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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-16
GLADSTONE AND IRELAND.

Mr.. Gladstone is defeated. Home
rule is dead for awhile at least, and
We fear until resurrected in blood.
The landlords and money power are
too much for right. justice ana pa
triOtism 10 overcome. The history
of the civilized and uncivilzed
world demonstrates that no people
who are not the owners Of the soil
can predOmInate or control long at
time. Ire.and's only hope is In
England's downfall and revolution.
If Ireland. Scotland and Wales were
to declare their independence of
England and all revolt at the same
time, other nations would at 0ncQ
engage the attention of En- land to
sue" an extent, that they might
achieve their final separation from
old Eng land, Blu: Gladstone is too
near the grave to accomplish his Oh
jet t while England is unfettered by
the fear of other ma tIons.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-16

"There IS no need of new Demo
cratic party. What S needed is to
elect Democrats. There are too
many Randalls in public favor. -
Wilmington Star.
Certainly not. The man or set
OF men who would undertake to dis
organize or break down the grand
old Democratic party to form a new
Democratic party would richly merit
and receive the condemnation of
all simon pure Democrats. A parry
that lived and iOurisheG from the
days Of Jefferson up to the year
1861 and then survived the most
desperate struggle of four Years OF
blood and Carnage, without moving
it one hairs breadth from principle
and the constitution VIII not De cas-
lily smashed by demagOgues and un-
principle men, and no other will ever
undertake its dissolution. Nay more.
A party without patronage, THAI con
tended successfully against the com
bined powers Of corruption, fraud.
money, railroads, national banks,
and all the combined meanness, ras-
cality Of the Republican party, with
tGo ARMY NAVY EnOUTpSG the
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-16
GOODE REJECTED.

The United States Senate refused
to confirm Mr.. Goodies aplOi ointment
as Assistant Attorney General. This
is q shame aud an outrage. 1t is
Republican malice and spleen. 1t
shows how wicked, mean and degrad
ed Republican Senate can be.
John Goode is the peer ef any man
in the Senate, and more than the
peer Of any Senator who voted not t"
confirm his nOmin alton, and he tow
ers like a mountain above mole
hill over Blair, Logan. Sherman.and
Edmurds in manly qualities and
dignihed virtue.
We hope Mr.. Cleveland will cap
poin: him again as soon as Congress
adiourns, and send in his name for
confirmation the last days of each
session Of the Senate, and continue
to reappoint until the fourth day OF
March 1899. 1t was the duty of the
Senate to confirm, and lot ing but
the meanest party malice and re-
venge prevented it. Still Mr.. Cleve
land ought to keep these Republican
Senator's political friends in office
under a Democratic administration
to the exclusion of Democrats. Itl
enough to make angels say: D.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-16
FRIDAY JULY 1G, lsSG.
~ Civil Service Reform.
THE ASHVILLE BILL,

Grover Cleveland vetoed the bill
to erect q public building at Ashe-
vile. lie I'D exactly right, There
is no more necessity for a public
building at Ashcville for the use OF
the Federal government, than IN
the town Of Scotland Neck, and We
have no more use for one than {"
billy goat has for Sunday, That il
hit, NJ. Cleveland If you have lost
your head in the civil service quag-
lnIre You find 1t ia saving the PEG
pies money.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-16

pies are good enough for US. But
we wanE and the country wants men
elected . make and execute the
lave who believe in and live and act
up yo to n 's ,, 5os ns Of Of The 'o s f..
lows elected as Democrats ever
breatLed an honest Democratic
breath, or fed on one drop orpure
Democratic milk, or inherited one
Democratic principle, or ever learn
cd or believed in one. No man on1ht
to be nominated for any office or
elected after being nominated. who
does not believe in Z strict construc-
ton. Of the constitution. Tariff for
revenue only. the greatest good
to the greatest number and the SD
prone sovereignty of the state 81
all +hlnes not delegated in plain
English to the Federal government.
[ pom the preservation Of the au' on -
omY of the States in tact, depends
the salvation of Republican form
of government and the liberties OF
the people.
1t is better, far better that the
party should be defeated q thousand
times over, than to elect such men
as it has been electing since the war
"a rule. We should be Very happy
to see some simon pure, unadultera~
ted old fashion Democrats elected to
office. Hendricks Seymour. and
Jerry Black were Democrats on the
JeffersOnlan order, but they were too
pure t. live longer among the una.
| dulterated article Of modern DemOc
racy and the Lord took them home
where all honest, pure Democrats
will finally go. Yes elect no more
civil service refOrmeTs. Projection
lists, consolidationGsts, policy mer
and milk and cider men.
Elect solid known Democrats anC
all will be well.
Let US put our own House in ordel
by 18S8-get rid of all the Randalls
and Gib1ons in both Houses of Con
grcss. Stop electing men because
they ere nice clever gentlemen anC
calls themselves Democrats. The
party is full Of nice clever gentlemen
sailing under Democratic colors
who are as far as the South pole i
from the North pole, from believing
in the great foundation principles o
the party. There are men to-day al
Democrats in Congress and the cal
met from the SOUTH. who despis,
the name Democrat, and the princi
pies of the party. and would Kill TIN
party anNtday or hour, that the,
could see their way clear to organic
another party and become its chic
mrn and controllers. Genuine De
mocracy has occupied a back sea
since the wig. and the drift Woo
that floats { ffeshesrs has been Of
top; trimmers, policy men unstabl
1,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-16
CRANKS.

- -,
vi course blalF IS Crank ana a
"ena9"gI' no a 1anatlc without
aoiL'y OF honesty But lie IS no
''s99eI crank 'no no more ocma~
so9Ue Una" our iolN7 VINO advocate
'"o "e'P."S NePuoi'oahS Ill once
ur0e' &" h'moc'"'ic al 'h'h'SVraI'oh'
we SEE " axe county Is not enClreIy
exempt l.om cranhs from the vote
III 'ne inherent wards the oCher day
1t VII not 90 10 co"demn man oeS
'"o0 "e - " ''"''N' however IL we
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-16

How much more, manly, business
like Democratic, common sense
like and inexpension would il
have been for the President Or the
Secretary to have taken three honest
capable Democrats and given then
these three places.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-16
To TIE SENATE.

Clean out all the creeks, swamps
and unnaJagdble streams, grant all
he union soldiers and their kine-
folks pensions, pass the grab bill ,
the subsidy bill and all other bills
possible, and do all this at the ex>
pense Of the people, draw YOUR sail
ares, and then die politically fOrev~
err.
Don't disturb the Tariff, the buTd-
en- has been on the necks Of the peOn
pie go long tn at it fits the neck ST.
completely and they have become 50
accustomed TO it that they do not feel
It's oppression, and would not feel
natural should it be taken off Be
sides the people must be kept poor
and Ignorant, they must not be al
lowed to see the hole the cat went
through, for they might attempt to
do likewise.
1t is right that they should toll
for You and |out jobbers; nine tenths
Of Their sweat belong to you and
the Prot3ctionits. SO you mus
watch closely or YOU might lose some
Of your rights. The people have too
much freedom and too many rights.
You must look after this matter
Now and then some fool of an edi-
tor turns demagOgue and presumes
to mislead the people. nd some few
80 so far rs to criticise the acts of
your body. All such ought to be
uea't with in the most summary way
Every editor ought to be made to
know his duty. If he should 80 far
forget the amenities of life as to
speak dispara9ing Of any member OF
your body or in any way reflect
upon the patriotism or motives of
any member, he ought to be decap>
itated st once. You served. tn
Linchburg Editor right, as far as
YOU went. You ought to have ar.
Ranged him be fore the Senate for
contempt, and ten years in dun-
geOn would have been light punlst
ment for such q crime. The dignity
and honor Of the Senate must be
protected. In this center all our
hopes. And above all You must rot
allow a Democrat TO criticise or i'm
pugn the motives Of your brother
Republican members.
SO then, the country is indebted
foc its salvation and deliyerancet'rom
the wicked traitOrous Democrats
and especially are the people indebt>
ed to the Republican party, and amy
Democrat who should be mean and
presumptuous enough to say ugly
things about a Senator Of either
party must and ought to be taught
that puni shment swift and severe
will follow any infringement Of the
pre7ogatives Of your august body
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-16
Lucky RepubIican-Ha Mug
wumPs.

Ex-GOv. Thompson Of South Carolina,
who has succeeded William F.. Smith as
Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury. is
rapidly justfying the hopes of the Mug
wumpS and the despair of the SpOilSmen.
having already reinStated a number of
Republican clerks whom his predecessor
had removed for political TeasOnS.-FrOm
the Philadelphia Press.
And this man Thompson is Mr..
CIevciand's South Carolina Assistant
secretary of the Treasury. He is
rel lstating the few Republican clerks
discharged by VIM. f. Smith. If
this is good faith, honesty and fair
dealing towards the Democratic
party we cant see 1t, If this cOurs e
does not XIII Cleveland and his
traitors with the Demo ratio party,
it will be because the party has
lost it's manhood, and abandoned
its principles.
II this is keeping the pl edges of
the party, then we never under stood
the pledges, If this is Democracy,
then VIC were never Democrat, and
We have been Compelled TO live fifty
years to find u out.
May the Lord spare our life until
1885. and give us strength to labor
as hard to defeat these civil servic
cranks and quatsi Democrats, as we
lahored in 1884 to elect them!
AS we under stand civil service
reform, it does not and never did
refer in the remotest degree to com
petition examinations, nor to the
retention of the political enemies of
an incoming administrative in office
or place. We thought and still
think it means honesty, capability
and economy in Office, And We do
hot believe any nOnest. intelligent
candid imam il all this wide world
N,lievcs otherwise. The world ha.
been full of hypocrlts from the day
Adam fell in love with Miss Eve,
and will continue full of hypOcrits
and svcOphants until time shall be
no more. And when a MAJ lays he
believes it is in accordance with the
intent and spirit Of the Democratic
party and the American system of
government to retain the enemies,
political enemies of an incoming ad
ministratiOn in office, we feel inward
ly that he is either liar, hypOcrit
or crank. AS we'll might a gen
eral expect victory with all his sub
alterns traitors TO his cause, as for
the Democratic party to expect sue =
cess with three-fourths of the posi-
tions in the country filled with Re
whose life so far has been
devoted co the destruction Of the
Democratic party and its principles.
If what is said of Lamar and ThOmp-
son be true, then it is utterly impos~
slblc for them to be Democrats and
honest men at the same time. To
restore removed Republicans is
treason to the Democratic party to
refuse to allow the removal of Re
publicans and The appointment Of
honest capable Democrats is treason
10 the party. If Mr.. Cleveland had
Mr.. AGthur's cabinet and
his Foreign Ministers, there would
DC some consistency and excuse for
MS retentIons of lower grade Re
oublicans in Office. We did think
Bayard, Lamar, and Garland pos
seosed some manhood. but time has
demonstrated tuat these men are
simply the mOuth-pieces of Cleve-
and. and that they DO his will more
'nbmssively, than the slave does his
n ,ster's. All the authorities except
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-09-24

bury, Charles Simon and Marmsduke
through the house on tour of inspec-
ton with dark lantern. At the din
ing room door they halted. A noise
was plainly heard within. 1--WE have
them" said one of the policemen, and
he shut the door in great hurry. He
then gave an order to the other. two
policemen. and then all three drew
their revolvers and fired -rhrOx)th the
narrow opening of thsdo6 (which was
instantly closed again. .AEe wal-now
60 in and capture them" said the head
policeman, but nobody seemed to care
about going in. One of the policemen
said that the robbers were killed, Of
course, and it was useless to disturb
the bodies before the cornoner could
be summoned.
MIR. Cobblesbury did not think the
burglars were all killed, as only three
shots had been fired II there had not
been large gang of them they would
not have dared remain boldly in the
house all this time.
1t was finally decided that all should
rush in at once. The door was opened,
the three policemen, Mr.. Cobblesbury,
Charles Simon and Marmaduke entered
in triumph, while precisely at the same
moment an immense black cat leaped
from the table and flew out of the room
like a streak of lightning.
There were no burglars, but some of
| the dishes on the table had been shot
into small fragments. The policemen
were very angry, and debated whether
it would not be wise to arrest Mr..
Cobblesbury. Finally they marched
of in high dudgeon. Just as Mrs. Cob
blesbury, Miss Emeline and the twins
entered.
Where are the burglars?" cried
Miss Emeline.
Nobody answered.
"But the money is safe," said Mrs.
Cobblesbury. Everybody looked sur.
prised. They had forgotten all about
| the money.
..The burglars escaped" said Mr..
Cobblesbury, ''just as was prepar-
ing to use my trusty revolver. The
police spoiled it all" AS Mr.. Copbles.
bury uttered these words he fourished
his weapon, and Marmaduke made q
discovery. "Why. pa" said he ''there
amt nothin' in that pistol, and the
triggers broke of, tool"
MIR. Cobblesbury said never word,
but wrapped his blanket around him
like an Indian chieftain, and stalked
upstairs with dignity that caused the
family to gaze after him with feelings
of speeches. admiration. Il.
Wta,slo,D, II, Chicago 1fdil.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-09-24
Letter. Carriers to Have a Rest.

'In 1886 such a thing as postman OF
a carrier walking ten or fifteen hours a
day delivering mail matter will never
be heard of, for the simple reason that
there will be none in existence then"
remarked scientific man the other day
to NesO York Mail and Express re-
porter.
How will the mail be delivered?"
Everything will be reduced to fine
system, and letter will be delivered
in three seconds after its arrival in the
postoffice. Each house in big city
will be connected with the general
postoffice or branch station, as the case
may be, with pneumatic tube large
enough to carry goodsized package.
At present such system of delivery
cannot be put into practice because i,
would be too expensive. A century
hence civilization will rise to such 8
high and prosperous point thata system
of quick delivery by means of pneuma-
tic tubes will entirely be in vogue. II
could be done now only it would bank
rupt city. The tube from Twenty
third street to the Western Union
building shows how nicely it works. A
letter or telegraphic message takes just
two seconds to go the two and hall
miles The quickest means of transit
are sure to be adopted in the long run.
1t is the evolution of progress, and
nothing can stop it short Of the uni.
verse. Not only will. private houses
have these tubes, but all our large
citieS will ba MANN "a ticallv conpoofnd
Chicago will be perhaps ten seconds by
letter from New York and San Fran
cisco a minute or SO. 1t will change a
great many things and do away with
the steam-cars as mail carrier. The
system is yet in its infancy.
New York will by that time have a
new system of sewers, much better
than Paris has now, and tubes can be
run along in them instead of having tc
dig up the earth, as is the case with
gas and steam pipes at present, The
postage on letters will not be one.
twentieth what it is now, and the ex.
! pense to the government will be less
OF course the deliveries will have to be
regulated to SO many during the day
Say five or ten during the morning
and that number during the. afternoon
and evening. And yet human nature
is so constructed that even with such
improved facilities l believe many
kickers could be found who would pro.
test against the slow time made. AL
these things will come to pass, and il
takes no prophet. to plainly see the
handwriting on the wall. The over
| worked carriers will have long rest u
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-09-24
THE cHlLDLEss HOME.

Ahi he was boande, and brave, and sweet,-
wsI eny 9y..ss q love Z .si IT. iega sI hear.
For the world all new to him.
But be scarcely entered its open door,
He nothing knew Of its gain or loss,
BE never had battled with toll or sin,
Or lifted heavy cross.
But straight from his innocent joyous play,
With never . shadow or thought of fear,
The angels took him to live with them,
And IL am lonely here.
fondle his stockings and pretty kills.
And the cnrls once shorn from his resles,
head.
For mothers grow strange and fanciful
When their little boys are dead.
And 20 listen with bated breath,
AS child's fleet footsteps patter near,
Or shout rings out on the summer sir,
And dream my boy is here
But never at morning, noon, or dusk,
By night or day does the dream come true;
10 path leads back from the portals fair
His feet have pattered through.
Only to rock him at twilight hour,
And fold him safe in his downy bed;
To linger the oft-told stories DER,
And hear his night prayer said.
Only to look at his hazel eyo,
Peeping from under the battered brin
OF his misused hat or to hear his laugh;
But the house is stin and prim.
Never q trample Of muddy boots,
Or whiting scattered over the floor;
No litter of toys on the kitchen shelf,
Or raid on the pantry's store.
But only desolate, darkened house,
That mourns in silence for little Jim.
BE will never, never return to me,
But IL shall go to him!
Lillian Gres,
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-09-24
DR.. Franklin's Gallantry.

DR.. Franklin was one of the most
gallant OF men, even after he was well
advanced in years. remember to
have seen in the Government Library
!. at Paris the original, in bad French, Of
note written BY him to Nine. Helve.
titus, wife of the illustrious philosopher.
''Mr. Franklin never forgets any party
where Nine. Helyetius is to be. He
even believes that if he were engaged
to 60 to paradise this morning he would
make application to be permitted to re.
main on earth till 1870 o'clock to re.
ceive the embrace which she has beer
pleased to promise him upon meeting
at the house of Mr.. Turgot. "-Be,l
Perley Poore, in Boston Budget.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-09-24
THE KIMBALL GRAPHIC.
FERNS: q PER YEAR, N ADVANCE.

kntsrsd q the Post Office at Kinban, Dakota
- seoond-class matter
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-09-24
Canada Won't Stand It.

Uncle Sam--'I demand that you
recognize the rights of American fish
ermen."
Miss Canada-"Demand away. Il
don't worry me any,"
Uncle Sam-''Now see here Miss
Canada, just want to ask you one
question. Why won't you let us have
any more of your herring?"
Miss Canada-"Because you put them
in boxes and sell them to US as sardines,
that's why. .'-Onlaha World.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-09-24

81 For notices in reference to Special xcur.
sions changes OF time, and other items Of inter.
& ST. PAUL RAILWAY please refer to the local
columns Of this paper.
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Advertising. Terms Of advertising made
known on application
A6Advertising not accompanied by instruc-
hons will DO inserted until ordered out and
tharged for accordingly.
TRegular advertisements payable at the
md OF each month. Transient advertisements
must be paid for in advance.
A6Au communications intended for the
Aext issue must be in tho hands of the printer
v early as Thursday morning to insure publ
Ation.
ea-Job work OF every description executed
p the best style on short notice and at raason-
Eble rates.
sTShort communications on any subject Of
interest arc acceptable II accompanied BY the
name Of the author.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-04-28
A Special Land Board.

Commissioner Sparks, OF the general land
office, is completing the organiza ton of a
special board OF review, the duties OF which
will be to examine and report to the COM
missioner upon all applications for patents
to public lands. Its examinations will
have special reference to detecting evidences
OF fraud. The board will consist of fifteen
or twenty of:the more expert clerks OF the
general land office, and such cases as re-
ceive a favorable report from this board
the commissioner will certify to. the presi-
dent for patents. The field force in the
west has recently been increased by twelve
newly appointed special agents, eight OF
whom will give their special attention to
the detection OF fraudulent entries. The
other four will look alter the interests OF
the governmental timber tresspass cases.
The commissioner says that by increasing
the efficiency and vigilance OF his force both
in the field and in the office he hopes to ac-
complish much that would have been ac-
complished had his order OF April 8, 1885,
been all owed to stand.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-04-28
The Meromonie Timber Bill.

The bill which has passed the senate
authorizing the secretary OF the interior to
sell timber upon the lands reserved for the
use OF the Menomonie Indians in Wisconsin
provides:
The timber is to be appraised by two dis
interested appraisers, to be appointed by
the secretary, in eighty acre lots according
to the survey. The appraisal shall state
the quantity, quality and value OF pine
timber growing on each Lot. The appraisers
shall report at the land office at Menasha,
Wis, sixty days before the day of sale,
which shall be advertised for two months
in three papers in Wisconsin The sale
shall be held at auction, but the timber
shall not besold for less than the appraised
value and for cash only. The purchasers
may have five years to receive the timber.
Ii the secretary shall deem it best for the
Indians he shall authorize the Indian agent
to employ Indians to cut all or any part
of said timber into logs and haul the same
to the banks OF the river instead OF selling
it at auction, and the logs shall then be
sold to the highest bidder for cash.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-04-28

The groud for the new natsonal Ii
bfary building set Washington will
cost 100000. Nsae building will be
BOO by $50 feet, and perfectly fire
proof which the present is not. The
estimated cost of the building is So
323,6oe> For the frstyear $780, 900;
for the second, ST, O09, 900; and for
the third, which will see the work com
pleted, 1928, 600. With these figures
as first estimate it is safe to saw
that the building will cost, besides the
ground, fully $4,000, oo0. That
sounds big but it must be remembered
that the capitol has cost over 3d.
10000; the state. war, and navy
building about $4,000, 600; thetreas-
ury building 100000; and the
buildings for the postoffice and into
rior departments, each nearly twice
as much as the estimated cost Of the
library building.