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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-08-13

A dignified old Methodist dea-
con was observed riding slowly
and serenely along whilethe rain
rain came down in torrents. A
neighbor asked him why he did
not hurry" What's the use" was
the reply" / can't ride between
drops"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-08-13

There are many lmitators Of De-
Wits Carbonized Witch Hazel
Salve but just one original. Moth
ing else is just as good. Insist on De
Wits. is clensiag, cooling and
soothing. Sold BY J. NJ Hodges,
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-08-13
For Sore Feet.

~ have fonnd Bucklen's Arnica
Salve to De the proper thing to use
for sore feet, as well as for healing
burns, sores, cuts, and all manner
of abrasions," writes Mr.. w Stone
Of East Poland, Me. 1t is the prper
too for piles. Try it. Sold under
guarantee by all druggists. 2sc.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-08-13
Children Like IL

The Roosevelt deficit for last
month has passed the $40, ,000,.
0O0mark. This is nearly double
the deficit for the same period
last year and year before, and
this is also the last year OF Mr..
Roosevelt's administration.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-08-13
TO r H E PU BLIC.

| have the best equipped watch
repair shop in the State. My ma
terial is all first-class. Fine R. r.
Watches especially adjusted and
all defects corrected. Aguarantee
goes with every watch repaired
by me No matterwhat yon want
/ have it--no guess, no botch.
Your watch is cleaned and re-
paired with the best skill known
to the trade. See Councillhouse,
Boone. N. c.
j. w. BRYAN,
Graduate Matchmaker & Jeweler
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-08-13
R. Ross DonneI|y.

UNDEhIA q EMbAIiM Eli
SHOUN'S, ---- Tennessee,
Has Varnished and Glass White
Coffins; Black Broadcloth and
White Plush Caskets; Black and
White Metallic c a SIX Is Robes.
Shoes and Finishings.
Extra large Cof6ns 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, 1908-08-13

A rose by any other name
would smell as sweet and cost us
much when out Of season.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-08-13

Occasionally a couple marry
and live happily ever after they
are divorced
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-08-13

Indeed, we believe il will stop every case
Of falling hair unless there is some very
unusual complication, something greatly
affecting the general health. Then ycu
should consultyou physician. Also ssk
him about the new Ayer's Hsic Visor.
---4Aas by LIE ]. O. Ayor Co.. Lowell. Msss.--
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-08-13

It's awful'y hard to bepopular
wit yourself and please your
neighbors at the same time.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-08-13
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

prevailing III THIS
Is because so decep-
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused
by it--heart dis
ease, pneumonia,
heart failure OF
apoplexy are often
the result of kid
iiey disease. II
kidney trouble is
allowed toadvanq
the kidiiey -poison-
ed blood will at
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-08-13

The wife Of the shiftIess man al.
ways has an excuse for him. He.
means well.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-08-13
4 A, A. HoIscIaW,

Z Mountain Lity, Tennessee.
VIII practice in all the courts
! of Tennessee, State and Federal.
Special attention given to col
lections and all other matters of
q legal nature. y
Office north east ofcourt house.
Oct. IL, 1907, 1y.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
CHARLES T. WALRAFF,
I. G0LDEEBERG.
+. P. MAY.

real estate and real estate loans in
preference.
Entirely aside from speculative mat
ters." says he. the recent contraction
and depression is having the effect, IN
"a measure. of Iesseuing the popularity
OF stocks as Investments and as Sc
euEity for loans, and enhancing the ia
E5r I'm which s0od real estate Is held
for these purposes. The person who
has his money invested in good real es-
tate or has 1T loaned out on similar
security need not lie awake nigh wor-
ryiug over a possible depreciation in his
investment or security. Real estate is
the basis practically of all values, and
for this reason I look for a very good
year.
Another reason on which base this
opinion is that the Iuu in building 0p-
cratious particularly viii give the de-
mand for building an opportunity TO
each mp with the supply. which. per-
uaus. has been slightly in advance Of
actual needs, and the consequent ac-
tIviry viii, therefore. be perfectly
healthy. j see no reason for taking any
other than an optimistic view Of the
outlook for the year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
Dry Goods Merchants
Are Satisfied With the
Prospects for Year,
Real Estate Men See Rosy
Future for Sales of
Capital Property.
Small Danger of Finan-
Cial FURRY Because of
Federal Payments.

Optimism based on the experience OF
the past year and the opening Of the
new year is the keynote struck by most
Washington business men, In expressing
their opinions concerning the outlook
for business this year, as far as Wash
ington is concerned. Wholesale mcr-
chants, retailers. and real estate men
are generally 81 the opinion that the
year promises wei in their respective
lines. The consensus of opinion is 10
the effect that while il would be un-
wise 10 predict an extraordinarily pros
porous year. every indication Justifiex
the belief that there is no occasion fol
uneasiness at the present time and that
no such occasion is likely TO arise.
The fact that Washington is par
tiCulaTly fortunate in this respect is fair
ly conclusively proved by "a comparI-
son with conditions in other large cities.
s. II. Ditcbett, editor of the Dry Goods
Economist, was in the city yesterday
after having made a trip covering the
principal cities and some of the smaller
towns Of the middle West, including
Cincinnati, Columbus. Akron, Mans
field, Cleveland, Chicago, and St LOUIS.
The purpose of his trip was TO dis
cover by personal observation the exact
condition Of business, particularly
among dry goods merchants. but not
limiting himself 10 that trade alone
He said to a Times reporter at lie Ra-
leigh Hotel yesterday that Washington
is unique as far as business conditions
are concerned
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GREATER AND BETTER YEAR
LOOKED FOR BY BUILDERS

Optimism promising much for the IN
dusrr.aI progress of Washington during
1g0S. pervades tic ranks CT its repre-
sentative contractors and builders
DesDite the recent financial hurrles.
which necessarily affect larger enter
nrfses. there is already promised enough
fo make the year q notable one IN III E
rea ms Of architecture
\ canvass Of the men who direct the
transferring OF stone and steel and lum-
her into the magnificent structures that
ara now sDringing up On almost every
hand, reveals that it is rather early 70
obtain complete index Of what the
wear really holds in constructive line.
Nevertheless there IS contemplated and
under way a sufficient number of build
inrs to indicate that the record OF 1905
will surpass any yet made in the Capital
OF the Nation
The year viii see the completion Of
a greater number of magnificent Govern
rnent buildings than has ever yet
marked any one year in the city's his
tory. This IN itself means the release
Of millions of dollars. which Will flow
through every artery OF the city's trade
. Looking forward at the undertakings
vet 10 be begun, the new 100000 home
Of the Bureau Of American Republics,
which Will be under way before the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
FOR PRESENT YEAR BRIGHT IN ALL LINES OF TRADE
More Manufacturing Needed
To Keep Young Men at Home
AMecessity, Says A. C. 6Noses

brighter year for Washington in
dustrially is the aim If the manufaetur-
ing committee of the Chamber Of Com
mcrce. That not only 1893 shall witness
an inCTe, sc ia the growth OF Industrial
Washington, but that each succeeding
year stall also show a decided increase
not only in III, business Of those fac
tories already established, but in the
number of factories in the District, Is
to be the object Of special efforts on
tho part Of the committee
Washington hes had a good year,
new factories and warehouses; combined
have been projected within the past
Few months, and some Of them are now
building. There has been no industrial
depression in the District, and none is
looked for. The condition is one Of re
Ce5sary expansion. rather than .ccntrac-
ton. None Of the half-time and reduced
pay conditions that obtain elsewhere
in Industrial centers are experienced
here.
Arthur c. Moses. chairman Of the
manufactures committee, is determined
that there shall be an increase Of in
dustTy IN the District. He and other
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

influential members Of the COMMITTEES
are now working upon the details Of as
ambitious plan 10 attain this end. The
details Of it. however, are not ready for
publication.
The youth Of the city and the busi-
ness Of the city" said he when seen by
A Times reporter yesterday, both de-
mand that there be more manufactur-
ing in the District. For the lack Of in
dustries our best young men go TO other
cities and become successful because
they find opportunities that are not AZ
fOrded in Washington.
Again, after tile social season is al
an end. and that lasts but four months
a year, there is a decided drop in busi-
ness for the local merchant This il
a condition that is very difficult 10
overcome. On these two accounts. &c
say nothing Of the usual advantages &c
be gained by the est Adjustment Of fac
tories IN a community, we believe that
a determined effort sho1Ild be made to
induce manufacturers 10 come 10 Wash
ingtCn. 1t would provide opportunities
for profitable employment of our young
men at home and equaliZe somewhat the
unequal business seasons
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
Business Fine
All ODER South.
Says F. P. Nay

Washington jobbers have little Of
which TO complain respecting bust
ness as il is and as it promises TO be
during the year. F. z. May, OF the F.
p My Hardware Company one Of the
largest wholesale hardware houses in
the South. contributes a very encour-
aging report. While he is not given to
Overstating conditions he says that a
very much better condition now exists
in the country than had been expected.
.Our saIesIlen are sending in very
satisfactory volume Of orders and
look for a normal spring business Not
only are we receiving good orders, but
we have no complaint 10 make in ref
erence to collections. The people OF
rhe South, I'm which our territory prin-
ciualIv Is. seem TO have plenty OF
money with which to meet their bills
nroruDtIv. Altogether the wholesale
situation is very encouraging.
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the markets. He was, therefore, able tc
make observations, not only on the 10.
cal situation, but upon conditions gen.
orally.
.'Wc have not felt any effects in our
business from the recent stringeE-y
and should term it q rich mans panic
without effect upon the public generally,
except in industrial centers. where the
relation Of financial TO industrial con
ditions is very close. Even there the
depression has not been serious, for
found that many Of the mills were vel
stocked up with orders and that they
were taking orders for future delivery
in many instances, being unable e
promise quick shipments.
There has been no nigh fnaucieTins
I'm Washington, the banks are sOUnjlJ
managed. and have the confidence Of thu
public I see no reason for any but
bright view of the coming year"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

summer comes. stands pre-emineu
among thu offerings the year brings
to the Identification and advancement
of Washington.
Before another new year the Munich
pal building, costing in the neighbOr-
hood Of 100000 viii have been COM
0leted and turned over to the Com
nissioners- In fact, this will be ready
for occupancy by July, it is said
The new home for the Agricultural
Department and the new Nationa-
Museum, costing $1,5oooO0 and 100000
in round numbers, respectively, will bs
delivered to the Government
The Senate Office building, represents
ing an outlay of 100000, viii be com.
pIete and ready for occupancy wher
Congress .convenes December next. By
this time. too, the s1.O900oJ underground
tunnels leading 10 the Senate an6
House office buildings, will be walled
in, equipped with electric cars, and
solors will be whisked from one point
TO another, just as above ground.
In this connection, 1908 has already
seen the completion and occupancy @.
the House Office building.
Never before in the history Of the
Government has there been such an i'm
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
Washington Free
From Hard Times
"A. LiSner

A. Lisner, proprietor OF the Paiais
Royal, says that 1907 was the Lest year
his establishment has ever had and that
Le expects better results from 1908.
Mr.. L5srer adds that he has not no.
ticcd any depression whatever in bust
ness.
I notice" he says that one OF our
local hndDcieTs takes a gloomy view Of
the outlook. hut / believe there are no
clouds on the horizon that cannot be
dissipated- Why should we in Wash
ingtCn fear hard Jimcs2'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
Outlook
Continues Normal.
Says GoLdenberg

7. GoIJenbcTg. OF the firm OF NJ Gold
enberg. reports that there has been no
cessation in the normal volume of bust
ness and does not anticipate any. The
store was SO crowded with customers
when a reporter called yesterday that
it, was some time before Mr.. Golden
berg could be located. He unhesi-
taungly answered the query as TO the
business outlook for the merchant for
tie year with the statement that 10
reason existed for a belief in any other
than bright future.
"T think said he. that the sO-caIied
panic and depression has been one OF
talk rather than of actual existence. At
any rate. II is not evident in Washington
and no disturbance need be feared.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
Kann Sees Reason
To Keep Expanding

The confidence of s. Kann. Sons 6
Co, in the business outlook for 1893 was
POINTED out by Louis Kahn yesterday
when, in answer to the reporters quer5
he said that the firm was commencing
10 add an additional story to q large
section Of the building To that pari
at the corner Of Eighth street and Mar.
ket space which is now three stories II
height The firm is adding another
stcry and other changes are being mad,
to give more space. Expansion of thig
kind, Mr. Kann pointed out, would no
be undertaken did not the business out.
look justify il. He also reported that
no depression had been felt in his bust
-ess.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
Found Many Idle People.

There are many Idle men and w0m-
en- in the towns and cities that / visit
ed, said he. and I found that nlsr-
chants were pretty well stocked up. The
effect Of this viii be. of course. that
there will be decreased consumption by
the public and little buying on the mart
or merchants. curtaiung business all
along the line I do not believe rha+
We viii have a very BAG year. never
theless, and that 1908 win compare. IA
vorably generally with 1904 and 1895.
In Washington. however, the Condi-
ton IS unique. ] see no evidences .of
depression here and 1 can think OF no
reason why there should be. The Gov
eminent is the great foundation or
which stability Of business is based in
Washington. You are fortunate"
we have never before listed so
many applications for property during
the first half of January. The notice
able feature is the interest these ap-
pIicants take in Washington real estate
and the earrestness in wishing 10 in
vest. Not n few of these have hereto
fore had their money in stocks, bonds,
loans. and other forms of security
The financial furry would seem TO have
been a fortunate thing for the real
estate business, in having diverted
large amounts Of money to the real
estate field
This IS the optimistic view of the real
estate situation in Washington, taken
by Charles + Wallroff, secretary and
treasurer Of Moore & Hill, InCOTpOT-
atcd.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
Money Strinqency
Rich Man S Panic,
Says Harry King

Harry King, Of Kings Palace. adas
his voice TO the chorus OF those oDti-
unsteady disposed. When Times re-
porter called upon him yesterday after
noon Mr.. King explained that he mad
inst returned from a business trip to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
WASHINGTON BANKS
SEE IMPROVEMENT
IN FINANCIAL CIRCLE
Capital Not Affected by
Recent Stringency in
Market

Washington financial institutions are
beginning 10 feel the Improvement in
business conditions. following the return
of confidence and the restoration OF
normal conditions in large financial cen
tiers.
The final showing Of profits from the
business OF 1907 indicated plainly the
loss of much interest during the months
Of December and November. AT this
time the bankers Of this and all other
cities were using their every efforts TO
accumulate cash and their reserves were
entirely out Of proportion to what they
should or would have been in normal
times.
So FAR as Washington was concerned
there were no runs, no Wild cIamOr for
money, and practically no great uneasi-
ness. 1t would have been remarkable
had there been no uneasiuess. but with
banks falling all over the country and
with nervous, anxious humanity, in re-
ceipt OF narrowing stories Of currency
famine in other cities. it was not to be
expected that there would be no cur
rency withdrawals-but they were not
the rule. But our bankers were pre-
pared for the worst and ready to stand
a run. which. fortunately, they escaped
Because of this idle money. held against
possible eXigency, they did not make
their usual profits
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
Washington Growing.

why should anyone be otherwise
than optimistic regarding the future Of
Washington, and the possibilities and
probabilities of real estate here" he
adds. Every world power capital is
growing ut a rapid rate, and the cap
ital Of the United States no less than
any of the others.
Despite the recent money stringcncy,
the country is in q mos prosperous
condition. The very st.Ingency has
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

SIS Children's Coats sass
Last cut on Children's
Goats. Any coat that sold
up to $500. of red, blue.
and brown Ziheline. SIS
to II years. Cut Price, S2.@,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

Waists
Our new spring styles
have arrived. allowing us
TO offer big selections at
low prices.
sl.es and s1.ss Persian
Lawn Waists sec
70 styles to choose from
white Swiss waist with 9
rows of Pinch File lace in
front, back and sleeves fan
allOver lace waisD; worth
S2.00- For this sale only
CSC. Also allover Embroid-
cred Waists and magnifi-
cent styles of Lace Waists;
more worth less than Si.69.
For this sale only, CSC
$3.50 Lace waists S1.e5
White and Ecru Net
Waists, with silk fOunda-
tons, silk embroidered
fronts. banded with taffeta
silk: an exquisite effect.
Very special, S195.
47I5c
for white madras black
sateen. percale. and ging-
ham waists, that sold up
to Toe. Very special for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19

been largely due to an excess of BUSH
ness with "a amount of circulating
medium insufficient to meet the I'm
usual demands.
The crops Of the past Year make a
splendid showing. and with the world s.
markets ready 10 buy al good prices
there is 10 need &C. be troubled The
Capital OF the United States naturally
shares i'm this desirable condition.
Peculiar Advantage Here.
"Wi,h 5000 in cash disbursed each
month 10 about 25.Up0 employees of the
Government, washington mas no need
10 fear under any circumstance local
financial striugen-y. The happenings OF
the last few moths throughout the couE-
try when Grip and clearing house certl-
Gates were called into play have illus
trated most fOrcibly WashinEton's pecu-
liar advantage; this city being practi-
caIly the only one that has not had
TO resort TO these mazCshIIts-
People throughout the country have
come 70 realize the peculiar advantages
and safety of Washington real estate as
an investment. Washington. not being a.
manufacturing community, IS not subject
10 the depTeSsiOus that periodically
come 10 SUCH. ana the lLtbLlC OF IT'S
workers is sure and regular
Others Are Optimistic.
.'Its an ul-wiud that blows nobody
good" is the way i'm which w. R. VIII
cox. Of WesCott, Wilcox & Hame, re-
CARDS the present financial situation in
relation 10 the real estate market Mr.
Wilcox takes a decidedly opti-
mistic view of the coming year. He
believes that investors and lenders of
money are turning from stocks to a
considerable extent and selecting good
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-19
Bargain Sale of Bed Wear

Bargain Sale of Bed Wear
65c White Bed Spreads,
full size, very pretty pat
terms ana tapped edges.
Special, 37I2c.
15c Pillow Gases 111ao
Largest size best cotton
Pillow Cases, with deep
hem, regular 15c quality.
Reduced to HE.
45c Sheets 29c
$3.50 Sheet Cotton alone
would cost SSCl deep hens.
Very special, &c
39c for Double-Bed Sheet
soc is the price every
where for this heavy 1890
Muslin Sheet, with deep
hens. Tomorrow only 39c.
sI.es Special CSC
Extra heavy Marseilles
patteTn Bed Spread, for
large double bed; eXcep-
tiOnally pretty design
Reduced to CSC.
1so Hemstitched Pillow
Cases lac
Large size Linen FIN
ished. Cases. with hem
stitched borders. For this
special sale. lac.
75c Red Table Cloth $50
Sd size Table Cover,
heavily fringed, S9c.
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$50 Infants
Flannel
EEsrfg QEC

White B o d y
skirts Of fan
nelette that sell
regularly f o T
SEC, special 25c-
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Protected Customers.

But they did. even in the most strenu-
Gus days OF the panic, care for their
customers interest, just as they are do
ing now. They ere not heterogeneous,
they are not forcing loans or accommo-
datlons on their customers. but where
legitimate loan is needed IL will be
forthcoming.
The unreasonable weather has been
against trade in general. especially since
the holidays, and many concerns are
complaining Of the lack Of demand for
seasonable goods, or what are usually
so considered at this season OF the year
There has been some improvement in
this demand during the last week and
il begins to look as if the concessions
in prices would close out stocks.
While Washington bankers are letting
out money more freely they are
doing nothing TO advance the cause OF
Wall Street. nor have they extended
their bounty beyond the range OF their
customers. Moreover, the scrutiny Of
collateral Is still kept up.
Said President Bell. of the American
Security and Trust Company. I'VE are
looking forward 20 a better demand for
money and perhaps better rates. Bust
ness is picking up and We VIII be able
TO put more Of our money into Use.
Conditions are getting better every
where
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75c Red Table Cloth sec
Sd size Table Cover,
heavily fringed, S9c.