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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01

Canoes are made from pieces of sea-
shell, of which, as every one must have
noticed, while the outside is often rough
and unseemly, the interior is perfectly
polished, and sometimes of a brilliant
color. The shells, which are usually Of
a species of Cassis and Strombus, names
of the West Indies, are chosen on ac-
count Of the thickness and hardness Of
the layers, of the contrast of color be
tween them, and Of the presence Of
knobs on the exterior surface which rem
der it possible to work il rcIcf. When
cameo IS begun, a piece of the shell,
rather larger than the ornament is in
tended to be, is cut out aul atiX Il to Il
holder by a kind of coarse sea.ing-waX
The inner surface of the shell is of
course the lowest, and on the gray out
side tho master draws rough outline
Of the design, and places the work
in the hands Of an apprentice,
who, by means of a file, reduces
the knob to the requisite height
removes all the gray matter that lies
outside of the boundary lines, and
dresses the whole of the irregular sur
face In this condition cameo looks
like an irregular piece OF chalk rising
out Of a small plate of coIored glass
Il is now returned to the master, who
again draws the design in pencil upon
it; and from him it passes to another
apprentice or workmtn, who brings out
the design with BURN. In late years
it has become the fashion to have cameo
portraits taken, but the likenesses, to
which the artist usually manages to
give a classical turn, are said to be ''of-
ten striking, always clever, and gener-
ally aboninable. The great fault Of
most modern cameo cutters is an ex-
cessive fondness for detail Popular
Science Monthly '-. -.-
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01
FOR FARM AND GARDEN.
Properly Mixing Cream.

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d;I a~d cha wished F. know if we
con}d civ. har ..,,, Ii,,ht IN the subject
r-,.l., ;-..,,;r, ". fonod thar tho COWS
ln5.., l.'-.,.'. .,-.~o ra,;,.o. and bar,Ircd
aha.., at:I.. r... VIII IN -. froufr4J
f,r,h., ,.+. ,I.. manner ri c,r,ng for
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01
THEY ESCAPED THE DANITES.
rhe Death Of Mrs Briggs ct Denver
Recalls the Days OF Mormon Ter
rOrism.



he death Of Mrs. Briggs, which &C.
Cured on Wednesday, Is not in itself
matter Of much public comment, but il
brings once more TO light the story Of
miraculous escape Of & couple from the
notorious Brigham Young and his Ter
ritOrv in the days when capture meant
certain death at the hands IF the ever
vatchfuI and much-dreaded DanItes,
who were then in the full zenith OF their
power Then il was that murder was
no crime il the eyes Of the Jealous apos-
ties of Mormond0m, and Il needed but
significant nod from some chosen leader
to send a soul from the narrow confines
of earth. There was no retaliatOry ven
geance, and the story Of the escape Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Briggs becomes more TO
mantle when the facts in regard to the
affair become fully known.
It was Just tWentv-uIne years ago
when the couple made their first appear
ance in Denver. They came in the usual
story at first was hardly credited. Years
before, imbued with the Mormon prin
ciples, they had gone TO Utah and be-
came willing subjects Of Brigham Young,
who WAS at that time in the height of
his power Mr. Briggs became a chosen
disciple and an elder Of tie Mormon
Church, and bid fair to become q fixture
in the Territory. But he remained true
to his first wife, and never would con-
sent TO avail himself Of the Mormon
privilege by increasing the number of
his "better- halls. -
Where the trouble between Briggs
and the Church arose Is not exactly
known, although some say that his dis
inclination to be a much-married man
aroused the suspicious of his brother cid
ers, who seemed to think he was not
doing quite the right thing in not prac-
Using what he preached. Another story
has it that the amOrOus Brigham Young
was slightly inclined to fall in love with
Mrs. Briggs, and as it was q weu-knOwn
fact that anything the sold man" wanted
he was sure to have sooner or later,
Briggs concluded to shake Utah and the
MormOns and thus save his wife from
becoming famous and probably having
her hair pulled by the score or more of
other Mrs. Youngs.
Both stories are probable, but which
is the strict truth is not known. Suffice
it that the Briggses arrived in Denver in
the fall of 1853, and Briggs was nick
named Gov" Briggs, after the Gov
ernor of Massachusetts. 1t was not
long afterwards that Gov" Briggs
passed to the home of his fathers and
left the wife he had snatched from Nor
mon hands q widow.
Mrs. Briggs went into mourning for
the good old man and was much bereav-
ed at his demise, especially after the
troubles they had gone through in the
wild woolly West together. Five years
ago, however, she frightened up, looked
young again, and astonished her friends
by remarrying, at the ripe old age Of
ninety years, miner by the name of @.
E. Collyer. who was considerably young
er than she was.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01
No living by Crops Alone.

He is not the best farmer who realizes
the most money from a given number of
acres, but he who, while producing the
largest crops possible with the facilities
at hand, does not fail to keep every
thing trim and attractive-the house
and grounds in ORDER fences in good
condition Chose around the house
painted or whitewashed), the yard COW
cred with turf, dotted with trees and
shrubbery; the back yard as neat as the
'front.' not a single corner for rubbish t;
the kitchen garden free from weeds and
full of every vegetable in its season. In
the household everything that tends to
the comfort of the family will be at
hand.
At the barn everything can be in
place; no loose boards and litter about
the yard, no holes Of dirty water, no i'm
pIements wasting in the weather. A
good farmer will he ambitious to have
a good road | Y his premises; even gratis
labor will be given to this end, In
many places trees will be planted along
the way aud neatly trimmed hedges
take the place of unsightly zigzag
fences. The roadside Will be moved in
proper season thus destroying weeds
and keeping along the border pI@' of
nice green grass Thus in everything =
tanning to the farm the farmer will not
only keep before his mind the profit to
be derived, but will tten be content
with less money in order that the love
for the beautiful and good may be Gull
tivated and the highest type of man
hood developed Ivy the side of great
crops of grain and herds of fine stock.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01
New Phase of Drunkenness.

The Jamaica ginger drunkard is a new
settled regions of the South liquor is sold,
these will not take the risk Of losing their
ge leraI trade by selling liquors surrep-
titiously when public sentiment has de
clared in favor Of prohibition. But they
can sell Jamaica ginger, AM the thirsty
topper can become fairly drunk on a half
pint bottle of this mixture Of alcohol and
essence of ginger. In view Of the use of
Jamaica ginger as an intoxicating bev-
erage, the town officers Of DawsonvilIe,
Ga, have passed an ordinance prohibit
ing the sale of that tipp1e within the
town limits.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01

Opinions OF feeders differ pretty
widely as to whether straw ca4 be fed
with profit or not, The best dairymen
are strongly opposed to any straw feed
inc to COWS giving milk. One of them
said to us recently, a never let my cows
get taste Of straw if I can prevent it,
It is used for bedding, and they will
eat some, no matter how well fed, as it
is change; bat had much rather they
would not He feeds brewers grains.
ration very stimulating to the produc-
ton Of milk, but not very rich in itself,
and not making milk of very nigh
quality, though 1t Is the best that the
people in beer-makia4 cities are likely
u get.
Feeding straw successfully probably
requires peculiar conditions not geoer-
ally found. Il is a dry feed, and there
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01
Regmlating Maladies hr Dict.

BY fasting from sugar, or from meats,
or other specific articles of food. it looks
as though the distinguished patient, the
crown prince Of Germany, might at least
benefit the suffering world by the value
found in the experiments he i sail to
be undergoing The c0n,rOJ OF some
maladics by food is what every eulieht-
cned physIcIa0 now aims at. Tccthiug
babies are fed to suit their symptoms
rather than treat Il with drugs. 4, the
Ledger pointed ont some years ago, the
time will come when human beings
viii have some share at least 0f the good
supervision that bloodcl animal stock
has had for years in their food and
treatment in order to improve their
condition, health, muscle, endurance,
speed, symmetry Of form, etc. The
ocN-grower has given the healing CT
cnce many points in these respects. One
great use in special hospitals, such as
the cancer ward established here in the
Home for Incurablcs, is that they Give
good chances to observe, Simultaneous
~, the resu' IS Of various foods. Side by
side are the patients who are deprived
Of sugar and those who arc not allowed
meats, those who have some electric
Treatment, those who take hot water
plcnTl!uLly or who live on Gran berries.
Observations OF these may add to scien-
tifc knowledge in return for the tender
care that shelters and provides for them,
! Il PHILADELPHIA Ledger.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01

The Farming World, of Edin burg,
! Scotland, discusses at some length the
value of cabbages in feeding cows The
editor asserts of knowledge that this
vegetable may be fed literally to COWS
without giving any faint or iIl-favor to
the milk or butter. This Is on the as
| sumption, of course, that the cabbages
would be certain to affect the milk. The
editor then goes on to say: 1t IS aston
| ishing that cabbages are not far more
extensively grown as a field crop. They
| arc as easy to grow as turnips, and at
/ least twice as valuable when grown. For
dairy cows in winter and spring, and
also for ewes and lambs, there is no feed
| to equal them. One of the hindrances
to a more extended cultivation of cab
bages, is the mistaken idea that they can
not be preserved against frost, except in
barn or other building specia lily pre-
| pared for them. The crop is one which
can be perfectly secured in the field or
elsewhere without much trouble or ex-
psnse.
Taking them up and replanting them
in sloping manner, and covering them
with straw, pitting them; hanging
them up in barn; turning them head
downward, and covering them with
earth, leaving the roots sticking up in
the air-are among the methods of stor-
ing we have seen practioed, But every
one of these plans is attended with
great labor, and some of them forbid
the hope of being able to preserve any
considerable quantity,
The most successful plan is this:
Throw up sort of land or ridge with
the pillow, and make it pretty hard on
top. Upon this land lay some straw
Then take the cabbages, turn them up
side-down, and after taking off any de-
cayed leaves, place them, about six
abreast, upon the straw. Then cover
them, not very thickly, with straw or
leaves raked up in the woods, throwing
here and there spaleluI of earth Oh
the top, to keep the covering from be-
ing blown off by the wind. Only put
on enough of straw or leaves to hide all
the green, leaving the cabbage roots
sticking up through the covering.
Stored in this way cabbages of all sorts
will be found to keep we'll through the
winter And not only do they keel,
better in this than in any other way, but
they are at all times ready for use They
are never locked up by frost, as often
happens with those pittcd in the earth;
and they are never found rotting, as is
often the case with those stored with
their heads upward and their roots in
| the ground
! Ordinarily no reliance is placed upon
cabbages for use as a cutie food later
than the month of December. The bulk
of this crop is so large that storing in
Buildings of any sort is not to bo
thought Of Besides, the cabbagcs so
put together in large masses would heat
and quickly rot In some gardens, iu-
deed, cabba-c> are put into houses,
where they arc hung up by the roots
but they wither in this state or soon
Nutcjty BY adopting the mode OF
storing recommended above, however,
all these lnconvcnie fences are avoided.
Any quantity may be stored, il the
I tall or a's.y-hera .,t q ,-,...,, +riA;n ~
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01
Oid-FashiOned PrOpriety.

Those 'soeioty balls were conducted
with great proPricty and reserve, The
claim Of every p rson OF both sexes to
be United having been previously de-
teunincd by the responsible and trusty
committee, there was a sort of tempo
rary and conventional equality on tie
t,rr:icA"rsaA floor; and therefore every
gentleman had the privilege to invite a
lady, without the formality of an intro
duclion, to figure in the dance as his
partner After it was over, he escorted
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01

Prof. Z. Stone Virgins, the earthquake
prophet, has been heard from again. He
says that a great earthquake period in
North America will begin in 1904-on
August 10, to be exact Meanwhile he
will not bother with small shakes, like
those which have taken place recently,
which are merely 'the negative or reflex
action Of an earthquake, the position be-
ing located south of Cape Horn.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01
A Lock Of WashingtOn's Hair.

A woman in DaItoa, GA, has a breast
pin containing a lock Of hair which is
said to have been cut from the head of
George Washington. The pin is oval in
shape, of old yellow gold, and within {,
circle of diamonds is the lock o. hair.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01
make no EaI0take

II you have made up your mind 10 uuy Huots >sr-
sapara do be Induced 70 take any other. Hoods
sarsa parIIa is peculiar medicine, possessing, 10y
virtue IF its peculiar combination. rrporti IL and
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Of kind before the people Be sure To get
Hoods.
IN one store the clerk tried induce 10 buy
their own instead Of Hoods sarsapartHa, But he
could not prevail on me 70 change, told him
knew what Hoods 5 r=arartIla was had taso1 1t,
perfectly salts il and cid no. ant any
other."-MRs. Ella 4. GoFF. G. Terrace 81. Boston.
Hoods Sarsa paEiila
Sold by all druggists. 3 six for 3 Prepared MY
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01
STRUCTURE.

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relief ana cure.
skill of our speci
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To intrusJ this q
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testimonials,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01
How to Gain Flesh and strength.

Number of persons supported by all forms OF
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01

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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01
VITALITY

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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01

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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01
| CAUTION.

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scOpiCal eXaminati
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dress on receipt Of
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01
BLADDER
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Pamphlet on Urn
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01

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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-01
| DISEASES OF
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
A Positive Fact.

1t is undeniable that the Patent Wire
Picket Fence made at the San Antonio
Fence factory is the cheapest. lightest,
strongest and best fence for ornament
and utility, and for stopping all kinds Of
animals and chickens, that has ever
I zen produced.
Anyone wanting q fence will save
time and money by simply giving it q
trial; If once tried, after being properly
stretched when put up, you will want no
other. We have sold thousands Of feet
and never yet found any complaints
where put up in proper order-those
who have tried it were we'll pleased. We
would recommend all In want of good
fence, to visit Mr.. Purkiss who will be
pleased to show you all the different
styles and prices at the factory No. 50l
East Commerce street. You are welcome
to make an inspection whether you buy
or not. 5-29'6t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time In expert
menting whom your lungs are in danger. Con-
sumption always seems, ct first only cold.
Do not permit any dealer to impose upon you
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
but DO sure you get the genuine. Because he
oaA mako moro proft he may tell you he has
something Just 90 good, or just the same. Don't
be deceived, but insist upon getting Dr. King .
New Discovery, which ID guaranteed to give
relief ia al Throat, Lung and Chest affections.
Trial bottle free At A. Dreiss' drug store.
Large bottles 81, 610+ly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
NOTICE.
Beware of Fraudulent Limitations

NV invention, q medicinal preparation,
which I have introduced under the
name Of "Wm. Radam's Microbe Killer,
sold in one D gallon jugs only, has
made a reputation to such an extent that
different unprincipaled parties have tried to
deceive the:public by using the same jugs and
synononimous words of my registered Trade
Mark.
NV invention is protected by letters, patents
and trade mark, label and circulars all copy
righted.
There IL now a secret organization adver-
Using and Offering for sale. preparation put
in Jugs similar to mine, and they are using
similar names synonymous with the genuine
article, such as Microbe Destroyer, Bacteria
Destroyer, etc.. to induce sale of their decoc-
ton. / warn all such immitators and i'm
posters who are tampering with my patents.
that 1 will prosecute them to the full extent
Of the law.
limitations can easily be detected by the
purchasers if they will use due care. The
name on the label should in every case be
"wm. Radam's Microbe Killer" at the
bottom should be my signature and over
the top of 1.-THE cork should be astanp,
showing date of my registered Trade mark.
Any jug that does not have these distinctive
marks on the jug is fraud
do not think San Antonio people can be so
easily duped again: this is the second attempt
at imitation of my medicine here, and the
former experience of those so meaDly de-
ceived will no doubt protect many.
If you are sick use only "Wm. Radam's
Microbe Killer" and you will coon see its good
results; you will always see the same jugs,
labels and boxes, stamped with my name and
the above Trade Mark.
The medicine is introducing itself every
where from it's own merit.
1 have made all preparations and will have
ten laboratories in different parts Of the
country, in working order in about ten
months. This is proof that VIM. Radams
Microbe Killer is all claim for it.
Any information or circulars will be cheer
fully given on application. WIN. RADAM,
Inventor VIM. Radam's Microbe Killer,
Austin, Tex.
Or, J. BATEMAN, 4l8 E. Houston Strrt.
Telephone 80, San Antonio
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01

lob PRINTING-Of every description, done
y at the LIGHT Office. Satisfaction given
very time, or money refunded.
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Delicate Children. uNursIng

Mothers, overworked men, and for all diseas-
es where the tissues are wasting away from
the inability to digest ordinary food, or from
overwork of the brain or body, all such
should take SCOTS Emulsion of Pure
Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites. 81 used
the Emulsion on a lady who was delicate, and
threatened with bronchitis, It put her in such
good health and flesh, that must say it Is the
best Emulsion ever used."-L, p. WADDELL,
NJ. D., Hughs Mills, S. c. 4-3O.lm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
NOTICE..

Owing to unsatisfactory management of my
business in San Antonio, took my agency
from MIR. S. E. Gilett, No. 20 West Commerce
street, and transferred it on the 23d of last
April to Mr.. J. Bateman, at No. Alb e. Hous-
ton street. Tel. 80.
This is the only agent I have in this county
where all orders for the genuine "Wm
Radam's Microbe Killer should be sent.
VIM, RADAM,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
Bacteria Destroyer.

Mr.. S. E. Gillett, has resigned the
agency of the Microbe killer to accept
the management of the BACTERIA DE-
sTRoYER, an oxygen treatment and blood
purifier put up under the personal super
vision of one of the most eminent
chemists of this country, For full par
ticulars Of this health restorer from all
chronic and acute diseases arising from
blood parasites, known as Bacteria,
Baccellaae, Microbes and Germ fungus,
ETC., call on s. K. Gillett, 30 Commerce
street, for testimonials and Destroyer.
Price $3.50 per gallon. 5-2l-m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
GREAT BARGAINS IN CITY LOTS.
C.IDirnowity g. Co.,

G. L. DIRnOWIty q Co,
No. West II ouston street, are Offering
some 800 choice lots east Of the. city,
within two miles of Main plaza, at $50,
$75 and 800 each, with perfect titles
and warranty deeds. This great induce
ment is only for o short time, and all
those wanting splendid building lots, or
q fine investment, must come soon. We
are ready at all times to show this prop
erty and other great bargains. Good,
easy terms given II desired. 5-1S-20t=
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
Contractors,

And purchasers Of building material,
especially all kinds Of iron, sheeting,
painted, corrugated, galvanized and
black, in all sizes and numbers; also all
kinds Of roofing and bright tin plates,
will find bargains at lowest market rates
at EDWARD PKRscH's,
6-10.lm 254 Market street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
For Sale.

My one-mile race course on South Flores
street with all the improvements thereon can
be bought at the low figure of $4,000.
If q fair and race association should be
formed will take $4,000, and $1,000 stock.
5-3Itf ED. STEvEs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
Advice 70 Motners.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should al
ways be used for children teetnng. Itsoothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy for
diaThoea' 26 cents bottle. Ugly .