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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-08
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The tear comes quicker, the
laugh comes slower;
The courage is lesser to do
and dare; ' 2 -
And the tide of joy in the heart
falls lower So
And seldom covers the reefs
of care.
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But all true things in the world
seem truer, 8.
And the better things of earth
seem best,
And friends are dearer as friends
are fewer.
And love is all as our sun
dips west.
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The days grow shorter, the
nights grow longer; es-,
The headstones thicker along
the. way; ~
And life grows sadderss but love
grows stronger,
For those who walk with us
day by day.
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FOR .RENT-FARMS.
FOR RENTL19O acres well improved farm
In Cottonwood valley, Ia mile of town,
125 acres cultivated; IS acres bottom; cash
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FOR RENT-1GO acre farm southwest 90
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SALE

60 acres near Topeka, house rooms,
good silo, small barn. We must sell this
farm and will take $25 per acre less than
its value. No trades. Phone 1852.
BRICK HOUSE, known as the Crumrine
house at 1873 Western ave-, for sale; to
be removed. F.. A. Derby, 612 N. e. Bldg.
TWO Improved east front lots. cheap.
Phone 5O67-K-3
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BUSINESS CHANCES.
FOR SALE+We have an attractive Nov
ing Picture show proposition to offer
some party that has the cash. Address
Stevens Bros. Peoples Theater, Smith
A SMALL established business that will
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Kansas ave. -
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FARM CUT $4,000

On macadam road, only 21a miles from
Topeka st. car, 70 acres, all tillable, impd.,
IS a. alfalfa, just cut from 81, 600 to 5000,
fine layout for the money. See Exclusive
agents. COttrell Co.. 107 e. It'll. Tel. 556.
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NOT AN ISOLATED CASE
Many Similar Cases in Johnson City
and Vicinity.

This Johnson City mans story CIV
en- here is not an isolated case by
any means; week after week, year
after year, our neighbors are telling
similar good news.
D. M. Walters, deputy sheriff, 305
W. Maple St., johnson City, says:
my back was lame and sore and
ached constantly. found it hard to
do any bending or lifting. The kid
ney secretions passed too freely. l
used one box of Doan's Kidney Pills,
that 1 got from the Gregory Drug
Co., and they fixed me up all right.
| have had no kidney trouble since. "
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kindey remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Walters had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Props, Bufaflo, N. Y. Advt.
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OFFICIAL CREDIT GIVEN FOR
DESIGNING STARS AND BAR!

Richmond Va. June 2.-The credit
for having designed the first flag OF
the Confederate States-the "Stars
and Bars"-is awarded to the late
Major Orren Radolph Smith, of Louis
burg, N. c., by the United Confede-
rate veterans' committee, appointed
to investigate the matter. The report
of the committee was submitted to
the reunion here today by General c.
Irvine Walker, of Summerville, S. c.,
chairman. Other members of the
committee who signed the report are
Major General Thomas Green, Pine
Bluff, Ark, and Major General John
p. Hickman, Nashville, Tenn.
The subject has been one of con-
troversy for many years, and the in
vestigation and conclusions of the
committee, which was assisted in
gathering evidence by committees of
the Daughters of the Confederacy,
Sons of Confederate Veterans and
the Confederate Southern Memorial
Associa ton, are considered of much
historic interest. The veterans re-
port states that most exhaustive
examination of the whole matter was
made. The findings are given, in
part, as follows:
william Porcher Miles, for the
committee on flag and seal of the
Confederacy, made report to the pro-
visional congress of the Confederate
States, at Montgomery, Ala, March
A, 1861, and with this report was sub
mitted the selected design of the
flag. Mr.. Miles reported that some
thing vas conceded by the committee
to what seemed trong desire to re-
tain at least suggestion Of the old
stars and Stripes. The design sub
mitted by the committee and subse-
quently approved by the congress,
was practically the same as the Stars
and Stripes except that the bars, red,
white and red, were substituted for
the thirteen stripes.
"The Miles report brought out that
the Southern people earnestly loved
the old union; that they seeded
therefrcm with deep regret when
forced to do to maintain their rights
as free people, and that this attach
ment was so strong that the congress
al committee was Obliged to rec
old Glory"
There were two claimants for the
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in this country, the influence of the
United States for the advancement of
the worlds civilization would be neg
ligible.
Mr.. Bryan's theory carried into
practice would make for information
al barbarism instead of international
peace.
War is the last resort of an intelli-
gent nation. War is thing that an
intelligent nation seeks to avoid by
all honorable means, but there are
times in the life of a nation when
war itself is short cut to a long
peace.
To go into controversy determin-
ed that no proyocation will make one
fight against fighting adversary.
would mean the triumph of the adj
versary.
To engage in business with deter
mination never to have lawsuit, and
to make this determination public,
would make the business exceedingly
precarious.
For a nation to conduct it's rela-
tons with other countries under a
policy of never resorting to arms to
vindicate its rights would make that
nation the victim of the ambitions of
it's competitors in the affairs of the
world.
) The Prince of Peace was once ex-
ceedingly angry. He scourged the
money changers from the temple.
They were usurers and usury in those
days was regarded as high crime,
If the money changers had made vio-
lent resistance their restance would
have been overcome by force.
We do not know what result the
presidents note is freighted with,
but we believe the danger of acute
friction would have been less had it
not been made public othe world
that there was a division in the cab
met.
Mr.. Bryan is probably sincere in
his views, but the cause that he ad-
vocates will not be forwarded by his
tactics.
The supreme duty of every Ameri-
can today is to be ready to give his
support to whatsoever position the
president of the United States will
take. 1t is NO time for a division of
forces.
If with the note to Germany there
goes the information that 100,000,000
American citizens are as one with
the president of the United States,
are ready to accept the consequences
of his act, are ready to vindfcate the
principles he enunciates, then indeed
will the letter be given profound con-
Commercial Appeal.
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honor of having designed the Stars
and Bars, the veterans committee
states, and evidence in support of
their claims was represented by and
on behalf of each. The claimants were
Major 0rren Randolph Smith (now
Iselected), of Louisburg, N. c., whose
claim was represented by his daugh-
ter, Miss Jessica R. Smith, and Nicola
Marshall, an artist, who, in 1861,
liven i'll Marion, Ala, and is now a
resident of Louisville, Ky. Mr.. Mars
chalI's claim was filed by his wife
and supplemented by Mrs. Chappell
Cory. of Birmingham, Ala. The tes-
timony submitted was considered
.'lts. First, that of
contemporaneous or local opinion OF
the facts; second, that of the direct
evidence of persons other than the
claimants as to the designing and
submission of the design to the flag
committee of the Confederate con-
gress, and, third, that of statements
made personally by the claimants.
Reviewing the testimony, the re-
port continues, the committee finds.
"That is was the belief, in 1861, of
persons residing in the immediate
vicinity of the residence of the claim
ants, that each of aid claimants had
submitted he chosen design.
( ",,Fhat the lady who made Major
Smiths model and four other persons
who saw her making it testified that
the flag was Major Smiths design,
that it was sent to the Confederate
authorities at Montgomery and that
it was the same as the Stars and
Bars as 6 adopted by the Confederate
congress. Claimants of Mr. Marschall
stated they did not deny that Major
Smith sent model to Montgomery.
There is no evidence whatever sub
mitted show that any person testi-
flying except Mr.. Marschall, himself,
ever saw his model, or of their own
knowledge knew that such was made,
or that it was handed to the Confed-
crate congressional committee.
Your committee is not, from the
evidence before it, convinced that Mr..
Marschall ever submitted design for
the flag The evidence does show that
Major Smith did submit design.
Your committee is convinced that
Major Smith did submit design. AS
the design which the congressional
committee submitted with it's report,
which was adopted, the evidence
most clearly she's to be the same as
Major Smiths design, it is reasonable
to conclude that Major Smith submit
ted the design of the Stars and Bars
flag of the Confederate States.
'.Your committee ould therefore re-
port, after a most careful considera-
ton and thorough investigation, that
the honor of having designed the first
leg of the Confederate States, known
as the Stars and Bars is due and
should be awarded by the United
Confederate Veterans to the late Maj.
Orren Randolph Smith, of Louisburg,
N. c."
o~mmittce transmits with the
report transcript of all the evidence
and affidavits submitted in the in
vestigation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-06-10
LOUISVILLE /
BOOSTERS |
WERE HEHE

The Boosters from Louisville arriv-
ed In Johnson City this morning at
6 o'clock on their Trade Boosters
Special over the Southern from Bris-
toll. There were 105 members of the
Louisville Commercial Club in the
party representing many of the vari-
Gus Industrial and commercial inter-
ests of Louisville. They Travelled in
special train of Pullman's with two
diners and a baggage car to carry the
dry cleaning chemicals for use in dry
states.
At o'clock President Barton, of
the Johnson City Commercial Club,
with committee of associate boos-
tiers took the party in hand and dis
tributed them in fifty or more auto
mobiles, giving each car member
of the local committee to act as
guide and interpreter. The Model
Mill truck carried the special band
with the Boosters and the party drove
over the city, through the Soldiers
Home, visited the barracks, the mess
hall and power house, circled the
grounds and passed through the
South gate to the State Normal
grounds, thence through the Carter
addition and back to the Majestic
Theatre for an exchange of cordiali-
ties. President Barton presided as
master of ceremonies and called upon
Cy H. Lyle to welcome the Kentucky
Colonies, as the mayor of the city
was not present Mr.. Frank Carsell,
chairman of the speakers committee
of the Boosters, responded and intro
duced the personal representative of
the mayor of Louisville, Mr.--,
the city attorney. He was followed
by Mr.. w. o. Head, president of the
Louisville Water Co. and formerly
mayor of Louisville. The 30 minutes
of literary festivities was closed by
Rev. George Green, a former Ken
tuckian who got his eyes opened and
moved to Johnson City.
It's impossible to convey to our
readers the impression Johnson City
made upon the party. They were SO
well pleased they were amazed. 1t
is by long odds the best town they
have seen or will see on their trip.
They came, saw and were captivated
by Johnson City, the colorado of
East Tennessee, as expressed by Mr..
Head, in his remarks voicing the
unanimous opinion of tn eparty.
The pleasure of the visit was mu-
tual. Johnson City was glad to have
them and they could not hide their
delight at being here. Johnson City
has captured many Kentuckians that
we are proud of and it is our desire
to capture many more, if the party
here today is fair sample of those
left in that commonwealth.
The special, under the personal SUI
pervision of G. E. Burchfield, train
master of the Southern, left at $3.50
for Greeneville and other points in
their itinerary.
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pop,
BRYAN'S RESIGNATION

Mr.. Bryan's resignation will stiffen
the neck of Germany.
Mr.. Bryan resigns because he IS
opposed to saying or doing anything
that might lead to war.
Mr.. Bryan has aggravated the dan
ger of a violent rupture with Ger
many. The importance of his resig-
nation will be exaggerated abroad
Some will believe that Mr.. Bryan has
behind him a great number of Amer
leans. This may cause Germany to
think that the country is divided.
It would hive been better for that
peace which Mr.. Bryan so earnestly
believes in If ne had resigned sever
al months ago, or If he had withheld
his resignation until we had come to
a peaceful understanding or to an
absolute break with Germany.
Mr.. Bryan is determined that moth
ing would cause him to advocate a
resort to arms. Then he is for peace
at any price.
That nation whose policy is peace
at any price is a dying nation. Mr..
Bryan entertaining these views
should never have taken The office
of secretary Of state.
washington. Jackson and Lincoln
were for peace. They resorted to
war as the last resort. That great
Democrat, Jefferson, was for peace,
but even he was active in the revo-
luton.
Mr.. Bryan's views turned into a
national policy would mean national
suicide. with such a policy enforced
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-06-10
ELECTION NOTICE.

BY virtue of the authority vested
in us as election commissioners for
Washington County, Tennessee, an
election will be opened and held in
the City of johnson City, Tennessee,
at the usual voting places, on We'd
nesday, June 16, 1915, for the pur-
pose of electing a mayor for the City
of johnson, Tennessee, and two al
dermen each from the first and sec
and wards to serve for two years.
Said election will be opened and held
during legal hours by the following
officers:
First Ward Officer, s. w. Wilson;
Judges, e. s. Wolfe. L. T. Duke, M.
Clyde Hodge; Assistant Registrar,
Capt VIM. Thorn.
Second Ward officer, Frank Gra-
ham; Judges, r. j. Lusk, Ed. Strain,
L. C. Hoss; Clerks, Folsom Beckner,
H. DeArmond; Assistant Registrar,
Geo. H. Berry.
This May IL. 1915.
u. G. REEVES, Chm.
P. H. WOFFoRD, Sec.
w. M. HYDER,
Election Commissioners for Washing
ton County, Tennessee.
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{. ]. VAUGHT
ANNOUNCES
HIS POLICY

Hon. e. J. Vaught is making the
race for mayor as the peoples. can.
didate and opposed to ring rule. In
a circular just issued he makes the
following interesting announcemnt:
1 am the candidate of no party, nc
man, no clique or ring, but the can
didate of the people, with no strings
on me for any job or position thai
might be at my disposal, if elected.
Don't you think it is time to be
delivered from the shackles of ring
ruler" If so, now is the time to talk
and the 10th of June is the time to
vote
l believe in expending the public
money where it will benefit the great
est number of people possible, and
not for the sole benefit of the "fav-
ored few" The funds for building
and maintaining streets should be as
equally distributed as possible. There
are certain sections of the city, dense
ly populated, upon which there has
not been a single dollar expended for
years.
l am in favor of devising ways and
means for the creation of a sinking
fund to take care of bonded indebt-
edness as it falls due. This is done
by every up-to-date city, county and
state. Why not Johnson City fall in
line?
1 am opposed to increasing the
floating indebtedness of the city, or
carrying that which has been hereto
fore created by bad management, any
longer than is necessary to dispose
of it in business-like manner. The
expeditures should be kept within the
annual appropriation.
I favor the enforcement of the
laws and the ordinances of the city
justly and equally against those who
violate them-the rich and the poor,
the white and the colored alike.
favor wise and equitable adj
justment of the ordinances of the
city and its affairs in general, such
as will invite foreign capital to our
city for the building of industries
which will employ the laboring peo-
pie of the city, thereby creating
large pay rolls, the result of which
will be benefit to all.
l am opposed to public service cor
porations taking advantage Of, or
bottling up the city by procuring I'M
reasonable franchises or contracts.
Neither do / believe in the city or
its citizens demanding unreasonable
concessions from said corporations.
In other words, I believe in a square
deal, fair and impartial treatment to
one and all, and upon this principle
respectfully solicit your support,
and, if elected, upon this theory, will
1 faithfully discharge theduties of the
office.
A Word Of Warming
Don't be deceived by the old politi-
cal ward-healers that are backing the
Ring" they will promise you any
thing and everything to get your vote,
and give you nothing but the "Hoss"
laugh after it is over.
Yours truly,
e. ]. VAUGHT.
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Property Owners cost about......-..$s

This can be divided into 10 annual payments of about
$365 each including interest Oilng the street after
ward will cost about $500 a year per lot.
BY this you will see that it will only cost the owner
of 50foot lot about $685. year to have good street
in front of the property and at the time get all the
benefits of having the whole street improved Many cit
ties ong their streets have done for years.
and like them fine
believe this is the thing for to do with our unpav-
ed streets If the residents of any street decide on
asphalt LATER the curbs and cutters will be in and will cut
the cost that much The work speak of will give us just
what we want at what afford to pay for it. and
the city will be able to do its part good many miles of
it. We can all live on good streets.
have been giving the subject considerable attention
for year or two, and know what talking about It
not my idea to force these improvements on unwilling
residents but to allow streets improved in this way where
the residents petition for hem long the city has the
money to do her share It will be well for those interest
ed to go to the city recorder for blanks that you
get started with your petition The money will soon be
spoken for if you much interested as am.
Very truly,
p M. WARD
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-06-10
CAROLINA
CLINCHFIELD AND
OHIO RAILWAY,
In effect November rs, 1914.
Eastrn Standard Time.

NORTHBOUND.
1855 a. M, and 5:1S p. NJ, for Ford
town and Kingsport, Tenn, Cameron,
va.-Tenn., speers Ferry. st. Paul and
Dante, Va.
SOUTHBOUND.
HAS a. M. for Erwin and Unaka
Springs, Tenn, Toecane, huntsville,
Pensacola and Marion, N. c., and Spar
hamburg, s. c.
5:1S p m, for Unicoi and Erwin,
Tenn.
For definite and additional informa-
ton apply at ticket office or to
CHAS. T. MANDEL,
Asst. General Pessengar Agent,
johnson City, --- Tennessee.
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BRADLEY WILL FIGHT THE
CASE TO A FINISH

News of the arrest of Nathan Brad
ley, who was formerly connected with
the Bradley Furniture Co., at Eliza
bethton, and his having been bound
to court on the charge of being i'm
plicated in the burning of the plant
at that place few months ago, has
just been made known. The lass to
the company by the fire was $4,000,
which was insured at $4,000, most
of the insurance being alleged wild
cat" companies.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-06-10
Respectfully,
c. P. FAW.

Having been solicited by quite a
number of the citizens of Johnson
City, ! have decided to announce my
self a candidate for Alderman from
the First Ward, subject to the will OF
the voters in the coming election to
be hel in johnson City on the 18th
day OF June, 1915.
If elected, 1 will endeavor to serve
the people according to my bes'
Judgment and ability, looking to the
welfare and interest of the city and
its citizens at all times, regardless OF
politics and individual interests.
FRANK L. THOMAS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-06-10
II. KNOX BRYSON APPOINTED
COMMISSIONER OF AGRI.

Nashville, June oh. Knox Bry-
son, of Lincoln county, was this
morning appointed commissioner of
agriculture by Gov. Rye, succeeding
Capt. T. f. Peck, whose term expired
q week or so ago.
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To the People of Johnson City:

To the People of Johnson City:
1 have been resident of Johnson
City for several years and all my in
terests are here. / have thought that
I would like to be a member OF the
Board of Aldermen of your city.
have been engaged in active business
for a number of years and what little
qualifications 1 have by reason OF ex-
perience I am willing to give to the
city in the office of alderman 1t you
think / am entitled to consideration
at your hands. l do not think it
proper or necessary to have politics
in the city government, and if you
elect me / will not vote for any one
for Office except upon qualification
being shown or known.
M. w. THOMPSON.
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take this method of announcing
my candidacy for Alderman for the
First Ward (old Third Ward) at the
election to be held June 10th. I will
appre .iate your vote and influence,
and if elected will give my best atten-
ton to the duties of the office.
GEORGE BARRON.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-06-10
TO THE VOTERS OF
JOHNSON CITY

After serving as an alderman of the
Second ward of our city for the past
two years, and being interested and
better prepared to be of service to
the people generally, ask for re-
election to the position; my work and
record are open for inspection. II
my sc vices have been what they
should have, I ask for endorsement
by your support.
Respectfully,
c. P. FAW.