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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1896-07-30
WASHINGTON LETTER
90 ,ss.
From our Regular Correspondent.

ly been settlei upon as the
proper location for democrat
ic headquarters during the
coming campaign. Senator
Jones, Of Ark, Chairman Of
the Democratic National com
n.ittee, made a careful study
of the advantages offered by
New York, Chicago ana Wash
ington respectively, and has
made up his mind, largely
owing to the open hostility
Of the newspapers in DO t h
New York and Chicago that
Washington is the hest place.
While the choice of Senator
Jones is regarded as having
settled thisheadquarters bus
mess. he ia 40 anxious that
everything dime hy the Ma
tional committee will be har-
monious, that no official an
nOuncement of the location
OF headquarters is likely to
he made until the Commit
tee. which will shortly meet
in New York, passes upon it.
Many democrats arr much
plensed at the talk of the
probability t hat Senator
German will have q hand in
managing BRYAN and Sawalls
campaign, either as chair
man nf the Executive Com.
mittee or a. General advisor.
Although Chairman Jones
has full auth 3rity to select
the members OF the Execn-
tive committee, which will as
sist him in conducting the
campaign, it ia not probable
that! the membership OF that
committee will be announced
until Chairman Jones sub.
mits his choice to the full M
tional committee. Senator
German has few. If any,
equals and nc superior as q
ptlitlcal manager. True. he
isn't a silver man; hut npith-
or is he a bolter: He is going
to support the ticket becau se
It is the democratic ticket
and If he can he persuaded ia
accept the craftsmanship ol
the executive COMMITTEES il
will be fortunate in m ore
= than one respect for the par.
ty. He has the prestige o|
having successfully managed
a national campaign and the
very fact that he was helping
to manage this one would
serve to bring out many dem
ocratic votes which woul d
not otherwise be cast.
Senator Jones is going to
his Arkansas home for a short
rest before beginning the con
tinuous work of the campaign
He will 60 by way of st
Louis, 80 as to be there wher
hepopulist convention meer
this week. He exp cts tina
tho populists will endors'
Bryan and Sewall and b,
wants to be on hand wheI
they do in order To COME
with the pOpulist leader
about the campaign. He al
40 expects to confer with tn
b0lting silver republicans
who have already announce,
their intention to support tn
democratic ticket.
Speaker Reeds opinion q
Quay and 4anlev as manag
ers would make intereetin,
reading. Several weeks be
fore the st. Louis convention
met Mr.. Reed had reason t,
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1896-07-30
Restores
Gray Hair to
Natural Color

'More than a year ago, my hair
began turning gray and falling
out Tho ugh | tried many RENE.
dies for II, nothing / used satisfied
mo until I cOmmenccd to use
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1896-07-30
BOWER FOR CONGRESS-.


practically unanimous in fa-
vor of W. Fl. Bower for Con-
ereea, and he will be present
ed as a candidate, with conf
dence and enthusiasm.
Others of distinction are
aspirants. and among them
we might mention Mr.. Webb,
OF Cleveland, and possibly
Mr.. DoughtOn. of !Alle2 hanv.
The names also of VIM. B.
Council, Esq, Of Watauga,
the Democratic nominee for
Judge Of this district in '94;
R. N. Hacket, the talented
young Democrat of Wilkes;
j. r. Lewell.yn, ofSurry, dem
Ocratic elector in '92, and our
esteemed countryman, W. G.
Newland, have been mention,
ed in connection with I he nom
nation. All of these are wor-
thy men, and true and tried
Democrats. Nevertheless we
hazard nothing in saying
that the logical, and all
things considered by far the
most available candidate is
Mr.. Bower.
In 1892 al the Democratic
nominee he made n splendid
fight and was elected by a
plurality that under the cir
cumstances was phencminal.
His record while a member of
the 53rd Congress wassound
and invaluable. Upon all the
great questions that were aa
iitated in that Congress h i &
voice and his votes were in
full accord with the pledges
Of the Democratic party and
the sentiments of the masses
of the people. Heis to: day the
ablest and withal the most
consistent exponent of t h
silver sent inen to be found
among the Democrats OF the
eighth district. On all the pc
liticuI questions OF the day
he is well versed. Personally
he is popular and will draw
as many votes on that scor,
as anyone else.
In '94 he went down with
the bulk of the Democratic
candidates of the State and
Nation, but he went dowr
making asstubborn, and gal
liant a fight rs wasever made
; by ~ Democratic nominee il
this state. No man callint
himself q democrat coul(
have been elected in thi!
district at that time. Nov
that the conditions are chan
ged, and all the Indication
{ more favorable to the Demo
cracy it is nothing but stric
justice that he should hav'
an opportunity to exchang
the bitterness Of defeat TO
the sweets Of victory.
, Mr.. Linpey has again beer
. put forward as the republi
can candidate, and it is NJ
, child's play nor holiday TX
cursIon to meet him on t h
stump. Without intending
. any dlsparagementto to any u
the other aspirants, we fe e
warranted in saying t b a
there is not anot' er in t b
t district so well equipped ant
{ qualified to cope with Mr.
linney az Mr.. Bower. HI
, knows every point he mad
, and every turn he took il
: that campaign, and we thinl
it would be glory enough TO
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
THE CARS WIG.
How an Officer Tweaked 1t and Won
Bet and Position.

How an Officer Tweaked 1t and Won a
Bet and Position.
Paul, the eccentric czar Of Russia
assassinated in 1901, was very particu-
lar as to his dress, and considered tri-
fling matters as of supreme Importance.
This popularity was once taken advan-
tage of by an officer of the guards, Major
Vaksel, to win bet. The major, the
widest joker in the army, wagered sew
eral hundred rubles that he would
tweak the tail of the emperor's wig on
parade.
The very next day the emperor hap
pened to be present at an early parade.
and, as destiny ruled it, took position
for moment Immediately in front of
the daring major. Breathless with ex-
cltement and terror, Vaksel's compan-
ions beheld that rash officer s right hand
steal slowly from his side, rise to the
level OF the czar's neck and give the
wig hanging tail most decided tweak.
In an instant the emperor's face, pale
with fury, was turned upon Vaksel's
countenance, which, however, only re-
Elected an expression Of childlike inno-
cence, mingled with the most deferen.
tial establishment.
"Who dared to do that?" asked the
enraged car, his eyes giving flashing
evidence that his most dangerous mood
was upon him.
II did, your majesty" said Vaksel,
who, however his heart may have fut-
tered, managed to preserve outwardly
an unrut1led calm, together with an ex-
preston of innocent surprise. ut was
crooked, your majesty" he added, in
confidential undertone. 81 Strengthened
it for fear the younger officers should
see"
Paul's countenance cleared at once.
de stared tixedly, however, at Vaksel's
innocent looking face for some seconds.
Vaksel admitted afterward that this
was the trying moment, and he had said
to himself, "If | waver I'm lost!"
Then the car spoke, and spoke SO that
all might hear,
II thank you, colonel" he said.
1t ever step in rank was gained by
the purest etfrontery it was SO acquired
on this occasion, and Vaksel left the
held, not only promoted to a coveted
position i'll the guards, but richer by
many hundred rubles as the result of
his wager. Temple Bar.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
The Population of France.-The popr


lation OF France is increasing at very
slow ratio. During the last five years
the increase has been only 27,764 per
annum, and this in population of over
$4,000 900. 1t is said that in no other
nation in the civilized world is the
growth so small. The trouble is not
that the death rate is so great, for the
tables OF mortality show that it is not
greater in France than in other nations
of Europe, nor is it due to emigration,
for the French people, for the most part,
stay in their own country The trouble
is that the birth rate is so small. In the
beginning of the century births averaged
80 to every thousand inhabitants, now
they average only % to the thousand.
and in some districts only Is per thous-
and. What is more noticeable is that
the decrease Of births is found to be as
great in the rural population as in the
cities. The habits induced by an
advanced civilization, with it unrest,
anxietes and nervous exhaustion are
unfavorable to a rapid increase Of the
human family. The falling off of the
birth rate is gaining on the native popu-
lation of this country. There are far
more homes without any children, or
where there are only from one to
three, than was the case fifty years ago.
The world is never likely to be over
populated, for, as the nations become
civilized, families decrease in size and the
births but little more than make good
the deaths
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11

Poison Ivy, insect bites, bruises, scalds,
burns are quickly cured by DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve, the great pile cure.
Boynton & Eastman.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
AN ARCTIC STUDIO.
A Little Wooden Shed Built Far Within
the Arctic Circle.

A Little Wooden Shed Built Far Within
the Arctic Circle.
At the head Of an almost unknown
bay, beyond the waters of Inglefeld
gulf, the Falcon found temporary rest
and there, under lofty peak and in the
presence of mighty glacier, we erected
out two tiny buildings. The site was
chosen upon u terrace in the bed of an
ancient glacier and near rapid brook
that ran down to the bay. The studio
formed a wing of the larger building,
and was built of three inch grooved
pine. 1t was made with double walls,
and had an air space Of one foot COM
pletely enveloping tops, sides and bot
tom, and an additional air space of one
inch formed by felt covering the walls
and ceiling, On the side facing the west
were placed double doors, and on the
south double skylight and window.
Over three Of the exterior walls was
fastened the conventional tar paper. In
this small abode, the northernmost stu
dio in the world with ground space
of 10 by 81 feet, and with height of
less than s, my comrade and | We're to
dwell for more than a year
On Aug. 26, 1898, the s7dio was
made habitable with two foldlng beds,
trunks and boxes for seats and recepta-
cles, and oilcloth for floor covering. A
long shelf was run along the west side
of the room, near the ceiling, and under
the skylight was placed a series of
shelves. A clock with homelike voice
gave an air of habitableness to the
room, and from the ceiling was sus-
pended lamp with chain for raising
and lowering it-always an object of
wonder and delight to the childlike In
mutt, Or Eskimo. Near by were two
other dwellings, but of sealskin, the
homes of the lnnuits Myo and Kashoo,
who, with their families, had been in
duced to leave the neighborhood of Cape
Parry and come with us. Frank Will
bert Stokes in Century.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11

The old distinctions of battleship and
cruiser, coast defense ship, lookout ship,
torpedo catcher and all the rest are to
disappear utterly from the face of
French waters. The key words of the
new scheme are homogeneity and au-
tonomy. The fleet is to be homogeneous
through all its units, the units to be
self sufficing for all the various func-
lions of war. The archetype of this au-
tonomous unit is the Dupuy de Lone.
This vessel, generally classed as an ar
mored cruiser, was launched in 1890,
but was not completed until some years
later. She is of $500 tons displacement,
874 feet long, of 81 feet inches beam
and 20 feet 6 inches draft. She steams
ITO knots an hour with natural and 20
with forced draft and is reckoned able
to make 1000 miles at 10. knots with
out coaling. She is armored-and this
is her most distinctive feature-With
A. inches Of steel throughout her whole
length and almost over the whole sur
face of the hull
For heavy armament she carries two
rs inch breechloaders and six 6. 3 inch
canet quick firing guns, besides numer-
GUS smaller quick frers. The heavy
guns are so mounted that she can fire
five of them ahead, astern or on either
broadside. This formidable type Admiral
Fournler proposes to strengthen and
develop into the unit of his homogene-
Gus fleet, which is to be equal indiffer-
entity to every service demanded of a
warship. -Blackwood's Magazine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
Wednesday.

The Hon. Garrett A. Hobart writes a
formal letter accepting the vice presiden-
tial nomination.-Daring rescue by crew
Of pilot boat Hesper.-Watson declares
that Sewall will be forced off the Chicago
ticket. Heavy galein and about Boston.
Guarantee company on the bond of
Deiaulter Abbott Of Dover, N. H., settles.
Horse thief wanted at Nashua cap
tured at. Westford. Annual meeting OF
New England Undertakers' association.
The Rev. A. A. Berle addresses the New
England hardware dealers on the politi.
cal problems.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11

He-Miss Kitty, I've heard it said
that a kiss without a mustache is like
an egg without salt. Is that so?
she-Well, really, don't know-I
can { tell-for in my life l never
He-Now, now, Miss Kittyl
She-Never ate an egg without salt.
--Woonsocket Reporter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11

God leads us along the dark and terri
Die ways, but He asks us to walk in no
path along which He has not trodden
HIMSELF and in all our sorrows He gives
TO the open heart and the trustful spirit
the peace which passeth all understand
ING.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
Monday.

Jake Gaudaur of Toronto, champion
oarsman OF America, defeated James H.
Stanbury of Australia in a tour mile race
at Putney, Eng-Manchester began the
celebration of its sem-centennial.-Sta
election held in Administrations day
observed in many places; VIM J. Bryan
the Chief attraction in Chicago, and
addresses large crowd OF laborers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
safe Place.


She glided into the office and quietly
approached the editors desk.
II have written poem, she began.
Well" exclaimed the editor with q
look and tone intended to annihilate.
but she calmly resumed:
Il have written a poem on My
Fathers Barn, and"-
ION, " interrupted the editor with an
extraordinary suavity, you don't know
how am relieved. A poem written Oh
your fathers barn, Ell? l was afraid it
was written on paper and that you want
ed me to publish it, If l should ever
happen to drive past your fathers barn,
III stop and read the poem Public
Opininn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11

Ii 1t were not for labor, men could
neither eat SO much nor relish SO pleas
antly nor sleep so soundly, nor be so
healthful nor SO useful, so strong nor SO
patient, so noble or so untempted. -
Jeremy Taylor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11

Boys will be boys" but YOU can't
afford to lose any of them Be ready for
the green apple season by having De.
Wits Colo & Cholera Cure in the house.
Boynton & Eastman.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11

The ex-empress of Prussia, the EN-
press Frederick, draws from the English
treasury as British princess the sum
of 9S, 600 every year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-11
o. -. :, -
Sorry Fate of Japanese Girla.

When Japanese woman marries her
teeth are blaokened by process so
tedious and painful that some girls for
this reason refuse to be married.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-19
CITY BREVITIEs.

Savannah Division No. Is Uniform Ran,,
knights of Pythias, will hold its nienic
wednesday at Warsaw The specisi faa-
Iure OF the day will be the individual pr.iza
u,5iI IN SWORD exercises. Nearly every
this event. The prize will be the comnsnv,s
gold medal. t'''iiS ,
The next excursion to Baltimore. Wash
lngton, Philadelphia and Atlantic Titv
over the NJ. q M. t. Co. S lines Of steamers
VIII leave Wednesday, July % on tbe
steamship d. H. Miller The fare lie s9o
savannah TO Baltimore and return with
very low rates to the other points Tfclxets
from date. ~ Jay ,
The steamer Gov. Stafford will mako two
trips to Daufuskie TODAY. ieavinS ~
wharf at the foot of Bull street at IN
Q CLOCK a. m. and at O'clock n m nano
iuskle has an excellent beach for bath
ing land as the tide will be nronitious
no doubt a good many will 90 down -
take advantage of it, and Others FOR tbe
enjoyment of the trip. INC
The superior court has granted a charter
70 uhe southern Grocery Company of Ceor-
"a o agleall1eu SoVVO0 The purposes of
the company as announced in its plan Is
TO operate IN Savannah a first class reta II
grocery store, and every cent sarned $50
ana a6oVe operating expenses shall be re-
1Tilu ' 70 the stockholders in dividends.
The par value of the stock is $40 peT sha re-
ana 1t Is not desired that any one nerson
should subscribe for more than one 10
twenty shares The enterprise is ni1reiS,
local and has behind it some of Savanna 10
pest citizens. The names which appear . 9
directors bespeak confidence and succass
to the undertaking. They are: WsIter {
hlng' J. h. P. Carr. Louis w. Roberts
Lawrence Kelly, ]. F. B. Beckwitb. " T.
Minsledorf and Barron Carter -
The toriginal Georgia Ministries will give
performance at the Savannah thAs+er
on Wednesday night, July - wbicb IN
undoubtedly be well worth seeing. There
IS no burnt cork imitation about them brs
everyone will be a genuine colorad NJ
strel ana tirst-class performance in ev-
cry respect is promised. 1t is<Jnder H.
management of the comedian hnd vocaf.
lst Cnaries W. Moseley, and viii con sis4
OF the latest sentimental ana comic sones
with original sketches and specialties "a
Wen as dancing and acrobatic work
Leading feature viii be the work of tbn
weli-known Forest City quartette. whien
VIII Introduce some interesting planta-
ton melodies. The performance viii "a
gin at $50 o'clock. James E. Whitemar
mas charge OF the general management
of the entertainment. A special sscto1 80
seats VIII be reserved for white people.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-19
It's a Live Place.

What is the matter with the people? Are
they full. of free silver. gold or what?
Why do they crowd in at Hicks every dav
as if the only thing in life was the dinner
served there. Go over, when you think
business has all left the city, and look at
Hicks establishment. See the rush and
the activity of the walters. Watch the ner-
feet system and see the smile of satisfac-
ton on every boarder there. Hicks is
the greatest thing in Savannah. ONLY a
year old and everybody wondering how
Savannah got along without it, Now that
we nave HICKS we have a restaurant
worthy of the name, a restaurant ranI-.
ing with the best of the land, one unto
date IN every particular and having an
equipment and service unsurpassed any
where. Hicks invites you to call and See
Tor yourself what kind of place he runs.
Inc many second-grade, so-called restau-
rants are not Of course. in the HicLre
class at all. His establishment stands
alone and is the only restaurant in me
city. Don't forget the cool location fac
ing Johnson square.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-19

Being written backwards. and therefore
due al issue. instead Of maturity. might
suit you.
But. then, We don't write Chinese poll
cies. we write a policy that has no tricks
in IL. no ifs. butts or hOWevers that you
might object 20. but a simple contract
which insures you safely and surely. and
should you. through > stortune. be com
PEELED 20 drop IL, then what you are en-
titled 20 IN cash or paid-up Insurance Is
guaranteed, and Is in plain black and
white where you can see d.. no writing
10 the company to md out what your
equity is, but pick up your policy and see
for yO1rself. The company makes liberal
loans. on its policies.
The dividends reduce the cost OF in
crease the insurance every year. just as
you determine TO apply them.
There Is plenty Of sO-called cheaper in-
surance being offered, but a short yard
stick doesn't cheaper the cloth, and YOU
may md out in after years, 20 your sOr-
row, that you were mistaken as TO the
cost You can get a specimen policy show
ing the guaranteed cash and paid-up val
ues, and a copy of tie famous Massachu-
sets laws by writing TO HARRY & Appel,
general agents for Georgia. The Massa-
chusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., 80
Bay street.
Reliable agents Wanted.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-19
LOCAL Personal.

Mr.. J. W. Golden left for the north yes
terday on the City of Augusta
Miss Tena Viohl of Charleston, S. c.,
is visiting Miss Margaret Suffer
Mr.. I. NJ. Appel and family are summer
ing at the Clarendon hotel, Saratoga.
Mrs. p Brown of Tampa, Fla. is a
guest OF her daughter, Mrs. Elias Brown,
No. 81 Barnard street
Misses Matte De More and Viola Nc
Fail leave to-day for Tallulah Falls. They
will remain some time.
Mrs. f. Helmken and Mrs. N. Torch will
be passengers on the City OF Birmingham
for New York Tuesday.
Miss Mamie LaRoche has returned
home, after a three weeks visit to Miss
Annie Evans at Charleston, S. c.
Wade H. Edenfield and A. B. Crosby,
prominent members of the Ivy Circle and
]. l.. Y. clubs. are visiting WATERFORD, S.
Mr. G. B. Clarke. bookkeeper at the Cit
liens Bank, was a passenger on the steam
ship City of Augusta for New York yester-
day.
Masters Dan and John Lynch of Phil
adelphia arrived here yesterday. They
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Dan A. Tu-
berdy
Miss Mamie L. Davis left last night
to visit relatives on James Island, S. c..
and expects to be absent from the city
several weeks.
Mr.. Ernest II. Harrison of Lake City,
Fla. is in the city, a guest of Mr.. Julius
S. Harrison of the Savannah Broom Fac
tory. Mr.. Harrison finished the course Of
chemistry of the Florida state college last
June, and is now en- route to Baltimore,
where he will take up the study Of medi-
cine.
The following passengers are on the
City of Birmingham to arrive from New
York this morning: Mrs. L. A. Hickok, H.
Winter, Paul Stratton E. G. Chafin, AL
fred Pfaender, J. X. Otley, Charles Kron-
thai, ]. d. Miller, J. W. Hefferman, II.
Flatau, Dr. A. X. Bell, o. Clute, Mrs Sa-
rah Cincevitch, F. L. Mitchell, n. VIII
llans.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-19
We Wnnt Voc.

The first of August is nearly here.
Many men in this town will then send
their families off for August and Septem-
Der. These same men we are looking for.
We want them to satisfy themselves that
there is only one frst-class restaurant in
Savannah, after all, and that one is Hal
ligans. No family-less man need suffer
while we are here. He will barely miss
his home, so pleasant and agreeable are
the surroundings. His inner man will be
cared for in a way unknown in any other
place in Savannah, and he is sure of meet
ing at Halligan's a nice crowd. A man
not wanting the earth and a fence is as
certain of being satisfied at Halligar- =
as an angel is satisfied with heaven H3l-
ligan does everything for his guests lie
knows their wants and ministers TO them.
For good, square treatment, Hallgan is
the man. His restaurant is open day ana
night ana serves everybody satisfactor-
ny,-ad,