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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-30
.nrHE VVATEKMELL
SING WITH FEELING IN THE LIME
KILN CLUB.

oh . de blessed watermellyrrn sezun.
Has arriV!
An de only very speshul rezun
Why we liv
Am to eat eat! eat j!
An to yum! yum! yum!
Oh! bless de watermellyun!
VERSE THE TWOTH.
Oh, lie watermellyun cometh fur to
cheer us,
You kin bet!
An we kinder like to hev him very
Doan forgit it!
We yum! yum! devour
With yum! yum! power.
Dot am BAN for de l.dessed water
mellyun!
VERSE -tHE THREE.
Oh! lie richness an de fatness an
de juice
Inside him!
Makes lis banker fur to put our hum
BILE selves
Before him
An to bust an to eat
An to yum! woosh! whoop!
Oh! Lor' whar am he!
General chorus accompanied by bones
.jeusha,ps, mouth organs and erioences Of in
tense feeling.
Oh! buy him!
Oh! steal him!
Oh! git him in yer paws moas' an,
way yer kin!
Fur he's richness!
Fur he's goodness!
An to gobble Oh a mellym was
neber yit a sin!
Detroit Free Press
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-30
READABLE PARAGRAPHS.
Culled from our Exchanges Through
out the Country.

A slender waist, just lightly clasped
AS up the scented lane they stroll.
A small, white hand, just lightly grasped,
Two heads beneath one parasol.
I'm walking, the weaker Of two
persons takes the ann of the stron
ger. This is why dudes take young
ladies' arms.-Boston Post.
The ,eason that some clocks
keep their hands before their face
is because they are ashamed of the
bad time they are telling.-Loetis-
UitIe Courier Journal. ..f ..- .*
An English correspondent says
there will be no one in the House of
Commons to debate with Mr.. Glad
stone. Churchill is the only one
who does not fear to attempt it,
though he knows that an eventual
knock down must come.
Railroad President Don't you
think that rather exorbitant, Mr.
Badger; $11 900 for the loss of your
wife and her diamonds in the acci
dent? Mr.. Badger Indignantly =
Exorbitant! Well, l should say not
[ value the diamonds at $4,000
alone.-Daily Graphic.
A gentleman of this city has 9
small oy bwho initiates George w
When a gentleman called recently
the father said to him politely: "]
wish [ had another cigar to offel
you,o looking with regret at the one
he was smoking. Now was the
small boys opportunity. ~ know
where they are, pa," he said, drag
ging open draw and bringing out
a box of choice brand.-Detroi
Free Press. -......
"What oyou think Of Bliffkins
Brown?"
ssPretty fair sort of fellow in hi
way, believe" "5<
''Do you know him we'll?
"Oh, yes! l am very well &C
quainted with him, indeed"
"And you consider him man t.
be trusted ?''
ssNo doubt of it,"
"What do you base your opinion
upon 2"
"Personal experience"
''How's that!''
"Well. I began trusting Bliffkin
shortly after l became acquainted
with him, and [ am trusting hin
still" l."-Detroit Journal.
A lady on the north side wishing
to test the merits of DR.. Bul'
Cough Syrup thought it woul'
never do to ask the druggist in tn
name of "Bull-" Why dear me, sh
couldn't say Bull to save her life
and called at last on neighbor VIC
man for suggestions Of the matter
DR.. Cows DR.. Calls DR.. Buffaloe'
and DR.. Oxen's Syrup were all men
, toned. The latter suited. aye
that will do-Dr. Oxen-the yer,
) the druggist will understand thai
: A walk OF two squares found her a
, the counter of DR.. HIS store, Whe
, the following dialogue occurred 9
!, wish a bottle Of DR.. Oxen's Coug
3 Syrup '1Dr. Oxen, Oxen, why
nam, [ don't believe l keep thai
, You mean Cox's Hive Syrup, don
3 you?" 'Oh, no, mean, mean d.
' Oxen, 'and then she seemed wrappe
, in solemn thought for a momen
i when bright idea seemed to beal
forth. s'Hasn't DR.. Oxen got a n
: lation Or"
!. "Oh, yes, you mean DR.. Bull
Cough Syrup, yes, yes" The Lad
q sat down a moment and all We
over.-X.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-30

When the guillotine comes round
And the band begins to play.
The boys around the monkey cage
Had better get away.
u S. Democrat,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-30

Kegan Paul, the London publisher.
paid $25,25O tor the manuscript OF
Gordon's diary.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-30

Scotland Neck, N. c., July a 1889
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-17
MISCELLANEOUS.

The sentence in the case of Louis
Riel, the Northwestern Territory rebel, was
confirmed by the Judges of the Manitoba
court, at Winnipeg, on the 9th inst.
There is no abatement of the small
pox epidemic at Montreal. Cases of the
disease which are supposed to have origina-
ted in the city have appeared In Ottawa,
ontario, and ut Sutton, Quebec, near the
Vermont line.
The Executive Committee of the
Western Union Telegraph Company recon.
mend the payment of a dividend of / 4 per
cent. on the 18th of October, the. transfer
books to close September 10. The annual
meeting will be held October IL.
When official intelligence of General
Grants death was received mt Lima, flags OH
the Government buildings were placed TT
half-mast.
Lester & Allen, who have John L..
sullivan under engagement, having refu ell
TO sanction his pending fight with Ryan, the
contest has been declared off.
In accordance with the request of
the United States postal authorities, all mai S
lFOIn MCnlretl uebIlueu lot the IHlbeu SIutcS
will be fumlgatei prior to dispatch.
During the week 206 business fail
ures were reported i'm the United States and
Canada, of which 80 per cent. were those of
small traders. The number for the previous
week was 1873, and for the corresponding
week of last year 2O3. Brddstreets Journal
in ITS commercial summary says:
he ~ A..
favorable that mentioned at any previous
date within seven weeks past The steadiness
and strength manifested by the demand
for dry goods AMI for WOO en- fabrics
have encouraged many dealers at
Eastern distributing centers to look for
steadiness In tho movement. IL may be added
in some degree to inspire the confidence mani
Tested in various quarters that the turn in the
tide has at asst taken place, and that the in
crease In the consumption OF staple commodi-
come sign that no boom is dscernibe in any
direction The increased distribution OF goods
is formed OF "a larger number of moderate sized
orders, and in many instances of unexpected
duplicate demands
It is now believed that $150,000
worth of the fraudulent Indiana township
bonds are held IN Washington. Civil Ser
vice Commissioner Thoman, who placed
large lots OF them. Is held q be blameless,
"a Vice President Hendricks and sonator
Voorhees, both vouched for the Legitimate
character OF the securities. MIR. A. Il.
Davis, of Chicago guarantees the full va ne
OF every bond disposed of by him i'm Wash
ington.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-17
POLITICAL.

President Cleveland has appointed
Mrs. NJ. A. Mulligan to be Tension Agent ut
Chicago, vice Miss Ada c. Sweet, resigned.
Mrs. Mulligan is the widow of Col James A.
Mulligan, who died of wounds received near
Winchester Va, July 26, 1851. Col. Multi
gan was brevetted Brlgadier General for
gallantry and bravery only three days before
his death. He commanded the Twenty -third
Illinois Regiment.
"The National Anti Monopoly party
of the State OF New York." in convention in
New York City, resolved to call itself by tho
above name, and appointed committee to
confer with other political bodies regarding
the nomination of State ticket. ii. Clay
Hascom, of Troy, was nominated for Gov
error by the New York Probibitionists at
Syracuse, and a lengthy platform was adopt
ed demanding the suppression of the liquor
traffic by tho National Government ana de
nouncing both tho Cd parties for subservien-
cy 10 the whisky interests.
Iowa Greenbackers who are opposed
10 fusion will meet at Marshall!own Oct.
to nominate State ticket.
A Little Rock dispatch says that of
fetal and unofficial returns from the Third
Arkansas District give McRea, Democrat,
for Congress. about 1000 majority-about
double the majority given the Democratic
cand date last November.
Soon after the assembling of Con-
gress, Representative Mills, of Texas, will
OAfOt -sts, %
providing for large reductions in tariff
taxes.
Thomas J. Lathrop, of Taunton, has
been nominated for Governor of Massa-
chusetts by the Prohibitionists Of that State
on a platform declaring "uncompromisng
opposition to the importation, manufact-
ure, and sale of intoxicating liquors as a
beverage"
Rev. Moses A. Hopkins, a colored
man of North Carolina, and an ex-slave, has
been appointed United States Minister to
Liberia.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-17

tho 10th inst, an elaborate reply 70 tho Ger
man notes was prepared, presenting In
courteous terms the Spanish claims TO the
Caroline Islands, and demanding their re
cognitiop. The Berlin Government insists
that the annexation was made I'm good faith,
and Without knowledge that Spain claimed
Jurisdiction over the archipelago. Senior
CASTELAR, advocates q union of the Latin
races 20 combat the German colonial policy,
which is said 20 have been determined on by
Prince Bismarck several months ago, after a
long conference with members of German
commercial houses having a large foreign
trade. patriotic demonstration has been
he'd at Malaga, attended by 1900 people.
M. Pechy, son of the President of the
Hungarian delegation, has been killed by
Count Pau. Festilies in duel at Pesth.
Letters from China state that France
lost $4,000 men in the Tonquin campaign,
while tho Chinese loss was 100000.
Floods have destroyed the crops in
Bengal The Calcutta district is submerged.
The report that Russia and England
had signed the protocol fixing the Russo
Afghan frontier is confirmed
A terrific gale at Paris inflicted great
damage upon property and caused numerous
cngualtics
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-17
wAsHlNGToN.

The Secretary Of the Treasury has
made an agreement with an express COM
pany for the delivery at Washington Of a
large amount OF gold and silver coin, which
is lying idle at distant points and which may
be needed at commercial centers.
The statistics Of the Commissioner OF
Internal Revenue show that during the fiscal
year ended June 81, 1885, 81, l5e,9C2 gallons
or distilled spirits were placed on the homo
market and tax was paid on 10. IS 1858 bar
rels OF malt liquors. The people of tho coun.
345 gallons OF wine.
According to returns received by the
Department OF Agriculture the wheat crop
this year will be fellow, and the corn
crop above, the average. The harvest
In Great Britain will not vary mate
rally in yield from that of last year.
The September cotton report of the Depart
ment of Agriculture shows the prevalence
OF hot and dry weather during August, cx-
cept in Louisiana, Mississippi, and florida.
The shedding OF hollis and tie decrease OF
vitality have resulted quite generally.
Drought has Teen serious in Texas and Ar
kansas, and quite general in Western
Tennessee, Southern Alabama, Georgia, and
the Carolinas. The caterpillar has caused
much damage in Southern Texas, Arkansas,
and In Central and Southern Alabama. Its
prevalen ce is noted throughout Central and
Southern Georgia, with small eject as yet
The boil worm is causing muth dana. In
the black belt of Alabama and in Arkansas
and Texas. Condition has declined in every
State. The average is 81, against 96ys fl
August Last year IL was So IN September
and 81 in August. The present is two point:
above the September average of ten years.
The Second Comptroller of the Urea
sury has made decision refusing TO reopen
the accounts of the Baltimore and OHIO Rail
way Company for transportation of soldiers
and supplies during the civil war.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-17
A Convert.

First Merchant-No, sir, don't be.
lieve half as strongly in Ingersoll as ]
did. In fact, don't think he's right,
let him say what he likes.
Second Merchant Indeed thought
you would come to that opinion in time.
What changed your mind?
First M.-Well, I've lost two or three
good customers who didn't like my
standing up for Ingersoll's doctrines.
Second M.-Yes?
First MI have, and I've come to
the conclusion that there's nothing like
religion after all.
Second Mn glad to hear you say
so.
First M.-Yes, sir; and I've about
made up my mind to do as lots of peo-
pie do; that is, to show I'm not fol.
lower of Ingersoll but a Christian.
Second M.-Ahl Going to make a
profession of religionp
First M.-N-not exactly. I'll hire
a pew in one of the churches. Boston
Courier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-17
SOUTHERN.

James b. Walton died at New Or
leans aged ~ years. He commanded tho
Washington Artillery Battery of Louisiana
during the war with Mexico and also
through the entire period of tho civil war,
serving on the Confederate side.
Great destruction was wrought in
the Sea Island cotton section by the recent
cyclone on the South Carolina coast.
John II. Shelton and Ida Maxwell
ciopcd at Atlanta Ga, and when the girls
father and brother found them at Shelton
mothers house a shooting bso followed in
which the three men were wounded, young
Shelton ana the elder Maxwell probably
fatally.
Ellen Johnson, negress, who was
told nfty years ago to New Orleans parties,
returned 10 her daughters lone at Louis
vile last week, being now lie years old. The
daughter Is 90 years Of age, and the same
roof now shelters ereat-great-grandmoth
great grandmother, grandmother, mother,
and children.
Dick Scales, negro of bestial pro-
pensities, was taken from the jail at Bur
lington, Ky, by mob, and lynched. Tho
viaantes were crazy with drink, and fought
with pistols among themselves, besides hav.
inx little brush with tho sherifrs posse,
Several persons were wounded.
Near Bells Mill, Ga, William Whit
ley and Cain Bell were suitors for the same
woman. To settle the question they retired
20 a grove and cIaspei each other by the left
hand and fought terrible duel with knives
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-17
THE INDIAN SCOUT;
THE TREASURE TRAIN OF
LOST RIVER.
BY WELDON j. COBB,
AUTHOR OF
AT Her Mercy" Love Of Her Life" The
Telegraph Detective" wild Man,"
"The Manacled Hand" Etc

Publishers of The Chicago Ledger:
GENTLEMEN-The story OF "DoNALD MO
KAY, the Celebrated Indian Scout" the manu-
script of which is handed you herewith, en-
braces the most thrilling and eventful
period In the life of that eminent chieftain
and borderman. The facts employed in the
same wore gwen from McKAY's own lips,
and verified by such eminent authority
as General Phil Sheridan, George Crook,
Brigadier General of the Department OF the
Missouri. and other reliable authority. The
portraits are authentic ones, the topography
OF the romance practically correct, and the
capture OF the Modoc chieftaln, Captain
Jack, with the startling incidents leading to
that climax In stormy episode in national
history, are almost literally depicted as they
occurred.
To-day the Government of the United
States Is debtor 10 DONALD MCKAY In the
sum OF twenty thousand dollars in gold for
the dislodgement of the Modoc warriors in
the lava beds-a feat performed after the
expenditure of thousands of dollars and the
loss OF many men, among them the heroic
Gen. Candy. Single-handed, DONALD MCKAY
captured the terror of the West Captain
Jack; and this wonderful exploit and kim
bred adventures form portion of the
romance OF this brave man, who is now
Chief OF tho Umatlla Indians.
The iron warp of reality and the golden
woof OF romance intermingle in the story
of 1.-THE Treasure Train of Lost River" The
natural rapaclty OF savage hordes, the,
worthlessness or the renegade, the absorD-s
ing incidents of frontier capture, skirmishl
and rescue, all find a place In this story, and
an earnest effort has been made throughout
to show the natural bravery, intelligence
and shrewdness OF this King of the Western
uaE rs-al. 49,. ~l@aaa -seasat In Aho oo~o--
ment service, DONALD MCKAY.
In this connection hand you one of sew
eral letters received concerning MCKAy, al
though he needs no Endorsement, the press
and history of the country perpetuating his
deeds of valor and heroism.
WELDON ]. COBB.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-17

In the comic opera OF THE Mikado' mis-
Imperial Highness says;
TO make, TO some extent
Each evil Liver
running river
or harmless merriment.-
nobler task than making evil livers riv-
ers or harmless merrimcnt no person. king,
or layman, could take upon himself. The
liver, among the ancents, was considered
the source OF all mans evil impulses, and
the chances are ten to one to-day that II
ones liver Is In an ugly condition or dscon-
tent some ones head viii be mashed before
night
'How's your liverY' IL equivalent to the
inquiry. Are you bear or On angel today2
Nine-tenths or the ''pure-cussedness," the
actions for divorce, the curtain lectures, the
family rows, not TO speak of murders, crimes
and other caiamities, are prompted by the
Irritating effect OF the inactivity OF the liver
upon the brain. Fothsrgill, the great special
list, says this, and he knows. He also knows
that to prevent such catastrophes nothing
equals Warmers safe cure, renowned
throughout the world as a maker OF
Each evil Liver
running river
OF harmless merrimenk"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-17
NEWS CONDENSED.
Concise Record Of the Week


Vice Chancellor George w. Clinton,
SON OF Dewitt Clinton, died suddenly in a
cemetery near Albany. He was rs years
old, and man of marked literary and scien-
tinc attainments.
The National Retail Druggists Assoc
tiation convened in annual session at Pitts
Iurgh. with a small attendance. The Presi-
dent eported slow progress the past year,
many of the members failing to pay their
dues
The Hon. Edward A. Rollins, Presi-
dent Of the Centennial Bank of Philadelphia,
and formerly Commissioner OF Internal Rev
enue, died Mt Hanover, N. II.
Increased activity is reported in the
iron and steel trade at Pittsburgh. Orders
are coming in freely aud prices generally
arc advancing.
Sebastian Boughner, who fought at
Iundy's Lane and at the capture of Fort
Ire, die at sunbury. Pa. aged 90.
A rock which had fallen upon the
track overturned the locomotive, baggage,
and smoking cars of the Montreal Express
near Whitehall, N. Y, the engineer being
killed instantly, and Ave others severely In
jured.
Christian Cooper of the Town of Liv
ingston, Columbia County, New York, died
last week aged Ill years, 10 months and II
days.
Mr.. Anthony nj. Kelley was for the
thirteenth time elected and installed as Pres
ident of the Catholic Union ut New York
The next convention of the association will
be held at Lancaster, Pa.
The inventory and schedules of Mar
tin & Co., who failed recently at Buffalo
NJ Y, show that the assets are worth abou
$4,000, while the liabilities are over $500, coo
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-17
A Kings Ruler.

Eyes; 1 knew Lola Montez very we'll.
She was more Of Spanish woman, I
think, than anything else. She was
brought to my store by old Henry
Clapp, the Bohemian editor. / had
read so much about this woman that /
was delighted to see her. She put her
feet upon the sofa, took her tobacco
bag out and made q cigarette and be-
gan to talk in a delightful way, and
that was the beginning of an acquaint-
ance with her for full two years. She
talked to me of the King of Bavaria,
whose favorite she was, and over whom
she had much influence. She was an
affectiona.e woman, but had been a
great deal through the world and took
life philosophically. 1t is sad to reflect
that she died in one of the charitable
institutions of New York, on RandalPs
or some other island here."-G. w.
Carleton, i3I Boston Globe.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-17
FOREIGN.

The entente cordiale between Tur
key and England seems to be firmly estab
lished. The Prince OF Wales will shortly
visit the Sultan, and the latter promises tC
send 5000 troops 70 Egypt whenever so re
qucsted by England.
Prince Henry of Battenburg, Queer
vctoria's new son in-law, has resigned from
tho German army.
At u Cabinet council in Madrid. on
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-17
The Rest Tran for Bachelors.

In New Hampshire town a few
years ago club of young men kept up
handsome rooms, well-stocked side
board and pretty robust poker game.
No one married. Finally the girls
started counter club. It included
only young married people and those
who were engaged. They met twice a
week, had cards and other amusements,
with simple supper. 1t was the most
popular gathering in town. Inside OF
two years its membership trebled and
the other club died out. - Boston
Record
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-17
In the Forest City.

Mr.. G.. E. Bryan, No. Isl Putnam street,
Cleveland, Ohio, has naturally much expe-
rience in sickness-with family of seven
children, and his docto g and druggists
bills are heavy. He states publicly that he
has given Red Star Cough Cure thorough
trial in his home, and finds it to be the best
remedy that he has ever used for coughs or
colds. Itcontains neither morphia nor Opt
un, and therefore leaves no depressing eff
faafa
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-17
Don't Hawk. Shit. Congh.

suffer dizziness, indigestion, inflammation OF
the eyes, headache, lassitude, inability to
perform mental work and indisposition for
bodily labor, and annoy and disgust your
friends and acquantances with your nasal
twang and offensive breath and constant ef-
forts TO clean your nose and throat, when DIR.
Sage's "Catarrh Remedy" will promptly re-
love you of discomfort and suffering, and
your friends OF the disgusting and needless
infections OF your loathsome disease.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-17

81 would not live Away" No; not IL
disease Is to make my life a daily burden.
But IL need not, good friend, and win not II
you will be wise in time. How many OF our
loved ones are moldering In the dust who
might have been spared for years. Theslight
cough was unhecded, the many symptoms o!
disease that lurked within wore sighted and
death came. DIR. Piorce's '0oldon Medical
Discovery cannot recall the dead, though u
has snatched numbers from the verge OF the
grave, and viii cure consumption In its oar
lior stages.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-17

Of all our knowledge, only a littls
has come to us through our senses. Nearly
all that We know we accept on the testimony
of others. If those who have never tried that
unrivaled vegetable preparation, Dir. WALK
ER's CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BIrTERs, and are
suffering from dyspepsia, bilious, or other
fevers, or any disorder of the skin, Kidneys,
or liver, or from impure blood, will receive
the testimony OF the thousands who have
tried the Ditters, and been curod, they will
be acting wisely.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-17

Whom you visit or leave New York CITY,
save Baggage Expressage and Carriage Hire, ano
stop at the Grand Union Hotel. opposite Grand
Central Depot: 600 elegant rooms fitted mp At 3
cost of one million dollars. reduced TO 81 ano
upwards per day. European plan, Elevator
Restaurant supplied with the best Horse cabs
stage, and elevated railroad to all dep0ts. Fami-
lies can live better for less money at the Grand
Union than at any first-class hotel in the city.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-17
The Previous Question.

"What to do with wealth after ones
got it is serious question" says the
Brooklyn Eagle. This may be, but
the question which strikes us as far more
serious is. what to do without wealth
when one has not got it.-Boston Post.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-17

/ WAS laid up for a long time with rhoama.
tism in both my legs ] began taking Afh-
lophoros, soon had reliof, and IN n very
short time was entirely we'll. ] have not been
troubled since jacob Manus. $3.50 South
Haistod st.. Chicago. III.