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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-03-01
Y MARKSMEN ACCURATE
,erican Gunners Never Showed as
Great Proficiency as They Have
in Recent Trials.

Data made public recently by the
navy department show that ut no 9th
er time In its history has the marks
manship of the United States navy
been so good as 1t is ut present The
new superdreadnaught Nevada gave an
example of the general shooting elf
cheney of the Atlantic fleet. In recent
target practice this ship fired 56 shots
from her 14-inch guns, and the target
at varying ranges, was smashed l3
times, a record that Is believed tO
equal, If not surpass, any record with
similar guns in any other navy.
The following table shows at Il
glance what the gunncrs of the Allan
tic fleet did with the big guns In the
recent target practice:
I-INCII-l5-CAJJR JRER
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-03-01
Ready to Suppl ! Own Needs.

The figures are, {, uggestive Of what
which could not / so closely iden-
titled with the e/actla al movement of the
troops. The fact that five times as
many railway cars have been shipped
abroad had, for Z. ,mple. no distant
relation; that cot to n manufacturers
hearty trebled, that WOOL manufactur-
ers quadrupled. tha leather far more
than doubled, that ste el manufactures
as whole rose fl ON $1S4,Ooo'ooo 10
S777,OOO,OO0-all tn ese show what the
war has done to I mt this country IN
a position to sup ply l, own needS
should they arise.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-03-01

"There Is no reason to expect any
crisis in our own affairs" declared
Frank A. Nunderlip, president of the
National City bank Of New York, in
discussing the possibility of war. The
money market is in the best possible
shape. We could not have been better
prepared for such IN emergency than
we are at the present time. We have
every reason to feel easy.
The banks are prepared to absorb
the proposed S5OO,OO0,0OO government
treasury note issue without murmur,
aud more If needed.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-03-01
Industrial Canvass Complete.

Both the war and navy departments
have available the report Of the COM
mittee on national defense, headed by
Herbert Coffin, which made thorough
canvass of the industrial facilities of
the country with view to their utiliza'
ton and mobilization In time of war.
1t became known only recently that the
government was making careful in
ventory of munition-making machinery
IN the hands of manufacturers through
out the country. Whether this report
has been completed at this time cannot
be said. Isl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
William armistead ,pbillins

William Armistead Phillips. father
of Mrs. W, A, Jeffreys. of Hampton.
Va. and OF Miss Pattie Phillips, f..
Raleigh, r. Lewis and William Spears
Phillips, OF this city, died in his
eiShty-second year Tuesday morning.
July 10, At 6:45 o'clock.
Mr.. Phillips had been in feeble
health long time. but was confined
to his bed about two months. For
many years he conducted large
plumbing business in the city, and
continued to do 40 til his failing
health stopped him. He resided at
Philips Grove, on Fulton Fiji.
He was descendant of a long line
Of distinguished men and women. be-
ing connected ny ties Of blood with
nearly all the old Virginia families,
and was the nam esake Of his ances-
tor, William Armistead. the founder
OF the family Of Armisteads In
America.
He was most afectionate father,
his chief happiness being found in
his home with his devoted children
gathered around him
The funeral services will be con-
Quoted at the residence this afternoon
at O'Clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
DEATH NOTICE.

PHIL11PS-Entered into rest. Tues
day July 10, at SAB A. NJ. In his
eighty second year, WILLIAM
ARMISTEAD PHILLIPS. beloved
father OF Mrs. w. A Jeffreys. of
Hampton, va, and Miss Pattie
Phillips, and f. Raleigh. r. Lewis
and William Spears Phillips. of
Phillips Grove, Fulton Hill. Rich
mond
A most devoted father, a patriot
and old soldier he leaves his sor-
rowing children the comfort OF his
great love and the memory Of a
long. well-spent life.
The funeral services will be CON
Quoted at the residence THIS WED
nesday) AFTERNOON. July II, at
4 o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
Stokes oui. Socialist Party.

New York. July 1o.--J G. Phelps
Stokes and his wife. Rose Pastor
Stokes. announced tonight their re-
signations from the Socialist party.
They said they had lost faith in the
party as an effective instrument for
advancing the Socialist cause"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
Ralllntor Magnata.s WIN Eiled.

Boston, Mass, July 10.--Leavine
81 100000 TO 400 of his older en-
ployes and giving them so per cent Of
the income on $500, 900 the will of
Holm Bartlett Fierce, of Peabody,
Mass. was filed in salem today Mr.
Pierce was president of the
American Radiator company and the
founder OF the radiator business in
the United States
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
Itnnflrsi IL Carter.

lNnchhurg. Va, July Radford
II Garter. aged sixty-seven, life
long resident OF THnchburR. died yes
terday afternoon at / o'clock at his
home los Denver avenue. following
q long Illness. heart trouble being the
immediate cause OF death.
Mr.. Carter is survived by his wife
Mrs. Eliza beth Carter three sons and
one daughter. as follows: Messrs. r
f. r. H. and A r. Carter and Miss
Eunice Carter. all Of this city. Two
sisters Mrs Proff1tt. OF Roanoke. and
Mrs William War. of Madison
Heights also survive
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
Conl Handlers strlkc Avertcd.

tOaI HandICTS StrIke ANHrtcu.
Washington. July 10.-The depart
ment Of labor announced today that
the coal handlers strike which
threatened To tie mp the shipment of
coal to the allies and to interfere with
the shipbuilding in New York harbor
has been averted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11

years ago, was a widciy-known bust
ness man Of Richmond, having operat-
cd "a stair building and cahinet-nak =
ing shop for number of years on
West Broad street Mr.. Van Buren,
was a native of Bath county. He was
veteran of the War Between the
states. having been a member of
Company +, First Virginia regiment
He was for many years a member of
the Grace street Baptist church He
was also member Of Dove Lodge
No. 81. OF Masons. He is survived by
his wife. one son, r, f. Van buren,.
and one grandson. Arthur r. Van
Buren. Of Wilmington. y. c. The
funeral will be from the home this
afternoon at o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
HtEDA MEREDITH DfEtE, Enitof.
Telephone Madison 1929.

Elmer Davis and Miss Ludie Self, both
Of the city, motored 10 the parsonage
OF keen-Street Baptist church on
North Main Sunday evening at
o'clock. and were quietly united in
marriage by Rev. !. c. Holland.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
Detective Brings Back Murderess.

Ivnchhurg, Va, July 16-Citv
Detective r. ". ChNdress returned to
the city yesterday having In charge
Frances Scott, alias Frances Smith
colored. who was arrested in Union
town Pa. for the local police on a
murder charge
The negress is charged with infict-
ing knife wounds which caused the
death Of Leila Dcws. also colored. at
tho Lynchhurg hospital on last Tues
daN morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11

Roanoke, Va. July 10.--Mr and
Mrs. {. Fisher announce the marriage
Of their daughter, Marie. 70 Harry
Whartendy. July g.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
kitt@s------RrpHks.

IvnchhurE, Va. July l0.-The home
Of Mr. and Mrs. f, T Taylor. 1l24
Church avenue, southeast WAS the
scene OF a pretty marriage on the
evening Of July 3. when Miss Annie
Leon Brooks became the bride OF Roy
clifford kits all OF Roanoke The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Clarence Woods
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
STATE WEDDINGS
Wo1d--I,a wboruf

NJ Lynehburg. Va, July lon Sat-
sprday evening ~ O'Clock az the
Frank Street Baptist church parson-
Eare Ollie Anderson Wood and Miss
Mary Elizabeth Hawthorne. both OF
this city, were united in marriage by
Rev H. Herman Martens
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11

by Police Offfcer Hall and was lodged
IN Jail His case was continued this
morning until Wednesday morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
Benjamin Is. Van Buren,.

BENJAMIN r. Van Buren,. eighty
Tour years old died Monday afternoon
al his home, s12 West Grace street.
after an alliness Of several weeks. Mr..
Van Buren,, previous to his retirement
from active business number Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
Hylton--SfitChciI.

Lynch burg. Va, July 10.--A we'd
AinG OF general interest was celebrat-
s91 ut the country home Of Mr. and
Hrs. w. l.. Mitchell, OF Figsboro
8&xAnkiin county. ct 80 O'Clock
sXe1dnesday. July (. when their daugh-
80. Mary Emma, became The Wife
*X4 w. G.. Hylton, OF Stuart Va. the
81 Aw. z. NJ. Higginbotham. the brides
motor. officiating.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
Funeral Of Mrs. Alice n Hall

The funeral of Mrs. Alice Hall, who
died al her home. 2l23 Stuart avenue,
Monday night, will take place this
afternoon at 4 80 o'clock from Taber-
nacle Baptist church. lnterment will
he made IN RiXeEfiew. She Is sur
vived by her husband, two sons. John
w. Jr., and Joseph L.; two daughters.
Eliza beth and Helen; two sisters. Mrs
w. crew and Mrs. A. T, Carleton, and
one brother. George p, Burroughs.
She was Miss Alice Burrougs the
Youngest daughter OF the late Thomas
g and Fannie Dillon Burroughs
The following are the pallhearers:
Active-A. NJ. DEeelln, H @ Ball,
s, T Baker. l. n. Moore. T. r.
Gooch. 9 NJ. Mallory, !, i, Wells. r.
K Grady.
Honorary--P r F,ubank r NJ
Smith, c. J. Chappell. W. r, Bryant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
Misc Annie McGuire.

Winchester Va, July 10.--Miss
Annie Mcclure died yesterday of
chronic heart disease in her apart
ments. She had gone upstairs TO rest
and failed TO answer when called for
dinner. a house attendant found her
dead on the bed She leaves one
brother. DIR. William p Mcclure
Another brother was the late Or
Hunter Holmes Mcclure. Of Rich
mond, surgeon general on Stonewall
Jsckson's staff
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
Capture Assaulter of Odem

Danyille Va. July Eugene
Wilson. colored, who late on Satur-
day night cut and severely wounded
James 0dem. was recaptured early
on sunday morning on Newton street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11

Davis--Scif.
q pAnvtile. Va. July lo.-Frank
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-01-20

manifested in the old days
when he operated in the
streets of Creede. They should
be put out of business and the
exchange compelled to confine
itself to legitimate transac-
tions.
Japan's Navy
Occasionally some sensa-
tionalist of the Hobson type
endeavors to frighten the
American people to death by
telling them how Japan is pre-
pairing to "eat 'em alive"
Time and again the statement
has been made that the Island
Kingdom had fleet far super
ior to our own, and despite the
fact that there is not scintilla
of evidence to sustain the as
sertion a great many good peo-
pie accept it as Gospel truth.
At this moment our fleet is
twice as strong as Japan's-
ship for ship and gun for gun.
More than that, our naval
building program is so much
more imposing than Japan's
that comparison would be ri
diculous.
AS an example,: l have be-
fore me an Associated Press
dispatch from Tokoi giving the
japanese plans for naval ex-
pansion up to and including
1924 period of seven years.
In that time the Japs hope to
construct three battleships, 2
battle cruisers, nine scout
cruisers, twenty-five destroy
ers and eighteen submarines.
This Congress-in twoyears
authorize the construc-
ton of fighting ships which in
number and fighting power
will be more than twice as
strong as the fleet provided for
in Japan's program.
Interesting Comparisons
In seven years Japan plans
to build five capital ships
two battle cruisers and three
battleships.
In one year -1916-t the
United States appropriated
money to construct eight capi-
tai ships-four battle cruisers
and four battleships.
Japan is a powerful nation
in the Orient, but it cannot
hope to seriously contend with
the United States in this side
of the water. AS a matter of
fact, there is no reason why
the United States and Japan
should clash. The real inter
ests of the two nations do not
conflict. Japan is expanding,
but Asia affords ample terri
tory for it's activities. The
United States has interests in
the Orient, but there is plenty
of room for the white man and
the yellow man if both are
willing to adopt a policy of
live and let live.
Sometime ago | introduced
a resolution providing for the
appointment of a Joint COM
mission by the United States,
Japan and China, clothed with
authority to inquire into the
relations between the three
nations. When the great Wo-
mans Peace Party convention
was held in this city, commit
tee, headed by Jane Addams,
was named to appear before
the House Committee on For
eign Relations and urge the
adoption of my suggestion.
Jane Addam's Warning
Miss Addams pointed out
that there were irreconcilable
differences between this coun-
try and Japan, but she gave
warning that certain individ-
uals seemed determined on TO-
menting trouble. These agita-
tions should not be permitted
to drag the two countries to
the brink of war. Instead we
should profit by the awful
blunders of Europe and lay the
i
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-01-20

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The Monte Vista journal., 1917-01-20

truction of their country. am
just as confident that no res
ponsible japanese statesman
has ever seriously considered
a hostile move toward this
country, but many of our peo-
pie believe the contrary.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-01-20
WALL STREET GAMBLERS CONSCIENCELESS
IS S0APY SMlTH--JAPAN IS NOT A MENACE

Washington, D. c., Jan. 12.
he House of Representatives
has decided to thoroughly sift
All the rumors growing out OF
the alleged "leak" which en-
abled certain Wall Street
hrokers to clean up several
millions by obtaining advance
Information concerning Presl-
dent Wilson's peace note.
Everything considered, it is
probably a wise decision.
There was "leak." That
means that some Wall Street
speculators had pretty definite
IDEAS regarding the contents of
the presidents note before
that document was given to
the public. They gambled on
this "tip" and when the stock
market went to pieces they
made a lot of money.
Up to this minute, no one
has come forward with any
evidence showing that any
public official had anything to
do with the 1eak" or profited
by it. Tom Lawson, the spec
tacular Boston stock gambler,
has iEdulged in much talk, but
the impression left on most of
those who heard him testify
was that Lawson was a motor
iety-seeker who could not be
Believed.
An impartial consideration
of all the facts, leads inevita-
bly, to the conclusion that the
presidents peace note was
handled in such a way that a
."leak" could not have been
avoided.
The paper was prepared by
the president, it was translat-
ed into the diplomatic code by
at least two employees of the
State Department, it was "set
up" by printers in the govern
ment printing office, and final
" Secretary of State Lansing
told score of newspapermen,
in the presence of at least four
outsiders, that the president
had sent a note to the powers
which would make "big
story" Of course, the Secre-
tary said the note had no bear
ing on that subject of peace in
Europe, but l cannot believe
that this "fb" deceived all the
veteran correspondents of the
nations great dailies.
Clean Up Wall Street
Under the circumstances,
only the interposition of divine
Providence would have pre-
Vented "leak."
To my mind, the duty of
Congress lies in the direction
of preventing future "leaks"
and cleaning up the gambling
hells of Wall Street. The lat
ter is the big thing.
y The New York stock ex-
schange- as at present conduct
8ed is worse than Monte Carlo.
The boss gamblers-who in
sist on being called bankers
and masters of finance-play
4 with marked cards and rob
The Huttig news., 1917-07-28
inexpensive Dishes.

When an emergency arises with but half enough meat to go round, mix 1t after chopping fine with equal parts of cooked rice, one small onion chopped and one green pepper. For each pint add a cupful of canned tomato. Sea son we'll and add gravy for moisture and tablespoonful of butter. Cover with crumbs and bake.
 Sour milk can be used for so many delicious foods, spice cakes, dough- nuts, grfddle cakes, waffies, steamed bread and biscuits. Surely one may find some dish among these to utilize the sour milk.
 Sour cream with small green onions sliced into it, salt and pepper added, is one of the most appetizing of salads.
 Children like bread, buttered, sprin kled with cinnamon and sugar and Drowned in the oven. This may be used with cupful of tea when other cakes are lacking.
The Huttig news., 1917-07-28
What Women Are Doing.

New York city now has a motor brigade composed of women, who will offer their services to the govern ment.
 Since the war began Italian wom- en have been granted more liberties than they ever had in that country.
 Miss Helen Moore of Seattle, Wash, is probably the only automobile oil saleswoman in the United States.
 Over 100000 suffragists in the United States have agreed to take up farming during the course of the war.
 The recent appearance of Miss Jeanette Rankin in the senate chamber in Washington marks the first time that woman has ever been accorded the privilege of the floor of that body.
 Mrs. Leo F. F. Warmer has been appointed a special officer in Hemp stead, L. l., because of her success in trailing burglars, aided by her trained police dog.
 Mrs. B. T. Stotesbury, one of the wealthiest women in Philadelphia. has been appointed to the chairnanship of the war committee of the woman's sec tion of the Navy league.
 A bill to let French women vote at municipal elections and serve on mu- nicipal councils has been favorably re- ported by the parliamentary commit. tee on universal suffrage.
 Miss Ellen Spencer Mussey, dean of the Washington College of Law, is di- recting the organization of Washing tons 80 woman lawyers into bar as. sociation to fight for the rights of mothers and children.
The Huttig news., 1917-07-28
HOW TO FIGURE HORSE POWER
Comparatively Easy Method of Max. ing Calculation With Any Engine
 Is Available.

AS an easy method of calculating horse power the following Is commend ed:
 Where practicable take an indica- tion diagram which shows the mean pressure of steam throughout the stroke. In order to calculate the pres sure, ten ordinates are usually drawn across the diagram the length of these is measured on q scale repre- senting the pounds per square inch of pressure. The ten numbers thus ob- tained are added together and the sum pressure per square inch of steam throughout the stroke. Calculate the area of the piston in square inches from Its diameter, and multiply this by the square inch. This gives the total pressure exerted on the piston. Next multiply the number of revolu- tions of the engine per minute by twice the length of the stroke in feet; {; this gives the speed of the piston in feet per minute; multiply this by the pressure on 1t in pounds, and the re- suit is the number of foot pounds of work done on the piston per minute.
 A horse power is reckoned at 33,OOO foot pounds per minute, the number of foot pounds divided by this figure gives the indicated horse power. A portion of this, varying from a third to a fifth, is taken up in overcoming the friction of the working parts of the engine; the remainder only is available for useful work.
The Huttig news., 1917-07-28
LODGE DIRECTORY.

ROWLAND LODGE No. 5e4 F. & A. M.meets every second and fourth Satur- day evenings at z:5o o'clock. Visiting Masons always welcome.
 T. B. Weaver, w. M. w. P. Reasons, Sec'y.
 HOWARD CHAPTER, No. l22, R. A. M.-meets every first and third Thurs day evening at Masonic hall. Visiting companions welcome.
 J. M. Gibson. H. P. C. A. Berry, Secy.
 ZEDEkIAH, COUNCIL. U. D.. R. 6 s. M,-Meets every fourth Wednesday night of each month. Visiting compan- ions welcome. T. B. WEAVER, T. I. M. R. N, BENSON, Recorder. HUTTIG CHAPTER No 32o, Order of the Eastern Star. meets every first and third Friday evening at 7:3o o'clock. Visiting brothers and sisters welcome.
 Mrs. J. A. Brignao. W. M. MRs. L. G. GIBSON, Seo'y. HUTTIG LODGE No. 34e I. 0. o. F. meets every first and third Tuesday eve- ming. All brethern cordially invited.
 H. c. Bedford, N c. Harlan Sehon, Secy.
 HUTTIG REBEKAH LODGE No. ee, meets every Monday night at z3o clock Visitors are invited
 Mrs. Wilkie Frost. N. G. Mre Murray MaroneU Secy SWEET BAY CAMP No. All w. O.. w. meets every first and third Saturday evs- nings. Visitors made welcome.
 Lester Malone, c. c. J. C. Bridges. Clerk.
 Sweet Bay Circle No. l45, w. C.. meets every second and fourth Thursday night at z:3O o'clock. Visitors are cor dially invited.
 Mrs. E. s. Etheridge, Guardian. Mrs. J. c. Bridges, Clerk.
The Huttig news., 1917-07-28
Notice.

The Union Saw Mill Company will pay $5O.OO as reward to any one, not in it's employ, who will fur nish information from which any person shall be convicted of depre- dating or trespassing upon the tim Der of said Company.
 This lst, day of February, 1906.
 UNION SAW MILL Go.
 By F. w. Scott,
 Secu. and Treas
The Huttig news., 1917-07-28
The Best Varieties.
WHEAT.
A Successful Crop.

Winter wheat has been very suc- cessful crop in all parts of the state the past season The cool, moist weather which prevailed during the main period of growth of the crop was ideal for wheat. Wheat is we'll adapted to better soils at least throughout the northern half of the state In southern sections of the state wheat has yielded well on the more fertile river bottom soils for the past three years, and did well on uplands in 1915 and 1917. Experience has shown that wheat ordinarily is not we'll adapted to the sandy coastal plain soils, nor to hill soils in general, which are low in fertility. Wheat On Every Farm For Flour.
 The present food crisis makes it es- sential that more wheat be grown than ever before and on every Arkan- sas farm at least few acres of wheat should be grown on the most fertile land for home consumption It is essential that good seed and good cultural treatment be given to insure success.
 Seed At the Right TIme.
 Wheat is best seeded about the time of the first killing frost in order to avoid danger of Hessian Fly. The time of seeding will vary from Octo- Der 10 in northwest Arkansas to No vember 25 in southern sections. Seeding with grain drill requires less seed and usually results in a more uniform stand, especially dur ing dry seasons. Five or six pecks per acre are required with a drill
 Many Varieties Yield We'll.
 There are large number of varie, ties which yield well and are we'll adapted to the state. Red May, Fultz. Southern or Alabama Bluestem, Cur. rells Prolific, and Purple Straw are good smooth-headed varieties, and Fuleaster and Dietz are desirable bearded varieties. Most of these va rieties are offered for sale by seeds men. Bulletin 121 on wheat can be obtained by writing to the Arkansal Experiment Station, Fayetteville.