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II VOL. XXVIII. BOONE WATAUGA COUNTY, N. C, THURSDAY MARCH 15, 1917. NO. 25. BONUS. Charlotte Observer. The North Carolina legisla ture made a stout show of states manship in the matter of issuing bonds through which much need ed permanent improvements may be made to the State institu tions, philanthropic as well as educational. Fourteen members of the house voted against the measure, but these were dragged along in the wake of the chariot progress. As a matter of fact, the sue of the bond issue was one over which only the petulant ly inclined could afford to quib ble. It might have been double the sum of $3,000,000, and yet not have represented too gener. ous a treatment. It could have been $10,000,000 and the States resources not strained, for North Carolina is a State of immense collateral, of fine credit and a credit that is gradually growing stronger. It has been nurturing this credit at the expense of its own development. If it had issu ed a few million dollars a few years ago and wisely expended the money in internal improve ments and in the development of her resources, the State would havejbeen immeasurably better off financially. This $3,000,000 with which it has mad a timid start, is not a tax, but an invest ment, and when the people of the State begin to realize that fact they will tie inclined to more pro gressive views in the matter of needed State appropriations. But we were starting out to discuss bonds, and this can be best done by carrying our read ers to the seat of our Nation, it self, and see what has been done in Jrecen't days in the matter of issuing bonds. Tbe figures are of a character that for a moment will cause us to forget the small er matter of State issues. Tbe Congress just adjourned made a big record in Bond acccomplish ment The total authorized to be issued was $780,000,000, and if the armed ship bill which was de nied the President had passed, $100,000,600 would have been added to the amount. In spite of the failure of the armed ship bill, the President was quite well pro vided for. CoDgress passed a joint resolution for the issuance of $150,000,000 in bonds to meet tmcrgencv expenditures directed by the President for naval con struction, and in addition to this Congress appropriated $15,000, 000 for the Bureau or War Risk Insurance. This places President Wilson in position to look after the needs of the needs of the Na vy for a year to come and this independently of Congress. There is an issue of $300,000,000 cer tificates of indebtedness to run one year to anticipate tax collec tions. An issue qf $230,000,000 in Panama Canal Bonds has been authorized, and '$100,000,000 more in bonds is provided for in the new revenue act, with which to meet the expenses of the Mex ican border situation, the ni trate, plant, the armor plate plant and other expenses. The new revenue laws aie expected to bring in $250,000,000 every year in addition to the regular tax revenues. So, the United States is not only in position to pay its bills, but to raise money to carry on a war and have plen ty left. ' An Honest Ketter From au Hon est Mmi. ' Enos Halbert, Taoli, Indiana, writes. 'I contracted a nevere cold this fall and coughed con , tinually. Could hardly sleep at nights tried several remedies without relief. Got Foleys Hon ey aud Tar and the first bottle relieved me, curing my congn en tirely. 1 can recommend it for all coughs.' Get tbe genuine. For Bale everywhere, ., Watiofrt Chance. Lenoir News. The people of Boone and Wa tauga county should have no trouble in securing the necessary statistics and facts concerning their freight tonnage, to offer an attractive proposition to the Virgin ia-Carolina Railway Co., a branch line of the Norfolk & Wes tern, to extend their , line from Elkland to Boone. A delegation ofkBoone's progressive citizens have already conferred with Mr. George Johnson, president of the railroad company at Abingdon, Va., and the Watauga Democrat says that the delegation return ed satisfied that the road will be built if Boone and Watauga as sure the railroad authorities that there is sufficient tonnage to jus tify the construction. A mass meeting has already been held, continues The Democrat, and va rious committees have been ap pointed to gather the statistics. If assuring the railroad Com pany that the tonnage of Wa tauga from which the road would draw patronage, is sufficient to justily the construction of exten sion is all, then we feel assured that Boone will soon have the road under construction. Cut This Out-It Is Worth Mon- Don't Miss This. Cut out this slip, enclose wit h 5c. to Foley & Co., Chicago, 111., writing your name and address clearly. You willl receive in return a trial package containing Foley's Hon ey and Tar Compound forcougbs colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tab lets, Sold everywhere. A Good Ugislatiiro. The Charlotte Observer flings this boquet after the North Car olina Legislature just adjourned: "The Legislature of 1917 has made au excellent record on the whole. It was constructive rath er than destructive in fact, if it accomplished any destruction it was of an immaterial character. It was safely liberal in the appor tionment of such funds of t h e State as its institutions stood in need of; it was generous, but not extravagant: In the matter of progressive legislation, it scor ed more of accomplishment, per haps, than its predecessors of re cent years, but that might have been because of the preponder ance of opportunity. On matters of public welfare it was inclined to take the broader view. It ap peared to be lined up quite well in accord with the progress of the times. Some previous legisla tures have been praised for what they did not do. The body juet adjourned may come in for that sort of a compliment, but in ad dition it has performed some work for which it deserves the paise of the whole State. It has set a standard improving upon which succeeding Legislatures may do an increasingly valuable work for North Carolina'." Spring Colds Are Dangerous. Sudden changes of tempers ture and underwear brimrSpi'ing colds with siuffed up head, One dose of Dr. King's New Discove ry i Bure relief, .this happy com bination of autiseptic balsams clears tbe head, sooths the irri tated membranes and what night have bwn a lingeringcold is broken up1. Don't stop treat ment when relief is first felt as a half cured cold is dangerous. Take Dr. King's New Discovery till your cold is gone. At all druggists.. . The most of those who refer to Japan as a "yellow peril" are looking through jaundiced eyes. -Ex. Prosideitial Postmasters Most Pass Ex aminatioa. - Postmaster General Burleson announces that after April 1 the appointment of all postmBsters of the first, second and third class will be subject to competitive ex aminations. Nominations will be sent to the Senate as in thejpast, but in making selections the President will be guided by the results of examinations and will send in the names at the head of the lists. Whether the Civil Service Cora mission, under which fourth-class postmasters are now named, will conduct tbe examinations has not been determined. The 1 President's forthcomine order will provide for a form o modified civil service classifica tion under which all vacancies, whether caused by resignations, removal or death, will be filled by competitive examination. Those already m the service will con tinue without examination until the expiration of of four-year terms beginning with their last apportionment, and will then, it is understood, have to undergo the competitive test. There was a plan to put all presidential postmasters under the civil service but this was a- bandoned. Tbe successful can didate must pass a satisfactory examination and this will ein- amination and this will embar ass some of them. Congressmen complain, but complaint seems to be unavailing. Landmark. Not Bothered Any More. So-called rheumatic pains, grip urhes, lame hack, sore Bure mus clecleH or stiff joints are the re sult or overworked weak or dis ordered kidneys. E L Turner, Homer, Ky., writes: "Since ta king Foley Kidney Pills 1 have not beeo bothered any more. ' Strengthen wpak kidneys and help rid tbe blood of acids and poisons. Sold everywhere. The Signs Of Spring. The sun glittered on tbe white street until you blinked your eyes, A big, comfortable collie strolled out on the edge of tbe sidewalk and stretched himself lazily in the sunshine; a little boy in blue rom pers came out of his home with bucket and shovel and sat down in the sand of his mother's walk, presumably to play; and his sho vel lay idle in the sand, his hands listless while the little boy croon ed sleepily to himseir. A delivery cart was halted in the street ;Jthe horse slept peacefully while the driver, a negro youth, rolled mar bles with another pickaninny on the sidewalk. A nurse appeared around the corner, pushing be fore her a perambulator. In the sunshine the nurse maid paused, presently she sat on a low wall edging an adjoining dooryard and began to draw aimless pat terns in the gravel with a short stick. Tbe twittering of birds was noticeable; and as you sat on your porch in tbe sunshine won dering at the peacefulness of life, you became aware of tbe odor of things new new grass, new flow ers, new trees. Then as you stretched yourself indolently, glanced at your watch and arose to go to the office, you remarked to your wife, ' It will soon be spring." Lexington Dispatch. The Pneumonia Season. The cold, damp weather of March seems to be the most fa vorable for thepneumoniagerm. Now is tbe time to be careful. Pneumonia often results from a cold. The quicker a cold is got ten rid of the lees the danger An soon as the first indication ol a cold appears takeChamberlain's Cough Remedy. As to the value oi cue preparatiou, ask any one who has uted it Toe Railroad To Hewn. At an annual meeting of con ductors and engineers some time ago, Rev. George It. Stuart, one of the favorites of the railroad men t)f the South, was asked to take part and open the meeting with prayer, says an exchange He was loudly applauded as he entered the hall and stepped up on a platform to offer prayer. The railroad men with their wives and daughters present re verently bowed their heads, and George Stuart, with trembling lips and deep emotion, offered the following prayer, and as he left the platform a dozen men gripped his hand and brushed a tear from their eyes: "O Lord, we meet as a body of railroad men, with ourwivesand children, to consult for ourinter est. We are reminded that life itself is a train and the road to heaven a railroad, God's truth the rail, God's love the tire, and His promises the signal lights. 0 Lord, we recognize Thee as the General Manager of our road, the Superintendent of our train and Chief Dispatcher. Thou didst survey the right of way, and Thy Son purchased it with I lis blood. Thou didst lay the tracks and ballast the road. Thou hast fur nished the rolling stock; Thou art the owner and controller ot all. We look to Thee for all our orders, and Thou must sign the checks for our daily bread. Be merciful in handling our human mistakes and do not discharge Thy unworthy servants. "We are grateful for the Bible, Thy book of rules and instruc tions; be mercitul in our exami nation and look with charity u pon our failures. Thy promises and warnings are our headlights and hand lanterns; help us to use them so as to save our train from wreck. Deliver us from broken rails, blind switches, false sig nals and mistaken orders. Be with us on every high bridge of responsibility, on every sharp curve of emergency, and in evorv dark tunnel of trouble let the light of Thy promises shine out bright. Grant us passes for our wives and children and let us go with them. When the storm ol temptation aud trial comes, save us from the fatal slides and wash outs that have wrecked so many trains on the road of life. Let our way, kept secure by Thy guardian care, always show the steel rail and rock ballast, and be solid and firm and free from obstruction. Deliver us from the snares of our enemy. May the headlight of Thy truth shine bright on a thrown switch, false signal or fatal obstruction pla ced for the wreckage of our train May the emergency brake of a strong will save us. "As we make our last run hea ded homeward, if it be Thy will, order our train in on time. Let the light of Thy promises burn bright to light the last dark tun nel .of death. As we run through it to the Grand Central Station of tbe skies, may we have tbe ap proving smile of tbe General Man ager and Superintendent; sign with joy the pay roll, receive our wages and have an eternal lay off with God and the angels and the loved ones at home. And we will praise thee forever. Amen." A Bilious Attack. When you have a bilious at tack your liver fails to perform its functions. You become con stipated. The food you eat fer meuts in tbe stomach instead of digesting. This inflames the stom ach and causes nausea, vomiting and a terrible headache. Take I'hamberlain's Tablets. They will tone up your liver. 'ch an out your stomach and you will sooii tie as well aa ever. Tbey only cost a quarter. - Appropriate Bill Passed. The general appropriation bill passed both houses as follows: $30,00 for agricultural exten sion work for 1917, $9,731 for 1918; $207,500 for Raleigh Hob pital for insane; $237,500 for Morganton Hospital; $120 000 for 191 7, $125,000 for 19 1 8 for Hospital at Goldsboro; $08,000 for 1917, $70,500 for 1918 for Deaf and Dumb School at Mor ganton; $5,000 annually for Caswell Training School; $23, 000 for 1917, $22,500 for 1918 for Stonewall Jackson Training School; $30,000 for 1917, $40, 000 for 1 918 for State Sanator ium for Tuberculosis: $105,000 annually for the State University $00,009 annually for East Caro. Teachers' Training School; $20, 000 annually for Appalachian Training School; $11,200 annu ally for Cullowhee Normal; $72, 500 annually for Blind School at Raleigh; $122,500 annually for A. & M. College; $125,000 annu ally for State Normal; $20,000 for Oxford Orphanage, white; $8 000 for maintenance and $5,000 to pay off in'debtediieHa Oxford Orphanage, colored; $42,500 an nually tor Soldiers' Home; $200 annually forConfederate Museum at Richmond, Va. $250 annually for Confederate cemetery at Ral eigh; $200 to pay off indebted ness on Guilford Battleground; $15,000 annually for negro A. & M. College; $20,000 annually for negro State Normal Schools with $5,000 for improvements; $12, 500 annually for State Labora tory of Hygieue; $10,000 annu ally for fisheries commission; $37,500 annually for the State Board of Health. Sloan's Liniment For Rbeuma inatism, The torture of rhpumatiem, the pains and the aches that make life unbearable are relieved by Sloan's Liniment, a clean, clear liquid thot is easy to ap ply and more effective than mus sy plasters or ointments because it penetrates quickly without rubbing. For the many pains and aches ttiat follow exposure, strains, sprains and muscle sore ness, Sloan's Liniment in prompt ly effective. Always have a bot tle ready for gout, lumbago, toothache, backache, stiff neck and all exterual pains, At drug gists, 25c. NOTICE. TRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE HOUSE ANO LOT. By virtue ot a urovlslon of a cer. tain Deed or Trutit exeuuted to the uuuerBWueu asTruittee, to secure the nay went ot certain note due to Vaufrun-Heiupliill & Co. and J, L Hemphill & Co., by J C Cook, aud which deed of trust was executed by the said J C Cook aud wife, Julia Cook, aud the uoUs secured by said deed or trust having matured aud default having beeu made Id the pay lueui thereof, aud the payees having called lor foreclosure of tald deed of trust, Now, therefore, i wil on Tues day, tliel7ili day of April, 1U 17, be twren toe houfs of twelve o'clock, M, and two o'clock, p. ui , at tbe court housa door iu booue, N. O., offer for sale to the highest bidder for cah the following described real estate to wit: That certain piece or parcel of laud iu Booue township, Watauga couulp, adjoining the landi of the Appaluchiau Tiaiuiug School, Irvln Miller and others aud bounded as fol lows: Beginning on a stone ia Hardin Street, ouoe a corner ol the L B Mo Neil property, now a corner of the Appalachian Training School lands, aud running f ortn 195 feet to a stake on tbe lower edge of the baok street and opposite the Irvlu Miller ooruer, thence an east course wilb said street 105 feet to v stake ou the hank of tbe road leadiug from the turnpike to the Jefferson road; I henon down and with said rovt 81V feet to a stake on the bank Of Hardin street at lis lu tersection with said road; thenoe thence with said Hardin street 1M feet to the beginuing and contain ing Joue acre more or less, being a part of a two-acre tract or land pur chased by Jesse F Kubbins from K E IiOug and conveyed by Jesse F Rob bins aud wiM to J O Cook September 25, 11)14. and recordod lu Hook 10, iu the ofUCA i f the Reaiter of Deeds of Watauga county, and coutaiuiug tbe house ln;whlcu tne said J V Cook and wife Mved at the time of the exe cution of said deed of trust, bald deed of trust It recorded iu the offloe of th Register of Deeds of Watauga county iu Book S, page 8U0. This Uarou o, mi. It. E. GREENE, Trustee. PROFESSIONAL. . Glenn Salmons, Resident Dentist. BOONE, N. (J. Office at Critcher Hotel. OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 to.12 a. ni; 1 :00 to 4:00 p. m, ' Dr. G. M. Peavler, Treats Diseases of th Eye, Ear Nose and Throat BRISTOL. TENN., 1 15 '14 ly, E. S. COFFEiT" -ATiORNEi fAl'LAW, L1JONE, N. C. xTtiuipt attention given to ill matters of a legal nature. Abstracting titles and collection ot claims a, special 17. ll-'ll. Dr. Nat. T. Dulaney - SPECIALIST - 1TB, KIR; NOSH, THROAT ANO CHIBT BYKS EXAMINED foil OLA88BS FOURTH STREET -Bristol, Tenn.-Va. E.UUND JONES LAWYER -LENOIR, N. C,- Will Practice Regularly in iho Courts ot Watauga, 5-1 'it L. I). LOWE Banner Elk, N. C. T. A. LOVB, Plneola, N. C. LOWE & LOVE ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW. Prnfipo in hn nmifa r 1 and surrounding counties. Care- fill nfAnfinn 4-. 11 i. of a legal nature. 7-6-12. F. A. LINNEY, - ATTORNEY AT LAW, BOONE, n. c. Will practice in the courts ol ' Watauga and adjoining 'coun ties. Wl-1011. A i. ' VETERINARY SURGERY. When in need of vet erinary surgery call on or write to G. H. Hayra Veterinary Svrgeon, Vi las, N.C. 6-15-16. 8. F. Lovill. W. R. I.ovil Lovill 8c Lovill -Attorneys At Law-'-B00NE, N. C Special attention, given to all business entrusted to their care. .. , T. E. Bingham. Lawyer BOONE. .... . . . N.c Prompt attention' grivpn to h!1 matters of h leeal nature Collections a specialty. Office .with Solicitor F. A. Ll oey 9, ly. pd. DR. R.D. JEPHGS , Bankers Elk, N. C. . ttiSf 1 i- l. a a. lj . of every month for 4 or 5 days ana every court wek. Office vt ' the Blackburn Hotel.
Watauga Democrat (Boone, N.C.)
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