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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1906-05-24
Fortunate Missourians.

"When was druggist at Lie
mia, No." writes II. j. Dwyer
now of GIaysville, Mo-, "thrce of
nv customers were cured Of con-
sumption by DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, and are we'll and s,roag to-
day. One was trying to sell h
property and move to Arizona, but
after using Discovery short time
he found it unnecessary to do so.
regard DR.. Kings New Discovery
as the most wonderful medicine lr
existence. The surcst cough and
cold cure and lung healer. Guaran'
tced by all druggists. soc End 81
Trial bottles free.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1906-05-24
Deatl, from Appendicitis.

decreases in the same ratio that the
use of DR.. Kings New Life Pill'
increases. They save you from dan.
ger and bring quick and painless re
lease from constipation and the ills
growing out of il. Strength ane
and vigor always follow their use
Guaranteed by all druggists. 2Sc
Try them.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1906-05-24
That young npwSpnp'

That young newspaper
genius. W. Il. Bost, Of
Salisbury. was in the city
Yesterday. Mr.. Bost say =
that he wns in conversation
with Di. j | Campbell, chair
man 0fthe Republican, party
in this county, and that the
later said TO him that it
would be impossible for the
Republicans tO retain Stnnly
county, aud that he b Il Il
already conrpdesn II L'eInocraic
victory in the coming cam
paign. VI cOnrse.-Stnnly
Enterprise.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1906-05-24

From a nyirg trip t0 the
Isthnus Chairman Sbonts
brings back the valuable in
formation that the Panama
ranal cannot he built when it
is not known how it il to bt
uilt.--Philidelpha Record.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1906-05-24

Ifthp Russian government
tries to have Gorky extra
dlted for n politiral crime, II
may win him more sympa
,hizrrs in the United States
than hp cnmld eyer lose by
his domestic nrangempnts.-
New York World.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1906-05-24

When you meet Il iIinn on
the streets and feel a desire
to tel him u story, shorten
it. Don't string it ont with
long and unimportant de-
tails. Het to the point at
on"e.-AtrhisOn Globe.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1906-05-24

1t pours The oil of life into your
system. 1t warns you up and start
the life blood circulating, That is
what HoIllisters Rocky Mountain
Tea does, IS cts. Tea or Tablets
NJ. b. Blackburn. Blowing Rock
Drug Co.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1906-05-24
Murder Endorsed.

1t is no wOndprthat South
Carolina has the most dl-.
graceful murder record 0i
any civilized community in
the world. In EdgpfieId cOun
~, that State. n Democratic
county convention has en-
dorSed for Congress James
H. Tillman, who killed Mr.
Gonzales, the editor of tht
Columbia State, in circum'
stances whirh public Opin.
ion throughout the country
regards as cold bloOheh mur
der, notwithstanding the de
rision TO the contrary uf the
local jury. This endorsement
is a peculiarly insolent def
nncp of law-nh,dingSand de-
cent sentiment. Practically
it is an endorsement OF mur-
der and n direct encourage
;nent to the young men of
the State to nccept the first
safe opportunity to take IA
human life.
History repeats itself very
strangely and things result
curlonsly. The fnther OF this
same Tillman, living in the
same county OF ELgedeld, ,
shot and killed II man forty
eight years ago. lie fled to
South Amprica, but after u
ppriOd of exile returned To
Edgsfrld, stood his trial and
WAS convicted and sentenced
to serve II teru in Jail. While
in Jail he was elected to the
legislature. He entered t h Z
Confederate ~ IN Y, served
there with credit and devel
oped into one of the best and
the wisest men the State has
ever procured. He served ir
Congress from his district
fourteen years and despite
the bloody record of his ear
lv days was 80 kindly, gentl'
and benevolent that he wa'
affectionatrly known ~ "UI
Gle George" from one end o
the State to another.
In his ease. however. t h
tragedy made n complete
change of his life and frnn
the time Of its occurrence h'
never touched n drop Of IL
Ouor or a card. 1t is evident
therefore that endorsement
Of manslarghter is not
new thing for Edgefpld cou1
ty; but 1t il not AT nil likel.
that the career Of the young
> er Tlllman will IT, like hat q
his fa thpr in any way excep
in its most dreadful episode
Richmond News Leader.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1906-05-24
Sciatica Cured After Twerly y Years
of Torture.

For more than twenty years Mr..
J. B. Massey, of 33aa Clinton St.
Minneapolis, Mimi, was tortured by
sciatica. The pain and suffering
which he endured during this time
is beyond comprehension. Nothing
gave him any permanent relief I'M
til he used Chamhcrlain's p al IL
Balm. One application of that linl'
mcnt relieved the pain and made
sleep and rest possible, and less
th.n one hottie has effected per-
mancnt cure. If trouble with sciati.
atica or rheumatism why not try a
IS cent bottle of Pain Balm and see
for for yourself how quickly ii ic'
lievcs the pain For sale by dealers
in Boone aud by Blowing Rock
Drug Co,
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1906-05-24
DR.. j. NJ. HOGSHEAD,
Cancer Specialist,
BANNERS ELK. N. (

No Knite; No Burning out.
Highest references and endors
ments of prominent persons sue
cessfully treated in Va, Tenn.
and N. C. Remember that there
isno tims TOO SOON to get rid ol
a cancerous growth-no matter
how small. Examination free,
letters answered promptly, and
satisfactlona uarantecd.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1906-05-24

Everything beautiful, fresh
aud green; the lawns, t h y
new foliage, spring paint and
soon the June brides. New
York Commercial.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1906-05-24
W. ii. bow ER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Lenoir, N. G.

Practices in the courts OF
Caldwell, Watauga, Mitchell,
Ashe and other surrounding
counties.
Prompt attention given to
all legal matters entrusted to
his care.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1906-05-24
BANK STATEMENT

Following is the report of the
condition of the Watu.ga County
Bank at Boone n. e., in the State
of NORTH Carolina, at the close of
business April 6, 1906:
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts $4,000 oo
Ovcrdrafts unsecured 3547.
Banking house Soo.o 90.
Furniture and fixtures 10000.
Due from banks and ban
kers 7,S4o.o6.
Cash items S6.oS.
Gold coin, 1000.
Silver coin, including all
minor coin currency. 1918.
National bank notes and
other U. S. Notes 100000.
Total. ,63S 81.
LIABILITIES
Capltal STOCK *lo,ooo. 90.
Undivided profits less
current expenses and
taxes paid i,lo9 IS.
Bills payable 2,49o 90.
Deposits subject to cheeKs7,669 oo
Cashiers ck's outstanding $1,000.
Total. al..................... .$4l,63S.3l.
State of North Carolina, Watauga
county, IS: |, e. S. Coffey, Cashier
of the above named bank, do SOL
cmnly swear that the above state.
mcnt is true to the best of my knowl
edge and belief.
E S. Coffey, Cashier.
Corrcct--Attcst. w. G. Coffcy. W.
l.. Bryan. Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me, this 9th day of April. Ioo(.
Thos. Bingham, G. S. C.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1906-05-24
DIR. r. d JENNINGS,
PRESIDENT DENTIsT,l

--BANNEK Elm. N. u
Nothing hut 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 tho lst,
have arranged to he at t h e
Blackburn House in Boone on
each first Monday. Cali on me.
1.2S.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1906-05-24

traced to the Kidneys,
but now modern
science proves that
nearly all diseases
have their beginning
in the disorder OF
these most important
organs.
The kidneys filter
and purify the blood
that ;s their worl:
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1906-05-24
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our Regular Correspondent.

IN evidence. Inc secretaries
Of War and State haye both
taken it upon themselves to
announce to Panama t h u
they will tolerate no revolu
tinns nor election disturb
uncp whioh might hinder th"
work ui hn canal. 1t might
be took iorosp, as we Say in
Lnrpdo,' were Panama to re-
ply That she thought = h T.
would have time to engineer
several revolutions and rler-
tions before ;hp United States
started building the canal.
But ni course the work OF Ca
nal digging is "constructiye-
ly' proceeding even though
the actual construction is
not bpirg done. rhiS is some
thing after the fashion in
which Congress ran vote it,
self real mileage on the
strength of n constructive re-
cess. Anyhow Governor Ma
gOcn has been notified that
the United States il ready
to step in at any stageof tn"
proceeding and spank Panh
ma into line il she does II o t
behave and hold her coming
election peaceably. The stu
-ntion is interesting. Ii will
at least show whei her Il ppar
able election can he held in
South America. Some people
hold that it cannot. But
} there is no real evidence a
gainst it except the lack ol
precedent. Possibly with the
United States standing Ivy q
policeman, the vote will be
deposited in absolute quiet.
1t recalls "A little incident in
Washington meyears back
} when the Assncintnd Press
received II dispatch one after
noon saying that Il rpvoIu'
: ton had broken out in Ar
upnlinia. One nf he encrsrt
ic young men of the A. T.
was sent up to tie Legation
to know if the Minister ronl'
o add anything to the rathe
!. mpagrp dispatch. The Inin1s
n ter read the missivp, looked
I. puzzipd and said politely:
1T ia Ic mo all rpws.
know OF no revolution.
= have heard nothlng."
!. Then his brow cleared a
hp glanced at the calendn
over bis desk. "Ah. yes.' ht
:, said, Il know. 1t il not 2
a revolution. 1t is Ze hnnua
a election ley always fight a
" " u election"
f More of more or less harm
e less buncombe is being tx
N plotted over the late bllI
The Spoonpranpndn,pnt ha
:. been offered 70 cut down le
gnl delays ami Senator NJ"
Gambler has come to t n
: front with an amendment I
mt both fines and imprison
mpnt into the bilIfor the pu
Il Il ishment of rpbating. Both {
~ these provisions are very 81
utnry. that is they would D
to gon! things il they ev e
to could be made to work. Bot
provisions are said to hay
the endorsement OF the PIE
ident, which they nonbtle'
would have. But there il
I fine photo lithoSraphl' pl
# ture banging now III the n
:. tional art gallery OF II tru'
lc- magnatp Undergoing "A a
IN. spntcnre, and the rhnnres a
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1906-05-24

ignnted hy the Interstate
Commerce Commission rs
brought before the courts,
the railrOads shall pay into
the courts tie difference be>
tween the rntecOnplnined OF
and the rate actually charg-
I'd with six per cent interest
fur the detention at the mon
ey aud in case the derisiCn
goes against the railroad,
the whole amount stall he
paid to the shipper so t h II
ha will not he Il sufferer by
the prolongTng of litigation.
This of course would be an
incentive to the companies
to get through with any le
ultimate appeal as soon ns
possible.
There is anothet provision
that il the difference in rate
is paid back to the shipper,
it shall go to the actual ship
p"r of II he goods 1t is acom>
mon practice in farming for
the price of grain paid ny an
elevator ru,npuny to bp hhs-
cd on the freight rate tn
somn central poiut. In IL cas-"
like this, whore there was n
repayment by n railroad, the
difference in freight charges
would go to the farmer so
that he wOuli t,e the gainrr
and not the elevator cDmpa-
ny that was holding t b e
grain.
The proposal tor a Jail sen
tence ON rrhaters is very
fierce and drastic on the fnre
of it. There is provisionsfor
a fine amounting to three
times the amount Ol I h e
rabates paid and a jall sen-
tpnce of not less thnnOne nor
more than five years. Evi-
denee ufNtAe collection of res
bates il to extend back six
years from the time Of insti-
tnting the action. provided
Of course that the law is not
retroactive and does not ap
plv to offences pnrpptrated
before the enactment Of the
law. However, there il little
prospect Of either provision
ever finding it's way into the
completed till and fit does
there will he n way found tt
dodge it. Sending a sure
enough rebater to jnil wOulc
he too bad. for rebntprs ar,
the real people.
The Secretary of War is
preparing u modification q
the Philippine Tariff Bill. II
will be recOllertsd that tht
Payne bill IRON which ~
: much WAS hoped, was rigeol
; hoIed by the rommitrpp ~birl
. refused to make any repor'
! on it to the Senate either al
verse or otherwise. Now tn
: Sprrptnry of war is framing
= eompronise measure whirl
} may stand some chance OF I
bearing. 1t will re1ure tn
q tariff of Philippine rice, snga
1 and tohacro cominginto thi
! country to 80 per cent in
/, stpnd OF G per cent Of tn
T Dingley rates while on othp
d products of thu island thpr
e shall he no duty. This
) more Of an educational men
S urr than IT il one of real re
a lief for the islnnds. II it phsse
: il will do some good {
: course. But it will he chief
4.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1906-05-24
Often The Kidneys Are
Weakened by Over Work.

Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.
1t used to be considered that only
urinary and bladder troubles were to be
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1906-05-24

Therefore, when your kidneys are weak
or out Of order, you can understand how
quickly your entire body is affected and
how every organ seems to fail to do its
duty.
II you are sick or feel badly begin
taking the great kidney remedy, DIR.
Kilmers Swamp-Root, because as soon
as your kidneys are we'll they will help
ell the other organs to health. A trial
will convince anyone.
If you are sick You can make no mis-
take 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, and is sold
on its merits by all ER
druggists in ffty-cent asi|Seg assss:4sss:s)a
and one-dollar size III! H. Y
bottles. You may 4:lsf!::.s -
have sample bottle Home Of tsvsmpnoot.
by mail free, also pamphlet telling you
how to find out il you have kidney or
bladder trouble. Mention this paper
when writing to DIR. Kilmer & Co., Bing-
hamton, N. Y. Don't make any mistake,
but remember the name, Swamp Root,
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the adj
dress, Birghamton, N. Y, on every bottle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-13
GOT HER MONEYS WORTH.
stff z tHfttft Drug Store Customer Took Postage Stamps Instead of Hair
 Bleach.

The pretty girl whom the druA clerk recognized as customer en- tered the store rather difidently and approached the clerk with the air of one about to ask a favor, relates the Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
 Do you ever exchange things?" she asked. appealingly.
 Well. it depends. We try to be accommodating, he replied. What do you want to exchange?"
 She brought forth a bottle. which she handed him.
 TT decided not to use this" she said. "and I'd like to return it"
 This" was a bottle of peroxide of hydrogen. and the girls hair was still trown.
 Certainly we'll take it back" said the clerk What do you want in- stead?"
 She thought minute and looked around at all the mysterious glass bottles and jars. Then an inspiration lii up her pretty face.
 "You are so kind" she said. "I'll take it ont in postage stamps"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-13
AMERICAN WOMAN GUIDE.
Touring Parties in Ancient Athens Shown the Sights by
 Young Lady.

There is in Athens, Greece. a young American girl. Miss Florence Stone. who makes good living as a profess sional guide. Some time ago. whils travelling in Europe with her mother. Miss Stone received word that their fortune had suddenly been lost. Hap pening to be in Athens. she determined io remain there and do what she could toward their support. She tried teach ng English for a while. but was not particularly successful in getting pupils.
 Then, at the suggestion of a promi. uent American woman whom she hao accompanied on one or two sightses- ing expeditions, she offered her ser. vices to parties of tourists as a pro- 'essional guide and has made sue cess of it. With education and cul- ;ure as well as a perfect knowIedes If modern Greek. she is better able to impart interesting historical fnfo-ms. ,io1 than the ordinary foreign guide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-13
DEATHS, FUNERALS
Well Known People Who Have
 Been Called Away.

John. the 2 months old son of John CrCnal. died at the home of his fatll- CT. 263 North Main street, yesterday afternoon. The funeral took place this afternoon at ? o'clock with inter- ment in St Joseph's cemetery.
 Mrs Virginia l.. Howell. wife of ]. NJ. Howell of 63 Center street, died yesterday afternoon. The funeral will be held 1t 2:30 Wednesday afternoon with service al Hall Memorial chapel and interment in Riverside cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Mary Daily was largely attended this morning from the family residence oil Stone street, with d mass of requiem at St Francis Xavier's church. and interment in new St Joseph's cemetery The bearers were F. W. Connor. Thomas r. Foley, NJ. F. Cassin, William r. Cassin. Peter Heating and John Pheian. There was a large number of handsome floral tribYtes.
 William Pheian died last night at the residence of his son. Daniel Phe- Ian. corner of West Main and North Riverside streets. In 1853 he married Miss Mary Pfelan, the Rev Father O'Neile performing the ceremony. He is survived by seven children. Margar- ct, wife of Commissioner Michael Hartnett of the board of public works: Andrew. John. Daniel. Michael. James A. and Matthew. the last named q student at yillanova college. He also leaves thirty grandchildren. The fu- neral will take place at S:30 o'clock tomorrow morning to. St Patrick's $ church. MT Phelan was native of Mountrah. Queens county, Ireland. where he was born in 1928. At tfz. age of twenty he emigrated 10 the United States and settled in Water bury. He was a musician and was at one time associated with The banr connected with the Senior Temperance society. He was close friend of the late Michael Wallace. He was for years wire drawer at the Waterbury Brass mill, but retired about ten years ago.
 The funeral of James W. Dawson took place this morning from his late home On Bank street with q mass of requiem at St Patrick's church by Father Gleeson and interment in new St Joseph's cemetery. The bearers were Frank Sheridan. James Cremons. Samuel J. Bryan. Michael Cowley. John O'Brien and Frank Duffy. The floral tributes included pillow let tered Papa" from the children of the deceased: pillow marked Brother, Mrs Minnie Manning and Miss Nora Dawson. sisters of the deceased: Gates Ajar." John Sulliavn: a piece representing Faith. Hope and Char ity." Patrick Hart and family: stand ing Eyre. Frank Sheridan: cross. Mir and Mrs J. Murphy: standing wreath. employes of the Eagle Brewing CO: wreath. stephen Lambert. Forestville: standing cross. James CremOns. Frank Duffy. William Chatfield. Samuel J. Bryan. John O'Brien. Michael Cowley. Philip Kiely. William Bolger, John Martin: pillow. Court Martin He'll mann. r. of A.: pillow. railroad men: wreath. Sake & Floto: bouquets. Thomas Brennan. Mr and Mrs ]. F. Tracy. Mary F.. Colwell: standing harp. Thomas Finncsan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-13
CITY NEWS

Tomorrow is Valentine day and the mail carriers will he busy.
 | Two drunks were registered at the police station this afternoon.
 Gilbert High and Crosby High bas-
 ketball teams will play at the '. NJ. | C. \. tomorrow afternoon.
 John McEvoy of Mulville's under taking establishment left last night ! for Philadelphia, where his sister is
 seriously i'll.
 There will be meeting of the diff ferent committees of the card parts' this evening at o'clock in St Pat
 rick's sacrlsiy.
 Get your name on the list for the { March issue of the Woman's Homo Companion. We are promised fine ! number. Remember. this magazine
 costs yon nothing if you are a sub scriber of the Democrat.
 The Waterville Engine company will
 have an entertainment. including dane ing and supper. on Thursday and Fri day evenings Thursday evening there
 will be a turkey supper and Friday v ' AV"Eh HA- EbBlNAs The weekly euchre party given by
 the yoUifg ladies of St Thomas's gar.
 ish took place last evening The at tendance was very large and the loy- CTS of tha game seem to he on the in-
 crease. After card playing. dancing
 was enjoyed.
 Because of the Door sleighing. the
 clerks and their friends who were tu drive to Cheshire last evening took tine ears instead. Tl,e party left tie center about 1.15. An enjoyable time was had at ScVtt's and during inc evening supper was served.
 The men will have a show on the special table Wednesday night al . o'clock in UpsOn. Singleton & Co.'S Bank street store. The regular I,-eent F. N NJ. black bose. four pairs will be soid for 2J cents. They were bought for spring. hut came in ahead of time.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Waterbury Young Mems Christian as Soriafion was held tn the association lJail.Iing last evening. Reports for inc month of January were read and ae- eepted. The treasurer. General Louis V. Van keureH. res-eived during the month from membership fees. SJi1.-s,.. from rentals. ete. Si.siS2. and from donations. S2T3 Sustaining mcmbe-- ships or donations were received from the following persons. \. N- Blake iey. George F. Boyd ". L. HoiehkisS. Valentine Rehl F.. L. Wilson. F. r.. Wslfar~. q. A- Tpi18m. Charles T. kel- !azz. r. u. FsasIey. IT. IT. AsiIrnslen. IT. L. Rowland. Barlow Bros Co. W. L. Hall. r. S Chase. Rev !. e. Davenport. T. S- sisfiey. F. r. Coie. r.. O- s;osS. !. !. Nxeaulcy.. IT. r. Isrks0n. C. i. Tenn tSiesa-s. Cx n. calIe<. VI. e. Snlish. V. <. Ienr~. r. l. LutIingtou. A l.. Ri~e. E. l. Asi5Esrth- MrS C. F. RlarkHIzB. tIse NEs<eS MeErfmzn- William F. TIsosIss. !. Msifl,y. E. '. GrszzS- I- D. P5espoHt- Re2fserker < RouIaIa Maau- faefurinx Cs. \. SeIIu1nzksr. F. C. PIaft- W. s;. Morse c. F. ss0~~- L. N. Van Eeurrn- j. F. <-zeIL C. M De Mott l. n Welten-
 The Nsres nuaIssr af the Womzns HasT- EonIaEion VIII fe cue of the l-ss I<sze< ever E5t es-s- Evefv sus- s~rte~ te fise Ilsmorrsf ~sH have tlsss snzxzzFue ire of ehsr<r- Why Ecf have E1 sent fs ypur home when an yss np<sI ss ls ts pay year suis~TfFtisn AA a34&