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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-11
A Persistent Rascal.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
RICHMOND Aug. Joanna Elstro. who lives
with DR.. Weist, was awakened at an early hour
this morning by feeling herself grasped by the
shoulder by a man. VINO told her he would kill
her if she spoke. She screamed for help and a
struggle ensued. During the tussel she seized
him by the hair and discovered thereby that he
was negro. Her cries alarmed the house, and
the scoundrel hearing help approaching, made
his escape. DR.. Weist, pistol in hand. followed
him out of the house, but lost trace of him. and
was about to return to bed when he heard screams
from the house of Robert Morris, near by. Mr.
Morris and wife were away from home and two
young lady friends were staying for the night
with his daughters. DR.. Weist went to their
assistance, and learned that they had been
awakened by the entrance to their room of a
negro, in his shirt sleeves, he having gained
access to their room by placing ladder to the
window. They fed to another room, and barred
themselves in, when the negro placed his ladder
at window of that room and again attempted
to gain entrance, when their screams for help
attracted the attention of DR.. West and he
took his departure.
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Endowing College Professorships.

Cincinnati Graphic.
Better one we'll paid professor than two poorly
paid ones. In this matter of endowing chairs.
much money has been wasted. A haf-paid pro-
fessor is pitiable sight Coming in contact
with people of culture, he is obliged TO keep up
some show of taste and hospitality on a meager
salary. An income of four or five thousand dol
lars is none too much for man who does the
work Of the average college professor, yet very
few receive as much.
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A Colored Mans Head Crushed
Special to the indianapolis Journal.


LAFAYETTE Aug. 1O.-As VIM. Wilson, col
ored was working on the edge of pit fourteen
feet deep, in the wheel works foundry this
evening. plank fell from the derrick above
him, striking him On the head and knocking him
into the pit. His skull was fractured by the fall
and he died a few moments after.
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Personal and General.

special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. Aug. 10-John A. Gum, of
Lawrence county, who was recently appointed u
special agent OF the General Land Office. and
who has been here several days receiving iu-
struetions, will go to his home the latter part of
this week, and start to Huron, Dakota, where he
VIII be located for while. early next week. He
takes well to his work.
Commissions issued to the following
fourth class Indiana postmasters to-day: James
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Two Brakemen Killed.

PITTsBURG, Aug. 10-At Superior station.
late last night, the Western limited express on
the Fort Wayne railway struck Oliver Mitchell
and Price Dillon, two brakemen, who had just
alichted from an accommodation train and were
crossing the track Mitchell was killed instant
~, and Dillon so badly mangled that no hopes
for his recovery are entertained.
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Disagreement About Counting the Money

SAN FRANCISCO Aug. 10-A seriousmisunder-
standing is reported to exist between the out
going and incoming administration of
the United States sub-treasury in
this city regarding the count Of the
money In the vaults Mr. Brooks, the newly
appointed sub treasurer, is willing to accept a
count by weight but MIR. Spauldine,
the present incumbent. insists on every
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-11

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Aug l0-John Baker,
of Eagle, Fayette county, soldier who fought
with Grant at Vicksburg, was the possessor of
horse which was shot under General Grant the
day before Vicksburg fell. Though DID, the ami
NAL was without blemish, except the scar re-
ceived at Vicks burg. Last Thursday he refused
food, and. in spite OF medical treatment, died on
Saturday.
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Fatal Accident Near shelbvvi,le.

SHELBYvILLE, Aug. 10.-To-day the bridge
the weight of a farm engine drawn
by pair Of horses The machine, horses and
driver-Noah Friesner-and his companion were
precipitated to the creek below the men failing
beneath the machinery. Both men and horses
were killed.
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ILLINOIS.

A Farmer Bitten by a Rattlesnake Near AL
lamont.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ALTAMoNT, Aug. 10.-Frank Dorman. son of
Peter Dorman, living about three miles north of
here.was to day bitten by rattlesnake while
shocking oats. At this time his life is in great
danger, the fever running high. The foot which
was bitten is much swollen.
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supposed to be dying. No sooner did she look
upon her daughter. as she thought in the last
throes of DEATH than she was seized with
paroxysms of the heart She was carried to her
home near by, where she died before medical
aid could be summoned She was highly re-
spected, and her death has created deep sorrow
in the CITY
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Negro Tramp Shot,

Special to the indianapolis Journal
SEYMOUR, Aug l0.-Last night negro tramp
shot in the head by Frank Champion, white
man. The shooting occurred in the southwestern
part of the city, which is largely inhabited
by colored people 1t is reported that the
shooting was without provocation Champion
has left the city. The physicians say the
wounded man cannot recover
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1t is said that although light sandy soil is best
for water melons, they can be grown on heavy
clay soil by banking up heap of manure and
covering the manure with four inches of Dirt,
planting seeds on four sides. and keeping the
heap damp by pouring water into the center.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-11
Terre Haute Nail Works.

TERRE HAUTE. Aug 10.-At a conference held
Saturday between President Nippert, of the
nail works company, and committee represent
ing the puddlers the latter were informed that
their services were no longer required. Here
after steel plate will be shipped from the Vulcan
steel works, st. Louis. to run 144 nail machines.
One hundred men are thrown out of employ
ment
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Chief Bnshyhead's Tribute to Grant.


WASHINGTON, Aug 10--A copy of proclamation
to the Chrokees and other Indians of Indian Ters
ritory, issued by Chief Bushyhead, July 80, has
been received at the Department of the Interior
This document Is well written. in good English
1t begins as follows:
"A great man has gone from earth who, more
than any other of the personages prominent in
the great events of the present age, represented
in his life and conduct the noble principles and
tendencies of modern civilization. The name of
General Grant is associated with the
awakening Of a great Nations conscience
and with the exhibition, on a vast scale,
of that spirit of brotherly love and charity which
is the test and proof of human progress"
The proclamation then rectes the honors paid
TO Grant on his tour around the world, and says
the Indians have special cause for sorrow in the
death of one who was their constant protector
and friend, and concludes by suggesting that the
day of his burial
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w. u. HurlhRrt.

CINCINNATI Aug 10.-A dispatch from Wau-
kesha, Wis, announces the death there, to-day,
of William P Hurloert, prominent and wealthy
resident Of this city. The funeral will take
place here on Wednesday.
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OBITUARY.
Mora Phillips, the Founder of the City OF
Galveston.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. lO-Mora Phillips died
at the Monmouth House. Spring Lake, yesterday
afternoon, age seventy-fye years. He was one
of the largest real estate men in Texas. Many
years ago he was shirwrecked on the coast of
Texas, and was delighted with the country
that he bought large tract of land and erected
the first house upon the ground where the city
Of Galveston now stands. His fortune is est-
mated at $40. 600 600
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piece being counted before the transfer II
made There are ninety three million dollars IA
the vaults. To count IL all over would take
from six TO eight months A decision from
Washington on the subject is looked for
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A Political Club TncOrpOrated.

SPRINGFIELD Aug. 10.-The Secretary of
State to-day issued certificate of incorporation
to the Grant Club, of Chicago, the stated object
of which is to maintain the principles of the Re-
publican party
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A Kansas Colonization Society.

TOPEKA, Kan. Aug. 10.--The Veterans Colo
nization Society organized to-day, for the
purpose of promoting Immigration into Kansas,
to coloniZe veteran soldiers of the late war and
their families on government or other lands.
The capital stock is $50, 900.
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Sudden Death
Speciat to the

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MUNCIE, Aug 10. On Saturday evening Mrs
George Wilson, of this city. was called to the
bedside Of her daughter. Mrs. Nicely, who had
been long afflicted with consumption. and was
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-11
A Centenarian. .

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Aug. 10-Samuel W.
Allerton, of Newark died oday, aged ninety
nine years, eight months and five days.
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Madison County Teachers Institute.


Special to the indianapolis Journal
ANDERSON, Aug. 10-The annual meeting of
the Madison county teachers institute convened
here this morning with larger attendance than
known for years before. One hundred and
twenty five teachers were present at the forenoon
session The institute is under the personal
management Of Dale J. Crittenberger, county
superintendent, and gives promise of being one
of especial interest to teachers. Such we'll
known instruct ors as W. W. Parsons president
of the State Normal School, Prof. E. E. Smith,
OF Purdue University; Prof r. 1. Ham
ilton city; John W. Holcombe, Super
intendent of Public instruction; w. A.
Bell editor of the Indiana School
Journal and Prof. W. A. Ellis of Alexandria
are in attendance The teachers are display
ing lively interest in the institute work, and it
is believed the session will be profitable one
Lectures will be delivered on Tuesday night by
President w. w. Parsons, on Wednesday night
by State Superintendent Holcombe, ard on
Thursday night by Secretary of State Myers
The institute will close Friday right with
teachers reunion and social.
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MINOR MENTION.

No Likelihood that the President Will Call
Extra Session of Congress-.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.-There is not the light
est prospect that the talk about an early extra
session of Congress will amount to anything.
There is determination on the part of the Pres
ident his Cabinet and other counselors, to pro-
coed in the regular way, let come what may.
The workingmen of the country mean well in
their demand for an extra session, and will
doubtless present strong They make a
good argument when they say Congress at its
regular session will not consider the working
mans interests, and the only way to secure
consideration is through an extra session; but
the leading Democrats in the House who have
been here since this agitation for an extra SEES
sion say it will not work, that the party would
as soon assume the responsibility Of inaction on
the workingman's measures as to risk the result
of a special session.
Men Who Swear to Offensive Partisanship
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10-An inspection of the
affdavits filed in the First Assistant Postmaster
generals Office for the purpose of securing
removal of poStmaSters now in Office shows that
the wire pullers are using the lowest creatures
to swear to afidavits that no decent Democrat
in the respective communities would put his
name to- In many instances the afiant can
only sign his name in such execrable scribbling
that the clerks have the utmost difficulty in
making out the name. The bodies OF the
sfidavits all show superior pennanship, indi
eating that the leaders draw them up and then
get ignorant drunken loafers and FOUNDERS to
swear to them. This is done for two reasons
First because decent men will not perjure them
selves: second, because suits for SANDER would
be brought against such atlantis il vain, as
nothing could be made by obtaining verdict
against them, they being execution-proof.
These facts disclose a shameful condition of
affairs-enough to cause any honest man to
blush If this is not offensive craftsmanship
too, what is it?
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-17

PETERSBURG RAILROAD CoAPASEr
OFFICE GEM. SUPERB NrESD ,svi
PETERSBURG, VA, NOV. y i
Trains on this Road will run as '0i'0"'
GOING SOUTH. u.cr
BOSTON AND SAVANNAH INV
Leave Petersburg daily (Wash'n st. st;epn
depot at LIN
Ltops only at Beltieid) ,epn
Arrive at Weldon at -p"rs
New York Expires leaves Petersp,u5l pm
Westinghouse. Depot, daily az SOPm
Arrive at Weldon at Washing.
Mail train leaves Petersburg :" Sun
ton st. depot daily eSc1 epp 70 Pm
days at 1wOyu
Arrive at Weldon at -, w Lor;ept
Freight Leave Petersburg dal'{ oTI;Pn
2nnday) at 125An
Arrive at Weldon ., IAN
Local Freight Leave PETERSBURG u.
Arrive at Weldon at i;o-
GONG NORTH. ,,11.
Boston AND SAVANNAH FAST IAN
Fast Mail leave Weldon at III ~ An
= arrive at Petersburg 40 40. lsl.
New York Express leaves "e s.H, Pm
Arrives at Petersburg at 'l so,lept
Mail train leaves Weldon, daily u al
Sundays,) at -. except
n ght Leave Weldon daily = a N
Monday at IMAM
Arrive at Petersburg at "a. lex-
Local Freight Leave Weldon ''.'l Is DR.
cept Sunday at u6 IN
Arrive at Petersburg at ,,aches
Sleeping cars AMI fir-t-claSS
on night and day trains. whining
No change OF cars between
ton and Washington. torn and
Through tickets sold to all h''' clicked
southern points and baggage
through -, ,,,,rclase
Passengers going South viii vii ppnu;nston
tickets apd che OK baggage at
street depot. -, stoppns
Passengers going North ana I I'asr4ss
1t Petersburg, will claim their ''''
ut Washington street depot. 1910, t.eif
Agents arc not required to ol' freight
offices for the sale OF tickets 10 TralpS,
trains. North bound Freight onI al
will stop all night att. Mt. AIRY; ." al tbs'
passengers Will DC discharged ~
point 20 -! Z. NJ. sellG
Dispatcsr.r If Trains Genial .
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-17

Prince Frederick Charles, OF Ger
many, nephew of Emperor William,
whose death has been announced
by cable, was distinguished SOL
der. He commanded one of the
armies under Moltke that overran
and conquered France fifteen years
since.-Stdr.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-17

= GENERAL
Commission and Produce Merchants
NO. Ill s. 18th ST., RICHMOND, VA.
~ Strict personal attentit given
o the sale of Tobacco, Grain. Cot
ton. Lumber, all kinds Of Produce.
and to the purchase of Supplies.
A full stock Of Flour, Hav, Mill
eed. Seed Wheat:Rye, Winter Oats,
and all kinds of Grass Seed always
on hand and orders will be promptly
filed.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-17
RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG !

RICHMOND AND PETERsBURG)
RAILROAD COMPANY
COMMENCING SUNDAY, July 49,
Trains on this road will run asfulloWs::
LEAVE RICIIMOND-sOUTH
1880 A NJ daily. connecting for Norfolk,
Raleigh, Charleston, Sayamaq
and Florida. Stop, at Drew
rvs Bluff, Centralia and Ches-
ter. Pullman sleeper New York
to Savannah.
2:5O P NJ FAST NAIL. daily. connecting
for Charleston, Savannah and
Florida. This train makes no
local stops. Pullman sleeper
Washington to Charleston.
Cos P Nj ACCOMMODATIONS, daily (eS-
cept Sunday.) :,
6:5s A NJ freight, dally(except Sunday
2 2:ls = : N N sunday excursion
LEAVE PETERSBURG-NORT
FROM ApPoMATTOx DEPOT.
l.5S A FAST NAIL. daily Makes no
local stops. Sleeper Charleston
to Washington.
7.3O A NJ ACCOMMODATIONS, daily (eS
cept Snnday) co,t,,
1927 P NJ daily. Stops at Chester, Cen nn
liza and Drewry's Bluif. fal.
man sleeper Savannah to New
York. ...,d,r,
sos P M..freight, daily Except 'o'u'''
rs 7:ss q = n n Sunday excursion.
Ali daily passenger trains make S n sIui,
connection at Richmond fer al P sTI
north, east and west. TnE Eo N.Y. I.su
RAIL ROUTE TO NORFOLK. L.'" #
Richmond 1870 A NJ daily. ArrN'"
Norfolk at P NJ. .;r.
Leave norfolk 12:43 P N daily: Mi''
at Richmond at 4:29 +: NJ
j. R, KENLY, Gen'l SUPP,
SOL. HAAS, Traffic Mahassa',4
N. EMERSON, Gen'l Pass AZ
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-17

CALL AND SEE
TT YOU CANNOT GET ANYTHING
FROM
e. n. MEL S 0 n =
IN THE
RETAIL AND WHOLESALE LIQUOR LINE.
NV Stock contains the hest brands OF
Old Monongahela Pure Rye Whlskey.
Fine Gin, Rum, Apple and 2 each Brandy
and many other brands too numerous to
mention.
r@- Natural Leaf Tobacco and Cigars
a Speciality. Remember
f. N. NELSON'S
Is the place to buy good Liquors Cheap.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-17
Notice.,

My friends who owe me will please take
noticethat am compelled to have what
is due me this winter. All that do not
pay me by the first day Of JAM, 1856,
will find their claims in the hands of
lawyer. [ am compelled to make this an
nouncement and shall carry it out with
out fail.
NOAH BIGGS.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-17

R. w. HARRIS
Who keeps always on hand the Finest
Domestic and Imported Whiskies, Bran
dies, Wines, Ales. &C., is candidate for
the patronage OF the public.
ROCK BOTTOM PRICES
and the best grades for the least money
is my Motto.
My leading brands are Goldsboro. Nv
ers 4 Pitts Barley Malt, Monticello,
Royal Oak, &c-all pure straight Whis>
kies. keep everything in tho Liquor
line and would be glad to have all call
and sample.
Every imaginable drink which can please
the palate will be served in the most ar
tistic style al my Bar. If you wish to
keep ceol call and see me.
II you wish to feel bouyant and keep
healthy drop in At any time.
CIGARS AND TOBACCO IN GREAT
VARIETY.
Look for my sign and give me a call
MA good Restaurant attached
K. ". HARRIS.
Main Street. Scotland Neck, N g.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
STOP HERE.
READ This now :!

COMPETITION IS TIE LIFE OF
TRADE,
The proverb is old, but ever new,
And but proves it still is true.
All goods are made to SELL.
But how to buy. please learn as we'll.
Come buy of me. you II have no loss,
And find | am still of trade, the BOSS.
Take care of the cents and the dollars
will take care of themselves, and right
here beg leave to state that visit to my
store and inquiry into my prices will con-
vince you of the fact that no where else
can you save as many cents in one dol
lars's worth Of trade.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-17

COTTON! CoTToN! am prepared
end will pay the highest cash price
or bale cotton. Can be found at the
office Of n. B. Josey & Co.
Noah BIGGs.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-17
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Condensed Schedule.

Condensed Schedule
TRAINS GOING SOUTH
DATED July II, 1885. '""
Daily. Daily
Leave AVE. Weldon ReIh" Monnt 2l !, n Sapa
Arrive Tarboro 455pml
Leave Tarboro ii 50 -
Lave Wilson 4O5pmIeMn
Arrive Goldsboro 454 73SF
Leave Warsaw 554
Leave Burgaw 700
Arrive Wilmington 75) 955pm
TRAINS GOING NORTH.
No. Al, | No. a.
Daily. Daily
Lv. Wilmington 27amIs5ar,
Lv Bnrgaw 1913 y5n"
Lv. Warsaw lily " II Oss
Ar. Goldsboro l2lcpm 1oOl.m
Lv. Wilson on " 12S.
Ar. Rocky Mount 1877 " IA.
Ar. Tarboro 45jpml
Lv. Tarboro 1I5Oam
Arrive Weldon 3o5pm 245am
Train on Scotland Neck Branch Road
leaves Halifax for Scotland Neck at 2 nj
P. NJ. Returning leaves Scotland Nee;
at 8 80 A. NJ, daily.
Train No. 43 North will stop at all s,.
tons.
Train No. 40 South will Stop only a,
Wilson, Goldsboro and Magnolia.
Train No. Al makes close connection At
Weldon for all points North daily. All
rail via Richmond, and daily except Sun.
day via Bay Line.
Trains make close connection for all
points North Via Richmond and Wash
ington.
All Trains run solid between Whining.
ton and Washington, and have Pullman
Palace Sleepers attached.
JOHN F. DIVINE,
Gen'l Experimental
T. Nj. EMERSON, Gca'l Passenger Agent.