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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1897-12-02

From the Lone Star State
comes the following letter,
written by W. f. Gass editor
of the Mt. Vernon, (Tex. }
Herald: 81 have used Cham
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diarrhoea remedy in my fam
ilv for the past year, and find
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Simultaneous and satisfac-
tory, and | ,heerfully recon-
mend it, especially for cramp
cole and diHrrhoea. Indeed.
we shall try and keep a bot
tie OF it on our medicine shelf
as long as we keep house. :"
For sale by M. B. Blackburn.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15
At Barclay, Out of Population of Twenty-Five,
 Three Have Escaped.
FIFTEEN VICTIMS ON THE BILOXI SICK LIST
While Ocean Springs Reports Several New CasesOher Coast Towns Send Word That the Dread Disease is in Their Mdst-General System of Quaran-
 tine Established Refugees En Route

Mobil+, Ala, Sept. 14.-Three new cases of yellow fever were officially an- nounced today by the board of health. The announcement caused more alarm than did the discovery of the first cases, which wers regarded as sporadic. The people, who can, are leaving for points of safety. Some seven hundred dollars worth of tickets to Atlanta were sold today by the Louisville and Nashville railway, and outgoing trains are crowd ed. The sam+ is true of the trains on the Mobile and Ohio railway.
 Dr. Guiteras left today for Edwards, Miss, ordered thither to investigate the disease prevailing there. He declin@d to tell what have been his observations to- day, saying he had first to report to the surgeon general at Washington. It is learned. however, that he finds four sus- picious cases here today, all in the south central districts. When asked upon what he based his telegram to the sur geon general that there would be a spr=ad of the disease here he said that the city has had a long immunity from the disease and there is much malarial for it to feed upon.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15
THE SICK WITNESS
Will Be Able to Take His Place Today
 Status of Luetgert Triaa

Chicago, Sept. H.-Juror Fellow, whose illness yesterday caused an ad- journment of the Luetgert murder trial until Wednesday, was much improved today and will, his physician says, be abls to attend tomorow's session. Luetgert spent a quiet day in jail, re- the best of hunror.
 When court opens tomorrow morning Prof. George Vincent Bailey will be rs- called for further cross examination by Attorney Vincent. When the defense has completed the cross examination of Prof. Bailey th- prosecution will call Frank Byall and Frank Odorofsky to establish the motive fer the alleged murder of Mrs. Luetgert.
 These witnesses, bo.h former employees of Luetgest, will testify as to frequent quarrels between the sausagenraker and his wife because of Luetger.'s tt entoDs to Mary Siemernig, the servant in the Luctgert household The prosecution is impressed wih the belief that Luetge.f's infat uation for Mary Siemerng was the principal object to actuate the desire to get rid of his wife These stories as to the domestic episodes of the Luetgerr family are expec. ed to relate some inter- estlr,g particulars.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15
WORST REPORT YET.
New Orleans in Bad Way-coast Towns
 Have Many New Cases.

New Orleans, Sept. 14-At nightfall the books of the board of health showed the following recapitulation of the days developments in the yellow fever situa- tfon:
 There has been reported to the board which the attending physicians consid- cred suspicious. Of these thirteen cas- es had been found suffering with a harmless fever, five cases were regard ed as suspicious. but necessary to be further investigated before a definite report could be made on them, there were no reports as to four cases and four cases had been pronounced genu- inc yellow fever, though one of the lat ter was classed as of mild type. The most serious of the four yellow fever cases is located in the neighborhood of the French Market. The locality is far from cieanly one. and Is populated by poor class of people, many of whom are foreigners and might be considered dangerous ground. For that reason es- pecial pains were taken by the board of health to quarantine the infected houses. Officers from the police were detailed to take charge of the neighbor- hood, restaurant. a bakery and a shop next door to the premises in which the sickness was found, were closed up and large quantity of disinfectants was sent to the scene to be used.
 Of course the report of new cases daily is creating alarm in some quarters. but thus far the disease has shown but lpttIe >-~-~~~--~>~-~---------~-
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The age-herald., 1897-09-15
The Texas and Her Guns.

Washington, Sept. 14.-The batleshir Texas has Ibeen ordered to sail from Hampton Roads for the New York navy yard to be docked on the 18th instant
 Acting Secretary Roosevelt has ordered that on the way north the big 12-.nch rifles in both turrets be fired across the battleship. This has never been done, and MT Roosevelt regards 1t as ex- pedient to settle at once all doubt that may exist as to the ability of the ship to resist this severe strain which ma y be imposed in battle. The Texas eurrets are arranged diagonially for the purpose of enabling all of her gums to be fired either fore or aft acros the decks. The fore and aft fire has been tried in a measure, but the fear of starting the decks has caused the delay in testing the cross fire. MT. Roosevelt will not be at all disappointed if this test developes some weakness but 1t Is desirable to be ascertained positively in order that steps may be taken to correct the fault if one there be found.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15
A Fine Showing.

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 14.-At the meet ing of stockholders of the Atlanta and West Point railway company, today, psloode1 qagus D eSIoeD auepIseId that the bushes of the past year was in excess of the year preceding. Dur ing the year $10e,OOO worth of steel rails were laid, four new depots built and $29, ,00O expended in rolling stock. The gross earnings were $554,446, against $534, 4,113 for 1896, an increase of $20332. The net earnings were $219, ,830 against $213,456 for 1896, an increase of $6.373. The old officials were all reelected with the exception of Director T. Lankin, who is succeeded by J. M. Egan, vice president of the Central of Georgia.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15
CHARGE OF IRREGULARITY. In the Construction of Govern
 ment Work AGAINST AN ENGINEER Who Stands High in the SerVice-Sayannah River and Cumberland Sound the
 Place of Operation.

Washington, Sept 14.-The secretary of war has appointed a board of sn- gineer officers, comprising Colonel Gil- lespie and Majors Adams and Ray mond to proceed at once to Savannah Ga., to investigate the reports that have come to the war department to th= ef- feet that the work upon the river and halrbor improvements on Savannah r4v- CT and Cumberland sound, under the charge of Captain Oberlin M. Carter. of the engineer, corps. has not been done in accordance with the project of the department. It is expressly stated at the war department that there is no statement of irregularity in th+ ac- counts of Captain Carter, but merely charge of departure from the author ized plans of the department.
 Captain Carter was in charge of the river and harbor works in the vicinity of Savannah for about ten years and 1t was in 1892 that he assumed charge of the improvement of the Savannah river and Cumberland sound, which two projects congress has provided for un- der the continuous cantract plan. It is said at the war department that he has secured the full depth of water at Sa- vannah contemplated in the plan, while the Cumberland sound project is still under way.
 Captain Carter was appointed mili- tary attache at London early in the ly was made tha engineer member Of the Nicaraguan canal commission.
 At present he is in New York on ac- count of a meeting of that body, which was called for today. The chief of en- gineers, General Wilson, learned of the chargss of irregularfty in the prosecu- ton of the Georgia work while Cap tain Carter was on his way home to the he attended the International engineer irg congress as ths representative of the United States. It was felt to be proper to defer bringing the matter to
 
 the officer has return:d to this coun- try and had an opportunity to meet the charges. It was not until last Saturday that Secretary Alger was made acquainted with the facts, Cap tain Garter himself going over the mat ter. It should be statsd that the cap tain enters a most emphatic denial that he has done anything that was not in the interest of the United States gov eCnment.
 The board appointed to inquire into th, matter is composed of the ableslt men in the engineer corps Col. Gill lespie is president of the Mississippi river commission, stationed at New York. Maj Adams for many years was the right hand man of the chief of en- gine:rs at Washington, and is just now stationed at New York, while Major Raymond has charge of government works in Pennsylvania and the Della xxu, ,,a cso..tiop
The age-herald., 1897-09-15

idle days have the privilege of taking somebody elses' place, thus making good the difference in rate between rock and coal work.
 Fifth, that no :nrl shall be discharged for acting on the grievance committee
 Supt. Blake made a short speech to the men urging them to return to work and arguing that they could gain noth- ing by remaining idle.
 What do you say" he concluded, twill you come back?"
 There was moments buzz and then a chorus of mo" went up. The super intendent attempted no further persua- sion and the men dispersed.
 The mountain journey of the cavalry to Eckley, although agreeably disap2 pointed of its purpose, had a salu'torg effect in that 1t deeply impressed the miners with the extent of the military power. There were no additional deaths today. Four or five men who have been hover ing between life and death ever since the shooting were unchanged, but all of the others were doing we'll and many already have been discharged from the hospital. The funeral of Jacob Tomas honJ,as, the lad who was shot through the head and fingered untl Sunday, oc- cured today in IMeAdoo. It was attend- ed by one of the largest gatherings seen since the outbreak of the trouble.
 There was no demonstration and tho services of the officers were not needed to preserve quiet. People gathered in knots all over the town and discussed the situation, and soon after dispersed to their homes. Guards are still bsn.g placed around the houses of several of the mine superintenden.s and during the day sheriff's deputy was seen about the streets guarded by two soldiers.
 Former State Senator Kings strip ping near Eclsley closed down today at the request of the Ecxley miners. The stripping employed only few men. Senator King came here tonight from his home in Mahonay City and made ar engagements to resume work tomorrow.
 At a. late hour tonight everything is quiet in all quarters.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15
More New Postmasters.

Washington, Sept. 14.-Fourth class postmasters were appointed today as follows:
 Virginia, G. H. Franklin, Bedford Springs R. T.. Baines, Buckhorn; J. c. Johnson, King Williamstown.
 North Carolina, H. D. Buckner, Alex ander; J. c. Legand, Briar Creek; w. c. Wentz, Chronicle; C. A. Sober, Edith; M. B. Carroll, Neatman; J. P. Brantley, Perth G. A. Danieaey, Shallowford.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15
MUREER CASE POSTPONED.
Guy Jacks Trial Will Come Up at the Spring
 Term.

Special to the Age-Herald
 Meridian, Sert. 14.-The case of the state vs. Guy Jack, charged with the murder of Charles IT. Stewart, was called in the circuit court at DeKaib today. Owing Ito the absence of a material wit ness for the state, the trial was, at the request of the district attorney, contin- ucd till next term.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15
Of Interest to travellers.

Washington, Sept. 14.--As Savannah, Ga., Montgomery, Ala, Birmingham. Ala, Selma, Ala, Meridian. Miss, and points south thereof are enforcing rigid quarantine regulations, intending travellers for that section will have to be governed by the same, and provide themselves with health certificates as required by local regulations.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15
Returns Not All In.

Charleston 8. C., Sept. 14-ID' the Sixth district the second primary demo- cratfc rehurnz are not ell in The vote 50 far received give the comptroller general, Norton. a small majority over Solicitor Johnson. ....-
The age-herald., 1897-09-15
Huntsville on the Defense.

Special to The Age Herald.
 Huntsville, Ala, Sept. 14-A rigid quarantine was established here this af- ternoon against all cities and districts infected with yellow fever. The city council took this action on the request of the board of health. Medical authorl- tiesties agree that yellow fever cannot spread in Huntsville under ordinary en- ditions, but at present many streets are trenched for sewer piping, and it is thought the fresh earth may invite dis ease. R. M. Fletcher, Jr., and R. D. Murphy were appointed quarantine off, cers. Incoming trains will be inspected at Decatur, Gurley, Hobbs Island and Flora, Tenn.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15
Brewery scorched.

Charleston, s. C.. Sept. 14-The fourth story brew Aouse of the Germania brew, cry, this city, was destroyed by fire to- day. It is not known how the fire start be estimated The property was fully. insured.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15

yellow fever has not materially abatad in this city. Several families left the city yesterday for rural districts and many more will leave tomorrow. The authorities here express themselves as confident that this city will not become infected and that the health authori- ties of the infected cities will keep the disease within limits in their respective districts. The local authorities have adopted the very strictest precautions and no trains, freight or passenger, from any of the infected districts are allowed to stop here except the latter for put ting off of the mails. Neither are the crews of these trains allowed to enter the corporate limits of the city.
 In view of these precautions it is the general opinion among the health au- thorities that the public will in the end repose confidence in the local health and municipal authorities and refuse to become panic stricken
The age-herald., 1897-09-15
EVERY COAST TOWN
h Mississippi and Some Interior Towns h.
 fected and Columbus Is Aroused.

Columbus, Miss, Sept. 14.-The ap- pearance of yellow fever in every town of the state has caused large number of our people to become unduly excit- ed when thene is really not the slight est cause for alarm.
 There is a rigid quarantine in force against all infected towns and there is absolutely no danger of the fever ever reaching Columbus.
 Th+ appearance of the fever at Nitta Mumma, Miss, has caused a number of people to flee from Greenville. A train load of refugees from that place passed through here on the eastbound passenger train of the Southern railway today. The coaches containing them, however, we're not allowed to enter the city, but were detached from the train before it pullsd into the depot.
 The board of health holds daily meet ines and the quarantine against all in- fected towns is rigidly enforced. The health of the city Is usually good and no cases of sickness of any kind have besn reported during the past few days.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15
The Wreck Located

Savannah, Ga, Sept, 14.-The wreck of ths schooner Agnes I. Grace, which sank Aug. 8, with four 16 ton guns for Tybee notifications on board. avs lo- cated.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15
No Refugees Wanted. Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Decatur, Ala, Sept. flowing to the serious outlook of the yellow fever situation more rigorous quarantine measures were adopted at mass meetings tonight held in both the De- caturs. Additional officers were put on to patrol the outskirts and also more men were employed to inspect trains coming from Chattanooga and Atlanta, via the Memphis & Charleston, as the latter city has thrown open her doors to the. refugees. Liberal subscriptions were made by the citizens to prosecute the work. The stopping of trainload of refugees here yesterday caused intense indignation and those responsible were denounced soundly.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15
Anniston's Gates Ajar.

Special to The Age-Herald
 Annniston, Ala, Sept. 14.-Anniston is one city which has no yellow fever scare. With her pure mountain air and perfect drainage and sewerage there is abso- lutely no fear of Yellow Jack here There is no quarantine against Mobile, New Orleans, nor any infected point and citizens from those places come here without question.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15
Meridian vigilant.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Meridian. Miss, Sept. 14.-Excitement over the possibility of an epidemic of
The age-herald., 1897-09-15

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-08

saw the accident and went TO his COM
panion's assistance. He found Ford un-
conscious. The injured man was taken
to the way car and cared for as best he
could be. He was brought 10 this city, ar
irving about 4:30 o'clock, and taken 10
his home. Dr.. Dunning is attending
him. Mr.. Ford put in a bad night last
night and was delirious all night. This
afternoon he was reported resting quite
well. Just what the outcome will be can
not De foretold a present.
This morning the report reached this
city that Sylvester Soldani, well known
here, had got into a fight at Ponca
City last night and had been cut to pieces
Later reports showed that Mr.. Soldani
had trouble at Ponca City last night and
was cut up some, but not to the extent "a
frs reported. The first report was that
S0ldanl had lost his nose, an eye, was
Gu; in the shoulder. across the stomach
and in the back. The truth is Soldani
was cut across the nose, slashed over the
eye and stabbed in the shoulder. His
wounds are not considered serious. The
man who did The cutting was named
Moffat, and i: is said that he lives over
on Grouse creek. The cutting ARRAY oc-
CURED about midnight What was the
cause Of the fight is unknown here All
the participants were drinking Moffat
was arrested and is In jail DR.. Elmer
son dressed Soldanis wounds and DR..
Dunning was also sent down by friends
in this city
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-08

New Haven, Conn. Oct. Two Of
the liveliest matches played in the inter
collegiate tennis tournament took place
today. Richard Hooker. the last Yale
representative i'll me tournament, net
<. G.. Thompson of Princeton. and the
latter won. Hooker dropped the first set
5-i, and the second 81. He was in good
condition, While Thompson played a
clever game and made il two Vets on
excellent generalship. The second set
vas a hari-fought one. Thompson
started out az fast clip and made the
sore 81. At this point, however, the
Yale man rallied and STAYED off defeat
until 7-all had been reached, when
Thompson took the next tive games. the
set and the match.
In the game between two Harvard
cracks. Whitman and Forbes. the first
named. wearied by his recent hard work
in the tournament, fell an easy victim
70 Forbes swif; drives. Summary OF
the morning play:
SinEles-S. g. Thompson, Princeton,
beat Richard Hooker. Yale. Ga; 81.
J. D. Forbes. Harvard. beat H. D.
Whitman, Harvard. 81; 81.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-08
In i. Towns About
Winfield.
From the Daily Courier.

From the Daily Courier.
About z o'clock last night Officer Geo.
Nichols arrested man who had been IN
Producing himself as D. B. Fry from
Kansas City and had been trying to pass
an express order for $50. The money or
der was recognized as one of the sci
which had been stolen at Arson, Sumner
county, about two weeks ago.
A man who registered himself at the
ST. James hotel az D. B. Fry, kansas
City. No., succeeded in making himself
suspicious about the city yesterday az
ternoon. He met UNDERESTIMATE Rothrock
and wanted that gentleman 10 show him
through the jail. Whether ne wanted 10
inspect the kind Of berth he would get
later or for other reasons, It Is hard 10
tell. Mr.. Rothrock suspected somethlng
crooked about Mr.. Fry and detained him
until he could get an opportunity to ex-
anime his advice cards. But finding
nothing there lef, him, intending to see
him later. After supper MI. Fry went
Into NJ. Hahn's store 10 look al some
clothing and Lee Kunsman combined the
duties of clerk with that Of detective IN
a very creditable manner. Mr.. Fry told
Lee that an express money order was all
the money ne had, but supposed ne could
cash that The money order was produc-
ed and Lee Immediately recognized the
number as The one given him by Frank
Davis last Saturday, and he very adroi.-
iy sent out for an officer while he enter
tanned his customer in showing him
pair Of pants. The messenger soon re-
turned, however, and brought Frank
Davis from the express office and Officer
George Nichols. who relieved Lee Of his
cust omer. On reaching the sidewalk Mr..
Fry made a break for liberty, with
George close second on his trail. They
came together in general mix-up at the
corner Of Eighth and Main, and in the
scuf1le Georges gun was discharged,
burning the ear Of his prisoner.
The prisoner was safely landed behind
the bars, however, and upon investigat-
ing his satchel the stolen blanks were
found, together with other discriminating
property.
w. T. Kyle, general route agent Of the
Wells-Fargo Express company, was noti-
fed and he came down this morning. He
recognizes the man az the one ne has
been following for solas months for ri
Gus robberies. The necessary papers
were secured and Mr.. Fry will go over 20
Wellington this evening to try MS for
tune in Sumner countys courts