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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1890-08-28
TORNADOES.

The principal conditions of
a tornado are an unstable
state of the atmosphere,
steep vertical gradients OF
temperature, and an initial
gyratory motion. The exces
siyely heated, saturated low
er strata burst up through
the upper over small areas,
moisture is condensed into
mist and rain, and the whirl-
ing motion, which is always
from right to left, produces
the characteristic funnel
shaped cloud, These condi-
tions prevail in the south
east quadrant of an area OF
low barometer, about two
hundred miles from the cen.
tire. Tornadoes move from
south west to north east,
with an average velocity OF
80 miles an hour, over an av
erage path of 800 yards wide
and 25 miles long. Ferrel
calculates that the velocity
OF the ascending currents
within the funnel must often
exceed 200 miles, which ex-
plains it's tremendous destruc
tive power.
The region most favorable
for tornadoes is the Missis.
sippi Valley. North Carroll
na ranks tenth as a tornado
State, only SO having been
recorded from 1926 to 1889,
They occur most frequently
in April, May and June, dur.
ing the warmest part OF the
afternoon. The most de.
structive was the Richmond
and Harnett county tornado
of February 10th, 1884
which killed Is people and
destroyed SO buildings. Oul
farmers have little to feai
from these unwelcome visi,
tors, as they are to rare in
North Carolina to cause
much damage to crops
C. r. Von Hermann, Metro
rol0gist, N G. Experiment
! Station.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1890-08-28

happy home OF my childhood
days, aud giving to each in
dividual an enterprise, IL
4uickpnlng step and llnlilnit-
ed supplies OF nu'ishment.
Success to the DEMoCRAT
and a long and happy lie to
the Editor. j. Il. Ii.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1890-08-28
THE FATE OF THE GIFTED.
For The DalnOc mt.

For the DemOc:nt.
How dark and deep the
shadows which seem to walk
SIDE by side Earth's gihed
children.
The upas seems to be in
seperably entwlned with the
laurel. Especially is this true
OF those who have slipped OF
the dew Of Mount parnassus,
and have learned in SORROW,
what they teach in song. The
volumes, some OF which we
prize so much seem as il they
we're written ~ the le-bluud
oi wounded and suffering
hearts. The world has been
chan med with the writings Of
Washington Erving. 1t reads
enjoys, applauds, forgetting
that for three score Years and
ten he carried Il broke; heart,
going wifeless to his grave,
in memory OF the sunny-hair-
ed girl over whom the .violets
bloomed too soon, but who
ever lived in his heart, till he
passed the dark portals to
meet her again.
Edgar Allen Poe. Mary
lands GIFT to the world of DO
cts, allowed himself to be de-
stroyed by his one weakness,
aud died in the delirium of
an awful madness in a hospi-
tai. He lived and died haun-
ted by some secret sorrow, OF
which, the world knew but
little. His erratic, genious-
craznd nature knew but little
rest, aud the world draws
gently the mantle of charity
over his misfurtunes.
Henry Kirk White died when
but II boy. He just gave the
world enough, to show what
he might have done, had not
death claimed him $50 soon.
His short life was constantly
haunted by the impression
that his stay on eaLth was ol
short duration. How pathet
icall.y sad and sweet the lines;
1.-THE flowers will bloom, the
birds will sing, the grasses grow
When Henry's head is slyinglow.'
Cowppr was subject to fits
of melancholy, in one of which
he wrote John Gilpin's Ride
to divert his gloomy though.
tn.
a black shadow was thr,,wr
across the thway of Mrs
Hemans, when literary jeal.
ousY drove from her home
the husband of her young
hearts choice.
Otway died in poverty, arc
Chatterton, anther boy jeni
us, starved in London, be
fore the sunshine Of baby
hood had left his linglets
Many of the names are epi
tones OF sorrow and sadness
Goldsmith. Keats, Byran
Hood, Cowper and Others
each with it's undertone 0
sorrow. mingled with the mi
sic OF its fame.
The most casual reader cal
not butbe struck with.Ath'
martyrdom Of the gifted.
\ Xs
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1890-08-28

Life will acquire new zest, and
cheerfulness return, if you will
impel your liver and kidneys to
the performance of thcirfuntions
DIT. j. H. McLean's Liver and Kid
ney Balm will stimulate them to
healthful action. $1.OO per bot
tie
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1890-08-28

The most delicate constitution
can safely. use Dr.. j. II. Mclean :
Tar wine Lung Balm, it is II sure
relncdey for coughs, loss ofvoice,
ana all throat and lung diseases.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1890-08-28

1iIc uttIlOCTdlS WOlllQ mllcIl
prefer continuing the debate
on the tariff bill, for that de-
bate is making hundreds of
democratic voters every day,
but if Quay should be defeat
ed, he and his followers
would probably be willing to
vote with the rest of the re-
publicans to adopt a gag
rule and pass both the tariff
and Election bills. Senator
Vest says the tariff bill is
worse than the Election bill.
Prominent republi ms
openly admit that the fight
which is now going on in the
Senate has already practical
ly settled the Congressional
election in favor OF thedem0-
Gratis. The openness with
which Mr.. Quay is acting for
the special interests of a sin.
gle clique OF monied men sc
distinguished some of the re.
.publicans that they annount
ed their intention to defeat
certain clauses of the tariff
BILL. AS soon as the tple.
graph could notify these men
and special trains could bring
them, a delegation was be.
fore the Senate Finance com.
mittee demanding, not po
litely asking, what these ri.
lnors meant. The repub!i
can members of that commit
tee humbly informed then
that their interests should
be taken care of as had beer
promised them when they
made their campaign contri
buttons, and these robber,
OF the toiling lnillions1eturn
ed whence they came.
Representative Baker, O.
New York VINO enjoys theno
toriety of being the only man
who ever had a resolution re
turned to him by a vote O
the House, because Of its baG
taste. made an ass of him
self again by Offering a reso
luton rejecting upon Mr.
Mills because of his making
tariff reform speeches. II
was too much even forSpeal
er Reed, and he certainly isn't
over squeamish about sucf
things. Mr.. Baker was ask
ed to withdraw the resolu
tion but he refused, insisting
upon having it printed in thu
Record. The Speaker ther
quietly ingored Mr.. Baker
and the House proceeded tt
business and he didn't gel
his resolution printed.
Public opinion is a g,rta1
lever. Secretary Window
has decided that the prices
paid by the government fol
silver bullion shall be made
public. They never shoul(
have been hid.
The republicans don't de
much talking these day.
about a Congressional reap
portionment this year
Cause why; the Census shows
that the South will gain in
stead of lose Congressman
Few weeks past Superinten
dent Porter has worked hi
force night and day to ge
the count completed in orde
that the re-apportionmen
might be made; but the re
suit has not been just wha
anticipated, and re-appor
tionment will be made. TIL
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1890-08-28

North Carolina has wild
pasturage enough to main
tain handsomely 5000, 900
sheep, il proper attention
were given to it and doglaws
passed by our Legislature to
protect sheep husbandry,
there is no industry in the
State that would yield a
greater income to the
amount invested than that
of sheep raising, but until
some law is enacted to pro.
tect sheep from dogs, men Of
capital will be 10th to invest
in it in this state.-Ra]e leigh
Southern Farmer.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1890-08-28
Wilkesboro, N. c.,
Aug. II, 80.

ramon DemOCTaG:
Seeing nothing in your pa
per from this, the great State
of Wilkes | write you Il few
lines which, | hope, may be
interesting to some of the
many readers of your valun-
be paper.
| suppose that most of
your subscribers are aware
of the TACT that this immedi-
ate section OF the country
has recently been connected
with the outside world by the
completion ofthe n. w., C.
Il. X. eXtentiOn to this point.
The first passenger train az
rived at Wilkesboro August
31st, at 1850 p m. run by
Conductor Causey, a very
promising young man, who
has recently been promoted
to the COnductOrship. Owing
to the fact that very few of
the citizens were expecting
the regular train SO soon, and
its leaving at 4::3O in the
morning, it did not meet
with the hearty reception
with which it would have
met had it made its first VEN
ture at a more respectable
hour, and had enjoyed it's
morning nap to the extent
that some individuals did.
A new schedule has been pre-
pared, to take effect August
10th, on which trains will
run through from Green's
boro, instead of Winston
Salem, to Wilkesboro. East
bound trains leave Wilkes
boro ut 6 a. m. and arrive at
Winston. Salem 11:25 a. m.
Leave Winston-Salem at
1910 p. m, arrive at Greens
boro 1:50. Westbound
trains leave Greensboro at
$50 u. m. and arrive at
Winston-Saiem at S:3l.
Leave Winston-Salen at 3:1O
p. m. and arrive at Wilkes.
boro $50. There are thir.
teen stations from Winston.
Salem to Hilkesboro, the
two named included. The
first through train left here
this morning for Greensboro
A beautiful mail and baggage
coach just from the factory
and the paint barely dry uT
on it, and two nicely finished
passenger coaches, presented
Il fine appearance as they
moved off down the beauti.
ful valley of the Yadkin, oc.
casionally disappearing as
if they were burrowing them.
selves under the hills, but
presently passing out again
in full view OF our eager gaze
But we enjoy the scene only
a few minutes. The putting
engine takes its beautiful
train, of which it seems quite
proud, and justly SO, out O
our view at a distance of two
miles away. But there is
yet something to be admired
as we stand listening to the
rattling wheels of the depart
ing train. 1t is a zig zag
line of steam hanging di
rectly over the track, anG
looks as if it had frozen anc
stopped the moment that i
was clear of the engine.
truly hope that the time II
not lar distant when th'
"iron hoss' will venture up
on Watauga's fertile soil, il
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1890-08-28

tant Post Master General
Clarkson, who has an unlim-
tied supply of the former, is
to become the Loss dog OF
the Republican Congression-
al Campaign committee.
The "boodle' will be furnish
by the usual crowd.
The anti-lottery bill was
passed by the House Satur-
day afternoon by a unani-
nous vote.
After numerous scares the
River and Harbor bills went
through the Senate Satur.
day.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1890-08-28

Coughs and colds come unin-
vited, but you can quickly get
rid of these, with q few doses of
Dr.. J. H. McLean's Tar wine Lung
Balm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-27
WITH SUICIDAL INTENT.
Joseph Heiser Shoots Himself With a
Bull Dog Revolver.


There was another desperate at
tempt To curtail existence at the East
End yesterday afternoon. Joseph Hell
ser, an cmplOye at the Central Glass
Works, attempted to kill himself by
pouring the contents of big Ball Dog
revolver into his head The affair
created great excitement in the neigh
borhood and many people gathered near
the scene OF the tragedy shortly after
its occurrence. Some time before one
o'clock yesterday afternoon lIeiser went
TO the residence of his father on Seven
teenth street, near where the railroad
turns to the Central Glass Works, and
il is said that he had some words with
his mother. during which alteration
he either shot at her, or attempted to
do so. reports of which vary, as the
neighbors have been endeavoring to
keep the affair quiet.
About five minutes of one o'clock
HeiSer went to the edge OF the bluff
which overlookS the railroad and pulling
a revolver from his pocket he placed the
muzzle to his right temple and pulled
the trigger. The wouldbe suicide fell
TO the ground.
People in the neighborhood immedi
ately ran to his side and he was carried
into the house, only few yards dis
tant, and doctor summoned, who eX-
amined the wound, but as yet it cannot
be told just how dangerously Heiser is
wounded, although it is supposed to be
fatal.
1t is a singular circumstance that
there are two men of the same name
working at the Central Glass Works,
and both OF somewhat suicidal procivi
ties. The Joseph Iiciser, who made the
attempt yesterday is about 30 years of
age and unmarried, and is not to be
COMPOUNDED with the other Joseph Hell
sQr
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-27
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Daily Chronicle of the Movements of In
diyiluaIs.

Daily chronicle OF the movements Oh III
dividuaIs.
Miss Grace jennings, of Bellaire, was
the guest of friends yesterday.
Capt. w. S. Sims, salesman for NJ.
Reilly, was in the city yesterday.
c. A. Robinson, president of the La
Belle iron works, is in Pittsburg.
Clyde Ford, of Benwood, stopped ut the
Stamm last night on his way to Pittsburg.
Briscoe Hindman returned to the city
yesterday, after an absence Of few days.
Miss Josephine Flading, of Washington,
ID. c., is visiting her parents on the South
Side.
Rev. John A. Tracy, of Weston, is in the
city to spend Thanksgiving with his
mother.
Miss Clara Kraus left yesterday for
Lancaster, Ohio, TO visit her sister, Mrs.
Hirsch.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred w. Seymour and
daughter Sara are visiting friends in New
ark, ..
S. w. Joyce and James F. Gerhens, of
Parkersburg, are spending a few days in
the city.
Mr.. Charles Kemkcll and family, of Den
nison, are visiting Mr.. G.. Grub, of the
South Side
John Fehrenbatch, of Cincinnati, super
vising inspector of steamboat hulls. is at
the Mcclure.
Miss Carrie hitting, of Sewickley. Pa.
is visiting Miss Florence OFT, on North
Main street.
Miss Kate Porter, OF Allegheny, Pa, is
the guest of her brother, o. B. Porter, on
Fifteenth street.
Mrs. John Flading and daughter Jose
phine, returned Monday from an extended
visit with friends in Washington, ID. G.
c.. Kaufman and w. ID. Uptegraff. of
Pittsburg, who are interested in the new
bridge company, are stopping at the Nc
Lure.
G. NJ Mccoy. John Slemaker and c. W.
Grimes. of Sistersville, and j. X. Bailey,
Jr.. of Parkersburg, are registered at the
Behler.
Rev r. II. Robinson, Grand Master of
the State of Colored Masons, of Parkers-
burg, made his annual visit to the colored
Masons of this city and made an address
to them. Tuesday night.
Loud S. Wolvington, Of McKeesport,
Pa, is the guest of his parents. on Thirty
third street. Mrs. Wolvington, who has
been visiting there for about a week, left
yesterday to visit her sister in Marietta.
Sam K. Muzum, OF Fairmont; G.. \.
Sweeney, Of Tyler county; F. j. Galleher.
of Monongah: X. Krug, of Sistersville, and
II. L. Hogan, of Moundsville, were the
West Virginiuns at the Stamm last night.
Among the West Virginians registered
at the Windsor last night were: J. Z. Rad
cliffe and d. w. Baird, OF Wellsburg: r.
II. Browse, of Grape Island: K. B. Simp-
son, Of New Cumberland, and A. j. Mitch
ell, of Burning Springs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-27
MADISON SCHOOL DEDICATED.
Tho Interesting Exercises on the lsiaho
Yesterday.

Tho now Madison school building,
the handsome structure On the lsianu,
and one of the finest institutions Oh its
kind in the State, was formally ueol-
Gated to the cause of education yester-
day afternoon, in the presence OF large
assemblape of people, including the
scholars. parents and other prominent
citizens The main recitation room, In
which the exercises were held, was
nrettIlv decorated with flowers and
NOTED plants. and very artistic chalk
design on the front blackboard contrib
nted TO the scene. The chalk design was
drawn by Miss Jennie Hervey.
Shortly after two O'Clock Principa,
A. NJ Stevenson of the school, called
the meeting TO order, and after prayer
by Rev. Jacob Birmingham, and soul
string song by the school, introduced
Mr. G. n. Collier, the warm friend OF
learning. who delivered the dedicatory
address. Mr.. Collier started out with
n few classic pleasantries, after when
he described in eloquent language the
benefits of education, the favorable con-
ditions under which we were living, and
tracing the history OF the Madison
School through all its various stages up
to the present time. Some good whoie-
some advice was given to the pupils,
and he closed his excellent address
by paying deserved tribute to
Messrs. Bloch, Irwin and Whally, the
members OF the committee who had
taken such heartfelt interest in the
work, not to forget the work of the
Superintendent, principal and others.
For an address so brief Mr.. Collier in
troduced many social, political and re-
ligious ideas worthy of careful thought.
Following the address of Mr.. Collier
came paper on the Alumni OF Mad
ison school by a bright and entertain
ing Alumnus, Miss NJ. Faris. She COM
pared the present with the past In a
very clever and original style, which
was appreciated by all. Among other
things she said that in 1865, the first
year of the school, there were only 100
pupils in attendance, now there are 663.
The whole number of graduates since
1865 is Sc. or this number 40 are ladies,
of whom, as Miss Faris cutely said,
have undertaken the care OF man.
The paper was replete with good things,
all full OF significance to the older grad
yates present.
A letter was read from Mr.. +. 5.
Williams, first School Superintendent
of Wheeling, after which Rev. +. n.
Lynch, in few appropriate remarks,
presented to the school the handsome
flag. The response was by Superin-
tendent Anderson, who, aS usual, was
equal to the occasion, and made well
worded speech OF acceptance.
The remainder of the afternoon was
devoted to the inspection of the we'll
appointed and admirably arranged
building, all expressing themselves as
delighted with the institution.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-27
Excursion TO Payton. Tenn.

WHEN you ca: your dinner to-day. think
of the Childrcn's Home.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-27
Eat Mems Club"

The Fat Mems Club" opens at the
Opera House December ., and the
strength of the stage will be severely
tried when the quintette, made up of
nearly ton Of solid flesh and bone,
walks out upon it. The piece is very
clever, and furnishes lots of mirth, as
might be expected from the pen OF j.
c. Stewart. author of that amusing
comedy "The Two Johns" Mr..
Stewart himself takes the leading part
in this new play of his, which represents
Il foolish old bucolic professor with love
for doing the town" with the boys.
His adventures are very amusing. A
troupe Of acrobats exhibit some difficult
feats of strength and skill, and two
quartettcS, male and female, inter
sperse the acting with some delightful
songs. The dancing leaves nothing to
be desired, but rounds out the three
acts of fun in a most pleasing whole.
The stout gentlemen will tarry with us
but two nights.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-27
DISCHARGED,
Thomas Noonan Cleared of the Charge Of
Attempted Rape.

Thomas Noonan, the b. Il o. watch
man, who was arresten Tuesday on a
charge OF attempted rape upon Emma
Laughman at the Il. & o. Matchbox on
Baltimore street, Sunday night, had q
hearing before Squire Ankle yesterday
afternoon, and was discharged from
custody, the evidence proving that he
was not the guilty party. Miss Laugh
man. one OF the Taylor girls, who ac-
companied her, and NOonan. all testified
The defense was represented by Attor
ney l.. :. Jordan.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-27
HE IS GUILTY.
THAT IS TIE VERDICT OF The JURY IN THl
BaHE ROBBERY CASE
TIE jury Cams l10 Court al Tea Minutes Alter
Twelve This Morning-Pts Evidence
Presented Yesterday ii Court

Harry Seybold has been adjudged
guilty.
At ten minutes past twelve o'clock
this morning, the jury came into Court
and announced their verdict to be:
we. the jury. find the defendant, Harry Is.
Seybold guilty as charged in the indictment
aud recommend him to the mercy Of the Court.
The jury retired to their room at
eighteen minutes past eleven, and were
therefore out little less than an hour.
There was tremendous audience
present in the Court room, after supper,
TO listen To the arguments of counsel,
and AZ nine o'clock, when Col. Arnet,
was making his mastery address, sue
ceeding the splendid effort OF Mr..
Howard, on behalf OF the
State, in the afternoon, there
was hardly standing room, and
the crowd remained through most oil
the convincing and able speech by Cap
tain Doyener, who closed at five min
utes past eleven. The instructions were
then read. and at HIS the jury went
out. a large crowd remained in the
Court room to hear the verdict, and
when the jury came in, there were prob
ably two hundred present. Mrs. Sey-
bold was present, and was greatly
affected by the verdict, manifcsting her
sorrow and agitation in a way to excite
the sympathy Of all present.
Col. Arnett at once made motion IN
arrest Of judgment and for new trial
ana the defendant was remanded 10 JAN
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-27
A QUESTION WELL ANSWERED.
In What Respect is Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy Better Than Any Other.
NE WILL TELL YOr.


1t is the only remedy that will hquefy
the tough, tenacious mucus incident to
colds, and render it easy TO expectorate.
1t is the only remedy that will cause the
expulsion Of mucus from the air cells of the
lungs.
1t is the only remedy that will coun-
teract the effect of a severe cold and greatly
mitigate, if not effectually cure the cold
within one DAYS time. To do this il must
be used as soon as the first symptoms of the
cold appear.
twill cure severe cold in less time than
any other treatment.
it is the only remedy that will prevent
Group.
Its the only remedy that has cured thous-
ands of cases of Group without single fail
ure.G
1t is the only remedy that will prevent
all dangerous consequences from whooping
cough.
It's pleasant and safe to take. There is
not the least danger in giving IL to children
in large and frequent doses which are
always required in case OF Group and some
times for whooping cough.
II is put up in large bottles for the price.
Many persons who have used ii for years
and know from experience its true value,
say that a 80 cent bottle of Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy will go further towards
curing severe colds, and do more real good
than dollar bottle OF any other cough
medicine they have ever used. For sale
by w. w. Irwin. c. X. Goethe, c. Schnepf
]. Klari and NJ. W. Heinrich, drug
gists.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-27
FAIR AND FESTIVAL
At the Church of tho immaculate Coucep-

The air and festival for which the
ladies of the Church of the Immaculate
Conception have been making prepare
tions for some time, was inaugurated in
the basement of the church last night.
In addition to the four main booths
which have been erected and tastefully
decorated, there was number Of other
novel and interc sting features. In one
corner of the hall was shooting gal
lery; while in another was Il gypsy tent
where the past, present and future are
revealed. A fishing pond, and post
Office with young lady letter carriers
were among the attractions. The at
tendance last night was very good.
Following are the names Of the ladies
in charge Of the various booths:
Fancy Booth-Mrs. K. V. Ankle. as
sisted by Mrs. Martin Brady, Mrs. kee-
nan, Mrs. Adam lIasenauer and Miss
Ella Ankle.
Refreshment Booth-Mrs. Jennie
Quigley, assisted by Misses Mary Rose,
Annie Pappert, and Maggie Owens.
Lemonade Booth-Miss Kate Smith,
assisted by Mrs. Kate Altmyer and
Misses Ella Coughlin and Annie Role.
Supper Booth Mrs. Amlel Smith. as
sisted by Mrs. Aug. Ney, Mrs. Clark
and Mrs. John IIascnaucr.