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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-01-21
SHIELDS
ON PRO.
H|B|T|0N
TAKES PART IN DEBATE
ON SHEPHERD AMENDMENT.
DENIES THAT LAW FAILED
Saws Law Has Stopped Sale OF Liquor
In Ninety.tyO out of Ninety-sX
COunties-"NOt Fault OF
the People.

Washington. Jan. 1S.-During the
debate in the senate today on the
Sheppard amendment to stop the sale
of liquors in the District of Column
bia. Senator Shields vigorously de-
Tended Tennessee, in challenging the
statements of Senator James, of Ken
lucky, and Williams of Mississippi, es-
pecially in the Nashville and Men,
phis. He said:
II must challenge statements that
have been made during this debate
that prohibition laws of Tennessee
have proved failure, especially in
the cities of Memphis and Nashville
Senators who have made these state
ments are misinformed. For years
held an official position in Tennessee
which gave me ample opportunity to
observe the manner in which these
laws were enforced, and | know that
they have not failed in our purposes.
"They have stopped the sale of in
toxicating beverages in at least nine
ty-two counties out of the ninety-slx
into which our state is divided, and
have very largely reduced the traffic
and consequent evil resulting in the
other four counties.
"These laws are doubtless some
times violated in every county of the
state. but not more than other laws
for the suppression and punishment
of crime which are on the statute
books. All criminal alws are violated
sometimes. Even those against homi-
eide are violated, but no one has ever
said that they should be repealed on
that account The prohibition laws
are as rightly and successfully en-
forced as any of our criminal laws
"The judges of our courts are able
and conscientious and do their duty
without fear or favor; the district at
torneys and other officers are men oi
high character and efficiency, and our
juries are composed of intelligent
men and all criminal laws are en-
forced.
Violation of Laws.
Il can not deny that the sale of in.
toxicating beverages has not been en-
tirely suppressed in Nashville ant
Memphis or that temperance laws
have at times been fagrantly violated
in these cities. This, however, is not
the fault of the laws, nor does it NEE
with the approval of the better class
of the people of these cities. Th'
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-01-21

,rs associations are discussed with a
iew to give farmers the benefit of
advancement of agricultural interests.
A more rigid law against pistol car
rying is recommended.
The re-enactment of the law rela-
tive to the mining department, with
such notifications and retrenchment
as seems necessary is recommended.
The deposit of state funds by the
various depaf fments each week is
suggested.
With a new pilot at the wheel, Ten
nessee's ship of State has been swerv-
ed from it's course of republicanism
and into the bright waters of demo-
cracy, From among the perilous
rocks of bankruptcy, political misrule
and extravaganza, the shop, of state
is being steadily steered into the safe
channels of sound and sensible bus
mess management which lead to the
haven of peace and prosperity, to-
ward which the people have looked
with longing eyes for the past four
years. Governor Tom c. Rye has en-
tered upon his administration as
Chiel Executive of the Volunteer State
and every indications point to an ear
ly delivery from the unsettled and un-
satisfactory conditions which for four
years have retarded the progress of
Tennessee. Democracy's leading Son
Gov. Rye, assumed his Office last week
amid the enthusiastic plaudits OF
thousands and with characteristic
sincerity of purpose, he plunged into
the heavy duties of the gubernational
office Immediately, indicating his re-
solve to fulfill every campaign pledge
by faithful performance of every act
necessary to the welfare of the state
and it's citizenship.
Governor Rye's Inauguration was
one of the greatest democratic events
lin the history of Tennessee. II
brought to the Capital City enthusias-
tic democrats from all over the state
many of whom journeyed to witness
the inspiring spectacle of the installa-
ton of the new Chief Executive. Ex-
Governor Hoopers much condemned
refusal to take any part in the cere.
monies did not in the 1east mar the
pleasure of the occasion, although
many republicans onenly expressed
their disappointment that the retiring
governor should bring criticism upor
them and their party. 1t was practi
cally the unanimous opinion among
all who were at the Inauguration tha
Governor Hooper's action was one o
the greatest blunders on record.
Supported by splendid democratic
, Legislature, and ably assisted by eff
cient and capable officials, Governor
Rye is planning to give to Tennessee
business administration of its af
: fairs that will put the state in th'
forefront of commonwealth where |
] rightly belongs. What may be ex
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-01-21
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
DOUBLE TRACKING.

Washington, D. c.. Jan. 16.-Sou-
thern Railway will proceed at once to
revise and double track the 2S.7
miles of its Washington-Atla line
lying between Orange and Chariot
tesville, Va: the work to involve an
expenditure of $1,500000.O00 and to
result in a greatly improved line both
as to grades and curvature. Bids for
the grading are being received from
contractors today in the office of
Mr.. w. H. Wells, chief engineer of
construction, under whice direction
the work will lbe done.
The completion of this work to-
gether iwth other work now nuder
way will give the Southern a continu-
GUS stretch of 121 miles of double
track out of Washington and total
of 1857 miles of double track between
Washington and Carlottte, leaving on
ly Alb miles of single track, divided
into four stretches the longest of
which is 20 miles.
The revision between Orange and
Charlottesville will clint nate i1SO3
degrees of curvature or nearly four
scomplete circlds and will giHa al
complete circles and will give an
maximum grade northbound of 0.9
percent southbound of 1 per cent as
against 1.41 per cent in both direc-
tions at present.
The work OF be done is very heavy
and will furnish labor for large
number of men and cause heavy ex-
penditures in the territory immedi-
ately affected. In undertaking it at
this time when receipts from goth
freight and passenger traffic are much
below normal, Southern Railway Co.,
is giving striking evidence of Presi-
dent Harrison's faith in the BUSINESS
future of the South and his deter
mination to furnish adequate faeili-
ties, the necessary capital fortunately
having been provided before the out
break of the present European war.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-01-21
Points From
Governor Rye'S
First Message

The alleged business administra-
ton" of Gov. Hooper is exposed SHOW
ing a large deficit, and plans forfi-
aancial retrenchment are briefly out
lined. These plans include the abol-
ishment of necessary Office forces and
reduction in the salrries wher they
are rearded as excessive.
The creation of tax commission
and the passage of such legislation
as will give all of the people of Ten
nessee a fair system of taxation Is
advocated. The promises of the DEM
ocratic platform on this ubject are
recalled for fulfillment.
An examination of the Office ana
transaction of the Treasurer's once
is suggested to see what money has
been withheld from deposit in the
state treasury.
The creation of abord of control
for all penal reformatory. ond chari-
fable institutions is advocated. Many
improvements in the penal system are
suggested and the Importance OF plac-
ing the state institution on a business
basis is emphasized Opportunities
for improvements are pointed out IN
connection with the state prison, the
industrial school and the state farm,
which is suggested should be de-
monstration farm as well as source
of profit.
Prohibition of pernicious political
activity by employees at the state pri-
son is suggested. Early cons1dera-
ton of needed prison management re-
forms is urged
A square stand is taken on law en-
forcement, and it is recommended
that all laws necessary to the en-
forcement f the temperance laws be
enacted, The passag of law empow-
ering courts of competent jurisdiction
to remove municipal and county Off
GERS who refuse and willfully neglect
to do their duty is urged
Regulations of soft drink stands is
recommended, and legislation re.
stricting soft drink stands, clubs ant
places where there is tendency tC
violate the liquor laws IS suggested
The passage of an anti-pass law
recommended. The passage of law
placing heavy penalties on runaway
Legislators" is recommended. The a
bolishment of the fee system as t.
cert in public offices is urged.
The passage of compulsory pri
mary law, and the passage of Law
requiring publicity of campaign funds
is advocated.
Personal aversion to the present pr
son system and working of convict
in mines is expressed. Working o
short term convicts on the publi
roads is endorsed. The creation of
state highway commission is suggest
ed
Rural credits and cooperative farr
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-01-21
Deafness Can Not Be Cared

by local applications as they can not reach the
diseased portion of the car There is only one
way to cure deafness and that is by constitU-
tIonai remedies Deafness is caused by an in.
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
eustachian tube. When this tube is infiamed
you have a rumbling tound or imperfect hear
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
cnidition. hearing will be destroyed forever;
nen cases out of ten are caused by catarrh.
which is nothing but an infiamed condition Of
toe mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of deafness (caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
rculars free. 2 J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo. o
Sold by druggists, 80
ke Halls FamilvPi lis for consti patton
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-01-21
STOP THAT COUGH-NOW.

When you catch Cold, or begin TO
Cough, the first thing to do is to take
DR.. Bells ne-Tar-Honey. 1t pene-
trates the Innings of the Throat and
Lungs and fights the Germs of the
Disease, giving quick relief and natur
al healing. Our whole family depend
on Pine-Tar-Honey for Coughs and
Colds writes Mr. E. Williams, Ham
ilton, Ohio. 1t always helps. 25c at
your Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-01-21
NASHVILLE CLEANUP
ORDERED BY HOUSE.

Nashville, Jan. 19.-Nashville is TO
be claned up and all gaming ami Ii
quor houses are to be driven out OF
business, according to the announced
determination of Mayor Hilary E.
Howse, of Nashville, and Sheriff
Longhurst, of Davidson county, who
declare that they will heartily coop
crate with Gov. Rye in seeing that
the pledges of the democratic plat
for mare carried out
In letter to Chief of Police Bar
thell tonight, Mayor Howse directs
him and the officers Of his department
to "be vigilant and active in the en-
forcement of the statutes of the state
and ordinances of the city, and parti-
cularly those with reference to the
illegal sale or dispensing of intoxi-
eating liquors, to the end that the city
may be cleaned up"
He adds: There is nothing per-
functory about this letter to you and
the direction herein given represents
the fixed policy of this administration
now and hereafter"
Mayor Howse gave out the follow
ing statement:
There have been policies of gov
ernment followed in this city in the
past during my administration as
mayor, which are no longer possible,
and which will no longer be followed.
''The last state democratic conven-
tion declared for the maintenance and
enforcement of the temperance laws
in this state, and our democratic nom-
inee for governor was elected by an
overwhelming majority over his re-
publican opponent upon this platform
and upon his statement, repeated in
his speeches throughout the campaign
that he construed this platform tc
mean what it said.
Il am democrat and propose tc
accept the verdict and judgment oi
the party; and after the Sparty has
spoken and the people have ratified
its action, there is no room left fol
any individual conflicting opinion OIL
policy by me or any other democrat
lam speaking for the administra.
ton of the city government of Nash
vile when | say that it is our sincere
purpose and it will lbe our fixed policy
to cooperate with the present demo
cratic state convention in an effor
to clean up the city and enforce thu
nav and to aid in the enforcement o.
such policies of government as will
hereafter make it impossible for oul
party or our people to be divided up
on any so-called issue of law enforce
ment"
Sheriff Longhurst has detailed /.
deputies to start tomorrow morning
to cooperate with the police in thu
clean-upi campaign.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-01-21

majority of the people of Nashville
and Memphis are as highly educated,
efned and law-abiding as those of
my city in the country.
"The only fault l can find with
hem is they do not give that atten-
ion to the nomination and election
Of officers they ought to do in order
. secure the best government. The
ault is on the officers whose duty it
S to enforce these laws. 1t grows
0ut of their efficiency and unfaithful-
less or want of courage to do their
duty.
"The great majority of the people
If the state approve these laws, and
hey mean to and will enforce them
Iov Thomas c. Rye, an able and
courageous man, was elected govern
lr upon a platform declaring, for the
oritymaintenance and enforcement of
he temperance laws of Tennessee by
majority of 10000. In his inaugural
address he declared that he would
keep his platform pledges and that
these laws would be vigorously en-
forced and obeyed in every county in
the state. He further declared that
if the machinery we now have is suf-
ficient for that purpose he would fav-
or the enactment of such further laws
as might be needed.
Says Assembly Will Redeem Pledges
"The great majority of the general
assembly were elected upon the same
platform, and are in full sympathy
with the governor. The personnel OF
this body is of usual intelligence and
ability there being among them quite
number of the ablest lawyers of the
state. Bills have already been intro
duced to carry out the platform
pledges, providing, among other
things, for the removal of all unfaith-
full and inefficient officers and reported
for passage.
knowing Gov Rye and the MEM
| 10. their ability, integrity AMI loyalty
10 then pledges and to the people OF
the state, l have no doubt these bi.s
will be enacted into law.
when the people of the state elect
ed Gov. Rye by majority of 10000
over strong and popular opponent,
and a general assembly upon plat
form declaring in unmistakable terms
for the maintenance and enforcement
of law, and when the governor of that
state in his inaugural address de-
clares he will keep his platform
pledges, and the members of the gen.
eral assembly promptly introduce
bills to carry out the platform pro-
nouncements, it cannot be said that
that law is failure. On the contrary
it must be conceded that the people
of the state favor it and have deter
mined that it shall be enforced
Says People OF Tennessee are Agalnsi
Saloons.
"The people of Tennessee, not the
prohibitionists alone, recognized that
the saloons were hotbeds and nur-
series of immortality and political cor
ruption, and determined to drive them
from the state, and they are going to
do it. The laws they have enacted
for this purpose, like al lother laws
require some time for adjustment, but
they can be and will be enforced. i
is only a mattre of time. The people
of Tennessee believe in law enforce
ment, and they will not allow any
Continued on Page Two)
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-01-21
WILSON
IN NOW
GRANDFATHER
PRESIDENT is OvERJOYED;
MANY CONGRATULATIONS
BOY BORN TO MRS. SAYR[
Name Not Selected, But Little Strang.
er VIII Probably BE Named
for President.

Washington, Jan. IA son was
born at the White House today to
Mrs. Francis Bowes Sayre, President
Wilson's daughter.
The boy weighed six and a half
pounds.
President Wilson made no effort
to conceal his JOY when informed that
the child was boy and that Mrs.
Sayre was doing well. His face
wreathed in smiles. The baby is his
first grandchild and the first boy in
his direct family. Many congratula-
tory messages poured in at the White
House tonight.
Mr.. Sayre, who is assistant to Pre-
sident Garfield of Williams College
was not at the Whit eHouse when his
son was born. DR.. Grayson reached
him by telephone at Williamstown,
Mass, and he arrived here late to-
night.
The President did not go to church
today and Mrs. Sayre's sisters, Mrs
Wilson G. McAdoo and Miss Margaret
Wilson, with their cousin, Miss Helen
Woodrow Bones, remained at the
White, House throughout the day.
A small corps of special nurses
were in attendance. Dr. E. P. Davis
of Philadelphia, had been called in
| by DR.. Grayson.
A name had not been selected to-
night but it was expected the child
would be named for the President
The christening is expected to be held
in the White House before the return
of Mrs. Sayre to her home in Will
Jamestown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sayre were married
at the White House, November 25,
1913. After honeymoon to Europe
they made their home in Williams
town. Mrs. Sayre had been visiting
at the White House since Christmas.
At 81 xo'clock tonight Secretary
Tumulty gave out this statement:
"Dr. Grayson the White House ply
sician, states that at 4:3O o'clock Mrs.
Sayre gave birth to a fine boy Ev-
erything went perfectly and both are
doing we'll"
Ten other children-six girls and
four boys-have been born at the
White House, most of them grand
sons or granddaughters of Presidents.
James Madison Randolph, son of
Martha Jefferson Randolph, the
daughter of President Jefferson. was
born during visit of Mrs. Randolph
to the White House in the winter of
I1SO5-1SO6. Druing the term of John
Quincy Adams granddaughter,
Mary Louise Adams, was born there
in IFebrua Try. 1928. While Andrew
Jackson was President four children
were born there, the sons and daugh-
ters of Major Andrew j. Donelson,
General Jacksons protege and private
secretary, and Mrs. Donelson, the Pre-
sident's niece.
During the Tyler administration,
Letitia Tyler, granddaughter of the
President, and daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Tyler and Robert Jones
son of Mrs. Mary Jones, daughter of
the President, were born in the White
House.
During the term of President Grant,
a daughter, Julia, was born to Mr..
Frederick D. Grant, the wife of a
son of the President, on June Z, 1876.
She is now Hrincess Cantacuzene-
Speranskey.
/, Esther Cleveland was the only child
of President ever born in the White
House.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-01-21

When japanese maiden desires to
show marked attention to her lover
she uses the sharpened point OF one
Of her finger nails in writing to hiIn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-01-21

DR.. Fahrney's Teething Syrup is
the pest remedy for any sickness
baby gets, no matter how young or
how old. Try 1t.
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the representative farmers Of the sur.
rounding community. The Graceville
Commercial club is we'll and favor
ably known as one of the most unique,
progressive and liveliest organizations
In the state. The cooperation be-
tween the business men and the farm
ers in organizing commercial club
with such high degree of efficiency
has succeeded in removing entirely
the spirit of distrust and conflict of
interest that often prevails between
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country. He stated that the three
great causes of fire were arson, over
insurance and carelessness. The ad-
dress of welcome was delivered by
Rev. R. V. Kennedy. Mr.. McGelligott
spoke on the Tenth Point of the Law.
A. B. Karcher spoke on the corn
and alfalfa show which will be held
under the auspices of the West Cen
trail Development Association at Or
tonville next fall. Father O'Brien
made special reference to the patrio-
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equipped hospitals in the state was
erected with funds subscribed by
both farmers and business men. All
guests who visit Graceville on the
occasion of the annual banquet Of the
Commercial club are loud in their
praise of the excellent spirit OF the
organization and friendly feeling that
prevails between the village and the
surrounding country and has made
Graceville one of the best known COM
munities in the state.
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the citizens of a city and the farmers
in the adjoining territory. The ex-
ceMent spirit of cooperation is re-
sponsible in the largest degree for
the success of the Graceville Com.
mercial club. The officers and mem.
bers of the organization have under.
taken each year to make the annual
banquet social as well as an in.
structive gathering. How we'll they
succeeded in this is easily shown by
the enthusiastic manner in which the
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members rally to the support of the
organization. The business men and
farmers have united on many projects
of particular Importance to Graceville
as is shown by the excellent system
of schools supported by the people
of Graceville and the surrounding
country, the Carnegie library which
will b erected within few months,
the support of which will come from
both the farming community and the
citizens of Graceville, one of the best
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tism of Minnesotas citizens. ]. L.
Murphy chose for his subject Com
munity Advertising" ]. H. Sherlock
spoke on Minnesota's Development.
My Neighbor was the subject as
signed to F. w. Murphy. Mr.. r. G.
harrington spoke on the subject of
Yesterday and Tomorrow. A crowded
banquet hall greeted the speakers on
the evening program. BY far the
greater representation of the Grace
Vile Commercial club is made up of
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RAcEvILLE PLAYS HOST
TO GOVERNOR HAMMOND
Continued from Page So

duties of safeguarding Minnesota's
best interests. The governor was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Preus, now State Aud
itor of Minnesota, and formerly State
Insurance Commissioner. Mr.. Preus
called attention to the great waste
from fire which imposes such heavy
burden upon the taxpayers of the
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WOMAN OR MISS WHO DESIRES DRESS AT
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-11-04

They're fine, Cascarets hven your
liver. clean your thirty feet OF bowels
and sweeten your stomach. You eat
one or two, like candy. before going
20 bed and in the morning your head
Is clear, tongue Is clean. stomach
sweet. breath right and cold gone Get
a box from your druggist and enjoy
the incest, gentlest liver and bowel
cleansing you ever experienced. Cas-
carets stop sick headche. biliousness.
Indigestion. bad breath and constipa-
ton.
Mothers should give a whole Casca-
ret TO cross. bilious. sick. feverish
children any time. They are harmless
and never grippe or sicken.