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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1914-01-08
4 Letter Of Interest from Nj, n. 4, Da.
IIs, Of Sands, r. I'd.

US. II Sands, R. I'd.
EDITOR WATAUGA DEMOCRAT: |
am writing you to tender my
thanks for your favor in assist
ing me in my search for the North
Carolina Lieutenant who 80 gen.
erously assisted:the wounded Fed
eral soldier (J. L: Balsley) upon
the battle field of Gettysburg on
July 1, 1868.
It is with much pleasure that l
announce to you that we have
been emmently successful, and
not the. least OF the pleasure
comes from the fact thatthe man
who performed this noble actwas
one of our own county men, and
q member of our Confederate
Camp, lCamp Nimrod Triplett.)
When we asked you to help us
locate the man, it was more than
we dared to hope, to find him so
near home, but l am in receipt OF
communications from Mr.. Balls.
ley in answer to my statements
OF the oft-repeated statements
remembered by Mrs. Hannah
Brown, widow OF the late ]. Mil
ton Brown, having heard herhus-
band relate, in which Mr.. Balls
ley says: Tam fully satisfied
that Mr.. Brown is the man." So
it is. with pleasure that l an
nounce to- his old friends and
comrades that the late ]. Milton
Brown, of Blowing Rock, is the
Lieutenant for whom we have
been hunting. All who had the
pleasure of his acquaintance will
not wonder at his deeds of mer-
cy, for it was very characteristic
OF the man:
The following clipping from the
Connellsville (Pa.,) Daily News
gives some Of the details Of the
conversation on the field of bat
tie:
Zone of.the main objects of. R.
Balsley's trip to Gettysburg last
July, to attend the exercises in
connection with the Fiftieth an
niversary of the greatbattle, was
to locate, if possible, tbs Confed-
crate lieutenant from North Caro-
lima who befriended him after he
was injured in the first days figh-
ting. Mr.. Balsley's efforts were
successful, US the contents Of a
letter mailed by H. A. Davis, OF
Sands, N. c., to Mr.. Balsley un-
der the date OF December 8 will
indicate.
"Mr!:Balsley met Mr.. Davis at
the battlefield and they discuss
ed the Incident, Upon returning
home Mr.. Davis inserted a short
statement of the facts in his coun-
ty papers. In a short time the
widow OF the late j. M. Brown, OF
Blowing Rock, N. c., sent Mr.. d.
Wis word that she recognized ev-
cry detail in, the statement, ascor-
responding with that she had Oft
en- heard her husband relate, with
one exception. She does not rec
ollect anything concerning anex-
ira blanket, but the water Incl
dent and the conversation, espec:
tally about the desertion OF the
flag, Mrs. Brown remembred. ..
This incident about the flag,
wrote Mr.. Davis, ''is all convinc.
ing. There was nothing in the ar
ticle published concerning any
conversation between you.'",
"Brown was a lieutenant in the
S7th North Carolina troops. He
was a member ef Camp Nimrod
Triplett, No. 1878, until his death
five years ago. Mr.. Davis and
Mr.. Brown were lifelong friends
and acquaintances.
''On the first day ofJuly, 1868
while trying to secure the flag o.
his regiment, that had dropped
from the Hands of a smitten com
rade, Mr., Balsley was stricken
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
STERLING Is PLACED
In WRONG ATTITUDE
Senator Reported as Ridiculing Uncle
Sans Seed Policy. Says He
Was Misquoted.

Attention has been called to the re-
port OF the proceedings of the Ohio
Society on Monday evening last, and the
statements attributed TO Senator Sterling,
of South Dakota, on that occasion. The
headlines of the ''write-up" would in
dicate that the Senator had made light
OF Uncle Sam as a teacher. and are in
this respect altogether misleading In
the account of the proceedings. Senator
Sterling is quoted as saying:
1T is a species of gross paternalism
70. the national government to send
seeds to our farmers and tell them what
to do with them and how to do il, and
to be sending out literature by the tons
10 our wives telling them how TO cook"
The Senator denies using any such
language. He said nothing whatever in
criticism of the policy OF the government
in sending out seeds or farmers bull
lCtins. He has never objected to this
practice. but on the contrary has al
ways been. and is now, Of the belief
that the bulletins sent out by the Depart
mCnt Of Agriculture are Of great bene-
fit TO the farmers and housewives.
The only crit. ism made referred to
the policy which permits the AGricul-
tCral Department to take the initiative
in farm demonstration and home econo-
mics work instead of leaving the initia-
tive with the States themselves or the
agricultural colleges of the States. 1t
being a meeting Of a State society. the
Senator thought it proper to call atten-
tion to the benefits to the State and to
the nation arising out of State pride and
State self-reliance, and suggested the
had results which might flow from the
of a policy that would dis
such pride and self-reliance on
the part Of the people of the State.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
DISTRICT ALLEY BILL
DECLARED TOO BROAD
Herbert ]. Browne Tells House Com
mittee that Specific Legislation
Should Be Required.
SUBMITS COUNTER MEASURE

The House District Committee yester-
day listened to adverse views on the bill
drafted by the committee Of fifty. on the
alley residence Of Washington. Herbert
]. Browne. who assisted Representative
Henry George in the assessment and tax
alton Investigation two years ago. ap-
peared for the Tax Reform Association.
criticIsing the bill on the ground that IL
Is too general in its terms. He submitted
la counter measure with a request that
the committee consider II.
William II. Baldwin and jackson II.
Ralston spoke in favor OF the measure.
The bill is entirely too general In its
terms" said Mr.. Browne. Specific
legislation should be required. This bill
proposes to give the Commissioners
blanket authority to open up minor
streets and Congress heretofore has held
n firm hand in such matter. insisting on
a specific program relating TO the opening
of streets.
Minor streets might be as bad as
the alleys. The width OF a street has
nothing to do with sanitary conditions.
It's the people in the houses. Put family
accustomed to squalid conditions in the
finest homo in Washington and that home
soon would become squalid-
Those OF you who have visited semi
tropical countries know that in many
cities the streets are less than thirty
feet in width and yet the houses are
sanitary. well ventilated. and pleasant
to live in. The trouble with Washington
alleys lies inside the houses, not outside.
You will find places where six Ut seven
colored persons are sleeping in one room.
for instance
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
MOOSE DECLARE WAR
AGAINST M'DERMOTT
Representative Clyde Kelly. Progress
sives' Spokesman. in Fight to
Expel Illinois Member.

Resolutions Of censure will not satisfy
the Progressives in Congress as sum
cient punishment for Representative Nc
Dermott. of Illinois. whose conduct as
a member OF the House is warmly con.
demned by the report OF the committee
which investigated the MuIhall charges
and in turn again condemned by the sub
committee OF the House Judiciary Com
mittee. which reviewed the report.
Representative Kelly. OF Pennsylvania,
who will lead a fight against a simple
censure promises that the Progressives
will stand solidly for expulsion as the
only fitting punishment for Mr.. McDer-
motifs alleged wavering from the path
OF rectitude. Mr.. Kelly Yesterday said
Every Progressive will line up in
favor OF a substitute resolution to oust
McDermott. This committee report is
the most fragrant sore OF a whitewash.
Two committees have sustained charges
of misconduct on the part of McDermott
and the House ought not to permit such
a man 10 remain in the Congress who
has been guilty OF the offenses related
of the Illinois member"
The full committee Of the Judiciary
Committee is expected to adopt the sub
report Friday and make
recommendations for a resolution CEN
suring McDermott.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
POLICE FIND MISSING
GIRL In RENTED ROOM
They Can Take Me Home, but
Won't Stay" Declares Miss
Myrtle Buchanan.

Missing from her home, 35OS T street
northwest since last Friday morning,
Miss Myrtle Buchanan. Business High
School girl. was found yesterday aft
ernoon by Police Sergeants Walter +.
Emerson and J. Z. Wilson, at sq7 ii
street northwest. where he had rented
a room. She denied her identity until
told her mother was coming to police
headquarters TO see her.
Il am not going home unless they take
me by force, and l am not going back to
school, she said to the police. They
may make me go back home now. but
won't stay there. II l can't get away.
I'll kill myself" she said.
The girl was taken to her home.
According to the police. Miss Buchanan
threw her clothes out of her bedroom
window Thursday night. and left Friday
morning with the intention TO going to
school. According to Sergeant Emerson.
she sold her books for 81 and with the
money paid her room rent
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
SEEK TO FORCE WOODS OUT.
Republicans Accue Iowan of Lack
of Gcneralship.

Internal dissension in the executive
committee OF the Republican Congress
sional Committee has resulted In de-
mand for the resignation OF Frank p.
Woods. of Iowa, chairman Of the execu-
tive committee. II was learned yesterday.
Woods. 1t is claimed by certain members
OF the committee. has refused consistently
to enter into aggressive pre-primary cam
psigns.
The Iowa campaign was cited as an
instance OF Woods lack Of generalship.
II was pointed out that subscriptions
totaling 5000 were expended in Iowa
through other members OF the committee
and not through Woods. donaters refus-
ing TO allow him to handle the money.
Representative Kahn. of California. who
Is a vice president OF the executive COM
nittee, IT is understood. probably will be
appointed chairman in the event that
Woods resigns.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
PRAISE FOR DISTRICTS FRIENDS
Minnesota Avenue Association Com
mcnds senate Committee.

The Senate District Committee came
in for much praise at a meeting OF the
Minnesota Avenue Improvement Associa-
tion, Monday night, and it was decided
that letters be sent TO the members Of
The committee commencing that body's
Endorsement of the present taxation sys-
tenn in the District and expressing graft
tude for the addition TO the District ap-
preparation bill OF several badly needed
items.
The following standing committees were
announced:
Railroads.&c. George c. Havenner,
chairman; James J. Britt. and DR.. Upton
6 lIowser. Schools-Dr. George NJ. Cum
mings, and Lloyd W. Biddle. Sewers.
water and lights-William Scantlebury,
jr., chairman. ana Aubrey c. johnson.
Fire and poiice-Dr Upton s. Howser,
chairman, and William H Doreil Streets
and sidewalks-R. L. Padgett, chairman:
E. F. Wood. and NJ. E. Hammer. Press
w. w. Tolson, and Albert B. Havenner.
Parks and parking-Arthur Smell, ard
Irving c. Thompson. Public health
Charles F. Linger, Lloyd W. Biddle, and
DR.. George c. Havenner Membership
James ]. Britt, E. o. Linger, and George
Maier
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
Quick
Cure
for Piles
Trial Package Absolutely Free--Will
You Spend a Postcard for It?

II you are a sufferer from piles, instant
relief Is yours for the asking. and a
speedy, permanent cure will follow.
The Pyramid Drug Co, III Pyramid
Bldg, Marshall, Mich. will send you
free. in a plain wrapper. a trial package
of Pyramid Pile Remedy. the wonderful.
sure, and certain cure for the tortures
OF this dread disease. Thousands have
already taken advantage OF this offer.
thousands know for the first time in
years what II is to be free from the
pains. the itching. the awful agony of
piles.
Pyramid Pile Remedy relieves the pain
and itching Immediately. The infamma-
ton goes down. the swelling is reduced
and soon the disease Is gone absolutely.
No matter how desperate you think
your case is, write in today for the free
trial treatment. Then. when you have
used IL in the privacy OF your own home
and found out for yourself how efficacious
II Is. you can get the full-size package at
any drug store for 81 cents. Every day
you suffer after reading this notice you
suffer needlessly. Simply fill out free
coupon and mail today.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
CONVENTION FUND SUBSCRIBED.

Al a meeting of the Master House
Painters and Decorators Association held
last night il the Corcoran Building. II
was reported that the fund necessary to
entertain the convention Of the Interna-
tional Association OF Master House
Painters and Decorators to be held here
next February, was oversubscribed by
the local master painters and decorators,
the dealers. and the Chamber of Com
merce.
The president of the local association is
George II. Markwsrd: vice president. ii.
c. Holthe-. and secretary. W. +. An
drews.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
CAPITAL BOY H0N0RED.

Francis Everett Gray, son OF Frank d.
Gray. 1SO2 Second street northwest, has
been awarded one OF the highest honors
which can be secured by members Of the
freshman class at oberiin College. His
name appears IN the list OF honor schol-
ars which the college published yesterday.
This bulletin. known as the Freshman
Honor List, includes the names OF the
10 per cent Of the entering class WHO have
made the best record in scholarship Only
those students are considered who are
taking not less than fifteen full hours OF
curriculum work.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
ST. LOUIS GETS BALLOON RACE.

New York. March 1s.-President Allan
R. Hawley. of the Aero Club of America,
announced today that the elimination
balloon race to pick three representa-
tives of the United States in the inter-
national event. will be held IN st. Louis.
that city having guaranteed 5000 in
prizes.
The winners of the first three prizes
will represent this country. Portland.
Oreg., and Oakland. Cal. had also bid
for the national race.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
VETERAN FALLS TO DEATH.

John Bower. sixty-fVc years old. ar
inmate of Soldiers Home. was killed in
stantly early yesterday morning when he
fell down a flight OF stairs in the Gran,
building at the institution. Bower. ac,
cording to Coroner Nevitt suffered from
insomnia. and while walking about short
ly before o'clock lost his balance. His
skull was fractured and his neck and
right hip broken. The coroner issued a
certificate of accidental death.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
PARENT-TEACHERS MEETING.

The program given at a joint meeting
CT the Parent-Teachers' Association, of
tine fourth division. Of the public schools,
held Tuesday night "a the Thomas school,
was as follows: Piano solo, Franklin
Jsckson; reading, Mrs SaSah Morrison
Smith; violin solo. Miss Elsie Raner; ad-
dress, DR.. W. S. Small; vocal solo, Miss
Ida ONeill; reading, Fred E. Barber.
vocal SOLO, Mrs. De Haas; solo. MI
Eisenberg; address. Prot. Ruediger. W.
B. Patterson presided.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
WANT CIVIL SERVICE EXTENDED

The expansion of civil service laws to
include all postmasters. collectors OF Gus
toms and other Federal officers was
urged upon President Wilson yesterday
by committee from the National Civil
Service Reform League. composed Of
Richard II. Dana, of Boston, president
of the league; r. w. Belcher. Of New
York, and r. ID. jerks, of Philadelphia,
chairman of the executive committee
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
FOR TERMS FOR COURT CLERKS

In order to have a supervisory control
over clerks of Federal courts, Attorney
General McReynolds yesterday said that
he would ask Congress 20 enact legisla-
tion providing for the appointment OF
Federal Court clerks to terms" OF Of
fee He explained that by terms" was
meant a certain period of time. He be-
lieves the present system of Judges ap-
pointing court clerks Is not in accord
with modern methods and does not tend
to encourage the highest efficiency.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
AMMONIA FUMES KILL MAN.

Cleveland, Ohio. March 1S-One man
was killed and two others hurt. one
probably fatally. when compressor
head blew of al engine in ;he AMMONIA
ice machine room of the Cleveland Brew
ing Company's plant today. partially
wrecking the building md filling 1t with
deadly fumes.
James d. Bowman, fifty-five. chief en-
Sineer at the plant was sufocated.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
TO PROBE OFFICERS CASE,

Secretary OF War Garrison yesterday
ordered an investigation of the case OF
Capt. ]. II. Griffiths, U. s. A., stationed
at Seattle, Wash. and recently arrested
on q charge OF embezzlement. Can't
Grifiths is alleged to be 5000 short in
his accounts. 1t is probable that a court
martial will be ordered as result Of the
investigation.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
PRINCE BEGINS WORK APRIL l
New Collector of Take. Is Native
of Texas.

Ben L. Prince. new collector OF Taxes
appointed yesterday to succeed c. C.
Rogers, will take up his duties April l
Mr.. Prince. who for the last seven
years has been secretary to Represen-
tative Rufus Hardy. of Texas. is thirty
one years old, and a native of Corsi-
cana, Tex. His recommendation for
the appointment is thought TO have
come from Postmaster General Burle
son.
Mr.. Rogers. who is a director of the
District National Bank. a member of
the Chamber of Commerce. and one OF
the organizers OF the North Capitol
Savings Bank, said yesterday that
after April l he will enter the real
estate and brokerage business.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
BREAK SCHOOL GROUND TODAY.
Exercises 10 BE Held on site. of
New Central High.

Emory M. Wilson. principal Of Central
High School. will break the first ground
marking the beginning of construction
on the new central high building. The
entire student body of Loo. will as
semble and the regular chapel exercises
usually held at old Central High School
will be converted into "groundbreaking
exercises for the new 81. 500 900 building.
which the contractors agree to have
ready for occupancy in two years.
After Bible reading and prayer. all
VIII Join in singing Onward Christian
Soldiers" followed by Here's to Old
Central to which Miss C. W. Orr has
added two verses dedicated to the new
central After the exercises the seniors
VIII lead the march back to the old
building.
The Board OF Commissioners, leading
school officials and prominent business
men have been invited to attend.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
TRUST RETAINED
ADMIRAL BOWLES
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

OF light on the lobby that was working
at that time.
In reply to De Knights offer to lobby
against Section III OF the bill for 1900
cash and 1900 to be paid IL he won
the fight. Bowles replied:
Il have wired you today as follows:
I accept your proposition Of March ls
shall be glad to have you assist In
attempting to have Section ii eliminated
from House bill No. 1859. known as the
Panama Canal bill II you will send me
your bill for retainer II will be paid
promptly and your offer for contingent
fee is confirmed.
A receipt for 1900 from De knight
followed.
On March % De knight wrote Bowles:
81 have put myself in touch with Rep
rcsentative Knowland, who will be the
chief opponent OF the bill in the House.
know Mr.. Knowland and will cooper
ate with him to the fullest extent"
Mr.. Knowland, the member referred to
in this letter, now is leading the night
in the House against the repeal OF the
tolls exemption clause.
On July 81 De knight wrote Bowles:
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
endeavored to get the two Senators from
Virginia to vote in favor Of the South
ern Pacific item. but were told they
could not do so In face Of the Democratic
platform.
Railroad Issued Documents.
II am enclosing herewith two docu-
ments. which are being sent out by the
Southern Pacific interests, both of which
understand. were written by Mr..
Schwerin The one entitled THE Rail-
roads and the Panama Canal as mailed
from Chicago in envelopes addressed in
Mr. Schwerin's Office in this city, the
articles then being placed in the envel-
opes here and forwarded TO Chicago for
mailing SO as to appear as though they
had been mailed from that city by the
Railroad Age Gazette. OF course / wish
you TO treat this as confidential
On August De knight made this re-
port to his employer:
Soon after my letter of the 3lst ult.
the President (Tafp sent for Representa-
tive Knowland and others in accord with
him and they had a conference with
the President Secretary Of War Stim-.
son was present ! understand that
Root was the one who prompted
to ask for delay and is against
for free tolls. and IL the bill goes through
il will perhaps serve to embarass Root
with the people.
The provision that the Southern Pa
cific people are interested in will per-
haps be rejected in the open Senate"
De knight Before Committee.
De Knight yesterday appeared before
the committee for the first time since he
left the stand last Thursday and went
TO a hospital.
When he was called to the stand. his
attorney. Henry Z. Davis. told the COM
mittee that the resolution under which
the body is working did not give ii
authority to uncover DE knights conduct
about the Capitol. Davis argued that
many things which the committee is
anxious to find out about were done in
with legislation that is not
now pending. The resolution under which
the lobby. investigation is being pursued.
he said, only gave the committee au
thority TO probe current matters. Chair |
man Overman said he would give Mr.. |
Davis an opportunity TO present an argu- !
nent on this phase OF the case next
week.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
SONS OF ST. GEORGE CELEBRATE

More than 800 persons attended the
twentieth annual hail Of Columbia Lodge
No. 397. Order Sons Of St George, at old
Masonic Temple, last night. The affair
was one of the most successful in the
history of the organization
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Great Object
Lessons.

The noble dome OF the Capt.
tol Building and the lofty
Washington Monument stand
as an inspiration for the Wis
itor who comes to the nation
Capital; they rise like giants
among the other massive
buildings OF Washington. The
Congressional Library is a
silent but potent reminder to
all who look upon its gilded
dome and beautiful construc-
ton OF the best men and high
est thought OF the world.
But above and beyond all
material things rises the high
character OF the Father of His
Country and those who have
made sacrifices to aid in build
ing the republic upon sure
foundations. Character and
example are the great object
lessons for the growing gen
Grafton.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
s250,000 FIRE IN TUSCALOOSA

Tuscaloosa. Ala, March s.-Fire bs,,
today destroyed four buildings in IN,
center OF the business district with !
loss of s25e00o.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19

Exclusive OF the United Kingdom. the
area of the British Empire Is ll.2H.ooo
square miles. In the last twenty years
its population increased from 07, 900 to
81, $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19
DIED.

BUCKLER-On Tuesday. March II. 1915.
at p. m, at his residence. 10e3 b
street southeast, after a short Illness.
HOWARD CRESTON BCCKLER, be-
loved son OF c. Howard and the late
Mary J. Buckler. in his seventeenth
year.
Funeral from Trinity VI. E. Church.
Fifth and c streets southeast, Friday.
March Goth, at 2:30 p. m. Relatives and
friends invited. lnterment in Congress
sional Cemetery.
STOKES-S Suddenly. on Tuesday, March
Il. 1914. JOHN W. STOKES.
Services Thursday, March 10. at p. m,
at Gawler's Chapel, 1870 Pennsylvania
avenue. Bureau of Internal Revenue,
La Fayette Lodge, No 10. F. A. A. NJ,
and other organizations, and friends
are respectfully invited. 1nterment in
Philadelphia, on Saturday.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19

Only One "BROMO QUININE~
10 get the genuine call for full name. LAXATIVE
EROM0 QlININE. Look for Signature Of Z W.
GROVE. Ourss Q Cold in One Ds,. -
The Washington herald., 1914-03-19

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL,
MEETING Of the stockholders Of the First National
Fire Insurance Company Of the United States viii
be held in the sersra Offices Of the COMPANY South.
ern Building. Washington. ID. c. en- the sth day
Of APRIL. 1914. at O'Clock p m. for the purposs
Of voting On a proposed increase Of the authorized
capital stock Of said company from 81 600 gO % 10
81 omW
Geo. W. Atkinson. Eadrdgs z. Jordan
Fred 7. Dubois Clarence A kruuse
F. s. Dudley, John Mckee
Robert n Harper, Iohn Lewis Smith
5. j. johnson. VIM Frank Thysor
Robert Tutte. Richard Wightnan
Bsstor r. Walters. Robert J. wynns
Bates Warren.
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