WATAUGA'DEMOCRAT.
Jt. C. Rivers, Proprietor.
mwmm i ajjajtM mm gai aa a
" Thubbday April, 23, 190.- '
AUG MBUVBBI VVDTCntlun.
As the time for the selection of
delegates to the Democratic na
tional convention is here and, in
loco, buiuo ui luvm uuve turenuj
iwu eeiwwu, ii' win luiercsu in;iu
ocrats to know the states where
those whobelievethatMr. Bryan
will contest for defegates. The fol
' Intriiirr ia n. liflf" nf afAtoa tr It a r o
such opposition has manifested
of votes to which each is entitled
In t,1ioinnrAnt.inn?
Massachusett .
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Louisiana
Alabama ; "
West Virginia
Florida
Michigan
Utah
Vermont
South Carolina
. iew narnpsnire
Ohio
Montana
32.
73.
24.
6.
16.
24.
24.
63.
22.
13
22
14.
10.
28.
6.
8.
13.
8.
26.
46.
6.
.504.
Total
The convention will contain 1,
008 votes in all. It will therefore
nttjuiivuit vuira w iiuiuiuuw;,
and since the rules nf Democrat
ic national conventions require
two-thirds to nominate a candi-
J..i ii. ..11.. iU-x
vow, ju tuuiMi o vuav vuc-iiiii u ji
836 votes can prevent nomina
tion This old two-thirds rule was
iirst adopted through the influ
ence of Van Buren, and in 1840
it defeated his own nomination-
.since tnat aaie me iwo-tnirae
rule has always prevailed, so as
to provide that something ap
nroachincr unanimitv for whoev
vi w uuuiiuawu uiaj pi cv cult auj
great dissatisfaction with the
condidate selected.
: Democratic County CoDTcnnon
As previously advertised, the
Democratic county convention
assembled in the court house in
Boone on Monday evening, the
same being presided over by J.
C. Fletcher, county chairman.
Smith Hagaman was appointed
Sectretary, and after the object
of the meeting was announced
by the Chairman, the body was
declared ready for bnsiness. The
roll of townships being called, re
vealed the fact that the entire
county was not represented, but
a good working body was pres
ent. -
The delegates to the State Con
vention were then named, and on
motion they were instructed to
cast the entire strength of the
county for Hon. . Locke Craige
for Governor, but the delegation
will go uninstructed as to the
candidates for the other State of
flees. We were not favored with
a list of the delegates to this
convention, through, wesuppose,
an oversight of the Chairman,
who handed in the other lists.
Following is the list of dele
gates named for the Congression
al Convention:
John II Bingham; J B Clarke.
R K Hartley, C J Farlier. T H
Coffey, John Ward, Jim Phillips,
Alex Woodie, W E Shipley, W,
LHendrix,'J F Salmons, John
Denny, Granville Norris, L D
Lowe, W S Farthing, W F Sher
wood, Enoch Swift, N L Mast, C
P Todd. J C Fletcher, E F Lov.
ill, E S Coffey, J W Jones, W R
Lovill, J F Hardin, T C Coffey,
J W Farthing and J C Horton.
The following were named as
delegates to the Senatorial con
vention:
C P Todd, Ben Burkett, W. L
Coffey, II A Davis, Roy Wilson,
H C Miller, D J Cottrell, J F Sal
mons, R T Brickell and Luther
Woodie
It is to be hoped that as many
of the delegates as possible will
attend the various conventions.
The Commencement.
The closing exercises of the Ap
palachian Training School, al
though very hurriedly gotten up,
were very enjoyable from start
to finish, and large crowds were
in attendance at each and every
attraction; and, in the main, the
' behavior was good.
To take up all the programmes
as rendered from beginning to
close of the interesting exerciser,
from the free school nnnila nn to
i i r
and including the ninth grade,
would over-tax our space, and
l a i t
we can oniy laxe vt as a wnoie,
and pronounce it good, very
good.
each day by short speeches from
citizens of the county or visitors
from adjacent counties, which
added very much to the interest
of the programmes.
Our much esteemed and effi
cient music teacher, Miss Sallie
Bienknecht, with her well drilled
pupils, furnished piano music
for all the exercises which did
great credit to her as a precep
tor, and upon her pupils for their
Van rirl nr.
The pay concert came fully up
to the expectations of the large
crowd present, the door receipt
amounting to something n e a
$40. After which, on Tuesday
night, Prof. Dougherty formally
elosod the eighth session of the
Appalachian Training School
which, in many respects, far out
stripped any previous session.
Yesterday morning the sad
good-byes were said.oniithestu
dent body dipursed, leaving ma
ny warm lriends behind, all of
whom wish for tbera abundant
success in all their future under
takings.
whifor yearahad been aq inmate
el the Statellospital at Morgan,
ton. and a trusty who bad been
was found hanging to the limb
of a tree dead a few days ogo,
Iwving committed; suicide.
There's no hope for the man
who has lost his self-respect.
The more friends a man has
the more he'd better not ask
them to do anything for him. s
A girl likes to have a man not
make love to her once in awhile
so she can say he did.
The average man can take a
tremendous interest in most any
thing if it is of no consequence.
A wo'nan brags about the mon
ey her husband makes so that
their being poor won't teem so
bad.
The experience you buy is nev-
er marketable at one cent on the
dollar.
Dc Witt's Carbolized Witch Ha.
rel Salve is best for cuts, burns,
boils, bruises, and scratches. It U es
pecially good for piles, Sold by J.
M. Hodges.
Fort Worth, Tex. has been al
most paralyzed by a very disas
trous wind storm.
Seymcir, Texaii letter.
Editor Democrat: " Will on al
low me a little space In your val
uable paper to say a few words
to my brethren and friends in old
Watauga, the county in which I
have spent the greater part of
my life.
J I now live in north-western
Texas, a fine country where the
land is very rich, fertile and lev.
el as far as the eye can se, and
among a noble class of people,
kind and courteous and easy to
get along with, and where you
hardly ever see a man intoxica
ted, although our town has a.
bout 3,000 population
Now, Mr. Editor, 1 see you are
to have a prohibition -election
on the 26th of May, and 'I Jiope
and trust that the good people
of Watauga and State of North
Carolina, will unite in aim and ef
fort and vote the accursed stuff
called whiskey out of the land.
Friends, if any of you differ with
my views on this question ol pro
hibition. I fear you have never
thought of how much trouble,
sorrow and wicked deeds- this
stuff has caused.i. Success to the
Democrat and its many readers.
E. L. Herman. .
Death Was at his Heels.
Jesse P. Moris, of Skippers, Va.,
had a close call in the spring of 1906.
He says: "An attack of pneumonia
left me so weak and with such a
fearful cough that my friends de
clared consumption had me, and
death was on my heels. Then I
was persuaded to try Dr. King's
New Discovery. It helped me im.
mediately, and after taking two and
a half bottels I was a well man a.
gain. I found out that New Dis
covery is the best remedy . for cou
ghs and lung disease in all the
world." Sold under guarentee at all
druggists. 50c and $1.00. Trail
bottle free.
HEAVENLY CHIMES."
A New Sons Book by an old
singing teacher. Nearly all new
songs. Shaped notes only. Price 15
cents per copy, f 1.50 per dozen.
I will also make engagements to
conduct Normal Music - Schools,
Singing Schools, or conduct the ma
sic for revivals. Address,
J. ROBERT HOLT,
Vj, R. R. Ave Greensboro; N, C,
Kennedy's Laxatiye Cough syrup
that tastes nearly as good as mnple
sugar and which children like so
well to take. Unlike nearly all other
cough remedies it does not constip
ate, but on the other hand it acts
promptly yet gently on the bowels
through which the cold is forced out
of the system, and at the same time
it allays inflammation. Always use
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
Sold by J. M. Hodges.
!" jCriaie. , v
The time is nar at band when
crime ill have to be punished. ,
There is a growing' tendency to
be lenient with evil doers and J
lawbreakers. Men commit crime,
go through a trial," they are, or
ore not sentenced tosome punwh- :
ment, the nex. thing we kuow
they are pardoned. It is a grave
matter to punish a n innocent
mun and it is just as grave to
let a guilty man go unpunished.
II a man is convicted ol rrime,
no citizen should ask for bis ptr
don unless - evidence develops
bowing bis innocence. As long
as this condition continues, re-
npect lor the law will grow less,
the dignity of the courts will be
lowered in the estimation ol the
people and rrime will be on the
increase. The lines must be
drawn and the laws enforced.
Little Baptist.
The Democratic national con
yention will be able to "point
with pride" to the way the Demo
cratic members of Congress forc
ed tin Republicans to enact all
the reform legislation accom
plished. DiWITT'S CARBOLIZED WITCH HAZEL
SALVE For Piles, Burns, 8orss
"The friendship we have to pur- J mefl $.- Martin, rPost master
chase isn't worth the price," not fy'rny N. C. committed hui
its very tiresome to have to"feed rtde a few days ago. HI health
a dogto keep it from biting you" , is suid to.have been the cause. !
OA0TOHIA.
Bwiths yTlw KiBd Yob Have Always Bought
Bignctue
Lees-McRae 'institute,
Banner Elk,'N. C.
The Nfnth. Session of the
Girls' Departmental Lees-McRae
Institute will begin Majrl, 1908,
and continue for thirty-three
weeks. Course of instruction will
be as follows: -
LITERARY,
MUSIC, -
. ART,
v INDUSTRIAL.
: For catalogue and full particu
lars, address:
: REV; EDdAR TUFTS, ,
Banner Elk, N. C.
East Boone
Is the place to go when you are
in need of . Dry ..Goods, No.
tions, -Groceries, Standard Pat
ent Medicines, etc. ,
SOMETHING TO EAT
Flour, Bacan, Lard, Sugnr, Cof-
fee, Rice and canned goods......
Tobacco,' Cheroots,' Candies in
the greatest yariety
SCHOOL SUPPLIES.
. I always keep iir stock a fall line
of School Supplies, such as
stationeryjof all kinds, inks,
pens, pencils, crayons, in fact,
almost an) thing ust-d in the
-: school room,.....,......',
WANTED: Fresh butter, eggs, all
kinds of grain for which I will
pay good prices..".
Thanking you for your patonage
already received and hoping to mer
it it in thfi future; I am,
" ' Very Respectfully,
i L. L. CRITCHER,
. (Near School Campus.) '
f If A
Collar Label
WW
Consumption U leu deadly than it used to Be.
Certain relief and usually complete recovery
will result from the following treatment:
' Hope, rest, fresh air, nAScolf s
:,EmuUIon,
ALL DRUQOI8T3I 6O0. AND tt.OO.
SPECIAL SALE!
' '. .
Owing to the fact that we will mHkesomechangesin our building.
We nre offering our entire stock of General Merchandise at MARK
ED DOWN PRICES. We have a large and varied stock and can
name some extremely low prices on Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Dress
Goods; NMions Etc Etc. -MANY
ARTICLES WILL GO BELOW ACTUAL
WHOLESALE COST.
This so le will begin March 25th and continue until our big stock
is reduced. ' , '
Don't wait but come now and get first choice of these rare bar-
gams.
This Will be a Cash Sale, and a Money Saver to all who
., . . buy.
Respectfully, ''-,
BLOWING ROCK MERC. CO.
0 TENNESSEE FARMS FOR SALE.
If you will write the Eust TennMwee Real EHtateCo.,Morristown
Tenn, tbey will send you Iree'of charge a booklet on (arming and
a lull description of the Volley ol East Tennjesser, and a complete
price list of various forms of nil Bizet and prices. This booklet wil
be of value to you, and it's fm; just write a poBtal card for it. Ad
dress, - . .
EAST TENNv REAL ESTATE COMPANY,
, Wood & Johnson Proprietors, v
Morristown, Tennessee.
N, L. Mast, Pres. W. C. Coffey, V. P. G. P. Hagaman, Cash.
THF WATAIIfii fifi-IINTY RiHIf
am mm u m n sr mm mma-m. u m uiii
. B00NE, N. C.
We are in position to give our customers every conven
ience and accommodation consistent with safe banking. '
Accounts of any size accepted. 4 per. cent interest paid
on time deposits. Even if you use your money from week
to week, pay it through This Bank. ; The returned checks
are legal receipts for all bills paid. - r
A& a County Institution we solicit the patronage of our
County people.
When you visit the county seat we shall be glad to. have
you .call on us at the Bank.
r SPRING-
Clothing
Should occupy your at
tcntfon right now. The
kind we sell is sel
ed with the greatest
care quality being the
first consideration, price
next.
Shield Brand
Single & double breart-
ed, two-or three-piece
whs. price ranging from
$IO-oo to $l8-oo
- For sale by . .. . ,
' l U. Ct MILLER,
V Blowing RockyrN. C,
. .'New Years Greetings to Alit
The holidays are now over; the New Year is with us;
and I am pleased to say that I am still prepared to furnish
my trade with fresh staple drugs, standard patent medi
cines, confections and, I believe I will say, the prettiest
line of Toilet Articles to be found m the county.
I also still have on hand, left from the holiday trade,-a
small stock' of handsome iewelry, suited for both vgentle
men and ladies, that will be sold under a positive GUAR
ANTEE. If you need anything in this line be sure to give
me a call.
I always have on hand a nice little stock of. well-select
ed groceries, sugar, coffee, rice, tee., that should be tested
by every one in reach of my store. My goods are fine; my
prices are right. Give me a part of your trade. .
Boone, N. C., Jan. 1. J.M. HODGES, M. D.
Offices in Blackburn Eotel. :
HERE IS A SPECIAL BARGAIN.
603 acres ol the finest River farm in the State of Tennesse for
sale at $32,500. On terms that will suit the purchaser. 331 acres
of rich blnck River Bottom land. No richer or more productive
lnnd in the world. 100 acres in grass. Something over 200 acres in
timber. Five dwelling house, six barns. Four silos, scales, allfarra
ing outbuildings, crib, granery and a 16 room brick dwelling. This
is a place in country. Rural mail delivery. Three miles from rail
road town. Steam boat on tne river. Farm 20 miles Jrom Knox
ville, Tenn. f 10,000 worth of timber on the farm. The up land is
rich red mulatto land very productive. Farm almost clear of stone.
If you are interested don't fail to come and look. We guarantee
that the farm will be lully up to this advertisement.
245 acre farm far sale. This farm is nituated near Whfte Pin-,
Tenn. White Pine has a ten months college and Btores and a bank
A very prosperous little town of 1,500 inhabitants. The farm is
aituated on a publie road, and is all fine, smooth farming land
About 50 to 60 acres of creek bottom land. The farm has a 2-story
6-room farm dwelling on it, and a large frame and log barn about
BO leetlong, This is a fine grass farm and has abundance of hay
and fine meadow land. One branch on the eat-side of; farm and
another on the west side, and a fine bold spring between the two
dwellings running south, farm being abundantly watered. Clear of
stone and suitable for Ads farming.
iou neea not nope to learn more about this farm without see
ing ii. Abundance of timber land. A good home, a good neighbor
hood and convenient for everything that a farmer most desires on
a farm. It takes a good farm to be worth hepice. But remember
a kuuu iarui uw gooa vhiup, ana you neertnot hope to buv to
.pr for,5 ,ltt,e pricp- Thta ,arm 58 rth the money. p"rice
$10,000. Write for leaflet and priceJiHt. J - -
. EAST TENNESSEE REAL ESTATE COMPANY,
.. . f. Wood &Jobnfon Proprietors,
" Mon-istown. TpnnpsHPO.