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The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27

Three Good Road Institutes, OF
Conferences of Road Officials, as they
are called, will be held in Tennessee
during the month of February. The
first will be held at Knoxville, Febru-
airy Is to IS, the second at Nashville
February % to rs, and the third al
Jackson, February 20 to March 3
The Conferences will be held under
the direction of the State Department
of Highways with the cooperation
of the University of Tennessee and
the U. S. Office of Public Roads.
Each county in the section of the
State in which the Conference is held
is urged to send at least one roac
official to the Conference and as
many others as can attend. All par
ties interested in better roads are in
vited to attend the conferences, and
it is hoped that as many as possible
will avail themselves of this oppor-
tunity to hear the best experts or
road building and maintenance dis
cuss the various features of the work
Among the speakers who will dis
cuss the road work at these confer
ences are A. d. Williams, State High
way Commissioner of West Virginia
w. s. Keller, State Highway En-
gineer of Alabama; Robert c. Terrell
State Highway Commissioner of Ken
lucky; j. J. Murray, Secretary, and A.
M. Nelson, State Highway Engineer
of the State Department of Highways
of Tennessee; Prof. Ferris, Dean of
the Engineering Department of the
University of Tennessee, and others.
In addition to these and other
speakers of note general discussions
will be had by county road officials in
the state who will discuss peculiar
road problems in their respective
counties. Through all these discus
sions it is the expectation of the De-
partment of Highways that a great
deal of good will be accomplished
for the roads of the state.
Similar conferences have been held
in nearly every state for several
years. In many states the county
authorities authorize the attendance
of their road officials and the coun-
ty pays the expenses. The opinion
has been expressed in many in
stances that the county saved money
by sending their officials to these
conferences in view of the fact that
they learned enough to save the
county more in one year than the
expenses of the trip.
The conferences will be under the
direct charge of Prof. Ferris and all
who contemplate attending the con-
ferences should communicate with
him at the University of Tennessee.
Knoxville, or J. J. Murray. secretary,
State Department of Highways.
Nashville.
The Office of Public Roads at
Washington will send government
engineers to aid the other speakers
at each conference. The question of
uniform system of accounting in
the expenditure of road funds will
also be discussed.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27
CITY BARBER SHOP

Run by first-class White Workmen
We want and are trying to elevate the
Barber Profession in Johnson City.
come and see us. Patronize your own
color and help those that are deserv-
ing of your patronage.
Hansen, Beals & Dyer, Proprietors
Corner Main and Buffalo Streets
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27

Knoxville, Tenn, Jan. $3.50 rap
i'd has been the increase in the use
of steel cars on the lines of the
Southern Railway that it has been
found necessary to provide a special
shop for repairs to equipment of
this class to be located at the Coster
shops near Knoxville.
The new facility will consist of an
all steel main shed 70 #. by 4S0 1T.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27
COL. HENRY D'ARMOND
COAL OIL INSPECTOR

Col. Henry Diamond was recently
appointed by Gov. Rye coal oil in
spector for Johnson City in the place
If Mr.. Guy Smith, who has filled this
office for some time. Col. Diamond
IS an ex-Confederate officer and one
Of Johnson City's oldest and best
known citizens and his many friends
are pleased with his appointment.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27

Again they are talking of eclipsing
the Moon in the third district, but
when the night follows the day of the
primary election the smiling face of
the genial Judge will rise again tri-
umphantly full of good will for all
mankind.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27

the impression which the originatfon
Of the war makes upon us and 9th
ers; it is important that We should
be the party attacked"
THE PRESENT WAR.
Whatever the provocation in this
war, Germany actually declared war
first Oh Russia, France and England.
There is another policy or rather
belief which Emperor william in
herits. 1t is exemplifed in the
speech he made as late as 1910, in
which he said:
considering myself as the instru-
ment OF the Lord, without needing
the views and opinions of the day. |
go my way"
OPPOSES DEMOCRATIC PRINCE
Piles.
Against the spread of democratic
principles the Kaiser stands as the
first defence. Behind him are the
Emperor of Austria and the Gar
but the German Emperor, the cham
pion Of Teutonism against the Slav
is the defender OF autocracy of which
the Car is the best exponent. The
German Emperor's insistence on his
divine right has lost Germany the
sympathy Of the democratic countries
of the world.
THE FALSE FLUCTUATIONS OF
PEACE.
AT the Oxford commencement. 1914
the German Ambassador to England
was given an honorary degree. and
IN giving it the college authorities
dwelt upon the fact that the strained
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27
CONGRESSMAN SELLS AT
HOME FOR ONE DAY

Congressman Sam R. Sells was at
home this week for a very brief
visit Of one day. 1t was necessary
for him to return at once to Wash
ington because of the important
business before congress. He is said
to be well pleased with his prospects
for the next campaign. Thus far no
candidates have announced any in
tention to oppose him in his party.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27

Mr.. J. Fred Johnson has turned us
loose, but he has not gone so far that
we can't get him with the S. 0. S.
when we need him. We congratulate
the Kingsport Development Company
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27

If the Memphis Commercial-Appeal
tells the truth about Criminal Judge
Fdgington he certainly makes ms
actions fit his title.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27

If citizens ticket is a good
thing for Johnson City-and it is
why will it not be a good thing for
the country-it would be.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27

If any republican is going to APP
pose Sam Sells for Congress let him
speak now before the door of hope
is closed by the primary committee.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27

It is to be hoped that congress will
take the advise of President Wilson
and speed up a little.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27
ORIGIN Of THE
EUROPEAN WAR
WHAT THE KAISER'S IMPERIAL
ISM HAS ACHIEVED.

1t is interesting to see what the
Kaiser'a imperialism, backed by the
mailed fist" has achieved, and its
influence in the present crisis.
In 1895, the year in which the
Kiel Canal was opened, Germany
Joined France and Russia in a de
mand upon Japan that it give up
Port Arthur, which it had just taken
from the Chinese. The interest OF
Russia and therefore of its ally,
France, was plain enough. Russia
wanted the port itself. Germany s
interference seemed entirely uncalled
for and provoked much resentment
in japan. This combination against
japan threw that country upon Eng
land and resulted in the Anglo-Jap-
anese alliance which now gives the
Japanese fleet an excuse to attack
the German navy and take the port
of Kiaocha.
In 1895, the day after the Jameson
raiders were captured by the Beers
Emperor William congratulated Pres
ident Kruger that it had been done
without appealing to the help OF
the friendly powers" This direct
slap at England was met by the for
nation of flying squadron and by
calling attention to the London Con
vention reserving supervision of the
foreign relation of the TransVaal to
England. Later the Emperor snubbed
Kruger and was very friendly to
England, but the incident served to
set English public opinion against
the Kaiser almost until the rise of
the German navy gave England a re-
newed feeling of GOODNESS.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27

A. B. Bowman, Jr., has gone to
Marion, Va, on business.
Il II Il
Amy Smith was business visitor
in Bristol Wednesday.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27

Judge Edgington might try his own
case and obtain the mercy of the
court.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27

johnson City lost tailor shop
through bankruptcy, which dlspfoVes
the survival of the fittest theory.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27

What's the matter with the Rye
crop for 1916? Isn't it a good re-
peater?
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27
OUR AFFAIR AT MANILA.

In 1898, after Admiral Dewey had
defeated the Spanish Fleet in Manila,
Admiral Diedrich. with a German
fleet, entered the harbor and sound,
ed the English Admiral, who arrived
about the same time, as to what ms
attitude would be were Germany to
try to force the American fleet to
give up Manila. The answer was
sufficient to prevent any move on the
part of the German admiral but not
to prevent feeling against the Ger
man government.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27
BUTTING INTO THE MOROCCO AT
FAIR WITH FRANCE.

BUTTING INTO THE MOROCCO AT
FAIR WITH FRANCE.
Tn 1905. the Emperor in person
landed in Morocco, where France felt
it had particular claims. AS re
suit of this visit the Sultan refused
to accept the French programme
and asked for a conference with rep
resentatives of the leading powers TIC
advise him. NJ. Delcasse, the French
Minister of Foreign Affairs, protested
that France would attend to the mat
ter alone. The German Chancellor
Won Beulaw, used threatening lang
uage. France gave up, NJ. Delcasse
resigned The mailed fist had been
successful and another country was
provoked against Germany.
BUTTING INTO THE SLAV CUES
TION WITH RUSSIA.
In 1908, Austria took over Bosnia
and Herzegovina; England and Rus
STA protested that this was against
the stipulation of the treaty OF Ber-
lin. Russia intimated that the an
nexation of Slav provinces might lead
to it's interference. The German EN-
peror responded with threat of in
slant mobilization. Russia had not
recovered from it's Manchurian cam
raigns, and the Car had to back
down. Again the mailed fist was
successful and another nation was
given a grievance against Germany
BUTTS INTO THE MOROCCO AT
FAIR AGAIN.
In 1909, an agreement was made
with France concerning Morocco. All
was seemingly satisfactory when on
the first of July, 1911, the First Sec
rotary of the German Embassy called
upon the French Foreign Minister to
inform him of Germany's decision to
send a war ship to Agadir. The cruis-
or Panther served as the mailed fist
this time. She failed of her mission.
France was not inundated as be-
fore. but the incident was fresh fuel
to the French feeling against Ger
HIS NAVAL POLICIES,
In July, 1900, at the launching of
the Wittelsbach, William III declared
that the ocean was Indispensable to
German greatness"
"The ocean teaches us that on its
waves and on its most distant shores
no great decision can any longer be-
taken without Germany and without
the German Emperor. | do not
think that it was in order to allow
themselves to be excluded from big
foreign affairs that thirty years ago
our people, led by their princes, con
quered and shed their blood, Were
the German people to let themselves
be treated thus, 1t would be, and for,
ever, the end of their world power
and | do not mean that that shall
ever cease. l intend to employ in
order to prevent it, the suitable
means, if need be,
FORGETS BISMAI,CK'S MAXIM
The Emperor has carried out his
policies, Germany has not been ex-
Guided from big foreign affairs. No
great decision has been taken with |
)ut Germany and the German EN-
Deror. But the net result of the act |
witty has been to leave Germany
nearly isolated when the present
great war came--in the very predica-
nent in which Bismarck used to ma
loevre the enemies of Germany be-
ore provoking war, Moreover, he
las forgotten Bismarck's maxim that
success essentially depends upon
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-01-27
O0eterors Column
ona 9(otionoi Jnilitory
Rome O(otes
By James Sample
Member National Military Home Tennessee
By James Sample
Member National Military Home, Tennessee

the impression which the origination
Of the war makes upon us and 9th
ars; it is important that We should
be the party attacked"
The Washington times., 1916-06-22
GERMANS PUSH ON
IN FURIOUS ASSAULT
Powerful Onslaught Near Fort
Vaux Results In Gain In the
Fumin Wood.
61oEo-6N61cx

PARIS. June 1-German troops
pushed forward In furious fighting early
today near Fort vaux. on tho north
eastern front Of verdun. the war Of
fee announced.
The Germans launched Q powerful
onslaught In Fumin wood. They gained
a small thicknt. but were quickly driven
out by a French counter-attack.
Al midnight the Germans directed q
second drive. They were repulsad with
bloody losses. except between the tu-
min and Chcnois woods. WHERE they
gained foothold in advanced French
trenches.
South Of Fort yaux German grenade
attack on Hill 321 failed. Enemy at
tacks last night or the southern slopes
of Dead MANI Hill were repulsed.
In the Champagne a hot artillery ouei
IL going on.
the war office announced that enemy
war planes were shot down In Lorraine
Air soiadronS bombarded the stauons
at Agreement, Grand Pre-, Sarges and
the military depot north OF Thionville..
The Washington times., 1916-06-22
Germans Report Gains
On East and West Fronts

BERLIN, June u.-German troops
have made further progress in fighting
west of Fort Vaux. northeast or Yer
dun. the war office announced this
afternoon. Infantry lighting L. de-
veioping on the front east Of the
Meusc.
Continuing their successful counter
offensive against the Russians. German
troops have captured positions between
ter-attacks, the war office also an
nounced. On both sides of the River
lurija the Russians have been driven
back
The Washington times., 1916-06-22
Greece Agrees to All
Demands Made by Allies

PARIS. June 2.-Greece has accepted
oil the conditions imposed in the allies
uitimatum,
The chief demand by the allies was
for the immediate rehabilitation OF the
Greek armies. tho allies fearing that
the Greek forces might be esed against
nature OF which was not made public.
were made upon Greece, resulting In
the overthrow of the Greek cabinet.
The Washington times., 1916-06-22
AUSTR|ANS READY
TO QUIT BUKOW|NA
Vienna Dispatches Said to De-
clare Whole Southern Prov
ince To Be Abandoned.

LONDON, June 22.-Gen. Planners
demoralized army IL preparing to
abandon all southern Bukowina to the
Russians, according to Rerne dis
patches today.
The Befne correspondents reported
their information from Vienna. They
reported that the Austrians would make
stand at Rodna pass. twenty miles
northwest OF the Roumanian frontier,
and at other strategic fronts barring
the Russians advance into Hungary.
The Washington times., 1916-06-22

they were married June l. Then he for
got to tell the immigration authorities
about II when he took his bride into
Saskatchewan, II In alleged.
The couple were arrested at Estevan.
where the husband IL charged with eva
sive entry.
Mounted police also charge prohibited
literature was found In the Rudolph
home.
The Washington times., 1916-06-22
FUNERAL RITES FOR
CAPITAL RESIDENTS
Hours and Places Of Service Ar
ranged by Bereaved Families.
Mrs. ]. II. CaxanauRh.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary e.
Cavanaugh. wife of J. II. Cavanaugh,
who died Tuesday at her residence. 1905
Kalorama road. will be held at st.
Paul's Church. Fifteenth and " streets
northwest, tomorrow at 10 O'Clock, In
terment will be private.
The Washington times., 1916-06-22

G. Rothwell. Of Canyon City, Colo. Col
Inns was just completing a deal with
motorcar dealers. for six trucks to cost
s2,leo each. when arrested.
Cant man throw the bull a little
II he wants tor" Collins asked Oxford.
IT had EN- all believing I really had
money. I wanted to KID 'em q little.
and wanted to know just how II felt
to be able to walk into q place Of busi-
ness and buy anything wanted, re-
gardless Of price"
The Washington times., 1916-06-22
Che Halats Royal
A. LIsNER Hour. zoe STREET

For an examination of your eyes consult registered
Optometrst
For aid to the eyes that will rid you of eyestran and
headache-come direct to optical department which
fully equipped, rendering service scientifically exact linked
with prices the lowest consistent with the fullest guarantee
Glasses from $500 upwth exclusive selling rights of the
"Grp-Tite" and "Klip Hutch" mountings
The Washington times., 1916-06-22
d. Ivor Ofutt,

Funeral services for d. Ivor offutt.
son of the late Edward T. and Ann
Scsidsnce, 1872 Thirty-third Street north.
nest. will be held at Holy Trinity
hurch, Georgetown, tomorrow at 0
&clock. Interment will be made in Holy
vood Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1916-06-22
Lemberg To Be Evacuated
SAYS Report From Rome

ROME, June RIA Bucharest dis
patch today reported that preparations
FOR the military evacuation Of Lemberg
were made at a special Austro-Germ
war council.
The Washington times., 1916-06-22
Mrs. Henrietta Parks.

Funeral services for Mrs. Henrietta
Parks. who died Monday. at her resi-
dence. Ballston, Va. viii be held to-
morrow at o'clock at Ilonlax chapel.
Nauck, Va. Interment will be made in
odd Fellows Cemtery.
The Washington times., 1916-06-22
Struggled a German Bride
Into Canada, Say Police

WINNIPEG. June AMOUNTED police
broke up the honeymoon OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Randolph.
The woman came from Germany. Ru-
dolph met her In North Dakota. and
The Washington times., 1916-06-22
Chap Who Hadn't Penny
BUYS Seven Gas Trucks

KANSAS CITY. June "A trip Of
frenzied buying was stopped abruptly
when Bart Casey and James Oxford. de-
tectives. arrested p. NJ. Collins. alias p
The Washington times., 1916-06-22
Dutch Steamer Sunk.

LONDON, June 22-The Dutch steam
or Otis starga, has been snuk. Lloyds
SaportG.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-12

Merriam picked up the papers. One
glance and he staggered back, over
come. The facts were revealed-he
read the name of his son and knew
the truth.
What's the row, governor" chirp-
ed the gamester,~ appearing on the
scene.
Il have wronged true and noble
man" uttered Mr.. Merriam. Tell me
all of this affair and l will reward
you"
The gamester glibly, coarsely
stated the facts as he understood
them. Mr.. Merriam guessed the vast
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-12

sacrifice that Leith had made, even
in the face of being disgraced, &C
cepting mutely the onus of degrade
ton not his portion.
Vera within four days
Mrs. Gordon Leith-never knew of
the episode. Harry Merriam knew
of it, for his father charged him with
his misdemeanors when he returned
to the city.
But Harry Merriam was changed
man, and realization of the brave
loyalty of a true friend strengthened
his determination to forever evade the
pitfalls that had nearly engulfed him.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-12

blank
pacebut change them any
first line
The citizens of thirteenth After calculation
buy beef by"
hnuIn h-hnd
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-23
Big STEAMER co.
Is ORGANIZED

NEW YORK. Feb. 22.-oreaniza.
ton OF The Great Lakes Transit Co. 10
control IS per cent OF the passenger.
packet. freight and grain steamships
navigating the Great Lakes. was an
nounced here tonight BY Levy Mayer
OF chicago, general counsel Of the
company, on behalf OF W J. Conners.
OF Buffalo. who was elected chairman
of the board OF directors. The COM
pany's fleet will comprise IS vessels.
with a freight capacity of $50. 900 tons.
These are steamers that six railroad
companies were compelled to relin-
quish under the section OF the Panama
Canal Act forbidding rail lines to own
competing water routes.
The capitalization of the company.
IL was announced. will be $4,000 900.
The ships purchased by the com
pany include all except six OF those
which have been operated on the
Lakes by the Pennsylvania. New York
Central Erie. Delaware and Lackaw-
anna, Lehigh Valley and Rutland rail-
roads. The first cash payment.
several hundred thousand dollars. was
made today il was said. and the bal
ance viii be paid by April I. The
total purchase price was not an
nounced, owing 10 the fact that nego-
tiaions have not yet been completed
for the ownership OF terminal proper
ties i'm several Of the Lake cities,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-23
REVOLUTION SONS
ELECT OFFICERS

Special Dispatch To The 1ntcllirencer
CLARKSBURG. W. Va. Feb. %
Harvey =. Smith. OF Clarksburg. was
elected president OF the West Virginia
society OF The Sons OF The Revolution.
az its annual meeting here today.
other officers chosen are: James h.
Mooreland Of Morgsntown, vice prosi-
dent. Frances T.. Nichols. of Fairmont.
treasurer; Robert L. Bland. Of Weston.
secretary and registrar: and Col.
Henry Raymond of Clarksburg. his
tUrian.
Board Of Manaeer-George l.. Dun
can, T. l.. BurdotrC and Charles l..
Hickman. all Of Clarksburg; W. a..
Morgan. of Parkersburg. and Robert
L. Bland. OF Weston.
Former Governor Albert B White
OF Parkersburg. was the chief speaker
900 banquet held tonight his subject
being "Prenarcdness." Melvin G..
Sucrry OF Clarksburg spoke n The
Ladies D, Charles II. Harding. OF
Clarksburg. on Saratoga" and Frcder-
lex r. Martin. OF Grafton. on our .sn-
castorS.' Mrs W. Brent Maxwell. re-
gent of Daniel Dawson Chapter 81 The
Daughters Of The American Eeyolu-
tion. entertained the delegates This ar
ternoCn
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-23
POTATOES CAN BE
DUG ON SUNDAY

CHARLESTON. W. Va. Feb. %
One nay dis potatoes on the Sabbath
under certain circumstances. The
supreme court Of appeal permits IT,
Household or other work necessity
or charity" comes under the acts OF
labor privileged on Sunday according
70 this finding.
The Harr brothers. prominent farm
ers OF Tucker county. were arrigned
before justice ana tined for digging
their potatoe crop on Sunday. Their
defense was that the threatening
weather promised ruin for the crop II
they Were not removed from the
ground that day. The circuit court
upheld the lower court and today the
supreme court reversed the circuit
court and directed that the defendants
be discharged from further prosecu-
ton.
In the case OF State al the relation
of Bank against Hamilton from Mer-
Ger county the court refused a write OF
error. finding the schoo! orders do not,
In any case. bear interest.
Other Decisions
Zupikoff against Bank from Kama
wha county. reversed and Judgment
entered for plaintiff: State against
Jones. form Tucker county. affirmed;
Lawrence against Hyde. from Preston
county. reversed and remanded.
The court awrded a writ Of error
in the case from Marion county OF
Reuben Anderson against Mayor Anth-
ony Bowen aud city commissioners OF
Fairmont This case involves the
validity of the new charter Tor
FalrmOut.
The court denied a rchearing but the
courts former opinion was modified
m the case from Marion county OF
Mckinney against Mckinney. a writ
OF mandamus was refused I'm the case
OF First National Bank of P!nevilie.
Wyomiuc county. against Charles
short sheriff writ OF error was
allowed i'm the case OF state against
Wohimouth. former Mercer county
and refused in that OF May Loponsky.
administrators. against George Wash
ington Life Insurance Co. from
Mcdowell Co