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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-12-07
WASHINGTON LETTER
From our Regular Correspondent.

The return Of Judge Pens
field of the State Department
from his more or lpss mys-
terious mission to Rruzil, has
caused an immense amount
Of speculation among those
in Westinghouse on the IN
sides And in this case there
are very few who are on the
inside. The concPnsus of o.
piniOn seems tO bp that Ee
was sen. TO South America,
ior a more serious recreation
that the Inspection of consul
a tps, which il one ofthestand
ing Jokes of the Department,
and it is rrmored that MS
real mission was to look into
extent of German colonial
ton IN Brazil and see what
Effect ii any il was likely to
Lia ve on the Monroe Doctrine.
Now this il it was a fact, dis
plays II rather apprehensive
Attitudeyon the part OF the
administration toward Ger
man doiugs in South Ameri-
"a. 1t is no secret that Tor a
generation past Germany
has had a rovetOus eye on
South America as Il possible
site for German colonies. She
would like to plant them
there it she could and failing
that, she wants all the latin
A Inprican trade she can get,
which is after a only natural
The Administration could
have learned without going
to the expense of sending
Judge Penfield to Brazil that
Germany has already settled
a very large number of her
subject there. that they DO,
not take up the customs OF
t he country and are not abs
sorbed as they are in The
United State. Also they have
the bulk of the foreign trade
there, with England, France
and the United States com
ling a good way after. Of
course If Germany ever feels
that she ia strong enough.
she may.try toignore the do"
trine which Says the whole
American continent is for A.
mpricans. Any nation will
90 Just 40 far as she dares in
trenching On anothers rights
| if it suits her convenience.
International law is not an
exact science yet and there is
little cOnscien nee in internat-
local dealings. The navv De,
partment since long before
Admiral Dewey,s brush with
the German Admiral at Ma
nilIa has had a plan of sea
campaicn against Germany
all plotted out and there are
a great many offirers who
would like to try it in oper>
alton Just TO see how it would
work. But il will in all prob
ability be a very long time
before there is even the pos.
sibility OF an armed clash be
tween the two countries anu
Judge Penfeld's report to
the State Department while
lit is doubtless will beinterest
ing is not likely to beof much
Importance.
There is excellent news foI
! the manufacturers concerned
pd in the announcement o.
Secretary Shaw that he al
least will not jeopardize The
business interests OF tlerOur
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-12-07

a sedimentor set
ngindicatesan
unhealthy con-
tiition of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen it is
evidence of kid
ney trouble f; too
frequent desire
to pass it or pain
in the back is
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-12-07

financial standpoint an d
that 40 far as his ad vice went
the President would not in
corporate any financial rec
ON mendationa in his coming
message. The Secretary con>
tented himself with generals
ties and did not say what the
figures would be, but intima
tod that the financial show
ing would be Il good deal bet
ter than last year.
1t could be that without he
ing very nn"h.
There will be another factO
~ that will have to be re X
Oned with however. and that
is the expenditures of h e
Panama Canal Commission
that will have TO be met ont
of the treasury till a bill is
passed authorizing the issue
of bonds. The SpOOneract au
thorizing the issue OF bonds
1t is true but there will have
to he additional legislation
before they wilt he available
as the 40 available, it will be
hopeless for the government
to dispose of them even at
par.
From one OF the lessons
in modern warfare and em
phasizped in the late Russo
japanese war, Gen, CiOnzier,
|
Chief Ordinance Officer. has
ordered entrpnchment tools
for the use of the enlisted
men in the United States ar
my. According to this order
the entire army and a part
OF the organized state mali.
tia will he supplied and every
soldier will have h small steel
shovel to carry With his Oth~
er equipment. 1t will add
something to the weight OF
his luggage, but not more
than has been taken OF OF
the weight of the modern gun
and he will DOUBTLESS be Will.
ling to carry it. for it will in
many instances save his lie.
The improved rifles carry 20
far nnn have such penetra>
ting power hat there Is scarce
ly any protection from them
except a hole IN the ground,
which this spade sis intended
to dig.
Mrs. Roosevelt gave h er
first large reception OF tha
season to the diplomatic
corps on Friday afternoon
when the ladies OF all the EN-
bassies were her guests. The
invitations. issued through
the State Department, were
in Mrs. Roospvelt's name on
ly. The reception was in the
"Blne Room" "and Mrs. RoOse
Welt had the assistance OF the
naval nni military aids as
signed to the White House
These, it will be remembered.
are Lieutenants Grant and
Lee. he grandson and grand
nephpw OF the distinguished
leaders on opposite sides IN
the Civil War. Mrs. RDOse.
yelt introduced this diplo-
matte reception three years
ago in order that many OF
the newly arrired diplomats
might see her previous to the
official reception OF Ne "
Years day. There was no or
der of precedence observed af
is thu custom OF New Years
and at other state functions
AGuARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-12-07
Keep the bowels regular with Ayers
Pills. Just ono plli each night.
lt.is some consolationsto u
youth when a girl refuses him
On the installnent plan. It's
the instantaneous plan that
hurts.
BANK STATEMENT.

Following is the report of the
condition of the WataIga County
Bank at Boone. N. o., in the State
of NORTH Carolina, at the close of
busiress Nov. 9, 1905:
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts $I9.5ee 4r.
Overdratts unsecured 70 "a.
Banking house 800. 90.
Furniture and fixtures 400. 90.
Due from banks and ban
kers lS,47e76.
Cash items i44. o5.
Silver coin, including all
minor coin currency. 49o.67.
National bank notes and
other U. S. Notes I,34S.oo.
Total. rotal..........................$4I,344 l3.
LIABILITIES
Capital stock Sic, 900. 90,
Undivided profits hess
current expenses and
taxes paid 464 II.
Bills payable 2,335.So.
Deposits subject to check 2S,337 I6.
Cashiers c'ks outstanding aoe 40,
Total......................... .$4l 344.I3.
State of North Carolina, Watauga
county, IS: !, E. S. Coffey, Cashier
of the above named bank, do sol.
emnly swear that the above states
ment is true to the best of my knowl
edge and belief.
E S. Coffey, Cashier.
Correct-Attest. w. G. Coffey, W.
l.. Bryan, Directors.
Subscribed land sworn to before
me, this 22nd day of Nov. 1906.
Thos, Bingham, C. S. C.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-12-07
DIR. r. d. JENNINGS,
PRESIDENT DENTIST

BANNER ELK. N. Co.
& Nothing hut the best material
used and all work done under q
positive guarantee. Persons at a
distance should notify me a few
days in advance when they want
work done. After March the 1st,
I have arranged to be at t h e
Blackburn House in Boone on
each first Monday. Cali on me.
1928.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
Ladies Skirts

Knitted Cotton Skirts. Blue with white border, also many other different colors. Spe- cial Monday at .................. .50c
 Ladies' Black Skirt. Mercerized Italian cloth with deep accordion pleated flounce and small ruffle. Worth $125, Monday. :. . .98c
 Ladies' Black Mercerized Sateen Skirts. With deep flounce, small ruffles and hem stitched. Special Monday at. .. :. .$1 25
 Ladies' All Wool Knitted Petticoats, in red, white light blue, dark blue, pink and cream, ranging in price from $200 down to-. :. .. .. .....................$ .$1 %
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26

Grass Bleached All Linen Table Damask, a splendid quality and 72 inches wide, would be cheap at 79c. Monday the yard. :. .65c
 White and Silver Bleached Damask in pretty patterns, worth regularly 65c, Monday the yard. :. .. .5Oc
 Hemstiched Linen Napkins, in pretty patterns, $3.5O values, at.. ......... $500
 Hemstiched Linen Napkins. Our $3 kind, size 16x16. Monday the dozen. ...$250
 Full bleached Linen Napkins. Our $3.25 grade. 3-4 size, Monday the dozen. .$2.74
 Full bleached All Linen Napkins. Our $25O kind, full dinner size, special Monday dt .9l.SO
 All Linen Fringed Napkins, size 16x16, worth $1.50, Monday the dozen. .... $1.25
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
At the Economy Counter

A big bargain Tn cotton goods always awaits you at this counter. You can always find goods little cheaper here than elsewhere. Hence the big crowl you'll see here tomorrow.
 Bon Ton Madras. New Arrival. Very fine quality cotton goods, in blue and white stripes, red and white stripes, grey and white stripes, etc. Warranted fast colors, worth reg ularly 12 1-2c. Monday, the yard. .... 10c
 New Percales Full yard wide, ill all the new and pretty percale figures and stripes, regular 12 1-2c quality. Monday, the yard. .... .. ............,....... 10c
 Teazledown Outing and Flanellettes in dark and light shades. Also in grey, red, Ro- man stripes and Tartan plaids, regular F 1-2c quality. Monday, the yard ........... .10c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26

We will place on sale tomorrow special line of our own importation in Fine Table Cloths, in exquisite dainty designs such as pany, narcissus, moss rose, etc., size 72x9O, at a saving of at least 50 per cent. The hand some cloths range in price from $500, $500, $500, $4.50, down nto............$4 to. .$4.OO
 Beautiful napkins to match the above cloths, size 24x24, range from the $4.OO, up w. .DlUUU
 All Linen Satin Damask an extra heavy grade, 72 inches wide, in pretty designs, worth $1.25, special tomorrow the yard .. 98c
 Full bleached All Linen Table Damask. in very neat designs and full 72 inches wide. Our regular dollar number special for Monday at.. ...................... .83c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
At the Dress Good Counter

sale that indeed when that of goods selling of su trutwor thy erchandse
 There will 
 rms " VIII consist all wool Bats Aros, Fanne, reprv at 1oc tomorrow choice, at the eyad. 5O
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
Children School Umbrellas

We shall offer for sale tomorrow lOO Children's School Umbrellas. Cover ot good quality London Twill, paragon frame and steel rod. Good assortment ot natural wood handles-24 inch-at 50c and.... ..,.75c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
No Mend Hose for Children

The strongest and best wearing hose on the -re-inforced with pure flav-high spliced heels and toes, doubt knee. Absolutely fast black. Come in all sizes from to 9 1-2. Sale price, the pair. .................2 25c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
Thanksgiving Linen s

 bring the crowds every one knows full we'll without telling that and that the below all ompetdon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26

That popular center counter is going to be ladened with silks of such high-class and at such poular prices that it is going to create such spirited buying as you never saw before. It will consist of Plain Taffetas, Changeable Taffetas, Faille Brilliant, Fancy Taffetas, Silk Eoline Radium, Oriental Jap, Natural Pon- sss sssse '9t sSe ysaG' .rg'n':: D''ped' your 50c
 50 Pieces 27 inch Japanese Silks. Blue. green, pink, hello, red, tan, navy, yellow, rose, cream and white. This lot consists of the heaVist and best ,27 inch silks ever A0o sold over the counter, at the yard. .4TII
 Moire Velour Silks, in street and pretty evening shades. These lovely silks is one of "Dame Fashions" most popular weaves and | for an elegant costume we know of nothing that can take its place. And the most inter- esting part is the price which is in <Oc reach of all. Monday, the yard. ... VTNl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
HOLIDAY NECKWEAR SALE

HOLIDAY NECKWEAR SALE
 The first important sale of Ladies Neckwear for the Holiday Season Starts This lot arrived and is the dntiest creations of the Seasons abot Styles Mouslins Chiffon, Lace Each coor in scperate box Prices ranging from z5c up .75c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
Warm Cloves

All Wool Golf Gloves, in colors of grey and red, also white and black. Mercerized cot ton gloves, the best wearing and most comfort, able glove you ever saw, the pair. ......5 .50c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26

Chiffon Costume Silk. Another chance to secure this soft and clinging 30 inch silk in colors of grey, red, black, white, hello, pink, blue, etc., the ideal material for eve- S0c ming costumes, at the yard. ........ wv
 Black Silks. When it comes down to buying black silks we are recognized as head { quarters We are going to offer for Monday a line of black Taffeta Silk (and every yard guaranteed not to split), at prices that are simply irrisistible. They will range from 19 to 27 inches in width. Prices, A0c 98c, 75c, 59c, and. .4TI
 Black Moire Velour. An exquisite qual- ity in pretty unique designs. We are going to S offer four different grades at prices that can not be matched elsewhere Special selling s pr prices ss for tomorrow at $1.5o' $1.25' 6Oc {! $1 .0O, down to-. ..............V wv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
The Waist Section

A remarkable display in tasteful Lingerie Waists of Paris Null. Embroidered, lace and tucked front. Lace collar and cuffs, open in the back. The new long sleeve, worth $500. Special for tomorrow at. at..............$ .$3.49
 All Wool Flannel Waists, full blouse tuck front, tab collar and military cuffs, in colors of red, navy, Alice blue, brown and black. Sale price Monday. .. ............ .$1O0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
MoHAIR sUITING.

Something in a cotton textile highly mercerized with wool finish in all the leading coors perfect of the finest silk and wool suing The beautiful goods you ever the price worth regular 35c Monday the yard
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
Splendid Value in Silks

lomorows sale of Silks 10000 productions ndn andu Our of @w Only your personal inspection idea Mondays Shoppers. Don't
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
WOMENs CRAvENETTE COATS $13.5O

To intelligently appreciate and understand the true importance of this offering it is essen tial that you personally examine these elegant coats. They are trimmed with braid and but tons. Stitched down collar. New full sleeves. Belted back in Oxfords and tan, very serviceable garment and moderateCt2 En
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26

the cancelled order of retailer whose business
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
ons and straps of cloth pped with silk Skirt full paed
WE
 BUY CHEAPEST

was not up to expectations. They 8
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26

and plum. Trimmed velvet collar, but
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-12-23
what's In Meolure's.


MeCluros Magazine begins the new
year with a number alled with Amer
lean activity AMI deecncy, From tho
first article telling Of the daily life
~ probably che most consistently act,
iyo man Ia the country, the President,
10 the editorials at the end which
preach the gospel of decent. upright
living therc is not page bare Of
either Instruction, appeal or healthy
entertainment,
Linooln Stefcns writes 81 ayor Mark
Pagan Of Jersey City Ray staunard
haker presenis tho third article Of bis
series. "The Railroads on Trial, " max
Ing astonishing exposures this time of
the strange, devious methods OF the
big shippers 20 hold uP the railroads
and tho public, aud 20 gobble wealth
from both through the private ear
abuses Henry Beech Needham in an
article illustrated with rare portraits
and photographs Of Mr.. Roosevelt
tells Of tho routine of the Presideat 3
life, Of the marvellous amount Of work
he manages 20 accomplish in a brief
time, and OF the diversity OF his in
terests.
The "reminiscences Of Carl schurz CON
tinue, dealing with the vital events
from which the present German empire
drew its life,
Stewart Eiward White begins in the
January number a new series of short
stories woven together by slight
chain OF narrative, with the title "AFi-
coma Nights" Zach story is TO he
complete in itself Uncle Jim's
Yarn, the Indian story" the first of
the new series, borrows life from the
out-of-doorsi il breathes rough health
and eoutentment, and is full of the true
spirit Of the west.
George Randolph Chester whose
' Bargain Day al hrtt's House, was
welcomed as the most entertaining
farce of the summer, has scored again
in Quarantine Rivals, which ap-
pears in the January McClure's The
story Of how two young men in love
with the same girl, who has just guar
relied with both Of them are quarant
tined in her house BY reason Of the
cook S sister having smallpox, has pos
sibilities all Of which the author sound
sibihties an OF which the author
sOunds. Then there is "Ellis John
sons Book" by Myra Williams Jar
rell-anOther story with real patAOsI
''The Heart Of Erie" by EmOeo FL
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-12-23

Mexican. aud are apparently made on
~ TO wear out as quickly AZ possible,
are the only competitors In price, and
Il Is only a question Of timo when they
will DO superseded by tho japanese
product. Shoe dealers IN Central and
Northern China arc unanimously Of the
belief that Il would be useless for tho
American manufacturer 90 attempt 60
compete with this shoe. and that Il
would be- Ear more profitable for them
and for tho merchants here 90 devote
all their energies 60 extending tho
trade already established
Shoes manufactured by the Chinese
are all made of imported leather. FOR
tho reason that tho few tanucries In
the empire are unable to turn out a
satisfactory product. Tho leather is
soft and apongy AMI practically useless
for tho manufacture Of footwear.
Hides in abundance can be obtained
In China. bat, ~ tho natives are lgno.
rant of tho proper method Of tanning,
comparatively few are retalnc,t in
this country for that purpose. - Re-.
port of Special Agent Burrill.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-12-23
Japs Make Shoes.

Comparatively few Chinese In mod.
ate circumstances now wear foreign
shoes, and II will be a difficult task
60 educate them along these lines. They
arc satisfied with tho cheap, comfora.
blo native shoes which custom pres.
vribos and economy dictates. Natives
who wish 10 adopt the foreign style of
shoe generally demand the lowest
price, regardless Of quality or dura.
biliiy. Tho japanese, with their cheap
labor aud low freight rates % Chi.
noso ports. have taken advantage of
this demand aud are exporting shoes
90 China which can be sold at rctail for
"a Mexican and still enable tho dealer
10 make a far margin of profit. Tho
workmanship II poor. thc leather Of in,
forior quality, and they rumain service
able but a very short time In spite
OF these drawbacks. however. h H.
predicted that they will become pop
ular among the native buyers. Cheap
English shoes which retail here for 90
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-12-23
oalifornia studonts' Conference

Pacific Grove. Cal, Dec. 93.-The
annual students conference, which
will last ten days, began here this
morning, with a large attendance Of
representatives Of all the universities
in the state and some Of the colleges
Of Nevada and Arizona. Many prom
inent speakers are here and viii ad-
dress the conference. Among them are
Charles r. Brown, Of Oakland; DR.. +.
p. Clampctt, Of San Franciscoj Clay.
ton 3. Cooper, Of New oYrk; George
Leavitt, r, y. Bpear and others.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-12-23
Long Croas-countrY Run.

New York, Dec. 2S.-The six-nile
cross country run for the senior, JUNO
rand individual crosscountry cham
pionships Of the Metropolitan associa-
tion will take place here this after.
noon. Tue start will be made from the
Mohawk Athletic clubhouse, at One
Hundred and hfty-eighth street and
Walnut avenue. The senior run will
begin at 2 o'clock, the Junior about an
hour later. The number Of entries is
very large and includes some Of The
best crosscountry runners Of this dis.
trict.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-12-23

lott Peake; "Tbe Lady Across the
AISLE" by Ellis Parker Butler, and
'why Rifles Deserted" by H. T.
Greene, strong story Of the American
occupation Of the Philippines.
The poems Of this number are,
''song," by A. z. Housman; "The
ould Tunes" by Moira O'Neal, and
"a Colloquy" by Louise Imogen
Quincy.
There is an editorial on the "True
Opportunity Of the American Youth, +"
and another on the Durable Satisfac-
tions Of Life" in which is quoted
President Eliot's address to the un-
dergraduates at Harvard at the open
ing Of the university last fall.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-12-23
Preat sharing Re.umed.

Fau River Mass, Dec. %, - The
profit sharing system which was estab.
lished by the owners OF the Bourne
mills, but was discontinued during the
strike Of 1904, has been resumed, and
today the hrst dividend OF 2is per cent
Of tho wages earned during tho past
four months Is being paid 20 the en-
ployes
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-12-23

Why suffer with you stomach, kid.
noys and liver when HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea will mako you well. II
taken this month, keeps you we'll all tho
year. IS cents. Tea or Tablets. DR..
stones Drug Store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-12-23
conciliatlon noard Mests.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 23.-The An
thracite Cancellation board mot here
today 90 consider a number of dis.
putes which have been submitted 10
tho board Tor adjudication. Among
these eases are a number of cases from
the schuylkill region, which will take
up tho greater part Of the time. Many
witnesses will be heard.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-12-23
DIR. Stones Drag Store

does q strictly cash bushes, ewes No
ono, and no ono owes ~ carries large
stooki ita shelves, counters and show
eases are loaded With drugs, medicines,
actions, toilet articles, wines AAd
liquors Of all hnds for medical pur.
Poses. d. Stone u . regular graduats
II medicine and has had many ysars Il
experience In tho practice. Consulta.
tionS are free. Prescriptions are free,
AID only regular prices for medicine.
DF. Btoas can bs found AZ bis drug
store. Salem, Oregon, from Q 10 the
morning until D Al nlght
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-12-23
SAVE YOUR NEW BUGGIES

For sale, seven old buggiss, first.
class ordorj Rew aad secondhand farm
and spring wagons, alsO one nearly new
studebaker surrey, and q top erpres,
or baggage wagon Werner Fenpe,
proprietor, North Liberty 81. 11.24-tf