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r 1 ORGAN TAR H TON ' Hew to the Line, Let the Chips Fall Where they May." VOL. I. MORGANTON, N. C, FRIDAY, JULY 10, 1885. NO. 20. Stye iltorgcmtmt 0tar OFFICIAL PAPER OF BURKE COUNTY. yu"bllliei Every Friday. T. G. COBB, Editor and Proprietor. R. A. COBB, Manager and Soliciting Agent. None getiuino unless stamped a3 follows, JAlttES MEAHS' S3 SHOE,, ' Terms: $ 1 .00 per Year In advance "Entered at the Post Office in Morgantcn as Second-Class Matter. BUSINESS CARDS. ' w j EAGLE HOTEL. MORGANTON, n. c. MR. ROBT. TO WELL desires to state to bis many friends and the public generally that his house is now prepared to accommo date the public at all hours. Hob tot M-Eta Servants are Employed. Hew Furniture, Comfortable Rooms. i TABLE FURNISHED WITH THE BEST j THE MARKET AFFORDS. j t Terms, per day, - ... - 1.50. j Special Terms can be made by the month. Located 50 yards from depot. : no26m. These Sboes for gentlemen are made of Finest Tanner; Calf-bkln, stitched with larsro ,Silk Machine Twiet, and aro vunequaiica in Durability, vomfort, ana Appear ance. They are made In various widths, to lit any foot, and with ci ther broad or nar row toes. Themer- ita of these shoes have caused such an enor mous increase in the demand for them that we can now furnish proof that our cele brated, factory pro duces a larger quan tity ot snoes of this graae man any other factory in ine worm. Wc particu- LACE BALS larly request those who have been paying $5 or $fl for their e noes to at least try on a pair lof these before buying a new pair., it costs notntng to try them on. J. MEANS & CO.. Maxufactitkebs, BOSTON, ML 52 'KQp . it,, s tn'Miflni ii hi1 THE TRU3IPET BLOWS. The brown lods quicken into creeping green Tee hushed air wnispers low, Bare boughs burst out in tender, misty sheen On banks the violets blow ; The orchards blossom sudden lik a bride, . And far hills melt in haze, While golden willows stand on either side Along the brook's glad ways. Glancing with quWring wings from bougl to bough - The bluebird finds his mate; A trill a dash of piercing melody - - Nay, coy one, why so late? In every little wood a bliss to sing ' The trembling, fluttering biros; With rapture satisfied the copses ring, A joy beyond all words. To the light kisses of the odorous air My pulses rise and fall. Enchanted by that timid touch, aware Of one who stirs in all. I, too, am borne by influences deep; I tremble, like the rose. Love hath awakened all the world fron sleep For me the trumpet blows! D. H. R. Goodale, in Harper. ALMOST A TRAGEDY. 1 mtlnn. JET1 O SALE .BY R. B. BRITTA1N & CO. 1IRABILE DICTU." F urniture ao oi"y B. F. KNOTT having bought his Spring Stock of Goods since the recent decline in high prices is selling fhem at astonishingly LOW PRICES. I mean what I say and mean business too. When I tell you that I will make it to your interest to i Now is the time for the farmers 6f Burke County to furnish their homes with Furniture, Made from our native wood. We will'es f urhiture for Walnut, Maple, Cherry, Ash and Poplar Lumber. To the builder we will say we have a GOODALL & WATERS Surfacer Matcher, and will Surface and Match lumber at a low price. Call and see us. ISDN & AVERY, Proprietors. Full 16 ounces for one pound, and 36 inches for one yard. "QUICK SALES ASD SMALL PROFITS" shall be my motto. Respectfully, ' B. F. KHOTT, Glen Alpine Station, N. C. v". COBB, Uml Estate Agent. New Store and New Goods ! I take sreat pleasure in nave now on hand a larere stock of statins to mv niany friends and the public generally that i I desire to state to the public generally that I have opened an office in Morganton f on the sale of real estate, mineral interest and town property. ; I will open communication with land buyers from all parts of the Union, and agents for the settlement of colonies. I there fore claim that my facilities for effecting sales is as good as any medium that can be employed. All persons having lands, miner al interest, town lots, improved or unimprov ed, will do well to call and see me,- give loca tion, bouridry and best terms, and I will have their propertv advertised through the Star, a naper that has an extensive . circulation in every State in the Union. Give me a trial and I will save you money. Office in connec tion with the Stab office building. R. A. COBB, Morganton, N. C. Globe Academy, Globe, TV. VO. General Merchandise, J. F. SPAINHOUR, Principal. KEV. R. L. PATTON, A. B., (Amherst Col lege, Mass.) Professor of Latin and Greek. PROF, S. A. SPAINHOUR, Music and Calisthenics. consisting of IRY GOODS, HATS, SHOES. CLOTH I Mr. GROCERIES, HARDWARE, FARMING IMPLEMENTS of all kinds. ? I bave taken advantage of the financial sis, and have bought my goods right down at mud sill prices, and will give my custom er the benefit of the fall. Returning my i)fere thanks for the liberal patronage here tofcrp received and asking a share of your patronage in the future at my new store-room one Uoor north of the post-office, I am respectfully, A. L. BRIGHT, Glen Alpine Station, N.' C. no51y. Falls Term opens August 31, lS8o, Tuition per month SI to $3. Music 2.o0. Cnntinsrent fee 50 cents per session. Board, everything furnished, per dress the Principal. month. Ad- J? o cat i lz pews: April 3, 1685. . . )Wr LrJQ it Wrs. R. F. Simmons, esirps to state to the public that she is pre pared; to do hair braiding of an exqmsite qualit y. She has taken the premium at;the otate fairs, and is the only person in this sec tion that can do such work. Address MRS. P. F. SIMMONS, , Morganton. N. C. June 19, 1885. 6m. No IIotjsk. -wil! ot Colic. T.ots or Tkk, if KowzV Ppwrtprs are useil m iim. Foiitz' I'ow.-'.prs will erne nl prevent Hog rn-n.r-R A. l-oinz's Poolers will prevent Gapf.s in- Towls. Foutz s Powdfirs will in'-reaso tl; q,nnntity fi nr...: .ii'l rreain tweiuj ner cent and n:hkc the Imttrlirm nn sweet. T'outz"s FowriRrs w.'ll rnrfi or prevent aimost kv.r. Dikask to which Horses and Cattle me snti.k-ct. FOUTZ'S FOWMES WILL GIVE SATISFACTION. Sold everywhere. DAVID E. FOTTTZ, Proprietor New Barber, Hew Shop, Vew Furniture. II. 13. S3P.XOXJE9 Grocer & Confectioner, AND DEALER 1H COUHTRY PRODUCE. Morganton, N. C. For a clean shave, first-class cut and royal snamp call on J. H. Wilson at the Wind er Hotel. vlnl86i 1R, T. GrOODSON'S Peed and Sale Stable, Kept in connection with the near the depot, MORGANTON, - v " Eagle Hotel N. C. It might be truly said that a band o: music welcomed them upon their arrival, for as the hotel coach drove up to tht door, Sir. and Mrs. Winsum, the soli occupants, stepped out to the tune oi "See the Conquering Hero Comes," on of the various melodies with which tht numerous guests of the Mountain house were entertained on pleasant afternoons. Dark hair and eyes, well-cut featuresi broad shoulders, five feet ten. such wa Mr. Frank Winsum, "who sprang firs from the clumsy vehicle and assisted 8 little lady -with golden hair, violet eyes, "perfect complexion, retrousse nose Mrs- Frank Winsum. Theridal couple, for such they proved to be, were received with undisguised satisfaction. .We were gettins tired of the despotic control exercised by Mrs. Vandeville, a tall, dignified woman, exceedingly slender, with a Roman nose, piercing black eyes, and an imperious manner, which overawed most of us, more particu larly her husband, a meek little man, who was a terror in his office and a slav at home. She had directed the social element oi Mountain house for a month past, and so completely subjugated its inmates that I fancy we hardly ventured to take a drive before consulting her as to th best road. The new people were on their honey moon trip, and an event of so novel and romantic a nature claimed immediate in terest. Mrs. Vandeville, who was the mater nal parent of two auburn-haired daugh ters, eyed the fascinating bride with cold suspicion. "Who are these persons?" she said in a severe tone, looking round her small circle of adherents. "We cannot be too careful. We are wives" this with a 'scathing look at her timid spouse "and mothers," casting a sentimental glance at her fair progeny, who imme diately began to whimper; "and it is due to our families that we should find out exactly who these Win sums are be fore allowing ourselves to become inti mate with them." ' Althouffh fully asrreeins with their leader that evening, the next day an in tioduction " to the enemy completely routed their prejudices, and one and all shamelessly went over to the other side without instituting a single inquiry as to their antecedents, or. in fact, asking anything about them. Mrs. Vandeville accepted the situation but it was evident she did not intend to relinquish the field without a struggle. She had chosen the picturesque spots for picnics, superintended the ice cream parties, occupied the post of honer in all the rides, led the sonsrs in a high soprano key during our moonlight sails; therefore it is hardly to be won dered at that she failed to yield grace fully to the younger and prettier woman. but on the contrary cherished a feeling of bitterness, and determined to be avenged 'upon her lovely rival. We were located at a sort of farm house hotel almost on the top of the Murdock mountain in Sullivan county. There were not more than forty boarders just enough to make a pleasant party. Before the advent of the Winsums it was divided, each clique endeavoring to supersede the .other; jealous, and 'in many ways quarrelsome. But somehow this bright little couple soon changed all that. .. They were not well off, that was cer tain, and occupied the cheapest room in the house. The bride's dresses, though fitting exquisitely, were made of the plainest materials, here and there trimmed with a bit of ribbon, which, together i tained. with her piquante beauty, made her en tirely charming. They were both brim micg over with talent. Frank possesstd an inexhaustible fund of clever songs, and, with a good bari tone voice and an excellent knowledce of music, accompanied himself to every body's satisfaction. As for little Mrs. Frank, she was really wonderful. . She invented de I'ghtful games for the children, taught the girls the newest and most intricate stitches in crochet, drew . exquisite sketches of the prettiesvfews about the vicinity, and, in fact, proved positively invaluable. 0 Mrs. Vandeville became sullen with disappointment, and finally declined to cin us in any of our innocent amuse ments. Summer waned, as the poets 6ay, and we were beginning to meet at breakfast time with questioning looks and "What shall we do nextl" written upon every Uice. No one lind anything new to pro pose, and cur tocial circle seemed at a standstill. Turing the week Mrs. Vandeville maintained a mysterious silence that aroused suspicion, and presently vague whispers were circulated to the effect that the facinatins Wrinsums were not what they appeared to be; that their af action in public was a delusion. This dreadful rumor demanded instant investigation. As a matter of course, the ladies ques tioned Mrs. Vandeville, while the gentle men interrogated Mr. Vandev;e, who nervously admitted that he and his wife, bearing strange sounds issue from the Winsums' room, which adjoined theirs, considered it a duty to society to listen, and in consequence thereof had heard the most dreadful things, adding under his breath, "It makes my blood run cold to think of it, and you must excuse me. for I will say no more." This was enough. . Several guests who still remained loyal to the Vandeville colors congregated in that lady's room at a late Lour the same night, not only to verify Mr. Vandevilie's statement, bu also to satisfy their own curiosity. The door of & large closet which sepa rated the two rooms was purposely left open, and ordinary con versati an could ba easily heard. Mrs. Vandeville looked virtuous and important; her husband disgusted and abashed. A tiny clock on the mantel chimed eleven. A slight rustling could be distinguished, and the listeners be- came interested. Suddenly a low voice broke the op- piessive stillness; but the confused jum ble of undertones was too indistinct, and disappointment was plainly visible on every countenance. After a few moments of inaudible con versation, the voices grew louder and still - louder, until, the occupants oi Mrs. Vandevilie's room, in their excite ment, exhibited signs of immediate be- travaL That lady made an imperious gS ture' and tho eavesdroppers listened is known, that no scene will be permit ted. To-morrow they will be more than welcome to take their leave; but by alj means beg them to make no disturbance at midnight. We will follow and in dorse anything you may consider proper to say." The party fell in line, and in another moment were facing Mrs. Winsum's doorf from whence a faint cry was at this in stant audible. . Emboldened by this sound, Mr. Vande ville rapped hastily, and a hearty "Come in I" responded. Pushing her husband aside, and draw ing Mr. Courtecaj by the arm, Mrs. Van deville entered the room, followed closely by the remainder of the party. The picture that confronted them was decidedly embarrassing. Frank Win sum, comfortably ensconced in a capa cious rocking chair, held his small wife upon his knee ; her fair arm was about his neck, her golden hair mingled with his chestnut curls as their two heads bent over a yellow-covered book. "Ohj myl" said the little woman, springing up; "is thi3 a surprise party? Frank, dear, put on your coat," and, with her face suffused with blushes, sne rattieu on: iou sec, we came to our room early this evening, because we were cctticcr ur a little p!an for something new; so we've concluded it would be a good idea to arrange a scries of private theatricals; but, as you've caught us reading over a play book; you shall be taken into the secret at once; therefore," with a dramatic gesture "enter all and choora your parts." "I think, my dear Mrs. Winsum, that we already nave me cnaraciers oest suited to us," said Mr. Courtenay, who was honestly ashamed of his share in the conspiracy. FUN. A one-legged man will nerer be troubled with wet feet. BrooUy Times. "Ah, that may be said to help tit caws." said a crow as he looked upoa the corn field. Boston Timet. "Don't you loTe the little birdies? . entreats the poetess. Yes, indeed we do, but we want the tout well browned. Eoston Port. Thomas Stevens, who is coing through Asia on a bicycle, will doubtless be a man of whirled-wide fame by the time his journey is completed. Boto Courier. . "Dear me," said a lady ia Fifth ave nue the other evening. "How the china craze is growing! Here's a New York club that is paying (3,000 for a pitcher- Albany Timet. The bean has found a new enemy ia the bean weeviL Hitherto the worst enemy of the beans has been the cook who has mashed them into a paste lib potatoes. Graphic. "Doctor," said a despairing patient to his physician, "I am in a dreadful con dition! I can neither lay nor act. What shall I dor "I think you had better roost," was the reply. Some of the Vassar college girl have been photographing the moon. The in vestigation was doubtless started to dis prove forever that there ia a man ia th satellite. Lcvdl Citizen History e? Ha Tomato. A writer oa horticulture states that the tomato is of South American origin, and was introduced into Europe by the Spaniards in the sixteenth century, whe discovered its valuable qualities as an es- "Why. I don't understand you. What I CQent From 5pa-Q ,u cultiTatioa . aractcrs do you mean? ' , lcnded to It - and the of FranM characters "Those of busy bodies and fools;" and thereupon the whole story came out. The next day two trunks marked "Vandeville' were convejed to the sta tion. Mr. and Mrs Winsum became greater favorites than ever, and a roar ing farco was the only result of what had promised to betome "Almost a Tragedy.' Scenes la Sonora. Around these oases, says a lettsr frexa Sonora, Mexico, were scattered a few mud huts, often merely a roof of dry branches supported on crooked tree trunks. Sometimes an adobe house with heavy wooden trellis-work over the openings, a brick roof covered with a foot of clay, and the whole whitewashed represented the casa mayor of the ran- cho. Within reach of the water we could 6ee a few rosas and nulpaa (corn patches tilled, the first with a species o hoe, the lecond with a Mexican plow but beyond this no sign of cultivation could be discovered. The yellow grass of the prairie seems, notwithstanding breathlessly to the following dialogue: the apparent dryness, to be excellent "I will hear no more, I tell you. fodder lor the cattle, of which many What have I to live for? I placed my were grazing near the railroad honor in your hands, and how have you line, and ran away as we cane repaid me?" near. There is no murrain, no diseases "Indeed, Harold, I have always loved I ox any kind to frighten tho ranchero. you, always been faithful to you I" Provided the rainy season has been a "Harold 1" echoed Mrs. Courtenav. the fair one. he knows that-his herds are Vandevilles' dearest friend, name isn't Frank, after all I" "Hushl" The stern voice continued: "Oh, Marion!" ' "Then his multiplvinff and ate in rood condition. If there has been but a slight fall of rain he must simply drive his stock nearer to the next river. For himself and his household he has raised enough corn to "Marionl" ejaculated Mrs. Courtenay last until the next crop; he has as many in horror; "whv, she said her name was chickens as he will want, a few pigs. Eleanor," and now and then he kills a cow or an "Hushl" murmured the assembled J ox, which gives him meat enough for a party again. month or so; and from the grease ne "Oh, Marion, you dare assert your in- makes the dozen candles he requires (the nocence. Knowing mat 1 noia inc aciuni nore 01 ine weasei mwn very jwwu proof of your guilt here in my hand? wick). His saddle is still in goo J order, he What is this letter, but an avowal of has a carbine, an imitation Smith and Wes love for the jnan whom I have taken by the hand and called friend, and who de ceives me beneath the very roof we both call home?" "Gracious me I" whispered Miss Mer ton, a gentle spinster of forty. "He must mean brother Fred. You know how outrageously she flirted with him." "Silencel" said Mrs. Vandeville. "Harold, have mercy; do not shut roe out from your heart. See, upon my knees I plead to you. In memory of the many happy hours we have been to gether, listen to me, and 1 can explain all." "How dreaifull" gasped Miss Mer ton; "and they pretended to be a bridal coude " "Enough! not one word. To-night you leave me forever." "Oh! this won't do at all." cried Mr. Courtenay, who was usually an extreme- lv quiet and punctilious man. Scmo thing must be done. The propriety of this establishment ought to be main- A departure at such an houi would be ruinous,and create disagreeable gofip. Mr. Vandeville,you must knock at these people's door and 'tell them all ...... . . . -. . j n, a belt lull 01 cartridges, ana cou mule. By selling a cow ho can buy enough cotton to clothe his family and a little coffee and panocha (brown sugar), which are his luxuries. Once a year he can indulge in a new hat. Beyond the above he has nothing to wish for. ne looks with astonishment at the passing train," and wonders at the stupidity of people who crowd the occupations of a week in one dav. What is the use 01 going so fast? If you get through with so much to-day, what arc you going to do to-morrow? Following this lite of philosophy, he prefers to lide along the road within forty yards of the rail track, and prefers supervising his pack train himself to taking a ticket, checking his luggage, and having nothing more to occupy his mind. After all he may b right. A German scientist has drawn atten tion to the fact that the Sutlej, one of the great streams of British India, is probably the swiftest large river in the world, having a descent of 12,000 feet in 180 miles, an average of about sixty seven feet per mile. - Italy and finally to this country, where it first began to be used as a vegetable la the latter part of the last century. The toma to is mentioned by a writer on plants in England as early as 1507. Parkinson calls them "love apples" ia 1656, and says '-they are regarded as curiosities." Dodoens, a Dutch herbalist, writes ia 1593 of their use at a vegetable, "to be eatea with pepper, salt, and oiL" They were eaten by the Malays ia 1755. Ar thur Young, the English agriculturist, saw tomatoes in the market at Montpeller, In France, in 1793. The tomato was prob ably brought from San Domingo by the French refugees, who also intro duced into this country the egg-plaat, the okra, and the smll Chili pepper. Dr. James Tilton, of Delaware, stated that when he returned from study ia Eu rope, about 1S01, he found the tomt growing in the gardens of the DuponU, Gorcsches, and other French emigraote . from San Domingo, and remarked to his family that it wa a vegetable highly esteemed and generally eaten in France, Spain and Italy, and especially valuable as a corrective of bile in the systen. Dr, Tilton emigrated to Madison, Indiana, ia 1S2D. and raiied the tomato in hip gardea there. It was thea unknown in Louisville or the adjacent parts of En. tucky. It is also known that the toreatp was planted early in the present century en the eastern shore of Maryland, that land of terrapins, soft crabs, oyster, canvasback duck, and other epicurean delicacies. Many year elapsed, how ever, before the tomato became a favor- . ite esculent In that region. In 1911 the Spanish minuter saw the tomsto crowing in the garden of Mrs. Fhillp Barton Key, whose husband wrote thf "Star Spangled Banner," and be reccm mened it as having been used in Spain for many years. In 1814 a pen tleman dining with a friend at narper Ferry, and seeing tomatoes oa the table, remaiked: "I see you eat tomatoes here; the District people are afraid of them." Tomatoes were brought to Massachusetts by Dr. Goodwin, a oa of William Goodwin, cashier of the bank of Plymouth, Massachusetts Dr. Good win spent many years of his early life ia Spain, at Cadiz, Ailcante, and Valencia, and was American vico consul at Terra- gona during ita terrible siege by th French troops ia the peninsular war. He came home to Plymouth ia IS 17, and died at Havana ia 1825. He belonged to a family of epicure oa his father' side, and hi mother, a daughter of Cap tain Simeon Sampson, of the armed ship Mercury, on which Henry Lauren sailed fornollandm 1760, was renowned xor the excellence of her cuisine, ne planted the seed of the tomato ia the bank gar den ia Plymouth, whence the plant wa disseminated throughout the town and to Clark' bland, in Plymouth harbor. In 3Ir. Goodwin' family and that of Mr. Watson, on the island, it was used a a vegetable as early as 1823. Tomatoe were sold la the market ia Xew York j city in 1820. They were only eaten, bow J ever, to a limited extent. I
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