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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1891-04-23

ittitos tliu wi. )lCIuC WOuld
better take them into his
confidence.
Mr.. Harrison's attempt to
plaoate the disgruntel ne
groes is not a brilliant sue
cess. He appointed a negro,
H. g. Parker, OF Missouri, to
be alternate Commissioner
at-large for the Columbian
exposition, but the negroes
are worse than ever, because,
at the same time, he .appoin-
ted a white man, r. W. Fur
mas, OF Nebraska, to be a
Commissioner at-large. They
say that if Mr.. Harrison
wished to recognize the ne
gro he should have appoin-
ted him Commissioner and
the white man alternate as
the negroes had no represen
tative on the commission,
and the alternate is simply a
fifth wheel, unless for some
reason the Commissioner for
whom els alternate becomes
unable to serve.
Republicans wink knowing
ly when anybody says any
thing about Secretary Ira
cy's declared intention OF con
Quoting the working forces
at the various navy yards
without regard to partisan
politics. Mr.. Tracy may be
perfectly honest in his inten-
tons but either the republi-
cans do not believe it or they
think they can out wit him.
They certainly do not antici-
pate giving up the navy yard
pa tronaye.
Secrtary Foster has gone
to New York to take a hand
personally in making the Har
rison machine of the Federal
office holders in that city.
That's one of the thin gs he
went into the cabinet to do.
Again it is thought that a
successor to u. s. Treasurer,
Huston, has been carralled.
This time it is Mr.. E. N. Ne
decker, OF Indiana, a gentle
man supposed to be infuen-
tial with the Germansin that
State and able to offset any
adverse influences which Mr.
Huston may be disposed tc
attemp to Use against Mr.
Hasrison's denomination.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1891-04-23
Money to loan.

Persons wishing to bor-
row money, who can secure
it by mortgage on good real
estate, can be accommodated
by applying to
J.F. Spainhour, Boone N. c.
or A. j. Critcher, Horton Nc.
4. "a.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1891-04-23

eve are late this week, dear
brothers, writes a Georgia edls
tor. "On Monday last we hired
a horse and buggy for $3 and
started out on q collecting tour.
After travelling four days the
horse died with the blind stag
gers, and we had to footit seven
miles; having collected seventy
five cents during the trip. We are
not complaining however, as this
sort Of thing is not new to us, as
we have been in the newspaper,
business for seven years. Fred
Press.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1891-04-23
Millions In Cotton Oil Soap.

A bigsoap manufacturing Ell
terprise was organized in
Houston, Tex, March 81.
The corporation will have a
capital of $15, 900, 900. The
syndicate propose to estab-
lish plants to cost from $5O,-
900 to 5000, 900 inHouston,
New Orleansand other South
'ern cities in the cotton belt,
where there are oil mills, as
we'll as some plants in
the North. William Rice, a
New York millionaire. and
Others are it's promoters.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1891-04-23
Notice..

For sale. 900 acres OF land,
on Rich Mountain, Watauga
County, on " hich is asbestos,
md fine land for sheepranch.
Sales private. l.. d. Lowe 4
j. r. Turgerson, Elk 'trs. OF
Mrs. A. p. Galloway, decd.
Banner Elk, Nov. IL 80.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1891-04-23
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our Regular Correspondent.

sOoi "f'N''
which he starts tomorrow if
he could consistently do SO.
There are several reasons for
this condition OF mind on his
part. When this tour was
first suggested he expected
to be able to carry with him
a prominent party, including
q majority of the cabinetand
several Senators and Repre-
sentatives, but as the time
drew near to start he has
had the experience OF the
biblical character who gave
an entertainment-all had
excuses to prevent their 60
ing. Mr.. Mckinley, for whose
special benefit the Canadian
reciprocity talk has been
postponed until after the
Ohio election in October,
would have made a star at
traction for the party, but
his own presidential aspira-
ton so fully developed and
he had such an exaggerated
idea of his political impor-
tance that would not con-
sent to play second fiddle to
Mr.. Harrison.
But, perhaps what worries
Mr.. Harrison more than all.
other causes is his overwhel-
ming jealousy of Mr.. Blaine.
who he thinks has already
gained more notoriety than
he is entitled to through his
connection with the admins
tration. He fears that Mr..
Blaine will do som e t h in g
while he is away to increase
that notoriety, and although
he has Mr.. Blaine's promise
to stand aside and allow him
to be re-nominated if he can
be, he doubts his sincerity
and is afraid ofhim. 1t is be-
lieved that Mr.. Blaineis fully
aware OF the state of Mr..
Harrison's mind, and that
he enjoys it.
The evident intention of Mr..
Blaine to surrond the present
condition of the Italian ques-
ton with an impenetrable air
of mystery is having a bad
effect. He refused to give out
any information, even to sta
ting whether he had sent the
answer to Rudini's last dis.
patch. From other sources
it is learned that a draft OF
that answer was read at q
cabinet meeting last week and
approved by those present,
but if it had been sent invent
by mail to our minister at
Rome, because, if'it had been
cabled over. the Italian pa.
pers would not persistin say.
4 ing that Rudini had notified
Mr.. Blame Of his intention to
break off all diplomatic rela.
tion with the United States
il he did not get a satisfacto
Try answer by Tuesday of this
week. This last Of course is
a. bit Of buncomb that isfea1
ed by nobody.
i Nevertheless, Mr.. Blaine's
refusal to make public thai
dispatch of Rudini's has
caused many people. to be
j lieve that 1t was not OF sucf
!. a conciliatory nature as W,
had been led to believe i
was by the cable synopsis o
it that came from Rome, ant
(which, by the way, lis all tn
information we ever gotcon
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1891-04-23
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

ana Is DelnS WRITTEN aDOuU
the necessity of ofamending our
Constitution 80 as to enable
the Federal Government, in
the several states, greater
protection to the subjects of
foreign countries therein resi-
ding. Nothing of the kind is
needed or should be fora mo-
ment tolerated; the general
government already has e.
nough power, many think en-
tirely too much, over the in
ternal affairs of the States.
There is State in the Union
that does not give heforeign
subjects precisely thesame
protection extended to native
American citizens; more they
have no right to ask, The
Constitution of the United
States was not framed upon
European models or upon
European ideas, and We do
not believe that it will ever
be changed because of Euro
pean clamor, not even if TIA
ly should be Joined by every
nation in Europe.
The Indians are r a t h e r
choice. 1t is stated that they
refuse to enlist in the army
unless allowed to join to
the cavalry branch of the
service. They have evident
ly never heard the song that
was more or less familiar in
the Virginia trenches during
vhe late war, the chorus OF
which was "Ifyou want to 60
to hill just jine de cavalry" "
BIaine's reciprocity eggs
are not Matching very fast
notwithstanding h is perse.
verance in sticking sorstant-
ly to the nest. Perhaps the
bad boy, Bill Mckinley, who
isn't very much in love with
reciprocity or it's foster-fath'
er, may have been changing
those eggs.
There is no truth in tho ru
NOR that Mr.. B., Harrison
proposed discarding S'grand
father s hat" this spring fol
one of more modern style. A
newer hat would doubtless
be more becoming and fit be1
ter, hut the gentleman ISM
disposed to let go his only
stock in trade for the sake @
improving his personal ap
pearance. 'Grand-fat theirs ha'
will continue on duty unit
the nominating convention
next year, if no longer.
Here's one especially for re
; publican editors: Ii the tarif
isn't a tax paid by consum
ers, why is it that sugar be
, came cheaper as soon as tn
duty on it was removed
Take your time, gentlemn, il
$ answering this.
If any doubt existed as t
, why Charley Foster n ad
, Secretary Of the Treasury
has been swept away by re
t cent occurrences. He was sc
: lected to be commander in
Y chief OF the Harrison forces
d and to so manipulate the i'm
$ mense patronage of the trea
< ury department as 10 max
r Mr.. Harrison's re-nomine
! tion by his party acertainty
! and he is doing it to the full
: extent Of his ability.
i. Mr.. Harrison has asserte
his authority and puta brea
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1891-04-23
j. MOrplew. E. s. Blackburn
Marion, N. G. Je erSOn, No.
MORPHEW & BLACKBURN
ATTToRNEYs AT law.

Will practice in the courts
of Ashp, Watauga and Mitch
ell counties. also in the Fed
lnl courts of the Dist. and
Supreme Court OF the State.
Collection OF claims solicited.
April, 10.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1891-04-23

'hoi hCS,OOidtIOi Will Cllc O(t-
commissioners until
it shall suit his (Harrison's)
convenience to be epresentan
take part therein. w h a t
this action more hui
initiating to Mr.. Blaine is
that he had agreed, and ap-
pointed a time, to listen til
an informal presentation OF
the views of the Canadian
government on this subjects
and the representatives OF
Canada were alreadyin Wash
ington for that purpose when
the Harrison veto was given
to him. 1t seems to us that
in addition to being a snub
to Mr.. Blaine this action on
the part Of Mr.. Harrison was
decidedly discourteous to
Canada, and a discourtesy
that,was entirely uncalled for.
1t would have neither injur-
ed nor committed this coun-
try to have heard the infor4
NAL propositions of the Cana
dians, and, unless Mr.. Harri-
son has entirely lost conf.
dence in h is Secretary Of
State, there isno good reason
why he should personally lis
ten to these propositions.
Secretary Foster acknowl-,
edges that there will be no
Treasury surplus next year.
Republican editors will please
take notice.
Mr.. Blaine's intercontinens
tai monetary conference was
a decided failure, as far as
results are concerned. All,
admitted the desirability OF
a coin that would circulate
in all American countries at
the same value, but it was
shown that the difficulties in
providing such a coin are at
the present time insurmoun.
table.
How long would a law cur-
failing free speech, the key
stone of freedoms arch,
stand, if it was enacted by,
the legislature of Minnesota?
Just long enough for the
United States Supreme Court
to decide that it was uncoii ).
stitutional, as it would do
without u dissenting voice.
Mr.. Harrison travels on
free special trains. When Nj.
Cleveland was President and
wished to 60 anywhere he
bought a ticket just as or,
dinary people always do. No
comment is necessary.
The Hon. Jerry Simpson saysi
"The defeat Of Senator Ingalls, by
the alliance reminds me of a stol
ry of two Irishmen. They came
to this country never havingseen
a train of cars. They laid down
by a railroad track, by night,
when one of them was awakened
by a train plunging by at light
ming speed. In a frenzy OF terror
he gazed upon it untilit had pass
ed beyond his vision, and then,
awakening his companion he
said: "James, they are moving
hell, and the first load has just
gone by Laughter and a p
plause,]
We regard the defeat Of Sena.
: tor Ingalls, as the removal of the
first load.- .--Asheville Citizen.
"We are late this week, deal
brothers, writes a Georgia edl
tor. "On Monday last we hired
a horse and buggy for $3 ani
: started out on a collecting tour
, After travelling four days tn,
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1891-04-23
J. 0. WILDAR,
DENTIST,

ELK PARK, NORTH CAROLINA.
Offers his professional services
to the people of Mitchell.
Watauya and adjoining -coun.
ties. .taT No Lad miteial used
and ali work guaranteed. a
May l l y.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1891-04-23

The late Gen. Joseph r.
Johnston's Will showed his
estate to be worth $4,000
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-17
Notable Exhibit Just closed.

The big New York furniture exposition, which has been in successful operation for the past month, has just closed. This is one of the new methods adopted by the enterprising manufacturers of the east to show to the trade the new styles of wares produced by them. This notable exposi- tion was the work of the leading furniture manufacturers of Boston and vicinity, New York, Philadelphia and other lead ing.scities, who unitedly gave displays un- der one roof, namely the American Expo sition building on Third avenue, near Sixty fourth street. Each exhibitor had space allotted him as his case would de- mand, and in place of the drummer's go- ing out to see his customers, the custom CTS from all over the land called on him, and instead of viewi ng his goods by means of photos had viewed the articles themselves, spread out in the most tempt ing array.
 The exposition is pronounced 8 grand success, and will be repeated annually hereafter. There were about ], 400 buyers present during the exposition, and manu- | lecturers took large orders about a month earlier than would have been the case l without the exposition.
 The only exhibitors from New Haven were the New Haven Chair com pany and the New Haven Rattan company. A col umn might be written about the exposi- ton and its manifold features which would be of interest, and the display made by New Haven concer ns compared favorably in magnitude and interest and
 variety with any of the rest, and was most creditable to New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-17

historic granite tablets placed there by the Vermont Historical society. the Mason fra ternity, which laid the corner stone in 1887, the order of Odd Fellows and the Grand Army of the Republic.
 ORDER OF EXERCISES.
 In front of this monument, command ing fine view of Monument avenue and the Old First Church, has been erected the grand stand where the dedication ser vices will take place as follows: Introductory Address-By Hon. wheelock G.
 Veazey, president of the day. Prayer-By Rev. Charles Parkhurst, chaplain,
 Boston. Address of Welcome-By Governor c. S, Page. Address and transfer of the monument to the
 statezBy ex-Govsrnor B. N. Prescott of
 New Hampshire, president of the Benning-
 ton Battle Monument association Address of acceptance on behalf of the state
 By Governor Page. Music. Oration-By Hon. E. J. Phelps of Burlington. Rsmarks-By President Harrison. Music.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-17
PUT INA STRAIT JACKET.

A Strange Story Via Paris About Em- Peror William-How the Kaiser
 Took. Command or the Imperial Yacht.
 PARIS, August 16.-The Paris ssEclsir, 1" which is not given to sensationalism, prints the following story as confirmed by unquestioned authority: On the night following the departure of the Imperial Yacht Hohenzollern from England the crew was beaten to quarters and was sur prised to find the quarter deck brilliantly illuminated. An altar had been erected on the deck bearing the old and new tes- taments and the kaiser stood by wearing white chasuble with crozier in his hand and black and white mitre on his head.
 He read the most warlike passages from the testaments and invited the crew to re- spond. He then preached @ long sermon on the duty of sovereigns to their people, the whole service lasting from Il D. rn. to 9 a. m. The crew was then piped below At 6. m. the kaiser appeared on the bridge in the uniform of a high admiral looking extremely haggard, and address ing the commander said: s'Sir, retire to your cabin. shall take charge.
 The commander replied: sSire, permit me to observe that we are in @ dangerous passage and that it is advisable for your ua1esty saIety ah we'll as TOT that Of the crew that sailor remain in command"
 The emperor responded: "Never mind. God will inspire me-"
 The commander bowed and retired r. The second officer remaining, the em- peror angrily bade him retire, the officer respectfully protesting. The emperor then said: 'You resist, wretched creature. You trouble the spirit of God, which is me. This is the vengeance of God upon you" |" dealing the officer heavy blow on the cheek. The officer turned crimson, but remained until the emperor seized him by the throat and tried to throw him overheard. In the struggle that followed the emperor fell and broke his knee cap. The sailors watched the scene paralyzed with fear. The occurrence was one that can not be forgotten. The emperor howled with pain. His eyes started from their sockets. He foamed at the mouth. He swore terribly and in fact displayed all the symptoms sf mad ness. The officers, after brief consulta- ton, carried him into cabin padded with mattresses. Nobody was admitted except the doctor and empress. Men were neces- sary to help restrain him until his leg was bandaged and strait jacket put on him. The orisis 1aatad fhraa days
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-17
FISSUREs IN THE GROUND.
Great Eruptions in Indiana-Water and Stones Thrown From a River to a High Altitude.

Great Eruptions in Indiana-Water
 and Stones Thrown From a River
 to a High Altitude.
 COLUMBUS, Ind, Aug. 15.-About year ago great eruption took place in Shelby county near the Bartholomew county line at the headwaters of Flat Rock river. The earth cracked open all over four hundred acre tract. Some fishermen had left fire burning and natural gas escaping was set on fire and burned for sev- eral days. At that time the water from the river shut off the flow of gas and the fire went out. Since that time and until Friday night there has been no disturbance, but last night the near residents were aroused by low murmur- ing noise in that direction. During all yesterday and to-day there has been thrown high in the air from the Assure, water and stones from the river. It is not known how wide the Assure is as it is at the bottom of the river. So far the escaping gas has been prevented from being ignited. The inhabitants in this part of the state are alarmed.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-17
Thro,vnFrnn Team.

F. J. Pierce, residing at 21 Sperry street was thrown from a carriage yesterday about 10 o'clock, near University Place and Whalley avenue, and sustained several bruises. His son, Edward, whose team he was driving at the time ran to his assist ance and helped his father home, but little the worse for his encounter with his son'i fiery mustang
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-17
The Saratoga Party.

The sale of tickets for Saratoga under the auspices of the Saratoga Hygeia and Recreation company, this week, is far in advance of that of any week President Harrison and party will be at the springs to morrow The excursion train leaves the Derby depot at $40 this morning and those who have not yet secured their tickets can do so at the depot or on the train
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-17
DESTROYED BY FIRE.

Guests at the Saranac Club House
 Lose Their Personal Effects.
 PLATTsBURGH, N. Y., Aug. 16.-The Saranac lake club house, at the head of Lower Saranac lake, was, with it's contents, totally destroyed by fire this morning. The fire was discovered while the guests were at breakfast. No lives were lost, but the guests lost all their personal effects. The loss is unknown. A defective flue caused tho
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-17
The Elm City Juvenile TempIars.

Will give an excursion to Pawson Park Wednesday, August 18th, boat leaving Bell Dock at 9:30 a. m. The following pro gram has been arranged:
 100 yards dash, boys over ten.
 50 yards race, girls under ten.
 3legged race, boys.
 50 yards race, boys under ten.
 Sack race, boys.
 200 yards run, open to all.
 50 yards race, girls over ten.
 200 yards dash, open to all
 Girls sack race.
 50 ladies race, followed by a ball game between the Loyal Detion of Brandford and the Elm City Juvenile. The commit tee in chargh are MT. w. Daking and Mrs. G. w. Whistler.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-17
The Lits Oner a Reward.

The St. Pstricks Young Mems Literary association held special meeting at their rooms yesterday afternoon in reference to the recent loss of $500 which was stolen from the treasurer Joseph Lynch, on the recent excursion of the association. The Association yesterday voted to offer a re- ward of $100 for the arrest or information which would lead to the arrest and convic- ton of the thief
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-17
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

Fifteen Persons Seriously Injured in
 Collision.
 LONDON, Aug 16.-There was serious railway accident in Wales last night. A passenger train crashed into a special which was stationary on the track at a point between Pont- -Y-Pridd and Cardiff. Fifteen persons were injured and some of them so seriously that they will probably die. The rear of the special train was completely wrecked.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-17
CHURCH NHRs.
Church Choir yocation-Rev. |. sim- mons-Rev. Father MulholIand and Coming Steamboat Excuraion.
 Rar Mr Maans nccrrnied fha sacred daslr

Church Choir yocation-Rev. l.. Sim. mons-Rev. Father MulhoIIand and a Coming Steamboat Excursion. Rev. Mir Means occupied the sacred desk
 as usual at St. Johns Episcopal church yesterday. He is still summering with
 his family at @ cottage in Woodmont.
 Rev. MT. Meserve is on his way home
 from Europe, and is expected to occupy his pulpit again next Sunday.
 Rev. MT. Lines preached at St. Psul's church yesterday morning. The church remains open every Sunday throughout the summer.
 The choir gets a vacation of two weeks and for the next two Sundays the regular choir will be absent. Most of the mem bers are going away out of town.
 Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock mass in St. Mary's R. 0. church one of the reverend fathers read portion of the pope's ency- clical bearing on the labor question and strikes.
 About 150 persons attended the peoples meeting last evening at the City Missions, which was under charge of Harmony di- vision, No. 5, of the Sons of Temperance. The speakers were A. NJ. Kendrick of West Haven division, grand worthy patriarch of the order in Connecticut George R. Bill of Columbia division, very active and earnest temperance worker; A. W. Holmes of Harmony division, No. 5, and MT.
 Strong of West Haven division, leader of
 the Company of Royal Crusaders, society
 which works on the line of prevention,
 aiming to win children to the cause of to-
 tal abstinence. The story was told of a
 Va n1-aa Aas,, ols .tn
 combs at Rome and candle pointed out
 by the guide that had been burning for
 three hundred years and had not become
 smaller or been put out in that time, being still three inches long, said to the.guide: ''Well, it will go out now," and blew it out. So the speaker urged all temperance people to unite on the one issue, "Blow out the saloon."
 Father Mulholland has forbidden the St. 1gnatius T. A. B. society to give their ex- cursion to New York and Fort Lee. Two or three weeks ago when the committee called upon the reverend father for his permission to give the excursion he re- fused unless the party returned before s o'clock in the evening. The refusal is the outcome of difference of opinion which is standing about two years. The society | will, however, go ahead and give the ex- cursion Thursday without the priests per ! mission. A large number of tickets have been sold.
 Rev. l. Simmons, an ex-presiding elder formerly very popular New Haven pas tor, who preached years ago at the old George street NJ. E. church, officisted at the First NJ. E. church yesterday. His | sermon was much appreciated by quite large congregation for midsummer and at the close many embraced the opportunity to greet and converse with him. MT. Simmons is an eloquent and interesting speaker. It is somewhat expected that he will be prevailed upon to preach at the Plainville camp meeting this week. Mir. Simmons is relative of MT. and Mrs. P. Terry of this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-17
For Mental Depression

Dr. L. 0. s. Turner, Colfox, Ia., says: "I am very much pleased with it in men, tai depression from gastric troubles.
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