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The age-herald., 1897-10-08

Am absurd, if amusing, account of an American water panty is given in an English paper. This is how the dancers all in fancy dress bathing costumes had supper:
 At a given signal small fioa ting tables, delicate confeoions, sandwiches and pat tics, were launched from the side of the great basin, and the jewellers gathered eagerly to atssuage the hunger induced by their aquatic exercises. A lively CO., filion, in whieh tiny silver fish, coral Holsters and other watery productions, formed the favors, ended the evenings entertainment, whtch was pronounced by all the participant, S ito have been an ideal way of spending a few social hours dur ing the heated spell.
 Mrs. William J. Anderson of St. Louis announces the marf,age of her daughter, Sarah Forman, to MT. Eugene Palmer Hawkins, on Thursday evening, Oct. 21. a 6 o'clock, Grand Avenue Presbyterian church, in thais eity MT Hawkins, the prospective groom, at one time lived in EGiunisgham, and still retains many warm friends in itlts city. He held a good position in ore of the railway offices. In 1889 he wsint to S,s. Louis, and has con sisantly advanced in his new home, untt he now occupies very enviable position in one of the. leading business houses of St. Louis. Mss Anderson ts one of the
The age-herald., 1897-10-08

Invitations have been issued by the Jefferson Volunteers, Company G. Second Infantry, A. N. G.. of Birmingham, to their quarterly dance and prize drill on Friday, Ger. s, at S:3O o'clock at the armory.
The age-herald., 1897-10-08
FOR SALE.

IF you want to buy, exchange or sell fur noture call at The Exchange 2010 3d ave. 10-2-ht
The age-herald., 1897-10-08

Mrs. George G. Lyon and Miss 1tnde Lucille U1rner of Mobile are visiting their aunt, Mrs c. c. Jones, at East Lake.
 
 The Clortan Liteary club will meet fahis afternoon at 8 o'clock with Mrs. Richard Fell. Business of importance is Ito be transacted
The age-herald., 1897-10-08

FOR SALE-Well established boarding
 selling Address e." Age-Herald. 7-6t
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-02-18
A Remarkable Decision.
Atlanta Journal.


Inc con' ts sometimes ma
ke declslQn that seem very
queer TO those who are not
acquainted with all the facts
ana conditions involved.
Inc Supreme Court OF Col
orado, Tor instance, in a re.
cent oplnlon holds that a
man cannot pump from a
well on bis own land water,
which, u lett alone. would
make lts way 10 a stream IN
whicn announcer man mas rec
ognlzed rights. -
A man naped wilson, Nv
ing IN Lone Tree valley, Dug
TWO arteslan wells and with
the water procured from theul
Drought 4oO acres OF nitner-
TO useless lhnd TO u hlgh
s'ate OF cultivation. 3 U 7
LONE Iree creek, WHICH fulls
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-02-18
Your Present Need,

Is pure, rich blood, and a strong
and healthy body, because with
the approach Of spring and b e
beginning of warmer weather the
your physical system will under
go radical changes. all the Fimpu-
rites which have accumulated du
ring the cold weather must now
be expelled or serious conseq uen-
ces will result. Tie one true
blood purifier prominently in the
public eye to day is Hoods Sal
saparilla. Its record OF cures is
unequalled. Its sales are tie lar
gest in the world. A few bottles
of Hoo1's Sarsaparilla will pre-
pare you for spring by purifying
and enriching your blood and to
ming and invigorating your sys-
tenn.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-02-18
NOTICE.

Having qualified as administra
tor with will annexed of the last
will and testament of the | a t e
Elizabeth Swift, all parties hav-
ing claims against said estate ART
hereby notified to. present them
to the undersigned executor on
or before Feb IL, '9S, or this no.
Lice will be plead in bar of their
recovery; AMI all persons ind ,bt-
ed to said estate, either by note
OF otherwise, will make immedi-
ate payment TO me. This Feb. l
1897 smith HAGAMAN, Executor.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-02-18
A APTtslanlatioRbyths .
ap Governor.
BE$gO0.O0 REWARDBa

w
| StalsofNOrth Carolina, Ex
lantiND NDeb8rtment. Whereas
tftirial ;nfofmation has been
rereivtNlat this Department
thar NIX aowll person or per-
sonss,iEpor lhe lst of Nov,
1898 tst fire 70 the barn OF
N. l.. Waters, destroying it
and iteSnntents. And where.
IA, itpspears that the said
unknown person or persons
have fled the State, or SO con
ceal themselves that the ordi
nary process of law carnot
be served upon them.
Now, therefore, |, Ella 8
Carr, Governor Of the State
of North Carolina, by virtue
OF authority in ne vested by
law, do Issue this my Pr)cl3-
nation, Offering a reward of
one hundred dollars for the
apprehension and delivery OF
the SAID unknown person or
persons to the Sheriff of Wa
tauga county at the court
house in Boone, and | do en-
join all officers of the State
and all good citizens to as
sist in bringing said crilni-
mails TO justice.
Done At our City'of Raj
e'gh, the 18th day OF Janua-
ry. inthe year OF our Lord
one thousand eight hundred
and ninety seven and in t n q
one hundred and twenty first
year of our American lnde-
pend"nrp.
ELIAS CARR, Governor,
s. F. TELLFAIR
Private Secretary.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-02-18

Here is the kind of an obit-
nary says the Progressive
Farmer, that a Georgia Edi.
tor put up for a poor man:
"Poor Jim slung his earthly
garments on a limb a n d
swan the riveryesterday. He
did not stand back beca dse
the water was cold, but plung
ed right in, rose smiling and
struck right out for the 9th.
er shore where the angels
were waiting for him with a
finer suit than he had ever
worn in his life. Jim was a
poor man, but he had his sub
scriptIon to his home paper
all paid up, and he got there
in good shape"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-02-18
The libel suitagalnst tbY
Wilmington Messenger, has
been compromised BY Imying
the plaintiff, Butter. 800, M


The best salye in the wt.rd fol
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers. rait
rheum, fever sores, tetter. chap;
ped hands, chilblains, coriis and
all skia eruptions, and positively
cures piles, or no pay reqtlirri..It
is guaranteed to give perfect sat
isfaction or money refunded 20
cents per box. For sale bs iii,ls.
claw and by Mmkbprn, ia MI
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-02-18

The Stillwa ter (Minn.) fa-
ther wrote to the Treasury
Department to ask ifthe Gov
ernment allowed a bounty for
triplets was not at all ilIng
zeal. Certainly, if it he a func-
ton Of the Government to
roddla infant industries 1t is
trehly bound to DO SO in the
case of triplets,- lex.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-02-18

AS a model for those " b O
will do such things, we com
mend thesfellowing obituary
card in a recent edition OF the
Eldorado Times, says t h E
Bristol Courier.
81 desire to thank my
friends and neighbors most
heartily in this manner 70 r
their united aid and co opera
tion during the illness an d
death of my recent husband
who escaped from me by the
hand Of death on Friday last
while eating his breakfast.
To the friends and all who
contributed so willingly to-
wards making the last mo-
ments and funeral of ruy hns
band a no Wing success Ide-
sire to be remembered most
kindly, hoping these few lines
will find you enjoying t b g
same blessing. | also have a
good milCh COW and a roam
gplding horse that | will sell
cheap-God moves in a mys-
tprious way bis wonders t .
perform He plants Ills foot
step on the sea and rides up
on the storm-alsO q black
a nd A. n i'm hnof vupx, lnty
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-02-18

At Newton. Conn. 800 EN-
ployes of the rubber works
are out On a strike.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-02-18
A correspopdent of

A correspondent of the
Winston Republican says the
register of deeds Of Orange
county has held the Office con
tlnuously for over so years.
Can this be true ?-Land-
mark.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-02-18

erS.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-02-18

Tie Elkin Times says: The
late j. R. Norman, of Wilkes
county, owned a safe aud NO
one knew the combination
but himself and be died with
out telling any one. the fly
ures. HIS family have made
several attempts TO get il O.
pen, but all of no avail. The
safe contains all bisacrounts
notes and other valuable pa
pers. ~
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-02-18
An Old Hand.

II am very sorry, SIR said
the poet, but | am Obliged
to call your attention to the
fact that a line in one of my
recent compositions was en-.
tirely perverted and the mea-
ming painfully distorted b y
the compositor."
Young man." replied the
editor that cOmpositor h a g
gone through more poems
than you ever wrote or ever
read. He has put in his lite
getting up poetry fall kinds,
spring and fall styles a n d
heavier goods for winter. He
may have changed your po.
EN-. but when you say that
he harmed 1T you presume.
When a man nf hisexperience
makes up his mind to change
a piece OF puetry, a person in
your position should remem-
Der the respect that IS due to
superior knowledge and not
attempt to criticlse.-Wa Wash-
ingtOn Star.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-02-18

der the preseh t single gold
standard, apd'if a majority
,of the arhitrators happened
tn be goldiInen would proba.
bly, get Observation-Disclosures
the claim ia4 y 4 -9h'@s I'D
A marked feature ofAtha
contested election cases de-
cided last week BY the House
was that the democrats who
held ths seats were upheldhy
the tfltilbliean majority. The
democrats SO honored We're
RHplpseT eTiSatives Swanson nf
Va. Kendall sof KY, and
Price and Boatner of La.
Tom Watson's contest has
been decided by a committee
against him and in favor nf
Representative r Black, and
will this week he decided the
same way by the House.
Canada has sent two mem
bers OF its ministry to Wash
ington to offer liberal trade
concessions in exchange fol
duties in the new tariff bill
thatwill not shut out Cana
dian agricultural products,
but ltlooks as though they
would j1stas we'll have re.
manned atshoine sofal as ac
complishing anything goes.
The republicansha veaIready
to a schedule OF rates
on agricultural products.
The Washington Post has
been having IN with dSecre'
tary Morton. Its latest hit
is too good to be overlooked;
"The Post is under ob!iga-
tiOns to Hon. j. Sterling
Morton for his most val
uahle'rport on Tape worms
OF Poultry. BY the keen EN-
ployment of that twin screw
and double expansion logic
for which the head Of the Az.
r~ultural Department is 80
noted, the writer is able to
show that this pest which Is
annoying to farmers and al.
ding to their mortgages is
due directly to the constant
agitation of the financial
question by irresponsible per
sons who DO not agree with
the present administration"
The swearing in of Senator
Kenney, of Delaware. which
the most radical of the re.
publicans had not the cheek
to object to, after the com.
mittee on elections had refu-
sed to reopen the Dupont
claim, makes ii full Senate of
ninety members, There will
probably be a break in the
ranks again after the 4th of
either on account of
no successor being selected
to Senator Blackburn or ,,p-
cause OF a deadlock in one or
more states which have not
yet elected Senators.
Your Present Need.
Is pure, rich blood, and a strong
and healthy BODY, because with
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-02-18
Our ifelcons Ts Kossath.

81 L <v.. -. /.
!, The military, parade and
public demonstration given
|iu honor of Kossuth, the Hun
garian exile, upon the occa-
sion of his visit to New York
10 1881. .owasthe finest oeyer
seen in that city" writes
Parke Goodwin, who Witness
ed the memorable tlpli,onstra
,EiIon. and very ggrdphicall,
ifrecalis it in the "Graat Per-
|ssiAl Events" article Of the
4 ilFebraaryA A.adiss Hss,a yoi.,.
NAL, !5roadway was Il be-
wildering sight, densley pack
ed with enthusiastic, cheer
ling crowds; the houses were
literally buried by fl & 8,
bunting, greens and other
decorations. About the City
Hall the colors OF Hungary
hoated in prOiusion, aiwa VS.
fanked by the American flag.
at the magnificent and in
spring spectacle Kossut h
was evidently amazed. III
was more than he expected,
and as he camly viewed the
scene (at Broadway ana Ann
street) he was startled by
the thunderons shout of wei
come from admirers that ha i
gathered at the AstOr House
he looked up and saw every
man in the windows and on
the porch cheering and wav-
ing his hat in a frenzy of en-
thusiasn, and the women sa .
luting him with equal favor.
Kossuth gracefully bowed,
not once. twice, thrice. ad0z-
en- times. During this recog-
milton the scene grew-iR~an-
thusiasm until the effect was
almost bewildering. 1t seem
ed as if the populace had.
gone mad. Again and again
did Kossuth rise and bow,
until finally he stood up in
bis carriage, hat in hand, ra-
diantly smiling. But the
scene did not end here. The
procession was temporarily
halted by t the immens crowd.
The passage of the carriages
was almost impossible A.
gain loud huzzahs for Kos
suth were thnndered forth by
10000 persons cf all classes
and ages, and once more did
Kossuth rise and stand in
his carriage. The Hungarian
aides, who followed immedi-
ately after kossuth's car
riagp, came in tor their share
of applause; they, too, were
cheercd heartily. They re,
turned the compliment by
waving their Hungarian
banner. Again 10000 voices
were raised iu honor of the
great Hussar, and again the
Hussar flag was lowered 1t.
is impossible to adequately
describe the scene that fol-
lowed. Those who Witnessed
it remember it, and will re-
call it as the most rpmarkn-
hle event of its kind in the
history of our country"
Tie Elkin Times says: The
late j. r. Norman, of Wilkes
county, owned a safe aud NO
one knew the combination
but himself and be died with
out telling any one. the fly
ures. HIS family have made
several attempts TO get il O.
Dpn hnr "a nf M avail Tho
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-02-18

~ AZ ~ fss =. ..l, n, tli,EsiSI' tsl
fss N sss ss'hll.s " ctslss.ssis!lIst &
spgsAl s.,TIIlhaa Aus :. 4; |;
apt AlA hfark agaiR end
he,is going to use it j the re-
pdblics ns trt ttj throw Sout
hsselecs,rsl'kote of South
Carolina on tbe protest that
islgoing to bemade by MUIR
si'ny the negro member otthe
H0uEe from that State when
.ts'a m s'aaassss|idlDassfsaEiygs ass| ygss5 &
count the electoral votes.
Senator Tillman said on the
subject. g"IfSM,;Kinley is 90.
ring to-be innugnra ted on tha
4tb Of March, the iointscon-
,vention has got to count the
vote of South Carolina. 1.-THE
republican party wants t O
make an attack on The con-
stitution of the State, it must
make it on some % t h e r
ground or in some other man
ner than by erdea voring to
prevent the counting of her
,yote.a.L Lwlshs to go further
and express my preferenrefor
seeing Mr.. Mckinley Presi-
dent rather than to see the
Presidential function exercis-
ed by Secretary Olney, az it
will be- after the 4th of March,
ii the effort is made to deny
South Carolina the right to
vote - The following signifi
cant language was used by
Representative Mccall! of Mas
sachnsetts, who is a repunli.
ran and Chairman of the E.
lection committee which has
charge of the contested cleo
ton cases from South Carroll
M in this Congress: ut is
true, apparently, that t he
election laws and constitu.
ton of South Carolina dis
bar q large proportion of the
population from voting, but
1t seems to be the illiterate
ones who are disfranchised
There is a question in t h e
minds OF many intelligent
men whether this is no t a
wise plan If constitutionally
enforced and carried out az
cording to law. a full gener
alton has passed since t h g
colored men were enfranchis-
20, and | do not know how
long they can expect us t o
coddle them and fight to Sc
cure their electoral tights,
while they neglect to learn to
read and write"
Nobody was surprised when
the Senator's who have been
pushing the Nicaragua Canal
Bill decided to give up t h e
fight. At no time during the
present session has the bill
had the slightest chance of
getting through the House,
even if,passed by the Senate.
1t could have been passed by
the Senate notwithstanding
the protests of Nicaragua,
but it could only have been
done by a protracted fight
which would have resulted in
preventing action by the Sen
ate upon other legislation.
Senator Daniel has made a
gainst the arbitration treaty
which may result in arraying
the silver Senator's solidly a
gainst it's ratification. The
point is that if the United
States Senate shOuld adopt
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-02-18

AGENTS WANTED-For Warm
n Cuba by Senior Quesada, Cuban
Representatives. Washington. En-
dorsed by Cuban patriots. In tire
mendous demand. A bOnanza for
agents. Only $1.50. Big book,
big commissions. Every body
Sants the only endorsed, reliable
book. Outfit free. Credit given.
Freight paid Drop all trash and
make $500 a month with War in
Cuba. Address today the NAT
IoNAL Book CONCERN, 352-356,
Dearborn St., ,hicago.
The Press., 1897-10-21
w. D. KINSMAN.
When you ..
 Want Trimmings

Where do you look the newest the daintiest, the really stylish kinds? For the greatest variety7
 We haven't disappointed you. Here are both the choicest sorts and the widest selection to be found round about
 Colored and Black Appliques, Mohair Braid Trimmings, Silk Braid Trimmings, Black Braid Military Sets Colored Braid Military Sets, Silk and Mohair Garnitures, Fine Cut Jet Garnitures, Changeable Silk Ruchings, Black silk Ruchings.
 Fur Trimmings-White and Gray Fox. Real and Imitation Mink, Black Coon, Black Marten, Real and Imitation Ermine, swans Down, China Lamb, Russian Hare, Black Thibet, White Thi- bet, Electric Seal, Chinchilla, Astrakhan.
 A new line of richly patented mohair braid nets or alovers, for Russian blouses.
 Fancy silks in Roman stripes, plaids and figured effects-excelent choosing with some notably stylish effects.
The Press., 1897-10-21
IIENT0rf.


 I wish to express my heart felt thanks to the clergymen, who spoke such comfort ing words, at the funeral service of my de- ceased father, Rev. B. B. Hopkinson. Most of all, am grateful for the love and esteem with which they regarded the dear one, who has left us and gone to heaven. 1 wish to thank the people of this parish for the floral tribute to their departed Pastor, and also for the assistance and sympathy extended to me on account of my severe bereavement.
 JENNIE M. HoPKINsoN.
 The community was very much shocked to hear of the sudden death of Rev. Ben jamin Balch Hopkinson, pastor of the Congregational church last Thursday MT. Hopkinson was in New Haven the first of the week attending the meeting of the American board, returned home and complained of not feeling well, and died Thursday morning from internal hemorr- haze. He was born in Groveland, Mass, in 1920, being graduated from Yale college with distinction in 1846, after which he pursued three-years' course of study in the theological department. His first
 
 there he went to Salem, MilIington and Middle Haddam. Before locating in Ash ford he travelled extensively throughout the West and spent some time among the hills in Vermont for his health. He went from Ashford to Union in 1894, where he had since resided. MT. Hopkinson was man of studious character, of profound mind and was well versed in history and theology. A man of systematic habits, his sermons were charactized by solidity and completeness, which caused marked comment wherever he delivered them For many years his health had been such as to forbid his assuming the cares and duties of large pastorate, and led him to choose the retirement of the hill towns and small parishes. A man of kindly impul- ses, he was beloved and respected by all who knew him. Since the death of his wife, his daughter, Miss Jennie Hopkin- SOD, has cared for his home and was with him at the time of his death. He leaves one other daughter, Mrs. Robert Noble of Brooklyn, N. Y. The funeral was held Sunday at 3 p. m., in the church. Rev. A. J. Mcleod of Stafford Springs and Rev. T. P. Briggs of North Ashford off, ciated. The burial was at the old New Haven cemetery, on Monday.
 Rock Meadow.
 MT and Mrs. Charles Snow and wife have been visiting with 0. M. Ballou in Wendell, Mass, for few days.
The Press., 1897-10-21

STATE OF CF CONNECTICUT s. O To THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR HOLLAND COUNTY:
 hereby apply for 8 license to sell spiEttuous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine and cider, at the Stafford HousesNo. 10 East Main street. My place of business is not located within 900 feet in direct line of church edinces or pubic school honsas or the premises peEealnlng thereto, or any post 0fSic0 public Dated at Stafford this 11th day Of Oct0ber, A. D. 1897. JOHN s. SHINE, Applicant. We, the understgnrd electors and tax payers, aS defined by law, of the town Of Stafford, here- by endorse the application Of the above named John s. Shine for such license.
 Dated at Stanford this 11th day of october. A. D. 1897.
 ADELBERT NEEDHAMs JOSEPH BARsAIOU, CHAs. H. DAVID, THOMAS MURRAY
 AUSTIN HOLT.
 hereby certify that the above named endors- CTS are electors and taxpayers, as defined by law, of the town OfStanord. Dated at StanQfd this 18th day Of October, A. D. 1897. MARCUS B. FISKE, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1897-10-21
Smith & Murray,
&~& &&

There's lots of Bargains to at tract purchasers this week around the store. The selling of Spring field Underware for Men, Women and Children at about half usual prices ought to interest every eco nomical person within trading dis tance.
 The stock is comprised of Mems Womens and Childrens under wear in every style they manufact- ure. We offer them at about fifty cents on the dollar.
 Just few items to illustrate. Mems full-fashioned Shirts and Drawers.
The Press., 1897-10-21
SSTATE OF CONNECTICUT, ss- 0 To THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER

kSTATE OF CONNECTICUT, SS- 0 To THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR HOLLAND COUNTY:
 hereby apply for license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine, and cider, at No. 75 Main, corner of Main located within 200 feet in direct line of church edtfce, or public school house, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any post office, public library, or cemetery.
 Dated at Stafford this 18th day of october, A. D. 1897. TIMOTHY GRADY, Applicant.
 We: the undersigned electors and tax payers, endorse the application of the above named Timothy Grady for such license.
 Dated at Stafford this 12Gh day of October, A. D. 1897.
 JAMES MORRIS, CHARLIE BoLIEAU, JR.
 FREDER. OK MANN, EDMUND SULLIVAN,
 ALFRED D. CADY. hereby certify that the above named endOrS- CTS are electors and tax payers as defined by law, Of the town of stafford Dated at Stafford this z2th day of october, A. D. 1887. MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1897-10-21
Women's Fine Cashmere | wear in white and natural.

Misses Underwear, white and natural, in ever size, and equally large reductions.
 This lot of goods will be offered as a job lot to the trade and will be sold without reserve.