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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1903-02-12
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our Reg alar C6rrespo ndent.

President Roosevelt's mes
sage to Congress. Transmitted
last week, constitutes a most
remarkable recognition of
some of the monetary theo-
ries advanced by Mr.. Bryan.
Accompanying the Presi>
dents Communication were
notes received from Mexico
and China requesting the u
nited States to join wi t h
them in an inter national
movement to establish n
standard for silver, the depre
citation and fuctuatlon of
which was causing untold
loss to the countries ma med
and toithe Philippines a n d
French and English colonies.
In view OF the fact that de-
mobilization has resulted in
40 serious a .depreclation' of
silver, it is suggested that
the ratio now be.fixed at 80
to i. The President requests
that he be empowered t o
take the steps suggested. He
has also suggested that Con
gress authorize the appoint
ment of three commissioners
to meet with commissioners q
from the countries named
and an effort will be'made to
mist the cooperation OF
Great Britain and France.
Addressing himself to the
subject OF the.proposed plan,
a leading member OF the Sen
ate, and one who has most
vigorously opposed every the
ory advocated by Mr.. Bryan,
said 10 your correspondent:
ION it's surface the plan ap.
peals to me. If we were to in
sist on a gold basis in t h e
Philippines and it were to be
come necessary for all the sill
ver.using countries to follow
suit it would certainly prove
a severe strain on the go d
supply of the world and would
probably result in an appre-
c i a t IN of our own eur.
rencv. OF course this is not
a scheme for a silver stand
ard but fora gold standard
with practical bimetalism-
The gold would be the yard
stick by which the 81 liver
would he measured. The in
creased and steady demand
for silver would probably pre-
vent further depreciation of
the value of that metal which
is seriously effecting all silver
using and producing coun-
tries. As great producers Of
silver We are ofcourse vitall.y
interested in anything which
can be done for silve. | hope
and believe that the scheme
will be found practicable and
that all the silver using cOun
tries and all countries hay
ing silver using colonies will
agree on esta blishing the val
ue of silver on a basis of 80
to 1.
By singulnrly clever tac>
tics Senator Quay has placed
the republican senator's who
are opposed to Statehood in
a most difficult position. He
has secured the attachment
of the Omnibus Statehood
bill to the Agricultural ap>
preparation bill and predicts
it's similar attachment to the
sundrv civil and postoffire az
preparation bills. The admin
istratiOn Senator's have al
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1903-02-12
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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1903-02-12
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Congress, "a precedent, along
similar lines. Having..accoln-
plished this, Mr.. Qnay h a 8
announced that he will n O t
further press the Statehood
bill on the floor of the Sem
ate and thus the republicans
are afforded All opportunity
of demonstrating the sinceri-
ty of their desire to enact an
thrust legislation.
When the agricultural ap-
preparation bill comes up for
passage a point of order will
he doubtless raised. Mr.. Qnay
will cite numerous precedents
for his action and il b e
question ispernitted to come
to a vote the Statehood ma.
jority will decide in it's favor.
The only rernaing hope of
the republica ns in preventing
the passage of the Statehood
bill lies in their ability to
talk on the point Of order. al
lnded to until the end OF the
session. As this would defeat t
regular appropriation billsit
would, .:necessitate an extra
session OF Congress. The re-
publicans declare their inten-
tion OF taking that step if
they cannot otherwise block
the Statehood campaign, but
the pro-Statehood .lSenators
declare they are blutfing and
compromise is in the air.
Not since 1897 has there
been such hope of recupcra-
ting popular favor among
the democrats as these is to
day. present indications are
that the republicans in Con
gress will fail in every in-
stance TO carry out the will
of the people, No effective an
THRUST legislation will be
passed. The Cuban treaty will
be left unratified, and every
other real important meas
ure will in the jndg ment OF
the democratic leaders, be
leftiundone. Under these cir
cumstances ia it naturally
argued by the democrats
that the people will turn to
them. The President is rapid
ly losing his popularity all o.
yer the countryand his oppO
nents in his own party are
contributing to that end. In
the South he has made blum
der after blunder IN his dea'-
ings with the negroes, and
it is doubtful if he would car
rv his own state today, as he
has lost the confidence OF the
business interests of thecoun
try. The Democrats in Wash.
ington are jubilant and say
that with a strong nominee
they are certain to win in
1904. The name OF Judge
Alton B. Parker OF New York
and SenatOr-elect Arthur
p. German are most often
heard in this connection
although it is yet too early
to make predictions.
An evidence of what the
republican leaders think OF
the Presidents negro policy
is furnished nv the action
OF the Commerce Committee
of the Senate which has
determined to turn down the
nomination OF DR.. Crum, the
negro appointed Collector OF
the Port of Charleston. s. {.
Although an earnest effort
has been made to defend the
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1903-02-12

Three things that beat a
drum for noise are q small
boy and two drum sti 'ks.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1903-02-12
Bad Coughs

81 had q bad cough for six
weeks and could find no relief
until ! tried Ayers Cherry Pecto.
raj. Only one-fourth Of the bottle
cured me-"
L. Hawn, Newington, Ont.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1903-02-12

Neglected colds always
lead to something serious.
They run into chronic
bronchitis, pneumonia,
asthma, or consumption.
Don't wait, but take
Ayers Cherry Pectoral
just as soon asyour cough
begins. A few doses will
cure you then. ....a.4-s.,si,,
Three sizes: &c.. &c.. 81. An anssists.
Consult your doctor. II he says take Il,
then do as he Gays. II hs tells you not
70 take II. then don't take II. He known.
Leave II with him. We are willing.
sc. AVER CO.. Lowell. Mass.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

The old set of aldermen are out oi
Office and the new lot in the harness
When Mayor Wall called the council
TO order last evening every member
Messrs. Patterson, Darlington. Wood
Skoog. Buskrk. Mcclure. Alexander
and Naegelin were in their seats. The
reports of officers We're read by the
clerk and ordered placed on file. that
of the fire chief and auditing commit
tee being published in full in this is.
sue. along with extracts of interests
from the treasurers report showing
receipt and disbursement OF moneys.
Some time was given to the consid-
GRAFTON of the bills for the publication
of the official list of nominations pub
lished according TO Instructions of
past clerks and in accordance with
county clerks. Ii was decided to let
the matter go over for new council to
take up after ascertaining the cost of
similar service at Colorado Springs,
Pueblo, Telluride etc.
The bill of the Democrat for cleo
ton ballots was taken up. and after
oyercharges were cut of, was allowed
On motion of Darlington. 800 was
allowed j. f. Spickard for extra SER
vices as attorney.
Recess was taken in order to check
up treasurer's report with that of the
committee and to destroy the vouch-
ers
The business of the council being
concluded. motion to adjourn sine
die was made. but before putting same
Mayor Wall said he desired to say
few words, in which he thanked the
aldermen for the careful attention
given city business the last year and
extending his sympathy to the new
members about to be sworn in.
Adjourned.
Immediately Mayor McEwen and
the newly elected aldermen took the
seats vacated by those retiring, JUS
tice HouX administering the oath of
Office to the mayor and then the alder
men in turn.
Mayor McEwen asked for the pleas
ure of the members, adding that If
there was no business reuiring atten-
ton he desired an adjournment until
the coming week in order that he
could make up his list of committees
there was no business requiring atten-
the qualifications of the aldermen A
motion thereupon carried to meet next
Tuesday evening, April l4th.
The old and the new then filed out
of the hall.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13
REPUBLICAN VICTORY
AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Republicans of Durango have
reason 70 feel proud of the victor,
achieved Tuesday a few years ago
1t looked as though Republicanism
was buried too deep to resurrect in
Colorado, and especially In La Plata
county. But ii is impossible to keen
"A good cause down. Democracy had
golden opportunities. The state, coun.
Ties and municipalities were under its
complete control All that would
have been necessary to have perpet-
| uated control was decent government
for the people This was not furnish
| ed. Through mis-rue and fusionism
the interests of the state suffered
| lncompetents We're permitted to get
into office and run things TO suit them
| selves. The voters of La Plata coun-
| ty awakened to find that blind lead
ership was not the right thing to fol-
| low-that 4Jsionism was expensive.
and as result there was grand vic
| tory for Republicans a year ago last
| fall. Then the state as a whole had
an awakeing resulting in the election
| of a Republican administration last
| fall
While the Republicans elected in
Durango Tuesday are known to be
| men of honest purpose and good stand
ing, they must not consider their cleo
ion as personal to themselves 1t was
because the voters, and more espe-
| cially the taxpayers, will not put
up with officials who are derelict in
heir duties, nor with the party that
endorses them. Public Office must not
be considered a public snap. There
lre sufficient Independent voters who
will not tolerate any such business.
md this might just as well be under
stood from the start.
True, the council stands four Demo.
Gratis to four Republicans. but with
the mayor the Republicans will be
hed responsible for any neglect, eX-
travagance or misrule. Hence we say
hat great responsibility rests upon
Mayor McEwen and Messrs. Godfrey,
Perry, Hanno and Sites. 1t is possi-
bic that the Democrats, or a majority
at least. will work with them. but
should this be the case they will
not be the responsible parties for ir-
regularities.
Every man, whether Republican or
Democrat, elected Tuesday, is subject
10 the mayor and council and it is the
duty OF the mayor and aldermen to
see that every officer does his duty.
The mayor should exercise care in Sc
.ecting committees and then should
irge upon them the necessity of look
ing after their departments in a thor
ough and business-like manner Du-
range should never experience any
more Moore business and will not, if
proper care is given by mayor and al
dermen.
With the right kind of administra-
lion Republicanism will grow in Du-
range and La Plata county and it is
the duty OF every good Republican to
render honest and conscientious work
to this end.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13
NEW ELECTORAL COLLEGE.

The presidential election OF 1904
will he the first held under the altered
representation of states in the elector-
al college. and the changed divisions
OF delegates to the two national con-
ventlons based upon it. At every
previous election held following n new
apportionment the chief gain in rep
resentation has gone to the states in
the west. It will not be so In 1904
There will be no addition to western
representation through the admission
of new states, the defeat of all state
hood measures in congress leaving
the number the same as In 1896 and
1900.
In the whole territory west of the
Mississippi the gains in electoral rep
resentation will be one member in Cal
lfornia. one In Colorado, three In Tex
as. one in North Dakota. one in Wash
ington and one in Missouri. eight In
all The eastern states gain twenty
electors.
The political Importance Of the Mis-
sissippi territory seems likely to be
further diminished by the practical
elimination OF certain formerly doubt
ful states. In 1900 Colorado, Idaho,
Minnesota. Montana, Nebraska, Neva-
da. South Dakota and Washington had
Democratic or fusion governors. and
the state administrations were gem
orally in the control of the Democrats
or Fusionists. At present the only
states in the west having Democratic
governors are Montana. Nevada and
Oregon. and Montana and Oregon
were carried by the Republicans at
the last election by 10000 and $4,000
majority. respectively. Nevada is the
one state in this whole vast western
territory which on the strength Of the
last election could be classified a.
doubtful
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13
PURCHASED SAN JUAN
COUNTY PROPERTIES

The Venetian Mining company of
Chicago, through their agent and
mines and mill manager. Adna Lam,
son. formerly of Durango. purchased
the property of the Eveline Mining &
Milling company of Denver. situated
on Cement creek in San Juan county
The property purchased consists of
Monarch mill and mill site, together
with five lode claims situated one
half mile below the celebrated Gold
King mill. This property. taken over
by the Venetian company last week, is
only an adjunct to the extensive min
eral area lying between the Gold King
possessions and those of the Henri
eta that has been acquired during
the past twelve months.
The officers and directors are COM
posed of leading men in the United
States, notable among which are ex-
United States Senator Willlm Mason
and Ex-Governor l.. Bradford Prince.
also. manufacturers and capitalists,
with fair per cent of representation
in law, medicines, the press, business
and mining men. The company has
extensive holdings in mining and quar-
ries in other states and territories
outside OF the state of Colorado, and
if the other sections are as valuable
as their section at Gladstone, San
Juan county, Colorado, they certainly
possess propositions of gigantic pro-
portions.
The Colorado press, and especially
the press OF the San Juan, is noted for
its ability to discern good men, good
mines and good methods, and we pre-
dict that such schooled men operating
properties in such rich gold Sec
ton as San Juan county. Colorado,
with such experienced management as
this company possesses, will in time
make fortunes for themselves, add to
the wealth Of the state and greatly
benefit Durango through her smelter.
hotels, newspapers and all other busi-
ness interests.
The Silverton Miner says in its is
sue OF April 3rd. that on Tuesday last
the largest draft ever sent out of San
Juan county and representing n por-
ton of the net earnings for one
month. was sent to the stockholders
headquarters of the company at Wat
erville Maine. Its enumeration ran
into six figures The facts as relat-
ed to The Herald by parties in a po-
sition to know who saw the retorts
go out, say that the retorts from four
days cleanup amounted to 100000.
This run was from the American vein
that is twelve feet WIDE and said to
assay from 5000 to $4,000 per ton
across the whole twelve feet. This
immense ore body Is LOO feet below
the surface. 1t is for this mine that
the company is constructing a new
i00-stamp mill at Gladstone. As only
about so per cent catches on the
plates the balance is shipped in
form of concentrates to Durango smell
ter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

print paper today ii may seem out OF
place to our fast going afternoon co.
temp which boasts of circulation
greater than combined opposition. 1t
is wonder to us why Bro. John did
not build railroad for the express
purpose of shipping in news print.
Al the present time the ID. & r. G. Is
taxed TO its utmost to handle the pa
per used by the Telegraph.
State Senator G. V. Copp, wife and
daughter came in from Denver last
evening and will be with us from now
on. Senator Copp speaks very well of
the general assembly and its work,
that no fool bills were rushed through
ana Efforts mado to serve the people
to the best advantage. AS to extra
session talk, the senator does not be-
lieve one VIII be called. as the only
quibble is over the legality of the ap-
preparation bill-the way 1t was pass
ed and adjournment taken The rec
ords are straight and that is what the
courts will be guided by. There is no
kick over the bill as whole. but
few members would like to have an
extra session in order to force vote
on some of their pet measures.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

1t is now possible to go around the
world by regular trains and steamers
in forty days. Consul Miller at
Nieuchwang. China. has sent to the
state department in which he says
that the Siberian Railway on February
2S began direct through train service
from Moscow to Dalny. The train"
he states, lis scheduled TO reach Dal-
ny in thirteen and onehalf days. AT
Dalny, two steamers of modern con
struction. with all the latest improve
ments for the comfort of travellers.
will meet this train and sail immedi-
ately, one direct to Nagasaki. Japan,
and the other to Shanghai the time
being thirty-six and forty-eght hours.
respectively. thus making the time
from Moscow to Japan fifteen days,
and TO Shanghai fifteen and one-half
days" For the present these trains
are to run once a week. but the SER
vice will soon be increased to twice
week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

The government can save lot of
money and give infinitely better fore
casts by disbanding Its weather bu-
reau and giving general circulation to
Rev. Ira j. Hicks almanac. We have
kept close cases on him this year with
a prejudice against and predisposition
TO discredit any and all weather
prophets, but 1t must be admitted
that he has accurately forecasted
every storm so far this year. He To-
Gated the second storm period for
April from the 7th to the 18th, maxi
mum or central on the 9th. Today
is the 9th. At G o'clock this morning
1t began showing forty knots an hour
and has kept industriously at 1t. OF
this same period he said: About
this time look out for seismic distur
Dances with hail storms and possibly
tornadoes In the south" Texas had
hail storm yesterday and Alabama q
cyclone-Telluride Journal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

Two years ago the general assem-
bly, was not criticised for one single
act no matter how rank. That as
sembly elected Tom Patterson senator
and after gulping down such a dose it
could not commit any worse crime
against the state. Moral: Members
of the legislature who do not want TO
be accused of bribery and corruption
must stand in with Patterson by eth
er voting for him or passing resolu'
tions of endorsement of his several
hundred speeches in the senate.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

the whole audience. and we trust the
society may favor the public with an
other entertainment in the near fu-
ture. Mrs. F. C. Perkins, the director,
Is to be especially congratulated upon
the success of the concert and upon
the hearty cooperation she received
from the members of the society.
The commissioners this morning ap-
pointed Joseph Freed. Jr.. justice of
the peace for the Hermosa district to
take the place OF the late Joseph w.
Wallace.
Frank Weston has written to
Charles Stilwell that he will be Iii Du-
range some time this month. 1t Is ex-
pected MIR. Weston will resume oper-
atoms on his Needle mines
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

II the state of Colorado could get
rid of the agitators, especially the
newspaper agitators, there would be
some show for peace, but as long as
any community is burdened with pa
per that caters TO one side or the 9th
er in order to gain cheap notoriety
strife may be expected.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

Uncle Sam has a chance at Panama
To make a great record in sanitation
as well as canal construction. our
medical department in Cuba and the
Philippines have proved their ability
to deal with tropical health problems
on large scale.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

If the Instructors al the School of
Mines do not want to 1--WE up 10 the
rules there is nothing against their
resigning. Secondly the young men
being educated at the expense of the
state can do the same. 1t is about
time those who foot the bills had lit
tie something to say.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

President Roosevelt is extremely
fond of periods of solitude, and he will
do what he can on this trip, accompan-
led as he is by two secretaries, one
doctor, three stenographers. three
messengers, two secret service men
one poet naturalist, representatives OF
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

The Denver Post accuses Senator
Patterson with defeat of the eight
hour measure While ostensibly work
ing for its passage Patterson had his
lnderstudies undermining, the Post
alleges.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

three press associations. representa-
yves oil three Illustrated papers. one
official photographer. two telegraph
operators and such persons as may
be able to hang onto the railings
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

There was no steal in the general
appropriation bill passed by the gen
eral assembly and if an extra session
was called there would be no change
in it's makeup. The state would sim
ply have an expense bill of twenty to
thirty thousand dollars.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

Tom Patterson and his Rocky
Mountain News are taking wonderful
interest in the recent appropriation
bill. To gain point the senator
would iniiict the state with an extra
session at an expense of one to two
hundred thousand dollars. Is it pos
sible that the distinguished senator
stands in with some of the corruption
lists?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

An Illinois wife has deserted her
husband. leaving him with several
small children to care for. Men have
been doing this sort of thing for years
but the doctrine of equal rights and
equal wrongs is gaining
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

Only the sporting editor on the
new daily paper to be started by Chi
cago women will he a man: and he
will not be allowed to smoke cob
pipe or say anything more profane
than "Oh, srigar,"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

If Germany is going to be so awfully
miffed because no American warships
have entered German ports, what are
we to say about German warships be
ing almost as rare in American ports?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

The Northern Securities company
merger was knocked silly. An appeal
may be taken to gain time. but with
four circuit judges uniting in the de
cision means that it will stand in the
higher courts.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

The United States quickly relieved
the hurricane sufferers in Porto Rico
and has now forwarded 100000 to
help the Filipinos. who are in distress
from epidemics and have lost nearly
all their farm animals. Benevolent
assimilation Is no myth,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

1t was supposed that heavy govern
ment expenditures during March
would prevent surplus for the month
but the revenue kept ahead by $441,
900. The surplus for nine months
of the fiscal year is $33, 600 900, a fine
showing to follow the complete re
moval of the war taxes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

Our good friends the Democrats
cant find presidential candidate be
cause they don't want one. Perhaps
they can't imagine why under the sun
anything should be changed from what
il is now