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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1900-02-08

IOIit tuiS pidtt.
After leaving Watauga and
Imy manyfriends acquain
tences, / cast my lot in Green
vile among rank strangers,
but ! am happy to say that
since my arrival here l have
formed many acqnaintences,
and find the people very kind
and social.
Greenville hasa a population
Of 3, 500, AMI is quite a bnsi-
ness place. She has 35 stores;
: or 10 hotels and boarding
houses; good school with a.
bout'4OO pupils; Z churches;
3 or 4 beei markets: 2 large
tobacco ware houses; 2 or 3
large tobacco factories, three
medicine manufacturing es.
tablishtnents; 2 carriage and
wagon factories; good electric
lights; good water works,
and the main business streets
OF the town havegranolythic
side walks. The town also has
two good banks and is the
county seat of Greene coun-
ty.
Since my arrival here / have
seen many things OF interest.
| have visited the old moss
covered taylor shop 10 which
Andrew Johnson, our 18th
President Of tie U. S., used
to operate "at the Tailor's
trade. 1t is strange indeed
to look at the little IA X 20
shop, and it's almost decayed
Notwithstanding and the lit.
lie sign which is still hang
ing over the door. lettered
thus: "A. johnson, Taylor"
To think that the one Who
once occupied that humble
little shop attained to the
highest honors that can be
bestowed upon anv American
citizen, and never once losing
faith in the people,, and eyen
believing that they would
help him to bear the much
honored American flag to the
highest standard.
| have also visited the grave
and seen the magnificent
monument that|has been ereC
ted to the memory of Presi.
dent johnson. 1t is indeed a
magnificent structure of mar
BILE, towering from thirty to
forty feet into the air.
| have also visited t he place
here where General Morgan
was killed, yes, the much
Threaded tantalizer Of the Yan
KEGS during the civil war.
Just a word to my brother
Odd Fellows IN Watauga.
will never forget you. Do all
in your power for the good
fof Odd Fellowship. This coun
| ty has several thousand Odd
Fellows, and .his city has a
fine three-story lodge and
the hall is as fine as a kings
palace and lighted by electric
ity. There are many things
would like to tell you about
lit, but will wait until l ace
you in the lodge room.
Perhaps some fyou would
like to know something oI
my business here. / am hav.
ing a very good trade and il
is increasing all the time.
am occupying anice wo-sto-
Try building go feet long, and
have it we'll filled with desIra
BILE goods. Solid plate glass
front to my store which gives
me fine show windows and
1 = >
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1900-02-08

Nonville, N. G, Feb. 1900,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-08
The Marietta Daily Leader
THURSDAY, FEE. 8. 1900.
SHOT!
James McCIain and Harry Gents
Quarrel, and the Latter Stops
Three Bullets.

A shooting affair occurred east of
the city Wednesday afternoon, the
participants being James McDain
and Harry Gents, and the latter was
shot three times by a 22-calibre revol-
yer in the hands of McClain All the
bullets took effect in Gents body,
Gents came to this city at once on
horseback and had his wounds exam
ined by DR.. Lambert. One bullet took
effect in the right breast and the 9TH
er two in the back. all of the wounds
being merely in the flesh and not dan
gerous.
The affair was the outcome of a
family quarrel which has disturbed
the peace of the neighborhood for
some time Gents lives in Wheeling
and has been visiting his brother, L.
A. Gents, who lives on farm adjoin-
ing the McClain farm east of town.
1t seems that McClain and L. A. Gents
had been having trouble regarding
trespassing on each others farms and
each had given the other orders to de-
sist The trouble, however got
worse and worse and reached serious
state yesterday.
Harry tents says he was riding
along the road and met McClaine, who
addressed him very roughly, drew a
revolver and fired three shots at him.
After the first shot was fred he urged
his horse along and as he was leaving
McClain the latter fired two shots,
which struck him in the back.
L. A. Zents came to the city during
the afternoon and had Squire Kidd is
sue warrant for McClain's arrest on
the charge of shooting with intent to
kill.
Constable Bennett went out and ar
rested McClain, who was brought at
once before Squire Kidd He plead not
guilty, his hearing was set for Feb. 20
and he gave bond in the sum of $500
for his appearance and was released.
McClaln was very cool after his ar
rest and stated that he felt no canse
for alarm, as he shot purely in self
defense. He has bullet hole in his
coat which he claims was put there by
shot fired by Zents before he( Nc
Claim drew his gun. The defendant
has retained Underwood & Lwley to
defend him.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-08
A Joke That Reacted.

Leslie Dulln, a farmer, residing in
the vicinity Of Elizabeth, is, at pres
ent writing, sadder and a wiser man.
Mr.. Dulin, like Tammas Haggert, of
Thrums, is lhumorist. He can't help
his tendency to become humorous
it was born in him and crops out on
all occasions. Last Saturday this un-
conquerable propensity to be funny
took possession of him and drove him
into perpetuating a joke, the conse-
quences of which were disastrous to
the would-be joker
Dulln had just come in from up the
river and thought how amusing it
would be to work upon the fears of
his neighbors. 1t was an inspiration
and he acted upon it. He told every
bcdy he met in Elizabeth that he had
come straight from Il smallpox camp;
that he had been right in the thick of
it for some t!me-had actually slept
with an infected person, for he was
not afraid of smallpox-not he! The
bluff worked like a charm, and Dulin
was laughing heartily in both sleevs
over the widespread CONSERVATION
spread by his revelations, when, sud
denly, something Mapped which chang
ed the joker's laugh to the other side
of his face. The Writ county health
authorities got wind of his alleged ex.
periences and promptly took him in
charge, Notwithstanding his vciolent
protestations that he had merely been
having littlefun, and had never been
Within twenty miles of a case OF
smallpox.
He was sent home, where he was
quarantined with guard over him
In this situation he is now rejecting
on the dangers of misdirected humor.
-Parkersburg News
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-08
The Natural Rights Of Man.

THE ignorance, neglect or contempt
of human rights is the cause of the
corruption of government and public
misfortunes."
The above heading will be the sub
ject for discussion at the meeting of
the Single Tax Club tonight at
Blumes paint shop, 327 Fourth street,
from to 0 o'clock, standard time.
A number Of professional and bust
ness men have expressed their inten-
tion to be present tonight The public
is invited to attend these meetings and
take part in the discussions. We be-
lieve in free thought and free speech,
and are seeking for truth. We desire
that all who attend shall feel at per-
feet liberty to express their honest
opinions for or against any subject
discussed. The usual smoker will be
held after the regular meeting.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-08
Mrs. Catharine Rudig.

Mrs, Catherine Rudig died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. William
Braun, Sixth street, about nine o'clock
Tuesday evening. Death was due to
her advanced age and was fastened,
perhaps, by cold which she contract
ed few days ago.
She was eighty-seven years of age
and was born in Germany About for
ty years ago she came to this country
and for the past thirty-one years
has resided in Marietta. She was the
widow of Peter Rudig and leaves six
children. Mrs. Maggie Braun, with
whom she has been making her home,
and Mrs. Charles Spindler, both of
this city; Mrs. Elizabeth Wagner, of
Bellaire, and three others, who reside
in Germany.
The funeral will occur from the
house at p. m. today.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-08
GOOD Morning, Glad to See You Looking
So DelightfulIy Unsalted.

The blush of the wild rose will tlnge
the uncultivated flush of your com
plexion and the soul of health Will lie
in the shade of your existence, cool
ing the hot fevers of your blood that
are burning to burst their confines and
grapple with you in their grip OF
death. If you take Cranberry Tone
the one easy way of pulling out of the
dumps. / could fill this paper with
testimonials telling of Cranberry Tone
cures but you are not interested in the
affairs of others. Now let's get to-
gether, be honest, tell me how many
bottles of spring wash have you gnz-
zied? How many beautiful little pills
have stuck in your throat until coast
ed down ON a gag? Now don't look
coy but tell me, do you feel better?
No, of course not, and you've coughed
up from $5 to $40 to help buy morse
for patent medicine fakir.
Say, Cranberry Tone is the only
really, truly remedy for that dreamy,
drowsy, lazy languor that saps the
snap OF life away, caused by apathetlc
liver, indolent Kidneys and suplhe
blood.
Brace up--be a man.
G. eer up--be woman.
~ {Stake Cranberry Tone.
r Na 75c bottle; bottles for $2'OO
~ WILL RICHARDSON.
Ahona SO The Cut-Rate Druggist.
1877 Greene Street.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-08
Wanko Convicted Of Involun-
tary Manslaughter.

After about an hours deliberation
the jury in the case of George Wanko
charged with the murder of Felix Carr
returned a verdict last night of invol-
untary manslaughter.
This means that Wanko will not go
to the peniientlary, but can be fined
and seat to jail for period.
The trial of the case, which is the
second one, a verdict of voluntary
manslaughter having been returned at
the last term of court, was commenced
yesterday morning.
The evidence was all in by o'clock
after which the attorneys commenced
the arguments in the case.
The crime with which Wanko was
charged is a peculiarly unfortunate
one. He and Carr were having box
ing match at Fries parry, and a chance
blow knocked Carr out He was re-
moved to the Commercial hotel, where
he died in short time. The autopsy
showed that Carr was physical
wreck and in no condition to be fight
ing, although he put up pretty stiff
battlewhile it lasted.
Wanko has always had the sympa-
thy of the public in the case, as he is
a sober and well behaved young man
and the verdict will meet with the en-
tire approval of the public.-Parkers-
burg News,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-08
Obituary..

Mrs. Mary w. Ewing, wife of Mr..
Frank l., Ewing, of Lowell, died at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. II. Mellor, Of this city, Tuesday,
Feb. 6. The young couple were mar
ried Nov. 10, 1899, scarcely three
months ago. Mrs. Ewing was suffer
ing from consumption fer the past
year, which finally caused her death.
She had been life long member Of
the M. f. church of Bethel. The de-
ceased leaves husband, father and
mother and three brothers to mourn
her loss. Funeral will be held at
Bethel NJ, E. church at IL a. m. Thurs
day.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-08
Places For Holding Republican
Primaries.

The Republican City Committee met
last evening and decided upon places
for holding primaries Saturday. The
primaries Will be held from 6:SO to
1880 O'Clock, standard time and the
places are as follows:
First Ward-Uhl building, Second
street.
Second Ward-Gilman' stable,
Greene street.
Third Ward-City Hail.
Fourth Ward-Dehance engine
house.
Fifth Ward--Conards coal office.
Sixth Ward--Munsey's barber shop.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-08
Charles [. Barker.

Hon. Charles l.. Barker ,one of the
staunchest citizens of Morgan county
died at his home in McConnelsville
Tuesday, the 9th, in the 74th year Of
his age. His funeral will occur Fri
day.
Mr.. Barker was one of the most ae-
tlve men in our sister county and he
left the impress of strong character
upon his community. He was we'll
known throughout the Muskingum
valley.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-08
New Gases Filed.

George b. Quinn against Margaret
A. Gates. An action brought to quiet
title. f. ]. Cutter for plaintiff.
S. C, Klle against d. d. Stowe. Note
amount claimed 5000 with interest
since 1895, less $54. Ralph Startling
for plaintiff.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-08
VIII Move Offices to Marietta.

Mr.. r. N. Barnsdall the millionaire
oil operator, is making arrangements
for the removal of his Pittsburg Of
fices to this city. He will ocupy rooms
in the Citizens Bank building and will
make Marietta his Headquarters
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-08

DIR Bulls Cough Syrup furnishes
most substantial comfort and relief to con.
sumpiiyes: IL works most remarkable cures
Oun't despair Relief can certainly be had; q
cure Is possible With this wOnGerlu[ remedy.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-08
Real Estate For Sale.

A good house and lot on upper
Fourth street, $4,000. A small farm
of Is acres with new room house one
mile from corporation line, for $1,000.
A modern room house on upper
Front street, $4,000 A good house
with lot 45x18O between Scanned and
Wooster on Second, $2,5OO. A good Z
room house on Franklin street, $1,000.
A good room house. lot 25x12O feet
on Franklin street, $1,000. A 10 room
brick dwelling on Gilman avenue on
easy terms, $1,000. A No. mercantile
business in good location.
S. A. Coffman,
Room Mills Building.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-08

How Are YOur KIdneys9
DR. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills. Sam
pie free. Add. Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago Nr NY
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-08

Coughs and colds, down to the very
borderland of consumption, yield to
the soothing healing influences of DR.,
Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-08
Mems Underwear.

Mems heavy mixed Shirts and
Drawers. ...... ...,.. ..1Se Each
Mems extra heavy fancy striped
Drawers. .... ....... ...,,..25c Each
Mems heavy fleece lined Shirts and
Drawers. ...... ....... .SSc Each
Mems cameps hair Shirts and
Drawers. 80. ...... ...,.. .,75c Each
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-08
Examination Of Teachers

For the public schools OF washington County
Win be held In the Marietta High school Room
on the second Saturday of each month except
January, July and August.
A. n. FARLOW Barlow. Ohio,
President Board OF School lfxaninors.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-08

Dr. Bulls Cough syrup never disaI
points those who use it for obstinate cougha'
colds. and irritatons of the throat and lungs.
It stands unrivaled as a remedy for throat al d
lung diseases. sold by all druggists at
cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
five Men HURT.
An Explosion In a Fireworks
Factory al Weymouth Was
Tho Cause.

Weymouth, Mass. Dec. A--Five men
were severely burned here today by an
explosion az the factory OF Hunt & Sons,
fireworks manufacturers. The injured
are George and Richard Cavanaugh.
Michael Delory. John Dulant and Arthur
Bowman.
The room in which the explosion oc-
Cured was that in which the charging
OF nrccraclscrs Is done. 1t was during the
noon hour, and most Of the employees
were out at lunch
The men, having nothing else to oc-
cupy their time. began wrestling with
each other. and II Is supposed that
nail I'm the heel OF the shoe OF one of the
men caused tho composition with which
the floor OF the room is covered. TO ex-
plode.
The windows of tho room were blown
out and the men were severely burned
about their faces and hands. and their
clothing ignited. They made their escape
through the windows.
The factory brigade was soon on the
spot and the fire was put out. The dam
age is' slight. The five men were cared
for at house nearby. and their injuries
are not considered serious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
TO INK AND SOAP
Frank LuSt'S Fellow Students
Ddubad il Over His Entire
Body Last Evening.

Chicago, Dec. 1i-Frank Lust, a stu
dent In the Northwestern University
Academy. was hazed last night, by I.
masked students. lie was taken from
the university gymnasium. where he was
practicing, to a secluded spot on the lake
shore. Here he was blindfolded and his
clothes removed.
a coat of black ink and soft soap was
then daubed over his entire body. After
the treatment OF ink and soap the stu
dents lined up and compelled Lust to
run the gauntlet. He tainted while be-
ing taken TO his home.
Last week Lust received threatening
letter signed by several fictitious names
In which he was asked to watch out for
dire treatment II is thought the victim
recognized several of his tormentors.
Last Friday night, r. III. Sandmeyer
was visited i'm his room by half a dozen
students and treated TO a coat OF fly pa
per. DR.. Herbert Fiske, principal, will in
vestigate the hazing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14

ONCE SHOT Boy.
Fact Recalled by Announcement
Of Miss FIag|sr's Engage
Inent 10 Or. McKeon.

New York. Dec. li.--A Washington dis
patch TO the World says that tho engage
ment of Miss Elizabeth Moore Fiagler 20
DR.. G. w. Mckeen OF Badeck, Cape Bre-
ton. is announcedSby her mother. The
marriage will take place In June.
Miss Flagler is a daughter OF Brig Gen.
Daniel w. Flagler. at one time chief Of
ordnance of the army and In August. 1850.
she was the victim of most unhappy
occurrence.
She shot negro boy, Ernest Green,
employed in one OF the departments kill
ing him instantly. Miss Flagler surren-
dered herself Immediately TO the chief OF
police and was exonerated by the coro-
ner's jury.
She was subsequently indicted and tried
the following Februtry. She was convict
ed OF involuntary manslaughter and sem
fenced 10 three hours imprisonment and
$500 fine
This sentence was carried out. She has
since been living in retirement at Cape
Breton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
:jANITOR
LOST LIFE
IN FIRE.
Fr6dohIa State Normal School
Destroyed This Morning.
3 Female Students Missing

Dunkirk. NJ Y. Dec. 1i.-Fredonia
State Normal and Training school at
Fredonia, was destroyed by fire this
morning. entailing loss OF $3.50. 600; fully
insured. The personal effects belonging
10 70 lady students who roomed in the
dormitory on the third floor, were also
burned
There were many narrow escapes
Young women terrified with fear and
choking with smole hurried TO the fire
escapes and sought safety. Nearly all are
without street wearing apparel The fire
started at o'clock this morning. In the
basement of the building. just how no
one seems 10 know.
An alarm of fire was raised and the To-
cal firemen responded promptly A tele-
phone call TO Dunkirk summoned the de-
partment OF this city. All that could he
done was to confine the blaze within the
brick walls
The Normal school was built in 1867 at
cost OF sl00.o 900 and donated by the VIII
lage of Fredonia TO the state. In 1890 the
state erected an addition, nearly as large
as the original building. IL was OF brick.
The building occupied nearly square In
the village.
Arrangements will he made at once by
the local board OF managers and princi-
pal Francis Il. Palmer. to continue the
school. The gymnasium, a large brick
building escaped destruction. anu this
can be used for school purposes.
Three students. Miss Mez Jones of BUS
ii. n. Y. Miss Mabel F'izEell of Bradford
and Miss Cora Storms OF Boston, Erie
county, N. Y. have been reported MISS
ing, but DIR. Francis b. Palmer believes
they will be found at some of the homes
in the village.
Phneas j. Morris, the jantor. was 90
years of age There now appears to be no
doubt that he was burned TO death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
SOME SECRECY.
Letters and Effects Of Pauline
Fsstes Are Kept From
iha Reporters.

New York, Dec. A.-Teh effects on the
body of Pauline Festes. who committed
suicide at the Grand Union Hotel last
night. by shooting herself through the
heart. were today sent to the coroner's
Office.
The woman registered at the hotel as
from Hartford, Conn. Special instrVc-
tions were sent to the Office early today
that the contents OF the letters found
last night be not given out and that the
effects be Kept from reporters.
Among the effects Is said TO be a hasti-
ly written will. made just before the wo-
mans death. in which directions are
given that the body shall. be cremated.
An undertaken here received the fol-
lowing message today from New Or
leans:
Put body in receiving vault, until
further notice. VIII mail details.
tsigned) Ernest Festes"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

nv Io-ai appiioa tons. as they cannot
,eaeh the diseased portion Of the ear
There Is only one way 10 cure deafness.
and that r. by constitutional remedies.
na,,ne.s n caused by an infamed con-
s,,,on Of the mucous lining OF the Eus-
achian Tube. when this tube gets In
"a med YOU have q rumbling sound or Inn
,'errect hearing. and when u f. entirely
Closed deafness n the result, and unless
the Inflammation can be taken out and
,h,. tube restored 20 its normal condition.
ssarine will be destroyed forever: nine
eases out OF ten are cnused by catsrrh
vntch r. nothing but an fnfiamed condi.
,,on OF the mucous surfaces.
we will give one Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Deafness tcaused by catarrh)
that can not be cured w halls Catarrh
cure send for circulars. free.
r.. J. CHENEY n CO. Toledo. O.
soid bv Druggists, 7sc-
Hairs Family Pills are the best
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
THE JUDGE WEPT. WAS MONEYpAID?
The Case Of RadIcan vs.. Rad
lean Is Continued TO jan
uaTy 1St Next.

Justices Tillinghast, Douglas and Biod-
gett today heard the equity suit OF Mary
A. Radican VS.. Julia Radlcan.
The complainant. who married the de-
fondant's brother, Joined with him IN the
making OF note for 500 and made
mortgage Of her separate estate on tho
Cumberland Hin road 10 secure the debt
The case was before the court on the
question OF whether there had been any
payment on the mortgage, either OF prin-
cpal or interest.
Mrs Radican. tho complainant. declared
there had been no such payment. ana
Miss Radicsn. the defendant. claimed
there had been payments iu iS9c, amount
ing 90 tc9
counsel In tho case were given untn
Jan. ] 10 submit briefs
James J. Nolan, Jr, was counsel for
the complainant. and Hugh j. Carroll
counsel for defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
JURY IN MORRISON CASE
HAS FAILED TO AGREE.

Eldorado. Kas., Dec. 1i.-After being
out four days. the jury In the case or
Jessie Morrison, tried on the charge OF
killing Mrs. OIin Castle, reported to
Judge Shinn shortly after noon today.
their inability TO agree. They stood nine
for acquittal and three for conviction.
The Jury was at once discharged.
The case has been one OF the most i'm
tcresting I'm the annals OF Kansas crimes.
The principals were Jessie Morrison.
daughter OF NJ IA. Morrison, formerly
probate judge: Miss. Clara Wiley Castle.
and Olin Castle. the latter's husband. All
came OF prominent families
Miss Morrison and Olin Castle were
clerks in the same store. and before he
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.

There was very short docket In the
municipal court today and IL was dis
posed OF summariy.
An application for liberty to sue was
granted on the estate OF George w. Hub
bard.
Inventories were accepted on the fol-
lowing estates: Patrick j. Lane. Ellen
Cahill. James Tornsn. Sarah NJ Arnold.
Loretta Murray. Mary A. Murray Eliza
beth A.. Flanagan. Thomas u. Saunders
and Clarence Il. Bliven.
The application OF the administrator on
the estate OF Mary A. McSherry was ac-
cepted.
A list OF claims on tho estate OF Will
liam s. Mason was accepted.