The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-12

you with my uSlnS OGeatn- close the
saloons as you love your boys; close them
for their protectionr-Ex
A striking case of somnambullsm &C.
Cured few nights ago with Master
Julian K,tchin, son of Mr.. l.. L, Kitchin.
He left the house about II o'clock, walk
ed over to his former home across the
railroad, had q conversation with some
one there, and started back. He was
awakened by falling into a ditch near the
depot, when he was soon found by
members Of the family and carried home.
YOUNG MEMS DEMOCRATIC CLUE
The young men of the town and com
munity met last Thursday night and or
ganized a club. Officers were elected as
follows.
President, A. Mcdowell; Eice-Presi-
dent, }, Frank Brinkley; Trea surer, c
T Lawrence; Secretary, c. J. Gregory.
The organization was about the only
work done. The club adjourned to meet
again Thursday night 10th. There ar.
cightv-one members now.
We note a well written article IN last
weeks mirror by Mr.. T. NJ. IIufham, Of
Scotland Neck, in reply to some of the
criticisms by newspapers Of the State
concerning the "refuSal" Of the Board Of
Trustees of Wake Forest to award a
young lady diploma at the
late commencement. Mr.. Huffman
argues well for the action Of the Trustees.
His AUDI altcram' Is forceful and ap-
par9ntly conclusive. We arc glad to sec
our boys dong so well. Mr. Kitchin'S
newspaper notices and Mr.. Hutham's
article are quite appreclablc.
Some time ago passing UP the street We
stopped to admire the new awning one Of
our clevcrest merchants was putting
over his store front. Wewere congratul-
ating HIM on the improvement lie
answered, Yes, I'll have a good time
reading under here this summer. Come
moment. A merchant read IN front Of
his store,EIow is this? Then we bcthought
us that he does not advertise in THE
DEMOCRAT, and there we chunk a
thought and passed or.
Moral: Merchants who 60 not a1ver>
tlse are generally like lawyers who do
not study. They have plenty of time on
their hands.
One of the neatest exchanges that
comes to this office has this to say:
1--WE have been so bcdeviled by news
paper borrowers that we must speak out.
and speak plainly. 1t must stop short
never to 90 again" Our exchanges
are Overhauled, ranSacked, misplaced
and carried off until 1t is positive bore
and II Is frequently the case that we can
not lay our hands on a paper when we
want il. Il must STOP"
THE DEMOCRAT can say with pride
for Scotland Neck people that they are
free from this sin. Not half dOzcI.
papers have been borrowed from this of
flee within the raSt six months. We
should like for few more Of our people
to subscribe to THE DEMOCRAT, but we
are happily free from newspaper borrow>
ers.
MISTAKE. we note a clipping in the
Roanoke Nc,rS from the Norfolk LdndmdrE,
which says that the citizens of Scotland
Neck have proposed to give $50, ~ to the
ChOwaD 4 Southern railroad is an induce
ment to bring the road through Scotland
Neck
This is a mistake. Up to present writ
ing the citizens of Scotland Neck have
made no proposition of the kind. We
re very anxious for the road to come
here, and we think it will be to the
absolute interest of the roa to come
here. and so thus for there has been 10
other inducement or argument used by
our citizens.
The latest Catalogue of BINGHAM
SCHOOL Is received. We note that the
2i9 pupils IN attendance represent II
States of the Union while two are sons of
Army Officers, and two nrc from Eng
land. \ circular giving the impression
made by the School on Lieut.. Bachelor
and Capt. WYgant, both detailed from
U. S. Army as Tactical Officers, is well
worth the attention Of parents. We note
that the Superintendent has abandoned
attending the State Fair even, as being
more hurtful than helpful. Artillery
Drill is added to the Military Instruction
feature possessed by no other Prepare
tory School in the South.
We are glad to sec North Carolina
enterprise so progressive and so success
full. See adv.
WE REVIEW SIX MONTHS.-We have
been dri ring the quill for six months, .nC
a hasty glance at our files and book,
shows quite an encouraging view for ou1
work. We have entered on our book.
some over 200 names besides the new
exchanges which have come to u; anC
The DEMOCRAT has y columns NOR
bona tide advertising than when we began
our work 23rd of last December. Gu
patronage has been fairly encouraging
b tn in subscriptions and IN advertising
Our readers see ;hat our adveI ti<in
columns are very we'll filed; and now "
cheerfully and gladly do what we can 70
their convenience. Our campaign offer