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failure, and, therefore, out of what seemed
failure, he helped to build the wonderful
and mighty triumph of our national life, in
which all his countrymen, north and south
share. Immediately after the close of hos
tilitieS he announced, with a clearsighted
ness which at that time few indeed of
any section possessed that the interests of
the southern states were the same as those
of the United States; that the prosperity
of the south would rise fall with the
welfare of the whole country, and that the
duty of its citizens appeared too plain to
admit of doubt. He urged that all should
unite in honest effort to obterate the eff
fectS of war and restore the blessings of
peace; that they should remain in the coun-
try, strive for harmony and good feeling
and devote their abilities to the interests
of their people and the healing of dissen-
sions.
Gave Aid to All Alike.
'"ro every one who applied to him this was
the advice he gave. Although absolutely
without means, he refused all offers of
pecuniary aid, and all positions of emolu-
ment although many such, at high
salary were offered him. He declined to
go abroad, saying that he sought only a
place to earn honest bread while engaged
in some useful work This statement
brought him the offer of the presidency of
Washington College, little institution in
Lexington, Va, which lad grown out of a
modest foundation known as Liberty Hall
Academy. Washington had endowed this
academy with 100 shares of stock that had
been given him by the state of Virginia
which he had accepted only on condition
that he might with them endow some edu-
cational institution.
ITO the institution which Washington
helped to found in such a spirit, Lee, in
the same fine spirit, gave his services. He
accepted the position of president at a
salary of $500 a year, in order as he
stated that he might do some good to the
youth of the south He applied himself to
his new work with the same singleness of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-20
DIFFERENCES ADJUSTED.
Everything Said to Be Serene Among
Cigarmakers

Differences between the local cigarmakers
ana manufacturers have been adjusted
and from this time on both intend to bend
their efforts toward building up a better
cigar business in this city that will be bene-
ficial to both employer and employed At a
special meeting of the Cigarmakers' Local.
No. 10 of this city last evening the final
vote was taken and the proposition carried
unanimously
1t was decided to uphold the present scale
Of wages. which went into effect November
u last. AT that time the manufacturers of
the city accepted the bill drawn by the
employees. but matters were not well
enough adjusted to suit all concerned. and
therefore 1t was decided by the employees
10 retain their strike committee which they
did until last evening The committee last
night reported thar satisfactory results
had been reached with Mr. Offterdinger
VINO mad laid OF eleven men after Novem-
Der u, and that there was no reason for
the retention OF the committee any longer
Toe basis upon which the matter was
settled was one Tor mutual benefit as stat
ed The cigarmakers have agreed to in
terest the local trade unions in favor of
the home made cigar. Agitation along such
lines Will II Is believed, result in the build
ing up of the business OF local union made
goods 10 an exceptional extent and give
employment 10 large number Of cigar
makers. MI. Henry T. Ohterdingcr has
stated that lie Will take on seven addi-
tioUai men tomorrow, and probably within
year viii have built up his business to a
point where lac Will give employment to
nifty men. lie now employs. under normal
conditions. about twenty-five, the largest
number employed By any loca! manufac-
turer.
The meeting last evening was addressed
hy Thomas Tracy, second international vice
president of the Cigarmakers' Union who
urged the members to continue the aglta-
ton among their friends to demand home
and union made cigars. His address was
received with enthusiasm.
J +. EraGeUgeyer is chairman of the
blue label agitation committee. which has
IN charge "rousing interest in local goods
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of the mighty men and the glorious deeds
that the iron days brought forth
THE courage and steadfast endurance
the lofty fealty to the right as 1t was given
to each man to see the right whether he
wore the gray or whether he wore the blue
now make the memories of the valiant feats
alike of those who served under Grant and
of those who served under Lee, precious
to all good Americans.
Not Alone His Military Skill.
Gen. Lee has left the memory not
merely of his extraordinary skill gen.
eral, his dauntless courage and high leader
ship in campaigns and battles, but also of
that serene greatness of soul characteristic
Of those who most readily recognize the
obligations Of civic duty Once the war was
over he instantly undertook the task of
healing and binding up the wounds of his
countrymen in the true spirit of those who
feel malice toward none and charity toward
all; in that spirit which from the throes of
the civil war brought forth the real and
indissolube Union of today. 1t was emil
nently hitting that this great man, this war
worn veteran of mighty struggle, who, at
its close, simply and quietly undertook his
duty a plain, everyday citizen, bent
only upon helping his people in the paths
of peace and tranquility. should turn his
attention toward educational work, toward
bringing up in fit fashion the younger gem
Grafton, the sons of those who had proved
their faith by their endeavor in the heroic
days.
Record as a Soldier.
"There is no need to dwell on Gen. Lees
record as soldier. The son of Light Horse
Harry Lee of the revolution, he came nat
urally by his aptitude for arms and COM
mand. .1is campaigns put him in the fore
most rank of the great captains of all
time. But his signal valor and address in
no more remarkable than the spirit
in which he turned to the work of peace
once the war was over. The circumstances
were such that most men, even of high
chacacter, felt bitter and vindctive
depressed and spiritless, but Gen. Lees
heroic temper was not warped, nor his
est of all strains, the strain of bearing
himself well through the gray evening of
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Chairman's Address.

Former Secretary Herbert, who presided
as chairman of the meeting, in his opening
address said, in part, as follows:
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Within the memory OF many of us here
tonight this country was engaged in the
most gigantic of civil wars The world
stood amazed at the courage, the endur-
ance and the persistence displayed by the
soldiers of the confederacy and of the
Union, the willing sacrifices made by men
and women. north and south. And ah
how passion blinded the eyes of north
and south before and during that bloody
war, and for a time afterward. But the
kindly winds of heaven blew away the
smoke of battle, the bright sunshine of
peace fell upon us, trade began to flow
where armies mad trod and where ships
had sailed. We studied each other began
TO see each other as we were, and to US
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OF Thomas H. Benton-writing at the time
when politicians were still appealing to
the passions of the war-writing when it
took courage to publish such words, he
said in that book:
The world has never seen better SOL
diers than those who followed Lee; and
their great leader will undoubtedly rank
as without any exception the very great
est of all the great captains that the Eng
disappearing peoples have brought forth
and this, although the last and chief of
his antagonists may himself claim to stand
as the full equal of Marlborough and We'll
lngton.'"
President Roosevelt's Letter Read.
The reading of the Presidents letter was
assigned to Mrs Ralph Walsh, president
of the District of Columbia Division. United
Daughters of the Confederacy She was
frequently interrupted by applause at par
ticular passages. The letter was as fol-
lows:
The White House.
'Washington, January IS, 1907.
ITO the Hon. Hilary A. Herbert, chairman
Chief Justice Seth Shepard, Gen Mar
Gus ]. Wright, Judge Charles B. Howry
Mr.. William A. Gordon, Mr.. Thomas Mel
son Page. President Edwin Alderman, Mr.
Joseph Wilmer and others of the COM
mittee of arrangements for the celebra-
ton of the Tooth anniversary of the birth
of Gen. Robert f. Lee:
Gentlemen: l regret that it is not in my
power to be with you at your celebration
l join with you in honoring the life and
career of that great soldier and high
minded citizen whose fame is now matter
of pride to all our countrymen. Terrible
though the destruction of the civil war was
awful though it was that such a conflict
should occur between brothers, it is yet
matter for gratitude on the part of all
q M ri n ho tic oil -
of like magnitude, should have left to both
sides as a priceless heritage the memory
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TRIBUTE OF MANY
TO GREAT LEADER
Notable Gathering Last Even
ing at New Willard.
IN HONOR OF ROBERT E. LEE
Memory of Confederate Chieftain Eu-
logized by Speakers.
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Former Secretary of the Navy Serves
as Presiding Oficer-Members
of Committee.

Notable among the patriotic gatherings
which have added dignity to the national
life of the capital city in recent times was
the assemblage last evening of more than
1000 persons, citizens of the north and
south in union, in the ball room at the New
Willard, to do honor to the memory of
General Robert Edward Lee. The occasion
was the celebration of the Tooth anniversary
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SOCIALISTS GET BUSY.

Trying to Stir Up Troops in Den
mark.
CoPENHAGEN. January 19-The young
socialist party has embarked upon "a course
of violen- revolutionary and anti-military
agitation. Some of the members recently
entered tho barracks here disguised as ped
dlers aud distributed inflammatory pam
ph!ets to the troops. A procession of this
party was broken up this afternoon by the
police, who made a number of arrests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-20
FRATERNAL NOTICES.

REGULAR MEETING OF COLUMBIA LODGE
of Perfection No. l, A A. s. r., under the turis-
diction OF the Supreme Council for the u, s; A.,
Monday. January 81, at 1880 O'Clock pm. In Scot
fish Rite Hail. pOS- 10 Pa. NV: Work fourth
degree. Il. ii. YATES, 80 secretary.
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Magoon Makes Appointment.

HAVANA. January 19.-Gov. Magoon has
appointed Alberto Santiso to be vice consul
of Cuba at st. Louis.
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Hilary A. Herbert Presides.

The exercises were presided over by
Hilary a. Herbert former Secretary of the
Navy, and We're opened with prayer by
Rev. Roland Cotton Smith d. D., rector of
St. Johns Episcopal Church, who was fol-
lowed by Rev. William T Thompson, D. D.,
with the reading of selections from the
Bible. after which the supplied choir of
the Church of the Epiphany rendered the
Souls of the Righteous"
In the invocation Rev. DR.. Roland Cotton
Smith paid tribute TO the memory of Gen
Lee when he said. We yield special praise
today to the life of thy servant, Robert
Edward Lee, for a mind given TO sincerity,
for heart without fear and without re-
pl zach, consecrated to chivalr,; for his
gentle frmness and simple faith; for his
devotion TO principle and Willingness to sac
rlftce for his patience and magnanimity :;
for his power to command and his genius
for being loved; for all the qualities Of
mind and heart that make the Christian
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CHURCH NOTICES.
ORIENTAL PHILOSOPHY

ORIENTAL PHILOSOPHY AND COMPARATIVE
Religion; lii3 . st-Iecture Sunday evening,
s.l5, The Perfect Man. Wednesday sl5,
Mystery OF the One Force library OF philo-
rUphics works. Strangers welcomed jal92ts
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of the natal day of the commander-in- chief
of the army Of Northern Virginia, the af-
fair being under the immediate auspices
of the United Confederate Veterans and
southern societies OF the District of Co.
lumbia. Speeches in eulogy Of the man
who, to the south in its struggles during
and after the great civil conflict, was first
of his countrymen," were delivered, and a
letter written by the President of the
United States in memory of the one-time
opponent of the Union was read and re-
ceived with marked enthusiasm.
Elaborate preparations had been made
for the event, and a cordial invitation ex-
tended to the general public to participate
In the memorial The wide hall on the
tenth floor of the New Willard was ap-
large portrait in oil of General Lee,
loaned by the Corcoran Art Gallery was
suspended over the center of the speaker $
platform. The seating capacity of the ball
room was taxed to it's capacity to accom-
modate the great outpourng of sons and
daughters of the southland, many of whom
carried with them vivid recollections of the
struggle of the sixties.
Seated on the Platform.
Those seated on the platform with the
speakers were: William A Gordon, chair
OF the committee in charge of the
affair; Thomas Nelson Page, Hilary Her
bert, Judge Charles B. Howry, C. c. Cal
houn, Leigh Robinson, Rev. Randolph II.
McKim, Chief Justice Seth Shepard Capt.
John NJ Hickey, Gen. Marcus j. Wright,
Holmes Conrad, St. George Tucker, H. D.
Flood, Mrs. Bocock, Mrs. Wheatley, Mrs.
Ralph Walsh, president District OF Column
bia division L. d. c.; Mrs. Magnus s.
Thompson. president StOnewall Jackson
Chapter; Mrs. Archibald Young, president
dent Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter; Mrs.
Charles ID. Merwin, president NJ. jeff
Thompson Chapter; Miss Mamie Randolph
Heth, president Southern Relief Society;
Maj. ]. Mcdowell Darlington, Com. Camp
I'll. L. c. v; DR.. Samuel e Lewis, Com.
Camp 1871, L. c. ", and Edwin ]. Kerr,
jr., Com Sons of Confederate Veterans.
a special section was set apart for con-
federate veterans who marched to the hall
War Veterans, headed by Capt. J. Walter
Mitchell, department commander Through
out the evening the United States Marine
Band stirred the audience with Dixie"
and other southern melodies. Almost every
mention of the name of Lee greeted
with applause. President Roosevelt in his
letter made the suggestion that the CEN
tennial anniversary be celebrated by the
establishment of a permanent Lee memorial
institution of the south. which met with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-20

For the District of Columbia and Mary
land-Rain and warmer Sunday; Monday
iair and much colder; winds shifting to
westerly and northwesterly and becoming
high.
For Nirgniia-Rain Sunday. warmer in
eastern portion: Monday fair. much colder:
high southwesterly winds, shifting to north
westerly.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-03-28
It is probably not generally

It is probably not generally
known that India is remarkable
for it's possession of many most
excellent roads, some OF them OF
great length, like,thatwhich runs
from Bombay to Delhi, adistance
OF 900 miles. 1t isdescrihed as'a
perfect highway" Another fine
road, 1,500 miles in length, ex-
tends from Calcutta to Peshawur
at ,the frontier of Alghanistarl.
These roads are kept in perfect
repair, and were built originally
for military purposes before the
advent of railroads Many OF the
native princes give particular
care to their roads. OF course the
nature of the country plays a
part in the existence Of the roads
and now they serve as a stimulus
to the use of automobiles which
are very popular in In d ia
| Youths Companion.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-03-28
Doctors are Puzzled.

The remarkable recovery of Ken.
meth McIver, of Nanceboro. Me-, is
the subject of much interest to the
medical fraternity and wide circle
of friends He says of his case: SOW
ing to severe inflammation of t h c
throat and congestion of the lungs,
three dottors gave me up to die,
when as a last resort, was induced
70 trv DR.. Kings New Discovery,
and | am happy to say, it saved my
life." Cures the worst coughs. and
colds, bronchitis, toncilitis W e k
lungs, hoarseness and la grippe,
Guaranteed by all druggists, 50 cts
and 81. Trial bottles free.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-03-28
Enjoy Lie.

Don't be melancholy! Melan-
cholia is the mother of dyspepsia
and the grandmother OF failure!
No man can hate himself and en-
Joy life, The man who goes a.
bout with a crouch on his face
and a desire in his heart to strike
his mother-ih-law, has missed the
philosophy OF living. Melancholy
is responsible for more mediocre
work than lack OF ability. Do
your work cheerfully, ifyou don't
lay up a cent. The man who in
sists on being hypocondrical will
contract jaundice, chilblains, cold
feet, fainting spells. neuralgia OF
the liver, and corns. Enjoy a
Joke now and then, if you have
to carry a diagram abouti inyour
pocket. Laugh at little things
as often as there is anything to
laugh about. The. result will be
an occasional laugh just for the
fun of the thing. Laughter makes
the mare go and friends come.
Be good to yourself and gro W
fond OF yourself. 1t beats fault
finding and quarrelinga and growl
ing. What is the use OF carrying
discord about in your heart? Be
ing happy is a merely o matter
OF temperament. See the colored
gentleman! He has castles ofgolo
and silver? Is he talented or court
ed or praised2 Does the finger o
fame point at his woody head o.
play tag in the front yard OF hi
domicile? And yet see how happy
he is! Go thou and do likewise
save the doctor bills and enjoy
life! 1t is the only way!
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-03-28
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect \
low TO Find ont,

Fill a bottle or common glass With youf
water and let il staId tweiity-four hours
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-03-28
He who would win a soul must

He who would win a soul must
have a winsome spirit It's not,
enough to be o good man. Some
men seem to be good, but they
are not attractive. They havs
long faces and sad countenances,
and are cold as ice. The Spirit Of
god will make the heart warm
and the countenances cheerful
and bright. .--EX.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-03-28
BANK STATEMENT.

Following is the report OF ths
condition of the Watalga County
Bank at Boone. n. c., in the Stats
of NORTH Carolina, at the close OF
busiress Jan. 26, 1907,
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts $s6,iSsii
Overdrafts secured ~ 3oS.46,
Overdrafts unsecured, 34S.4f,
Banking house $40 ~ 45S.24.
Furniture and fixtures 10000.
Due from banks and BAN
kels 5,lsa.a6.
Cash items, one cheek. z.5o.
Gold coin, i,oo5.U1
Silver coin, including all
minor coin currency. B6o 81
National bank notes and
other i. S. Notes $4,000,
-s
Total" ...~$.4o,SJ591
b LIABILITIES
Capital stock $fo, 900 .oos
Dividends unpaid, ooa.5s.
Bills payable $4,000.
Time certificates of deposit
included in bills PAYABLE
Deposits subject to checkz6 l6a.56.
Cashiers ck's outstanding 4z3 go,
Total. .................... .$4o,S35.o7'
State of North Carolina, WataugA
county, ss. |, E. S. Coffey, Cashier
of the above named bank, do sok
emnly swear that the above state.
ment is true to the best Of my knowI
edge and belief.
e. S. Coffey, Cashier.
| Correct-Attest. Js H. Mast N,
L. Mast, Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to beforf
me, this Izht day Of Feb. ioo7.
j. M. May, Register Of Deeds.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-03-28
r.. M.MADEOM, D. l.. S.
.BAL.A. ". e..

/ am now located here for til e
practice of Dentistry, and am ma
king Bridge and Crown work, the
most intricate work known to the
profession, a speciality.
.DSMy work is all done under a
positive guarantee--no satisfaction,
no pay. Nothing bu. the best mate.
rial used in the execution Of any 'oi
my work.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-03-28
ALirely 1'ussle.

With that old enemy of the race
constipation, often endsrin appendi
citis. TO avoid all serious trouble
with stomach, liver and DO vels, take
Dr. King'sNew Life pills. They
perfectly regulatethese o. gans, with
out pain or discomfort. 25c at a n
druggists,
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Are you tired, tagged out, nerv
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Rocky Mountain Tea strengthens
the nerves, aids digestion, brings re-
freshing sleep. IS cents, Tea or Tab
lets. NJ. B. Blackburn, Blowing
Rock Drug G..
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also convincing proof that the kidneys
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what TO Do.
There Is comfort in the knowledge 90
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It corrects inability to hold water
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effects following use OF liquor, wine or
beer. and overcomes that unpleasant me-
ccssity of being compelled to go oftet
during the day, and to get up many
/ times during the night. The mild \, aiid m
/ fhe extraordinary effect Of SwarppsRooe
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Thsy had all been approaching
and the minister went home to
dine with them While at dinner
they discussed the new stained
glass window which a member
had given. a beautiful piece
OF work." said one. "lt must
have cost a great DEAL said the
a third; edo you have any idea
how mucl?" II sreally do NOT
replied the minister, but lar up
iuthe hundreds | should imagine.
mo it didn't, either" butted III
little Harold; II know how much
1t was. It cost fourteen dollars
and teir cUts." Oh, HaroldF'
said his mother, how do vou
know anything about it?" "Be
cause, mamma, at the bottom o
the window it says, job 14-l0.'