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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1914-09-24

the mountain people will have
their fun and we had to laugh
with them. a. /
{ In the Happy Valley is the
Patterson School, the splendid
farm and home Of the late Hon.
Samuel L. Patterson, late. State
Commissioner off, Agriculture,
who bequeathed the property to-
the Episcopal Missionary dis
trict at Asheville for that pur-
pose-to take in a mountain boy
with only the ragged suit he may
stand in, and give him q full
chance to earn a good education.
his food and lodging, his books
and clothing; that will, from the
start, make him a self.support-
ing individual, able by the work
OF his hands to noirish and de-
velop himself. The Patterson
School is doing this. But there
are many bright, ambitious
boys now thirstingfor knowledge
and knocking at the doors OF
this school, and cannot gain ad-
mittance for the reason heschool
which is supported by voluntary
contributions, has not the means
to employ more teachers and
give them the accommodation.
What an opportunity for the
philanthropist! What a chance
to give q rough diamond a pol
ished beautiful educational act.
ting! Who will hear the plain.
tive call of the little mountain
boy, who has brought his empty
cup to the fountain? Will you
send him empty away? By aid
ing this school it is dealing in
futures" that will pay a hand
some dividend in this life, and
the life to come.
If you could see the bright,
CHEEKY, happy youth here now,
and with what a determination
they pursue their studies, q n d
their farm work, it twould doyour
heart good; and openyourprais.
es for such an institution, and
your purse strings would snap
asunder, and you would say, 81
will help those bdys who want to
come and cannot got in." While
good crops are made on t n e
farm, there is not a. suthciency
to make it. self-supporting til e
} year round, and it requires quite
} a sum to pay the teachers and
> buy necessary equipment, which
cannot be taken out of the crop,
} which has to 60 to feed and
clothe the boys, feed the faculty
: and improve the farm.
Rev. Hugh A. Dobbin is the
l principal, and he is makinggood
. running the school in a sale and
3 economical way. Eleven boys an
: here who have worked through
!, the summer. By October 1st thu
Y school will have 30, with 10 day
1 pupils and this is the capacity o
the present buildings, the Pat
8 terson colonial home of a centu
: rvs service being used for clas
;, rooms, dormitory, dining hall
! faculty rooms, etc. Besides Mr.
: Dobbin, who teaches himself, the
?. faculty consists of Miss Bulal
e Dobbin, Prof. C. H. Eargle ant
'- Mr.. C. H Mast, agricult uralist
d The curriculum comprises the u
r. sual elementary and high schoo
d subjects. The school extends
u cordial welcome to those who de
s sire to visit it and see it's opera
" tions, and what great possible
10 ties lie in easy reach Of the PENN
le less mountain boys by a littl
y aid from the lovers of education
% who wish to do agood work, an
p leaves in the harts of those boy
IS a name more precious and last
v ing than riches.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1914-09-24
Mule and Steer Races

BICYCLE RACES RUNNING RACES. ETC.
These will form highly interesting features Of the Fai
program, calling for speed and endurance.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1914-09-24
= Aviator

"A monster Curss flying machine propelled by an 80 pow
engine and guided the worlds daring aviator Frank D.
Te of New York. will travel the skies at speed OF 75 miles an
hour thrilling spectators with bis amazing feats OF skill in spiral
gil notions turkey trot aud other wonders Of
AerOuautcs.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1914-09-24
Farmers. !.

All farmers cordially invited to attend the fair and EXHIBIT
OF their industry poultry live stock fruits coro
Vegetables, etc. :.:.'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
DREW AND BARRY
MORE CO-STARS

New York, May 1l.--John Drew
and his niece, Ethel Barrymore. for
the first time in their lives will be
presented as equal stars in the same
play. In twenty years Miss Barry
more and Mr. Drew have never failed
to see other acts in the plays per-
formed by each other. But as actor
and actress footlights have always
interyened between them whenever
they have been present in the same
theater Sardou's new comedy, "a
Scrap of Paper" in which they will
appear will have its first presenta
tion this evening at the Empire the
ater. Others in the cast will include
Charles Dalton, Ernest Glendenning,
Fuller Mellish, Water Soldering,
Mary Boland, Jeffreys Lewis, and
Mrs Thomas Whiffen.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
X. OF C. STATE GATHERING

Schenectady, n. Y, May H.
The State convention of the Knights
of Columbus began here today The
convention will last for three avs,
and this, the Electric City, has made
every effort to show its name Is well
besowed Novel and elaborate light
ing schemes will brilliantly illumi-
nate the entire line of the great
march, the feature of the gathering,
which will axe place this evening.
Governor Glynn will be in attend
ance, assorted by thousand men
selected from the third degree mem
bers of the several state councils, all
wearing silk hats and frock coats.
A spicial high mass will be celebrat-
cd tomorrow morning for the dele
gates, using Iayden's Imperial Mass,
which has never been sung in this
city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
ATLANTA IS IN
HANDS Of THE
SHR|NERS
THOUSANDS THRON,a THE CITY
10 ATTEND MEETING
OF THAT ORDER
Parade Will Take Five Hours to Pass
Given Point; Imperial Poten-
tate Expected Today
(By Associated Press. J

Atlanta, May 1.-THE city is in
the hands of the Shriners here for
their fortieth annual meeting of the
imperial council of that order which
extends through Friday. Thousands
are already here and more are com
ing.
William W. Irwin, of Wheeling.
w. Va, imperial potentate, is ex-
pected to arrive today. He will be
saluted with twenty-one guns.
There will be two parades tomor-
row, the first in the morning of the
Patrols and bands, the second at
night with all Shriners marching
1t is said it will take the parade five
hours to pass a given point.
Officers will be elected Wednesday
and next years meeting place will
be selected tomorrow or Wednesday
The Shriners will visit the famous
battlefield, going to Savannah BY
special train Thursday night.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
BY Associated Press. }

Washington, May 1.-THE South
American mediators took up HUI
erta's protest over the reported oc-
cupation by the United States of
Lohes island, an important light
house station. Mexican Foreign Min
ister Ruiz reported It's seizure the
mediators. 1t is said that in landing.
party from the torpedo boats ar
rested the light keepers. but released
them after securing their apparatus
for operating the light. 1T is believed
here that the occupation occurred
after Lobe's light was threatened
Admiral Howard reported that Huer-
ia had ordered the suspension of
lights on both coasts to impede the
navigation of American ships.
United States representatives at
the mediation conference have been
selected. They are Associate Justice
Lamar, of the Supreme court. and
Former Solicitor General Lehman.
American war correspondents ar
rested by TIuerta have been released
and it is believed they are on their
way to Vera Cruz or Puerto. Mexico.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
dead HEROES
H0NORED BY
NATION TO-DAY
BODIES OF II SAILORS AND MA.
RINES REMOVED FROM
: MONTANA
Is They Were Driven Through the
s Streets, Thousands Viewed Cof-
fms; President in Procession
(By Associated Press)

New YORK, May 1.-THE nation,
tate and city paid tribute to the
ogeyenecn sailors and marines who
led at Vera Cruz. The flag-draped
@offlns were removed from the Cruis-
r Montana and passed on caissons
a Battery park and thence taken to
ity Hall park and the navy yard.
immense crowds, bareheaded and
ilent, lined the streets. The mount
Ia police led the procession, then
ollowed bands from Wyoming and
'exas, then the coffins in single file,
Snd next the carriages of the presi-
sent, Secretary of the navy Daniels
End high officers of the navy, gov
,Fnment and State, and committees
Com Congress and the Legislature.
The services at the navy yard were
.3mple and brief. consisting of a
ymn, the invocation, the presidents
-ddress and prayer, after which
lere were three volleys by the ma
mes and taps were sounded.
|( Fourteen of the bodies will be sent
relatives and three returned to
ontana and taken to New England.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
RAILWAY INDUSTRIAL
AGENTS MEET

st. Iouis, Mo, May II The
annual meeting of the Railway De-
velopment Association commenced
today, and will continue until the
18th. This association, which is COM
posed of officials of the industrial,
agricultural and immigration de-
partment of the leading railways
of the United States, Canada and
Mexico, will discuss such matters as
the agreements under which side
tracks to industries are constructed,
leasing property, agricultural devel-
opment and the cooperation of the
public carriers in building highways
in rural districts
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
MISS Eleanor Wilson in Bridal Gown for Wedding With William
g. McAdoo Sec rotary Of the Treasury

The bridal gown of Miss Eleanor
Randolph Wilson, youngest daugh-
ter of President Wilson, followed the
conventional lines known to our
grandmothcrs. The gown was made
of ivory-white satin and was trim
med with old point lace. The bodice
was draped with satin crossed and
brought to a point below the should
crs, front and back The V shaped
neck was finished with folds of tulle,
and the sleeves were of the same ma
terial, while the old point was
draped over the right shoulder and
fastened with spray of orange bios
sons The sweeping train was three
and a half yards long
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
CAN FARMERS USE
EXPENSIVE CORN SILAGE

Denver, Col, May 1.-THE cat
tie feeding problem which has al
ways been a difficult one here, has
been solved by the feeding of pulp
and molasses, cheap by-products of
the sugar industry Whether corn
silage grown on high priced land can
profitably replace beet pulp for a
proportion of the beet silage when
the factories close down, remains to
be proved.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
CUP DEFENDER DE.
FTANCE READY

Bath, Ma May 1.-THE racing
sloop Defiance, a candidate for the
defense of the Americas cup, will
be launched late this afternoon, ac-
cording to latest dispatches. I n de-
fiance of sea traditions she will take
the water bow first, the hobby of
Owen, the designer, who believes
that It will lessen the possibility of
any accident to the rudder After
she is off the ways, three days will
be required to set up her rigging.
Her hollow spars of Oregon pine and
the sails are ready. Like the other
aspirants for the honor Of meeting
the Shamrock ", the Defiance has
centerboard with an estimated
drop of eight feet.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
COLORADO AND
WYOMING WAR TAX

Denver, Col, May 1.-THE in
vaslon of Mexico by American SOL
diers may result in war revenue
tax being levied by Congress, and
Colorado and Wyoming will be called
upon to contribute approximately
$l,OOO,O0O. Denver government of
licers believe that the old war tax of
1898 will be re-enacted without
change. 1t provided for an indirect
tax and the amount each individual
had to pay was very smill.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
lNSAS HOLDS NEWS.
PAPER WEEK

lawrence, Kan May 11-Kan-
4 Newspaper Week was inaugural
Hhere today, concurrently with the
itional Journalism Conference.
ong well known names on the
gram are those of Hamilton Holt,
tor Of the Independent, who is
known for his studies, Com
'cialism and Journalism" and
,hdowed Journalism" DR.. Wash
''ton GLADDEN., editor and divine,
2 , has had enough early newspaper
erience in the back Office" to
Z, sympathy to his discussion of
newspaper from the layman's
J 1t Of view, and Barratt O'Hara,
nerly a Chicago newspaper man,
fathered the bill to license
which was introduced
, the Illinois Legislature. He has
-)lutionary ideas on the profession
Journalism. National journalists
will address the delegates are:
k Snullivar editor of Golfers;
Irwin, magazine writer; George
Perry, authority on publicity;
W. Howard, president of the
ted Press; and G. H. Grasty,
Usher Of the Baltimore Sun.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
PRELIMINARY POLO GAMES

lg =.
Great Neck, n. Y, MAY IL
le preliminary tournaments to be
Id on Long Island prior to the in
Irrational polo matches, will com
ence here today, and games will be
aged until the 10th The teams
II then practice at Piping Rock for
-e rest of the month In an effort
popularize and safeguard the
me of polo In the United States,
3 Polo Association, the governing
-dy Of the sport in this country, has
Ssen lease on the Point Judith
lo ground, with the privilege of
purchase. According to the chair
N of the association, H. l.. Her
rt, 1t Is the intention to make
int Judith the Huntington of
slerica.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
TRADE EXTENSION TRIP

St. Louis, Mo-, May IA trade
extension trip by the Sales Manag-
ers' Bureau of the Business Men S
League, left this city this morning.
The trip will last six days, and Wis
its will be made to thirty-nine towns
in Missouri and Arkansas. Souvenirs
and advertising literature boosting
this city and ST. Louis-made goods
will be distributed
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
FURNISHED by the Security Abstract
and Title Company
Nav q 1914


W. o. Williams to R. II. Pope
and others,
j. c. Jones to John b. little.
Stone and Mann to town of Win
ter Haven,
C. G.. Reagin to NJ. NJ. Load
holtes
J. II. Stanley to J. Nelson
Lange.
T. H, Rushing to ]. w. Rush
ing
Mrs. Ettie Kessler to Gertrude V.
Kessler.
Mrs. Ettie Kessler to Paul Kess-
Ter.
F. ]. Hoffman to Mrs. Helen T.
Bryant.
Florida Development Company to
]. n. Chancellor.
Florida Development Company to
E. R. Darrow.
W. F. Hallam & Co. to Frank J.
Meyer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
STATE PHYSICIANS CONFERENCE

Houston. Texas, May | The
State Medical Society began its an
nual meeting in this city today, at
tended by nearly thousand doctors,
Surgeons and phsicans from all parts
|of Texas, The meeting will last three
days, and because of the widely diff
ferent specialties followed by the
physicians, the convention has been
divided into divisions according to
specialtes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
BASEBALL NOTES

San Francisco, Cal. May 1.-THE
keio University baseball team, which
has been on tour, playing against
college mines throughout the west
and southwest States has been or
dcred to return to the university not
later than the middle of June. AS a
result the eastern games were all
cancelled, and the team embarks for
Japan today, 49,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
TO SUCCEED RICHARDSON

Decatur, Ala. May II An cleo
tion is being held here today for a
congressman to fill the unexpired
term of the late Congressman Rich
ardson Col. G.. C. Harris, the Dem
ocratic nominee, is favored.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
SENATORIAL CANDIDATE SPEAKS

Carlisle, Ky, May II Governor
James b. McCreary will speak here
today in the interest of his candi-
|dacy for the United States senatorial
nomination. Congressman Stanley
and former Governor Beckham have
already spoken here in the present
campaign.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
UNDERWOOD ELECTED SENATOR

Montgomery. Ala. !, May IA
special election is being held today
for senator from this State to fill
out the uneXpired term of the late
Joseph Johnson, Oscar w. Under
wood, who defeated Hobson in the
primaries for the nomination, will
be elected.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
PUBLIC SERVICE HEARINGS

! Charleston, w. Va, May IL
Public hearings will begin today by
the State board of public works for
public service corporations, prior to
assessing their property for the en-
suing year. The hearings will last
three days.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
U. S. CIVIL SERVICE TESTS

Chicago, May 1.-THE examina
tion of applicants for the position of
assistant engineer Of mine tests is
being held today by the United States
civil service coWymission. Only men
between the ages of 20 and 40 are
eligible for this position. There is
vacancy in the Bureau of Mines,
Pittsburg.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
Lieutenant Maigne Arrested
(By Associated Press

Washington, May 1l.-Lieut. c.
NJ Maigne of the United States
army, retired, who entered the fed
eral lines as a newspaper men re-
turned, was arrested according to q
report from Funston
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
ALA. IS VOTING
] ON. GOV. AND
OTHER OFFICERS
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE,
ATTORNEY GENERAL Also
TO BE ELECTED
The Race Between Conner and Hen
derson for the Governorship
Will Be Close
(By Associated Press. J

Montgomery, May II. Alabama
voted today on run off for COVER
nor. commissioner of agriculture, at
torney general and other officers.
The race between B. B. Conner and
Charles Henderson for governor is
expected to be close.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
MEAT CUTTERS CONVENTION

Detroit, Mich. May 1.-THE In
ternational Union Of Meat Cutters
opened their annual convention here
today. National issues will come up
for discussion, and butchers all over
the United States take a great in
terest in he proceedings.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
CONTEMPT CASES
AGAINST LABOR LEADERS
AGAIN SET ASIDE
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, May 1.-THE con-
tempt sentences imposed by the dis
trict supreme court on Samuel Com
pers, John Michel and Frank Morri-
son, labor leaders, were set aside to-
day by the United States supreme
court, for the second time. The SEN
tences are barred by the statute Of
limitations.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11

Brooklyn, n. Y, May 1.-THE
Brooklyn Feds are scheduled TO play
their first home game at Washington
park today. The raising oh the flag
at the grounds is exciting special in
terest, for the hagpole is the main
mast of the old cup defender, Reli-
ance The mast of the old racer has
been preserved since 1904, and is
now the largest lagpole in use for
baseball purposes in the country. It
towers about 200 feet and is of such
unusual proportions a special flag
had to be made for il
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
RUBBER COMPANY SALE

Boston, Mass. May 1.-THE Wal
pole Tire and Rubber Co. will be
sold today to the highest bidder,
pursuant to an order of the United
States District Court In authorizing
the sale the court fixed a minimum
price at $l,la0,000.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
PENN X. OF C. CONVENE

Johnstown, Pa, May ll.-States
council, knights of Columbus, today
began a three days convention. One
of the interesting events of the oc-
casion will be a sightseeing trip
through the Cambria Steel Co.'s
mills. There will also be exemplifi-
cations of the third and fourth de-
grees.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
BECKER JURY NOW
COMPLETE; TRIAL
ON IN EARNEST
{ BY Associated Press

New York. May II 1.-The Becker
jury again was completed today and
the trial actually begun Whitman's
opening statement did not indicate
tfat he would introduce any new
evidence.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
REPRESENTATIVES
OF HUERTA SAIL
FOR NEW YORK
ARE ENR0UTE TO NIAGARA
FALLS FOR MEDIATION
MEETING
Huerta Protests Against U. S. Occu.
pying Lobes Island, an Important
Light House Station
(By Associated Press. J

Vera cruz, May IL .-Huerta's
representatives, who sail today for
key West, then to Niagara Falls,
nave been given full power to sign
any agreement. Prominent Mexicans
think Huerta is trying to make a
show to convince the world that he
is doing all possible. They don't
think the representatives power is
real.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
NORD|CA'S BODY TO
Be SHIPPED TO
]. 5. ON MAY IS
{ By Associated Press. J

Java, May 1.-The body of Lii
Ian Nordca, the American singer
who died here of pneumonia last
night will be shipped to the United
States on May 16
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
VETERINARIANS MEETING

Jackson, Miss. May 1.-THE an
lal convention of the Mississippi
late Veterinary Association COM
-enced in this city this morning.
Hembers to serve on the State board
examiners will be chosen and in
resting addresses on topics allied
ith their profession will be deliv-
ed by members of the association.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11

Last month New York began pack
ing eggs to store for use next winter,
though the meat packers, who are
known as the biggest single factor
in the storage egg trade, held of
from buying with the hope that the
prices would lower some.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11

Buffalo, n. Y, May 1.-THE
Buffalo Feds will play their first
game on the home grounds today,
meeting the Baltimore team. The
Elks and the Fraternal Order OF Buff
faloes have arranged to attend the
game in body
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11
ROUTINE BUSINESS
MARKED T0DAY'S SESSION
OF METHODIST CONFERENCE
(By Associated Press. }

Oklahoma City, May 11-Routine
business and presentation Of memor-
ial petitions occupied today's ses-
sion OF the Methodist qHadrenniel
conference here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-11

r. L. w. Yarnall was called to
O adelphia Saturday night by the
b Of his mother. He will be
- only a few days.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-27
High Street

Charley Granger entertained company
from Wabash Friday,
Nick Humbert and family and Pete
Adams and family visited Sy lvester Rhodes
and family Sunday.
Oleve Rush and wife OF Celina, VIII En-
yart and wife, Warren Gales and wife. Ro.a
Runkel and children ana Rebecca Kincaid
took dinner with Jacob Rush and children
Sunday.
Glen Brock spent Saturday night and
Sunday with his brother, l.. o. Brock, and
wife.
Manford Tucker and family spent Satur-
day night with o. II. Granger and family.
Mrs, A. Fast called on Mrs. II. Hole FRI
day afternoon,
Lizzie Suhr and children took dinner with
Henry Suhr and family Sunday,
Lottie Hole spent Saturday night and
Sunday with friends at Oelina,
We have n little bit OF snow on the ground
now. Boys, get your sleigh bells ready.
WIN Rush and family entertained COM
pHny Sunday.
There will be preaching at Friends Home
Sunday morning and evening. Everybody
Invited TO attend.