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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
A New Vegetable From China.

Some experiments recently carried on
by two or three Austrian and German
horticulturists have brought into notice
an almost forgotten plant which was in
troduced into Europe from China nearly
thirty years ago, but whose existence and
whose products have been undcrservedly
lost sight of. This is the SOFA hispida,
a species of leguminOus plant, somewhat
resembling in habit and appearance the
well known pea. Unlike the latter, how
ever, it has two distinct uses--industrial
as well as alimentary. 1t is highly priced
in China and Japan, and is said indeed
to take it's scientific title from the jap
ancse name of a sauce 500 a-which is
made from its seeds. The seeds are very
similar to a marrow fat" pea, but con
tain a large quantity of oil, which is
either pressed out of them or boiled out
in process of cooking the seeds for the
table, which is effectediby simply throw
ing them into boiling water, WHEEL the
outer skin bursts and floats to the sur
face, together with a quantity of oil,
both the oil and the husks being skimmed
off together. These may be either used
rs cattle food, or the oil may be separated
and employed for various purposes while
the husks are still valuable as feeding
stuff or as manure.
The peas are boiled for about twenty
minutes, and furnish a dish which is
highly relished, not only by the Celestials,
but by the Europeans who have tasted
it. 1t Is said to resemble in flavor &c
green pea, but lacks its sweet taste. The
boiled sofa is also prepared rs cake and
as sauce, being fcrmented for the latter
purpose, and salt, pepper, etc, being
added. The sauce has high reputation
among the Chinese and Japanese, not
merely as condiment, but as medicinal
agent. Chemical analysis of the seeds
show them 20 be very rich in proteine.
The oil is available for many uses-for
burning in lamps or even as substitute
for olive oil. Being somewhat of sic
cative nature it is not adapted for lub-
ricant. but is for that reason useful as
substitute for linseed oil in the manufac-
ture OF paints and in other similar indus
trial arts. Finally, to complete the list
of virtues of this Celestial pea, the
haulm gives an excellent fodder for cat
tie and horses. -London Globe.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
About the Gulf Stream Currents.

The United States steamer Blake, Cap
tain Pillsbury, has returned to Charles
ton, S. c., from a successful aud sat
isfactory voyage of submarine explora-
tons, covering several months. The
Blake anchored in the Gulf stream be-
tween the Forey rocks and the bahama
banks, 200 miles east of the deepest
part..of the Atlantic, 1900 fathoms in
depth, discovered by Captain Pilsbury
two years ago. The Blake anchored in
4S1 fathoms and succeeded in dredg
up a large quantity of animal and vcge-
table life, among which will probably
be found many species hitherto compar-
ativcly, if not entirely unknown. Though
Captain Pillsbury has not yet completed
the calculations bearing upon the vcloci-
ty of deep sea currents, he is convinced
that in lower depths the change of the
velocity is not so great as toward the
surface. The surface currents are strong
er with the DETECTION of the moon. 1t
is plain from his observations during Tie
past three months that the strength of
current of the Gulf stream is invariably
on the Florida instead of the Bahama
side of the stream. He has found the
temperature to range from forty-two to
eighty one degrees. The greatest veloci-
ty of the stream at the surface is about
four knots, but the fluctuations are fire.
quent and great. Captain Pillsbury
says that when his observations shall
have been properly tabulated and his
calculations deducted he will be able to
give the scientific world treat as to
deep sea sounding, current velocity, ami
mai and vegetable life aud the earth's
surface for miles under the sea.-Neso
Orleans Times Democrat,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
Grceley's Wakeful Sleep.

On another occasion, says Oliver John
son, | went with him (Horace Gree!ey)
to hear discourse from Rev William
Henry Claiming. 1t was Sunday morn
ing, and the topic announced was one in
which he felt special interest. Mr..
Claiming was then, in fact, ministering
to congregation of which Mr.. Greeley
was prominent member 1t was in a
hall on the west side of Broadway, above
Canal street, where DR.. Dewey had
preached aforetime. On the way thither
Mr.. Greeley begged me to keep him
awake. We occupied Il settec within
six feet of the platform, aud right under
the eye of the preacher l tried to keep
him awake by frequent tuggings at his
elbow and playing by no means soft
tattoo upon his ribs. But it was of no use.
He was mid nodding' through the whole
discourse, not little to Mr. Channing's
annoyance, who observed my unsuccessful
efforts to keep his great auditor awake.
But now Genes the wonderful part of my
story. Mr.. Greeley and I, when the
service was over. went back to the 7ra5-
ame Office together. He sat down to his
desk at once, and made an abstract of
Mr.. Channing's discourse, filing some
what less than column, which appeared
in the Tribune next morning. Mr. Chan
ming was utterly amazed when he saw it,
and afterward asked me if it was posi-
bic MIR. Greeley had made the report.
When told him that | saw him while
he was preparing it, and could certify
that it went to the compositor in his own
handwriting, and that, moreover, l had
myself read the proof, he expressed the
greatest establishment. s'Why," said he
Il could not myself have made so accu
rate an abstract of my discourse, which
though premeditated, was cxtemporane
Gus. He has not only given the sub
stance of what l said: he has followed
my line of thought, and remembered not
little of my language" do not pre-
tend to offer any explanation of this
strange mental test. But am absolute.
ly certain of the facts as have related
them and that whit had the appearance
Of unqualified sleep was in reality a con.
ditlon IN which the mental faculti.,
We" somehow awake and active
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
Fought to the Last.

A lad of seventeen, who was with the
Egyptian army under Hicks Pasha, was
an eyewitness of his death, and gives
this account: Hicks Pasha and the very
few English officers left with him, seeing
all hope of restoring order gone, spurred
their horses and sprang out of the con-
fused mass of wounded, dead and dying
These officers fred their revolvers, clear
ing space for themselves, till all their
ammunition was expended. They killed
many. They had got clear outside
They then took to their swords and
fought till they fell. Hicks Pasha a one
remained. He was terror to the Arabs.
They said he never struck a man with
his sword without killing him. They
named him About Deraa Dougal. the
heavy armed Tor thick or brawny). He
kept them all at bay, but he was struck
on the wrist with sword and he dropped
his own. He then fell.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
A Feminine Lion Tanner.

"But, do you not shrink from life
such as this you are leading? Every
day risking a terrible deatha"
'tNo," she answered, 81 like it. 1
like to feel my mastery over the king of
beasts. I know that he hungers for my
flesh, and pants for my blood: and am
defenceless. A little scratch with his
claw, a stroke of his foot, and am lost
But l have human soul, and will
stronger than his; he knows it, and cow
ers before me-"
MIR. Templer looked at her with won
der.
cit is a fact" he said, "that every
woman loves conquest"
s'Every woman" she answered, "has
power to gain victories so long as she IS
mistress over her own heart"
Next day he was again present at an
exhibition. He could not keep himself
away. He went to the menagerie, and
stood near the cage. He saw her enter;
her eye met his. She smiled, and the
pretty dimples formed in the corners of
her mouth. At the same moment the
lions name bristled, and he began to
claw at the boards of his cell floor in an
angry, impatient manner. Her eye had
been off him, and her power failed, but
only for moment. She recovered her
attention, and concentrated it on the
brute; met his red eye with calm and
resolute look, and beckoned him to her
feet. He hesitated, turned aside. and
walked round the den, thrusting his
body against the sides, cycling her COW
ertly, and growing, and showing his
white teeth. She followed, never allow
ing him to escape her firm eye, and
pointed to her feet. Then he turned
himself round, and sulkily, protesting)y,
sneaked to the place indicated. She
knelt by him, and laid Der arm and head
on his name, but thrus7 the other hand
through the bars and laid to Mr.. Tenn
pier, 'Feel my pulse"
He took the delicate wrist between his
fingers, and counted. The pulse was at
hundred and twenty.
When the exhibition was over, she said
to Mr.. Templer, Il pray you, do not be
present again. You unnerve me. When
am in the cage. Unjust think of nothing
and no one but the king. He is a jeal
Gus master, and unless he has all my
thoughts will tear me-"
''Good heavens, Theresa" exclaimed
he. IL cannot bear to think of this. l
dreamt of you last night, and woke in
terror, imagining the end had come"
cit will come some day. This is the
fate of us all Mother came off better
than most. with broken thigh. Did
you count my rulsations?'
"Yes."
"Thcn you can Judge what the excite
ment is. with life in ones hand, in a
lions den. "-EngIish Illustrated Maya
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
WORDS OF WISDOM.

He that gets out of debt grows rich.
A howell well Kept is a palace to the
inmates.
Much learning shows how little mortal
knows.
Better go round about than fall into
the ditch.
A pleasant tone and sweet smile cost
nothing.
Virtue and trade are the best DOR
lions for children.
Any one may do casual act of good
nature, but a continuation of them
shows it to be part of the tempera-
ment.
Useful knowledge can have no enemies
except the ignorant, it cherishes youth,
de lights the aged. is an ornament in
prosperity, and yields comfort in adj
vcrsity.
AS they who. for every slight infirmit Y
take physic to repair their health, do
rather impair it; SO they who, for every
tribe, are eager to vindicate their char
actcr, do rather weaken it.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
Cigar Making in Cuba.

The Cuban cigarmakers are mainly
colored people, although many creoles
and Spanish emigrants engage in the
trade. The cigarmakers form the rough
est and most miserable part of the popu-
lation of Havana. When high wages are
paid they become manageable, and
manufacturers use every means to entice
laborcrs from one house to another. Of
ten bribing and loaning money with no
prospect of ever being repaid. Hun
dreds of dollars are spent sometimes in
inducing single workman to leave one
place for another. In times of scarcity
of hands the State prisoners are released.
In 1851 the government freed 800 con-
-victs to supply the wants of tobacco
manufacturers. Another popularity con
sisrs in having to pay to employees their
earnings three times per day.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
Female GynlnaStS.

Every female gymnast, by the way, is
careful of her appearance. They all hate
matinees, because in the daylight, they
say, they cannot look as well as by artl-
fetal light. The remuneration these per-
formers receive varies from $50 to $500
week. The best of them, and OF course
the few, can command the latter. sum.
But it must be remembered that for sew
eral months in the year they are idle.
Many, also, have to support mother, or
younger brothers and sisters. The latter
is the case with one well-known gym
mast, who is the niece of a United States
Senator Her father in his later days
was financially unfortunate, and, dying
poor, left boy and girl to be provided
for by his eldest daughter. Her uncle
told her she was disgracing her family
by becoming circus performer, but she
did not regard it in the same light. She
said she was able to take care of herself,
the remuneration was good, and her
brother and sister had to be supported
CHic0l0 Tribune.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
Evolution of the Fan.

One evening when the beautiful daugh
ter of a powerful Chinese mandarin, was
assisting at the grand feast of lanterns,
she was SO overcome by the heat that she
was obliged to take off her mask. But
to expose her face to the eyes Of the pro-
fame and vulgar was serious offence
against the law, so, holding the mask as
closely as possible to her features, she
t1uttered it to give herself air, and the
rapidity of the movement still concealed
her The other ladies present, witness
ing this hardy but charming innovation,
initiated it, and at once ten thousand
hands were fluttering ten thousand masks.
Thus the fan was evolved and took the
place of the mask.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
For WOak Wo,ua

MRS. LYDIA E. PINKHAM: "Abo,.
OF September, 1881, my wife was t,taa hrd
uterine hemorrhage. The best stvn.i wig
physician could prescribe did not cbec Si. y ea
she got more and more enfeebIed ST. an
troubled with Prolapsus Uteri VA
corrhea, numbness of the limbs Ley
ness of the stomach and loss of anno SICK
purchased a trial bottle of your ver ss.,,s
Compound. She said she could seaot
salutory effect from the first dose Mt
is comparatively free from the Pro,. So
Stomachs sickness, &c. The hemorrhs tS'
very much better and is less at tho /
periods. Her appetite is restored ~ 1u'al
general health and strength are muo1 ne'
proved. We feel that we have been ,ra,. IN
fully benefited and our hearts are draw apma'r
in gratitude for the Same and in svn,in cut
for other sufferers, for whose sakes wa 'l lm
our names to be used. alloS
&C. w. Eaton, Thurston n ".
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
Proud. Even If Poor.

The welded couple were of poor but
honest parents, and the bride was a laun-
dry woman. To give the requisite eclat
to the proceedings, therefore, they were
unable to enlist much extraneous aid
which had to be paid for; so the resources
of the laundry had to be utilized. The
wedding coach was constructed OF a
clothes barrow, with an inverted washtub
as chair of state for the blushing bride.
Three donkeys of the establishment were
harnessed tandem fashion, and, thus pro
fcssionally surrounded, the laundress
started on her journey to the married
state
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
FOR FEMININE READERS
Their Ages.

The following is given by the Pail Nat
Gazette as the ages of the we'll known
women named. The figures were OBJ
tanned from careful study of the dates
contained in recently published Eng
lish biographical dictionary: Mary An
derson, 90; Sarah Bernhardt, Al; Rosa
Bonheur, So; Miss Braddon, 4S; Miss
Gordon Cumming, 4S; Empress Euge-
ME, SO; Emily Faithful SO; Mrs. Glad
stone, 10; Julia Ward Howe, 60; Jenny
Lind, "a; Pauline Lucca, As; Helen
Modjeska, Al; Florence Nightingale,
Go; Christi inc Nilsson, AZ; Mrs. Oil
plant, 81; Ouida, As; Adelina Patti,
AZ; Christina Rosetti, 55; Ellen Terry,
81; Mrs. Henry Wood, IS.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
Fashion Notes.

Chenille fringes remain popular.
Silk Japanese lanterns are used as lamp
shades.
Plush capes have the high collars lined
with velvet.
Gray wooden dresses are trimmed with
garnet velvet.
Embroidered null is used for bonnets
20 accompany light summer costume.
Seersucker makes useful and comfort
able everyday dresses for the country.
Canvas gauze ribbons with Byzantine
designs outlined with gold are novel
ties.
Indian fabrics with fancy satin stripes
are used for hat trimmings, with good
effect.
Jetted grenadines in association with
surah or silk make handsome summer
dresses.
Crush roses ornamental with tiny iri-
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09

For DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION depression Of spir-
its and general debility in their various FORMS
also as preventive against fever and ague and
other intermittent fevers, the Zero Phosphor-
ated Elixir of Calisaya," made by ,Caswell,
Hazard Co., New York, and sold by all Drug
gists is the best tonic and for patients recover
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
A Terrible Thought.

Mr.. Flickers is not progressive. Some
one said to him: "You've heard about
their boring all over the country for nat
ural gas, haven't you, Mr.. Flickers?"
Eyes, and I'm down on it, too" "Why
so?" "Well, l think it ought to be
stopped. How do we know but what
the gas was put there to hold the world
up like balloon? and after it's burnt to
certain point, down we'll go kerchug. :"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
In a Hurry.

Did you ever notice woman in a hurry?
She goes along dccorously for a little
time Suddenly she makes squirt, runs
about twenty yards, slows down painting,
and if you just watch the man walking
leisurely on the other side of the street
you will find he'll get to the corner of the
block before she does, and she is out of
breath at that.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09

The arrest of a suspicious character upon
ais general appearance. movements OF com
panionship, without waiting until he has
robbed traveller, fired house, or murdered
afellow-man, is an important function of a
shrewd detective. Even more important is
the arrest of a disease which, if not checked,
will blight and destroy human life The
languor or debility, pallid skin, and bodily
aches and pains, announce the approach of
pulmonary consumption, which is promptly
arrested and permanently cured by Dr.
Pierces " Golden Medical Discovery" Sold
by druggists.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
Health has beauty of its own.

Health has a beauty of its own. No
eruptions, sores or discoloratious disfig-
ure or annoy the man or woman whose
stomach, liver and bowels do their duty
thoroughly. To compel them to their
work. it is only necessary to take dose
of DIR. WALKERS VINEGAR BITTERs
twice OF thrice day. This potent vege-
table specific controls every disordered
function.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09

HAVE HAD Catarrh for years in its worst
form. Before had used one bottle of Ely's
Cream Balm droppings into my throat had
ceased, pain and soreness in my head was
removed, as we'll as deafness, It gives me-
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09

is the exclamation of thousands suffering
from catarrb. To all such we say: Catarrh
can be cured by DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
1t has been done in thousands of cases: WHY
lot in yourss Your danger is in delay. En-
close stamp to Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, Buffalo, N. Y, for pamphlet
OH this disease
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09

TIE Hotel Ven0ome, of Boston, is I'M
surpassed in location and appointments.
Tourists wishing to stop at hotel which
offers the comforts of their own homes
should not fail to visit it.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
Only Temperance Bitters Known.

Grateful Thousands proclaim VINEGAR
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Infiammatory and Chronic Rheumatism,
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Pain in the Shoulders, Coughs, Tightness of the
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Bilious Attacks, Palpitation of the Heart, Pneu-
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1t lnV1gOrates the Stomach, and slim
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09

Weak lungs, splitting of blood, consump-
ton, and kindred affections, cured without
physician; Address for treatise, with two
stamps, worlds Dispensary Medical hsso cia
ton, Buffalo, N. Y
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
Get Proof.

Weigh not so much what men assert,
as what they prove; remember that truth
is simple and naked, and needs not inven-
ton to apparel her comeliness.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
'sDuChu.PabIa.

Quick, complete cure, all Kidney. Bladder
and Urinary Diseases, Scalding, irritation,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09

An Only Daughter Cured of Consumption.
When death was hourly expected from Con-
sumption, all remedies having failed and ".
Il. James was experimenting, he accidentally
made a preparation of Indian Hemp, which
cured his only child, and now gives this recipe
On receipt of stamps to pay expenses Hemp
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Address Craddock & Co., 1903, Race street,
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other. Every box has our trade mark on.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09

It is estimated that so, gallons of
wine are consumed at the sacrament
tables in the United States every year.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09

Spring fever--The ambition of a boy to
become high jumper in circus.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09

There was one man in history who had no
mother-in-law. His name was Adam.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-09
HOStetter's

HOstetter's Stom-
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the res ourceS of the
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been exhausted, with
out, at least. doing
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upon this important
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