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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03

of overtakiug the robber when Jabal
shouted to him:
Pinch her right ear and give her
a touch of the heel"
Gafar did so, and away went the
mare like lightning, speedily render
ing further pursuit hopeless. The
pinch in the ear and the touch with
the heel were the secret signs by
which Jahal had been used to urge
his mare to her utmost speed. Ja>
balls companions we're amazed and
indignant at his strange conduct.
'-Oh, thou father of jackass,"
they cried, ''thou hast enabled the
thief to rob thee of thy jewel"
But he silenced their upbraidings
by saying:
Il would rather lose her than sully
her reputation. Would you have me tc
snficr it TO lie said among the tribes
tha. another mare had proved feeter
than mine? | have at least this COM
fort left me, that can say she new
er met with her match Rares's
Art Of Horse Training.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03
An Arab Horse.

A Dedouin, named Jabal, possess
ed mare of great celebrity. Has
san Pasha- -then governor of Damas-
Gus, wished to buy the animal, and
repeatedly made the owner the most
liberal offers, which Jahel steadily
refused. The pasha then had retreats
to threats, but with no better sue
cess.
AT length, one Ga'ar, a bcdouin
of another tribe, presented himself
10 the pasha, and asked him what he
would give the man who should make
him master Of Jrbal's marep
"i'll FIJI his horses nose-bag with
go1d,' replied Hassan.
The result Of this interview hav-
ing gone abroad, Jabal became more
watchful than ever, and always Sc
cured his mare at night with an iron
chain, one end Of which was fas.en
ed around his mares hoof the
other, after passing through q tent
cloth, was attached to the picket
driven to the ground under the felt
that served himself and his wife Cor q
bed. But one midnight, Gsfar crept
silently into the tent, and succeeding
in loosing the chain. Just before
starting of the prize, he caught up
Jabaps lance, and poking him with
the butt end, cried ont:
Il am Gafar; I have stolen your
noble mare, and will give you notice
in tfma.''
This WAS in accordance with the
custom of the desert. for to rob a hos
tile tribe IL considered an honcrble
exploit. and the m;.u who accom-
plishes it is desirous of all the glory
that may Cow from the deed.
Poor Jabal when he beard The
words, rushed out If the tent aud
gave tie alarm: then mounting his
brothers mare accompanied by some
OF the tribe, he pushed the robber FOR
four hours. The brothers. mare was
OK the same stock as Jabal's, but
was not equal to her; nevertheless
he outstripped those Of all the other
pursuers, aud was even on the point
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03

AsHEv1LLE. N. c., November 25.
The most horrible railway accident
that ever occurred in this section
happened at 10 o'clock this morning
on the Western North Carolina rail-
road at point called Deep Water
Oh French Broad river, near Wsrm
Springs, resulting in the instant
death of three men. The western
bound freight train ran into an i'm
mense boulder which rolled down
from the ovcrhan.jng mountain, and
which owing to curve in the road
could not be seen until to late too stop
the train. The train plunged into a
whirlpool seventy eight feet deep,
carrying with it to instant death
George W. Parrish, engineer; forll-
crly of Lynchburg, aged twenty five !;
a negro named Whitney, of this city
fireman, and one brakeman, whose
name cannot be gotten. None Of the
bodies have yet been recovered.
George Parrish was to have been mar
ried on Christmas eve to young
lady Ia Lynchburg, Va.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03

served wen OF his country and has
been oAen honofed. As Governor
of Indiana; as q Senator in the
United States Congress-; as a states
man Of true patriotism and broad
views he; has been identified with
much Of the history ofhis State and
county. He has been a prominent
leader for most forty years.
He was born in Muskinham coun-
ty, Ohio, the 7th day OF September
1910, and was, therefore, in the 9th
year of his age. He was carried to
Indiana when but six months old.
He was born in a log cabin and died
Vice President ofthe United States.
When in his twenty>ffh year the
married Miss Lucy G. Morgan, a
beautiful daughter Of accomplished
parents. He read law and soon
achieved success. When twenty
eight he was elected to the Legisla-
ture. He was elcctec. to the U. S.
House of Representatives twice.
He was nominated for Governor in
1855, but was defeated. He was
elected U. S. Senator in 1862, and
served six years. In 1870 he was
again defeated for Governor. In
1872, he was elected Governor. In
1876, he was elected Vice President
Of the United States on the Tildel
ticket. All know how he was de-
frauded. In 1884. lie nominated in
the Democratic National COnyen-
ton Hon. Joseph E. Mcdonald, of
Indiana, for the Presidency in a
fine speech. He was nominated Oh
the Cleveland ticket again for the
Vice Presidency and was elected
His election was not only richly
deserved but was retributiye JUS
tice.
In a few days he would have pre-
sided over the Senate of the United
States, but God has willed otLer-
wise. The Democratic party of the
Union is soreIy bereaved. A cham
pion Of the people and a faithful ex-
ponent ofgenuine Democratic prin>
ciples has fallen, full Of years and
full Of honors. All good, true men
viii regret his death. We write
too hurriedly to undertake a careful
analysis or to express in fitting Ian
guage our sense of the loss the
country has sustained. An honest,
upright, courageous expounder OF
sound political principles is forever
lost to the partyiIt may be seen here
after aS events unfold themselves
what is the magnitude and signii~
cancy Of the loss.-Stor.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03

The dude was visiting a charming
young society lady, and rs they sat
On either side Of an open CRATE fire,
his heart was full Of a burning de-
sire to say something not only COM
plimentary, but brilliantly sugges-
tive. So after revolving the
matter in his mind during q
ten minutes burst Of silence he
said:
"Ah, Miss Lille, why are those
fre-tongs SO much like Frederick?'
he meant her to guess, or him to
tell her "because they glowed in
her service, or were PROSTATE at her
feet or something of the kind
Miss Lillia, looking SO solemnly
demure that the clock stopped, said
she didn't know unless it was be-
cause they had two thin legs and a
brass head. He was groping blinds
ly for the front door before she had
recovered from the shock iof her own
volley.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03
Death OF the Vice President.

The whole country will be shock
ed to hear Of the death Of Hon.
Thomas Andrew Hendricks, Vice
President Of the United States. 1t
occurred yesterday afternoon at In
dianapolis and was very sudden
and unexpected. At the hour we
write we have but few particulars
Of the sad event.
A true man and @ sound Demo
crat has fallen. He has served his
country well and conscientiousIy
and there is no stain on his escutch.
con. A man Of decided talents; a
man OF courage Of conviction; a man
Of sincerity and of principle, he has
deserved well Of his countrymen, land
has been often honored with high
positions Of trust which he file
with fidelity, zeal and eapabil.
ity. He has shown himself to be q
statesman who had opinions; he
was not afraid to proclaim and up
hold: a man Of honor and scrupu
lous integrity under every trial; s
man warmly attached to the great
Fundamental principles of the Dem
ocratic party, under whose banner
he fought SO many gallant fights
and won so many victories; he de-
served and received the confidence
Of LAS party. He was strict part,
man, and people Of all parties al
ways knew just where Thomas 4
Hendricks could be found. BY his
labor and talents and devotion t(
sound political principles he has de-
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03
The EJnreasOna. Z. Dle leness OfPa-
rents.

Pa" said Bobby, who had been
allowed 10 sit up little while after
dinner with the distinct understands
ing that lie Was to ask no foolish
questions, "can God do every
thing?"
Yes"
"Can He make twc>foot rule
with only one end to it?''
"Onc more question like that" said
the old man, "and you will be packed
of to bed
Bobby nodded sleepily for ten'
minutes anl then asked:
"Pa, can a camel go seven days
without water?''
Yes
"Well, how many days could he SC
if he had water?"
The next thing Bobby know he
was in bed.-Con.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03
THINGS TO CHERISH.

Tho eyes that look with love on thee,
That brighten with thy smile,
Or mutely bid thee hope again,
Tthou art sad awhile;
The eyes that, when no words are breath
cd,
Gaze fondly into thine
Oh. cherish them. ere they grow dim;
They may not always shine!
be faithful hearts around thee,
TThat glow with love and youth.
That time and care ns'er yet have scared
Nor rayished of their truth,
That time and care ne'er yet have heard,
When throbbing near our own
Oh. cherish them. Those beatings hush.
ed.
Earth's dearest tones are gone!
The days when there are haarts and eyes
That throb and beat for thee;
The few fleet hours when life doth seem
Bright as summer sea;
The thrilling moments wheE to speak
The full hearts joy is vain
OF, cherish them. Once gone, alas!
They ne'er return again.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03

ohoHSN ao CHC IcSlucuCc VI C1SC e&eiS
Kings Of Hawaii. / saw in it's
neighh horhood also that there e1isted
the famous city Of refuge, which
| afforded an inv;olable sanctuary to
the guilty fugitive who was 80 favor
ed rs to gain lts predincts. TO /;
the man~slayer, the thief. and even
the murderer fed from his incensed
pursuers and was secure. Its gatrs
were always open to admit the ref
ugee. The village is located on the
seashore and comprises about two
hundred houses. In the farming
districts, about three miles from the
village quite a large number Of for
eigners reside, some engaged in
raising coffee. There is also a
number of orange groves yielding
large crcps. Sweet potatoes, pump
ains sluasaes, melons, cabba ,,e, or
Anses, bananas, and cocoa-
nuts grow in abundance on this
island.
kawaihac is also a small village
On the western shore Of this island.
1t has scarceiy an object to at
tract resident. Excepting few
cocoanut trees which line the waters
edge, there is hardly any foliage
to be seen in tie village or on .he
hills back OF it. 1t derives its i'm
portance from being one Of the finest
agricultural districts Of the islands.
just back Of tie town there exist
The ruins Of one of those large he.
ian's or idol temples. 1t is the
most perfect one now existing on
the islands. 1t was this temple
which tie young kamehameha II, on
the death OF his father went up to
consecrate, accompanied by his
chiefs.
The natives Of these islands are
expert swimmers, and at ports where
the seas roll Ia very heavy they may
very often seen shooting the surf.
This exciting evolution is performed
by a native waling out three or four
hundred yards from the shore armed
with q thin board about five feet long
and ten inches wide, when an extra
beavy sea rolls in, they turn facing
the shore lay fat On the board and
are carried inshore with almost
lightning rapidly. Sharks are nu-
merous in these waters, and are
often hunted by the natives, who
10 not fear them.
Moickai the smallest island of
this group is Inhabited by lapers,
Of which there is large number,
mostly Chinese who brought this
terrible malady among these islands.
They are not allowed to leave this
island during the remainder of their
| lives: There have been very few ca
ses during the last five or six years
as precautions are taken to prevent
Chinese, afflicted with it from land
ng among the islands.
Having been TO these islands twice
and spent several months there each
time l am able 10 give a much bet
ter description OF them than / can
Of the other countries I have visit>
ed.
a. Ste. B.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03

Of the whole stature. The band, from
tie wrist to the to the middle finger
is the same. From the top of the
highest point Of the forehead is G
seventh. If the face, from the
roots of the hair to the chin, be de-
vided into three equal parts, the first
division determines the place where
the eyebrows meet, and the second
the place Of the nostrils. The beight
from the feet to the top cf the head
is the distance from the extremity of
the fingers when the armes are ex-
tended.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03
Next Thing 70 Il.

A woman ran out of house on
Beaubein street the other day cry.
ing Fire! !" as loud as she could
yell. A pedestrian who was passing
sprang up the steps and into the hall
and, being unable to see or smell, he
turned to the gasping and excited
woman and asked:
"Where is the fire / can't see
any signs of one.''
"I-I didn't mean fire! IL
mcan't murder !" she replied.
els there a man in the housep"
No, sir.''
"Who tried to murder you?'
ooh, [ didn't mean murder, l
guess but the awfulest, biggest rat,
you evel sos eyes On chased our cat
across the kitchen and then stood
and glared at me like tiger thirst
ing for blood! Oh, sir you'd better
tnrn in FIRE alarm, and let 'em kick
in all the doors and break ia all the
widows and search the house. The
rat mast be killed before he commits
some terrible deed l''-DetToi! Free
T.ess.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03
THE FASTEST. TIM E.

Recently IN the rOtunda OF a Mem
phis hotel, party of men were speak
ing of fast railway travel. One man
said: II was once a conductor Of
train on western railroad ard l
particularly remember one bit of
fast travel. One day our engineer
got drunk and the first thing l knew
the telegraph poles looked like a
picket fence"
THAT was surely not strolIing
along said some one else. cit re-.
minds me of my experience. / once
ran an engine on southern road.
One day, although I am ashamed
to confess such recklessness, l put on
every ounce Of steam. You may
not believe it, but the engine oaly
touched the tops Of the grades for
the next twenty miles. admit that
this sounds like an exaggeration
but can prove it."
Colonel Bob Leech was one of tn G
party. "Gentlcmer," said he, Il
don't how fast an engine travel, but
I'll give you and idea of how fast one
did 60. During the war | ran a
scouting engine for the Confederate
government. l. Was my duty to
carry telegraph operator, who,
at different points would cut the
wises andr send dispatches. l had
one bit of experience that makes my
hair stand up when think about it.
We were running at a rapid rate, one
day, when, upon rounding a curve.
saw thousand gun barrels blaze in
the sunlight. also saw that num-
Der of cross>.ies had been piled on
the track. To stop in time WAS al
impossibility. To go ON seemed
certain death. for even if We escaped
being killed by the wrecking Of the
engine, we would be shot to death
for we were regarded as spies. |
decided in q second what to do.
Telling my companion to lie down
in tie tender, [ seized the throttle
and, in locomotive parlance, threw
her wide open. The engine jnmped
like a rabbit. 1 threw myself flat
on the tender, expecting, every Sec
ond, to be hurled to an awfnl death.
Bang, bang, bang! went the guns.
Then all was silent, save the
wbir Of the wheels. Could it be
possible that the engine had knock
cd off the distractions? 1 arose and
looked ont. We had passed the er
emy and had scattered the ties. Ny
companion, as mach astonished as
myself. got up. j.. | looked back, and
| just above the tender I saw what
] took to be q swarm Of big black
flies. | reached out and took hold
of one. Graciou, I then discover
ed what they were. They were q
shower Of bullets that the enemy had
fred after Us. Well we ran along at
this rate until the bullets all fell be-
hind. Then we Stacked up.''
The gentleman looked at one
an other but no one disputed the
statement-IrGreler.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03
Hs Sharp.

A city din hectory compiler called
at a caSin and asked an oil negro
whom he found sitting near the
door:
"Who lives here?'
IL does"
Il know that but"
Den what yer az furs"
Il want TO know yout name
Yer wouldn't know ef / WIS
ter tell yer. / ain no prominent
mar.''
That makes no differences. lam
getting Up = direciry snj ! Ha::,
vour name"
Kahn glib it ter you sab. wants
it myself. Good D.y:' Wnen the
man bad gone th, old negro msse,l:
''i'ss got his racket dosn amer II
silk. Glib dat white .u,sn mv maine
an the fast thing | knows DAD hab
me up fore lie gran jury or cuzin
me o takin' things whnt Cosn' long
ter ne. Oh, l'se shasp."--Ira@!er.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03

Ine proportions OF the human fig
ure are six times tile length Of tie
fe,t. Whether is 1t slender or plump
the rule holds good: asy deviation
from it is a departure fron he lis he 1t
beauty in proportion. Tie Greeks
made all their statues according to
Ibis rule. The face. frum the h'g;.-
est point OF the forehead, where the
hair be gins to the chin, is cne'tenta
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03
NORTH CAR0LINA'S RIVAL.

"This year has taught me q sad ex-
perience in the watermelon business -
he remarked as the boat left Mem
phis.
"Have you been shipping?" asked
the tourist from Ohio.
"Not ship. l live thar on the Ar,
kansaw bottoms. l heard so much
about the watermelon bizness-the
profit which could be made-that I
planted a hill side last spring. 1t
war a bad move.'
Didn't the seed come up?"
"Come right up as if somebody
had rope and tackle on 'ein.'
"And the melons grew"
"Growed like mud hole in
wet weather. That was the trouble
they growed too large,'
"Coulln't lie hanalcd?'
"Not without the help Of two
mig gers and yoke 90 steers, and
that was too expensive. When
you get an eight hundred pound
watermelon on side hill you've
got t. leave it thar. The steam
boats won't handle 'cm if you git
'em down to the landing"
you don't tell me that you had
uelons weighing eight hundred
pounds y .
"Oh! those were the little ones.
The big ones come higher ton.
hadn't no scales, bat all my neigh
bors are pretty peart on guessing
"And what became of them !"
THAT'S what occasions my grief
stranger? Them melons threatened
to roll down and do me damage. l
drew logs to prop 'em up, and l
started for town to git some dyna-
mite to blow some Of the biggest to
pieces. While l was gone the ca
lamity took place. You see before
you q ruined man."
"Wh-what calamnity?ngaspedt the
tourist.
""hy, them ere melons broke loose
and rushed down the hill in body
| House, barn, corn cribs and orchard
were clean swept away"
"you don't say So"
I'm serious, stranger very Sc
rious. l might have recovered from
that, perhaps; but one Of them mel
ons rolled into the creek, damned
up the water, and the inundashur
carried the side eff my farm clear
down to the rocks. There wasn'
'nuT dirt left on 12o acres to put ii
your eye
"Well, that is tough and l pit,
you.''
Don't, stranger-don,t talk t.
NE that way! l kin face hurricane
cyclones, earthquakes and sich a
brave as a lion; but when an,
body pities me-when solid words o
sympathy are shot in:o my soul b,
a total stranger-it breaks me dow
and I have to shed the ckildish tear
Stranger excuse me while ] cry rea
hard.'
The Ohio man considerably with
drew kom that sacred spot and th
watermelon man wrestled with
broken heart.-New York Sua.
FIRST Peddler-N Let are yon sa
iryingy
Second paddlQr Patent lneGi
cines.
First Peddler-Well, all zig ct
! yon go ahead and work up The bus
ness, and III follow.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03
LIFE and EIEIs
I'M SUR AHs = E.

1 am representing t;1: strongest
most liberal, prompt aNd II---1t3
companies n tie u. S. Gall at my
Office. take out policy an} secure
your property. a policy il tie A1tna,
Lifa Co, is more secure ::,G-2 do
Banks in the Union.
j. Ii. LAW nFNCE.
Scotland Me-, y. -
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03
nAVID a. MhDRY,-.s-
BRICK MANJFA C-IUnE

BRICK MANUFAC CGUHEn.
VIII take contracts for iulnie'-.,,, s.r.,si-
as cheap as the next man, :,at we 3eJtor
worn. Satisfaction glataut&3sl Tho
best brick in the market ma" zsv -, y.
lowest prices. tive him !. tc's2
Brick always on hand anl for sale ii
any quantity.
Scotland Neck, N. c.. Juna -, -9uG.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03
NO. q.
BUCkLEN'S ARNICA SAiEEs.

The best salye il the worl2 far cuts,
bruises, sores. ulcers. salt ?ae>,Ia, fever
sores, letter, chapped hand, ,i.ilblalns
corns, and alt skin erup;ions, ana posi-
lively cures piles. OF 10 pay -c,i;ira4, Ii
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Prize Is cents per
box
For sale by F. T. Whitehead & Go.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03
SPECL Atty

Call and see ME, it will be TO your
Interest.
Respectfully
y. b. 4 sIIz-;-'
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03

Save % per cent by calling at Peter
sons old stand and examining the great
bankrupt stoca-Sol RotfscAlld, Sales
man.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03

TO be suited perfectly IN spectacles
or eye glasses, call on-G. i. Newell tho
Jewesr.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03
G. W. DUEE.

Don't forget to Cal! and see tss5 Al
burn Wagon when yon come to toTTa-lt
is the best wagon made.
- ~ ~ .-.-.-
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03
w. II. KITCIIIN.
. ABROAD HO USE,-
h
SCOTLAND NECK, N. c,

SCOTLAND NECK, N. c.
MRS. LAURA BELL. pgoeRrErBEss
Good beds, polite a1l;i attentive 7'asea1-r,
the best table the market etl.,.}-@ se.s:
good water. Neatness one ot is special
aims. Stop AT the Railroad House.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03
DENNIS & HORN

Keep constantly Oh ':al1 Bagg'as,
Wagons. Carts g., which thav will
sell cheap foT CASH, o. Oh t,12 TO re.
sponsi5le parties. Ne az -HanH,iGl
to our friends for past f.st4-s and
hope continuance OF the sac.
DENNIS g. I{D2N,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03

First Peddler-N Lat are yoH sas
ryingy
Second paddlQr Qr--Patent lneGi-
cines.
First peddier-Weil, all zig At I;
yon go ahead and work ZIP The bust
ness, and III follow.
Second Peddler--Why What are
you carrying?
First Peddler-GraYestones.--The
Rambler.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-03
T OOK HERE! STOP;:--

NEW ADvE2T:SEIENTS.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1885-01-31

Quite contention is going on in
White Pine county, as 10 where the
next county building shall be erected.
The majority seems III want the county
seat anywhere but at Hamilton, while
large portion OF the property owners
of Hamilton will try and have that
strip running from Eye, taking in
Hamilton, Eberhardt Newark Valley
and Cold Greek. annexed 10 Eureka
county. Steps are now being taken
to SECURE tn At eni.-s.Austin Reveille.
This is the first intimation We have
had OF desire on the part of the peo-
pie of Hamilton and the western part
OF the county to go over to Eureka.
But IL they wish to go no impeachment
should be placed in their way. They
may. however, soon realize The iffer-
ence of being tribute pa, ers to Eu-
reka instead Of toll-gatherers from
White Pine. Such move would
'let OUT most Of our county officers.
they being residents of The territory
to be ceded. We should regret. hut
not hinder, such spoilation of our
territory.