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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-06-22
HAGUE CONFERENCE
GREAT PEACE CONGRESS 0Pus
1T The HAGUE.
disappointment at Attitude OF
Russia, as Outlined in Speech
of Mr.. Nelidoff, the Presiding
Offcer-Remarkable Contrast
IN Prevailing Sentiment.

The Hague, June 15-The second
international peace conference opened
this afternoon The session lasted
scarcely twenty minutes and was de-
void Of any incident outside of the
prearranged program. It consisted
simply of short speech Of welcome
by DR.. Van Tets van Goudrian, the
Netherlands foreign minister, the adop-
ton of resolution to send greetings
to Emperor Nicholas and Queen Will
helmina and the eagerly awaited
speech Of M. Nelidoff, head Of the
Russian delegation, who was unani-
mously chosen president. The keynote
sounded by M. Nelidoff in behalf Of
Russia was crushing blow to the pa
cificists. There was no mincing of
words and ultimate disarmament and
the Inauguration Of universal peace
was relegated to the land of dreams.
In the Land Of Dreams.
M. Nelidof declared this to be a
''star floating above this sphere, to be
always striven for but never attained. :"
Nations, like individuals, he
said" are human, and not even the
most perfect judicial system ever in
vented could put an end to strife and
violence. When honor and vital ip-
terests are at stake, regardless of con-
sequences, neither the former nor the
latter will recognize any authority ex-
cept personal judgment and personal
feelings"
Stripped of its fine phrases the
speech Is considered deliberate warn
ing to the conference tc keep down to
earth, to continue the work of the
conference toward alleviating the hor-
rors Of war and narrowing the chances
of conflict by opening wider the door
of arbitration and aim toward "con-
cilistion and Justice"
The pious view that the powers
should study the question of tighten
ing the military establishments with
which the first conference concluded
it's work, was not even mentioned.
The speech, however, clears the atmos-
phere and shows thta Russia is deter
mined to try to keep the conference
within her program. and that so far as
the discussion of ornaments is con-
cerned, she lines up with Germany
and Austria.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-06-22
REMARKABLE CONTRAST IN
PREVAILING SENTIMENT

The Hague, June l8.-With the
representatives of forty-six countries
gathered here at the opening of the
second peace conference, there is re-
msarkable contrast between the senti-
ments prevailing on the eve Of the
original conference of 1899 and this
one, which has become a subject Of
general comment. In 1899, although
less than half of the present number
Of governments were represented, the
hope Of the world was high, and there
was q vision of disarmament and the
Punishment of the curse Of war from
among civilized peoples. Men who
we're here eight years ago recall how
the delegates Of the powers met in re-
Spouse to the general appeal Of the
emperor Of Russia and entered upon
their work with the zeal and energy Of
those upon holy mission. Yet three
months later this dream faded, and
nothing beyond the adoption Of a
pious vow remained Of the avowed OBJ
ject of the conference.
Today, with the conference q world
parliament in the fullest acceptance of
the term, the delegates meet in more
practical and more sober spirit. Two
wars have been fought since 1892 and
the military budgets Of the powers are
heavier, but disarmament has not been
preached even, AID the prospects Of
making step in the direction of linn
itation Of ornaments are very slim.
At the same time those delegates ad-
NIT that the recent agitation in favor
Of disarmament is stronger than in
1899.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-09
Editor Watson's Weekly:

Editor Watson's Weekly:
l have been greatly interested in
reading your two periodicals.. You do
not seem to be allied to either of the
old parties, and yet not advocating any
specific third party" movement. can
not tell whether you still consider the
Peoples Party a going political con-
Germ, or whether you are waiting for
the future to develop a movement that
will organize a new third party"
along the lines that you indicate-the
lines of definite democracy Of the
genuine Jeffersonian pattern.
Now, Mr.. Watson, what we need
all over this land, and more in the
south than elsewhere, is a party with
the principles, objects and courage
that you advocate and demonstrate
But We cannot hope to have such
a party and do successful battle with
it in these southern states until We
are freed from the menace Of the me-
gro voter.
Hope you will see your way to push
forward the work in all the states of
the south to that end. A real Peo-
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-09
MCCLELLAN DENIES DEAL,

New York.-Mayor Mcclellan added
this contribution recently to the his
tory Of the peace with Tammany:
81 have made no deal and | have
authorized no deal bearing on the So
called recount bill. I have made no
deal in regard to the police, except a
deal with Commissioner Bingham that
he shall do business at his level best
without interference from me or any
politician.
"The only political arrangement to
which / was willing to give my consent
was one by which I would, as the
mayor, Democrat, recognize the Dem
Ocratic organization when men whose
opinion and guidance | could respect
were directing it."
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-09
OUR RAILROAD BUFFERS.

Editor Watson's Weekly:
Please throw the searchlight onto
the Georgia Railroad Commission. 1t
is disgusting honest people to witness
the backing and filing, the lodging
and cowardice, of that body.
| always thought young Joe Brown
was a good Sunday school man and
had even better grade of grit in
his soul than any of the other Browns.
He had the courage as general passen-
ger agent of the state road to make
a popular low passenger rate for that
road against the protests and evil
prophecies of the other roads. His
results justified his judgment in that
case, and why, in all good conscience,
he does not stand squarely up to the
peoples demand for a two-cent fare
knows beans, but not Browns!
now, is a puzzle to everybody who
Warner Hill is, of course, a poll
tician. Doubtless, he demanded place
on the commission to pay off the debts
he made to the railroads for their help
in electing Terrell in 1902. And he
is delivering the goods, and hoping
for fat attorneyship with a railroad
corporation when his term expires
Certainly he can never get anything
more from the people Of Georgia!
ODE Stevens has always posed as
the Archangel of the Farmers, but
he knows now that he could no more
of n off AIN l. rDf
the people than he could fly through
hades without scOrching his wings.
Please give the office seekers who
are looking toward the railroad COM
mission, and the railroads also, to un-
derstand that the farmers Of Geor-
gia are in the saddle and hereafter
we intend to have commissioners of,
by and for the people!
Marion county. J. G. NIGH.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-09
LETTERS FRON THE PEOPLE

pies, or Reform, party would be
third" party in the north, but "the
other party only in the south. And
the other party in the south, on
white basis, could reform and popular
ize every state government from the
Potomac to the Rio Grande.
Let us free ourselves from the office
holders oligarchy that has nearly ev-
cry state in the south in it's grasp.
Memphis, Tenn. J. w. B.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-09
BRYAN's FRIEND, WHITNEY.

Boston.-Henry M. Whitney an
nounced recently that he is a candidate
for the Democratic nomination for gov
ernOr of Massachusetts. He desires
to make the campaign on business
issues" as he puts it, and play the
tariff and Canadian reciprocity. This
announcement comes as the culmina-
tion of a series of happenings Of more
than ordinary Importance in Demo
cratic state politics.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-09
MEXICO PREPARED TO FIGHT.

Mexico City.-The relations between
the governments of Guatemala and
Mexico are very much strained, and
an open declaration of war against
Guatemala by Mexico is believed to
be imminent Unofficial adVices re-
ceived here from Guatemala are to the
effect that Mexican residents of that
country have been offered insults and
that President Cabrera is believed to
be hostile toward Mexico.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-09
WHAT ROOSEVELT SAYS.

(From His jamestown Speech.)
"This great republic of ours shall
never become the government of a
plutocracy, and it shall never become
the government of a mob God will
ing, it shall remain what our fathers
who founded it meant it to be-a gov
ernment in which each citizen stands
on his worth as a man"
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-09
THE GEORGIA ROAD CASE.
Editor Watson's Weekly:

Editor WatSOn'S Weekly:
| admire the way you go after the
maladministration Of the Georgia Rail-
road. The operating company is one
Of the most negligent and arrogant
that runs a rail line in this state and
you will serve the people beyond their
power of gratitude if you will keep on
with your noble fight until you break
that lease and force the Georgia COM
pany that owns the road to serve the
public in the terms of it's charter.
Conyers, Ga. J. M G.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-09
CARMAcK's RISING STAR.

Editor Watson's Weekly:
l thank you for the good words you
have spoken for ex-senator Carmack.
His is the rising star in Tennessee
now and the people are flocking to
him as to a redeemer. He will be
our next governor. Keep your eye
on him and help him and us break
the shackles of the corporations that
now enslave us in the Volunteer state.
J. r. M.
Columbia, Tenn.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-09
THE ONLY WAY.

(The Caster County Beacon)
If you really want to prevent COM
binatiOns in restraint of trade, amend
the laws SO as to put the captains of
industry behind the bars who violated
the law. To impose fines and allow
law-breakers to levy extra tribute on
the people to pay the fines, will avail
nothing.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-09
TAFT BOOMERS GIVE UP.

Washington.-The Taft forces have
become much discouraged about hold
ing a primary in Ohio Indications
are that the primary movement will be
abandoned, and that there will be no
test of strength between Taft and
Foraker before the selection of dele
gates to the 1908 convention.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-09
ABOUT THE POLL TAX.
Editor Watson's Weekly:

Editor WatsOn's Weekly:
What is the poll tax and what for?
JAMES STEVENS.
Answer-The poll tax is a variable
sum levied by the state on all it's
adult male citizens, for any specified
purpose, but generally as a suffrage
qualification and for school purposes.
The name is derived from the Low
German word for head, which is
"polle"
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-09
THERE is A DANGER,

(The Kansas City JOurnal)
Still, We should be a little careful
how we jeer at Colonel Bryan for
takiny up the Populist doctrine of
initiative and referendum. Some Re-
publican president may be preaching
that stuff before long
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-09
PARTIES AND TRUSTS.
(The Messenger.)

Both old parties are after the trusts
and the trusts are growing stronger
every day. Easy enough. The leaders
and the organizations of both old par
ties are trust managers, every one of
them and vote and work for the same
ticket every time the trusts get in
close quarters.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-09
THE SPECKING SPOILS.

(The Springfield Republican,
There are spots upon the sun, and
it will have to be admitted that the
all-popular president uses Federal pat
ronage too much like master spoils-
man of the Old-fashioned sort.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-09
JURYMEN'S BALLOTS.
(The Boston Globe.)

IIC DUoIUII NIOUO'J
The way that jurymen's opinions
change, from ballot to ballot, makes
one wonder whether a system which
comes down to a majority vote on
opinions, with feeling of ooh, let's
get home" super-added, is the best
possible thing for community or for
an accused person.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-09
IN VIRGINlA-1621,

Editor Watson's Weekly:
| will thank you to let me know
through your next issue when and
where the first written constitution for
an American commonwealth was es-
tablished. JOHN c.. BROWN.
Atlanta, Ga.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-09
MAY 5, 1921.

Editor WatsOn's Weekly:
Please tell in your next issue when
Napoleon I. died. | have no book of
reference from which to get the infOr-
nation. A STUDENT.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-10-10
A Humane Appeal.

A humane citizen of Richmond,
Ind, Mr.. U. D., Williams, Io7
West Main St says: Il appeal to
all persons with weak lungs to take
DR.. Kings New Discovery, the only
remedy that has helped me and full
ly comes up to the Proprietor's re-
comendation.' 1t saves more lives
than all other throat and lung rene
dies put together. Used as cough
and cold cure the world oyer. Cure:
asthma, bronchitis. Group, whoop
ing cough, quinsy, hoarsness, ane
phthisic, stops nemorrhages of thu
lungs and builds them up. Guaran
teed by all druggists soc. ard 81 100
Trial bottle free.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-10-10

There are great many people
who have slight attacks OF indiges-
tion and dyspepsia nearly all the
time. Their food may satisfy tae
appetite but 1t fails to nourish h c
body simply because the stomach Is
not in fit condition to do the work II
is supposed to do. 1t can't digest
the food you eat. The stomach
should be given help. You ought
take something that will do the
work your stomach can't do. Kodo
for indigestion and Dyspepsia. a con
bination of natural digestants an'
vegetable acids, digests the food 1t
self and gives strength and healt'
tollthe stomach. Pleasant to take
Sold by J. M. Hodges.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-10-10
MORTGAGE SALE.

That whereas, ON the 7th day
Aug. 1907, D V.iWinebarger and
vile, Loula Winebarger, OF the
county OF Watauga aud State OF
North Carolina, duly assigned to
Willie W. Miller a certain mort
gage deed executed as hereinafter
described, which assignment is
recorded in the Office Ot the Reg
lister of Deeds Tor Watauga coun
ty on the 30th day OF Sep. 1907,
in Book NJ, OF mortgages. page
|174. Now, therefore, as assignee
OF said mortgage and by virtue
of a power ot sale contained IN 9
certain mortgage deed executed
h, Mattie J. Green to Loula
Wlneburger, wifetof D. V. Vine
barper. on the 18th day Of June,
| 1907. to secure the payment ot
Il certain promisory note OF $50
and interest, due and payable on
the 1st day OF Oct. 1907, which
mortgage is recorded in Book
NJ OF mortgages on page Z, on
the 18th day Of June, 1907, to
which reference is hereby made.
Now, therefore, BY virtue OF said
assignment, and power contains
ed in said mortgage, ] viii sell t0
the highest bidder for cash ip
hand, at public auction at the
court house door In Boone in
said count Y and State. between
the hours OF IL a. IN. and 2 p. NJ
on the 4th day Of November
1907, it hpine the first Monday
in said month the following de-
scrihed lands situated in said
county, in the town Of Nonvillej
in Cove Creek township, adloin'
. inc the lands OF Dick Gragg, W.
B. Davenport, Isciline Profit an'
r. S. Rotten, containing A acres,
the same being the lands tor-mel
! " owned by s. s. Younce, Rev
+. F. Jones, and later occupied
by Thos. Greer and J. l.. Norris
Said lands will be sold to satisfy
said debt, interest and cost o
sale. This Oct. 2, 1907. B I
WILLIE w. MILLER, Asssignee.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-10-10
R. Ross DOnneHy.

iUNDEKTAKEN q I'm pIhi'i'1 r1i'
SHOUN,S, ---- Tennessee,
Has iVarnished and Glass White
.Cofins; Black Broadcloth and
White Plush Caskets; Black and
White Metallic c a y e 4 8 Robes,
Shoes and Finishings.
Extra large Coffins and Cas-
kets always on hand.'Phone or
ders given special attention.
R. ROSS DONNELLY.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-10-10
Uncle Joe Cannon.

Uncle Joe Cannon takes an op-
tomistic view of matters q n d
things. In a dinner talk at St.
Louis the other day, when ne re-
marked that he was old and the
guests cried "No," he continued:
"Well, at any rate, | am no
longer a. spring chicken. But
whether am young or old,
makes no difference in my feel
ings and opinions. When it does
tho loss will not be 80 great
There are many young men o.
promise in the country. There ],
the President, a marvellous man,
a splendid politician, and a maj
who has the courage OF his con.
victions. There are lots OF mer
as good as he. Sometimes a maj
through a gim.et hole imagine
that he sees h'll and damnatiol
breaking loose, but the troubf
is usually with the man at tn
hole.-Nasheville Banner.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-10-10
The Blowing Rack Road.

| was very much pleased to
note in a recent paper that there
are prospects of an electric road
from Lenoir to Blowing Rock.
1t is to be hoped that this report
is true, for an undertaking OF
this kind would make O decided
advance in the progress OF West
ern North Carolina. 1t would
mean much in itsels, as an actual
benefit to many people, and more
than that, it would prove that
we are Norking up the opportu-
mites latent in our own fairland,
and the possibilities broughtout
BY the modern practical side OF
science. In this connection let
me name a,few points which tony
mind speak eloquently for such
O road.
/. Roads using steam genera.
ted electricity have been, and are
successfully operated in many
places on a one cent per mile ba'
sis.
! 2. Those interested would bt
glad to pay them four times that
amount to ride easily and safely
to Blowing Rock IN a moderr
|inter-urban car.
8. 1t is quite probable that sui
ficient water power could be sc
cured conveniently to preclud
the use OF steam entirely.
4. Such a road would open VI
resources as yet untouched, il
Watauga and adjoining cour
ties.
Isn't there some good solid al
pument inthcse four short pare
graphs? 1t is reasonable thoug
, not certain, that the water pov
} er is available, for Wilson
Creek offer from three to six hui
I dred horse bower and Wataug
River three to ten thousant
l Both powers being much MOI
: satisfactory from an engineerln
. standpoint than those in whlt
8 there are mnch water, but sma
} fall. Yadkin is not radically d
. ferent from those as a strear
n therefore power should be tort
coming.
g Let us push the matter q n
t prove that in euergy, though
g and actual results, Mountain C'
!. olinas can head the STATELY.
v R. in Lenoir Topic.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-10-10

Ayers Hair vigor, as now made from our
new improved formula, 10 the latest, most
scientific, and in every way the very best
hair preparation ever placed upon tne
market. For falling hair and dsndrun y
is the one great medicine.
-xado BIZ the J, d. Ayss o.. lowell. xsss.--
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-10-10
NEW JEWELLERS SHOP

will be located in Boone by
June the first, 1907, prepared to
do oil kinds Of watch and clock
repairing on short notice. My
work is all guaranteed and nc
work is charged for unless satls.
factory to the owner. Bring Inc
your work and l will give you Q
first-class job.
sw Office up stairs III Crltche'
brcik row.
SILAS Nj. GREENE, Jeweler
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-10-10
.K0dOlFc Indigestion.

= SANS SS3 ~ a. Relievcs. scilr stornacn.
palpitation of the heart. Diges.s whatyou eat.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-10-10
Fearless and Honest.

EtuTlcSb auu hVuVoes
A Scotch lad arrived at Euston,
the brightest yet the loneliest
passenger by the London a N d
Northwestern Companys express.
He was barely fourteen, had not
a friend in London, and had on
lya sovereign in his pocket.
"Well, Sandy" said a fellow
passenger who had befriended
him during the journey fro m
Glasgow, "don't you wish you
we're safe now with your mother
In Scotland?"
"No.' said the boy, 81 prom.
ised her when left that ! wollAa
be fearless and honest, | have
her fortune to make as we'll as
my own, and must have good
courage. u.
"WeH, laddie, whatcan you do?
askeda kind voice behind him.
II can be loyal and true to any
body who will give me something
to do," was the quick response.
A well-known lawyer, whose ex.
perience with applicants for clerk.
ships in his office had been unfa'
vorable, was passing at the mo-
ment.
Sandy's fearless face caughthi'
eye. The honest manly ring il
Sandy's voice touched his faith
full scotch heart.
"Tell me your story" he sait
kindly.
+ 1t was soon told Sandy'smotl
u. er had been left q widow, with lit
tie money and a child to brini
up. She had worked for him a
: long as she could, but when he
/ health failed, she had bough
: him q ticket to London, and ha
8 given him what little money sh
i could spare.
q "Go; and make your fortune,
|. she said "Be fearless and hines
g aud don't forget your mothel
2 who cannot work for you an
h longer"
Il Having heard this story, til
f. lawyer engaged Sandy as an c
|, flee boy.
l. "I'll give you a chance"
said, "to show what there is
d you. Write to your mother t
t, day that you have found a frier
lr who will stand by you as long
, YOU are fearless and honest"
SANDY became O favorite
once in the Office, Many of Il
clients who entered the Off
d, paused to have a word withhir
u He attended evening class
to and became an expert penm'
ke and accountant. He was rapid
ly promoted until he was his p
IL irons confidential clerk.
e. ASter sharing hisearnings wi
es his mother. he went to Sec
le- land and brought her back wi
sh him.
'es BY and by he studied law a
'p- when he began to practice at t
nd bar his fearlessnpss command
he respect and his honesty inspir
IN confidence. Juries liked to he
DO. him speak; they iustinctiv'
trusted him.
His mother had impressed |
high courage and sincerity up
)p- ll:,,, III, orooooc u,oc mainly d
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-10-10

The greatest sin a man "a u
commit, in the eyes OF a mother,
il to get mixed up on the gender
OF her baby.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-10-10

Girls, If you want red lips, laugh
ing eyes, sweet breath and good
looks use HOLSTERS Rock Noun
tain Tea. The greatest beautifier
known. s5c tea or tablets. M. J.
blackburn and Blowing Rock drug
Go.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-10-10

child urinates too often, il tile urine scalds
the fiesh, or If, when the child reaches an
ace when il should be able to control the
passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wet-
ting. depend upon it, the cause OF the difh-
culty Is kidney trouble, and the FIRST
step should be towards the treatment OF
these important organs. This unpleasant
.rouble Is due to diseased condition OF
the kidneys and bladder and not 70 2
habit as most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mfsef-
able with kidney and bladder troubie,
and both need the same great remedy:
Tile mild and the immediate effect q
Swamp-R Root is soon realized. II Is ssoid
by druggists, in fifty ST.
cent and one-dollar : ~:
Size bottles. You may ~! !!!!f1 q
have a sample bottle
by mail free, also Hoss Of s"anea'se
pamphlet telling all about Swamp. Root
Including many Of the thousands OF testi-
monial letters received from sufferers
cured. In writing DR.. Kilmer q Co.,
Bingliamton, NY, be sure and mention
this paper. Don't make any mistake
but remember the name, Swamp ROOT
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the al
dress, Binghamton, N. T., on ever
Sottle.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-10-10

The honeymoon is never ended
until the wife stops believing her
husbands excuse iOr coming In
late mt night. :.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-10-10
Women as Well as Men Are Mads
Miserable BY Kidney and
Bladder Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind,
discourapes and lessons ambition; beauty,