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The Western outlook., 1915-07-03

Afro-American Literary Council
met June 2o. Editor Bass of the
Los Angeles Eagle made an inter
esting talk, which was answered by
Rev. ]. H. Wilson, and both were
we'll received. The following pro-
eramme was submitted for next
Tuesday -women's night; Qaota'
tions, notices of great men; solo,
Mrs. T.. l.. Masen: recitation; Mrs.
Foreman essay on women's clubs
and their value, Mrs. ]. H. Wilson,
address on the influence of women
in the world, past and. present
Mrs Carson; current events; jour
nalist; critic.
The Western outlook., 1915-07-03

Your subscription to the paper
will be appreciated. Every cash
subscriber helps the cause.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28

John A. Dix when he expressed him
self about a man who tore down the
American flag. They shot him on
the spot. They then took possession
of the sixty thousand dollars, placed
it in gunny sacks, put the paymaster
and boat crew into skiffs, burned the
boat, then rowed to a sandbar in the
river, where they dumped paymaster
and boat crew, went ashore, where
their horses were hitched, and made
good their escape. They were pa
rolled about ten days later at Shreve-
port, La. Three of the six men, with
Captain Jacobs, are now living in
Shelby County, Mo.-James Tuggle
Robert Magruder and William Priest.
If any one knows of holder, drawer,
more daredevil exploit, better plan
ned or executed. let him tell of it
Confederate Veteran.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28
CLINCHFIELD AND
OHIO RAILWAY
In Effect August 9th, 1915.
Eastrn Standard Time.
NORTHBOUND.

$3.50 a. M, daily, for Yorktown and
Kingsport, Tenn, Cameron, Va-Tenn.,
Speers Ferry, st. Paul and Dante,
Va, and Elkhorn Cit, KY.
Sis, daily, for Yorktown 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, NJ c., and Spar
tanburg, s. c.
$3.50 p. M, daily, for Unicoi and
Erwin, Tenn.
For definite and additional informa-
ton apply at ticket office or to
CHAS. T. MANDEL,
Asst. General Passenger Agent
Johnson City, ----- Tennessee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28
The Mighty Bard

Bill Shakespeare spent his toilsome
days producing PONIES and plays;
they brought him twenty pounds a
year, which barely bought his cheese
and beer. AS actor, in the after
times. he piled up quite a roll of
dimes, but in his early years he felt
an aching void beneath his belt. No
doubt the alexis used to say, as they
watched William go his way, at is
an evil thing, in sooth, to see him
fool away his youth! His pen he
ought to cease to jerk. and start to
do some useful work. He has a hun
dred chances now; the farmers
Shrek for men to pillow, the tanner
raised frightful yelp this morn be-
cause he can't get help; the landlord
of the Blue Boar Inn needs an as
sistant dishing gin, the owner of the
chow-chow works is bowling for a
dozen clerks. And still that trifling
Shakespeare gink does naught but
fool with pen and ink! 'Tis shame
that he is running loose; he should
be in the calaboose." In every cline,
in every age, has genius heard the
alexis rage. Today, when someone
tries to write or paint picture out
of sight, the sad bystanders rise and
say, He should get busy bailing hay!'
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28
A Most Daring Exploit.

(By Chas. w. Kyle. La Crosse, Kan.)
About ten days before the surren-
der at Appomattox a steamboat was
anchored in the middle of the Missis-
sippi River short distance below st.
Louis, on which was a Federal pay
master with sixty thousand dollars
in sheet money which he was taking
to st. Louis to pay off the soldiers.
Capt. John Jacobs, of Gen. Marina
dukes staff, and six of his most
trusted lieutenants made their way to
this boat in broad daylight, unnoticed
by anybody, and with drawn revol.
vers overpowered the paymaster and
his assistants, the officers and en-
ployees of the boat, taking all of
them prisoners. When they boarded
the vessel, they found all hands car.
rying on high carnival, gambling and
imbibfng very freely of that article
which "biteth like a serpent and
stingeth like an adder" Among
other persons on the boat was gen.
tleman who had been playing Con-
federate with these same boys only a
short time before and was immedI
ately recognized by them. He was
either a Confederate deserter or q
Federal spy, they could not deter
mine which; but they proceeded al
once to act on the advice of General
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28
Stars and Stripes at Soldiers Home.

There was an interesting ceremony
at the Confederate Soldiers Home
Thursday afternoon, when United
States flag was raised at the home.
The exercises were held under the
auspices of A. j. Harris chapter, U.
d. c. If there was ever any doubt
as to this being a reunited country, it
would only be necessary for the
skeptical to attend a few ceremonies
of this kind and hear the old John
ny Rebs" cheer the stars and stripes
with as much patriotism as they
fought for the stars and bars. An
excellent program for the occasici.
was arranged by Miss Martha Hand
ley, president of Harris Chapter. The
Court of Civil Appeals adjourned al
1880 O'Clock and attended in body
the Confederate battle flag was
conspicuous in the decoration.
While the handsome waterproof
flag was being raised the veterans
stood with their heads barred and
the band played The Star Spangled
Banner" When the flag was placed
in position the Tennessee Industrial
School band struck up Dixie"
Judge S. F. Wilson was master of
ceremonies, and Judge Joseph C. Hig-
gins was the orator for the occasion.
Judge Higgins made beautiful, pa
triotic address. The invocation and
benediction were pronounced by DR..
L. E. McNair. Mrs. Emma L. Scott
read the story, How the Flag Be-
came Old Glory" from her book.
Messrs. John b. Pea and e. G. No
BILE, clad in uniforms of the Confed-
eracy. raised the flag, and Mr.. Frank
Huffaker was the trumpeter, giving
the signal for his comrades to raise
the colors.
There were solos by Misses Nellie
Taylor and Viola Wilson. The Ten
nessee Industrial School band played
number ofpatriotj airs, which
were greatly appreciated.
The celebration was attended by a
large crowd interested in the home,
Mr.. w. NJ. Lark of the home will be
custodian of the flag.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28
U. D. c. Selects Dallas.

San Francisco, Oct. 23.-The Uni
ted Daughters of the Confederacy
brought their 22nd annual convention
to a close tonight with the selection
of Dallas, Texas, for next years meet
ing. For some time it appeared as if
Asheville, N. c., would be named. A
national boulevard, tracing the south
ern states and having its western ter
minal at San Diego, Cal, was advo-
Gated. The Jefferson Davis high
way is the proposed name of the road,
which, according to the plan, would
be built by the supervisors of the
counties through it passed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28
A WONDERFUL ANTIsEPTIC

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ments and retard healing. Stop that
infection at once. Kill the germs
and get rid of the poisons. For this
purpose single application of
Sloan's Liniment not only kills the
pain but destroys the germs. This
neutralizes infection and gives nature
assistance by overcoming congestion
and gives a chance for the free and
normal flow of the blood.
Sloan's Liniment is an emergency
doctor and should be kept constantly
on hand. Csc, soc. The $1.00 size
contains six times as much as the Csc
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28

wayering in the hearts and minds of
the most loyal. In its way this war
song cid as much for the Union
cause as Uncle Toms Cabin" did in
freeing the slaves. A wise person of
the past once said that he did not
care who made the laws for his
country if he could be allowed to
write the songs. There is no doubt
of the power that popular songs
have over the imagination and feel
ings of men, especially in times of
national peril. Every war produces
it's crop of this kind, and if the air
happens to be light and catchy It
lives long after the event which in
spired it has passed into history. The
civil war was especially prolific in
the sort of songs that appealed to the
multitude The composition might be
crude and the technique faulty in
some instances, but as long as they
contained the proper sentiment and
went with a swing, the people, and
especially the soldiers on the tented
field, were quick to accept them. In
the beginning of the war between
the sections the Confederates were
singing Dixie" and the Unionists
the Star Spangled Banner" but
later, and even after war, we had
John Browns Body" "Tenting on
the Old Camp Ground" and when
Johnny Comes Marching Home" At
the outset of the European war the
soldiers among the allies got much
comfort and satisfaction from Zip
perary," now replaced in some quar-
tiers by Onward Christian Soldiers"
A studyo war songs, past and pres
ent is exceedingly interesting, espec-
tally when considered from stand
point of psychological effect.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28
Memorial Amphltheatre at Arlington


October 10, 1915, the deferred lay
ing of the cornerstone of this mem
orial took place. During the nation
al eneampment of the Grand Army
of the Republic, the inclemency of
the weather, to the great disappoint-
ment of many of the comrades, pre-
vented the ceremonies at that time,
which we're to form one of the lead
ing features of the encampment
Many OF the comrades were compelled
to return home and could not be
present on the 18th as above stated
The Washington papers had lengthy
articles on the matter. Strange to
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28
War Songs.

The death in Boston the other day
of Luther o. Emerson, the song and
hymn writer, recalls the interesting
fact that he was the author of the
famous civil war song, 1--WE are Com
ing, Father Abraham" which is said
to have been of great help to Pres
ident Lincoln in his calls for volun.
teers. 1t was inspiring and carried
with it the note of victory which
counts for so much when there is g
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28

Can you give one plausible excuse
for going away, or sending to mail
order houses for your merchandise,
when we have the best stocked stores
In the country and the best men of
the land to trade with, that defy
competition and invite inspection!
be fair--give your home merchants
the preference; don't wait till you
have to beg credit to begin trading al
home.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28
Edisen Presides With Finger Tele-
graph Code.

The story has come out of how
Thomas A. Edison, the inventor, al
though deaf, was able to preside at
the meetings of the naval consulting
board and not use an acoustacon
With Mr.. Edison at the time was DR.
Miller Reese Hutchinson, chief en-
gineer of the Edison industries in
West Orange. He kept the index fin.
ger of his right hand on Mr.. Edison's
left wrist and tapped out to him what
was said in telegraph code.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28

Chief Hickman has returned from
Knoxville, but did not bring any of
the Is escaped prisoners with him.
Bet they steer clear of Johnson City,
as they will not pass Chief Hickman
and his able men without being given
a reception that they are not caring
for, as Hick is on the hike for just
such fellows and they don't dare try
to pass him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28

Fall in line, boys, and on the goth
of October see that all true demo.
Gratis are at the polls to take part in
a clean election, and beware of those
that have denounced this primary as
a snap primary to defeat them, but
vote for the man of the hour, the one
that all true democrats can support
Kenneth d. Mcclellan.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28

Two little boys were sitting in a
barber shop the other day and man
same in and said: Boys, where are
you from?" One spoke up and said,
Bristol, and we shore are glad we
amt there any more, for it amt no
such place as this-everything seems
so dead there" They have the spirit
of every Johnson Citian.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28
COUGHS THAT ARE STOPPED.

Careful people see that they ARE
stopped. DR.. Kings New Discovery
5 remedy of tried merit. 1t has
held it's own on the market for 46
ears. Youth and old age testify to
is soothing and healing qualities
Pneumonia and lung troubles are Of
ZEN caused by delay of treatment
Or. Kings New Discovery stops those
hacking coughs and relieves la grippe
tendencies. Money back if it fails.
soc and $1.00
CAROLINA
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28

Now that Greece told John Bull
that it could not afford to float
around on Cypruss John would like
to know what Greece prizes more
highly than peace. Guess John
would try and pay the price if it will
keep from fighting. Well, you CAM
blame John at that.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28

Lea and Patterson say Mcclellan is
unknown. Well. they are doing all
they can to introduce him as one of
their stripe, but alas, the people
know them too we'll to follow them
any further; they say give us the
pure and untarnished Mcclellan.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28

Oh, that Fly that Patterson knock
ed into LEAFS pie and spoiled 1t, too,
is evidently the only white Fly in the
race, as Patterson and Lea are both
after his scalp. All other Flys chase
a white Fly, because he denotes pur-
ity-that's McKellar-the white Fly.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28

You can get what you want in
Johnson City when you want it, and
get it cheaper than any other city in
the country. Try it-buy it in john
son City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28
MUCH BUILDING.

Johnson City is enjoying a remark
able building activity just at this
time. Besides the handsome new
Elks home which is being rushed to
completion there are also a number
on other buildings under construc'
ton and others being contemplated.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28

Pole Taylor, one of East Tennes-
sees strongest and most influential
Democrats, is supporting Mcclellan,
and he is a nephew of our dear old
Bob.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28

The battle cry of Lea and Patter-
son is down with Mcclellan, but they
have failed so far, as their followers
are still deserving and going to Nc
Kellar's support.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28

Have you ever heard of any of the
warning nations doing a dishonor-
able act except Germany? Not if the
Allies and their cohorts told it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28

If the merchants at home are not
good enough for you to trade with,
how under the sun can you stand to
live in their midst?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28
For SALE.

New 4-room house, electric lights
and water, lot 5Ox15O feet, SOB W.
Main st. Apply to Jos. A. Prick
Treasurer's Office. Soldiers Home
Tenn. Terms r. suit purchaser.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28

A woman and a poodle dog are like
a man and a monkey.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28

Mcclellan denotes safety, first, last
and always.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28

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, 1915-10-28

Pass the glad tidings around-Mc'
Kellar will win, there is no doubt.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28
nrtnInator of Taxea.

About twenty-five hundred years aga
the srst taxes were levied on the Athe-
otan naonIe nv thN Legislation SQinn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28

John Harvey says Mcclellan will
carry the Eighth, almost to a man.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-10-28
EVERY THURSDAY.

Quality frst-that's Mcclellan.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-01-28
Let Us All Boost For Greater Monroe City and Vicinity
Would They Stand For It2

What farmer would think of sell
ing the productes of his farm at the
prices that prevailed fifteen or twen-
ty years ago? What merchant does
not raise the price Of his goods ac-
cording to the price he has to pay
for them? The farmer says that he
has to sell his stock fattened on
high priced corn. and the merchant
sells his goods for higher price be-
cause he has to pay more for them
than he did fifteen or twenty years
ago. The prices they get are leeiti-
mate and nobody beerudees them
these increased prices because they
are entitled to a fair profit on their
products. Nov, is not the news
paper man just as much entitled to
profit as the man who sells his
stock from the farm or the mer-
chant who makes his living by sell.
ing goods? Like anything else, the
price of the materials of the print
shop has advanced to such an ex
tent that business judgment dictates
that the subscription price of the
country newspaper ought to he ad-
vanced The price of print paper is
almost double of that five years
ago, yet the country new paper still
continues to sell his paper for the
same price that prevailed at that
time 1t is the only thing that has
not advanced. What is the reason?
Does it show a lack of business
ability of the business man, or is it
the fear that he will lose subscrib-
ers? Except possibly oil and gaSO-
line, you canpot put your finger on
single thing that has not advanc-
ed in price except the newspaper.
In justice to the business the sub
scription price should be increased
in proportion to the cost of the ma
ter ais used Queen City Leader.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-01-28
CHRISTIAN
Winter Picnic.

The Winter Picnic given by the
Methodist ladies Thursday alter.
noon and evening was a success in
every way. When outside one
could not lose sight of the fact that
it was winter, but indoors the scent
of the cedar mingled with that Of
coffee and other good things to eat.
Fishing was good sport. The
pond vas cleared out several times
and the lunch baskets were all sold
before supper time. Oysters were
served during the evening. Over
sixty dollars were realized.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-01-28
Entertain A. B. =

MesdameS | c Yate, alt A i.
Nelson enteriained The 8ride1 Club
at the Symphony Q.tesia iall
T ursday evening II, r leaf C ov-
ers and gilt horse sho wee in ev-
idence everywhere. b. 4 t,e ally
and score cards were .5pr ln4f Gov
ers. Souvenir Of tiny horse stoes
and wis bones were given the
guests.
Refreshments were served at
Christians Cafe. A royal Ood
time was reported.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-01-28
rhe Pipe Line to Your House.

The cOlored parson had just con-
cluded a powerful sermon on Sal
walton Am Free" and was announce
ing that a collection would be TAX
en up for the benefit of the parson
and his family. Up jumped an
acutely brunette brother in the
back part of the church.
Look a-yeah, pahson," he inter-
rupted; "yo' amt no sooner done
tellin' US dat salvation am free dan
yo' 60 askin' US fo money. If sal
vatiom am free den what's de use
in payin' for it' OATS what want
to know. An l tell yo' p'intedIy
dat | amt going to gib yo' nothin'
Until | find out Now
Patience, brudder, patience"
said the parSon, I'll Indicate.
S'pose yo' was thirsty an come to
a river Yo' could kneel right down
and drink your fill, couldn't yo'?
An it wouldn't cost yo' nothin'.
would it?"
"Ob cO'se not. OATS jest what | ~"
Dat water would be free" con
tihued the parson. But s'posin'
yo' was to hab dat water piped to
yo' house, yo'd have to pay, wouldn't
yo'?"
"Yas, sub, but"
WAL, brudder, so it is wild SAL
walton. De salvation am free but
it's de havin' it piped to yo' dat yo'
got to pay TO- Pass de hat, dea-
con, pass de hat. -" Selected.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-01-28

Sometime ago the Hannibal
Courier-PoSt said tha it was rumor-
ed in Hannibal and part y con-
firmed rom Louisiana, No. tnat
Mrs. Fielder. Waller -Moncton- Smith
mad become the wife of general
Villa. Yesterday a gentleman who
mas been in Mexico for some time
said that the wedding occurred in
Dec 1918 His description OF the
Generals wife about fills the IT,
Scription of Mrs. Fielder as rem IL
bered here, The gentleman did rot
remember the lady'S uame hnw-
ever. So Mrs. Villa may or may
not have at one time resided in This
city
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-01-28
ABOUT THE CHURCHES
Interesting News Concerning the
Different penomlna atIons.
This Column Closes Promptly at
8 A. M. Each Wednesday.

This Column Closes Promptly at
8 A. M. Each Wednesday.
METHODIST
Sunday School $50 a. m.
Preaching 1045 a m.
Junior League 2:30 p. IN.
Senior League 600 p m.
Prayer meeting Wed. 7 p. m.
Choir practice Saturday 7 p m.
All services as usual. will be
home Sunday and | hope you will
be in your place at worship Come
out and let us have a great day to-
gether; enjoy your presence and
will give you the best | have.
The meeting in Hunnewell still
goes on with eoou interest.
CT. HOY.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-01-28

Miss Libbie Hickman, chief oper-
ator and clerk for the S. W. Tele-
phone Co., has had a nervous break
down. She has been in the tele-
phone Office continuously for IS
years and is taking a well deserved
rest. Miss Libbie is very pleasant
and accommodating and has a host
of friends who hope she will soon
be we'll again. During her absence
Miss May johnson will take her
place. She is quite competent and
will fill the Office to the satisfaction
of all.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-01-28

The Hays-Fahy law Office is now
open over the Bebb Jewery Store.
Mr.. Fahy will be in charge of the
Office here. He needs no introduce
ton to a Monroe City audience. All
recognize in him a splendid type of
citizen. He is able and will make
good.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-01-28
GRACE BAPTIST.

Attendance at all services last
Sunday fair. Prayer meeting not
so well attended as usual on ac-
count of the cold weather, but the
spiritual interest fine.
Next Sunday-Sunday School 9:45
a. IN
Preaching 1 a. ID. and 7:15 D. m.
If there are are any staying away
through any cause not providential
you will find you have made a great
mistake when you have to face the
stern realities of death and judg-
ment Don't be Satan's tool by be-
coming stumbling block in the
way of sinners
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-01-28

r, S McClintic was here a few
hours looking after business which
demanded his attention. He is rec
ognized at Jefferson City as being
one of the safe, conservative, able
men of the Legislature.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-01-28

Let US do your cleaning, pressing
and repairing, Prices reasonable
Work called for and delivered
L. L. Lane Tailor. "a.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-01-28

Mrs. A. H. Dousherty returned to
Little Rock. Ark. Saturday after
spending two weeks with her par
exits, j. H. Willis and wife.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-01-28

A special weather bulletin yes
terday was to the effect that it will
be from 10 to Is degrees below zero
this morning.