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The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-05-11

The Beauty and Brains Contest, a
nation wide enterprise, which, under
the guidance of the World-Equitable
Motion Picture Corporation, has been
running for the past eight months in
the Photoplay Magazine, is drawing
to a close. Lillian Russell, one of
the judges, has made the first selec-
ton. Miss Ruth L. McCorkle, of 100
Maple avenue, one of the original
candidates, was selected by Miss
Russell and is one of the hundred
who will enter the final elimination.
The elimination is now going forward
to select the eleven successful candi-
dates. Miss Ruth L. McCorkle, when
the contest originated, 3was prevailed
upon to send her photograph with
the result that when the eight thou
sand likenesses were gone over she
was selected as one of the hundred
most likely film subjects by Lillian
Russell. The contest called for an
equal abount of brains and beauty.
1t was essential for the candidate to
write letter in her own hand-writ-
ing, stating her reasons for desiring
to become film actress. The appli-
cants, or candidates., were then
grouped as to the section of the
country in which they lived and two
candidates from five different sec
tons will be finally chosen. Lillian
Russell, Sophie Irene Loeb, a noted
New York society writer, William A.
Brady the famous theatrical mana
ger, are the judges. There will be
ten winning candidates from the
United States and one. from Canada.
The eleven successful young ladies
will be taken to New York, a month
will be devoted to teaching them the
value of various dramatic angles.
and then those who show proper in
terest and sufficient ability, will be-
come permanent members of the
World and Equitable stock compan-
les and at goodly salaries appear in
films.
Lectures, theatre parties, studio
lessons and number of events are
carded for the successful candidates
and it is very likely that Miss Ruth
l.. McCorkle will be one of the sue
cessful entrants.
The winning candidates will be
throughout the country
early in June.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-05-11
JOHN A. ARMSTRONG,
OF KNOXVILLE, DEAD

John A. Armstrong, national bank
examiner, of Knoxville. died Monday
morning at o'clock at the Johns
Hopkins hospital, Baltimore. He was
81 years of age. Surviving are one
son and one daughter and his widow.
The family was at his bedside at the
time of his death. George E. Gresh-
am, of Knoxville, son-in-law of the
deceased, was en- route to Baltimore
when he was stopped at Bristol by a
telegram announcing that Mr.. Arm
strong had expired. Mr.. Gresham
returned to Knoxville about one week
ago, for an operation for cancer of
the stomach. The remains will be
brought to this city, arriving proba-
bly, Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Armstrong was born in Jones.
boro, Washington county, in March,
1859, being the son of the late DR..
Armstrong of that county. After he
had completed the courses in the
public schools of that county he went
to Knoxville and entered the Univer-
sity of Tennessee, where he gradua-
ted in the class of 1880.
Mr.. Armstrong leaves his widow
and three children, who are: Mrs.
George E. Gresham, Miss Florence
Armstrong and Jack N. Armstrong.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-05-11
DANGERS OF DRAFT.

Drafts feel best when we are hot
and perspiring, just when they are
most dangerous and the result is Neu-
ralgia, Stiff Neck, Sore Muscles or
sometimes an attack of Rheumatism.
In such cases apply Sloan's Lini-
ment. 1t stimulates circulation to
the sore and painful part. The blood
flows freely and in a short time the
stiffness and pain leaves. Those suf-
fering from Neuralgia or Neuralgia
Headache will find one or two appl-
cations of Sloan's Liniment will give
relief. The agonizing pain gives way
to tingling. sensation of comfort
and warmth and quiet rest and sleep
is possible. Good for .Neuritis too
Price 25c at your Druggist.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-05-11

Attorney j. Ralph Worley was the
guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
A. Worley, on Boone's Greek, Sunday
Mai. ]. w. Weeks, of JonesbOro
was a prominent visitor here Tues
day.
Deputy Collector A. c. Moore was
in Bristol Tuesday on official bust
ness.
w. B. Powers, with Summers-P Par
rott Hardware Co., was rounding up
the boys in Kingsport Tuesday.
Mayor A. S. Murray of Jonesboro
was in the city the first of the week.
Judge Robt Burrow, one of Bris-
tolls leading lawyers, was here the
first of the week.
=
S. A. Brown was looking after
business interests at Big Stone Gap
Va, the first Of the week.
John Price was in Kingsport few
days this week.
The following are attending the
meeting of the Morristown Confer
ence at Rutledge, this week: DR..
Jno. NJ. Grove, Rev. N. F. Walker, j.
J. Conner and Rev. T. j. Houts.
Il = =
Sergeant f. w. McMeen, U. S.
Army, stationed at the Knoxville Re-
cruiting station, paid the local station
in this city visit last Monday. Ser
geant McMeen was on duty at John
son City station several years ago.
Captain Thomas NJ. Moody, U. S.
Army, visited the local recruiting sta
ton Wednesday, accepting men for
enlistment. Recruiting is very act
i've at the local station. Greene
county is in the lead on application
for enlistment. A fine class of men
are being accepted for enlistment
Funeral services for Orb Salyers.
the young man who was shot through
the head and killed at Elizabethton
Monday night by Stewart Renfro,
mis- brother-in-law, were held here !
this morning from the home of his |
brother, w. c. Salyers. The body |
was buried in Oak Hill cemetery.
w. IT, Scott. the genial travelling
salesman of Bristol, has been round
ing up the boys here this week.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-05-11
RStONALS


WANTED FOR l 7. S. ARMY: Able
bodied unmarried men between ages
of Is and 35; itizens of United
States, of good char acter and temper
ate habits, who can speak, read and
write the English Ia nguage. For in
formation apply to K ecruiting Officer,
4O512 West Depot S. q, Knoxville; ~
East 9Th St., Chattan, )oga; 122 Buffa-
10 St, Johnson City; H arriman, TennS
Scarrett Building, Niddlesboro or
Corbin Ky.
II YOU are in the mar ket for Ford
car. it will pay you to read the H..
X. Parrot Motor Co.'S adj in this
issue.
j. E. Brading was b Einess visit
or in Kingsport the fl rst of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. NJ. Nease have
had as their guests Mr.. nd Mrs J.
b. MCGEE of Spartanburg, s. c.
1888
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Je innings of
Erwin, were recent visitors here. :
Jack Parsons, of Erwin, Tas here
on Monday of this week.
Judge Dana Hartman and c ZEN. ID.
A. Vines are holding circuit C, purt at
Erwin this week.
Season tickets for the RI .dpath
Chautauuua to be held June to 8,
are now on sale at Tennessee Elec-
trio Co.'s office and j. E. Gro uch's
Bookstore. No other agencies will
be opened. The price of ticket IS is
$3.50, which will be increased to +; 1900
after the opening.
j. l.. Humphreys of Telford wa, ) a
prominent visitor here the first of
the week.
l.. M. Mease was looking after blu s.
mess matters in Erwin on Monday If
this week
Prof. D. r. Haworth of the State II
Normal was visitor on last Sun i
day.
w. B. Polling, a progressive mer- y
chant of Kingsport, was in the city
over Sunday.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-05-11
FRANK ZIMMERMAN
DIES AT YORKTOWN

~ Frank Zimmerman. aged 20. died
at the home of his mother at Ford
town following an illness from tu-
berculosis. Mr.. Zimmerman was a
splendid young man and was a mem
Der of the Yorktown Baptist church.
He is survived by his mother and
two brothers, Thomas and ]. r. Zim
norman, one sister, Mrs. Sam Tor
bett, of Piney Flats. Funeral ser
vices were conducted at the home
this morning at 9 o'clock, after which
interment was made in the family
cemetery.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-05-11
SPRING
LAMBS BROUGHT $13

For the first time this season the
local packers concluded to purchase
spring lambs and they opened the
season by paying $500 for lambs
from the state of Tennessee. These
lambs averaged SO to 81 lbs and the
price received was quite satisfactory
to the seller. One lot of these lambs
was sent to market by o. D. Mason
and the other one by McNin, Baker
& Curry, and all of them were
shipped from Bedford county, Tenn.
This county annually sends a good
big lot of good to choice spring lambs
to this market.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-05-11
GOVERNOR AND MRS. SMITH
HONOR PRESIDENT OF BOARD

Gov. Smith and Mrs. Smith gave
an informal reception Monday even
ing at the Governors Quarters I'm
honor of Gen. George H. Wood,
President of the Board of Managers,
and Col. Oliver K. Marshall, Assist
ant Inspector General. The spacious
home never looked more hospitable
and the evening was most delightful
ly spent. A delicious ice course was
served. Those present were: Gen.
George H. Wood, Col. Oliver K Mar
shall, Maj. Lyle and Mrs. Lyle, Maj.
Erwin and Mrs. Erwin, Capt. Mil
burn and Mrs. Milburn, Capt. King
and Mrs. King, Capt. Deaderick and
Mrs. Deaderick, Mrs. B. A. Mathes,
Mrs. J. C. Ratliff, Miss Effie Smith
and Miss Anna Wilson.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-05-11

w. H. Piper, prominent lawyer of
Greeneyille, passed through Nednes-
day en- route to Erwin on legal bust
ness.
Che friends of Thos., McMurray,
WHO received quite serious injuries in
an automobile accident, while en-
route to ball game at Milligan Col
lege some days ago, will be glad to
learn that he has been released from
the local hospital and is doing nice
ly. 1t is said the car turned over
three times and landed right side
up. Several others in the car escaped
with but a few slight scratches. The
chauffeur was at the wheel when
they landed and came out without a
scratch.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-05-11

County Chairman Jas. H. Epps was
a prominent business visitor here
yesterday.
G. G. Thomas, of Jonesboro, was in
the city Wednesday.
Il i Il ~
The following delegates are attend
ing the State Council, Jr. Order, in
Nashville, this week: G. H. Burn
ham, Joe Edens and DR.. Hyder OF
Elizabethton, w. D. Rush and C. B,
Martin of the local order
Il Il
J. w. Franklin was looking after
business interests in Limestone on
Tuesday of this week.
". NJ. Hyder was at Telford We'd
nesday on official business.
Prof. j. II. Smith, the genial in
surance man, made trip TO Roam
Mountain yesterday.
The H. r. PARROT Motor Company
stands head in their line. See their
display in this issue of The Comet.
sI
A flag was presented to the Church
of Christ on last Sunday, being Home
Sunday, by Mrs. E. M. Crac-
ter, in behalf of the National Assoc
citation of Patriotic instructors, of
which she is a member. The flag was
draped on the rostrum, which made
a beautiful background. The Rev. l..
w. Biddell, pastor, in few well cho-
sen remarks thanked Mrs. Cracter for
the beautiful gift.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-05-11
HELD ON CHARGE OF
VIOLATING FERERAL CODE

Deputy Marshal W. NJ. Hyder ar
rested ]. l.. Trivett at Butler, who
has been charged with violating sec
tions 242-243 of the penal code. AT
ter hearing before Commissioner
Brown was held to Federal Court on
bond.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-05-11
ISAAC HAUN GOES -.
SOUTH ON BUSINESS

Isaac Haun, assistant general claim
agent of the Southern Railway, with
headquarters in Washington, was a
passenger on train No. Al Tuesday,
being en- route for Knixville and
other points south. He was formerly
claim agent of the Knoxville division
and is one of the best known of the
younger railroad men now connected
with the Southern system.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-05-11
HON. 4. G. BOWERS
TAKES CHARGE OF OFFICE

Hon. A. c. Bowers has taken
charge of the post office at the Ma
tional Soldiers Home and is per-
forming his duties with urbanity.
pleasure and efficiency. He has as
his assistants, Mr.. Chas. Foley, who
has been in the office for years, and
j. Sherman Riley. Both are active
and accommodating and the public
will be properly treated and the bus
mess transacted with speed and ac-
curacy.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-05-11
SPECIAL COACH FOR
CONFEDERATE VETS

The Southern Railway has agreed
to add an extra coach to passenger
train number Al next for the exclu-
sive use of Confederate Veterans who
wish to attend the reunion at Bir-
mingham next week. Passengers oc-
cupying this coach will be taken
through to Birmingham without a
change of cars, it is stated.
The round trip fare from Bristol
is S7.95. .
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-05-11
LOSES ARM WHILE AT
WORK IN FACTORY

While at work in the plant of the
American Cigar Box Co. here, Law
renee Burchfield, fireman, yester-
day afternoon suffered the loss of
his left arm, which was caught by the
betting near an engine. The limb
was so badly torn that amputation
at the shoulder was considered nee
eSsary.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-05-11

Babies don't mind cold or take
cold if kept well with DR.. Fahrney's
Teething Syrup. Get it anywhere.
Sample free.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-05-11

Mr.. and Mrs. P. E. Gregory and
children have gone to Mississippi for
an extended stay.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-05-11

For the Round Trip only.....$5.OO
New-York tribune., 1916-02-12
GRACE M'LAUGHLN,
HEIRESS, FOUND AGAIN
This Time Georgia Sheriff
Thinks She's in Augusta.

Two cryptic messages from sheuh
~ Augusta. Ga. last night indicated
that the eagle eye of that Official had
found She hiding place Of Grace Nc
Lauehlin. the heiIeSs, who disappeared
from her home here December :. There
Is possibility that he may be IN a po-
s;tion 90 dctain her and bring her back
"a New YORK, but he failed TO give the
police here any hint as TO the extent
Of his knowledge. o..
"Do YOU want Grace Mclaughlin y?
Was ali the information contained IN
lis Telegram 90 Police Headquarters
here.
iii they send me her description ]
think ! can locate her all right" was
the extent of his statement TO corre-
spondent for The Tribune who Ques-
toned him about his query later IN the
evening.
The sheriff failed 20 say whether the
hcircSs had been found there. whether
She was accompanied by George VI.
stevens. the garage man who disap-
pearcd about the time She did or
whether reports Of her marriage 90
Stevens were true.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-12
DAZZLING GARB WINS
CELL AND 100000
Police Pick Up Youth in Bar
room 10 Find He's an Heir.

Chicago. Feb. H. Keith Edward Dal-
,ymple wore fashy clothing, and for
this reason was taken to the police
station by detectives to-day.
Had il not been for this. Dslrymple
would not have known that he was
heir TO 100000 and that the police
Of the coun;r. had been on the look-
Out for him 'or four years 20 tell
him SO.
The Bureau of Identification gave
up nothing Of damaging character
20 the young man he Is twenty-three
years old but it did develop an old
circular seeking him. Young Dal-
rymple ran away from his home al
Sloan Springs. Ark., in 1908. His
father prospered in the oil business
and moved TO Port Allegheny, Penn,
where he died four years ago.
After leaving home Dalrymple went
TO New York. where he worked in de-
partment stores. Later he was en-
ployed in Buffalo and DeJroi,. He came
70 Chicago ten days ago.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-12
EMMA GOLDMAN
UNDER ARREST
Warrant Based on Birth Control
Lecture Barred Repetition
Last Night

Emma Goldman was arrested last
night al the entrance OF Norwaerts
Hall. l75 East Broadway. where she
went 20 deliver a lecture on birth con-
troll.
SO quietly was tho arrest made 'hs'
1000 persons waiting in the hall were
unaware Of what had happened until
after she was locked UP in the Clinton
street station. Part Of the audience
then hurried 20 the station and stand
ing outside chcered. She remained p
prisoner until 1O:3O o'clock, when a
$500 real estate bail bond was fur
nished.
Miss Goldman was arrested on war
rant issued by Magistrate Breen, of
the 9th District Court, charging her
with violating the penal code when she
delivered on Tuesday evening nj the
New Star Casino. Lexington Avenue
and 1O7,h Street. a lecture similar 20
the ono she was expected to give last
night
Miss Goldmen will be srraigned be
fore Magistrate Breen AZ 10 o'clock
this morning.
Much importance is attached 70 TIE
arrest by sympathizers with her views
owing 20 the trial next Monday IN the
Federal Court Of Mrs. Margaret J..
Sanger. charged with sending through
the mails literature on the subject OF
birth control.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-12
BAY STATE MEN
FORGET. R. ISSUE
Old Foes and Friends Join
to Nominate Colonel
in Open Fight.

Washington, Feb. i1.-Republicsns Of
Massachusetts, will be given an oppor-
tunitv 70 say whether they want Theo-
dore Roosevelt for President. whether
the Colonel is willing or not This was
assured tonight with the announce
ment OF ex-Lieutenant Governor Graf
ton u. Cushing. Charles Sumner Bird.
Representative A. 2. Gardner and state
Senator Robert VI. Washburn that they
were candidates for the big four Mas
sachusetts delegates to the Republican
convention Cushing and Gardner de-
clared. at the home Of Mr. Gardner to-
night. that no matter what the Colonel
might do they would make the race
anyhow. and if elected would fight for
tho nomination OF Roosevelt
When this announcement was made
Colonel Roosevelt, in blissful ignorance
Of the plan. was on board ship bound
for the West Indies. whence he will not
return for several weeks.
I'VE are candidates for delegates-st-
large from Massachusetts, 70 the Re
publican National Convention" said the
statement signed by the four men
named.
We are tired Of vague statements
and beating around the bush
We propose 10 go straight 70 the
fontinued on psge S, column
New-York tribune., 1916-02-12
SHY SENIORS STUDY
LOVE AND WEDLOCK
Course on How 10 Woo Rounds
Out Goucher Training.

Baltimore, Feb. IL When the class
of IS is graduated from Goucher
College next June one-half its mem
bers will he authorities on love in all
its ramifcations, including the art Of
successful marriage. TO round out
their training. DR.. Lillian Welsh, lect-
urer on hygiene. inaugurated to-day &
weekly course of instruction on Love
and Marriage" for seniors.
Forty members Of the class attended
the lecture Freshmen, sophomOres
and juniors were barred. DR.. Welsh
announced that the students would be
expected 10 ask questions on the sub
iect. Most of the class. however, was
too timid 20 venture queries.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-12

SAYS U-BOAT THREAT
NULLIFIES VICTORY"

London. Feb. y. The
lines. commenting on the
German memorandum, says:
The memorandum is a con-
yenlcn, way Of nullifying the
results Of the Lusltania VIC
tory. Ambassador Won Bern
storf. it is said, announced
the new policy to the Wash
ington State Department, SIM
ultaneously with his delivery
OF the Lusltania note. This is
stroke Of Teutonic humor.
which. like the Austrian reply
about the Ancona, will cause
much quiet amusement IN
German circles In America.
The practical results Of
the memorandum ~Ill amount
to almost nothing for the
simple reason that Germany
ha. long since fulfilled wher-
ever and whenever she had a
chance threat. which she now
puts into words.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-12
CASTOR OIL SHORTAGE
HOLDS UP WAR PLANT
Used in GuncOtton, Its Lack
Costs Stamford Men Jobs.

Stamford, Conn. Feb. ll.-There is q
shortage Of castor oil in the United
States. and as consequence Richards
& Co, a Stamford firm engaged in the
manufacture of guncotton and artif-
cial leather has had 20 curtail opera
tions.
The company is experimenting with
cottonsced oil and other substitutes.
Meantime IT has laid of a large num-
ber Of men and has ceased night work.
1t was said 10 the plant to-day that
one explanation of the shortage IS he
lack Of boats in which 70 bring the
castor oil bean from India, whence
most or il comes.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-12
Two Views OF Garrison Act.

There are Two distinct views Of The
Garrison resignation taken IN Wash
ing,on. one with regard to its polif'ce!
eject. and the jther with regard TO rs
effect on the preparedness programme.
Both Chairman chamberlain Of the
Senate Military Affairs Committee and
Chairman Hay. Of he House Military
Committee declared their belief that
IL would not influence the defence pro
gramme.
Privately. many members OF Congress
stated that the President would now be
able 20 obtain larger measure Of de
fence. measured m dollars, in the ap-
preparation bills. now that the friction
had been withdrawn between the IN
compromising insistence Of Secretary
Garrison for the liberalization OF the
reserve army and the views Of members
Of Congress who hold that the states
must retain the real control Of the
militia.
But, on the other hand, 1t was pointed
out BY real preparedness advocates.
whether they agreed heartily with Mr.
Garrison or not, that the country would
New-York tribune., 1916-02-12
L.usitania Issue Buried in
Talk, lie Says-Chcers
Marjorie Sterrett.
8.

IF man secs his wife's face slapped
and goes about for eight months talk
ing about it. it is Of no earthly conse-
quence what course he NAV pursue or
what action he may take after that
time. J., is with nations as it is with
men. and IL is so in the Lusitsnia Incl
dent"
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. about TO
leave for six weeks in the West Indies.
delivered this opinion Of President Will
sons foreign policy in the saloon OF the
steamship Guiana yesterday afternoon.
lie spoke with Characteristic Roosevelt
vigor, clicking his teeth rs he snapped
the words out and punctuating his re-
marks with vigorous blows OF his right
fist in the palm of his left hand.
Then. as Mr.. Roosevelt prepared to
retire to his cabin with Theodore. jr.,
little Marjorie Sterrett. who went 10
the ship to wish him godspeed and
thank him for his letter and his con-
tribution to the childrcn's battleship
fund. was presented to him.
Three cheers for you" lie declared,
grasping ner hand. Il am glad TO meet
you. I've heard from my grandchildren
and the good ratured old bulldog. and
they are glad Of you. ! usually cannot
find time 20 write letters in my own
hand have no time FOR those folks
who write asking for my autograph
but when ii little girl writes me on such
an important matter just have 70
make time for my grandchildren's sake.
Grandchildren and battleships so to-
getner.'
Busy Time Of Farewells.
Mr. Roosevelt was due at the Quebec
Line pier, Jefferson street and Fast
River. az o'clock. but he arrived
twenty minutes ahead Of time. accom-
panied by Mrs. Roosevelt. They had
motored in from Oyster Bay about
noon, intending TO have luncheon in
town. but instead devoted the time 20
saying goodbys 20 Or. and Mrs. Richard
Derby. the latter Ethel Roosevelt thai
was. and Theodore Roosevelt. jr., and
his wife at the Hotel Langdon. This
wa arranged as the Colonel wished 20
see the babies before he left.
on the ship he found a battery Of
moving picture and news photograph
ers awaiting him. but be went direct 70
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