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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01
WATERED SECURITIES
BY Peter Radford.

Much has been said and more writ.
ten about the evils of watered stock in
big business concerns and the farm
ers of this nation believe that every
dollar written into the life Of any
business organization, should be able
to say II know that my Redeemer
liveth," but farming Is the biggest
business on earth, and there Is more
water in it's financial transaction than
that of any other industry. There is
as much water in a farmers note
drawing eight or ten per cent interest
when other lines of industry secure
money for four or five per cent per
annum, as there is in business pay
ing a reasonable compensation upon
the face value of securities repre-
senting an investment of only fifty
cents on the dollar. The only diff
ference is, the water is in the interest
rate in one instance and in the secur.
tiles in the other.
The promoter ofttimes takes chances
and his success is contingent upon
the development of the property in
volved but the usurer, as rule, take:
no chances and his success cripples
the property involved. There may be
industries that cry louder but none
that suffer more severely from finan
cial immortality in both law and Gus
tom than that of agriculture.
The farmers of America today are
paying $200000,000 per annum in
usury on real estate and chattel
loans, and this interest capitalized
at five per cent, represents $4,OOO,O0O.-
900 of fictitious values which the farm.
er is paying interest ON. This sum OF
money is almost equal to the annual
value of crops produced in the United
States.
The earning power of the farmers
note based upon his interest rate very
nearly divides likes the earth's sur
face-three-fourths water and one
fourth land. The largest body of wa
ter that floats upon the financial hem
isphere now rests upon the farms
and its waves are dashing and its
pillows are rolling against seven mil
lion homes threatening ruin and dis
aster to the prosperity of the nation.
Will our public servants who under
stand how to drain the liquid off in
dustrial properties turn the faucet and
let the water off the farms?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01
BURNED FLIRTING
WIFE'S HANDS

Building bonfire out of a large
packet of love letters which other
men are alleged to have written to
his wife, Frank Belo, rs years old,
of Grand Rapids, Michigan, took a
ffendish revenge on the woman when
he held her hands in the flames until
they were scared and blistered and
she lapsed into partial unconscious
ness, "I
Mrs. Bolo, who is young and pref
ty, had many admirers. Her husband,
while not averse to her acquaintance
with other men, objected to her fir
tations and had frequently warned
her to desist. On the morning of the
burning he told his wife he was going
to work but instead of dong so he re-
turned shortly before noon. Entering
the house he found Mrs. Belo and Jo-
seph Kelly "a years old. seated side
by side on a sofa.
Kelly fled and Belo set about to
make preparations for the punish
ment he purposed inflicting on his
wife. Collecting the letters, which
his wife had kept concealed in an up
stairs room and he had previously
discovered, Belo compelled his wife to
sit down while he re-read to her
many of the letters.
Built Bonfire OF MiSsiyes.
The woman WINGED under the Or
deal as Belo read letter after letter,
many of them breathing the most ar
dent love. AS he finished each mis-
sive, he crumpled the letter and then
threw it to the ground. After a large
pile had accumulated, the husband
his wife's arms and held both her
applied match to the paper, seized
hands over the flames
Her young husband, believing that
willing to forget the past. providing
his wife promises to be loyal to him
and forsake all others.
she has been Sufficiently punished, is
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01
LOYAL HOME
BUYERS CREED
/ BUY AT HOME

Because my interests are here;
Because the community which is
good enough for me to live in is good
enough for me to buy in;
Because l believe intransacting
business with my friends;
Because l want to get what / buy
when l pay for it;
Because every dollar l spent at
home stays at home and works for
the community in which l live;
Because the man buy from stands
back of the goods;
Because l sell what produce here
at home and here l bly,;
Because the man I buy from pays
his part of the town, county and state
tax;
Because the man buy from helps
support my schools, my church, my
lodge, my home;
Because when i'll luck, misfortune,
or bereavement comes. the man l buy
from is here with his kindly words
and his pocketbook, if need be.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01
FEDERAL INDUSTRIAL
COMMISSION
BY Peter Radford.

The recent investigation of the
United States Commission Of Indus
trial Relations brought together the
extremes of society and has given the
public an opportunity to view the rep.
resentatives of distinct classes, side
by side, and to study their views in
parallel columns.
Capital and labor have always been
glaring at each other over CULTS of
Misunderstanding and if the Federal
Industrial Commission attempts to
bridge the chasm, it will render the
public a distinct service.
The farmer has been sitting on the
fence watching capital and labor fight
for many years and incidentally furn-
fishing the sinews of war and it is
quite gratifying to find them talking
with, instead of about, each other.
When honest men smile and look into
each others souls, it always makes
the world better and far more salts
factory to the farmer, who in the end,
bears the burden of conflict, than
resolutions, speeches or pamphlets
containing charges and counter
charges.
The love for justice makes the
whole world kin. Understanding is an
arbiter far more powerful than the
mandates of government, for there is
no authority quite SO commanding as
an honest conscience; there is no de-
cree quite SO binding as that of the
Supreme Court of Common Sense and
no sheriff can keep the peace quite so
perfect as Understanding.
We suppose the time will never
come when capital and labor will not
be occasionally blinded by the light
ming flashes of ayarice or frightened
by the thunder peals of discomfort.
But Understanding is a Prince of
Peace that ever holds out the olive
branch to men who want to do right.
A mans income is always sacred
thing for in it are the hope, ambition
and opportunity Of himself, and fam
lily, but there is nothing in human
heart quite so divine as Justice and
Understanding is its handmaiden.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01
NEW SECRETARY OF STATE.
Most cordially,
F.. T.. McFADEN..


By appointing the Hon. Robert Ian
sing to be secretary of state to fill
the vacancy made by the discretion
of Mr.. Bryan, President Wilson has
shown his high qualities uninfuenc-
ed by any political obligations selfish
job hunters have in the past urged
upon him. 1t was quite out of his
power, under our system of bi-party
contrn' for the president to have
done otherwise at the time than APP
point Mr.. Bryan to the position he
wanted. Mr.. Bryan whatever his mo-
tive, had thrown his influence at the
Baltimore conventional that time
potential-to Mr.. Wilson at a critical
time and which had the ultimate eff
feet of determining the nomination.
AS his reward Mr.. Bryan sought the
state portfolio and we all know that
if he hadn't gotten it that the presi-
dent would have been charged with
rank ingratitude and that the conse-
quent war that would have been
made Lponhim would have seriously
crippled, if it had not destroyed, his
ADMINISTRATION.
Now, laboring under no such obli-
cation and being free to appoint a
secretary upon his merits purely and
without regard to any factioial con-
siderations, he has appointed a man
who knows the duties of the office
and upon whose fidelity and intelig-
gent support in all things needed for
maintaining the honor and dignity
of the nation he may confidently rely
Mr. Lansing is peculiarly fitted for
the position and enjoys to a high de-
gree the confidence of the people.
His appointment will have a most
beneficial ecect abroad, where our
diplomacy for the past two or three
years has been held in very light re-
pute. We may be sure that the de-
partment of state will now be con-
Quoted as a business branch of the |
government and not as a sepping
stone 10 promote the ambitions of the
holder of the office. Mr.. Lancine
will attend to the duties of the offices
first and the chautauqua circuits and
the "yodlers" will have to wait until |
he has finished his job before they
may buy his services for public
amusement and entertainment.
1t was a wholesome appointment |
and will strengthen the arm of the |
president at time when it is needed |
Chattanooga Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01
CONSTIPATION CURED OVERNIGHT

A small dose of Po-Do-LaX tonight
and you enjoy a full free easy bowel
movement in the morning. No grip
ing, for Po-Do-Lax is Podophyllin
MAY Apple without the grippe. Po-
Do-Lax corrects the cause of Consti-
patton by aroosing the Liver, increas-
ing the flow of bile. Bile is Natures
antiseptic in the bowels. With prop
er amount of bile, digestion in bow
els is perfect. No gas, no fermenta-
ton, no Constipation. Don't be sick,
nervous, irritable. Get bottle of Po-
Do-Lax from your Druggist now and
cure your Constipation overnight. Ad
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01

Those who know you well know that
you will fill the position with credit
to your self and to the institution I
rejoice with you in the honor that
has been conferred upon you and the
confidence that has been reposed in
you.
You have all the qualifications nee
essary for the work and you have
earned the right to the position. I'm
Gle Sam ought to see that you are
kept on high plan-rather l should
say that your good wife ought to be-
believe in large families. l am the
youngest of seven, and l married the
youngest of thirteen Thirteen is my
lucky number. Your case puts me in
mind of a friend of mine and member
of my church years ago He had a
large family. He was made superin-
tendent of the Sunday school In his
acceptance of the position he stated
that the church felt that it must elect
him to that position or he would go
start another school with his own
family
But all good wishes to you and
hearty congratulations You deserve
all that can come to you and you
will fill well the position to which
you have been appointed.
Most cordially,
F It NcFADEN
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01
New York, June %.

Dear Brother Cy:
Accept thanks for sending me copy
of the Comet announcing your ap
pointment as treasurer of the Sol
diers' Home. / congratulate you
upon receiving such distinguished
honor. I agree with the sentiments
expressed by the Knoxville Journal
I'm spite of his politics he is a good
fellow" l sincerely wish for such "a
good fellow" al the success in the
world in his administration.
Also accept my congratulations up
on your successin maintaining a IRE.
cruiting office"
Cordially yours,
VIM. F.. MCCONNELL.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01

Editor The Johnson City Comet Cy
H. Lyle has been appointed treasurer
of the National Soldiers Home of
that place. Cy has been loyal
worker and well serves the lucra-
tive position he mas bestowed upon
him by his loyal party Mountain
City Tomahawk..
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01

The Retail Merchants have agreed
that all advertising schemes shall
first be submitted to the secretary of
the chamber of commerce before they
are asked to part with their coin.
Wise men-at last.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01
Trenton. N. u. June
VIM. F.. MCCONNELL

Trenton, N. u, June %.
Dear Brother Lyle:
i heartily congratulate you upon
your appointment as treasurer of the
Soldiers Home.
l also read with much pleasure and
amusement your reply to the "un-
thinking multitude" who have been
asking if you have a military record.
l am very glad that you were born
between the wars if you would have
Joined the Confederates had you been
eligible.
/ am very glad to know that you
thought of me in sending me the pa.
per, and trust that you will have
the best of success in your new posi-
ton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01

Brother Lyle, editor of the Johnson
City Comet, has landed a $2,4O0 job
in the Soldiers Home. Cy deserves
any good thing that Uncle Sam can
give and we are glad to see him make
connection with the pay roll in such
handsome Acknowledgement
Democrat.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01
Fraternally yours,
w.. HOLT APGAR..
Pawtucket. r. L. June 28.

Pawtucket, R. l., June 2S.
Dear Brother Lyle:
| am in receipt this morning of
the breezy Comet and among the
many good things therein l note your
appointment as treasurer of the Ma
tional Soldiers Home at Johnson
City. Permit me to offer my hearty
congratulations, not only in securing
the appointment, but in deserving
that high honor While l have not
been permitted the honor and pleas
ure of knowing you for many years
the time is amply sufficient to salts
fly me that the honor was worthily
bestowed upon an honest, loyal and
devoted citizen and neighbor.. May
you live long to grace the position tc
which you have been called and tc
watch over the interests of the aged
and infirm committed to your care.
With kindest and most cordial re
CARDS, / am,
Yours faithfully,
CLOVIS H.. BOWEN.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01

Governor Rye has appointed Capt
w. E.. F. Milburn and Senator j. r..
Gardner of this city, delegates to the
Anti-Saloon League convention at At
lantic City, July 60. A wise selec-
ton of excellent gentlemen.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01

CYL -. Lyle, editor of the Johnson
City Comet, has been appointed treas
urer of the Soldiers Home, in that
town at a salary of $2,40O a year
Here's congratulations Cyrus.-Clai-
borne Progress
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01
Chattanooga, Tenl

Chattanooga, Tenn, June 26.
Dear Cy:
I note with pleasure that you have
been appointed treasurer of the
Mountain Branch Soldiers Home
Johnson City, Tennessee, and l wish
to extend congratulations to the
managing board for having elected
such capable and efficient man.
With kindest regards.
Very truly yours,
j.. L.. MEEK.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01
fion,a na,truotIon psersed.

Every mans hand is against tha
lion. His destruction is encouraged
by all the governments OF Africa;
and the occupation OF most parts OF
the continent by the white race 10
likely. before a great many years, to
close his history except in . few re.
gions.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01

Agriculture is recognized as the
greatest of all industries and pros
porous, progressive and enlightened
agricultural population is the surest
safeguard of civilization.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01
Yours faithfully,
CLOVIS H.. BOWEN.

Richmond, Va, June 20, 1915.
Dear Brother Lyle:
/ thank you very heartily for send
ing me copy of your valuable and
interesting paper. My sincerest good
wishes, and say to The Home that it
is the party to be congratulated.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01
CAROLINA
CLINCHFIELD AND
OHIO RAILWAY.
CAROLINA
In effect November 26, 1914.
Eastrn Standard Time.
NORTHBOUND.

NORTHBOUND.
1855 a. M, and Sis p. M, for Ford
town and Kingsport, Tenn, Cameron,
va.-Tenn., Speers Ferry, st. Paul and
Dante, Va.
SOUTHBOUND.
Has a. M. for Erwin and UnaEa
Springs, Tenn, Toecane, huntsville,
Pensacola and Marion, N. c., and Spar
tanburg, s. c.
5:1S p m, for Unicoi and Erwin,
Tenn.
For definite and additional informa-
ton apply at ticket office or to
CHAS. I. MANDEL,
Asst. General Pessengar Agent,
johnson City, ....- Tennessee
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01
Harrisburg, Pa, June %

IIdI 8, Id., julio 20.
Dear Brother Lyle:
| congratulate you upon your ap
pointment as treasurer of the Sol
diers' Home; also upon the honorable
record of youraself and family as
military men.
With very kindest regards, l am,
Fraternally and sincerely yours,
FRANK B.. WICKERSHAM..
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01

It is an admitted economic fact that
there can be no permanent prosperity
without q permanent agriculture
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01
EXCURSION
BRISTOL TO KNOXVILLE
Via
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Premier Carrier of the South
THURSDAY, JULY sTH
LIS ROUND TRIP -S1.75

I.70- KUUND TKIP -$I.10
FROM JOHNSON CITY
Tickets will be sold for special
train leaving Johnson City, 1925 a
M, arriving Knoxville 1910 a. m.
July Sth, and returning leaving Knox
vile 500 p. m. the same day.
Accommodations for white and col
ored.
G.. NJ. ELLIS, D.. p. A.,
Knoxville, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-01

Entered at the postofice at Johnson
City, Tenn, as second class matter.
The Washington times., 1915-12-31
Williams Refuses Offer
To Meet Harvard Again

WILLIAMSTOWN. Mass. Dec. 81.
Two wears ago. when the annual foot
ball game between Harvard and Will
Jams was discontinued. 1t was predicted
that the time would he short when the
Cambridge University would make nc
Eotiations for rcvivinC the gridiron ella sh
with the Purple. Such has proved to
be the case. for. during the past week
the Williams management has received
notification that Harvard would not be
opposed to arranging football game
with the Purple at Cambridge for next
fall.
It is doubtful if Williams will take
advantage of the opportunity to return
to the Crimson schedule at least. not foI
the 1916 season. The list Of opponents
fOr Williams next fall has been praC'
tiCally decided upon. the schedule >einC
tentatively arranged before word came
regarding the chances for Dlaying ltar.
ward. The PurnlC intends to play praC'
tiCallN the same teams that were faced
n wear ago with tn" single exception OF
the Massachusetts AgEics. who will re-
place Trinity.
Tho two ODcn dates on tho Harvard
schedule. one of which has been Offered
to Williams. are not available for the
Purple, which PLAYS +. +. !. and Jnior
on the SATURDAYS mentioned. 1t is con
sidcrcd very unlikely that Williams vii
pass Up either OF these institutions tC
take or Harvard. as they are fixtures
on the list here.
The Washington times., 1915-12-31
GILMORE MAY LEAD
GIANTS NEXT YEAR
If Sinclair Punches New York
Club Fed President May
Head Outfit.

NEW YORK. Dec. 3l.-Jamcs A. Gil
more. the president of the defunCt Fed
eral League. would remain in baseball
only as president OF tho Giants. 1t was
learned today that when Harry i. Sin
clair returns from Tulsa. Okla. next
week he will resume negotiations for the
New York club. and II he buys tho con-
trolling interest in the organization he
will place Gilmore at the head OF II.
When Sinclair learned that he could
not purchase all the stock in the Giants
he save M the idea OF purchasing for
n time but later negotiations resulted in
an ofc~ TO the Oklahoma oil man of
g., per cent of tho clubs stock. Sinclair.
it IS said. Is willing to RaN N'1Ho" FOR
the controlling interest w the club. 1t
is understood that Mrs. John r. Brush
and -omc of the other mon shareholders
IN the club are anxious to get rid OF
their holdings and AS President Henry
y. Hampstead has extensive business
interests in indianapolis. he also would
be willing to got out of baseball if the
Offer from Sinclair is inviting enough;
Mr.. Gilmore admitted today that he
had not decided whether he would re-
tire from baseball after the adjustment
OF the Federal Leagues troubles. Tic
stated that he had received two or three
good offers to remain in the game. and
it is understood that the best 0f these
offers was tho one from Sinclair. With
the financial responsibility OF the Fed
craI League on his shoulders. Sinclair
believes that he should sta in the game
for while longer and try To get back
some OF The money hc has lost in the
game. lie has assumed tho rCspOnsi-
bility Of all the players having ron
clad contracts, but not the ones having
tho Icm-daYs' clause in them.
If sinclair decides to buy the Giants.
he will retain MCGraW as manager and
Will take tho pick of the best of the
Federal IcaEr" players Tor New York.
GilmOr" expects 20 stay in New York
unuI tt" details Of ;ho pcac" arrange
m'ntS have been settled.
I've had lot Of inn and experience
in baseball during tn" last few years.
said Gilmore. "but row | am on the
lookout for the money. I'vc had about
all the experience | want. haven t
decided Vet what | shall do next sea
SON | nOn't expect to make up my
mind until | 500 how the offers | have
hau shape up
The Washington times., 1915-12-31
AMATEURS CODE IS
FINALLY ARRANGED
Conference at New York SAYS
What Must Be Done for Ath-
IeteS to BE Pure"

NEW YORK, Dee. I.-Thc amateur
athlete today knows why he is an anna
tour and just what he rrust not do in
order to remain one. The congress on
amatcurlsm called by the lntcrCollcSI l.
ate Amateur Athletic ASSOCIATION APP
proved set OF rules substantially the
same as the rules proposed by the col
lego officials. They Will be presented
to the various amateur sport govern
ing bodies Tho \. \. /. and |. G,
A. \. A. prohahly will adopt the code
Here is the ruling on amatcurIsm:
Nn amateur
An amateur sportsman is one who en-
cages IN sport solely for the pleasure
benefits h" derives thCretrom, and tC
whom sport is Eothlng more than ar
aNOCatlOn.
Acts OF dlSharmcnt:
\ person shall cease to he an ANA
tcur by committing any OF the follow
ing acts:
n. BY competing or giving an cXhlbi-
lion in any athletic sport under an as
sumcd name. or by being guilty OF an,
fraud or other grossly unsport smaniikt
conduct in connection herewith.
b. BY directly or indirectly reCciV'
lnG pay or financial benefits in C0nsid
cation of OF rs a reward for partiCl'
pHtinG in any public athletic COmpe'
ulion or exhibition or by disposinE OF
pilzos for personal gam.
Tn" conference decided in favor OI
summer baseball TOR amateurs. suggest
InG that each sport-SoverninC body
adopt a rule providing summer base
ball should not endanSCr an amateur 5
status.
The Washington times., 1915-12-31
MANY WANT SOMMER
TO Be 1916 COACH
Former Pennsylvania Gridiron
Star in Great Demand to
Teach Old Game.

II.ADELPIIIA Doc st. Fra rk
Sommcr is one football coach who wilt
not have to worry over position ~
next year. Tho former Penn star has
three good offers, not including villa.
nova. which naturally wants him to
return.
Ever since Sommcr took his Villa
nova team to Allentown early in the
fall aud defeated Muhlcnbcrg. the lat
ter has had an Cy" on Dutch. Th"rC
is almost sure to he a change i'm the
coaching at Muhlonhcrg. rs GcorsC
McCaa, who has directed tho team foI
tho last two years is to take a West,
ern job, according to the latest wort
from Allentown.
MuhlCnberG wants Sommer. and he
also has an attractive proposition
from a big Western college. Another
Eastern school would also lik" to en-
cagc him.
Sommcr's name was included in The
list Of eleven which was recently roc
commended as coaching possibilities a
Penn.
The Washington times., 1915-12-31

Not only will the largest countries
in South America be pleased to well
come the touring big leagucrs in
1916, but Argentina, Brazil, and
Chile have expressed a willingness
to aid in financing the coming trip
now arranged by Ted Sullivan, the
man who sent the White Sox and
Giants around the world two years
ago. Sullivan today practically con-
cluded his business with delegates
from South America, here in attend
ance at the Pan-American Congress.
He now has only the details and he
has proved himself master in the
art Of sending athletes on long
trips.
II am delighted with the courteous
treatment | have received from the
delegates from South and Central
America" said Ted Sullivan today.