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BLOWN UP BY POWDER.
A Fatal Accident Caused by CHreleSsness.
WOrkmCn Strike.

BIRMINGHAM, August 8. Through
carelessness in arranging u blast in a
rock cut ut Squanta, about four miles
north Of here on the extension OF the
Derby railroad, can containing twenty
five pounds OF powder exploded in the
arms Of Antonio Deviita, an Italian,
aged 10, killing him instantly. Dennis
Sullivan was blown out OF the rock cut
about fifty feet. He was taken to st.
Francis hospital.
The rest OF the Italians Immediately
struck and say they will do no more
Sunday work.
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BosroN, August 5.-When the news
OF General SheridAn's death was received
in this city the fire alarm bells i'm
mediateiy announced the sad fact, toll
ing for half IN hour.
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Sfcria! Dispateh to he hateiiigeneT.
WASHINGTON, D. c., August ga
difficulty on the Weston.Bulltown mail
route has been settled in the PostoiliCe
Department by allowing the postmaster
ut Rushville seven additional minutes TO
open and assert the mail. This Is II
funny and unusual official proceeding.
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INDIANAPOLIS, August 5.-This was
indeed day of rest to Gen. Harrison
and his household, after the busy events
OF the past week. General and Mrs. Har-
rison attended morning services. In the
AFTERNOON the General took drive in
the country. Emmons Blaine, of Chicago,
called on General Harrison this morn.
ing, and left for New York to greet his
father on his return from Europe. Mon
day will be day OF quiet with the
General; Tuesday he will receive two
large delegations from Lafayette and
Evansville,
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New YoEE, August 5.-Lightning last
night knocked of the large cross and ten
feet Of the top Of the Chapel Of the Good
Shepherd on Twentieth street.
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CrScISSATI, ONO, August 5.-"Uncle
John" Robinson, the famous veteran
Snowman, died at his residence in this
city yesterday.
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CONSOLIDATED.
The Two Labor Parties In Ohio-An I'm
pOrtant Resolution.


The Two Labor PARTIES In Ohio-An I'm.
pOrtOnt Resolution.
CNcINNArI, August 5.-NIr. j. W. Cos
horn, of Charleston, W. Va, the Chair
man OF the Executive Committee OF the
National Union Labor party, called on
thccorespondentoithe Associated Press
tonight 10 state that meeting OF the
Union and United Labor parties held in
this city this afternoon ut which 100 OF
the leading spirits OF both parties were
present. a resolution was adopted and
signed byall lpresent whereby the United
Labor party OF Ohio consolidated with
the National Union Labor party. The
resolution was offered by the Secretary
OF the Executive Committee OF the
United Labor party.
Mr.. Gushorn also stated that while in
Chicago, Mr.. Wakefield, the Vice.Prcsi.
dental candidate OF the United Labor
party, stated that he would withdraw
from his ticket and support the Union
Labor party. 1t was decided here to.
day 10 cngrait the resolution men,
toned ia the Ohio State Labor platform
The message will produce profound
sensation in Europe as well us il
America and will strengthen the fre,
traders cause throughout the world
| London Post on he PFesidsIlts Message,
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Special Di,pqteh to he hteRiOneT.
WASHINGTON, D. G., August 5.-E. P.
Harrison, OF West Virginia, special agent
for the surveys OF the General Land
office, has resigned.
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General Sheridan died at 1920 this
evening. The immediate cause Of death
was heart failure. The remote cause
disease Of the mitral and aWrtric valves,
the existence Of which was known to his
physicians, 10 himself and TO his family
in November Of last year. The compli-
cations which have occurred have been
nervous exhaustion, pulmonary insarc-
.ions, pneumonia, pulmonary oegerla,
anaSacaand hCmOrrhagCs.
The last day Of his life was somewhat
restless but no more so than he has
been several times since his arrival at
NonQuitt.
AtabOut O:3Osymptoms OF heart failure
suddenly appeared. The remedies which
had hitherto been successful were
vigorously applied, but proved inellec-
tua and he sank rapidly, dying painless
IL, at the hour named.
Signed. RonT. NJ. O'REILLY,
Surgeon U. S. \.
WAsmISGToN MATHEWS,
Assistant Surgeon us. a.
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DEATH
coSqrERS THE GREAT SOL
DER AT LAST.
Gen. Phil Sheridan DiesSuddenly
and Unexpectedly
,,,t When it Was Thought He
Would Surely Recover.
rne Doctors Vain Efforts to Stop
the Heart Failure.
The Great General Passes Away
In the Presence Of His
Family,
who are Hastily Summoned to
His Bedside.
Skptrh of His CareCr--.UniVcrsal
Mourning.
Who are Hastily Summoned to
His Bedside.
SLptrh of His Career-..Univcrsal
Mourning.

yrr ggpronD. Mass, August g.
Ganrr,I Sheridan died shortly after 10
orlock Tonight. lie died OF his old
heart trouble, and he expired suddenly
.ndunrxppctcdly.
TIE DETAILS.
y,yUrnr. Mass, August 5.-Gen.
sl,ri,Igu'. death occurred at 1920 this
evening Previous to the sudden ap-
nn,nurr Of heart failure at about $3.50
then. had been no prcmonition to-day
q; any uniayorablc change in
his condition. The weather has
berp warmer than usual and
the General was ut times little
restless but seemed generally bright and
cheerful to-day. His voice was strong.
he took Il full supply OF nourishmcnt,
slrpt occasionally us usual, and the doc
,sf aBd his faulty We're in hopeful
Al ! o'clock Mrs. Sheridan aud the
doctor, went to the hotel for supper,
and soon after their return the usual
preparations for the night were made.
Al about g:20 Col. Sheridan said
"Gnol night" TO his brother and went to
llr hotel, there being through the day
no sisn whatever of any unlavorabIG
change in his condition.
4, u.un gvt,ntpIug of heart fnilurp
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-01
WaaIainS wool.

The washing of wool upon tho Sleeps
back, which has been so frequently de-
nouaccd in these columns as bar BAR
GU, practice for the men and the sheep.
and as a wholly useless and delusive
means of cleansing the wool, is rapidly
going out of u.s.. The persistent Oppo-
sition to it by Leading agricultural au-
thOritios and the common sense of the
sheep owners have led to the partial
abolition of the ancient and Objection
able custom, and its entire extinction
viii probably lie Effected in two or
three years at The most. The expert
cnce Of wool growers in regard to sell
ing wool in its natural condition has
been quite favorable, and if wool is ever
washed on the farm again it will be in
a more convenient and sensible manner
aud in tanks. The chief objection made
to the new practice is that the wool will
not k ep Gin the grease" This is an
unnecessary fear altogether. Wool is
quite as safe so kept as when it has
been washed, and if wool grower de-
sires to speculate in his product and
hold it for a few years for an advance
he may do 50 with perfect safety so far
as the condition of the wool is con-
cerned.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-01
About Cutting Timber.

Farmers who cut timber FOR various
purposes may learn som thing from the
practice of the best engineers who have
studied the nature of timber as regards
its strength and durability. The time
Of the cutting is most important, Tor
upon this time depends the maturity of
the cell growth and the absence OF i'm
mature tissue, which not only soon de-
Gays itself, but c.uses the whole Of the
timber to decay very rapidly. The
month o. August is the time to cut tim
ber, and moreover, as the writer has
demonstrated by some considerable cx-
perience, the trees cut should not be
trimmed until the leaves are dead and
dried. Not o2ly IS the layer of new
wood of the tree mature and ripe at this
time, but the leaves draw from the tim
Der all the sap, and so remove very
easily fermentablo and decomposinc
element from it. Timber thus treated
seasons very rapidly, and is the most
durable fer use.
Some French engineers a few years
ago experimental with timber so cut
by applying a receptacle to the butt OF
the tree and filing this with antiseptic
liquid. This liquid was drawn into the
timber by the air pressure due to the
withdrawal of the sap to the leaves.
COlOred LIQUIDS were TINA drawn into
the tree showing how far the sap was
Withdrawn and the liquid occupied its
place. A solution o. creosote or of sui
phate Of copper was thus forced into
the wool with u3efu, results. For
posts, rails, and other uses on the farm
the tim Der should be cut from this time
until September. Oak and hickory cut
now will pc free from those insects
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-01
The Pe-Chns for { hiCL ems.

4 great deal of nonsense has been
written about the liability Of crooked
breast bones and wry tails il chickens
thpt arc allowed to roost before they
are we'll grown, but tho truth Of the
matter is there Is almost no danger OF
such "crookcdness" when the perches
are Of tie light size and shape. Ii you
colombo your chicks when they are
weaned, put up Lroad fat perches so
the chickens can sit on than, and have
them placed SO that the chicks will not
be crowded a ainst the side Of the shed.
The braa ches of trees are not broad and
fat2 l know that but if you let
the chickens alone until they take to
the trees of their own will, they cannot
go to roost until their wings are sutti-
GENTLY grown to enable them to fly IN
to the branches, and when there they
will choose limb that they can res t
comfortably on.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-01

Collar gals and bruises are benefited
by washing with salt water. Wash
shoulders daily when using the horse.
Brine is good also for stiff joints.
When file, arc bad, wash the horse
all over with a weak solution of car bolic
acid. If you have not the acid, apply
surgeons oil on the TANKS, necks and
tender parts.
In some markets the extra large hogs
will bring the best prices, while on the
other hand, medium sized hogs are fire.
quentIy sought after. They are in great
demand for home use.
1t is just as necessary to keep salt
from absorbing bad odors as cream. A
sack of best salt standing where there
is a smell of fish or any Objectionable
odor, will absorb tho flavor, and tho
butter will hold that ftvor as long as
there is a bit of it left.
The flow, or rather tho oozine out,
of the sap in such large quantities from
some trees, as the naples, the virgilia,
and the grapevine, while not noticeable
in others, and the power with which it
forces its way, are among the wonders of
nature. The Influences which induce it
and which restrain it are probably
simple and mechanical, but are not
Datent to view
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-01
What Push Can Accomplish.

The first experience of a millionaire
merchant of Philadelphia on his arrival
in this country aptiy illustrates what
push can accomplish. When he stepped
ashore from the sailing vessel, he said,
81 was without money or friends.
spoke to man on the wharf, and asked
him what to do. He replied, Work,
young man. Have you any motto'
No, [ said what do you mean" He
said, Every man must have motto
Now think of one. Go out and hunt for
work.
q started, thinking of motto. As l
walked along the street saw painted on
a door the word PUSH [ said, That
shall be my motto 1 did push at that
door, and entered an office. [ was asked
what [ wanted. [ said Work, and the
word on your door gave me not only a
motto, but confidence
My manner pleased the man. He
asked me many questions, all Of which
were answered promptly. He said at
last: / want boy of ''push,' and is
you have adopted that for your motto, /
will try you
He did. My success followed, and
the motto that made my fortune Will
make that of others"
The word is old, short, and crisp, but
it expresses everything, and has carved
out fortune and fame for hundreds Of
thousands of poor and obscure boys
Dry Goods Clr0uicIe.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-01
QUAINT AND CURIOUS

Copper money made its appearance in
England in 1909.
A Michigan man has q chicken which
is sixteen years Old.
The Pilgrim fathers held that kissing
on Sunday was wicked.
Originally the diadem was q band or
flIet worn By the ancients instead Of the
crown.
The Romans, prior to the reign of
Sorvius TuIlius, used rude pieces Of cop.
per for money.
Sweet potatoes are highly p,izol for
their medicinal qualities, and are SINH
lar to those Of the morning-glory.
Brussels, once cspital Of Austrian
Braoant now OF Belgium, was founded
by s., Gerry Of Cambray, il the seventh
century.
Under what is known as the Union
of CaImo r, Denmark, Sweden and Nor
way were uaitcd in June, 1896, under
Margaret, Queen of Norway md Swe-
den, "the Semigrants Of the North"
A "pca-hull contest is the latest from
Georgia, and three separato and several
editors arc growing over hulls re-
spectively twenty-five, twenty-eisht
and twenty-niae inches long.
Professor LOTUS. Of the Syracuse On.
W University, made the quickest as
cent Of Pixies PAX that has been made
in many year.. He reached the top in
six hours and made the descent ia less
than five.
A colonial con gress met at Albany,
n y, in the summer Of 1884 at which
an attemps was made to confederate
the colonies. Another was held at
New Yorl to take action in opposition
to the Cd.ous stamp act.
During a recent storm at Ontonagon,
Mich, haiIstones as large as small hens
eggs fell with such violence as to per-
forate the sheet-iron ROOF OF a building.
The holes in the iron were as clean cut
as if they hal been made by bullets.
". NJ. Kirbo, who lives on Ahe Chat
tahoocheo river il Georgia, has an In
dian relic, piece of pottery or water
vessel, the handle Of which represents
the gracefully curved neck of swan,
with head and bill and eyes most per-
fectly carved.
One Of the curiosities found in Maine
is a pine tree near HaIlowell that
smokes. A column of vapor as large
around as a mans arm rises from the
very top of the tree and extends for
several feet into the air. The pheno ONE
non is of periodical occurrence and no
one IS able to explain it.
A woman in Walton county, Ca,
claims to have performed laparotomy
upon the craW Of sick hen, taking out
the organ, cleaning and washing it, and
restoring it to its place, the stitches be-
ing aiterward sewed up and the hen
set free. The bird is said to have re-
covered and to he now the mother of
promising brood of chicks.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-01
Small People the Best Naturcd

1t is fact Of my observation, said
Plttsburg business man to a Dispatch
reporter, 'that people of small stature
are far better uatuEcd than those of large
size. Dill you ever sec a small man who
wasn't good hundred and inclined to
take rosy view of Iiic2 And did ycu
ever know little woman who wasn't
jolly and full of fun? I We stu Iicd hui
mainly a good deal and I never yet have
encountered a small person who was
surly or misanthropic. Who are the
pc-simist,? Link, tall, raw-boncd,
dyspeptic individuals, almost invari-
ably. Dill you ever sec a man of five
feet six inches that was mclan choly2
No, and you are not likely to. I tell
you the world would be a mighty lone
some place without the little grown-up
! copln. They make more than half the
fun there is IL this vale of tears.
Little men are invariably good story
telers. They are hearty laughers; they
are quick to see the humorous side Of
any question, and they relish a joke,
even if it IS at their own expense They
make the firmcst friends, and adhere to
those whom they ike through thi k and
thin. They are seldom quarrelsomo and
never conccited. They are often sensi-
tive, but qujc.lwitted people generally
arc. Altogether they are the lest folks
in the world to get along with, whether
in a business or social way.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-01

An Ohio farmer, writing TO the Nat
ional Stockman, tells how his poultry
Increased his wheat yield five to ten
bushels per acre.
In the fal, after corn is put in shock,
when the ground is dry, I gather three
or four loads of the richest and finest
soil TO be found in the corn field and
put it uadcr cover to be used in the
winter. O2ce a week the droppinss
are Gathered from the poultry house and
put in a dry place, where they are COW
cred with about half rs much dirt as
there is droppinss. This dries them
cut and prevents the escape Of
ammonia. This Is turned over a few
times during the summer to thorough
ly mix and dry. Then it is si.ted to
take out any feathers or straws that
might choke the drill. Now it is ready
for use and can be put in with any drill
that has a phosphate alta chment, as
well as any Of the CONNER cial fer
tilizers, and will give as good results in
both wheat and grass, with only about
one fourth the expense. About one
barrel per acre il what seems to give
the best results at my place. My little
boy, ten years old, sits six barrels n
day and has some time to play. I have
tried tho above for several years and
think it pays me we'll for the feed the
poultry consume.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-01
The Truthful Georgia Landlord.

"
Not laF rom the IItF q Montgomery,
IN me state OF A-abama, on one Of the
80 running iroia 'he e4ty' --Fes s. Jolly
-..,,f. ~ ne name q OH. IL far
"I,''I - - III L'al' IN LA'I times or II
So OF" "1~-i nave MS JOKE whenever
.,'ssL.'-e, CAe 1-'teF, stormy night, on
i NJ IN s. aoo~' Two hours before day
ne v - aroused rom ms sum ueTs
~ qua sl.1"I1-S ana AAocAs al ms door,
ne turned "9'' oat s9reIy against his
"I-' ana - deii,a11'ed what was the mat
etL - "''5 "...A - l'F, ana Us ne could
d ., W. o'-e NC 9i11 u OUT.
.,Ii I-' ~ ' %" mere
I .iil -A"Ee.s So, rom montgomery,
we ne A--sN 7I. are 9eAl5aied and
wal" ~ u say al night
'ei> SOFT! can AecoiAinodate YOU
- 10 -'-f' sei'lsInen, 10 anything to OBJ
"5g YOU oU' 'i''l I'm po7sIole-
Inc lawyers, Tor they We're three Of
the smartest lawyers q the State, and
ready TO drop, with fatigue, held con
suItaton, and then, and IS they could
90 no better and We're too tired t. 60 an
otheT step, they asked:
ell, can you stable our horses and
give US chairs and 3 fire TIL morning.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-01
Celestial Fishing.

Curious and ingenious are some of
the Chinese cOntrivances for catching
fiji. In Swallow is used a shau.w
boat, on one side of which is a narrow
plank painted white, which in tho
moonlight the fish mistake for water
and jump over it into the boat. At
N'ngpo, cormoraats are systematically
trained to fish; while at Ichang, a wild
animal, such as the otter, is trained, not
to fish, but to brighten the fish into
nets,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-01
Philadelphia's Twins and TripIots

Philadelphia's Twins and TriplOts
Grown-up twins are a curiosity, al
though over 100 pairs OF them were born
in Philadelphia last year, The records
show that tn mum CT of twins IS exactly
222, which Is a falling of as compared
with the rocor OF 1885, when 229 twins
were born within the city limits. These
fi-uccs Indicate that Pui.adoiphIa is far
behind il thu twin rec says lh3 Rec
ord, and that the state metropolis caE~
not hold candle to the little village &
North Wales. O2e pair Of twins T.
each 5000 inhabitants is the best Tat
his ely has done, while North Wa.es
has record Of six pair. OF twins bozs
in eight months, and there are less shan
I 900 resi- Tents in the village. last
year. in addition to the 222 twins boz.
in the city six tripIets wers born--ttree
il February and three in NJ ,rch.
For some reason which the dry city
records do not attempt to explain, and
which puzzles tn doctors, the months
Of My and jay are the most prolific
twin months. Il May OF last year, 46
twins-23 pairs of tnem-mado their
appearance, AID il July 20 pairs were
born. In My 1856, there were 81
pairs Of twins born, and in July 90
pairs.
Twins are more apt to die than
other babies" sail prominent physi-
clan, "aad triplets seldom grow to an
ad4It age. This is one reason why
grown-up twins are so seldom found,
although twins are often born"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-01
FOR FARM AND GARDEN.
unDv MIX.

This is the cause Of ropy milk: The
nIbumi1ous matter through some
agency, is little more tenacious than
usual and it strings. OF course it is i'm
possible for cram to rise through such
a medium, AID the sooner such milk
"goes our the better. There is no
particular cure for it, save "froshiag.'
A change Of food will oltcI work some
degree of change. Pronounced cases
Of this sort are not frequent, but when
they do occur, they are very annoying.
--LN4tional Stockman and Farmer.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-01
enbcr

ALLCOCK's are the only genuine Porous PLAS-
TIERS. They act quickly and with certainty,
and can he worn for weeks without causing
pain or Inconvenience. They are invaluable in
cases of Spinal Weakness, Kidney and Pull
1nonary Difficulties, Malaria, Ague Cake, Liver
Complaint, Dyspepsia, Strains, Rheumatism,
Lumbago, Sciatica, Heart, Spleen and Stomach
Troubles, and all local pains.
Beware of limitations, and do not be deceived
by Misrepresentation. Ask for AILCoCK' land
let no explanation or solicitation induce you to
accept q substitute.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-01

w. l. Douglas, the best known shoe manu-
facturer in the world, was born at Plymouth,
Mass, August p, 1915. When he was seven
yc%r3 old he wa bound out to learn the shoe
making trade. His early life was hard one,
bUthe did not comp ain. He had an ambition
to be master of his trade: he worked hard nd
learned all he could. Having saved a little
money by hard work at the bench he began to
manufacture shoes at BrOCktOn, Mass, July s,
1876. His knowledge of the business gave him
great advantage over his competitors. lie
worked hard and saved his money: his bust
ness began to increase and in May, 1888, his adj
Yertisement first appeared IN the papers, ad-
vertjsing w. l.. Douglas s. S zoe. He has since
added several other kinds, which he dcscTi hes
in his advertisement that appears in this paper
from time to time. 1t IS a fact known by those
who wear his shoes that he gives more Va Ne
for the money than any other shoe manufac-
turer w. l.. douglass factory is 426 feet
long, 30 feet wide, three stories high: he en-
p,Oys 800 workmen with a pay roll of $1,000 per
week. His sales are 1900 pairs per day; his
business Is increasing very rapidly and will
reach over S1,OOW0 this year. He pays the
highest wages paid in the city, and Is highly
are in want Of a pair of shoes il Will pay You
to L 0 to your dealer and examine pair before
you buy any other make. There is one thing
certain, you viii find his shoes The best value
for the price, and free from ~hOdJy. w. l..
Douglas built up his reputation by making
honest shoes.
Herr Krupp subscribed sl2,500 to the fund
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-01

The population of Africa is estimated at
200, UOO,00O; 40 per cent. negroes.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-01
FamOus Women.

Herr Krupp subscribed S12,50O to the funC
for the Emir Bey relief expedition.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-01

There are 100 men in the world. worth over
$500, UC0; Jay Gould lea ing the crowd.
Much Pain and Suffering may he avoided by
child bearing woman by the timely use Of The
Mothers Friend.