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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-11-18
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Fion our Regular Correspondent,

! ron our Regular Correspondent
Senator Jones. of Arkan
sas. Chairman Of the Demo
cratic National Committee
arrived in Washington in j..
decidedly jubilant state .
mind over the results of las
weeks elections. He said or
the subject: swell, YOU bel
I'm tickled. It, makes mt
feel 25 years younger anc
makes me understand thai
the American people have
not been bought or blinded
this time. The results are ar
omen OF coming and greater
good. 1t just takes opposi
ton and sorrow to develoI
the full strength of the demo.
cratic party. This result
cOnvinces me that the silver
sentiment grows, grows and
grows, and that by the next
Presidential election, it will
have grown to an irresistible
strength. Just mark m y
words. Error dies from a
pin scratch, but truth dur
wives the cy clone. The dem
ocratic party is Truth. When
i. comes to n long race and a
hard race, the democratic
party gets there. lam very
sorry because of the turn
matters have taken in old
Maryland, but hope for her
is not dead in my bosom yet.
Of course it would have been
more desirable had Mark
Hanna been inhntned under
an avalanche of democratic
votes, but WHEN a great man
saves his scalp only by the
skin of his teeth, it is virtual
ly a defeat.
One of the most interest
ing stories growing out of
the Ohio election is now be.
ing told on the qniet in Wash
ington. and 1t finds believers,
too. According to this sto-
ly, Secretary Sherman has
been approached by Fora.
ker republicans and offered
an opportunity tn get even
with Boss Hanna and Mr.
Mckinley for t he shabby
treatment they have given
him, not only by preventing
Hannas election to the Sen
ate, but by securing his own
return to that body. Mr..
Sherman is too old a bird to
gobhle up everything tempt
ing that is placed before him,
but he is said to have this
proposition under considera-
tiOn and to be making a
quiet investigation, through
trusted agents, as to the
probability of success should
he consent to enter the anti.
Hanna combine. The scheme
in brief IL for the Foraker
members of the Ohio legisla.
ture to stay ont of the repub
lican caucus, which will, OF
course, nominate Hanna for
Senate, and to nomiDa te
Gov. Bushnell or some other
thick and thin Foraker man
as the antl-caucusc candidate.
The FUrakerites claim t o
have members enough t o
bring about and keep up for
an indefinite perio J, a dead.
lock in the Legislature, and
they argue that after Hanna
cane h;o ou,n oiaof;op fa 10
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-11-18
Why People Don't 10 to Church.

Burlette hits many a nal
on the head. How like hu
man excuses are the follow.
. ing:
80 you are not going tc
church this morning, m v
soa?"
"Ah, yes! I see. ''The mus.
ic is not good; that's u pity,
That's what you go to church
for, to hear the music. And
the less We pay the better
music we demand"
"'And the pews are not
comfortablp.' That's too
bad the Sabbath ia a day
of rest, and we ought to go
to church for repose. The
less We do through the week
the more rest we clanOr for
on the Sabbath"
"'The church is 40 far a.
way; it is to) far to walk
and you detest riding on Il
street car, and they're al
ways crowded on the Sab.
bath This is, indeed, dis.
trsssing; sometimes l think
home much farther away hea-
ven is than the church, ana
that there are no cOnveyinces
on the road of any descrip-
tion, | wonder how some of
US are going to get there" "
"'And the sermon is so
long; always Ali these
things are, indeed, to be re-
GREETED. | would regret them
more sincerely, my boy. did
| not know that you will Of
ten squeeze into a stuffed
street car, With a hundred
other men, breathing an in
cense of whiskey, beer and to-
bacco, hang on Il strap hy
your eyelids for two miles,
and then pay fifty cents for
the privilege of sitting ON a
rough plank in the trolling
sun for two hours longer,
while in the intervals of the
game a scratch band will
blow discordant thunder out
of n dozen misfit horns right
into your ears, and come
home to talk the lest OF the
family into a state of aural
paralysis about the 'dandi
eat game: you ever saw pay
ed on that ground
"Ah, my boy! You sec
what staying away from
church does. 1t develops il
habit of lying. There isn't
one man in a hundred who
could go on the witness stand
and give, under oath, the
same reasons for not going
to church that he gives his
family every Sabbath morn
ing. My son, If you didn't
think sou ought to 20 you
wouldn't make any excuses
for not going. No man apol
igizes for doing right"
Eyes, too hot to go to
church," was the decided ex-
cIamation of Mrs. Dooliltle,
the other Sabbath. Oh, but
she went up town on Mon
day to attend n fire sale of
goods ard, indeed, tie crowd
was go great and the wealth
er 80 hot that several ladies
well. nigh died before they
could get relief but Mrs. Doo-
little. crowded in and stood
fol two hours, waiting to get
chance to buy two smoked
up, soIled handkerchiefs at
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-11-18

Asheville Citizen: Mayor
Elect Van Wyck's campaign
expenses are put down at 81
5S. As his term is four years
and his salary $15, 600 per
.annum, the investment ap
pears to5e a payingo one. And
he didn't make a speech!
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-11-18

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic l0c or go
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-11-18
RAN NO RISKS.

The boy hung back when
the visitor spoke to him, and
his mother was naturally an
noyed.
"Won't You go to Mrs.
Brown, Willle??" she asked.
"No," replied the boy, short
Iy.
Don't you like me?" ask
ed Mrs. 81 own, good natur-
ediy.
mo, Idon't," answered the
boy.
"Why, WilIie!" exclaimed
his mother, reproachfully.
"Wrll, | guess | got whip
ped for not telling the truth
yesterday, and l ain,t taking
no chances to-day" protest.
ed the boy.-Chirago Post.
From the Lone Star State
comes the following letter.
writ ten by w. r. Gass editor
of the Mt. Vernon, (Tex. }
Herald: IL ha We used Cham
bprlain's coIic, cholera and
diarrhoea remedy in my fam
ilv for the past year, and find
it the best remedy for collie
and didrrhopa that | have
ever tried. Its effects are in
Simultaneous and sa tisfac-
tory, and | ;heerfully recon-
mend it, especially for cramp
cole and dinrrhoea. Indeed.
we shall try and keep a bot.
tie of it on our medicine shelf
as long as we keep house.
For sale Dy M. B. Black burn.
Memory is a golden casket
that has many secret valves.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-11-18

No-To-Bsc for fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong. blood pure. SIC, u. All drugxists
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26

time" said Chairman Dixon of the water
commission. I'VE haven't much to in
Nesugate and the water committee of
council has investigated that already"
Chairman Grayson of the fire corsmis-
sion said that he was surprised such ac-
ton had not been taken before. Il do
not really see the necessity for the ap-
pointment of special committee for this
purpose by resolution Of council said Mr.
Grayson. Section of the act creating
the fire commission gives the mayor the
right to be present at all meetings, free
access to all the records and the right to
inspect the members, officers and property
of the department at any time he may
see fit and the same right of inspection is
given TO any committee designated by the
mayor, so there was no necessity for in
PRODUCING a resolution. We have not even
had an official visit from the fire commit
tee yet, though I have had several pleas
ant conferences with the chairman. Mr..
Hun."
Mr.. Grayson does not apprehend any
evil results to the commissions by the in
Vestigation.
A general investigation by the commit
tee of council, such as is evidently con-
templated, must necessarily be very
lengthy one and it is likely to be some
time before the committee will be able
10 make a report 70 the council of the re-
suits of its investigation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26
MULLER Ann His CREDTTOps
They Game to Terms and Muller Was
Released.

Rudolph Muller is back in Savannah,
after a flying trip to Baltimore He went
as John Smith on the Baltimore steamers
passenger list, but it came back by rail
in charge of Detective Kiley, English John
Smith having undergone a metamorpho-
sis and become German Rudolph Muller.
Muller left Savannah the latter part of
last week, leaving his creditors with I'M
paid accounts against him amounting to
between $500 and 500 AS soon as il was
ascertained that he had gone, Mr.. Jonas
Mendel, secretary and treasurer of the
Savannah Grocery Company swore out a
warrant against him in Justice NJ Naueh-
tins court on a charge of cheating and
swindling. II was learned that Muller had
left by steamer for Baltimore, and Chief
of Police McDermott wired the Baltimore
authorities to arrest him.
Muller says that when the steamer
reached the dock a detective stepped M
and inquired If Rudolph Muller were
aboard Muller stepped forward and said
he was the man. The detective asked
him If he knew Chief McDermott of Sa-
vannah. He answered that he did. and
the detective then told him that he wanted
him.
Muller was taken to the police station
by Detective Kiley when they arrived
home night before last. Mr.. Mendel was
there ana an agreement was reached be
tween them that was satisfactory and
Muller was turned loose
Muller was said to have absconded with
something like 100 in cash, and his debts
were said to amount to 81, 400 When ar
rested he had only about 500 on his per-
son, however, and It has since DEVELOPED
that he owes only about $500 or 500. Some
agreement was reached between Muller
and his creditors yesterday morning. Mr..
Mendel withdrew his warrant for cheat
ing and swndlng, and Enrich Bros,
Strauss, Pritz Co., +. II. Ward & Co.,
and Henry Solomons & Sons withdrew
their attachments on his stock at his store
at East Broad and Liberty streets. Null
Ter may continue in business there He
says he left town as he did to get away
from his brother, Richard, of whom he is
afraid He says Richard threatens him
and does other things to make his life
miserable.
Richard took out laborer's lien yester-
day morning on the stock of goods in the
superior court for S6iO25. 1t is not known
what kind OF an agreement was had be-
tween Rudolph and Richard in the bust
ness, but the laborers lien seems singu-
lar proceeding, when the sign on the Null
Ter store Is considered. This signs reads:
Rudolph Muller & Bro, and It would APP
pear that Richard was a partner instead
of laborer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26
WILL HAVE TO PAY s5,2O7.
CentraIs Interest ON BncIs Taxes
Due the city Since 1891.

NentrhAs interest ON Bnck TuXes
Due the city Since 1891.
The Central railroad will have to pay
into the city treasury SIS, S9OS6 instead of
$2S. 6S2.99. The interest due on the back
taxes due By the Central for the years
1891 to 1895 inclusive being $5,9O7.3Z
The amount of interest is somewhat
larger than 1t was first thuoght to be.
The calculation was made by city Treas
urer Hardee from Dec. 20 Of each year.
this being the rule of the controller gem
erals office The amount OF taxes due
for each year, not including interest, is as
follows. 1891. $i.G02.9S; 1892, $l.59357; 1893,
Si,602.9S; 1894, $i9G3.2S 1895, S4,92OlS AS
the interest is running on at the rate of
A.ji a day It is 70 the interest Of the
Central to pay up at once.
Mayor Meldrim said yesterday. when
spoken TO In reference to this matter.
that council would probably have been
willing to remit the interest on the back
taxes due by the Central. but the matter
having been referred to the corporation
attorney, it was his opinion that the
council had no right 60 do so, the interest
being as much a part Of the sum due as
the principal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26
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VISITING THE STEAMBOATS,.
Supervising Inspector General Du-
mont I'm Savannah.

Gen. James A. Dumont. United States
supervising inspector-general Of steam
vessels, was in the city yesterday on an
official visit lie is on his way north from
Florida and left last night for Washing
ton. He was in conference during the
afternoon with the local inspectors
Messrs. Lee and Fitzgerald on board the
steamship La Grande Duchesse
Gen. Dumont Is just rounding up TWEEN
~ years Of active administration OF the
steam vessel inspection service, during
which time he has witnessed its growth
from an imperfect organization to one Of
the most important branches OF the gov
eminent service, having under its super
vision over 5000 steam vessels and 40. 900
officers. Last year 6O0.O00,O0O passengers
were carried and the total loss Of life
was 22i Of which but 6S were passengers.
The remainder were officers and members
OF crews.
AS on evidence Of the almost absolute
safety OF travel by steam vessel compared
with that by railroad train, the reports of
the steam vessel inspec ton service show
that during last year POI lives were lost
on board OF steam vessels. while the num-
Der Of lives lost on railroad trains, accord
ing TO the Interstate Commerce Commits
sions report, was Gan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26
MRS. JOHNsTON'S DEATH.
The Funeral VIII Take Place i'm
Baltimore To-day.

The announcement yesterday in the
Morning News dispatches of the death in
Baltimore of Mrs. Frances Mansfield
Johnston, wife of the well-known south
ern author, Col. Richard Malcolm John
ston, was received here with deep regret
by those who knew her, as well as by
the many friends of Mrs. Walter G..
Charlton her daughter, and Mr.. Albion
d. Johnston, her son.
Mrs. Johnston's death came after a
long continued Illness from a complica-
ton of causes. She was a Georgia wo-
man, having been born at Sparta April
4, 1929, her father. Eli Mansfield a promi-
nent merchant there, having come to
Georgia from New Haven, Conn
Col. and Mrs. Johnston celebrated their
golden wedding Nov. 20, 1894, at which
time public reception, which was at
tended by many Well-known lit
erary people, was extended them
at the Lyceum theater Mrs
Charlton and Mr.. Johnston left the
city Wednesday night for Baltimore to
attend the funeral.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26
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''BROTHER2 GRANT PUT IN JAIL.
His BOndsman Decided Not to Be Re-
spOnsibIe For Him Longer,


]. H. Grant, the negro lodgeman who
was arrested some time ago on a warrant
for larceny after trust issued from Justice
Wickham's court, was yesterday commit
ted to Jail, his bondsmen having refused
to continue to occupy that position.
Grants case is a familiar one. He had
some money, $3.50, it is claimed, belong
ing to his lodge of Odd Fellows. This
money he was going to give to the relief
committee, but, according to his story, he
was held up one night by four men and
relieved of it, The brethren became sus-
picious of their officer, and thought he
was shamming about the hold-up, and
that he had appropriated the money
When this was told Grant he became very
warm in his denials. He said if the lodge
insisted he would pay back the money.
The lodge insisted all right, and Grant
made his promises. In fact he made a
number, so many that his brothers got tir-
ed of waiting and had him arrested.
w. b. Brown went on Grants bond and
the case came up two or three days ago.
1t was continued until yesterday but
Grant did not show up. A friend was on
hand, however to say that he had been
taken sick, having fallen in a fit on the
street The attorneys, Mr.. Henry McAlpin
for Grant, and Mr. j. NJ. Rogers for the
lodge, agreed to turn the papers over to
the superior court.
Brown, who was on Grants bond for
$500, began to grow suspicious of this sud-
den illness. He got Constable Dan Kiley
of Justice Wickham'S court to go out to
Woodsville, where he lived, and see what
was the matter with Grant. Constable
Kiley said Grant was groaning and SEEM
insly about to die when he got there. A
doctor came in presently though, and, af-
ter examining the negro, pronounced him
perfectly we'll The officer thereupon
brought him in, the 'bondsmen asked to
be relieved, and Justice Wickham COM
nnitted Grant to iail
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26
A Ne,y coal and wood Firm.

Mr. John F. Robertson announces in
another column that he is prepared to
supply all demands for high-grade, lump,
cut to any length. His depot and wharf
are at the foot of Whitaker street, tele-
phone No. $50. Mr.. Robertson is well
known in this community He was for
a number of years agent of steamers and
is worthy of a full share of the patron
age. When a youth he entered the con-
federate army, and as one composing the
remnant of the army of Northern Virginia
closed his military career with clean rec
ord on the historic field of Appomattox.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26
BEFOnE TITs S%NTC1Dv oo.


to BE Investigated To-day
The sanitary board win meet this after
noon at 4 o'clock for the purpose of in
vestigating the charges against DR.. A. A..
Morrison, city physician, by Samuel Sam
son and his daughter, Esther Frances.
Both principals and witnesses have been
notified to be present.
1t is the intention of the sanitary board
to fully investigate the charges and to Sc
cure all the light possible on the subject
before reporting to council.
Mayor Meldrim, in speaking of the mat
ter yesterday afternoon, said "The de-
PENDANT is entitled in case Of this kind
to a prompt and speedy hearing. l have
no doubt that the sanitary board will
make thorough investigation Of the
matter and viii get at the truth Of the
charges II possible to do So"
DR.. Morrson's friends have no doubt of
his complete vindication. They believe
that the charges will be shown to be
groundlcss and that possibly some Interior
motive will be shown. They intimate that
there Is something behind the charges
which has not yet been brought to light.
AIR A. r, Way, attorney for Dr. Morrl-
son. stated that he would waive investi-
cation by the board Of magistrates and
give bond for the appearance OF his client
before the superior court. As the March
term of the superior court convenes Mon
day and the grand jury vii. meet on that
day no time viii be lost by waving the
investigation by the magistrates. 4 re-
quest will be made TO have the grand fury
take up the matter az once. Mr.. Way does
not believe that sufficient evidence Will be
produced TO enable the grand Jury 10 find
a true bill, though IL true bill is found
II viii give him a fuller opportunity 20
vindicatc his client.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26
New orIenns. NIardi Grns.

The Florida Central and Peninsular rail-.
road has arranged to run a sleeping car
from savannah to New Orleans for the
coming Mardi Gras, which viii enable
passengers to make the trip Savannah TO
New orleans, without change. The Flor
ida Central and Peninsular il the oni,.
line offering this through car service 1,bo
sleeper Will leave Savannah. Feb. "a NJ
a. M, By train IS, arriving al New or
leans the following morning at 7:4O. TicL-
ets Will DC on sale Feb 26, a. 2s and
March Z az one fare for the round tIin
Sls'oV. united TO fifteen days from date
OF SAFE. fassengers desiring TO get the
should make their reservations early-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26
The snnrtnn virtnc. Fortituhc.

Is severely taxed by dyspepsia. But good
digestion will wait on appetite, and health
on both" when Hostetters Stomach Bit
ters is resorted to by the victim OF indi-
gestion. Heartburn. fatulence billousness
viii cease tormcnting the gastric region
and liver II this genial family corrective
meets with the fair trial that a sterling
remedy deserves. Use IL regularly. NOT
spasmodically-nOw and then. II con-
quers malarial kidney. nervous aud rheu-
matte allmcnts.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26

The Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West
railway have opened a route between
Jacksonville and Rockledge. using steam
er on the Indian river 10 complete the
line between Ttusville, Rockledge and
other points on the upper Indian river
Passengers leaving Jacksonville via the
j., I. ana 4. w. railway in the morning
reach Rockledge hotels at supper time
Rockledge is one Of the most attractive
points on the Indian riVer.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26
A war Veteran CONC.

A telegram has been received announc-
ing the death of S. Vinton stiIlings, at his
home, Woods Hol, Mass. day before
yesterday. Col. Stilhngs was the only
brother Of Mrs. s. y. Hamilton and Of
Mrs. r.. S. Jones OF this city. He died from
pneumonia.
Col. Stillings was a naval veteran and
an officer Of the old Kearsarge and was
a member of the Ancient and Honorable
Artillery Of Boston
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26
A Point 20 Remember.

II you wish TO purify your blood you
should take a medicine which cures blood
diseases. The record OF cures by Hoods
Sarsaparllla proves that this Is the best
medicine for the blood ever produced
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures the most stub.
born cases and IL rs the medicine for Won
to take II your blood Is impure.
Hoods pills are the best after dinner
pill: assist digestion, cure headache. %
cents. I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26
Queen aud Crescent Route North

The only line of Pullman drawing room
sleeping cars running daily from Sayan-
nah 20 Cincinnati without change Is Vic
the +. c. and T.. and Southern railways
In connection with the famous Queen and
Crescent route. This through servica
passes through the mountain region of
East Tennessee and Western North Car
DINA, Asheville and the Land OF The
Sky" and the scenery Of the Queen and
Crescent than which there Is no iner any
D Ora ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26
snIe Postnoned.

The sale of handsome furniture. ETC.,
advertised by c. Fl. Dorset to take place
yesterday. was postponed in consequence
of the Indictment weather. The sale will
take place to-day at II o'clock, at % Jones
street, east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26
"The BIuesr

do you ever have them? Dependency,
nervousness, dissatisfaction with the
world In general Vitalize your blood
clear your braln-Anheuser- Busch's Malt
Murine VIII speedily "cheer you up" At
all druggists.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26

used for children teething. II soothes the
child. softens the gums. allays all pain.
cures wind collie. and Is the best remedy
for ,diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
=ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26
For Drinking WINE on Duty.

Policeman Bostick is under charges of
drinking while on duty. The charge was
preferred by driver on Feeley's bus line.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26
You Need n TonIc
Use morsford'. Acld pho.pbnte.

II stimulates the stomach. nourlshcs the
nerves, builds the brain tissue. A wonder
ful tonic. Makes a delightful beverage.
-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-26

In the court of ordinary yesterday De-
borah T.. Beytagh. widow of John j. Bey-
tagh, filed an application for a Widows
years support. A similar application was
filed by Frances NJ. Tldwel, widow Of
Francis M. Tidwell