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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-08-04

Editor Palladium-Such remarks as
made by Secretary Melpolder with
reference to the existence of immoral
resorts in this city would be excus-
able from an ordinary person, but
from him, who is supposed to be pos
sessed of more than ordinary intelli-
gence, is little short of idiotic. If by
living here few months, Melpolder
believes that he knows more than
those who have lived here for years as
to existing conditions morally and
otherwise, then there is something
wrong with his think tank. The city
has never been free from resorts and
it will take men of far greater mental
calibre than Melpolder and others to
clean up the moral or immoral con-
ditions of Richmond. This city is no
worse than others it's size. Neither
segregation nor elimination OF these
resorts will improve conditions. They
have been tried again and again
These conditions will prevail until ev-
cry man and woman, meaning not only
the common rabble, but also profess
sional and business men, keeps invi-
olate the Commandment of God.
R. ]. WIGMORE.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-08-04
"OnCe Overs''
Lamped Along
Main Street

An automobile party bound from
Texas to New York passed through
Richmond this morning. They report
ed the roads along the way were in
bad condition until they reached 1ndi-
ana
Work was begun yesterday on the
erection of a new front in the store
room at 612 Main street occupied by
Samuel Fred.
The McCcnaha company reports the
sale of two Studebaker cars. One, a
four cylinder, was purchased by Ed
ward Weidner, of South Eighth street,
and the other a six-cylinder, by A. J.
Bond of Greensboro.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-08-04
Health Insurance-FOr the Ap'
preaching Warm Weather.
Cheaply Obtained-by U.s.
ing Simpsons Vegeta-
BILE Compound

This old and reliable Alternative
blood purifier. acts upon the secre-
tons, stimulating the inner organs to
activity, thus assisting nature to
cleanse the system OF it's (cold wealth
err accumulation OF impurities.
For forty years Simpsons Vegeta-
bic Compound has been the Standard
remedy for blood trouble, even in it's
worst forms. therefore much less is
required of 1t, as Spring cleanser"
than Of any other-with-all a fine
tonic and body builder.
One trial will easily convince ycu Of
its superior merit Sold by druggists
everywhere. Be sure to get the Cenu-
Inc. DR.. A. B. Simpson Co. Richmond.
Ind.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-08-04
Friend Gives Dolly
Opinion of Advice

move the bitter liquid. Then boil until
tender and mash. Season with pepper
and salt and some like a little sugar
added. Add a well-beaten egg to the
mashed eggplant. To a cup of flour
add a spoonful of baking powder and
mix with the eggplant and then cook
until brown in the usual way in hot
fat, draining before serving.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-08-04

General Jose Inez Salazar, who es-
capped from FIT Wingate, n. NJ, and re-
arrested near Columbus, n. NJ, has
been brought back to Ell Paso by Uni
ted States officers.
Salazar was prominent during the
period that Pasquale Orozco was at the
head of the revolutionary troops in
Chihuahua. He afterwards took the
field as commander of Huertas army
in Chihuahua.
He was arrested on the charge of
conspiracy to violate the United States
neutrality laws. He was tried at
Sante Fe, acquitted of the neutrality
charge but was re-arrested by United
States army officers and returned to
Fort Wingate.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-08-04
HIGH COUTURE
PROTECTS GIRL
FROM ACCIDENT

CHICAGO, Aug. 4.-Miss Marie
Immeil, II. wore her hair piled
high on her head, in accord with
the latest dictates of fashion,, To
this fact she owes her life today.
She was walking past the Steger
building when a window screen
fell from the seventh story and
struck her on the head. The high
knot protected her head and she
was only slightly hurt.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-08-04
The Forum

PARTICLES contributed for this c0l>
umn must not be in excess of four
hundred words. The identity of all
contributors must be known to the
editor Articles will be printed in
the order received.1
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-08-04
W0h,, ....,uSES
OPERATION
Tells How She. Was Saved
by Taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Louisville, KY think if more suf-
fering women would take lydia E.

lPinkham's Vegeta-
bile Compound they
would enjoy better
Health. / suffered
from a female trou-
bile, and the doctors
decided l had a
humorous grow tn
and would have to
be operated upon,
but I refused as.I do
| not believe in Opera-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-08-04

Admiral Caperton has asked for rein
forcements. More than five hundred
marines aboard the U. S. S. Connect
cut are now speeding toward the
scene of the trouble.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-08-04

China has an area of million and
half square miles and population
Of 300,0O0.0G0-
New Britain herald., 1915-09-17
ITALIAN COLONY
 WILL CELEBRATE
Special Exercises to Be Held at South Church Sunday and Monday
 Evening,

On September 19 and 20 local Italians will join in celebrating the in- dependence and unification of Italy by holding 8 two d1vs jubilee for which the program has already been arrang- ed.
 September 20, 1870, the nation al day of Italy. On that date Victor Emanuel, grandfather of the present king marched triumphantly into Rome at the head of his troops and proclaimed the Eternal City the capital of Italy, and it is this event that the local Italian colony will eel ebrate.
 The Rev. Francesca Pesature who recently came to this city to take charge of the Italian Mission con- nected with the South church, has prepared an unusually interesting program. At 7:45 o'clock Sunday evening the large hall, adjoining the South church auditorium, will he devoted to the use of the Italians and their friends, Miss c. Pesature will open the program with a piano se- lections and the Rev. Dr. George W. c. Hill will deliver an address of
New Britain herald., 1915-09-17

1 football squad of the New Britain l High school, is laid.up with sprained wrist, received during practice re- gently:
 i We will allow you soc for your old l straw hat in exchange for any fall hat. Prices $1.5O to $3.0O Besse 1 Leland Co.-advt.
 An anniversary high mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's church next Monday morning at ' o'clock for the late Mrs. Thomas Clancy. William Boyle of Mt. Vernon is a visitor at his former home in this city. Miss Ruth Damon will leave next Tuesday to resume her studies at Mt. Holyoke college.
 A meeting of the Svea Social club will be held this evening. J. H. Daily has gone on an extended trip through the West. Albin Johnson has made prepara- tions for entering the plumbing busi- ness in Chester.
 Every tie in our east window soc. The Wilson Co.-advt.
 A confirmation class will be oorgan- ized in the Swedish Lutheran church tomorrow afternoon at 1880 o'clock by Rev s. G. Ohman.
 Mrs. James Fox of Elm street is en- tertaining Miss Jennie Hoffman of Middletown.
 James Glover of Spring street has entered Georgetown Preparatory school. j!
 Superintendent T. E. Reeks of the health board has returned from his vacation in Vermont.
 A meeting will be held this evening in the First church chapel for the purpose of forming plans for start
 ing a school of religious teachers. \
 The directors of the Chamber of Commerce held a meeting this after noon at 4 o'clock.
 Roll call will be held this evening by Stella Rebekah lodge, I. O. o. F.
 The first meeting of the season of the w. c. T. U was held this after noon at the Y. w. c. A. Christopher Henneger of 200 La salle street has complained to the po- lice that boys are steling the grapes from the vines in his yard
 Fall Millinery Display Sept. 18th, 1Ith and 18th. Grindrod & Barnard,
 IS Main St-advt.
 Judge J. T. Meskill, sitting in the city court yesterday, reserved decision in the case of the Hartford Builders Finishing company vs J. s. Meskill. Lawyer c. E. Mitchell represented the plaintiff and Lawyer M. D. Sake ap- peared for the defendant. The case of Anderson vs Chris. topher. scheduled for the city court yesterday, was settled without a hear 1 ing. >t <~. ''
 Serving a warrant for Klett & All | ing, counsel for John A. Hoffman, Constable Fred Wrinkle has attached property on Chapman street belong | ing to Tommy Davis for $3OO., l At meeting last night Hira Tenn pie, D. o. K.' K, arranged for a big anniversary ceremonial session on Mo- vernber IS. M. H. Norton. was ap- | pointed state deputy of the lodge.
 We will allow you soc for your old straw hat in exchange for any fall l hat. Prices $1.5O to $500 Besse
 Leland Co.-advt.
 l Owing to the mission being held
 at St. Mary's church the Ladies' Aux ! Hilary of the A. O. H. will change
 the date of it's whist from October '
 to September 80 in Booths hall.
 The Young $3 hat at wilson's
New Britain herald., 1915-09-17

At the same hour Monday evening MT. Pesature will give an illustrated address on the present war in Tren- tine. Musical selections will be ren- dered by Miss Pesature on the piano and Miss Mildred Anderson on the violin. Miss Anna C. Clark will ren- der soprano solo.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-17

welcome in English, to be followed by Rev. MT. Pesature in Italian Other musical selections will be d violin solo by Harold Prentice, a baritone solo by Clifford Dickinson and other piano selections by Miss Pesature. MT. Pcsature will also de- liver an illustrated lecture on a his- torical subject.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-17

which has previously been held Tn the spring will this year be held in the fall All wishing to enter the tournament will give their names as soon as possible to Manager Maier, Assistant Manager Christ or to Harold Bassette. The entrance fee is twenty five cents.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-17

On both evenings a collection witl be taken for the Italian Red Cross fund to aid the families of the Ital- ian reservists who have been recalled to fight for their country.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-17

Sullivan, piano in- feenwood street. Tel, A M. Boyle have re- grip to Detroit.
 en in women's $3.OO
 hoe shop.-advt.
 nrris witkin of 1slrn
 6f d trip to Pennsyl-
 LII City.
 1Rnist. has resumed W 1S4 Winthrop street. lte Skirvin, formerly
 ayers, has given up 611ing' Stones," now
 0rlxs
 eautnes teaching Sept. i<Iio, Booth Blk, Tues z1esdays. or address 149 rtford. phone E 42e-5.
 c. Hill, pastor of the 5ntional church, ofnciat- Iding of Donald Ellerby v York and Miss Nluriel q, gr9nddaughter of the Mast the Hanous car- youpe people are prom Rochelle society.
 Doeasef, teacher of mony will resume teach h. Applications can be io, 81 South Burritt 4 ' { rt1ni, a mem Der of the
New Britain herald., 1915-09-17

H. $. TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The High school tennis tournament
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16

funds for the establishment of high
class sales force for national distrib-
ution of their product, which has
been a proven standard seller.
The company has been very sue
cessful since organization, having
paid dividends of 10 to 1914 per cent,
in addition to building up very at
tractve surplus.
Mr.. H. F. Shoun, who is the secre-
tary and treasurer of the company
and who has had great deal of ex
perience in this line of work, having
been with the Brown Manufacturing
company and many other concerns
and for the last four years postmas-
ter at Greeneville, will be in active
managerial charge of the company
and under his able management and
with the sound foundation already es-
tablished, the company cannot fai
but have a very successful future, as
we all know the wonderful possible
ties of profit in the stock and pOul
try remedy business.-Greeneville
Democrat.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16
Mr.. Davis Own Story.

We will here in the closing chap
ter take up Mr.. Davis narrative from
he point of his arrival at Washing
on. Ga, from Richmond, Va, on May
;. 1865. to his liberation under writ
Of habeas corpus and the signing of
Ills bond by Horace Greeley.
After leaving Washington, Ga, to
20 to the south far enough to pass
}alow the points reported to be occu-
bed by federals and then turn to the
vest, cross the Chattahoochee and
here go on to meet the forces still
supposed to he in the field in Ala
bama. If, as now seemed probable,
here should be no prospect of sue
,essful resistance cast of the Missis-
3ippi, | intended then to cross to the
Trans Mississippi department, where
| believed Generals e. Kirby Smith
and Magruder would continue to up
hold our cause. On the second or
third day, after leaving Washington,
[ heard that a band of marauders,
supposed to be straggers and desert
or3 from both armies were in pursuit
If my family whom | had not seen
since they left Richmond. Va, but
Of whom | had heard at Washington
that they had gone with my private
secretary and several parOled men,
who generously offered their services
as an escort to the Florida coast.
Their route was to the east of that |
was pursuing, but l Immediately
changed directions and rode rapidly
across the country to overtake them.
About nightfall the horses of my
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16
A HEAVY BURDEN.
A Bad Back Makes Life Miserable
For Many Johnson City People.

A bad back is a heavy burden.
A burden at night when bedtime
comes.
Just as bothersome in the morning.
Ever try Deans Kidney Pills for
it?
Know they are for kidney back
ache-and for other kidney ills?
If you don't, some Johnson City
people do.
Read a case of it:
G.. H. Maupin, blacksmith, 202 w.
Main St., Johnson City, says: my
back got weak and hurt me severely.
think the trouble was caused by my
work. There was a dull, heavy ache
across the loins and if l stopped or
lifted, sharp pain darted through
me. Deciding to try Doan's Kidney
Pills, / got box from H. G. Miller's
Drug store and they cured the trou-
ble."
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mr.. Maupin had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props. Buffalo, N. Y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16
GOOD ROADS MEETING
HELD MONDAY NIGHT

The advocates of the building of
good roads held an enthusiastic
meeting Monday night at the Cham
Der of Commerce. The attendance
was very good considering the disa-
greeable weather. Reports from va
rious parts of the county indicated
that the good roads movement is
gaining favor rapidly. Addresses
were made by S. E. Miller, J. W. Cox,
w. r. Carter, II. r. PARROT, and
others.
The general opinion is, the bond
issue will lbe voted in the election
Saturday by a good majority. Much
convincing work is being done show
ing that a bond issue is the only way
to build pike roads quickly. Road
building by tax levy is not satisfac'
tory because the ever changing con-
ditions will not permit the following
ola ny definite plan.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY.
Entered at the postofice at Johnson
City, Tenn, as second class matter.

The Ford Peace Commission, as It
is termed, will have to accomplish
great things in Europe to counter
balance the turmoil they are stirring
up at home. The Comet believes
that President Wilson is thoroughly
familiar with the European situation
and deserves commentator for the
manner in which he has handled it.,
and we think he is eminently able to
handle any future developments with
out the interference of those who are
seeking notoriety. Mr.. Ford could
have secured cheaper advertising
through some of our leading news
papers; naturally we would have
suggested The Comet.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16
IMPORTANT BILLS RELATING
TO EAST TENNESSEE

Among the many bills introduced
by Congressman Sells in congress
this week are the following of espec-
ial interest to East Tennesseans:
To appropriate money to protect
the watersheds and navigable streams
and to appoint commission to car
ry on the work; a conservation bill
which in effect continues the Weeks
bill under which the Appalachian
forest reserve has come into exist
ence.
Authorizing the pensions of widows
of soldiers who served in the war
with Spain and in the Philippine in
surrectiOn.
To erect new pOstoffice buildings at
Rogersville, Elizabethton, Sevierville
and Newport.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16
The True Story Of the Capture Of Jeff Davis
General Lee and Other Confederate
Was Sam Davis Spy2- Some Unwnuen History

escort gave out, but | pressed on
with Secretary Reagan and my per-
sonal staff. 1t was a bright moon
light night and just before day, as the
moon was sinking below the tree tops,
met a party of men in the road who
answered my questions by saying
they belonged to an Alabama regi-
ment; that they were coming from a
village not far off, on their way
homeward. Upon inquiry being made
they told me they had passed an en-
campment of wagons with women and
children, and asked me If we belonged
to that party. Upon being answered
in the affirmative, they took their
leave. After a short time | was
hailed by a voice which 1 recognized
as that of my private secretary, who
informed me that the marauders had
been hanging around the camp and
that he and others were on post
around it, and were expecting an as
sault as soon as the moon went
down. A silly story had got abroad
that it was a treasure train and the
awri sacra flames had probably nsti-
gated these marauders as it subse-
ouently stimulated Gen. J. H. Wilson
to send out large cavalry force TO
capture the same train. For the pro-
lection of my family I travelled with
them two or three days, when, be-
lieving that they had passed out of
the region of marauders, l determin'
ed to leave their encampment at
nightfall, to execute my original pur-
pose. My horse and those of my
party were saddled preparatory to a
start when one of my staff, who had
ridden into the neighboring village
returned and told me that he had
heard that a marauding party in
tended to attack the camp that night
This decided me to wait long enough
to see whether there was any truth
in the rumor, which | supposed
would be ascertained in few hours
My horse remained saddled and my
pistols in the holsters, and l lay
down, fully dressed, to rest. Nothing
occurred to arouse me until just be
fore dawn, when my coachman, a fires
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16
TO VOTE ON COMMISSION
FORM OF GOVERNMENT

In accordance with an act of the
legislature passed Sept. q, 1913, an
election will be held in Johnson City
on Tuesday, Dec. 81, to determine
whether or not the citizens prefer to
be governed by a commission or by
the present method. The following
election officers have been appointed
to hold the election:
FIRST WARD.
Oficer-R. C. Lusk.
Judges-H. r. PARROT, Albest Mil
Ter, r. G. Johnson.
Clerks. II. Pierce, George Swim
gle.
Registrars-W. H. Fulton, ]. J. Nc
Corkle.
SECOND WARD.
Officer-R. j. Lusk.
Judges-A. C. Bowers, W. J. Hart
D. J. Weaver.
Clerks-Henry DeArmond, A. F
Hart.
Registrars-H. c. Beasley, A. c
Hill.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16
SECOND WARD
CAPITAL STOCK WILL
BE INCREASED

At special meeting of the board
of directors of the Peoples Stock &
Poultry Food Co., consisting OF
Messrs. G. w. Doughty, T. L. Luttrell
John S. Eakin, d. w. Williams and
H. F. Shoun, held at the offices of the
company on Tuesday, Nov. 80, in
which the condition of the company
as to its future policy was thorough
ly discussed, it was decided to in
crease the capital stock of the com
pany, which at present is $10,000.00
to $50,000.00. A limited amount OF
which will be offered to the people
of the community.
The object of this increased CAPT.
talization in part, being to purchase
new machinery and additional equip.
ment, but in the main to furnish
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16
NEGRO HURT BY TRAIN
AT BULLS GAP TUESDAY

Charles Bowers, negro, was
struck by an east bound train at
Bulls Gap, on Tuesday, and received
injuries which may prove fatal. 1t is
thought the negro was looking at the
Memphis Special, which was coming
on the main line, when he was hit.
Ills home is at Greeneville.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16

We again extend an invitation to
our friends and patrons to assist us
in making The Comet a real wide
awake newspaper. We want to excel
all other weekles in the State, and II
can be done with your assistance
Catch every floating item and get ii
to us in some way. We will appre-
ciate it and so will our readers
Catch the spirit and see how easy
it is.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16
JOHNSON CITY TEACHER
SPEAKS AT ROGERSYILLF

Miss Nettie B. Armstrong has re-
turned from Rogersville, where she
was the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gail Armstrong. At a big edu-
cational rally held Saturday Miss
Armstrong delivered an address on
Domestic Art. Her speech was well
received. Miss Armstrong is at the
head of the Domestic Arts Depart
ment at the East Tennessee State
Normal school,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16
TRUE STORY OF THE CAPTURE
OF JEFF DAVIS.
(Continued.)
PART 4.

(NOTE.-On receipt of 20 cents
complete articles: THE True Story
of the Capture of Jeff Davis 1.-THE
Reputation of Calumnious Charges
Against Gen. Lee" and, WAS SAN
Davis a spy" will be sent in pam
phlet form. Address James Sample
National Military Home. Tennessee)
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16
FOR SALE.

New 4-room house, electric lights
and water, lot 50x15O feet, sos W.
Main st. Apply to Jos. A. Frick,
Treasurer's Office, Soldiers Home,
Tenn. Terms tc suit purchaser.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16

Christmas is coming and we arc
wishing everyone else a Merry
Christmas, but who's going to hand
us few?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16

There are yet eight days in which
toto compile that set of New Years
resolutions you have no intention of
keeping.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16

We ace looking for the new year to
he one of prosperity. Shove ii
along.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16

Drains arc all right, but it requires
wisdom TO know how to use them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16

A Christmas smile is always worth
while.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16

It is time to egin practibing, o.
YOU will be writing it 1915.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-16

Peace on earth! Where?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-28
Cause Of Typhus.

Typhus fever is reapinE a harvest
Of deaths in Serbia and Montenegro.
and is extending its ravages to other
Backgrounds of eastern Europe, from
which it will, in all likelihood. spread
to the west The New York Medical
Record calls attention to the accepted
fact that the body louise is the means
by which typhus is transmitted. The
Record says:
Typhus fever is essentially a war
disease. or. rather. it might be said
that war furnishes those conditions
which favor its inception and spread.
II is very difficult, among soldiers who.
like the Serbians through the ext
eencies OF warfare are compelled to
live in dirty surroundings and who are
unable to change their clothes or take
baths to keep the body free from lice.
When, however it is clearly under
stood that the louise is the main. if not
the only factor in disseminating the
infection. and strong measures are
put into force to destroy these insects.
then the spread Of typhus viii be
stayed. II. too the vaccine discovered
by Plotz IL found to be effectual in
rendering persons immune or more or
lens inmune to the. infection then
another powerful weapon to be used
AGAINST the disease win have been
forged. The treatment Of typhus fever
presents no novel or especial features,