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The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
PERSONNEL OF
The CONVENTION

The fear has been suggested that,
ven If the election for the Convention
is carried, the purpose OF holding the
| Convention will miscarry through the
unwillingness of the best citizens Of
the State to offer themselves as dele
gates, and that the politicians and
special interests would control its de-
alterations. This fear is groundless.
The selection of the delegates IL
something the people, not the poiiti-
clans, will control. The influential
men of each county will see that one
of it's most prominent men. OF ability
and integrity, will consent to become
a delegate. And he will be elected. In
those counties entitled to several del
egates, the same precaution must be
taken as to every delegate. A Con-
vention made up of such men will be
absolutely beyond the reach of any
politician, special interest or any sin.
lister influence.
There Is not a man In Tennessee,
no matter at what personal sacrifice,
who will decline to be a delegate II
unsolicited the honor is conferred on
him by his fellow-citizens. And it Is
the busy man, the prominent man, the
man who will go at such a sacrifice,
who should be selected as a delegate,
for it is he who will give his labor to
his State for the public good without
thought of personal gain.
A prominent and patriarchial citi-
zen of rural county was approached
recently by his fe!low-townsmen and
asked if he would stand for election
as a delegate. He replied that his
people had been good to him, that
they had offered him many political
offices, all of which he had declined
but that this honor he would accept,
as he considered it not an office, but
an opportunity to serve his State. And
such will be the attitude of all good
men who are asked to become candi.
dates, IL their selection Is kept free
from politics.
1t has been the history of such Con.
ventions in Tennessee and other
States that the best men in each com.
munity have offered themselves as
delegates In order to serve their State
in matter of such vital Importance.
These Conventions have uniformly
been composed of the most prominent
men and the most brilliant minds in
the State-men so big that they sub
ordinate absolute partisan politics 10
the good Of the State.
Tennessee will send her best men
as delegates, and under such circum.
stances the people need have little
fear of the changes which may bsnsug-
gested by such body. Good men will
suggest only good laws. And remem.
Der, there is the additional safeguard
that the people, by their votes. will
have the final say on the adoption OF
every amendment suggested.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
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 balsam
remedy, antiseptic, laxative and
promptly effective. 1t sootles the il
litated membrane and kills the cold
germs; your cough is soon relieved.
Delay is dangerous-ge DR.. Kings
New Discovery at once. For nearly
fifty years it has been the favorite
rmcdy for grippe, Group, coughs and
colds. Get a bottle today at your
Druggist. soc.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
DOUBLE PROVEN
Johnson City Readers Can No Longer
So. . doubt the Evidence. 49,. ....

This Johnson City citizen testified
long ago.
Told of quick relief-of undoubted
benefit
The facts are now confirmed. Such
testimony is complete-the evidence
conclusive. 1t formes convincing
proof of merit.
Mrs. Sarah Foran, 405 w. Popular
street, johnson City, says; my back
ached constantly and l was afflicted
with pains through my loins. My
kidneys acted irregularly, too. When
l heard about Doans Kidney Pills, l
got some from the Whitehouse Drug
Co, and they fixed me up in good
shape.
Mrs Foran gave the above account
of her experience in December, 1910
and on March 10, 1915, she said: II
have taken Doans Kidney Pills off
and on since | last recommended them
and have always had good results.
They are worthy kidney medicine"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidne, remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Foram has twice publicly recon
mended. Foster Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo. N. Y.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
REDRAFT OF SECTIONE
OF ESPIONAGE BILL

Washington, E~r Sl.--Final and
complete agreement on me admins
tration espionage bill, including the
newspaper censorship provision rs re
drafted Saturday, the export embargo
search warrant and mail censorship
sections, was reached today by the
senate and house conferees Their re-
port will be submitted tomorrow with
action first in the house, probably
next Thursday.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
Chanty Davis
Floyd Davis

In this cause it appearing from the
cOmplaintant's bill, which is sworn to,
that the defendant, Floyd Davis is a
nonresident of the state. 1t is order
ed by me that publication be made
for four successive weeks, as requir-
ed by law, in the Comet a newspaper
published in Johnson City, Tennessee
in said county, notifying said non
resident defendant to appear before
our said law court at a court to be
held at the court house in Johnson
City, on the third Monday of June 1917
and make defense to said bill or the
allegations thereof will be taken for
confessed and this cause set for hear
ing eXparte as to him.
This 18th day of Feb. 1917.
J. l.. HILBERT, Clerk
BY FRED NJ. LEWIS.-D. C.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
EFFECTIVE
Monday, March 26th, 1917
THROUGH
MODERN STEEL COACH
Between
Knoxville, Louisville and St. Louis
VIA
SOUTHERN RAILWRY SYSTEM
NEGLECTED COLD GROW WORST

A cough that racks and irritates
the throat may lead to a seriou
chronic cough. If neglected. Thu
healing pine balsams in DR.. Bells
Pine Tar Honey-Nature's own rem
edy-wil lsoothe and relieve the irri
tation, breathing will be easier, ant
the antiseptic properties will kill tn,
germ which retarded healing. Have
it handy for Group, sore throat anc
chronic bronchial affections. Get Q
bottle today. Pleasant to take. Al
all Druggists, Csc.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
Only way to cure catarrhal deafness,
and that is by a constitutional remedy.
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by in
famed condition of the mucous lining OF
the Eustachian Tube When this tube is
inhamed you have rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when it is entirely
closed. Deafness IL the result. Unless the
Inflammation can be reduced and this tube
restored to its normal condition. hearing
will be destroyed forever Many cases of
deafness are caused by catarrh. which is
an inflamed condition OF the mucous sur
faces. Hairs Catarrh Medicine acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces of the
system.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by Hairs Catarrh Medicine. Cir
cularB free. All Druggists 75c
F. ]. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. o.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
ELEVEN HUGH STEAMERS
REACH HERE SAFELY

An Atlantic PJort, June 14.-Eleven
large steamships, aggregating 10000
tons, six of them being under the
American flag, with total tonnage
of 1924, have reached here in the
last day or two, it was announced by
the International Mercantile Marine,
owner of the vessels.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
ONSTIPATION MAKES YOU DUI.

That draggy, listless, espresso,
cling generally results from const.
alton. The intestines ar clogge,
Id tn blood becomes poisoned. Re
eve this condition at once with d.
,ing's New Life Pills; this gentl,
ion gripping laxative is quickly effect
We. A dose at bedtime will max,
'ou feel brighter in the morning. &c
. bottle today at your Druggist, Csc
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
NONRESIDENT NOTICE
n the law court at Johnson City
Washington county, Tennessee.
DOrtha Alice Earnest
Tate l., Earnest

Tate l.. Earnest
n this cause it appearing from the
omplainant's bill, which is sworn to-
hat the defendant Tate l.. Earnest
) a nonresident of the state of Ten
lessee: 1t is ordered by me that pub
cation be made for four successive
yeeks, as required by law, in the
Johnson City Comet, newspaper pub
ished in Johnson City, Tennessee, in
aid county. notifying said non-resi-
,ent defendant to appear before our
aid law court at court to be holden
t the Court House in Johnson City,
IN the third Monday of June, 1917,
md make defense to said bill or the
allegations thereof will be taken for
confessed and this cause set for hear
ng eXparte as to him.
This 30th day of April 1917.
J. L. HILBERT, Clerk,
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14

DR.. Kings New Discovery is &
oothing, healing remedy for coughs
nd colds that has stood the test OF
.arly fifty vars. For that cougl.
hat strains tn throa and saps tho
itality try DR.. Kings New Discov
ry. The soothing pine balsams anc
lid laxative ingredients soon drive
he cold from the system. Have /;
,ottle on hand for winter colds
roup, grippe and bronchial affec
ions. At your Druggist, soc.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
HREE EXPLOSIONS IN
HOLD OF WHALER

Havana. May 31.-Three explosions
ecurred today in the hold of the
merican steamer Lackawanna while
S cargo of coal was being unloaded
It dock in the harbor Two Cuban
I'D one Spanish workmen were in
.ured, the Cubans seriously. The
amage to the vessel has not been de-
3rmined, as the explosions caused a
re and it was necessary to flood the
lold. Capt. Johnson believes the ex-
,losions were caused by bombs placed
y spies in Norfolk, whence the ship
allied.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14

The traditional bet of dollar to
doughnut was recently made in /
down town cafe. The man who put IL
the doughnut won, but when tn
stakes were turned over he found tina
the odds were not so much in his Fl
vor as he had imagined. The doll;
was like the doughnut-had hole f.
it.-Louisville Courier Journal
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
NATIONAL 4. P. A. CONVENTION
Tickets on sale June s, 8 and 10
via
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Final Return Limit June %

Join Post &C" T. P. A. Special leav
ing Knoxville ,7:4O a. m. Saturday,
June 8, leaving Morristown 9:40 a. m.
Stop-overs en- route permitted. Wis
t Tybee and enjoy the Surf. Side
rip tickets to Florida, June Is and 16
For full information call on or adj
dress w. d. CAFFEY,
Division Passenger Agent,
=. Knoxville, Tenn.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
Ton ELatterIna.

"F1attery is dangerous to sensitiV
aides says the Wise Man i an
always very careful in the matter, be
.ause one evening I told a lady tina
she vas as sweet as honey, and tn
aext day she had hives"
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
LIon,s Destruction peereed.

Every mans hand is against the
lion. His destruction Is encouraged
by all the governments Of Africa
and the occupation OF most parts OF
the continent by the white race If
likely. before a great many years, t.
close his history except In q few re
gions.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
WANTED

$500 week straight salary, to man
it'll rig to introduce Poultry Rene
lies. Pay every week. Experience
Unnecessary. Eureka Mfg. Co. East
t. Louis, Ill.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
NONRESIDENT NOTICE
In the Chancery court at johnson Gil
Tennessee.
Johnson Auto Co., ell al,
c. r. Savior.

C. r. Saylor.
1t appearing from the bill in this
case, which is sworn to-, that C. r.
Saylor is justly indebted to Johnson
Auto Co., ct al, the compliments, and
that he resides out of the state, and
an attachment having been issued and
levied on defendants property, it is
ordered that publication be made for
four consecutive weeks in the John
son City Comet, requiring the said de-
PENDANT to appear before said Chan
Gerry Court on or before the First
Monday of May, 1917, and make his
defense to the bill filed against him
in this cause, otherwise said bill will
be taken for confessed, and the cause
proceeded with ex pafte.
This April, 9th 1917.
J. w. CASS, Clerk and Master.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
ITALIAN MISSION
TO VISIT NEW YORK

Rome, Ma, 81 via London-The
Italians have crossed the Timayo
liver and occupied the village of San
4iovanni, northwest Of Dunno, near
he Gulf of Triest, the w@s Office IN
aoulc.s. They haze captured nine
six-inch guns.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
Part of the Game.

"These diplomats are queer lot"
"What makes you think SOP"
"They rarely ever permit them
selves to indulge in a plain yes or
mo-"
Don't censure them for that. II
they were not mysterious nobody
would think they were earning their
salary"
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14

Patience-Did the rendition OF "Ju,
Illus Caesar" meet with the approval of
the audience? Patrice-Oh. yes: you
know they killed Julius In the first
act!-Yonkers Statesman.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14

Some people ought to learn somr
thing about heraldry here in Los An
yeles," said an old librarian. "Ther,
Is one commercial house that bear
as It's arms in It's show window ant
on its stationery the bar sinister
that's an actual fact"
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14

I o u II z Man
Sir, l am unable
to find words to
express the love
l have for your
daughter, and
II er Father
Never mind the
W ords, young
man; figures will
do. Just show me
your bank book.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
True Generosity.

Walking into London church th'
other day. and saying. I've no time
to stop; know all about your work
don't want any acknowledgment"
gentleman left In the superintendent
hands bank notes for $3.50.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
MARTIAL

Maud-"Why do you call that ring
war RELIEF"
: Ethel-"I won it in my first en-
gagement." Galveston News
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
and Return

Round Trip $12.15 Round TRIP
From Johnson City, Account
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14
THE COMET FOR JOB PRINTING
NONRESIDENT NOTICE

In the law court at Johnson City,
Washington county, Tennessee.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-14

>~~1~~~~~~~~~-~
+ Professional Cards
-~~-~~~~~-~~~~-~~~~~~
LIE ROY REEVES
Attorney and Solicitor.
Crumley Building.
johnson City, Tenn.
OSCAR NJ. FAIR
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Practices in all the Courts
Harr Building, Rooms 216-l7
GUY s. CHASE
Attorney at Law
lobe Building. Rooms and 8
Johnson City, Tennessee
L. j. VAUGHT
Attorney and Solicitor
Johnson City. Tennessee
Special attention paid to Claims
J6lce: Rooms Burrow Building.
J. II. GARDNER
Attorney at Law
Cflce, Armbrust-Smith Building
Practices in all the Courts
special attention given to 'ension
Claims
4. A. COX
Attorney at Law and Solicitor in
Chancery
Special attention to abstracts and IT,
ties
Office: Rooms and =, Durrow Bldg.
A. Il. JOHNSON
Attorney at Law
Office:
looms /, and IA. End floor, Brown
Building,
Johnson City, Tennessee
DIR. X. P. HARRISON
Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist.
Jtfices: McClain & dickinson stable
IN Market street and City Drug Store
joth phones each place.
Night telephone New 474.
w. J. MATTHEWS, NJ. d.
Physician and Surgeon
Phones: Office 29S; Residence, EOS
Office: No. 255 Main st. Johnson City
DIR. j. w. COX
Office: Miller Building Main Street.
Residence, ll3 Unaki- Avenue
Hours: to IL a. NJ, to 4:3O p. III.
Once phone rs, Residence 81.
DIR. +. I. MASSENGILL
Physician and Surgeon
Phone Central Boones Creek
All calls Answered Promptly
WIN. SILVER
Practicing Optician
Eyes Carefully Examined and
Glasses Scientifically Fitted
Johnson City, Tennessee.
w. C. PIERCE
Justice of the Peace and Notary Public
West Market Street
Three doors from the Southern Ry. !
Strictly Modern.
First Glass Workmen.
Children's Hair Cutting a Specially
Slaves. Baths.
w. j. ALLEN,
Proprietor.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1917-04-13

inches from the heel. The octagon
scale Is used as follows: Let II be re-
ouIred to make an octagOnal or eight
sided post from a stick Of timber IL
inches by II inches. First divide the
end Of the stick into four equal parts
by lines parallel to the faces, now set
of from each side Of the center line on
each face as many spaces from the
octagon scale az the timber Is inches
square, Ia this case II would be X.
These points represent the angles Oh
the octagon.
The brace scale, which Is on the mid
die OF the back of the tongue OF the
square, consists of two equal numbers
placed one over the other which repre-
sents the two legs of right angle tri-
angle the number at the right repre-
sents the hypotenuse of this triangle
Some squares have the two legs I'M
equal but the scale Is used the same
way. The use will be seen from the
following: Let 1t be required to put
a brace between a post and beam
80 inches on the post and 80 inches on
the beam, by looking at the scale we
find the brace must be cut 1913 inches
long.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1917-04-13
new ONION DISHES
WILL BE LIKED BY THOSE FOND
OF THE VEGETABLE.
Baked and Served In Appetizlng Form
They Are Excellent for Invalid
Various Methods Of Picking
Can Be Recommended.

Baked Onions for an lnvaIid.-Pre-
pared in this way, onions are served
frequently In sanitariums, when onions
cooked in other ways are taboo. Use
the large white or yellow onions. Do
not peel, but arrange in a baking dish,
still In their jackets and add enough
water to prevent burning. Bake until
they are thoroughly tender, the center
being steamed in its own juices. When
ready to serve, remove the outer jacket
of skin, season with salt, pepper and
butter and serve very hot.
KeniIworth Ranch Fried OnionS.-
Cut In slices and soak in milk ten min
utes Then dip In flour and immense In
boiling fat hot enough to brown in
stanty. You cannot keep the slices
whole after they have fried six or seven
minutes. Take out with skinner, lay
on brown paper few moments to alb
sOrb all fat and serve with steak or
veal outlets. They will be firm and
delicious.
Glazed onions.-Choose mild onions
for this way of cooking. Melt half a
cupful of butter In n saucepan, then
! put in as many peeled onions as will
| tit in without crow1ing. Move about
until all are well coated with butter,
! sprinkle with tablespoonful of sugar,
! then pour over them a well-havored
soup stock. If you have no stock on
hand dissolve little beef extract In
! not water and salt well. Simmer until
the onions are tender, take off the lid
Of the saucepan and let the stock sim
mer down to about half n cupful. Serve
in u heated covered dish as an accom-
paniment to roast of pork or NUT
ton.
Picked onions.-Use the smallest
onions you can find, pour hot water on
them and let them stand until their
skins can easily be removed. Make
enough brine to cover the onions; let
hem remain in 1t from one morning
until the next; replace the old brine
With new, allowing ii also to remain on
he onions "a hours, and change the
prime again on the third morning. On
he fourth morning put the onions In
fresh water and heat them to the scald.
ng point, stirring frequently. A pint
If milk added to the water will help
Nhiten the onions during this boiling
Drain well and place the onions in q
Jar, pouring scalding hot vinegar over
them
II spiced pickles are desired, place
,ne-half pound of prepared" spices
such as may be procured at the gro
cer's, in thin bags, and steep them IL
the vinegar 10 minutes. But II the
Wilderness that Is so Rppetizing IL
picked onions Is to be retained, the
spices must he omitted. AS the onion.
are placed in the Jar, distribute sliceC
red peppers through them. Thes,
pickles present very attractive ap
pearance when put up in glass jar
and sealed the same as canned fruit
They are particularly nice served witt
cold meats or fish of any kind.-Emml
Paddock Telford in Kansas City Star.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1917-04-13
UNDERSTANDING OF HoMELY
square" REALLY Is SIMPLE.
Most Useful Tool Requires Little Study
Explanation Of lite Value and
Properties Makes the Prln-
elple Plain.

Perhaps there Is no other tool among
the many used by the mechanic So use
tul AS the steel square, or carpenters
square. Although there are a number
OF marks and figures on the steel
square there Is nothing complicated
or that requires any knowledge above
the ordinary to be able 10 use II In
many cases, and after a few hours
careful study every mark should be
clearly understood.
The long arm OF the square is called
the body and the short arm is called
the tongue. The junction between the
body and the tongue on the outside Is
called the heel The body OF stand
ard steel square is two inches wide
aud - inches long, the tongue is from
Il To Is inches long and one and one
half inches wide.
In this article the face OF the square
viii be that side toward the observer
when the body nj the square Is held
In the left hand and the tongue In
the right. This Is true except with
the Nicholas square, which viii be tax
en- up later. The most important marks
on the steel square are its gradual
lions, which are divided into inches
and fractions OF an inch. II is Just
as necessary that the graduations be
perfect as for the body to be at right
angles with the tongue. The inch may
be divided into eighths, Sixteenths or
/ twelfthS.
The first scale we will try to de,
scribe will be the octagon scale. This
scale is on the face Of the >e~pgue OF
lths sonarA aud Is shown nv h,,k nlnnr
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1917-04-13

thsWNtG war 0tt0
question ARISES whether he did not 10
too far
Tho relative proportion Of loans Co
taxes Ia after all a purely business
proposition Not to rely To large OK.
tent on loans at the outset Of q war u
q mistake.
Disadvantages OF Excessive TaMea
The disadvantages OF excessive taxes
at the outset OF tho war are as follows
l. Excessive taxes on consumption
win cause popular resentment
2. Excessive taxes ON industry will
diSarrange business. damp enthusiasm
aud restrict the spirit OF enterprise at
the very time when the opposite Is
needed
3. Excessive taxes GA incomes will de-
plete the surplus available for invest
usents and Interfere with the placing Of
the enormous loaus which will he ueces
sary In any event
4 Excessive taxes Gu wealth win
cause = serious dimiuution OF the in
comes which are az present largely
drawn upon for tho support OF educa
tiunal and philanthrupic enterprises
Moreover, these sources OF support
would be dried up precisely al th. time
when tho nes'd would be greatest
S Excessive taxation a. the outset 81
the var will reduce the elasticity avail.
Hels fer tie increasing demands that
are sosn &c come
Great BrltAins Policy.
Take Great Britain a. an example
During the arst year Of the war she
Increased taxes only slightly, IN ordeI
60 keep industries going at top notch
During the SECOND year she raised bs
new taxes only g per cent. OF her wal
expenditure During the third yea
she levied 10y additional taxes love
and above the pre-war leveD onl,
slightly more than II per cent. OF he
war expenses
II We should attempt 10 do as mucl
In the nrst year OF the war as Grea
Britain did in the third year Il woul
sufiiee to raise boy taxation 81 $50 600
in- orler 60 be absolutely o
~.avisable I
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1917-04-13
Corn ChoANdar.

One can corn, four large potatoes,
two onions, one-half pound bacon or
ham, one tablespoonful butter, three
tablespoonfuls -four, one pint milk. sin
crackers, one egg yolk. one-half pint
boiling water. Out potatoes into dice
and put in frying pan until nicely
Drowned. Put In kettle and simmer 20
minutes. Add milk and stir into boil
:. - AAA rrnrkara ana haaR.