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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1916-01-06
SAM DAVIS.

BEFORE entering into the principal
subject of this paper we VIII give
something of the personal history OF
Sam Davis. -, ~,
From a sketch of his life by Mr..
Robert B. Cooke of Knoxville, Tenn,
we quote the following:
HIS HOME.
"The home in which Samuel Davis
was reared is large two-story, Old
fashioned house such as is seen SO
frequently in the south, upon the
farms whose owners are nelther
rich nor poor, but who constitute the
sturdy. self-reliant class which is the
backbone and mainstay of it's fufal
population. ,,+,, i+s
large wooden pillars, and the SHADY
lawn stamped the place as the nome
of self-respecting and Respectable
neonle while the absence of any pre-
tansions TO elegance in the house or
it's surroundings showed the owners
to belong to the class usually denom'
mated as plain people.
AT SCHOOL.
Sam did not have the reputation OIL
hainq student at school, but rather
was noted as a boy who went to
school because he was sent' anu
whose youthful mind never conceived
the idea of rebellion against parental
authority. -, 80
He loved to roam in the woods, TO
e+udv the habits of the wild denizens
If the forest. the squirrels, the BIRDS,
and every living thing that from
time immemorial has been the delight
of boys. ia,
II is said that his unerring Judg-
ment of the depths of the squirrels
nest below their holes in the trees
enabled him to capture more OF them
than any of his playmates were ever
nble to do.
He was a quiet, thoughtful fellow;
A true friend, respected as well as
liked by his schoolmates and compan-
ions. 49,
A MOTHERS BOY.
Amid rural surroundings Sam
nassed his young life pleasantly. II
is said that he was a mothers boy,
his love for her was so deep and so
great that it was doubted if he would
he able to bear the separation en-
tailed by his being sent to the mill
tarv school at Nashville, but he
showed in this as in every other test
the true indication of strong charac-
for and devotion to duty.
War talk was general, during the
year Sam spent at the military school
and sometimes wonder if the infiu-
ence of his teachers did not help to
strengthen his allAady strong char
acter in it's development. He, GER
tainly was under two men whose in
fluence was calculated to bring out
all that was best in his nature. Two
men who from the positions of teach
ers in this school became great gem
erals in the Confederate army, Bush
rod Johnson and Kirby Smith.
GEN. E. KIRBY SMITH.
1t was Gen. E. Kirby Smith, who
after the war was over, refused q
position which was offered him with
4 life insurance company at very
handsome salary, where he was not
expected to attract much business
by the fame of his name, stating that
f'he had no influence for sale" and
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teacher.
Such men would naturally exert a
most potent influence in strengthen
ing the character of their pupils and
their work doubtless supplemented
the training which he received from
his quiet little mother to whom he
was. devoted and from his great
strong father from whom he inherit
ed his robust constitution and his
splendid six feet in height.
SANS ENLISTMENT.
Sam returned to his home just in
time to enlist in Capt. Ledbetter's
company of the First Tennessee reg
iment and be assigned to the duty of
teaching the men to drill.
The war had cut short his oppor-
tunities for further education, had
broken up the school he attended,
had sent its two teachers and doubt
less all of its students who were old
enough, into the army, where many
of them persisted, some achieved rank
and fame, and one, our hero, in as
suming the martyrs crown, has shed
undying luster on us all and furn-
ished an example to coming genera
lions of supreme nobility of soul.
1t is doubtful if Sam had made any
deep study of the points at issue be-
have no evidence that he had given
any deep thought to the organic the
cries of our government. He had
doubtless heard many orators discuss
the question of states rights, but he
was not yet 10 years of age, and he
only knew that his place was in the
ranks Of the south, that his duty was
to obey orders and that cowardice
could not enter his soul.
MADE A SCOUT, NOT A SPY.
In all probability it never occurred
to him that there could be two sides
to the question, or that the army of
the south could by any means be
wrong.
Perhaps he did not know that Vir-
ginia in entering the Union express
ly reserved the right to secede, and
that this very reservation necessar~
lily became the right of every other
state and perhaps also he had never
speculated upon the wrong of human
slavery, or had never entertained an
idea that an institution so firmly en-
grated upon our political system
could be wrong.
He was just a boy and his sublime
devotion to duty and, integrity of
character become all the more re-
markable. G.
After short term of service with
Capt. Ledbetter's company, Sam was
honored by being chosen as mem
Der of company of scouts who were
to furnish information to Gen, Bragg
of the movements and plans of the
Federal army in Middle Tennessee.
VISITS HOME FOR THE LAST
TIME.
On the Sunday before his capture
he visited the neighborhood of his
home secretly and communicated
with his mother and sisters, spending
the day in a thicket near the house
where he was visited and fed by
them. He never at least none of
them has risen to say so, dwelt upon
the great risk he. was taking or
seemed to be impressed with the
danger of his situation. He relished
the coffee and biscuit they brought
him and spent happy day with his
loved ones, the last time he was ever
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1916-01-06
FOR SALE.

New 4-room house, electric lights
and water, lot 50x150 feet, sos w.
Main st. Apply to Jos. A. Prick,
Treasurer's Office, Soldiers Home,
Tenn. Terms t. suit purchaser.
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sally. for trimming the dainty even
ing costume; soft satin, too, in the
narrowest of bands or folds, occa-
sionally beaded with small pearls,
edges the tiny ruffles and sleeves as
well as tunics or flounces which com
pose the costume. These tunics are
draped up often with loops of satin
folds having perhaps an end here
and there weighted down with metal
lie ornaments of various sizes. Fan
cy braid and folds of satin are Of
ten combined in applique designs,
bow-knots and similar details on tu-
MICS of lace or net, with charming
effect. Very often one finds the I'M
derslips of houncing embroidered
with bows of narrow metallic ribbon
or braid, either silver or gold, or in
delicate pastel shades, matching the
bodice trimming. Taffeta ribbon with
the fascinating picot edge is also fa-
vored for these underfounce trim
mings. and airily bob up and down,
the weight of the tiny pearl or cut
bead concentrations bringing it
again into place.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1916-01-06
IS THE WIDE SKIRT LOSING
FAVOR?

At the Fashion Fete held at the
Ritz some time ago, the crinoline eff
feet was still the most accentuated
feature; there were many dainty
airy creations, all made with the
bouffant skirt, corded or lightly
boned. The more conservative after
noon. and the majority of the street
costumes, however, are gradually
narrowing down in width. Many of
the street suits and dresses have an
underskirt nearly as narrow as it
was a season or two back, the width
and fare being confined entirely to
the long tunic or overskirt, which is
again a much-favored detail. Within
a short time it is being whispered
the full skirt will be seen only on
dressy afternoon costumes and even
ing frocks.
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Continued on Page Five,)
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1916-01-06
GEN. E. KIRBY SMITH.

1t was Gen. E. Kirby Smith, who
after the war was over, refused q
position which was offered him with
life insurance company at very
handsome salary, where he was not
expected to attract much business
by the fame of his name, stating that
che had no influence for sale" and
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1916-01-06

The following extract is from the
speech of one of the officers of the
Ohio State Liquor League:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1916-01-06

Before entering into the principal
subject of this paper we will give
something of the personal history OF
Sam Davis.
From a sketch of his life by Mr..
Robert b. Cooke of Knoxville, Tenn,
we quote the following:
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-07

spent many years The Reviews editor recalls vividly seeing Earl Kitchener occasion when he exhibited his famed impassiveness. was at the coronaton of King George Hundreds of thousands of spectators massed the streets through which the gorgeous pag cant passed by crcuitous from Buckingham Pal ace to Westminster Abbey. Indian princes, African chiefs. soldiers from the Overseas domains and from home" there representing the empire builders who ,ad framed and were continuing to form the realm of heir king
 The spectators swift to recognize world-famed participants the pageant deafening swept along the streets. The acclaim always punctuated by almost hysterica demonstrations when Kitchener of Khartoum and Earl Roberts. Little Bobs" in sight, riding side by side Their shouted frantica ly The somewhat wizened face of the latter
 anty wreathed in smiles he nodded right and left in token of appreciative recognition The other the houlders of his bulk hunched slightly his more expressive than mask and his eyes fixed changing ahead, immutable statue. The ac- claim of nation apparently meant nothing to him.
 The role in which Earl Kitchener cast for the European conflict disappointing to the world at large which would liked to have him at the head of armies instead of exerng his unprecedented genius organiza tion at home fighter in the 1ed that he his in the African Sudan where he overwhelmed the Maddist hordes and reclaimed the region for Eng lands realm His delegation to ministerial post gave Jim opportunity to match his fighting ability against other generals and the public deprived of his conr button to that which is heroic and spectacular well horrible in
 That Kitchener of Khartoum should meet death by drowning seems ncongruous and ingorous. Surely, the ortunes of war never played stranger trick The feel ing will prevail universally that hore ended before reaching its assuredly brilliant heights
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-07
THE RISE IN MATRIMoNY

On May 29. 1915, the Chicago clerks office issued he number had risen 24 increase of 93 62 The Chicago Tribune is moved what has happened and to nsinuate that the difference is due to he present styles in womens dress recalling the story hat Shah of Persia once, when marriages weren't he thought wise ordered radical changes T feminine attire with view to attracting men,
 As matter of serious fact, the is probably economic and purely Styles have little do with the of true love, People went to the altar even in rinoines But May 29 of followed winter of hard ines and unemployment This year everyone is making money, and probably good many of the 9S eftovers from other times who waiting for the day yhen they could support her in the manner to which he accustomed"
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-07
MAKING DECISIONS

From the time we are old enough to know right wrong compelled to make decisions say "yes to some things and mo" to others. In fact all life sists in yielding to good impulses and resisting the bad No succeeded unless he learned this lesson We never form character acquire property gain know ledge provide for old age of those dependent get job worth while until make decisions. And the who draw the big salaries hose who pass judgement, and are willing to stand by the judgements they make
 It is the easiest thing in the world to take the line Of least resistance and do the easy thing If would acquire education he must forego pleasures for time If he would and keep good job he deny him. self indugences that do the right direction he would money he make decision after de cision and stick to them.
 How many of resolve that We will save money and make good start but fall down. because yield the temptation to go to those places in that company where resisting power will be weakened Suppose we have spare night If stay at home know that we don't spend any money. If we go to the theatre we will spend certain amount; but if go the club put with the crowd where we will go 'r what we will do and being with the crowd the crowd does. The result is bound be breaking Town of the resolution to save.
 The habit of consistently saying mo" only be uired when has ambition, goal and incen- i've If he would home. acquire business, get ood job, be man among men, and have master pas ion, the impetus will be with him steadily spur n and help him make the many little decisions that rng the result he desires The bread line is full of men 5ho could not make decisions and stick to them; who
 played with temptations of various kinds until they lost ut whose declining must be spent in doing the things because in other days they could hard
 You never will learn the secret of how acquire money until you learn the making decisions md if do learn this yourself the world will decide for and the decision will doubtless that have will power. strong in keeping prom to yourself and therefore expected strong keeping others relegate you to anks of the has beens' the never where you yl drift along until the The saddest thing is drifting ship the saddest thing in life is he who is going nowhere and how long .akes him to get there.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-07
KITCHENER OF KHARToUm

No tragedy of the European conflict it's personal phase has been impressive shocking to people throughout the world than death of Earl Kitchener This who already had writ his large history therefore known of all the leaders of engaged in the present oomed biggest in the public eye. More expected of him the than iron any other leader. It is early to say whether not
 he fulfilled the expectations either of country the world large Judgement be suspended until the veil of imposed by rigid censorship is raised and the world is permitted to learn what have been the activities of this truly great soldier during the past tw years is safe to say, however that the glory of hi exploits will be surpassed by intimate know ledge his later that he will always be remembered Kitchener of, Khartoum.
 Kitchener silent big man, adored by his ryen although little better understood by them than by the outside world He tremendously forceful and sourceful but absolutely undemonstrative It seemed unconsciousy otherwise he had absorbed much oi the inscrubility oriental mystics among whom h.
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 to two doctors, then my mother got a bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and I took it. I never had any more trouble and got strong fast. Then I took it again before my little girl was born and it helped me good deal and I give the Compound the credit for it. Then this spring I felt very badly again, but 1 took the Compound and have been well all summer. I can not be grateful enough for your medi- cine." - Mrs. HAROLD M. SMITH, 470 Water Street, Clarksburg, w. Va.
 For forty years it has been making women strong and well, andcuring back ache, nervousness, uterine and ovarian inflammation, weakness, displacements, irregularity and periodic pains.
 If you want special advice write Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confidentiaD, Lynn, Mass.
 MARATHON, Tex, June GA mes sage tonight fiSm Capt. McAndrews of the Sixth Cavalry saying that every. thing was quiet around Boqnillas and Glenn Springs put an end to the rumor that another raid by Mexican bandits had occurred in this district. Captain McAndrews set out from Boquillas this morning to investigate the report, which created some enxi- ety here.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-07
Wednesday Morning, June 2, 1916.
THE CONVENTIONS

might be successfully argued that the deliberations of the Republican and Progressive conventions which semble in Chicago today will influence nation al affairs never in the political history of our country The immediate future of United States is concerned things of epochal importance Because oi readjustments the body polite of the world United role of increasing responsibility.
 At such time, it incredible that the national veal should subordnated Chicago to partisan con alterations prideful pursuits President will b this year from either two political parties The followers of other organizations do more thar demonstrate their eay their principles when voting The next President will be either Democrat or Repub lcan. A Progressive Socialist or Prohibitions cannot elected Only through the assimilation of Pro gressve Socialist Prohibition ideals by the Demo crats or Republicans such ideals be vitalized.
 Since majority of Progressives recruited from Republican ranks it fair that Progressive ideals be perpetuated for the next four sole by the election of Republican candidate who subscrbe in a measure to Progressiveism.
 It is reasonable and right that Progressive leaders should transplant their doctrines berally possible in the Republican platform, is unreasonable "IOns lor fIosressRes to ds tie who will oppose President Wilson who is exclusively Bull Moose and hot at all Elephant.
 There may be enough voters in this country who con. approve the leadership of President Wilson, tc reelect him. There may be enough voters who Theodore Roosevelt to send him to the White House But this result is possible of attainment only in he heads the Republican ticket With three tickets in the field President Wilson is bound to succeed himself ard minority rule again will prevail unless the Wilson vote greatly exceeds the 1912 returns.
 Admirers Theodore Roosevelt entitled to make every legitimate effort advance his interests in the Re publican convention hall where the digestive function should be performed upon substance taken from the Pro convention In the of failure of the Ro'se welt program the should be taken with good To place Roosevelt the head of thirG ticke would do little than emphasize the spleen developed in 1912 There may have been for it then There is none now
 This is time for dogin-the-manger antics. Il Roosevelt win in the Republican convention an cleo ton based the merits of RepublicanProgressive doc trnes supported by him. and of Democratic doctrines espoused by Wilson will result The country will have patience with Roosevelt in the role of third party candidate. He could select way of deservin political efacement the loss of popular esteem and the inf1iction of universal condemnation.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-07

always done me ana 1 hope my letter may be the means of helping som e o t h CT suffering woman. Wh en l was 16 years old 1 caught cold and had suppression for two months. l got so weak 1 could scarce, ly drag myself up the stairs. l went
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-07
AT ALL STAGES
 OF LIFE
The Woman's Medicine. Good for All Ages. Mrs. Harold
 Smith's Experience.

Clarksburg, w. Wal am writing to tell you the good your medicine has
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-01-20
HOW VERMONT HENS WON THE
CHAMPIONSHIP OF AMERICA

All loyal Vermonters have noted
with considerable pride the high place
which Vermont poultry breeders have
always taken when their fowls com
pete with those of other States. G. A.
Champion, Jr., of st. Adams, Vt, one
of the prize winners in the Storr's In
ternational Laying Contest last year
in letter to C. S. Page Of Hyde Park
gives a suggestion as to how he did it.
He writes:-'I feed Pages Green bone
in moderate quantities to breeding
stock, layers and young chickens and
consider it an important item in de-
veloping and improving my heavy lay
ing strain. My pen won second prize
and championship of America Gall
breeds, 100 pens) az Storr's lnterna-
tional Laying Contest last year"
Poultrymen desiring to emulate the
example of Mr.. Champion will do well
to send $500 to Mr.. Page and procure
a 200-lb. barrel of his Green Cut Bone
Meat. On receipt of check, cash, ex-
press or postal money order the goods
will be sent freight paid to almost any
station. 40-tf
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-01-20
Estate Of CHARLES W. HoGLE

order Of Notice Of Allowance Of Account.
STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF
MANCHESTER. IS.
The Honorable Probate Court fer NE Dis
frict aforesaid.
To all persons interested IN the estate
Of Charles w. Hogle, late OF Rupert, In
said District. deceased.
GREETING.
WHEREAS, said Court has assigned the
10th day OF Feb. next for examining and
allowing the account Of the Administrator
Of the estate Of said deceased and for a
decree OF the residue OF said estate to the
lawful claimants OF the same, and ordered
that public notice thereof be given to all
persons interested In said estate by publish
ing this order three weeks successfully pre-
yious TO the day assigned. In the Manchester
journal, newspaper published at Manches-
ter In said District.
THEREFORE,. you are hereby notified to
appear at the Probate Office in Manchester
In said District, on the day assigned, then
and there to contest the allowing OF said ac-
count II you see cause, and To establish your
right as heirs, legatees and lawful claimants
to said residue.
Given under my hand, this 18th day OF
January, 1915.
40 EDWARD GRIFFITH Judge.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-01-20
THE wANDrRER

Upon a mountain height, far from the
sea,
found shell,
And to my listening ear the lonely
thing
Ever . song Of ocean seemd 20 sing.
Ever a tale Of ocean seemed to tell.
How came the shell upon that noun
tain height?
All, who can say
whether there dropped by some too
careless hand,
Or whether there cast when ocean
swept the land,
Ere the Eternal had ordained the
day?
Strange, was it not? Far from its ma
tive deep,
One song it sang
Sang of the awful mysteries Of the
tide,
Sang of the misty sea, profound and
wide
Ever with echoes of the ocean rang.
And as the shell upon the mountain
height
Sings of the sea,
SO do / ever, leagues and leagues
away
So do | ever, wandering where !
may
Sing, 0 my home sing 0 my home!
of thee.
BY Eugene Field.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-01-20
LEGAL NOTICES
Estate Of CALIsTA BEEBE.

Order 81 Nonce Allowance OF Account
STATE or VERMONT. District OF Man
chester, -.
The Honorable Probate Court for tAt Lrs
triot AfOresdid
To all pefson, interested IN the estate OF
Chiista Beebe late 81 Dorset IA said Die
trict deceased GREETING
wnsRgAs said Court has assigned the
ard day OF Feb. neIt AT 10 O'Clock h M for
examining and allowing the account OF
the Administrator Of the estate OF said
deceased. and for decree 81 the residue Of
said estate 10 the lawful claimants ~ the
same, and ordered that public notice
thereof be- given 20 all persons Interested
In said estate by publishing this order three
weeks successfully previous "a the day as
signed, in the Manchester Journal, a news
apsr published at Manchester In said bis'
trtct.
THKRxyoHK. you are hereby notified TO
appear 81 the Probate once In Manchester
in ssic District, on the day assigned, then
and there to contest the allowance OF said
sceount II you see cause and TO establish
your right A. heirs. lesstees and lawful
claimants TO said residue.
Given under my hand. this Tth day OF
January. 1910.
~ EDWARD GRIFFITH. Judge
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-01-20
The Ruling Passion.

Host proudlyl-And this is mas
terpiece of Rembrandt! Visitor-Great
Scott, man! What is that unsightly
hole in the corner? 1t spells the whole
picture. HOst-Well, you see, my wife
is an autograph collector, and she
wouldn't rest until she cut the sigma
ture out and pasted it in her album
Exchange
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-01-20

or corkscrcw; father may choke him
self with buttons. and baby be shown
how blue and ugly fathers face gctS
when he is s:rangled BY Don Mar
quis in the New York Evening sun