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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27
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Try Dbl. Stern's roller patent flour.
Finest wines brandles whiskcys at Har-
ris' that can be found anywhere. Give
him call and satisfy yourself.
N. B. Josey & Co have a large and well
selected stock of Lawns which they are
selling cheaper than before Prices from
sets up.
Now is the time to buy Bargains at
Stems.
have in store a cargo of Ice. Will
deliver in town daily, except Sundays.
Special Contracts made for large quaint
ties,
G. W. BRYAN,
Bring your Beeswax to Stern's.
Sangarees Juleps Cold ICE LEMONADE.
all in the best style.
Ladies remember that n. B. Josey 4
Cos is the place to buy your dress goods
white goods Lawns etc.
Car load of cook stoves just received at
Stern's.
We still have a large and handsome
stock of white goods which we are now
offering very small profit N, B. Josey &
Co.
TO get the Best and Cheapest Flour, the
best Plow, the best Corn Meal and the
best leather collars in the market, go tc
W. H. Kitchins.
Everything sold cheap at Stern's.
have lust received nice lot of Ladies
fine dress goods. W. ii kITCHIN.
The cheapest cash store in town F
Stern.
Buy Best in the World flour at N. B.
Josey & Cos.
Buy your goods cheap for cash at F
Stems.
Fine Farm for sale, situated two miles
from the town of Scotland Neck. Con-
tains four hundred acfeS-Seventy acres
cleared. remainder In woods easy to clear
Good house. good water, fine young or
chard-Ter1ns one fifth cash balance on
long time. For full particulars apply te
NOAH BIGGs.
BARGAINS IN MILLINERY!! Mis-!
Brunette is now offering her entire stocl
of Millinery at very reduced rates. Gal
and see her at N. B. Josey d Cos whil
she has nice assortment from which t.
| select.
Highest market price paid for Hides
Stems.
$500 yards of Calico just received at
W. II. KITCHIN
The best and largest stock Of gent
| Straw hats in town at n. b. Josey Cos
Call at Stern's and see some Bargain
| offered at Stern'S,
A good supply ofseed rye on ham
and for sale by j. H. Lawrence.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27
PALMYRA, Aug. %. 1885.

EDITOR DEMoCRAT.---Last week
was without news in this place, and
this week is not much better. How
ever our little town has been alive
this week with Pic-nics. On Thurs
day the Goth. inst, there was a very
nice Picnic in Mrs. A. P. Hyman's
grove in which most of the people
participated in dancing. All seem
ed to enjoy the occasion very much.
There were some present who did
not dance, but still had a nice time.
At about 1 o'clock Mr.. Edmund
Alexander addressed the congrega-
ton, Oh the 9Th Kingdom or the
United States of America. Mr..
Alexander is a very nice speaker,
and did the subject justice. All
who had the pleasure of hearing
him were highly pleased with his
address. I have heard that Mr..
Alexander expects to read law, lift
is correct, 1 predict for him a sue
cess. On Friday q, the Sunday
School teachers, patrons and chill
dren, had very nice picnic in Mr..
L. j. Bakers grove. There also
were delivered two Sunday School
speeches. Prof. E. E. billiard spoke
about 80 minutes. His speech was
an excellent one. 1t highly pleas
ed, not only the attendants of the
school, but all who heard it. Prof.
billiard is coming young man.
Would be glad to have him come
down often. Next followed
Rev. Mr.. North. Well Of course
all who have heard MI. North
preach, expected to hear a nice
speech, and surely they were not
disappointed. After speaking was
over the congregation marched
over to Mr.. Fl. II. Lanier's grove
to feast upon the dainties Of the oc-
casion, and am witness that it was
nice dinner. Miss Matte Bell and
Miss Anna Norman, are visiting
Mrs. L. j. Baker. Miss Annie Viii
liams has returned from Panacea
Springs. She is well pleased with
her trip.
AS we have had no rain in so long
[ can't say much concerning the
crops. But [ think the crops in
this neighborhOOd are better than
any Ihave seen at ALA FRIEND.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27

Mr.. John Conan formerly of this
place, now of Rocky Mt, was in
town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Biggs and
their daughter, Miss Annie, are in
LittletOn.
MIR. George Lawrence who has
been for the last year in Raleigh is
in town.
Scotland Neck Base Ball Club
is to play Jump and Run Club Fri.
day afternoon and the DawsOn's
Club Saturday morning, if reports
are true.
Mr.. G. G. Allsbrook caught
with hook 20 fine fishes one day
last week. But now comes the
strange part, he caught at one Dol
an eel two feet long and one snake
five feet long.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27

The Scotland Neck Literary Soci.
ETY. held its first regular meeting on
Tuesday night. The committee to
revise the Constitution and Bylaws
made a report, which was adopted.
The Society has secured Edmondson
Hall in which to meet, and is now in
full working order. Our community
has long felt the need Of just such
a society, and, conducted as we have
reason to believe this one will be,
such a Society can accomplish much
good. The Society meets every al
ternate Tuesday night at $50 o'clock.
The following is the order of exer.
cises: At one meeting, two members,
one lady and one gentleman, write
essays, and TWO others, one lady and
one gentleman, either write essays,
read selections, or make recitatlOns
as they may see fit. At the other
meeting some question is debated.
Every fourth meeting will be public,
and none will be admitted to the
private meetings, except members
of the Society, and visitors to the
town who may be invited by the
members. At the last meeting Miss
Eta Allsbrook read an essay on
"Peace." She handled her subject
we'll and gracefully. Mr.. Dowell
read an essay on persistent Effort
1t showed thorough research. and
was we'll received. Mrs. w. A.
Dunn read "Hiawatha's Wooing'
and Mr.. Lee Dunn detained "Spar
focus to the GladiatOrs.''
The next meeting will be on Tues
day night, the 9Th day of September
Subject for discussion: WAS the
Execution of Mary Queen of Scots
Unsuitable ?" Leaders. j. B. Ed
wards for the Affirmative, and +. E
billiard for the Negative.
The Society deserves and should
receive the aid aud encouragement o.
our citizens. 1t will be a pleasant
place to spend an evening prohtaDly
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27
Thanks to Mr.. Lee Pitt for a bas.

Thanks to Mr.. Lee Pitt for a has.
ket of fruit.
Read our article on Scotland Neck
on first page.
Messrs. M. Hoffman & Bro. have
secured the services of Mr.. Moses
Ellick as salesman.
Yesterday crowd Of young peo>
pie went to the millpond to enjoy a
picnic and of course they succeeded.
There was baptizing Of colored
converts l tuesday, morning near town.
We are informed that there were 40
who were baptized.
Miss Minnie Edmondson left last
Monday for Panacea Springs where
she will spend some time at the
|Springs and in the pleasant little town
of Llttleton.
| Our policeman denies that he apol
ogized to the ex-Mayor. He says
he'll arrest any small man for viola
ting the law. He informs us also
that all the ladies in GAINESVILLE now
read the DEMOCRAT.
Miss Media Purefoy, who has been
visiting Miss Minnie Edmondson, re
turned to her home at Wake Forest
last Monday. Our young people re-
member q similar visit of Miss Pure
foy last summer, and they are always
very happy to have her come and nc
less sorry when she goes away.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27
An Enterprising, r ellable House

E. I. Whitehead Il Co., can always be
relied upon, not only to carry IN stock
the best of everything, but to secure the
Agency for such articles as have we'll
known merit, and are popular with the
people, the1 eby sustaining the reputation
of being always enterprising, and ever
reliable. Having secured the Agency
for the celebrated DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, will sell 1t on a
positive guarantee. It will surely cure
any and every affection of Throat, Lungs,
and Chest, and to show our confidence.
we invite you to call and get Trial Bot
tie Free.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27

EDITOR DEMOCRAT.-It is indeed
a pleasure to write upon pleasant
subjects, for instance such an one as
the Bass Grove Picnic. To say
it was success does not half ex.
press my sentiments. I do not hes.
itate to say that a superior Picnic
is yet to be. A better behaved
crowd l never saw.
Dancing began early and was kept
up by the young people at lively
rate during the day, while the old
er ones preferred to stroll about
talking politics, crops, &c.
At one, dinner was announced
and oh, such dinner; why to think
Of it makes me wish that there was
a Picnic at Bass Grove three times
a day, such days as these. The
managers acted with wisdom in
selecting assistant table managers
by selecting some Of Pleasure Hill's
most charming young ladies
With such pleasant walters almost
any fellowwould become an epicure
Dancing was resumed at two and
when stopped the sun was sinking
behind the western horizon. The
happy faces slowly dispersed turn
ing homeward. Each and every
one thinking they had had the
best time. But Of course all were
mistaken, but myself and my girl
Much credit is due to the mana
gers who were young in years but
old in managing Pic-nics.
BONUS,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27

DIED.-At his summer home near
Scotland Neck on last Friday, 21st, Mr..
W. H. Brinkley, age, ~ years. He
had been sick for several days with
hemorrhagic fever, and was thought to
be recovering but On sudden relapse
he rapidly declined and soon died. He
leaves wife and five children to mourn
his loss. His remains were laid away On
Saturday, 22nd, in the Baptist Cemetery,
and the large con course of attendants
gave evidence of the many friends he
leaves behind.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27
An Answer Wanted.

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or Liver Complaint the Electric Bitters
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Disease, Diabetes, Weak back, or any
urinary complaint quickly cured. They
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and act directly on the diseased parts
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27
NJ A G'S H q A D.
1909

mr. AG'S H E D.
IN 1885,
Splendid and safe Sea Bathing. Fish
and Game in abundance. Kitty Hawk,
Roanoke Island, and other Historic Sur
roundings easily accessible. The only
reliable route to this delightful Seaside re-
sort is via the
ALBEMARLE & RALEIGH R. R.
Roanoke Steamer Plymouth to Edenton.
thence over Norfolk and Southern r. R.
to Elizabeth City and thence by Old Do
minion S. S. Company's Steamer Shen-
andoah every Saturday.
| Schedule for 1885 in effect Thursday
jane 25. Passengers will leave Tarbort
every Friday at 6 p. m. on regular train
arriving at Mays Head on Saturday at
D. m. Returning the Shenandoah leaves
Nag's Head every Monday, Wednesda.
and Saturday morning. making close con
nection at Elizabeth City with train TO
Edenton.
Fare from Tarboro to Mays Head AM
return $500. Tickets Good for the Sea
son. The Conductor on Albemarle ant
Raleigh Railroad will sell tickets on trail
to parties getting on cars at Stations be-
low Tarboro, upon same terms and con
ditions as from Iarboro.
J. H. PETTY, Gen. Supt
L. J. CHANDLER. Gen. F. & P. Agt.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27
>IOTlCE.-

By virtue OF the power conferred upon
me IN the mortgage executed by John
A. White and wife Lucy, dated January
18TH, 1884, and recorded in the Office OF
the Register of deeds for Halifax County
Book Z, Page 3l4, l will sell for cost in
the Town of Scotland Neck on the 18th
day of September 1885, at public auction.
the property described in said mortgage,
to wit: Lot No on Block 81 as designat-
ed in the Polt of the town of Scotland
Neck. Said land will be sold to satisfy
the debt secured by said mortgage
This August 14th 1885.
F. STERN.
by R. H. SMITH, JR., ATTY.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27

l can sell buggies as cheap as
they can be bought in any market.
l can sell for 500 top buggy supe-
rior to any made for the money.
i sell the Auburn Wagon. 1t is
pronounced by competent Judges to
to be the best Wagon made.
EWILL SELL ON TIME, ~
Horses and mules for sale kept on
hand always.
G.. W. DUNN.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27
W. ORC CORY to learn that Mrs. W.

We are sorry to learn that Mrs. w.
H. Shields, who left few days ago for
Oxford to visit her mother, has since
GROWN more feeble herself and has sent
for her husband.
AN OFFER.-We can furnish to any
Of our subscribers for twenty five cents
the american Farmer a monthly maya
zine published at Fort Wayne, Ind, de-
voted to farming interests. Ifyou do not
subscribe for the DEMOCRAT send $1.75
and get both papers. The Farmer IS q
handsome, valuable and desirable maga>
zine. Try it.
Our readers remember that some
time ago we gave an account of a chicken
being Matched in the house without any
hen sitting on the egg. Now Mrs. J. H
Darden gives the following as another
similar occurrence in the annals of hatch
cry. She removed all the eggs from an
old stove in the yard where a hen was
sitting, except one egg which she thought
was spoiled. In about the proper course
of time for the Matching of chicken, SHE
by chance heard the chirp of young
chicken, and after searching for some
time in vain, it occurred to her to look ii
the old stove out in the yard. Upon open
ing the door, she found that the egg lef
there had Matched out healthy chicken
He looked out from his twofeld prison
upon the light of day, walked out int
real life and is now living we'll with thu
other chickens.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27

The Jail is filling up. About a
dozen now board there at the county
expense. We need an Inferior
Court, and need it badly, it ought
not to have been abolished.--Mirror
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27
G.. w. DUNN

i have contracted for 200 tons Egg 4
Nut Coal while the price is low. Now is
the time to get your winter supply. Can
offer car load lots below City prices. My
Coal is thoroughly Screened and therefore
free from dirt and dust.
G. W. BRYAN
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27
WINE HILL MALE ACADEMY
SCOTLAND NECK, N. c..
FALL SESSION BEGINS 31sr OF
AUGUST.

We shall make every possible effort to
have better school in every particular
than we have ever had. We have reasons
for congratulations in the work done
last year, our patronage having been bets
ter and more regular, and consequently
more and better work done. Board will
be reduced to the lowest possible rates,
and nothing will be left undone to make
ours one of the best schools Of the kind
in the country. Correspondence solicited.
Write for catalogue or particulars to
E. E. HILLIARD, PRINCIPAL.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27
nAVID A. MADRY,-

II n
BRICK MANUFACTURERS.
Will take contracts for furnishing Brick
as cheap as the next man, and give better
work. Satisfaction guaranteed. The
best brick in the market made by him at
lowest prices. Give him trial.
Brick always on hand and for Sle III
any quantity.
Scotland Neck, N. c.. June 25. 1885.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27
nor SALE VERY CHEAP

Two Log Wagons, two log carts, two
four horse wagons, two two horse wagons.
and eight new carts for sale by
W, II. KITCHIN.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
r OTHsCHILD HOUSE.
SCOTLAND NECK, n. G.

SCOTLAND NECK, N. c.
I. ROTHSCHILD, PROPRIETOR.
This Hotel is situated in the centre of
the business portion of the town, and is
specially adapted for the convenience of
the travelling public. The table is sup
piled with the very best, pleasant rooms.
and attentive and courteous servants.
sT Sample rooms for guests.
Bar Room, stocked with finest Liquors,
attached to the hotel.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ID ABROAD HOUSE,
SCOTLAND NECK, N

SCOTLAND NECK, N. C..
MRS. LAURA BELL. PRoPRIETREss.
Good beds, polite and attentive servants,
the best table the market affords, and
good water. Neatness one of its special
aims. Stop at the Railroad House.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27

Another car load Of Stoves just received
at f. STERNs.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-27
We LEAD, OTHERS FOLLOW.

LOW PRICES FOR SEAsONABLE AND DESIRABLE GOODS
Store will fully repay the Journey where you
will q Complete and we'll Selected Stock of
WHITE GOODS NOTIONS sc. LAWNS, FINE LAWNS, EDGINS
OF VARIOUS KINDS, LADIES COLLARS AND CUFFS, FANS
HANDKERCHIEFS AND GENTS HOSE. CLOTHING
HATS LADIES AND GENTS WHITE SHIRTS,
GLASS WARE, CROCKERY WARE, TIN WARE, WOODEN WARE
Full Supply every Description,
OF SHOES always hand,
thing in a retail be had at
S.. P BRINKLEY & SON'Sc
Spring Hill, the Scotland Neck Branch r. r.
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WASHINGTON Letter.
(FHoN orr REGULAR CoKREsPoNDENT)
Washington, April %, 1888.

N7lrN OrE REGULAR CoKREsroNDENTD
Washington, April p, 1888.
President Cleveland has been great
" inconyenirnced during the past week
bv the illness Of his private secretary.
Both Of them are ovcrWOrhcd, as MIDGET
is every BODY who IL concerted prom-
ncntly with the new administration. 1t
has been SAID that the President Was
COMPLETELY oycrpoAercl by the weight
Of accumulated business aul undIspos
eG Of appointments, and that he could
not see his way out Of the ever increas,
ing confusion. This howevrr, Is a
mistake. lie has lot been overcome
bv the magnitude Of his work. He
seems to be methodcal i'll everything,
and he has laid down programme for
the coming summer which he hopes to
carry out. His general plan is this !:
first to dispose of the foreign appoint
lnrnts, and get them ont OF the way in
the next week. Then the Territorial
appointments will be cleared up, and
next he viii give attention to the post
offices. He hopes to accomplish all
this bv june lSt II he docs, those who
have Complained Of his being slow Will
have to admit >hat few Of his prcrleces-
sors have ever accomplished 50 much,
in 81 snort u time. He will only devil
ate FROM this programme when he finds
THAT a Member Of his Cabinet is de
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An ESlitNrss Tribute.

Theron ?. Keator, Editor Of Fort
Ind, "Gazattc,' writes "For the past
five years have always used Dr. Kings
New Discovery, for coughs Of rnost Sc
we're character, az well as for those of a
f~,ler typ, 1t never fails to effect .
speedy cure. Ny friend to whom !
nav recommended it speak of it in
sans high terms. Having been cured
hy it Of every cough have hid f'r five
wears, consider it the only reliable
md cure cure, for coughs, co'd ct. =
Call at NJ E Leathe:m drug store
and get a free trial bottle. L'r2 size
81 90.
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first term of Washington to the present
dav, no President, save Pierce, has ever
had his entire Cabinet to remain in OF
flee for the term co-existent with his
own. Some incunlbents have died,
others have resigned on finding them
selves in dlscorl with the adminls,ra-
ton. AMI others have used their posi-
tions only long enough to enable them
to make other arrangements by winch
their political or monetary interests
were advanced 1t was President
C!eveland's intention. and was known
to those whom he selected for heads Of
Departments and advisers, that they
were to accept their several portfolios
with the idc, Of holding them for four
years, barring such int'rposition as hu-
manity cannot prevent This fact
makes the President and Cabinet NOR"
of a unltY, and enahlrs the public to
c, that the interests Of all Of them are
bound up in the success Of an NdWn
,trati,u to which each will contribute
his opinions and services.
Judge Advocate General Swat sornr
time ago made IN appeal to tn" Pre-.
delt 10 have hi. case rrvi""ci and q
sentence uitg tel. The prrsi'"n' a
ter considering the matter has '"clI'.
to take no action in the case add th'
original sentence of the conrt-inajta
as al proved by president Arthur WlIj
therefore stand. In lien Of tie pres'''
status Of the case ruWor- are "ga /
anoat that Gen. Swain viii ~horI Y -
to be retired for disability. Geo. S"a n
saws, however, that he has no sIch n
tention. He is IN good health aud fee
able to perform active duty.
LEMON
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lated 1--WE refer to IA statement pub
lshed in this ISSUE
To sum ny; We charge the intense
partisan backing Of elective and APP
pointive officers, as being the real foun-
daton upon which our present magis-
trates AMI constablcs in Frederick out
rage the taxpayer in their "tramp
business; as a standing menace to
those, who would attempt a regene-a-
ton Of the methods in vogue in the Of
fec of the County Con missioncrs,
whereby contingent funds, VIGOROUSLY
unfair assessments, compromises out
side the pale of any known law, I'M
bluyhing tavoritism and the assumption
Of being "a law unto themselves, be
comes possible; as being q shield to
members Of the Board Of Charities and
Corrections, who open V violate the
law Of advertising for supplies, and who
are guilty Of the direct contravcntlon
Of law that forbids them to purchas"
Of themselves it is directly charged bl"
with such eno:nties as the Sheriff s
charges during recent Years and will
account for tie shutting oil OF as many
avenues Of information. as has been
noted in the refusal to publish the
Statement in Hlore than two ncWsl a
pars in the cn'i.e county.
1t refuses the miserable crumb that
falls from the Registration officers loaf
in the matter Of the printed lists Of
voters in tie different districts, under
the test of publishing (cr not) "the
ticket at the head Of the paper and 1t
sends for publication a Road Exam
ners' Notice. to a newspaper located
90 miles from the road and away from
another within miles Of it.
The readiness with which the partl-
san will apologize for any and all act
of his party friends in Office, offers a
premium upon presumption the I'M
reasoning fealty to Il supposed principle,
which in our county affairs means rrac
ticallv nothing more or less than to
hold Office and to secure the largest
possible cmoIumcnts thereof Will con
time to be barrier against honest
reform, and until the people recogn'z"
the truth Of this, they may be sure Of
the enjoyment Of their p'r'IsanshIp a d
to be equally sure of paying uncon-
scionably large sums money for Their
ENJOYMENT thereof.
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Gen eral News
Very Remark abb. Recovery

Mr.. Geo V. Wiling, Of Manches'e
Mich, writes My wife has been 4.
most helpless for FIVE years. SO he,pI )
that she could not turn over in b"a
alone. She used two ottles Of Etc
trio Bltttrs, and is 50 much IN provrd
that she is able now 10 do her o"t
work.
Electric Bitters will do all that !
claimed for them. Hundreds Of TEST
nouials attest their great cnr"'I'
powers Only 50 cts a bottle at NJ Z
LIE stherman 5.
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General Grant wa. sixty three yea
old on Monday last. His health CO..
tinnas to improve. 1t is not yet hnailN
settled and agreed upon by all, as to
the nature Of his throat trouble th"
prevailing belief however is that the
doctors first diagnosis, cancer Is tie
correct one.