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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1912-12-19
COUNTY EXHIBIT.
CONTINUED from last week J

\NNut'uuOO Sbvuh tS0v WVCns/
DN wheeler state vs Bill Green,
ct al 4 so; W W randall stats ys
Bill Green IT al 3 70; J J wheeler
state w Bill Green ct al 4 20; T A
cable state vs Jas Nay 4.8O; Hen.
ry Guy state 70 Jas May 6 10; g
stanberry state vs Jas May 1 60;
J E Foster etate w tom brown
l 38; Roy poison state vs Don
swift ct al 2 40; smith Hsgaman'
state vs Don swift ct al 2 40; W E
ROark state w Don swift ct al
2 so; W b swift state w Don swift
1T al l Is; W NJ smith state ys
Don swift ct al l 20; W johnson
state va Don swift 1T al l 20; I'M
johnson state w Don swift ct al
l 20; A q StOrie state VS. Don swift
ct al 2 As; ROY Minton state ysB
BendeIl 3 35; chas Triplett state
va b kendall 2 60; will COX state
va Daxter kendall 5 30; A Lewis
state va Baxter Kendell 8 Is: G G
Drown state vs. Pink.Hodgps 1 70;
" E Hagaman state vs P Hodges
Ito: e c Hodges state w Pink
Hodges l 10; rom Loyillstate w.
p Hodgpsl 60; John Green state
vs. p HOngps l 81.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1912-12-19

Dirty air is far more deadly
than dirty water or dirty food.
Dirty air killed at least 5000
North Carolinians last year. 1t
will probably kill about the same
number this year. Will You be
one? 1t is largely a case of take
yOnr chances or vpntilate.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1912-12-19
Cured of Liver Complaint.

81 was suffering with liver COM
plant" says Iva Smith of Point
Blank, Texas, "and decided 10 try
a asc oox of Chamcerlain's Tablets
and am happy to say that lam COM
pletely cured and can reconpsehd
them to every one." For sale by all
dealers.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1912-12-19

1t isn't 60 much a question as
to whether she is the first girl a
fellow ever loved that should
bother her so much as whether
or not she is going to be thela
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1912-12-19

Total amount of claims
audited :. $6, ,O23. 60
Total amount of claims
Cancelled $3,s33.24
Total amount of in
debtpdness exclusive Of
bonded debt $2,190.36
Amount OF outstand-
ing court house bonds
to Jan. l, 1918 $4,000
Interest on same to
Jan. l 1913, $4,000
This added to the g..
100. SO leaves total OSLO, 500 36
There is q sinking fund of the
taxes of 1911 uncollected on the
special county taxes OF about
$4,000, which being deducted:
would leave ri ,029.3 36 This No.
vember. 80. 1912.
". R. GRAGG,
Register of DEEDS and Clerk to
Board of County Commissioners.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1912-12-19
They Always Help Elderly people

Foley Kidney Pills give just the
help elderly people need to tone
and strengthen their kidneys and
bladder and regulate their action.
John McMasters. Streator, III. says
81 feel better and stronger thaa |
haye for many years and Foley
Kidney Pills did it," Sold by all
dealers. NJ.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1912-12-19
ROF ESSI O N A L
VETERINARY SURGERY.

have been putting much study
on this subject; have received my
diploma, and am now well equipped
for the practice Of Veterinary Sur.
gerry in all its branches, and am the
only one in the county. all on or
address me at Villas, N. R. F. D. 1.
G.. H. HAYES,
Veterinary Surgeon.
k.17.'1t
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1912-12-19

J D cook state vs PARK ward ct
al 2 30.
Nov. 4, 1912.
JH brown k.epingc county home
6 5 90; wD Farthlng examining
lupatic, expressage. etc. 8 80; NJ
recess road damages 30 0Q: Al
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1912-12-19
children Cry
FOR FLETcRER'S
AS N g RIA
Furniture

Having purchased all the stock
n the business OF the Boone Fur.
niture Co.,, | am prepared TO sell
you anything III nv line at a
very reasonable figure. Dres.ers,
Bureaus, Chairs, Bed Stpads, Bed
Springs, Mattresses, etc. Give
Inc a call when in need of any.
thing in the line OF furniture.
S Store in Watauga County
Bank Building.
Respectfully,
JESSE F. ROBBINS.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1912-12-19
Why the Dakes Hate tn, Wslcam On.
Saturday Evening Post.

~~~Ss.J sVNhsho Vow
Ever since be has been in public
life this little Welchman who in
easily the most important, the
most impressive and the most
interesting figure in Englaud's
politics, has been
unceasing in his' efforts to help
the poor. His land tax isn't q
fact yet, but lie has passed other
laws-notably the shop act, which
helps the clerks both az to wages
and to hours, and the insurance
act, which. provides for benefits
in sickness for a large section of
the working. classes by taxation
on both employer and employed:
and bis land tax is likely to be
worked out eventually. He isn't
a single-taXer, as. was his Ameri.
can namesake, Henry George.
His point is that the vast and
practically untaxed property of
the aristocrats of England
should pay taxes IN all adequate
valuation which seems reasonable
to everybody Tut the dukes and
earls and their supporters in lts
self madeness. He was IN 1863,
the son OF a Unitarian school,
master, who died when Lloyd !.
George was a small boy, Hi
mother took her two children to
her brother, who was q sh0emak.
er IN Lianystymday, South Car
narvon, Walps-a bookish shoe.
maker whose passion was educa.
tion, and who was II Baptist.
The shoemaker undertook the
teaching OF the boy; and he not
only taught him from hooks but
instillled into him that deep re.
llgious iervor that marks t h e
Dissenters oil Great Britain. In.
deed it IL said Of George that, ii
the necessities OF earning money
for his mother had not interyen.
I'd, he wonld have been O preach =
er; and he frequently goes into
the pulpit. The ministers of his
sect get no pay. and Loyd.Geo.
had to have money.
Tie boy was serious, intense,
eager to learn; and the shoemak.
er developed that spirit Of revolt
against the condition OF the work.
ing people Of his country that
has marked his entire public life
His first protest came when he
was in school. They forced him
to learn the catechilm, and he
obeypd; but when examination
time came and they asked him
questions obnoxious to the re.
liglon of the Nonconformists, he
organized a boycott among tht
other boys, all oil whom refused
to answer the questions and fore
ed the examiners to change the
form ofinquiry. Presently he was
articled to a firm of solicitors
and was admitted, and set up
practices when he was twenty
two.
He worked at newspaper report
ing between times. and bad no
especial SUCCESS until he wa
twenty five or twenty.six, when
he led another revolt and bpcann'
known all over Wales. A quarry
man in Llanfrothan. who was a
Dissenter, ASKED, just before b.
dipd, to be buried beside h i
daughter, who lay in the churct
bnrial.place. Disspnters had beer
denied bu rial 10 church grounds
but an acthad been passed which
compelled church authorities to
give such burial if desired. 4
JEALOUS NoncOnformist served no
tice on the vicar OF the church un
der this act, demanding the quar-
ryman should be buried by HI,
daughter, THIS angered the vicn
and he buried the man in churcl
ground-but in that portion re
eerved for outcasts, suicides and
the unknown dead. there wa
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1912-12-19
wilson listing taxes in cove creek
township 30 90. MlB blackburn

wilson listing taxes in cove creek
township 80 90. MlB blackburn
window shades and member oif-
nance committee, 6 Is; Jesse Rob
bins keeping jail. holding court,
etc. 46 90: @ " caudell making
poll box for shawneehaw town.
ship 1 90; M A Teague hauling
election supplies so; W W BASS ia
king Ed Justice to Asylum % so
J W Bryan keeping and cleaning
Jail 2 O5; e R Eggprs summoning
election officers 9 90; ssllie brown
burial expenses for state pension
er 20 90; Lewis Trivett lumber
for bridge 6 81: R C rivers, pub
l.shing notice OF. railroad elec-
ton - 90; Fin shore lumber for
bridge. 4 "a; DR.. w.P Jacocka, ex.
ppnses incurred in hook worm
campaign in watauga county,
167. 90: G "A bryan index work for
county ID 90; JIM Johnson half
fees in hartley casey 90; Thomas
Hayes state vs Troy banner l 80.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1912-12-19
The Great .Aaisepac Pain Relsoer
for MAN and BEAST.
MEXICAN


Che Best Emergency Remedy t6s
Farmers, Stock k-raisers and Housekon
use. Speedily releoes Spaotas Ssois-
ney, 41arness Sores and Galh Shoe
Boil, Strains and Lameness In Hosses:
Caked Udde, and Sore Teats h Caitls
and ailments of Poultry.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1912-12-19
SAFE AND SURE.

Being made Of oils it soaks down
straight to the bone, banishes pain
and saves suffering. Only oil lini-
ments can soak through muscle and
tissue Alcohol iniments evapcrats
before they can be absorbed by the
flesh besides they are dangerous
when used near a FIRE or lamp.
Mexican Mustang Liniment will not
burn even though lighted match
be applied. Mexican MuAang Lin
iment is THE SAFE as well as the
SURE-TO-CURE remedy.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1912-12-19

fkEE s:.i<t- -P~..sf 9 lss..~ LewHs
ksai,sds q SLowasA q - Sansa AAsaAfsaS&
Ecesy bresef ksoo neab -
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1912-12-19
COMMENDED BY A FARMER.

GRKzSsBoRn. Ca
Az long ago 40 ! can remember I have
known Of Mustang L1nament. al-
ways keepitin my house and If any Of GsJ
family get injured In amy way. such a
sprains, cuts, bruises, and. intact, iin1naay
accidents that happen alwayssse Nos
tang Liniment. On my horses andrsoex
never think Of using azything esse- st =
far cheaper than doctors' bills Iecn,-
mend it to ell farmers; it will kecp thcif
families and also their horsca and stock
In condition. Very truly youvA
I'D. ANDREWS. hrmer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
ORGANIZING WESTERN
BASERALI LIE


c. L. Oliver, editor Of the Inter
mountain Fruit Journal and one of the
pioneer boosters of the state, will ar
rive in this city Monday for the pur-
pose of starting the work Of organiz-
ing the Western Slope baseball
league which will include the towns
of Grand Junction, Delta, Montrose,
Telluride, Ouray, Gleenwood, Rifle,
Palisade and Fruita.
Mr.. Oliver will on Monday with
draw from the race for the position Of
municipal director of publicity and
secretary of the chamber of commerce
according to word received in. this city
yesterday.-Grand Junction News.
C. L. Oliver is nephew of A. DIV
er, proprietor and publisher Of the
Alamosa Independent Journal and also
of ROLAND Oliver, formerly manager
Of the Pennington Fruit Growers as
sociation. He was formerly editor
and proprietor Of the Paonia Booster.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
TO INSPECT VICTORIA LANDS

SAN FRANCISCO, April 3.-About
two hundred farmers, mostly from,
California and other states on the
Pacific coast, sailed from this port
today on the steamship Tahiti fof
Australia, to make thorough in
spection of the available irrigation
lands of Victoria. The excursionists
are In charge of Mr.. William Catte-
mach, member Of the irrigation com
mission of Victoria, who came to the
United States a few months ago, 10
promote the trade relations between
Victoria, the United States and Can
ada and to induce competent agri-
culturists to settle upon the reclaim
ed and irrigated lands Of Victoria
According to his statement there are
in Victoria about 100000 acres Of
land which can be reclaimed for agri-
cultural purposes and Of these 10000
acres are already under irrigation.
The climatic conditions are almost
the same as those of lower California
and the land is said to be especially
well suited for the raising of fruit
and vegetables and FOR dairying.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
MANY ARE
CALLED BUT
FEW CHOSEN
Western Press.

Western Press.
DENVER, April 2.-The following
is nutshell result of yesterdays eiec-
tions:
In Kansas City, Mo.--Jost (Dem J
is victor over Mayor Brown by 5000.
In MISUNDERSTANDING (Rep.) is
victor over Seidel (Soe.) by $4,000.
Democratic treasurer and comptroller
elected.
Chicago-Eighteen Harrison Demo-
Gratis are elected as aldermen, Sulli-
van loses his own ward. This pres
ages a Champ Clark victory at T-es-
days primaries.
Missouri-Thirteen towns, eNciu-
sive Of Kansas City and st. Joseph,
choose Democratic officials. Six name
Republicans and seven are nonparti-
san. In st. Joseph Pfeiller (Rep.J
was elected mayor by 1857 majority.
In Superior, Wis, Donkel was elect-
ed mayor on commission form of
government ballot.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
Almost a Miracle.

One of the most startling change
ever seen in any man, according to "
b. Holsclaw, Clarendon, Tex, was ef.
fected years ago in his brother. "H,
had such dreadful cough" he writes
"that all our family thought he wa,
going into consumption, but he begar
to use DIR. Kings New Discovery, ans
was completely cured by ten bottles
Now he is sound and well and weigh,
2lS pounds. For many years our fam
lily has used this wonderful remedy
for coughs and colds with excellent
results" It's quick, safe, reliable anc
guaranteed. Price so cents and 81
Trial bottle free at all druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES.

The Democratic primaries that were
held last night proved to be very
tame affair, except in precinct 10
where the gangs interests were
threatened. In that precinct Barney
Haughey, who is called progressive,
had announced himself as a candidate,
and as the Durango Democrats were
afraid of anything that looks like n
progressive, the alarm bell was sound
ed and the machine rallied to defeat
him. The leaders sent their couriers
out and after much whispering and
much scurrying about thirty-two vo-
ters were rushed to the polls. The re-
suit showed how strong and compact
the machine is for out Of the thirty
two votes that were mustered Haugh-
ey only got seven. The vote was
unanimous for the rest Of the slate
and Haughey says some one must
have disobeyed orders or he would
not have gotten seven votes.
In every other precinct the vote
was light. On the north side only
seventeen votes we're polled, and other
precincts in proportion. AS Is is
the only precinct in which a progress
sive contested the machine and as he
only received % per cent of the vote
it is safe to assume that this is the
actual percentage of progressives in
the party. The leaders have agreed
on the sixteen delegates that will be
sent to Colorado Springs, but none OF
them seem to know what will be re-
quired Of them when they get there,
They have not yet received their or
ders from Bob Speer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
READY FOR COUNTY CONvEN
TON.

Delegates to the Democratic coun-
ty convention were selected last night
as follows:
Prencint One-John Wilmer, Will
Hart, W. o. Jemison, Neil Porsch,
James Bannett, Mrs. George McGreg
or and Miss Anna Hurley.
Precinct Nine-George Goodman,
Richard McCloud, Henry Garbanati,
Chas. Stilwell, Thomas Trujillo and
Peter Phillips.
Precinct Twelve---A. i. Hood, F. H
Rivers, w. H. Wickline, w. j. Ire
dale and James ]. German.
Precinct Thirteen-Henry Zumbush
George E. Smack, Sam Wall and Jas
A. Rulliasu. ~ ~
Precinct Fourteen-B. B. Russell
Fl. F. Gillespie, George Weaver, P. F
Cummins, C. A. Lennon, f. O'Dris.
coll, H. r. Scouton and NJ. P. Bren,
nan.
Precinct Fifteen--J. d. Adams
George Gilbert, Jack Couch, Tom Ow.
en-, Ernest Wetter and Tom Edwards
Precinct eventeen--Henry Red.
man, Reese McCloskey, Phil Parkin
son, Thomas Smith, P. G. Ellis ant
John Gilbert.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
A PLEASANT TRIP.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. II. Lantz returned
last evening from an extended trip
east, the former having visited botll
west and east, since leaving Durango
Mr.. Lantz spent several weeks in Cal
ifornia, at Los Angeles, San Fran
cisco and different points on the coast.
Returning to Salt Lake City Mr.;
Lantz met his wife and together theT
took. in the attrartions Of the town.
From Salt Lake they went east and
visited relatives in Kansas City, Mo,
Kansas City, Kas., Lawrence and Eu-
dora, Kas. In the two latter places
Mr.. Lantz met his sisters whom he
had not seen for the past thirty-seven
years. 1t is needless to state that all
noticed that the others had changed
somewhat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lantz brought back
their nephew, Eugene Artman, with
them. He says he is going to learn
to be a cowboy and farmer and a
few other things that he has time to
take up while he is in Colorado. The
three left via the Southern this morn
ing for their home at Content.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
TO EXTEND
AUTHORITY
Interstate and Foreign
Commerce Committee
in Favor of InCreaS-
ing Authority

Western Press.
WASHINGTON, d. c., April a.
The house interstate and foreign
commerce committee has reported IA
vorably bill to amend the law Civ
ing the interstate commerce commits
sion authority over express compa-
MES. Provision would be made for a
rate on ones charges, varying ac-
cording to the distance n package is
carried from the point Of its origin.
A close working arrangement also
will be provided between the express
companies and the rural free delivery
system of the postoffice department.
The bill would govern the transpor-
tation of packages not exceeding elev-
en- pounds in weight and with a valu-
alton of $50 or less. No allowance
would be made for the expense Of
transfer from one express company to
another.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
FLOODS
WORK RUIN
Flood Situation Growing
Worse Daily in East
and Middle West

Western Press.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, April with
water pouring over the lowlands
through half & dozen gaps in the pri-
yate leyces south OF Cairo, and wash
ing away the main embankment ut
several points, the flood situation
along the Mississippi river this morn
ing is extremely grave.
1t is officially predicted that the
stage at Memphis will reach forty
five feet. Yesterday forty-four feet
was forecasted as the probable maxi
mum, but today the prediction was
revised. This morning the gauge
showed 42.6 feet, rise of three
tenths Of a foot since 7 o'clock last
night. The government officials are
still optimistic and claim that they
will hold the river within its bounds.
So far all the main levees are intact
although several points are regarded
as dangerous.
The flooded area in the northern
section Of the city is rapidly increas-
ing. 1t is estimated that 500 or more
families have been driven from their
homes and practically every industry
in that district has suspended opera
tions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
SEVEN Teen
KILLED BY
A NEGRESS

Western Press.
LAFALETTE, La, April 2.-Act-
ing on her own amazing confession
that she had killed seventeen persons
with her own hands, and directed the
killing of as many more, so that she
might gain Immortality by sacrificing
human life, the grand jury this after
noon will return an Indictment against
Clementine Barnabet, a mulatto.
For weeks past the authorities in
southwest Louisiana and southeast
Texas have been completely baffled
by murders of the most brutal de-
scription. Whole families would be
slain in their homes, the assailants
invariably using axes and apparently
always making the slaughter bloody
orgy. No fewer than thirty-five ne
groes had been murdered in this man
ncr.
Clementine arnabet was suspected
of having been implicated in the most
recent killing and she now confesses
that she is head Of cult known as
"Church of the Sacrifice" composed
of negro religious fanatics who be-
lieve that by taking human life alone
they can reach eternity. The cult
had no regard for law.
ave were not afraid Of being ar
rested" said the negress, because !
carried voodoo, which protected us
from all punishment"
From the woman's story it is ap-
parent there was never any motive
but fanaticism behind the murders.
The homes Of the victims were seldom
robbed and many Of the victims were
not known personally to the assail-
ants. AS many women belonged 10
the cult as men and they shared equal
ly with tho men in the sacrifice Of hu-
man life. It is regarded as significant
that most Of the murders were COM
mitted on Sunday night, presumably
after the negroes had worked them
selves up to religious frenzy In their
meetings.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
BIG COMPANY TAKES
OVER CREEDE MINES


The Creede Mines company has
been incorporated under the laws of
Wyoming. with capital stock of ST.
100000 for the purpose of taking over
a number of valuable mining prop
critics at Creede. The company will
be operated as 4 holding company.
This is the largest merger ever
made in the history of the Creede
camp and it will make it possible to
handle all of the ores of the various
properties held through one mill and
much lower cost than in years past,
The company expects to inaugurate
a system of electric or gasoline haui-
age in order to reduce the cost of
carrying the ore from the mine to the
mill. New Parkinson furnaces will
be installed under the present boilers.
A compressor has already been in
stalled at the cszhpanys' plant and
a pipe line about three miles long
has been laid for the purpose of fur
nishing compressei air to the mines.
The officers Of the new company
are; w. H. Bryant, president; A, j.
Lawton. vice president; S. W. Eek
man, secretary, 4nd l.. B. Brown,
treasurer.
The directors afe: OF Denver, A.
Il. Humphreys, Ii B. Brown, R. F.
Tobin, W. H. Bryant, and C. F. Clay;
of Creole, S. B. Collins and A. NJ.
Collins; A. J. Lawson of Colorado
Springs and Franz E. Wheeler Of
Plattesville,-Denvef Republican.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
THE X. OF P. SMOKER.

The local organization of the
Knights of Pythias held initiation GER
emonies last evening, comforting the
rank of esquire on the following: Day
ton Warner, o. X. Hart, Thomas Lew.
is, Oren Frary, Byron Eddy, Charles
Miles, Lodi Miles, A. H. George, Fred
Crooks and A. Mearns.
There was very large attendance
of local members in addition to a
party of seven members of Bonita
lodge No. s, from Pennington, who
assisted in the initiation. The visiting
Knights were James A. Pierce, S. p.
Rice, II. r., Elliott, George Doak, Geo.
N. Greene, e. b. Holmes and N. T.
Bowman.
After the lodge ceremonies were
concluded, the smoker waxed fast and
furious. AS one of the members said
they kept things pretty much up in
the air all evening, in order for tho
clouds 20 hide their grief that the
ladies were not present.
1t has been rumored that the smok-
er did not break up till morning. Be
that as 1t may the visiting Knights
said they had the time Of their lives
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04

C. L. Parsons, secretary and treas
urer of the c. II. Ward Drug Co., Pas.
adena, Cal, writes: 1--WE have sold
and recommended Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound for years. We be-
lieve it to be one Of the most efficient
expectorants on the market. Contain
ing no opiates or narcotics it can b.
given freely to children. Enough Of
this remedy can be taken to relieve q
cold as it has no nauseating results
and does not interfere with digestion"
For sale by all druggists.