings, sub
stituting women for male teachers who
would be called to the colors.
1t also was decided that SO far as
possible street cars and other public
utilities would be operated by women,
provided mobilization resulted in a
shortage of male employees.
Wild Rumors Circulated.
A long audience granted by King
Evening star., 1915-04-13

Charles H. Clark, Gus T. Chaconas, Adam
Cokinos. Grasses Brothers, Cozanas Broth
ers. District Transfer Company, Duiin
Lunch Company. J. Carl Darnell. John
Demetriou. John Doonis. H B. Davidson.
Eberly's Sons. Inc. Constantine Efantis.
A. NJ Fisher. E. X. Fox. T. Grfner, s.
Ginsberg. r. NJ. Henderson. George c.
Heon, r. Harrison Johnson, jerks &
Sons. Harry kokones, Karadinos Bros,
E. Kountakis, Nick Lymberopoulos. J. E.
Lewis. Wallace Luchs. J. J. hampton
Company. J. William Lee. H. B. Lefas,
Morrison Paper Company. Marris &
vouzicas. Peter Mantis. Arthur Newman.
Speros Petrulias. John r. Peak. William
f. Payne, G. c. Paufs. Maurice D. Rosen-
berg, c. Roumel, Steve Diamond Com
pany. Nathan Sickle. N. L. Sansbury.
Peter Sindeton & Co. II. N. Taplin, Axis
Toggas. United States Government Ad-
vertiser, Gus vekrakos. Harry 8. Welsh.
George Y. Worthington, F. P. Weller.
Henry Wassmann. NJ. NJ. Wyville, A. Zois,
George lagos. Judge c. S. Bundy. Diamond
Lunch Company. Capital Towel Service,
w H. Fisher. A. p. Gustave. f. Heiden-
heimer. NJ. Z. Horton. Bernard Hard
ing, John F. Jarvis. George c. Jordan.
j. Carr, D. La.ughran. Solomon Lewis.
Neuman. D. A. O'Connor. D. J. O'Con-
nor, Harry Peyton, John Richardson, L.
H Rowland, A. H. Van Deusen, s. r.
Waters. H. NJ. Wagner. Washington
w Woodworking Company. E. o. Wagon
horst. Young & Co. BENZ. w. Reiss,
Betty Schneider. Harry ]. Lee. H. w.
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Isabel Worrell Bell.
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sl.O0-William Paul Poroth. Confed-
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Dr. +. A. Marcy. Frederick Narcisen &
Bro. A. II. Rogan. W. r. Smith. John
W. pabney.
80 cents-I T.. Berkle
Evening star., 1915-04-13
METHODIST PROTESTANT
MISSIONS FL0UR|SH|NG
Conference Members Anxiously
Await Announcement of Min
isterial Appointments for Year.

Despite the great war raging N
Europe. the spirit and power Of the
Cross is not fond able vainiy ir-
vented. Such WAS the emphatic dec
laration contained in tho report OF the
committee on missions. read and adopt
ed at this mornings session Of the
Maryland annual conference OF tho
Methodist Protestant Church. whIo-
closes tonight at the Rhode Island Ave
nue. Church. DIR. u. L. Greenfield WAS
chairman of the committee.
The concluding session tonight viii
be fraught with anxiety to the minis
terial delegates. as President Bowers
Will then announce the appointments
Tor the ensuing year. 1t is said that
there probably will be quite a lars"
number Of changes in the conference.
but that there will he but few changes
In Washington pulpits
Rev. pr. J. N Holmes. who wa>
granted superannuated relations yes
terday and then made eligible to ap-
pointment by President Bowers as cor
ference evangelist and travelling church
extension agent. a new office N thu
conference. this morning explained tho
nature OF his future work. at the meet
Officers Reelected.
Rev. J. L. Mills and the other orioers
the exception OF the second vice presi-
dent. to which Office g. A. Morris was
elected. The board of managers re
mains the same last year. with tho
exception OF :. F. Casscu taking tho
place of T. q. Grouse
The report of the committee on tho
Church Home at Westminster, Md, was
accepted. carrying a provision for
lady visitors" from the charges to tho
home.
The report OF the faculty recommend :
ing that IL L. Norris. J. y. Link. A.
Halderman, J. +. George. q. " Alex
ander. G.. A. Robinson. w. l. jump. r
NJ. r. Schauer. l.. s. Owens, A. X. Mid
dleton, w. II. Beckwith, II. II. Carroll.
E T. kirkley and 7. y. Medling he
granted license to administer ordi-
nances was adopted
DR.. Grouse is presiding at the se.-
sfons today. DR.. Bowers will preside
tonight at the final session
Evening star., 1915-04-13
G. w. U. GENERAL ALUMNI
ELECT OFFICERS TONIGHT
Organization to Fill Three Vacancies
on Board Of Trustees of
Institution.

Election of officers for the ensuing
year will be held at the annual bust
ness and social meeting of the General
Alumni Association of the George
Washington University, to be held at s
o'clock tonight in the assembly hall Of
the Arts and Sciences building, 2o33
G street northwest.
Three vacancies on the board of trus-
tees of the institution are to be filled
by the alumni. One was caused by the
death Of Adds B. Browne and the other
two by the expiration of the terms OF
Theodore W. Noyes and Alexander T.
Stuart.
The nominating ballot contains the
names of Theodore w. Noyes. II; Mel
vile Church, '79; Joseph Stewart. 50.
second assistant postmaster general
DR.. D. Olin Leech. 's7, physician and
present president OF the alumni asso
citation; Ernest L. Thurston, '93. super
intendent of public schools: Walter W
Warwick. '95. assistant controller OF
the Treasury: Percival Hall, '9s, presi-
dent of the Columbia Institution for
the Deaf; E. Roger Boyle. '99. civil en-
gineer, and Stanton c. Peelle. '93. law
Evening star., 1915-04-13

George Macaulay Booth has completed
his committee which will devise means
for obtaining sufficient supplies of war
materials for Great Britain and her
allies.
The committee the Times says held its
first meeting yesterday. The names Of
Its members have not been made pub
lie. but all are business men.
The governments search for men to
make munitions of war took on a new
phase yesterday. A government inspec-
tor visited the offices of the municipal
authorities at Surbiton and examined
the lists of all the workmen employed
by the municipality, eighteen of whom
will receive communications from the
war office. indicating that they have
been transferred to work on munitions.
The inspector said that all tho local
authorities will be placed in the same
position shortly.