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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1904-09-29
An Estimate Of Judge Parker.

A special writer attached
to the staff of the New York
Times gave his paper u rath
er a complete sketch of Judge
Parker. the Democratic can
dnia te. In his estimate Of the
man. this writer says:
1T is n little unfortunate
that he was go little known
to his countcyrnen before his
nomination; it is harl TO
teach a fair Judgment in the
height Of a political c 4 m
palgn where every word and
action is distorted. II he is
elected the people will have
ample TINA to learn that he
is a man OF strong and pow-
erful character; one whose
ideals are so high even among
presidents he has not much
company, and who sticks to
these ideals with the obstinn
cy that nature planted in
him when she gave him his
red hair and his big laugh;
one who is as lar as possible
removed from the human ice
berg type, who is a warm y
hearted man. a fine fighter.
and a very hearty, human,
wholesome, typical Ameri
can gentleman"
Referring to the Judges
love for his llfe's work, the
Times writer says:
The day he resigned from
the bench Of he Court Of Ap
peals was the sadlest day of
his life since the death of his
boy. He was giving up his
life work, his career, and
though he kept himself per-
fectly under control his regret
was evident, To the men who
had accompanied him flom
Esopus to Albany that day
a n ew light was shed on the
famous gold standard tele-
gram. 1t was evident to them
that here was a man who
actually would not have car
ed if a nomination for Presi-
dent had been taken away
from him after he had it with
in his grasp; his loyed judi
cial work would have pre-
paid him. And in their minds
it is a question whether he
would NOT, after all, prefer
to remain in the humber
station and whether he is not |
sacrificing the chief pleasure
OF his life from a sense Of pub
lie duty.
ut is absolutely tho belief
of those who know him best
that he now seeks the Presi-
dency entirely becnuse Of his
desire to restore the Govern
ment TO the old constitution
al boundaries from which il
has escaped in conseq nenre
of the encroachment of the
three branches of Governs
Inent upon each other.
when he has done that he
will be glad to return to pli
vate life, and hence it was
not hard for him to make his
announcement that he would
not he a candidate for the
second term"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1904-09-29

Coal bills piled ON top Of
Christmas bills get \ man in
to good c, nlliiion for obscry
ling Lent.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1904-09-29

pouring oil on va ter. hut it
was really pouring oil on fire,
Given d respectable Demo-
cratic ticket next week when
our party's convention as
semblps in Saratoga, and the
defeat OF Higgins will be a
fOregone conclusion. 7 h e
New York Sun, Republican,
declares editorially that he
"has neither the character
nor the ability TO qualify for
the Governorship oithe state
New York" Bourke Cochran
returned IRON reducing the
Republican majority in Maine
will be a large factor in the
4
New York campaign. Should
Democrats carry the state,
he could realize the ambition
OF biz life by succeeding De-
pew in the Senate or, perhaps
going rs Irish ambassador
to Great Britain! Rppubli-
cans admit that the Vnnder-
blll protege has been a sore
disappointment in the Sens
ate and the transfer of Cocks
rams mighty and pictures
sque forensic efforts from the
House to the Senate would
be a delight,
There are no discouraging
Indications at these headquar
"-.I
ters. Congressman Cowherd
is sending off several cart,
loads OF frunked documents
every day, notably a large
postal card bearing upon its
back the exciting colloquy be
tween John Sharp Williams
and Dhlzell in which the lat
ter declared that "there are
no hOodlums in the United
5 t a tes except foreigners"
Some newspaper marplots al
firm that the democratic cam
paign is dead; that nothing
i 8 being done at the Riggs
House; that the fat.iriers in
New York are not giving the
congressional committee any
money; that Judge Parker
refuses to take the advice of
his political friends, and is
hurtfully obstinate in refus-
ing to go upon the stump,
ETC., etc. But as far as can
be pert eived by acute observ
ers, everything goes we'll and
a good account will be ren>
dered on Noy. 8.
Another document which is
given wide circulation by the
committee il Report No. L.
OF the Parker Constitutional
Club, replying to Rooseyelt's
executive order putting a IL
veterans of sixtystwo on the
pension rolls. Itdeclares the
Presidents act unconstitu-
tional and "a faithless de-
parture from the law instead
of a faithful execution oi it."
1t charges the President with
"the usurpatlon of legisla-
tive power in the creation OIL
a new class OF pensioners
whom Congress had chosen
not to pension" and defines
his conduct as IAN interna-
tional departure from the
law The report OF these em
inent lawyers concludes that
st h e action OF President
Roosevelt, three months be-
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1904-09-29
FEARFUL ODDS AGAINST HIM.

Bedridden alone, and destitute.
Such, in brief was the condition of
an Old soldier by name of j. j.
Havens, ersailles D, For years he
was troubled with kidney disease
and neither doctors nor medicines
gave him relief. At length he
tried Electric Bitters. 1t put him on
his feet in shoIt order and now he
testifes. II am on the aoad to COM
plete recovery" Best on earth for
kidney and liver troubles aud all
forms Of stomach and bowel com
plants. Onls SOC. Guaranttced by
M. b, B.ack5 III.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1904-09-29

cures made BY Or.
kilmer's Swamp
the great kidney. liver
and bladder remedy.
II Is the great medk
cal triumph Of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years Of
scientific research by
Dr.. kilmer. tho emil
iient kidney and blaA
H. t-lfa
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1904-09-29

A good many great men
take good care to show their
greatness by stan ding all
ways among little men.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1904-09-29
DIR. R. d. JENNINGS,
PRESIDENT DENTIST
BANNER ELK, N. c.

--BANNEK ELK, N. u
J Nothing but the best material
used and all work done under a
positive guarantee. Persons at a.
distance should notify me. a few
days in advance when they want
work done. After March the LIST,
/ have arranged to be at t h e
Blackburn House in Boone on
each first Monday. Cali on me.
=, 1923.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1904-09-29
DR.. j. NJ. HOGSHEAD,
Cancer Specialist,
ELK. N. {

NO KNIFE; No Burning Out.
Highest references and endors.
ments of prominent persons sue
cessfully treated in Va, Tenn.
and N. G. Remember that there
isno time TOO SOON to get rid OF
a caucerous growth-no matter
how small. Examination free,
letters answered promptly, and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1904-09-29

When o woman makes mp
her mind to marry q man
the way she begins to catch
him is to make him UNDER
stand she woulI not marry
him for anything under thu
sun.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1904-09-29
W. II. BOWER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Lenoir, N. C.

Practices in the courts OF
Caldwell, Watauga, Mitchell,
Ashe and other surrounding
counties.
Prompt attention given to
oil legal matters entrusted to
his care.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1904-09-29
DO YOU GET UP
WITH ALAME BACK
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable

Almost everybody who reads the nsws..
papers Is sure to know Of the vondorful
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1904-09-29

GA - IT q xarA..
Bsn .ss The Kind You iss Alwsys.DguCti
''s'a'''' !, Is,xHzfzZsx
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
DECLINES TO DEBATE WAR.
French Chamber of Deputies Post
 nnnes Discussion.

Paris. Feb. 29.-There was an exciting debate in the Chamber of Deputies toddy on the proposed interpolation of Flrman Faure (NationalisD on measures the Min ister of Marine proposed to adopt to as- sure the national defense
 The Deputy bitterly assailed Marine Minister Pelletan and sought to open the entire question of tine Russo-Japanese war. Premier .Combes insisted that the Interpolation be postponed. He declared the navy was ready to fulfill every re- quirement. The Government he added, assumed full responsibility for this dec laration As it was a question beyond that which no one Minister could an- swer. he asked for a postponement. not through any fear of the results. but be- cause the opposition was trying 10 force a debate on the entire range of exterior questions. The Government did not coE- sider the moment opportune for such a discussion. During the debate NJ Jau.es (SocialisO caused a commotion by shout ing to M. Ribot dhe former PrcmicrJ, "Do you want to declare war?''
 The interpolation finally was adjourn ed by BPS to 951 votes. This unusual Gov ernment majority is looked upon as being favorable to the avoidance of a war de- bate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
vLAD1vosToK BLOCKADE.
Considered Probable That War Ships
 are penned in.

ConSlGerSu kroDa That war Snlps
 are Penned in.
 St Petersburg, Feb. 29.-Direct coil- firmation. of the report from Hakodate that Vladivostok is blockaded by inc Japanese vessels cannot be obtained hei e, but it is considered not improbable.
 During the Japanese landing operations in Korea, the Russian warships to tie northwest are a constant menace. ard blockading them would be tha most ef- fective means of securing non-interfer- ence.
 Furthermore, it is worthy of note that for more than one week no word has been allowed to come from Vladivostok, and this in itself seems strong presumptive evidence that important events are traL- spring.
 The report from Lau Yang, Manchu- ria. that the Japanese fleet has received orders to attack and capture Tort Az thur March at all costs. coupled with the comparison of Port Arthur and Sc vastapol, made by The Novoe Vremyd, has added to the belief that the Japanese possibly intend to commence land and sea operations against Port Arthur soGn- sr than was anticipatcd.
 The family of q foreigners employed at Port Dalny arrived here yesterday, hay Ing made the trip in eighteen days. One of the members said to the correspondent of the Associated Press:
 '1he day after the outbreak of hosttl- lties. the authorities ordered all nom comabtants to leave Port Dalny in order to have as few mouths as possible to feed in the event of a siege. If the Jap anese invest Port Arthur there were enough provisions when I left to last etoht r1nnth& sSsCd a cOntinU al stream of troop trains going east
 According to a story printed here, Count Nierod. the midshipman killed Iii the battle off Chemulpo, was standing m the fighting top of the Variag calling eff distances. when the mast was struck and the Count fell from his station into the sea
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
Yerkss is Upheld.

Among the decisions handed down |. the Court of Claims today is the denia, of petition in behalf of the State oi South Carolina for the payment to it of the sums collected by the Federal Gov ernment in international revenue taxes on the liquor trafhc conducted for a se- ries of years by the Senate under its dis pensary system.
 The plea urged was that the dispensary system was part of the police machln- cry of South Carolina and that the Fed eral Government had no right under the Constitution of the United States to tax the official agencies of State, when these are exercised in the performance of the legitimate functions of the State as, for instance. 1t cannot lawfully tax a State bond or the public funds in custody of a State treasury or the office of a Gov ernor. or the like.
 Commissioner Yerkes contested the suit on the ground that, whatever may have first suggested the idea of a State dispen- sary, its actual conduct has been, not so much for the purpose of restricting a dangerous trafflc, as with a view of pro- ducing a revenue. This put 1t upon the same basis with other sources of State revenue, which are liable to draft as sources of Federal revenue only.
 A decision adverse to the Federal Gov ernment in this case would doubtless have resulted in cutting off from $50 000 to s17O. 100000 of the annual revenues of the United States, for there would have been nothing to prevent other States from fol- lowing South Carolina's lead, till prac- tically every one in the Union would be running a monopoly of intoxicants, to- bacco ad other objects of domestic taxa ton and the whole international revenue system would go to pieces.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
Russian Vessels Bravely Engage the Enemy. CRUISER ASKOLD IN
 SINKING CONDITION N0vlk Badly Damaged and Torpedo Boat Sent
 to Bottom. sattleShip Retvizan Again is un- fortunate and is Badly Damaged The Japs Withdraw in
 Good Order.

London, March LA despatch tc The Daily Telegraph from Yinkow dated February %, says:
 Fifteen Japanese warships furi- cusly bombarded Port Arthur from 10 to 12 o'clock this morning.
 The Russian cruisers Novik, As kold and Bayan, accompanied by four torpedo boats, steamed out to meet the attack.
 They were. however, forced to re- tire.
 The Asko.d was in sinking con- dition. @
 rhe Novik was badly damaged, end torpedo boat was sunk.
 The Russian battl Sstip Retvizan was again damaged.
 rho Japenese withdrew in good or der.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
For Comfort of Troons.

St; Petersburg. Feb. 29.-Ths Czarina ls untiring in her efforts to provide com. forts for the troops going to the FaI East and for the Red Cross Society. A well-organized department is now working at the hermitage adjoining the winter palace. where patterns ard material foI every kind of warm clothing are issued to ladies to take home and make up. The American, English and other women arc just as enthusiastic in this work as the Russians. The greatest success was SCOT ed by the young Czarina in the opening of the exhibition of historical art objects at one of the museums here, the proceeds of which will go to the Red Cross Society Tickets of admission were sold by the Princess Beloselsky, mother-in-law of Princess Serges Beloselsky. who was d Miss Whittier of Boston. Mass. and other laadies of high rank.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
A CABLE ON GUAM.
United States is Still Considering
 :he Matter.


 Washington, Feb. 29.-Thus far the United States government has not re- ceived formally an application from the Commercial Cable Company to land a Japanese cable on the island of Guam. The government. however has been ap- pealed to in tentative way by represen- tatives of the company to ascertain how the United States would view such an application should it be made. No decis- ion has been reached. though in light of present conditions there IS manifest dis position to regard such application as entirely reasonable and proper.
 It Is considered that the laying of the gable would be purely a commercial transaction and that the granting Of per mission for the landing of the cable at Guam would not violate in any sense the position of neutrality which the United States has assumed in respect to the Russo-Japanese conflict. As heretofore indicated. if the permission should be granted it is quite likely that the use of the cable during progress of the war at least. might be hedged about by certain conditions but even as to that point no definite decision has been reached.
 It is said at, the War Department that this is the only outlet that is possible for Japan under the concessions. The great
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
Tsnneasea Delegates.

Tennessee's Democratic representatives fin Congress are rather shy in response to questions as to whether they wish to go as delegates to the St. Louis Convention. Every one of them would like to go, but each feels that he ought not to get in the way of friends not holding office. who de- sire to go.
 Senator Bate has positively stated he does not intend to be a candidate. Sena- tor Carmack has deprecated the use of his name in that connection. but the junior Senator has received many urgent suggestions both from Tennessee Demo- crats and prominent party men outside of the State that he should go to the con- vention as a delegate. He is recognized as national figure in the party and his ability and virile Democracy bring him into the minds of many Democrats who are concerned about the personnel of the convention.
 Representative James D. Richardson has received many requests to allow the use of his name as a candidate for one of the delegates at large. but, like the others is disposed to defer to the aspl- ratlons of his friends. On the other hand, if ls held by MT. Richardson's friends that as he intends soon to retire from Con gress. he can, with more grace. accept
 (Continued on Page Eleven.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
PAUSE IN WAR BROKEN.
The Japanese Repeat Their Old Tac-
 tics.

London. March 1.-The pause in the war operations in the Far East has be 2n broken by another Japanese attack on Port Arthur. of which only the foregoing brief account iE yet to hand.
 This report, however. shows a repesiA ton of the now familiar tactics of NJa- pan, and Il Is presumed that this attack was made ill bad weather. previous tele- graphic advices having reported a sever e gale raging at Port Arthur
 As usual, the Japanese did not remain long enough off the harbor to enable the gunners at the forts to get their range Again, also, tine same three cruisers, t:.e Bayan, the Askold and the Novik. came out to meet the attack and this suggests that either they were the only effective ships there or that the larger battle ships were unable to get out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
BATTLE AT PINeYANG
No Report is Made of Casualties
 There.

No Report is Made of Casualties
 There.
 Tokio. Feb. 2S.-The first shots of the war on land were exchanged today at Pingyang. si,gs A small detachment of Russian in- fantry. evidently scouts. appeared this morning to the northward of the town. The Japanese outposts opened fire from range of 1,70o metres and the Russians retired.
 The telegram reporting the incident fails to mention any casualties. It Is presumed there were none. on account of the small number of men engaged and the distance separating the opposing armies. It Is reported here that there will be small engagement soon some- where in northern Koreas where the Rus sians are scouting over an extended area, close to the Japanese petitions. but a general engagement Is not expected for some time,
 The Russian force south of the Yaiu River Is inconsiderable, its greatest strength seeming to be in the vicinity of Witu. North of the Yalu the Russian army is constantly increasing in numbers and is being mohilized, but the chances of 1t assuming the offensive are slight. The Japanese are constntly strengthen ing its position and increasing its force in Korea.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
ANOTHER FIERCE ATTACK IS MADE
 4s ON PORT ARTHUR BY THyy JAPANESE
PORT ARTHUR WILL OLD
 OUT TO THE BITTER END

know and the inhabitants are herewith informed by me that we will not yield. We must fight to the finish. as I, the
 commandant. will never give an order to surrender. bring this to the notice of the less daring and call on all to become convinced of the necessity of lighting te
 the death. Those who leave without fighting will not save themselves. There is no way out. On three sides there is the sea and on the fourth will be the en- emy. There is no means of escape ex- cept by fighting"
 Notwithstanding the heavy gale which Is blowing, the lights of Japanese scout ing vessels were visible in the offiing du- ring the night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
IRISH FAvoR RUSSIA.
Resolutions Passed by the Clan-Na.
 Gael

New York, Feb. 2S-A meeting at the Academy of Music under the auspices of the Can-na-Gael. to celebrate the 126th anniversary of the birth of Robert Elm melt. has adopted resolutions scoring the so-called policy of the United States in the Far East and asking that the burden of favor be turned to Russia rather than Japan
 The resolutions which were of consider able length inveighed against all entang- ling alliances with foreign nations scored the action of the State Department tn this regard and continued
 We denounce the proposed arbitration treaty with England as a thinIy disguis- ed alliance publicly avowed by its Eug- fish sponsors to be the first step to an open alliance, intended to serve British interests alone and to enable England to wage war on other countries with greater freedom.
 Many recent acts of the State Depart ment were singled out and criticised by the resolutions which attributes Secretary of State Hays motive entirely to friend ship for England and hostility toward Russia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
CANAL BOARD NAMED.

John a. Walker Rear Admifal Re-
 tired is Chairman.
 Washington, Feh M 1.-The President to- day sent to the seiste the following nom.- nations:
 . Chairman Iethnaian Canal Commission John c. Walker. KeaA Admiral U. s. N, retired.
 Members of the #shmsan Commissions Major General 0eor8e VI. Davis, U. s. A, retired. District cf Gplumbia; William, Burr. New York: Bsntamin M. Harrod, Louislana: Carl Ewald Grunsky, califor. mia: Frank ]. Hecker. Michigan.
 Naval fommandsr@-L lieutenant Com mander W, c. Cutler. \ Agent for the Indians in Kiowa, Okla Lieutenant-Colonel James F. Randlett. U. s. A., retired. Califefnia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01

Northern Company, it is said, is the only company which has cables running into Japanese ports and 1t is a Danish com pany under Russian control, it being a land line along the Siberian railroad to the Asiatic coast.
 Russia has made no protest to this gov- ernment against the granting of permis- sion to land the cable at Guam. It is assumed by Washington officials that if a protest is made 1t will be filed through regular diplomatic channels. What &C.,
 ton the United States would take in that event cannot be foretold as 1t would de- pend entirely upon the circumstances of the case. t-t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
Korea aiuea s1nn. .nno.

London Feb. 29.-The Korean Court has donated $1OO.0OO to the Red Cross hos pitals The ministers of the United States and Great Britain at Seoul are favora- bly inclined to the Japanese-Korean pro- tocol. The Tokio government has in- etructed the local authorities to extend special protection and facilities to the Russian consul at Fusan, Korea, who is to reach Moji. Japan, tonight. and pro- ceed thence for Nagasaki, whence he will sail for home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01

Port Arthur, Sunday, Feb. 2S.-General Stoessel. commander of the garrison here has issued a general order directing the attention of the troops and inhabitants to the fact that the Japanese intend to land and seize the fortress.
 The general declares the Japanese con- sider the seizure of Port Arthur to be 8 question of national honor, and from their obstinate attacks and lombard ments of the fortress and bay he can on- ly conclude that the enemy will make every effort to capture the fortress, fail- ing which the Japanese will destroy the railroad and withdraw.
 ''The enemy, however, proceeds the general order, lis mistaken. Our troops
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01

stamp. which will bring in ss.5Oo, ,ooo Tradesmen are also invited to affix ko. pee stamp on every purchase Other ins dependent contributions for the navy are expected to yield $15.0oo,Ooo.
 The Korean Minister here refuses to be- lieve the reported Japanese Korean treaty which he describes as 'an English inven- tion," and declares the whole document is absurd. The Minister has become pop ular figure since he came out as a strong partisan of Russia and gave $25 towards the fund being raised to strengthen the Russian fleet. ss