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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1900-08-09
Hr wu's Ideas Aboat America.

I interviewed recently Dy
newspaper reporters Mr.. WI
Ting Fang, the Chinese min
ist, r ut Washington, said:
"The educated Chinaman
who comes to America is not
10 much impressed with the
superiority Of your civilza-
tion as you might heinclined
To imagine. Certain advant-|
ages you may have over our
selves, bnt there are offsets.
After all, the object Of exist
ence is the pursuit of happi-
ness, and I do not think that
people generally are happier
in the United States than
they are in my country.
Happiness is Il condition
of the mind rather than one
dependent upon extraneous
circumstances. The Chinese
have managed to get along
until now very comfortably
without electric cars and tel.
ephones, but we are rot so
reluctant as ia generally i'm
aglned to accept what you
call modern improvements,
and both these instruments
uf civilization are being rap
idly introduced.
II do not find that the
great stores of your large cit
les are superior to our own,
so far as the opportunity OF
buying what one wants is
concerned. On the contrary.
it is a rather interesting fact
tnat we are able to buy IN
China many products OF
American manufacture at
prices less than ale charged
f,,r the same articles in the
United States. That seems
odd, doesn't it? Our mark
cts, in which provisions and
other food supplies are sold,
are at least asgood syours
In our own view. our method
OF living affords us comforts
equal to those which you en-
Joy. In respect to the clothes
we wear, we have an advant'
(age over you. Prejudice q
side, | am SURE that tie COS
tune worn by men and wo-
men in China are handsOmeI
and more comfortable thar
those which are the fashion
in the United States.
Perhaps it muy he sale
that the American costume
is more suitable for work. Al
for the comfortableness of it
l might speak with more Ger
tainty it | had ever tried il
on. Our shoes are surely
more pleasant to wear thar
yours; | never heard OF Chi
naman who had a corn. Ou1
women compress their feet
and | am not prepared to de
tend the custom; but hov
about the habit of tight-lac
!: ing adopted by so man!
American women? 1t is ad
mitted that tight. lacing con
stricts the body organs ant
is a serious injury to health
and yet it is very general il
your country. Chinese wo
men, on the other hand, wea
no corsets, and not even
beIt-nothing t o interfer
, with the normal develop
ment of their bodies.
: From the Chinese stano
!. point, the fnll-dress costum
i of American women is extra
| ordinary. What can he th
r reason for such exposure?
{ do not understand it. Ho'
] a;d II o.i4.innfo9 Tho .iroc
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1900-08-09

in it's train such dreadful
evils as are caused by alcohol
IN America"
RAMS HORN BLASTS.
The love of truth is the
only way to ths light of
truth.
There is no harm in the
tongue when work keeps pace
with word.
Mix all your grief with
gratitude and it will taste OF
the latter.
The clustering Of the infidel
are the winds Of a TEN pest.
tossed heart.
Every man deceives him
self more successfully than he
deceives others.
1t is always easier to weep
over the wanderer than to
keep him at home. Thegreat
man has greatness in him be-
fore the occasion brings it
out.
Light comes with the knowl
edge of God and love with
the taste of His love.
1t is not the length but the
Iargeness of eternal life that
makes it desirable.
Holy joys are current coin
in hca ven, but they will not
pay church expenses on earth,
Salvation is not the gath
ering Of the salvage, but the
perfection of the whole being.
The church that ls frozen
at heart ia most likely to de-
pend on the ice cream sOciaI
for it's support.
Many who are very seldt m
sOlicitOus that God should
have the shells are eating the
kernels themselves.
The early Christians wor
SHIPPED in barns, hut the mot
ern Christian IS not like then
beca use he is willing to lei
the church look that way.
Life is more than a living.
Righteousness usually cur.
es rags.
Conformers do not MAKE
reformers.
The Cross is the crucible 0
the Christian.
, What we can is the meas
ure of what we ought.
There is no second child
hood in the Christian life.
1t is useless reaching ou
dirty hands for Gods hol.
, gift.
Theexperience of Christian
, is not always Christian ex.
peripnce.
The Bible in the head vii
suff0cate a man unless it j
in the heart too.
e God uses the chaff to pro
= tect the wheat.
The falling leaves enricI
the living plant.
He whu fears God is no
9 afraid Of any other.
: The plea of consistency of
9 ten means cOwardice.
/ A competent pilot may b
y a sad wreck in himself.
. The man who gets On i
9 lite is the one who know
y when to stand fast.
o The Gospel trumpet ca
o smash the walls of sin O
n soOthe the woes of the sol
liowing.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1900-08-09
CURIOSITY


iosi,v. Hunters OF wild ami
mails have various devices by
which they excite the curius-
ity of deer, ducks and other
game and lurethem to death.
Hunters OF men act on pre-
cisely the same principle, and
the human animal does not
differ greatly from the lnno.i
cent moose, who, seeing
something 0nt of the ordi.
nary, approaches to learn
what it il. The long suffer
ing OF the human race is at
tributed to curiosity, and it
has been the fruitful cause Of
sin aud suffering for centuries.
| Well directed curiosity leads.
on the other hand, to an in
crease of useful knowledge.
The desire to Investigate thp
forces Of nature leads to din.
rovery ana inventions; curios-
ity ON the part OF children
promotes the acquisition Of
knowledge; hut curiosity to
he beneficial must he directed
to proper channels. Curios
1ity respecting forbidden
Things, such as vice. ia ex-
tremely dangerous. One may
begin his researches with the
purpst and best ni motives,
but wee, familiar grown, be-
comes tolerable. and may in
the end master the curious
investigator. Passion may
yet the better of reason, un.
der strong temptation, and
one who thought to view
vice from the outside is inspir
led ny llis passions to seek an
experience that can he gained
1only 10y pei'sonal indulgence.
For this reason, among 9th
ers, it has been found ,desir.
able to fOrestall curiosity in
the Young by teaching them
all theS should know about
the weaknesses of humanity,
instead 0f leaving them to
gain such knowledge by them
selves. It he doctrine ol
heredity has suffered by con-
spicious exceptions to its
rules, mainly because the If
: fects Of curiosity, or it's alb
sence, have not been taker
into account. The child o
strictly virtuous and respect
able parents goes astral
sometimes beca use Of unsat
isfied curiosity. knowledge
liz withheld from him thai
ought to have been impaired
and he falls, while seeking it
: unguided and unguarded
: On the other hand, the chic
o of vicious parents may rpjec
4 their example. The Outet
r world has nothing to teacl
! him IN the way of vice. H
learns at an early age al
: that can he taught, ant
hence does not become to
victim of an unhealthy cur
:. iosity. He may not be vii
c tuons and respectable iron
y high mOtivps, but because b
has noted IN time the evil e.
y fpcts of vice. and is not tn b
y allnred by it's false pl omises
e Recognizing t he potentis
le iorpe ot curiosity for good O
a evil, it is important that tn
Il Il curiosity OF children shonl
"a be, IN a measure satistie
:. and directed into the righ
:, channels. Children, as a ruiz
d are OF an inquiring turn {
n,inn, and, except in rare il
II stances, have plastic mind
Thpu can he interested
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1900-08-09
DO YOU GET UP
WITH ALAME BACK !?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers Is sure to know Of the wonderful
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1900-08-09
PROFESSIONAL.
DIX. j. NJ. HOGSHEAD,
Cancer Specialist,
BANNERS ELK. N. L

No KNIFE; No Bulning Out.
Highest references and endors-
ments OF prominent persons sue
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and N. G. Remember that there
isno time TOO SOON to get rid OF
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letters answered promptly, and
satisfaction guaranteed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
BERLIN TAXES A GLOOMY VIEW.
The Want of Harmony Among the Interna-
tional Troops Pointed Out
(By the Associated Press.)

Berlin, June 15.--The Foreign Office
has not yet received expected dispatches
from China, and their on-appearance is
interpreted to mean the existence of
alarming conditions. Doubts are ex-
pressed, however, as to the accuracy of
the alleged news from PeIin because
Of the fact that telegraphic communica-
tion with the Chinese capital has not
been re-established. The correspondent
OF the Associated Press today obtained
from a leading Foreign Office official
the following statement as to the Ger
man forces in China. The official said:
"Our forces include three large cruisers,
the Hansa Hertha and Kaisern Augusta,
the small cruisers Gefon and Irene and
the gunboats Iltis and Jaguar, with their
crews aggregating 2,272 men, Then there
are our forces at Kiao Chou, $500. These
5,472 are all trained men, of whom 5000
may be spared if required for action
ashort."
The papers view the situation gloomily.
pointing out particularly the want of
harmony among the international troops.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
CUTTING DOWN THE EXPENSES.
Under Bristow's Reorganization an Annual
Saving of SllO, 900 is Promised.
lBy the Associated Press.l

Havana June 15.-Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow. acting Di-
rector of Pests in Cuba, says he will prob
ably complete his special work in con-
nection with the department so as to be
able TO leave the island June 31st. He has
decided upon definite plan of re-organ-
zation, reducing the amount paid to Off
ficials to a level with that paid in the
United States. The schedule TO be adopt
ed will effect a saving of S11, 700 year
and possibly more when the inspectors
shall have completed their Investigations.
The greatest saving however. will be
effected in the smaller Offices where lar
ger salaries have been paid, irrespective
of the amount of business done. Radical
changes will be made in many of these
especially where Americans have been
employed and where salaries. ranging
from 81 600 to 81 400 are beyond what the
receipts justify. Two hundred and eighty
of these small offices will be re- organized
with a total annual saving of S39 900.
making the total for the island $4,000.
This amount, added to reductions former
ly made gives a grand total of $4,000
liz 1899 miscellaneous expenses amount
ed to $50 000 Mr.. Bristow believes they
can be covered with less than $40. 900.
For instance printing and stationery last
year cost $4,000 whereas they should not
have cost more than 100000 In many
cases bills were paid twice.
Beginning with the fiscal year. July
1st, there should be a saving of $190,000.
DeductinG from this $4,000 for the addi-
tonal transportation of mails there
should be left a net reduction OF $170,-
coo. Mr. Bristow believes that reductions
in other quarters can be made, thus maxi
ing the service as nearly self supporting
as possible. Last year the gross eXpen-
ditures were $4,000, and the gross re-
ceipts $3.50, 600. Postal receipts now
amount, at a fair average, to 81 600 day
and the gross receipts for the year
should be $365000 or $4,000 more than
c. f. W. Neeley reported.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
To MOVE AGAINST STEYN
It Is Thought Butler Will Attempt to
Entrap Him.
STEYs is NOW A STUMBLING BLOCK
II is Reported That He and Not Kruger is the
Onc Who Opposes All Efforts 10
Open Negotiations For
Peace.
(By the Associated Press)

London. June 16.-(Saturday. 4. a. m.)--
Lord Roberts dispatches leave affairs east
of Pretoria with the Beers withdrawn
to new positions Tuesday. News OF fresh
fighting is expected at the War Office,
but none came last night.
General RundIe's patrol had a skirmish
with Boer videttes again Wednesday.
Some wonder is expressed here as to
what he is doing with three divisions. 1t
is assumed by some that General Butler
will move into Orange River Colony and
cooperate with Lord Methuen and Gen
eral Rumble in bagging President Steyn
and his seven or eight thousand follow
ers.
Part of Christian Botha's force has
halted at Paardekop, IS miles northwest
OF Volksrust Boer parties are still near
Volksrust and fire occasionally upon the
British pickets
A dispatch from Lorenzo Marques
dated yesterday, says:
Persons have arrived here who have
seen the preparations of the Beers and
learned that they will retire. when forced,
through the Lydenburg district into the
Zoutpansberg region, adjoining Rhodesia
and Gazaland."
The Daily Mail has a dispatch from
BIoemfontein dated Wednesday saying;
General Dewet's attack on the rail-
way was made after he succeeded in lur
ing Lord Methuen from where he had
destroyed the line Then he cleverly
seized North Kroonstad. blew up the
bridge and destroyed long section Of
the line with dynamite.
Major General Baden Powell has been
appointed to the temporary rank of Lieu
teant- General.
The Cape Town correspondent Of the
Daily Telegraph in telegram dated
yesterday says;
Il understand that General Dewet in
addition to the Derbyshir0 h"-+"'i"-~ ~
tured two companies Of the City Volunz
teers and two companies of Yeomanry,
two men only escaping 10 tell -. $500
The Lorenzo Marques correspondent of
the Times says:
1T appears that Steyn and not Kruger
is now the stumbling block in the way
OF surrender of the burehers. Shortly
after the British entry into Pretoria. Mr.
Kruger proposed to reopen the peace ne
gotiations. Mr.. Stcyn. bearing in mind
that his former advice was secuted, de-
INJURED to this and pointed out accord
ing to the treaty between he Republicans.
neither could conclude peace without the
other.
Mr.. Kruger, equally unwilling to in
cur the charge of breach Of faith ha =
10 continue the war. Nothing further is
known regarding the rumored peace nc
gotiations; but it is a matter of notoriety
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
THE GOVERNMENT STILL HEsITATEs.
But May be Forced TO Call Troops From the
Philippines
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, June 15.-It seems proba-
bic that, after all. the United States
troops in the Philippines will be called
upon to furnish a contingent to assist
IN the rescue of the foreign missionaries
in China, and in the protection of the
foreign embassies and legations. A great
change has come over the Administra-
tlon in this regard, for as late as yester-
day there was a firm determination not
to go beyond the employment of marines
and sailors. There was still such a pur
pose when the Cabinet met this morn
Ing. and there is even now a disposition
TO limit the United States forces employ
ed 10 the navy, if sufficient forces can be
secured from that branch of the SER
vice. So inquiries are being made by
the Navigation Bureau and in turn Of
Admiral Remey to see to what extent the
United States forces in China can be
augmented. 1t is realized that the small
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
DEWEY WOULD NOT ACCEPT.
He Declares Himself No Candidate For the
Vice-Presidential Nomination.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington June 15.-Admiral Dewey
was seen today by an Associated Press
representative and asked whether or not
he would define his position relative to
the Vice Presidential nomination. He
replied that. inasmuch as ne had not
been offered the nomination, it would per-
haps be presumptuous in him to say that
he would or would not accept it.
But it was suggested. many DeIbo-
Gratis throughout the country are discuss
ing the desirability of placing you on the
ticket with Mr.. Bryan
Il have never contemplated being a
candidate for Vice President" replied the
Admiral. with his usual frankness 81 am
not candidate for the nomination for
that office and would not accept the nom
ination if offered. My position is un-
changed; ! stand now where l have stood
for the past three months"
1t will thus be seen that the Admiral
had no second string to his bow when
he made the announcement that he would
be candidate for the Presidency if the
people OF the country wished him to
be.
The above statement was submitted
to and approved by Admiral Dewey.
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that Mr.. Kruger favors peace on almost
any terms. but dislikes personally to
take an initiative that would involve un-
conditional surrender.
Ninety burghers out of geo in
one commando have returned to their
homes"
CAVALRY FOLLOW THE BOERS
London, June 15.-(6:15 p. m.)-The War
from Lord Roberts:
Pretoria. June 15th.-As l telegraphed
yesterday from one of our outposts,
fifteen miles east CT Pretoria, the Beers
evacuated their position during the night
Of June 18th. They had paid so much at
tentiCn to Strengthening their flanks that
their centre was weakly, held. and as
soon as this became evident on June 18th
| directed Ian Hamilton to attack. He
moved against Diamond Hill with the
Suftolks. Derbyshires and City Imperial
volunteers supported on the left by the
Guards Brigade under lingo Jones.
The casualties, l am thankful to say
were less than 100, a very small number
considering the natural strength of
the position which had to be carried.
Our seizure Of Diamond Hill caused
the Beers to feel they were practically
surrounded. and this resulted in their
hasty retirement. They were being fol-
lowed yesterday by some of our mounted
corps"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
RAIN COULDN'T DAMPEN THEIR ARDOR
Oscar Spears Assistant District Attorney Addressing Large and Enthusiastic Republican
MasN a aGrangeD Duringa

sable brother was low Of stature the
picture was comic and at the same time
Strengthening to the cause of White Su-
existing between the white Republicans
and the negro voters.
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KLERKsD0RP IS SURRENDERED.
Beers Attack Reconstruction Train But Are
Driven Off
(By the Associated rrcss.l


London, June 15.-G1:05 a. m)-Tne
War Office issues the following dispatch
from Lord Roberts:
Pretoria, Presidency, June 14th, 1910
p. m.-Klerksdorp surrendered on June
9Th 10 an armed party sent on by Hunter.
Kitchener reports that the Beers at
tackled reconstruction train early this
morning a few miles north Of Rhenoster
river. He sent ont mounted troops and
drove away the enemy before they could
do much damage One man was killed
and eleven wounded, including two Off
GERS
"A messenger from Klerksdorp reports
that Cronje, who commanded there. de-
termined to surrender as soon as he knew
for certain that Pretoria was in our pos
session His example has been copied
by many in the neighborhood The court
house is now said to be full of arms
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
AN ATTEMPT TO ARREST POWERS.
John L. Gets Wind of the Attempt and
lilies.
(By the Associated Press.)

Louisville, Ky. June IA special to
the Courier-Journal from Barboursville,
KY says:
An unsuccessful attempt was made
last night to arrest John L. Powers.
under indictment as an accessory to the
murder of Goebel. a posse quietly formed
and left town for the home of Powers
brother-in-law en- Poplar Creek, but
runner had been sent out ahead and
Powers had left the house when the posse
arrived. Despite Powers actions. his at
Corney, F. D. Sampson, said today that
Powers is not eludng arrest, but is will
ing to intrust his case to a fair and i'm
partial jury al any time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
WRECK OF THE SIERRA NEVADA.
Twenty-Three Lives Lost Including the Cap
tain of the Vessel
by the Associated Press.

Vancouver, b. c.. June 15.-The steam
er Warrimoo from Sydney, n. s. w,
today brings details Of the wreck on the
the Victorian coast of the British ship
Sierra Nevada of 400 tons. Twenty
three lives were lost, including the skip
per, Captain Scott. OF the crew of IS
only FIVE reached shore
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
JAPAN WILL SEND EIGHT wARsHIPs.
Deep Anger Aroused by the Murder of the
Chancellor Of the Legation.
lBy the Asscoiated Prsss.l

Yokohama, June Saturday THE
murder of the Japanese Chancellor OF
Legation at Pekin by the Chinese lmpe-
rial troops has aroused keen feeling IN
Japan. The press urges the Government
to exact ample reparation.
Eighth warships are to be sent to Taku
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leading a forlorn hope. When he had
finished Oscar J. Spears took the stand
and began to speak, but was interrupted
by rain. Until the rain became too hard
Rev. Golden Smith, colored, kindly held
an umbrella over Mr.. Spears. AS the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16

LaGrange n. c., June 15.-On June 9th
Hon Spencer b. Adams made a short
speech to small audience of whites and
blacks-Democrats and Republicans. He
totally failed to arouse any enthusiasm
and throughout had the bearing of a man
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
SITUATION IN CHINA DISCUSSED.
The Cabinet Decides to Wait For Further
Particulars.
(By the Associated Prcss.)

Washington, June 15.-The Cabinet
meeting today lasted until I O'Clock.
Much of the time was devoted to ,he
discussion Of the Chinese situation, which
is regarded as critical The severance
of communication with Pekin and the
failure to hear from Minister Ccnger for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16

sixty hours naturally creates considera-
bic anxiety, and the complications III
connection with possible future contin-
gencies were talked over; but nothing
further will be done until later adVices
are received. No effort will be spared,
however, should the occasion arise, TO
protect the lives and property of Amcri-
can citizens.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
TROOPS EMBARK FOR TAKU.

Hong Kong, June 15.-The departure for
Taku of the hired transport Hing Sang
has been delayed owing TO the time taken
in fitting her up. But. she embarked
this morning a portion of the Hong Kong
regiment, the remaining 800 of which
will embark on the cruiser Terrible to-
morrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
Death of DR.. Hills Mother.
(speciaI to News and obseryerl

Especial to News and Obseryer)
MaXton. \. c., June 15-Mrs. Sarah
Hill, relict of the late w. l.. Hill. and
mother of Rev. H. G. Hill. u. D.. died
Wednesday evening at 1880 o'clock at the
residence of DR.. Hill She had been in
feeble health for some time and her
death was not unexpected. She was in
her 92nd year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
TO SEIZE THE TAKU FORTS.
Attempt to be Made by the Mixed Forces, it is
Reported
lBy the Asgoclated Press.l

Tien Tsin, June 15.-The mixed forces.
it is reported. will attempt to seize the
Taku forts tonight.
General Nieh is moving $500 troops
from Iu Tai TO Chun Liza Cheng. General
Tungs Shanghai troops are moving to
Pekin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16

girl admires fast young man-that
is. providing she has him so fast he
can't possibly get away
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THE JAPANESE IMPORTANT.

Yokohama. June 15-The opposition
press is impatient over the inactivity
of the Government. The Emperor has
summoned Marquis Ito to consult with
him in reference to the situation in
China.