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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1892-02-11
Three Million Votes.

More States will partici-
pate in the Presidents con-
test this year than at any
other previous election. The
number is forty-four, six
more than took part in the
elections OF 1880, 1884 and
1888, seven more than took
part in the election of 1876,
eight more than took partin
the elections Of 1868 and 49,
70, and thirty more than
first participated in.the first
Presidential election, when
only siXty-fAp electoral
votes were cast instead OF AL
as will be the case this year.
The popular vote was about
10, 900, in 1884, about
II, 100000 in 1888 and it
will probably reach $4,000,
900 votes in 1892. The total
is forty times greater than
chat cast at the first Presi-
Dental election, and larger
than the electorate of any
other country in ancient or
modern times. For the Fl st
time it exceeds the total vote
east in the German Empire or
in the French Republic. Great
Britain's total was passed
many years ago. hatofany
other European or American
country where popular SUI
frage is exercised shrinks in.
to insignificance in conpari.
son with our 10000, 900 o1
votes. No more striking il.
lustratiOn of the enormous
extent OF the American fran
chise in 1892 can be found
than the fact that at the cen
sus of 1870, now little more
than a century old, the tota
number of the inhabitants o
the republic, men, womenant
children, was 3,929,214
Along with the growth o
population, t h e territorial
boundaries of the country
have also been increasing by
the accession of new States
The presidential election 0
1892 will he held throughout
a domain, under the sole so,
ereignty OF citizenship, larg
er than at any previous cleo
tion recorded by history. =
New York Sun.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1892-02-11
Notice.

For sale. 900 acres OF land,
on Rich Mountain, Watauga
County, on which is asbestos,
and fine land for sheep ranch.
Sales private. L. D. Lowe 4
J. T. Furgerson, Ex'trs. Of
Mrs. A. P. Galloway, decd
Banner Elk, Nov. IL '90..
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1892-02-11

esoco. On 1 yesr Is being rnsds By John n
Goodwin, Troy N y. .,at work Tor us' NsadsEs
you may mol make ~ much. but We can
\ leach you qsdskly how 10 eaIn uom ysto
eio day d the atari, sua mois - youes
on. Both sexes, al ages. ~ Any psIo'
RAmsgies, you eau dominance ~ no ~
ing all yosr tinae,or spare msmsns ~ Eny y, ~
The work. Al is new. Oresl psy non Ns.'s ~
@sss,,,hins' @ EASILY, sPEEbfLY lsarnsd.
rtiiriCtLklls FREE. Addrcas q saee
siiasUs ) CO.. roRfLAHp, nAnh
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1892-02-11
by the Ways and MeansC Com
mittee, the tariff policy of the

mlttee, the tarih pollcy OF the
House has been agreed upon,
the democrats of that com
mittee having decided by a
vote OF seven to three that
it would report a series of
separate tariff bills, instead
OF one general bill. There
are still IA number o. promi.
nent and influential members
Of the House who believe that
this matter should be dis
cussed caucns next Friday
night, hut as that was called
especially to discuss the sill
yer question, it is not proba-
BILE that it will take up any
thing else, although some
thing may be said about the
feasibility of the caucus elec-
ting a Steering" committee
of fifteen, which shall have
entire charge of everything
and settle just what shall be
done and what shall be left
undone at the present SEES
sion. Much can be said both
for and against this last
idea.
Representatives, Of the Deep
Waterway convention recent
| ly held at Detroit, made argu
ments before a Joint session
of the Senate COMMITTEES ON
Commerce and the House
committee on Rivers and
Harbors, Saturday, in favor
of the construction ola great
waterway from Duluth to the
sell, via the great lakes and
the Erie canal. The estima.
ted cost OF the work is 49,.
394 900, and the time tc
complete it from four to six
years.
The House committee or
the Election OF President anC
Vice -Presidcut, has decidcC
to favorably report a bill
providing a constitutions
amendment for the election
of U. s. Senators by the peo
pie.
The House Judiciary com
mittee has decided that Rep
resentative Watson's resolu
tion, for the investigation o
the Pinkerton Detective ager
cies, would infringe the rights
of the several States, conse
quently it will be, unfavora
bly, reported. The Alliance
members say they will maxi
a fight for the resolution OF
/, the floor of the House.
The democrats OF the Hous'
will probably adopt the nev
rules early this week. nearl.
r all of last week having beel
, devoted to debate Oh then
and amendments offere'
thereto. The caucus Satur
3 day night after an explana
ton from Speaker Crisp en-
j, dorsed the rules as reporte'
, from the committee.
: Not Enough Statcsmanship.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1892-02-11
NOTICE.
Hotel Property for Sale.

On account Of failing health
of myself and wife, | offer for sale
my hotel property in the town OF
Boone, North Carolina, and will
,ell low for cash and make terms
to suit the buyer. and will take
real or personal property in ex.
change. Apply soon.
W. L. BRYAN.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1892-02-11
J. +. MORPHEW,
ATTORNEY Al La W,
MARION, ---- N. I


Will practice in the courts OF
Watauga, Ashe, Mitchell, Mellow
I'll and all other counties i'll the
western district s5 Special atten
ton given to the collection of
claims. ra
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1892-02-11
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our Regular Correspondent.

American patriotism above
the political aggrandisement
OF any one man, secured a
satisfactory settlement OF the
Chilian imbroglio, il is now
the turn of the people, repre-
sented by the democrats in
the House of Representatives,
to obtain a satisfactory set
tlement with the administra-
ton. The mere suspicion
that Mr.. Harrison and Mr..
Blaine have dared to bring
the country unnecessarily to
the very verge of war in their
rivalry for the republican
Presidential nomination, is
of itself disgraceful to the
party which they both repre-
sent.
1t has not yat been deter
mined, if any action will be
taken by the House. There
is a strong feeling in favor OF
the House committee on For
eign Affairs making aninves-
tigation of the matter, in or
der to ascertain whether there
is any real ground for the
suspicion SO geneally enter
tanned, that the sending of
the ultimation to Chill was
an unnecessary bit of bun
combe to boom Mr.. Benja-
|
min Harrison. Should the
committee decide to call up
on Blaine for his testimony,
8 om e interesting develop
ments may be expected. 1t
may be, however, that shame
for the position which the re-
suit of such an investigation
might place tho United States
lin before the nations OF the
world, will prevent the iuves-
tigation being made official
ly.
Mr.. Blaine and Senor Montt,
the Chilian minister, edo not
speak as they pass BY" ow-
ing to Montt having made
statements seriously reflect
ing upon the veracity of Mr..
Blaine. 1t will not be surpri-
sing if Senior Mon,tt shall con
clude that he. doesn't care to
remain in Washington. Mr..
Egan must also come home
from Chill before long. Mr.,
! Harrison has invited Montt
to- thediplomatic dinner to be
given Tuesday.
Representative Sherman
Hours resolution, providing
for an Investigation of the
Sweating system" of tene
ment house labor, will be ia
/, vorably reported from th'
Committee on Manufactures
and it is almost certain tt
Z pass the House. Everybody
il interested in ascertainiDe
whether tf e charges tina
clothing and other articles
of general use, are manufac
nj tured in tenement houses il
\ the large cities which ar
b reeking with pestilential dis
: eases, and tits believed tina
! the investigation will do it.
6 The international Amer
can banking scheme, whicl
: was before the last Congress
! is in the ring again, a bi
!: having been introduced TO
!. !. the incorporation Of such
y ! bank; with a capital of IS
! : 100000, which may be in
= creased to $25, 900, 900. Th
incnrporators n a no ed al
neatly all we known mjlliOr
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1892-02-11
Ed nj. Madron,
DENTAL SURGEON,

roscoe, NOTTH IdIVIIIIU'
Offers his professional services
to the people of this and adjoin
ing counties. All work promptly
lone and satisfaction guaran
teed.
Oct, 81, 3 mo.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1892-02-11

Many Persons arr brntsa
down fium oyerwork or houschold cares
Browns Iron Bites Etbuiids the
syutem, aids digestion, removes excess Of tiie
Snd o,ires malaria Get the genuine
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1892-02-11
They We're not Mistaken.

Seventeen years ago some phil
anthropists suggested t h a t if
things were not managed 9etter
land value would depreciate one
halt. They were laughed at and
hooted. They were said tol ecra-
zy. However, right here in North
Carolina we have theproofofthis
truthfulness. Land will n Ut bring
halt what it sold for fifteen years
ago. With a few exceptions this
will apply to all sections of the
United States. Now some of our
best men are predicting a general
collapse, of the business interests
of the country. They are called
fools, cranks, and some even go
so far as to say they are rascals,
But who ever heard of q reform.
er getting anything in the way Of
money for his labor? 1t is very
unreasonable to say that they
are working oenrich themselves
Anyhow their predictions are
coming true. There will he a co
lapse in less than ten years if re
form fails:-Watchman.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1892-02-11

Old friend-How did you
and your wife come to remar-
ry after 40 many years ofsep
aration? Jimsan-Well, you
see in the cross suits for di-
v3rce, she made Inc out SO
had, and / made her out so
bad, that there wouldn't taDy
body else have either OF US. -
Brooklyn Eagle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-07
FUNERAL OF Mr.. ISAAC NEWMAN.
The Remains OF the Deceased Laid to Rest
In shocIkoe Cemetery.

The funeral of Mr.. Isaac Newman. who
died suddenly Thursday morning. took
place Yesterday morning at III O'Clock from
st. Marks Episcopal church. The ser
vices were conducted by Rev. DR.. Dashiell,
and the edifice was crowded with friends
and acqualntanbes of the popular gentle
man.
Captain A. Pizzini. Captain Joseph Jar
Wis. Lieutenant George Il. West, and Il. Is.
Munford. of the Blues Association, OF
which the deceased was q member, were
honorary pall-bearers and the active ones
were the following gentlemen from the
company: Sergeant Il. Is. White, Quarter,
master Sergeant X. 4. GlazebrooK, Corporal
X. G. f. Miller, Private W. ii. Cox, Wythe
White. Anthony Wendllnger, Oswell
ZacharIas, and Walter Summons.
Nearly all of the veteran and active
members of the Blues, representatives OF
the ROYAL Arcanum. and other orders to
which tho deceased belonged were present
TO do honor TO their departed brother. A
brother and two sisters of Mr.. Newman,
who reside in other States, also attended
the obsequies.
At tho conclusion of the reading of the
lesson in the church Captain frank Cum
ningham sang II Would Not Live Away"
after which the choir. at the request of DR..
Dashiell, rendered Nearer, My God. 70
| Thee
Theinterment took place IN the family
section at ShUckoe cemetery, and there,
close by the graves of several little
| children who have preceded their father,
the gallant Ike" Newman was LAID TO
rest. A burial committee of the Knights
of Pythias attended the funeral.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-07

The Bear Lithia Water Company Is rapid
IL becoming one of the prOmineut ln0u5-
trial institutions of Virginia. IL 10 dong
its work under the general law OF TINS
State. with its headquarters at Bear Lithia
Springs, about two miles from Elkton,
Rockingham county, with genera Dusi-
ness Office az 9i5 Broadway. Now OK
Colonel A. G.. Dickinson, n native OF VIZ
einia. purchased the lease Of these springs
from an organized stock company Just one
wear ago. The lease carries with u all the
privileges looking 10 commercial use OF
tha water for periOd OF forty years.
complete reorganization was made; stock
company formed on a capital OF 100000;
warehouses were built; pumps and other
machinery, including a superb plant for
carbonZing the water, were put up, ana
within two hundred yards OF the Shenau-
doah Valley railroad, on the banks OF the
historic aud beautiful river OF the same
name, a work is actively going on that Is
destined, we have little doubt, to become
in a yery short time an industry that Will
make the name " Bear Lithian Springs "a
famous as the Appollinaris or Carlsbad, or
any OF the great waters OF Europe that
have become of such immense Importance
as TO be extensively used IN almost every
city and town in the civilized world. No
hotel, cafe, club, OF private residence OF
refinement and with a taste for health
full and delightful sparkling water can
afford to be without some one of these ma
tural and harmless drinks. which, while
as beautiful and inspiring as champagne,
fail 10 leave any injurious effects, but on
the contrary. rs IN case of the Bear
Lithia," TN this respect preferable 20 all
others). is al the same time all admirable
dlgester. relieving and assisting az all times
the organs of digestion. To have such
water In our very midst, yer.table home
production. is an actual blessing, aud we
are confident that there is only needed =
knowledge Of this fact 10 bring " the Bear
Lithia Water into general use. In one
year Colonel Dickinson has established
agencies in almost every city in the Union;
also. in South America, Mexico, and the
West Indies, and the fame of this wonder
full water as a cure for all uric-acid trOu-
bles has extended 20 the four quarters OF
the globe Oscar Crauz IL Co. are the
agents Of the sparkling Bear Litbla. lt 10
put in cases at $3.50 for fifty bottles
Quarts, and $3.50 for fifty bottles (pntsl.
All druggists should handle the " natural
water, which sells ut S425, delivered. The
cases contain ono dozen half-gallon bot
ties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-07
The Electric Couch.

The Electric Couch, which can be seen
M No. 500 east Main street tDr. Dawson ;
Dental parlors) where the COMPANY has us
Office. ia one of the most Efficient anu
pleasant applications of electricity as
curative agent for rheumatism and az ne''-
rous disease set discovered, and the hume
rous endorsations it has received IRON
physicians, hospitals. and the great MUNRO.
of afflicted persons rho are nOtc us'ng pear
the strongest evidence Of it, merit, That
could be produced. The mode of admin
tering the current on the couch II so
pleasant and thorough that it Is indeed q
pleasure to take it. and we have but TO
refer our readers 10 the many Testimonials
which are given by some Of our mos rf.id-
be and prominent ciizeRs to satisfy theh
that what is claimed for these couches IN
the cure of the above named diseases Is
true and und0ubted. The company IS now
manufacturing low price couches winch
can be sold At such prices dln upon s'c'
terms as 20 place them in reach OF ne p9trr-
esi. and at the same time they can turnisn
the finer quality. handsomely upholstered.
TO SUIT the wealthiest, aud that, TOO, AZ
reasonable prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-07
ago 10 allow his name to be used In con-
nection with the election for this ONCE.
THE MOODY OF THE MOUNTAINS.
Chat with Rsvivaitst who Has Had
Remarkable Career.

Rev. w. w. Smith, whose remarkable
career as revivalist in the mountains OF
tho two Virginias, he's secured for him the
designation of 1.-THE Moody ut the Noun
tains, y reached this city last evening and
will preach this morning for Rev. Dr..
Goodwin at the Grove-Avenue Baptist
church.
prominent and useful ministers with whom
he has held revival meetings and also by
distinguished lawyers. Judge ID. e. john
son. of Princeton, w. Va, says My town
has never been more thoroughly. stirred
by any mans preaching than by Mr..
Smiths. He gets hold OF men in spite OF
themselves and holds on to them. He Is
q man OF marvellous power"
Among the Thousands that have pro-
fessed conversion IN connection with ms
labors are many prominent and infiue ntial
persons. At q recent meeting in West
Virginia among the converts was bank
president. who is said TO be the third rich
est man in his State.
Rev. Mr.. Smith is the guest of DIR. A. Il.
Dickinson. 3l4 south Third street. where
no was seen last night By DISPATCH re-
porter. When asked about his work and
plans he replied:
II have for four months been holding
meetings at the principal towns up ana
down the Chesapeake and ONO railroad.
and concluded to SEQ Richmond and 20
accept an invitation extended TO me by
DIR. Dickinson last sumner when he and
were together at a Baptist association IN
West Virginia. ] came to rest, but the
first thing he said 10 me after my arrival
was that DR.. Goodwin was sick and he had
promised to preach for him tomorrow ana
he wanted mc TO take his place. his l
have promised to do said Mr.. Smith. put
whether shall preach another sermon AFTER
that in Richmond the Lord will direct. ,,
When asked about his deDominatlonal
views Mr. Smith said :" was raised
Lutheran and was educated at the Lutne-
ran College. in Salem, and l love M,
Lutheran brethren. but of late years
have felt that the BaptIsts were dearer 10
me than any people on earth, ana my
work has been largely with them, although
have had precious meetings with Metho-
dists, Presbyterians, and Others"
As 20 my plans. / expect to 60 TO New
port News from here, and plead my Mas
ter's cause in that growing city. an
drawn 10 Newport News with the hope OF
reaching the hundreds OF railroad-men az
that point. / have seen hundreds or ran
road men converted at my meetings.
You ask about my methods. nave nc
particular method. ] preach the simple
Gospel. and strike evil-doers as hard as
can They often get mad and tell stories
about me, but that kind of treatment mas
helped me more than anything else. What
Richmond needs more than ANYTHING else
is to have the devil driven out"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-07
NEGRO FATALLY WOUNDED.
shot by Companion-He Claims 1t Was
an Accident.
A fatal SHOOTING affair occurred yeste

A fatal shooting affair occurred yester-
day afternoon in q room on the premises
of Mir. Maxwell Il. Clarke, who resides at
No. south Fifth street.
A negro man named Bill Brown, rents a
room on the premises of Mr.. Clark. Yes
terdav afternoon several boys assembled
in the room, and among them We're Junius
Dickerson and X. A. Davis. both, youths
about 10 years of age. About o'clock the
report of pistol was heard, and when the
room was entered Dickerson was found
living on the floor with hole IN his right
temple. The ambulance was called and
the wounded boy taken to the almshouse
tor treatment.
Davis acknowledged doing the shooting,
which was with 32-calibre pistol. lie
was arrested and taken to the Second po-
LEGISLATION. He says that the shooting
was accidental, but several of the other
bows who were present claim that it was
done in passion. The prisoner was re-
fused bail. The ball entered tho right
temple of Dickerson and lodged In his
brain. There is no possible hope for MS
recovery
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-07
THE UNCONSTITUTIONAL HALL.
An OfIicial Circular Calling for Aid-ivar'
hoo Lodge and Downing.

At its convention tomorrow night Ivan
hoe Lodge, No. "a, knights of PythIas. will
confer the second or Armoral rank of
ESQUIRE at its castle hall. corner of Fifth
and Marshall streets. Robert Downing,
the eminent tragedian and SIR knight. with
a number of his troupe, who are Pythians.
will visit Iyanhoe Lodge and take part in
the ceremonies. Mr.. Downing will tender
a benefit at the Theatre Tuesday night TO
this lodge, when he will present the his
toric play of Damon and Pythias, IN
which he is said to excel, and the sale OF
seats indicates a crowded house.
An official circular has just been issued
bv the supreme chancellor of the world,
George b. Shaw, calling on all lodges aud
members throughout the supreme lurisdlc-
ton to contribute towards the erection OF
smemorial to the lamented Samuel Holden
Hines, who sacrificed his life in the attempt
To save brother knight at the burning OF
the Spotswood Hotel, in this city, Christ
mas night, 1870. The supreme chancellor
has also appointed one supreme represen-
tstive from each of the fifty-one grand jur-
lsdictions on the Hines Memorial Commit
toe. and handsome castle hall Will one
day grace beautiful Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-07
rHr R1oHMoND D1sPAroH-sUNDA7. FEBRUARY :. 1897.

Chesapeake and Ohio railway loses. the
services Of q Young man who, had he
lived. would undoubtfully have left his
mark for faithful and meritorious conduct
in it's service. Mr.. Blackwell had only
been in the employ of tho railroad for
short while. but 50 highly were his ser
vices priced that the company. at his death,
placed special accommodation at tho hands
of his friends both in the city and to those
from the country, who wished TO snow
him respect by attending his burial. He
WAS attended during his short illness by
loving hands. and at his death-bed had the
consoling presence of his aged father and
the care OF brother and sister. He, was
buried In his native county, buckingham,
and will long be missed by those who were
fortunate IN enjoying his friendship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-07
AUCTION sAIr. MoNn.h

II. SELDOM TAYLOR q SON a.. r NJ .r,
story brick store and lfrlur. N.-.. FL,
cOnd street.
J. n. VALENTINE, corner N'r.H rrf Ii
streets, ! ! L. NJ, tOta 500 nI..
j. IL. VALENTINE NintHant Nfl ...e.s
A. NJ, furniture, stoves, g..
GEORGE W. MAYO, 1Ots A.. ST., i'4-- a.
nitIre. SC.
WILLIAM JENKINS g. SON. Q Al
bananas, lemons, oranges. srl... f.
ELLIS & CArHCARr, luh a. 49,, DIS o
furniture, 4c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-07
s.x.... nexer,dxc q Co.

have displayed extraordinary energy IN
overcoming the disaster OF fire; some o.
the f;sm were on hand while the fire was
yao,up. and by O'Clock next morning a
large. commodious store next door, lzi3
Cary street, was rented. and the house
ready for business cars loaded ct the
deuot. goods continually arriving from our
State and tho West. This epterprising
firm has set an example for push aud rush
that is rarely seen in this latitude. \. H.
savage. s. r. Beverage, and +. II. Savage,
members OF this firm, represent expe-
renee. activity. youth, and honorable.
far dealing. This house ranks hi2h hu nan
a Ill, and il known throughout the Viz
,;r,as ard Carollnas ~ one Of the most
solid and reliable firms Ia Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-07

We have secured one oi tle f.s.-...
makers ever IA Richmond N- ri, p
has been for twenty fclrs at- I.--.
4 Co., tho celebrated chr.r.r s
OF New York. Special a,f
craving and hno iowa.ry r..
manufacturing by NJ. uef... ... . q
old firm.
III. ". MosEs g. Co.. rrr...
f N.. .'i,..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-07
To Prohibit Work on the Streets.

A section in tbs City Ordinances as ap-
proved by the Committee on Streets on
Friday afternoon prohibits work being
done on the streets of the CITY,. such as
making up mortar, saving lumber, DC.
porter last night said: Such lew would
meet with great objection on the part OF
the working people, and especially persons
building on small lots. where there is no
room for this kind of work"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-07
Annual Meeting OF the A.P.v. A,

The annual meeting of the Association
for the Preservation of Virginia Antiqui-
ties will take place tomorrow night in the
Hall of tho House of Delegates at $3.50
O'Clock. Besides the election of officers
other important business will be transact
Advisory Board, will probably preside.
There have been many accessons TO the
membership Of the association III the last
two months.