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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-12

Der who are permitted to land. Even
ineligible by the agent of the steam
ship company, IL would never do to
admit as much, for fear of discouraging
those who are capable of passing mus
ter.
In raising the standard of eligibility
for admission and in strictly enforce
ing that which the law demands. we
are actually doing Il great service to
the European poor. We have all the
immigrants we want. The margin of
existence for the intending immigrant
is becoming narrower every year, and
the physical and moral qualifications
necessary to reach ii are more inten-
sified. Emigration to this country dur
ing the past fifty years has become so
easy and familiar In Europe that 1t Is
the resource of multitudcs but little
removed from simple pauperisn Men
of ordinary characters usually deteri-
crate when severed from the ties of
home traditions, associations, ana
opinion, and they seldom feel any
strong attachment for Il country which
was not that of their childhood. When
our population was relatively small to
our almost unlimited resources those
psychological characteristics of the
average immigrant did not matter
much nor We're they felt much. But ii
is very different now. We have full
house, and while we still extend a well
come and Il shelter to the better class
of immigrants, our adoption of the
practical pauper is as great an injury
to himself as it is TO us.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-12
Senator DRYDEN OH Trusts.

~ ENATOR DRYDEN. of New
Jersey is not greatly alarmed
~ by the outcry against trusts
and Thinks that CONGRESS will
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-12

II made up his mind rigidly
to enforce the law which
governs The admission of immigrants
into this country. Out of two thous-
and immigrants who arrived on the
II certain day last week five per cent.
We're detained at Ellis island by
the board of inquiry for an
examination into their antecedents,
destination. prospects and financial re-
sources. OF the number of immigrants
twelve days, eighty have been deport-
ed, very large proportion at this
season of the year when the tide of
immigration is on the ebb. Nothing
but commiseration can be felt for these
poor people. Whether they have been
duped by steamship agents on are the
victims of their own delusions. the
chagrin, the disappointment and the
incidental suffering of the deported
Immigrant is an agonizing experience
Of exceptional poignancy. The steam
ship companies, although they are
bound to take the rejected immigrant
from these shores, are relieved of fur
sher care and responsibility for them
when they dump them at the port from
which they. embarked, to find their
way home as best they can.
To be sure, intending immigrants n-
eur these risks. But they have prob
ably very vague idea of the severely
discriminating purport of our immgra-
Ion laws, and they are easily misled.
fhe steamship companies also take the
risk, but it bears negligible proper
lion to the average profits on the num-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-12
CUBA's BUDGET FOR 1eo2-1eo3.

In view of the probable treaty of recip-
rdrity with Cuba. 1t is worth while for
us to note how the island republic Is
working out her problems. From Prcs-
dent palmas message to the Cuban con.
gress we learn:
Decrease in disbursements, .....$ ,,1j7,SJ
Without reducing tho sanitation
service ccsting. ng......,.......... lOj5I2S
Public schools in operation ...... 3i1i
Pupils in cnlluCc, ..,......,..,. lb2,3iS
Agricultural station to be organ
izcd, to cost. ost...,.............-.,..S ,1oOO
Decrease in imports first six
months of 1902, .....,...........$ 200 OCO
Decrease in exports, same
months, mainly attributable to
the low price Of sugar. ST., 800 zoe
Estimated revenue for fiscal year
loVj. .....,.. .s........ ..........,.SlnJ'hoWI
Appropriations recommended, ....Sli.S090 06,
surplus, ......,.. ....... .... .,.,..S 2'ola'VJd
SSj.7Oo is all the total expenses of the
presidency and S0iD,3li is allowed for the
judiciary. SlL7Si,0Oo for customs is tho
main item Of revenue. The maintenance
of the rural guard will cost $l,7S3,5s2. y
chemical bacteriologcal laboratory is
provided for. The diplomatic corps costs
SlG7, 100. The department of charities fig
ures as needing SSIjGig. Public instruc-
tion is we'll cared for by the following al
lowances
SecretarN'S office, ..................S l2h2H
University, ..,. ...... .........,.. .AO,5S0
Institutes and schools, .......,...., 2SJ,bI3
Primary instruction, .............. 3O2l,Sl3
Total for education. ............S 3I21,1
The expense of $166OiO to collect $li,-
ISl, 600 Of customs revenue. about five per
cent, Is not unreasonable in only the sec
ond year of Il new government-neW, not
only in form, but in existence as an inde-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-12

as so frequently happened before, mort
gagged his wages to one of these har-
pies, he should be instantly discharged
or otherwise punished. We give this
only as an instance, for upon such
small matters the expedition with which
the canal will be constructed depends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-12

The Porto Ricans who emigrated to
Hawaii have discovered that the islands
afford very poor pickings for people
who do not hold government positions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-12

President Castro seems to represent
the sick man" of Central America.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-12

Jokes anent the special Christmas
number of the Congressional Record are
now in order.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24

Summer complaint is unu
sually prevalent among chill
dren this season. A we'll de
veloped ease in the writer's
family was cured last week by
timely use OF Chamber'ain's
Collie, Cholera aud Diarrhoea
Remedy-one OF the best pat
ent medicines manufactured.
and which is always kept at
the home of We scribe. This lie
not intended as a free puffol
the company, who dolnot ad
vertisn with us. but to bene
fit little sufferers who may
not be within easy access ol
a physician. Nofa mily should
he without this medicine IN
the house, especially in sum
mer time. : Lansing, Iowa
Journal. For sale by M. b.
Blackburn.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24

ably be buried on q beautiful
overlooking New Riy
or, the nlurinurs of which
were his boyhood music, and
whether virgin SHOWS mantle
his grave with their trackless
undefilps. or @olian breezps
whisper between it and stnil
ing moons, or the serene sun
shine shall steal the noontide
zephyr from the outrageous
oaks, or the great king OF
storm shall anchor his sable
ship Of gloom uponit or turn
loose the guns OF thunder
from their fiery portals, he
will sleep the same calm, Sc
rene and .undisturbed under
the sod ofeternal fane. | re
peat that it is with the great
est pleasure that J introduce
the Hon. l.. q. Maxwell, who
will now address YOU"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24
VACATION DAYS.
Banner Elk, N. G.

Vacation time is here and the
children are fairly living out Of
doors. There could he no health
er place for them. You need only
to guard against the accidents
incidental to most open air
sports. No remedy eqals DiWitts
Witch Hazel Salve for quickly
stopping pain or removing dan
ger OF serious consequences. Fol
cuts, scalds and wounds. IL used
DeWitt's Witch hazel Salve fol
cuts and bruises" says l.. Il
johnson, Swift, Tex. ut is the
hest remedy on the market
Sure cure for piles and skin dis
eases. Beware of counterfeits. L
j. CoHGey & Bro.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24
White Man Turned Yellow.

Great CONSERVATION was felt
by the friends Of NJ. A. Hogarty,
Of Lexington, KY, when they
saw he was turning yellow. His
skin slowly changed color, also
his eyes, and he suffered terribly.
HIS malady was Yellow Jaun-
dice. He was treated by the best
doctors, but without benefit. He
was then advised to try Electric
Bitters, the wonderful stomach
and liver remedy, and he writes,
after taking two bottles | was
wholly cured" A trial proves its
matchless merit for all stomach,
liver and kidney troubles. Onl,
SOC. Sold by NJ. b. blackburn.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24
Mother Always Keeps it Handy.

"My mother suffered IA long time
from distressing pains and gener-
al i'll health due primarily to in
digestion" says l.. W. Spalding,
Verona, Mo. Two years ago |
got her to try Kodol. She grew
be- at once and now, at the
age of seventy-six, eats anything
she wants, remarking that she
fearsno bad effects asshe has her
bottle OF Kodol handy" Don't
waste time doctoring symptoms.
Go after the cause. If your stom-
ach is sound your health will be
good. Kodol rests the stomach
and strengthens the body by di-
gesting your iood. 1t is natures
own remedy T j. Coffey & BRO.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24

Has not the clock Of pro.
gress, impelled by an impera
tive social need, again struck
the hour fer the next great
step upward and forward to
a still higher evolution OF De
mocracy that shall give to
every child of our land a full
and complete education OF
head, hand and heart?-Na- :
tlonal Printers Journal,
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24
THE SAME OLD STORY.

j. A. Kelley relates an expe
rience similar to that which
has happened in almost ev
cry neighborhood in the Uni
ted States and has been told
and retold by thousands OF
others. He says: Last sum
mer | had all attack ofdysen
terry and purchased a bottle
OF Chalnberlain's Collc, Chol
era and Diarrhoea Remedy.
which used according to di
rections and with entirely
satisfactory results. Il b e
trouble was controlled much
quicker than former attacks,
when ] used other remedies. =
Mr.. Kelley in a we'll known
citIzan of Henderson, n. Z.
For sale by NJ. B. Bla. kburn.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24
It Dazzles the World

The discovery in medicine has
never created one quarter OF the
excitement that has been caused
by nr, Kings New Discovery for
consumption. Its severest tests
have been on hopeless victims OF
consumption, pneumonia, hemor
.rhage, plurisy and bronchitis,
thousands OF whom it has restOr
ed to perfect health. For colds.
coughs. asthma, Group, hay fe-
yer, hoarseness and whooping
cough it is the quickest, surest
cure in the world. 1t ..is sold by
NJ. B. blackburn who guarantees
satisfaction or refunds money.
Large bottles SOC. and 81. Trial
bottles free.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24
NOTICE.
North Carolina, Watauga County, before the
Clerk, r. p Robinson, R. A, Robinson, Ad'
ministrators Of John W. Walters deceased.

North Carolina, Watauga County, before the
Clerk, r. P. Robinson, R. A, Robinson, Ad-
ministrators Of John W. Walters deceased.
E VS..
Geo. Waters Isabella Flener Martha Waters, Ma
ry Phillips, Laura Phillips. Sarah Triplett, Will
lam waters, Mindy Winters, Lucreha Waters,
Sarah waters, Greenwood Waters, Melvin Wa
tcrs, Ethel watert, Melsona Water, last six mi
nor children of John Waters deceased, and wife,
Cynthia Waters.
The defendants above named, Geo. Waters and
william Waters, win take notice that an action
as above entitled has been commenced IN the Blu
perior Conrt Of watauga county to sell land be-
longing to the estate Of John W. Waters, Decd,
for assets said land situated In the county OF
wilkes. and the said defendants viii further
take notice that they are required to appear be-
fore the Clerk Of the Superior court OF watauga
county at his Office in Boone, N. c., on the Both
day Of July, 1902, and answer or demur to the
complaint in said action, or the plaintifs will
apply TO the court for the relief demanded In the
con,plaint This June Is. 1902.
IoHN b. BlkGHAa, C. $. c,
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24
DIED.

Mrs. Nancy Banner, relict of
Lewis B. Banner, died on the
7th day OF July, 1902, atthe
age OF SO. She was the moth
er OF a large family too well
known to be rec0unted.
The home Of Aunt Nancy
and Uncle Lewis was always
the preachers mecca and the
peoples hostlery. When Un-
Gle Lewis died, nineteen years
ago. the place lostnone ofits
social east; nothing was
missed but the good old man.
Home-loving Aunt Nancy
bore trouble patiently; she
seemed always cheerful, al.
ways contented, always .lov-
ed, always busy, always at
leisure, always prosperous,
always devoted to her fami
ly aud friends. Her iife was
a vine whose branches en-
twIned MANY hearts, willie it
flourishei, and still clIngs to
them when it has dropped lis
fruit and died. But death
should not he deeply mourn
ed, when life has been SO
long, So sweet, so perfect.
The family clung to t h c
good old mother when. medi-
cal skill could do nothing but
stretch the brittle thread
But she was. all the time,
} ready to 20. Life's work had
been we'll done; there was
nothing to do but die.
If all children had such a
mother, Eden would be re
stored. THE Lord rejoicett
in tho death of his saints
then why should We mourn?
S. NJ. DUGGER.
Banner Elk, N. G.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24
POISONING THE SYSTEM.

It ls through the bowels that the
body is cleansed of impurities.
Constipation keeps these poisons
in the system, causing headache,
dullness and melancholy at first,
then unsightly eruption and fin
ally serious illness unless a reme'
dy is applied, DeWitt's Little
Early Risers prevent this trouble
by stimulating the liver and pro
mote easy, healthy action OF the
bowels. These little pills do not
act violently but by strengthen
ing the bowels enable them to
perform their own work. Never
grippe nor distress. I. }. Coffey
& Bro.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24

The first great aim OF tech
nical education should be to
fit the student for a partic-
ular industry. In the years
of the child's education man
ual training is more impor.
tant than reading, writing,
or arithmetic Col. Francis
w. Parker.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24
The Best Liniment for Strains.

Mr.. F. H. Wells, the inerch
ant at Deer Park, Long ls
land, N, Y, Gays: II always
recommend Chamberlain 8
Pain Balm as the best lini
ment for sJrains. l used it
last winter for a severe lame
ness in the side, resulting
from a strain, ard was great
ly pleased with the quick re
lief and cure it effected. For
sale by M. B. Black burn.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24
A number of congressman

A number of congressman
have been visiting Alabama
recently to study the condi
ton of the negro. They visit
ed Tuskegee, and there was
wisdom as we'll as wit in Book
er Washington's remark to
them that the students o.
Tuskegee were learning indus
try and thrift, and that none
of them had yet broken into
Jail or congress.-Ex.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24

1t is said that it is quite
probable that the Legislature
will be asked to enact two
new laws-one regulating the
child labor in factories, the
other applying the fellow-ser
want law, now in force as to
railroads, TO factores. Colo.
mel OldS.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24

brilliant orbs III the literary
world, aud az stare Of the
first magnitude, but among
the galaxy Of great men. the
name Of L. G. Maxwell will
ever stand out prominent
and in bold relief. |
| would compare him to
Napoleon, but Napoleon
made his way to empire over
broken oaths and seas Of
blood" but Mr.. Maxwell has
made his way TO the hearts
Of the people OF Watauga
county by his personal mag
nptism, and by his strict ad.
herence to the principles of
justice and integrity. | wonld
compare himto Washington.
but the great Virginian held
slaves and belonged to the
aristo"racy ofVirginia, while
Mr.. Maxwell belongs to the
common people Of Watauga
county. "When truth shall
get a hearing, history will
put Hamptden for England,
La Fayette for France and
Washington as the bright.
morning star of our earlier
civilization" then, dipping
his pen in the clear blue, he
will write above them all in
characters Of living light and
known Of all men the name
of MIR. L. G. Maxwell. Dean
iSwlft says: "Seest thou a
man on whom you know you
can depend, one who " j
stand for the right, though
all the world may oppose,
Ind you find a man who has
a spark OF Divinity, u frag-
ment OF the Rock of Ages. F."
Such a man is l.. G.Maxwell
He will stand for the right
| He has the nerve, and II you
will pardon the expression
the backbone, to argue f0l
the right with lawyers and
Judges. The fame of L. G
Maxwell will go on increas-
ing down through the ages
with ever Frightening lustre
Historians will record h il
greatness and the sublimest
poets will sing his funera
dirges. Fame will place BIZ
name among her richest tres
sures in the great pantheon
of immortality, and the time
swept harp Of ages will swell
in grander strains one gian
anthem of praise to l.. &
| Maxwell.
The time enduring sphin'
, OF Egypt may cense her wiel
!, ed vigils; the proud, giganti
, pyramids may crumble int
: dust; the hedouin Arab ma
8 halt his camel on the on tn
disintegrated dust OF the LOT
tiest pyramid, but the nam
, OIL. G. Maxwell will stillliv
& in the minds and hearts {
the people of Watauga cou
: ty as long as gread deed
n and great thoughts shall b
h remembered.
a When he dies he will probf
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24
4 Beautiful Introduction.

"a vi WeuHekudy UBitlOIldOt
wee e K, Prof. l.. G.. Max
well, member of the County
Board of. Education, deliver
I'd an able aud instructive!
speech on the Public School
Law at the court house, and
by request Of numbers Of
those present, we publish the
introduction OF this esteem
ell citizen. delivered by Prof..
w. M. Francum. Mr.. Fran
cum said:
Ladies' and Gentlemen.-I
have the honor of intIOduc-
ing to this august assembly
the ma me OF one OF your own
countymen, Hon. l.. G. Max
well, one Of the efficient mem
bers Of the Board of Educa-
tion, who is not only a very
polite scholar, but a man Of
extensive and profound cru
ditiOn.
Mr.. Maxwell was horn on
the North Fork oil New River,
a pellucid, stream indicating
the purity OF his character.
a river which rises in noun
tains among the grandest
works Of atnre, and, rehec'
ting in it's course, the proud
eat works Of man is symbol
cal of his character, which,
| in it's ceaseless and ever.wi'
dening aow, is q symbol o!
his eternal lame. .sAll agef
have admire ! nobility. His
tOrians have recorded with
glowing emphasis and poets
have sung of the noble exam
pies of self.sacrifire and love
both OF Kings on the field o
battle and peasants in th'
lowliest walks OF lite. The ole
have mejitated on them will
tears, and the young bav'
read. with throhbing breasts
and heroic resolutions to be-
come great and noble.
In all ages OF the worlt
there have been men wh'
bave risen above selfishness
and have illuminated t hi
, dark world of ours. True no
bility does not always accou
|. pany the pomp and pagean
try OF IN monarchs. Seldom isl
cradlpd IN costly parlors fur
nished with costly furnitur
and embeIiished with an a
bundance OF gold, Dut it fire
quently rises from povert
and obscurity. unnotlced ex
cept by the few who enjo
I, the magnanimity OF it's uns'
!. fish.spilit.
Mr.. Maxwell has spent th1
ty years OF his life IN tryin
TO lift up humanity on a hig
er and nobler plain. He ha
grown gray in the service {
his country, teaching chill
;, dren OF Watauga, imbuin
their minds with germs OF n
). bleness, and Is as worthy
: a diadem OF praise as the ph
J. losopher. statesman, or wa
= rior. whose laurels are died
II blood History isreplete wi,
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24


The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fiji
ter out the waste or
impurities In the blood.
II they are sick or out
Of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains. aches andrheu-
matism come from ex-
cess Of uric acid In the
blood, due to neglected
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24
DR.. j. NJ. HOGSHEAD,
Cancer Specialist,
BANNERS ELK. N. (,

No knife; No Burning Out.
Highest references and endors.
ments of prominent persons sue
cessfully treated in Va, Tenn.
and N. C. Remember that there
ia no time TOO SOON to get rid OF
q cancerous growth-no matter
how small. Examination free,
letters answered promptly, and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24
kidney trouble.

kidney trouble.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the heart is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
II used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
If you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy Is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for Its
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
sy sy' aii Is ifsss's,. is's ss '; n %s5:. 'iiy.
cent and one-dollar siz-
es. You may have a zzl.15s.sssEls zes
sample bottle by mail Home OF swampRoos
free, also pamphlet telling you how to find
out If you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Or. kilnes
g. Co., Binghamton, N. 7.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24

More sickness is caused by
improper eating and drink
ing than from all other caus-
es combined. II ever people
learn how to eat and drink
there will be but little work
for the physicians. Farm
and Ranch.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24
STOP THE COUGH

STOP THE COUGH
WORK OFF THE COLD,
Laxatlye BromoQ Quinihe Tablets
cure cold in one day. No cure
no pay. Price 25c.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-07-24
All the world loves a lover
except sometimes the girl
the girl the lover loyes.
Oyer.Work Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
The Washington times., 1902-09-29
GOSSIP OF THE TURF.

Respess bought Tit for Tat when still in
training and mated her with Imp. Odd
Fellow, and this filly, SO appropriately
named, was the result.
The $4,000 Nasturtium will not be
taken to Kentucky until his owner, w.
G. Whitney, returns from his European
trip some time in October. 1t has leaked
out that the great horse, which proved
such disappointment abroad through
sickness. arrived in New York from Eng
land in dilapidated condition. He was
so low in flesh that he has been long
time rounding to, and for a while II Is
rumored, fears were entertained that he
would not live through the summer.
Since being at Saratoga he has rapidly
improved, and is now running out there
in clover meadow with the grass up 20
his knees. 1t is believed that by the
middle of next month he will be in first
class order and be shipped to La Belle.
there to join Imp. Meddler, Hamburg.
Yankee, Ballyhoo Bey, and Imp. Lissak
in tie stud. Nasturtiufn. in spite of all
his misfortune. is a great favorite with
Mr.. Whitney. and 1t is likely lie will be
given stud opportunities at La Belle
next year rarely accorded any horse his
first season of service. Among the star
brood mares likely to be mated to him
are his two-year- old rivals, Endurance
by Right and Blue Girl.