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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-11-01
TO THOMAS HENDERSON
Nancy Henderson
Thomas Henderson

In the Chancery Court at Johnson City
Tennessee.
In this cause, it appearing from the
bill which is sworn to, that Thomas
Henderson the defendant, is a non
resident OF the State, he is, therefore,
hereby required to appear, on or. be-
fore the 1st Monday of September
next, before the Clerk and Master of
said court, at his office in Johnson
City, and make defense to the bill
filed against him in said court, by
Nancy Henderson, or otherwise the
bill will be taken for confessed.
1t is further ordered that this notice
be published for four consecutive
weeks in The Comet.
This July 81, 1917
]. w. CASS, Clerk and Master.
Vines and Price. Soils.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-11-01
SERIOUS SITUATION IN ITALY

1t is the seriousness of the situation
in Italy that now gives the allies con-
Germ. If on top of Russia's military
collapse is to come disaster in Italy
that will reduce that country to a
negligible factor in the far, the United
States and England and France will
face the gravest crisis of the conflict.
The Italian offensive against the
Austrians in the south has been one
of the encouraging incidents of the
war. For months the armies under
General Cadorna had been driving the
Austrians before them, slowly but
surely, until it had begun to auuear
that the campaign in this section was
to have an important bearing on the
war, especially in view of the dis
heartening effect on the Austrian
people. But, suddenly the Austrian
forces, strengthened by hordes of Ger
man troops taken from the eastern
front, turned upon the Italians with
a fury before which the latter fled
precipitately. The enemy pressed
fiercely behind the retreating armies.
IND within ten days the gains of
.ong and hard fought campaign had
been lost and the Austro-G German foe
was upon Italian soil for the first
lime and still driving forward.
1t is explained that the Italians wer
taken by surprise, put the explanation
scarcely explains. That the enemy
could have messed the troops and the
guns and other equipment necessary
for the smashing blow they have de-
.ivered, without the knowledge of the
Italians, indicates carelessness or
incompetency in Italian leadership
that had not seen suspected and that
the consequent reverse may cure. The
Italian army has eyes in the air and
should have known what the enemy
were doing. The Italians might still
have been forced to retreat, but they
might have retreated in better order
and they might have preferred to make
a successful stanr before retreating
so far.
Assurance come from Rome that
he situation, while serious, is not des-
perate; that the new dangerous de-
yelopment has solidified Italian SEN
timent and strengthened Italian de-
.ermination; and that General Cador-
ma will make a stand somewhere with
IN the next few days. But it is ad-
,nitted that Italy needs help, and the
admission does not encourage optl-
mism. 1t is said that she has been
.ppealing for help, and the allies are
now rushing it to her. Italy still is
an asset to the allies, and may con-
niue an important factor in the war,
but her future effectiveness evidently
,epends in a measure at last upon
he assistance the allies may render
Ter.
1t is better to face the facts. While
the dispatches may not tell all the
story, they tell enough to show that
the situation in Italy is serious. The
allies will hope for an immediate i'm
provement, and the hope may be real
.ed but the Improvement will
he more gratifying if we do not ex-
oect it too confidently.-Herald-Co ur-
er.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-11-01

Just now this is a familiar phrase
in American life Exactly what is
intended to be conveyed by the phrase
many do not seem to understand. 1t
might be well to study it closely if
we are to be loyal citizens as our gov
eminent expects us to be.
First, it is not at all necessary that
We actually minister to the enemy S
material wants, in order to come in
der the meaning of the term. There
are thousand and one ways-indir-
ect ways-of aiding an enemy. Our
present enemy is fully aware OF this
fact, and his knowledge is shown in
MS extraordinary activity in our coun
try.
one of the most effective ways to
aid cause is to destroy the morale
OF it's opponents. If dissension and
strife can be sown in it's ranks, these
of themselves will soon bring about
it's downfall without much effort On
the part of its opponent.
Unfortunately, there seems to be
current in this country an idea that
any course of action is permissible
that is not directly prohibited by stat
ute law. Acting on this assumption,
opponents of the government claim
the right to criticise this government
actions because our constitution guar
antees to all freedom of speech. Such
people profess to be unable to see
wherein they can be accused of dis
loyalty in exercising a plain right
guaranteed by the constitution.
Fortunately, however, this same
question has arisen before in this
country. In the war between the
States, President Lincoln had the
same difficulty to contend with anG
he went directly TO the root OF the
matter and defined for all time the
rights OF citizens as to freedom OF
speech in times of national peril,
Hear him:
He who dissuades one man from
volunteering, OF induces one soldier
to desert, weakens the Union cause
as much as he who kills a Union sol
der in battle. Yet this discussion Oh
inducement may be so conducted as
to be no defined crime of which an!
civil court would take cognizanco.'
President Lincoln went farther ana
asserted the indisputable right of the
government to suppress all action and
speech that had for its object, or tend
ed to, the weakening of the morale Oh
the government forces.
Men of America, our sons anC
brothers will soon be on the firing
line, defending the honor of people
that know no master. They will be
shedding their blood to make per.
manent the liberty bequeathed them
by other fighters of another age. Can
we stand and see them stabbed in the
back by professed friends, while they
are bearing their breasts to our coun-
/try's foes?
The man who in this emergenc!
opposes his country's course through
ignorance, should be reasoned with
and enlightened. He who by such ac-
ton would give aid to the enemy,
should be sent to join that enemy
at once. He's misfit here.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-11-01
Lingering Coughs Are Dangerous

Get rid of that tickling cough that
keeps YOU awake at night and drains
your vitality and energy. Dr. Kings
New Discovery is a pleasant baisam
remedy, antiseptic, laxative and
promptly effective. II sootlcs the n
ritated membrane and kills the cold
germs; your cough is soon relieved.
Delay is dangerous-Sct DR.. Kings
New Discovery at once. For nearly
fifty years it has been the favorlte
rmedy for grippe, Group, coughs and
colds. Get bottle today at your
'aOg lsI5SnlQ
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-11-01
HOW's This ;

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
Ave years, and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces, eXpelling the Pol
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for a short time you will see
great Improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine at once and get rid Of catarrh. Send
for testimonials, free.
r. J. CHENEY G CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. nc.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-11-01
NONRESIDENT NOTICE
In the Law Court at johnson City,
Washington County Tennessee.
Alice Willis
Frank Willis

FRANK w lllS
In this cause it appearing from the
compliments bill, which is sworn to,
that the defendant, Frank Willis is a
nonresident of the State of Tennessee
1t is ordered by me that publication
be made for four successive weeks,
as required by law, in The Comet a
newspaper published in johnson City,
Tennessee, in said county, notifying
said nonresident defendant to appear
before our said law court at court
to be holden at the Court House In
Johnson City, on the third Monday of
October, 1917, and make defense to
said bill or the allegations thereof
will be taken for confessed and this
cause set for hearing expart as to
him.
This 18th day of Sept. 1917
]. L. HILBERT, Clerk.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-11-01

Austrians are liable to arrest for
lese majestic If they vary the position
Of the postage stamp on letter.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-11-01
Inactivity Causes Constipation

Lack of exercise in the winter is a
frequent cause of constipation. You
feel heavy, dull and iistless, your
complexion is sallow and pimply, and
energy at low ebb. Clean up this con-
dition at once with DR.. Kings New
Life Pr Saxatlve that re-
lieveg - 'sith7
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-11-01

That draggy, listless, oppressed
feeling generally results from const-
patton. The intestines ar clogged
and tn blood ho~ is poisoned. Re-
lieve once with DR.,
this gentle,
sickly effect
will rrrl-c'
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-21
lSOCIETY'S MEETING PLACE

at three tables. Favors went to Mrs.
E. ]. Dykeman, Mrs. Charles Hieger
and Mrs Frank Glass.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Moffitt, Mrs.
Ada Carney and Harry Downing have
returned from a camping trip near
williamsburg.
The Epworth League of First NJ. E.
church will have hike and campfire
supper Tuesday evening. The mem
bers are to meet at the chcurch, cor
ner Fourteenth and Main streets at
G:15 O'Clock and then go to Thistleth-
waite's Falls and there have supper
All members and friends are invited.
Miss Lucil Nusbaum returned today
from Petoskey, Michigan, whc-e she
has been spending the summer.
Last evening Miss Ruth Pfafflin en-
tertained at her home on East Main
street for number of her girl friends
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-21

The Golden Rule Bible class of First
NJ. E. church held it's monthly meeting
yesterday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Louise Beckett. On account OF
the weather the attendance was small
Mrs. Beckett gave a talk on The
Second Coming of Christ" At the DC
tober meeting there will be an election
of officers.
Ralph Rogers has returned to Pur-
due University after spending his va
cation with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Rogers.
The members of the Narcissus En-
broidery club will meet Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs Joseph Phenis at
her home, 313 Richmond avenue.
Sunday afternoon the Art Gallery
will be open from until CLOCK
Mrs. NJ. F. Johnston will make talk.
Miss Margaret Binkley is leaving
next week for Lafayette, where she
will attend Purdue University.
Miss Helen Fox will return to Mar
ion in a few days after spending some
time here at the home of Judge Fox.
Last evening Mr. and Mrs Percy
Sprague gave dinner at the Country
club in honor of several out OF town
euests. Covers were laid for 0. W.
Thompson of Marion, A. E. Sherwood,
Mr.. Moursehead of Alton, Illinois, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Sprague.
An all-day quilting party was held
Yesterday at Second English Lutheran
church Al noon picnic luncheon
was served.
Mrs. C. W. Caldwell was hostess
Thursday for an all-day meeting Of
Circle Number of the aid society of
First Presbyterian church. The time
was spent sewing for the Red Cross.
At noon a luncheon was served. There
was a large attendance.
Miss Florence Fox. who was oper-
ated on recently at Reid Memorial
hospital,is at her home, National Road
West, and is much improved
Mrs Hassal T. Sullivan of Indian
apolis is the guest of her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Vogelsong.
Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Otto
Helms gave a prettily appointed auc-
ton bridge party at her home, North
D street The color scheme yellow
and white was carried out in all the
appointments. The game was played
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-21

including members of the Craigy-Var
club. The house was decorated in fall
flowers The color scheme of green
and whit was CARED out in all the ap-
ointments. The favors were corsage
boquets of fall flowers. On each was
fastened a cupid with the names of
Miss Pfafflin and Carl Elliott and the
date of their marriage, October IL.
The wedding will be solemniZed in
ST Mary's Catholic church. This is
the wedding anniversary Of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Pfafflin. A
delicious supper was served. The
guests were Miss Carolyn Bradley,
Miss Bessie Cruise, Miss Carolyn Rod
efeld, Miss Jean Ellis, Mis- Cora Har-
ris, Miss Carolyn Smith, Miss Ruth
Ferguson and Mrs. Bernard Shafer OF
Peeru.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-21

Fellows hall by members of the Beta
Theat Tau sorority.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Neuchter were
pleasantly surprised Wednesday eve
ming by number of their friends at
their newly furnished home on North
Seventeenth street. They were pre-
septed with a handsome leather rock
er. Mr.. and Mrs. Neuchter were mar
r1ed September first The bride was
formerly Miss Kathryn Vail, of Ham
ilton, Ohio The guests were Patsy
Oates, Anthony Stole, Joe Stole, Ben
Rockers, Henry Rockers, Frank Cat
EEK. Henry Flasche, William Schnelle,
Joe Austerman, Eddie Vogelsong, Red
Harris, Earl Wright, Ben Schroeder,
and Mr. Friedman.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-21

A market will be given Saturday at
the Oakland Wall Paper rooms by the
Central aid society OF First Christian
church. Mrs. H. w Mann is presi-
dent. The market will be open all
day.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-21

Thu Tsday Afternoon the members Of
the ID society of Trinity Lutheran
churc were entertained by Mrs.
Georg Crandall. The guests of the
aid ,ere Mrs. Emma Crivel, Mrs.
Richa nd Cutter and Mrs. Elmira Dris-
coll. The afternoon was spent social
~ al I'd with music and games. A
lunch con was served. In two weeks a
busirt ess meeting of the aid will be
held at the home Of Mrs. Henry Erik
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-21

The Misses Helen and Opal Haw-
hns gave farewell party last eve
ming at their home in North Sixth
street, in honor of Howard Drummer,
who is leaving today for Camp Taylor
at Louisville, KY. A very enjoyable
time was had A farewell letter writ
ten by Marlowe S. Hawkins, who is
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-21

Tt e monthly meeting Of the Wide
Awai Ike Bible class of Second English
Lutt leran church will be held Friday
ever ling at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Richardson, 300 Pearl street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-21

A Jass band with vocal numbers by
Mr.. Ray Weeks will furnish the mu-
sic for the, dance to be given Friday
evening, September %, in the Odd
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-21

at the Government arsenal at Rock
Island, H.. was read. Dancing, sing
ing. music and games were enjoyed
and luncheon was served. Those
present were: Misses Hortence West,
Verna Baker, Lillian Schultz, Clara
Shultz, Pauline Houtsenpiller, Helen,
Opal and Louise Hawkins, Messrs.
Howard Drummer, Harry Bockstette,
James Whalen, Leroy Gibbons, Will
Eyden, Oscar and Earl Hawkins, Mr..
and Mrs. Kirby Mains, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Drummer and Mr. and Mrs Elmer
e. Hawkins.
DR.. Harry Costello left last night for
New York, where he will attend Col
umbia University.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-21

Wednesday afternoon Mrs Otto
Helms gave prettily appointed auc-
ton bridge party at her home. North
D street The color scheme yellow,
and white was carried out in all the
appointments The game was played
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-21

Mrs Hassal T. Sullivan of Indian
apolis is the guest of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Vogelsong.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-21

Miss Florence Fox. who was oper-
ated on recently at Reid Memorial
hospitals at her home, National Road
West, and is much improved.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-21
WARM DEBATE IN
 COMMONS OVER
 PEACE OFFER Pacificist Members Re proach Government for Rejecting Overtures.
BONAR LAW MAKES
 REPLY TO CRITICS
Chancellor of EXchequer Declares No Other Method of Securing the Peace and Liberties of People Except by
 Shattering German Machine.

London, Feb. 20.-In the house of commons today speeches were made by Arthur Ponsonby, Charles Trey elyan, Philip Snowden and other pacificists, the tenor of the speeches being that the entente allies were pur- suing war of conquest and reproach- ing the government for it's failure to respond to the German peace over lures.
 Mr. Snowden declared that the longer the war continues the less likely are terms to be found that will be satisfactory to either party.
 Andrew Bonar Law. chancellor of the exchequer, said that in no other country would such speeches have been listened to patiently. It was iln- possible to conceive, he said, that there is any other method of secur- ing the peace and liberties of the people, except by fighting until the German military machine was beaten. He repudiated the contention that the German submarine intensive warfare had started after the entente peace terms had been formulated, and quoted Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg, the Ger man imperial chancellor, in support of his statement.
 Throughout the conflict, MT. Bonar Law continued, the Germans had acted on the principle that they would win the war by terroriZing the civil population and neutral countries. Germany, he said, must be taught that such crimes as she has committed would not pav. He said he was aS- tonished at the suggestion of peace at time when the greatest of the neutral nations had recognized the difference between right and wrong German excess. he said, had passed the limits which could be tolerated by neutral countries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-21
Coffee That Has Made
 History
.Elle Old Secret Blend Unchanged for X Hundred Years.

In the heylay of the Old French Market, New Orleans, the leaders of affairs met there to chat and to dis CESS the serious topics of the day over . cup of French Market Coffee.
 What tales tine old building could tell.-What stories of plot, and counter plot--what secrets remain mrevealed under it's high gabled roof!
 And of these none would be more Interesting than that of French Market Coffee--thc Old Secret Blend But while the secret is still a secret, French Market is now used by na- tion of coffee lovers, instead of being the privilege of cnly a few as in carly French Market days.
 Secret blending of world-famous cof- 3ee&--secret grinding and roasting- thcsG explain the wonderful goodness os French Market, found in no other coffee ill America. Many have tried to initiate it, but have given it up in de- spair.
 Send 10c for 12 cup sample and booklet of the interesting Story of Old French Market. We will also send names of grocers in your town who sell French Market Coffee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-21
Fear National Legislation May Be So Drastic as to
 React Against Movement.
SIX STATES WOULD
 BE; MADE BONE; DRY
Expected Nlsat Compromise Will Be Reached in Bower Rouse of Con. gress Today When Senate Neas-
 ure Comes tp for Final Vote.

Washington, Feb. 20.-The senate measure for bidding the shipment of liquor in prohibition states. even where state laws authorize such ship ments for personal use, will come be- fore the house tomorrow with both the "wets" and the "drys" divided against themselves, as to the ex- peGioncy of it's passage.
 Those favoring the provision which was written into the postOfficc appro- priation bill by the postoflice com mittee Of the senate, declare it will pass with votes to spare. some pro hibition advocates will net support it, however, because they believe so drastic a measure will be difficult of enforcement and would react seri- ously against the prohibition move ment. For the same reason, repre- sentativcs who have lined up against prohibition heretofore, are expected to vote in favor of the proposal.
 In addition to making bone dry, about q score of states which now forbid the manufacture or sale oi liuuor, but which permit it's impor- tation for personal use, the senate amendment would bar liquor adver- tisements from the mails in such states where such advertising is pro hibited.
 Six Southern states, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia Alabama and Mississippi, whose pro- hibition laws permit the importation of limited quantity of Whiskey, beet or wine, will become "bone dry Ii the amendment is adopted.
 Arkansas is entirely dry now anc Tennessee becomes so on March l Florida, Louisiana and Texas. loca option states, will not be affected b5 the amendment.
 Representative Moon will open tho fight on the prohibition amendmen tomorrow, with a motion that tho house disagree to it. Representative Randall of California, the only Pro hibitionjst member. will lead the op position to the motion, and compro mise proposition probably will be sub mitted, modifying the amendment & that it would apply only to the states which have themselves legislated tt ] bar liquor shipments. A long ant vigorous debate is expected before tht vote is taken.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-21
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles, dissolves gravel, cures diabetes weak and lame backs
 rheumatism, and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women. Regulates bladder trouble in children. If not sold by your drug gist, will be sent by mail on receipt of $10O. One small bottle is two months treatment, and seldom fails to perfect a cure. Send for sworn testimonials. Dr. E. w. Hall. 2926 Olive street, St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists. (Advt)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-21
BIGGER NAVY AND ARMY MEASURE
 PASSES SENATE
Upper Body Adds Provision for Increasing Membership
 at Naval Academy.

Washington, Feb 20.-Final aD- proval of the naval appropriation bill was voted today by the senate naval committee, with the total approprla- tion raised to about half billion dollars, by adding SIPS, 100000 to the measure as it passed the house.
 Appropriations are carried for the coming years share of the great g. year building program, and there are various special provisions, including authorization for the communicating of private ship-building plants, in time of national peril.
 The emergency appropriation Of $150, 100000 recommended by the sub- committee of the senate naval com- mittee, was reduced to 100000, with special directions that $35,OOO,- 900 of this amount be expended for submarines. An amendment by Sena- | tor Poindexter was adopted, directing that 40 of the additional submarines shall be coast defense vessels and ten shall be fleet submarines, half of each type to be built on the Pacific coast.
 The committee also added to the house measure three coast guard cut ters, to cost $1,25O,00O, and an appro- ] priation of $750,000 for the dry dock at the Charleston, s. G., navy yard.
 The provisions increase the mem bership in the naval academy to GA and provide for the appointment of four instead of three mdshpmen bJ each representative and senator, fo. 100 enlisted men inst ead of 25, ani for four from the Philipines. The term at the naval academy is re- duced from four years to three years for a period of five years.